Fujifilm 3000 User's Manual
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1. 22 FUNCTION MODE akin din 22 REMAINING PAPER 24 7 SCANNING PRINTING AREAS es 26 SCANNING AREA for letter size originals 26 PRINTING AREA EE 26 DESCRIPTION eee een ree 27 POINTS TO NOTE WHEN USING POSTERPRINTER SUPPLIES 28 REMOVING INK FILM FROM THERMAL TRANSFER AND HDP PAPER 28 9 TROUBLESHOOTING nnnm nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnes 29 ERROR MESSAGES AND RESPONSES eerte 29 TROUBRESHIOOTING el cba 30 10 CLEANING THE PRINTER rennen nennen nnns O2 Me E M 32 SCANNER Mm EE 33 SPECIFICATIONS rrr OF BEFORE USING YOUR POSTERPRINTER 3000 B CHECKLIST OF ITEMS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE Be sure to check that all of the following items have been included in the package Power cord 1 Paper bracket 1 End caps 2 UNPACKING THE PRINTER packing materials for shuttle unit p ca dboa d 7 7 n Lu es a m Si STN CSS 1 0722002 zi W Ez E 7 lt platen rubber protector cardboard Q Caution Before switching the printer on be sure to remove the2. MAIN FEATURES OF THE POSTERPRINTER 3000 The PosterPrinter 3000 is designed to allow even first time users to quickly and easily 1 print high quality enlargements of letter sized documents T o4 S E 7 Si K I A REG 27 input input fem document document pa POSTER PRINTER POSTER PRINTER L al normal mode reverse mode photo mode Both horizontal and vertical signs and banners can be easily created from long input documents POSTER PRINTER y Posters can be created in a variety of sizes A variety of paper types and colors are Paper rolls are available in 23 and 17 available widths Direct Thermal Paper DTP 55 sao Cost effective and striking direct thermal paper is available 33 x44 and 44 x58 size posters can in 6 colors and is suitable for the creation of posters to be also be produced by attaching two print displayed indoors Thermal Transfer Paper TTP Similar to a regular type paper thermal transfer paper 17 23 resists discoloration and is suitable for the creation of posters which are to be displayed for long periods of time Heavy Duty Poly Paper HDP Made of plastic HDP paper is waterproof resists discoloration and offers excellent durability which makes it suitable for the creation of posters to be displayed outdoors outs together Both printer and scanner are
3. LE 7 mm m thermal paper lt SS ee knob en paper size label adjustment knob 13 4 BASIC FUNCTIONS PRINTING IN NORMAL MODE POSTER PRINTER input document POSTER PRINTER Turn the power switch on Press the paper type key to select the 1 C type of paper being used Press the paper type key to match the paper indicated on the display to the type of paper in use The paper type is shown here DTP NORMAL 23X31 N PAPER TYPE power switch GO caution Note that it will be impossible to achieve normal print contrast if the paper type indicated on the message display is not the same as the paper actually being used Ocaution Do not turn the power switch off when the printer is initializing or printing Press the mode key to set the printer 7 Press the output size key to select 3 in normal mode 4 size of print desired DDTP NORMAL 23X31 The output size is shown here DDTP NORMAL 23X31 M NORMAL is shown here Press the contrast key to select the Place the original into the document level of contrast desired bay face down CONTRAST Make sure the original is placed firmly along DDTP the document guide closest to you and into NORMAL 23X31 the scanner until it stops Press the start stop key to sca
4. CONTENTS 1 BEFORE USING YOUR POSTERPRINTER 3000 2 CHECKLIST OF ITEMS INCLUDED IN 2 UNPACKING THE PRINTER 2 2 INSTALLATION SPACE 3 CONNECTING THE POWER 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS inan 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE OF THE PRINTER 6 MAIN FEATURES OF THE POSTERPRINTER 3000 ctia 7 2 INDIVIDUAL PART NAMES rrr enrnsnnsnnsnnsnnnnsss FRONT f X 8 REAR MIEW e d uM uu LE 8 9 anl 9 CONTROL PANEL 10 3 BEFORE PRINTING esM 12 INSTALLING rnnt sn rretne teens 12 PROPER USE OF THE CUTTER ener tenete itineri tnter 18 4 BASIC FUNCTIONS 14 PRINTING IN NORMAL 14 PRINTING IN PHOTO 16 PRINTING IN REVERSE 17 9 PRINTING DIFFERENT POSTER SIZES nennen 18 DIVISION dcm 18 PRINTING POSTERS SMALLER THAN THE PAPER SIZE 20 PRINTING BANNERS FROM LONG INPUT DOCUMENTS 21 6 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
5. Display Contrast M ror posters of normal contrast A2 17 17 14 12 10 8 To slightly darken posters A1 23 23 20 17 33 33 To darken posters 4 6 44 lM To lighten posters To slightly lighten posters 11 3 BEFORE PRINTING INSTALLING PAPER Ww After releasing the open close knob Um Set the left paper bracket into position P lift the printer cover gently until it according to the width of the paper to comes to rest in the open position be used Refer to Setting the left paper bracket p13 printer cover open close knob paper bracket left Insert the end caps into both ends of Install the paper in the printer the paper roll Install the paper roll so that the end of the paper runs out from the bottom of the roll Note that the triangular marks on the end caps are designed as guides to show the amount of paper remaining on the roll printing side of paper inside end cap The paper remaining from the tip of the mark direct thermal paper approximately 19 7ft 6m guide mark thermal transfer paper and HDP paper approximately 26 2ft 8 m Align the paper with the guide marks Hold the ends of the printer cover with When installing paper pull the end of the roll out 1 both hands and gentlv push t
6. printing area 26 printing on A1 23 paper 18 20 printing power setting 22 ready lamp 10 remaining paper mode 24 remaining paper setting 24 reverse mode 7 17 scanner cover 8 9 33 scanning area 26 shuttle shaft 32 socket three prong 3 start stop key 10 15 thermal head 9 32 thermal transfer paper TTP 7 11 27 28 triangular mark 12 vertical line adjustment 22 35 W FUJIFILM FUJI PHOTO FILM LTD 26 30 Nishiazabu 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 106 8620 Japan 053DC514C 305106 AA 0001 7 Printed in Japan
