Boca Research FSP 44, FSP 42, FSP 46 User Manual
Te c hnical Manual
Revision D: 04.18.08
FSP 42/44/46 Flight Strip Printer
BOCA SYSTEMS, INC.
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2008 Boca Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without
the written consent of BOCA.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.
BOCA is not responsible for printing or clerical errors and reserves the right to change
specifications without notice.
Table of Contents Page
1.0 Introduction 1
2.0 Unpacking the Printer 2
3.0 A tour of your printer 3
4.0 Installation 7
4.1 Loading Flight Strips 7
5.0 Standard Configuration 9
5.2 Control Panel Indicators 18
6.0. Interface Pinouts 19
7.0 Thermal Paper - Theory and Specification 20
8.0 Maintenance and Adjustments 21
8.1 Paper Guide and Print Head assembly 21
8.1.5 Optical Devices 21
8.1.5.5 Ticket Load Switch 22
8.1.6 Thermal Print Head 23
8.1.7 Rubber Drive Roller 23
8.2 Cutter Assembly 25
8.3 Logic Board 25
8.4 General Cleaning 25
9.0 Spare Parts List 26
10.0 Troubleshooting Guide 27
5.1 This Section has been removed 15
Table of Figures and Appendices Page
Figure 1 Packaging 2
Figure 2a Control Panel and LCD 3
Figure 2b Flight Strip Printer(FSP) 3
Figure 2c Cabinet Lock Mechanism 3
Figure 3a FSP side view 4
Figure 3b FSP, cover open 5
Figure 4 FSP, rear view 6
Figure 5 Adjustable paper path 7
Figure 6 Adjustable paper path instructions 7
Figure 7 Flight Strip Loading 8
Figure 8 Optical Device 22
Figure 8a Ticket Load Switch 22
Figure 9a-c Print head removal, cleaning and adjustment 24
FCC NOTICE
NOTE: The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and , if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded
cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
PRINTERS - BOCA warrants each printer to be free of defects for a period of one year
from the date of shipment when subject to normal use and service. This warranty covers all parts and labor except for the print head which is warranted for 90 days. All
warranty labor is to be performed at the BOCA facility. Equipment damaged by misuse
or negligence including damage to print heads caused by defective ticket stock is
excluded from this warranty.
Any defective equipment meeting these conditions should be returned to BOCA for
repair (freight prepaid) in its original box and packing material. A short note describing
the failure should be enclosed with the printer.
Equipment damaged in shipping should be reported immediately both to BOCA and to
the shipper.
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1.0 Introduction
The BOCA Flight Strip Printer, (FSP) is a direct thermal ticket printer with an integrated
cutting mechanism designed for air traffic control environments. This manual will
provide the user with general information regarding printer set-up, configuration and
troubleshooting. Please review your programming guide for additional details.
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2.0 Unpacking the Printer
The printer is shipped in a ruggedized container. Please save packing material for
future use. Remove the printer (see figure 1) and accessories from the box and
inspect for obvious damage. If damage is noticed, please report it immediately to
BOCA.
Tel: (561) 206-0100 Fax: (561) 998-9609 boca@bocasystems.com
The following items should be in the box:
a) Flight Strip Printer
b) Hopper (Optional)
c) AC power cord
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Figure 1 - Packaging
3.0 A Tour of Your Printer
Figure 2b - Flight Strip Printer (FSP)
3
Output Slot
(Hopper Mounting
Holes)
Figure 2a - Control Panel
and LCD
Figure 2c - Cabinet Lock Mechanism
Figure 3a - FSP , Side View
4
A. Cutter Assembly
B. Optical Detector
C. Timing Belt
D. Drive Pulley (2)
E. Transformer
F. Print Head Release Lever
A
B
C
D
E
F
NOTE:
THE CUTTER ASSEMBLY MAY VARY
DEPENDING ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE OF THE PRINTER.
THE SC2 CUTTER IS SHOWN.
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