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- Page 1 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Copyright
Copyright This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by any means without the prior consent of Brady Worldwide, Inc. While every precaution has been taken in preparation of this document, Brady assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. -
Page 3: Standard Warranty
Standard warranty ® Brady Worldwide, Inc., through its Varitronics business unit, warrants the equipment and accessories comprising the VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of customer purchase. Original serial number must appear on product. Removal of serial numbers will void this warranty and any equipment and accessories that have been altered or modified in any way and are not as originally purchased will void this warranty. - Page 4 This page intentionally left blank. VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Copyright..............................ii Trademarks ............................ii Standard warranty ..........................iii Chapter 1: Getting Started ...................... 1-1 Unpacking and setting up the printer .................... 1-2 Items included in the package....................1-2 Unpacking the printer ....................... 1-2 Positioning the printer....................... 1-3 Connecting to a computer ...................... - Page 6 Enlarging part of a document ....................... 3-12 Creating a command sheet ..................... 3-13 Printing the enlargement......................3-14 Split printing ............................ 3-15 Selecting the display units......................3-17 Chapter 4: Advanced Features ....................4-1 Advanced Setup mode ........................4-2 Function descriptions........................ 4-3 Network setup ...........................
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Getting Started
Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600! To get the most from your Poster Maker, please read this user’s guide thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully. Keep this guide near the Poster Maker so that it is available for reference. This chapter provides instructions for unpacking and setting up your VariQuest™... -
Page 8: Unpacking And Setting Up The Printer
Unpacking and setting up the printer Items included in the package Verify that all of the following items have been included in the Poster Maker box. Main unit User’s guide Electrical power cord Paper bracket USB cable Unpacking the printer Packing materials for shuttle unit (cardboard) NOTE: Carefully remove the clear,... -
Page 9: Positioning The Printer
Positioning the printer To ensure proper functioning of the printer, allow adequate space around the system as shown below. (Units are inches/mm.) Position the printer on a sturdy, flat surface that is capable of supporting its weight. Table Connecting to a computer The Poster Maker provides a standard interface for connecting to a LAN connector computer (USB connector) or a computer network (LAN connector). -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions The instructions in this manual have been labeled with various types of caution and warning symbols. These symbols indicate information that must be followed to avoid damage to property or injury to users of the printer or people in the vicinity of the printer. - Page 11 WARNING • Connect the printer to a 120V power source ONLY. Connecting to a power source of any other voltage may result in fire or electrical shock. • Do not damage, crease or fold the power cord. WARNING Altering the power cord, placing heavy objects on it or allowing it to become damaged, creased or folded may result in fire or electrical shock.
- Page 12 CAUTION • Do not place the printer on an unstable surface. Doing so may cause the printer to fall, which may in turn result in bodily injury to you or other people in the vicinity of the printer. • Do not obstruct the ventilation slots. WARNING Doing so may cause the internal temperature of the printer to rise to abnormally high levels, which may cause a fire.
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Page 13: Proper Use Of The Printer
Proper use of the printer When installing paper, pull the end of the roll out so Turn off the printer’s power switch before opening that any slack is removed from the paper. Align the the cover. paper with the guide marks on both the left and right. If the paper is not inserted properly, the poster may print at an angle or the paper may wrinkle. - Page 14 When manually cutting the paper with the paper When moving the printer, be careful not to bend or cutter, be sure the piece of paper to be cut is at least 2" dent the cutter guard on the front of the system. (50 mm) wide.
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Page 15: Chapter 2: Printer Features, Parts And Paper
Printer Features, Parts and Paper This chapter provides an overview of the major features of the VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600. It also illustrates the system’s parts and controls and contains information about the paper you can use with the Poster Maker. The chapter contains these sections: •... -
Page 16: Poster Maker Features
Poster Maker features ™ You can connect the Poster Maker to the VariQuest Design Center 1000 or to a PC on which the VariQuest™ Design Center software has been installed. This allows you to create and print posters directly from the computer— making the Poster Maker even easier to use! The Poster Maker is designed to allow even first-time users to quickly print high-quality enlargements of letter- sized documents. - Page 17 Use the partial enlargement feature to enlarge an area of interest on the original document. Original Partial enlargement Create posters in a variety of sizes. Paper rolls are available in 17", 23", 29" and 36" widths. 17" 23" 29" 36" POSTER MAKER POSTER MAKER POSTER MAKER...
- Page 18 Connect the printer to an individual computer or a network with USB 2.0 and LAN 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX. (The printer driver is Windows 2000 and XP compatible.) As previously noted, you can then use the VariQuest™ Design Center Software to create and print posters from the computer. LAN connector USB connector cable...
