Datamax-O'Neil VMP SERIES Horizontal Mount Vibration Bracket User Manual

Horizontal Mount Vibration Bracket

Figure 1

Mounting
Plate

Foot
Cap

Security
Catch

Locking
Screw Hole

Mounting
Holes

Rubber
Foot

Paper
Feed
Direction

Figure 2

Paper
In

Paper Exit

X

Figure 3

Paper
In

Paper
Exit

X

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

(220146-000)

The following parts are included with the horizontal
mount vibration bracket (Figure 1):

(1) Mounting plate
(2) Rubber feet
(2) Foot caps
(1) #8-32 x 3/8 Torx pa n head screw [not shown]
(1) #8-32 x 3/8 Phillips pan head screw [not shown]
(1) Instruction sheet [not shown]

Selecting a Location for the Bracket

Orientation Guidelines

Use the following graphics as a guide for orienting
and/or mounting your printer:

If the paper is fed from above the printer (Figure 2):

VMP 1000
X: 0° to 60 °

VMP 2000
X: 0° to 30°

If the paper is fed from below the printer (Figure 3):

Selecting a Location for the Bracket
(continued)

General Guidelines

• Position the bracket and/or printer with enough
room to properly open and close the printer.

• Position the bracket and/or printer so it is
protected from environmental element s such a s
moisture, tools, and boxes.

• Position the bracket and/or printer in a secure
area in normal traffic patterns.

• Do not position the bracket above, ne ar, or
relative to, the driver's position as to interfere
with normal driving operations.

• Mount the bracket and/or printer away from the
driver's head to eliminate potential injury in the
event of an accident.

• Cabling: All power to the printer must be fused.
Make sure the fuse box is connected properly.

• Hole centers:
Left to right = 10 3/8".
Up and down = 1 5/8".
Recommended hole diameter for #10 pan head
screw is 13/64" drill bit (.203").

Assembling the Bracket

1. Align the rubber feet under the mounting plate
so that the ends of the mounting plate fit into
the recesses of the rubber feet and the side
with the rubber bosses are closest to the
edge, facing up (Figure 4).

2. Attach the rubber feet to the mounting plate
(Figure 5).

3. Place the foot caps over the mounting plate
so that the recesses are facing up (Figure 6).
The foot caps attach to the bracket when the
bracket is mounted.

The following hardware (not included) is required for
mounting:

(4) #10 pan head screws [screw length to be
determined by the user]

(4) #10 washers
(4) #10 hex nuts

(1) #8 torx driver bit [optional]

Note: You may need additional hand tools and
mounting hardware depending on your
installation.

VMP 1000
X: 30° to 60°

VMP 2000

None

Security Catch

Figure 9

Locking
Screw Hole

Figure 10

Mounting the Bracket

Figure 7

Figure 8

Horizontal Mount Vibration Bracket

110091-004

Instruction Sheet

1. Use the bracket as a template to mark the four
mounting holes on the mounting surfac e. For
information on mounting and/or installation, see
the Orientation Guidelines in the previous
section.

2. Drill the mounting holes at the marked locations.

3. Attach the bracket to the mounting surface using

#10-24 or #10-32 pan head screws and #10
washers. Thread the screws through the
washers, bracket, foot caps, and mounting holes
(Figure 7). Tighten securely.

4. If needed, use additional mounting hardware to

secure the bracket to the mounting surface.
Proceed to Attaching the Printer.

Attaching the Printer (continued)

2. Slide the printer onto the bracket. When
attached, the security catch “clicks” into place

(Figure 9)

Note: For the printer to slide into place, the
top of the locking screw head must clear the
height of the outermost surface. The length
of the screws varies for each installation and
is to be determined by the user.

3. Secure the printer to the bracket using either the
included #8-32, Torx or Phillips, pan head screw

(Figure 10).

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Warranty

The Company warrants that Datamax-O’Neil products are free
from defects in manufacturing materials and workmanship for
one (1) year from date of original purchase to Buyer/Distributor
(OEMs 90 days from the date of purchase). Batteries, cables,
power supplies, and other accessories will be warranted for
ninety (90) days. Datamax-O’Neil makes no other warranties,
expressed or implied, including implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness of purpose.

If you try to repair, disassemble, or change the product in any
way, or use p arts not provided by Datamax-O’Neil without prior ,
written authorization, all warranties are void. For complete
warranty and service information, see the Warranty Card
included in your original packaging.

No Liability for Negligent Use

In no event shall Datamax-O’Neil be held liable for any
damages whatsoever (including, without limitations, damages
for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of information, or
other pecuniary loss) arising out of negligence in use and care
of the product.

Attaching the Printer

1. Note the position of the printer in relation to the
bracket (Figure 8).

Warning: To prevent the printer from
dislodging, the printer must be secured to
the bracket using a security screw . Failure to
do so may cause injury or damage to the
printer.

Note: When the printer is attached to the
bracket, the paper feeds from bottom to top
(Figure 1 and Figure 8).

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