IntelliBar All Series Printers, 48, 412, 88 User Manual

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Contents

Preface........................................................................................................................ xi

Abbreviations.............................................................................................................xiii

General Information

Models 48 and 412.....................................................................................................1-2

Model 88.....................................................................................................................1-3

Hardware Description...............................................................................................1-5

Power Supply......................................................................................................1-5

Control Panel......................................................................................................1-5

Main Board.........................................................................................................1-5

Ribbon and Label Feed Mechanisms.................................................................1-7

Print Mechanism.................................................................................................1-9

Memory Expansion..................................................................................................1-10

Options.....................................................................................................................1-10

User-Installable Options...................................................................................1-10

Factory-Installable Options.................................................................................1-11

Specifications.............................................................................................................1-12

Interface.....................................................................................................................1-14

Parallel Interface.................................................................................................1-14

IEEE 1284 Cable Requirements..................................................................1-14

Serial Interface....................................................................................................1-14

Data Transmission.......................................................................................1-15

Section 2 Setup

Unit Setup..................................................................................................................2-1

Connecting the Power Cord...............................................................................2-5

Connecting the Communicat i ons In t erface Cables............................................2-6

Label and Ribbon Requirements........................................................................2-10

IntelliBar Ribbons........................................................................................2-12

Ribbon/Label Combination................................................................................2-14

Loading Labels....................................................................................................2-15

Models 48 and 412.......................................................................................2-15

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Model 88.......................................................................................................2-23

Installing the T hermal Ribbon...........................................................................2-26

Model 48 or 412...........................................................................................2-26

Model 88.......................................................................................................2-30

Print Head Removal and Installation.......................................................................2-34

Print Head Removal...........................................................................................2-35

Model 48 and Model 412.............................................................................2-35

Model 88.......................................................................................................2-38

Print Head Installation.......................................................................................2-40

Model 48 and 412.........................................................................................2-40

Model 88.......................................................................................................2-41

Print Head Voltage Adjustment.........................................................................2-42

Section 3 Unit Operation

Controls and Indicators......................................................................................3-1

Self-Test...............................................................................................................3-4

Test Page......................................................................................................3-6

Bar Code......................................................................................................3-7

Menu Tree...........................................................................................................3-7

Default Factory Settings..............................................................................3-7

Changing Settings........................................................................................3-9

Controlling the Printer................................................................................3-20

LCD Display Messages.......................................................................................3-26

Printing Modes..........................................................................................................3-30

Standard Mode...................................................................................................3-30

Peel-Off Mode.....................................................................................................3-30

Tear-Off Mode....................................................................................................3-31

Cut-Off Mode......................................................................................................3-31

Section 4 Options

Memory Expansion....................................................................................................4-1

IntelliTech Internationa l Inc. O pti o ns......................................................................4-3

User-Installable Options.....................................................................................4-3

Factory-Installable Options.................................................................................4-3

Memory Expansion Module Installation (All Models).............................................4-4

Installing SIMMs................................................................................................4-7

Contents

Label Cutter Installation Procedure Overview (Model 48 and 412)

A. Remove the Standard Peel-Off Assembly (Model 48 and 412)

B. Install the Cutter Option (Model 48 and 412)

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C. Configure the Printer to Use the Cutter (Model 48 and 412)

Internal Rewinder (Model 48 and 412)

Loading Labels

....................................................................................................4-16

Loading Labels in Standard Mode

Loading Labels in Peel-Off Mode

.....................................................................4-16

..............................................................4-16

...............................................................4-19

......................4-11

............4-12

................4-15

Section 5 Cleaning and Adjustments

Cleaning.....................................................................................................................5-1

External Cleaning...............................................................................................5-1

Internal Cleaning................................................................................................5-1

Print Head...........................................................................................................5-3

Platen Roller........................................................................................................5-3

Sensors.................................................................................................................5-4

Print Position Adjustment.........................................................................................5-5

Print Head Voltage Adjustment................................................................................5-6

Correcting Poor Print Quality...................................................................................5-6

Print Head Adjustments.....................................................................................5-7

Media Mismatch.................................................................................................5-7

Density.................................................................................................................5-7

Resistance Value.................................................................................................5-7

Print Head Latch................................................................................................5-8

Print Speed..........................................................................................................5-8

Ribbon Guide Plate............................................................................................5-8

Bad Print Head...................................................................................................5-8

Mechanical Adjustments...........................................................................................5-9

Model 48 and 412..............................................................................................5-10

Label Width Guides (Model 48 and 412)..................................................5-10

Horizontal Print Head Alignment (Model 48 and 412)..............................5-11

Print Head Pressure Knob for Label Thickness (Model 48 and 412)........5-13

Print Head Balance Lever for Label Width Adjustment (Model 48

and 412)....................................................................................................5-14

Print Head Position Dial for Label Thickness Adjustment (Model 48

and 412)....................................................................................................5-15

Ribbon Guide Plate (Model 48 and 412).....................................................5-18

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Sample Adjustment......................................................................................5-19

Timing Belt Tension Adjustment (Model 48 and 412)...............................5-20

Model 88..............................................................................................................5-21

Label Width and Pressure Adjustment (Model 88)....................................5-21

Label Thickness Dial (Model 88).................................................................5-23

Ribbon Tension Plate (Model 88)................................................................5-24

Print Density Adjustment..........................................................................................5-26

Section 6 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Problem....................................................................................6-1

Using LCD Display Error Messages..........................................................................6-2

Correcting Print Quality...........................................................................................6-6

Top-Level Problem Solving.......................................................................................6-8

Common Questions and Answers.....................................................................6-17

Fax Form.............................................................................................................6-24

Appendix A Packing

Glossary

Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer

Preface

This IntelliBar User Guide contains the information necessary to set up and maintain the IntelliBar Models 48, 412, and 88 bar code printers.

The manual is organized as follows: A list of the abbreviations us ed in this manual follows the preface. Section 1 General Information provides an overview of the IntelliBar printers. This

chapter explains the main features of the printers and their options. This section also lists printer specifications.

Section 2 Setup describes how to set up the printer. Section 3 Unit Operation describes control panel buttons, status messages, menus, and

memory settings for the printer. Section 4 Options provides information on the various IntelliBar user and dealer

installable options, including installation procedures . Section 5 Cleaning and Adjustments contains instructions for cleaning and adjusting the

printer. Section 6 Troubleshooting provides troubleshooting aids that include error codes, test

samples, and troubleshooting procedures. This section also contains information on getting

service and support and printer warranty terms and limitations. Appendix A Packing provides packing information.

The Glossary at the end of this manual provides a list of IntelliBar and bar code printing terms and briefly defines each one.

NOTE:

For updates on IntelliBar printer specifications and other information about IntelliTech International, Inc. products, visit our web site at http://www.intellibar.com.

"This information is subject to change wi thout notice. This information is provided "as is" wit hout either express or

implied warranty.

Intelli

Tech shall not be liable in any event for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of data, profits or use, for any reason or in any action, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this information. "

Intelli

Tech International, Inc. disclaims any and all warranties with regard to this information.

Abbreviations

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Aampere AC alternating current ACK acknowledge ASCII American Standard Code for

Information Interchange BIOS basic input/output system bit binary digit bp i bits per inch bps bits per second C centigrade CD carrier detect CLK clock cm cen timeter CM OS complementary me tal oxide

semiconductor COM communication CPU central processing unit cpi characters per inch CTS clear to send DACK DMA ackno wledge

FAX facsimile transmission FCC Federal Communications

Commission FG frame ground FRU field-replaceable unit GB gigabyte GND ground HEX hexadecimal HM I h orizontal motion ind ex HP Hewlett Packard Hz hertz IC integrat ed circuit ID identification in. inch IPB illustrated par ts breakdown I/O input/output ips inches pe r second IRQ interrupt request ISO Internat ional Standards

Organization

DC direct current DIP dual in- line pa ckage DMA direct memory access dpi dots per inch DRAM dynamic RA M DSR data set ready DT direct thermal application DTE data terminal equipment DTR data terminal ready EPROM erasable programmable

read-only memory

EEPROM electrically erasable

programmable read-only

memory ETX end-of-text F Fahrenheit

K kilo (1024) k kilo (1000) KB kilobyte kg kilogram kHz kilohertz LAN local area network lb pound LCD liquid crystal display LED light-emitting dio de lpi lines pe r inch LSB least-significant bit Mmega mA milliamps max maximum MB megabyte MHz megahertz

xiv Abbreviations

mm millimeter ms millisecond MSB most-significant bit NC not co nnected NMI non-maskable interrupt ns nanosecond PC personal computer PCB printed circuit bo ar d PCL p rinter control language PDL page descriptio n language pixel picture element p-p peak-to-peak PROM programmable ROM P.S. power supply RAM random-access memory ROM read-on ly memory rpm revolutions per minute

Wwrite

R read RD received data RTS request to send R/W read/write Sslave SD send data SG signal ground SIMM single inlin e memory mo dule STB strobe SW switch TD transmit data TG tag stock application TSC Technical Support Center TT thermal transfer applicatio n TTL transisto r / transist or logic tpi tracks per inch Vvolt Vdc volts, direct current VRAM virtual RAM Wwatt

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Intelli

Tech International,

Tech shall not be liable in any

Section 1

General Information

Th e IntelliBar is a thermal label printer that us es ind ustry-sta ndard printer command languages t o produce high-resolution fonts, graphics, and bar co des o n t hermal transfer or direct thermal paper or s yn thetic rolls of labels o r tag stock.

Th e IntelliBar print er family consists of four series diffe rentiated by the printer comma n d language, emulation, and connectivity as listed in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 IntelliBar Printer Product Line

Series Name Pri nter Command

Language

IntelliBar Standard Series

IntelliBar AS Series AFP/IPDS,

IntelliBar ax Series SCS,

IntelliBar LPR Series IGP/PGL, IGP/VGL

Hewlett Packar d Printer Control Language 5 (HP PCL5)

HP PCL5

Magnum Code V, HP PCL5

Emulation Connectivity

LaserJet III IEEE 1284 parallel,

RS-232/RS422C serial

IBM 4028 IEEE 1284 parallel,

RS-232/RS422C serial, 10BaseT Twinax or Coax

IBM 5020 10BaseT Twinax or Coax,

IEEE 1284 parallel, RS-232/RS422C serial

Printronix, Centronics, QMS

10BaseT Twinax or Coax, IEEE 1284 parallel, RS-232/RS422C serial

Each series consists of three models: Model 48, Model 412 and Model 88. All models print using either th e thermal transfer or dir ect thermal printing method d escribed later in this section. As standard features, all printers have 300 x 300 dots per inch (dpi) print resolution, par allel an d serial communicat ion ports, and label p eel- off ca pability. The In telliB ar AS, ax , and LPR Ser ies have the ad ditional standard feature of twinax and coax connectivity. Each model also features a control panel and LCD display for simple printer installa tio n and use (see “Co ntr ol Panel” in this section).

The Model 48 and Mo del 412 print labels up to a maximum width of 4.37 inches (111 mm). The Model 88 prints labels up to a maximum width of 8.65 inches (220 mm). Label length is model and memory dependent. I n the Model 48 and Model 412, memory can be expanded t o increase lab el leng th, overall printer per formance, and data throug hput. The I nte lliBar automat ically senses label length at power-on and provides a backfeeding capability used with tear-off, pee l-off, or cut -off printing modes.

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Print output can include text and graphics in addition to high-density bar codes, ext ending t he IntelliBar printer’s versatility for any label prin ting need .

Depending on t h e IntelliBar model and the ma in board revision, ot her feature s inclu de:

an operating speed of up to 8 inches per seco nd (ips) for the Model 48 and Model

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88, and 12 ips for t he Model 412. HP PCL 5 compatibility and LaserJe t III printer command set emulation with 14

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bitmap and eight outline fonts ( in addition to specific printer command languages fo r th e var ious Int elliBar printer series as describ ed in Table 1-1). Support includes all PCL 5 commands and func tio n s wit h several additional co mmand extensions to deal with special printer featur es that ar e no t available in the HP LaserJet (see t he IntelliBar Programmer’s Reference Guide for more information).

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a minimum of 2 MB of random-access memory (RAM) expandable (in the Model 48 and Model 412) using SIMM option inst allation (see “Memory Expansion” in t his section).

MODELS 48 AND 412

Features common to Models 48 and 412 are shown in Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2 and described in the following subsections. For printer specifications, see “Specifications” in this section.

LCD Display

Lamps

Control Pane l

Power Switch

Access Handle

Label Release Paper Slot

Label Exit Slot

Front Panel

Figure 1-1 Model 48 and Model 412 Features (Front and Left Side View)

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Left Side Panel

External Label Entrance

Slot

Serial Port

Parallel Port

AC Power Inlet

Power Supply

Label Supply Spindle

Front Panel

Latch

Print Head

Print Head Release Lever

Ribbon Takeup Spindle

Ribbon Supply Spindle

Figure 1-2 Model 48 and Model 412 Features (Rear and Left Side View)

MODEL 88

The features of the Model 88 are shown in Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4 and described in the following subsections. For printer specifications, see “Specifications” in this section.

1-4 General Information

Access Handle (hidden)

Label Exit Slot

Front Panel

Figure 1-3 Model 88 Feature s (Front and Right Side View)

Control Panel

LCD Display

Lamps

Ribbon T ak eup Spindle

Print Head

Label Supply Spindle

Power Switch

Print Head Release Latch

External Label Entrance Slot

Serial Port

Parallel Port

Ribbon Supply Spindle

AC Power Inlet

Power Supply

Figure 1-4 Model 88 Features (Rear and Left Side View)

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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

Printer operat ions are coordinated by control panel settings and the main boar d components under DC voltage from t he po wer supply. The fo llowing subsections describe how pr inting is carried o u t.

