Star TCP400 SERIES Manual de usuario
THERMAL RE-WRITABLE
CARD READER /WRITER
TCP400 SERIES
User ’s Manual
Manuel d ’utilisation
Benutzerhandbuch
Manuale dell ’utente
Manual del usuario
Trademark acknowledgments
TCP400: Star Micronics Co., Ltd.
Notice
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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 any errors be detected, STAR would greatly
appreciate being informed of them.
• The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this
manual.
© Copyright 2005-2010 Star Micronics Co., Ltd.
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference
Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: 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 interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This statement will be applied only for equipments marketed in U.S.A.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For compliance with the Federal Noise Interference Standard, this equipment requires a shielded
cable.
For RF interference suppression, if a ferrite core is provided with this device, afx it to the interface
cable.
Statement of
The Canadian Department of Communications
Radio Interference Regulations
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The above statement applies only to equipments marketed in Canada.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Precautions for Safe Use ............................................................1
2. Unpacking ..................................................................................3
3. External Appearance and Part Names .......................................3
4. Connecting to External Devices .................................................4
5. Connecting the Power Cord ........................................................5
6. Setting Fonts Using the Font Setting Card ................................6
7. Cleaning Cards ..........................................................................6
8. Troubleshooting .........................................................................8
Appendixes
A. Connection Settings .................................................................50
B. Removing / Installing Interface Board .....................................52
C. Optional Ethernet Interface IFBD-HE05/07 ..............................53
D. General Specications .............................................................54
This User’s Manual describes important information to enable you to use
the reader/writer safely.
Carefully read this manual before using the reader/writer and observe
the descriptions herein.
WEEE Statement
In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not be dis-
posed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility
to enable recovery and recycling in accordance with legislation under the WEEE
Directive (Directive 2002/96/EC).
ENGLISH
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1. Precautions for Safe Use
Carefully read and obey the following items to prevent injury to yourself or to others
and to prevent damaging property.
1-1. Precautions for Reader/Writer Setup
1. Setup the reader/writer in a solid, and level location.
2. Do not use or place the reader/writer in areas exposed to direct sunlight, or near
heat sources.
3. Avoid using or storing the reader/writer in areas of high humidity.
Do not use or store liquids near the reader/writer.
4. Avoid using or storing the reader/writer in locations where there is dust or other air-
borne particles.
5. Avoid using the reader/writer in locations where corrosive gases, ignition gases,
chemicals or vapors are emitted.
6. Donotoperatethereader/writerneardeviceswhichmayproduce magnetic elds
or interference.
7. Do not get power from a circuit to which electrical devices that generate electrical
noise are connected.
8. Connect a grounding wire to use this device safely.
9. Allow plenty of space around the reader/writer for ventilation.
1-2. Precautions for Reader/Writer Use
1. Use only Star recommended cards.
2. Do not use cards that are dirty or oily or wet in any other manner. Also, do not han-
dle cards with dirty or wet hands. Do not apply tape or glue to cards.
3. Do not place cards near devices that generate magnetic elds (such as cellular
telephones, speakers, televisions, etc.).
4. Do not place cards in direct sunlight or high temperature areas (such as dash-
boards in automobiles), as high temperatures can cause cards to bend or can erase
the information recorded on cards.
5. Do not use bent cards, as this can cause them to become jammed in the reader/
writer.
6. Insert cards in the indicated direction.
7. Never insert anything other than the appropriate cards into the reader/writer.
Always observe the following items.
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8. Do not obstruct the insertion or discharge path of the cards.
9. Do not cut the power while a card is being processed.
10.Incaseofreader/writererror(abnormalsounds,abnormalodors,smoke,re)turn
off the reader/writer immediately and unplug it from the power outlet.
11. Always hold the plug to unplug the power cord from its outlet. Pulling on the cord
will damage the cord.
12. When disconnecting use for prolonged periods, always remove the power plug from
the outlet.
13. Do not use the reader/writer in an environment where condensation has formed.
14. To ensure reader/writer reliability, clean the reader/writer everyday, or when the
cleaning lamp has lit.
15. Avoid contact with the optional cleaning liquid. If it gets in your eyes, or is ingested,
seek immediate medical assistance.
16. Do not disassemble or modify the reader/writer.
17.Donotexposecardstodirectsunlightoruorescentlightsforextendedperiodsof
time.
18. If a card is to be reprinted, allow for at least three minutes between prints.
When printing repeatedly to different cards, no wait is required.
19. This symbol is placed near the thermal print head and erase head to indi-
cate that it may be hot.
Never touch the thermal print head and erase head immediately after the printer
has been used. Let the thermal print head and erase head cool for a few minutes
before touching it.
20. This symbol is placed near the thermal print head and erase head to indi-
cate that it is easily damaged.
Observe the precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.
21. Be careful not to drop paper clips, pins or other foreign matter into the unit as these
cause the reader/writer to malfunction.