7. 21 57 548 2 36 60 0 67 17 0 91 23 1 22 31 A2 17 8 x11 11 46 291 8 43 214 6 38 162 2 36 60 0 67 17 0 87 22 8 27 210 10 14 13 86 352 10 83 275 8 27 210 2 36 60 0 67 17 0 87 22 10 08 256 12 x16 15 94 405 12 91 328 9 76 248 2 36 60 0 67 17 0 87 22 11 61 295 14 x19 19 33 491 16 30 414 12 52 318 2 36 60 0 67 17 0 87 22 14 37 365 17 x22 21 54 547 18 50 470 14 13 359 2 36 60 0 67 17 1 18 30 Measurements in the table are nominal and may change slightly depending on paper type mode and environment unit inch mm 26 8 SUPPLIES DESCRIPTION There are 3 types of paper for use in printing with the PosterPrinter 3000 Direct Thermal Paper DTP Thermal Transfer Paper TTP and Heavy Duty Poly Paper HDP lll Direct Thermal Paper DTP Direct Thermal Paper is used to easily create posters banners and materials to be displayed indoors nexpensive and striking there are a total of 6 colors of Direct Thermal Paper L Thermal Transfer Paper TTP Remove the ink film after printing to reveal a high quality printed image e Similar to plain paper which resists discoloration Thermal Transfer Paper is suitable for use in creating signs or posters to be displayed over long periods of time Thermal Transfer Paper may also be written on with waterproof markers and laminated for further protection Mi Heavy Duty Poly Paper HDP e Made of plastic HD
8. Doing so may cause it to fall which in turn may result in bodily injury If the printer has been dropped or the cover damaged turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from its socket Continuing to use the printer even after such problems occur may result in fire or electrical shock REMOVING PLUG gt If any such problems occur contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000 If moving the printer always be sure to turn off the main power switch and remove the power cord from its socket first Allowing the power cord to become damaged creased or folded may result in fire or electrical shock If the printer is not to be used for long periods of time turn off the main power switch and remove the power cord from its socket Failing to do so may cause power leakages which in turn may result in fire or electrical shock INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE OF THE PRINTER When installing paper pull the end of the roll out so that any slack is removed from the paper Align the paper with the guide marks on side V N Avoid pressing down on the printer or scanner cover while the printer is in operation Avoid pulling the paper out of the machine while printing Doing so may affect the quality of the poster guide mark guide mark Avoid placing the printer in a location where it is subjected to direct sunlight large amounts of dust
9. been The printer will not scan transparent documents Make a pressed copy on plain paper and restart the process Check to see if an error message appears on the message P29 display 10 Spots or marks appear in the margin area Clean the thermal heads P32 Clean the platen glass in the scanner unit P33 11 A document jam occurs Open the scanner cover and remove the original P15 Check that the scanner cover is closed properly If a document jam occurs again check that the original has P15 been set properly 12 The printing process is unexpectedly The printer automatically switches to a lower speed when P17 slow the thermal heads overheat This typically occurs when An SLOW MODE message will appear printing posters with large black areas or when printing in on the display reverse mode This is normal and does not indicate an error in the printing process 13 A black band appears on the back of A black band is printed on the direct thermal paper to print indicate that the paper roll is nearly finished Change the paper roll when the band appears 14 The printer makes a rattling or grating Clean the shuttle shaft P32 noise or the SHUTTLE ERROR Remove the packaging material in the shuttle shaft unit P2 message appears on the display 15 The ink sheet thermal transfer paper Check that the type of paper indicated on the message P11 HDP paper has a lot of wrinkles in it display matche
10. cardboard protecting the shuttle unit and the platen rubber protector When transporting the printer be sure to insert these packing materials INSTALLATION SPACE To ensure the proper functioning of your PosterPrinter 3000 it is important to allow adequate space around the main unit Install as indicated in the following diagrams unit inch mm I 2 50 pM S 8 200 wall table N Caution Be sure to place the printer on a sturdy flat surface B CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Connect the power cord to the main unit Insert the power plug into a wall socket lt lt Inserting the plug into a three prong socket power switch power cord NCaution 1 Always connect the power cord to the printer before inserting the plug of the power cord into a power socket 2 When using a two prong socket always connect the grounding wire to a grounding terminal B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS important In order to ensure the proper use of the PosterPrinter 3000 the instructions in this manual have been provided with the following markings to indicate those items designed to prevent damage to property or injury to users of the printer or persons in the vicinity of the printer The degree of damage or injury which may result from a failure to follow the instructions in this manual properly are classified as follows NCAUTIO
