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ESCRIPTION

1) Physical Characteristics

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Dimensions:

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a: Max height = 230 mm (9.06 in)

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b: Max depth = 460 mm (18.11 in)

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c: Width = 204 mm (8.03 in)

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Weight:

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8 kg (17.6 lbs) excluding packaging

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10 kg (22.05 lbs) including packaging

2) Front View

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Operator control panel (1), see Page 17

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Ejection slot (2)

3) Rear View

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Latch for right-hand cover (3)

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Insertion slot consisting of two adjustable guides (4)

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AC power connector (5)

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On/off switch (6)

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Serial data connector (7)

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Printhead lever (8)

Summary of Contents for 512C

Page 1: ...IER 512C PRINTER N06102A Revision Level 1 August 10 1995 ...

Page 2: ...esidential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct interference q The use of a braided shielded data cable is required to meet the FCC class A limits q THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED FCC Federal Communication Commission NOTICE q The information and specifications contained in this document...

Page 3: ...ath 10 4 Switching on the Printer 12 5 Loading Fanfold Blank Documents 12 6 Loading Document Rolls 14 D OPERATION 16 1 Printing a Document 16 2 Key and Indicator Functions 17 3 Control Panel Key Functions 18 4 Control Panel Indicator Functions 19 5 Self Test Mode 20 6 Printing the Configuration Test Document 20 7 Printing Other Test Documents 21 E PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 22 1 Dust Removal 22 2 Cleani...

Page 4: ...ULTS 26 1 Clearing Document Jams 26 2 Clearing the Cutter Blade 27 3 List of Error Messages 28 4 Other Operating Problems 30 G CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES AND DOCUMENTATION 31 1 List of IER 5122C Consumable Supplies 31 2 IER 512C Related Documentation 31 ...

Page 5: ... line of IER products The printer is easy to use with an alphanumeric display unit for direct dialogue with the operator The printer operates on direct thermal printing technology so heat sensitive documents must be used When printing blank documents are continuously fed through the back of the printer The IER 512C Printer takes either fanfold documents or rolls optional 5 ...

Page 6: ...8 03 in Weight 8 kg 17 6 lbs excluding packaging 10 kg 22 05 lbs including packaging 2 Front View Operator control panel 1 see Page 17 Ejection slot 2 3 Rear View Latch for right hand cover 3 Insertion slot consisting of two adjustable guides 4 AC power connector 5 On off switch 6 Serial data connector 7 Printhead lever 8 6 ...

Page 7: ...7 a b c 1 2 8 4 7 6 5 3 ...

Page 8: ...he right hand cover 6 up onto the top of the printer Opening the cover gives access to the following parts thermal printhead on a retractable mounting 2 two paper guides 3 forming the printer s adjustable paper path paper path locking wheel 4 paper jam clearing knob 5 8 6 2 5 4 3 1 ...

Page 9: ... use a shielded cable fitted with metal covered connectors The cable ground must be connected to the connector covers a Make sure that the printer is switched off b Connect the data transmission cable and the power supply cord to the corresponding connectors on the printer c Connect the power supply cord to the line power The IER 512C power supply adapts automatically to the line voltage supplied ...

Page 10: ...ANT Loosen the paper path locking wheel before adjusting the paper path a Open the right hand cover see Page 8 b Locate the locking wheel underneath the paper guides Loosen unlock the wheel using the right hand index finger c Adjust the guides to allow insertion of the documents to be used Insert the document fully into the paper path 10 ...

Page 11: ... paper feed while leaving sufficient play J see Figure below e Tighten lock the paper path locking wheel f Close the right hand cover IMPORTANT To avoid an immediate paper jam check that the document runs freely along the full length of the paper path 11 J J ...

Page 12: ...ead lever 1 upwards and slide the document strip 2 into the paper guides making up the front insertion slot until the leading edge emerges from the front ejection slot c Lower the printhead lever 1 The document strip is automatically ejected possibly after some backward and forward movements separation mark self calibration phase IMPORTANT If positioning documents in the rear insertion slot poses ...

Page 13: ...13 2 3 1 ...

Page 14: ...s making up the front insertion slot until the strip emerges from the front ejection slot f Replace the removable flange 1 against the roll 3 g Lower the printhead lever 6 The document strip is automatically ejected possibly after some backward and forward movements separation mark self calibration phase IMPORTANT If positioning documents in the front insertion slot poses a problem check the paper...

Page 15: ...15 6 4 3 2 1 5 ...

Page 16: ...or a solution to the problem b Send a document printing message to the printer from the host computer system c Check that the Reception indicator comes on The indicator will go out when document printing is completed è The printed document is then available NOTE If the printer is equipped with the document holder feature activated in the configuration menu printing of a subsequent document is inhi...

