Star-micronics DP8340 User Manual

DOT MATRIX PRINTERDP8340 SERIES[PARALLEL INTERFACE]USERS MANUAL

– 6 –3-2. PrinterFigure 3-2. Printer: Front ViewFigure 3-3. Printer: Rear View

– 7 –3-3. Part Functional Description(1) AC Power Plug Connect to an outlet of the specified voltage.(2) DC Power Outlet Supplies DC 12V power to the

– 8 –4. INSTALLATION OF INK RIBBON AND PAPER4-1. Installation of Ink Ribbon(1) Turn power off, lift the Printer Cover up and remove it.Note: Be

– 9 –Figure 4-2. Installation of Ink RibbonFigure 4-3. Ribbon Spools4-2. Removal of Ink RibbonHold the spool and lift gently, rotating it until the ri

– 10 –4-3. Paper Insertion4-3-1. Model DP8340FC(1) Cut the Roll Paper end straight and square. Hold the roll so that the papercomes from the bottom.(2

– 11 –4-3-2. Model DP8340SC1. Make a straight cut along the top of the paper, about 1/4 inch away from thesprocket holes, (as shown in the figure). If

– 12 –4-4. Paper RemovalCut the paper close to the slot and use the feed button until paper has passedcompletely through the printer.Note: Do not try

– 13 –5. CONTROL CODESCODELF(0A)HFUNCTIONPrint and line feed instructionOUTLINEThe LF code causes the data in the line buffer to be printed,followed

– 14 –CODESI(0F)HFUNCTIONInverted print instructionOUTLINEThis function causes the printing to be inverted. This codemust be received at the beginning

– 15 –CODEESC R n(1B)H (52)H nFUNCTIONSelect an international character.OUTLINEThis command selects one of the international character setsin accordan

Federal Communications CommissionRadio Frequency InterferenceStatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

– 16 –Relation Between Character Pattern Data and the Print HeadCODEESC % 1(1B)H (25)H (01)H or (1B)H (25)H (31)HFUNCTIONSelect download character

– 17 –If the position into which the download character is written(the character code) is defined as (21)H, (22)H, (23)H, thenwe have n1 = (21)H,

– 18 –CODEESC N n(1B)H (4E)H nFUNCTIONSets bottom margin in linesOUTLINEUpon receiving this code, the bottom margin is set to n lines.0 n 120; Defa

– 19 –CODEFS(1C)HFUNCTIONTrigger peripheral unit drive (immediate)OUTLINECauses a peripheral drive pulse to be generated immediately.CODESUB(1A)HFUNCT

– 20 –Character Code ListCharacter Code Function1 LF (0A)H Print and line feed instruction2 CR (0D)H Print and line feed instruction(same as LF)3 SO (

– 21 –Character Code Function23 ESC BEL (1B)H (07)H Set peripheral unit drive pulse durationn1 n2 n1 n2 1 n1 127, 1 n2 127(default n1 = n2 =

– 22 –6. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSPrinting method Serial impact dot matrix printing,9 wiresNumber of print columns 40 columns, 12 CPIPrint speed Approx

– 23 –Paper specificationPaper type Ordinary and carbonless copy paperSize Paper width 114.3 mm (4.5 inches)Roll diameter 80 mm outer diameter (Max)Th

– 24 –Figure 6-1. Roll Paper and Print Area [Model DP8340FC]Figure 6-2. Sprocket-feed Paper and Print Area [Model DP8340SC]

– 25 –Figure 6-3. External Dimensions (Printer)Figure 6-4. External Dimensions (Power Supply Unit)120mm 2.0m36mm60mmShape of AC Power plug willvary ac

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. OUTLINE ...12. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATI

– 26 –7. INTERFACE7-1. Interface SpecificationsThis printer has a parallel interface to communicate with the computer.The operating specifications o

– 27 –Pin No.Signal Name IN/OUT FunctionSignals when data is ready to be read.Signal1 STROBE IN gose from HIGH to LOW (for at least 0.5microsec.)

– 28 –7-4. Setting of the DIP SwitchesFactory settings : all ONSwitch Function ON OFF1 Character Table (See below)23 Control cord CR Disable Enable4 (

– 29 –7-5. Peripheral Unit Drive CircuitThe Control Board of this printer is equipped with a circuit for driving peripheralunits (Paper Cutter, Take-U

– 30 –8. CHARACTER CODE LIST1) U.S.A. & Europe (DIP SW1: ON, SW2:ON)

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– 32 –2) IBM Character Set #1 (DIP SW1: OFF, SW2: ON)

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– 34 –3) IBM Character Set #2 (DIP SW1: ON, SW2: OFF)

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– 36 –4) JAPAN (DIP SW1: OFF, SW2: OFF)

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– 38 –International Character Sets

– 39 –9. FONT LIST1) U.S.A. & Europe (DIP SW1: ON, SW2:ON)

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– 42 –2) IBM Character Set #1 (DIP SW1: OFF, SW2: ON)

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– 45 –3) IBM Character Set #2 (DIP SW1: ON, SW2: OFF)

– 1 –1. OUTLINEThe DP8340 series of serial dot matrix printers is for use in ECR, POS, electronicinstruments, banking machines and computer periphera

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– 48 –4) JAPAN (DIP SW1: OFF, SW2: OFF)

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– 51 –International Character Sets

– 52 –When printer power is supplied by the user rather than through the accessorypower source unit, please be careful of the following points.Note 1:

– 53 –VAC 14V C2 100 ~ 200µF/25VVDC 12V ZD1 VZD = 14V (1W)IAC 2 ~ 3A C3 4700 ~ 6800µF/25VC1 6800µF/25V TR1 2SD633 (TOSHIBA)Other parameters may be det

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1999.05.30Printed in Japan, 80870175ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS DIVISIONSTAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.536 Nanatsushinnya, Shimizu, Shizuoka424-0066 JapanTel: 0543-4

– 2 –2-1. UnpackingAfter opening the box, check if all necessary accessories are included.(A) Printer(B) Power Supply UnitFigure 2-1. Unpacking2. UNP

– 3 – 2-2. Installation of Paper Holders and Re-Roll PreventionGuard (Only Model DP8340FC)Install the Paper Holders in the outermost holes in the rear

– 4 –Install the Re-Roll Prevention Wire in the holes of the printer cover. Twisting theWire as shown in the figure below, will make the installation

– 5 –3. PART IDENTIFICATION AND NOMENCLATURE3-1. Power Supply UnitFigure 3-1. Power Supply UnitDC Power Connector (Output)Shape of AC Power plug w