11. contained in 5 one compact and light unit making installation possible even in restricted f spaces POSTER PRINTER m POSTER PRINTER 2 INDIVIDUAL PART NAMES FRONT VIEW SCANNER scanner cover document eject roller platen roller cogged belt document bay platen glass document feed roller PRINTER thermal heads cogged belt cutter unit a ES lt lt gt P RM as RR ese meS 0 0 ECE EM p E m Ec ren Tae 3722040 paper bracket right paper feed roller platen rubber paper sensor cutter base paper bracket left adjustable according to paper roll width B CONTROL PANEL ONLINE DDTP NORMAL 23X31 NORMAL LATUR PUR ORE LIGHTER DARKER PHOTO 23 20 17 33 44 REVERSE Ocaution Remove the protective covering from the control panel before use Name Function 1 MESSAGE display The message display indicates the paper type and output color mode output size contrast and any operating error messages 2 PAPER TYPE key Press the paper type key to set the type of paper installed in the printer DTP TTP HDP If the paper type is set incorrectly contrast on the poster may be affected 3 MODE key Press the mode key to set the desired mode normal photo reverse 4 OUTPUT SIZE key Press the output size key to set the des
12. the printer cover NO PAPER The paper has not been installed The paper has not been loaded correctly Install a paper roll Reload the paper roll T H OVER HEATED The thermal heads have overheated Turn the power off wait for at least three minutes and then turn the printer on again SHUTTLE ERROR When the power is turned on or after an error has occurred the shuttle unit has not moved back into home position Turn the power off clean the shuttle shaft and gently move the shuttle unit into home position on the right of the printer with your hands Turn the printer on again RELEASE ERROR EEPROM SUM ERROR EEPROM R W ERROR SYSTEM ERROR There is some sort of failure with the printer Turn the power off and then on again If the printer fails to function properly even after corrective action has been taken contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000 Be sure to tell your dealer which of the error messages was displayed 29 ll TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem occurs during the printing process follow the remedies outlined below If the printer fails to function properly even after corrective action has been taken contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000 Problem Description and Remedies Description The printer does not work even though Check that the power cord has been plugged in prope
13. 2 Align the first output sheet with the second one so that the edge of the first is against the cutting marks of the second and so the printed images of both halves are properly lined up Once one sheet has been laid over the other fix lightly into place by applying tape to both ends of the output sheets 3 Apply a longer strip of tape over the tapes first applied and cut away any excess when both halves of the output have been fixed together Lightly apply tape to hold in place Apply tape to fix into place Discoloration and fading may result depending on the type of tape used The cutting marks are to be used as guides when cutting If the left and right sides do not align properly adjust the image of one side so that they do 19 B PRINTING POSTERS SMALLER THAN THE PAPER SIZE Procedure for printing posters smaller in width than the paper size Bi Using A1 23 paper to produce a 20 x27 size poster Select the paper type mode and Place the original into the document contrast Set the output size so that 4 bay face down Press the start stop it appears as 20x27 on the message key to begin printing display Make sure the original is placed firmly along rS e OUT the document guide closest to you and into NORMAL 20X27 g the scanner until it stops When the printing process is Cut away the excess margin area complete cut the print with the using the cutti
14. E The following parameters can be input into the printer to adjust printing functions and quality Function Description and Messages Function Description Image direction The direction of the image can be changed to create a mirror image of the original 0 NORMAL 1 MIRROR hold IMAGE DIRECTION 0O H MOD 0 NOR CONT 1 MIR MODE key CONTRAST key 0 The poster is printed in its original direction The poster is printed as a mirror image of the original Initially the printer is set at 0 The white gaps between pages can be eliminated when printing banners from a series of original sheets Caution If No is selected for page gap PAGE GAP MOD 0 NO CONT 1 H 0 The poster is printed without gaps between Horizontal line adjustment Vertical line adjustment image can be adjusted to appear less conspicuous For dark lines press the mode key to reduce the setting level For white lines press the contrast key to increase the setting level Note that it is difficult to completely eliminate lines that appear on the output document Horizontal lines which may show up on the printed h For dark lines press the mode key to reduce the setting level For white lines press the contrast image can be adjusted to appear less conspicuous lines key to increase the setting
15. F5 FUJIFILM USER S GUIDE POSTER PRINTER 3000 Third Edition FNA 053DC514C INTRODUCTION In order to get the most from your PosterPrinter 3000 it is recommended that you read the instruction manual thoroughly before usage and follow all instructions carefully Keep the manual close at hand for future reference FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communication Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada
16. N NWARNING Improper use of the printer may result in Improper use of the printer may result in injury or damage to property serious injury or death Different types of instructions to be followed have been marked with the following types of symbols Note that other symbols are also used within this manual Items marked with this symbol are instructions for Items marked with this symbol are warnings against Q procedures which must always be undertaken S actions which should never be undertaken An explanatory picture will accompany the symbol An explanatory picture will accompany the symbol NWARNING Do not connect the printer to any power source other than one of the specified voltage Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock P Make sure the printer is connected only to a 120 V power source Do not damage crease or fold the power cord WARNING Altering the power cord placing heavy objects on it or allowing it to become damaged creased or folded may result in fire or electrical shock Do not connect the printer to a two way or multiple way extension cord Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock Never insert or remove the plug with wet hands Doing so may result in electrical shock Do not remove the cover from the printer Doing so may result in electrical shock Always be sure to hold the plug firmly in your hand when removing it from the power socket never do so by simply pullin
