GP-EXT External USB Printer User`s Manual
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1. plug Length 500 20 mm USB cable Connector USB TypeA one end TypeB other end 1 Appearance and specifications are subject to change without prior notice 2 To replenish the thermal paper for the printer please order any of the following accessories e TP 112 2 paper width 1 12mm length 25m 20 rolls e TP 112 5 paper width 1 12mm length 25m 50 rolls Either 20 rolls or 50 rolls are sold as one set 23 EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual b Certifications EC Declaration of Conformity This printer conforms to the requirements stated in the following EMC directives and is a class A product in conformity with EN55022 EMC requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EN 55022 1998 Radiated Emissions Class A EN 61000 4 2 1995 Electrostatic discharge 4kV contact discharge 8 air discharge EN61000 4 3 1996 Radio frequency electromagnetic field 3V m unmodulated r m s 80 AM 1kHz 24 LeCroy Corporation 700 Chestnut Ridge Road Chestnut Ridge NY 10977 6499 Tel 845 578 6020 Fax 845 578 5985 Internet www lecroy com 2004 by LeCroy Corporation All rights reserved LeCroy ActiveDSO ProBus WavePro WaveMaster and Waverunner are registered trademarks of LeCroy Corporation Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions Specifications subject to change without notice WaveSurfer A2. OO OD D c Connecting the DC Cable 11 d Connecting the USB 12 e Loading the Printer 13 ARN so o eeepc E rM cs 15 9 Starting the Test PEDE suos tek des exu esee tle se Tubs eese ere es 18 h Starting the Print OUE ssc ieri tent ose condo ene 19 1 Turing OFF the PEDLer oie ie edo oc jet bo 20 MACS iol ENT TNI c ES 21 Ee 0 6 lie lio OO E 22 a Product Specification S 22 D assie qi eta Sep E 24 WaveSurfer Accessory E Safety Requirements This section contains information and cautions that must be observed to keep the External USB Printer operating in a correct and safe condition You are required to follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this section Safety Symbols The following symbols may appear on the product and they alert you to important safety considerations This symbol is used where caution is required Refer to the accompanying information or documents in order to protect against personal injury or damage to the instrument The CAUTION sign indicates a potential hazard It calls attention to a procedure practice or condition which CAUTION if not followed could possibly cause damage to equipment If a CAUTION is indicated do not proceed until its conditions are fully understood a
3. Mounting the Printer and Mounting Bracket onto the Rear of the WaveSurfer 1 As shown in Figure 7 insert Tab A of the mounting bracket into Slot A at the rear of the WaveSurfer Tab A Figure 7 Mounting the Hook A of the Mounting Bracket 2 Next match the Tab B of the mounting bracket with Slot B at the rear of the WaveSurfer and then insert it by sliding it left Tab B Figure 8 Inserting Tab B of the Mounting Bracket EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual 3 Finally tighten the mounting bracket captive screw at the rear Captive Screw Figure 9 Tightening the Mounting Bracket Captive Screw 10 WaveSurfer Accessory c Connecting the DC Cable Generally the power is supplied to the DC INPUT connector of the printer from the DC OUT connector of the WaveSurfer through the DC cable Follow the steps below to connect the DC cable to the WaveSurfer 1 Connect the DC cable to the DC INPUT connector of the printer DC INPUT of printer Figure 10 Connection of DC Cable to Printer 2 Next connect the DC cable to the DC OUT connector of the WavesSurfer DC OUT of the WaveSurfer Au Figure 11 Connection of DC Cable to DC OUT of WaveSurfer 11 EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual d Connecting the USB Cable One end of the USB cable has the TypeA connector while the other end has the TypeB connector Connect the TypeB connector of the USB cable to the USB connector of the printer T
4. R 1 Accessories eer M 1 TA E TI T 1 s inm PUR MM E E EE 1 e Mount mounting enne rrr nnne nennen 1 e Thermal paper roll for printer 1 Uero manna 1 Thermal paper rolls for the printer are available at LeCroy Corporation or local sales dealer Please contact LeCroy Corporation or local sales dealer when ordering thermal paper rolls Sending The Printer Back for Repairs If the printer is inoperable send it back to LeCroy Corporation Refer to the contact address given at the end of this manual We will repair it without charge as long as it is under warranty When sending back the printer explicitly describe the following product name serial number description of the trouble name post phone number of the contact person Table of Contents E Safety Hedqulrerenls Dee Pera Doa exa el B Product Disposal and Recycling NOVO VOW aO ERE BS OFC AT I B IIS Devi CS acerca a rh os itane aiia did m etur cab hee eased ee fcx cie M beue Qe DIOC o Mer pH n E EU ise mL op P B Oberautdg Precedules a Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Printer b Mounting the Printer and Mounting Bracket onto the Rear of the WAVE SUN CL EET
