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1 - 1CHAPTER 1FEATURESThe MTP Series Line Thermal Printer Mechanism is a series of compact, thermalprinters designed to meet the demand for small, low

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2 - 1 CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PART NUMBER(1) Character printersMTP − ➀ : Base model code➁ : Characters per line*➂ : Print head type used* Maximu

2 - 2 2.2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.2.1 Character PrintersTable 2-1 Character Printer SpecificationsItem SpecificationsBase model codeMTP102 MTP201 MT

2 - 3Table 2-1 Character Printer Specifications (continued)Item Specificationsduringprinting3.2A max.duringpaperfeed250mA max.Operating temper

2 - 4 2.2.2 Graphic PrintersTable 2-2 Graphic Printer SpecificationsItem SpecificationsBase model codeMTP201 MTP401ModelMTP201-G128 MTP201-G166 MTP40

2 - 5Table 2-2 Graphic Printer SpecificationsItem Specificationsduringprinting3.2A max.duringpaperfeed250mA max.Operating temperaturerange0 to 50°CSt

2 - 6 2.3 MOTOR DRIVE CHARACTERISTICSThe motor is the power source for head movement and paper feed. Through theapplication of DC voltage to the moto

2 - 7(3) Motor stop signal Stop the motor drive signal within 1 ms afterdetecting a home switch “OFF” (100 to 250µs) signal, and input a motor stop si

2 - 8 Figure 2-3 Sample Motor Drive Circuit* When using Sanyo Electric’s LB1256 as the thermal head and motor drive IC, because of abuilt-in motorsto

MTP SERIESTHERMALPRINTER MECHANISMTECHNICAL REFERENCE39019-2352-01Seiko Instruments Inc.

2 - 9 2.4 TG (TACHO-GENERATOR) OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICSThe TG is a signal generator directly connected to the motor, that generates falsesine waves of t

2 - 10 2.5 HOME SWITCHThe home switch is a push-open type mechanical switch, which switches “OFF”when the head is at the home position (left end). Th

2 - 11 2.6 THERMAL PRINT HEADBecause the thermal print head in the MTP Series is a thin film type with highthermal efficiency, it has an excellent pri

2 - 12 2.6.2 Head Applied Energy CorrectionUse the Applied Energy Correction Formula below to correct for when the powervoltage and ambient temperatur

2 - 13 2.6.4 Control of Printing Pulse WidthSuperior print quality can be maintained by controlling the print pulse width by theprint pulse width cont

2 - 14 Figure 2-9 Sample Pulse Width Control Circuit* The compensation circuits for temperature and voltage are included.* Adjust an oscillating freq

3 - 1 CHAPTER 3PIN ASSIGNMENT 3.1 B HEAD-MOUNTED PRINTER 3.1.1 Thermal Head Control PinRecommended connector: HBLB8S-1J (Japan Burndy)PinNumberSignal

3 - 2 3.1.2 Motor and Switch Control Pin(1) MTP102Recommended connector: HBLB6S-1J (Japan Burndy)PinNumberSignal Name Function1HS2HS3TG4TG5 M - Motor

3 - 3 3.2 G HEAD-MOUNTED PRINTER 3.2.1 Thermal Head Control PinRecommneded connector: HBLB9S-1J (Japan Burndy)PinNumberSignal Name Function1 Dot 1 T

3 - 4 3.3 E HEAD-MOUNTED PRINTER 3.3.1 Thermal Head Control PinRecommended connector: 52045-1710 (Molex Japan)PinNumberSignal Name Function1 Dot 1 T

MTP SERIES THERMAL PRINTER MECHANISM TECHNICAL REFERENCEDocument Number 39019-2352-01January 1995Copyright 1995 by Seiko Instruments Inc.All rights re

4 - 1CHAPTER 4TIMING CHART4.1 TIMING CHARTFigure 4-11 shows the timing chart when using a B-head mounted printer. Thenumber of the head drive signal

4 - 2* Signals in are issued from the circuit side.Figure 4-1 Timing Chart

4 - 34.2 DETAILED CHART OF PRINTING START TIMINGFigure 4-2 Printing Start Timing Chart* Start printing from the second pulse of timing signals.Home

