Pitney Bowes W983, W863 User Manual

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W983 Power Stacker W863 Ink Dryer

for DA Series Printers

Operator Guide

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FCC Compliance

This equipment had been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the users manuals, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁ cations to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to insure compliance with Class A limits.

Canadian DOC Compliance

This digital apparatus does not exceed in the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations (Standard ICES-003) of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the U.S. Standard for Safety UL1950, Third Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment and Canadian Standards C22.2 No 950-95, Third Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment.

First Edition, March 2004 © 2004 Pitney Bowes Inc. All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any fashion or stored in a retrieval system of any type or transmitted by any means, electronically or mechanically, without the express written permission of Pitney Bowes Inc.

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W983 Stacker/W863 Dryer Operating Guide

Table of Contents

Safety Summary ....................................................................3

W983 Power Stacker

Controls and Indicators .........................................................5

Operator Panel ...............................................................5

Conveyor Deck ...............................................................6

Connector and Side Panels ............................................7

Optional Stand for Stacker ..............................................8

Technical Specifications ........................................................9

Materials Specifications .........................................................9

Stacker Setup Guidelines ....................................................10

Media, Stacker Height and Distance .............................10

Hold Down Assembly ....................................................10

Full Arm Fixture and Full Arm Tip ..................................10

Speed Control ............................................................... 11

Stacker Job Setup ............................................................... 11

Adjust Stacker Height and Distance .............................11

Adjust Media Stop .........................................................12

Adjust Stacker Full Arm .................................................13

Adjust Hold Downs ........................................................14

Set Conveyor Belt Speed ..............................................14

Auto/Manual Switch ......................................................14

Power Switch ................................................................14

Full Light (Red LED) .....................................................14

Stacker Setup Tables .............................................. 15-19

Stacker Tips and Troubleshooting .......................................20

Cleaning ........................................................................20

Smudged Addresses .....................................................20

Jams .............................................................................20

Fuse Replacement ........................................................20

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Table of Contents

W863 Ink Dryer

Controls and Indicators .......................................................21

Technical Specifications ......................................................21

Dryer Operation ...................................................................22

Dryer Job Setup ..................................................................23

Adjust Dryer Height .......................................................23

Dryer Tips and Troubleshooting ..........................................24

Clearing .........................................................................24

Jams .............................................................................24

Fuse Replacement ..................................................24, 25

Troubleshooting Table ...................................................26

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Safety Summary

Various messages are used throughout this guide to alert you to potentially hazardous or error causing conditions. The messages are as follows:

• WARNING – alerts you to conditions or practices that could cause serious injury.

• CAUTION – alerts you to conditions or practices that could cause damage to the equip ment or to the material being run.

• IMPORTANT–alerts you to conditions or prac tic es that could ad verse ly affect equip ment op er a tion if instructions are not fol lowed exactly.

• NOTE – provides a comment or explanation of the associated topic.

When using this machine, follow the normal safety pre cau tions for all office equipment:

• Keep loose clothing, jewelry and long hair away from all moving parts.

• Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the ma chine is in use. Before clearing a jam, be sure ma chine mech a nisms come to a stop.

• Read all in struc tions before at tempt ing to operate this equip ment.

• Use this equip ment only for its intended purpose.

• To reduce the risk of fire and/or electric shock, do not at tempt to dis as sem ble this ma chine. All areas of the machine requiring dis as sem bly should be ac cess ed only by your Pitney Bowes Cus tom er Service Rep re sen ta tive. If service is re quired, contact your Pitney Bowes Cus tom er Ser vice Rep re sen ta tive.

• Do not remove covers. This machine cabinet serves to en close haz ard ous parts. If the machine has been dropped or the cabinet has been dam aged in any way, notify your Pitney Bowes Cus tom er Ser vice Rep re sen ta tive.

• To protect against electric shock, plug the machine into prop er ly grounded wall outlets only.

