Advanced Poly-Packaging Ti-1000 Operation Manual

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Ti-1000 Inline

Thermal Transfer Printer

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Operation Guide, Ver 1

Setup and Operation guide

Warranty & Disclaimer

Warranty period is one year or 1,000,000 linear inches of print, whichever comes first. The warranty commences on the date of delivery of the equipment.

APPI warrants to the Purchaser that the equipment is free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service. During the warranty period, APPI agrees to repair or replace, at its sole option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component part of the equipment. To obtain service, Purchaser must return the equipment or component to APPI or an authorized APPI distributor or service representative in an adequate container for shipping. Any shipping charges, insurance, or other fees must be paid by Purchaser and all risk for the equipment shall remain with

Purchaser until such time as APPI takes receipt of the equipment. Upon receipt, APPI, the authorized distributor or service representative will promptly will promptly repair or replace the defective component and then return the equipment or component to Purchaser, shipping charges, insurance and additional fees prepaid. APPI may use reconditioned or like new parts or units, at its sole option, when repairing any component or equipment. Repaired products shall carry the same amount of outstanding warranty as from original purchase. Any claim under the warranty must include dated proof of delivery. In any event, APPI’s liability for defective components is limited to repairing or replacing the components.

This warranty is contingent upon proper use of equipment by Purchaser and does not cover: expendable component parts such as print heads, rollers, bushings, or if damage is due to accident, unusual physical, electrical or mechanical stress, neglect, misuse, failure of electrical power, improper environmental conditions, transportation, tampering with or altering of the equipment, packaging of corrosive or contaminating products or other products damaging to components, and equipment or components not owned or in the possession of the original Purchaser.

APPI will not be liable for loss of production, profits, lost savings, special, incidental, consequental, indirect or other similar dmages arising from beach of warranty, advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim brought against the Purchaser by another party.

This warranty allocates risks of equipment failure between Purchaser and APPI. APPI’s pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liabilities contained in this warranty. This warranty set forth above is in lieu of all other express warranties, whether oral or written. The agents, employees, distributors and dealers of APPI are not authorized to make modifications to this warranty, or additional warranties binding on APPI. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentations, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by APPI and should not be relied upon.

Contents

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Chapter 1, Introduction

1.1 Welcome

1.2 Overview

1.3 Capabilities and Performance

1.4 Options and Accessories

1.5 Printer Specifications

1.6 Electronics Specifications

1.7 Print Specifications

1.8 Ribbon Specifications

1.9 System Integration

1.10 Using This Manual - Topographical Conventions

Chapter 2, Getting Started

2.1 Installation Procedures

2.2 Assembly Instructions

2.3 Air & Power Hookup

2.4 Auxiliary Port Connection

2.5 Remote Panel Connection

2.6 Main Power

2.7 Film/Bag Threading

2.8 Printer Ribbon Threading

2.9 Print Registration and Alignment

2.10 Notes on Adjustments of the Ti-1000

Contents

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Chapter 3, Parts Identification

3.1 Message Display

3.2 Display Panel Identification

3.3 Electronics Panel - Major Components & Right Side

3.4 Back Panel - Parts Identification

3.5 Printer Major Components (Top View)

3.6 Printer Components Identification - Print Head Assembly Upper & Lower

3.7 Power Supply Components Identification

3.8 CPU PC Board Component Identification

3.9 Interface Board

3.10 Ribbon Roll Shaft Detail

3.11 Drive Assembly Detail

3.12 Harness Description and Location

3.13 Recommended Spare Parts List - 203 DPI Printer

3.14 Recommended Spare Parts List - 305 DPI Printer

Chapter 4, Operation

4.1 Sequence of Operation

4.2 Test Printing

4.3 Signalling Between Bagger & Printer to Print In-Line

4.4 Diusplay Operation

4.5 Label Counters

4.6 Clearing the Printer Memory

4.7 Parameter Settings

4.8 In-Line Bar Code Verifier Setup & Operation

Contents

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Chapter 5, Machine Adjustments & Replacement of Components

5.1 Threading Adjustment (Bag Web Guides)

5.2 Constant Film / Bag Tension

5.3 Bagger Film Tracking / Alignment

5.4 Print Head Replacement

5.5 Note on Print Quality

5.6 Print Head Course Alignment

5.7 Print Head Fine Adjustment

5.8 Lever Arm Adjustment

5.9 Head Down Sensor

5.10 Inserting the Optional Flash Memory Card

Chapter 6, Preventative Maintenance &

Trouble-Shooting

6.1 Key Maintenance Data

6.2 Recommended Tools / Accessories

6.3 Equipment Cleaning / Cleanliness of Materials

6.4 Print Head Cleaning

6.5 Roller Cleaning

6.6 Preventative Maintenance Checklist

6.7 Scheduled Maintenance Chart

6.8 Preventative Maintenance (PM) Performed (Additional)

6.9 Maintenance Record (Other Maintenance Performed)

Chapter 7, Trouble-Shooting

7.1 Trouble-Shooting Checklist

7.2 Trouble-Shooting - Error Messages

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Identification Checklist & Registration Information:

Item: APPI Inspector: Purchaser's Inspection:

Serial Number

PCB S/N

IF Board S/N

PS Board S/N

4" / 5" / 8" Head

Optional Equipment:

______ Verifiers

______ Software Version

______ PrintPad

______ Scanners

______ Laptop Computer

Model, S/N:

Other:

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

This section must be completed and returned to Advance Poly Packaging, Inc. to register the RAP

1400 for Warranty Protection. (See warranty contained in this manual for specific warranty information)

Company Name & Address Contact Name(s) / Title(s) / Phone Number

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Operation Guide

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Chapter 1, Introduction

Welcome

Overview

Capabilities and Performance

Options and Accessories

Printer Specifications

Electronics Specifications

Print Specifications

Ribbon Specifications

System Integration

Using This Manual - Typographical Conentions

1.1 Welcome

Thank you for selecting the TI-1000 IN-LINE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER

, manufactured by

ADVANCED POLY-PACKAGING, INC. We know you will be satisfied with its durability, functionality and performance.

1.2 Overview

Through increased production and decreased inventory, thermal transfer printing can save thousands by lowering packaging costs.

Print directly onto the bag or film surface and eliminate non-printed label stock and preprinted label inventories. Increase production and reduce labor codes; stop hand applying costly paper labels to your product.

1.3 Capabilities & Performance

GRAPHIC CAPABILITY

Print with a selection of 60 types of characters (fonts), 20 types of bar codes (including European specification bar codes), lines, boxes, and graphic images. Print labels up to 4 inches wide (or 5" wide with optional 305 dpi, 5" head) and up to 35 inches long!

HIGH QUALITY PRINT

Printing at speeds of 10 inches per second with high resolution 203 dots per inch (or optional 305 dpi head) is now possible, allowing you to take advantage of the fastest autobagger (T-1000 Advanced Poly-

Bagger

) automatic L-Sealer of FFS machine. The high dot density produces clear, clean print required for perfect scannability of bar codes and readability of finely printed text.

DURABILITY

Rugged, durable construction provides protection in heavy industrial manufacturing environments.

Floating-edge head revolution allows for extended print head life. Since the print head heat element is positioned at the edge of the print head, print quality is significantly improved without the need to adjust the head for varying media thickness.

HIGH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

High throughput can be obtained with "on-the-fly" formatting. And realize faster downloading of large labels of scanned input PCG or PCX files due to an onboard 16-bit CPU.

1.4 Options & Accessories

THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON

We stock thermal transfer ribbon in all available widths. Colors are also available upon request.

SPARE PARTS KITS

Level 1 Spare Parts Kit (P/N T-TISP10) includes a cleaning and lubrication kit, a spare print head and other items required for normal wear and preventable maintenance. Level 2 Spare Part Kit (P/N T-

TISP20) includes items in the Level 1 Kit plus items which may fail not due to normal wear.

WIDER, HIGH RESOLUTION PRINT HEAD

Upgrade the TI-1000 with the optional 305 dpi, 5" wide print head with no loss of production.

BAR CODE VERIFIERS

In-line verifiers guarantees that every bar code is readable and/or the correct code. Programmable to halt printing or signal the operator for bad reads, no reads and also marginal read bar codes. Hand-held verifiers allow for periodic reading of orders for quality control of the finished product.

PC'S (LAPTOP)

IBM or other major brand laptop computers specifically designed for manufacturing environments with the latest performance specifications at exceptional values. All major computers come pre-loaded with the latest Windows version and label software so you simply plug in and download.

PRINTER CONTROLLERS

Instead of having a PC on the shop floor, we offer a rugged controller which single purpose and ease of use minimize training of shop floor personnel. No software training required.

SCANNERS

Hand-held "trigger" scanners offer scanned input versus operator input to eliminate operator error.

Simply scan the bar code of the last printed sample and all of the information is downloaded automatically! Also verifies the readability of bar codes.

LABEL SOFTWARE

We offer several software packages which allows you to select the best solution to fit your process.

Integrate to virtually any database files and avoid having to re-input your data. Software available for

DOS, Windows 3.11 or Windows 95.

MEMORY MODULE

Increase downloading performance, extend buffer up to 512K and store larger files into memory.

FLASH MEMORY CARD

Save logos, writable characters and print formats to this 1MB card.

HIGH SPEED INTERFACE CARD

Increase performance of down-loading of data from databases (address lists, part numbers, incrementing serial files, etc.) on a first-in, first-out command transfer method.

1.5 Printer Specifications

Weight: 60

Dimensions: 18" wide x 18" deep x 14" high

Supply voltage:

Power consumption:

Stand by:

Operating temperature:

AC 100V-120V +10%, -15%, 60HZ

190W/2.2A max

22A, 15W

41 degrees F- 104 degrees F

Relative humidity:

Print head:

Print method:

Print speeds:

25%-85% RH, no condensation

203.2 dots per inch or optional 305 dots per inch

Thermal transfer

3 inch/sec, 6 inch/sec, 10 inch/sec

Optional head:

Maximum print width:

Dispensive modes:

3, 6, 8 inches/sec

4.09 inches or optional 5 inches

Batch (continuous, tear-off)

Message display: 16 characters + 1 line

NOTE: Specifications may change without notice.