17. P Paper is waterproof and offers excellent durability which makes it suitable for use in printing posters or banners which need no further lamination or protec tion for displaying outdoors e Similar to TTP the ink film is removed after printing to reveal a high quality printed image HDP Paper may also be written on with waterproof markers 27 POINTS TO NOTE WHEN USING POSTERPRINTER SUPPLIES Points Common to All Types of PosterPrinter Supplies Never put paper in places subject to high temperatures as doing so may result in discoloration Once a package of paper has been opened keep it away from places subject to excessively high or low levels of humidity Failing to do so may cause the paper to expand or shrink which may make installation in the printer impossible e Never store paper in a place where it will be subjected to direct sunlight as doing so may result in discoloration Bl Direct Thermal Paper DTP When displaying posters keep them away from direct sunlight Failing to do so may result in discoloration or fading Always use water based markers to write on posters Never use plastic erasers vinyl holders and other writing and art equipment containing solvents or fluorescents They could cause the image to fade Never rub the surface of posters strongly with a hard object as doing so may cause discoloration Thermal Transfer Paper TTP Heavy Duty Poly Paper Waterproof
18. PAPER RESIDUAL MODE 2 PRINT RESIDUAL JDTP BLACK 98ft DTP NORMAL 23X31 M 25 1 OGANNING PRINTING AREAS B SCANNING AREA for letter sized originals 8 50 216 Af 8 50 216 0 20 5 8 11 206 0 20 5 poe S S o o g ON a LETTER 2 5 Oo scanning area 0 12 3 scanning area 0 12 3 PRINTING AREA tput directi If printing posters smaller than the paper ouput girecuon cutting mark size cutting marks are automatically gr T3 printed on the paper Ele Note however that if no page gap is lett selected cutting marks will not be printed 9 5 S4 k KFO E 125 cutting mark paper size output size Dpaper length printed length printed width upper margin lower margin left margin cutting mark position A1 23 17 x22 21 54 547 18 50 470 14 13 359 2 36 60 0 67 17 1 18 30 16 53 420 20 x27 27 05 687 24 02 610 18 27 464 2 36 60 0 67 17 0 87 22 20 16 512 23 31 31 26 794 28 23 717 21 57 548 2 36 60 0 67 17 0 87 22 33 44 0 44 0 1117 40 95 1040 15 87 403 2 36 60 0 67 17 0 87 22 16 53 420 33 44 44 0 1117 40 95 1040 15 87 403 2 36 60 0 67 17 6 61 168 6 81 173 44 x58 L 58 30 1481 55 27 1404 21 57 548 2 36 60 0 67 17 0 87 22 22 17 563 44 x58 R 58 30 1481 55 27 1404
19. Printing modes Printing resolution Paper size Paper types Output sizes Paper supply Paper cutting Print size and printing speed Warm up time Noise level Dimensions weight Power supply Power consumption Operating environment Items included in package Optional accessory Supplies 34 SPECIFICATIONS desktop type printer fixed contact image sensor 400 dpi letter size banner 8 1 2 wide sheet paper thickness 50 350 microns thermal printing normal photo reverse online optional 300 dpi 1 23 A2 17 wide paper rolls FUJI FILM Poster Printer paper Direct Thermal Paper DTP Thermal Transfer Paper TTP Heavy Duty Poly Paper HDP 8 x11 10 x14 12 x16 14 x19 17 x22 20 x27 23 x31 33 x44 and 44 x58 are printed in two pieces banner calculated as being roughly equivalent to length of document times specified enlargement continuous feed roll paper bidirectional manual cutter Enlargement Normal Reverse modes Photo modes line magnification DTP TTP DTP TTP HDP approx 1 7 1min 58sec approx 2 6 1min 20sec 1min 35sec 2min 35sec 2min 48sec Output size 17 x22 23 31 approx 8 seconds approx 53 dB A approx 28 1 W x 12 4 D x 8 5 H inches approx 31 Ib approx 715 W x 315 D x 215 H mm approx 14 kg AC120V 10 50 60 Hz at standby approx 15W prin
20. YW near an air conditioning or heating unit When the printer is in use the blade of the cutter is designed so as not to protrude from the body of the machine However when the printer cover is open pressing down on the cutter lever will cause the blade to protrude Exercise due care to avoid cutting yourself The cutter unit is made of resin Avoid pushing or pulling on the cutter with excessive force as doing so may damage it Hold the ends of the printer cover in both hands and gently push the cover down until locked in place Be sure to switch the power off when opening or closing the cover Avoid contact with the thermal heads which retain heat immediately after using the printer Be careful not to damage the platen rubber Avoid wiping the platen rubber with alcohol or other solvents Be careful to ensure that pins paper clips and other foreign objects are not dropped inside the printer Always use a soft dry cloth when cleaning the printer Avoid using abrasive cleaners thinners benzine or alcohol in cleaning the printer as doing so may cause the plastic to deteriorate or change color Do not turn the power switch off during the initializing or printing as doing so may affect output quality Should the printer be turned off at these times turn the switch on again and wait until completion of the initializing or printing