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• Be certain that the area in front of the wall outlet into which this ma chine is plugged is free from obstruction.

• The power cord wall plugs are the primary means of dis con nect ing the ma chine from the AC supply.

• The wall outlet should be near the machine and easily ac ces si ble.

• DO NOT use an adapter plug on the line cord or wall outlet.

• DO NOT remove the ground pin from the line cord

• Ground must be properly connected before powering machine. Do not alter or defeat the grounding system throughout the machine in any way.

• Avoid using wall outlets that are controlled by wall switches or shared with other equip ment. DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges or let it be trapped between furniture. Insure there is no strain on the power cord and that it does not become jammed be tween the equipment, walls or furniture.

• Be certain the area in front of the wall outlets into which the machine is plugged are free from obstruction.

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W983 Power Stacker Controls and Indicators

Operator Panel

1 Power Switch - This is a rocker switch with indicator light. Press

the top in to turn the Stacker on. Press the bottom in to turn the Stacker off.

2 Speed Adjustment Knob - To eliminate possible ink smudg ing

of the printed address, you can vary the speed of the conveyor belts so that the mailpieces are separated (do not overlap) as they are delivered to the belt. Turn clock wise to increase speed and counterclockwise to decrease speed.

3 Auto/Manual Switch - This is a rocker switch. Press the top in

to select Au to mat ic mode. In automatic mode, the Stacker belts will move when the printer is feeding mailpieces and stops the printer when the Stacker is full. Press the bottom in to select manual mode. In Manual mode, the Stacker runs con stant ly (independent of the printer).

4 Stacker Full Light - This LED flashes when the Stacker ramp is

full.

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Conveyor Deck

1 Media Stop - This plate is adjusted so that mailpieces from the

printer hit the stop and drop flat onto the conveyor belt. The height adjustment handles materials of varying thicknesses.

2 Stacker Full Arm Fixture - Sets the stop position for mailpieces

on the ramp and raises/lowers full arm.

3 Stacker Full Arm - This arm is adjusted so that the mailpieces

stack in an orderly sequence for retaining presort order and stop the printer when the Stacker is full.

4 Hold Down Springs and Rollers - These springs and rollers are

adjusted to keep the mailpieces in contact with the conveyor belts.

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Connector and Side Panels

The illustrations above show the Stacker connectors and fuses.

1 Trip Sensor connector - This is where the cable from the

Stack ing full arm is con nect ed. This activates when the Stacker is full.

2 Printer Interface connector - This is where the interface cable

coming from the printer is connected.

3 Circuit Breaker 1.0 A switch - This is a switch that “toggles”

if pieces jam in the Stacker, causing the Stacker to power off au to mat i cal ly. After the jam is cleared, you must press this switch

to reset the Stacker before you can resume operation. 4 Fuses - Two 1.6 Amp Slo Blow 250 VAC fuses. 5 Dryer 11.5 A 120 VAC - This is an 11.5 amp convenience outlet

to be used with the op tion al ink Dryer (W863). 6 Power 12.0 A 120 VAC receptacle - This is where the input

power cord is con nect ed for the Stacker.

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WARNING: The Stacker (when used with the Dryer) requires its own separate 15 amp branch circuit for power. Do not plug other appliances (such as your printer) into the same circuit as the Stacker/Dryer.

Optional Stand for Power Stacker

The illustration above shows the location of these stand components.

1 Height Adjustment Knob - used to adjust the height of the

stacker so it can be aligned with your printer or to operator level.

2 Casters (in circles above) - allows for easier movement of

stacker. Two are locking casters for holding the stacker in place.

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Stacker Technical Specifications

Input Power: 120 AC, 60 Hz, 12 Amps

Fuses: Two 1.6 A Slo Blow 250 VAC

Dimensions: Conveyor/Stacker:

Height: 9”

Width: 15”

Length: 70”

Weight: 58 lbs.

