PAM 3000 Printer-Applicator-System Quick Operators Guide Edition 9/01
W.H. Brady Lindestraat 21 Industriepark C3 9240 Zele Belgium Tel.: +32 52 457 811 e-mail: support@brady.
Table of Contents EU - Conformity Declaration ...................................................................................... 3 Important Safety Information ..................................................................................... 4 Delivery Contents ...................................................................................................... 4 Component Location .................................................................................................
Important Safety Information CAUTION ! Pay special attention to the following safety guidelines : 1. The PAM 3000 printer is built exclusively to print labels and tags, continuous paper, etc. Do not use other materials than listed in the Operators Manual. 2. Connect the printer only to an outlet with the correct voltage ! The printer is configured for either 230V or 115V power supply, which can be switched using the input voltage selector at the right side of the printer.
Component Location Printer 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 Fig. 1 7 8 Front view 1 - Display 2 - Function keys with indicator LEDs 3 - Ribbon take up hub 4 - Ribbon supply hub 5 - Print mechanism 6 - Guide roller 7 - Media rewind hub 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 - Knurled knob Adapter Flange Media supply hub Swing arm with guide roller Pre-dispense key (for applicator) Electronic connector for the applicator Air connectors for the applicator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fig.
1 2 12 3 4 5 11 6 11 7 10 8 9 Fig. 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 - Connector for the compressed air Power connector with power switch Parallel interface port Serial interface port Scanner connector Connector warning sensor transfer ribbon end Connector warning sensor label end PLC interface port DIP switches Connector warning light Silencer Memory card module slot Side view 6 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 - Connector for the electronics Pad holder Pad Turn cylinder Slide valve Lift cylinder 4 3 1 Fig.
Mounting the Applicator 1 2 1 6 7 1 3 8 9 1 4 8 5 Fig. 5 Installing and connecting the applicator 1. Put the applicator at the left side of the PAM 3000 printer using the four holes (1). 2. Fasten the applicator by screwing the four screws (8) including the washers. CAUTION ! Make sure that the two bolts at the rear side of the applicator are inserted into the long hole (2) and the guide hole (3) on the side of the printer. 3.
Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Air connector Voltage selector Voltage selector cover Power switch Power supply connector Parallel interface port Serial interface port Inteface port for scanner PLC interface port 7 8 9 Fig. 6 Connections Connection to the Compressed Air Supply PAM 3000 needs for operation the connection to a compressed air supply. The air connector (1) is located at the side of the printer. The push-in-fitting is suitable for a 8mm-tube.
Connection to Power Supply The PAM 3000 is designed for use with 230V A.C/ 50Hz (standard) or 115V A.C/60Hz. CAUTION Before connecting the printer to the power supply, make sure that the voltage selected on the power supply module of the printer is the same as your main power supply ! To change the voltage setting, open the cover (3) and remove the voltage selector from the power unit.
Media Loading Preparation of the Label Supply Hub PAM 3000 is equipped with a rotating label supply hub, which is able to take up rolls with a core diameter of 76 mm. To take up these label rolls it is necessary to mount two adapters (3) onto the supply hub : Put the first adapter (3) onto the supply hub (2) and slide it to the wind plate (4) until it blocks. Tighten the knurled srew (1).
5. Unroll a length of label stock from the media roll and feed it first to the printhead (9) as shown in figure 8. It is particularly important to ensure that the media strip slides properly through the fittings of the photocell assembly (10). 6. Feed the label stock out of the side of the printer until there is enough material to reach the internal rewinder. 7. Take off all labels from the outstanding liner, and feed the liner as shown in figure 8 to the internal rewinder (12). 8.
Control Panel The front control panel of the PAM 3000 is fitted with 4 function keys with indicator LEDs, and a 2x16 character digital LCD display. The control panel display constantly provides the operator with the actual information concerning the current printer mode and label processing. The indicator LEDs support the information shown in the display by indicating which keys have to be pressed (e.g. in the event of a fault).
Function of the Keys The function of the keys is dependent on the System Mode of the printer : System Mode ONLINE 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 data of the previous print job in internal memory. Following that, "Pause reprint" is not available. (see PSE key) PSE key Repeats the print of the last label, after the previous print job has been completed.
System Mode PAUSE FF key Provides label feed. The leading edge of the next label to be printed is in print position. CAN key short pressing : PSE key Continues the current print job. Switch into PRINT mode. (LED PSE off) Cancels the current print job. Switch to the next job, which is available in the input buffer longer pressing (>1s): Cancels the current print job. Clears the input buffer (LED CAN blinks), Switch into ONLINE mode (LED ONLon).
Setup Using the setup mode, the configuration of the PAM 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.g. when different materials are used, can mostly be accomplished by changing the software settings.
Overview of the Setup Parameters Country Deutschland Belgie Country setting : France Suomi Transfer Print On Bottom-Reflect Top-Reflect* Setting of the interface type at serial interfaces setting of the baud rate and the protocol or network address RS-422 Baud rate Protocol The parameter defines the location of the print image on the label. Offset of the print image across the transport direction. Y : - y.y mm Y : ± y.? mm Y : ± ?.y mm Heat level 16 Centronics - x.x mm ± x.? mm ± ?.
Printer info The parameter provides information about the firmware, the cumulative length of printed media and the number of operating hours. Version xxxxx xxx m / xxx h Set date DD.xx.xxxx Setting of the system date (day, month, year) xx.MM.xxxx Set time hh.xx.xxxx xx.xx.YYYY Setting of the system time (hour, minute, second) xx.mm.xx Character set xx.xx.
Operation Special Settings for the Operation There are four DIP-switches to determine several types of operation. The DIP-switches are located at the right side of the printer. DIP-switch Parameter ON OFF 1 Label format small large 2 Recycle part not installed installed 3 Applicator installed not installed 4 Print repeat no yes DIP-switch 1 - This switch is set on "ON" when small labels are used. By using large labels the switch has to set on "OFF".
Standard Operation 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. CAUTION ! Make sure that the slide valve of the lift cylinder is closed during operation. Otherwise the lift cylinder can be moved without control. This fact can cause damages. NOTICE ! Make sure that the pad is not covered by a label when switching on the device.
Maintenance / Cleaning General The printer PAM 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. Moreover, it helps to prevent an early wear of the printhead. Apart from that, the servicing only requires you to clean the outside of the printer occassionally.
Error Messages/ Problem Solution The PAM 3000 is equipped with a comprehensive self diagnostic system which will indicate errors in the display of the printer. Also, the operator will be informed by the LEDs whether the fault is correctable and will, therefore, allow to continue the current print job after corrections (e.g. "Out of paper"), or the fault may require you to cancel the current print job.
This page is intentionally left blank.