1.6 Electronics Specifications

1) CPU

2) Memory

3) Interface (RS-232C)

PD70236AGD-16-588 a) Program: EP-ROM 128KB b) Character generator: Mask ROM 512KB c) Backup: d) Image buffer + Work

Straight through Cable

EE-PROM 128 Bytes

D-RAM 512KB (max 2MB-Option) a) Communication mode: b) Transmission speed:

Full-duplex

2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 BPS d) Transmission parameter:

*Parity:

* Start bit:

None, EVEN, ODD

1-bit

* Stop bit: 1-bit or 2-bit

* Word length: 7-bit or 8-bit

1.7 Print Specifications

TYPES OF BAR CODE

1) UPC-A, UPC-A + 2 digits, UPC-A + 5 digits

2) UPC-E, UPC-E + 2 digits, UPC-E + 5 digits

3) EAN128

4) EAN 8, EAN 8 + 2 digits, EAN 8 + 5 digits, EAN 13, EAN 13 + 2 digits EAN 13 + 5 digits

5) JAN 8, JAN 13

6) NW-7

7) CODE 39 (standard/full ASCII)

8) CODE 93, CODE 128 (auto code switch with/without)

9) ITF

10) MSI

TYPES OF CHARACTERS

1) Times Roman medium (12,15 point)

2) Times Roman bold (15, 18, 21 pt)

3) Times Roman italic (18 pt)

4) Helvetica medium (9, 15, 18 pt)

5) Helvetica bold (18, 21 pt)

6) Helvetic italic (18 pt)

7) Presentation bold (27)

8) Letter Gothic med (14.3 pt)

9) Prestige Elite med (10.5 pt)

10) Prestige Elite bold (15 pt)

11) Courier med (15 pt)

12) Courier bold (18 pt)

13) OCR-A,B (12 pt)

14) Outline font (Helvetica bold)

15) Writable characters (40 types) (224 char./types)

MAGNIFICATION OF BAR CODE

UPC/EAN/JAN/CODE 93/128 Up to 4 modules can be automatically calculated using 1-module width designation (1to 15 dots).

Bar Code

Dots/Module 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

UPC-A/E Min Module Width

(mm)

EAN 8/13 Magnification (times)

JAN 8/13

0.25

0.75

0.38

1.14

0.50

1.51

0.63

1.91

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CODE 93 Min Module Width (mm)

0.25 0.38 0.5O 0.63 0.75 0.88 1.OO

EAN 128 Min Module Width (mm)

CODE 128

Dots/Module

Bar Code

UPC-A/E Min Module Width

(mm) EAN 8/13 Magnification

(times)

JAN 8/13

0.25 0.38 0.5O 0.63 0.75 0.88 1.OO

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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CODE 93 Min Module width (mm)

1.13 1.25 1.38 1.5O 1.63 1.75 1.88

EAN 128 Min Module Width (mm)

CODE 128

1.13 1.25 1.38 1.5O 1.63 1.75 1.88

NW-7/CODE 39/ ITF/MSI The width of narrow bars, wide bars and spaces can be optionally changes in a range of 1 to 99 dots.

MAGNIFICATION OF CHARACTERS

1) Regular font: 0.5 - 9.5 times (magnified by 0.5 times in each direction)

2) Outline font: 2.0 - 85.0mm (magnified by 0.1mm in each direction)

CHARACTER ROTATION

0,90,120,270 degrees

TYPE OF LINE

1) Horizontal

2) Vertical

3) Slant line

4) Square

MAGNIFICATION OF LINES

2 to 8 dots in units of .1mm

1.8 Ribbon Specifications

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Width

Max. length

Max. OD

Back treatment

Core material

Leader tape

End tape

68 - 112mm

600 m

O 90mm

Coated

Cardboard

Polyester film (Opaque), 300 + 5mm long

Polyester Film (Opaque), 250 + 5mm long

Winding method The ink side is outside ribbon winding

Do not store ribbon for longer than the manufacturers recommended shelf life. Store the media on its flat end, not on the curved sides. Store partially used ribbon rolls in plastic bags: Unprotected or dirty ribbon causes extra abrasion on the print head and will shorten print head life.

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, dust or gas.

1.9 System Integration

The Ti-1000 is specifically designed to perfectly integrate to the T-1000 Advanced Poly Bagger

and other Advanced Poly-Packaging baggers, but will integrate to packaging equipment (vertical or horizontal FFS machines, other brand baggers and other packaging equipment. Please contact APPI technicians and sales staff for assistance in integrating the Ti-1000 printer to your equipment.

FREE CONSULTATION AND PRODUCT EVALUATION

We invite you to discuss your packaging requirements and our free product packaging analysis.

1.10 Using this manual - Typographical Conventions

The following manual conventions are frequently used to assist in understanding important information, alerting the operator of potentially dangerous or damaging practices, and the normal functions of the Ti-

1000 Inline Thermal Transfer Printer

TM.

Text

<RESET> Used to show KEY FUNCTIONS / KEYS

Italics

BOLDFACE Used to identify heading names

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Operation Guide

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Chapter 2, Getting Started

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Installation Procedures

Assembly Instructions

Air & Power Hookup

Auxiliary Port Connection

Remote Panel Connection

Main Power

Film/Bag Threading

Printer Ribbon Threading

Print Registration and Alignment

Notes on Adjustments of the Ti-1000

Chapter 2 Getting Started

This chapter describes in detail procedures to receive and setup the Ti-1000 Inline Thermal Transfer

Printer, mounting, environmental, air and power requirements.

Additionally, this chapter describes how to turn on power to the Ti-1000 and properly thread bags through the machine.

2.1 Installation Procedures

The Ti-1000 is transported as a single unit in a carton designed to protect the machine during shipment or mounted to a bagger (if sold as an option to a bagger). It is shipped completely assembled except for a few items which are easily attached during installation with final adjustment. Refer to inspections, operation, packing and crating checklists in Appendix A for options included, accessories included and location of components shipped.

Unpacking / Inspection

After removing the printer from the container, inspect the unit for damage. If the printer is mounted to a bagger, remove the outer wrapping and ensure the cables are plugged in securely.

Operating Environment

The Ti-1000 should be placed in an area free of excessive heat, moisture, dirt and dust. Operating room temperature should range from 41 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit at 25 to 85% relative humidity with no condensation.

Power Requirements

Provisions must be made for 110-120V +10%, 60 Hz line current with ground.

Power consumption for the Ti-1000 is 190W / 2.2 A max.

CAUTION: A qualified electrician should ensure that the Ti-1000 power outlet is properly grounded, voltages are as required and amperage capacity is sufficient.

Note

: APPI recommends a dedicated 20 Amp circuit for the T-1000 w/ Ti-1000 Printer option.

Air Requirements

At least .5 CFM free air is required, regulated to 40 PSI.

Note: Air should be dry and oil-free.

2.2 Assembly Instructions

Choose an operating location, considering traffic flow, availability of film and printer supplies, supply of product to be packaged, take-a-way of finished packages and placement of auxiliary infeed and outfeed equipment.

Message Display / Panel Position

The Message Display / Operator Panel is either mounted inside the cover of the printer unit or provided for remote mounting to the bagger operator panel. If shipped with the T-1000 Bagger, the panel will already be remotely mounted in the I.O.P. for immediate operation.

2.3 Air & Power Hookup

This sections describes in detail how to hook up air and power and the air and power requirements.

Note: A qualified electrician should ensure power outlets are the required 110 - 120 VAC and properly grounded before hooking up the power.

Air Hookup

The air supply should be fed to the Ti-1000 with 1/4 I.D. flexible tubing; this tubing affixes to the coupler adapter. Connect the air to the regulator by holding the regulator and coupler firmly in one hand and pushing the air line into the female fitting. After connecting air, the regulator should be adjusted so the gauge reads 40 PSI.

Power Hookup

Insert the Ti-1000 power cord into a 110-120 VAC, 60 Hz, grounded power outlet. If shipped with the

T-1000, the printer will be connected to the power outlet located on the left rear panel of the T-1000.

2.4 Auxiliary Port Connection

The Ti-1000 connects to baggers via a 9 pin I/O port (military connector). If integrated to the

T-1000, connect the I/O aux. port to the Aux 3 port located on the rear left panel of the T-1000. (Fig 2-

Note: If shipped with the T-1000, the Ti-1000 will already be connected the Aux 3 port.

(Fig 2-1)

2.5 Remote Panel Connection

The operator panel / message display is either internally mounted in the cover of the printer or remote mounted. If remote mounted, connect the serial port connector to the printer and tighten the screws with a small flat head screwdriver.

2.6 Main Power

The main power switch is located on the rear panel (Fig. 2-2). Press the switch to the ON position so that the Red main power light is illuminated.

When the power is in the ON position, the Message Display panel be backlit and will display the "ON LINE" message.

Note: If the Message Display screen does not power up to the "On Line" message, see Chapter 6, Troubleshooting steps.

2.7 Film / Bag Threading

Since the Ti-1000 can be mounted to virtually any bagging machine, threading requirements will change according to each configuration of machine and special mounting requirements.

For autobagging equipment, the threading requirements are fairly consistent from one model to another.

(Fig. 2-3, Threading Diagrams)

T-1000 / Ti-1000 Threading Procedures: Roller Shaft

The first step to threading the machine is to place a roll of bags on the shaft. Remove one of the chucks from the shaft by loosening the chuck knob and slide the roll of bags over the shaft, locking the chuck pin in the small hole in the core plug. Retighten the chuck knob. Replace the second chuck also locking the chuck pin to the core plug. Remove the tape from the bags so that the bags fall freely and hang down from the top of the roll towards you or at the "front" of the roll. Insert the right side of the roll shaft in the right side of the shaft holder (circular holder). Insert the left side of the roll shaft in the left slot of the shaft holder (square open holder) (Fig 2-4).

Center Roll of Bags on Shaft

Center the bags on the shaft by loosening the chuck knobs and sliding the roll of bags along with the chucks to the desired location. Ensure the chuck pins remain in the core plug holes when siding left or right.

Rollers

Pull the bags over the roller immediately above the dancer assembly, then down between the roll of bags and the outer dancer roller. Pull the bags around the outer dancer roller, over the rear guide roller on the

Ti-1000. Before threading the bags beneath the pinch roller and the print head , first pull the web of bags through the handle off to the side of the print head assembly. Then slide the web of bags under the print head . Then thread the web under the alignment roller and into the bag of the T-1000. (Fig. 2-3).