Stacker Stand: Height: 30” (maximum) 24” (minimum)

Width: 15”

Length: 36”

Weight: 20 lbs.

Operational Temperature: 55° - 95°F

Conditions: Humidity 8% - 80%

Stacker Materials Specifications

The following media meet all the defined quality and performance requirements of the Stacker. These specifications apply to all styles of media (flats, en ve lopes, catalogs, etc.). All media may be stuffed, unstuffed, sealed or unsealed, as long as the dimensional limits are within specified ranges.

Papers: White Wove, Bond Paper, Tyvec*, Recycled Paper, Newsprint*, Coated Paper, Card Stock, Brown Kraft, Manila and Perforations.

*Cannot be used in Executive print mode without fast dry ink

Thickness: .004” to .500” Weight: Flat sheets, half fold or C-fold: 16 lbs. to 24 lbs.

Envelopes: 16 lbs. to 32 lbs.

Size: From 3.5 x 5” to 10 x 13”

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Stacker Setup Guidelines

The following are guidelines to consider when making your Stacker Job Setup adjustments.

Media Stop, Stacker Height and Distance

The Stacker height and distance adjustments and the media stop adjustment are set so that the leading edge of the mailpiece contacts the conveyor belt as close to the media stop as possible, while the mailpiece is being released from the output rollers of the printer. If the mailpiece contacts the conveyor belt too soon, skewing will occur. The general rule is that at slower speeds, the longer the mailpiece is, the Stacker is positioned lower and farther away from the printer output. While at higher speeds and with shorter mailpieces, the Stacker is positioned higher and closer to the printer output.

The media stop is set closer to the printer for short mailpieces and farther away for longer mailpieces.

Hold Down Assembly

The function of the large rollers is to provide drive and control of the mailpiece as it transitions to the stacking conveyor. The rollers should be positioned in such a way that they retain the mailpiece but do not come in contact with the address zones. If positioned in the address zones, the rollers will cause smudging.

The function of the springs (retainers) is to control the mailpiece as it lands on the stacking conveyor. The general rule is that with thinner, slower moving mailpieces, the retainers should be positioned close to the deck. In the case of thicker, faster moving mailpieces, the retainers should be positioned higher off from the deck.

Full Arm Fixture and Full Arm Tip

These adjustments need to be made so that the “Stacker full” indicator switch functions correctly while allowing the maximum number of mailpieces to be stacked.

The position of the full arm fixture is dependent on the width of the mailpiece. The wider the mailpiece, the farther up the ramp the fixture needs to be set. The position of the full arm tip is dependent on the length and thickness of the mailpiece. The general rule is that the shorter and thinner the mailpiece is, the less the tip is extended. While the longer and thicker the mailpiece is, the more the tip is extended.

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Speed Control

The speed adjustment allows the proper amount of spacing between mailpieces. This value varies greatly depending on mailpiece size.

Stacker Job Setup

You will be required to check and make the following adjustments when you change from one job to another job.

Adjust Stacker Height and Distance

Depending on the mailpiece, you will have to adjust the height and dis tance of the Stacker in relation to the output of the printer.

CAUTION: The Stacker deck may rapidly drop to its lowest height when you loosen the Stacker height ad just ment knob.

To adjust the height:

1 Hold the Stacker steady with upright pressure and loosen the

adjustment knob.

Adjustment Knob

2 Set the height to the rec om mend ed value (referenced from the

top of the printer output roller) and tighten the knob. Refer to

tables and graphs on pages 15-19 to determine the value.

DA Series Printer W983 Stacker with

W863 Dryer

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To adjust the dis tance:

1 Unlock wheels if they are locked. 2 Move the Stacker to the rec om mend ed dis tance from the printer

output roller and lock the wheels. Refer to tables and graphs on pages 15-19 to determine the value.

Adjust Media Stop

The media stop is adjusted so that mailpieces from the printer hit the stop and drop flat onto the conveyor belt. There are two adjustments on the media stop: height and depth.