5. W waveSurrer Accessory LeCroy GP EXT EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual LeCroy WaveSurfer is a trademark of LeCroy Corporation Windows is a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual Foreword v Thank you for purchasing LeCroys EXTERNAL USB PRINTER hereafter referred to as EXTERNAL USB PRINTER or printer Before using this printer please read this manual thoroughly to gain a good understanding of it After reading please keep the manual in a safe place This manual describes notes on use and basic usage of the EXTERNAL USB PRINTER Notes Parts of the contents of this manual may be modified without prior notice because of improvements in performance and functions Reproduction or reprinting of the contents of this manual without prior permission from LeCroy is prohibited If you have questions about this printer please contact LeCroy Corporation Refer to the contact address given at the end of this manual Revision History December 2004 Ist edition February 2005 2nd edition April 2005 3rd edition Accessory Checking the Packing Content On delivery of the printer check each item If any of the items are missing or there is any damage immediately contact LeCroy or the sales office in charge Items to be present e Printer main unit EXTERNAL USB PRINTE
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7. e vesions the Found New Hardware Wizard window may not appear on the screen of the WaveSurfer in step 3 of the Setting Procedures below If this is the case disregard steps 3 to 6 Start the application software on the WaveSurfer as described in step 7 of Setting Procedures below and proceed with step g Starting the Test Print on page 15 Setting Procedure 1 Exit the application software on the WaveSurfer 2 Turn on the Power Switch of the printer 3 The following Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear on the screen of the WaveSurfer Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for IWATSULeCroy External USB Printer If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do O Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced lick Next to continue 1 Check the radio button indicated by the arrow 2 Click the Next gt button at the bottom of the window 15 EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual 4 The following window will appear on the screen of the Wavesurfer for specifying the driver installation location Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Fates gt Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search
8. lled through the WavesSurfer The contents of the print setup are set in the Utilities Hardcopy dialog box available in the WaveSurfer For further information on operation see the Getting Started Manual supplied with the Wavesurfer or reference the on line help The following describes the operation steps 1 Touch File in the menu bar of the WaveSurfer screen and then touch Print Setup in the drop down menu The Utilities Hardcopy dialog box will be opened 2 Select the printer icon at the left portion of the Hardcopy dialog box setup window 3 Touch a blank spot in the Select Printer field Select LeCroy External USB Printer from the pop up menu of the touch pad When selecting Strip Chart the option to select a waveform enlargement ratio becomes available Click it to open the dialog box and select a desired enlargement ratio 4 Start printing with either operating procedure shown below e Touch the Print icon at the right portion of the setup window 19 EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual E e Press the Print button on the front panel i Turning OFF the Printer To turn OFF the printer press the POWER button shown in Figure 17 for three or four seconds 20 WaveSurfer Accessory B Indicators The following describes the status indicators of the printer Normally the POWER lamp is lit and the printer is ready for printing If an error occurs the c
