01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 1 Attachment, Setup, Service General notes ............................................... 2 Purpose of the stacker............................... 2 System requirements................................. 2 Safety notes .............................................. 3 Attaching the stacker..................................... 4 Setting up the stacker.................................... 5 Activating/deactivating the textile stacker ..
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 2 General notes Purpose of the stacker The TCS textile stacker is an auxiliary unit for use with the printer types indicated in the header. The designation TCS means Textile Cutter Stacker, and refers to the device's main area of application, the cutting and stacking of textile label material.
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01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 4 Attaching the stacker 1. Switch the printer off and remove the mains plug. 2 2. Remove the printer cutter cover (1). To do this, unscrew the two Allan key lock screws (2). 3. Screw on the stacker connector (3). The borehole (4) must point downwards. 1 2 4. Twist out the shaft (5) until there is a gap of approx. 2 cm at the bottom. 5. Hang the stacker lock flange (7) into the stacker connector (3).
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 5 Setting up the stacker Activating/deactivating the textile stacker After the textile stacker has been connected, it is necessary to set the printer for stacker operation. The textile stacker is activated by setting the appropriate parameter in the printer parameter menu. Activating an option which is not present can cause the device to malfunction. Danger of injury! Activate the textile stacker as follows: Task Display 1.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 6 Setting the stacker Setting the material width 1. Measure the material width if unknown. 6 2. Unscrew the two thumb screws (6) on the stacker. 3. Push the side part until its right-hand edge corresponds to the measured material width on the scale (7). Width set in the illustration: 52 mm. 7 Odd dimensions are given in the lower half of the scale, even dimensions in the upper half. 6 4. Tighten the thumb screws.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 7 Feeding in the material 1. Push in the material end (1) between the slide plates (2, 3). 2. Feed the material in until it juts about one centimetre out of the stacker (4).
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 8 Maintenance Lubricating Every now and again add a drop of very fine machine oil (e.g. sewing machine oil) to the following parts to ensure that the TCS continues functioning correctly: • Cutter carriage guides. Add two drops of oil at the top of each side in the guide profile. Further information and illustrations can be found in the section Carriage guide on page 19.
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01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 10 Technical modifications Designation Feature none Retaining pins. Top material guide plate not 10/99 adjustable. Can be upgraded to Type 1 with modification kit (see Fig. 3:). Type I Top material guide plate adjustable by approx. 5/00 means of a grub screw. Plexiglass plate above the material inlet (see Fig. 3:). Cannot necessarily be upgraded to Type II. Type II Reinforced bottom material guide plate.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 11 Upgrading to type II Upgrading from type I to type II is only possible under certain conditions. It is recommended that the following modified parts are fitted: connecting cable with strain relief (see Fig. 6:) bottom material guide plate (see Fig. 5:) It is essential that the modified mounting shaft is fitted along with the modified material guide plate! See "Spare parts list" for more information.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 12 Fig. 5: Material guide plate. Left side: type I; right side: type II. Fig. 6: Cable strain relief. Left side: type I; right side: type II.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 13 Service 1a Top draw rod bearing The top bearing of the draw rod (1a) (“clip bearing”) can be exchanged as follows: 1b 1 Tools – Allen screw, 1.5/2/2.5 mm – Screwdriver, small 1b Disassembling 1. Open the lid of the stacker. 2. Remove the left guard (1). Unscrew both screws (1b). 3. Unscrew the grub screw (2) on the left pusher. Unscrew the thumb screw (3) on the right pusher. Push the left pusher a little to the right. 3 2 4 4.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 14 Top cutter The top cutter (1) is attached to the carriage (3) by three screws (2). 3 To replace the top cutter, you are advised to remove the TCS from the printer. 2 2 2 Tools – Allen screw, 2/2.5/3 mm – Screwdriver, small Disassembling 1. Open the lid of the stacker. 2. Unscrew both fastening screws (4) of the lid until the ends (5) of the screws no longer project into the carriage guide. 6 4 3. Remove the draw rod.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 15 1 Bottom cutter 2 To be replaced, the bottom cutter is removed from the rear of the TCS (1). 3 Detach the TCS from the printer first! Tools 3 – Allen screw, 2/2.5/3 mm – Phillips screwdriver, medium – Medium screwdriver Disassembling 1. Unscrew and remove the two screws (3) of protective screen (2). 2. Dismantle the rod (5) and sliding plate (3).