Lower Frame Handle

From the front of the T-1000, lower the frame by slowly pulling the frame handle forward and downward. Carefully reach inside and pull the bags through the front of the T-1000 so that one bag is centered on the roller. Ensure only one (1) bag extends through the front of the machine. (Fig 2-5)

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Caution: Roller "Fingers" may be sharp. To avoid injury when reaching into the T-1000, ensure that you do not come in contact with the roller "fingers."

Slowly raise the frame by pulling forward and upward on the handle while holding the bag in position.

When the handle locks into position, a portion (approximately 1 inch) of one bag should be extended from the front of the machine

(Fig 2-5).

Note: When the inner frame is lowered, the T-1000 is automatically placed in the STOP mode. To reset the I.O.P., raise the frame and press the <START> button.

Excess Slack

From the rear of the T-1000, remove any "slack" in the web of bags by reversing the direction of the roll of bags. Reverse the roll until the dancer bar lifts above parallel and release the roll of the bags.

The dancer bar should slowly drop without hitting the legs of the T-1000.

Roller Guides

Holding the guide roller, slide the Roller Guides within approximately 1/8" from the sides of the bag to assist the tracking of the web of bags.

Note: The Roller Guides are for fine adjustment only, after proper tracking has been achieved. If the web of bags are not properly tracking, make proper adjustments. If not tracking properly, the web of bags may "ride" up the side of the guides causing the bags to fold over.

Note: Web of bags may track left or right for a few feet until "settled" on the web path. The roll of bags or the roller guides may require readjustment or realignment after the first few feet of bags are fed.

If web is not tracking properly (moving more than 1/8"), see Chapter 4.4 of T-1000 Manual , Tracking

& Alignment Adjustments.

2.8 Printer Ribbon Threading

The Ti-1000 Printer heat transfers the ink of thermal ribbon to the surface of the bag. The ink is wound to outside of the ribbon.

First, remove the smoked Plexiglas printer cover by lifting the cover off the securing pin and sliding it along the metal shafts.

With plenty of slack between the spools, slide the full spool of ribbon on the rear shaft to the ribbon stopper and the empty spool on the front shaft. (Do not remove the leader from the spools.) Ensure the ribbon is positioned inside the ribbon out sensor. (Fig. 2-6) Remove the excess ribbon by turning the rear shaft counterclockwise.

Note: If the leader becomes detached from the empty spool, use tape to secure the ribbon to the spool.

When using a narrow width ribbon, slide the ribbon stopper along the shaft to a position where the ribbon will be centered. To change the position of the ribbon stopper, rotate the stopper 90 degrees, then rotate it back to lock. (Fig. 2-7)

2.9 Print Registration and Position Alignment

Prior to moving the print position, ensure that the web is properly threaded and is tracking left to right.

Also ensure that the web is properly registered so that the web stops in the correct position.

If the web is not properly tracking or not registering with the bagging machine's tolerances, consult the bagger manual for proper adjustments to tracking and registration.

On the T-1000, ensure the roller guides are properly positioned within 1/8" from the edge of the bags, both on the printer guide roller and the T-1000 guide roller . (Fig. 2-8, item 5)

Left to Right Print Position

Positioning and alignment may be achieved by moving the print head assembly left or right and moving the alignment roller up or down. (Fig. 2-8)

To move the print position left or right (side to side against machine direction), pull or push the handle.

The weight of the print head assembly and the friction of the bushings on the shafts is sufficient to hold the assembly in position.

Note: If the printer is mounted to print on film running vertically through the print head, shaft clamps may be added to secure the print head assembly in position.

Top to Bottom Print Position

To initially align the print close to the position desired, simply press the alignment roller assembly downward to lift upward moving the desired print position immediately beneath the print head . When the bagger is cycled, slightly lower or raise the alignment roller moving the print to the desired location.

(Fig. 2-8) The alignment roller should move up and down freely by hand. However, the cycle operation of the bagger should not allow the alignment roller to move. To increase tension on the alignment roller to prohibit the roller to move during cycling, rotate the tension knob clockwise. (Fig.

2-8)

Note: If the web of bags threaded through the machine breaks prematurely, further adjustment may be required. (See Chapter 7, Trouble-shooting)

Note: If the seal position of the bagger is adjusted, the print position must also be adjusted to compensate.

2.10 Note on Adjustments of the Ti-1000

Upon receipt by the purchaser, it is not unusual for the Ti-1000 to be out of alignment due to shipping and excessive handling. Unless physically damaged, the T-1000 will function properly after minor adjustments are accomplished.

Read Chapter 4 for information on adjustments of the Ti-1000.

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Chapter 3, Parts Identification

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Message Display

Display Panel Identification

Electronics Panel - Major Components & Right Side

Back Panel - Parts identification

Printer Major Components (Top View)

Printer Components Identification - Print Head Assembly (Upper and Lower)

Power Supply Components Identification

CPU PC Board Component Identification

Interface Board

Ribbon Roll Shaft Detail

Drive Assembly Detail

Harness Description and Location

Recommended Spare Parts List - 203 DPI Printer

Recommended Spare Parts List - 305 DPI Printer

Chapter 3 Parts Identification

This section describes in detail, component and assemblies identification.

3.1 Message Display

The Message Display (LCD) is a sixteen character by one line screen and displays the language selected by DIP switch. When power is turned on and it is ready to print, "ON LINE" is displayed. Messages will be displayed on this screen indicating the status of the printer, number of labels downloaded and error codes.

3.2 Display Panel Identification

LEDs & Panel Keys

Front view (Fig 3-1)

1 POWER

2 ONLINE

3 ERROR does not operate correctly.

Green LED, lights when the power is turned on.

Green LED; flashes when communicating with a host computer.

Red LED; lights when the operator presses the <PAUSE> key, when a communication error occurs, when the ribbon ends, or the printer

4 <FEED>

5 <RESET>

Key; feeds and tensions ribbon.

Key; resets the printer when paused or when an error occurs.

6 <PAUSE> number of labels yet to print.

Key; Pauses printing. Message displays "Pause". Message displays the

Back View

1 TP-T2MA0162

2 TP-2033601

Keys / LEDs PC Board

LCD / Display PC Board

3.3 Electronics Panel - Major Components & Right Side

(Fig.3-3)

1 TP-T2MA0155

2 TP-T2MA0160

3 TP-T2036401

4 TP-T2087001

5 TP-205108

6 TP-212167

7 TP-212248

8 TP-406259

9 NA

10 TP-T2MA10114

Cover

Interface PC Board

CPU PC Board w/ ROM

Power Supply PC Board

Corcom

Motor Connector

Display Connector

Regulator Assembly (reg., gauge, bracket)

Mounting Brackets

3.4 Back Panel - Parts Identification

(Fig. 3-4)

1 Power

2 Serial Input

3 Auxiliary Output

4 TP-207015

Red lights when power is turned on.

RS232, 32 pin male connector for host computer communications.

Output to auxiliary equipment requiring same signal as printer.

2 Amp Main fuse. Amber light indicates blown fuse.

5 Auxiliary Input 10 Pin connector; input signal from bagger to signal printing; output to bagger to signal when finished printing.

3.5 Printer Major Components (top view)

Fig 3-5

1 TP-T2100961

2 TP-T2100962

3 TP-111010

4 TP-T2MA0106-1

5 TP-T2MA0145

Takeup ribbon roller, winds printed/used ribbon.

Full ribbon roller, holds unused ribbon

Web Guides: Guides film / bags through printer

Roller, first roller contacting bags from dancer assembly

Handle; push handle inward to move print right, pull to move print position left (against machine direction).

6 TP-T2MA0140 Turn clockwise to increase tension on print alignment roller

7 TP-T2MA0153

8 TP-T2033704

9 TP-T2MA10114

10 TP-T2MA0106-2

Print Head Knob; manual knob to lower print head.

Print Head; Edge-type, 4" wide 203 dpi or 5" wide 305 dpi head.

Mounting Brackets; standard mounting brackets to T-1000 Bagger

Alignment arm. Pull upward or downward to position print location in machine direction.

3.6 Printer Component Identification - Print Head Assembly (Upper and Lower)

(Fig. 3-6)

1 Assembly

2 Assembly

3 TP-T2035301

4 TP-T2030701

5 TP-T2030702

6 TP-T2075001

7 TP-T2081001

8 TP-T2MA0133-1

9 TP-T2MA0133-2

10 TP-T2MA01030

11 TP-T2MA0150

12 TP-T2MA0161

13 TP-403144

14 TP-402255

15 TP-T2030502

16 TP-T2030501

17 TP-T2031000

18 TP-T2MA0144

Lower print head assembly

Upper print head assembly

Stepper motor

Platen Roller

Feed Roller

Timing Belt

Lever arm: Head down lever

Lever arm: Upper drive roller lever

Linkage

Sensor Flag, Head Down

Head Down Sensor Board

Cylinder

Solenoid Valve

Ribbon motor; feed / unwind

Ribbon motor, rewind

Ribbon drive assembly

Lexan Cover (not shown)

3.7 Power Supply Component Identification

(Fig. 3-7)

1 F1

2 F2

3 CN1

4 CN2

6.3 Amp Fuse

1 Amp Fuse

Connector to 125VAC

Connector to CN18, CPU PC Board

3.8 CPU PC Board Component Identification

(Fig. 3-8)

1 CN1

2 N3

3 CN6

4 CN7

5 CN9

6 CN11

7 CN13

8 CN15

9 CN17

10 CN18

Connector to Display Keypad

Connector to LCD

Connector to H10, Interface Board

Ribbon cable - to print head

Connector to head sensors

Connector to Ribbon Drive Assembly

Connector to Stepper Motor

Connector to H3, Interface Board

Connector to print head (power)

Connector to Power Supply PC Board

Dip Switch Settings

Turn POWER OFF before changing switch settings.

DIP SWITCH #1

NO. ON/OFF

1 OFF Without

FUNCTION

Auto ribbon save function

2 OFF OFF OFF English

OFF

Without

With

Must be set to OFF

Language to display

LCD error message

Not used

DIP SWITCH #2

NO. ON/OFF

3 OFF 1 stop bit

OFF

2 stop bits

7 data bits (only for 128 character ASCII)

8 data bits without parity check with parity check

EVEN parity

FUNCTION

7 8

7 OFF OFF XON/XOFF (No XON is output at the power on time.)

(No XOFF is output at the power off time.)

