Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto TCP300 Series del fabbricante Star Micronics
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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.
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.
– 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 – 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.
– 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.
– 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.
– 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.
– 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.
– 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 .
– 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 .
– 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 .
– 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.
– 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.
– 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.
– 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.
– 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 Spee.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Star Micronics TCP300 Series è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Star Micronics TCP300 Series - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Star Micronics TCP300 Series imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Star Micronics TCP300 Series ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Star Micronics TCP300 Series, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Star Micronics TCP300 Series.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Star Micronics TCP300 Series. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Star Micronics TCP300 Series insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
