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1000 Vector Tag Printer

Operation & Maintenance Manual

Revision A3

August 2018

INFOSIGHT CORPORATION

20700 U.S. Highway 23

P.O. Box 5000

Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 USA

+1.740.642.3600 Tel. (M-F 8am-5pm US Eastern Time Zone)

+1-800.401.0716 Emergency Service U.S. & Canada (outside normal business hours)

+1.740.642.4666 Emergency Service International (outside normal business hours)

+1.740.642-5001 Fax.

www.infosight.com

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Page 1 LabeLase 1000 Vector Tag Printer Operation & Maintenance Manual Revision A3 August 2018 INFOSIGHT CORPORATION 20700 U.S. Highway 23 P.O. Box 5000 Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 USA +1.740.642.3600 Tel. (M-F 8am-5pm US Eastern Time Zone) +1-800.401.0716 Emergency Service U.S. & Canada (outside normal business hours) +1.740.642.4666 Emergency Service International (outside normal business hours)
Page 3 (including but not limited to lost profits) arising out of, or relating to this manual or the information contained in it, even if INFOSIGHT CORPORATION has been advised, knew, or should have known of the possibility of such damages.
Page 4 Never attempt to operate the Laser Tag Marker without the protective covers in place. Never attempt to override any of the safety interlocks on the tag printer. Never attempt to dismantle or repair the tag printer. In case of malfunction contact an Infosight service representative.
Page 5 The printer includes a port for attaching the appropriate hoses. It also includes the capability to automatically start the fume extractor. Customers are able to operate any fume extractor with this printer. InfoSight recommends the purchase of a filter system (Part # 100-LF) from Filtronics for this purpose.
Page 6 INFOSIGHT copyright notice. Additional copies may be made when authorized to do so in writing by INFOSIGHT. In addition to any other right of INFOSIGHT, INFOSIGHT has the right to terminate this license if the terms of this license are violated.
Page 7 PREFACE  The LABELASE 1000 Vector Tag Printer is fourth in the family of InfoSight laser tag markers. The  LABELASE 1000 Vector series contains many new features, including: a higher internal processor clock speed, a PC-driven interface and the ability to print multilingual fonts.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
FUSE REPLACEMENT ____________________________________________________ 18 CUSTOMER SERVICE ____________________________________________________ 19 FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM ___________________________________________ 20 Declaration of Conformity _______________________________________________ 21 Appendix A | Laser Safety _______________________________________________ 23 ENGINEERING DRAWINGS _______________________________________________ 27 LL1000V® Tag Printer Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved Page vii...
Page 11: Printer Setup
The LabeLase 1000 Vector Tag Printer should be positioned near the chosen fume extractor. The hoses should be properly attached. An outlet exists on the back of the machine intended to power the fume extractor.
Page 12: Install Spool Arm Assembly
Connect the shaft to the horizontal arm section by screwing it in. The photo shows flexible film material loaded onto spool shaft. The material and keeper bar will not be on the shaft during this assembly. Page 2 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...
Page 13: System Connections & Power-Up
RS232 link, an integrated USB/Ethernet module is provided. The LabeLase Producer™ Software Installation Manual addresses Printer Communications in Sections “Connection Type”, “RS232 Serial COM Port”, “USB Port”, and “Ethernet Network Connection”. LL1000V® Tag Printer Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved Page 3...
Page 14: Startup Sequence
The user MUST select a model of exhaust system that matches the voltage of the input voltage to the LL1000V printer. The current draw of the exhaust system must be less than 3 amps. Page 4 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...
Page 15: Loading New Metal Tags
Press & Release Quickly = feed one tag-length OUT (forward). Press & Hold for 1 Second = feed one tag-length IN (reverse). Press & Hold for longer than 2 Seconds = CONTINUOUS REVERSE FEED. LL1000V® Tag Printer Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved Page 5...
Page 16 Press & Release Quickly = feed one tag-length OUT (forward). Press & Hold for 1 Second = feed one tag-length IN (reverse). Press & Hold for longer than 2 Seconds = CONTINUOUS REVERSE FEED. Page 6 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...
Page 17: Preparing To Print Tags - Using Vacuum Fume Extractor
Caution: The LabeLase 1000 Vector Tag Printer is capable of printing Flexible Film Tags when no Vacuum Fume Extractor is running. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure the Vacuum Fume Extractor is running prior to printing on Flexible Film Tag Material.
Page 18 Don’t Reverse from Tear-Off Before Disable Filter Delay: Print (Or Disable Auto Reverse Feed): Check box when printing Check Box when printing Flexible Film Metal Tags Tags Page 8 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...
Page 19: Printing A Metal Tag