Page 17: ...d Indicator Functions The IER 512C Printer control panel consists of an alphanumeric display four indicator lights four touch sensitive keys 17 On Off On Off Line Reset Power Test Paper Feed Reception Error 512 ...

Page 18: ...us can be accessed Reset This key shuts off the alarm buzzer and erases the error message once the error is remedied Test Active in Off Line mode only this key gives access to printer Self Test menus Paper Feed Active in Off Line mode only this key ejects a blank document thus setting the position of the next document to be printed This key can be inhibited from the configuration menu see IER 512 ...

Page 19: ...accessed Error When on indicates a mechanical error When flashing indicates an error in reception of the message from the host computer system See paragraph Operating Faults Reception When on indicates that the printer is receiving a message from the host computer system The indicator goes out automatically when document printing is complete in On Line mode or in the Self Test menus Power When on ...

Page 20: ... Check that the On Off indicator is off and the display reads IER 512 OFF LINE 6 Printing the Configuration Test Document This test document contains information on the configuration of the IER 512C Printer a Select Self Test mode see paragraph above b Press Test once and the display reads Printing config c The document is printed out automatically 20 ...

Page 21: ...rence document for bar code legibility tests Press Test three times to print the logos test document displays the logos available to the printer Press Test four times to print the character set test document displays the character sets available to the printer Press Test five times to print print adjustment test document used in maintenance Press Test six times to print the sample bag tag test doc...

Page 22: ...ing The Cleaning Kit ref IER PL21709 and the Thermal Printhead Cleaning Pens ref IER T106080 are ideally suited for carrying out these maintenance operations 1 Dust Removal CAUTION Before any dust removal or head cleaning operations ensure that the power supply cord is disconnected from the printer a Remove any document inserted in the printer b Use the dust remover can from the Cleaning Kit to bl...

Page 23: ...re below paper path mechanical subassembly sensors 2 Cleaning the Printing Module a To set printhead to cleaning position perform the following steps IMPORTANT To place the printhead in the cleaning position first lift the printhead lever Take care not to hit or knock the printhead 23 ...

Page 24: ...ing as shown in the diagram black arrow Rotate the printhead mounting to the cleaning position as shown in the diagram black arrow b Cleaning the printhead and the platen Rub the printhead Cleaning Pen across the line of heating elements 24 ...

Page 25: ...air from the dust remover can c Returning the printhead to operating position Rotate the printhead in the opposite direction until it locks into the operating position Close the right hand cover 3 Final Check After periodic maintenance operations switch on the printer reload the document stock and print a test document see Page 20 to check that the printer is operating correctly 25 ...

Page 26: ...ror message displayed then key Reset before correcting the problem 1 Clearing Document Jams When the printer displays MECHANICAL ERROR paper jam a Open the right hand cover and unlock the printhead 1 using the printhead lever 2 b Separate the jammed document 3 from the rest of the stock c Use the paper jam clearing knob 4 to release the jammed document 3 and remove it from the printer 26 3 4 2 1 ...

Page 27: ...r and load documents see Page 13 or Page 15 2 Clearing the Cutter Blade When the printer displays MECHANICAL ERROR cutter blocked a Open the right hand cover and unlock the printhead 1 using the printhead lever 2 b Remove all documents from the printer paper guides c Lower the printhead lever to reset the position of the cutter unit d Lift the printhead lever and close the right hand cover e Load ...

Page 28: ...nting stages are inhibited Check the document stock and lower the printhead using the printhead lever low position Document jam elsewhere in the printer MECHANICAL ERROR paper jam If necessary move the printhead into the cleaning position and remove the jammed document see Page Out of document stock MECHANICAL ERROR paper out Load new documents see Page 13 or Page 15 Syntax error in host computer ...

Page 29: ... see Page 9 Repeat the same computer command If this results in a second failure call the help desk b Messages for Help Desk Attention Error messages not listed above are reserved for the help desk For further details see the IER 512 Printer Technical Manual NT01234 and the host computer system documentation 29 ...

Page 30: ...ter still fails to work call the help desk The printer is not receiving messages from the host computer system Switch off the printer power switch on 0 Check that the data transmission cable is properly connected to the host computer system and the printer see Page 9 Switch on the printer power switch on I and check that the Power indicator is on Check that the On Off indicator is on if not press ...

Page 31: ...Documentation IER 512 Standard Printer Technical Manual NT01234 IER 512C Printer Operation and Adjustment Manual N06122A IER 512C Printer Illustrated Parts Catalog N06133A User Guide N06102A Rev Level 1 August 10 1995 IMPORTANT For optimum performance use only IER approved consumable supplies original spare parts and the appropriate tools 31 ...

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