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power supply co ntrol pa nel

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main board

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ribbo n and paper feed mechanisms

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print mechanism (printer engine)

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Power Supply

Alt er nat ing current (AC) is fed directly into the po wer supply and converted into the various DC voltages that drive and cont r ol printer operat ion (+5 V, +12 V, - 12 V, +18 V, +24 V). The power supply contains one replaceable fuse.

Control Panel

The contro l panel contains t he LCD display, power and alert indicators, and butto ns that allow you t o cont rol and monitor printer operation. The 2-line display provides printer status and err or messages and the printer settings menu tree. The power indicator shows whether the printer is turned on or off, while the alert indicator shows whether the print er has a fault or error condition that may affect o per ation. The co nt r ol panel buttons allow yo u to view or change the printer settings (user parameters) via the menu tree.

For more infor mation, see Sect ion 3, “Unit Operation.”

Main Board

The main board (located behind the right side panel) controls communications between the computer and printer engine and coor dinates the printer’s logic and mechanical functions. The printing pro cess begins when t he co mputer sends dat a to the main board thro ugh either the serial or parallel interface. T he main bo ar d r eceives and int er pr ets the data (HP LaserJet emulation and HP PCL language), develops the data in RAM, transmits the data t o the print head for thermal tr ansference, and coordinates the paper and ribbon feeding mechanisms.

Th e main boar d is fun ctionally divided into two a reas: t he main or control area fo r image (video) processing and the sub area for engine contr ol and print processing.

Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6 show t he locations of the connectors on each main board revision.

1-6 General Information

CN11 (Power) 6-pin

CN7 (Power) 2-pin

CN6 (Print Head) 14-pin

CN8 (Front Panel Open) 4-pin

CN4 (Label Sensor Diode) 2-pin

CN3 (Label Sensor LED) 3-pin

CN2 (Label Cutter Option)

5-pin

CN1 (Ribbon Present) 4-pin

CN5 (Print Head Open /Closed) 4-pin

CN13 (Control Panel Print Mode - Peel, Cut, Rewind) 10-pin

CN12 (Power) 4-pin

P3 (Control Panel) 26-pin

CN14 (Model 412 Pre-Heater) 2-pin

CN17 (Stepper Motor) 4-pin

CN16 (Stepper Motor) 6-pin

P2 (Serial) 25-pin

P1 (Parallel) 36-pin

Figure 1-5 Main Board Revision 12, 13, or 14 Connector Locations

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CN 6 (Print Head) 14-pin

CN 8 (Front P anel

O p en) 4-pin

CN 4 (Label S ensor

Diode) 2-pin

CN3 (Lab el S ensor LE D ) 3-pin

CN2 (Lab el

C utte r Optio n ) 5-pin

CN1 (R ibbon Present) 4-pin

CN 5 (Print Head O p en/Closed

P3 (Control Panel) 26-pin

CN13 (C ontrol P anel P rint M od e - P eel, Cut, Rewind) 10-pin

CN 11 (P ow er) 6-pin

CN7 (Pow er) 2-pin

CN 12 (P ow er) 4-pin

CN14 ( Powe r fo r Mo del 412 Pre-Heater ) 2-pin

CN17 (Stepper Motor Power) 4-pin

CN 16 (S tepper M otor) 6-pin

P2 (S erial) 25-pin

P1 (P arallel) 36-pin

Parallel Port Bus Connector

Figure 1-6 Main Board Revision 15 and 16 Connector Locations

Ribbon and Label Feed Mechanisms

This section describes the thermal transfer printing process carried out by the ribbon and label feed mech anisms.

NOTE:

ribbon is required a nd heat se nsitive labels or tag stock are printed on directly, is not described in t his section.

During the thermal tr ansfer process, the ribbon and label feed mechanisms move the ribbon and labels between the platen and t hermal print head. T his confined space causes the ribbon to pr ess against the label. Ink fro m the ribbon is applied to the label each time it crosses the print head by the heating of individual print head elements (resistor s) . The combination of heat from the resistors and pressure between t he ribbon and label lays down the printed image.

Direct thermal printing, where no

1-8 General Information

The ribbo n is fed by the stepper mot or and is controlled by the main boar d and LED sensor settings (ribbon end sensor).

During the printing process, t he label feed mechanism moves the label from the supply roller to the thermal print head and platen. Labels are fed by the stepper motor and by friction with the ribbon. Label feeding is coordinated by the main board, s ensor se ttings ( label sensor), and the co nt r ol panel (see Section 3 for contro l panel settings that affect label feeding).

Figure 1-7 shows a simplified view o f how thermal transference works. A cut-away diagram of the ribbon and label feed mechanism subassemblies for the Mo del 48 and 412 printers is provided in Figure 1-8.

NOTE: The ribbon and label feed subassemblies in the Model 88 printer differ in appearance from the Model 48 and 412, but the theory of operation is essentially identical as described below.

When the label and ribbon are fed between the platen and thermal print head, the label se nsor detects the loca tio n of the 0 .08 -inch (2 mm) minimum gap between the lab els o n the paper roll and thus determines the pos ition of the first print line on t he label. A print command is then sent to the thermal print head by the engine control processor on the main board (see “Print Mechanism”).

Simultaneously, heat builds up in the thermal head heater, which contains a bank of resistor s that selectively heat up, forming a printable image. The heat t r ansfers ink on the ribbon t o areas on the label surface t hat correspond to the heat ed r esistors. This process fuses the image to t he label.

Thermal Head

Thermal Transfer Ink

Transferred Ink

Label

Platen

Figure 1-7 Thermal Transference

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Ribbon Supply Spindle

Stepper Motor

Label Supply Spindle

Figure 1-8 Ribbon and La bel Feed Mechanisms (Model 48 and 412)

Print Mechanism

Ribbon Take-Up Spindle

Label Width Guide

Print Head (Open)

Label Exit Slot

Sensor Plate

Printer engine functions are controlled by t he engine control processor on the main board sub-area. The engine control processo r sends cont rol signals in response t o commands and data received from the computer via the PC/AT co r e. T he co ntr ol and data signals heat the thermal print head element s ( r esisto r s) as previously described in “Ribbon and Paper Feed Mechanisms.” Control and data signals from the engine control processor also drive the stepper motor fo r feeding the ribbon and labels through the printer. When the label or ribbon s ensors d etect that the printer has r un out of labels or ribbon (or w hen label jams occur), the information is relayed from the engine control processor, and t he appropriat e message appears on the contro l panel LCD (see Section 3 for display messages).

Depending on print speed, a specified “high” o r “low” voltage is sent from the power supply to the heater inside the thermal print head. During normal speed printing (2.4 ips to 12 ips) typically used with wax ribbons, the power supply provides a “high” voltage of approximately 24V. This vo ltage can be changed using the cont r ol panel menu buttons (see “Print Head Volt age Adjustment” in Section 5).

During low speed printing (0.6 ips to 1.6 ips) typically used with resin ribbons, a “low” voltage of approximat ely 12V is used. This voltage can also be changed using the control panel menu buttons (see “Print Head Voltage Adjustment ” in Section 5).

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Print speed is controlled by sending the appro pr iate st r obe (STB) pulse (STB1 or STB2 applied pulse) according to t he t emperatur e information sent from the print head thermist or. For high speed printing (10 ips to 12 ips), the print head is pre-heat ed to an optimum head temperature of 50o C per resistor. I f the head temperatur e exceeds 70o C, printing stops and a head temperature message is reported on the control panel (see Section 2 for display messages).

NOTE: During print ing, the actual temperature of a resistor can exceed 200o C for a few milliseconds.

MEMORY EXPANSION

Depending on t he main b oard revision installed in the printer, memory expansion ca n be done in the Int elliBar Mo del 48 and 412 through the purchase of industry-standard, userinst allable, SIMM memor y modules made for Apple or PC products. SIMM modules are available from retail or mail order compute r hardware suppliers. T h ese modu les install in pairs in two expansion slots on the main boar d and increase the printer’s standard memory capacity fro m the standard 2 MB to a maximum o f 10 MB.

NOTE: The Model 88 contains a total of 10 MB o f sta ndard print er memory which is not expandable.

See Table 4-1 and Table 4-2 in Sectio n 4 for memory installat ion guidelines and procedures.

OPTIONS

IntelliTech I nternational, Inc. option s for the Int elliBar printer ar e divid ed into two categor ies: user-installable and factory-inst allable. Each cat egory is described below. Section 4 provides additio nal information on IntelliTech International, Inc. printer options (including installation procedures and dealer order numbers) .

User-Installable Options

Us er installable opt ions for the IntelliBar Models 4 8 and 412 include the following.

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Label Cutter (Model 2401) — Let s you quickly print and process labels for immediate application . This use r-installable opt ion fits in the front panel in pla ce of the standard peel-off assembly. You must also remove the tear bar from above the platen roller ( see Section 3 for label cutter installation procedures).

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The cutter is designed for users who require on-demand label print ing (usually one label at a t ime) and the convenience of a label precut and ready to apply. The printer can be pro gr ammed to print a number of labels (up to 32, 767) and then perform the cut function.

The cutter is designed to cut o nly paper or synthetic label backing (liner) and can also c ut co ntinuous med ia that c ontains no rubber ba s ed adhesives.

NOTE: The maximum t h ickness of labels used with the cutter option is 0.005 in. (0. 127 mm).

External Rewinder (Model 2402) — Mounts in front of the printer and rewinds

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labels. Allows you t o output labels t hat can be conveniently spooled for storage or shipment to anoth er location .

Factory-Installable Options

Fa ctory-inst allable option s for the IntelliBar Mode ls 48 and 412 include the following.

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Internal Rewinder (Model 2405) — This option mo unt s inside the IntelliBar and can be used to spoo l printed media (labels and backing paper) for convenient stor age or transport ation o f labels in volume quantity. You can also use the rewinder option to spoo l only the backing paper in peel-off print mode.

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Reflective Label Sensor (Model 2404) — This field- or dealer-installable option replaces the printer’s standard, t r ansmissive (see-through) label sensor. This option reflects light off the black stripe when tag o r ticket stock is fed through t he printer and thereby detects the label’s home position (used for determining the first print line on the label). This option can also be used on butt-cut o r specialty die-cut labels.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1-2 lists printer spec ificat ions for the IntelliBar St anda rd series. Specificat ions for the In telliB ar AS Series, ax S eries, an d LPR Series are the s ame except as differ entiate d in Table 1-1 for the printer command language, emulat ion, and connectivit y.

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Table 1-2 IntelliBar Standard Series Specifications

Feature Model 48, 48E Model 412, 412E Model 88, 88E

Print method Thermal transfer or direct thermal Resolution 300 x 300 dots per inch (11.81 dots per mm)

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Print widths 4.37" (111 mm) maxim um) 8.65 in. (220 mm)

maximum Print length (standar d)* 14 in. (356 m m) 28 in. (711. 2 mm) 14 in. ( 356 mm) Print length

(maximum)* Print speed .6 in. up to 8 in. per

Memory 2 MB standard, 10 MB

Dimensions 12.4 in. H x 9.4 in. W x 16 in. D

Control Panel LCD, 16 character, 2 line status and error displ ay Interface IEEE 1284 (parall el) and RS-232C/RS-422C (serial)

Emulation Hewlett Packard LaserJet III (HP PCL 5, HP GL/2) Fonts 14 bit map fonts, 8 AGFA IntelliFont scalable typefaces (CG Times, Univers

Bar codes UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN/JAN-13, EAN/JAN-8, UPC/EAN ext ension (2 of 5 digi t

99 in. (2,515 mm) 99 i n. (2,515 mm) 99 i n. ( 2,515 mm)

.6 in. up to 12 in. per

second

maximum

(315 H mm x 239 m m W x 406 mm D)

Bold)

supplemental), 3 of 9 ( Code 39), Extended 3 of 9, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, Codebar, Zip +4, Postnet, MSI Plessey, Code 93, Extended 93, UCC-128, HIBC, PDF417

second 2 MB standard, 10 MB

maximum

Baud rate: 1200 - 38, 400 bps

.6 in. up to 8 in. per

second

10 MB standard (not

expandable)

13.2 in. H x 14.4 in. W

x 17 in. D (335 mm H x

366 mm W x 432 mm D)

Electrical 115 VAC + 10%, 50/60 Hz.

230 VAC + 10% 50/60 Hz IEEE 1284 compl iant cable required

* See Section 2 for pri nt media specif ications.

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Table 1-2 IntelliBar Standard Series Specifications

Feature Model 48, 48E Model 412, 412E Model 88, 88E

Operating environment 41o F – 104o F (5o C – 40 C); below 85%

non-condensing humidi t y

Agency certifications UL-1950, C-UL, FCC Class A (115 VAC); TUV EN69050, CE mark (230 VAC) User-installabl e options Label Backing Cutter: Model No. 2401**

External Label Rewinder: Model No. 2402

Factory-install ed options

Warr ant y ( U. S) One-year l imited warranty; printhead warranted for 90 days or 500,000 linear

Media Die cut and continuous paper stocks, synthetic stocks, tag st ock, t icket stock Label finishing Standard: Cont inuous, tear off and on-demand peel off (self strip). Cut off:

Label specifications Label print width: .75 in. min. to 4.37 in. max.

