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Insta llatio n and Se tup 2-10 ProMa ster 25 00 U ser Ma nual Refer to Figure 2 -9 and follo w these steps to ins tall a ro ll of labels: 1. Rais e the application plate, and release rollers B and F by sliding them in th…
Installation and Setup
ProMaster 2500 User Manual 2-9
Setting Up the Dot
Matrix Printer
The following sections describe the setup procedures that need to be
checked and performed on the dot matrix printer before labels can be
printed properly.
Checking the Application
Plate Height
Make sure the dot matrix printer’s application plate is aligned correctly
by holding a device in your fingers in the “dead bug” position, with the
leads pointing up, and sliding it across the application plate, over the
press bearings, and onto the bearing plate (see Figure 2-8). The device
should move smoothly across the press bearings.
If device travel is not smooth, use a 7/64-inch hex wrench to loosen
(raise) or tighten (lower) the screw on the left side of the plate (near the
bearings) until a smooth transition is achieved (see Figure 2-8).
Loading Labels
Labels are positioned on a non-adhesive liner material so they will peel
easily as they advance around the label platen’s point. The label part
number is written on a label attached to the inside of the label roll.
Note: The label part number is marked on the inner cardboard reel. You can
identify a roll of ProMaster 2500 labels by the “QF” prefix in the part
number. Labels for other Data I/O products will look the same but cannot
be used on the 2500.
Figure 2-8
Adjusting Plate Height
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PLATEN
APPLICATION PLATE
PRESS BEARINGS
BEARING PLATE
SCREW (1 of 4)
DEVICE
TOP VIEW OF BEARING PLATE
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Refer to Figure 2-9 and follow these steps to install a roll of labels:
1. Raise the application plate, and release rollers
B
and
F
by sliding
them in the direction shown by the arrows in Figure 2-9. This
prepares the path of the labels to be threaded through the labeler.
2. Remove the label reel cover (see Figure 2-9).
3. If labels are already installed, unthread the liner, and remove the
label roll by putting your thumbs into the cut-outs in the supply reel
and rocking the roll back and forth as you pull it off.
4. Install the labels on the supply reel so that the label liner passes to the
left of optic
A
(see Figure 2-9).
Note: Do not tighten the label roll on its core. The roll is intentionally wrapped
loosely so that high temperature and humidity do not cause the labels to
peel incorrectly.
5. Replace the label reel cover over the label reel.
6. Unroll approximately two feet of liner, and thread it around the left
of roller
B
, between
C
and
D
, and then between the platen and press
bearings.
7. Move roller
B
to the left so it pinches the label liner and holds it in
position. Ensure that the labels are fully aligned between the
underside of the platen and above
C
and
D
.
Figure 2-9
Loading Labels in the Dot Matrix
Printer
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D
PRESS BEARINGS
PLATEN
APPLICATION PLATE
E
LABEL REEL COVER
F
B
C
A
G
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8. Thread the label liner across the platen and lower the application
plate to hold it in position.
9. Route the liner to the left side of roller
E
and to the right of roller
F
.
Allow the remaining liner to drape to the left of knob
G
.
10. Move roller
F
to the right until it snaps into position.
Note: To ensure correct label printing and application, make sure both pinch
rollers (
B
and
F
) are fully engaged.
Calibrating Labels
At certain times, you must calibrate the labels so that the 2500 can
correctly print and apply them to devices. During the label calibration
process, the ADC (label detection) optic reads and assigns a value to the
amount of light passing through the label when it is blocking the optic.
You can view and adjust this ADC optic value from the 2500’s optics
diagnostics menu (refer to page 5-34).
You must calibrate labels whenever you:
• Change the labels
• Change the ribbon
• Advance the labels by running the label drive motor test, turning the
label advance knob, or pulling the labels forward by hand
• Adjust the ADC optic value
To calibrate labels, do the following:
1. Place your finger next to the press bearings to “catch” the two or
three labels that are advanced during the calibration process.
2. Press
CAL
on the 2500’s keyboard.
3. When the labels stop advancing, calibration is complete.