For example, a single 3x3 (or 3x4, 3x6, etc.) tag may be printed. If single printing of a 1x3 (25 x 76mm) tag is desired, a strip of at least 3 tags must be inserted in the front slot. LL1000V® Tag Printer Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved Page 9...
Page 20: Printing A Flexible Film Tag
Vacuum Fume Extractor is running. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure the Vacuum Fume Extractor is running prior to printing on Flexible Film Tag Material. Note - The following assumes the LabeLase 1000 Vector Tag Printer has already been setup with a tag layout.
Page 21: Labelase Producer Software
 User-selectable download of message data from a host computer via RS-232, network TCP/IP, or network file transfer. A wide selection of communications protocols includes InfoSight Extended, emulation of Zebra and Intermec standard printers, and simple comma or tab-separated, flat-file formats.
Page 22 TRADITIONAL TAG SETUPS: VECTOR TAG SETUPS: ® The LabeLase Designer Manual address the Vector Tools available and how to use them on pages 50-60. Page 12 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...
Page 23: Printer Configuration & Laser Settings
Calibration Tag contrast. Typical Laser Settings (DRAFT mode OFF) ® InfoTag ® ® Pic-Anneal PermaLabel X-Tag™ Hi - Temp Laser Speed Tickle Duty Cycle Factory Settings LL1000V® Tag Printer Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved Page 13...
Page 24 1. If the graphic or logo must be re-sized to fit on the tag, use an external application such as MS PAINT to change the dimensions of the image and re-save the BMP file before importing into Producer™. Page 14 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...
Page 25: Basic Trouble Shooting
Maintenance/Calibrate Motor Section beginning on page 44. Problem: Barcode too long for tag size.  Reduce number of characters in barcode data.  Use more efficient barcode symbology.  Reduce barcode scale. LL1000V® Tag Printer Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved Page 15...
Page 26: Normal Maintenance & Servicing
Additional cleaning or maintenance requires the removal of the laser cover. Specific training is required for this maintenance. Page 16 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...
Page 27: Air Filter Removal & Replacement
Loosen the thumb screws and carefully remove the cover and the foam filter element underneath. Carefully blow any lint or dust off the filter, or gently wash it in soap and water. Dry the filter thoroughly before reinstalling. LL1000V® Tag Printer Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved Page 17...
Page 28: Fuse Replacement
The fuse holder only goes back in one-way. If it does not fit easily, turn it upside down and then insert it gently so that it snaps in place. FUSE HOLDER FUSE HOLDER REMOVED FUSES ARE RATED FOR 250V / 5A AC Page 18 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...
Page 29: Customer Service
After regular business hours, call: +1.800.401.0716 (USA or Canada) or +1.740.642.4666 (International). On-Site Service InfoSight Corporation can dispatch a Field Service Engineer to your facility to perform equipment start-up, repair, maintenance, and training. Service Contracts Periodic scheduled on-site maintenance, technical service and extended warranties can be arranged by contacting Customer Service at the number below.
Page 30: Functional Block Diagram
Note: Handshake protocol is XON / XOFF. Communications adapters such as USB to RS232 must support XON / XOFF. XON is DC1 CTL-Q or 11h or 17 decimal XOFF is DC3 CTL-S or 13h or 19 decimal Page 20 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...
Page 31: Declaration Of Conformity
Standard(s) set forth in this document. InfoSight produces laser systems within one of two classes as identified and classified by the CDRH. These are Class I and Class IV. (See CDRH 21 CFR (J) 1040.1 - 1040 .5). End user of the equipment should be familiar with ANSI, CDRH and OSHA standards for radiation emitting devices as they apply to them also.
Page 32 • IEC 60825:2001 Safety: • EN 60950-1:2001 1.2 TEST DATES November 18, 22-24, 29, 30, December 1, 8, and 9, 2004 Edward S. O’Neal 2/25/2005 Chillicothe, Ohio Page 22 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...
Page 33: Appendix A | Laser Safety
Qualified Laser Service/Safety Technician! Because of the Class 4 classification, InfoSight will provide such a person to be available to the end user of this marker. The nominal power output of the laser used is 10 watts, with a maximum peak power output of 30 watts. It is a C02 infrared (invisible) laser with a wavelength of 10.57 to 10.63 microns.
Page 34 Stray beams are potential fire hazards and combustible material should be kept out of beam paths at all times. Page 24 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...
Page 35  Laser Safety Eyewear should always be worn during laser repair, alignment, or installation, or at any time when any laser safety control is not in place. LL1000V® Tag Printer Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved Page 25...
Page 36 UVA: 315-400 nm exposure may cause pigment darkening and skin burns.  Visible: 400-700 nm exposure may cause photosensitive reactions and skin burns.  Infrared 700-100,000 nm exposure may cause skin burns. Page 26 Copyright © 2003-20016 InfoSight Corporation All Rights Reserved LL1000V® Tag Printer...

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