Quick Reference Guide P7000, P7000HD, and P7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers
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Table of Contents P7000 Cartridge Ribbon Printer Control Panel ....................7 P7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer Control Panel .....7 Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper ..................................8 Loading Ribbon Cartridge ...............................................8 Loading Paper (Standard Configuration) ......................11 Set The Top-Of-Form .........................................................17 Clearing Paper Jams..........................................................
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P7000 Cartridge Ribbon Printer Control Panel PRT CONFIG SET TOF JOB SELECT 183452b ENTER CANCEL ON LINE/CLEAR VIEW/EJECT PAPER ADVANCE P7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer Control Panel PRT CONFIG SET TOF JOB SELECT/ PRINT MODE 183452b ENTER CANCEL ON LINE/CLEAR VIEW/EJECT PAPER ADVANCE 7
Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper The following sections describe how to install ribbon and load paper. Loading Ribbon Cartridge TO F TO F Blue Tractor Door (2) 183816a Platen Lever Figure 1. Preparing to Load the Ribbon Cartridge 1. Make sure the printer cover is open. 2. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go. 3. Close the tractor doors.
Loading Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Ribbon Cartridge Tab (2) Ribbon Tension Knob TO F TO F TO F TO F 183871a Tab Slot (2) Air Shroud Assembly Figure 2. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 4. Remove the ribbon slack on the ribbon cartridge by turning the ribbon tension knob clockwise. CAUTION Do not turn the ribbon tension knob counterclockwise. This could damage the ribbon cartridge. 5. Hold the cartridge at an angle, so that the rear side nearest you is lower than the side with the ribbon.
Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper Ribbon Cartridge A TOF TO F TO Ribbon Mask F TO F 183874a Hammerbank Cover Ribbon TO F A TO F 183872a Ribbon Tension Knob Ribbon Cartridge Figure 3. The Ribbon Cartridge Snapped in Place 6. Rock the cartridge downward, making sure that the ribbon goes between the hammerbank cover and the ribbon mask (see Figure 3). You will feel it snap into place. CAUTION Make sure that the ribbon does not twist or fold over. 7.
Loading Paper (Standard Configuration) Loading Paper (Standard Configuration) When you start this procedure, verify that the printer cover is open, the platen lever is raised, and the tractor doors are open. Edge of Paper Box 183438b Label Figure 4. Aligning the Paper Supply 1. Prepare the paper supply: Cabinet Model a. Open the front door of the printer cabinet. b. Place the paper supply inside the printer, on the floor of the cabinet. c.
Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper Wire Guide (2) Paper Slot 183440b Metal Paper Guide (P7220 and P7200HD) Paper Slot 183439b Cabinet Model Pedestal Model 183439 REV B 183440 Figure 5. Feeding the Paper Through the Paper Slot Pedestal Model a. Place the paper supply on the floor in front of the printer, or on the optional paper shelf, if attached. b. Ensure that the paper pulls freely from the box. NOTE: Be sure the paper feeds between the two wire guides. 2.
Loading Paper (Standard Configuration) Left Tractor Door Paper Left Tractor Lock TO F TO F 183441b Figure 6. Loading Paper onto the Left Tractor Sprockets 4. Load the paper on the left tractor sprockets. 5. Close the tractor door.
Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper CAUTION To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the platen, always position the left tractor unit directly to the left of the “1” mark on the paper scale. Tractor Paper Tractor Splined Shaft 183442b Tractor Lock Paper Scale Figure 7. Using the Paper Scale as a Guide 6. If adjustment is necessary: a. Unlock the left tractor by placing the tractor lock in the middle position. b.
Loading Paper (Standard Configuration) Right Tractor Door TO F TO F TO F TO F 183443b Figure 8. Loading the Paper onto the Right Tractor Sprockets 7. Unlock the right tractor. 8. Load the paper onto the right tractor sprockets. 9. Close the tractor door. 10. Make sure the leading edge of the first sheet of paper is parallel to the top of the tractors. If the paper is misaligned, reload it onto the tractor sprockets until its edge is parallel to the splined shaft. 11.
