Star Micronics TCP300 Installation Instruction

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Replacing the interface board
“This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.”
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
For compliance with the Federal Noise Interference Standard, this equipment requires a shielded cable.
This statement will be applied only for the printers marketed in U.S.A.
Statement of The Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from   digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur
le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada.
The interface board is an option for the printer TSP 700 / 800 series and reader/writer TCP300 series.
Refer to the User’s Manual that accompanied the main unit for directions to replace the interface
board on the TCP300 series.
The following describe the procedures to replace the board for the TSP700/TSP800 series printers.
Interface Board
Applicable printer
IFBD- HU03 ...................................... USB
TSP 700 / 800 Series
Replacement
1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged.
2. Remove the 2 screws.
3. Remove the interface board unit in the direction of the arrow.
4. Slide the new interface board in until it is firmly seated.
Note:  Insert the interface board so that it connects with the connector.
5. Secure the interface board using the two screws.
6. Once the interface board has been connected, perform a self-print test before connecting the USB cable.
Also make sure that the printer recognizes the interface board.
Recognized:  Prints “Interface: USB”.
7. Note that the USB cable is not provided.  Please use a cable that matches the specifications. Affix the
ferrite core onto the USB cable as shown in the illustration below and make sure to pass the cable through
the cable support as shown in the illustration.
8. A STAR USB Printer Driver Set is needed for using the USB interface on Windows 98 or 98SE .
You can download the STAR USB Printer Driver Set from the following website.
9. There are two selectable USB modes for TSP700 Ver. 3.2 or later and TSP800 Ver. 4.3 or later.  Set the
DIP switches on the printer according to the USB mode you use.  Refer to the table below to make your
settings.
DIP SW 1-5
DIP SW 1-6
USB Mode
ON
ON
Mode 0 (Printer class)
OFF
ON
Mode 2 (Vendor class)
ON
OFF
(Reserved)
OFF
OFF
(Reserved)
Download the vendor class driver set from the following website for use.
 
Printer Driver URL    http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/service/frame_sp_spr_e.htm
80871171  IFTBD-USB