Paxar 656 / 636 user manual Personal Computer Specifications, Unit Specification

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Personal Computer Specifications

This specification describes the hardware and application software requirements for the Personal Computer that is connected to the PAXAR 656 / 636 Printer.

The PAXAR 656 / 636 Printer uses a DOS Version of PCMate or a Windows version of “PcMate Plus / Formatter ”. These applications create the tag or label formats (layouts) then fill and transfer data to the printer through the serial port of the computer.

“PcMate Plus / Formatter ” Requires the following; - IBM® PC or compatible

- Microsoft Windows® 95 or higher (Including Win 2000, ME, and NT) - 16 Megabytes RAM (minimum) - 32 Megabytes recommended

- 50 Megabytes (minimum) free disk space

- Pentium or Pentium Type processor - 200 Mhz or higher - 3-1/2" floppy drive

Refer to your specific software package for proper installation procedures.

Unit Specification

Print	Narrow web thermal transfer or thermal direct one sided printer
method:	Speed - up to 7 IPS (177.8mm/second)
	Speed - up to 7 IPS (177.8mm/second)

Label Size	Max: up to 5.125" (130.2mm) web x up to 7" (177.8 mm) feed cut and stacked up to 14.0"
	(355.6mm) feed w/ rewind
	Min: 1" (25.4mm) web x 1" (25.4mm) feed

Print Area	Max: up to 5" (127mm) web x up to 13.875" (352.4 mm) feed
	Min: None

Resolution	240 DPI x 240 DPI standard domestic
	300 DPI x 300 DPI standard internationally
Fonts	Two scalable fonts resident: condensed, standard, and bold typefaces, upper and lower case
	4pt up to 96pt (300 DPI), 6pt up to 96pt (240 DPI)
	all rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Logos	No restriction on number or size per tag (up to maximum image area)
	all rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Care	Full International Set
Symbols	.200" (5.1mm) x .200" (5.1mm) (240 DPI) (4 care symbols per 1" (25.4mm))
	.156" (3.9mm) x .187" (4.8mm) (300 DPI) (5 care symbols per 1" (25.4mm))
	All rotations 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Justification	Left, Right, and Center field selectable
Stock	Support for blank or pre-printed fabrics, blank or pre-printed card stock and die cut blank or
	pre-printed pressure sensitive
Interface	PAXAR PCL via RS232 serial port - 9 pin D-shell
	Verifier serial port - 8 pin MicroDin

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Contents Paxar Systems Group Manual Edition February Model 656This page intentionally blank Contents Electrical Connections Assembly Drawings Page Introduction Safety Issues / WarningsScope Limited Warranty Warranty InformationService PartsLocation of Printer Customer ResponsibilityUnpacking AC Power LinePaxar 656 / 636 Tool KIT #351390 Inventory of ComponentsInstalling the Stacker Printer SetupInstall P.C. Boards as follows Fuse ConfigurationBoard Installation Installing the Power Cord TCB Dip Switch S2 SettingsInstalling the PC Software Installing the PC Interface CablePrinter Description Product DescriptionUnit Specification Personal Computer SpecificationsSelfform Paxar Field Engineer Must be Present Installing Ink RibbonPrinter Operation Stock Threading Loading StockButt Splice Web Guide AdjustmentFigure Print Head Open / Closed Print Head Open / ClosePrinter Controls Control Panel OperationStart FeedStop Error Indicator LightsOn Line SensorPrint Reports Front Panel Menu FunctionsLCD Display Diagnostic TestsLast Batch WAS Imager VXX Ready for Batches Imager VXX Batch ID QTYBuilding Image Imager VXX Display Modes Print Report ModePress Enter for Print Reports Press Enter to Print Last Verifier ScanSetup Mode Change the CUT Cutter is Disabled Press Enter to EnableChange Strobe Strobe 0 NEW Strobe +2 Emulation MODE630 NEW Emulation MODE650Transfer TYPE052 NEW Transfer TYPE000 Life Counters ModePress Enter to Print Checkout Format Press Enter for Life CountsProtected Mode Verifier is Enabled Press Enter to Disable Change Password 4 Digits NEW WordChange DATE/TIME Press Enter For 2ND LanguageHandling Maintenance / AdjustmentsPrint Head Handling Supplies Print Head CleaningProcedure Print Head Replacement Clean Platen Roller Print Head AdjustmentPrint Head Pressure Setting TangentAdjusting Print Sensor Position Registration Sensor AdjustmentSquaring the Print Head Print Head Tangent PointSensor Trim Pots Cleaning Print SensorHole / Slot Index Registration Sensor DIP Switch Bank LightsFilm Out Sensor / Top Ink Sensor Reflective Index Registration SensorBottom Ink Sensor TP8Knife Square Adjustment Stock out AdjustmentHeadlift Sensor Full Stacker Sensor Jam SensorStock Feed Adjustment Stacker AdjustmentsMechanical Adjustment of Stock Sense Mark Light Receiver Mechanical Adjustment Of Feed Roller Pressure Blue RollerAdjustment Procedure GeneralPage Electrical Connections Machine WiringRelay Assembly Electrical System Schematic Motherboard Power Connectors Power Up / Sign On / Communications Electrical Trouble ShootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action Stock / Ink Advance Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Print Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Cut / Stack Electrical Trouble Shooting / Machine Set Up Sequence Stock Mechanical Trouble ShootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action Ink Print Knife Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionTCB Lubrication Procedure Mechanical Trouble Shooting SequenceCam Lubrication Procedure Composition Iglide BearingsAppendix a Error MessagesThermal Control Board P/N Software Upgrade Chip Placement PositionsAppendix B Head Driver Board P/N Diskless Rom Board P/NFront Panel Board P/N Ink and Stock Transfer Types Appendix CValue Transfer Type Value Transfer Type Knife MFG Guideline Appendix DAppendix D Appendix D Page Assembly Drawings Unwind Assembly Drawing Description Qty Unwind Parts ListWeb Guide / Light Bar Assembly Drawing Web Guide / Light Bar Parts List Drive Assembly Drawing Drive Parts List Printhead Assembly Drawing Printhead Parts List Ink Unwind / Rewind Assembly Ink Unwind / Rewind Parts List Field Retrofit Kit Ink Rewind Arbor AssemblyInk Rewind Arbor Parts List Feed & Ink Drive Assembly Feed & Ink Drive Parts List Timing Belt Threading Diagram Timing Belt Parts List Ink Turn Roller Assembly Ink Turn Roller Parts List Knife Assembly Drawing Part Qty Description Number Knife Parts ListStacker Assembly Drawing Stacker Parts List Rewind Assembly Drawing Rewind Parts List Stock Out Sensor Assembly Drawing Part Qty Description Number Stock Out Sensor Parts ListOptional Stackers Stacker Specifications Optional 4.25 Pick-up Assembly Optional 4.25 Pick-up Parts List Optional 4.25 Stacker Assembly Optional 4.25 Stacker Parts List Optional Down Stacker Assembly Drawing Part Optional Down Stacker Parts List Part Optional Down Stacker Assembly Drawing Part Rear Support Stacker Optional Down Stacker Assembly Drawing Part #8 Thumb Screw Cap