August 2007 701P47496 Xerox 82xx/83xx Wide Format Printer Unwinder / Winder User Guide...
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1.1 INTRODUCTION Important BE SURE TO READ THE TERMS IN THE NEXT CHAPTER THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE SYSTEM FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. All safety related terms are bundled and categorized in three types. Safety terms Details Must be followed carefully to avoid death or serious bodily injury Important Must be observed to avoid bodily injury (moderate or light) or damage to your equipment Caution...
1.3 OPERATION LABELS The operation labels mentioned below are attached to areas to which attention should be paid. Notes • Make sure that all labels can be recognized. If text or illustrations are invisible, clean the label. • When cleaning labels, use a cloth with water or neutral detergent. Do not use a solvent or gasoline. •...
1.4 WEEE REGULATIONS WEEE regulations Environmental information Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
2.1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2.1.1 Front / Winder Name Front tensioning system Operation panel PCB Box Motorized roll unit Roll unit bar Roll unit 2.1.2 Rear / Unwinder Name Rear tensioning system Roll unit Motorized roll unit Roll unit bar On the picture above, the winding system is installed on a Spitfire 65.
2.1.3 Operation Panel Name Print Side Selector Unwinder 100 switch Manual Unwinder 100 LED Automatic Backwards button Forwards button Winder 100 switch Manual Winder 100 LED Automatic Backwards button Forwards button Power LED Function Part of the operation panel controlling the unwinder 100. Part of the operation panel controlling the winder 100.
2.2 VERIFYING THE PACKAGED ITEMS Inspect the unit for damage and check that all necessary parts are present. Notes • The parts which are not described are buffers to hold the parts in their position and to protect them. 2.2.1 For Rockhopper 3, Spitfire and Viper. 2.2.1.1 Packaging box Part Description Box 1: Bracket arms...
2.2.2 For ValueJet 1604 series. 2.2.2.1 Packaging box Part Description Box 1: Bracket arms Left bracket Keyboard bracket Box 2 : PCB box Box 3 : Winder kit Roll unit bar Rear tensioning bar Front tensioning bar ‡ Please refer to the next page for the contents of this box ‡...
3 INSTALLING THE UNIT 3.1 GENERAL SEQUENCE NPACK ALL ITEMS ▼ OUNT THE ROLL UNIT BARS ▼ OUNT THE BRACKETS FOR THE TENSIONING BARS ▼ NSTALL THE TENSIONING BARS ▼ ALIBRATE THE UNWINDER WINDER ▼ DJUST THE WEIGHT SUPPORTS UNDER THE ROLL UNIT BARS...
3.2 INSTALL ALL PARTS 3.2.1 Mounting the roll unit bars Parts and Tools needed Description Roll unit bar Hexagon bolt M6x16 Plain washer M6 Tooth lock washer M6 Hexagon wrench 5 mm Procedure Position the roll unit bars (1) on the printer stand as shown on the image below. Step 1 : Quantity needed RH3 –...
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Mount the left side of the bars with the mounting supports to the printer’s stand as indicated on Step 2 : the image below. Check the gap (s) between the adjustable mounting support (1) on the right hand side and the Step 3 : printer stand and perform the correct action.
3.2.2 Mounting the brackets for the tensioning bars 3.2.2.1 On a Spitfire, Rockhopper 3 and Viper Parts and Tools needed Description Right bracket Left bracket Hexagon bolt M6x16 Plain washer M6 Spring washer M6 Tooth lock washer M6 Hexagon wrench 5 mm Instructions Mount the left and right bracket to the bottom of the X-rail.
3.2.2.2 On a ValueJet 1604 Parts and Tools needed Description Right bracket Left bracket Self locking bolt M6x16 Tooth lock washer M6 Hexagon wrench 5 mm Instructions Notes Before installing the winding system on a ValueJet, it is recommended to loosen screws fixing the printer from its stand and push it to the rear and tighten the bolts again.
3.2.3 Installing the tensioning bars Parts and Tools needed Description Front tensioning bar Rear tensioning bar D-lock type shaft Pivot shaft Pan head screw flat M4x10 Philips screwdriver Hexagon wrench 5 mm Procedure Insert the two shafts (1) in the left (adjustable) bracket at the front and rear. Step 1 : front Caution...
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Fix the front and rear tensioning bar with 4 times an M4x10 screw. Step 3 : Caution Be sure to lock the front tensioning bar at both sides with 2 pan head screws. These screws have to be fixed before installing the front tensioning system! Caution Be sure to calibrate the complete system before using it.
3.2.4 Mounting the PCB Box Parts and Tools needed Description PCB Box Screw M5x8 Washer M5 Hexagon wrench 3 mm Procedure Mount the two screws with each two spacers to the stand. Step 1 : Place the PCB Box (2) against the stand and slide it with the holes over the screws (1) and push Step 2 : it downwards until it is fixed.
3.2.5 Connecting the cables. Caution • Use a power cable that is suitable to the local power specifications when connecting the UW/W 100 to the power grid. • If the kit is separately ordered from a printer as an optional item, then a power cable is included in the UW/W 100 kit •...