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 16 4. On each side, unscrew the two screws (2) and remove the slide blocks (1). 5. Remove the bottom cutter (3) as shown. 1 2 2 Assembly 7. Refit the bottom cutter. Grease the lower edge of the bottom cutter before replacing it. Ensure that the cutter is installed correctly: The boreholes for the contact spring point to the rear; the cutter blade points upwards at the front. 8.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 17 Setting the cutter Top cutter 1. Loosen the motor attachment (1). 2. Push a feeler gauge (0.5 mm) between guide and slide block. Führung 0,5 3. Turn the crank to the bottom dead centre (2) and tighten the motor attachment screws. 4. Turn the crank to the top dead centre. Gleitstein 1 The fastening screw can be accessed from the outside by a borehole in the housing. Top photo: motor fitted Middle photo: motor removed Z00530D.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 18 Bottom cutter 1. Connect the stacker to the printer. 2. Loosen bottom cutter setting screw (4). To do this, unscrew the counter nut (5). 3. Operate the printer (stack). 4. Turn the setting screw in slowly while the stacker is working; keep one hand on the OFFLINE button of the printer. 5. Press the OFFLINE button as soon as the stacker no longer cuts the material, but only bends it over. 6. Unscrew the setting screw by 1.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 19 Carriage guide 3a Endurance tests have shown that it is sensible to replace the carriage guides together with the cutter. 1 2 Tools – Allen key size 1.5 – Phillips screwdriver, small – Screwdriver, small Disassembling 1. Remove the plexiglass cover of the stacker. To do so unscrew the two joint screws. 3 2. Unscrew the grub screw (1) on the lefthand pusher and the thumb screw (2) on the right-hand pusher.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Assembly In reverse order.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 21 Pusher Tools – Allan keys, sizes 1.5 and 2.5 1 Disassembling 1. Open the plexiglass cover of the stacker. 2. Unscrew both pushers from their bases by unscrewing two screws (2) respectively. 1 Assembly 1. Loosely screw in the fastening screws (resp. two) of the two pushers. 2. Shift the cutter carriage until the lower edge of the pusher (3) lies completely on the balancer (4). 2 3. Tighten the screws. 2 4.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 22 Right balancer Disassembling/assembly 3a Removing the side part (1) eases access to the right balancer (2). Remove the two thumb screws (3). 1. Remove the guard (3a). 3 1 2. Remove the clamping ring (4) from the balancer rod. 3. Pull out the balancer rod (5). 4. Replace the balancer. The torsion spring (6) must force the balancer back into its resting position (horizontal bearing surface).
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 23 Anti-static brush/pusher Disassembling/assembly The anti-static brush has a strip of selfadhesive tape on one side. Mount the brush with the upper edge 3 flush with the centre edge of the pusher (3). Anti-static brush/material guide Disassembling/assembly The anti-static brush has a strip of selfadhesive tape on one side. Mount the brush (4) at a distance of 4.5 mm (5) from the bottom edge of the aluminium part.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 24 Microswitch While the stacker is operating, the material support always slips further down the more labels in a stack. The support activates a microswitch at the bottom end of the stacking range, which stops the printer. Assembly/Disassembling The microswitch (1) can be replaced from the bottom of the stacker. 1. Unscrew the two slot screws (accessible from the outside (2)). 2.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 25 Lid switch The lid switch is positioned on the top edge of the stacker housing. A magnet mounted on the cover activates its contact if the cover is opened during operation. Disassembling 2 1. Remove the left guard. 2. Unscrew the fastening screw (1) of the switch (2). 3. Detach the plug contact of the connector cable from the cable tree. Assembly 1. Initially only loosely screw in the switch fastening screw (2). 2.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 26 Retrofitting the type I material guide 1 The modification kit replaces the retaining pins used in previous TCS versions. Refer to section Technical modifications on page 10.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Technical specifications Material width Textile material 15 to 53 mm Self-adhesive material 20 to 53 mm Card material 25.4 to 53 mm Label length 30 to 120 mm Max.
01/02 Rev. 2.13-02 MANUAL TCS Attachment, Setup, Service, Page 28 Index A Activating /deactivating the textile stacker .. 5 Anti-static brush........................................ 23 B Balancer ................................................... 22 Bearing..................................................... 13 Bottom cutter ............................................ 15 C Connecting the stacker............................... 4 D Details, technical ......................................
