Summary of Contents for Advanced Poly-Packaging Ti-1000ZR
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Ti-1000ZR Operation Guide, Version 1A Setup, Operation and Parts Manual...
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Advanced Poly Packaging, Inc. Unauthorized duplication, distribution or disclosure to third parties without the expresses permission of Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc. is strictly prohibited. Trademarks Roll-a-Print is a trademark of Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc.
Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Overview Special Features Using This Manual Contact Information Warranty Registration...
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Welcome Now that you have decided to update your Ti-1000Z Inline Thermal Printer, with Zebra Printer Technology from Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc., we thank you for selecting our equipment, materials, and service. Overview APPI printers are designed to lower your printing costs with high speeds, versatility, reliability, and simplicity.
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Dual Printing: Special programming allows the T-1000-S14 to operate with both the Next Bag Out printer and an offline printer in order to print on both sides of the bag. The offline printer is mounted upside down on the back of the bagger. Using This Manual This manual describes the features and operation of the Ti-1000Z Inline Thermal Printer.
Warranty Registration This section must be completed and returned to Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc. to register the printer for Warranty Protection. Serial Number: (Serial Number located on the back panel) Company Name and Address Contact Name(s) / Title(s) / Phone Number...
Chapter 2: Getting Started Chapter Summary Safety, Risks Installation Procedures Air and Power Requirements Main Power Rear Power Switch Bag Threading Ribbon Threading Cycle Operation of the Printer Adjusting Rear Tension Note on Adjustments to the Printer...
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Chapter Summary This chapter describes procedures to receive and set up the Ti-1000ZR, including safety precautions, uncrating and assembly instructions, environmental, air and power requirements, and height adjustments. Additionally, this chapter describes how to turn on the printers and properly thread film and ribbon.
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• CAUTION: To avoid injury, avoid contact with roller “fingers” as they may be sharp. • CAUTION: Exercise care when adjusting or relocating the touch screen. Movement of the touch screen could cause unexpected movement of the machine and injury to the operator. •...
An air regulator is provided to adjust the pressure to the print head assembly. This regulator should be set from 35 to 50 PSI (2.41 to 3.45 Bar) to obtain the best print quality. A separate air regulator is provided to adjust the pressure to the compression rollers.
If all prior installation procedures were performed properly, the printer should be in its operating location with air and power connected. All covers should be in position and securely fastened. NOTE: The web of bags may track right or left for a few feet until “settled” on the web path. The roll of bags or the roller guide may require readjustments or realignment after the first few feet of bags are indexed.
Chapter 3: Touch Screen Operation Chapter Summary Touch Screen Identification Touch Screen Specifications / Features Touch Screen Program Ti-1000ZR Operation Start up Operation Main Menu Printer Settings Stored Labels Counters Tech Assist APPI Factory Printer Status PLC I/O Status Warning Messages...
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Green: General background of the touch screen environment. • Red: Indicates a error, warning Ti-1000ZR Operation If you purchased the Ti-1000Z with the T-1000-S14 Advanced Poly-Bagger, please refer to the following sections for information about the printer’s operation. The T-1000-S14 touch screen program controls the operation of the Ti-1000Z, an offline printer mounted behind the bagger.
Start up When the printer is first turned on, a screen will pop up for only a few seconds before changing to the operation screen. This screen displays your equipment type, HMI program and PLC program. It’s important to note this information if you ever lose your program due to a loss of power to the Figure 3-1 PLC.
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Settings can only be adjusted while the printer is in Setup mode. An error will be displayed on the baggers touch screen. After adjustments and test are complete, return the printer to run mode by pressing <setup>. Do the same to take the printer out of run mode.
Stored Labels Label #: This button allows the operator to recall a label. To recall a label, press the Label# button and type in a number from 001 to 999, depending on the label you would like to recall. Enter the desired label number into the numeric keypad and press the ENT button.
