Paxar 612 User manual

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Users Manual
610 / 611 / 612 Printers
PAXAR Systems Group
Manual Edition 5.8
5 August 2003
Manual Part Number 441400
Each product and program carries a respective written warranty, the only warranty on
which the customer can rely. Paxar reserves the right to make changes in the product, the
programs, and their availability at any time and without notice. Although Paxar has made
every effort to provide complete and accurate information in this manual, Paxar shall not be
liable for any omissions or inaccuracies. Any update will be incorporated in a later edition
of this manual.
©2000 Paxar Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any
form by any means, without the prior written permission of Paxar Corporation.
WARNING
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 harmful 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 harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CANADIAN D.O.C. WARNING
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of he Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le
brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
Trademarks
Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
Paxar Apparel Identification Systems Group
1 Wilcox Street
Sayre, Pa 18840
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Contents
1. Getting Started 5
Audience....................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking the Printer ................................................................................................................ 6
Connecting the Power Cable......................................................................................................6
Establishing Communications ...................................................................................................7
Connecting the Communication Cable........................................................................7
Default Serial Port Communication Values ................................................................ 8
Default Printer Settings..............................................................................................................8
Using the Control Panel.............................................................................................................8
Printer Status Lights ....................................................................................................8
Button Functions .........................................................................................................9
Display ........................................................................................................................9
Selecting a Function ................................................................................................................ 10
Exiting an Option..................................................................................................................... 11
2. Loading Supplies 12
Loading Labels – 610 / 611 .....................................................................................................13
Loading Labels – 612 ..............................................................................................................18
Loading Ribbon .......................................................................................................................23
Adjusting the Wide / Narrow Knobs .......................................................................................27
3. Setting Supply Options 29
Ribbon ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Batch Separators ...................................................................................................................... 30
Feed Mode ............................................................................................................................... 30
Print Position ...........................................................................................................................31
Supply Position........................................................................................................................32
Margin Position .......................................................................................................................33
Cut Position .............................................................................................................................34
Supply Type.............................................................................................................................35
Speed .......................................................................................................................................36
Backfeed ..................................................................................................................................36
Verifier.....................................................................................................................................37
Setting Contrast .......................................................................................................................37
4. Communication Values 39
Baud Rate ................................................................................................................................39
Word Length............................................................................................................................40
Stop Bits .................................................................................................................................. 40
Parity........................................................................................................................................ 41
Flow Control............................................................................................................................41
Reset to Default Values ...........................................................................................................42
Parallel Communications.........................................................................................................42
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5. Setting Defaults 44
Monetary Sign..........................................................................................................................45
Secondary Sign ........................................................................................................................46
Decimal Places.........................................................................................................................46
Slashed Zero ............................................................................................................................47
Power-Up Mode.......................................................................................................................48
Prompt Set ...............................................................................................................................48
Setting Format Options ............................................................................................................49
6. Printing 50
Printing ....................................................................................................................................50
Printing an Error Label..............................................................................................51
Pausing a Batch........................................................................................................................51
Restarting a Batch....................................................................................................................52
Canceling a Paused Batch........................................................................................................52
Repeating a Batch ....................................................................................................................54
Printer Alignment - Top and Bottom Copy – 612....................................................................55
Non-Printing Zone ...................................................................................................................55
Preventing Jams.........................................................................................................57
Printing Serial Bar Codes.........................................................................................................57
Adjusting the Cut Angle ..........................................................................................................57
Using the Knife........................................................................................................................58
Adjusting the Drop Tray ..........................................................................................................58
Printing Care Symbol Fonts.....................................................................................................59
Ginetex Font ..............................................................................................................59
NAFTA / ASTM Font ...............................................................................................59
7. Care and Maintenance 60
Clearing Supply Jams ..............................................................................................................61
Clearing a Knife Jam ...............................................................................................................61
