Pitney Bowes AddressRight™ DA50S, DA70S, DA80F, DA95F Printer Series Operator Guide

Operator Guide

International English Version

AddressRight

™

DA Series Printer

DA80F

NOTICE

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Pitney Bowes.

We have made every reasonable effort to assure the accuracy and

usefulness of this manual, however we can not assume responsibility

for errors or omissions or liability for the misuse or misapplication of our

products.

Envelope Designer and SmartMailer are registered trademarks of

Pitney Bowes, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Conforms to the following:

FCC Rules

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 interference when

the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will

be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

For USB interface to a computer, use only a shielded USB cable.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

It is certified that the Addressing System complies with all

applicable Directives of the European Union.

Use only shielded USB cables for connecting to other devices.

Use only a shielded mains cable for AC connection.

For a formal Declaration of Conformity please contact Compliance

Engineering.

WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this

product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be

required to take adequate measures.

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Table of Contents

Contact Information list

USA Contacts ...........................................................v

Canada Contacts ......................................................v

Other Country Contacts ............................................v

1 • Introduction

Welcome to the DA80F Printer ..............................1-2

Using This Guide ...................................................1-2

System Requirements ...........................................1-2

Getting Help ...........................................................1-3

Printer Options .......................................................1-3

Important Safety Notes ..........................................1-4

Printer Parts and Locations ...................................1-6

2 • Printer Basics

Printer Features Overview .....................................2-2

Setting Up A Job ...................................................2-4

Optional Power Stacker .......................................2-10

Using the Control Panel .......................................2-14

Using the Menus ..................................................2-15

Printer Driver Software ........................................2-22

3 • Printer Maintenance

Replacing the Print Cartridge(s) ...........................3-2

Removing Old Print Cartridge(s) ..........................3-2

Installing New Print Cartridge(s) ............................3-3

Prolonging the Life of Ink Cartridges ....................3-4

Preventive Maintenance ........................................3-5

Print Quality Problems ...........................................3-6

Purging the Print Heads ........................................3-7

Cleaning the Exit and Entry Idler Rollers ..............3-8

Cleaning the Sensors ...........................................3-8

Cleaning the Wipers .............................................3-9

Cleaning the Printer Floor ...................................3-10

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Performing A Print Head Alignment .....................3-11

4 • Troubleshooting

Error Codes ...........................................................4-2

Problems and Solutions .........................................4-3

Feed Problems ......................................................4-3

Print Quality Problems ...........................................4-5

Interface Problems ................................................4-7

Motor Problems .....................................................4-7

Memory Problems .................................................4-8

Appendix A • Specifications

Equipment Specifications .................................... A-2

Material Specifications .......................................... A-5

Appendix B • Delivery Point Bar Coding

Delivery Point Bar Coding(US mail markets only) A-2

ZIP+4+2 (11 digit bar code) ................................. A-2

ZIP+4+3 (12 digit bar code) ................................. A-2

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Contact Information list

USA Contacts

Product Name - DA80F

• For frequently asked questions, go to: www.pb.com and click on

Customer Support.

• To place requests for service or training, go to: www.pb.com and

click on My Account.

• To order supplies and accessories, call the Supply Line™ at:

1.800.243.7824 or go to: www.pb.com and click on Online

Store.

• To view and pay invoices online, go to: www.pb.com and click on

My Account.

• To view inventory, go to: www.pb.com and click on My Account.

• To view material safety data sheets, call the Pitney Bowes

Supply Line™ at: 1.800.243.7824 or go to: www.pb.com and

click on Customer Support.

• For direct questions, call: 1.800.522.0020. Customer Service

Representatives are available Monday through Friday,

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET.

Canada Contacts

Product Name - DA80F

• For frequently asked questions or to order supplies, go to:

www.pitneybowes.ca

• For direct questions, call: 1.800.672.6937. Customer Service

Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM

- 4:00 PM ET.

Other Country Contacts

Contact information is given in a separate publication supplied with

the product.