ON OFF READY/BUSY (DTR)

(No XON is output at the power on time.)

(No XOFF is output at the power off time.)

8 OFF ON XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY

(XON is output at the power on time.)

(XOFF is output at the power off time.)

ON ON XON/XOFF (No XON is output at the power on time.)

(No XOFF is output at the power off time.)

Note: Shaded settings are the factory default settings.

Stop bit length

Data bit length

Parity check

Parity type

( effective when DIP SW #5 ON )

Data protocol

3.9 Interface Board

LED Indicators

Refer to Figure 3-9 for the location of the following LEDs.

TYPE LED

No.

DESCRIPTION

D1 Head down sensor ON when head is down

D2 Bag out sensor ON when bags are out

INPUTS

D3 Printer printing signal

Printer printing signal

Auxiliary input signal

OFF when printer is printing

ON when AUX signal present

D6 Verifier input signal (optional) ON when verifier signal is present

D8 Input 5

D9 Printer Busy Signal

D10 Printer Stop Signal

D11 Verifier Synchronization signal (optional)

OUTPUTS D12 Output 2

D13 Output 3

D14 Output 4

D15 Head down signal

D16

Verifier attached (optional)

Print start signal

ON when verifier attached

NOT USED

OFF when printer is cycling

ON when printer error occurs

ON when synchronizing verifier

NOT USED

ON when energizing head down valve

OFF when sending start pulse

Connectors

Connectors, LED lights, and other components are identified on the Interface boards illustrated in Fig.

3-10.

DESCRIPTION

H2 Head down sensor / Bag out detector input connector.

INPUTS H3 Printer printing input signal connector

H4 Verifier input / presence signal input connector

INPUT /

OUTPUT

(optional)

H5 Auxiliary I/O, printer busy, printer stop connector

INPUT H6 Power / printer sensor interface connector

H7 Verifier synchronization signal connector (optional)

OUTPUTS H8 NOT USED

H9 Head down valve signal

Connects to the head down sensor and Bag out detector through the umbilical line to the head assembly.

Connects to CN15 on the main controller Board 1 .

Connects directly to the bar-code verifier 2 via a 15 pin D-sub connector.

Runs beneath the interface board down to the AUX INPUT connector.

Connects to CN9 and CN18 on the main controller Board 1 . +5V can be found on pin 6 of CN18.

Connects directly to the bar-code verifier 2 via a 15 pin D-sub connector.

Connects to the head down valve

3.12 Harness Description and Location

PART# DESCRIPTION HARNESS LOCATION

TP-T2MA0200 Cutter pulse harness Connects H10 on the interface board 1 to CN6 on the main

controller board 2 .

TP-T2MA0201 Printer printing input signal harness Connects H3 on the interface board 1 to CN15 on the main controller board 2 .

TP-T2MA0202 Stepper motor harness

TP-T2MA0203

TP-T2MA0204

TP-T2MA0205

TP-T2023201

TC-TI-PRINT-HD

TC-TI-RIBBON-CA

TP-T2MA0208

TP-T2MA0209

Ribbon drive harness

Sensor interface harness

Auxiliary I/O harness

Power input harness

Print head power harness

Print head data harness

Internal remote display harness

External remote display harness

Connects CN13 on the main controller board 2 to CN401 (6 pin motor connector).

Connects CN11 on the main controller board 2 to the ribbon drive assembly.

Connects H6 on the interface board 1 to CN9 and CN18 on the main controller Board 2 .

Connects H5 on the interface board 1 to CN801/802 (10 pin auxiliary connector).

Connects CN2 on the power supply 3 to CN18 on the main controller board 2 .

Connects CN17 on the main controller board 2 to the print head.

Connects CN7 on the main controller board 2 to the print head.

Connects CN1, CN3 on the main controller board 2 to the DB25 connector on front mounting bracket.

Connects the DB25 male connector on the front mounting bracket to the keypad/LED board and the LCD display.

1 . See Figures for location of connectors on the interface board.

See Figures for location of connectors on main controller board.

3. See Figures for location of connectors on the power supply.

3.13 Recommended Spare Parts List - 203 dpi printer

Quantity Part Number Description

5 TP-207015 2.0 Amp Fuse

1 TP-T2032301 Ribbon Out Emitter

TP-T2032401

TP-402255

TP-403144

TP-T2MA0161

TP-T2033704

Ribbon Out Detector

4 Way Valve

Head Cylinder

Head Down Sensor

Print Head, 203 dpi

3.14 Recommended Spare Parts List - 305 dpi Printer

Quantity Part Number Description

3 TP-207024 3.0 Amp Fuses

TP-T2032301

TP-T2032401

1 TP-402255

1 TP-403144

1 TP-T2MA0161

1 TP-T2033704

Ribbon Out Emmiter

Ribbon Out Detector

Print Head, 305 dpi

Chapter 4, Operation

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Sequence of Operation

Test Printing

Signalling Between Bagger & Printer to Print In-Line

Display Operation

Label Counters

Clearing the Printer Memory

Parameter Settings

In-Line Bar Code Verifier Setup & Operation

Chapter 4, Operation of the Printer

This section describes in detail, the operation of the Ti-1000 including test printing, message display operation and basic software considerations.

4.1 Sequence of Operation

The Ti-1000 completes the following sequence of operation when printing: Downloaded label is stored in the printer buffer ready to print once a signal is received to print. When signaled, the print head lowers. The print head down sensor detects that the head is down and the platen roller and rear drive roller begin turning. Heat is then transferred to pixels in the head. After the label has been printed, the print head raises and signals the bagger that the printing sequence is complete.

4.2 Test Printing

To test print the Ti-1000, a label must first be loaded in memory of the printer. A wide variety of published software may be used to operate with the Ti-1000, including custom written programs or integration or third party software.

The mode of operation which must exist in a software program or be programmed is demand / batch printing. Printing on demand a batch of labels is accomplished by properly configuring or writing software to work with the printer driver.

To perform a test print, air must be attached to the printer, a label must be downloaded via a serial cable from a PC or printer controller (PrintPad). Without air, the print head will not lower to the platen roller and the print head down sensor will cause no heat to transfer across the head. The printer must then be signaled electronically to begin printing.

When test printing, generate a label which is wide enough to print across the entire head (dependent upon the print head with: 4" or 5" wide dependent upon model). Download only a few labels at a time, altering the speed and heat settings to obtain satisfactory print quality.

If the printer does not print after the above conditions have been met, ensure the software is properly configured or consult the software manual, chapter 7 of this manual, the T-1000 manual, or contact technical support at: US 330/785-4000.

4.3 Signalling Between Bagger & Printer

The Ti-1000 is designed to operate in a "closed loop" system and must receive a signal to begin printing.

The print head is programmed to lower onto the platen roller; if the head does not lower, a fault signal is sent to the bagger stopping the sequence of operation. Other conditions which will send a fault signal stopping the operation include no labels in memory, ribbon out, unreadable bar-code (if optional barcode printer is equipped), bag or film out (if equipped with bag/film out sensor).

You may also refer to the T-1000 Manual on the signaling between the T-1000 and the Ti-1000.

Select >> PRINTER << from the Options Menu Printer option is not included in the standard T-1000 package and must be purchased separately. Used for product identification, a Printer option prints information, graphic images or bar codes directly to the surface of the film.

APPI offers two types of printing methods as an option to the T-1000 or other bagger: 1) Thermal Inline

Transfer Printer - prints text, graphics and bar codes, formatted in a separate software program. The label formats, saved in a database structure can be recalled and "downloaded" to the printer. 2) Hot

Stamp Printer - prints text (part numbers, date codes, lot numbers, etc.). Individual characters are placed onto a "grooved plate" which, when heated will transfer the ink (ribbon) directly onto the bag. Also, magnetic plates are offered.

Both the Thermal and Hot Stamp printers use ribbon to transfer ink to the surface of the bag.

To turn ON the signal to a printer, press <ENTER> at the highlighted >> PRINTER << menu option (Fig 3-16).

Press <F3> to enable operation of the

Thermal Transfer (TT) printer. Press <F4> to enable operation of the Hot Stamp (HS) printer and press <F2> to disable the operation of the printer (Fig 3-21).

4.4 Display Operation

The operator panel of the Ti-1000 includes an LED screen which display messages identifying the current status of the printer. Status message include error messages which when displayed must be cleared to continue printing, following the basic guidelines of Chapter 7, Trouble- Shooting. When an error is displayed, the Error LED (red) will be displayed when an error occurs. One the error is cleared, simply press the <RESTART> key to begin printing.

When the <FEED> key is pressed, the ribbon will advance, winding non-printed ribbon onto the take-up roll. This is used to retention the ribbon or advance the ribbon due to cuts, dust, or other conditions of the ribbon.

The <PAUSE> key is used to halt the printing operation.

4.5 Label Counter

When the printing is halted with the <PAUSE> key, the number of remaining downloaded labels of the current que is displayed. Since several label formats can be downloaded into the memory at one time, the display only shows the number of labels yet to print of the current format. Once all labels of the current que have been printed, the next format will reset the counter to the number of downloaded label of the new format.

Labels can be downloaded while the printer is printing ("on the fly") without loss of production. After the last label of the current print has printed, the next label starts to print immediately.

4.6 Clearing the Printer Memory

After printing has been halted using the <PAUSE> key, the memory may be cleared so that the current job in memory will no longer print. To clear the memory so that another label may be downloaded, simply turn the power to the print OFF, wait 5 seconds and turn the power to the ON position.

Note: When the power is turned OFF, all downloaded label formats will be erased from memory.

4.7 Parameter Settings

In order to activate the parameters menu, press and hold the FEED and PAUSE buttons while turning the power ON. Hold the buttons until the following message appears:

<1> DIAGNOSTIC

To scroll through the menu, press the FEED button to advance forward and press the RESTART button to advance back. The menu options are as follows:

<1> DIAGNOSTICS

<2> PARAMETER SET

<3> TEST PRINT

<4> SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

<5> RAM CLEAR

Once the desired menu option has been located and is highlighted, press the PAUSE button to select the option. The first parameter for that option will appear.

Press the FEED button to increase the value of the selected parameter, press the RESTART button to decrease the value of the selected parameter. To select the next parameter press the PAUSE button again.

The following table describes the values and default settings of each menu option.