4 - 44.3.2 Home Switch Signal MethodWhen printing a graphic image, print a picture unit by the following method. Theprint start position deviation ma

4 - 5N is as shown below:Part Number NPart Number NMTP102-13B 160 MTP201-G128 276-16B 200 -G166 276MTP201-20B 230 MTP401-G256 450-24B 276 -G280 450MTP

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5 - 1 CHAPTER 5APPEARANCE AND DIMENSIONSFigures 5-1 to 5-6 shows the appearance and external dimensions of the MTPSeries printer mechanisms.

5 - 2Figure 5-1 MTP102(B head-mounted) Appearance and External Dimensions

5 - 3Figure 5-2 MTP201(B head-mounted) Appearance and External Dimensions

5 - 4Figure 5-3 MTP201(E head-mounted) Appearance and External Dimensions

iiiPREFACEThis reference manual describes the specifications and basic operating proceduresfor the MTP Series Themal Printer Mechanisms. Read it thor

5 - 5Figure 5-4 MTP401(B head-mounted) Appearance and External Dimensions

5 - 6Figure 5-5 MTP201(G head-mounted) Appearance and External Dimensions

5 - 7Figure 5-6 MTP401(G head-mounted) Appearance and External Dimensions

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6 - 1 CHAPTER 6SAMPLE CIRCUIT BLOCK DIAGRAMFigures 6-1 and 6-2 shows the samples of the circuit block diagrams.

6 - 2Figure 6-1 Sample Block Diagram(B Head-mounted Printer)

6 - 3Figure 6-2 Sample Block Diagram(G Head-mounted Printer)

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7 - 1 CHAPTER 7DESIGNING AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONSTo maintain the performance of the MTP Series and to prevent future problems fromoccuring, observe th

7 - 2➁Stop the thermal head at the home position; otherwise, the platen may becomedeformed resulting in poor print quality.➂Do not print without paper

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8 - 1 CHAPTER 8DESIGN OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES8.1 MOUNTING THE PRINTERThe mounting procedure for MTP Series printers differs somewhat between theMTP102 a

8 - 2➁When mounting without screwsUsing the dowels and the φ2 mmholes on the back of the printer asreference for positioning, fix theprinter by pressi

8 - 3➀When mounting with screws Withthe φ2.2 mm holes at the corners ofthe printer as a reference forpositioning, fix the printer on theprinter base b

8 - 48.2 MOUNTING THE PAPER CUTTERDesign the paper cutter so that thecutter tip is located over the paper outletso that it does not interrupt the pape

8 - 58.3 MOUNTING A ROLL HOLDERFOR HEAD SENSITIVE PAPERDesign the roll holder to the followingspecifications:1) No sideways deviation betweenholder an

8 - 68.4 THERMAL PAPER TAKE-UP DEVICETake into consideration the following items when designing the thermal paper take-up device.1) After printing, th

8 - 78.5 FLEXIBLE CABLE8.5.1 Connecting and Fixing the Flexible Cable TerminalUse and FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) connector to connect and fix the

8 - 88.6 REPLACEMENT OF HEAD UNITThe head unit can be replaced on two of the models in the MTP Series: MTP401and MTP402.8.6.1 Removing Head Unit➀Move

8 - 9➂Pull out the flexible cable plate in thedirection shown by arrow A holdingthe edge of the plate with a finger,then disengage the plate from thed

8 - 108.6.2 MOUNTING THE HEAD UNIT➀Move the head carrier to a positionthat permits easy replacement (seeFigure 8-15).➁ Insert the head unit terminal b

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8 - 11➃Slide the head unit terminal cableinto the slit provided on the headcarrier.Next, slide the head along the guideof the head carrier until it to

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viSection Page3.2 G HEAD-MOUNTED PRINTER... 3-33.2.1 Thermal Head Control Pin...

vii8.5 FLEXIBLE CABLE ...... 8-78.5.1 Connecting and Fixing the Flexible

viiiFigure Page4-1 Timing Chart....................... 4-24-2 Printing Start Timi