Microcom 160P Quick Reference Guide

Model 160P Stacker

Quick Reference Guide

Model 160P Stacker & Model 466P Thermal Printer

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- Revised 8/31/00 RHF -

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................1

CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................3

2.1 SPECIAL FEATURES..................................................................................3

2.2 STACKING PERFORMANCE......................................................................3

2.3 INTERFACE COMMUNICATIONS ..............................................................3

2.4 PHYSICAL...................................................................................................4

2.5 STACKER AND PRINTER FOOTPRINT.....................................................4

2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL......................................................................................4

2.7 ELECTRICAL...............................................................................................4

2.8 OPTIONS.....................................................................................................4

CHAPTER 3: MODEL 160P STACKER BASIC OPERATION ...........................................5

3.1 STACKER COMPONENT DESCRIPTION...................................................5

3.2 MODEL 160P STACKER OVERVIEW.........................................................6

3.2.1 ADJUSTABLE “TOP OF STACK” LEVER.....................................6

3.2.2 REMOVABLE STACK CARTRIDGE.............................................6

3.2.3 CARTIDGE BACKSTOP ...............................................................6

3.2.4 CARTRIDGE REMOVAL PROCEDURE.......................................6

3.2.5 SLIDING STACK WEIGHT............................................................7

3.2.6 STACKER JAM SENSOR.............................................................7

3.2.7 PINCH ROLLER............................................................................ 7

3.2.8 ENGAGEMENT RELEASE LEVER ..............................................8

3.2.9 PRINTER ENGAGEMENT BRACKET..........................................8

3.3 ENGAGEMENT PROCEDURE....................................................................8

CHAPTER 4: MODEL 466P BASIC OPERATION.............................................................9

4.1 MEDIA LOADING DIAGRAM.......................................................................9

4.2 MEDIA LOADING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................9

4.3 MODEL 466P THERMAL PRINTER OVERVIEW........................................10

4.3.1 TOP OF FORM SENSOR.............................................................10

4.3.2 HEAD LIFT KNOB.........................................................................10

4.3.3 PLEXIGLAS MEDIA GUIDE..........................................................10

4.3.4 MEDIA...........................................................................................10

4.3.5 CUTTER........................................................................................10

4.3.6 STACKER ENGAGEMENT BRACKET.........................................11

4.3.7 INTERNAL MEDIA GUIDE............................................................11

4.3.8 MEDIA SUPPLY SHAFT...............................................................11

4.3.9 REMOVABLE MEDIA GUIDE.......................................................11

CHAPTER 5: MODEL 466P FRONT PANEL OPERATION ..............................................13

5.1 BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY.........................................................................13

5.1.1 PAUSE/RESUME BUTTON..........................................................13

5.1.2 TOF/ERROR CLEAR BUTTON ....................................................14

5.1.3 INACTIVE BUTTON......................................................................14

5.2 STATUS LIGHT DEFINITIONS....................................................................14

5.2.1 POWER STATUS LIGHT..............................................................14

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5.2.2 ERROR STATUS LIGHT...............................................................14

5.2.3 ON LINE STATUS LIGHT.............................................................14

CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................15

6.1 STATUS MESSAGES..................................................................................15

6.2 ERROR CORRECTION PROCEDURES.....................................................15

6.2.1 >CUTTER ERROR< .....................................................................15

6.2.2 >DATA ERROR< ..........................................................................16

6.2.3 >HEAD IS UP<..............................................................................16

6.2.4 >LOW STOCK< ............................................................................16

6.2.5 >OVER VDD< ...............................................................................17

6.2.6 >PAPER JAM<..............................................................................17

6.2.7 >PRINTER PAUSED< ..................................................................17

6.2.8 >READY<......................................................................................17

6.2.9 >RESTARTED< ............................................................................17

6.2.10 >STACKER ERROR< ...................................................................18

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

The Model 160P is a Stacker designed to work in conjunction with the Model 466P Direct
Thermal printer. The 160P Stacker will stack up to 1000, .007" thick tags without user
intervention.

The Model 160 "P" version is an application specific product derived from the standard Model
160 Stacker. The 160P was designed specifically to stack 3.34" wide by 1.91" long tags
generated from the Model 466P thermal printer.

The Model 466 "P" version is also an application specific product that was derived from the
standard Model 466 Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer printer. The 466P was designed
specifically to print on 3.34" wide continuous rolled direct thermal media.

The Model 466P thermal printer has complete control over the stacking process. The 466P
will monitor all stacker error conditions that are generated during the print process. The Model
160P Stacker will generate an error when the stacker is full and also in the unlikely event of a
media jam that might occur between the printer’s cutter and the stacker.

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CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Model 160P and Model 466P Stacking system is design with many features that are
unique when compared to other systems. The 160P Stacker is built to meet the demands of
high throughput applications and rigorous use. The large capacity of the stacker reduces user
intervention to a minimum, allowing the stacking system to be unattended for long periods of
time.

2.1 SPECIAL FEATURES

 3-belt configuration for accurate stacking
 Adjustable Stacker Full Sensor - Adjusts from 1.5" high stack (~200 .007" tags) to 9"

high stack (~1250 .007" tags).

 Stacker Jam Sensor – The Model 160P Stacker will generate an error condition when

the stacker does not see a tag within two print cycles at the beginning of a batch.
Stacker also generates an error condition if there is no gap (sensor blocked
continuously) between any two tags.

 Removable Stack Cartridge
 Magnetic Stack Rider Weight - The weight will lock into place temporarily while the user

is removing cartridge. This feature allows for one hand cartridge removal.

 Positive Stacker to Printer Engagement hooks to ensure both units remain locked

during operation

2.2 STACKING PERFORMANCE

 Stacks at 5" per second
 High Throughput – prints and stacks approximately 90 1.91" long tags in one minute
 Stacks up to 1000, .007" thick tags

2.3 INTERFACE COMMUNICATIONS

 9-pin female D-Sub connector. Connection for Model 466P Stacker Interface Cable

ONLY.

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