Service manual

User’s Manual—SNAP™ 500 2/1 Printer
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION 8
2.0 INSTALLATION 9
2.1 Preparing for the installation 9
2.1.1 AC Power Line 9
2.1.2 Location Considerations 9
2.1.3 PC Requirements 10
2.1.4 User Safety 11
2.2 Receiving 11
2.3 Unpacking 11
2.3.1 Removing the printer from the carton 11
2.3.2 Inspection and Inventory Checklist 13
2.3.3 Downloading Support Documentation 13
2.4 Printer Description 14
2.4.1 Component Descriptions 14
2.4.2 Printer Configurations 15
2.5 Setting up the Printer 16
2.5.1 Attaching the Stacker 16
2.5.2 Mains Disconnect 17
2.5.3 Installing the Power Cord 18
2.5.4 Installing the PC Interface Cable 18
2.5.5 Installing PCMate Platinum Software 19
2.6 Printing a Test Label 19
2.6.1 Loading Supplies 19
2.6.2 Turning the Printer on 19
2.6.3 Selecting the Test Format 19
2.6.4 Printing the Test Labels 20
3.0 OPERATION 21
3.1 Loading Supplies 21
3.1.1 Installing Ink to the Top Ink Supply Station(s) 21
3.1.2 Installing Ink to the Bottom Ink Supply Station 24
3.1.3 Loading the Stock 24
3.1.4 Butt Splice 26
3.1.5 Threading Diagrams 27
3.2 Sending a Print Job to the Printer 29
3.3 Printing Labels 29
3.3.1 Printer Control Panel 29
3.3.2 Printing 30
3.3.3 Feeding the stock 30
3.3.4 Errors 31
3.3.5 End of Day 31
3.3.6 Clearing Print Jobs 31
3.4 Using Pre-Printed Stock 32
3.4.1 Selecting the Sensor 32
3.4.2 Aligning the Stock to the Sensor 32