Advanced Poly-Packaging Ti-1000, Руководство по эксплуатации

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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 bar-
code printer is equipped), bag or film out (if equipped with bag/film out sensor).