Fluke 2635A-PRINT 230, 2635A-PRINT 120 User Manual

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Fluke 2635A-PRINT 230, 2635A-PRINT 120 User Manual

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2635A-PRINT 120

2635A-PRINT 230

Serial 80 Column Dot-Matrix Printers

Instruction Sheet

Introduction

The 2635A-PRINT 120 and 2635A-PRINT 230 Serial Printers (hereafter referred to as “the Printer”) are 80Column Dot-Matrix Serial Printers that can be connected directly to the Fluke Hydra Series (2635A, 2625A, and 2620A models hereafter referred to as “the Hydra”) to provide printed hard-copy output without the need for a computer or software. The Printer is shown in Figure 1.

Installation

XWWarning

To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury:

Verify that the line voltage marked on the back of the printer matches the local mains supply before connection.

Paper Separator

Bail Arm

Lever

Paper

Lever

Power

Switch

Platen Knob

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Figure 1. 2635A-PRINT Printer

Shipping Contents

The Printer comes with the following items:

Instructions for Printer setup and use (this sheet)

Quick Start Guide

Platen knob

Ribbon cartridge

Paper separator

CD-ROM with User’s Guide and print drivers

Check that the voltage listed on the rating plate, located on the back of the printer, matches the local mains supply voltage before applying power.

Some Printer parts have been removed for shipping. Reassemble its detached parts, as follows (see Figure 1 and the Quick Setup Guide for details):

1.Install the platen knob on the shaft on the rightside of the Printer, lining up the slot in the knob with the pin on the shaft.

2.Remove shipping tape from the Printer, and open the top cover.

3.The print head is held to one side by a plastic shipping retainer. Remove the retainer. Save the retainer in case the Printer ever needs to be shipped.

4.Center the print head by gently pushing it to the center of the platen area.

5.Attach the ribbon cartridge to the print head by setting the front-end in place and carefully snapping the ribbon down between the print head and platen.

6.Attach the paper separator by slipping the hooks on its front into the two slots on the top of the Printer.

Fluke RS42 serial printer cable

PN 2558806 February 2006 ©2006 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

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2635A-PRINT 120, 2635A-PRINT 230

Instruction Sheet

Loading Printer Paper

XWWarning

If the printer has been recently used, the print head may still be hot.

To allow continuous printing of Hydra scan data, Continuous Forms-type paper is recommended.

Load continuous forms paper as follows (see Figure 1):

1.Set the paper lever (located on the right-side) to its forward position to select “Continuous Forms”.

2.Move the bail arm lever (located on the left-side) forward to release bail arm pressure from the platen.

3.With the top-cover open, thread the continuous forms paper either in from the back, under the paper separator and down behind the platen, or up through the slot on the bottom of the Printer.

4.Raise the paper in front of the platen to a level above the Printer top.

5.If the paper has sprocket holes on the sides, adjust the spacing of the sprockets on the platen to fit the paper properly. For more details, see the User’s Guide on the included CD-ROM.

6.With the paper in the correct position on the platen and sprockets, move the bail arm lever back to press the bail arm against the paper.

7.Close the top cover, making sure to thread the paper up through the slot.

8.Using the platen knob, adjust the paper to the right starting position with the top edge of the paper above the bail arm.

9.Press the SELECT button on the front of the Printer to put it on-line. The light next to the SELECT button indicates the printer is online.

Connecting the Printer

The Printer connects directly to the Hydra’s RS-232C connector on the Hydra rear panel, using the supplied RS42 serial printer cable.

To simplify system setup, Printer default settings correspond to Hydra series instruments. No adjustments to these settings are necessary.

To set up the Printer:

1.Connect the larger 25-pin connector end of the RS42 serial printer cable to the serial interface connector on the Printer.

2.Connect the 9-pin connector end of the RS42 serial cable to the RS-232C serial connector on the rear panel of the Hydra.

3.Connect power cord to the rear of the Printer, and plug it into an appropriate power outlet.

4.Turn the Printer power on.

To set up the Hydra:

1.Check that the Hydra is set to 9600 Baud and No Parity (refer to the proper Hydra Users Manual for instructions). Use the SHIFT and LIST [COMM] buttons on the Hydra front panel to check and set if needed.

2.Set the Hydra for Autoprint mode. See the instructions below for the appropriate model:

2635A Data Bucket

1.Press the SHIFT and FILES [MODE] buttons.

2.Select PRINT (or BOTH) Destination using up or down arrow keys.

3.Press ENTER.

4.Select ALL for the Mode.

5.Press the ENTER key again.

2625A Data Logger

1.Press the SHIFT and PRINT [MODE] buttons.

2.Select PRINT (or BOTH) Destination using up or down arrow keys.

3.Press ENTER.

4.Select ALL for the Mode.

5.Press the ENTER key again.

6.Check that the PRN annunciator on the display is on.

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