Toshiba TRST-A10 manual

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    TOSHIBA REMOT E RECEIPT PRINT ER TRST-A10 SERIES Owner’s Manual[...]

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     Personal safety in hand ling or m aintaining the equipm ent is extremely im portant. Warnings and C autions necessary for safe handling are included in this m anual. All warning s and cautions con tained in this manua l should be re ad and understood before handling or maintain ing the equi pment. Do no[...]

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    If foreign objects (metal fragments, water, liquids) enter the machines, first turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet, and then contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Continued use of the machine in that condition may cause fire or electric shock . When unplugging the power cords,[...]

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    SPAA-207-R1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW -------- ---------------------------- ----------- 1-1 1.1 Introduction ---------- ------------------ ---------------------- -- ------------------ ------- 1-1 1.2 Features ---------------- - ------------------ ------------------ ---------------------------- 1-1 1.3 Applicable Model -------------[...]

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    1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.1 Introduction 1-1 SPAA-207-R1 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TO SHIBA TRST-A10 Series Thermal Printer. This pr inter is a compact line thermal printer designed to be connected to a TOSHIBA POS terminal or used as a kitchen printer, etc. It pr ints both 80 mm-wide and 58 mm-wide receipts at t[...]

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    1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.3 Applicable Mod e l 1-2 SPAA-207-R1 1.3 App l icable Model Model name descr i ption TRST-A10 - - - RoHS compliance R: RoHS-Compliant model Destination, Country / Region Code QM: Standard for W orldwi de Color F: Fair W hite C: Cool Black AC Adaptor & Po w er Cable Blank : W ithou t AC adapter and power cable Interfa ce Ty[...]

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    2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Printer 2-1 SPAA-207-R1 2. SPECIFIC ATIONS 2.1 Printer Item Description Printing method Line thermal do t printing method Printing wid th 80 mm (576 dots) 58 mm (432 dots) Resolution 203.2 dpi x 203 . 2dpi Printing speed Max . 9 ips max (225 m m /sec) for 75 W , 55 W mode 2 color printing Max 50 mm/sec Printing columns 80 mm P[...]

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    2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.2 Receipt Roll 2-2 SPAA-207-R1 2.2 Receipt Roll Paper type Thermal paper rolled with the print sid e facing outside W id th (W 1) 80 +/ -1.0 mm W id th (W 2) 58 +0/ -1.0 mm ( W ith optiona l 58 mm paper guide ) Outer diameter (D) 76 +/-2.0 mm Paper thickness ( T ) 0.065 +/- 0.005 m m W ei g ht 53 g/m 2 Outer core diameter 21.5 m[...]

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    3. APPEARANCE 3.1 Front/Rear View 3-1 SPAA-207-R1 3. A PPE ARANCE 3.1 Front/Rear Vie w Front View Rear View 3.2 LED and Feed Button POWER LED (G reen) Lights when th e power is tu rned on. ERROR LED (Blin king Gr een) The Error LED indicates an error by blinking FEED Butto n Used t o feed receipt paper. A touch of this button causes one line f eed.[...]

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    3. APPEARANCE 3. 2 LED and Feed Button 3-2 SPAA-207-R1 Error Status T able Green LED Blinking (Slo w ) Problem What to Do Where to Go Receipt paper is low T here are about 4 ½ meters, ± 3 meters, (15 feet, ± 10 feet) of paper left. Change the paper soon to avoid running out of paper part wa y through a transaction . See “Loading the Receipt Ro[...]

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    3. APPEARANCE 3. 3 Connectors 3-3 SPAA-207-R1 3.3 Connectors CAUT I ON! 1. T he drawer inte rface connector is ex clusively for connecting the draw er. Do not connec t a phone line or any other cables than the dr awer cabl e to this connecto r . Doing so may cause a failure of the phone line and this prin ter. 2. To the DC24V conne ctor (socket con[...]

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    4. SET UP PROCEDURE 4.1 Re q uirements for Op er ation 4-1 SPAA-207-R1 4. SET UP PROCEDURE 4.1 Requirements for Operation This printer has the f ollowin g requirements: Serial Interface Ty pe • The TOSHIBA POS terminal or Personal Computer to be connected must have a serial port. • To communicate w ith the TOSHIBA POS te r minal or Personal Co [...]

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    4. SET UP PROCEDURE 4.1 Re q uirements for Op er ation 4-2 SPAA-207-R1 RS-232C cable pin con f iguration TRST – A15 9 Pin Female 9 Pin Female[...]

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    4. SET UP PROCEDURE 4.1 Re q uirements for Op er ation 4-3 SPAA-207-R1 USB cable connector Parallel Interface T ype (Option) IEEE 1284-B receptacl e PIN No. Signal 1 /STROBE 2-9 PD1-8 10 /ACK 11 BUSY 12 PERROR 13 SELECT 14 /AUTOFD 31 /INIT 32 /FAULT 36 /SELECTIN 19-30 GND 15-18 N.C. 33-35 N.C. 1 2 3 4 Printer View End[...]

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    4. SET UP PROCEDURE 4.2 Setting up the Printe r 4-4 SPAA-207-R1 4.2 Setting up the Printer CAUT I ON! 1. Place the printer on a flat, stable sur face. 2. Do not place the prin ter close to a heater or w her e it may be ex posed to direct sunlight. 3. Avoid locations w here the printer may be exposed to high temperature, high humidity or dust. 4.Car[...]

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    SPAA-207-R1 5. INST A LL ATION PROCEDURE 5.1 Connecting the Pow er Cord and Interface Cabl e 5-1 5. INST A LL A T I ON PROCEDURE WARNING! 1. Since the power cord and the interface cable are not provided with this unit, please locally purchase ones which meet the specifications. For detail speci f ications, please contact you r nearest authoriz ed T[...]

