User manual

Table of Contents
iv ProMaster 2500 User Manual
TaskLink Software.............................................................................................................1-12
PC System Requirements ...........................................................................................1-12
Modes of Operation ....................................................................................................1-12
How to Use TaskLink Screens ...................................................................................1-13
2500 Handler Specifications..............................................................................................1-16
Functional .....................................................................................................................1-16
Power Requirements ...................................................................................................1-17
Operating Requirements ............................................................................................1-17
Physical and Environmental ......................................................................................1-17
Safety (CE units only) .................................................................................................1-18
Certificate of RFI/EMI Compliance (CE units only) ..............................................1-18
Options ................................................................................................................................1-18
Optional Spares Kit .....................................................................................................1-18
Keep Current Subscription Service ...........................................................................1-18
88-pin Upgrade ............................................................................................................1-18
Service Contracts .........................................................................................................1-18
For More Information........................................................................................................1-19
2. Installation and Setup
Before You Install.................................................................................................................2-2
Unpacking and Inspecting the 2500..................................................................................2-2
Installing the 2500 ................................................................................................................2-4
Selecting the Correct Adapter ......................................................................................2-4
Connecting the Input Air Line ....................................................................................2-5
Disconnecting the Source Air Line from the 2500 ....................................................2-6
Removing the Input Air Line from the 2500 .............................................................2-6
Adjusting the High and Low Air Pressure ................................................................2-7
Installing and Removing Chucks ................................................................................2-8
Setting Up the Dot Matrix Printer ...............................................................................2-9
Setting Up the Thermal Printer .................................................................................2-13
Connecting the PC and Installing TaskLink ..................................................................2-16
Connecting the PC .......................................................................................................2-16
Installing TaskLink on the PC ...................................................................................2-17
Starting TaskLink ........................................................................................................2-18
Exiting TaskLink ..........................................................................................................2-18
Turning on the 2500...........................................................................................................2-18
Checking System Communication ............................................................................2-19
Switching Between Local and Remote Modes ........................................................2-20
Default 2500 System Configuration ..........................................................................2-20
General 2500 Setup ......................................................................................................2-21
Adjusting Print Quality and Label Position...................................................................2-22
Print Only Command .................................................................................................2-22
Labeler Setup Menu ....................................................................................................2-23
Label Calibration .........................................................................................................2-24
Label Placement ...........................................................................................................2-25
Label Adjust .................................................................................................................2-26
Additional Commands for the Thermal Printer............................................................2-27
Adjusting Print Quality and Position .......................................................................2-27
Adjusting the Print Intensity of the Thermal Printer .............................................2-29
Updating the 2500..............................................................................................................2-29
Installing a 2500 Firmware Update ...........................................................................2-30