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Page 19: System Parts
System parts Front view Control panel Document bay Scanner cover Paper guide Document tray Open/close release Cutter Print output Printer cover Power switch Cutter guard Rear view LAN connector USB connector AC inlet Power supply VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600 Printer Features, Parts and Paper... -
Page 20: Scanner
Scanner Scanner cover Document eject roller Platen roller Timing belt Document bay Pinch roller Platen glass Document feed roller Printer Timing belt Thermal heads Pinch roller Paper bracket (right) Interlock switch Platen rubber Paper feed roller Paper detector and sensor output Paper bracket (left) Printer Features, Parts and Paper VariQuest™... -
Page 21: Control Panel
Control panel Caution: Remove the protective covering from the control panel before use. Name Description Message display Lists the paper type, color and approximate amount of paper remaining on the roll. Shows the options currently selected for output size, print mode and number of copies. (Refer to the illustration on the next page.) Displays error messages and instructions (Chapter 5). -
Page 22: Message Display/Standby Screen
Message display/Standby screen As noted on the previous page, the message display provides a variety of information. Normally, the display looks similar to the one shown below, which is referred to as the Standby screen. The Standby screen is replaced with other information when you are selecting options or when the printer is displaying instructions or error messages. -
Page 23: Poster Maker Paper
Poster Maker paper Automatic supply sensing The specially designed Poster Maker paper is one of the many features that makes the Poster Maker so easy to use. When you install a roll of paper, the paper type, paper color and approximate amount of paper remaining on the roll are automatically detected so that you do not have to manually enter this information. -
Page 24: Tips For Using Poster Maker Paper
Tips for using Poster Maker paper All Poster Maker paper types • Refer to the next page for information on storing and handling Poster Maker paper rolls. • Do not crumple or put fold lines in the printed document. This may cause the ink to separate from the paper. -
Page 25: Paper Storage And Handling
Paper storage and handling • Store the Poster Maker paper rolls in a cool, dry environment. • For best results, store paper rolls in the original packaging. • Never store paper rolls where they will be exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight. Doing so may result in paper discoloration. - Page 26 This page intentionally left blank. 2-12 Printer Features, Parts and Paper VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600...
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Page 27: Chapter 3: The Basics
The Basics This chapter contains all of the information you need to print posters and use the basic features available on the VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600. The chapter contains these sections: • Installing Poster Maker paper (page 3-2) • Installing the left paper bracket (page 3-3) •... -
Page 28: Installing Poster Maker Paper
Installing Poster Maker paper paper comes out from underneath the roll, as shown Caution below. Before installing paper in the printer, be sure you have thoroughly read the information in “Proper use of the printer” on page 1-7. Guide mark If the printer is on, be sure the Ready indicator is lit. -
Page 29: Installing The Left Paper Bracket
Installing the left paper bracket When installing paper for the first time, you need to insert and possibly adjust the left paper bracket. You also need to do this when changing to a paper roll of a different width. Set the left paper bracket in the printer. If necessary, adjust the left paper bracket. -
Page 30: About The Scanning And Printing Areas
About the scanning and printing areas Scanning area The illustrations at right indicate the area of the original document that the printer scans when you create a poster. Read domain Read domain Printing area Discharge direction Cut mark When you select an output size smaller than the paper size, cut marks are automatically printed on the paper. -
Page 31: Printing A Basic Document
Printing a basic document Place the original face down on the scanner. (Refer to Caution the illustration on the scanner for the proper Before using the Poster Maker, be sure you have orientation.) Then press [Start/Stop]. thoroughly read the information in “Proper use of the The printer scans the original and begins printing the printer”... -
Page 32: Printing Multiple Copies
Printing multiple copies The Poster Maker allows you to print up to ten copies of Tips for printing multiple copies an original at one time. The number of copies currently • Before printing multiple copies, it is a good idea to selected is displayed on the Standby screen. -
Page 33: Changing The Paper Cutting Option
Changing the paper cutting option Using the Auto Cut feature, you can select how you Press [Select] until the setting you want (ON or OFF) want to cut the paper after a document has printed: is shown on the second line of the display. •... -
Page 34: Changing The Print Mode
Changing the print mode Three print modes are available on the Poster Maker: normal, reverse and photo. POSTER MAKER Original Original POSTER MAKER POSTER MAKER Normal mode Reverse mode Photo mode Photo mode tips Mode Description • Vertical or horizontal lines may appear at regular Normal Use for originals containing text and/or intervals on the printed copy. -
Page 35: Changing The Contrast
Changing the contrast Most posters automatically print with the appropriate Continue to press [Menu] until the Contrast selection level of contrast. In some cases, however, you may need screen is displayed. Then press [Select]. to use the Contrast feature to specify how light or dark the text and images on the poster should be printed. -
Page 36: Changing The Output Size
Changing the output size When you install a roll of paper, the Poster Maker Press [Clear] to return to the Standby screen. automatically selects a default size for posters printed Clear from an 8-1/2" x 11" original. The default output size depends on the width of the paper roll currently installed, as shown in the following table. -
Page 37: Printing Banners
Printing banners You can easily create both horizontal and vertical signs and banners from long input documents, as shown below. When using a long input document, follow the usual steps for printing a poster as described in “Printing a basic document”... -
Page 38: Enlarging Part Of A Document
Enlarging part of a document The partial enlargement feature allows you to easily enlarge a particular area of interest on your original document. To use this feature, you simply take a blank sheet of paper and draw a box or circle around the area of the original that you want enlarged. -
Page 39: Creating A Command Sheet
Creating a command sheet Tips for drawing on a command sheet Obtain a sheet of white paper the same size as your original. Place the sheet of paper on top of the • The box or circle you draw must be larger than 2" x original. -
Page 40: Printing The Enlargement
Printing the enlargement A “Scanning” message appears in the display while Create a command sheet as described on page 3-13. the printer scans the command sheet. When it is finished, the Original screen is displayed. (Optional) Set the print mode, contrast and output size. -
Page 41: Split Printing
Split printing The split printing feature allows you to create a very large poster from one original. The printer first scans the left side of the original and prints a poster. Next, you feed the original into the printer again; the printer scans the right side of the original and prints another poster. - Page 42 press [Cut] to cut the paper after the poster has been Place the original face down on the scanner, and then printed. press [Start/Stop]. The printer scans the left half of the original and then prints the left half of the poster. If necessary, press [Cut] to cut the paper after the poster has been printed.