Reflective Sensor (Model 2404) Internal Rewinder (Model 2405)

inches, whichever comes first

optional

(19 mm to 111 mm)

Label print length: .5 in. minimum . to 99 in. maximum *** (13 mm to 2,515 m m) Minimum. label gap: .125 in. (3.2 mm) Maximum label thickness: .01 i n. (.245 mm) Maximum roll diameter: 8 in. (203 m m); 7 in.(178

mm) with Internal Rewinder installed Inner core diameter: 3 in. (76. 2 mm)

Label Cutter: 240X

Reflective Sensor 240X Internal Rewinder 240X

4.37 in. m inimum to

8.65 in. m aximum (111 mm to 222 mm)

8 in. (203 m m)

Label web width: .75 in. m in. to 4.56 in. max. (19 mm to 116 mm)

Ribbon types Express W ax for hi gh- speed printing up t o 12 inches per second

Dura Wax for econom ical printing Rugged Resin for durability and smudge resistance Dura Resin Plus for chemical, heat and scrat ch r esistance

Dura Wax/Resin for monochromatic color pri nt i ng Ribbon length Wax Ribbons: 1, 475 f eet (450 m eters); Resin Ribbons: 984 f eet (300 m eters) Ribbon widths 1.06 in., 2.12 in. , 3.27 in., 4.37 in.

(27 mm, 54 mm, 83 m m, 111 mm)

** Not int ended for use with rubber-based adhesives. *** Wi t h addi t ional optional memory i nst alled and page protect turned off.

4.56 in. m in. to 9.5 in. max. (116 m m to 241 mm)

4.37 in., 7 i n. , 8. 65 in. (111 mm, 178 mm, 222 mm)

1-14 General Information

INTERFACE

This section descr ibes IntelliBar interfaces for communicating with the host computer or network co mputer. T he printer is equipped with two interface communication ports:

36-pin IEEE 1284 parallel (connector P1)

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25-pin RS-232C serial/RS-422 serial (connector P2)

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To select the interface, use the control panel menu tree as described in Section 3.

Parallel Interface

This section descr ibes the IntelliBar parallel por t interf ace. The IEEE 1284 parallel input allows no parameters. It always accepts 8-bit data with no

parity. For communication functions, it reserves the same set of characters reserved by the serial po r t, wit h t he exception of X-ON and X-OFF characters.

Note that the IEEE 1284 parallel interface is essentially an input- only channel. The parallel port communicat es in one direction, which is from the host computer to the printer.

IEEE 1284 Cable Requirements

The cable co nnected to the parallel int er face port must be fully shielded and fitted with t he proper connector shell. Keep parallel cables as shor t as possible (8 ft. maximum) and do not rout e or connect them near electrical conduits or high-voltage po wer lines.

To ensure the cable meets IEEE 1284 specifications, a cable labeled IEEE-1284 compliant is required and is a simple wa y to guarantee good cable desig n . A cable with this label contains the IEEE 1284-standard of 36 twisted-pair wires and is properly shielded.

Serial Interface

This section descr ibes the IntelliBar serial interface. I nt e lliBar serial co mmunica tio ns meets the follo wing specifications:

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asynchronous

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8 data bits per character

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no p arity

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one start bit

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one stop bit

Three parameters are used to control serial communicatio n: channel, baud rate, and options.

General Information 1-15

The baud rate is given as an integer (such as 1200 or 9600), and t he maximum supported baud rate is 38,400 bits per second (bps). Standard baud rates suppor ted by the IntelliBar are as follo ws.

300

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600

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1200

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2400

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4800 9600

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19,200

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38,400

Data Transmission

The printer uses Robust X–ON/X–OFF prot ocol to contro l transmitted and received character flow.

At power-on, the serial contr oller carries out communicat ion as soon as the hardware and software are initia lized. Hence, the first cha racter sent in X-ON/X-OFF mode will be X-ON (rather than X-OFF).

Available in Menu Mode using the control panel menu buttons, Robust X-ON/X-OFF flow cont rol det ermines if ad ditional X-ONs should be transmitted.

If Robust X-O N/X-ON is set to ON (th e default), additional X-ONs will be transmitted at one second intervals unt il data is received. I f it is set to OFF using the control panel (see Section 3), no additional X-ONs are sent.

NOTE: Th e information in this section is subject to change without notice. This information is provided "as is " wit hou t either express or implied warranty. IntelliTech International, I n c. d isclaims any and all warranties with regard to this information. IntelliTech shall not b e liable in any event for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of data, profits or use, for any reason or in any action, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this information.

Section 2

Setup

Th is section provides p rint er setup information, wh ich includes inst ruc tio n s on connecting power and interface cables, replacing the thermal ribbo n, and replacing the label roll. See Sect ion 3 for in struction s on in sta lling memory a nd printer opt ions.

In additio n, t his section includes instructions on printin g test labels to chec k pr inter operat ion before performing service or as a check after performing service.

Th is sec tio n also provides information on using the p rint er’s con trol pa nel buttons to affect operat ion. Contr ol panel LED indicators, status messages, menu descriptions, and factory settings of printer operating parameters are described. The 2-line by 16-charact er liquid crystal display (LCD) on the control panel shows the printer’s operational stat us, error codes, and parameter values. The LCD also displays the menus used t o change printer parameters.

UNIT SETUP

Printer operat ion and print quality are affected by the environment in which the printer is placed. When setting up the printer or do ing any service procedure, always be sure the printer meets the environmental specifications listed below and the media specifications in Section 1 of this manual. If the print er has not yet been unpacked (or t o repack it for shipping), see Appendix A fo r unpacking/packing procedur es.

Th e IntelliBar is designed to function reliably even under ha rsh c onditio ns, s uch as th ose that might be present in manufact ur ing or warehouse environment s.

Optimu m print quality is achieved under the follow ing condition s:

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Temperature: 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)

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Relative humidity: 15 to 85%

To maintain the best conditions for trouble-free operation, observe t he following enviro nmental standards.

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Place the printer in a well-ventilated area. Adequat e clearance should be provided

on all sides of the unit to allow heat to dissipate.

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A minimum of 14 inches of clearance is needed above the Model 48 and 412

printers to open the hinged access door o n t he left side of the unit. Fo r the Model 88, a minimum of 11 inches is needed to open t he t op cover.

2-2 Setup

Note the printer dimensions and the clearance guidelines shown in the fo llowing figures.

Wit h t he front panel open on the Model 48 and 412, the dist ance from the front of the printer to t he back (printer depth) is 24.5 inches

24.50 Inches

Front Panel

Figure 2-1 Printer Depth (Model 48 and 412)

With the left side cover open, t he distance from the left side of the Model 48 and Model 412 to the right side (printer width) is 17 inches.

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17.00 Inches

Figure 2-2 Printer Width (Model 48 and 412)

With the left side cover completely open, the distance from the bott om of the Model 48 and Model 412 t o the top (printer height ) is 24.25 inches.

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24.25 Inches

Figure 2-3 Printer Height (Model 48 and 412)

The following figure shows the width and height specifications fo r the Model 88 printer with the top and side covers open.

Top Cover

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Side Cover

16.5"

30.5"

Figure 2-4 Printer Clearances (Model 88)

25"

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Keep the printer away from direct sunlight.

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Do not expo se the printer to extreme changes in temperature, as might occur near a heating or air condit ioning unit.

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Place the printer away from devices that generate str ong magnetic fields such as electric mo tors or t ransformers.

Connecting the Power Cord

The power cor d supplied with the printer plugs into the ac inlet connector on the back of the printer. The ot her (male) end of the power cord plugs into a properly grounded, threeprong wall receptacle or other grounded po wer outlet. Always ensure the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the cord. Figure 2-5 shows the location of the power cord inlet connector and power switch and explains the power switch markings.

2-6 Setup

Th e power source for the IntelliBa r is either 110Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz or 220Vac ±10%, 50/60Hz (for “E” Versions). Voltage higher or lower than specified can cause printer malfunctions.

The electric power line should be free fro m electric noise caused by other machines. A dedica ted power line for th e IntelliBar, separate fr om noise p roducing equipmen t, is reco mmende d and must be in close pr oximity to the pr in ter. I f a separate line (for e xample, a different wall receptacle) is not available, use a noise filter (pur chasable from an electrical supplies dealer).

CAUTION: Turn off the printer before plugging in the power cord, and always use a properlygrounded power outlet.

Power Switch 0=Off 1=On

Figure 2-5 Connecting Power

Connecting the Communications Interface Cables

The following subsections describe how t o install the communications int er face cable in the In telliBar s tandar d, AS Series, and ax S eries printers.

Standard IntelliBar Communications Interface

The back of the print er has one RS-232C/RS - 422 serial inter face port and one Cent r onics parallel interface port.

Figure 2-6 identifies the interface port s. When plugging in the interface cable, observe the alignment shape of the connectors to

ensure proper co nnection.

CAUTION: Turn off the computer and printer before installing or removing any interface cable.

Rear Interfac e Panel

Serial Port

Parallel Port

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Figure 2-6 Interface Ports (Standard IntelliBar Series)

Use the correct type of interface cable when connecting the printer to the computer. A description of each interface type is provided in Section 1 (see “Int er face”). Attach the interface cable as follows.

1. Make sure the power to the printer is turned off.

2. Connect the interface cable t o the appropriate standard Int e lliBar Ser ies interface

port ( see Figure 2-6).

3. Secure the cable with the indicated screws o r clips.

For example, the RS-232C serial cable has two screws attached to the cable connector.

4. If a grounding wire is att ached t o the interface cable, secure the wire to the one o f

the screws on the printer’s rear interface panel (see Figure 2-6).

5. Co nnect t he o ther end o f the interface cable to the computer according to the

manufactur er ’s instructions.

2-8 Setup

IntelliBar AS Series and ax Series Communication Interfaces

For IBM AS/400 and System 3X computers, set up t he IntelliBar printer to op erate in an AFP/IPDS (AS Series) or SCS/EBCDIC (ax Series) configuration as follows:

1. Attach the twinax or coax cable adapter to the 15-pin port on t he interface board

(see Figure 2-7).

2. If connecting to a twinax host, set the I/O address o n t he four-segment switch

bank to the cor r ect value for your configuration (see Table 2-1). Obtain information about your configuration’s address from your system administrato r.

If connecting to a coax host, set all the switches to OFF.

Table 2-1 IntelliBar AS Series I/O Address

Switch Settings (Twinax Connection)

Twinax Address

0 Off Of f Of f Off 1 On Off Off Off 2 Off On Off Of f 3 On On Off Off 4 Off Of f On Off 5 On Off On Off 6 Off On On Of f

Figure 2-7 shows a clo se- up view of the rear of the printer with the int er face

Switch Segment 1

Switch Segment 2

Switch Segment 3

Switch Segment 4

board installed.

Interface Board LED

Setup 2-9

Interface Board Switch Bank

Interface Board IEEE 1284 Parallel Port

5 mm Hex Nut

Interface Board RS232C Serial Port (9-pin)

5 mm Hex Nut

Interface Board Twinax/Coax Port (15-pin )

5 mm Hex Nut

Main Board LED

Main Board RS232C/422 Seria l Port

Main Board IEEE 1284 Parallel Port

Figure 2-7 Interface Board Connector, LED, and S w itch Locations

4. Turn on the printer and the host computer. After approximately 8 to 10 seco nds,

the LED on the interface board lights gr een, indicating that the host has es tablished communication wit h the printer.

5. Check the status of the printer at the host. The host automatically co nfigures the

printer for AFP/IPDS (AS interface boar d installed) or SCS (ax interface boar d installed).

After auto configuration, the print er is ready to receive print jobs.

2-10 Setup

Label and Ribbon Requirements

Print quality depends on fact ors such as the t ype of ribbo n and labels being used. Label thickness and abrasion levels and the resistance of ribbo ns and labels to extreme t emperatures all play an important role in maintaining the life of the print head and ensuring print quality.

For best results , use high-qu ality la bels (die-cut, butt-cut, or contin uous forms) that mee t the specifications listed in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2 Label Specifications

Measurement Minimum Specification Maximum Specification

Width

Model 48, 412: 0.75 in. (19 mm)

Model 48, 412: 4.56 in. (116 mm ) maximum

Model 48, 412: 4.56 in. (116 mm)

Length 0.51 in. (13 mm) 99 in. (2.51 m); requires

Thickness 0.0025 in. (0.0635 mm) 0.01 in. ( 0.245 mm) Gap 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) 1.5 x length of label

*Label specifications depend on the label stock. Maximum widt h of adhesive label stock (i ncluding backing paper) or tag stock is 4.56 in. (116 mm) for the Model 48 and Model 412 and 9.5 in (241 m m) for the Model

88. Figure 2-8 provides label specifications for die-cut labels only. Maximum width of the print line (pri nt abl e width) on the label is 4.37 i n. (111 mm) for t he Model 48 and Model 412 and 8.65 in. (220 mm) for the Model

88.