Depth Knobs

Depth Scales

Height Adjustment Knob

To adjust the height:

• Loosen the knob on the side of the media stop and slide the plate up or down. For 1/16” thick ness, slide a sample mailpiece un der the balls and lower the media stop to the point of contact and then lock. For over 1/16” thickness, set the media stop low enough so that mailpiece cannot get below the edge of the media stop and then lock.

To adjust the depth:

• There is a scale on the media stop that is used to set up for dif fer ent size mailpieces. Loosen the two knobs and set the knobs to the desired value on the scale. Refer to tables and graphs on pages 15-19 to determine the value. Tighten the knobs when you are finished.

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Adjust Stacker Full Arm

This consists of making two adjustments: locating the full arm fixture on the ramp and locating a metal tip on the full arm. There is a scale on the ramp and one on the arm that are used to set up for different size material. Refer to the table on page 15 to determine the rec om mend ed values.

Knob

Arm Fixture (knob under ramp)

Arm

Scales

To adjust the full arm fixture on the ramp:

• Loosen the knob on the bottom of the ramp holding the fixture. Move the fixture so that the lower end of the box aligns with the desired value on the scale. Refer to tables and graphs on pages 15-19 to determine the value. Tighten the knob when you are finished.

To adjust the full arm metal tip:

• Loosen the knob holding the metal tip to the arm. Slide the knob to the desired value on the scale. Refer to the table on page 15 to determine the value. Tighten the knob when you are finished.

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Adjust Hold Downs

The hold downs consists of two rollers and two springs used to keep the media in contact with the conveyor belts. They are adjusted by loosening the knob on each roller and spring and setting the desired distance from the conveyor belt. Tighten the knobs when you are finished. Refer to the table on page 13 to determine the rec om mend ed values.

Knobs

Auto/Manual Switch

When the switch is in Auto mode (up), operation is controlled by the printer. Out of paper, jam or tray break stops the Stacker and restarts Stacker with printer. Stacker full shuts off the printer feeding. The switch is down for fully manual operation.

Power Switch

When power is switched to the On position and Auto mode is se lect ed, the Stacker will not run until the printer operation begins.

Full Light (Red LED)

The LED flashes when the full arm is lifted. Lift the full arm to clear the material and lower the arm to resume operation.

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Distance - Hold

Down Retainers

to Conveyor

Surface

mended

Speed

Capacity Recom-

Speed

Setting

-No Gap

Between

Pieces

Speed Setting

- w/1” Gap

Between Pieces

Speed

Setting - w/

1” Overlap

Horizontal

W983 Stacker Setup Table

Distance-

Full Arm

Thickness Media

Media/

Distance

From Printer

Output Edge

Printer

Output

Edge to

Stacker lip

Tip Setting

- Scale on

Arm

Fixture

Setting

- Scale on

Ramp

Stop

Resolution

Empty 11 0.0 10.5 1.0” 0” 4.0 6.0 5.0 898 4.0 to 6.0 0

Empty 11 0.0 10.5 1.25” 0” 3.5 5.0 4.5 860 3.5 to 5.0 0

Empty 11 0.0 10.5 2.0” 0” 2.0 2.2 2.1 720 2.0 to 3.0 0

3 x 5 Postcard/

Draft,Super Draft

3 x 5 Postcard/

Letter Mode

3 x 5 Postcard/

Empty 3.0 4.0 11.5 1.0” 0” 4.0 6.5 5.5 450 6.5 0

1/8 3.0 4.0 11.5 1.0” 0” 4.0* 6.5 5.5 349 6.5 0.25”

Executive Mode

# 10 Envelope/

Draft,Super Draft

3/8 3.0 4.0 11.5 2.0” 0” 5.0* 6.5 5.5 40 8.0 3”

