Star Micronics TCP300 Series manual

THERMAL RE-WRIT ABLE CARD READER / WRITER T CP300 SERIES • User ’ s Manual • 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. CARD SYSTEM SALES SECTION OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARY COMP ANIES ST AR M[...]

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interfer ence Statement 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 enviro[...]

– 1 – 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 . Precautions for Reader/Writer Setup 1. Setup the reader/writer in a solid, and level location. 2. Place the reader/writer in a location out of the reach of children. 3. Do not use or place t[...]

– 2 – Precautions for Reader/Writer Use 1. Use only Star recommended cards. The reader/writer and the card may not operate normally if other cards are used. 2. Do not use cards that are dirty or oily or wet in any other manner . Also, do not handle cards with dirty or wet hands. Do not apply tape or glue to cards. The reader/writer will not ope[...]

– 3 – 10. In case of reader/writer error (abnormal sounds, abnormal odors, smoke, fire) turn off the reader/writer immediately and unplug it from the power outlet. 1 1. Always hold the plug to unplug the power cord from its outlet. Pulling on the cord will damage the cord. Do not pull on the cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. D[...]

– 4 – 2. General Description The TCP300 series reader/writers are equipped with a thermal type display mechanism on a PET(Polyethyleneterephtalate) magnetic strip card reader/writer . They are con- nected to electrical devices such as POS and are used to print/erase characters and images freely onto the surface of cards. • Main Features of th[...]

– 5 – 3. Unpacking The following outlines the reader/writer and its accessories. The reader/writer (TCP300 Series) 1. Reader/writer 2. Cleaning cards (2 cards) 3. Cleaning fluid 4. This manual 5. Ferrite core 2 4 3 5 1[...]

– 6 – 4. External Appearance and Part Names The reader/writer (TCP300 Series) 1. Power Switch ............................ This turns the power to the reader/writer on and off. 2. Power Indicator Lamp .............. Indicates that reader/writer power is on. 3. Status Indicator Lamp .............. Indicates printer ready , printing and errors. 4[...]

– 7 – 5. Connect to and Setting External Devices 5-1 RS-232C Interface <Mounting the RS-232C Interface Cable> 1. Cut the power to the host computer and 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. T igh[...]

– 8 – <Settings for Communication Speed> T o change the serial communication settings, change the following DIP switch settings. (Ex-factory Default Settings: DSW 1 to 6 are ON, 7 and 8 are OFF .) Switches ON OFF DSW 1-1 Baud Rate Setting (See table below) DSW 1-2 DSW 1-3 8 bit 7 bit DSW 1-4 Parity Disabled Parity Enabled DSW 1-5 Odd Pari[...]

– 9 – 5-2 USB Interface <Mounting the USB Interface Cable> 1. Connect one end of the interface cable to the reader/writer and the other end to the host computer . 2. Snap the accessory ferrite core onto the interface cable. 3. If a driver for the reader/writer is required, use the media that was distributed by your agent to install the dr[...]

– 10 – 6. Interface Board Replacement (RS-232C to USB) Replacement Procedures 1. T urn off the power switch. Then, unplug the power cord from the outlet. 2. Remove the two screws as shown in the figure below . 3. Pull the RS-232C interface board in the direction of the arrow to remove it. 4. Insert the USB interface board to the reader/writer .[...]

– 11 – 7. Cleaning Cards A cleaning card is used to clean the transport rollers inside the unit. T wo cleaning cards accompany each unit. They are in the plastic wrap. 7-1 External Shape 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. Th[...]

– 12 – 8. T roubleshooting • T rouble when T urning on the Power Symptom Possible Cause What to Do The power indicator Won’t accept The power plug is not Correct connect the power lamp does not light. cards. correctly connected. plug. Broken wire in power cord. Broken wire in fuse. Contact your dealer . Accepts cards. Display LED burned out[...]

– 13 – • Removing Jammed Cards 1. T urn off the power and unplug the reader/writer . 2. Press the cover opener . 3. Lift the upper cover while the cover is open. 4. While pulling the mechanism’s snap lever (green), lift the mechanism. 5. Remove the card while the cover is open. Note: Do not touch the thermal head or erasing head. There is t[...]

– 14 – 9. General Specifications Item Specifications Card Specification PET (Thin type card) Card T ransport Unit T ransport Method Rollers Card Insertion Direction One Direction Card T ravel Speed 400 mm/s (at high speed: When reading) 30 to 60 mm/s (at slow speed: when erasing/printing) Magnetic Stripe Functions * 1 T rack or 3 T racks Readin[...]