9. mpleted Click the Finish button This operation adds the printer to the WindowsXP Found Hew Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard Tha sazaed has itang the pofig for Lean Esterno 1158 Preig c Click Pirih ip che the wizard 7 Click the StartDSO icon on the WaveSurfer desktop to launch the application software This operation adds the printer to the application software 17 EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual g Starting the Test Print 1 Turn ON the POWER switch on the main unit to start it up NOTE Itis acceptable if the WaveSurfer is running 2 Press the POWER switch on the printer while also pressing the FEED switch See Figure 17 3 The POWER lamp will light and the test print will start See Figure 17 During test printing the printer built in characters having a normal size and a double width size are printed in order FEED 1 ERROR POWER FEED switch ERROR lamp red POWER POWER lamp green Figure 17 Switches and Lamps on Printer 18 WaveSurfer Accessory h Starting the Print out A hardcopy of the screen on the WaveSurfer is printed out The following describes the printing area e Strip chart Prints out the waveform portion on the screen and the basic setup data In this mode the waveform area is printed out with it enlarged e Hardcopy of screen on main unit Prints out the whole screen The print setup and print start are and contro
10. nd met Before using this product ensure that its operating environment will be maintained within these parameters Temperature 0 to 40 C Humidity 30 RH to 80 RH_ non condensing EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual CAUTION To avoid personal injury or damage to the External USB Printer or the WaveSurfer oscilloscope connected to it review and comply with the following safety precautions Use only as intended The External USB Printer is intended to be used only with the LeCroy WaveSurfer series oscilloscopes to print a hard copy of the screen image Use of this product and or the scope it is connected to in a manner other than specified may impair the protection mechanisms Connect and disconnect properly Avoid damage to cables thru excessive bending Do not disconnect the DC cable and or USB cable while printing Doing so may cause the product to malfunction or the data to be corrupted For indoor use only The printer is intended for indoor use and should be operated in a clean dry environment Do not operate with suspected failures Do not use the printer if any part is damaged All maintenance should be referred to qualified service personnel Refer to assembly instructions in the manual before mounting this product onto the rear of WaveSurfer oscilloscope Always use the attached DC cable If a cable other than that supplied is used this may cause an electric shock a fire or a malfunction To ensure safe
11. ngth of the USB cable Type A connector Type B connector Cable length Lz 500mm 20mm Figure 4 USB Cable WaveSurfer Accessory d Mount Figure 5 shows the outside view and dimensions of the mount Tab B Cushion 4 pcs 40 mm long Screw holes for mounting on printer 4 locations Screw for mounting on main unit 206 Panel surface to be mounted on main unit Figure5 Mount EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual B Operating Procedures To operate this product follow the steps below If you do not intend to mount the printer on the WaveSurfer DSO start from Step c a Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Printer The mounting bracket is used to mount the printer on the WaveSurfer DSO 1 Place the mounting bracket on the bottom surface of the printer so that the surface with the cushion attached faces upward Mount Printer DECI a y Sin m D d J Pe mera ote eee rte C N EN ML RR Hole 4 locations Screw hole 4 locations Cushion 4 locations Bottom surface of printer Figure6 Mounting the Mount 2 Next align the screw holes in the printer 4 locations with the holes in the mounting bracket 4 locations 3 Tighten the mounting bracket mounting screws 4 pcs with a Phillips screwdriver to secure the mounting bracket to the printer NOTE Tighten mounting screws evenly WaveSurfer Accessory b
12. onnected to the USB connector of the Wavesurfer This printer can also be operated with the printer mounted on the rear of the WaveSurfer This instruction manual describes how to mount the printer on the WaveSurfer how to connect the printer to the WaveSurfer and how to operate the printer B Configuration This printer can be operated mounted on rear of the WaveSurfer or unmounted Reference Figure 1 for details on mounting In either case the DC cable is connected to the DC OUT connector of the WavesSurfer to input the power to the DC INPUT connector of this printer Figure 1 shows the printer connected to the WaveSurfer with the USB cable Printer USB cable m DC OUT TU Rear of WaveSurfer main unit DC INPUT Figure 1 Printer Is Mounted on the Rear of the WaveSurfer WaveSurfer Accessory B Units and Devices a Printer Figure 2 shows the outside view and dimensions of the printer INPUT connector 38 6 _ 449 USB connector l D gt many gt by L 4 M3 Screw depth 4 mm 41 5 52 5 _ insert nut 7 Label Bottom surface Figure 2 Outside View and Dimensions of Printer in millimeters EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual b DC Cable Figure 3 shows the outside view and cable length of the DC cable Cable length L 800mm 10mm Figure 3 DC Cable c USB Cable Figure 4 shows the outside view and cable le
