Hover-Davis PL1200 Manual de usuario
PL1200 Thermal Transfer
Printer Product Guide
PL1200 Thermal Transfer
Printer Product Guide
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No. PL1200D-E01
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Table of Contents
How to Use This Guide ........................................................................................ 3
Chapter 1: Safety ............................................................................................... 5
1.1 Symbol Index ........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Safety Labeling and Location Information ............................................................... 5
1.3 Proper Usage ......................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Environmental Requirements .................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2: Introduction ....................................................................................... 7
2.1 PL1200 Features .................................................................................................... 7
2.2 PL1200 Hardware Description ................................................................................. 8
2.3 Docking Station ...................................................................................................... 8
2.4 The Labeler Unit .....................................................................................................9
2.5 Mounting and Removing the PL1200 Unit ................................................................. 9
2.6 Mandrels and Reels ................................................................................................ 12
2.7 Labeling Mechanics .................................................................................................13
2.8 Sensors ..................................................................................................................16
2.9 Switches .................................................................................................................20
Chapter 3: Installation ......................................................................................... 23
3.1 Installing the PL1200 Docking Station ...................................................................... 23
3.2 PL1200 Software .................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4: Operations .......................................................................................... 25
4.1 Docking and Removing the PL1200 Labeling Unit ..................................................... 25
4.2 About Changing Media Reels ................................................................................... 26
4.3 Installing the Label Media Reels .............................................................................. 29
4.4 Removing the Label Media Reels ............................................................................ 31
4.5 Installing the Thermal Transfer Media Reels ............................................................ 31
4.6 Removing the Thermal Transfer Media Reels ........................................................... 33
4.7 About the Calibration Sequence .............................................................................. 33
4.8 About Label Positioning Logic ................................................................................. 34
4.9 About Labels and Printing ...................................................................................... 34
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Table of Contents (continued)
Chapter 5: Maintenance ...................................................................................... 35
5.1 Rollers .................................................................................................................. 35
5.2 PL1200 Labeling Unit ............................................................................................. 35
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ................................................................................37
6.1 Print Smudging ..................................................................................................... 37
6.2 Inconsistent Print Length ....................................................................................... 37
6.3 Labels Won’t Calibrate ........................................................................................... 38
6.4 Testing Stock Reel Low Sensors ............................................................................. 40
6.5 Communication Problems ...................................................................................... 40
6.6 No Power to the PL1200 when Docked ................................................................... 40
Chapter 7: Schematics and Wiring ...................................................................... 41
Chapter 8: Spares, Parts and Decommissioning ................................................. 45
8.1 Recommended Spares Kit ...................................................................................... 45
8.2 Decommissioning .................................................................................................. 45
8.3 Product Specifications ........................................................................................... 45
Chapter 9: Technical Bulletins .......................................................................... 47
PL1200 Thermal Transfer Printer
How to Use This Guide
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How to Use This Guide
This guide is designed to help you install, operate and maintain your PL1200 labeling system.
Each chapter begins with a brief overview followed by a complete discussion of each topic.
Chapter 1: Safety
This chapter provides information on the symbol index used in this manual, safety sticker
information, usage of the PL1200 labeling system and environmental requirements.
Chapter 2: Introduction
This chapter describes the PL1200 labeling unit product features and the hardware
component descriptions to help you become familiar with the PL1200 labeling system.
Chapter 3: Installation
This chapter covers the installation of the PL1200 docking station and labeling unit,
installation of the required software to run the PL1200 labeling system and how to connect
the PL1200 Labeling unit to your PC.
Chapter 4: Operation
This chapter covers removing and replacing the PL1200 labeling unit from the docking
station, changing the label and thermal transfer print media reels, as well as a discussion of
the print operation of the PL1200 labeling unit
Chapter 5: Maintenance
This chapter describes the maintenance required for dependable operation of the PL1200
labeling system.
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Chapter 6: Trouble shooting
This chapter provides information for problem diagnosis and correction for the PL1200 labeling
unit.
Chapter 7: Schematics & Wiring
This chapter contains the schematic and wiring diagrams for the PL1200 labeling system.
Chapter 8: Spare Parts, Decommissioning, and Product Specifications
This chapter contains a parts list, information on decommissioning the PL1200 labeling unit, and
the product specifications for the PL1200 labeling system.
Chapter 9: Technical Bulletins
This chapter contains any technical information for the PL1200 labeling system that has been
issued by the factory after the release of this manual.
PL1200 Thermal Transfer Printer
How to Use This Guide
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Safety
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Chapter 1: Safety
This chapter provides information on the symbol index used in this manual, safety labeling
and location information for the PL1200 labeling unit, proper usage of the PL1200 labeling
system and environmental requirements for reliable operation of the PL1200 labeling unit.
1.1 Symbol Index
The symbols listed below are found within this manual.
PL1200 Thermal Transfer Printer
Safety
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION : SEE EXPLAINATION IN MANUAL.
WARNING : POSSIBLE PINCH POINTS KEEP HANDS CLEAR.
1.2
Safety Labeling and Location Information
Diagram 1.2a show the location of operational and safety-labeling information found on the
PL1200 labeling unit.
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PL1200 Thermal Transfer Printer
Safety
1.3 Proper Usage
The PL1200 labeling system is expressly designed and intended to be used to print and present
labels for automated labeling applications.
It is intended to manipulate label dimensions that range in length from .250” to 1.500” and range
in width from .125” to .500”.
It is recommended that Identco brand labels be used with the PL1200 labeling unit. For
information on ordering Identco brand labels, please contact your local distributor or contact
Identco directly at 1-800-533-2559. For information on the use of other labels, please contract
Hover-Davis Inc.
Do not use this device for any other purpose than that for which it is intended. Usage of this
device for any other purpose than that which is stated in this manual may cause injury and/or
damage to the unit. To do so will void all warranties expressed or implied.
1.4 Environmental Requirements
Install the PL1200 labeling unit in an area where the ambient temperature remains within the
range of 10 to 35 degree C and the humidity does not exceed 75% RH (with no condensation).
Failure to comply with these conditions can cause trouble in the electrical system and/or lead to
machine malfunctions.
Do not install the PL1200 labeling unit in direct sunlight as this can increase the PL1200 labeling
units’ temperature and may effect the optical sensors in the labeling unit, causing adverse and
erratic labeling operations and accuracy.
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Introduction
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