21. a soft dry cloth Bl Thermal heads When the thermal heads have cooled at NCaution least 2 minutes after the printer has been Be careful not to damage the platen rubber switched off wipe the heater element Avoid wiping the platen rubber with alcohol or vertically with a soft dry cloth other solvents If the thermal heads are particularly dirty apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to the cloth Never touch the print heads directly with your hands 32 SCANNER Platen glass Wipe with a soft dry cloth If particularly dirty use a soft cloth moistened with water Wipe again with a soft dry cloth ll Document feed rollers platen roller document eject rollers Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with water Wipe again with a soft dry cloth Scanner cover document eject roller platen roller platen glass oa document feed roller T NCaution QE Always remove the printer power plug from the wall socket before cleaning the printer Do not use organic solvents such as benzine alcohol thinners or cleaners in cleaning the printer Do not use detergent in cleaning the thermal heads Be careful not to scratch the platen rubber as the quality of the print may be affected The scanner cover opens to an angle of approximately 70 degrees Do not attempt to open the cover any further Type Scanning system Scanning resolution Input size Input format Printing system
22. display 3 seconds OUTPUT press at least 3 SIZE seconds EU setting screen 2 setting screen 1 NORMAL PWR 0 IGAR Y press at least 3 seconds HORIZONTAL LINE SIET 2 WERT 0 3 FOR o VERTICAL LINE 23 REMAINING PAPER MODE Use the remaining paper mode to check how much paper remains on the roll in use In addition if the paper roll is changed midway the amount of remaining paper can be printed on the roll for future reference Setting the Amount of Remaining Paper Press the clear key for at least 3 1 seconds DDTP lt NORMAL 23X31 press for at least 3 seconds 8 The INPUT RESIDUAL screen will be 3 displayed Input the amount of remaining paper INPUT RESIDUAL 98 85 OR 98 feet For new rolls of direct thermal paper Each time the paper type key is pressed the display shows 85 or 98 Input 98 feet For new rolls of thermal transfer paper or HDP paper Each time the paper type key is pressed the display shows 85 or 98 Input 85 feet For rolls of paper that are already used Input the amount using the mode key and contrast key Each time either key is pressed the number advances 1ft further in that direction seconds to revert to the RESIDUAL screen in remaining paper mode 5 Press the start stop key for at least 3 PAPER RESIDUAL MODE 1 RESIDUAL press for a
23. est to you and into the scanner until it stops Select the paper type mode and 1 contrast Set the output size so that it appears as 44x58 the message display OUTPUT DTP SIZE NORMAL 44X58 pec The left side of the original will be 9 printed first When the printing process is complete cut the print with the cutter When the left side is complete the output size on the message cutting mark n DTP NORMAL 44X58l W n Insert the original 5 The right half of the Paste the two sides of once more into the original will then be the print together to document bay making printed When the printing form a single poster sure it faces the same process is complete cut direction Press the start the print with the cutter stop key to begin printing the right side of the original Note that the two halves will not be aligned properly if the original is not placed correctly into the document bay POSTER PRINTER cutting mark mE If you wish to print only the right side of When printing in divisions cutting the original press the output size key marks are automatically printed on the until 44 58 appears on the message output display and then press the start stop key 1 Cut away or fold back the excess margin Cut or fold area of the first sheet using the cutting marks provided as a guide
24. g on the cord Pulling on the cord to remove the plug from the power socket or applying excessive force when doing so may cause damage to the cord which in turn may result in fire or REMOVING PLUG electrical shock In the event that the printer overheats begins to emit smoke or gives off an unusual odor turn off the main power switch immediately and remove the plug from its socket Continuing to use the printer even after such problems occur may result in fire or electrical shock Pit any such problems occur contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000 In the event that metal objects water or other liquids find their way inside the unit turn off the main power switch immediately and remove the plug from its socket Continuing to use the printer even after such problems occur may result in fire or electrical shock Pit any such problems occur contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000 Always make sure that the printer is properly grounded Failing to do so may cause power leakages which in turn may result in fire or electrical shock gt If for some reason you are unable to ground the unit ask the dealer from whom you purchased your GROUNDING PosterPrinter 3000 for instructions on how to do so Never disassemble or modify the printer Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock gt If the printer breaks down turn off the main power switch remove t
25. he cover y F gently p approximately 8 200mm so that any slack is removed from the paper Align the paper with the guide marks on either side down until locked in place Check that both ends are closed properly about 8 200mm If the paper is installed incorrectly the poster may be printed at If the printer is turned on about 1 8 45mm of paper will an angle or wrinkles may occur automatically advance Cut the paper I PROPER USE OF THE CUTTER I Move te cutter uni towards the right to cut the paper Lightly press down on the cutter lever while holding the edge of the paper underneath it Using force on the paper cutter has no advantageous effect Pressing down lightly is sufficient The cutter may be used from either direction When the printer cover is open pressing down on the paper cutter lever will cause the blade to protrude Exercise due care to avoid cutting yourself Setting the bracket in the printer Adjusting the left paper bracket Install part of the bracket according to If the paper with end caps attached does the paper size label marks in order D 0 not fit properly in the paper bracket loosen the adjustment knob and move the paper bracket so that the paper can be installed left paper bracket properly correct set position left paper bracket y 22 aa end cap lt Aa a