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Page 43: Selecting The Display Units
Selecting the display units The Set Unit Lengths feature allows you to choose Press [Menu] to return to the Set Unit Lengths whether the value for the amount of paper remaining on selection screen. the paper roll should be displayed in feet or meters. SET UNIT LENGTHS SELECT Menu... - Page 44 This page intentionally left blank. 3-18 The Basics VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600...
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Page 45: Chapter 4: Advanced Features
Advanced Features This chapter provides information about advanced features available on the VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600 that are used in special cases. The chapter contains these sections: • Advanced Setup mode (page 4-2) • Function descriptions (page 4-3) • Network setup (page 4-4) •... -
Page 46: Advanced Setup Mode
Advanced Setup mode The Advanced Setup mode allows you to change settings for five different functions: Mirror Print, Page Gap, Vertical Line, Horizontal Line and Printing Power. The steps below describe how to change these settings, and the table on the next page provides information about each function and its options. -
Page 47: Function Descriptions
Function descriptions The following table describes each Advanced Setup function and its possible values. Function description Message display Use this function to change the direction of the printed MIRROR PRINT MODE image to create a mirror image of the original. OFF (default value)—The poster is printed in its original direction. -
Page 48: Network Setup
Network setup This section describes how to set up your Poster Maker for use on a local area network (LAN). The network setting can be either automatic or manual. • Automatic—Use when there is a DHCP server. (DHCP is a function that assigns an IP address automatically.) The printer is shipped with this option selected. -
Page 49: Manual Network Settings
Manual network settings Follow these steps to configure the Poster Maker for Press [Select]. Enter the subnet mask value provided manual network setup. by your network administrator. Refer to step 4 for information on how to enter With the Standby screen displayed, press [Menu]. values. - Page 50 This page intentionally left blank. Advanced Features VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600...
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Page 51: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter provides information about responding to messages that may appear on the VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600 display and about troubleshooting any problems that may occur with the printer. It also describes how to clean various parts of the Poster Maker. The chapter contains these sections: •... -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Error messages and responses If an error message appears in the display, write down the message and follow the instructions in the Response column in the table below. If the printer fails to function properly even after you have followed the recommended response, please contact your VariQuest™... -
Page 53: Problems And Solutions
Problems and solutions If a problem occurs during printing, try the solution noted in the table below. If the printer fails to function properly even after you have followed the recommended solution, please contact your VariQuest™ Poster Maker Dealer. Page number Problem Solution (if applicable) - Page 54 Page number Problem Solution (if applicable) The poster is printed as a mirror image of Change the Mirror Print setting to Off. the original. Printed images or text are excessively thin Set the contrast level to a darker or lighter position. or light or excessively dark.
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Page 55: Cleaning The System
Cleaning the system If one of the following problems occurs, clean the parts indicated below. Refer to the instructions on the following pages. Problem Part(s) to clean The Poster Maker paper does not feed properly Paper feed roller through the rollers. The printer makes a rattling or grating sound during Shuttle shaft printing. -
Page 56: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the printer Paper feed rollers Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with water. Wipe again with a soft, dry cloth. Platen rubber/cutter base Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Shuttle shaft If the shaft becomes dirty, the printer will not function properly. Wipe the shaft carefully with a soft cloth. Thermal heads Wait until the thermal heads are cool enough to touch (at least two minutes after the printer’s power has been turned off). -
Page 57: Cleaning The Scanner
Cleaning the scanner Platen glass Wipe with a soft, dry cloth or foam tip swab. If the glass is particularly dirty, use a soft cloth or swab moistened with water and then wipe again with a soft, dry cloth or swab. Document feed rollers/platen roller/document eject rollers Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with water. - Page 58 This page intentionally left blank. Troubleshooting and Maintenance VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600...
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Page 59: Specifications
Specifications Type Desktop type printer Scanning system Fixed contact image sensor Scanning resolution 400 dpi Original size Letter size, banner (8-1/2" wide) Original format Sheet paper, thickness 50 ~ 350 microns Printing method Thermal printing Print modes Normal, photo, reverse, online Partial enlargement feature Original size: width 8-1/2", length 11"...