Cleaning...................................................................................................................................62
Replacing the Printhead ...........................................................................................................64
Adjusting the Print Contrast.....................................................................................................68
Lubricating the Knife...............................................................................................................68
Anti-Static Protection ..............................................................................................................69
8. Diagnostics 70
Factory Set Password...............................................................................................................70
Checking the Software Version ...............................................................................................70
Printing a Test Label................................................................................................................70
Checking Supply Quality.........................................................................................................71
Using Password Protection ......................................................................................................72
Enabling the Password (System Administrators only) ..............................................72
Service Diagnostics..................................................................................................................73
9. Troubleshooting 74
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................75
Error Messages ........................................................................................................................76
Data Errors.................................................................................................................76
Communication Failures............................................................................................81
Data Formatting Errors..............................................................................................82
Machine Faults ..........................................................................................................83
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Appendix A - Specifications & Accessories 85
Printer Specifications...............................................................................................................85
Supply Specifications ..............................................................................................................86
Ribbon Specifications..............................................................................................................87
Accessories ..............................................................................................................................88
Contacting Paxar 88
Assembly Drawings 89
612 Supply Holder Assembly Drawing ................................................................................... 90
612 Supply Holder Parts List................................................................................................... 91
612 Sensor Block Assembly Drawing ..................................................................................... 92
612 Sensor Block Parts List.....................................................................................................93
611 Auxiliary Feed Assembly Drawing ..................................................................................94
611 Auxiliary Feed Parts List .................................................................................................. 95
612 Auxiliary Feed Assembly Drawing ..................................................................................96
612 Auxiliary Feed Parts List .................................................................................................. 97
612 Web Turnaround Assembly Drawing ............................................................................... 98
612 Web Turnaround Parts List...............................................................................................99
Knife Assembly Drawing ...................................................................................................... 100
Knife Assembly Parts List ..................................................................................................... 101
Rotary Knife Assembly Drawing...........................................................................................102
Rotary Knife Parts List ..........................................................................................................103
611 Stacker Assembly Drawing............................................................................................. 104
611 Stacker Parts List ............................................................................................................105
612 Stacker Assembly Drawing............................................................................................. 106
612 Stacker Parts List ............................................................................................................107
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1. Getting Started
The Paxar 610 / 611 / 612 Care Label printers let you print text, graphics, and bar codes on
thermal transfer (ribbon) fabric labels.
This chapter includes information about
Unpacking the printer.
Connecting the power cord.
Connecting the communications cable.
Using the printer's control panel.
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Audience
The Operator's Handbook is for the person who prints and applies labels.
Unpacking the Printer
After you unpack the printer, you should have: a 610 / 611 / 612 printer, power cord,
communication cable and a ribbon take-up core (may already be on take-up reel).
Keep the box and packaging material in case the printer ever needs repair.
Power cords are not supplied with 230-volt printers. You need to purchase a power cord
separately. The power cord requires IEC 320 STD C13 end finish for the printer interface
and it must meet requirements for 1.6 Amps at 115VAC and 1 Amp at 230VAC.
Connecting the Power Cable
To connect the power cable:
1. Plug the power cable into the socket.
Plug the other end of the cable into a
grounded electrical outlet.
2. Turn on the printer. Press ( I ) to
turn on and ( O ) to turn off the
printer.
Power Cable
goes here
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Establishing Communications
Before the printer can accept print jobs from the host, you must:
Connect the communication cable to the printer and to the host.
Set the communication values on the printer to match those at the host. (Only
required if you are using the serial port.)
Connecting the Communication Cable
Make sure the printer is off before connecting the cable to the communication port.
Your printer is supplied with a parallel printer cable. You may optionally connect your
printer to a serial port. To do this, you must purchase a serial interface cable compatible
with your computer.
Serial Communication
9 to 25 pin cable
25 to 25 pin cable
Parallel Communication
IEEE-1284 or Centronics mode cable
See "Communication Values" for more
information.
Connect the communications cable to the appropriate port on your computer. If you are
unsure where to connect the cable, consult your computer documentation.
Note: It is highly recommended that you use the cable supplied with your printer. Paxar
cannot be responsible for communications problems when a non-Paxar cable is
used.
Connect the other end of the communication cable into the appropriate port on the printer.
Secure the cable with the connecting screws (serial) or spring clips (parallel).
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Default Serial Port Communication Values
If you are communicating with the host through the serial port, make sure the printer's
communication values match those at the host. The factory default values are: 9600-Baud,
8 bit data frame Word Length, 1 Stop Bit, no Parity, and XON / XOFF Flow Control.
To change the printer's communication values, ask your System Administrator or see
"Communication Values" for more information.
Default Printer Settings
These defaults can be changed using Paxar's PCMate software. Print Speed - 4.0 ips
(inches per second), Ribbon - High Energy, Supply Type - Black Mark, Contrast - 255,
Backfeed - Enabled, Dispense Position - 120 dots, Backfeed Distance - 110 dots.
Using the Control Panel
The control panel has a two-line LCD display, 2 status lights, and five buttons. The control
panel displays error codes / messages, and allows you to setup-configure the printer.
Printer Status Lights
Power: The printer shows a steady
green light when it is on.
Fault: The printer shows a blinking
amber light when there is a
printer error.
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Button Functions
Feed / Cut:
Feeds a blank label if there is no print job.
Prints a label with error information that is useful to your
System Administrator if an error is displayed.
Cuts the supply when pressed and held for two seconds if a
knife is installed.
Enter / Pause:
When the printer is online, pauses the current print job or
resumes a paused print job. When the printer is offline, selects
the displayed menu item.
Escape / Clear:
When an error is present, clears the error.