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    SPAA-207-R1 5. INST A LL ATION PROCEDURE 5.1 Connecting the Pow er Cord and Interface Cabl e 5-2 5.1 Connecting the Power Cord and Interface Cable CAUT I ON! 1. Be sure to hold the conn ector when plugging in or unplug g ing the AC adapter cabl e. 2. Insert the AC adapte r cable and the pow er cord firmly . 3. Refer to "Important Information t[...]

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    SPAA-207-R1 5. INST A LL ATION PROCEDURE 5.1 Connecting the Pow er Cord and Interface Cabl e 5-3 4) Connect the interface cable to the TOSHIBA POS terminal or Personal Computer, and then plug in the pow er cord to the AC outle t . Interface cable[...]

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    5. INST A LL ATION PROCEDURE 5.2 Connecting the Draw er 5-4 SPAA-207-R1 5.2 Connecting the Drawer 1) Turn the printer power OFF. 2) Connect the drawer cable to the drawer inter f ace connector in the correct ori entation. [Drawer interface connector] (6-pin modular c onnector) A Drawer cable w hich connects the printer to a draw er is connected to [...]

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    5. INST A LL ATION PROCEDURE 5.3 Loading the Receip t Roll 5-5 SPAA-207-R1 5.3 Loading the R eceipt Roll W he n you use this printer for t he f irst time or w hen the receipt paper has been use d up, load a receipt roll in the following procedures while the printer power is set to O N. A thermal printer prints thermal receipt paper by applying heat[...]

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    5. INST A LL ATION PROCEDURE 5.3 Loading the Receip t Roll 5-6 SPAA-207-R1 1) Turn the printer power ON. 2) Hold the raised sides firmly and lift upwards to u nhook the printer cover. (1) 3) Hold both sides of the prin ter cover and open it until it stops. (2 ) 4) Check for the correct ori entation of the receipt roll, and put i t into the pape r h[...]

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    5. INST A LL ATION PROCEDURE 5.4 Self Test Print 5-7 SPAA-207-R1 5.4 Self Test Print To perform the pr inter self test, use the Mfg Adjustment menu feature. T his f eature prints instructions on the receipt for selectin g any type o f print pattern needed. CAUT I ON! Be extremely careful w hen changing any of the printer settings to avoi d changing[...]

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    5. INST A LL ATION PROCEDURE 5.4 Self Test Print 5-8 SPAA-207-R1 Rolling A S CII print test (Receipt) This option let you run rollin g ASCII printing test. The printer prints the resident character se t in standard pitch contin uously . When Rolling ASC I I Print (Rcpt ) is selected, printer prints the following menu. A f ter selection of the p r i[...]

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    5. INST A LL ATION PROCEDURE 5.4 Self Test Print 5-9 SPAA-207-R1 H print test (Rece i pt) This option let you run H printing test . The printer prints the ‘H’ character in standard pitch continuously. When H Print Test (Rcpt) is selected, printer prints the f ollow ing m enu. After selection of the printing side, te st print wi ll star t. Press[...]

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    5. INST A LL ATION PROCEDURE 5.4 Self Test Print 5-10 SPAA-207-R1 Duty check print test (Receipt) This option let you run duty check printing test. The printer prints t he 12.5%, 25%, 50% and 100% duty original patte r n. W hen Duty Check Print ( Rcpt) is selected, printer prints the following menu. After selection o f the printing side, tes t prin[...]

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    5. INST A LL ATION PROCEDURE 5.4 Self Test Print 5-11 SPAA-207-R1 Print current setting This option let you print current settin g on receipt. Press the Paper Feed Button to sta r t the test. ** START CURREN T SETTING PRIN T ING? Return Main M enu > Short Click Start Printing > Long Click Note: Press the Pape r Feed Button for at least one se[...]

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    6. GENER A L M AINTENANCE 6.1 Cleaning 6-1 SPAA-207-R1 6. GENER A L M A INTEN ANCE WARNING! 1. Be sure to disconnect the power cord prior to performing any maintenan ce. 2. DO NOT POUR W ATER directly onto the printer, as this may cause ele ctric shock or fire. 3. The print head becomes very hot while printing. To avoi d getting burned, n ever touc[...]

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    6. GENER A L M AINTENANCE 6.2 Removing Jammed Pape r 6-2 SPAA-207-R1 6.2 Removing Ja mmed Paper 1. Turn the power OFF. 2. Open the printer cove r. 3. Remove the jammed p aper. D O NOT USE any sha rp implement or tool as these w ill damage the printer. 4. Clean the print head and platen, then remove any further dust or foreign o bjects. 5. Re-load t[...]

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    7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7. Troubleshooting 7-1 SPAA-207-R1 7. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! If you cannot solve a proble m with the following solutions, do not attempt to repair it by y o urself. Turn the power off, unplug the pri nter, then contact your au t horized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistan ce. Problem Check Point Solution The power is not tu[...]

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    SPAA-207-R1 English Waste Rec ycling informat ion for users: Following information is onl y for EU-member states: The crossed out wheeled bin symbol is used to indica te that the product must not be treated as general household waste. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctl y you will be helping to prevent potentially negative consequ[...]

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    SPAA-207-R1 Italian Informazioni sul riciclo d el prodotto: Le seguenti informazioni riguardan o gli stati membri EU: Il simbolo con il bidone sba rrato indica il non poter smaltire questo prodotto come rifiuto domestico. L' accertame nto che questo prodotto sia smaltito correttamente contribui rà ad impedire le potenziali conseguenze negativ[...]

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    E PRINTED IN SINGAPORE SPAA-207-R1 TSM B0039901[...]