Power stacker, ink dryer for da series printers (30 pages)
Summary of Contents for Pitney Bowes W986
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Shipping & Mailing Printing W985/W986 Stacker with W863/W864 Dryer for use with AddressRight™ Printers and W360 Tabber Operator Guide US English Edition SV62019 Rev. C August 29, 2019...
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Except as provided in writing, duly signed by an officer of Pitney Bowes, no license either express or implied, under any Pitney Bowes or third party’s patent, copyright or other intellectual property rights is...
Attaching the Stacker to a W360 Tabber Adjust Stacker Height and Printer Distance Adjust Input Media Stop Adjust Material Hold-Downs 9 - Adjustment Charts Adjust "Stack Full" Sensor Adjust Material Ramp Adjust Material Ramp Angle Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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Adjust Media Stop on Material Ramp Adjust Stacker Height and Distance: Super Draft and Draft Mode Adjust Stacker Height and Distance: Letter Mode Adjust Stacker Height and Distance: Executive Mode Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
This product contains a lithium ion battery. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. If you are leasing this product, you must return it to Pitney Bowes. Alternatively, contact your local waste disposal or recycle facility for instructions on how to dispose of it properly.
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The cabinet encloses hazardous parts. If you should drop or otherwise damage the unit, call Pitney Bowes. Use only Pitney Bowes approved ink, tape sheets, and cleaners. To obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for OSHA requirements, please go to www.pb.com/msds. When prompted, enter the product name, manufacturer, the Pitney Bowes MSDS Number, or reorder number of the item you are interested in.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible party: Pitney Bowes, 3001 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06926.
This equipment is not intended to be serviceable. Please refer to the warranty information if problems occur. Failed units will be returned to the Pitney Bowes U.S. Service Center. For reference purposes, the Pitney Bowes U.S. Service Center contact address is: Pitney Bowes Inc., 3001 Summer Street, Stamford, CT, 06926.
4. Stacker Full Light - This LED flashes when the Stacker ramp is full, based on the setting of the "stack full" sensor. Lift the hold down assembly to clear the material, and then lower it to resume operation. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
Stacker Controls and Indicators Conveyor Deck Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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5. "Stack Full" Sensor - This sensor is adjusted so that the mail pieces stack in an orderly sequence for retaining presort order and it stops the printer when the Stacker is full. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
1. Trip Sensor connector - This is where the cable from the "stack full" sensor is connected. This activates when the Stacker is full. 2. Printer Interface connector - This is where the interface cable coming from the printer is connected. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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Note the wattages of other appliances you plug into the same outlet or branch circuit and compare that with the rating of the outlet or branch circuit to avoid overloading your electrical system. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
1. Height Adjustment Knob - used to adjust the height of the Stacker so it can be aligned with your printer or to operator level. 2. Casters (in circles above) - allows for easier movement of Stacker. Two are locking casters for holding the Stacker in place. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
4 - Stacker Adjustments In this section Adjust Stacker Height and Printer Distance Adjust Input Media Stop Adjust Material Hold-Downs Adjust "Stack Full" Sensor Adjust Material Ramp...
To adjust the height: 1. Hold the Stacker steady with upright pressure and loosen the adjustment knob [1]. Caution: The Stacker deck may rapidly drop to its lowest height when you loosen the Stacker height adjustment knob. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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If the mail piece contacts the conveyor belt too soon, skewing will occur. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide...
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The general rule is that at slower speeds, and the longer the mail piece, you need to position the Stacker lower and farther away from the printer output. At higher speeds and with shorter mail pieces, you position the Stacker higher and closer to the printer output. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
There is a scale on the input media stop that is used to set up for different size mail pieces. Loosen the two knobs and set the knobs to the desired value on the scale. Tighten the knobs when you are finished. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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The input media stop is adjusted so that mail pieces from the printer hit the stop and drop flat onto the conveyor belt. The media stop is set closer to the printer for short mail pieces and farther away for longer mail pieces Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
In the case of thicker, faster moving mail pieces, the retainers should be positioned higher off from the deck. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
In these cases, move the full stack sensor closer to the end of the stacker (towards the "11" end on the horizontal scale). Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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(towards the "0" end on the vertical scale). Theory These adjustments are made so that the "stack full” indicator switch functions correctly while allowing the maximum number of mail pieces to be stacked. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
Tighten the knob when you are finished. Refer to the Appendix to help you determine the ramp angle if necessary. 1. Material Ramp 2. Ramp Angle Adjustment Knob 3. Ramp Angle Position Scale Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
The angle of the material ramp is dependent on the width and thickness of the mail piece. The general rule is that the shorter and thinner the mail piece–the steeper the ramp angle; while the longer and thicker the mail piece–the flatter the ramp angle. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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The wider the mail piece, the farther up the ramp the media stop needs to be set. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide...
If fuse replacement is required, turn the Stacker off, unplug the AC power cord from the outlet and replace the defective fuse with another amp fuse. Fuse locations are shown in the illustration below. If the blown fuse condition occurs again, call Pitney Bowes for service. Pitney Bowes...
Lift the roller/spring slightly and turn knob to lock in place away from the conveyor belt. NOTE: To assure the envelopes travel properly through the Stacker, they must pass under the rollers and springs. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
3. Height Handle - adjusts the height of the Dryer over the material (six position settings). 4. Power Outlet - the other end of the power cord is attached to the Stacker AC outlet labeled "Dryer". Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
This effectively causes the Dryer to operate only when needed (when mail pieces are conveyed under it to be dried). When the conveyor stops, the Dryer will automatically switch off. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
You will have to adjust the height of the Dryer whenever the following changes drastically from the previous job: speed of the conveyor on the Stacker the size of the material being dried how much ink is used Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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Optional W863/W864 Ink Dryer The height handle is used to raise or lower the Dryer. It has six positions. 1. Height Adjustment Handle 2. Release Lever (under handle top) Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
AC power receptacle. For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse. Follow these steps to replace the fuse in the Dryer: Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
3. Remove blown fuse and insert replacement fuse, making sure it is the same type and rating. 4. Slide fuse holder back into slot. 5. Plug in the Dryer AC power cord back into the Stacker and turn the power on. If the blown fuse condition occurs again, call Pitney Bowes for service. Troubleshooting Symptom...
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Open thermal Wait until unit cools (5 minutes) and try again. If it persists, call Service. sensor No air from fan Fan inoperative Call Service. Only cold air Heater Call Service. from fan inoperative Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
Stacker steady with upright pressure and loosen the height adjustment knob. Set the height so the Stacker is even with output of the Tabber and tighten the adjustment knob. 1. Tabber 2. Stacker 3. Stacker Height Adjustment Knob Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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Caution: The Stacker deck may rapidly drop to its lowest height when you loosen the Stacker height adjustment knob. 2. Connect communications interface cable at Printer Interface port on Stacker and the other end to the Conveyor port on the Tabber. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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3. Connect AC power cord at the Tabber (see photo at left for AC inlet) and turn on power to the Tabber. Refer to the Tabber Quick Start Guide (SV62479A) for information on running the Tabber. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
9 - Adjustment Charts In this section Adjust Material Ramp Angle Adjust Media Stop on Material Ramp Adjust Stacker Height and Distance: Super Draft and Draft Mode Adjust Stacker Height and Distance: Letter Mode Adjust Stacker Height and Distance: Executive Mode...
The angle of the material ramp is dependent on the width and thickness of the mail piece. The general rule is that the shorter and thinner the mail piece–the steeper the ramp angle; while the longer and thicker the mail piece–the flatter the ramp angle. See chart below for guidance. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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Adjustment Charts and Tables Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
The wider the mail piece, the farther up the ramp the media stop needs to be set. See chart below for guidance. Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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Adjustment Charts and Tables Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
The bottom chart is used to determine the distance from the stacker to the output roller. This is done by moving the stacker closer or farther from the printer output roller. In order to use the charts: Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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For example: If the material is 11 inches (279mm) long and 1/8 inch (3.2mm) thick, the reading on the top chart would be approximately 2 inches (51mm) and on the bottom chart approximately 1.75 inches (44mm). Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
The bottom chart is used to determine the distance from the stacker to the output roller. This is done by moving the stacker closer or farther from the printer output roller. In order to use the charts: Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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For example: If the material is 11 inches (279mm) long and 1/8 inch (3.2mm), the reading on the top chart would be approximately 2.5 inches (64mm) and on the bottom chart approximately 1.75 inches (44mm). Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
The bottom chart is used to determine the distance from the stacker to the output roller. This is done by moving the stacker closer or farther from the printer output roller. In order to use the charts: Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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For example: If the material is 11 inches (279mm) long and 1/8 inch (3.2mm), the reading on the top chart would be approximately 4 inches (102mm) and on the bottom chart approximately 1.25 inches (32mm). Pitney Bowes Operator Guide August 2019...
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