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InfoPrint 6700 Series Thermal Printer Online Data Validator (DB15) User’s Manual G550-1173-01 Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices” on page 77. Second Edition (September 2009) This edition applies to the Online Data Validator (DB15) for the InfoPrint 6700 Series Thermal Printer and replaces the following publication: InfoPrint 6700 Series Thermal Printer: Online Data Validator (DB15) User’s Manual, G550-1173-00.
10 mil (0.010 inch) for 203 dpi printers. The validator cannot recognize x-dimensions smaller than 6.6 mil (0.0066 inch) or larger than 40 mil (0.040 inch). Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Cable assembly* • Wire saddle* • Grommet* • ODV Interface PCBA (used for 6700 Energy Star models only) * Only for a field installation Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
ET HE PA RA LL EL ST AT DE BU RS 23 US B Frame Side Cover Figure 2. Removing the Frame Side Cover Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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4. Measure back 20.0 ± 0.5 inches from the DB15 connector and mark the cable with a pencil line. (Figure 3.) P10 Connector Frame Opening Plastic Plug Figure 4. Routing the Power/Data Cable Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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10. Adjust the position of the ferrite so that the length from the ferrite to the DB15 connector is 20 ± 0.5 in ches Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Frame Boss Wire Saddle Figure 6. Inserting the Wire Saddle Into the Frame Boss 11. Insert the wire saddle into the frame boss. (Figure 6.) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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17. Plug the P10 connector end of the power/data cable into the J10 receptacle on the controller board. NOTE: For 6700 Energy Star models see Figure 10 on page 16. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Power/Data Cable Figure 10. 6700 Energy Star Models – Plugging the Power/Data Cable into the ODV Interface PCBA and then into the Controller Board Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
1. Using two 6-32 Phillips head screws, attach the validator to the bracket as shown in Figure 11. 2. Use the appropriate holes on the bracket, depending on the media width. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Figure 12. 2. Make sure the validator is firmly seated against both screws to insure proper beam alignment. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Figure 13. 5. Tighten the four screws finger tight. You will adjust the validator/bracket unit in a later step using the 3mm hex key (provided). Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
3. Route a tie wrap from the inside of the bracket through the first upper slot as shown in Figure 14, keeping the power/data cable underneath the tie wrap. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Push any excess slack through the grommet. 9. Once the power/data cable is properly positioned, pull the tie wraps snug against the cable and bracket and cut off the excess. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
PAUSE to take the printer offline. 8. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
See Figure 17, Detail A on page 24. Figure 16. Aligning the Scanning Beam: Continuous, Tear-Off, and Tear-Off Strip Media Handling Modes Only Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
0.16 inches of the leading edge of the label must not have bar code images. 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) Figure 18. Aligning the Scanning Beam: Peel-Off Media Handling Mode Only Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
Figure 19. Aligning the Scanning Beam: Cutter Installed Scanning Beam From Figure 19 above. Notch in the Upper Enclosure Cutter Figure 20. Scanning Beam Location: Cutter Installed Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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2. Use the Allen key provided to adjust the screws. 3. Loosen the four screws so the validator/bracket unit can be rotated about the pivot screw. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
Install the M4 x 6 mm screw in the left threaded hole and use the 3 mm allen wrench to gradually turn the screw clockwise until the beam is parallel. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
(6.35 mm) past the left edge of the tear bar or the upper enclosure of a cutter assembly. 8. Save the configuration for future use. (Refer to “Saving A Configuration in the User’s Manual .) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
4. Make sure the bar code is under the scanning beam and the CALIBRATION light is on. 5. Press and hold the RESET button on the validator until the CALIBRATION light begins flashing. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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NOTE: In some cases the validator can detect and indicate to the printer that calibration is required. See “Calibration warning” in Table 6, page 69. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
11. Press PAUSE to take the printer offline. ↵ ↵ 12. Press ↓ and at the same time to lock the key, then press PAUSE to put the printer back online. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
Do not lift the printer by the validator unit or by the bracket. CAUTION The validator contains sensitive electronic equipment. Do not jar or drop the unit. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
Retry Form* Stop & Retry Grade&Report Rescan Form page 64 Rescan&Retry Rescan&Stop Stop Overstrike Quiet Zones Enable* Disable page 42 (cont. on next page) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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46 PRINTER CONTROL menu). Modulation 0% to 100% Display item only. page 48 EC Min 0% to 100% page 48 (cont. on next page) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Appears only if feature files have been downloaded to the printer. Up to seven files can appear. Depends on the printer model: 4, 6, and 8 inch printers respectively. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
RFID Reader is set to Disable (in the RFID CONTROL menu), otherwise the validation process will slow down considerably as the RFID encoder attempts to scan for non-existent RFID tags. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
PAUSE to take the printer offline. 8. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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PAUSE to take the printer offline. 7. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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PAUSE to take the printer offline. 8. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
Menu mode. ↵ ↵ 2. If necessary, press ↓ and at the same time to unlock the key. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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PAUSE to take the printer offline. 6. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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PAUSE to take the printer offline. 8. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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If Max Retry Action is set to Dump Form, after you clear the fault the form will be dumped and printing will resume with the next form. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
