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V8.5 Thermal Plotter
User Guide
V8.5 Thermal Plotter is a product of iSys - The Imagaing Systems Group. © 2005
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE This document is copyrighted by The Imaging Systems Group Inc., 2000. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, or stored in a retrieval system of any kind without prior written permission of The Imaging Systems Group Inc. TRADEMARKS Centronics is a U.S. registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Versatec is a registered trademark of Versatec Corporation. DISCLAIMER The Imaging Systems Group Inc. makes no warranties as to the acc
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ATTENTION: The V8.5e plotter generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been designed to comply with the requirements for Class A computing devices pursuant to Sub-part J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residenti
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Caution! – must be observed to avoid loss or damage to your equipment. Important: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed past any of the above notices, until you have fully understood the implications. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) USA – This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with th
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Bitte verfahren Sie erst dann weiter, wenn Sie die Bedeutung der vorstehenden Hinweise vollständig verstanden haben. Elektromagnetische Kompatibilität (EMC) USA – Dieses Gerät erzeugt und verbreitet Hochfrequenzenergie und kann daher, sofern es nicht gemäß dem Benutzerhandbuch installiert und benutzt wird, zu Störungen im Hochfrequenz-Kommunikationsverkehr führen. Es wurde gemäß den Einschränkungen für Rechnergeräte der Klasse A konstruiert und erfüllt Unterabsatz J des Teils 15 der FCC Vorschri
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The Imaging Systems Group’s total liability to the purchaser, or to any third party, for damages from any and all causes whatsoever, regardless of the form of action, whether in contract or in tort, including negligence, and any infringement of proprietary rights or any misappropriation or unlawful use of any proprietary rights or property of any third party shall, in the aggregate, be limited to purchase price actually paid by the purchaser for the product relating to th
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Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ........................... 1-1 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................... 1-1 1.2 MEDIA DESCRIPTION ...................... 1-1 1.3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..................... 1-2 2. SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 2-1 2.1 FUNCTIONAL ........................... 2-1 Operation .............................. 2-1 Media ................................. 2-3 Thermal printhead........................ 2-3 Transport .............................. 2-4 2.
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4. OPERATION .............................. 4-1 4.1 POWER SUPPLY PRECAUTIONS ............... 4-1 4.2 USING THE CONTROL PANEL................. 4-2 4.3 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS..... 4-5 Changing function settings.................. 4-5 Default Settings.......................... 4-6 Test plot ............................... 4-6 Contrast ............................... 4-6 Speed ................................. 4-7 Media ................................. 4-8 Scaling .........
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5.5 MEDIA SENSORS ........................ 5-10 6. MAINTENANCE............................ 6-1 6.1 MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES ................. 6-2 6.2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE................... 6-3 Cleaning the thermal printhead............... 6-4 Cleaning the platen roller ................... 6-5 Replacing the fuse ........................ 6-6 7. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 7-1 7.1 INTRODUCTION.......................... 7-1 7.2 PROBLEMS ............................. 7-2
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B. INTERFACE CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT ....... B-1 C. CENTRONICS INTERFACE BOARD ............... C-1 ix V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002
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INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Imaging Systems Group’s V8.5e Thermal Plotter is a high-speed plotter suitable for office or field use. Its small size and lightweight, yet rugged construction makes it durable in mobile situations. The V8.5e uses direct thermal plotting technology, so it requires no liquid or powdered ink. Interface parameter settings and other menu functions can be accessed from either the front panel or the host computer. It is capable of printing at four speed