NOTE:

For updates on IntelliBar lab el

Model 88: 9.5 in. (241 mm ) maximum

additional memory

specifications and other informatio n about labels orderable through IntelliTech International, Inc., visit o ur Web site at

http://www.intellibar.c o m

.08 inches (2mm)

(

)

Unprintable Area Top and Bottom

4.56 inches (116 mm) maximum web width (Model 48 and 412)

9.5 inches (241 mm) maximum web Model 88

width

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Printable widths:

4.37 inches (111 mm) maximum

(Model 48 and 412)

8.65 inches

(222 mm) maximum (Model 88)

.5 inches (13mm) Min. Label Length for die-cut labels

99 inches (2.51m) Max. Label Length for die-cut labels

.125 inches (3.2 mm) Min. gap for die-cut labels

Label Web W idth

Figure 2-8 Paper Specifications

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IntelliBar Ribbons

In telliTech Int erna tio nal, Inc. offers t hree categories of thermal transfer ribbons:

wax (IntelliTech Express Wax ™ and IntelliTech D ura Wax™)

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wax/r esin (IntelliTech D ura W ax/R esin™

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resin ( Int elliTe ch Rugged Resin™ and Dura Resin Plus™).

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Each category is manufactured with high quality materials to the following specifications to fit par ticular operat ing conditions and purpo ses:

thickness – 5 microns

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rib bon backing mater ial – polyester film

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ink mate rial — Express Wax, black — Dura Wax, black — Dura Wax/Resin, co lors (see Table 2-4) — Rugged Resin, black — Dura R esin Plus, black ribbon length – 990 ft. (300 m) fo r r esin type; 1485 ft. (450 mm) fo r wax type

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ribbon widths – Model 48 and 412 Model 88

1.06 in. (27 mm) 6.64 in. (165.0 mm)

2.13 in. (54 mm) 8.65 in. (220.0 mm)

3.27 in. (83 mm

4.37 in. (111 mm)

Th e following tables list IntelliTech order n umbers for IntelliBar black a nd color ribbons.

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Table 2-3 IntelliBar Black Ribbons∗∗∗∗

Description Width Length Order Number

Ex pr ess Wax 1.08 inches (27 m m) 450 meters (1,475 feet) 50-101

2.20 inches (54 m m) 450 meters (1,475 feet) 50-102

3.32 inches (83 m m) 450 meters (1,475 feet) 50-103

4.44 inches (111 m m) 450 meters (1,475 feet) 50-104

6.64 inches (165 m m) 450 meters (1475 feet) 50-201

8.88 inches (222 m m) 450 meters (1,475 feet) 50- 202

Dura Wax 1.08 inches (27 m m) 450 meters (1,475 feet) 50-101

2.20 inches (54 m m) 450 meters (1,475 feet) 50-102

3.32 inches (83 m m) 450 meters (1,475 feet) 50-103

4.44 inches (111 m m) 450 meters (1,475 feet) 50-104

6.64 inches (165 m m) 450 meters (1475 feet) 50-203

8.88 inches (222 m m) 450 meters (1,475 feet) 50- 204

Rugged Resin 1.08 inc hes (27 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50-109

2.20 inches (54 m m) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-110

3.32 inches (83 m m) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-111

4.44 inches (111 m m) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-112

6.64 inches (165 m m) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-205

8.88 inches (222 m m) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-206

Dura Resin Plus 1.08 inches (27 mm) 300 meter s (990 feet) 50-113

2.20 inches (54 m m) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-114

3.32 inches (83 m m) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-115

4.44 inches (111 m m) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-116

6.64 inches (165 m m) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-207

8.88 inches (222 m m) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-208

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This page was prepared September 1999. For an up-to-date listing of IntelliBar ribbons, please call

800-694-3034.

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Table 2-4 IntelliBar Color Ribbons∗∗∗∗

Description Color Width Length Order Nu mber

Dura Wax/Resin White 1.08 inches (27 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 501 White 2.20 inches (54 mm) 300 meter s (990 feet) 50- 502 White 3.32 inches (83 mm) 300 meter s (990 feet) 50- 503 White 4.44 inches (111 mm) 300 meter s (990 feet) 50- 504 White 6.64 inches (165 mm) 300 meter s (990 feet) 50- 505 White 8.88 inches (222 mm) 300 meter s (990 feet) 50-506 Process

cyan

Process

cyan

Process

cyan

Process

cyan

Process

cyan

Process

cyan

Process

magenta

Process

magenta

Process

magenta

Process

magenta

1.08 i nc hes (27 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 508

2.20 i nc hes (54 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 509

3.32 i nc hes (83 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 510

4.44 i nc hes (111 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-511

6.64 i nc hes (165 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-512

8.88 i nc hes (222 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-513

1.08 i nc hes (27 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 515

2.20 i nc hes (54 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 516

3.32 i nc hes (83 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 517

4.44 i nc hes (111 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-518

Process

magenta

Process

magenta

Process

yellow

Process

yellow

∗

This page was prepared July 1999. For an up-to-date listi ng of IntelliBar ribbons, please call

800-694-3034.

6.64 i nc hes (165 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-519

8.88 i nc hes (222 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-520

1.08 i nc hes (27 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 522

2.20 i nc hes (54 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 523

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Table 2-4 IntelliBar Color Ribbons∗∗∗∗

Description Color Width Length Order Nu mber

Dura Wax/Resin Process

yellow

Process

yellow

Process

yellow

Process

yellow

Lemon

yellow

Lemon

yellow

Lemon

yellow

Lemon

yellow

Process

cyan

Lemon

yellow

3.32 i nc hes (83 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 524

4.44 i nc hes (111 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-525

6.64 i nc hes (165 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-526

8.88 i nc hes (222 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-527

1.08 i nc hes (27 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 529

2.20 i nc hes (54 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 530

3.32 i nc hes (83 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 531

4.44 i nc hes (111 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-532

6.64 i nc hes (165 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-533

8.88 i nc hes (222 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-534

Orange 1.08 inches (27 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-536 Orange 2.20 inches (54 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-537 Orange 3.32 inches (83 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-538 Orange 4.44 inches (111 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-539 Orange 6.64 inches (165 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-540 Orange 8.88 inches (222 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-541 Dark

1.08 i nc hes (27 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 543

orange

Dark

2.20 i nc hes (54 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 544

orange

Dark

3.32 i nc hes (83 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 545

orange

Dark

4.44 i nc hes (111 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-546

orange

∗ This page was prepared July 1999. For an up-to-date listing of IntelliBar ribbons, please call IntelliTech at 800-694-3034.

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Table 2-4 IntelliBar Color Ribbons∗∗∗∗

Description Color Width Length Order Nu mber

Dura Wax/Resin Dark

6.64 i nc hes (165 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-547

orange

Dark

8.88 i nc hes (222 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-548

orange Red 1.08 inches (27 mm ) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50-550 Red 2.20 inches (54 mm ) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50-551 Red 3.32 inches (83 mm ) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50-552 Red 4.44 inches (111 mm ) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 553 Red 6.64 inches (165 mm ) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 554 Red 8.88 inches (222 mm ) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50-555 Burgundy 1.08 inches (27 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-557 Burgundy 2.20 inches (54 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-558 Burgundy 3.32 inches (83 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-559 Burgundy 4.44 inches (111 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-560 Burgundy 6.64 inches (165 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-561 Burgundy 8.88 inches (222 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-562 Shamrock

1.08 i nc hes (27 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 564

Green Shamrock

2.20 i nc hes (54 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 565

Green Shamrock

3.32 i nc hes (83 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 566

Green Shamrock

4.44 i nc hes (111 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-567

Green Shamrock

6.64 i nc hes (165 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-568

Green Shamrock

8.88 i nc hes (222 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-569

Green Forrest

1.08 i nc hes (27 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 571

Green Forrest

2.20 i nc hes (54 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 572

Green

∗ This page was prepared July 1999. For an up-to-date listing of IntelliBar ribbons, please call IntelliTech at 800-694-

3034.

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Table 2-4 IntelliBar Color Ribbons∗∗∗∗

Description Color Width Length Order Nu mber

Dura Wax/Resin Forrest

3.32 i nc hes (83 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 573

Green Forrest

4.44 i nc hes (111 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-574

Green Forrest

6.64 i nc hes (165 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-575

Green Forrest

8.88 i nc hes (222 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-576

Green Royal Blue 1.08 inches (27 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-578 Royal Blue 2.20 inches (54 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-579 Royal Blue 3.32 inches (83 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-580 Royal Blue 4.44 inches (111 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-581 Royal Blue 6.64 inches (165 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-582 Royal Blue 8.88 inches (222 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-583 Midnight

1.08 i nc hes (27 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 585

Blue Midnight

2.20 i nc hes (54 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 586

Blue Midnight

3.32 i nc hes (83 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50- 587

Blue Midnight

4.44 i nc hes (111 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-588

Blue Midnight

6.64 i nc hes (165 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-589

Blue Midnight

8.88 i nc hes (222 mm) 300 meters (990 feet) 50-590

Blue Brown 1.08 inches (27 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50-592 Brown 2.20 inches (54 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50-593 Brown 3.32 inches (83 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50-594 Brown 4.44 inches (111 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50-595 Brown 6.64 inches (165 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50-596 Brown 8.88 inches (222 mm) 300 met er s (990 feet) 50-597

∗ This page was prepared July 1999. For an up-to-date listing of IntelliBar ribbons, please call IntelliTech at 800-694-

3034.

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Ribbon/Label Combination

Re fer to Table 2-5 for general guidelin es in selecting the ribbo n /label comb ination be st suited for the application and environmental variables that affect print quality.

Table 2-5 Ribbon/ Label Selection Matrix

Application Ribbon

Description

For economical high to medium speed printi ng.

For economical yet more durable medium speed printing. Used in environments that require some smudge and scratch resistant c apability.

Used in harsh environments needing smudge and scratch resistant materials. For medium speeds.

For low speed print ing. Permanent bar codes. Suitable for harsh envi r onments. Smudge and super scratch proof. Solvent, heat, and wash proof.

For color printing.

Express Wax Coated or uncoated paper

Dura W ax Coated label and tag stock

Rugged Resin Excellent on synthetic label

Dura Resin Plus Exc ellent on synthetic label

Dura Wax Resin Good all around, versatile use on

Label Description

stock only.

only. Also for use with smooth uncoated stocks. Economical labels f or many applicati ons.

stock and coated paper. Not recommended for uncoated paper stock.

stock. Not recommended for coated or uncoated paper stock.

many paper and synthetic stocks.

To help you further identify the ribbon/label combination that meets your needs, Table 2-6 provides information about average ink-to-label t r ansfer and smudge characteristics. This information sho uld only be used as a guideline, since ribbon/la bel pe rformance is also dependent on print speeds, print head energy levels, print head position, and other factors.

CAUTION:

head and reduce repair costs, use ribbons that are the same width or slightly wider than the labels.

To avoid undue wear on the print

Express Wax Dura Wax Rugged Resin Dura Resin Plus Dura Wax/Resin

Rating Print Quality Smudge & Scratch Resistance

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NR Not recommende d Not recommended

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Table 2-6 Ribbon a nd Label Type Performance Guidel i nes

Uncoated Paper Coated Paper Polypropylene Polyester

Print Quality

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Excellent No change to printed image Good Slight effect to printed image Fair Some e ffect to printed image

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Marginal Noticeable effect to printed image

Smudge & Scratch Resistance

Print Quality

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Smudge & Scratch Resistance

Print Quality

Smudge & Scratch Resistance

Print Quality

Smudge & Scratch Resistance

Loading Labels

To load a label ro ll, proceed as follows depending on your IntelliBar mode l and w hether you are operat ing the printer in st andard, tear-off, cut-off, or peel-off print modes. For information on selecting the print mod e for your printer t hro ugh the c ontro l pane l menu butto n, see Section 3, “Unit Operation.”

Models 48 and 412

Th e following subsection desc ribes how to load labels for the Int elliBar Mo dels 48 and 412. See “Mode l 88” later in this sect ion to load labels in the IntelliBar Model 88 printer.

Standard Mode, Tear-Off Mode, Cut-Off Mode (Models 48 and 412)

If the printer is operating in standard, tear-off, or cut-o ff mode, follow these steps to load labels.

Open the printer’s left side cover. Open and lower the front panel by pressing the

front panel release latch (see Figure 2-9). Place the label roll o n the label supply spindle, label side up, so the roll unwinds in

the clockwise direction. Pull up t he print head release lat ch and raise the print head.

2-20 Setup

Raise print head.

Pull blue handle to open front panel .

Mount label media roll.

Pull up blue print head release latch.

Figure 2-9 Mounting the Label Rol l (Model 48 and 412)

4. Raise the label sensor plate and gently rout e the label backing paper (liner)

between the white teflon label width guides, under the label sensor plate, and over the platen roller (see Figure 2-10).

Adjust label width guide to label edge.

Setup 2-21

Lift label sensor plate and pull labels through.

Platen Roller

Center labe l sensor over label.

Figure 2-10 Installing Labels (Model 48 and 412)

NOTE: Make sure the label sensor mounted o n

the sensor plate is positioned in the center of the label and is not o v er a label g ap. If it is not centered, slide the sensor assembly to the left or right as required (see Figure 2-11).

2-22 Setup

Sensor Plate

Label Sensor

Label

Figure 2-11 Label Sensor Location (Model 48 and 412)

5. Rou te the la bel liner through the exit slot in the fron t panel.

6. Close and latch t he print head assembly, making sure the print head is securely

latched.

7. Make sure the inside edge o f the label backing paper is to uching the inside label

width guide (see Figure 2-12). (If it is not, open the print head, realign the label media, and close the print head). Slide the outside label width guide up to the edge of the label backing paper t o prevent liner mistracking (skew).

