TVS electronics CHAMPION MSP 450 User manual

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Electronics is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to

other printers.

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product or third parties for damages, losses, costs or expenses incurred by

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TVS Electronics Limited, 34, Developed Plots, South Phase,

Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032. INDIA.

Tel: (+91) 44 - 2232 5506/09/5200 5200

Fax:(+91) 44 - 2232 7577

www.tvs-e.com

REL - 2004, 20th September.

FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Radio or

Television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF

and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or any authorized service person for help.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any Radio or TV interference caused

by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could

avoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Energy Star Compliance

As an Energy Star Partner, TVS Electronics has determined that this product

meets the Energy Star guidelines for Energy efficiency.

The International Energy Star Office Equipment program is a voluntary

partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the

introduction of energy-efficient Personal Computers, Monitors, Printers, Fax

machines, Copiers and Scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by

power generation.

CONTENTS

1. Introduction 1

2. Know your MSP 450 Champion

✦✦

✦The MSP 450 Champion Advantage 2

✦✦

✦Important Safety Instructions 3

3. Installation

✦✦

✦Unpacking the printer 8

✦✦

✦Identifying Printer Components 9

✦✦

✦Choosing a place for the printer 10

✦✦

✦Installing the ribbon cassette 11

✦✦

✦Installing the Inkbank 14

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✦Connecting the printer to power 15

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✦Connecting the printer to your computer 16

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✦Installing the driver 17

4. Control Panel

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✦Control Panel Usage 20

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✦Entering Menu Settings 26

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✦Changing the settings 27

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✦Menu mode settings 29

5. Loading the paper

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✦Setting the Paper select lever and

Tractor select lever 32

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✦Setting the paper thickness lever 33

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✦Installing the Tractor Unit 34

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✦Installing the Tractor in the Push position 36

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✦Installing the Tractor in the Pull position 37

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✦Installing Paper Insertion Guide 38

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✦Loading single sheet 39

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✦Loading continuous stationery 41

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✦Bottom Paper Feeding 44

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✦Paper Tear-Off 46

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✦Paper Park 48

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✦Printing on Multi-part forms 51

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✦Copy Mode 52

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✦Adjust the top-of-form position 53

6. Maintenance

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✦Cleaning your MSP 450 Champion 55

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✦Preserving the Ribbon Cassette 56

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✦Shifting the printer 57

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✦DOs and DON’Ts 58

7. Troubleshooting

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✦Power 59

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✦Paper feeding 60

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✦Printing 62

8. Specifications

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✦Printer Specifications 65

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✦Paper Specifications 68

9. ASCII Table 71

10. Customer Support 77

11. Website Details 78

12. Glossary 79

1. TVS ELECTRONICS - AN INTRODUCTION

TVS Electronics, founded in 1986, started as an IT peripherals manufacturer in

India and has today transformed itself into an IT Transaction Solution provider

and Business Process Outsourcing partner.

True to its Credo “Productivity through Intelligence”, the organization has

over the years made significant investment in organizational development, in

creating a transparent and entrepreneurship driven culture, with a vibrant

team of people. Its commitment to quality and innovations has won many

accolades over the years. TVS Electronics is implementing Six Sigma, to ensure

all products and services provide complete customer satisfaction, while meeting

world quality standards. For this reason, TVS Electronics’ Quality Policy is

customer-focused and places strong emphasis on continuous improvement with

deep employee involvement. Based on these initiatives, the company has

received a number of awards and recognition for its manufacturing facilities

and superior services. Its offering includes:

1. Transaction Automation Products and Solutions

Dot Matrix Printers

Power Products - UPS Systems

Peripherals and Keyboards

Supplies

Point of Sale Applications

2. Electronic Manufacturing Services

Product and Engineering Development

Sourcing

Contract Manufacturing

Field Support

Tech Support

For more details, log onto www.tvs-e.com

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2. KNOW YOUR MSP 450 CHAMPION

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✦The MSP 450 Champion Advantage

It is the best-in class office printer offering true language printing - for

printing letters, documents, proposals and invoices.

Your MSP 450 CHAMPION is equipped with the new generation 9 pin

printhead from TVS Electronics. This printer is capable of printing both

text and graphics in bi-directional mode.

Your MSP 450 CHAMPION comes with 200 million characters printhead.

The performance of the printer depends on the life of the printhead.

Therefore, HIGHER THE LIFE, BETTER THE PERFORMANCE.

Your MSP 450 CHAMPION has an excellent Multi-part priting capability.

The uniquely designed pins in the printhead create an extra impact on

the multi-part paper thus, delivering higher copy capability with excellent

clarity even on the last copy.

Your MSP 450 CHAMPION comes with an innovative ribbon cassette, which

has user replaceable ‘Inkbank’ as the refilling mechanism. Each Inkbank

is capable of printing upto 10 million characters.

Your MSP 450 CHAMPION is equipped with a specially made carriage design

with a self lubricating “SELICON” bush making carriage stuck problem

a thing of the past. This reduces down time. So, No more oiling! No

more Carriage stuck!!

