Rap 6.2 Printer Connectivity - GBC FusionPunch II Service Manual

RAP 6.2 Printer Connectivity

Description
This RAP tests the communication between the
Host Printer and the FusionPunch II.
Initial Actions
Check the User Interface of the Host Printer. If
the Error message states "Clear External
finisher to run Jobs to the Bypass Transport" or
"External Finisher Not Ready", ensure the
following:
• the FusionPunch II is in Cycle Up Mode
(except DT135).
OR,
• the FusionPunch II is in Online Mode and
the machine has been started (all models,
including DT 135).
If the problem still exists, go to Procedure.
Procedure
1. Switch on the Main Power Switch/Circuit
Breaker and enter Diagnostic Mode (GP1).
Select Punch Output and toggle the
following signals between 0 and 1.
• OUTA1 > Printer Stop
• OUTA2 > Printer FAULT
• OUTA3 > Printer FULL
• OUTA4 > Printer Page Ack
• OUTA5 > Printer Set Ack
The Host Printer fault screen error status
changes with toggling.
Y N
Go to Step 2.
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Outputs from the Punch to the Printer are
working normally. Go to Step 5 to check
inputs from the Printer to the Punch.
2. Activate each output. Using the table
below, check the LED's on the Punch I/O
PWB.
Output Signals and Punch I/O LEDs
Output Signal
OUTA1 Printer Stop
OUTA2 Printer FAULT
OUTA3 Printer FULL
OUTA4 Printer Page Ack
OUTA5 Printer Set Ack
The LED for each output lit when the output
was activated.
Y N
Check the wiring harness between
P/J23A on the Punch I/O PWB and
P/J1 on the Little Star Controller. If
the harness is open or shorted,
replace it (PL 6.1A). If the harness is
OK, replace the Little Star Controller
PWB (PL 3.1)
Go to Step 3.
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3. Unplug the DFA cable at the rear panel to
the punch. Using the information in the
table below, activate each output and check
for 3 to 4.5 VDC across the pins listed for
the active output.
Output Signals and Jumpered DFA Pins
Output Signal
Punch I/O
LED
OUTA1 Printer Stop
LOA1
OUTA2 Printer FAULT
LOA2
OUTA3 Printer FULL
LOA3
OUTA4 Printer Page Ack
LOA4
OUTA5 Printer Set Ack
LOA5
The voltage is between 3 and 4.5 VDC
when the output is activated.
Y N
Go to Step 4.
Communication between the Punch and
Printer is operating correctly. Refer to the
Service Manual for the Host Printer.
4. Check the Internal DFA Cable that runs
from the rear panel to P1 on the Punch I/O
PWB for proper seating, opens or shorts. If
the cable is faulted, replace it (PL 6.1A). If
the cable is OK, replace the Punch I/O
PWB (PL 3.1).
DFA
Connector
Pins
4 and 22
5 and 23
6 and 24
7 and 25
8 and 26
RAP 6.2 Printer Connectivity