MENU OPTION PARAMETER VALUE LIMITS DESCRIPTION DEFAULT

DIAGNOSTICS WARNING: THIS FUNCTION IS FOR FACTORY TESTING ONLY. DO NOT USE!

PARAMETER SET

FEED ADJUST

CUT ADJUST

BACK FEED ADJ.

X ADJUST

TONE ADJUST <T>

TONE ADJUST <D>

FONT CODE

ZERO FONT

-50.0 to +50.0mm

-9.5 to +9.5mm

-99.5 to +99.5mm

-10 to +10

PC-8, PC-850

O,Ø

NOT USED

Adjust X axis starting position

Adjust tonal quality

Selects character code

Sets slash / no slash in zero

CODE

RIBBON

TEST PRINT

SENSOR ADJUST

(AUTO),({,I,}),

(ESC,LF,NULL )

WARNING: THIS FUNCTION IS FOR FACTORY CALIBRATION ONLY. REFER TO

MANUFACTURER FOR PROPER SETTINGS.

Selects Automatic or manual control code

Ribbon type, transmissive or non-transmissive

WARNING: THIS FUNCTION IS FOR FACTORY TESTING ONLY. DO NOT USE!

RAM CLEAR WARNING: THIS FUNCTION IS FOR FACTORY USE ONLY. DO NOT USE!

+0.0mm

-10

PC-850

AUTO

TRANS.

Note: In order to save any changes to the parameters, you must return to the main option. Press the

PAUSE button several times until the main option is displayed.

Caution: Changing the following settings may cause the printer to malfunction.

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Chapter 5, Adjustments & Replacement of

Components

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Threading Adjustment (Bag Web Guides)

Constant Film / Bag Tension

Bagger Film Tracking / Alignment

Print Head Replacement

Note on Print Quality

Print Head Course Alignment

Print Head Fine Adjustment

Lever Arm Adjustment

Head Down Sensor

Inserting the Optional Flash Memory Card

Chapter 5, Machine Adjustments & Replacement of Components

This section describes how to perform mechanical adjustments to the Ti-1000 and how to replace normal wear components.

Note: The following section supplements factory training. A qualified technician should perform these steps.

5.1 Threading Adjustment (Bag Web Guides)

Web guides are located on the upper rear roll of the Ti-1000 (Fig.5-1). These guides are used to direct (guide) the web of bags or film through the Ti-1000. The aluminum web guides should be positioned approximately 1/8" from the edge of the bag web.

NOTE. Use of these guides for minor adjustment only. Attempting to guide film through the printer which is not tracking properly will cause the film the "walk" up the web guide causing the film to fold over.

5.2 Constant Film / Bag Tension

A dancer or tension assembly should be used for proper printing through the Ti-1000.

Maintaining proper bag or film web tension throughout a stop-start feed motion bagger is necessary to consistently print in the same location per cycle.

On the T-1000 Advanced Poly-Bagger TM, the amount of web tension is controlled by the brake tension strap and dancer assembly. Thinner bags require less tension than thick bags. The brake tension is adjusted by relocating the brake strap spring to an alternate mounting hole on the dancer rail (consult T- 1000 manual). To increase tension locate the spring to a hole farther away from the machine. To decrease, move the spring closer. The brake tension should never be adjusted such that the dancer bottoms out. Additionally, the bag roll shaft must be positioned over the brake strap to achieve proper tension and tracking.

5.3 Bagger Film Tracking / Alignment

If the film / bag is not tracking properly or is weaving back and forth across the print head, the print head will not print consistently left to right on the film / bag. If the web guides are not sufficient to guide the film straight through the printer, bagger adjustments will be necessary.

Drive roll compression is the force that exists between the two feed rolls. Consistent pressure across the feed rollers causes the film to track properly. See the bagger manual for adjustment information.

(See T-1000 Manual, Chapter 4.4 for Nip Roll compression adjustments.

5.4 Print Head Replacement

Replacement of the print head is necessary when the print quality is not satisfactory.

Prior to removing the print head, turn the power off unplug the cord from the power source and disconnect the air.

Remove the handle screws and remove the handle end to separate the upper head assembly from the lower head assembly (Fig. 5-3).

Slide the bottom assembly to the left and the top assembly to the right so that the top assembly and bottom assembly are separated and you have access to the print head.

Turn the knob (Fig 5-2) clockwise and with a magnetic Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screws which hold the print head to the print head. The print head will then drop, remaining connected to the connectors (Fig. 5-2). Turn the knob counter clockwise and disconnect the connectors to detach the print head from the print block.

Caution:

Never touch the element when handling the print head. Never touch the connector pins to avoid a breakdown of the print head by static electricity. Never remove the six screws on the side of the print block. Never remove the print block, otherwise it requires the adjustment of the position when reassembling.

Reconnect the connectors, position the print head and secure the screws. Test the print following the steps in section 5.5.

5.5 Note on Print Quality

Print quality is achieved through proper pressure, head temperature and print speed. Barring any equipment excess wear or failure of components, insufficient pressure or poor alignment, too much or too little temperature or too fast print speed may cause poor print quality (skipping, smearing).

5.6 Print Head Course Alignment

With the air disconnected, but the power turned ON, rotate the knob (Fig. 5-4, Item 5) clockwise so that the print head just barely touches the platen roller.

Looking at the gap between platen roller and print head, inspect to see if the head is parallel with the roller. Raise and lower the print head very slowly by turning the knob clockwise and counter clockwise.

The head should contact the roller evenly. If the head is not parallel more than 30 thousands on either side, than course alignment is necessary.

To align the print head to the platen roller that is more than 30 thousands out of alignment, loosen the screws on Course Adjustment Plate (Fig. 5-4, Item 4) and reposition plate to make the print head parallel to the platen roller. Retighten screws on the course adjustment plate.

Caution:

Never remove the screws on course adjustment plate.

Reconnect air to the printer and test print. If print quality is satisfactory, continue printing. If print quality is not sufficient, fine adjustment of the print head is necessary. See section 5.9 for fine adjustment steps.

5.7 Print Head Fine Adjustment

With the air connected, labels loaded into memory and power ON, loosen slightly the fine adjustment plate (Fig. 5-4, Item 3).

Note: When screws are loose, the plate should move with some difficulty.

Caution:

Never remove the screws on fine adjustment plate.

If the print is skipping or absent on the right side of the film (side closer to the handle), slightly LOWER the fine adjustment plate.

If the print is skipping or absent on the left side of the film (side farther from the handle), slightly

RAISE the fine adjustment plate.

Retighten the screws and test print.

Repeat the above steps until the print quality is satisfactory across the entire with of film.

5.8 Lever Arms Adjustment

Lever arms (Fig. 5-5) and linkage require adjustment when cylinders, platen roller, rear nip roller or linkage is replaced.

Note: Lever arms should not need adjustment when print head is replaced.

Head Down Lever Arm Adjustment

Disconnect air and turn power OFF. Remove top cover of the upper print head assembly (Fig. 5-6, Item

1). Loosen head down lever collar set screw (Fig. 5-5. Item 1) so that arm moves freely on the shaft.

Note: Two persons may be required to perform the following steps.

Push the CONNECTING LINK forward (Fig. 5-5, Item 6) to the maximum forward position and hold with some force exerted in the forward direction shown.

While holding connecting link forward, turn KNOB (Fig. 5-6, Item 2) clockwise lowering print head onto the platen roller so that the CAM (Fig. 5-6, Item 6) deflects the SPRING PLATE (Fig. 5-6, Item 7) approximately 1/8". (See Fig. 5-7 for proper CAM position).

While holding the CONNECTING LINK forward and the PRINT HEAD down with the force described above, retighten the collar set screw.

To test for proper position push the CONNECTING LINK forward; the PRINT HEAD should be all the way down and the CAM should be deflecting the SPRING PLATE.

Rear Nip Lever Arm Adjustment

Disconnect air and turn power OFF. Remove top cover of the upper print head assembly (Fig. 5-6, Item

1). Loosen rear nip lever arm collar set screw (Fig. 5-5. Item 5) so that arm moves freely on the shaft.

Note: Two persons may be required to perform the following steps.

Turn the KNOB (Fig. 5-6, Item 2) clockwise and hold so that print head barely touches the platen roller.

There should be no pressure exerted on the roller; there should be no spring plate deflection.

While holding the PRINT HEAD down with the KNOB, lower the rear upper NIP ROLLER assembly

(Fig. 5-6, Item 12) so that it contact the DRIVE ROLLER (Fig. 5-6, Item 11). Retighten the set screw.

5.9 Head Down Sensor Adjustment

Head down sensor assembly (Fig. 5-5, Items 3-4) may require adjustment when cylinders, platen roller, rear nip roller or linkage is replaced.

Note: Head down sensor should not require adjustment when print head is replaced.

Disconnect air, turn the power OFF and remove the side panel cover. After the panel has been removed, turn the power ON.

!

Caution

: While power is ON and panel is removed, do not contact wires, PC boards, connectors or any other component inside panel with hands or other objects. Electrical shock or component damage may occur.

While observing the HEAD DOWN LED on the Interface PC Board (Fig. 5-8, Item 1) perform the following steps:

Turn KNOB (Fig. 5-6, Item 2) clockwise until PRINT HEAD (Fig. 5-6, Item 4) contacts print head.

If the head down LED turns ON at the instant that the print head touches the platen roller, the HEAD

DOWN SENSOR FLAG collar (Fig. 5-5, Item 4) is set properly.

Test again and ensure that the LED turns on at the instant that the print head contacts the platen roller.

If the LED lights PRIOR TO or AFTER the print head contacts the platen roller, loosen the HEAD

DOWN SENSOR FLAG COLLAR set screw (Fig. 5-5, Item 4) so that the flag turns on the shaft but does not swing free.

If the LED lights PRIOR TO the print head contacting the platen roller, rotate the collar CLOCKWISE in small increments so that when the print head contacts the platen roller, the print head down LED lights.

If the LED lights AFTER the print head contacting the platen roller, rotate the collar COUNTER

CLOCKWISE in small increments so that when the print head contacts the platen roller, the print head down LED lights. Once properly adjusted, retighten the set screw.

5.10 Inserting the Optional Flash Memory Card

Prior to inserting the optional flash memory card, turn the power off. Remove the panel cover. Insert the flash memory card into the memory card slot on the PC board.

WARNING: Turn the power OFF prior to inserting or removing the flash memory card to avoid damaging the printer or card.