Empty 3.0 4.0 11.5 1.5” 0” 3.5 5.0 4.0 425 5.0 0

1/8 3.0 4.0 11.5 1.5” 0.5” 3.5 5.0 4.0 333 4.0 1.5”

# 10 Envelope/

Letter Mode

3/8 3.0 .5 4.0 3.5” 0.5” 3.0 5.5* 4.0* 50 3.0 2”

Empty 3.0 4.0 11.5 2.5” 0” 2.0 2.5 2.2 400 3.0 0

1/8 3.0 4.0 11.5 3.0” 0” 2.0* 2.5* 2.2 326 3.0 0.25”

# 10 Envelope/

Executive Mode

3/8 3.0 4.0 11.5 4.0” 1” 3.0 3.5 3.2 40 4.5 N/U

Empty 0.0 0.0 6.5 2.75” 2.5” 7.0 8.0* 7.5* 210 5.5 0.5”

1/4 0.0 7.5 11.5 3.0” 3.5” 7.0 8.0 7.5 75 7.5 1.5”

3/8 0.0 7.5 11.0 4.25” 1.0” 6.0 7.0* 6.5* 25 5.0 1.5”

Empty 0.0 0.0 6.5 3.0” 3.0” 6.0 7.0* 5.5* 150 4.0 0.5”

Flat Envelope/

Draft,Super Draft

Flat Envelope/

1/4 0.0 7.5 11.5 4.0” 4.0” 6.0 7.0 6.5 90 6.0 1.5”

3/8 0.0 7.5 11.0 4.0” 3.0” 3.0* 3.5* 4.0* 20 5.0 2”

Empty 0.0 0.0 6.5 3.0” 4.0” 3.0 3.5 5.5* 150 4.0 0.5”

Letter Mode

Flat Envelope/

1/4 0.0 7.5 11.5 4.0” 1.5” 3.0 3.4* 3.2 80 3.0 2”

3/8 0.0 7.5 11.0 4.0” 3.0” 2.5 3.0 2.7 20 3.5 2”

Executive Mode

N/U – Not used. Raise or slide springs so that they do not interfere with the pieces. * Not recommended

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Use the following charts to determine the indicated settings for the Stacker for various material lengths and thicknesses (where applicable).

Media Stop Setting

Min.

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Max.

Material Length (in inches)

Full Arm Fixture Setting on Ramp

Media Stop Setting

Full Arm Fixture Setting

345678910

Material Length (in inches)

The top chart is used to determine the setting for the media stop dependent on the length of the material. The bottom chart is used to determine the setting for the full arm ﬁ xture dependent on the length of the material. In order to use the charts: 1 Measure the length of your material in inches. 2 Go to the that length at the bottom of the chart and then up that line to where it

intersects the drawn line on the chart.

3 Follow a straight line to the left side of the chart from that intersect and that is the

setting that should be used for that adjustment.

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STACKER HEIGHT AND DISTANCE - SUPER DRAFT & DRAFT MODE

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

Vertical Distance (in inches) -

0.5

5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0

W983 Conveyor Deck to DA Printer Output Roller

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

Horizontal Distance (in inches) -

0.5

W983 Stacker to DA Printer Output Roller

5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0

Max. thickness=3/8”

Min. thickness=0”

Material Length (in inches)

Max. thickness=3/8”

Min. thickness=0”

Material Length (in inches)

The top chart is used to determine the distance to set between the Stacker deck and the DA Printer output roller. This is done by adjusting the height of the stand. The bottom chart is used to determine the distance from the Stacker to the output roller. This is done by moving the Stacker closer or farther from the DA Printer output roller. In order to use the charts: 1 Measure the length and thickness of your material in inches. 2 Go to the length at the bottom of the chart and then up that line to the thickness

(the thickness must be approximated in the gray area which represents 3/8” between the Min. thickness and Max. thickness).

3 Follow a straight line to the left side of the chart. That is the distance in inches for

that setting.