26. he plug from its socket and contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000 to request any necessary repairs DISASSEMBLY NCAUTION Do not place the printer on an unstable surface Doing so may cause it to fall which in turn may result in bodily injury Do not obstruct the ventilation slots Doing so may cause the internal temperature of the printer to rise to abnormally high WARNING levels which in turn may result in fire Do not place vases potted plants metal objects glasses or containers holding water or other liquids on top of the printer If water or metal objects find their way inside the unit it may result in fire or electrical shock gt if any such problems occur contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000 for instructions on what to do Do not use the printer in places subject to high humidity or large amounts of dust Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock Never insert metal or easily flammable objects inside the unit through the ventilation slots Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock Do not place heavy objects on top of the printer Doing so may cause it to fall which in turn may result in bodily injury Always be careful to avoid overexertion when moving the printer Never try to pick up or move the printer by yourself as doing so may result in bodily injury Never push against the printer or printer stand with excessive force or tilt it away from an even keel
27. ired output size 5 CONTRAST key Press the contrast key to lighten or darken contrast in accordance with the input document 6 START STOP key Press the start stop key to either start printing or to stop the printing process midway 7 FEED key Press the feed key to feed the paper through the printer approximately 3 77mm at a time 8 CLEAR key The clear key is mainly used when printing in online mode Refer to the Interface Kit User s Guide 9 ONLINE lamp The printer is in online mode with a computer when this lamp is lit 10 READY lamp The printer is ready to use when this lamp is lit EE Message Display paper type output color JD TP NORMAL 23X31 ccc mode output size contrast Paper Types Setting paper type and a description of each There are three types of paper direct thermal paper DTP thermal transfer paper TTP and heavy duty poly paper HDP Choose the paper type according to usage Refer to SUPPLIES p27 Direct Thermal Paper DTP Cost effective and striking direct thermal paper is available in 6 colors and is suitable for the creation of posters to be displayed indoors Thermal Transfer Paper TTP Similar to a regular type paper thermal transfer paper resists discoloration and is suitable for the creation of posters which are to be displayed for long periods of time Heavy Duty Poly Paper HDP Made of plastic HDP paper is waterproof resists discol
28. level Note that it is difficult to completely eliminate lines that appear on the output document lines V output direction output direction a If NO Is selected for page gap ME 2 amp cutting marks will not be printed on margins 0 NO the pages a the poster 3 1 If No is selected for page gap be A B The poster is printed with gaps between sure to press the paper feed key T the Digo j f tting th gcc ed eer before cutting the banner input docum ts YES Initially the printer is set at 1 Vertical lines which may show up on the printed vertical VERTICAL LINE 0 H MOD LESS CONT MORE 4 0 4 minimum normal maximum l 9 levels Initially the printer is set at 0 HORIZONTAL LINE 0 MOD LESS CONT MORE 8 0 8 minimum normal maximum l 17 levels Initially the printer is set at 0 Printing power Thermal head printing power can be adjusted to any of 19 levels Press the mode key and the contrast key to shift the setting one level in that direction PRINTING POWER 0 MOD DOWN CONT H 9 0 e 9 minimum normal maximum l 19 levels Initially the printer is set at 0 22 Wi Setting Functions Press the mode key for at least 3 seconds to set the printer in function mode DTP NORMAL 23X31 x g p
29. markers can be used to write on posters printed on thermal transfer paper Note however that the use of pens or markers with solvents may cause the ink on the printed face of the poster to dissolve or smudge Be careful when removing ink film from thermal transfer paper to do so in the proper manner see diagrams below B REMOVING INK FILM FROM THERMAL TRANSFER AND PAPER Place the paper on the top of a desk or other level surface and hold it down with one hand Peel off the ink film slowly from left to right using a empty paper core or similar object 28 A l ERROR MESSAGES AND RESPONSES If an error message appears on the display follow the responses outlined below If the printer fails to function properly even after corrective action has been taken contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000 Error Message MIESSMEED On NOTDOC PRES Sion OPS Om PE SIEM Description The original has not been detected by the scanner within the programmed time period Response Press the start stop key to revert to the initial screen Reset the original and press the start stop key again INPUT DOCUMENT JAM The original has jammed in the scanning unit Open the scanner cover and remove the input document SCANNER COVER OPEN The scanner cover is open Firmly close the scanner cover PRINTER COVER OPEN The printer cover is open Firmly close
30. n the When the printing process is complete original The printing process will cut the print with the paper cutter begin If you wish to stop printing mid way press the start stop key again 1 Open the scanner cover to remove the original 2 Reinsert the original until it stops and press the start stop key If the original is not placed into the scanner until it stops an error may occur 15 PRINTING IN PHOTO MODE photograph photo mode Press the paper type key to select the type of paper being used Press the mode key to set the printer in photo mode Select the desired output size and level of contrast The paper type is shown here MODE DDTP PHOTO 23X31 N JDTP NORMAL 23X31 PHOTO is shown here PAPER TYPE Place the original into the document Points to note when using photo mode bay face down Press the start stop Text portions are sometimes printed in slightly lighter colors If this happens set the print contrast to a darker position White areas on photographs may appear with dot shaped blotches in the print If this happens set the print contrast to a lighter position Horizontal and or vertical lines may appear at regular intervals on the print This is normal and does not indicate an error in the printing process Yellow portions of photographs are sometimes p