Tech Assist Several screens are available to view under tech assist to help the operator trouble shoot a machine and change critical printer settings. This screen should only be accessed by experienced personnel and APPI service. Figure 3-7 APPI: Press to change between Xi3/Xi4, 200/300dpi and APPI? Factory: View the printer’s status, networks, and configurations.
PLC I/O Status This screen allows the operator or service personnel to view the currently active inputs or outputs. Press <info> to view the descriptions for I/O port. Figure 3-10 Figure 3-12 Figure 3-11 Warning Messages Various warnings and errors will pop up to get the operators attention that something needs to be corrected to continue operation.
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LabelView Setup Parameters Software Settings APPI machines that are equipped with the Xi4 driver, including the Ti-1000Z, Ti-1000Z RAP, and T- 1000-S14 NBO, have LabelView software available to setup parameters for labels. The screens may change, or information in the parameter settings may change, based on the software version. Please refer to the LabelView Pro addendum for further instruction.
NOTE: If the bags are not tracking properly, the plastic guides could cause the bag web to turn or fold over. If this occurs, slide the guides further away from the web and make adjustments to correct tracking issues Machine Maintenance To extend the life of the Ti-1000Z / Ti-1000Z RAP, qualified maintenance personnel must perform all required maintenance tasks.
CAUTION: Unplug the power cord and disconnect the air-line prior to removing guards, funnels, or covers. Preventative maintenance must be performed by qualified maintenance personnel. Scheduled Maintenance Chart (perform every 500,000 cycles) CHART Item Description Drive belt Adjust/Inspect for wear, (left panel) replace when necessary.
Troubleshooting Guide The items included in this section cover the common causes of trouble that an operator might encounter during the operation of the Ti-1000Z / Ti-1000Z RAP. When operating difficulties occur, the best procedure is to observe what is happening and attempt to isolate the problem. Make only one adjustment at a time, checking the results of each adjustment.
PLC IO Listing The Main PLC and Expansion PLC IO Listings are provided to assist in troubleshooting the Ti-1000Z and Ti-1000Z RAP. Refer to the T-1000-S14 Operation Guide for the PLC IO Listing for printers operating with the T-1000-S14. Main PLC Input Description Output...
Mounting Assembly TA-T2Z-2000 ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION TP-T2Z2002-1 MOUNTING SIDE PLATE - RIGHT SIDE TP-T2Z2002-2 MOUNTING SIDE PLATE - LEFT SIDE TP-T2Z2007 SUPPORT BRACE TP-T14M1035 GUIDE ROD HOLDER TP-T2Z2004 PIVOT SHAFT TP-T2Z2005 LATCH BAR TP-T2Z2011 BEARING PLATE TP-504097 BEARING TP-T2Z2006 PRINT HEAD ROLLER TP-T1MC00052...
Nip Roll Assembly TA-T2Z-2000-1 ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION TP-T2Z2016 NIP ROLL SUPPORT BRACE TP-403236 AIR CYLINDER TP-103533 SCREW, 1/4-28 x 1 SET TP-T2Z2029 MODIFIED CLEVIS TP-T2Z2028 BEARING HOUSING TP-T2Z2027 DRIVEN NIP ROLL TP-504129 RADIAL BEARING TP-T2Z2019 DRIVEN NIP ROLL TP-401277 ELBOW, 1/4 TUBE TP-402186...
Zebra Printer Assembly, Continued TA-T15-8000 ITEM QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION TP-T15M8001 PRINTER SIDE PLATE TP-T15M8002 MOUNTING PLATE PRINT HEAD TP-T15M8003 ADJUSTMENT BLOCK TP-T15M8004 SUPPORT ROD TP-T15M8005 CAM-PRINT HEAD TP-T15M8006 CYLINDER MOUNT TP-T15M8007 BELT TENSIONER TP-T15M8008 BELT GUARD TP-T15M8010 LOCATING SPACER TP-T15M8011 SENSOR BRACKET TP-T15M8012...
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