Star TSP100 futurePRNT User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Unpacking and Installation .....................................................................................................................1
1-1. Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................1
2. Parts Identication and Nomenclature ..................................................................................................3
2-1. U Model .......................................................................................................................................3
2-2. PU Model .....................................................................................................................................4
2-3. Choosing a place for the printer ...................................................................................................5
3. Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................6
3-1. Connecting the USB/PoweredUSB Cable to the Printer .............................................................6
3-2. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit ...................................................................................................9
3-3. Loading the Roll Paper ..............................................................................................................10
3-4. Connecting the USB/PoweredUSB Cable to the PC .................................................................13
3-5. Connecting the Power Cord .......................................................................................................14
3-6. Turning Power On ......................................................................................................................16
4. Attaching the Accessories ......................................................................................................................17
4-1. Attaching the Holder Plate .........................................................................................................17
4-2. Attaching the Rubber Feet .........................................................................................................18
4-3. Switch Cover Installation ...........................................................................................................19
5. Thermal Roll Paper Specication .........................................................................................................20
5-1. Roll paper specication ..............................................................................................................20
5-2. Recommended paper ..................................................................................................................20
6. Control Panel and Other Functions .....................................................................................................22
6-1. Control Panel .............................................................................................................................22
6-2. Errors ..........................................................................................................................................22
6-3. Self-Printing ...............................................................................................................................24
7. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams ...................................................................................................25
7-1. Preventing Paper Jams ...............................................................................................................25
7-2. Removing Paper Jam .................................................................................................................25
7-3. Releasing a Locked Cutter (Auto Cutter Mode only) ................................................................26
8. Periodical Cleaning ................................................................................................................................28
8-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head .......................................................................................................28
8-2. Cleaning the Paper Holder .........................................................................................................28
9. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit ...............................................................................................................29
10. Specications ........................................................................................................................................31
10-1. General Specications ...............................................................................................................31
10-2. Auto Cutter Specications .........................................................................................................32
10-3. Interface .....................................................................................................................................32
10-4. Electrical Characteristics ...........................................................................................................32
10-5. Environmental Requirements .....................................................................................................35
10-6. Reliability ...................................................................................................................................36
11. DIP Switch Settings ..............................................................................................................................37
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Star TSP100 futurePRNT Specifications

General

Print Method	Direct Thermal
Print Resolution	203 dpi
Paper Width	80 mm
Cutter	Auto Cutter
Maximum Print Width	72 mm
Dimensions	142 x 204 x 132 mm
Operating Temperature	5°C to 45°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Interface	USB
Media Width	80 mm
Compatibility	Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS
Weight	1.7 kg