Inside Label Width Guide

Label Sensor Pla te

Label Me dia

Outside Label Width Guide

Figure 2-12 Label Width Guides (Model 48 and 412)

Setup 2-23

8. Close the front panel and left side cover.

9. Turn on the printer and wait for it to initialize (“OFFLINE, INITIALIZE”

appears in the 2-line control panel LCD display). During initialization, several labels will feed cons ecutively and e xit the label exit slot as th e pr inter automat ically measures the la bel gap and labe l length.

After the printer has measu red the label g ap an d label length, feedin g stop s. “ONLINE, READY” appears in th e 2- lin e control panel LCD d isplay.

10. From the contr ol panel, select the desired “PRINT MENU, PRINT MODE , ”

parameter (see Sect ion 3 for in formation on using the control panel menu button and menu tree to set the standard, tear-off, or cut-off print mode parameter).

NOTE:

If you want to op er ate in standard

mode, you do not need to set the print mode parameter if you are loading labels for the first time after taking the printer out of the box. The “S TANDARD” print mode paramet er is the default that is set at the factory.

2-24 Setup

Peel-Off Mode (Models 48 and 412)

If the printer operates in peel-off mode (with no cut ter option installed), follow these steps t o load labels.

1. Load labels as described in steps 1 through 9 in the previous subsection.

2. Fro m the co nt r ol panel, select the “LABEL MENU, LABEL MEASURE,

FIXED” parameter as follows (see also “Menu Tree” later in this section).

Press the Menu button (“MAIN MENU”, “PRINT MENU” appear s in the

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LCD display). Press Next (“MAIN MENU”, “LABEL MENU” ap p ear s in the LCD display).

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Press Select (“LABEL MENU”, “LABEL TYPE” appears in the LCD

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display).

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Press Next (“LABEL MENU”, “MEASU RE LABEL” appears in the LCD display).

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Press Select (“MEASURE LABEL”, “AUTOMATIC” appears in the LCD display).

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Press Next (“MEASURE LABEL”, “FIXED” appears in the LCD display).

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Press Select (“MEASURE LABEL, “FIXED” appears with an asterisk).

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Press the Online button (“ONLINE, RE ADY” appears in the control panel LCD).

This setting ensures that no more than one label advances during subsequent power-on initialization routines, avoiding po ssible label jams at the label exit slot.

3. From the contr ol panel, select the “PRINT MENU, PRINT MODE , PEEL-OFF”

parameter as follo ws ( see also “Menu Tree” later in this sectio n).

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Press the Online butto n (OFF LINE, PAUSE appear s in the 2-line cont r ol panel LCD display).

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Press the Menu button (“MAIN MENU”, “PRINT MENU” appear s in the LCD display).

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Press Select (“PRINT MENU”, “PRINT METHOD” appears in the LCD display.

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Press Next (“PRINT MENU”, “PRINT MODE” appear s in the LCD display.

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Press Select. One of the print modes other than peel off appears in the LCD display (“STANDARD”, “TEAR OFF”, or “CUT OFF”) depending on the print mode that you previously selected (“STANDARD” is the factory default) .

Setup 2-25

Press Next until “PEEL OFF” appears.

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Press Select (“PRINT MODE , “PEEL OFF” appears with an asterisk).

4. Open the front panel and print head.

5. Rero ute the label strip downward past the peel-off ro ller and through the label

release paper slot (see Figure 2-13).

Platen Roller

Peel-off/Tear Bar

Peel-off Roller

Label Release Paper Slot

Figure 2-13 Peel-Off Mode Label Routing (Model 48 and 412)

6. While gen tly pulling the liner downward, c lose and latch the prin t head assembly,

making sure the print head is securely latched. Then close and latch the front panel.

Figure 2-14 sho ws a cut-away view of the label routing path for peel-off mode.

2-26 Setup

Peel-off/Tear Bar

Label Me dia

Label

Platen Roller

Backing Paper

Peel-Off Roller

Label Rel ease Paper Slot

Figure 2-14 Model 48 and 412 Peel-Off Mode Label Routing – Cut-Away View

7. Press Online. Two labels w ill feed cons ecutively. The first label will fee d and

separate (peel) from the backing paper (liner) and exit t he label exit slot. (T he liner exits through the label release paper slot.) After the first label feed s, manually remove this label from the lab el exit slo t and then wait fo r th e sec ond label to finish feeding.

When the second label has fed, the printer pauses. “PEE L OFF LABEL” appears in the control panel LCD disp lay.

8. Remove the label from the exit s lot . When you have removed the label, the label

roll will a utomatically back up so that the next label is in posit ion for printing. “ONLINE, READY” will appear in the control panel LCD.

Setup 2-27

Model 88

Th e following subsection desc ribes how to load labels for the Int elliBar Mo del 88. S ee “Models 48 and 412” earlier in this section to load labels in t he Inte lliBar Mod el 48 and 412 printers.

Standard Mode, Tear-Off Mode, Cut-Off Mode (Models 88)

If the printer is operating in standard, tear-off, or cut-o ff mode, follow these steps to load labels.

1. Open the printer’s left side cover and to p cover.

2. Place the label roll on the label supply spindle, label side up, so the roll unwinds in

the clockwise direction (see the following figure).

3. Pull up the print head release latch and raise the print head (see Figure 2-15) .

Figure 2-15 Mounting the Label Roll (Model 88)

4. Grasp t he locking rod firmly with two fingers and push the rod toward the inside

of the printer. Lift up the label senso r plate when the rod slips out of the ret aining hole (see the following figure).

2-28 Setup

5. Carefully route the la b el bac king paper (liner) between th e metal label width

guides, under the label sensor plate, and o ver t he platen roller (see Figure 2-16).

Platen Roll

Locking Rod

Label Widt h Guides

Label Sensor Plate

Picture shown without front bez el or covers installed.

Figure 2-16 Installing Labels (Model 88)

6. Lower the label senso r plate and slide the locking rod toward the left side of the

printer so the rod fits into the hole and secures the sensor plate.

7. Close and securely lock the print head with the lat ch lever.

Figure 2-17 Locking the Print Head (Model 88)

Setup 2-29

8. Close t he t op cover and left side cover.

Peel-Off Mode (Model 88)

If the printer operates in peel-off mode, follow these steps t o load labels.

1. From the co nt r ol panel, select the “LABEL MENU, LABEL MEASURE,

FIXED” parameter as follows (see also “Menu Tree” later in this section).

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Press the Menu button (“MAIN MENU”, “PRINT MENU” appear s in the LCD display).

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Press Next (“MAIN MENU”, “LABEL MENU” ap p ear s in the LCD display).

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Press Select (“LABEL MENU”, “LABEL TYPE” appears in the LCD display).

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Press Next (“LABEL MENU”, “MEASU RE LABEL” appears in the LCD display).

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Press Select (“MEASURE LABEL”, “AUTOMATIC” appears in the LCD display).

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Press Next (“MEASURE LABEL”, “FIXED” appears in the LCD display).

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Press Select (“MEASURE LABEL, “FIXED” appears with an asterisk).

2-30 Setup

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This setting ensures that no more than one label advances during subsequent power-on initialization routines, avoiding po ssible label jams at the label exit slot.

2. Fro m the cont r ol panel, select the “PRINT MENU, PRINT MODE , PEEL-OFF”

parameter as follo ws ( see also “Menu Tree” later in this sectio n).

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Press the Online button (“ONLINE, RE ADY” appears in the control panel LCD).

Press the Online butto n (OFF LINE, PAUSE appear s in the 2-line cont r ol panel LCD display).

Press the Menu button (“MAIN MENU”, “PRINT MENU” appear s in the LCD display).

Press Select (“PRINT MENU”, “PRINT METHOD” appears in the LCD display.

Press Next (“PRINT MENU”, “PRINT MODE” appear s in the LCD display. Press Select. One of the print modes other than peel off appears in the LCD

display (“STANDARD”, “TEAR OFF”, or “CUT OFF”) depending on the print mode that you previously selected (“STANDARD” is the factory default) .

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Press Next until “PEEL OFF” appears. Press Select (“PRINT MODE , “PEEL OFF” appears with an asterisk).

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3. Load labels as described in steps 1 through 5 in the previous subsection.

4. Thread approximately two feet of media through the print head to the front of the

printer.

5. Lower the label sensor plate and slide t he locking rod towar d the left side of the

printer so the rod fits into the hole and secures the sensor plate.

6. Close and securely lock t he print head with the lat ch lever.

7. Lift up the peel-of roller latch rod and rout e the label media around the back of

the peel-off roller and out the front of t he printer (see Figure 2-18). Make sure the media exits the printer under the peel off ro ller and above the media exit guide plate.

8. Firmly push the peel off roller latch rod down to engage the peel-off roller.

Setup 2-31

Peel-off Roller

Latch Rod (Up Position)

Latch Rod (Down Position)

Figure 2-18 Model 88 Peel-Off Mode Label Routing – Cut-Away View

9. Press Online. Two labels will fee d consecutively. The first label will feed and

separate (peel) from the backing paper (liner) and exit t he label exit slot. (T he liner exits through the label release paper slot . ) After the first label feeds, manually remove this label from the label ex it slot a nd then wait for the second label to finish feeding.

When the second label has fed, the printer pauses. “PEE L OFF LABEL” appears in the control panel LCD disp lay.

10. Remove the label from the e x it slot. When you have removed the label, the label

roll will a utomatically back up so that the next label is in posit ion for printing. “ONLINE, READY” will appear in the control panel LCD.

2-32 Setup

Installing the Thermal Ribbon

Th e pr inter comes with a start-up thermal ribbon roll th at is approx imate ly 50 meters lo ng. An unopened ribbon roll package has a shelf life of about 2 1/2 years.

NOTE:

Open ribbon ro ll wrappers carefully to

prevent the ribbo n material from ripping.

For best results, s tore ribbons in an environment that meets the following conditio ns .

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Temperature: 4° F to 86° F (-20° C to 30° C) Humidity: 20 to 80% ( non-condensing)

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Model 48 or 412

To install a ribbon in the Model 48 or 412 printer, proceed as follows. If you ar e installing a rib bon in the Model 88, see “Model 88” later in this sect ion.

NOTE:

In telliTech Int ernational I nc.

recommends that you use a ribbon that is the same width or slightly wider than the label liner (backing paper) to protect the print head from unnecessary wear.

Open the printer’s left side cover. Open the front panel by pressing the front panel release lat ch (see Figure 2-19).

Remove the ribbon and take-up spool from the shipping bag.

NOTE:

The take-up spool is mount ed inside t he ribbon s pool. Grasp both ends of the ribbon spool and gently pull them apart to separate the take-up spool from the ribbon ro ll.

Holding t he black plastic flange away from yo u, align and slide the ribbon roll onto the supply spindle so the ribbon unwinds in the counterclockwise direct ion from the bottom of the spool.

Holding t he black plastic flange away from yo u, align and slide the take-up spool onto the take-up spindle, being careful to align the notches.

Setup 2-33

Line up notch

Mount ribbon roll.

Take-up

spool

Ribbon

to mount take-up spool.

Pull blue handle to open front panel .

Figure 2-19 M ounting the Ribbon Supply and Take-up Spools (Model 48 and 412)

5. Open the print head assembly b y pulling up the print hea d latch lev er. Raise the

print head and gently thread the ribbon over the white teflon guides and under t he print head (see Figure 2-20).

NOTE:

Be careful to remove any wrinkles o r creases while threading ribbon under the print head.

2-34 Setup

Raise print head.

Pull through about 12" to 18" of ribbon.

Thread ribbon under print head.

Pull up blue print head release latch.

Figure 2-20 Threading the Ribbon (Model 48 and 412)

6. Guide the ribbon over the ribbon guide plate and then back t oward the take-up

spool (see Figure 2-21).

7. Attach the ribbon to the take-up spool with the adhesive patch on the ribbon

leader and turn the spool several turns in the count er clockwise direction to take up any slack in the ribbon (see Figure 2-21).

Setup 2-35

Attach adhesive patch on ribbon leader to take-up spool and wind spool several t urns counterclockwise.

Guide ribbon over ribbon guide plate.

Figure 2-21 Atta ching the Ribbon (Model 48 and 412)

8. Close and securely latch the print head (see Figure 2- 22) . Close and securely latch

the front panel. Then lo wer the left side cover.

2-36 Setup

Close front panel and latch securely.

Gently lower print head and latch securely.

Figure 2-22 Securing the Print Head and Front Panel (Model 48 and 412)

Model 88

To install a ribbon the Model 88 printer, proceed as follows. If you are inst a lling a ribbon in the Model 48 or 412, see “Model 48 or 412” earlier in this sectio n.

1. Open the printer’s left side cover and top cover.

2. Re move the ribbon and the two take-up cor e s from the shipping ba g as show n in

Figure 2-23, step A.

3. Remove the ribbo n supply and take- up spindles from the printer by lift ing the

spindles out of the mounting slots on the outside of the printer and sliding the spindles out of the holes on the side of the printer frame (see Figure 2-24).

4. Align the key inside take-up core 1 with the slot on t he take- up spindle. Leading

with the plastic flange, slide core 1 ont o the take-up spindle (see Figure 2-23, step B).

5. Align the key inside take-up core 2 with the key on core 1. With the plast ic flange

t railing, slide t ake-up core 2 ont o the t ake-up spind le (see Figure 2-23, ste p C). Both co r es sho uld lock firmly in place on the take-up spindle.