For example: if the material is 11 inches long and 1/8 inch thick, the reading on

the top chart would be approximately 2 inches and on the bottom chart approximately 1.75 inches.

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STACKER HEIGHT AND DISTANCE - LETTER MODE

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

Vertical Distance (in inches) -

0.5

5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0

W983 Conveyor Deck to DA Printer Output Roller

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

Horizontal Distance (in inches) -

0.5

W983 Stacker to DA Printer Output Roller

5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0

Material Length (in inches)

Max. thickness=3/8”

Min. thickness=0”

Max. thickness=3/8”

Min. thickness=0”

(the thickness must be approximated in the gray area which represents 3/8” between the Min. thickness and Max. thickness).

3 Follow a straight line to the left side of the chart. That is the distance in inches

for that setting.

For example: if the material is 11 inches long and 1/8 inch thick, the reading on

the top chart would be approximately 2.5 inches and on the bottom chart approximately 1.75 inches.

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STACKER HEIGHT AND DISTANCE - EXECUTIVE MODE

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

Vertical Distance (in inches) -

0.5

5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0

W983 Conveyor Deck to DA Printer Output Roller

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

Horizontal Distance (in inches) -

0.5

W983 Stacker to DA Printer Output Roller

5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0

Max. thickness=3/8”

Min. thickness=0”

Material Length (in inches)

Max. thickness=3/8”

Min. thickness=0”

Material Length (in inches)

(the thickness must be approximated in the gray area which represents 3/8” between the Min. thickness and Max. thickness).

3 Follow a straight line to the left side of the chart. That is the distance in inches for

that setting.

For example: if the material is 11 inches long and 1/8 inch thick, the reading on

the top chart would be approximately 4 inches and on the bottom chart approximately 1.25 inches.

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Stacker Tips and Troubleshooting

Cleaning

The Stacker requires a clean environment, free from dust, air borne contaminants and moisture. Operator maintenance is limited to clean ing the belts with a lint-free cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution.

Smudged Addresses

You can lift or slide any of the hold down rollers or springs where heavily printed areas of your envelopes may be smudged by running under the rollers/springs. Lift the roller/spring slightly and turn knob to lock in place away from the conveyor belt.

NOTE: To assure the envelopes travel properly through the Stacker, they must pass under the rollers and springs.

Jams

If mailpieces jam in the Stacker, the circuit breaker switch will automatically shut the Stacker off. DO NOT press the power switch. With the Stacker off, clear the jam and any remaining mailpieces. Wait 1 to 2 minutes before pressing the circuit breaker switch. The Stacker will power back up automatically when you press the circuit breaker switch.

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION: Disconnect power before replacing fuses. Turn the power switch Off and unplug the power cord from the AC power receptacle. For continued protection against risk of ﬁ re, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.

If fuse replacement is required, turn the Stacker off, unplug the AC power cord from the outlet and re place the de fec tive fuse with another

1.6 amp fuse. Fuse lo ca tions are shown in the illustration below. If the blown fuse condition occurs again, call Pitney Bowes for service.

Fuses

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Optional W863 Ink Dryer

Controls and Indicators

The illustrations above show the location of the Dryer components.

1 Power On/Off Switch - turns on or off Dryer. 2 Power Cord - where the input power cord is con nect ed. 3 Height Handle - adjusts the height of the Dryer over the material

(six position settings).

4 Power Outlet - the other end of the power cord is attached to

the Stacker AC outlet labeled "Dryer".

Dryer Technical Specifications

Input Power: 120 AC, 60 Hz, 11.8 Amps

Power Consumption: 1824 Watts

Heat Dissipation: 6,000 BTU

Heater Type: Quartz Heater, Fan-Forced Air

Operating Temperature: 100º F

Fuses: 15 A (120 VAC)

Dimensions: Height: 3-1/2" (9 cm)

Width: 13”

Length: 14-1/4”

Weight: 17 lbs. (8 kg)

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Dryer Operation

The Dryer contains only one operator control, a power on/off switch with an associated indicator. This switch is used to turn power to the Dryer on or off. The switch will light when on.

