Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 3000 Brady
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Edition 6/02 P AM 3000 Printer-Applicator-System Operator's Manual.
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Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 4 T able of Content s T able of Content s .............................................................................................................. ..................... 4 A General Guide to the Document ation .
5 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 10. Setup ....................................................................................................................... ....................... 37 S tart of Setup Mode ...................................
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 6 Appendix C - Pin Assignment of the Interface Connectors ............................................................ C-1 Pin Assignment of the Serial Interface Connector ...........................................
7 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 A General Guide to the Document ation Operator's Manual The present manual contains information on the characteristics, features, functions, and use of the Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 .
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 8 Characteristics of the Thermal Printhead CAUTION ! The thermal printhead is the most sensitive part of your printer. Pay special attention to the following guidelines : 1) The glass cover on the printhead must not be touched with the hand.
9 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 T echnical Specifications T ype : Direct thermal / Thermal transfer printer Printhead : Thin film transfer printhead Resolution: 300 dpi = 12 dot s / m m Number of dot s/ line : 1280 Print wid th : 108 mm Print speed : 66, 100, 133, 166, 200 mm/s Available font s : 5 Bitmap fonts incl.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 10 Peripheral port s : PLC-interface for the control of the labelling process Interface for connecting the scanner Interface for connecting the warning sensor label.
11 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Optional Features Keyboard Adapter The keyboard adapter allows you to connect your P AM 3000 to a MF-2 comp atible PC keyboard using the serial interface. This will allow you to modify variable data stored on a memory card.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 12 Print Media P AM 3000 can be operated in direct thermal as well as thermal transfer mode. For direct thermal mode, only use print material with a thermal-reactive coating.
13 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Index Characteristics MIN. (mm) MAX. (mm) A Label width 5 1 15 B W i dth of silicon liner 25 120 C Label length 3.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 14 T ransfer Ribbon The choice of a suitable transfer ribbon is import ant for the print quality of your printer as well as the useful life of the printhead.
15 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 2 General Safety Instructions CAUTION ! Pay special attention to the following safety guidelines : - The P AM 3000 printer is built exclusively to print labels and tags, continuous p aper , etc. Do not use other materials than listed in chapter 1.
16 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Fig. 4a Front view 4 Component Location Printer 1 - Display 2 - Function keys with indicator LEDs 3 - Ribbon take up hub 4 - Ribbon supply hub 5 - Print mechanis.
17 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Fig. 4b Det ailed view of the print mechanism 1 - Adjusting plate 2 - Printhead 3 - Print roller 4 - Feed roller 5 - Pinch roller 6 - T ransport locking lever 7 .
18 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Fig. 4c Side view 1 - Connector for the compressed air 2 - Power connector with power switch 3 - Parallel interface port 4 - Serial interface port 5 - Scanner co.
19 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Applicator Fig. 4d Front view 1 - Connector for the electronics 2 - Pad holder 3 - Pad 4 - T urn cylinder 5 - Slide valve 6 - Lift cylinder 12 3 4 5 6.
20 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 5 Mounting the Applicator Inst allation 1. Put the applicator at the left side of the P AM 3000 printer using the four holes ( 1 ). 2. Fasten the applicator by screwing the four screws ( 4 ) including the washers.
21 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Slide V alve The lift cylinder ( 1 ) is equipped with a slide valve ( 2 ), which can only be actuated manually . By delivering the slide valve is closed so it is possible to keep the compressed air in the lift cylinder .
22 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Pad Unit V ersions The p ad unit consists of the pad holder , the pad and the blow tube. The format of the pad holder and the pad depends on the label format. So there are two different versions of the p ad holder , the small format (type 1200) and the large format (type 1 100).
23 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Mounting Normally all supplied label applicators have passed a previous run at the factory . Therefore all units including the p ad holder and the pad which are necessary for the operation of the device are mounted.
24 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Blow T ube It is necessary to mount a blow tube when applying large labels. This way the label is additio- nal blown against the pad with an air current coming from the blow tube. The air current supports the t ake-over of the label by the pad.
25 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 6 Connecting the Printer Air Connection Fig. 6a Air connection P AM 3000 needs for operation the connection to a compressed air supply . It is very important to guarantee an operating pressure of 5 bar with a tolerance of plus/minus 5 % .
26 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Interface Connections 1 - Parallel interface port 2 - Serial interface port 3 - Interface port for scanner 4 - PLC interface port P AM 3000 is equipped with three serial interfaces, these are RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485, all of them using the 25 pin interface connector ( 2 ).
27 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Fig. 6c Power supply module Connection to Power Supply 1 2 3 4 The P AM 3000 is designed for use with 230V A.C/ 50Hz (standard) or 1 15V A.
28 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Fig. 7a Prep aration of the label supply hub P AM 3000 is equipped with a rot ating label supply hub, which is able to take up rolls with a core diameter of 76 mm.
29 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Loading Labels 1. Place the label roll ( 1 ) onto the prep ared media supply hub ( 4 ) and slide it down against the wind plate ( 3 ). The solid line represents the feed path of out side-rolled labels, the broken line of inside-rolled labels.