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✦Important Safety Instructions

Your MSP 450 Champion has been carefully designed to give you years of safe,

reliable performance. However, there are a few basic precautions you should

take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the unit:

1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The

product may fall causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings at the back or bottom of the cabinet are provided

for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to

protect if from overheating, do not block or cover these openings.

This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or

heat register. This product should be placed in a built-in installation

unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power source

indicated on marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power

available, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug,

having a third grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding

type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert

the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product at such a place where the cord will be walked on.

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10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the

total of the ampere ratings on the product plugged into the wall outlet

does not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots

as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that

could result in a risk of fire or an electric shock. Never spill liquid of

any kind on the product.

12. Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, don’t attempt to service

this product yourself. Opening and removing those covers that are

marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points

or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service

personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled onto the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the product does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment

of other control may result in damage and will often require

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product

to normal operation.

If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating

a need for service.

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Platen knob

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Paper Insertion Plate

Paper Guides

Print Head

Paper Select Lever

Control Panel

Tractor Select Lever

Top Cover

MSP 450 Champion

Front View

Tractor Unit

Tractor Release Lever

Tractor Select Lever

Power Inlet

Tractor Lock Lever

Tractor Wheel

Rear View

MSP 450 Champion

Sprocket Pins

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Print Head

Paper Select Lever

Ribbon Gear Print Head Cable

Control Panel

Tractor Select Lever

Platen

Platen Knob

Top View with Top Cover Removed

MSP 450 Champion

Paper Thickness Lever

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3. INSTALLATION

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✦Unpacking the printer

In addition to this guide, your printer box should include a MSP 450 Champion

printer software CD-ROM, and the following items:

Remove all the protective materials packed around and inside your printer

first, then place the printer on the table.

Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the

printer in the future. It should always be transported in its original

packaging or equivalent materials.

CD-ROM

User Guide

MSP 450 Champion

Ribbon Cassette &

Inkbank

Powercord Cable

Parallel Interface Cable

User Guide

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✦Identifying Printer Components

The main components of your MSP Series printer are:

ON/OFF switch

Top Cover

Paper Insertion Guide

Tractor Unit

Paper Select lever

Platen Knob

Control Panel

Parallel Interface Connector

Print head and

Ribbon Cassette and InkBank

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✦Choosing a right place for the printer

MSP 450 Champion has been designed to withstand rugged environmental

conditions. But to get the best performance from your printer kindly take care

of the following points:

Follow the guidelines given below carefully when selecting a location for your

printer.

 Make sure you place your printer on a flat, clean surface.

Do not forget that your printer will not function properly if it is kept

tilted or at an angle.

Always place the printer at connecting distance to the network interface

cable.

Leave sufficient free space around the printer for easy operation and

maintenance.

Avoid using or keeping the printer in places subject to rapid changes in

temperature and humidity. Keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light,

heat sources, excessive moisture or dust.

Do not keep the printer near places subject to shocks and vibrations.

Make sure your electrical outlet is not controlled by wall switches or

automatic timers. Even a simple power interruption can erase information

in the memory of your printer or computer.

Do not use the printer electrical outlet for operating large motors or other

appliances, as these can cause voltage fluctuations.

Always keep the printer and computer system away from loudspeakers or

the base unit of cordless telephones, as these are potential sources of

electromagnetic interference.

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✦Installing the ribbon cassette

To install the ribbon, follow these steps:

Turn OFF the printer power switch

Open the top cover, and slide the printhead to the center of the platen.

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Remove the new cassette from its packaging and position it with the

ribbon knob which should be aligned over the post protruding from the

left end of the floor of the printer opening.

Lower the ribbon cassette into place and snap it down.

Ribbon groove

Ribbon gear

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Slide the ribbon down into position between the printhead and the

metal ribbon mask. Do not force the ribbon between the ribbon mask and

the ribbon guide (the black plate close to the platen).

Turn the ribbon knob anti-clockwise for advancing the ribbon until there

is no slack.

Slide the printhead right and left a few times to be sure that it moves

smoothly without snagging the ribbon.

Caution

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✦Installing the Inkbank

Your MSP 450 Champion comes with a patented Inkbank, it is the refilling

mechanism with a life of 10 Million Characters. To insert the Inkbank in the

cassette follow the illustration given below:

In order to replace the Inkbank, pull the Inkbank and insert the new one as

shown above.

Caution: If you are replacing a ribbon, be sure the printer is OFF and the

printhead has time to cool.

Caution: Carefully follow the instructions for correct ribbon placement.

Improper placement can cause smudged printing and may jam the ribbon.

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✦Connecting the Printer to Power

Power supply unit of MSP 450 Champion is housed externally as a separate

unit.

1. It has to be connected to the main Printer unit, through the power supply

socket positioned at the back of the printer.

2. Insert the power supply connector into this socket firmly and the power

plug into the mains power supply.

3. Once the mains supply is switched ON, the printer is powered on and

ready for use.

Mains

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