3.3 CALIBRATING THE UW/W 100 3.3.1 Calibrating the rear tensioning system Parts and Tools needed Description Synthetic paper strip Hexagon wrench 2,5 mm Hexagon wrench 3 mm Hexagon wrench 4 mm Description Tape Pencil 3.3.1.1 Checking the calibration The procedure below describes the calibration check of the rear tensioning system. The method to check the front tensioning system is the same.
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Check if the edges of the loop are aligned on each other. Step 4 : Raise the pressure rollers. Slide the end of the strip (1) under the pressure rollers (4) and move Step 5 : it to position 1 as shown on the picture below. Lower the pressure rollers. Go to the FRONT SIDE of the printer.
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2 : D RAWING THE CONTROL LINES Place the adjustment plate onto the strip and slide it against the pressure rollers. Step 1 : Draw a line on the strip. Step 2 : Slide the strip (1) to position 2 as indicated on the image below. Step 3 : 3-12 Description...
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Carefully pull the strip to create some tension. Step 4 : Caution • Don’t pull too hard on the strip. This will loosen the tape, resulting in the fact that the loop becomes longer, leading to a bad calibration check. •...
3.3.1.2 Adjusting the tensioning systems Introduction The present topic describes the adjustment of the REAR tensioning system. The procedure to adjust the front tensioning system is the same. Procedure Standing at the REAR SIDE of the unit, remove the cover (1) of the adjustable bracket (3). Step 1 : Tool : Hexagon wrench 2,5 mm Loosen (don’t remove) the 4 screws on the side of the adjustable bracket.
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Use the 2 screws (1) in the tension bar bracket to adjust the tension system. Referencing the Step 3 : figures below Line 1 is drawn in Position 1 and Line 2 in drawn in Position 2. Tool : Hexagon wrench 3 mm REAR 1 = Adjustment screws IF Line 2 lays…...
3.3.2 Calibrating the front and rear roll unit bars. 3.3.2.1 Introduction The heights (h and h ) on both sides of the roll unit bar (2) in relation to the printer stand (1) have to be adjust with spacers (3) to calibrate a roll unit bar (2),. FRONT VIEW 3.3.2.2 Checking the calibration of the roll units The procedure below describes the calibration check of the FRONT roll unit.
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Slide the end of the synthetic paper strip (1) under the pressure rollers (4) in position 1 of the Step 5 : printer until the synthetic paper strip (1) is a little tensioned. Caution • Don’t pull too hard on the strip. This will loosen the tape, resulting in the fact that the loop becomes longer, leading to a bad calibration check.
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2 : D RAWING THE CONTROL LINES Standing at the front side of the unit, place the adjustment plate onto the strip and position it Step 1 : against the pressure rollers as indicated on the image below. Draw a line. See image below. Step 2 : Slide the strip (1) to position 2 as indicated on the image below.
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Place the adjustment plate onto the strip and slide it against the pressure rollers. Step 4 : Pull the strip so there is an equal tension. Step 5 : Caution • Don’t pull too hard on the strip. This will loosen the tape, resulting in the fact that the loop becomes longer, leading to a bad calibration check.
3.3.2.3 Adjusting the roll units Procedure Use the correct amount of spacers (2) to cover the space between the drawn lines (1). Step 1 : Determine the deviation of the roll unit using the image and table below. Step 2 : IF line 2 lays…...
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Insert these spacers (1) at the left or right side (depending on the deviation determined in the Step 3 : previous step) BETWEEN the roll unit bar (3) and the printer’s stand (2). (See images below) Check the calibration of the roll system again and do an adjustment again if necessary. Step 4 : Now fix the screws of the roll unit bar so the bar doesn’t move anymore.
3.3.3 Adjusting the weight supports under the UW/W 100 Parts and Tools needed Description Hexagon wrench 3 mm 3.3.3.1 Location of the weight supports on a 65” printer There are 2 weight supports on the UW/W 100 system for a 65” machine, see the images below for their positions.
3.3.3.3 Adjusting the weight supports Caution • Don’t turn the weight supports with force when they reach the floor! Instructions Lower the weight supports of the UW/W 100 till they reach the floor. A hexagon wrench 6 mm can be used as indicated below.
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4.1 TURNING THE POWER ON / OFF The switch in located on the power supply box. Its status is marked with “O” and “I”. Switched ON “I” Switched OFF “O” 4 OPERATING THE SYSTEM Power LED on control panel of winding system will light up Power LED on control panel of winding system will not be lid.
4.2 LOADING ROLL MEDIA Please follow the procedure below to install and load roll media. Make sure the printer and Unwinder/Winder 100 are switched ON. Step 1 : Raise the pressure rollers of the printer. Step 2 : Open the front cover Step 3 : Make sure both unwinder (REAR) and winder (FRONT) unit are set to MANUAL mode.
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Be sure that the media is loaded centrally. This to be sure that the media is wound up straight. Step 9 : This can be easily checked by the yellow labels on the winding rails. Be sure to mount the left and right roll unit on the same distance from the 0I0 label.
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Step 13 : Take the media on the front of the printer and pull until the rear tensioning system gently hits the back of the machine. This to become an equal tension. Step 14 : Lower the pressure rollers Step 15 : Set the unwinder (REAR) unit to AUTOMATIC. The rear tensioning system will go to its initial position.
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