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1 • Introduction

The DA80F is a versatile, easy-to-use, high speed desktop

printer designed for addressing applications. This chapter

explains what's in this guide, and tells you how to order

supplies and where to get more information about using your

DA80F.

Welcome to the DA80F Printer ...........................................1-2

Using This Guide ................................................................1-2

System Requirements ........................................................1-2

Getting Help........................................................................1-3

Online Help ..................................................................1-3

Printer Options....................................................................1-3

Important Safety Notes .......................................................1-4

Other Informational Cautions .......................................1-5

Printer Parts and Locations ................................................1-6

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Welcome to the DA80F Printer

The DA80F ink jet printer is a high speed desktop printer used to

print addresses, graphics and other information, on a wide range

of material of various sizes, construction and composition. You can

define the font, placement, barcode characteristics, and print quality

for your addresses.

Using This Guide

Refer to this guide for information about printer setup, operation and

troubleshooting. It is divided into the following chapters:

Chapter 1, Introduction - Contains an overview of the Operator

Guide, help resources, safety information, as well as printer parts

and locations.

Chapter 2, Printer Basics - Explains how to set up your printer to

run a job.

Chapter 3, Printer Maintenance - Describes how to keep the printer

clean and functioning properly.

Chapter 4, Troubleshooting - Contains a list of possible problems

and their solutions.

Appendix A, Specifications - Provides hardware and material

specifications. Your printer will run at it's best when your material

conforms to our specifications.

Appendix B, Glossary - Explains the meanings of common terms

used with address printing equipment.

Index - Provides a quick guide to finding topics in this book.

System Requirements

In order to operate the printer with your computer, your system must

meet the following requirements:

CPU: Pentium III 500 MHZ or greater,

Memory: 500 MB minimum

Operating System: Windows 2000/XP or Windows Server 2003

Printer Cable: USB or on a LAN with Ethernet patch cable.

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Getting Help

As you use your printer, there may be times when you need help

to solve a specific application problem, or you may want additional

information about printer operation.

Refer to the Contact Information List at the front of this guide for

more information or in the separate contact sheet supplied with your

printer.

Online Help

The Print Driver for your printer has a built-in help system. To get to

the help system for the printer driver, click on properties from within

the print dialog box. To get a description of any of the items in that

dialog box right-click on the item to access the What's This? help

button. Click the What's This? help button to view an explanation of

the item in question.

If you're using programs such as Envelope Designer

™

or

SmartMailer

™

, press the F1 key while you're using the program

to display information about the open screen. Select the Help

menu to display a list of topics or search for a term. Refer to the

documentation supplied with these programs for more information.

Printer Options

There are several options available for your addressing printer, such

as ink drying equipment which may reduce smudging on glossy

stock, stackers, and envelope designing software.

NOTE: The availability of software varies by country. Refer to your

printer supplier for details of software available to you.

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Important Safety Notes

Follow the normal safety precautions for all office equipment:

• Use only Pitney Bowes approved supplies, in particular aerosol

dusters. Improper storage and use of aerosol dusters or

flammable aerosol dusters, can cause an explosive-like condition

that could result in a personal injury and/or property damage.

Never use aerosol dusters labeled flammable and always read

instructions and safety precautions on the duster container label.

• To obtain supplies, please contact our Supply Line™ to place

orders. Material Safety Data Sheets can be obtained on the web

or from our Supply Line™. Refer to the Contact Information List

for more information.

• Use the power cord supplied with the printer and plug it into a

properly grounded wall outlet located near the printer and easily

accessible. Failure to properly ground the printer can result in

severe personal injury and/or fire

• Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the printer is in

use. Keep hands, loose clothing, jewelry and long hair away from

all moving parts.

• Do not remove covers or defeat safety interlock switches. Covers

enclose hazardous parts that should only be accessed by

properly trained service personnel. Immediately report to service

any damaged or non-functioning components that renders the

unit unsafe.

• Place the unit in an accessible location to allow for proper

venting of the equipment and to facilitate servicing.

• The power cord wall plug is the primary means of disconnecting

the printer from the AC supply.

• Do not use an adapter plug on the line cord or wall outlet.

