Star Micronics PR921-24-A manual

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    PRESENTER UNIT PR921-24-A SPECIFICATION MANUAL[...]

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    NOTICE • All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever, without STAR’s express permission is forbidden. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual at the time of going to press. However, should an[...]

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    CONTENTS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Model Name Display Directions ............................................................................................. 1 2. PRINTER CONFIGURATION ................................................[...]

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    – 1 – 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The PR921 is a paper (receipts, etc.) discharging device that uses a built-in thermal printer system employed in electronic devices such as game machines, ATM and unmanned information kiosk terminals, etc. This model carries a paper (receipts, etc.) recovery function after discharge, as a standard. 1.1 Model Name Di[...]

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    – 2 – 2. PRINTER CONFIGURATION The presenter mechanism is composed of the following devices. Presenter Mechanism Drive Unit PF Roller Detector Paper Detector 1 (Reflective Photo-interrupter) Paper Detector 2 (Reflective Photo-interrupter) Paper Detector 3 (Reflective Photo-interrupter)[...]

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    – 3 – 3. PAPER SPECIFICATIONS (HEAT SENSITIVE PAPER) (1) Paper Width : 79.5 ± 0.5 mm to 111.5 ± 0.5 mm (2) Allowable Sheet Length : 75 to 300 mm (3) Recommended Heat Sensitive Paper : According to product specifications for TMP942-24-A. (4) Paper Thickness : 0.065 mm to 0.150 mm (5) Shaft Core Diameter : When paper thickness is Min. 0.065 mm [...]

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    – 4 – 4. PRESENTER SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 Basic Operations a. Paper is not discharged from the printer while printing. b. After printing is completed, the presenter roller rotates to discharge the paper. c. The roller stops when the detector has detected the trailing edge of the paper. (Paper discharge completed) d. The next print job can be starte[...]

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    – 5 – (1) Paper is discharged and the trailing edge of the paper is stopped in front of the PF roller. 200 ms Presenter Inlet Presenter Outlet CW 2 1 4 3 CCW ON OFF ON OFF Paper Position T erminal Shorted and Motor Stopped No Discrimination DC Motor Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 1 Sensor 1 detects leading edge of paper and sensor 1 turns ON. 2 Sen[...]

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    – 6 – 200 ms Presenter Inlet Presenter Outlet CW 58 7 6 CCW ON OFF ON OFF Paper Position T erminal Shorted and Motor Stopped No Discrimination DC Motor Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 (2) Paper Discharge Until Paper Trailing Edge is Stopped Before PF Roller 5 DC motor rotates clockwise by the paper discharge instruction. 6 Sensor 1 detects trailing [...]

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    – 7 – 200 ms Presenter Outlet Presenter Inlet CW 12 11 10 26 ms 1 s 9 CCW ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Paper Position T erminal Shorted and Motor Stopped Sensor 3 turns OFF , then, if sensor 2 turns OFF , it is determined that the paper has been recovered. Under all other conditions, it is considered that paper has been pulled out. DC Motor Sensor 1 Se[...]

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    – 8 – 4.3 Paper Detector General Specifications The paper detector is composed of a reflective sensor and generates a set/reset signal. Absolute Maximum Rating (at 25 ° C) Items Symbol Rating Units Reverse Voltage VR 6 V Forward Current IF 50 mA Tolerance Loss PD 75 mW Voltage Between Collector - Emulator VCE0 35 V Collector Current IC 20 mA C[...]

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    – 9 – 4.4 Presenter Motor General Specifications Model: Mabuchi Motor FK-180SH Rated Voltage: 24.0 V Voltage Range for Use: 21.6 V to 26.4 V (24.0 V ±10%) Peak Current: Approximately 1.0 A (24 VDC, 25 ° C) Average Current: Approximately 0.2 A (24 VDC, 25 ° C, including at startup.) Usage Temperature Range: -15 ° C to +60 ° C No Load Curren[...]

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    – 10 – 4.5 Connector 4.5.1 Paper Detector and Motor Connector No. Manufacturer and Model No. Corresponding Connectors Connector 1 JST S 8B-PH-K-S (Side Type) JST PHR-8 (Housing) Connector 2 JST PHR-8 (Housing) JST S 8B - PH - K - S (Side Type) (Post standard with base) JST B 8B - PH - K - S (Top Type) (Post standard with base) JST S 8B - PH - K[...]

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    – 11 – 4.5.2 Example Circuit Note: Parts marked with an asterisk are not mounted. + 1 - HA1 7339 0.1U 2 1 3 7 6 10K 4.7K 4.7K VR_ 4.7K 68K VDD: 3.3V 10K VDD: 3.3V VDD: 3.3V GND GND GND C 0R 0R + 14 - HA1 7339 0.1U 2 1 3 9 8 10K 4.7K 4.7K VR_ 4.7K 68K VDD: 3.3V 10K VDD: 3.3V GND GND GND C 0R R + 2 3 12 - HA1 7339 0.022U 0.1U 2 1 3 5 4 10K 4.7K 4[...]

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    – 12 – 5. EXTERNAL SPECIFICATIONS (1) External Dimensions See Figure 5-1 (2) Weight: 285 ±10g (Excluding peripheral devices) (3) External View See Figure 5-2[...]

