Model 8925 Portable Printer Operation and Service Manual
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1. 17 Dy FCC Statement scsi anne ae 19 111 Chapter 1 Setup This chapter guides you through unpacking and identifying the parts of your portable printer See Chapter 2 for a detailed description of how to operate the printer Unpacking Carefully unpack the printer and accessories from the shipping container Check the individual parts against the list of components in Table 1 if any parts are missing or damaged notify TSI immediately TABLE 1 List of Epon ponents AC Adapter Charger 120 VAC 60 Hz or 2613049 220 VAC 50 Hz 2613048 Rolls of thermal paper 2608011 Interface cable to instrument 8926 Operation and Service Manual 1980072 Parts Identification Power Switch There are three positions for this switch OFF ON and CHARGE AC 1 Keep the unit switched OFF when not in use 2 When set to ON power will be supplied from the internal rechargeable battery 3 Switch to the CHARGE AC position when charging the internal battery Also use this position to operate the printer on power supplied through the AC Adapter Charger Indicator Lights There are two indicator lights visible on the front of the printer POWER and BATT LOW 1 The POWER indicator lights when power is switched on 2 The BATT LOW indicator lights when the internal battery charge becomes low This indicator flashes when a paper jam occurs DIP Switch Setting The DIP switch cover may be opened to examine the set2. TSI Incorporated Model 8925 Portable Printer Operation and Service Manual 1980072 Revision D November 2002 Model 8925 Portable Printer Operation and Service Manual U S Sales and Customer Service 800 874 2811 651 490 2811 Fax 651 490 3824 SHIP MAIL TO TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 3996 1980072 Revision D November 2002 INTERNATIONAL Sales and Customer Service 001 651 490 2811 Fax 001 651 490 3824 E mail address answers tsi com Website USA www tsi com Copyright TSI Incorporated 2002 All rights reserved Address TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Fax No 651 490 3824 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder under normal use and service as described in the operator s manual shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for twenty four 24 months or the length of time specified in the operator s manual from the date of shipment to the customer This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions a Hot wire or hot film sensors used with research anemometers and certain other components when indicated in specifications are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment b Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship
3. and material under normal use for 90 days from the date of shipment c Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others or on any fuses batteries or other consumable materials Only the original manufacturer s warranty applies d Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller Seller makes no warranty with respect to and shall have no liability in connection with goods which are incorporated into other products or equipment or which are modified by any person other than Seller The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR AT THE OPTION OF SELLER THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES No Action regardless of form may be brought against Seller more than 12 months after a cause of action has accrued The goods
4. printer to a TSI instrument To connect the printer follow these steps 1 Remove the plastic cover from the serial input connector on the printer if present 2 Plug the printer end of the interface cable into the 9 pin serial input connector on the printer 3 Connect the other end of the interface cable into the RS232 port of the host instrument Operating with a TSI instrument Whenever you operate the printer with a TSI instrument always switch on the host instrument before switching on the printer If you switch on the printer first the printer may print unreadable characters or a series of question marks when you try to print data from the instrument If this happens simply switch the printer OFF and then ON again There is no need to switch off the host instrument 8 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Maintenance Some important points to remember when operating the Model 8925 Portable Printer are listed below e Use the AC Adapter Charger provided and connect to an appropriate power source Do not use an AC adapter other than the one provided e Do not drop the printer or expose it to excessive shock e Avoid places subject to high or low temperatures see specifications e Do not expose printer to long periods of direct sunlight e Avoid extensive use in areas where excessive dust corrosive gases or solvent vapors are being generated e Do not switch off the power when the printer is printing Never attempt
5. to dismantle or repair the printer yourself Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Table 2 lists the symptoms possible causes and recommended solutions for common problems encountered with the portable printer If your symptom is not listed or if none of the solutions solves your problem please contact TSI Table 2 Troubleshooting the portable printer Symptom Possible Cause Solution Printer does Interface cable to Check connections not print host instrument not and reconnect if connected well loose Battery discharged Charge battery Incorrect DIP Check settings see switch settings section in Ch 1 Printing Host instrument Switch off printer garbled was switched on then on again characters after printer or marks Incorrect DIP Check settings see switch settings section in Ch 1 11 Symptom Possible Cause Solution BATT LOW Data from host Switch off printer indicator instrument not and then switch on blinking understood by again printer Paper jam Check paper remove and reinstall if needed Battery not Battery is dead Contact TSI to holding order a battery charge replacement 12 Chapter 4 Appendix A Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Printing method Thermal dot method Character mode Character configuration 7 X 5 dots matrix Printing digits 27 digits line normal printing Bit image mode Total number of dots 8 X 166 dotsline Printing wid