30 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Loading T ransfer Ribbon Fig. 7c Loading thermal transfer ribbon 1. Slide the roll of transfer ribbon ( 4 ) onto the ribbon supply hub ( 5 ) as far as possible. NOTICE ! Pay attention to the side of the ribbon material which is coated with ink ! The inked side is generally the dull side.
31 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 8 Adjustment s All supplied label applicators have passed a previous run at the factory . Therefore, the basic adjustments which are necessary for the operation of the device have been carried out. It may be useful to do some more fine tuning when the applicator is installed.
32 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Adjusting the Sides of the Lif t Cylinder Unit At the rear side of the carrier plate of the applicator there are two screws to adjust the sides of the cylinder unit. 1. Loosen the two screws ( 2 ) at the carrier plate of the applicator .
33 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Adjusting the Label Edge Sensor Fig. 8d Adjustment of the label edge sensor 2 1 T o accommodate a variety of print jobs, the position of the label edge sensor ( 1 ) can be adjusted until it is at the proper sensing position.
34 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 S pecial Settings for the Operation There are integrated four DIP-switches to determine several types of operation.
35 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 ONL key Switch into OFFLINE mode (LED ONL off ) FF key Provides label feed. The leading edge of the next label to be printed is in print position. CAN key Deletes dat a of the previous print job in internal memory .
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 36 ONL key Switch into ONLINE mode (LED ONL on) FF key Provides label feed. The leading edge of the next label to be printed is in print position.
37 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 10 Setup Using the setup mode, the configuration of the P AM 3000 may be customized to suit specific requirements. Initial setup should be performed when operating the printer for the first time. Changes which become necessary to process different print jobs, e.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 38 Overview of the Setup Parameters Country Country setting : LCD display language Formats of date and time Measuring unit ( USA: inch, all other: mm) Deutschland F.
39 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 V ersion xxxxx xxx m / xxx h Printer info The parameter provides information about the firmware, the cumulative length of printed media and the number of operating hours. Set time Setting of the system time (hour , minute, second) hh.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 40 1 1 Printer Info Display V iewing the Printer Info Display P AM 3000 offers a convenient option for retrieving and viewing information about the printer configuration and occurred hardware problems without using setup mode or test print mode.
41 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 xxxx Result of the system test The four-digit hexadecimal number contains (coded) hardware fault s. The example, as shown in figure 1 1d, displays "0000" indicating that there have been no hardware faults.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 42 Code Printout Code Printout Code Printout Code Printout DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX 00 00 08 08 16 10 24 18 01 01 09 09 17 1 1 25 19 02 02 10 0A 18 12 26 1A .
43 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Example of ASCII Dump Mode The following figures show the "normal" appearance of a printed label, and the appearance of the same label when its commands are printed in ASCII Dump mode. Fig. 12a "Normal" label Fig.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 44 13 Operation Positioning of the Labels The labels could be applied p arallel to the print line ( 0°-position ) as well as across to the print line ( 90°-position ). An external signal via PLC interface triggers the type of labelling (see appendix C).
45 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Fig. 13b Power supply Switch on the Printer NOTICE ! Check all external connections before starting to print. Make sure that the media is loaded corresponding to the instructions. Check that the transfer ribbon is loaded properly before starting to print.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 46 S tandard Operation NOTICE ! Before starting the first print job after switching on the printer it is necessary to synchronize the label feed : Press the key to generate a synchronous running. Remove the processed labels manually .
47 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Special Operation with the Pre-dispense Key By pressing the pre-dispense key ( 1 ), half cycles of the labelling process can alternately be released, provided that there is a print job. This operation mode is especially made for setup s and adjustments.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 48 14 Optionen Keyboard Adapter The keyboard adapter option offers to connect the printer to a st andard PC keyboard, preferably "Cherry" brand or any other compatible input device (e.g. a bar code scanner) via its serial interface.
49 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Key Assignment The printer can easily be adjusted to the keyboard configuration of the p articular country by using the setup parameter "Country".
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 50 Memory Cards The printer provides an option for using memory cards to permanently save graphics, fonts, complete label formats, or dat abase information. Data transfer may be performed via interface. It is recommended that you make backup copies in case of malfunction of the original cards.
51 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Formatting the Memory Card For operation, the memory card first has to be structured internally in a certain way .
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 52 Printing from a Memory Card NOTICE ! Using a memory card provides the opportunity to print without a connection of the printer to a computer. Follow the instructions below , after the card has been installed and the printer has been switched ON : 1.
53 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 W arning Light By using the warning light it is possible to recognize the state of the printer with one view . Fig. 14e Connection of the warning light It is recommended to fix the warning light ( 1 ) at a bracket or a plate.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 54 W arning Sensors The sensors recognize, when the diameter of the label supply roll respectively the transfer ribbon roll decreases below a preset threshold value. NOTICE ! The messages of the sensors are only intended to inform the operator.
55 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 W arning Sensor Ribbon End NOTICE ! The warning sensor ribbon end is only analyzed by the printer electronics if the warning sensor label end is also installed. Adjustment With this setting the threshold diameter 34 to 41 mm for the warning message can be adjusted.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 56 Service Unit It is very import ant for operating with the P AM 3000 System to guarantee a constant pressure of the compressed air and to use only filtered compressed air . Therefore it is recommended to use a service unit to adjust and to filter the air .