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    – 13 – Figure 5-1 ✵✺✼✲✸ ✽✵✲✻ ✸✼ ✸✼ ✵✷✴ ✵✶✲✹ ✼ ✹✻ ✻✹ ✹✻ ✹✼ ✹✼ ✻ ✻✺✲✻ Unit: mm[...]

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    – 14 – Paper Detector Rear Guide Motor Rear Guide Paper Detector Motor Motor Paper Detector Figure 5-2[...]

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    – 15 – 6. AMBIENT SPECIFICATIONS (1) During Operation Ambient Test (For Evaluation) Room Temperature : 23 ° C at 50% RH High Temperature : 50 ° C High Temperature/High Humidity : 37 ° C at 85% RH Low Temperature : 0 ° C Specifications Temperature : 0 ° C to 50 ° C Humidity : 10% to 80% RH (No condensation) However, 80% RH assumes 34 ° C.[...]

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    – 16 – 7. RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS (1) Life Presentation System: 1 million times Note 1: If not using our recommended paper type, reliability cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, you should always use the recommended paper type. Note 2: This reliability is guaranteed for receipt lengths of 100 mm or less. (2) Vibrations/Shocks from Drops (In the [...]

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    – 17 – 8. SETTING PAPER AND USING THE ACCESSORIES 8.1 Setting Paper (See Figure 8-1) 1) Cut the leading edge of paper to be set straight across the end. 2) Insert the paper straight along the paper mounted thermal mechanism and between the presenter paper guide and paper holder. Figure 8-1 111.5 ± 0.5 mm 79.5 ± 0.5 mm Paper Holder Paper Guide[...]

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    – 18 – 8.2 Using the Accessories (Weight Shaft and Loop Guide) • Paper thickness: Min. 0.065 to Max. 0.10 mm. (See Figure 8-2) 1) No shaft is used so fasten the 3 hooks in the 3 positions on the rear guide so that they do not get lost. 2) Fasten the loop cutter to the cutter with the 2 accessory screws. 1. Position the loop guide and cutter i[...]

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    – 19 – Cutter Loop Guide Floating Figure 8-3 [ If Floating Occurs Between the Loop Guide and Cutter ] 3) Rotate the paper holder and set after checking that it does not interfere with the loop guide. Note: Floating therebetween the cutter can occur because of deformation in the loop guide caused by sudden environmental changes. (See fig. 8-3) I[...]

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    – 20 – • Paper thickness: Min. 0.10 to Max. 0.15 mm. (See Figure 8-4) 1) Fasten the shaft with the left and right hooks positioned on the Paper Holder. 2) Check that the shaft is securely fastened to the Paper Holder hooks to set it. Note 1: The 2 positions of the Paper Holder should be adjusted for the thickness of the record- ing paper , th[...]

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    – 21 – 9. RECOVERING FROM ERRORS (PAPER JAMS) Remove jammed paper according to the directions shown in Figure 9-1 and 9-2 to recover from non-recov- erable paper jams. When doing so, always verify that the power has been turned OFF. (Procedure 1) 1) Rotate the knob in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction. 2) Remove the jammed sheet from [...]

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    – 22 – Figure 9-2 (Procedure 2: When Paper Cannot be Removed with Procedure 1) 1) Remove the screws on both sides of the presenter, shown in the figure below. 2) Rotate the rear guide and remove the jammed paper. 3) After removing the jammed paper, reverse the procedure 2), then fasten the screws in their original positions. Note: When fastenin[...]

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    – 23 – 10. PRECAUTIONS REGARDING OUTER COVER DESIGNS To prevent jams at the presenter discharge outlet, consider designing the casing so that recording paper does not enter between the presenter unit and the case. 1 Gap of *1 must be a maximum of 1 mm. (See Figure 10-1) 2 The dimensions of *2 must be larger than the presenter discharge outlet ([...]

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    – 24 – Figure 10-2 Presenter Mechanism Storage Space Depth: Max. Approx. 100 mm Allow for plenty of space.[...]

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    – 25 – 11. MAINTENANCE Perform the following maintenance periodically. Maintenance Periods: Every six months or after a million lines of printing. Location of Maintenance: Each detector and the vicinity Content of Maintenance: Clean away and paper dust or dirt and dust adhering to the detectors in the presenter. Note 1: Always verify that the p[...]

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    – 26 – 12. HANDLING THE PRESENTER 12.1 Precautions in Handling 1) Do not store or use the printer in locations that are dusty, oily or exposed to metallic dust. 2) Do not apply an unreasonable amount of force on the body. (This can disfigure the frame and lead to the printer not functioning properly.) 3) Avoid sudden changes even if the ambient[...]

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    – 27 – Figure 12 Max.5 ° Max.5 °[...]

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    REV. 0.01 2002.11.10 Printed in Japan, 80874475 OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES STAR MICRONICS AMERICA, INC. 1150 King Georges Post Road, Edison, NJ 08837-3729 U.S.A. Tel : 732-623-5555 Fax : 732-623-5590 http://www.starmicronics.com ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS DIVISION STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. 536 Nanatsushinya, Shimizu, Shizuoka, 424-0066 Japan Tel : 0543-[...]