Loading Ribbon Cartridge And Paper Vertical Position Knob A 183445b Paper Thickness Indicator A 183444b 183446b Platen Stop Platen Lever Platen Stop Knob 183444 REV B Figure 9. Set the Platen Lever based on the Paper Thickness 13. Raise the platen lever all the way. 14. Turn the vertical position knob to feed the paper up into the paper guide assembly. 15. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the paper thickness.
Loading Paper (Standard Configuration) 17. If necessary, press ON LINE/CLEAR to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault message from the display. 18. Press the PAPER ADVANCE key several times to make sure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors over the lower paper guide. Feed sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly. 19. Close the printer cover. 20. Close the cabinet door. 21. Press ON LINE/CLEAR to place the printer online and resume printing.
Set The Top-Of-Form TOF Indicator Perforation TO F TO F Vertical Position Knob TO F TO F 183448b Figure 11. Aligning the First Print Line with the TOF Indicator 3. Locate the TOF indicator. It is a small tab located on both the right and left tractor doors. 4. Turn the vertical position knob to align the top of the first print line with the TOF indicator. For best print quality, it is recommended that the top-of-form be set at least one print line or more below the perforation.
183444b Platen Lever Figure 12. Closing the Platen Lever 5. Lower the platen lever until it stops. 6. Press ON LINE/CLEAR to remove any fault messages (such as “LOAD PAPER”) from the message display. 7. Press SET TOF. The top-of-form position you have set moves down to the print position. 8. Press ON LINE/CLEAR to place the printer in online mode.
Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams IMPORTANT Be careful when pulling any paper backwards through the paper path, especially when using label stock. If you are not careful, labels can detach and adhere to the printer within the paper path, where only a service representative can remove them. Tractor Door 183818a Platen Lever Figure 13. Raising the Platen Lever 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go (see Figure 13).
Paper Tractor Door Vertical Position Knob 183450b Figure 14. Clearing a Paper Jam 3. Open both tractor doors. 4. Inspect the paper path and tractors for jammed or torn paper. Remove any pieces of paper by turning the vertical position knob (see Figure 14). 5. Check that the ribbon mask has not been bent in such a way as to block the paper path. If the ribbon mask is damaged or bent, contact a service representative. 6.
Clearing Paper Jams 183451b Paper Tractor Door Figure 15. Reloading Paper 7. Reload the paper in the tractors (see Figure 15).
Vertical Position Knob A 183445b Paper Thickness Indicator A 183444b 183446b Platen Stop Platen Lever Platen Stop Knob 183444 REV B Figure 16. Setting the Platen Lever 8. Raise the platen lever all the way. 9. Turn the vertical position knob to feed the paper up into the paper guide assembly. 10. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the paper thickness (A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6 part paper thickness). See Figure 16. 11.
Clearing Paper Jams 13. Press the PAPER ADVANCE key several times to make sure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors over the lower paper guide. Feed sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly. 14. Close the printer cover. 15. Close the cabinet door. 16. Press ON LINE/CLEAR to place the printer online and resume printing. NOTE: On Cabinet models, ensure that the paper folds the same way in the stacking area inside the cabinet. If possible, close the rear cabinet door.
Most Frequent Problems and Solutions Problem Poor print quality • • • • • • Corrective Action • Adjust the forms thickness lever setting. Print quality can be affected if it is too loose or too tight. • Adjust the paper tension horizontally by moving the right tractor. Print quality can be affected if it is too loose or too tight. • Make sure the ribbon threads between the hammerbank cover and ribbon mask, as shown on the ribbon path diagram on the pedestal models.
Contact Information Problem Corrective Action Lost dots (incompletely formed characters) • • Lower the forms thickness lever. • • Clear the paper path of any obstructions. Horizontally or vertically misaligned character positions Erratic character height Vertically misaligned print Adjust the paper tension horizontally by moving the right tractor. Print quality can be affected if it is too loose or too tight. If problems persists, contact a service representative.
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