57 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Antist atic Brush Using the antistatic brush it is possible to reduce the electrical charge in the print area. Fig. 14l Antist atic brush It is very easy to fix the brush. The antistatic brush has only to put of f with its clamps ( 3 ) on the axle ( 1 ).
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A-1 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Appendix A - Error Messages / Problem Solution Error Messages The P AM-System is equipped with a comprehensive self diagnostic system which will indicate errors in the display of the printer .
A-2 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 T able A-2 Function keys in mode F AU L T -IRRECOVERABLE Errors During System T est When switched on the printer automatically performs an internal self test. If the test is completed succesfully , the P AM 3000 proceeds into the ONLINE mode.
A-3 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 List of Error Messages The following t able contains an overview of possible error messages, their possible causes as well as solutions to the problems. Correctable fault s as defined above are marked with a " * ".
A-4 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Error message Label not depos. LCD malfunction Lower position Memory overflow No label found * No label size No record found Out of p aper * Out of ribbon * Sol.
A-5 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Solution Check the applicator for proper operation of its mechanics and pneumatics; Check the sensor; Call for Service. Check the applicator for proper operation of its mechanics and pneumatics; Check the sensor; Call for Service.
A-6 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Solution Check the applicator for proper operation of its mechanics; Check if the slide valve is closed; Label the product manually; (Service) If possible place the 'lost' label onto the product manually; Otherwise stop print job and st art again with adapted parameters (e.
A-7 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 T able A-4 Problem solution Problem Solution Problem Print image has smears or voids Print image is irregular , one side is lighter V ertical white lines in the.
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B-1 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Appendix B - Maintenance / Cleaning General The printer P AM 3000 only requires a minimum of maintenance. It is most important to clean the printhead on a regular basis. This will guarantee a permanent high quality of the print image.
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C-1 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Appendix C - Pin Assignment of the Interface Connectors Pin Assignment of the Serial Interface Connectors P AM 3000 provides a 25 pin SUB-D connector for the serial interfaces which are internally available, i.e.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 C-2 Fig. C-5 Interface cable with 9 pin computer connector for RS-232 with protocol "RTS/CTS" or "XON/XOFF" Fig.
C-3 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Pin Assignment of the Parallel Interface Connector The printer provides a 36 pin connector for the p arallel Centronics interface.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 C-4 PLC Interface Port Pin Assignment of the PLC Interface For use in a network the Printer-Applicator-System is equipped with a PLC interface to start and interrupt the printing and labelling process.
C-5 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Circuit Diagram of Input s and Outputs The inputs are optocouplers with a current limiting resistor of 2.2k W giving a voltage of 24V in the input circuit.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 C-6 Explanation of the Signals XDKO - Printhead position - both variations The signal is necessary to recognize whether the printhead is in its upper or lower position. XDKO is active if the printhead is in its upper position.
C-7 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Pressing the key will stop the print job and the printer will be reset. EXF is active when current flows between PIN9 and PIN21. EUEB - Label is taken - variation without applicator The label is taken from the dispense position.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 C-8 Scanner Connector Pin Assignment The printer provides a 9 pin port to connect a scanner . The scanner connector is only supported at variations with applicator .
C-9 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 The output is recognized through solid state relays. The line is lead to the plug connector as a RÜL signal. The switch function of the output is to open or close the contact between the line RÜL and the output.
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D-1 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Appendix D - Setup Select able Character T ables T able D-1 Character Set "Windows 1252" T able D-2 Character Set "Windows 1250".
D-2 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 T able D-3 Character Set "ISO 8859-1" T able D-4 Character Set "Codep age 850".
D-3 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 T able D-5 Character Set "EBCDIC" T able D-6 Character Set "Macintosh".
D-4 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 T able D-7 Character Set "Codep age 852" T able D-8 Character Set "ISO 8859-8".
E-1 Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Part.-No. Description Printer Applicator 5945001 5945202 5521552 S pring x 5521553 W all S pacer x 5521555 Shell 123 mm, D25.
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Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 Index 0°- Position 8, 46 90°- Position 8, 21, 46, C-4, C-7 A ADC malfunction A-3 Adjustments 31ff. Air connection 25 Air pressure 10, 25, 56 Antistatic brush 1 1, 57 Applicator module 8, 19ff., 46 B Bar codes 9 Blow tube 22, 24, 32 Buffer overflow A-3 C CAN key 35ff.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 N No existing print job C-4, C-6 No label found A-4 No label size A-4 No record found A-4 O OFFLINE (System mode) 36 ONLINE (System mode) 35 ONL key 35ff. Operating voltage 10, 27 Operation 25, 33, 44ff. Operator's Manual 7 Optional features 1 1 Out of paper A-4 Out of ribbon A-4 P Pad 8, 19, 21ff.
Printer-Applicator-System P AM 3000 EU - Conformity Declaration W e declare herewith that as a result of the manner in which the machine designated below was designed, the type of construction and the.
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