Note:

Protect the flash memory card when it is not in use in the printer by putting it into a protective cover. Doe not subject the card to any shocks or excessive forces. Do not expose the card to excessive heat or place it in direct sunlight. Do not wipe card with wet cloth or store it in a damp place.

Chapter 6, Preventive Maintenance &

Trouble-Shooting

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Key Maintenance Data

Recommended Tools / Accessories

Equipment Cleaning / Cleanliness of Materials

Print Head Cleaning

Roller Cleaning

Preventative Maintenance Checklist

Scheduled Maintenance Chart

Preventative Maintenance (PM) Performed (Additional)

Maintenance Record (Other Maintenance Performed)

Chapter 6 Preventative Maintenance & Scheduled

Maintenance

To extend the life of the Ti-1000 Inline Thermal Transfer Printer

, qualified maintenance personnel must perform all required maintenance tasks. Failure to perform scheduled and preventative maintenance may cause excessive wear to components and will void the warranty.

For the purpose of this manual, preventative maintenance (PM) tasks are considered periodic tasks which should be performed on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Scheduled maintenance tasks are performed after a certain number of hours of production and therefore are not considered "periodic" tasks.

6.1 Key Maintenance Data

MTBF (mean time between failure): 10,000 hours

MTBSC (mean time between service calls): 18 Months

MTTI (main time to install): 45 minutes

PM (preventative maintenance): cleaning and lubrication

PL (product life): 50 Million Print Inches *

HL (head life): 2 Million Print Inches *

* Note: based upon average environmental and operational conditions

6.2 Recommended Tools / Accessories

The following list contains the required tools to perform cleaning, and most maintenance tasks.

DESCRIPTION: (APPI P/N TP-T2TOOLS)

Alcohol (bottle), Q-tips, Clean cotton cloths

Head alignment jig

Small brush

Short medium length Phillips head screwdriver

Wrench(s); required sizes

Allen keys; required sizes

Legend for Preventative Maintenance Checklist

D Daily

W Weekly

M Monthly

6.3 Equipment Cleaning / Cleanliness of Materials

To help retain quality and performance of the printer, it should be cleaned regularly, after each ribbon change or daily, whichever is sooner. The printer should be cleaned more often, dependent upon environmental conditions.

Additionally, to extend the print head life, ensure proper storage of the ribbon rolls and film or bag rolls.

Ribbon should be stored in individual bags to keep dust and dirt off. Rolls of bags should be stored in boxes are in bags.

If the ribbon and bags are not stored properly, dust will cling to ribbon and bags and will be deposited on the rollers and print head.

Since dust and dirt is extremely abrasive to the print head, the print head will not last as long without the properly cleaning of components and storage of materials.

Caution: Turn the power OFF and disconnect air prior to cleaning components of the printer. Then remove the lexan cover.

6.4 Print Head Cleaning

With the print head raised (Fig. 6-1, Item 1), using a clean cotton swab soaked with alcohol (or a print head cleaner), wipe gently across the heat element of the print head with the "head" of the cotton swab.

Wipe the swap back and forth across the head until no residue is seen on the swab.

6.5 Roller Cleaning

Using a clean cotton cloth soaked with alcohol, clean all three rollers: Platen Roller (Fig 6-1, Item 2),

Drive Roller (Item 4) and Upper Nip Roller (Item 3). Turn the rollers while wiping the full length and circumference of the rollers. Continue wiping back and forth across the roller until no residue is rubbing off onto the cotton cloth.

6.6 Preventative Maintenance Checklist

PERIOD

Air regulator D

Rubber rollers

Print head

Aluminum rollers

Adjust pressure from 40 to 60 PSI (dependent upon print quality)

Clean with alcohol (clean cloth rag), daily or after each ribbon roll change (more often in dirty environmental conditions

Clean with alcohol (cotton Q-tip), daily or after each ribbon roll change (more often in dirty environmental conditions

Clean with alcohol

Wiring / Connectors Inspect for loose wiring / connectors, tighten as needed M

Air lines / Valves /

Cylinders

Drive belts

Inspect for loose air lines, listen for leaks, tighten or replace poly tubing as needed

Compartments / Covers Remove all covers, clean and blow out compartments with compressed air to remove dust and dirt

Side-plates Clean and wipe down with lightweight oil (based upon environmental - humidity conditions)

Inspect for wear / fraying, replace if needed

Gears Inspect for particulate matter and remove if necessary. M

CAUTION: Unplug power cord and disconnect air line prior to removing guards or print head.

Failure to do so may result in electronic failure.

Preventative Maintenance must be performed by qualified maintenance personnel.

6.7 Scheduled Maintenance Chart

ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

O O O O O O O O O O Drive belt

(right panel)

Drive belt

(left panel)

Print head

Adjust/Inspect for wear replace when necessary

Inspect for wear, replace when necessary

Inspect print for skips

(missing pixels)

Drive mechanisms

Disassemble, clean, inspect for wear, breakage

(frequency dependent on environment and product)

Alum. Inspect

O O O O O O O O O O

Printed circuit boards

Head down cylinder

Air lines & connectors

Blow off with clean, dry air, inspect for loose wires, connectors

Listen for air leakage, replace or repair as required

Inspect for wear, cuts, leaking, replace as required

INITIALS

O O O O O O O O O O

Note: Each chart change represents 1MM linear inches.

6.8 Preventative Maintenance (PM) Performed (additional)

(Options / Auxiliary Equipment)

ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Inspected by: (Initials)

(Note: Each chart change represents 1MM cycles or linear inches)

Chapter 7, Trouble-Shooting

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Trouble-Shooting Checklist

Trouble-Shooting - Error Messages

Chapter 7 Trouble-Shooting

The items included in this section cover the common causes of trouble which an operator might encounter during the operation of the Ti-1000 Inline Thermal Transfer Printer

When operating difficulties occur, the best procedure is to observe what is happening; then search out the causes; and effect the correction. Make only one adjustment at a time, checking the results of each adjustment. If an adjustment does not help or escalates the problems, return the settings back to the former position.

CAUTION: These tests and repairs should be performed only by qualified mechanics or electricians and at their own risk.

NOTE: When trouble shooting the Ti-1000 functioning on a bagger, first ensure that the bagger is operating properly.

7.1 Trouble Shooting Checklist

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Message screen does not display

2. How do you check parameters on display?

3. Lights on PC boards do not light

4. Display has square lines instead of saying “On line”

1. Power off

2. Loose connection

3. Fuse blown

Refer to problem “Ribbon advances after down load” option 3.

1. Blown fuse

2. Cables not seated Correctly

3. Short in cables

3. Damaged PC boards

Check display connections to assure that all connections are tight.

5. Print Head does not lower when bagger cycles

6. No main power light

7. Screen Readout is scrambled or all lines.

8. Bagger power “on” Ti-

1000 option “ON”, but Ti-

1000 power is off.

1. Air to printer disconnected/low

2. Printer Option not enabled

3. Defective Valve

1. Blown fuse

2. Defective switch

3. Input voltage is not within the rated voltage

4. CPU/PC board not receiving voltage from power supply.

5. Defective CPU board.

Plug in power cord / turn on

Tighten connections

Replace fuse(s)

See Section 7.3 on changing parameters.

Replace fuse(s)

Reset cables

Replace cables

Replace PC boards

Check Display for correct voltage. Should be around 5V.

Red/White/Black to Orange.

Replace display

Replace orange & white cable from the display plug to board.

(Red/White/Black to Orange will be

5V).

Air line / increase pressure

Turn printer on in T-1000

“Options Menu”.

Check LED’s on Solenoid

Should go out to lower print head.

Replace fuse

Replace power switch

Check voltages; replace power cable.

Check for 5V on unit connector on CPU board.

Replace CPU board

This reading is a bad orange

CN3 - White CN-1 cable.

IOP cable could be bad.

Display should read “On Line”

When you turn Ti-1000 “ON” screen on T-1000 came up with

“Are labels leaded Error,” and you could not eliminate screen error when pushing screen. Replace If board -- printer readout LED was blinking.

Do a parameter clear to solve the problem.

9. With all the correct settings in software. When customer downloads label format into Ti-1000, LED flashes, then stops flashing, No Labels were accepted when you press pause.

Using Software other than

Labelview

10. Print Head lowers when bagger cycles but does not print (no error messages on display)

Print head goes down but won’t print.

11. Print head goes down but won’t come back up and bags tear on T-1000.K

12. Print head won’t go down.

13. After replacing the print head, how do you clear print head “Linear

Inches” to determine warranty. If new print

1. No label downloaded

2. Pressure low

3. Label formatted incorrectly

4. DIP switches not set properly

5. Bad print head connection.

6. Print head failure

7. Failure in the rewinding/ feeding of the ribbon.

8. Defective printer cable

9. Failure of the software

10. Defective CPU PC board

1. Defective valve or connection.

2. Incorrect cam position (refer to item 6 on pg. 61

3. Ribbon

1. Check air pressure

2. Check air valve connection

3. Check air valve

4. Defective I.F. Board

Download label from PC

Increase air pressure

Shut off printer for 5 seconds, reload label after checking format.

Check DIP switch settings, replace print head. See Page 36

Reset print head connectors

Replace the print head

Replace motor assembly.

Replace printer cable

Reload software

Replace CPU PC board

Check to see if LED on valve is turning off. Push manual orange button or valve to see if head is going down, then release to come back up.

With the air off on the bagger the Ti-1000 air is now off. Turn the print head knob clockwise, if it doesn’t move, the cam pushing down on the spring plate moved to far forward. Turn the knob counter clockwise to allow the cam to reset on the spring, then reinstall the air.

Ribbon could be sticking to bag, refer to Problem “Ribbon sticking to bags when printing”.

Check to see if pressure is on 80

PSI on the T-1000, and 50 PSI on the printer regulator.

Check LED on valve under small cover, the light will go out when the foot switch is depressed.

If the light doesn’t go out, check

24V on terminal to solenoid.

Push manual operate button on valve (orange button) up & down.

At this time the print head should move, if not replace the valve.

Replace I.F. board.

Defective Print Head Warranty I.

Turn power off while holding feed and pause, turn the power on, dialog screen should say: <1> on the display.

II.

Press the feed key (4) times to

head fails within 90 days or 1,000,000 linear inches?

