TV Star TUP992-24 manual

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  • Page 1

    TUP900 Quick Setup Guide Thank you for choosing Star Micronics as your provider for printing solutions. Unpacking the Unit Contents a. Printer b. Paper Shaft c. 1” Paper Core Adapter d. 2” Paper Core Adapter e. 3” Paper Core Adapter f. Shaft Weight* g. Interface Mounting Screws(2)* h. Paper Core Adapter Screws(2) *Not Pictured Assembly – In[...]

  • Page 2

    Assembly – Paper Roll Setup It is necessary to adjust the paper roll holder for the width of the paper you use. If the setting position is in correct, the paper roll will be supplied impro perly to the mechanism which in turn causes paper transport problems. Thus, it is should be properly adjusted. The following table shows the pap er roll holder[...]

  • Page 3

    Assembly – Paper Roll Setup Continued Once the paper roll holder is properly configured for the roll to be used, simply insert the roll holder into the paper core as show. Be sure that the cut end of the paper roll is properly cut to ensure proper paper loading. To aid in the installation of the paper roll, th e TUP900’s mechanism is hinged to [...]

  • Page 4

    Assembly – Connecting the Power Supply The TUP900 requires a 24 VDC power source for proper operation. Star recommends use of the PS60L-24A (pt. no. 30781440) universal power supply. The PS60L-24A power supply is supplied with a US standard grounded power cord. The printer end of the power supply cable is the mating Hoshiden connector for the TUP[...]

  • Page 5

    To begin, simply select the printer for which you are in stalling the driver. In this case; we are installing the TUP992 (TUP900 series kiosk printer with presenter attached). Next, select the port to which the printer is connected. Here we will select the “LPT1” parallel printer port.[...]

  • Page 6

    Once the printer and port have been selected, an eas ily recognizable name for the printer should be assigned. This name will show up in the Printe r and Faxes dialogue of the Windows Control Panel. The Star Language Monitor allows for reporting of the status of the printer. (P aper out, paper low, etc.) Installation of this com ponent is optional,[...]

  • Page 7

    Printing a test page will allow for confirmation t hat correct installation and communication are established and working properly. Installation is complete. Click “Yes” to let the inst aller restart the system. Click “N o” to restart the system manually. Testing – Printing a Printer Self-Test Page The TUP900, like all Star printers, has [...]

  • Page 8

    Additional Documentation This “Quick Setup Guide” is a condensed summary of the information availa ble from all of the manuals available on the provided CD. Listed below are the manuals available on the CD: TUP900 Specification Manual (tup900sm.pdf) – This manual provides detailed specification for the configuration and use of the TU P900. Al[...]