Slot

Setup 2-37

Take-up Core

Flange

Take-up Spindle

Take-up Core 1

Key

Supply Spindle

Take-up Core 2

Removal Tape

Figure 2-23 Assembling the Ribbon Supply and Take-up Cores (Model 88)

Ribbon Leader

6. With the take-up cores in place, fit the rectangular shaft of the take-up spindle

into the rectangular hole in the side of the center printer frame (see Figure 2-24).

7. Lower the rounded shaft of the take-up spindle into the plastic mo unt ing block on

the out er pr inter frame as shown in Figure 2-24.

8. Slide the ribbon roll onto the supply ribbon spindle (see Figure 2-23, step D) and

fit the rounded end o f the supply ribbon spindle into the round hole on the side of the center printer frame (see Figure 2-24).

2-38 Setup

9. Lo wer the rectangular shaft of the ribbon supply spindle into the metal mounting

bracket on the printer frame as shown in Figure 2-24.

Round Supply Shaft End

Take-Up Spindle Drive Hole

Supply Ribbon Spindle Holder

Rectangular Take-Up Spindle Shaft End

Printer Center Frame

Supply Spindle Rectangular Shaft End

Metal Mounting Bracket

Printer Outer Frame

Take-Up Spindle Round Shaft End

Take-up Spindle Plastic Mounting Block

Figure 2-24 Mounting the Ribbon Supply and Take-up Cores (Model 88)

NOTE:

When properly installed, the r ibbon

should unwind in a counterclockwise direction.

10. Open the print head assembly by pulling up the pr int head la tch lever. Raise the

print head and gently thread the ribbon under the print head (see Figure 2- 25).

NOTE:

Be careful to remove any wrinkles o r creases while threading ribbon under the print head.

11. Guide the ribbon over the ribbon guide plate and then back toward the take-up

spool (see Figure 2-25). Pull through at least 18 inches of ribbon. The ribbon leader (see Figure 2-23, step D) must clear the print head.

Take-Up Spool

Setup 2-39

Ribbon Guide Plate

Figure 2-25 Threading the Ribbon (Model 88)

12. Attach the ribbon to the take-up spool with the adhesive tape on the ribbon

leader (see Figure 2-23, step D) and turn the spool several turns in the counterclockwise direction to take up any slack in the ribbo n (see Figure 2-26).

13. Close and securely latch the print head (see Figure 2-26). Then close the top

cover and left side panel.

2-40 Setup

Take-up Spool

Figure 2-26 Securing the Print Head (Model 88)

PRINT HEAD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Th is section pr ovides proc edures for removing a print hea d from inside the IntelliBar printer and installing a new one .

If you have a problem removing or installing th e IntelliBar print head or need answ ers to technical questions, call 800-694-3034 (o r 978-568- 0370 for international calls).

CAUTION:

before removing or in sta lling the print head or any ot her IntelliBar hardwa re. Voltage is pres ent inside the printer even when t he po wer is turned o ff. All voltage is remo ved only when th e printer is unplugged.

Turn off and unplug the printer

Setup 2-41

Print Head Removal

To remove the print head, proceed as follows depending on the IntelliBar printer model.

NOTE:

removal procedures (except where indicated below).

Model 48 and Model 412

To remove the print head in the Model 48 or 412 printer, pro ceed as follows. If you ar e removin g th e print head in the Model 88 , see “Model 88” late r in t his subsectio n.

Turn off and unplug the printer .

Raise the left side cover and lower the front panel by pressing the front panel release lat ch (see Figure 2-27).

To install the print head, reverse the

Open the print head ass embly by pulling the print head latch lever (see Figure 2-27).

Left Side Cover

Front P anel Release Latch

Print Head Latch Lever

Figure 2-27 Left Side Cover, Front Panel, and Print He ad Release Latches

(Model 48 and 412)

2-42 Setup

4. Loosen (completely) the two fro nt thumb screws on the print head assembly top

cover (see Figure 2-28).

5. Loosen or remove the two rear thumb screws.

6. Raise the print head assembly.

Rear

Thumb Screws

(Loosen or Remove)

THIN

THICKNESS AD J .

THICK

Print Head Assembly Top Cover

NARROW

WIDE

WIDTH ADJ.

Front

Thumb Screws

(Loosen)

Print Head Assembly Bottom Cover

Figure 2-28 Print Head Top Cover (Model 48 and 412)

7. Pull ba ck an d re move the print head as sembly botto m cover. As shown in

Figure 2-29, free the print head from under the top cover. Figure 2-29 shows the print head for the Model 48. The Model 412 print head contains one additional connector descr ibed in the next step.

Model 48 Print Head Shown

Bottom Cover

Figure 2-29 Print Head Removal (Model 48 and 412)

Setup 2-43

8. T ur n o ver the print head and disconnect the data and power connectors (see

Figure 2-30). In addition, for the Model 412 only, disconnect the pre-heat connector from the print head.

2-44 Setup

Print Head Data Connector Power Connector

Pre-Heat Connector (Model 412 Only)

Print Head Resistance and Serial Number (see Rev erse Side of Print Head)

9. Remove the print head.

Model 88

Print Head

XXXX

4-Digit Resistance Value

Figure 2-30 Print Head Cable Connectors (Model 48 and 412)

To remove the print head in t he Model 88 printer, pro ceed as follows. If you are removing the print head in the Model 48 or Model 412, see “Model 48 and 412” earlier in t his subsection.

1. Turn o ff and unplug the printer.

2. Open the left side cover and top cover.

3. Pull the print head latch lever ( see Figure 2-31) and raise the print head (see

Figure 2-32).

4. Loosen the two thumb screws on the front of the print head adjustment assembly

(see Figure 2-33). Th e pr int head will drop d own out of the print head adjustment assembly.

5. Disconnect the two wiring connectors from the print head (see Figure 2-34).

Print Head Adjustment Assembly

Latch

Figure 2-31 Print Head Release Latch (Model 88)

Setup 2-45

Wiring

Print Head Adjustment

Assembly

Print Head

Figure 2-32 Print Head Adjustment Assembly (Model 88)

Figure 2-33 Print Head Thumb Scre ws (Model 88)

Thumb Screws

2-46 Setup

Wire Connectors

KJT-220-12MPL4-AT R=2028 59-00227

MADE IN JAPAN

Print Head

Figure 2-34 Print Head Connectors (Model 88)

Print Head Installation

To install a new print head after removing the old one, pro ceed as follows, depending on yo ur I nte lliBar printer model.

Model 48 and 412

To install the print head in the Model 48 or 412 pr inter, proceed as follows. If you ar e installing the pr int head in the Mod el 88, see “Model 88” later in t his su b section.

Locate t he 4-digit resistance tag on the new print head (see Figure 2-30). Record the resistance value.

NOTE:

serial number are located on the print head heat sink (located on the reverse side of the print head). This information s h ould be written dow n for reference when adjusting the print head voltage as described in the next section.

Both the resistance value and print head

Connect the power and dat a cables to the new print head (see Figure 2-30). In addition, fo r the Model 412 only, connect the pre-heat cable to the pre-heat connector o n t he print head (see Figure 2-30).

Align the tw o dimples in the print head top cover with the holes in the print head.

Finger t ighten the two front thumb screws (see Figure 2-28) .

Align the bott om cover in the top cover slot s ( see Figure 2-35), and finger tighten the two r ear thumb screws (see Figure 2-28) .

NOTE: The four thumb screws should be moderately tightened. Do not overtighten.

Make sure to align the bottom cover as shown below . Misalignment of the bot tom co ver (see detail) results in imp aired pr inter output.

Print Head Top Cov er (Side View)

Correctly aligned

Slot

Bottom Cover (Side View)

Misaligned

Setup 2-47

Figure 2-35 Print Head Bottom Cover Replacement – Side View

Close and securely latch the print head assembly.

NOTE: After replacing the print head, see

“Print Head Voltage Adjustment” for information about adjusting the print head voltage.

Close and securely latch the front panel.

Close the left side cover.

Model 88

To install the print head in the Model 88 print er , pr oceed as fo llows. If you are installing the print head in the Model 48 or Model 412, see “Model 48 and Mo del 412” earlier in this subsection.

Locate t he 4-digit resistance tag on the new print head (see Figure 2-36). Record

the resistance value.

2-48 Setup

NOTE: Both the resistance value and print head serial number are located on the print head heat sink (located on the reverse side of the print head). This information s h ould be written dow n for reference when adjusting the print head voltage as described in the next section.

4 Digit Number

KJT-220-12MPL4-AT R=2028 59-00227

7 Digit Number

MADE IN JAPAN

Figure 2-36 Model 88 Print Head Serial Number and Resistance Values

Connect the two print head wire connectors (see Figure 2-34).

In sta ll the print head in the print head adjust ment asse mbly.

Tighten the two thumb screws.

Close and securely latch the print head adjust ment assembly.

NOTE: After replacing the print head, see

“Print Head Voltage Adjustment” for information about adjusting the print head voltage.

Close the top cover and left side cover.

Print Head Voltage Adjustment

After you have installed t he new print head, you must set the print head vo ltage and/or ent er the print head serial number using the following procedure and the flowcharts in Figure 237 through Figure 2-39.

Turn on the printer. When the words “ONLINE” and “INITIALIZING” appear in

the LCD display, press and ho ld down the

but ton.

Setup 2-49

The words “MAINTENANCE MENU” and “DISPLAY COUNTERS” appear.

2. Pr ess the Next button once.

3. Press the Next but ton ag ain.

The words “MAINTENANCE MENU” and “HEAD VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT” appear in the LCD display.

4. P r ess the Select button once.

“REPLACING HEAD?” and “NO” appear.

5. P r ess the Previous button to choose “YES.”

6. Press t he Select but ton o nce.

“ENTER HEAD S/N” appears.

7. E nt e r the first two characters of the head serial number by pressing the Next

button until you get to the first two digits of the serial number.

8. Press t he Select butto n o nce t o enter the characters in print er memory.

9. Repeat the procedure in steps 6 through 8 to ent er the second half of the serial

number.

10. Press Select to enter the digits in printer memory and move you to the next

selection. The words “ENTER HEAD OHMS” appear in the LCD display.

11. Enter the number for the print head by pressing the Previous or Next buttons

until t he co r r ect ohms value appears.

12. Press the Select button to save the setting.

The printer automatically configures the correct voltage settings for the print head.

13. Turn off the printer to exit the Maintenance Menu.

14. Turn the printer on to resume normal operation.

The following menus show the procedur e described in steps 1 through 14 above.

2-50 Setup

MAINTENANCE MENU

PRESS SELECT

MAI NTENANCE

DISPLAY COUNTERS

THERMAL

TRANSFER

=ER

TDI SPLAY COUN

RRANSFE

XXXX

COUN

XXXXX

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

PRESS SELECT

MAI NTENANCE

DISPLAY VOLTAGE

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

PRESS SELECT

THERMAL

PRI NT

LOW

HIG

PREHEA

TDISPLAY COUN

DI RECT

TDISPLAY COUN =ER

ADISPLAY VOLT =GE

=ER

DI RECT

XXXXXX

PRI NT

LOW

HIG

PREHE T

ER COUN

XXXXX

VOLT =GE

XX.

VOLT =G

XX.

COUN

XXX

A Y

AVOLT =G

MAI NTENANCE

HEAD ADJVOL TAGE

* DEFAULT SETTI NG

NOTE: TO EXIT THE MAINTENANCE MENU, TURN

OFF THE PRINTER, THEN TURN IT BACK ON.

RE PL ACI NG HE

RE PL ACI NG HEAD?

Figure 2-37 Maintenance Menu Tree

AD?

(A)

SEE SETTING LOW/HIGH HEAD VOLTAGE

(B)

SEE ENTERING PRINT HEAD SERIAL NUMBER

Setup 2-51

ENTERING PRINT HEAD SERIAL NUMBER

FROM MAINTENANCE MENU

(B) YES

1. SERVICE PERSON PRESSES “NEXT” OR “PREVIOUS” WHICH CHANGES THE VALUE OF THE FIRST TWO POSITIONS (0 THROUGH 9 ARE VALID FOR THE FIRST POSITION) (0 THROUGH 9 AND XYZ ARE VALID FOR THE SECOND POSITION)

2. PRESS “SELECT” TO ENTER THE FIRST TWO ALPHA- NUMERIC VALUES

1. SERVICE PERSON PRESSES “NEXT” OR “PREVIOUS” WHICH CHANGES THE VALUE OF THE RIGHT MOST FIVE POSITIONS (0 THROUGH 999 ARE VALID)

(0 THROUGH 99999 ARE VALID)

2. PRESS “SELECT” TO ENTER THE FIVE DIGIT NUMERIC VALUE

RNHEEET S/N

RNHEEET S/NAD 3Y

0000

3792

THE PROCESS MOVES ON TO THE ENTER HEAD OHMS DISPLAY

WHEN CORRECT SERIAL NUMBER IS IN DISPLAY, PRESS '' SELECT. THE PROCESS MOVES ON TO THE ENTER HEAD OHMS DISPLAY

TO ABORT OR RESTART AT THE BEGINNING, PRESS “MENU”

RNHEEET OHMAD

SEE SETTING LOW/HIGH HEAD VOLTAGE

(A)

Figure 2-38 Print Head Serial Number Menu Tree

2-52 Setup

SETTING LOW/HIGH HEAD VOLTAGE

FROM MAINTENANCE MENU

(A) NO

SERVICE PERSON ENTERS PRINTHEAD RESISTANCE USE "NEXT" AND "PREVIOUS" BUTTONS WITH FAST SCROLL CAPABILITY ALLOWABLE RANGE EQUALS 1100 TO 1400

WHEN CORRECT RESISTANCE VALUE IS IN DISPLAY, PRESS "SELECT" MAIN BOARD CALCULATES PRINTHEAD VOLTAGE AND DISPLAYS SETTING VOLTAGE VALUE TO (1) DECIMAL PLACE

VOL AG

RNHEEE

TOHMS

RNHEEET OHMS

AD X

AD 0

TSNTGE

O XY

VOL AG

TSNTGE

MAIN AREA OF BOARD SENDS NEW VOLTAGE SETTING INFORMATION TO SUB AREA OF BOARD MAIN AREA REQUESTS VOLTAGE INFORMATION FROM SUB AREA AFTER SETTING NEW VALUE AFTER 5 SECONDS (APPROX) DISPLAY SHOWS ACTUAL HEAD VOLTAGE

DIS A

DISPLAY SHOWS THE ACTUAL HEAD VOLTAGE

DISPLAY SHOWS THE SET VOLTAGE AND THE ACTUAL HEAD VOLTAGE.