14. Print head is locked down, won’t come back up.

15. Print head goes down, won’t print and the T1000 goes into the stop mode.

1. Cam passed center of spring.

No labels loaded

16. How do you align print head after installing head?

17. Printer does not cycle with bagger when printer option is “on” and labels are loaded.

18. Print head goes down but ribbon rollers don't advance ribbon.

19. Black platen roller has silver shavings on it.

20. Print head goes down intermittently.

21. How do you clean print head?

Poor print quality

Head down sensor adjusted incorrectly.

Cam not lubricated.

Poor print quality say: <5> Ram Clear

III.

Press pause key once to say :

“No RAM clear”.

IV.

Press feed to say: Maint.Cnt.

Clear.

Press pause key once to say:

Complete.

VI.

Turn power off, wait 5 seconds.

VII.

Turn power on, display will say

“On Line”.

Remove air & turn knob counter clockwise until cam is centered on spring, instead of forward on spring.

Do we have labels loaded?

Press pause Key, to the right of the word “pause” will be the number of labels loaded. NOTE: If there is nothing to the right of pause, the down load was not accomplished.

Push the restart key and re-down load. If nothing was excepted.

Check the software and serial cable.

Refer to instructions on “How to align print head”. Page 57-59 of the

Ti-1000 manual.

H4 plug on IF board not plugged in all the way or bad connection on plug.

Remove air, remove large cover, turn print head knob clockwise.

Look for the “Head Down Sensor”

LED to come on (I.F. Board). If not, adjust sensor flag so that when the head touches the black roller,

LED comes on. Refer to pg. 64 in

Ti-1000 manual.

Remove top cover on print head aluminum extrusion.

Clean spring and CAM under cover and grease both the CAM and spring, with lithium grease, replace cover.

Replace IF board.

Take a “Q” tip, and saturate it with Isopropyl alcohol, and run “Q” tip along white edge of the print head until clean. Also, clean black platen roller with alcohol and a rag.

22. Print quality is light on one side and dark on the other.

23. Print quality is light on both sides.

24. Missing parts of the label printed.

25. Bag is not printed between two printed bags

26. Poor registration - print in various location from bag to bag .

Print on bag is moving up or down.

27. Ribbon has to much slack after printing.

28. Poor print quality

Check to see if head is square to platen roller.

1. Print head out of alignment.

2. Dirty roller and edge of head.

3. Incorrect ribbon or defective ribbon.

4. Check air pressure

5. Check software.

1. Dirty print head and/or platen roller.

2. Defective print head.

3. Print head alignment problem

1. Bagger cycled two bags in one sequence (bag may have been spliced)

1. Bagger perf is sensing hole in bag

2. Tracking problems on bagger

3. Bagger not registering / stopping bag in same place

4. Dancer/tension problems

1. Head or roller is dirty.

2. Temperature is too low in

Remove air, ribbon and bag beneath head, and lower head by turning knob clockwise so the head is approximately 1/32 of an inch from head to black roller. Is the gap the same on both sides of the head to the roller? If not, refer to fine adjust on pg. 59 of the Ti-1000 manual.

Lower head to black platen roller, the head should touch the roller towards the center on both right and left sides. If not, loosen one of the Phillips head screws that holds the head to the bracket, adjust then re-tighten.

Refer to manual “Fine and

Coarse Adjustment” on pg. 57 - 59.

Clean print head and roller.

Replace ribbon.

Regulator, must be set at 50 psi, print speed usually 6 or 10 inches per second, temp. set at 4.

Clean print head and roller.

Defective print head, replaced.

See pg. 55-59.

Refer to pages 57-59.

Perf not detected: lower inner frame and straighten perf sensor.

Clean / replace perf sensor

Contact APPI for High Voltage

Board Adj.

Reposition bag

Consult T-1000 manual See Page

28 in the T-1000 Manual.

Look at seal on bag, is the seal point on the bagger moving to cause print position to move. If so, adjust

High Voltage board, clean perf sensor, clean grounding sensor below steel grooved roller, and clean rubber drive roller on T-1000.

Tighten print adjust bar by turning handle clockwise.

Change ribbon forward in parameters from 0 to -2

Tighten clutch on rear ribbon

(Feed) Roller.

Clean head and/or roller

Turn power off and on again TD

29. Print head fails

30. Bags web breaking prematurely in machine

31. Bags wrinkling when printing.

software.

3. Print speed not set properly.

4. Not enough pressure.

5. Print head cables not seated properly.

6. Head out of alignment.

7. Print head or platen roller worn excessively.

8. Ribbon is of poor quality.

9. Dot/Pixels missing.

10. Blurred print.

11. Ribbon wrinkle.

Print Head Fails

1. Improper web tension.

2. Print head not lifting.

3. Print head spring damaged.

1. T-1000 dancer/brake spring loose, dancer hitting frame.

2. Clutch loose on rear ribbon roller.

3. Incorrect print speed.

Printer, then adjust heat temperature in Label View. Redownload.

Turn power off and on again, then adjust print speed in software.

Adjust air pressure to 50 PSI.

Reset cables on print head.

Align head, refer to pg’s 57-59.

Replace print head or roller.

Replace with quality ribbon.

(contact APPI sales staff for quality ribbon)

Replace print head and/or replace print head harness, replace

PC board.

Remove inside of rear ribbon roller and tighten clutch.

Temperature in Labelview software or customer’s software temperature is set to high.(Labelview should be set at 3)

To much pressure is supplied to the print head while printing. (Set

Regulator to 50 PSI).

Platen roller beneath print head has an accumulation of debris causing premature wear to the print head during the printing cycle.

Cleaning the head/platen roller with anything other than Isopropyl alcohol will cause damage to the roller head.

Cleaning the print head/roller infrequently will cause premature wear on both the print head and rollers.

Using incorrect ribbon will cause premature wear on the print head edge.

Adjust tension on T-1000

Dancer assembly.

Adjust air pressure, check head down cylinder valve for proper operation. Refer to Problem #14.

Replace spring

Adjust brake tension on dancer assembly to allow more tension on bag.

Tighten clutch on ribbon roller

(rear roller).

Go into label view “edit label

32. Bag won’t advance forward when head is down and there’s no print on the bag.

33. Ribbon has to much slack.

34. Ribbon sticking to bags when printing.

35. Ribbon advances after down load.

1. Bad connection to print head.

2. Defective stepper motor, belts, CPU board.

3. Check print head alignment.

4. Turn option (printer) off to determine if it is the printer or a bagger problem.

1. Clutch in rear ribbon roller to loose.+

2. Check parameters in display.

1. Check software.

2. Check pressure on EQPT.

3. Dirty print head or platen roller.

4. Incorrect ribbon.

5. Print head out of alignment.

1. Loose connections on CPU board.

2. Incorrect setting in software.

3. Incorrect setting in parameters, refer to pg. 48.

setup” and change print speed.

Check both cables going into the print head.

Check to see if the black roller is turning when the print head touches the roller. If not, replace the stepper motor, CPU board or belts.

Refer to Problem “Print quality is light on both sides”. Turn printer option off, will the bag advance now? If so, check the above steps.

Remove clutch assembly on rear ribbon roller and turn plastic thumb knob clockwise.U

Make sure parameters are set correct, refer to page 48.

Go to label view, edit label setup, and adjust heat setting

(decrease).

Adjust regulator to 50 PSI.

Clean print head and black platen roller with Isopropyl alcohol only.

Change ribbon

Refer to PG. 57, 58, 59 for corrective action.

Remove large side cover and push down on all connectors with the power off.

Go into label view, label setup options. Ribbon should say “yes”, and sensor type needs to be “peel off continuous”. Using TEC 472 and

572 only.

Do a parameter clear.

Power off

Hold feed & Pause at the same time, turn power to on then release buttons.

Display will read: <1> Diag

Press feed key (4) times

Will say <5> RAM Clear.

Press the pause key once.

Will say No RAM clear.

Press feed key twice.

Will say parameter or clear

Press pause key once.

Will say complete.

Turn the power off, wait 5

36. How many labels can you download at (1) time?

37. Software I have (other than labelview) doesn’t have tec drivers, where do

I get them from?

Based on demo or liscensed label view software.

Software used does not have

TEC drivers.

38. When printing a label with a graphic, graphic gets eliminated after printing format on poly bag.

39. Ti-1000 when down loading a label with a picture or PCX file, etc.,

Label downloads but omits the picture and comes up with error when printing.

40. Printer on COM1 is not “on-line”.

Software setting incorrect.

Incorrect Software Settings.

1. Incorrect setting in windows.

2. Defective or incorrect COM port.

3. Incorrect setting. seconds, turn on the power and redownload. If the ribbon takes off running, replace the CPU board. 4.

Reset parameters refer to pg. 48

(parameter settings).

9999 when sentinel key plugs into LPT1 port.

99 when software is in “Demo

Mode”.

You can do consecutive downloads to achieve the correct number of labels needed to print.

Go to “www.Seagull

Scientific.com”, and down load the

TEC 472 or 572 driver. Click on

“File” select printer. Click on install, go to available print drivers and highlight specific driver and click on OK. Click on connect, and choose available COM port, click

OK, click OK, now you have your correct driver.

Go to “configuration” and make sure that graphic overwrite has a check mark in the box.

Go to “configuration” and make sure that scalable font on conversion and graphic overwrites have a check mark in the box.

Go into windows print manager and check to see if COM1 or 2 ports are available. If not, add com port in “My Computer”.

Try COM2, COM3, to determine the correct COM port.

Go to “My Computer”, double click, double click on “Control

Panel”, double click on “Systems”, click on “Device Manager”. Double click on ports (COM & LPT) double click on your Com port, go to port settings & click once, the screen should read: E

Bits per second - 9600

II.

Data bits - 8

III.

Parity - none

41. “Tear 1001” Error when installing LVWIN

CD.

42. Receive Quantity of

Labels (Checked by pressing pause) and after printing one label, T-1000 screen comes up with “Are

Labels Loaded Error.”

Hit Pause, quantity is erased.

43. A required DLL File

WS23Z.Dll was not found.

44. (5) User network software on 3rd PC stuck in demo mode. (Main

Server has Key and all other computers looking at that server for the Key.)

45. String Length is 15

Characters but P/N is only

14 characters. Labelview requires 15 characters to print.p

46. Font Command Error

“PV _ _ _ _ _ _.”

47. When downloading a label with a picture, PCX file, etc..., Label downloads but omits picture and does not come up with Error when printing.

4. Defective serial cable from computer to printer.

1. Incorrect port.

Software incorrectly installed.

IV.

Stop bits - 1,

Flow Ctr. - XON/X off

VI.

Then click on “OK”.

Defective serial port cable will also come up with this error, replace the serial cable.

1. LBV boot.log in txt editor file has 30 steps and it tells you where the error is in one of those steps. Then when you find the error rename everything to “LPT1” to look at the sentinel key.

2. Go to www.teklynx.com and go into “File and Utilities” reseller demo label view and down load this version. Go into explorer and delete previous version before reinstalling label view.

Faulty connection on display board causing labels to be erased.

Reset connection and redownload labels.

Can’t use V6.05 LBV Pro with

Windows 95. Use with Windows 98 or higher.

Uninstall Labelview and delete any other labelview software that did not uninstall. Redownload

Labelview software. PC should now recognize the key on the server.

Highlight the text field and double click on it. Go to options, look at “When Printed Options” and change Must Fill from yes to no.†

Using scalable fonts when this error happens.

Change Fonts.

Go to “Configuration” and make sure that scalable font on cenversion and graphic overwrite are checked in box.

48. Ti-1000 When printing on bags, You get a ribbon wrinkle mark on the bag.

49. Big Black triangular block printing on bag.

51. Print head lowers when bagger cycles but does not print (no error message is displayed)

50. Print head does not lower when bagger cycles.

1) Printer “OPTION” not enabled

2) Air to printer disconnected / air pressure too low.

3) Print head connections loosen.

4) LED’s print signals “OFF”

5) Print head cylinder / Valve.

Head is to far from platen rouer.

Lower head and readjust linkage and adjust print head.

Defective ribbon (Data) cable.

Ribbon on take up has to much slack.

Turn

“ON” printer from option screen.

Check air regulator / air pressure 50 PSI minimum. print head connectors.

Check

1) No labels are downloaded.

2) Air pressure too low.

3) Label formatted incorrectly.

4) Di pswitches not set properly.

5) Head down sensor.

6) Print head failure.

7) Failure from the rewinding / feeding motors.

8) Lever / arm mechanism.

9) Failure of the CPU board.

10) Failure of the Printer cable.

Check

LED’s D3 / D4 if “OFF”: Check connection between H3 on the I.F.

Board & CN15 on the CPUBoard.

Check cylinder #8 by activating valve #10 manually. Check valve #10: 24V

DC.

7.3 Trouble Shooting Checklist - Error Messages

Error Message Possible Cause Action

1. PAPER JAM

2. RIBBON ERROR

3. HEAD OPEN

4. REWIND FULL

5. EXCESS HEAD

TEMP.

6. RIBBON ERROR

7. FLASH WRITE

ERROR

8. FORMAT ERROR

1. Improperly formatted label. 1. Shut off printer for 5 seconds, turn on again, reformat and reload label

1. The ribbon has run out.

2. Ribbon improperly threaded.

3. IR comp board.

Feed or printing has been attempted while the print head is raised.

1. Replace ribbon.

2. Check threading. (see Fig. 2-3)

3. Set potentiometers to 13 Hz.

Connect / check air and press restart.

Too much ribbon wound on the take-up spool.

The print head is set too hot.

Remove used ribbon and rethread ribbon.

Turn the power off and decrease the print head temperature in

Labelview.

There is a fault with the ribbon sensor.

An error has occurred when loading data onto a flash memory card.

An error has occurred while formatting a flash memory card.

9. FLASH CARD FULL No more data can be saved in the flash memory card.

1. Wrong type of ribbon installed.

2. Display settings are incorrect - contact APPI.

1. Turn the power off, remove and re-insert the flash memory card.

2. Use another card.

1. Turn the power off, remove and reinsert the flash memory card.

2. Use another card.

1. Replace the card with a new one.

2. Resend from the beginning of the unfinished data. Note: Max capacity of the card is 1MB.

10. COMMS ERROR

11. COM. ERROR after download

A communication error has occurred with the host.

1. Turn the power off then on again or press the RESTART key.

2. Check the program data. Call an

APPI technician if necessary.

1. Bad rate on Computer is set incorrect.

2. Board #2 dip switch set incorrect.

3. Defective comport on computer, change to a different comport.

Replace IF board after checking head down sensor adjustment.

12. PRINTER FAULT 1. Printer head goes down and comes up but does not print.

Still has labels loaded. When this happens sometimes it does signal bagger and sometimes it doesn’t.

13. Other Error Messages Hardware or Software Trouble 1. Turn the power off, then on again.

2. Check software and reload label.

3. Check wiring connections.

4. Contact an APPI technician.

14. “DIVIDE ERROR” Bad CPU board. Replace CPU

Board.

Changing Parameters

TEC-472 (203 DPI)

TEC-572 (305 DPI)

Year 1999 and up

Hit feed for down

Hit reset for up

1. Turn Printer off.

2. Hold Feed and Pause and turn on power while holding buttons.

3. Hit Feed or Reset until you see “(2) Parameter set”

4. Hit Pause until you “Tone

ADJ. [T] + 0”

5. Hit Feed Button until +0 is -

(2) Par. Set Hit Pause

Feed ADJ. +0.0mm

Pause

CUT ADJ. +0.0mm

Pause

BACK ADJ. +0.0mm

Pause

X ADJ. +0.0mm

6. Hit Pause, you’ll see tone

ADJ. [D] + 0.

7. Hit Reset until it reads + 0.

8. Hit Pause till you get back to

[2] parameter set

Tone ADJ. [T] - 0

Pause

Tone ADJ. [D] + 0

Pause

Font Code PC-850

Pause

9. Turn off power to Ti-1000. Zero Font 0 not Ø

Pause

10. Turn on power. Code Auto

Pause

Ribbon

Pause

Ribbon ADJ. [Forward] + 0

Pause

Ribbon ADJ. [Back] + 0

Pause

Status

Pause

Turn Ti-1000 off to save parameter

OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE OF TI-1000

The following passage will describe the normal operation sequence of the TI-1000 and some of the problems that might prevent normal operation.

STEP 1: Before you try to cycle the TI-1000 please verify that the following LED’s are on. D3,

D4 (print signals) and D9 (print busy) should be illuminated when the TI-1000 is idle. If D3 and D4 are not on, check the connection between H3 on the interface board and CN15 on the main CPU board. If the harness is good, then replace the interface board and/or the main CPU board. If D9 is not illuminated, then replace the interface board.

STEP 2: To initiate the print sequence, you must send a momentary print signal through the auxiliary cable from AUX 3 on the bagger to the AUX IN port on the TI-1000. If the TI-1000 starts the print cycle when the bagger is cycled go to STEP 4. Otherwise, See STEP 3.

STEP 3: If the TI-1000 does not initiate a print sequence, check the following:

Make sure T-1000’s print option is turned on and ensure that it is in the TT mode. Verify that you have a good connection between the T-1000 and TI-1000 Assuming the T-1000 is providing the proper 24V signal out, check D5 (AUX IN) for a momentary on pulse of approximately 0.25 second. If D5 is not illuminating, replace the TI-1000 interface board.

STEP 4: After D5 illuminates, D9 (print busy signal) should turn off and D15 (head down output) should illuminate. If D9 turns off and D15 illuminates then go to STEP 6. Otherwise, see STEP 5.

STEP 5: If D9 does not turn off or D15 does not illuminate, then replace the interface board.

STEP 6: The head should now lower and activate D1 (head down sensor). If the head does not lower, then check the following:

Do you have air going to the valve?

Can the valve be activated manually?

Is the LED on the valve illuminating?

If the valve can be activated manually, check the harness between H9 in the interface board and the head down valve. If the harness is good, replace the interface board.

STEP 7: After the head has lowered, D1 should be illuminated. If D1 is illuminated, then go to STEP

9. Otherwise, see STEP 8.

STEP 8: If D1 is not illuminating check the sensor flag to ensure that it is passing through the head down sensor. If the flag is positioned properly, check the harness between H2 on the interface board and the head down sensor board. If the harness is good, replace the head down sensor board and/or the interface board.

STEP 9: Once D1 is on, D16 should turn on for approximately 0.25 second. This should cause D3 and

/or D4 to turn off and the printer should start printing. If the printer starts printing, go to STEP 11.

Otherwise see STEP 10.

STEP 10: If the printer is not printing, check the following:

Verify that D16 is illuminating.

If D16 is illuminating momentarily, check the harness between H10 on the interface board and/or the main CPU board.

Additionally, if D16 is illuminating, check the harness between H3 on the interface board and CN15 on the main CPU board.

STEP 11: When the printer is not printing, D3 and/or D4 will return to an illuminated state. This will disengage the head-down valve and return D9 to an illuminated state. At this point, the bagger should finish indexing the bag and complete the cycle.

APPENDIX A

Pre-shipping Checklist

Identification Checklist & Registration Information:

Serial Number

PCB S/N

IF Board S/N

PS Board S/N

4" / 5" / 8" Head

Optional Equipment:

______ Verifiers

______ Software Version

______ PrintPad

______ Scanners

______ Laptop Computer

Model, S/N:

Other:

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

This section must be completed and returned to Advance Poly Packaging, Inc. to register the RAP 1400 for Warranty Protection. (See warranty contained in this manual for specific warranty information)

Company Name & Address Contact Name(s) / Title(s) / Phone Number

________________________________

_______________________________________________

The following checklist is completed and filed by APPI technicians and supervisors to ensure the quality of every printer shipped.

Tech. Insp.

APPI Inspection Items: Initials Initials

IF Board Tested : Passed

PS Board Tested: Passed

PLC Board Tested: Passed

Electronics:

Board connections grounded, secure

Electronics:

Wiring connectors securely fastened

Electronics:

EEPROM/Program installation/test

Mech Assembly:

Valves/Cylinders, no leaking air

Mech Assembly:

Tracking, compression/alignment adj.

Mech Assembly:

Belts, tension adj.

Mech Assembly:

Screws & fasteners secured, no loose mech components

Mech Assembly:

Roller Spin Freely

Mech Assembly:

All fasteners secured tightly

Mech Assembly:

Print head, rear nip rollers adjusted

Total hours run/tested: _________________________

Total cycles printed: ___________________________

Note: To receive a copy of the completed checklist, contact an APPI sales representative.

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