BP-PR PLUS & BBP72 Series Perforation Cutter Operator’s Manual Edition 04/10 Configuration Instructions Y1147484 Edition 12/09
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Approval The transfer printers comply with the following safety guidelines: CE EC Low-Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) EC Machine Directive (98/37/EC) EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) FCC Conditions from Part 15 of the FCC Regulations for Class A computing devices. Operation of these devices may cause radio or television interference under unfavorable conditions, which would need to be remedied by the operator using countermeasures.
Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................................... 1 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 2 3 4 5 6 Intended Use ..................................................................................... 1 Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 2 Environment ..................................................................................... 3 Technical Data ....................................................................
1 Introduction 1-1 Intended Use The device is intended exclusively as an option for the printers of the PR PLUS printer series (serial number 83761+) and BBP72 printer for cutting suitable materials that have been approved by the manufacturer. Any other use or use going beyond this shall be regarded as improper use. The manufacturer/supplier shall not be liable for damage resulting from unauthorized use; the user shall bear the risk alone.
Introduction Safety Instructions 1-2 Safety Instructions • Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet before mounting or removing the cutter. • The cutter may only be operated when it is mounted on the printer. • Risk of injury, particularly during maintenance, the cutter blades are sharp. CAUTION! Rotating knife. Do not touch or put fingers near knife. 2 Edition 0410 • Work going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or service technicians.
Introduction Technical Data 1-3 Environment Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent for recycling. • Send to suitable collection points, separately from residual waste. The modular construction of the printer enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts. • Send the parts for recycling. • Take the electronic circuit boards to public waste disposal centers or to the distributor.
Mounting Technical Data 2 Mounting Note: Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet before mounting or removing the cutter. 1. Loosen the screws [2]. 2. Remove the front cover [1]. 1 2 Note: For cutter operation with PR PLUS printer series and BBP72 printer there has to be mounted a tear-off plate or a dispense plate on the printer, to lead the material through the blades of the cutter. 3. Insert the pins [3] of the cutter [7] into the holes [4] of the printer. 4.
Printer Configuration Technical Data 3 Printer Configuration Once the cutter is connected to the printer, the printer will automatically recognize it once the printer is turned on. The printer can be configured to suit the individual requirements of cut mode in the Setup menu. When the cutter is installed, the Cutter menu will appear. Note: For detailed instructions for configuration see the printer User Manual. Note: The print driver version must be v4.6.21 or higher.
Printer Configuration Technical Data 1. For setting the cutter parameters select: Setup > Machine param. Parameter > Cutter . Meaning Default Cutter Configuration of the perforation cutter > Cut position Offset of the cut position relative to the printed 0 image. > Cutting Depth Setting of the perforation depth. 0 Notes: • Cutting depth can be set from -20 to 20. Adjust to determine optimal depth for the material.
Printer Configuration Technical Data 2. Select the method for recognizing the material and the method of backfeed when using cut mode under Setup Parameter Label sensor -> Print parameters Meaning . Default Gap Method for detecting the starting end of the label. To operate the perforation cutter, typically choose the sensor setting Continuous media. Gap Sensor: Detection using changes in the transparency between the label and label gap.
Loading Material Technical Data 4 Loading Material • Load transfer ribbon and endless material as described in the Operator’s Manual of the printer. Use the tear-off mode information for loading endless material for cut mode. • Place the media strip between the printhead and the drive roller, so that the front edge of the strip reaches through the cutter. Note: To prevent jamming, we recommend that material be loaded so that it exits from the top of the roll.
Operation Technical Data 4. For direct programming use the following command : O Cn n...Value between 0.0 and 10.0 Note: If label software has no setting for cutting depth (i.e., O Cn is not implemented), adjustment also may be done using printer setup (see "3: Printer Configuration" on page 5). All labels in a print job will be printed without stopping and be perforated or cut as chosen in the software: after each label, after a specific quantity of labels, or at the end of a print job.
Maintenance Cleaning 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning WARNING Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet. DANGER! Risk of injury. The cutter blades are sharp. 1. Remove the cutter from the printer. 2. Loosen the screws [2] and remove the upper cover sheet [1].
Maintenance Cleaning 3. Remove dust and paper particles with a soft brush or a vacuum. 4. For cleaning the circular blade it is possible to turn the axle [3] with a screwdriver for slotted head screws (slot width 7 mm). The turn angle is limited by the support [7]. If it is necessary to turn the circular blade further, loosen the screws [6] and remove the support [7] incl the lower cover sheet [8]. Now the circular blade can be turned completely. 5.
Maintenance Changing the Blades 6-2 Changing the Blades WARNING Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet. 1. Remove the cutter from the printer. 2. Remove the cover sheets (see "6-1: Cleaning" on page 10). 3. Turn the axle [3] of the circular blade [2] with a screwdriver for slotted head screws (slot width 7 mm) so that the inscription [1] of the blade points downward. In this position the set screw [4] on the gear wheel can be achieved from the rear of the cutter. 4.
Maintenance Changing the Blades 5. Loosen the screws [8] and remove the bearing plate [15]. The spring [13] becomes slack. 6. Remove spring [13] from the lineal blade. 7. Pull the circular blade [2] out of the bearing [5]. The spring [6] at the lineal blade becomes slack. Note: If the lineal blade should not be changed, skip to step 13. 8. Remove the support incl. the lower cover sheet (see "6-1: Cleaning" on page 10). 9. Remove spring [6] and lineal blade [11]. 10.
Maintenance Changing the Blades 16. Hang in the slack spring [13] to the pins [12,14] of the lineal blade and the bearing plate. 17. Push the bearing plate [15] onto the blade axles [2, 11]. The spring [13] gets tense. 18. Append the bearing plate [15] to the profile [7] using the screws [8]. 19. Tighten the set screw [4] at the gear wheel. 20. Turn the circular blade [2] in such a position that the edges of the circular and lineal blade touch each other. 21.
Maintenance Setting Initial State of the Cutter 6-3 Setting Initial State of the Cutter To operate the cutter correctly after cleaning or after changing the blades the circular blade [4] and the clock wheel [11] must be adjusted to each other. 1. Unscrew the screws [1], [3] and [6, at the rear]. 2. Remove the cover [2]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 3.
Maintenance Setting Initial State of the Cutter 4. Check the position of the clock wheel [11]. • If the clock wheel is in the right position 1, the edge [10] of the clock wheel [11] is located in the area of the marking [9]. • If clock wheel is in position 2 or 3 turn the circular blade to reach position 1: 9 10 11 • • • • 9 10 9 10 Loosen screws [12] and remove upper cover sheet [13]. Loosen screws [14] and remove support [15] incl. lower cover sheet [16].
Compliance UNITED STATES & CANADA 7 Compliance 7‐1 UNITED STATES & CANADA FCC Class A Notice (Printer with Optional Cutters, Type CU X, PCU X) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance EU Conformity Declaration 7-2 EU Conformity Declaration We declare herewith that as a result of the manner in which the device designated below was designed, the type of construction and the devices which, as a result have been brought on to the general market comply with the relevant fundamental regulations of the EU Rules for Safety and Health.
