Envelope Imager CS OPERATIONS MANUAL Revised: 9-13-07 Part #: M-3418 RENA SYSTEMS INC. 136 Green Tree Road STE 140 Oaks, PA 19456-1069 Phone: (610) 650-9170 Fax: (610) 650-9171 E-Mail: support@renausa.com Web Site: www.renausa.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY. HOWEVER, CERTAIN SAFETY RULES SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHEN OPERATING THE ENVELOPE IMAGER CS PRINTER. BEFORE USING THE PRINTER, YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS, AND INSTRUCTIONS: 9 Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of rollers and other moving parts. 9 Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the machine is in use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Section 1 – Getting Acquainted Front View Rear View Section 2 – Installing the Printer Choosing a Location Unpacking and Setup Connecting the Envelope Imager CS Connecting to the Computer Installing the Inkjet Cartridges Setting up the Feed Installing the Printer Driver Section 3 – Operating the Envelope Imager CS 1 1 2 3 3 3 5 5 6 7 9 14 Setting Up a Job in MS Word Printer Driver Properties 14 17 Paper/Quality Tab Finishing Tab Effects Tab Basics Tab Color Tab
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SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Section 1 – Getting Acquainted Front View 3 4 1 5 2 1. Paper Key –The LED on this key blinks when an action is required, such as loading paper or a misfeed (paper didn’t feed into position, or jammed). Once the problem is solved (paper loaded, jam cleared), press this key to continue printing. 2. Cancel Key – Pressing this key will cancel/clear the job being printed.
SECTION 1 GETTING ACQUAINTED Rear View 2 1. Parallel Port Connection – The Centronics Parallel cable attaches here. 2. USB Port Connection – The USB cable attaches to the printer here. 3. Main Power Switch – This switch connects/disconnects main power to the printer. Note: The printer performs an extensive cartridge cleaning process when first powered on and a print job is sent.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Section 2 – Installing the Printer Before using the Envelope Imager CS printer the following must be done: • Choose a location for the printer • Unpack and assemble the printer. • Install the Inkjet Cartridges • Set up the feed on the printer • Plug in the printer and connect it to the computer • Install the Printer Driver. Choosing a Location The Envelope Imager CS should be placed on a sturdy worktable or cabinet at least 9 inches from any walls.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Next install the Adjustable Side guide using the two screws [2] provided. Attach the Rear Paper Support using the two knobs [3] provided. NOTE: the large slots fit over the socket head screws. Install the Rear Paper Guide using the thumbscrew and washer [4] provided. The washer goes between the screw and the Rear Paper Support.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Connecting the Envelope Imager CS Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure that the Main Power Switch [3], is in the OFF position. 2. Connect the power cord from the power pack to the connector [4] at the rear of the Printer. 3. Plug the power cord into the power pack and then plug the other end into a 115220 Volt AC, 50/60 Hz. Grounded outlet. A surge protector is recommended. 4.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Install the Inkjet Cartridges The Envelope Imager CS uses two ink cartridges, the C6657 Color cartridge and the C6656 or HP58 Black cartridge. Use the C6656 Black cartridge for everyday printing and the HP58 Black Cartridge for photos and high quality printing. Install and replacing the cartridge is done in the following manner: 1. Plug in the Printer and turn the main power switch ON. Open the top cover and press the soft power button [1], the button will light...
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Setting up the Feed They printer’s feed systems is adjusted as follows: 1. Move the adjustable side guide so that the locking screws on the sheet separator assembly are accessible. 2. Loosen the locking screw and raise the separator, then tighten the locking screw to hold the separator in the up position. Repeat this step for all separators. 3. Place a single piece of media under the separators and against the fixed side guide.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 6. The rear paper support is adjustable by loosening the two locking knobs and raising it up or down. Start with the rear paper support in the center position (knobs aligned with small reference holes). If you experience feeding problems; raise or lower the rear paper support, to obtain the best angle of contact between the media and the feed rollers/separators. 7.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER Installing the Printer Driver Please be sure to follow the procedure as described below. 1. Place the “Driver CD”, supplied with the printer, into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Connect the printer to the computer via the port you wish to use (USB or Parallel) and then turn the printer ON. After a little while, the “Welcome to the Found New Hardware wizard” will open on the computer screen.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 10 5. When prompted to “Select a hardware type, and click Next.”, scroll down the list and select “Printers”. Then Click on NEXT>. 6. When the “Add Printer Wizard” window appears; Click on the “Have Disk…” button. 7. When the “Install From Disk” window opens; Click on the “Browse…” button.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 8. Locate the “Printer Drivers” folder on the “CS Driver CD”, which you previously placed in your CD-ROM drive. Then select the file “spf800k”. Click on the “Open” button. 9. When the “Install From Disk” window appears; Click on the “OK” button. 10. The “ENVELOPE IMAGER CS” will appear in the window. Click on Next>.
SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE PRINTER 11. If the “Update Driver Warning” box appears, asking if you want to continue installing this driver; Click on the “Yes” button. 12. After a few moments a warning window will appear, to inform you that “The software you are installing for this hardware has not passed Windows Logo testing…”. Click on the “Continue Anyway” button. 13. Once the files are finished copying to your computer, you will be presented with the following screen. Click on the “Finish” button. 14.