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INTRODUCTION 1 An optional fan-fold paper guide and feeder trays (which attach to the back of the plotter, and below the rackmount plotter) are available from The Imaging Systems Group which stabilizes the paper for smooth intake of fanfold papers. These options are useful in field situations or where vibration is a problem. 1.3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL Please read this manual before using the plotter, in particular the Installation and Operation Chapters, and the “Regular Maintenance” section in t
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SPECIFICATIONS 2 2.1 FUNCTIONAL Operation Command panel Front mounted. LED display. Three push buttons. Online/Offline, Data and error LED’s. Command modes Bimodal Plotting mode. Grayscale mode. Printing mode. Features Bimodal (black and white) plotting. Grayscale plotting. Plot speed up to 4.0 inches per second. Microprocessor controlled. Automatic head temperature feedback Panel settings ~ On-line, off-line. ~ Test plot, test print. * Contrast C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8. * Plot speed se
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SPECIFICATIONS 2 ~ Form feed adjust F2, F4, F8, tF, PF - selects formfeed of 2, 4, 8 inches, Top of Form sensing, and programable past top of form respectively. ~ Bytes per scan b1, b2 - selects 216 and 264 bytes per scan respectively. ~ Grayscale levels per scan g1, g2, g3, g4 - selects 8, 16, 32, and 64 levels of gray levels per scan respectively. # Grayscale media calibration table number t1, t2. Settings marked with (*) are used exclusively with bi-modal plotting. Settings marked with (#) a
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SPECIFICATIONS 2 Media Types Thermal sensitive paper or film. Rolled paper with 7/16 inch spool core. Rolled film. Fan-folded paper (optional). Width 8.75 inch rolled paper or film media. 8.75, 9.0 inch fan fold paper media. Maximum length Rolled media: 100 feet with thick paper, 150 feet with thin paper. Maximum diameter 2.5 inches. Fan-fold: unlimited maximum. Fan-fold guides Optional, for fan-fold paper. Adjustable for 8.75 inch and 9.0 inch media. Feeder trays Optional,
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SPECIFICATIONS 2 Transport Stepper motor Micro-step. Stepping resolution 0.004 millimeter. 6400 micro-steps per inch of media. 32 micro-steps per scan line. 2.2 ELECTRICAL Interface Type Parallel, 8 kB buffer Compatibility Versatec Greensheet Centronics parallel (optional) External SCSI Data cable Optional Power consumption Idle mode 110 Watt minimum. Plot or print mode 315 Watt maximum Power requirements Voltage Auto selectable input 100 Volts AC @ 60 Hertz Or 240 Volts AC @ 50 Hertz Curre
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SPECIFICATIONS 2 2.3 PHYSICAL Dimensions Rackmount Desktop Height 3.5 inches 3.5 inches Width 19 inches 15 inches Depth 12.5 inches 12.5 inches Weight Net 23 pounds 22 pounds 2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature Operating range 32º to 122º Fahrenheit (0º to 50º Celcius) Storage range 14º to 158º Fahrenheit (-10º to 70º Celcius) Other Operating humidity 5% to 95 non-condensing Certification FCC Class “A” certified for electromagnetic interference V8.5e Rev 2.2.2002 2-5
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INSTALLATION 3 3.1 UNPACKING Plotter AC Power Cord Rail Spacers Manual & Warranty Card Thumb Screw Kit Head Cleaning Pen Spindle with Spacer disks Although shipments are thoroughly checked for completeness by The Imaging Systems Group Inc., confirm that your plotter has the following: 1. Power cord 2. Sample Roll of paper 3. Two spindle hubs 4. Rackmount spacers Confirm that any specified options are present, such as a data cable or fan-fold guide. V8.5e Rev 2.1.2001 3-1
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INSTALLATION 3 Inspect the plotter and components for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. Report any damage to the carrier of the shipment, and to your Imaging Systems Group Inc. product representitive. Keep the box and packaging for future shipping, in the event of servicing or upgrading issues. This product must be returned to our factory in the original or proper packaging material. Damage caused during return shipping or due to improper packaging will not be covered by The I
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INSTALLATION 3 3.3 INTERFACE SETUP Plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet only. Avoid sharing an outlet that is also powering other noise-generating equipment. The V8.5e comes equipped with a Versatec short line TTL (transistor to transistor logic) interface. This interface can be used for data cable lengths up to 50 feet. An optional long line interface (differential) can be used for data cable lengths up to 700 feet. For optional Centronics interface setup, see Appendix C. An extern