31. ng marks provided as a cutter guide cutting mark Move the cutter in a downward horizontal sliding motion while holding the paper out from the printer excess A margin POSTER NER cutting mark When printing posters of smaller width than the paper size cutting marks are automatically printed on the output I PRINTING BANNERS FROM LONG INPUT DOCUMENTS Both horizontal and vertical signs and banners can be easily created from long input documents POSTERPRINTER long input document Press the paper type Select the desired key to select the type 2 of paper being used contrast and output size DDTP jDDTP NORMAL 23X31 8 NORMAL 23X31 BM PAPER TYPE mode level of Points to note in printing banners Make sure the original is placed firmly along the document guide closest to you and into the scanner until it stops Failing to do so may result in an error The banner will not be aligned properly if the original is not placed correctly into the document bay Always check the amount of remaining paper before printing banners Refer to CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF REMAINING PAPER p25 POSTERPRINTER banner output Place the original into the document bay face down Press the start stop key to begin printing 21 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FUNCTION MOD
32. oorly reproduced Printing speed in photo mode is slower than that of normal mode My PRINTING IN REVERSE MODE POSTER PRINTER input document POSTER PRINTER reverse mode Press the paper type key to select the Press the mode key to set the printer 1 type of paper being used 2 in reverse mode Select the desired output size and level of contrast The paper type is shown here MODE BITP lt NORMAL 23X31 N REVERSE23X31 N REVERSE is shown here PAPER TYPE Place the original into the document b bay face down Press the start stop Points to note when using reverse mode The printer is designed to monitor the temperature of the thermal heads and to control printing speed so as to prevent them from overheating If this happens a SLOW MODE message will appear on the message display 17 y PRINTING DIFFERENT POSTER SIZES E DIVISION PRINTING Printing two halves of a larger poster from one input document is called division printing Bl Using A1 23 paper to produce 44 x58 size poster POSTER PRINTER input document POSTER PRINTER division print Place the original into the document Fi bay face down Press the start stop 18 key to begin printing Make sure the original is placed firmly along the document guide clos
33. oration and Output colors and the message display Pressing the paper type key for at least one second when the paper type is indicated on the message display will change the direction of the arrow to the right to display the sequence of output colors Each time the paper key is pressed the following color will be indicated Press the key again for at least one second The arrow will change back to the left Press the start stop key to hold the output color Note that if a color is selected on the display differing to the output color of the paper installed in the printer the output color will not change to the specified color offers excellent durability which makes it suitable for the creation of DDT cc prre f BHDPe I1 for posters to be displayed outdoors dm least 1second QU least 1second Il d in 1second gt gt RED gt R gt 2 gt BLUE gt OTHER gt GREEN 2 BK gt ER gt BK BKP Bi Mode gt OTHER PAPER TYPE Mode Display Document Type NORMAL NORMAL For all non photographic input documents PHOTO PHOTO For photographs REVERSE REVERSE Black and white areas of the input document are reversed on the poster Bl Output Size Contrast Output sizes are displayed in the following order according to the width of paper in stalled in the printer There are five levels of contrast as indicated by the mark
34. ress for at least 3 seconds MODE Use the mode and contrast keys to The IMAGE DIRECTION screen will be displayed IMAGE DIRECTION 0 H MOD 0 NOR CONT 1 MIR Selecting different items in function mode Repeatedly pressing the paper type key will display all of the functions in function mode PAPER TYPE Press the start stop key to store the input Press the paper type key to select the desired function IMAGE DIRECTION PAGE GAP VERTICAL LINE HORIZONTAL LINE 292555 PRINTING POWER e PAPER TYPE Press the output size key for at least 3 data H hold will be displayed seconds to revert to the original message display select the parameters as desired IMAGE DIRECT ION 0 MOD 0 NOR CONT 1 MIR IMAGE DIRECTION 0 H MOD 0 NOH CONT 1 MIR DDTP NORMAL 23X31 g press for at least 3 seconds OUTPUT IZE MODE Pressing the output size key for at least CONTRAST Repeat steps 2 4 to set additional parameters 58 DTP seconds when the printer is in normal meu AL 23X31 M mode displays the first setting screen press af least 3 Pressing the output size key for a further seconds IMAGE DIRECTION 3 seconds displays the second setting screen Pressing the output size key again will revert the screen to press for at least the original message
