GENERAL DESCRIPTION
5
Print Technology
The
Viper
LS6
prints labels using thermal transfer printing technology. The
print head melts ink contained on a thin web of material, allowing the ink to
transfer to the label material. The print head operates at 203 dots per inch.
Smart Label Roll – See page 11
The
Viper
LS6
label supplies are wound on a label cartridge that is plugged
into a socket in the printer. The label cartridge is read by the printer operating
system. The operating system AUTOMATICALLY selects the appropriate
printer settings. Also, the operating system will keep track of the number of
labels used from each roll and report the remaining labels to the user unless
labels are manually removed.
Ribbon Cartridge – See page 10
The ribbon material which contains the thermal transfer ink is housed in a
plastic housing to keep it clean, and to allow for easy installation and
replacement.
Battery Pack – See pages 6-6
A 12 volt battery powers the
Viper
LS6. The battery is a rechargeable NiMH
(Nickel-Metal Hydride) type which offers longer life than an equivalently sized
Ni-Cad (Nickel-Cadmium) battery. Also, NiMH batteries are more
environmentally friendly than Ni-Cad, resulting in less stringent recycling
requirements.
AC Adapter / Battery Charger – See page 6-6
An AC Adapter is included for powering the
Viper
LS6. The AC adapter is
compatible with international power systems (100 – 240 VAC). The
Viper
LS6
includes an internal overnight battery charging circuit. The AC Adapter is
used to power the charging circuit. This circuit is intended to charge a
completely discharged battery pack in less than 15 hours. Contact the factory
for the availability of a fast battery charging accessory.
Label Cutter
A manually operated label cutter is included. The
Viper
LS6 will
automatically place the printed label in the proper position for cutting.
Carrying Case
A custom carrying case to protect and transport the printer and accessories.
PC Upgrade Kit – See page 34
An upgrade kit consisting of a cable for connection to a personal computer
(PC) and a CD containing the operating system in several languages (contact
factory for availability of languages), and an application program
ViperLink
.
ViperLink
is used to connect the PC and the
Viper
LS6.
