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THERMOCODE SERIES 2
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
INSTALLATION DETAILS
Continuous "53CR" Left Hand
Thermal Transfer Printer
Designed and manufactured by: -
OPEN DATE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
Units 8 & 9 Puma Trade Park
145 Morden Road
Mitcham
Surrey CR4 4DG
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: - 0044 (0) 20 8655 4999
FAX: - 0044 (0) 20 8655 4990
Web Site: -
http://www.opendate.co.uk/
Technical website: -
http://www.opendateinfo.com/
Email: -
sales@opendate.co.uk

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  • Page 1 THERMOCODE SERIES 2 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS INSTALLATION DETAILS Continuous “53CR” Left Hand Thermal Transfer Printer Designed and manufactured by: - OPEN DATE EQUIPMENT LIMITED Units 8 & 9 Puma Trade Park 145 Morden Road Mitcham Surrey CR4 4DG UNITED KINGDOM...

  • Page 2: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    A technical construction file for this machinery is retained at the above address. Signed: Date: Name: Position: Being the responsible person appointed by Open Date Equipment Limited. This Declaration of Conformity complies with Regulation 22 of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 Amended 1999 (URN 99/1232)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thermocode Diagnostics Sheet 2 Error Codes 41 -48 Automatic Burn Compensation As Speed Changes Magazine Spares Dimensions Printer Dimensions Standard Frame Dimensions Lower Roller Unit Dimensions Power Supply (Dimensional and Installation Details) Computer Connection leads. Airborne Noise Emissions Open Date Group Companies Addresses...

  • Page 4: Static Electricity

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Standard Warranty Terms and Conditions – Thermocode Series 2 Printers Open Date thermal transfer printers carry a twelve (12) month return to base (at our discretion) warranty, with the exception of the following parts: - Thermal Printhead.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Always disconnect the printer and Power Supply from the mains electrical supply before attempting to clean or service the product. Never operate the printer, unless it is installed within the mounting frame supplied.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    January 2011 Introduction This operator manual describes how to operate and maintain a Thermocode Series 2 ( Model 53CR ) on a basic level. The mechanical adjustments that can be made to the printer are minimal. Normally the printer is installed in a standard frame, which allows the correct clearance from the lower roller unit and the alignments deemed needed.

  • Page 7: Installation Procedures

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Installing the 53CR Continuous Printer on a Standard Continuous Frame 1. Install the right hand printer into the Standard Continuous frame, utilising the “location sleeves” and then lock the “clamp handle” (see below) 2.
  • Page 8 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Enlarged View of Printhead and Pressure Roller Alignment FIG 2a 1.00 mm CENTRE LINE ROLLER PRINTHEAD LOCKING SCREWS CHECK PRINTHEAD ANGLE...
  • Page 9 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 FIG 2B CLAMP HANDLE LOWER SCREW C PRINTHEAD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY UPPER SCREWS A & B LOWER SCREW D ADJUSTMENT 1.00 mm LOWER ROLLER UNIT CENTRE LINE ROLLER FIG. 2 PRINTHEAD LOCKING SCREWS CHECK PRINTHEAD ANGLE Align the Printer to be adjusted correctly in the Standard frame, set the Printhead to be behind the print roller centre-line at “1.0 mm”...

  • Page 10: Installation Notes

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Alignment of right hand Printer to the Lower Roller Unit Release the “ Clamp Handle ” by a quarter turn. (See below) Adjust the “ Upper Screw B ”, undo by half a turn. (See below) Adjust the “...
  • Page 11 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Five Volt Adjustment If a Printer is to be fitted with a special length interconnection cable (3, 5 or 6 Metres), please ensure that the 5 Volt DC supply at the Printer is adjusted to 5.1 Volts, otherwise the Printer may not function correctly.
  • Page 12 January 2011 Thermocode Series 2 Controlling Relays Within the Thermocode Series 2 Power supply are three relays, which can provide controlling signals to the parent machine. Each relay has three connections, Normally Open, Normally Closed, and Common. (Also see page 13) The relays have a maximum rating of 240 Volt, 7 Amp.

  • Page 13: Power Supply (I/O Board Connections)

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Power Supply (I/O Board connections) Reed Relay Connection (Max 350V ac/dc 0.75A, 1.5ms) Reed Relay Connection (Max 350V ac/dc 0.75A, 1.5ms) Transistor "O" Volt. (Link to the machine "O" volt) Relay 1 Output Choice. A = Reed Relay Transistor NPN output (Rated 100v DC, 3 amp max.)
  • Page 14 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 PNP / NPN Sensor or Volt Free Connections Note: - The above drawings, are for 24V DC sensor deriving their power from the Thermal power supply. When the sensor has its own power supply, leave off the +24V connection...

  • Page 15: Power Supply

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Power Supply Mains fuse 5 amp Anti-surge 24 Volt DC Switching Board Linear Motor leads 753016 Part No FUS Part No PCB 763006 Not used. Fuse 20 amp & USA 15 amp I/O Board Pressure Motor Set Lower Roller Unit Set...
  • Page 16 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 THERMOCODE SERIES 2 (Power Supply LED details) PRINTHEAD 24 VOLT SUPPLY LED 24 VOLT PRINTHEAD OPERATION LED PRINT INPUT SIGNAL LED PH OP PRINTER DISPLAY 9 VOLT LED PRINTER 5 VOLT SUPPLY LED...

  • Page 17: Encoder Description

    Principles of an Incremental Encoder The Open Date Equipment standard encoder assembly is fitted with a measuring wheel on the output shaft, you will have to provide specific sprung loaded designed brackets to mount the unit on the parent machine.
  • Page 18 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Power Supply Shaft Encoder & Lower Roller Unit Connections Set to High Power Cable Assembly Part No. ASY 765188 Fitted with 8 Way Female Socket Pin 1= Black (Screen), Pin 2 = Green, Pin 3 = White, Pin 4 =Red...
  • Page 19 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Encoder Type and Connections Drive roller 5 Way Male - Plug Encoder, Plug & Driver Encoder Make Model / Type Part Number & Plug Roller Principle Engineering 758-58mm ENC765304 No longer supplied Kubler (Black) 5820.1288.2400.0020 Replaced with above...
  • Page 20 Baud rate & Time if required. The other functions are for fully trained Engineers. The following screen shows: - Open Date Equipment, Series 2 range V0.0F Firmware Version number After a few seconds, the machine will check the printer through a standard sequence of operations to determine the maximum print length and then automatically select the printer size.

  • Page 21: Select Format

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 THERMOCODE Cursor Status line 1 > [S] Print on line [F] Document1 Current Format 3 Select format [F] Status Line This line on the display shows the current status of the printer. If errors have occurred the display shows “error”...
  • Page 22 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011...
  • Page 23 < if activated > LABEL3 WARNING 30/08/2007 12:36:48 THIS ACTION CANCELS Version : 2.07 PRINTING, PROCEED ? Meterage: 2471 Cycles : 584219 Open Date Equipment Tel: 020 8655 4999 Fax: 020 8655 4990 sales@opendate.co.uk TEST PRINT Press ENTER to PRINT...
  • Page 24 SELECT FORMAT >LABEL1 LABEL2 LABEL3 WARNING 30/08/2007 12:36:48 THIS ACTION CANCELS Version : 2.07 PRINTING, PROCEED ? Meterage: 2471 Cycles : 584219 Open Date Equipment Tel: 020 8655 4999 Fax: 020 8655 4990 sales@opendate.co.uk TEST PRINT Press ENTER to PRINT...
  • Page 25 Network: < 00 > ENCODER Settings 00-99 (00= no Network) Print Off : < 000.0 >mm Press ENTER to save Reverse Foil< 00.0 >mm Press ENTER to save Note 6 > Network Refers to Open Date’s Network system and is no longer available...
  • Page 26 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 STATUS DISPLAY SOFTWARE FLOWCHARTS (Level 3: ENGINEER) [F]LABEL1 Speed: <100> (mm/s) THERMOCODE 53C Burn: <200> [50 - 305] 1> [S] Print On Line Edit and press ENTER [F] LABEL1 [F]LABEL1 Select Format 1>...
  • Page 27 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 STATUS DISPLAY SOFTWARE FLOWCHARTS (Level 4: MANAGER) [F]LABEL1 Speed: <100> (mm/s) THERMOCODE 53S Burn: <200> [50 - 305] 1> [S] Print On Line Edit and press ENTER [F] LABEL1 [F]LABEL1 Select Format 1>...
  • Page 28 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 STATUS DISPLAY SOFTWARE FLOWCHARTS (Level 5: SUPERVISOR) THERMOCODE 53C 1> [S] Print On Line Language [F] LABEL1 1> English Select Format Deutsch Service Français Information Nederlands Supervisor Espanol Contact Italiano Test Print Dansk Passcodes English (USA)
  • Page 29 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 STATUS DISPLAY SOFTWARE FLOWCHARTS (Level 7: PROGRAMMING) THERMOCODE 53C 1> [S] Print On Line [F] Current_Format Select Format Service Information Supervisor Contact Test Print Passcodes Select 9 on Key Pad WARNING THIS ACTION CANCELS Press Right Arrow PRINTING, PROCEED ? PROGRAMMING...
  • Page 30 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Editing Text Fields THERMOCODE 53C 1> [S] Print On Line [F] Current_Format Select 2 on Key Pad Select Format Service Information Supervisor Contact Test Print Passcodes WARNING THIS ACTION CANCELS Press Right Arrow PRINTING, PROCEED ? [F]Current_Format 1>...
  • Page 31 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Selecting a New Format THERMOCODE 53C 1> [S] Print On Line [F] Current_Format Select Format Select 2 on Key Pad Service Information Supervisor Contact Test Print Passcodes WARNING THIS ACTION CANCELS Press Right Arrow PRINTING, PROCEED ? OPERATOR Set the Passcode...

  • Page 32: Making Test Prints

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Making Test Prints THERMOCODE 53C 1> [S] Print On Line [F] Current_Format Select Format Service Information Supervisor Contact Test Print Select 8 on Key Pad Passcodes TEST PRINT Press Enter Press ENTER to Print Information Screen THERMOCODE 53C 1>...
  • Page 33 Wax/Resin Pigment Inside Wound No leaders or Trailers required on Foil. Open Date Equipment stocks several grades, sizes and colours of Thermal Transfer Ribbon, please call our Sales office for further details specifying the model of Printer that you have. All Ribbons are...

  • Page 34: Threading Diagram

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 53CR Ribbon Threading Diagram ENSURE THE NIP ROLLER IS ENGAGED ON DRIVE ROLLER AFTER RENEWING THE RIBBON CARDBOARD CORE NEW FOIL...

  • Page 35: Cleaning

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (everyday) To simplify cleaning procedures, you may have to remove the printer from the frame. Remove the thermal transfer ribbon from the printer magazine. On the cassette clean all fixed rods and rollers using Isopropanol cleaning fluid and a lint free cloth.
  • Page 36 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (Continued) 53CR PRINTER CLEAN PRINTHEAD ALONG FULL LENGTH, WHERE SHOWN CLEAN FIXED ROLLER ALONG FULL LENGTH Note! The Routine Maintenance procedures affect the Standard Warranty terms. If you do not clean the printer regularly, then do not expect to get any warranty on printheads.

  • Page 37: Fault Finding

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 FAULT FINDING (Questions & Answers) Ribbon Indexing insufficient (Overlapping Prints) Cardboard core does not fit the rewind spool correctly, or is missing? Fit correct cardboard core, ensure it is located on the spring clips correctly. Foil not attached to cardboard core correctly? Use adhesive tape to attach the ribbon to the cardboard core and wind on a few turns.

  • Page 38: Print Quality Problems

    Damaged or dirty print base or lower print roller, clean and check for any imperfections. Normal Thermocode Series 2 print bases are 45-50 shore hardness rubber, which is bonded to an aluminium backing sheet and then ground. Flatness of this pad or roller is very important, on some labelling machines if the backing web is not aligned correctly it will cut into the print base or actually miss-shape it due to the tension of the backing web.
  • Page 39 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 THERMOCODE Continuous Printer (diagnostics sheet 1) FAULT DESCRIPTION REMEDY / ACTION Check printer 5 volt supply is adjusted correctly Printer keeps re-booting See page 11 & 15 1. Remove the Magazine, and then replace it. 2.
  • Page 40 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 THERMOCODE Continuous Printer (diagnostics sheet 2) FAULT DESCRIPTION REMEDY / ACTION 1. Check fuses in mains plug and power supply. No power to printer / No voltage to power 2. Check supply voltage is at source. supply 3.

  • Page 41: Error Codes

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Error Codes This file contains a list of error texts and their associated error numbers. The error numbers are displayed after the error text, along with the source number, with the exception of the two shown below. Error Reason Corrective Measures...

  • Page 42: Error Codes

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Error Codes Error Error Reason Corrective Measures Number Message Check your Com Port Setting. Try new serial port Serial port Problem of serial port cable. If this makes no difference change the overrun handshake.
  • Page 43 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Error Codes Error Error Message Reason Corrective Measures Number Line/ box too Correct the Format design. The fault can only be Box design incorrect wide created in Dos. Rotation out of Incorrect Rotation set in the Correct the Format with correct rotation.
  • Page 44 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Error Codes Error Error Message Reason Corrective Measures Number Format not Requested a Format not Requested the wrong Format name or the found downloaded to the Printer. Format is not Loaded to the Printer. Erasing font in Deleting a Font when used in Stop Printing, delete the Font.
  • Page 45 Report, with format to Open Date UK Bad case Internal software error. Report, with format to Open Date UK Can’t write Try INEW, then report, with format to Open Date parameter Internal software error. update Can’t read Try INEW, then report, with format to Open Date parameter Internal software error.
  • Page 46 Printer when Printing. encoder. (See fault 125) Trigger no Software error. Try reloading the format. Report to Open Date. profile Check the Encoder for mechanical faults. Too many Too many Print signals sent Encoder drive wheel slip, mounting brackets etc.
  • Page 47 2. then resend the format or font. IP_SMALL_BUFF Try reloading the Firmware. Internal error TCP/IP Contact Open Date UK LOCKED Incorrect use of CFRPT2 Correct the way you using of CFRPT2 Using the “0Y” command Serial Line more than once. Returns...
  • Page 48 1. Do not send to the Printer when booting up. 5007 Sending a Format or Font Other than Firmware. Reboot the Printer. 5008 Open Date when the Printer is booting Loading Error 5009 2. Boot the Computer Or Printer one at a time.
  • Page 49 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 Automatic Burn Compensation As Speed Changes The modifications that have been included with the software, automatically adjust all the Printhead CONT lines percentage values for different printing speeds. Nominally a speed of 100mm/sec is specified for all formats, and the burn values are automatically adjusted as the speed changes.

  • Page 50: Magazine Spares

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 53CR MAGAZINE SPARES...
  • Page 51 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 THERMOCODE SERIES 2 (model 53CR dimensions) MAGAZINE CLEARANCE 105.00 MAX PRINT WIDTH 53.30 78.00 40.00 130.00 191.00 180.00 60.00 M10 THREA 63.50 ABOVE FRAME 239.50 PRINTER HEIGHT 53CR PRINT POSITION NOMINAL 36.00 2.5 Min - 7.50 Max...

  • Page 52: Standard Frame Dimensions

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 53CR Standard Frame Dimensions...

  • Page 53: Lower Roller Unit Dimensions

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 53CR Lower Roller Unit Dimensions 184.00 23.00 10.00 2 HOLES 9.0 Ø 168.80 88.00 44.00 40º - 50º SHORE A, GROUND RUBBER ROLLER (See specification below) 141.00 15.00 31.80 Ø Direction 60.50 16.00 6.00 13.30...
  • Page 54 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 53CR POWER SUPPLY (Dimensional & Installation details) Mains Cable Connections:- Brown = Live Blue = Neutral Green/Yellow = Earth 59.00 180.00 146.00 14.50 4 OFF FEET POSITIONS, CAN BE USED FOR MOUNTING (M4 SCREWS) MAX THREAD LENGTH INSIDE POWER SUPPLY 10.0mm 150.00 100.00...

  • Page 55: Printer Status

    Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 COMPUTER CONNECTION LEADS COMPUTER TO PRINTER 9 WAY “D” CONNECTOR (COM1) YELLOW BLUE BLACK GREEN WHITE REAR 9 WAY "D" SOCKET (COMPUTER) REAR 9 WAY "D" PLUG (PRINTER) Re – Order: PART No. LEA 755021 AIRBORNE NOISE EMISSIONS.
  • Page 56 Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 OPEN DATE GROUP COMPANIES FRANCE Open Date France Z.I. D’Attichy, No.8, voie industrielle 60350 Attichy, Local Tel: - 03 44 42 94 43 Local Fax: - 03 44 42 17 17 International Tel: - (0033) 3 44.42.94.43 International Fax: - (0033) 3 44.42.17.17...

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