Menu mode. ↵ ↵ 2. If necessary, press ↓ and at the same time to unlock the key. 3. Press until VALIDATOR displays. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Table 4. Grading Scale for Overall Grade Letter Grade Grade Numerical Range 3.5 to 4.0 2.5 to 3.4 1.5 to 2.4 0.5 to 1.4 0.0 to 0.4 Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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2.44 ÷ 5 = 48.8 (grade C) The Overall Grade calculation is: (4 x 3.0) + (1 x 2.0) = 14 14 ÷ 5 = 2.8 (grade B) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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PAUSE to take the printer offline. 8. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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PAUSE to take the printer offline. 8. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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PAUSE to take the printer offline. 8. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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13. Percent Decode (%) 14. Bar Deviation Avg (%) 15. Min. Bar Deviation (%) 16. Max. Bar Deviation (%) 17. Ratio 18. Good Scans 19. Total Scans Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Printing is done in continuous mode without taking into account media gap/ marks. NOTE: Use continuous media or else the scan profile may distort at the media gap/marks. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Figure 24 shows a Profile H Mag setting of 2 for the same scan profile shown in Figure 23, page 54 (Profile H Mag setting of 1). Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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0 0 0 2 0 0 [ ~ H L # ] l a d d e r _ c o d e = 0 0 0 Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Menu mode. ↵ ↵ 2. If necessary, press ↓ and at the same time to unlock the key. 3. Press until VALIDATOR displays. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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6. Save the configuration for future use. (Refer to “Saving A Configuration” in the User’s Manual .) Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
NOTE: Set Min. Code Height to the height of the shortest bar code on the label. By changing the Min. Code Height, the printer and slew speeds will be changed automatically. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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To avoid the risk of miscorrelation, the printer automatically set its Print Speed. The default is 0.30 inches. The range is 0.15 to 1.00 inches in 0.01 inch increments. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
This may involve rotating the form or moving the bar code to a different position on the form. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
For more information on choosing a value for the Number of Codes parameter, see “Setting Number Of Bar Codes On A Form” on page 41. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
Forms that print after a bad form are treated differently, depending upon the error action mode selected (see Table 5). Modes that require a reprint operation may need to reprint more than just the bad form. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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In the VALIDATOR menu, the Overstrike Style options are: Grid, Grey, Checkerboard, or Error Type Msg. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Max Retry Action (see “Max Retry Action” on page 44). Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Num Retry setting. See “Num Retry” on page 44. If the printer scans these forms correctly on any of the rescans or reprints, it will continue printing with the next form. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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NOTE: The only difference between Rescan Form and Rescan&Stop is that when a form still fails after all the rescans, Rescan Form will overstrike the bad form, whereas Rescan&Stop will not. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
1/4 inch, whichever is greater. In addition, between bar codes, the validator requires a minimum distance of 20 times the minimum element width or 1/2 inch, whichever is greater. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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2. Adjust the printhead pressure attributed to large blemishes within blocks. (Refer to the User’s the bar code, caused by ribbon Manual .) wrinkle or debris on media. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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(page 41) to the number of codes per form (not Auto). 5. Adjust Print Intensity and Print Speed in the QUICK SETUP menu or via host software. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Save this setting in the removed. Power-Up configuration in the CONFIG CTRL menu and reboot the printer. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
Power down the printer and clean the glass using a error message. household glass cleaner and a dry, lint-free cloth. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Check the number of bar codes being validated concurrently. The validator can track the performance of up to four bar codes at one time. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
If the problem with the printer is not fixed by one of these troubleshooting methods, call your authorized service representative. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
InfoPrint Solutions Company may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) described in this publication at any time without notice. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Company product recycling offerings can be found on InfoPrint Solutions Company’s Internet site at: http://www.infoprint.com Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU), Norway, and Switzerland. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
InfoPrint Solutions Company. For information on disposal of batteries outside the United States, contact your local waste disposal facility. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
InfoPrint Solutions Company is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Japanese VCCI Class B: Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den InfoPrint Solutions Company Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. Korea: JEITA Statement: Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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This product is equipped with a 3-wire power cord and plug for the user’s safety. Use this power cord in conjunction with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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Communication Statements Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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RFID encoder, 37, 73 Number of Codes, 42 Rmin, 49 Number of codes on a form, 41 ODV COMM ERR, 70 Offset, 50 On-demand printing, 62 Mantenimiento Periféricos Informáticos C/Canteras, 15 28860 Paracuellos de Jarama (Madrid) Tel: 00 34 917481604 Web: https://mpi.com.es/...
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