Since the Dryer receives its power from a dedicated power outlet on the associated Stacker, this switch will light (if set at on) only when the power switch on the Stacker is switched on.

Therefore, when the power switch on the Dryer is left in the ON position, the Dryer will activate only when the conveyor belts start to move. This effectively causes the Dryer to operate only when needed (when mailpieces are conveyed under it to be dried). When the conveyor stops, the Dryer will automatically switch off.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to observe all labeled warnings and precautions on Dryer (see below).

CAUTION:Turn Power Off When Not In Use. Only Operate With Conveyor Moving.

CAUTION:

Hot Surface

-Avoid Contact

CAUTION: Keep air intake vents free at all times.

WARNING: Dryer will ignite combustible materials. Keep all items clear of this machine, except envelopes specified for use with this machine.

CAUTION: Do not operate unattended.

CAUTION: Disconnect power before changing fuse. For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.

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WARNING: The Dryer with Stacker combination requires its own separate 15 amp branch circuit for power. Do not plug other appliances (such as your printer) into the same circuit as the Dryer/Stacker.

Dryer Job Setup

You will be required to check and make the following adjustments when you change from one job to another job.

Adjust Dryer Height

You will have to adjust the height of the Dryer whenever the following changes drastically from the previous job:

• speed of the conveyor on the Stacker

• the size of the material being dried

• how much ink is used

The height handle is used to raise or lower the Dryer. It has six positions.

Height Adjustment Handle

Height is adjusted by squeezing the release lever under handle top, lifting the Dryer unit to the new position, and then releasing the handle in the new slot position.

Release Lever (under handle top)

Six Positions (see circle)

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Dryer Tips and Troubleshooting

Cleaning

The Dryer requires a clean environment, free from dust, air borne contaminants and moisture. Operator maintenance is limited to keeping the vents open and avoiding dust, paper fragments, and material from touching the quartz heater bulb inside.

Jams

To clear jams under the Dryer, use the height adjustment handle and move it to the highest position to make the material accessible. After clearing jam, move handle back to original position.

If mailpieces jam in the Stacker, the circuit breaker switch will au to mat i cal ly shut the Stacker and Dryer off. DO NOT press the power switch on the Stacker or Dryer. With the Stacker off, clear the jam and any remaining mailpieces. Wait 1 to 2 minutes before pressing the circuit breaker switch on the Stacker. The Stacker and Dryer will power back up automatically when you press the circuit breaker switch.

Fuse Replacement

CAUTION! Disconnect power before replacing fuses. Turn the power switch Off and unplug the power cord from the AC power receptacle. For continued protection against risk of ﬁ re, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.

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Follow these steps to replace the fuse in the Dryer:

1. Turn the Dyer off and unplug the AC power cord from the Stacker outlet.

2. Using a small flat object or screwdriver, lift up the fuse holder by from its slot located directly above the AC input connector.

3. Remove blown fuse and insert replacement fuse, making sure it is the same type and rating.

4. Slide fuse holder back into slot.

5. Plug in the Dryer AC power cord back into the Stacker and turn the power on. If the blown fuse condition occurs again, call Pitney Bowes for service.

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Dryer Troubleshooting Table

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Does not run No power Check plug connections.

Check power switch. Check Dryer fuse. Check Stacker fuse.

Ink not drying

Stopped running No power Check Dryer fuse.

No air from fan Fan inoperative Call Service.

Only cold air from fan

Wrong Stacker speed

Incorrect height Reposition the Dryer height

Open "one shot" temp

Open thermal sensor

Heater inoperative Call Service.

Adjust Stacker speed control for a slower speed to allow more time for mailpiece travel under the Dryer.

for best drying position.

Check Stacker fuse.

Wait until unit cools (5 minutes) and try again. If it persists, call Service.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual