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Chapter 3: Installation

This chapter will cover the installation of the PL1200 labeling system to the host machine,
installation of the software needed to operate the PL1200 labeling unit and how to connect

the PRO Labeling 1200 labeling unit to your PC.

3.1

Installing the PL1200 Docking Station

Mounting of the docking station to the host machine will vary from site to site, depending on
the customer’s requirements.

For further information regarding site-specific mounting requirements, contact your local

representative or the factory.

3.2

PL1200 Software

The PL1200 labeling unit comes with the Brother P-Touch installation disks.

Labels are created using the Brother P-Touch software. Please see the Brother P-Touch
software manual for more information.

PL1200 Thermal Transfer Printer
Installation

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Summary of Contents for PL1200

Page 1: ...L1200 Thermal Transfer Printer Product Guide PL1200 Thermal Transfer Printer Product Guide www hoverdavis com www hoverdavis com 2002 Hover Davis All rights reserved Revision 1 6 Aug 02 No PL1200D E01...

Page 2: ...reviewed and or revised on a regular basis Necessary corrections are included in future editions We welcome any comments or suggestions for improvements All rights reserved No part of this book may be...

Page 3: ...2 2 7 Labeling Mechanics 13 2 8 Sensors 16 2 9 Switches 20 Chapter 3 Installation 23 3 1 Installing the PL1200 Docking Station 23 3 2 PL1200 Software 23 Chapter 4 Operations 25 4 1 Docking and Removin...

Page 4: ...stent Print Length 37 6 3 Labels Won t Calibrate 38 6 4 Testing Stock Reel Low Sensors 40 6 5 Communication Problems 40 6 6 No Power to the PL1200 when Docked 40 Chapter 7 Schematics and Wiring 41 Cha...

Page 5: ...duct features and the hardware component descriptions to help you become familiar with the PL1200 labeling system Chapter 3 Installation This chapter covers the installation of the PL1200 docking stat...

Page 6: ...pter 8 Spare Parts Decommissioning and Product Specifications This chapter contains a parts list information on decommissioning the PL1200 labeling unit and the product specifications for the PL1200 l...

Page 7: ...1 Safety...

Page 8: ...quirements for reliable operation of the PL1200 labeling unit 1 1 Symbol Index The symbols listed below are found within this manual PL1200 Thermal Transfer Printer Safety CAUTION WARNING CAUTION SEE...

Page 9: ...this device for any other purpose than that for which it is intended Usage of this device for any other purpose than that which is stated in this manual may cause injury and or damage to the unit To d...

Page 10: ...2 Introduction...

Page 11: ...l describe in greater detail the product features and the hardware component descriptions so that you can become familiar with the PL1200 labeling system 2 1 PL1200 Features The PL1200 labeling system...

Page 12: ...ed within the BP3100 BP3500 For more information on the BP3100 BP3500 system please refer to the BP3100 BP3500 manual The docking station consists of the docking plate and the docking plate PCB as sho...

Page 13: ...ver the mandrels and reels the third area covers the labeling mechanics and the fourth describes sensors and switches 2 5 Mounting and Removing the PL1200 unit The mounting points on the PL1200 labeli...

Page 14: ...he tooling ball with snap into place and the labeling unit is now mounted onto the docking plate as shown in diagram 2 3b To remove the labeler from the docking station firmly grasp the handle found o...

Page 15: ...hoto shows how easy it is to remove the labeling unit from the docking station This photo shows how to line up the labeling unit with the docking station for easy installation This photo shows the lab...

Page 16: ...nes are for the label reels Each set of mandrels consists of a stock mandrel and a take up mandrel The stock mandrels hold the thermal transfer tape ribbon reel and the label ribbon reel for dispensin...

Page 17: ...abeling unit The hardware descriptions and location information are provided to help you familiarize yourself with the PL1200 labeling unit for operation and maintenance Following this section you wil...

Page 18: ...ion force needed to advance the label tape This assembly also contains the drive arm assembly By pulling and swinging the drive arm lock knob to the left the drive arm assembly transfer pivot block an...

Page 19: ...hermal Transfer Printer Introduction Diagram 2 7a 6 Label deck Anti static brush 1 Print head cover 3 Transfer roller arm 2 Label tensioner block 4 Transfer pivot block 5 Drive arm assembly 7 manual a...

Page 20: ...sensor is used for detection of the thermal transfer ribbon tape If a no tape condition is detected the PL1200 unit will not print or present labels The second sensor is the label alignment sensor Thi...

Page 21: ...he fourth sensor is the label tape low sensor and is located below the label stock mandrel as shown in diagram 2 8c When the label tape stock reel becomes low this condition is detected by this sensor...

Page 22: ...the open position for leading of media reels this sensor is activated see diagram 2 8d When the sensor is active the labeler will be unable to perform a calibration sequence until the drive arm is se...

