Installing the PC Interface Cable | Paxar 656 / 636 manual

Installing the PC Interface Cable

The 656 / 636 requires a 9-pin RS232 cable. This cable is provided with the printer. If the cable was not found it can be order from PAXAR (Part no. 351124).

The male end of the cable should be connected to the 9-pin D-shell female connector that is located on the right side of the printer. The female end of the cable is made to fit a 9-pin male RS232 connector on the back of the PC.

Installing the PC Software

The software to drive the Paxar family of printers is covered in separate documentation. The "Formatter" software to create formats by the customer for the Paxar 656 / 636 printer is a Windows application. The original software "Selfform" will not create formats for the 656 / 636. The new "Formatter" package is capable of making formats for all Paxar control printers.

The original DOS version of "PCMate" has been updated to drive the 656 / 636 printer. PCMate DOS version 3.05 or later needs to be used.

The printer is also capable of operating directly from a mainframe when using the RS232 interface and Paxar's PCL command language.

Users Manual Model 656/636

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Paxar 656 / 636 user manual Installing the PC Interface Cable, Installing the PC Software

Contents

Paxar Systems Group Manual Edition February Model 656 This page intentionally blank Contents Electrical Connections Assembly Drawings Page Safety Issues / Warnings ScopeIntroduction Parts Warranty InformationLimited Warranty Service Location of Printer Customer Responsibility Unpacking AC Power Line Paxar 656 / 636 Tool KIT #351390 Inventory of Components Installing the Stacker Printer Setup Fuse Configuration Board InstallationInstall P.C. Boards as follows Installing the Power Cord TCB Dip Switch S2 Settings Installing the PC Software Installing the PC Interface Cable Printer Description Product Description Unit Specification Personal Computer Specifications Selfform Installing Ink Ribbon Printer OperationPaxar Field Engineer Must be Present Stock Threading Loading Stock Butt Splice Web Guide Adjustment Figure Print Head Open / Closed Print Head Open / Close Feed Control Panel OperationPrinter Controls Start Stop Sensor Indicator LightsError On Line Print Reports Front Panel Menu Functions LCD Display Diagnostic Tests Ready for Batches Imager VXX Batch ID QTY Building Image Imager VXXLast Batch WAS Imager VXX Press Enter to Print Last Verifier Scan Print Report ModeDisplay Modes Press Enter for Print Reports Setup Mode Emulation MODE630 NEW Emulation MODE650 Cutter is Disabled Press Enter to EnableChange the CUT Change Strobe Strobe 0 NEW Strobe +2 Press Enter for Life Counts Life Counters ModeTransfer TYPE052 NEW Transfer TYPE000 Press Enter to Print Checkout Format Protected Mode Press Enter For 2ND Language Change Password 4 Digits NEW WordVerifier is Enabled Press Enter to Disable Change DATE/TIME Maintenance / Adjustments Print Head HandlingHandling Print Head Cleaning ProcedureSupplies Print Head Replacement Tangent Print Head AdjustmentClean Platen Roller Print Head Pressure Setting Print Head Tangent Point Registration Sensor AdjustmentAdjusting Print Sensor Position Squaring the Print Head Sensor Trim Pots Cleaning Print Sensor Hole / Slot Index Registration Sensor DIP Switch Bank Lights TP8 Reflective Index Registration SensorFilm Out Sensor / Top Ink Sensor Bottom Ink Sensor Full Stacker Sensor Jam Sensor Stock out AdjustmentKnife Square Adjustment Headlift Sensor Stock Feed Adjustment Stacker Adjustments General Mechanical Adjustment Of Feed Roller Pressure Blue RollerMechanical Adjustment of Stock Sense Mark Light Receiver Adjustment ProcedurePage Electrical Connections Machine Wiring Relay Assembly Electrical System Schematic Motherboard Power Connectors Power Up / Sign On / Communications Electrical Trouble Shooting Problem 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 Shooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Ink Print Knife Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action TCB Composition Iglide Bearings Mechanical Trouble Shooting SequenceLubrication Procedure Cam Lubrication Procedure Appendix a Error Messages Software Upgrade Chip Placement Positions Appendix BThermal Control Board P/N Head Driver Board P/N Diskless Rom Board P/N Front Panel Board P/N Ink and Stock Transfer Types Appendix C Value Transfer Type Value Transfer Type Knife MFG Guideline Appendix D Appendix D Appendix D Page Assembly Drawings Unwind Assembly Drawing Description Qty Unwind Parts List Web 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 Assembly Ink 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 List Stacker Assembly Drawing Stacker Parts List Rewind Assembly Drawing Rewind Parts List Stock Out Sensor Assembly Drawing Part Qty Description Number Stock Out Sensor Parts List Optional 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