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- Page 1 92-2534-01 Rev. A Cutter Option Installation Instructions...
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Page 3: Tools Required
Overview This document describes the contents and installation of the A-Class Mark II Cutter option. After verifying the kit’s contents and the tools needed, follow the steps to install and use the option. A maintenance procedure and a parts list are also included, so keep this documentation for future reference. Only qualified service technicians should install this option. -
Page 4: Step 1: Preparing The Printer
Step 1: Preparing the Printer A) Turn ‘Off’ the Power Switch, unplug the Receptacle power cord from the AC Receptacle, disconnect all interface cables and, if necessary for total access, remove the Power Switch printer from the applicator system. Access Cover B) Raise the Access Cover and the Head Lift Lever. -
Page 5: Step 2: Installing The Option
E) Remove the two Service Panel Screws then remove the Service Panel, and Rear remove the seven Rear Cover Screws Cover then remove the Rear Cover. Service Panel Rear Cover Screws (7 places) Service Panel Screws (2 places) Step 2: Installing the Option The following illustrations have the Rear Bracket removed for clarity. - Page 6 D) Route the Interface Cable across the top and then down the side of the Drive Motor, as shown. Interface Cable Cable Bundle Drive Motor E) Route the Control Cable down the Cable Control Cable Bundle and secure it using the twist ties. Mounting Bracket Jack...
- Page 7 Rear Bracket H) Connect and secure the Interface Cable to J2 on the Cutter CCA, and connect the Interface Cable Control Cable to J1. Control Cable Cutter Replace the Card Cage items: Replace the Main Logic CCA then secure it using the two Main Logic CCA Screws; Main Logic Card Cage...
- Page 8 J) Align the Tabs on the Rear Cover to the Slots in the Centerplate then slide on the Centerplate Rear Cover. Secure the Rear Cover using the seven Rear Cover Screws (3 Service hex and 4 Philips screws). Panel Screws (2 places) Service Panel...
- Page 9 M) Tighten the Vertical Mounting Screw. Position the Cutter Assembly so that media will pass through the middle of the Cutter Throat then tighten the top two Short Vertical Mounting Mounting Long Mounting Screws. Next, loosen Screw Screw the Vertical Mounting Screw one-half Thumbscrew turn then press down on the Lower Long...
- Page 10 Step 3: Using the Option During operation, cut labels will be dispensed after printing. Be sure to use media that is rated for use with the Cutter (see “Cutting Requirements,” near the end of this document). Begin using the option as follows: A) Load Media (see the Operator’s Manual for loading details).
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Page 11: Step 4: Configuring The Printer
Step 4: Configuring the Printer While the Cutter option is a plug and play device, this step may be necessary if the printer’s default configuration has been changed. Follow the steps below (or consult the Operator’s Manual, if necessary) to configure the printer: A) Press the MENU Key on the printer’s front panel. - Page 12 Cover Screws 3) Remove the two Cover Screws from the Cutter Cutter Cover Assembly and then remove the Cover. Cutter Assembly 4) Using compressed air, remove any debris trapped inside the mechanism. Using a Cotton Swab Sled dampened with alcohol, wipe the Fixed Blade Moveable Blade clean, and then slightly raise the Sled and wipe...
- Page 13 Testing the Cutter The printer features a diagnostics menu that allows the function of the Cutter option to be verified. During testing, results will be displayed in a running counter following each cutter-cycling attempt made by the printer. Follow the steps below (or consult the Operator’s Manual, if necessary) to perform a functional test of the Cutter: A) Press the MENU Key on the printer’s front panel.
- Page 14 Cutting Requirements Table 1, below, lists the media requirements for use in the cutter mechanism. For a complete listing of media requirements, see the Operator’s Manual. Minimum Maximum Description Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters Media Width Media Weight Maximum 160 g/m (see note below) Table 1 The values in the following tables are only provided as a guide and should not be used as specifications...