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thermal line printer
TM-L6 0
Operator’s Manual
400179501
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CC CLASS A FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS 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
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INTRODUCTION The TM-L60 is a available as a simplificative bar code printer for the following l One-station printer for ECR and POS use l Output device for scaling or measuring l Ticket issuing device l Small scale instore-marking The TM-L60 has the following features: l Either label paper or thermal paper is selectable. l A light, ultra-compact printer. 12 lines/second (12 X 24 font). l High speed printing: l Low noise thermal printing. l High reliability due to a stable mechanism. l Easy maint
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About this * Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking the printer, choosing the place for the printer, and names and functions of parts. * Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 contain information on connecting and setting up the printer. * Chapter 4 contains information on testing the printer. * Chapter 5 contains information on using the printer. * Chapter 6 contains information on software control including printer command descriptions. Appendixes contain information on general specifications, characte
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14 Chapter 4 The Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4-l Checking Operation with the Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Chapter 5 Cautions while Using the Printer 16 5-1 P
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1. SETTING UP
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1 Unpacking the Printer Checking the Contents of the Box g Checking the parts Remove the printer and other parts from the box. Roll paper Printer Operator’s Manual Make sure no parts are missing or damaged. If you find any damaged or missing parts, please contact your dealer for assis- tance . n n Keep the packing case and packing materials in case you ever need to transport or store your printer . n Optional parts Power supply (PS-130), Power supply DC cable (1.5 m) 2 Maintenance 1-1 Ch
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1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer n Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight or excessive heat (near heaters). n Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive temperatures or moisture. n Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty location. n When setting up the printer, choose a stable, horizontal location. Intense vibration or shock may damage the printer. n Ensure the printer has enough space to be used easily. 1-3 Removing the Protective Material An
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Names and Functions of Parts n Part names À Roll-paper cover Á Operation panel À Â Ã Ä Drawer kick-out connector Å DIP switches (* 1) Á Å Ä Â Ã * 1: The DIP switches are located behind the small cover on the bottom of the printer. Interface connector Power connector 1-4
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n Operation panel Panel switches POWE R pushed down, the power is on. When pressed again, the button returns to its original position, turning the power off. l Do not turn the power off during printing. PAPER FEED Press the PAPER FEED button to feed roll paper. l Pressing the PAPER FEED button recovers from waiting state of label ejection command (GS FF) execution or from self-test printing standby state. l You cannot feed paper when the printer cover is open. Panel Lights (LED) The POWER lig
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Chapter 2 Before Setting Up 2-1 Connecting the Power Supply to the Printer n Plugging in AC adapter CAUTIONS: l Before connecting the printer to the power supply, make sure that the voltage (24 VDC) and power specifications match the printer’s require- ments. l Using an incorrect power supply can cause serious damage to the printer. Make sure the printer and the power unit are turned off. Plug the power cable’s connector into the printer’s power connector with the arrow mark facing down
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2-2 Connecting the Host Computer to the Printer n Connecting the interface cable Connect the printer to a host ECR (host computer) using an interface cable matching the specifications of the printer and the host ECR (host computer). Connect the interface cable according to the following procedure. Turn off the printer, power unit, and host computer. Plug the interface cable connector into the interface connector on the printer; then insert a screwdriver between the rear rubber feet and fas
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Chapter 3 Installing the Parts 3-1 Installing the Roll Paper n Installing the roll paper Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer’s specifications. Using scissors, cut the leading edge of the roll paper perpendicular to the paper feed direction. Make sure to pull the release lever out until the paper slot of the printer mechanism will be faced up. Paper Slot Load the roll paper while lightly pressing the right roll paper holder outward. Make sure the roll paper turns freely.
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Insert the edge of the roll paper into the paper slot and feed the paper 5 cm beyond the tear-off edge. Tear-off -Edge Paper Slot Unroll the paper a little and pull lightly from the roll paper side to eliminate twist or misalignment. Retighten the roll paper to remove any slack. Both edges of the paper should be aligned parallel to the paper roll. Push down the release lever. Tear off any extra paper at the tear-off edge by pulling the paper toward you. Close the roll-paper cover.
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3-2 Adjusting the Paper-end Detector n The paper-end detector senses when the paper is nearing its end and turns on the PAPER lamp. The paper-end detector can be adjusted according the thickness of the paper. n How to adjust the paper-end detector Roll paper may differ in spool size, so it may be necessary to adjust the paper-end Use the specified thermal paper roll with a core inside diameter (d1) of 12 mm and an outside diameter (d2) of 18 mm, or the specified thermal label paper with a c
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Loosen the adjusting screw that holds the paper-end detector. Then set the top of the positioning plate to the appropriate adjustment position, and tighten the adjusting screw. l The T dimensions corresponding to the adjustment values in the table are calculated from standard measurements; some variations in the actual mechanism. l After adjusting, ensure that the detector operates smoothly. 11 NOTES:
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3-3 Setting the DIP Switches n Locating the DIP switches perform a number of different functions. l You can change the function of your printer by turning DIP switches on or off. l l The switches numbered from left to right are SW1 -1 through SW1 -10 (See figure below). l n Setting the DIP switches Follow these steps when changing DIP-switch settings. Turn the printer power supply off. Always make DIP-switch setting changes when the power supply is turned off. Remove the screw to secure
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n n DIP-Switch Functions Table 3-2. DIP-switch Functions DIP SW OFF ON Prints “?” for data reception errors SW-1 Ignores data reception errors SW-2 Data buffer 45 bytes Data buffer 4 Kbytes SW-3 DSR/DTR control XON/XOFF control SW-4 With parity without parity Odd parity SW-5 Even parity SW-6 Change baud rate (Refer to Table 3-3) SW-7 SW-8 Change print density (Refer to Table 34) SW-9 SW-10 Thermal label paper Thermal paper Table 3-3. Baud Rate Selection Table 3-4. Print Density Selection Baud R
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Chapter 4 The Self Test Checking Operation with the Self Test n The purpose of the self test When the printer does not function properly, please contact the dealer. n The self test checks the following l Control circuit functions l Control ROM version l Printer mechanism l DIP-switch settings l Print quality n Running the self test Run the self test only when thermal roll paper or label paper is loaded the printer. Make sure the roll-paper cover is closed and the roll paper is installed cor
