Ier 512C User manual

IER 512C

PRINTER

N06102A

Revision Level 1

August 10, 1995

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WARNING

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This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the operator’s and the user’s manuals

may cause interference with radio communications. It

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

class “A” computing device, pursuant to subparagraph

“J” of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference when

operated in a commercial environment. Operations of

this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause

interference, in which case the user - at his own expense

- will be required to take whatever measures may be

required to correct interference.

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The use of a braided shielded data cable is required to

meet the FCC class “A” limits.

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THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.

(FCC : Federal Communication Commission)

NOTICE

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The information and specifications contained in this

document are subject to change without prior notice.

The warranty shall be null and void in case of use of any

spare part, special tool or consumable part not expressly

approved in writing by IER and in the event

of attempted repair or servicing of the machines by

persons lacking the requisite technical qualifications.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE DES MATIERES

A ) INTRODUCTION ...................................... 5

B ) DESCRIPTION ....................................... 6

1) Physical Characteristics .............................. 6

2) Front View ......................................... 6

3) Rear View ......................................... 6

4) Inside View ........................................ 8

C ) INSTALLATION....................................... 9

1) Installing the Printer ................................. 9

2) Connecting the Printer ............................... 9

3) Adjusting the Paper Path ............................. 10

4) Switching on the Printer .............................. 12

5) Loading Fanfold Blank Documents ...................... 12

6) Loading Document Rolls.............................. 14

D ) OPERATION ......................................... 16

1) Printing a Document ................................. 16

2) Key and Indicator Functions ........................... 17

3) Control Panel Key Functions .......................... 18

4) Control Panel Indicator Functions ....................... 19

5) Self Test Mode ..................................... 20

6) Printing the Configuration Test Document ................ 20

7) Printing Other Test Documents......................... 21

E ) PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ............................. 22

1) Dust Removal ...................................... 22

2) Cleaning the Printing Module .......................... 23

3) Final Check ........................................ 25

TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)

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F ) OPERATING FAULTS ................................. 26

1) Clearing Document Jams ............................. 26

2) Clearing the Cutter Blade ............................. 27

3) List of Error Messages ............................... 28

4) Other Operating Problems ............................ 30

G ) CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES AND DOCUMENTATION......... 31

1) List of IER 5122C Consumable Supplies ................. 31

2) IER 512C Related Documentation ...................... 31

A INTRODUCTION

The IER 512C Printer is specially designed for printing self-adhesive

labels or paper strips.

In color and design, the IER 512C Printer matches the existing ATB

line of IER products.

The printer is easy to use, with an alphanumeric display unit for

direct dialogue with the operator.

The printer operates on “direct thermal” printing technology, so

heat-sensitive documents must be used.

When printing, blank documents are continuously fed through the

back of the printer.

The IER 512C Printer takes either fanfold documents or rolls

(optional).

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B DESCRIPTION

1) Physical Characteristics

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Dimensions:

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a: Max height = 230 mm (9.06 in)

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b: Max depth = 460 mm (18.11 in)

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c: Width = 204 mm (8.03 in)

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Weight:

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8 kg (17.6 lbs) excluding packaging

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10 kg (22.05 lbs) including packaging

2) Front View

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Operator control panel (1), see Page 17

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Ejection slot (2)

3) Rear View

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Latch for right-hand cover (3)

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Insertion slot consisting of two adjustable guides (4)

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AC power connector (5)

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On/off switch (6)

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Serial data connector (7)

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Printhead lever (8)

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4) Inside View

To open the right-hand cover (6):

a) Push the latch (1) upwards.

b) Lift the right-hand cover (6) up onto the top of the printer.

Opening the cover gives access to the following parts:

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thermal printhead on a retractable mounting (2)

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two paper guides (3) forming the printer’s adjustable paper path

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paper path locking wheel (4)

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paper jam clearing knob (5)

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C INSTALLATION

1) Installing the Printer

a) Remove the printer from its packaging.

b) Place on a stable surface.

2) Connecting the Printer

CAUTION

To connect the printer to the host computer

system, you must use a shielded cable fitted

with metal covered connectors. The cable

ground must be connected to the connector

covers.

a) Make sure that the printer is switched off.

b) Connect the data transmission cable and the power supply cord

to the corresponding connectors on the printer.

c) Connect the power supply cord to the line power. The IER 512C

power supply adapts automatically to the line voltage

supplied.

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3) Adjusting the Paper Path

Before switching on for the first time, or when changing document

widths, the paper path must be adjusted.

IMPORTANT

Loosen the paper path locking wheel before

adjusting the paper path.

a) Open the right-hand cover (see Page 8).

b) Locate the locking wheel underneath the paper guides. Loosen

(unlock) the wheel using the right hand index finger:

c) Adjust the guides to allow insertion of the documents to be used.