Page 23: ...19 PL1200 Thermal Transfer Printer Introduction Drive arm lock knob Sensor location Diagram 2 8d...

Page 24: ...tical labels on the switch indicate The 2 switches on the upper right hand side of the switch bank labeled LABEL PRESENTATION are used to manually advance or retract the label position for pickup by t...

Page 25: ...bels are measured and aligned for printing Three or more labels will be dispensed at this point When the PL1200 series labeling unit is powered up the STOP switch is pressed or an error condition is e...

Page 26: ...ventually return to its original start position These adjustments will be seen on the second label to be dispensed following the actual adjustment via the switches If you calibrate the labeling unit i...

Page 27: ...3 Installation...

Page 28: ...unting of the docking station to the host machine will vary from site to site depending on the customer s requirements For further information regarding site specific mounting requirements contact you...

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Page 30: ...4 Operations...

Page 31: ...he labeling unit to the docking station align the guide pin within the top of the groove on the dock plate and place the bottom edge of the dock clamp block onto the notched edge along the top plate o...

Page 32: ...mal transfer print and label tape always remove the PL1200 labeling unit from the docking station Once removed lay the labeling unit on its back This makes it easier to handle the label media reels Be...

Page 33: ...nap both set pressure clips on the label and or ribbon mandrels to the open position by pressing the clips inward or towards the mandrel see diagram 4 2b below One this is done you are ready to remove...

Page 34: ...PL1200 Thermal Transfer Printer Operations Diagram 4 2c Ribbon feeds from top of stock reel Ribbon feeds onto top of take up reel Labels feed from top of stock reel Labels feed onto top of take up re...

Page 35: ...p the pressure clips on the mandrel to the closed position to secure the reel to the mandrel Place the label media reel onto the stock mandrel so that it feeds from the top of the reel and then snap t...

Page 36: ...wo parts Roller guide Stock mandrel Manual advance knob Take up mandrel Next feed the leader along the guide roller at the base of the transfer roller arm and onto the core reel on the take up mandrel...

Page 37: ...rels 4 5 Installing the Thermal Transfer Media Reels To install the thermal transfer media reel set the drive arm lock knob to the open position see section 4 2 of this chapter for instructions and sn...

Page 38: ...Next feed the tape up and over the print head cover and onto the take up mandrels shown in diagram 4 5a Now place the tape onto the take up reel and secure it with a label By manually spinning the tak...

Page 39: ...on see section 4 2 of this chapter and snap the pressure clips on the stock and take up mandrels to the open position If the thermal transfer stock reel is empty remove the core and then remove the us...

Page 40: ...tor steps This is transparent to the user 4 9 About Labels and Printing Before you edit or create a label there are a few things to keep in mind It is always recommended whenever editing existing or c...

Page 41: ...5 Maintenance...

Page 42: ...is not picked off the label deck properly the label can get stuck on the rollers just below the label deck Should this occur remove the label from the roller Additionally at this time and periodically...

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Page 44: ...6 Troubleshooting...

Page 45: ...the PL1200 labeling unit Spin the manual advance knob to advance the labels and check the label dispensed for smudging If smudging is present loosen the clutch by turning the knob counter clockwise a...

Page 46: ...alibration light starts to flash after a few labels have been printed and the rollers are clean it is recommended that the slip clutch tension be tightened on the label take up mandrel To do so remove...

Page 47: ...ibration sequence does not occur repeat the above instructions until the desired calibration sequence is obtained If the calibrate sequence does occur press the CALIBRATION switch multiple times each...

Page 48: ...e all cables both serial and parallel between your PC and PL1200 labeling unit are connected correctly and are stable Next check the contacts on the docking station If there is dirt or debris clean th...

Page 49: ...7 Schematic and Wiring...

Page 50: ...41 PL1200 Thermal Transfer Printer Schematic and Wiring Chapter 7 Schematic and Wiring On the following pages you will find the Schematic and Wiring diagrams for the PL1200 labeling system 42...

Page 51: ...43 PL1200 Thermal Transfer Printer Schematic and Wiring 44...

Page 52: ...8 Spare Parts Decommissioning and Product Specifications...

Page 53: ...h 1 each 2 5 amp fuse 2 each Print head unit 1 each Labels See Identco label specs for ordering Thermal transfer print ribbon see Identco ribbon specs for ordering Pressure clips 2 pairs 1 pair for la...

Page 54: ...uld not exceed 75 RH with no condensation Power Requirements 24 Volts at 1 5 amps for the labeling unit 120 Volts at 60 hertz at 1 amp for the power supply module The PL1200 dimension Length 13 12 inc...

Page 55: ...9 Technical Bulletins...

Page 56: ...l bulletins that the factory may issue for the PL1200 Please place all technical bulletins that are issued for the PL1200 from the factory in this section of the manual This will ensure that the most...

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