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SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ENVELOPE IMAGER CS Section 3 – Operating the Envelope Imager CS Once the Printer Driver is installed on your computer, you are ready to start printing. This section is divided into two parts. The first part describes how to set up a job to print from Microsoft Word. The second part describes the driver properties and the various options available when you run a job. The Printer Driver that you installed on your computer in Section 2 should be set as the default driver.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ENVELOPE IMAGER CS Printing on a #10 Envelope (Portrait), using MS-Word If you are using a #10 envelope; the envelope should be run portrait, flap first, with the 9.5 inch wide side touching the separators. This is the fastest way to run a #10 envelope. If you need to print the entire 9.5” length of the envelope, please see the procedure on the next page. 1. Click on File, Print and make sure the Envelope Imager CS has been selected as your printer. Click on the Properties button.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ENVELOPE IMAGER CS Printing the entire 9.5 inch length of a #10 Envelope (Landscape), using MS-Word Normally a #10 envelope would be fed and printed in portrait orientation (flap first), as described on the previous page. However; if you need to print the entire 9.5 inch length of the #10 envelope you will need to feed and print in the landscape orientation. The printing speed will be greatly reduced because you will be running the envelope in the long direction. 1.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ENVELOPE IMAGER CS Printer Driver Properties The Printer Driver for the Envelope Imager CS works the same as any other Printer Driver for Windows. It does, however have some enhancements to help you maximize the ability of the printer to print variable addressed quickly and efficiently. Once the job is set up Click on File, and then on Print. The widow on the right will open. Paper/Quality Tab If you then click on the Properties button, the “Properties” window will open.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ENVELOPE IMAGER CS The Type is box allows you to select the type of paper you are going to print. Some settings such as Photo Paper, Glossy will adjust the printing mode in the software to account for the quality of the paper. Print Quality refers to the amount of ink and the resolution of the image the printer will print. Fast Draft uses the least amount of ink, has the lowest resolution and prints the fastest. It is equivalent to 300 dpi (dots per inch).
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ENVELOPE IMAGER CS Finishing Tab The Finishing tab give you the option of printing more than one page on a single page or printing a large single page over several sheets of paper to make a sign or poster. To print more than one page on a single page, click on the Pages per sheet menu and select the number of pages you wish to print. This option works with multiple page documents. The default is one. The Poster printing option works just the opposite way.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE ENVELOPE IMAGER CS The Advanced features option on the right gives you control over Ink volume which can be used to put less ink on the paper to help drying on less porous stock. The Dry time option will hold the printout until the dry time has elapsed and then print the next record. The last option in this window is the Low memory mode. Checking this box will manage the memory in your computer to print a large job if you do not have enough computer memory.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Section 4 - Maintenance This section covers how to care for the ink cartridges, clear paper jams, replace the sheet separators, and perform routing maintenance on the printer. The Inkjet Cartridge The Envelope Imager CS inkjet cartridges must be replaced when out of ink, when print quality is poor, or when the built in cleaning has not helped the image quality.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Printhead The printheads in the Envelope Imager CS printer are cleaned automatically each time the machine is turned on or when the printer software decides they need cleaning. No operator intervention is required. Jams in the Printer If a jam occurs, STOP the Printer. You can do this by lifting up the front cover. Some possible reasons for jamming are: 1. Feeding more than one piece of media. Check separation adjustment. 2.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Misfeeds (Hesitations in Paper Feed or Out of Paper) Misfeeds can cause the printer to stop and the Red light on the Paper key will blink (indicating an out of paper condition). Add more paper. Press the Paper key to feed the media. If the media continue to fail to feed, readjust the sheet separators for the media or replace the sheet separators. Replacing the Sheet Separators The sheet separators insure separation of the pieces as they are being fed.
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Feed Rollers and Forwarding Rollers The feed and forwarding rollers can become glazed with paper lint and ink from the media. They should be regularly cleaned with a mild abrasive household cleaner on a damp cloth. Avoid using solvents on the rubber rollers.
SECTION 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING Section 5 – Trouble Shooting Guide The following trouble shooting guides are provided to assist you in solving any problems that might occur with the Envelope Imager CS Printer. We have tried to make them as complete as possible. The best advice we can offer is to make sure that the system is setup properly, plugged in, that it has an adequate supply of ink before attempting to trouble shoot any problem.
SECTION 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING The Printer CONDITION Extra lines; losing data Improper output (printing strange characters, missing information) PROBLEM Database problem. Interference or bad data cable connection. Wrong driver selected. Wrong interface settings Static electricity Media jams No communication Double feeding Media is curled or bent Media is too thin Wrong driver or port selected.
APPENDIX A Appendix A – Envelope Imager CS Specifications PRINT TECHNOLOGY Thermal Inkjet, C6656 Black and C6657 Full Color Cartridges ADDRESS SPEED 4,300 /hour at 300 dpi Fast Draft Quality 3,600 /hour at 600 dpi Normal Quality (3 Lines on a #10 Envelope or a 4”x6” Postcard) PRINT QUALITY (Five Choices) Description Maximum Quality Best Quality Normal Quality Fast Normal Quality Fast Draft Quality IMAGE AREA Up to 8.5” Wide by 16” High.
APPENDIX B Appendix B – Supplies and Optional Hardware The following supply items and optional hardware are available from your local Rena Systems Dealer: Supplies Black Inkjet Cartridge C6656 Photo Black Ink Cartridge HP 58 Color Cartridge C6657 Optional Hardware Conveyor /Stacker Available 28
INDEX 11 x 17 setup 13 A accessories adjusting sheet separators automatic detection losing data 26 7 16 B back guide basics tab blurry printing broken print 4 18 25 24 C cancel key cartridge problem cleaning feed rollers cleaning inkjet cartridge cleaning printer clear paper button color advanced setting color tab computer connection connecting printer connecting to computer 1 24 23 20 22 2 19 19 5 5 5 D dirty print disposing inkjet cartridge 24 20 E effects tab envelopes #10 18 13 F failure to
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