When a job (batch) is printing, cancels the print job (batch).
For more information about canceling batches, see
“Canceling a Paused Batch”.
When the printer is online (without errors), enters the offline
menu mode.
When the printer is in the offline menu mode, returns the
display to the next higher menu.
Í
When the printer is in the offline menu mode, displays the
previous menu item.
Î
When the printer is in the offline menu mode, displays the next
menu item.
Í and Î
In online mode, prints a test label when you press the buttons at
the same time. Hold for one second and release.
Display
The display shows a three-digit error code and brief message to identify any problem the
printer may have. For a description of the problem, look up the error code in Chapter 9,
“Troubleshooting”.
__________
If there is no error, the display is blank.
__________
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Selecting a Function
The Main menu has several functions (operating modes). These functions are shown in
the chart below.
MAIN MENU
__________
If the printer displays PRINT MODE Ready
When you turn it on, press Escape / Clear to
Display the Main Menu.
__________
To display menu options, press Í or Î.
When the screen displays a right arrow, press Î to display more options.
MAIN MENU
Cancel All Æ
When the screen displays a left arrow, press Í to display more options.
MAIN MENU
Å Diagnostics
When the screen displays a left and a right arrow, press either Í or Î to
display more options.
MAIN MENU
Å Print Mode Æ
When you see the menu option you want, press Enter / Pause to select it.
CANCEL
ALL
PRINT
MODE
BATCH
ENTRY
REPEAT
BATCH
FORMAT
OPTIONS
SETUP
DIAG.
SUPPLY CONTRAST DEFAULTS
PORT
SETTINGS
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The Main menu controls the printer’s setup and operation. Through the Setup Menu, you
can select a sub-menu for the supply, contrast, default, or port settings. Each of those sub-
menus have several options, such as ribbon, speed, monetary symbols, and baud rate.
Exiting an Option
To exit an option, press Escape / Clear once. You will exit to the next higher menu.
__________
If you press Escape / Clear from a menu, your
Settings are not saved. Your settings are only
Saved when you press Enter / Pause from a menu.
__________
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2. Loading Supplies
This chapter describes how to load a roll of supply and a ribbon roll.
You can use Paxar's fabric label kits containing fabric labels and ribbon. If you switch
from black mark to continuous supplies make sure the DIP switches are set correctly.
Make sure you use only approved Paxar supplies. See Appendix A, "Specifications
and Accessories" for a list of Paxar supplies or contact your Paxar Representative for
more information.
If you experience label jamming with narrow supplies in humid environments, store
supplies separately from the printer in a dry, less humid environment.
CAUTION
The width of the ribbon must be greater than the supply
width. Since some supplies are more abrasive to printheads
than others, using a ribbon wider than your supply helps
protect the printhead. Failure to do this may void your
printhead warranty. Replacement printheads are expensive.
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Loading Labels – 610 / 611
For instructions for loading labels for the 612, see section "Loading Labels" - 612.
Make sure the printer is configured for the correct supply type.
To load a roll of labels:
1. Open the cover.
2. Unlock the printhead by turning the retaining latch.
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3. Lift printhead assembly using the printhead tab until the assembly locks into place.
CAUTION
Make sure you use only approved Paxar supplies. See
Appendix A, "Specifications and Accessories" for a list of
Paxar supplies or contact your Paxar Representative for
more information.
4. Place the roll of supply on the supply holder. Make sure the supply unrolls from the
top as shown.
Do not pick up the printer
by the supply holder.
5. Adjust the supply holder guides so the sides barely touch the roll. Make sure the
supply roll turns freely.
Supply Guides
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6. Push down on the supply lever to unlock the supply guides.
7. Lay the label strip across the supply guide. Lift the auxiliary rollers slightly and
thread the supply under the rollers until it appears in the knife opening.
CAUTION
Make sure the supply is straight in the supply path and
aligned with the printhead.
8. Tuck the supply under the nibs.
__________
Make sure a few inches of supply are past the front end of the printer.
__________
Peel Bar
Ribbon Bar
Nibs
Supply Lever
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9. Adjust the supply guides so they touch the supply. Push up on the supply lever to
lock the supply guides into place.
10. Hold the printhead assembly by the printhead tab while pressing down on the
printhead release.
11. Close the printhead by pressing down on the thumb well until you hear it click into
place.
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12. Close the cover.
13. Press Feed to position the supply under the printhead.
You may need to adjust the wide / narrow knobs depending on the width of your
supply. See "Adjusting the Wide / Narrow Knobs” on page 27 for more information.
If the printer will be unused for extended periods of time, leave the printhead
unlatched.
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Loading Labels – 612
Make sure the printer is configured for the correct supply type.
To load a roll of labels:
1. Open the cover.
2. Unlock the printhead by turning the retaining latch.
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