• Do not remove the ground pin from the line cord.

• Do not route the power cord over sharp edges or trap between

furniture.

• Ensure there is no strain on the power cord and that it does not

become jammed between the equipment, walls or furniture.

• Be certain the area in front of the wall receptacle into which the

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printer is plugged is free from obstruction.

• Before clearing a jam, be sure printer mechanisms come to a

stop.

• When removing jammed material, avoid using too much force to

protect against minor personal injury and damaging equipment.

• To prevent overheating, do not cover the vent openings.

• Operation of this equipment without periodic maintenance will

inhibit optimum operating performance and could cause the

equipment to malfunction. Contact your printer supplier for

required service schedule.

• Read all instructions before attempting to operate the equipment.

• Use this equipment only for its intended purpose.

Other Informational Cautions

NOTES:

• In case of an ink spill, leaking ink, or excessive ink

accumulation, immediately disconnect the power cord plug

from the wall outlet and call your printer supplier for a cleaning.

• Always follow the specific occupational safety and health

standards for your workplace.

• Avoid using wall outlets that are controlled by wall switches,

or shared with other equipment. If a wall outlet controlled by

a wall switch is used, mail could be interrupted if the printer is

plugged in when the wall switch is used to turn power off.

WARNING! THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE

EARTHED. The socket outlet should be near to the

equipment and should be easily accessible.

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Bin Extension

Side Guide

Material Thickness

Adjustment Knob

Input Guide Angle

Adjustment Knob

Input Guide

Control Panel

Print Station

Cover

Feed Rollers

Feed Ramp

Adjustment Knob

Feed Ramp

Printer Parts and Locations

The figures below calls out key machine components, each of which

is briefly described in the text that follows. Refer to the figure below

for component location.

Front Top

Cover

Separator

Assemblies

Input Area

Measuring

Scale for Quick

Reference

Operator Guide

Holder

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USB Connector

Exit Roller

Print Head

Assembly

Print Head

Assembly Clamp

Knob

On/Off Switch

Power Cord

Receptacle

Print Head

Assembly

Locking Screw

Exit Idler

Rollers

Optional OEM Device

Interface Connector

Print Location

Plate

Ethernet Connector

Optional interface for external feeders

and stackers

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Bin Extension - Extends the height of the stacking area.

Control Panel - Use the control panel buttons to access printer

menus, define print options, run the print job, and turn the

printer on and off line. If you have the print driver loaded on your

computer, you can easily perform these functions from within

your application.

Ethernet Connector - Used to connect the printer to a PC.

Exit Idler Rollers - Guide the material out of the printer.

Exit Roller - Drives the printed material as it exits the printer.

Feed Ramp - The feed ramp adds a gentle slope to the material

stack to help feeding.

Feed Ramp Adjustment Knob - Adjust the position of the feed ramp

to the input guide using this knob.

Feed Rollers - When you switch from one material type to another,

you need to set the gap between the separator assemblies and

the feed rollers before printing begins.

Front Top cover - External cover for the feed input area.

clarity of the printing.

Input Area - Where you stack material for printing. You'll make most

setup adjustments in this general area.

Input Guide - Supports the material stack. Adjust the feed angle to

accomodate the weight of the material you're running.

Input Guide Angle Adjustment Knob - Locks the input guide in

position.

Measuring Scale for Quick Reference - Use this scale to assist you

in aligning your print image to your material.

Material Thickness Adjustment Knob - The material thickness

knob sets the distance between the print heads and the material.

Use it to compensate for different material thicknesses and to

increase clarity of the printing.

On/Off Switch - Powers the printer on and off.

Operator Guide Holder - Store your operator guide here for easy

access.

Optional OEM Device Interface Connector - Used to connect the

printer to an optional OEM device.

Optional Interface for Feeders and Stackers - Used to connect

external feeders or stackers to the printer.

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Power Cord Receptacle - Attach the power cord adaptor provided

with your printer here.

Print Station Cover - External cover encasing the material exit and

print head areas.

