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Keystone Computer Keyboard manual Cleaning the Printhead, To clean the printhead

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Cleaning the Printhead

Cleaning the Printhead

If print quality declines (symptoms include non-compliant bar codes, print dropouts, and streaks; see sample label below), the typical cause is debris build-up on the printhead. Furthermore, when the build-up is not removed it may lead to element failure, greatly reducing the service life of the printhead. Streaks indicate a dirty or faulty printhead.

To clean the printhead:

•Turn ‘Off’ and unplug the printer.

•Open the cover. Unlock the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead assembly. Allow the printhead to cool before proceeding.

•Move media and ribbon away from the printhead as necessary.

•Using a Cotton Swab moistened, not soaked, with isopropyl alcohol gently wipe away any build-up on the printhead surface, paying close attention to the Burn Line. Allow the printhead to dry.

•Replace the ribbon and media. Lower the Printhead Assembly back to the locked position.

•Close the cover. Plug in and turn ‘On’ the printer. Feed several labels to normalize tracking.

1.Printhead Latch

2.Printhead Assembly

3.Cotton Swab

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Keystone Computer Keyboard manual Cleaning the Printhead, To clean the printhead

Contents

TimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc Keystone Labeling System Instruction Manual144 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL Phone Fax Keystone User Manual Table of ContentsGetting started with the TimeMed Keystone Labeling System 800 323-4840 extension A. Unpacking KeystoneMonday through Friday between 800 a.m. and 500 p.m. CST B. Loading the Label Media Important Safety InstructionsLabel Media Sensor Adjustment Equipment Service/Support C. Equipment Service CoveragePrinter Coverage Keyboard Coverage Thermal Printhead CoverageSoftware Installation D. Installing the Labeling SoftwareReturns Use the CD key # IMPORTANT During the installation you will asked for a CD keyClick on “I accept the terms of the license agreement” to continue Click on “Next” to continueType in the appropriate User and Company Names and click on “Next” to continue Page Click “Install” to begin the installation process Running the program E. Connecting the keyboard to the PCCommunication settings on the keyboard IMPORTANT the communication settings MUST BE IDENTICAL betweenBaud rate 57,600 Data Bits Parity None Stop Bits Flow Control XON/XOFFDefault Keyboard Internal DIP switchesBoth switches are set toward the connector cord Both switches should be set away from the connector cordIMPORTANT Be sure to put the column names in ROW F. Connecting to a database Option 1 - Microsoft ExcelYou have now connected your Excel spreadsheet to the software How to import a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet into an Access database F. Connecting to a database Option 2 - Microsoft AccessIMPORTANT Be sure to put the column names in ROW Double click on the new table name you created in the database window Select “Access *mdb” and locate your saved Access databaseYou will now see the data that was imported from Excel Select “Sheet 1$”You have now connected your database to the software 123456 G. Setting up the labels/building the label templateCOTTON BALLS Page M-4206 Printer ModelPrint Method Direct ThermalKeyboard - User input is required by typing on the keyboard Fixed Data - The information printed will always be the sameMap a TEXT label element to a Database Field Map a BARCODE label element to a Database Field Map a Label element using the Keyboard User Input You can also custom design the label layout to meet your needs Other Label Setup OptionsCreating Fixed Text that does not change Map a TEXT label element to a Database FieldMap a BARCODE label element to a Database Field Map a label element using Keyboard User Input1. Add a TEXT label element “Quantity” Please note H. Transferring labels to the KeyboardI. Stand-alone operation - Calling up/Printing a record Calling up a record from a databaseData entry Keyboard User Input Keyboard communication settings J. Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting TipsQ. The keyboard does not respond or the screen is blank BAUD 57,600 PARITY NONE DATA BIT STOP BIT SHAKE XON/XOFFKeyboard communication settings PC and Program SettingsPrinter communication settings Datamax M-Class baud rate 57,600 data Bits 8 Parity None Stop BitsbaUD RATE 9,600 PROTOCOL BOTH PARITY NONE daTA BITS STOP BITS Communication settings on the keyboard Keyboard and the printer COM IMPORTANT the communication settings MUST BE IDENTICAL betweenKeyboard Internal DIP switches Default Datamax M-Class/Z Both switches are set toward the connector cordCommunication Settings on the Printer Communication settings on the PCbaud rate 57,600 data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits Flow Control XON/XOFFTo clean the printhead Cleaning the Printhead144 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL Phone Fax TimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc