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Operation Manual
Ti-1000 Thermal Transfer Printer, Ver 1
1-800-754-4403
U.S.A.
1331 Emmitt Rd. • Akron, OH. 44306
330-785-4000 • Fax 330-785-4010
www.advancedpoly.com • sales@advancedpoly.com
U.K.
Advanced Poly-Packaging-UK, Ltd.
Over Causeway, Over, Glouchester GL2 8DB
44 1452 332400 • Fax 44 1452 332500
www.advancedpoly.com • salesuk@advancedpoly.com
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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Ti-1000 Thermal Transfer Printer, Ver 1 1-800-754-4403 U.S.A. 1331 Emmitt Rd. • Akron, OH. 44306 330-785-4000 • Fax 330-785-4010 www.advancedpoly.com • sales@advancedpoly.com U.K. Advanced Poly-Packaging-UK, Ltd. Over Causeway, Over, Glouchester GL2 8DB 44 1452 332400 • Fax 44 1452 332500 www.advancedpoly.com •...
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  • Page 3 Ti-1000 Inline Thermal Transfer Printer ______________________________________________________________________________ Operation Guide, Ver 1 Setup and Operation guide...
  • Page 4 Warranty & Disclaimer Warranty period is one year or 1,000,000 linear inches of print, whichever comes first. The warranty commences on the date of delivery of the equipment. APPI warrants to the Purchaser that the equipment is free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.10 Using This Manual - Topographical Conventions Chapter 2, Getting Started Installation Procedures Assembly Instructions Air & Power Hookup Auxiliary Port Connection Remote Panel Connection Main Power Film/Bag Threading Printer Ribbon Threading Print Registration and Alignment 2.10 Notes on Adjustments of the Ti-1000...
  • Page 6 Contents __________________________________________________________________ Chapter 3, Parts Identification Message Display Display Panel Identification Electronics Panel - Major Components & Right Side Back Panel - Parts Identification Printer Major Components (Top View) Printer Components Identification - Print Head Assembly Upper & Lower Power Supply Components Identification CPU PC Board Component Identification Interface Board 3.10 Ribbon Roll Shaft Detail...
  • Page 7 Contents _________________________________________________________________ Chapter 5, Machine Adjustments & Replacement of Components Threading Adjustment (Bag Web Guides) Constant Film / Bag Tension Bagger Film Tracking / Alignment Print Head Replacement Note on Print Quality Print Head Course Alignment Print Head Fine Adjustment Lever Arm Adjustment Head Down Sensor 5.10 Inserting the Optional Flash Memory Card...
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  • Page 9 Identification Checklist & Registration Information: Item: APPI Inspector: Purchaser's Inspection: Serial Number PCB S/N IF Board S/N PS Board S/N 4" / 5" / 8" Head Optional Equipment: Model, S/N: ______ Verifiers ______ Software Version ______ PrintPad ______ Scanners ______ Laptop Computer Other: REGISTRATION INFORMATION: This section must be completed and returned to Advance Poly Packaging, Inc.
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  • Page 11: Chapter 1, Introduction

    Operation Guide __________________________________________ Chapter 1, Introduction Welcome Overview Capabilities and Performance Options and Accessories Printer Specifications Electronics Specifications Print Specifications Ribbon Specifications System Integration Using This Manual - Typographical Conentions...
  • Page 12 1.1 Welcome Thank you for selecting the TI-1000 IN-LINE THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER , manufactured by ADVANCED POLY-PACKAGING, INC. We know you will be satisfied with its durability, functionality and performance. 1.2 Overview Through increased production and decreased inventory, thermal transfer printing can save thousands by lowering packaging costs.
  • Page 13 TISP20) includes items in the Level 1 Kit plus items which may fail not due to normal wear. WIDER, HIGH RESOLUTION PRINT HEAD Upgrade the TI-1000 with the optional 305 dpi, 5" wide print head with no loss of production. BAR CODE VERIFIERS In-line verifiers guarantees that every bar code is readable and/or the correct code.

  • Page 14: Printer Specifications

    MEMORY MODULE Increase downloading performance, extend buffer up to 512K and store larger files into memory. FLASH MEMORY CARD Save logos, writable characters and print formats to this 1MB card. HIGH SPEED INTERFACE CARD Increase performance of down-loading of data from databases (address lists, part numbers, incrementing serial files, etc.) on a first-in, first-out command transfer method.

  • Page 15: Print Specifications

    1.7 Print Specifications TYPES OF BAR CODE 1) UPC-A, UPC-A + 2 digits, UPC-A + 5 digits 2) UPC-E, UPC-E + 2 digits, UPC-E + 5 digits 3) EAN128 4) EAN 8, EAN 8 + 2 digits, EAN 8 + 5 digits, EAN 13, EAN 13 + 2 digits EAN 13 + 5 digits 5) JAN 8, JAN 13 6) NW-7 7) CODE 39 (standard/full ASCII)

  • Page 16: Ribbon Specifications

    CODE 93 Min Module width (mm) 1.13 1.25 1.38 1.5O 1.63 1.75 1.88 EAN 128 Min Module Width (mm) 1.13 1.25 1.38 1.5O 1.63 1.75 1.88 CODE 128 NW-7/CODE 39/ ITF/MSI The width of narrow bars, wide bars and spaces can be optionally changes in a range of 1 to 99 dots.

  • Page 17: System Integration

    Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, dust or gas. 1.9 System Integration The Ti-1000 is specifically designed to perfectly integrate to the T-1000 Advanced Poly Bagger other Advanced Poly-Packaging baggers, but will integrate to packaging equipment (vertical or horizontal FFS machines, other brand baggers and other packaging equipment.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2, Getting Started

    Operation Guide ________________________________________ Chapter 2, Getting Started ______________________________________________________________________________ Installation Procedures Assembly Instructions Air & Power Hookup Auxiliary Port Connection Remote Panel Connection Main Power Film/Bag Threading Printer Ribbon Threading Print Registration and Alignment Notes on Adjustments of the Ti-1000...
  • Page 20 2.1 Installation Procedures The Ti-1000 is transported as a single unit in a carton designed to protect the machine during shipment or mounted to a bagger (if sold as an option to a bagger). It is shipped completely assembled except for a few items which are easily attached during installation with final adjustment.
  • Page 22 Air Hookup The air supply should be fed to the Ti-1000 with 1/4 I.D. flexible tubing; this tubing affixes to the coupler adapter. Connect the air to the regulator by holding the regulator and coupler firmly in one hand and pushing the air line into the female fitting.
  • Page 23 Pull the bags around the outer dancer roller, over the rear guide roller on the Ti-1000. Before threading the bags beneath the pinch roller and the print head, first pull the web of bags through the handle off to the side of the print head assembly. Then slide the web of bags under the print head.

  • Page 24: Printer Ribbon Threading

    & Alignment Adjustments. 2.8 Printer Ribbon Threading The Ti-1000 Printer heat transfers the ink of thermal ribbon to the surface of the bag. The ink is wound to outside of the ribbon. First, remove the smoked Plexiglas printer cover by lifting the cover off the securing pin and sliding it along the metal shafts.

  • Page 25: Print Registration And Alignment

    2.10 Note on Adjustments of the Ti-1000 Upon receipt by the purchaser, it is not unusual for the Ti-1000 to be out of alignment due to shipping and excessive handling. Unless physically damaged, the T-1000 will function properly after minor adjustments are accomplished.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 3, Parts Identification

    Chapter 3, Parts Identification ______________________________________________________________________________ Message Display Display Panel Identification Electronics Panel - Major Components & Right Side Back Panel - Parts identification Printer Major Components (Top View) Printer Components Identification - Print Head Assembly (Upper and Lower) Power Supply Components Identification CPU PC Board Component Identification Interface Board Ribbon Roll Shaft Detail...
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 Parts Identification This section describes in detail, component and assemblies identification. 3.1 Message Display The Message Display (LCD) is a sixteen character by one line screen and displays the language selected by DIP switch. When power is turned on and it is ready to print, "ON LINE" is displayed. Messages will be displayed on this screen indicating the status of the printer, number of labels downloaded and error codes.

  • Page 29: Back Panel - Parts Identification

    3.4 Back Panel - Parts Identification (Fig. 3-4) Power Red lights when power is turned on. Serial Input RS232, 32 pin male connector for host computer communications. Auxiliary Output Output to auxiliary equipment requiring same signal as printer. TP-207015 2 Amp Main fuse. Amber light indicates blown fuse. Auxiliary Input 10 Pin connector;...

  • Page 30: Cpu Pc Board Component Identification

    3.7 Power Supply Component Identification (Fig. 3-7) 1 F1 6.3 Amp Fuse 2 F2 1 Amp Fuse 3 CN1 Connector to 125VAC 4 CN2 Connector to CN18, CPU PC Board 3.8 CPU PC Board Component Identification (Fig. 3-8) 1 CN1 Connector to Display Keypad 2 N3 Connector to LCD...
  • Page 31 DIP SWITCH #2 ON/OFF FUNCTION 1 stop bit Stop bit length 2 stop bits 7 data bits (only for 128 character ASCII) Data bit length 8 data bits without parity check Parity check with parity check EVEN parity Parity type ODD parity (effective when DIP SW #5 ON) XON/XOFF (No XON is output at the power on time.)

  • Page 32: Interface Board

    3.9 Interface Board LED Indicators Refer to Figure 3-9 for the location of the following LEDs. TYPE DESCRIPTION Head down sensor ON when head is down Bag out sensor ON when bags are out Printer printing signal OFF when printer is printing INPUTS Printer printing signal OFF when printer is printing...

  • Page 33: Harness Description And Location

    3.12 Harness Description and Location PART# DESCRIPTION HARNESS LOCATION TP-T2MA0200 Cutter pulse harness Connects H10 on the interface board to CN6 on the main controller board TP-T2MA0201 Printer printing input signal harness Connects H3 on the interface board to CN15 on the main controller board TP-T2MA0202 Stepper motor harness...

  • Page 34: Recommended Spare Parts List - 305 Dpi Printer

    3.14 Recommended Spare Parts List - 305 dpi Printer Quantity Part Number Description TP-207024 3.0 Amp Fuses TP-T2032301 Ribbon Out Emmiter TP-T2032401 Ribbon Out Detector TP-402255 4 Way Valve TP-403144 Head Cylinder TP-T2MA0161 Head Down Sensor TP-T2033704 Print Head, 305 dpi...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4, Operation

    Chapter 4, Operation ____________________________________ Sequence of Operation Test Printing Signalling Between Bagger & Printer to Print In-Line Display Operation Label Counters Clearing the Printer Memory Parameter Settings In-Line Bar Code Verifier Setup & Operation...
  • Page 36 4.2 Test Printing To test print the Ti-1000, a label must first be loaded in memory of the printer. A wide variety of published software may be used to operate with the Ti-1000, including custom written programs or integration or third party software.
  • Page 37 You may also refer to the T-1000 Manual on the signaling between the T-1000 and the Ti-1000. Select >> PRINTER << from the Options Menu Printer option is not included in the standard T-1000 package and must be purchased separately. Used for product identification, a Printer option prints information, graphic images or bar codes directly to the surface of the film.

  • Page 38: Clearing The Printer Memory

    4.5 Label Counter When the printing is halted with the <PAUSE> key, the number of remaining downloaded labels of the current que is displayed. Since several label formats can be downloaded into the memory at one time, the display only shows the number of labels yet to print of the current format. Once all labels of the current que have been printed, the next format will reset the counter to the number of downloaded label of the new format.
  • Page 39 The following table describes the values and default settings of each menu option. MENU OPTION PARAMETER VALUE LIMITS DESCRIPTION DEFAULT DIAGNOSTICS WARNING: THIS FUNCTION IS FOR FACTORY TESTING ONLY. DO NOT USE! FEED ADJUST -50.0 to +50.0mm NOT USED +0.0mm PARAMETER SET CUT ADJUST -50.0 to +50.0mm...
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  • Page 41: Threading Adjustment (Bag Web Guides)

    Chapter 5, Adjustments & Replacement of Components ___________________________________ Threading Adjustment (Bag Web Guides) Constant Film / Bag Tension Bagger Film Tracking / Alignment Print Head Replacement Note on Print Quality Print Head Course Alignment Print Head Fine Adjustment Lever Arm Adjustment Head Down Sensor Inserting the Optional Flash Memory Card...
  • Page 42 5.1 Threading Adjustment (Bag Web Guides) Web guides are located on the upper rear roll of the Ti-1000 (Fig.5-1). These guides are used to direct (guide) the web of bags or film through the Ti-1000. The aluminum web guides should be positioned approximately 1/8"...

  • Page 43: Print Head Replacement

    5.4 Print Head Replacement Replacement of the print head is necessary when the print quality is not satisfactory. Prior to removing the print head, turn the power off unplug the cord from the power source and disconnect the air. Remove the handle screws and remove the handle end to separate the upper head assembly from the lower head assembly (Fig.

  • Page 44: Print Head Fine Adjustment

    5.7 Print Head Fine Adjustment With the air connected, labels loaded into memory and power ON, loosen slightly the fine adjustment plate (Fig. 5-4, Item 3). Note: When screws are loose, the plate should move with some difficulty. Caution: Never remove the screws on fine adjustment plate. If the print is skipping or absent on the right side of the film (side closer to the handle), slightly LOWER the fine adjustment plate.
  • Page 45 Turn the KNOB (Fig. 5-6, Item 2) clockwise and hold so that print head barely touches the platen roller. There should be no pressure exerted on the roller; there should be no spring plate deflection. While holding the PRINT HEAD down with the KNOB, lower the rear upper NIP ROLLER assembly (Fig.

  • Page 46: Inserting The Optional Flash Memory Card

    5.10 Inserting the Optional Flash Memory Card Prior to inserting the optional flash memory card, turn the power off. Remove the panel cover. Insert the flash memory card into the memory card slot on the PC board. WARNING: Turn the power OFF prior to inserting or removing the flash memory card to avoid damaging the printer or card.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6, Preventative Maintenance

    Chapter 6, Preventive Maintenance & Trouble-Shooting _____________________________________________________________ Key Maintenance Data Recommended Tools / Accessories Equipment Cleaning / Cleanliness of Materials Print Head Cleaning Roller Cleaning Preventative Maintenance Checklist Scheduled Maintenance Chart Preventative Maintenance (PM) Performed (Additional) Maintenance Record (Other Maintenance Performed)
  • Page 48 Chapter 6 Preventative Maintenance & Scheduled Maintenance To extend the life of the Ti-1000 Inline Thermal Transfer Printer , qualified maintenance personnel must perform all required maintenance tasks. Failure to perform scheduled and preventative maintenance may cause excessive wear to components and will void the warranty.

  • Page 49: Roller Cleaning

    6.3 Equipment Cleaning / Cleanliness of Materials To help retain quality and performance of the printer, it should be cleaned regularly, after each ribbon change or daily, whichever is sooner. The printer should be cleaned more often, dependent upon environmental conditions. Additionally, to extend the print head life, ensure proper storage of the ribbon rolls and film or bag rolls.

  • Page 50: Preventative Maintenance Checklist

    6.6 Preventative Maintenance Checklist ITEM DESCRIPTION PERIOD Air regulator Adjust pressure from 40 to 60 PSI (dependent upon print quality) Rubber rollers Clean with alcohol (clean cloth rag), daily or after each ribbon roll change (more often in dirty environmental conditions Print head Clean with alcohol (cotton Q-tip), daily or after each...

  • Page 51: Scheduled Maintenance Chart

    6.7 Scheduled Maintenance Chart ITEM DESCRIPTION Drive belt Adjust/Inspect for wear (right panel) replace when necessary Drive belt Inspect for wear, replace (left panel) when necessary Print head Inspect print for skips (missing pixels) Drive Disassemble, clean, inspect mechanisms for wear, breakage (frequency dependent on environment and product) Alum.

  • Page 52: Preventative Maintenance (Pm) Performed (Additional)

    6.8 Preventative Maintenance (PM) Performed (additional) (Options / Auxiliary Equipment) ITEM DESCRIPTION Inspected by: (Initials) (Note: Each chart change represents 1MM cycles or linear inches)

  • Page 53: Chapter 7, Trouble-Shooting

    Chapter 7, Trouble-Shooting _______________________________________ Trouble-Shooting Checklist Trouble-Shooting - Error Messages...
  • Page 54 CAUTION: These tests and repairs should be performed only by qualified mechanics or electricians and at their own risk. NOTE: When trouble shooting the Ti-1000 functioning on a bagger, first ensure that the bagger is operating properly. 7.1 Trouble Shooting Checklist...
  • Page 55 CN3 - White CN-1 cable. IOP cable could be bad. Display should read “On Line” 8. Bagger power “on” Ti- When you turn Ti-1000 “ON” 1000 option “ON”, but Ti- screen on T-1000 came up with 1000 power is off.
  • Page 56 2. Incorrect cam position (refer With the air off on the bagger to item 6 on pg. 61 the Ti-1000 air is now off. Turn the print head knob clockwise, if it doesn’t move, the cam pushing down on the spring plate moved to far forward.
  • Page 57 Refer to instructions on “How to print head after installing align print head”. Page 57-59 of the head? Ti-1000 manual. 17. Printer does not cycle H4 plug on IF board not plugged with bagger when printer in all the way or bad connection on option is “on”...
  • Page 58 Is the gap the same on both sides of the head to the roller? If not, refer to fine adjust on pg. 59 of the Ti-1000 manual. Lower head to black platen roller, the head should touch the roller towards the center on both right and left sides.
  • Page 59 software. Printer, then adjust heat temperature 3. Print speed not set properly. in Label View. Redownload. 4. Not enough pressure. Turn power off and on again, 5. Print head cables not seated then adjust print speed in software. properly. Adjust air pressure to 50 PSI. 6.
  • Page 60 setup” and change print speed. 32. Bag won’t advance 1. Bad connection to print head. Check both cables going into the forward when head is 2. Defective stepper motor, print head. down and there’s no print belts, CPU board. Check to see if the black roller is on the bag.
  • Page 61 39. Ti-1000 when down Incorrect Software Settings. Go to “configuration” and make loading a label with a sure that scalable font on conversion picture or PCX file, etc.,...
  • Page 62 IV. Stop bits - 1, V. Flow Ctr. - XON/X off VI. Then click on “OK”. Defective serial port cable will 4. Defective serial cable from also come up with this error, replace computer to printer. the serial cable. 41. “Tear 1001” Error 1.
  • Page 63 48. Ti-1000 When Head is to far from platen rouer. printing on bags, You get a Lower head and readjust linkage and ribbon wrinkle mark on the adjust print head. bag. 49. Big Black triangular Defective ribbon (Data) cable. block printing on bag.
  • Page 64 7.3 Trouble Shooting Checklist - Error Messages Error Message Possible Cause Action...
  • Page 65 1. PAPER JAM 1. Improperly formatted label. 1. Shut off printer for 5 seconds, turn on again, reformat and reload label 2. RIBBON ERROR 1. The ribbon has run out. 1. Replace ribbon. 2. Ribbon improperly threaded. 2. Check threading. (see Fig. 2-3) 3.
  • Page 66 Changing Parameters...
  • Page 67 Tone ADJ. [D] + 0 Pause 8. Hit Pause till you get back to Font Code PC-850 [2] parameter set Pause 9. Turn off power to Ti-1000. Zero Font 0 not Ø Pause 10. Turn on power. Code Auto Pause Ribbon Trans.
  • Page 68 STEP 2: To initiate the print sequence, you must send a momentary print signal through the auxiliary cable from AUX 3 on the bagger to the AUX IN port on the TI-1000. If the TI-1000 starts the print cycle when the bagger is cycled go to STEP 4. Otherwise, See STEP 3.
  • Page 69 APPENDIX A Pre-shipping Checklist Identification Checklist & Registration Information: Item: APPI Inspector: Purchaser's Inspection: Serial Number PCB S/N IF Board S/N PS Board S/N 4" / 5" / 8" Head Optional Equipment: Model, S/N: ______ Verifiers ______ Software Version ______ PrintPad ______ Scanners ______ Laptop Computer Other:...
  • Page 70 Tech. Insp. APPI Inspection Items: Initials Initials IF Board Tested : Passed PS Board Tested: Passed PLC Board Tested: Passed Electronics: Board connections grounded, secure Electronics: Wiring connectors securely fastened Electronics: EEPROM/Program installation/test Mech Assembly: Valves/Cylinders, no leaking air Mech Assembly: Tracking, compression/alignment adj.

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