ACTUAL HEAD VOLTAGE UPDATED EVERY THREE SECONDS

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YLL

Figure 2-39 Print Head Voltage Menu

NOTE: Turn off the printer to exit the

maintenance menu. Turn t he printer on to re sume normal operation.

NOTE: The informatio n in this section is subject to change without not ice. This information is provided "as is" without eit her expre ss o r implie d warranty. IntelliTech International, Inc. disclaims any and all warranties with regard to this information. IntelliTech shall not be liable in any event for any special, indirect or consequential damages o r any damages whatsoever re sulting from loss of data, profits or use, for any reason or in any action, arising out of o r in connection with the use or perfo rmance of this in formation.

Setup 2-53

Section 3

Unit Operation

The following subsections provide o per ating procedures for the printer, including information on using the p rint er’s control pa n el menu to configur e parameter s.

Controls and Indicators

Figure 3-1 shows the co ntr ol panel for the Mo del 48 and 412 print er . Figure 3-2 shows the contro l panel for the Mo del 88 printer. The control panel contains the LCD display, power and alert indicators, and buttons that allow you to control and mo nitor pr inter oper ation. Explanat ions for each butto n and indicator are listed in Table 3-1. T he subsections that follow provide printer default set tings configured using the control panel, menu butto n explanat ions, and contr ol panel status messages that indicate the operating condition of the printer.

LCD Display

Power In dicator

Alert Indicator

Online Button

Feed Button

Can c el Button

Menu / Select Button

Previous/Next Button

Figure 3-1 Control Panel (Model 48 and 412)

3-2 Unit Operation

LCD Display

Status LED's Online Button

Feed Button Cancel Button

Select Button Next Button

Previous Button Menu Button

Figure 3-2 Control Panel (Mode l 88)

NOTE: With the exception of the Feed butto n,

t he control panel but to n s will not wor k unless the printer is offline. The Feed button work s in both o fflin e and online modes. The print er must be o nline be fore it w ill print any dat a.

Table 3-1 Control Panel Explanations

Buttons/Indicators Explanation

Power indicator Lit whenever printer power is ON. Aler t indicator Lit when the printer has a problem needing

attenti on, such as repl ac ing ribbons or labels. The lam p blinks if a service related error occurs.

Onl ine button The Online button switches the printer between

online mode when it can receive dat a and offline mode when operation pauses so you can change menu items or cancel an operation.

Feed button Advances labels through the print head. One

label at a time is fed each time the button i s pushed. Wor k s i n both offline and online modes.

Unit Operation 3-3

Table 3-1 Control Panel Explanations

Buttons/Indicators Explanation

Cancel button Performs the following funct ions:

• Quits the c ur r ent job.

• Resets the printer par ameters to the default settings (when Cancel is pressed and held for at least five seconds while the printer is in offline mode).

• Clears all data in the print buf fer.

• Resets printer engi ne er r or s.

• Cancels the alar m sound.

• Cancels the pre-heat ing sequence for the Model 412 when “OPEN PRI NT HEAD” appears in the control panel LCD.

• Cancels the “LABEL SENSOR ADJ” parameter setting when the control panel LCD displays “SET LABEL, NOT GAP, UNDER HEAD”.

Menu/Select button Used when the printer is i n offline mode.

Pressing the button t o the right selects the menu it em and category displayed on the LCD. Pressing the button t o the left enters the menu listings.

Previous/Next button Moves you forward and backwards through the

menu categories and selec tions.

Display Al lows you to monitor the current state of printer

by prov iding a two-line screen f or messages. Messages include

• operator messages requiring you to per-

form a task such as replacing the label supply or ribbon so the printer can resume printi ng.

• status messages that let you know the

printer’s current condition. The standard status message reads “READY”, meaning the printer is online and ready for use.

• error messages that let you k now when the

printer has a probl em that needs service.

• menu selections for printer configuration.

3-4 Unit Operation

Self-Test

Follow the printer self-test procedure in this subsection to verify that the printer is set up correctly. The three self-tests exercise all the print head elements so you can also verify that the print head is adjusted cor r ectly.

Be fore run ning the self-t est , load t he label and ribbon rolls (see “Installing the Thermal Ribbon” and “ Installing Labels” in Section 2). Do not run the self-test without pr operly installing a lab el and ribbon. The ribbo n and label must b e a minimum of 4.25 in. (108 mm) wide. Running the s e lf-test with narrower ribbons or labe ls c a n damage the print hea d or platen roller.

NOTE:

over the label and is not over the label gap. When you turn on the printer as described below, the label sen sor automatically detec ts the label gap.

Check that the label sensor is centered

To run t he self-test, pr oceed as fo llows.

Turn on the printer an d wait for it to in itializ e.

NOTE:

At power-on, the green power and red alert LEDs light and an audible alarm sounds. Then “OFF LINE, INITIALIZE” appears in the 2-line, con trol pa nel LCD, followed by “ONLINE, READY.”

The printer feeds several labels under the print head and out the label exit slot as it automat ically measures la bel length.

Press the

Online

button to take the printer offline (“OFF LINE, PAUSE” appears

in the 2 -line L CD).

Press the

button to access the printer menu listings (“MAIN MENU,

PRINT MENU” appear s) .

Press

four times to advance to t he Co nfiguration submenu (“MAIN MENU,

CONFIGURE MENU” appears).

Press

Select

to access the available selections (“TEST PAGE, BAR CODE,

FONT LIST”).

Unit Operation 3-5

TEST PAGE — Prints a preformatted test label listing the standard default



settings (see Figure 3-3) .

NOTE: TEST PAGE output includes the label count used for determining print head life. The label count is mea sured in linear inches.

BAR CODE — Prints a preformatted bar code label used for adjusting print



quality (see Figure 3-4).



FONT LIST — Lists the resident fonts and their assigned number.

Press

PAGE, you do not ha ve to p ress Press

Press

Th e pr inter will run the self-test and outpu t a label. The examples in Figures 3-3

to advance to the desired self-test selection. (If running TEST

)

Next Select Select

to select the self-test. again to start the test.

and 3-4 show the TEST P AGE and BAR CODE self-tests. To stop the test, press the

Examine the printout carefully for signs of uneven print quality between the left

Online

but ton.

and right sides of the label (or the top and bottom). Examine the top and bottom edges of t he label to make sure the horizontal print line is straight. I n addition, look carefully for blank areas in the label.

If print quality is uneven, not st r aight, or if blank areas appear, these are signs that t he print head pressure, position, and/or alignment need adjustment (see “Mechanical Adjustments” in Section 5) or t hat the ribbon is wrinkled as it passes under the print head.

Ex amine the print sample for ov erall print quality, mak ing su re the output is crisp

10.

and sharp wit h o ptimum black and whit e contrast between text and graphics and the label surface.

If the printed image is too light, or if the image is too dar k, u se t he control pane l menu to adjust the print density and head voltage so that the desired print quality is obtained (see “Menu Tree” in the next subsectio n).

3-6 Unit Operation

Test Page

Figure 3-3 Self-Test Sample Printout (All Models)

Unit Operation 3-7

Bar Code

Figure 3-4 Bar Code Sample Printout (All Models)

Menu Tree

You can control the o p er ation o f the printer through soft war e commands from the host co mputer or through the printer’s co ntrol panel menu butt on. Info rmation on softw a re commands is provided in t he Pr ogrammer’s Reference Guide. To configure t he printer t o meet unique job requirements, use t he co ntr ol panel menu tree described below to select new default parameters.

The menu consists of parameter listings with a variety of setting selections. These listings contro l printer features and configurations. For nearly all printing jobs, the default fact ory settings do not ha ve to be changed.

Default Fac tory Settings

Table 3-2 lists the default printer settings.

3-8 Unit Operation

Table 3-2 IntelliBar Default Printer Settings

Main Menu Print er Def ault

PRINT MENU

Print method Print mode Ribbon type Print speed

LABEL MENU

Label type Measure label Set label length* Set gap length*

ADJUSTMENTS MENU

Print density Print position Cut position Label sensor adj**

LJIII SETUP MENU

Font source Font number Point size Symbol set Number of copies Page rotati on Line spacing Top/bottom margin

Thermal transfer Standard Express wax 4, 8, or 12 in. per second (ips) maximum (depending on model)

Die cut Automatic — —

0 0 0 —

Internal 6 (Courier 10) xx Roman-8 Copies=1 0 1/48 Ignore

CONFIGURATION MENU

Test print Hex dump Page protect Panel language Interface

MAINTENANCE MENU***

Display counter s Display head voltage Adj head voltage

*Does not appear when “Measure Label” i s set.

**Sensor adjusts automatically to liner opacity.

*** Not availabl e from main menu. Accessed by turning the printer off and then on again. When “Initialize”

appears in the LCD display, push and hold down the Menu button until “Mai nt enance Menu” appears in the LCD display.

Test page Off Yes English Parallel

xxxx xx.xxxx xxxx

Unit Operation 3-9

Changing Settings

To configure the print er to meet unique job requirements, refer to the detailed menu t r ee in Figure 3-5. Change t he printer’s default settings from the control panel as follows.

1. Turn the printer ON.

2. Press

Online

t o t ake the printer offline. The 2- line dis play will read “OFF LIN E,

PAUSE.”



Press Press Press

. The 2-line display will change to “MAIN MENU, PRINT MENU.”

to go to the previous item in the menu structure.

to go to the next item in the menu structur e.

Select

to choose the displayed setting.

NOTE:

Once the selections have been made,

3. Press

press Online to exit the menu, save the selections, and put the print er online (“READY” appears in the display). The selectio ns are not lost when you turn the printer off.

You can restore the factory default set ting with the following steps.

1. Press

Online

t o t ake the printer offline. The 2- line dis play will read “OFF LIN E,

PAUSE.”

2. Press and hold do wn

Th e pr in ter parameter s will reset to th eir factory default sett ings excep t fo r:



Page protect



Panel language



Interface



Unit o f measure

Select

for at least 5 seconds.

3-10 Unit Operation

MAIN MENU

MAI N MENU

LABEL

MAI N MENU

JUTSPL3

MAI N MENU

UCO F I G R

MENUPR I NT

SELECT TO PRINT MENU

TO LABEL MENU

TO ADJUSTMENTS MENU

MENUAENDJUSTM TS

TO LASERJET 3 SETUP MENU

MENUE

TO CONFIGURATION MENU

EMENU

MENUPRINT

NOT AVAILABLE FROM MAIN MENU. ACCESSED AT POWER-ON. HOLD DOWN MENU BUTTON WHEN “INITIALIZE” APPEARS ON L CD DISPLAY

ACCESSED AT POWER-ON WHILE HOLDING DOWN MENU SWITCH

NOT AVAILABLE FROM MAIN MENU

MENUMAINTENANCE

TNERSDISPLAY COU

TO MAINTENANCE MENU

Figure 3-5 Menu Tree

PRINT MENU

PRI NT

METHOD

PRESS SELECT

PRI NT

TRANSFER

METHOD

Unit Operation 3-11

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

PRI NT

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

PRI NT

RIBBON TYPE

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

PRI NT

SPEED

PRESS SELECT

MODE

PRI NT

RIBBON TYPE

EXP

RIBBON TYPE

DURA RES I N

RIBBON TYPE

RIBBON TYPE DURA

METHOD

DIRECT

RESS

DURA

WAX

GGED

PRESS SELECT

WAX

RES IN

= PLUSNRES I

PRI NT=M

PRI NT

STANDARD

PEE L

TEAR

CUT

ODE

OFF

ODE

OFF

ODE

OFF

SPEED

IPS

* DEFAULT SETTING

Figure 3-5 Menu Tree (cont’d)

PRI NT

SPEED 2

IPS

3-12 Unit Operation

LABEL MENU

LABEL

LABEL TYPE

PRESS SELECT

LABEL TYPE

DIE CUT

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

LABEL TYPE

CONT I N OUUS

PRESS SELECT

URMAEELABELS=

AEDUT MA

URMAEELABELS=

FRI

MAE

PRESS NEXT TO

UPR

MENULABEL

LABELS

ADVANCE

URMAEELABELS=

TPLO

ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN CONTINUOUS OR OPERATOR PANEL IS SELECTED

ETS

MENULABEL

LABEL G H

ETSNTLE G H

6016

INCHES

ETSNTLE G H

MENULABEL

NET TLES

GHG

521mm

PANET TLESGHG

216

INCHES

PANET TLESGHG

* DEFAULT SETTING.