6. eterioration of battery performance e Do not charge continuously for over 24 hours e Charge within the temperature range of 40 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C 4 Chapter 2 CAUTION DO NOT run the printer with the switch in the CHARGE AC position if the battery is sufficiently charged to run the printer It is important to allow the battery to discharge fully until the low battery indicator comes on before charging again There are two reasons for this precaution The first is that leaving the printer switch in the CHARGE AC position may over charge the battery if it does not need charging The second reason is that NiCd batteries have a tendency to develop a memory if they are not allowed to fully discharge before being charged again Both of these conditions will result in poor battery life If the battery becomes discharged while printing the BATT LOW indicator will light It is then time to recharge the battery To continue printing with a discharged battery it is necessary to connect the AC Adapter Charger and set the POWER switch on the printer to CHARGE AC Portable Printer Operation 5 Installing Paper Before installing paper into the printer it is necessary to open the paper holder cover To open place your thumb on the paper holder cover and pull up and back To install paper into the printer follow these steps 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON 2 Cut the end of the paper straight and square 3 Open the pa
7. o and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference to radio or television receptions which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures reorient the receiving antenna relocate the computer with respect to the recelver move the computer away from the receiver 19 Plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions You may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 Note The use of a non shielded interference cable with the reference device is prohibited 20 Appendix D TSI TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 U S A Web www tsi com
8. per holder cover 4 Insert the front edge of the paper into the insertion slot 5 Press the PAPER FEED switch to advance the paper Keep the PAPER FEED switch depressed until the end of the paper comes out of the paper cutter A red line appears along the edge of the paper when the remaining supply of paper becomes low When handling the thermal paper follow these steps e Store in a dark place that is cool and dry e Do not rub with a hard object e Do not store near organic solvents 6 Chapter 2 Test Printing A test printing allows you to confirm that the printer is operating correctly and that the DIP switches are set correctly When you perform a test printing the printer will automatically print several lines of characters The final six lines indicate the DIP switch settings Remember for proper operation with TSI instruments DIP switched 1 2 and 4 should be ON and switches 3 5 and 6 should be OFF To execute a test printing follow these steps 1 Make sure paper is installed in the printer 2 Set the POWER switch to OFF 3 Set the POWER switch to ON while pressing the PAPER FEED switch at the same time 4 Release the PAPER FEED switch when printing starts Do not switch the printer off during a test printing The printer will stop automatically after printing is over Portable Printer Operation 7 Connecting the Printer to a TSI Instrument An interface cable has been provided to connect the
9. returned under warranty to Seller s factory shall be at Buyer s risk of loss and will be returned if at all at Seller s risk of loss Buyer and all users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller This LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended modified or its terms waived except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems If any malfunction is discovered please contact your nearest sales office or representative or call TSI s Customer Service department at 800 874 2811 USA and 001 651 490 2811 International ii CONTENTS Chapters OS 1 Unpacking ooooooccoccnonononocononononnnonnnonncnnnnos 1 Parts Identification 2 2 Portable Printer Operation ce eee 3 Connecting the AC Adapter Charger 3 Charging the Battery otc eee 4 Installing Paper 6 Test Printing 7 Connecting the Printer to a TSI Instrument 8 Operating with a TSI instrument 8 3 EA 9 4 Troubleshooting eeneneene 11 Appendixes A Specifications oooooococnnnnnnnnconnonnconncnnnonnnonos 13 B Serial Interface Information 15 C General DIP Switch Information
10. th 1 8 inches 46 mm Printing speed About 0 8 lines second External dimensions excluding projections 5 3 in x 4 0 in x 1 4 in 135 mm x 100 mm x 35 mm Weight Approximately 14 oz 400 g Life MCBEF 500 000 lines Operating conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Humidity range 30 RH 80 RH 13 Thermal paper Model 8924 Package of 20 rolls Paper width 2 28 in 58 mm Roll diameter 1 in 25 mm Roll length Approximately 22 ft 7 m AC Adapter 120 VAC 60 Hz P N 2613048 Input AC 120V 60 Hz Output DC 6 V 2000 mA External dimensions excluding projections 2 4 in x 3 3 in x 1 9 in 60 mm x 82 mm x 49 mm Weight Approximately 18 oz 510 g AC Adapter 220 VAC 50 Hz P N 2613049 Input AC 220 V 50 Hz Output DC 6 V 1600 mA External dimensions excluding projections 2 7 in x 3 9 in x 2 4 in 69 mm x 100 mm x 60 5 mm Weight Approximately 26 oz 740 g 14 Appendix A Appendix B Serial Interface Information 15 Appendix C General DIP Switch Information 2 disable parity bit enable parity bit odd parity A 5 6 baud rate see below Factory settings Baud Rate sw4 sw5 swe Factory settings 17 Appendix D FCC Statement This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instruction may cause interference to radi
11. tings of the six DIP switches The switches will be set at TSI for proper operation with the TSI instruments Switches 1 2 and 4 should be down on and switches 3 5 and 6 should be up off 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Portable Printer Operation _ This chapter explains how to operate the portable printer Connecting the AC Adapter Charger The AC Adapter Charger provided with the printer is used for charging the internal battery in the printer and for operating the printer In order to connect the AC Adapter Charger to the printer follow these steps 1 Set the POWER switch on the printer to CHARGE AC 2 Insert the printer end of the AC Adapter Charger into the printer s power supply jack 3 Plug the AC Adapter Charger into an appropriate power outlet CAUTION To prevent shorting do not touch the tip of the DC plug When removing the AC Adapter Charger set the POWER switch to OFF and unplug the AC Adapter Charger and then the DC plug Charging the Battery The printer contains an internal rechargeable battery Because the battery charge is low at the time of purchase you will need to charge the battery before use To charge the battery follow these steps 1 Set the POWER switch to CHARGE AC 2 Connect the AC Adapter Charger as explained in the previous section Allow the printer to charge for 15 hours 3 When charging is over set the POWER switch to OFF Always observe the following to minimize d
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