Print Head Assembly Locking Screw - Use to unlock the print

head assembly so that it pivots for cleaning.

Print Head Assembly - The part of the printer that holds the ink

cartridges and prints on the material.

Print Head Assembly Clamp Knob - Use this knob to move and

lock the print head assembly into position for printing.

Side Guide - Helps confine the stack. Adjust to the width of your

material plus 1/16" (2mm) clearance.

USB Connector - Used to connect the printer to a PC.

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This chapter lists some printer specifications and describes

step by step instructions for running mail.

2 • Printer Basics

Printer Features Overview ..................................................2-2

Setting Up A Job ................................................................2-4

1. Setting the Separator Feed Gap ..............................2-5

2. Centering the Input Guide Under the Material .........2-6

3. Setting the Feed Angle .............................................2-6

4. Setting the Feed Ramp ............................................2-7

5. Positioning the Side Guide .......................................2-7

6. Adjusting the Media Thickness Knob .......................2-8

7. Setting the Print Head Assembly Position ................2-9

8. Positioning the Output Stacker .............................2-10

Optional Power Stacker .............................................2-10

9. Printing a Test Piece ..............................................2-11

10. Loading Material ..................................................2-12

Using the Control Panel....................................................2-14

Using the Menus...............................................................2-15

Using the Main Menu .................................................2-16

Using the Setup Menu ...............................................2-18

Using the Service Menu .............................................2-20

Printer Driver Software .....................................................2-22

Selecting Printer Properties .......................................2-22

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Printer Features Overview

This chapter provides a brief overview of the printer features.

Refer to Appendix A, Specifications, for detailed specifications for

the printer, including specific requirements for using each type of

material.

Speed (pieces per hour)

Printer speed refers to the number of pieces of mail that can be

processed in an hour. The printer can process up to 22,000 #10

or DL envelopes per hour, depending on print quality setting and

material being used.

Print Quality Settings

Super Draft (SDft): horizontal print density is at 150 dpi

Draft (Dft): horizontal print density is at 200 dpi

Letter (Ltr): horizontal print density is at 300 dpi

Executive (Exec): horizontal print density is at 600 dpi

Light Mode "On", vertical print density is at 300 dpi

Light Mode "Off", vertical print density is at 600 dpi

Internal Fonts

14 (15 including Code 3 of 9 Barcode). See Specifications Chapter

for more detailed information.

Font Size

Font size refers to the size of each typeface. The printer uses from 4

to 144 point size for internal or downloaded fonts.

Effective Print Area

The printer can print an area 1.5" (38.1mm) high across the width of

the material.

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Media Size

The printer can print on the following range of material sizes.

Approved Media Types

The printer can be used with booklets, catalog envelopes, postcards,

self mailers, catalogs, paper and envelopes (All envelopes must be

without windows and unsealed). Any folded material needs to be

tabbed. See Specifications Chapter for more detailed information.

All envelopes should be loaded so the side to be printed faces up,

flap faces down, stacked to feed with the left or right edge first. See

example that follows.

If running an inverted job (image prints upside down on media) your

envelopes will load like the example below.

This Side Prints

Feed Edge

feeds into

printer.

Feed Edge

feeds into

printer.

Flap down, close to operator

Example of Normal Orientation

Flap down, close to operator

Flap down, and away

from operator

This Side Prints

Feed Edge

feeds into

printer.

Feed Edge

feeds into

printer.

Example of Inverted Orientation

Flap down, and away

from operator

Width Height Thickness

Minimum 5.78" (147 mm) 3.9" (99 mm) .003" (.076 mm)

Maximum 14" (355.6 mm) 15.5" (393.7 mm) .25" (6.3 mm)

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Setting Up A Job

Setting up a print job means adjusting the printer to accommodate

the width, height, thickness and weight of your material.

There are two things that determine how reliably your printer feeds:

the setup adjustments and the quality of your material. A good

setup minimizes misfeeds and jams. And your printer will perform

at it's best when you run material that falls within our published

specifications. See Appendix A for complete material specifications.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Following all of the setup steps in this

chapter will help ensure quality print results.

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