Insert the document fully into the paper path:

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d) Carefully set the width of the paper path for accurate paper feed

while leaving sufficient play (“J”, see Figure below) :

e) Tighten (lock) the paper path locking wheel.

f) Close the right-hand cover.

IMPORTANT

To avoid an immediate paper jam, check that

the document runs freely along the full length

of the paper path.

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4) Switching on the Printer

a) Switch power switch to “I” to switch on the IER 512C Printer:

b) The display shows one of the two following messages:

IER 512

OFF LINE

IER 512

ON LINE

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If the display shows an error message, see Page 28 for a

solution to the problem.

5) Loading Blank Fanfold Documents

a) Install a box of fanfold documents (3) at the rear of the printer,

self-adhesive side (or black mark) facing up.

b) Push the printhead lever (1) upwards and slide the document

strip (2) into the paper guides making up the front insertion slot

until the leading edge emerges from the front ejection slot.

c) Lower the printhead lever (1). The document strip is

automatically ejected, possibly after some backward and forward

movements (separation mark self-calibration phase).

IMPORTANT

If positioning documents in the rear insertion

slot poses a problem, check the paper path

adjustment (see Page 10).

The document stock must remain aligned with

the paper path. If the document strip is feeding

unevenly, move the document stock further

away from the insertion slot.

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6) Loading Document Rolls

The IER 512C Printer may be fitted with an optional document roll

dispenser.

a) Take the removable flange (1) off the spindle (2).

b) Position the new roll of blank documents (3) so that the first label

is inserted heat-sensitive face uppermost.

c) Slide the core of the new roll (3) onto the hubs (4).

d) Lift the printhead lever (6) upwards.

e) Slide the document strip (5) into the paper guides making up the

front insertion slot until the strip emerges from the front

ejection slot.

f) Replace the removable flange (1) against the roll (3).

g) Lower the printhead lever (6). The document strip is

automatically ejected, possibly after some backward and forward

movements (separation mark self-calibration phase).

IMPORTANT

If positioning documents in the front insertion

slot poses a problem, check the paper path

adjustment (see Page 10).

The document roll must remain aligned with

the paper path. If the document roll is feeding

unevenly, reset the roll position (see Printer

Operation and Adjustment Manual).

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D OPERATION

1) Printing a Document

a) Switch on the IER 512C Printer (see Page 12).

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If the display reads:

IER 512C

OFF LINE

press the “on/off Line” key to switch to On Line mode.

IER 512C

ON LINE

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If an alarm buzzer sounds, check the message on the

alphanumeric display and refer to Page 28 for a solution to

the problem.

b) Send a document printing message to the printer from the host

computer system.

c) Check that the “Reception” indicator comes on. The indicator

will go out when document printing is completed.

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The printed document is then available.

NOTE

If the printer is equipped with the document holder

feature (activated in the configuration menu), printing

of a subsequent document is inhibited until the

operator has removed the current document from the

ejection slot.

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2) Key and Indicator Functions

The IER 512C Printer control panel consists of:

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an alphanumeric display

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four indicator lights

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four touch-sensitive keys

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On/Off

Line

Reset

Power

Tes t

Paper

Feed

ReceptionError

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3) Control Panel Key Functions

On/Off Line

Selects operating mode:

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In On Line mode, the printer is electronically connected

to the host computer system.

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In Off Line mode, the printer is electronically

disconnected from the host computer system and the

Self Test menus can be accessed.

Reset

This key shuts off the alarm buzzer and erases the error

message (once the error is remedied).

Test

Active in Off Line mode only, this key gives access to printer

Self Test menus.

Paper Feed

Active in Off Line mode only, this key ejects a blank

document, thus setting the position of the next document to

be printed.

This key can be inhibited from the configuration menu (see

IER 512 Printer Technical Manual).

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On/Off

Line

Reset

Tes t

Paper

Feed

4) Control Panel Indicator Functions

On/Off

When on, shows that the printer is On Line, and therefore

able to receive from the host computer system the

information needed to print a document.

When off, shows that the printer is in Off Line mode and the

Self Test menus can be accessed.

Error

When on, indicates a mechanical error.

When flashing, indicates an error in reception of the

message from the host computer system.

See paragraph “Operating Faults”.

Reception

When on, indicates that the printer is receiving a message

from the host computer system.

The indicator goes out automatically when document printing

is complete (in On Line mode or in the Self Test menus).

Power

When on, indicates that the printer is switched on.

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On/Off

Error

Reception

Power

5) Self Test Mode

Selecting Self Test mode

a) Switch power switch to “I” to switch on the IER 512C Printer.

b) Press “on/off Line” to switch to Off Line mode.

c) Check that the “On/Off” indicator is off and the display reads:

IER 512

OFF LINE

6) Printing the Configuration Test Document

This test document contains information on the configuration of the

IER 512C Printer.

a) Select Self Test mode (see paragraph above)

b) Press “Test” once, and the display reads :

Printing config.

c) The document is printed out automatically.

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