35. rly Check to ensure that the original has been placed face P15 down in the document bay Set the contrast level to darker position If the images or text on the original are too light change to a better copy of the original where possible Check that the type of paper indicated on the message P11 display matches the type actually being used Paper rolls may expand or shrink with changes in humidity P13 levels Loosen the adjustment knob and move the left paper bracket until the paper can be installed properly or install a new paper roll Printed images or text are excessively P11 thin or light The paper roll loaded is too tight or too loose in the brackets 30 No Description Remedy Ref 7 Tone of the images can not be Set the contrast level to lighter position to reduce the reproduced in darker areas density If the images on the original are too dark change toa better copy of the original where possible Check that the type of paper indicated on the message display matches type actually being used 8 The printed poster does not appear Open the cover of the printer and check to see if the paper P12 is caught in the paper feed rollers Check that the printer cover is closed properly 9 The printer does not start to print even Place the original into the document bay until it stops P15 after the start stop key has
36. rly the power switch has been turned on Spots or lines appear on the printed poster 1 If vertical lines appear Clean the platen glass in the scanner unit on the poster If vertical lines appear on the poster at the thermal head P22 _ intervals perform the Vertical line adjustment in function mode 2 If horizontal lines appear Clean the thermal heads on the poster It is recommended that you clean thermal heads when using Thermal Transfer Paper and HDP Paper after using Direct Thermal Paper If horizontal lines appear on the poster at roughly P22 0 8inches 20mm intervals perform the Horizontal line adjustment in function mode 3 If spots appear periodically Check to see if the surface of the platen rubber is clean on the poster E Clean the surface of the platen rubber if needed 4 If the left side of the The printer cover is not closed properly printed image does not l Open the cover and reclose it firmly holding both ends appear The printed image is not aligned Check to ensure that the scanner cover and printer cover properly are closed properly P15 Check to ensure that the paper roll has been installed properly P12 Clean the document feed rollers and or paper feed rollers if P32 necessary P33 4 The printed image does not appear Check to ensure that the paper roll has been installed P12 blank output prope
37. s the type actually being used 16 White bubbles appear on the printed Check that the type of paper indicated on the message P11 surface thermal transfer paper HDP display matches the type actually being used paper 17 The poster is printed as a mirror image Change the setting in function mode IMAGE DIRECTION P22 of the original to NORMAL 18 Low contrast on the message display Remove the protective covering on the control panel P10 31 10 CLEANING THE PRINTER If one of the following problems occurs clean the printer parts outlined below Problem Part to Clean 1 The paper does not feed properly EB Paper feed roller 2 The printer makes a rattling or grating noise during printing Wi Shuttle shaft 3 Horizontal lines appear periodically on the printed image mb Thermal heads 4 Vertical lines appear on the printed image m Platen glass 5 The original is not scanned properly Document feed rollers platen roller document eject rollers PRINTER thermal heads shuttle shaft LL Vi O heater element TE Em lt 1 platen rubber cutter base Paper feed rollers Shuttle shaft Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with water If the shaft becomes dirty the printer will Wipe again with a soft dry cloth not function properly Wipe the shaft Bi Platen rubber cutter base carefully with a soft cloth Wipe with
38. t least 3 seconds 24 The RESIDUAL screen in remaining 2 paper mode will be displayed Press the start stop key PAPER RESIDUAL MODE 1 RESIDUAL 8511 Press start stop key to store input data H hold will be displayed INPUT RESIDUAL 85 OR 98 feet 98 H 6 Press the clear key for at least 3 seconds to revert to the original message display jDTP NORMAL 23X31 u press for at least 3 seconds CLEAR lll Checking the Amount of Remaining Paper W Press the clear key for The RESIDUAL Press the clear key at least 3 seconds screen in remaining for at least 3 seconds paper mode will be to revert to the displayed The amount of original message display remaining paper is ERU DOT s H displayed in feet VERAT Ber Or N press for at least PAPER RESIDUAL MODE press for at least 3 seconds 1 RESIDUAL 98ft 3 seconds M Printing the Amount of Remaining Paper Press the clear key for at least 3 The RESIDUAL screen in remaining seconds paper mode will be displayed Press the clear key BOTE PAPER RESIDUAL MODE NORMAL 23X31 8 1 RESIDUAL press for at least 3 seconds The PRINT RESIDUAL screen in When the printing process is paper remaining mode will be complete the message display will displayed Press the start stop key revert to the original screen
39. ting approx 210W temperature 50 86 F relative humidity 20 80 RH paper bracket unit 1 end caps 2 power cord User s Guide interface kit platen rubber thermal heads cutter unit cutter base AC inlet banner cleaning printer clear key cogged belt contrast key control panel cutter cutter base cutter unit cutter using the cutting marks direct thermal paper DTP division printing document bay document eject roller document feed roller document jam document tray end cap error messages feed key function mode guide marks heavy duty poly paper HDP horizontal line adjustment image direction setting ink film input document long interface board making 20 x 27 posters making 44 x 58 posters message display mode key normal mode 18 19 20 26 7 11 27 28 18 8 9 9 33 9 33 15 8 2 13 29 10 22 12 7 11 27 28 22 22 28 7 21 8 20 18 10 11 10 7 14 online lamp 10 open close knob 8 12 output colors on message display 11 output size key 10 page gap setting 22 paper 11 27 28 paper bracket right 9 12 paper bracket left 2 9 12 paper feed roller 9 32 paper guide 8 paper type key 10 paper sensor 9 paper installing 12 pasting two output sheets together 19 photo mode 7 16 platen glass 9 33 platen roller 9 33 platen rubber 9 32 plug 3 power cord 2 3 power supply 8 power switch 3 8 14 print outlet 8 printer cover 8
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