Model 160P Stacker Quick Reference Guide Model 160P Stacker & Model 466P Thermal Printer MICROCOM CORPORATION 8220 Green Meadows Drive North Lewis Center, Ohio 43035 740-548-6262 Fax: 740-548-6556 - Revised 8/31/00 RHF -
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................1 CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................3 2.1 SPECIAL FEATURES..................................................................................3 2.2 STACKING PERFORMANCE ...................................................................... 3 2.3 INTERFACE COMMUNICATIONS .................................................
5.2.2 5.2.3 ERROR STATUS LIGHT...............................................................14 ON LINE STATUS LIGHT .............................................................14 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................... 15 6.1 STATUS MESSAGES..................................................................................15 6.2 ERROR CORRECTION PROCEDURES.....................................................15 6.2.1 >CUTTER ERROR< ............
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION The Model 160P is a Stacker designed to work in conjunction with the Model 466P Direct Thermal printer. The 160P Stacker will stack up to 1000, .007" thick tags without user intervention. The Model 160 "P" version is an application specific product derived from the standard Model 160 Stacker. The 160P was designed specifically to stack 3.34" wide by 1.91" long tags generated from the Model 466P thermal printer.
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CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS The Model 160P and Model 466P Stacking system is design with many features that are unique when compared to other systems. The 160P Stacker is built to meet the demands of high throughput applications and rigorous use. The large capacity of the stacker reduces user intervention to a minimum, allowing the stacking system to be unattended for long periods of time. 2.
Features and Specifications Chapter 2 2.4 PHYSICAL Heavy duty painted exterior covers Rigid metal stacker mechanism Height: 16.77" (426.0mm) Width: 6.5" (165.1mm) Depth: 9" (228.6mm) without engagement brackets or 11.38" (289.1mm) with engagement brackets attached Weight: 17 lbs. (7.7kg) 2.5 STACKER AND PRINTER FOOTPRINT Width: 11" (279.4mm) Depth: 27.8" (706.1mm) 2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature: 0° C to 40° C operating Humidity: 10-85% non-condensing 2.
CHAPTER 3: MODEL 160P STACKER - BASIC OPERATION 3.
Model 160P Stacker – Basic Operation 3.2 Chapter 3 MODEL 160P STACKER OVERVIEW 3.2.1 ADJUSTABLE “TOP OF STACK” LEVER This unique feature provides a manual adjustment for the desired maximum stack height. Once the media in the stacker reaches the “Top of Stack” lever height location, the stacking and printing process is halted until user intervention. This condition is referred to later in this document as “Stacker Full”.
Chapter 3 Model 160P Stacker – Basic Operation 3.2.5 SLIDING STACK WEIGHT The Sliding Stack Weight is used to apply a moderate amount of pressure to the top of the media being stacked. This weight will assist in maintaining a uniform stack. To ease cartridge removal, raise the sliding stack weight to the top of the stacker. The weight will be magnetically held in the top most position. Lower the Sliding Stack Weight once the cartridge has been reinstalled.
Model 160P Stacker – Basic Operation Chapter 3 3.2.8 ENGAGEMENT RELEASE LEVER The Engagement Release Lever provides a positive locking system between the stacker and printer. This lever is used to “unlock” the stacker from the printer. To disengage, push Engagement Release Lever down and pull the stacker away from the printer. To engage, firmly push the stacker into the printer until the Engagement Release Lever locks. 3.2.
CHAPTER 4: MODEL 466P - BASIC OPERATION 4.1 MEDIA LOADING DIAGRAM TOP OF FORM SENSOR HEAD LIFT KNOB RMG STACKER ENGAGEMENT BRACKET CUTTER 4.2 PLEXIGLAS MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA MEDIA SUPPLY SHAFT INTERNAL MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA LOADING INSTRUCTIONS 1.) Rotate “HEAD LIFT KNOB” counter clockwise. Lift print head, remove and discard remaining media. 2.) Load a new roll of media onto “MEDIA SUPPLY SHAFT”. (SEE DIAGRAM) 3.) Rotate “INTERNAL MEDIA GUIDE” (GREEN) outward and away from media path. 4.
Model 466P – Basic Operation 4.3 Chapter 4 MODEL 466P THERMAL PRINTER OVERVIEW 4.3.1 TOP OF FORM SENSOR The “Top of Form” Sensor on the Model 466P is used to find the leading edge of the media when a new roll of media is loaded. This sensor will ensure that the media is loaded properly and that the stacker will only receive the properly sized tags.
Chapter 4 Model 466P – Basic Operation 4.3.6 STACKER ENGAGEMENT BRACKET The Stacker Engagement Bracket consists of three pins to lock the printer and stacker together. For further details on engagement procedures, see CHAPTER 3 section 3.3 “ENGAGEMENT PROCEDURE”. 4.3.7 INTERNAL MEDIA GUIDE The Internal Media guide aligns the media to the left edge of the Model 466P. CAUTION: THIS GUIDE MUST BE DOWN DURING OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL PRODUCE UNDESIRABLE PRINTING RESULTS AND POSSIBLE MEDIA JAMS. 4.3.
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CHAPTER 5: MODEL 466P FRONT PANEL OPERATION Pause/Resume TOF/Error Clear Power Inactive Error On Line 5.1 BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY 5.1.1 PAUSE/RESUME BUTTON The “Pause/Resume” button has two basic functions. 1.) If you press and hold the button during printing, the printer will pause and send a message to the host “>PRINTER PAUSED<”. To recover from a paused condition, simply tap the Pause/Resume button and the printer continues from where it left off. 2.
Model 466P Front Panel Operation Chapter 5 5.1.2 TOF/ERROR CLEAR BUTTON The “TOF/Error clear” button performs three functions. 1.) If the Model 466P is in an idle state and no errors are pending, tapping the TOF/Error clear button will perform a “find Top of Form” procedure. This is the normal process after the Media has been loaded or reset for some reason. 2.) The TOF/Error clear button is also used to clear all Error Conditions if possible.
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The Model 466P has the capability of sending several Status Messages back to the host upon an error condition. The actual error message reported by the host could vary depending on how the Host Software interprets the messages from the Model 466P. 6.
Troubleshooting Guide Chapter 6 6.) Lower right side cover and engage stacker into operating position. 7.) Plug power cord back in and turn power on. 8.) Press “TOF/Error Clear”. The printer will perform a “find Top of Form” procedure, reprint the last tag, and continue to print from where printing process left off before the error condition. If >CUTTER ERROR< persists, printer requires maintenance. 6.2.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Guide 6.2.5 >OVER VDD< A “>OVER VDD<” message is returned from the Model 466P to the host when there is a problem with the print head voltage. Error Correction Procedures: 1.) Cycle Power on the Model 466P. If the error persists, printer requires maintenance. 6.2.6 >PAPER JAM< A “>PAPER JAM<” message is returned from the Model 466P to the host when the printer fails to properly perform a “find Top of Form” procedure.
Troubleshooting Guide Chapter 6 6.2.10 >STACKER ERROR< A “>STACKER ERROR<” message is returned from the Model 466P to the host when there is a problem with the Model 160P Stacker. The >STACKER ERROR< indicates that the stacker is full, or there was a problem with the “Stacker Jam Sensor”. There are three possible scenarios that will generate a >STACKER ERROR< condition. 1.) The stacker is full.
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