3mm

AINE

Figure 3-5 Menu Tree (cont’d)

ADJUSTMENTS MENU

Unit Operation 3-13

PRESS SELECT

ADJUSTMENTS

PRINT DENSI TY

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

PRESS SELECT

ADJUSTMENTS

POS I T I ON

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

PRESS SELECT

PRINT DENSI TY

CUT

POS I T I ON

POS I T I ON +

POS I T I ON

ADJUSTMENTS

CUT

POS I T I ON

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

CUT

POS I T I ON

PRESS SELECT

ADJUSTMENTS

LABEL NSE SOR JAD DER HEA

SET P PEA,NOT

GAP , UN

ADJUST

PLEASE WAI T

ING

THIS MESSAGE LASTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS AND THEN RETURNS TO THE

* DEFAULT SETTING.

ADJUSTMENTS MENU

Figure 3-5 Menu Tree (cont’d)

3-14 Unit Operation

LJ3 SETUP MENU

*8/48

FONT LINE I

FONT

COUR IER

FONT

COUR IER

FONT

COUR IER

FONT

COUR IER

FONT

COUR IER

FONT COUR I ER 12 B LDO

FONT U

NIVERS DBLO

MODELS 48 AND 412 HAVE 7 ADDITIONAL OUTLINE FONTS.

PAGE

FONT SOURCE

EJUTSPL3

FONT

OINT SIZE

POINT SIZE CAN ONLY BE SELECTED WHEN AN OUTLINE FONT HAS BEEN SELECTED.

SYMBOL SET

NUMBER

PAGE ROTAT I ON

LINE

MENUEJUTSPL3

NUMBER

MENUEJUTSPL3

OF COP I ES

MENUEJUTSPL3

SPACING

FONT SOURCE

SOFT FONT CAN ONLY BE SELECTED WHEN A SOFT FONT HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED.

POINT S I ZE

SYMBOL SET

#OFCOPIES=

LINE

INTERNAL

SOFTF

ROMAN - 8

XXXXXXX

XXXX

9999

SPACING

1/48

SPACING

SPACING 48

ER O TER

ER 0

ITAL

BOLD

ITAL

081

072

LJ3 USET P MENU

TOP BOT M RGIN/A

* DEFAULT SETTING

TOP/BOT MARGIN=

IG ORE*N

TOP/BOT MARGIN=

AC EPTC

Figure 3-5 Menu Tree (cont’d)

CONFIGURATION MENU

PRESS SELECT

CONF I GURE

TEST PRINT

TEST

PAGE

Unit Operation 3-15

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

CONF I GURE

CONF I GURE PAN LANGUAGE

HEX DUMP

PAG PROTECT

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

TEST PRINT

HEX DUMP

BAR

ENGLISH

GERMAN

FRENCH

SPAN I SH

CODE

LIST

OFF *

PAGE PROTECT

=PANEL L ANGUAGE

UNI T OF MEASURE

*YS

INCHES

MT C

IER

CONF I GURE

* DEFAULT SETTING

INTERFACE

ITALIAN

IETNRFACE EMNU

INTERFACE

TOTHSROP

PARAL LEL *

RS-232-C

422A

=PANEL L ANGUAGE

Figure 3-5 Menu Tree (cont’d)

SERIAL

SUBMENU

3-16 Unit Operation

SERIAL SUBMENU

3S-2CR-

BAU RATED

2SC-3R-

ABIT

DAT

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

PRESS SELECT

3S-22CR-

FLOW C NTR

3S-22CR-

RBUSTXON

OOL

PRESS SELECT

DATA BITS=

DATA BITS

FLOW CONT

FOWCONTROL

RBUSTXON

ON X OF F

DRT

NO*

FOF

OL =

BAUD

*9600

19200

RE 38

400

2400

4800

3S-22CR-

DTR

* DEFAULT SETTING

POLARI

3S-22CR-

PARI TY

PRITY=

POLARI TY

ITGH

POLARI TY

OTW

OANE

DAD

VAEN

Figure 3-5 Menu Tree (cont’d)

MAINTENANCE MENU

PRESS SELECT

MAI NTENANCE

DISPLAY COUNTERS

THERMAL

Unit Operation 3-17

TDISPLAY COUN

RRANSFE

XXXX

TRANSFER

=ER

COUN

XXXXX

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

PRESS SELECT

MAI NTENANCE

DISPLAY VOLTAGE

PRESS NEXT TO ADVANCE

PRESS SELECT

MAI NTENANCE

HEAD ADJVOLTAGE

* DEFAULT SETTI NG

NOTE: TO EXIT THE MAINTENANCE MENU, TURN

OFF THE PRINTER, THEN TURN IT BACK ON.

THERMAL

LOW

HIG

PREHEA

RE PL ACING H E

RE PL ACING H EAD?

TDISPLAY COUN

DIRECT

TDISPLAY COUN =ER

ADISPLAY VOLT =GE

AD?

=ER

DIRECT

XXXXXX

LOW

HIG

PREHE T

SEE SETTING LOW/HIGH HEAD VOLTAGE

SEE ENTERING PRINT HEAD SERIAL NUMBER

ER COUN

XXXXX

VOLT =GE

XX.

VOLT =G

XX.

COUN

XXX

A Y

AVOLT =G

(A)

(B)

Figure 3-5 Menu Tree (cont’d)

3-18 Unit Operation

SETTING LOW/HIGH HEAD VOLTAGE

FROM MAINTENANCE MENU

(A) NO

SERVICE PERSON ENTERS PRINTHEAD RESISTANCE USE "NEXT" AND "PREVIOUS" BUTTONS WITH FAST SCROLL CAPABILITY ALLOWABLE RANGE EQUALS 1100 TO 1400

WHEN CORRECT RESISTANCE VALUE IS IN DISPLAY, PRESS "SELECT" MAIN BOARD CALCULATES PRINTHEAD VOLTAGE AND DISPLAYS SETTING VOLTAGE VALUE TO (1) DECIMAL PLACE

VOL AG

RNHEEE

TOHMS

RNHEEET OHMS

AD X

TSNTGE

O XY

VOL AG

TSNTGE

G X.

DIS A

DISPLAY SHOWS THE ACTUAL HEAD VOLTAGE

DISPLAY SHOWS THE SET VOLTAGE AND THE ACTUAL HEAD VOLTAGE. ACTUAL HEAD VOLTAGE UPDATED EVERY THREE SECONDS

ACTUAL HEAD VOLTAGE UPDATED EVERY THREE SECONDS

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YLL

Figure 3-5 Menu Tree (cont’d)

Unit Operation 3-19

ENTERING PRINT HEAD SERIAL NUMBER

FROM MAINTENANCE MENU

(B) YES

2. PRESS “SELECT” TO ENTER THE FIRST TWO ALPHA- NUMERIC VALUES

1. SERVICE PERSON PRESSES “NEXT” OR “PREVIOUS” WHICH CHANGES THE VALUE OF THE RIGHT MOST FIVE POSITIONS (0 THROUGH 999 ARE VALID)

(0 THROUGH 99999 ARE VALID)

2. PRESS “SELECT” TO ENTER THE FIVE DIGIT NUMERIC VALUE

RNHEEET S/N 00

RNHEEET S/NAD 3Y

0000

3792

THE PROCESS MOVES ON TO THE ENTER HEAD OHMS DISPLAY

WHEN CORRECT SERIAL NUMBER IS IN DISPLAY, PRESS '' SELECT. THE PROCESS MOVES ON TO THE ENTER HEAD OHMS DISPLAY

TO ABORT OR RESTART AT THE BEGINNING, PRESS “MENU”

RNHEEET OHMAD

SEE SETTING LOW/HIGH HEAD VOLTAGE

(A)

Figure 3-5 Menu Tree (cont’d)

3-20 Unit Operation

Controlling the Prin ter

Table 3-3 explains the settings and functions of menu choices.

Table 3-3 Controlling the Printer

Menu Selection Description Print Menu

PRINT METHOD

Transfer

Direct

PRINT MODE

Standard

Peel of f

Tear off

Selects thermal transfer printing and enables the ribbon sensor. Thermal transfer printing requires less print head ener gy and therefore increases print head life.

Selects dir ec t thermal printing (no ribbon required). Disables the ribbon sensor and automatically increases print head energy. Higher energy requirements and direct cont ac t between the print head and label surface shortens print head life.

Printing is continuous. Normal ly selected when using either t he internal or exter nal rewinder or when printing l ong str ips of labels.

Use for printing one label at a time while automatically separating t he label from t he liner (backing paper).

Use for printing one label at a time and positioni ng for easy tear-off.

Cut off

RIBBON TYPE Use to match ribbon type with label appl ication.

PRINT SPEED Use to match t he pr int speed wi th the

NOTE: Peel-off, Tear-off, and Cut-off modes feature automatic backup prior to print i ng the next label so that printing begins at t he beginning of t he label.

When the optional Label Cutt er is installed, allows automat ic cut-after- pr int of die cut labels. Intended f or c utting backing paper.

Not all r ibbons perform equally at the same print speed and print densi ty settings. By selecting t he c or r ec t ribbon for the appl ication, the printer automatically adjusts the print speed and print densit y to predetermined average values.

applicat ion. The type of ribbon and label media (along with the level of print quality desi r ed) ar e also critical factors when choosing the cor r ec t print speed.

Table 3-3 Controlling the Pri n ter (cont’d)

Menu Selection Description

Unit Operation 3-21

Label Menu

LABEL TYPE

Die cut

Continuous

MEASURE LABEL

Automatic

Fixed

Operator panel

Use to select die-c ut labels and enable the printer’s label sensor, whic h detects the beginning of a label. Die-cut labels must have a minimum label gap of 0.125 in. (3 mm).

Use to select continuous media (labels with no gaps) and disable the label sensor. Requires setting of label and gap length (see “Operator Panel” below).

Automat ically measures die-c ut label length at power on by advancing a predetermined number of blank labels.

Disables automatic label measurement. The last label length measured during automatic measuring i s stored in memory, and this value is used at power on. Use this feat ur e when the label media remains constant (no change in size).

Select t his feature to print on c ontinuous labels or die-cut labels that are less than 0.95 in. ( 24 mm) long. You must set label length and gap length. Minimum l abel length is 0.51 in. (13 mm) and minimum gap length is 0.125 in. (3 mm).

Set label length

Set gap length

Used to enter label length information when continuous media is selected or operator panel is selected. Lengt h c an be set in increments of 1/16 in (1.6 mm).

Used to enter gap length information when continuous media is selected or operator panel is selected. Lengt h c an be set in increments of 1/16 in (1.6 mm).

3-22 Unit Operation

Table 3-3 Controlling the Pri n ter (cont’d)

Menu Selection Description Adjustment Menu

PRINT DENSITY Used to increase or decrease pri nt head

PRINT POSITION Used to establish the first print line r elative to

temperat ur e r esul ting in darker or lighter print. Allowable range is +15 to -15. Increasing the number by pressing the NE XT button causes the printed ar eas to get darker; decreasing the number by pressing PREV IOUS causes the printed areas to get lighter.

the leading edge of the label. Adjustable range is 0.12 in. ( 3 mm) forward or backward i n 0.004 in. (0.1 mm) steps. Increasing the number by pressing the NEXT button moves the first line of print back on the label; decreasing the number by pressing PREVIOUS moves the first print line closer t o the front edge of t he label.

For details, see “Print Position Adjustment” in Section 4.

CUT POSITION Adjusts the cut or tear position when advanci ng

labels using tear- off and cut-off print m odes. For tear-off mode, use this adj ustment to ensure that the label perforations or the c enter of the label gap is directly above the edge of the tear bar. For cut-off mode, use this adjustment to ensure t hat cutting occurs in the center of the label gap. All owable r ange is +30 to -30. Adj ustable range is 0.12 in. (3 m m) forward or backward in 0.004 in. (0.1 mm) steps. Increasing the number by pressing the NEXT button causes the cut position to move forward; decreasi ng the number by pressing PREVIOUS moves the positi on bac k ward.

LABEL SENSOR ADJ Automatically calibrates sensitiv ity of label

sensor to the opaqueness level of the label and liner.

Table 3-3 Controlling the Printer (cont’d)

Menu Selection Description

Unit Operation 3-23

LJIII Setup

FONT SO URCE

Internal Soft font

FONT NUMBER Used to select the ty pe face. Ever y font

POINT SIZE

SYMBOL SET

NUMBER OF COPIES

PAGE ROTATION

Selects the printer’s internal resident fonts. Selects the downloaded (soft) fonts as defaul t

fonts. Not sel ec table if soft font is not loaded.

(resident or sof t) is assi gned a font number that is used to select a specific type fac e. See TEST PRINT below for information on printing out a font list, which lists the resident fonts and their numbers.

Used to select a specific size for outline font s. One point equals 1/72 in. Not selectable i f selected f ont is not an outline font.

Used to select a specific character set for international use.

Used to print from 1 to 9999 copies of the same label.

Used to rotate the contents of the label in four different orientations:

0 = portrait 90 = landscape 180 = reverse portrait 270 = reverse landscape

LINE SPACING

TOP/BOTTOM MARGIN

Ignore

Used to set the l ine spacing in 1/48 in. increments.

Activates an additional 35 scan lines of print area on each of t he top and bottom page margins compared to standard PCL. The result is an unprintable area of 15 scan lines top and bottom ( 1/20-in). 1 scan line equal s 1/300 in.

Accepts standard PCL unpri ntable page margins of 50 scan lines top and bottom.

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