22. Do not open the cover while operating.
23. The reader/writer is equipped with a DC motor or switches which use electrical con-
tacts. Plese avoid using the reader/writer in an area where silicon gas is present.
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3. External Appearance and Part Names
1. Power Switch ............................ This turns the power to the reader/writer on and off.
2. Power Lamp ............................. Indicates that reader/writer power is on.
3. Status Lamp.............................. Indicates printer ready, printing and errors.
4. Cleaning Lamp ......................... Indicates the reader/writer needs cleaning.
5. Interface Connector ................. Connects to host computer via a cable.
6. AC Inlet .................................... Connects to accessory power cord.
7. Cleaning Switch ....................... Press the cleaning switch while turning the power on.
Insert a cleaning card dampened with alcohol to
clean the reader/writer.
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2. Unpacking
The following outlines the reader/writer and its accessories.
1. Reader/writer
2. Power cord
3. Cleaningcards(2cards)
4. Ferrite core
5. This manual
6. Font setting card
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5
4
1
2
6
Note :Whether there are a ferrite core and font set-
ting card depends on the reader/writer model.
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4. Connecting to External Devices
Connect either the RS-232C interface Cable or USB interface Cable to the reader/writer.
4-1 Mounting the RS-232C Interface Cable
1. Cut the power to the host computer and the reader/writer.
2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the reader/writer and the other end to the
host computer.
3. Mount the accessory ferrite core to the interface cable.
4. Tighten the left and right screws on the connector.
4-2 Mounting the USB Interface Cable
1. AfxtheferritecoreontotheUSBcableasshownintheillustrationbelowandmake
sure to pass the cable through the cable support as shown in the illustration.
2. Plug on end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the reader/writer.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port of the host computer.
4. If a driver for the reader/writer is required, use the media that was distributed by your
agent to install the driver.
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5. Connecting the Power Cord
1. Turn the power switch off.
2. Connect the powr cord to the AC inlet on the backside of the reader/writer.
3. Insert the power cord plug into a properly grounded AC outlet.
Connect the grounding terminal to a metal portion (such as an outlet that has a
grounding point) on a ground in the vicinity to use this reader/writer safely.
Caution: We recommend that you unplug the reader/writer from the power
outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long period. Be-
cause of this, you should locate the reader/writer so that the
power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access.
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7. Cleaning Cards
A cleaning card is used to clean the transport rollers inside the unit. Two cleaning cards
accompany each unit. They are in the plastic wrap.
7-1 External Shape
Felt Surface
Felt Surface
85.6
89.6
22.0
54.0
6. Setting Fonts Using the Font Setting Card
European, US and Korean bound models are provided a standard font setting card that
is for their country. Before using the reader/writer, set the fonts according to the direc-
tions below.
<Procedures to Set Fonts>
1. Turn the power ON while pressing the Cleaning switch.
2. The buzzer will ring and the green status lamp will ash. This indicates that the
reader/writer has entered the “setting mode to use the setting card.”
3. Insert the font setting card. The font setting information is automatically read from
the magnetic strip. That new font setting information is then written to the internal
memory.
4. When the new settings have been completed successfully, “COMPLETE!” is printed
and the card is discharged. The reader/writer will then return to its normal operating
status.
Cleaning Switch
Font Setting Card
Status Lam
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Cleaning Switch
7-2 Frequency of Use
1. Everyday, or once every 300 prints.
2. If errors occur repeatedly, or if there are printing problems, clean the reader/writer.
3. ThecleaningLEDwillashwhentherehavebeen300printings.Cleanthereader/
writerwhenthisashes.
7-3 How to Use
Use the following procedures to clean the reader/writer.
1. Press the cleaning switch.
2. Dampenthefeltsurfaces(bothside)ofacleaningcardwithoptionalcleaningliquid.
3. Insert the cleaning card from the normal card insertion inlet.
4. Allow the reader/writer to sit for approximately one minute before using again, to al-
low it to dry.
Note: 1. Do not use bent cleaning cards. Using bent cards can cause them to be-
come jammed.
2. Acleaninguidisnotsuppliedwiththeunit.Therefore,anoptionalclean-
inguidoracommerciallyavailableethanol(85%minimumpurity)mustbe
obtained.Toobtaintheoptionalcleaninguid,contactyoursalesagent.
3. The attached cleaning card attains its cleaning effectiveness by absorbing
acleaninguidbeforeuse.Makesuretoallowittoabsorbacleaninguid
before using it for cleaning.
4. Makesure to use ethanolwitha minimum purity of85%.If ethanol with a
lowerpurityisused,itwilltakethecleaningcardalongertimetodry.Ifan
undried cleaning card is inserted into the slot, it could cause a malfunction,
such as card slippage.
5. Cleaning cards can be used approximately 30 times. Contact your sales
agentiftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.
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