13. ontents of this error are shown by the states lighting or flashing of the POWER and ERROR lamps Table 1 Printer Status Indications POWER switch Lamp indication Normal status POWER lamp Ready for printing ERROR lamp Off POWER lamp Flashing Abnormal voltage ERROR lamp Litor Off ERROR lamp Litor Off Lit or Off Temperature error POWER lamp ee ERROR lamp ase Thermal paper run out NOTE This error is indicated when the temperature of the printer has risen and exceeded the limit after the printer was used for a long time If this occurred printing stops until the head cools off After it has cooled printing will restart 21 EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual B Specifications a Product Specifications Table 2 shows the specifications of the printer while Table 3 shows the specifications of the accessories Table2 Product Specification Printer USB standard In conformity with USB Specification Revision1 1 W 154 2 mm Outside dimensions D 129 2 mm H 66 3 2 mm Weight Approximately 500g Thermal paper roll is not included Power is supplied from the DC OUT output of the main unit Appearance and specifications are subject to change without prior notice 22 WaveSurfer Accessory 1 Table3 Product Specifications Accessories Specifications Paper width 112 mm Thermal paper Length Approximately 6 m Length 800 10 mm DC cable Both ends of connector ELAJRC 5322
14. ty turn OFF the Printer POWER if it is not used for an extended period of time WaveSurfer Accessory e touch thermal head soon after printing It may be hot Ensure Thermal Head is cold before replacing paper roll or cleaning the head e Keep product surfaces clean and dry CLEANING The outside of the printer hardware should be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with either deionized distilled water or isopropyl alcohol Allow the surface to dry completely before returning the instrument to service USE AND MAINTENANCE The printer is a high quality precision instrument To maintain accuracy mechanical shock should be avoided as well as damage to the cables through excessive bending maintenance and component replacement should be referred to qualified personnel B Product Disposal and Recycling This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste electronic equipment in standard waste receptacles For more information about proper disposal and recycling of your LeCroy product please visit www lecroy com recycle EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual B Overview This printer is a thermal line dot printer specially designed for the Wavesurfer series The printer prints a hard copy of the screen of the WaveSurfer Power is supplied to this printer through the DC output of the WavesSurfer The printer is c
15. which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search C Program Files LeCroy D tivers U SB extPm Browse Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware 1 Mark the checkbox indicated by the arrow 2 Click the Browse button on the right to specify the C Program Files LeCroy Drivers USBextPrn directory 3 Click the Next gt button at the bottom of the window 16 WaveSurfer Accessory 5 If the following message appears during the operation click the Continue Anyway button at the bottom of the window Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware Printers has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation 6 The following window will appear when the operation is successfully co
16. ypeB connector of USB cable Figure 12 Connection of USB Connector Printer Side 2 Connect the TypeA connector of the USB cable to the USB connector of the WaveSurfer NOTE A USB connector is provided on the front panel of the WaveSurfer lower right portion when viewed from the front and on the side panel TypeA Connector of USB Cable Figure 13 Connection of USB Connector WaveSurfer Side 12 WaveSurfer Accessory e Loading the Printer Paper 1 Press the OPEN button on the printer to open the paper cover See Figs 14a and b NOTE Press the OPEN button while holding the paper cover by hand a ae r E Paper Cover OPEN Button Figure 14a Opening the Paper Cover Paper Cover Figure 146 Paper Cover Open 13 EXTERNAL USB PRINTER User s Manual 2 Orient the thermal paper for the printer NOTE Carefully check the top and bottom of the thermal paper since printing cannot occur if the thermal paper is set upside down Thermal Paper Figure 15 Thermal Paper for Printer 3 Feed the thermal paper so that the top end of the thermal paper roll is slightly projected from the printer As shown in Figure 16 press with both hands to close the paper cover NOTE Close the cover firmly until a click sounds Figure 16 Closing the Paper Cover 14 WaveSurfer Accessory f Add a printer Follow steps 1 to 7 of the Setting Procedures below In some WaveSurfer softwar
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