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- Page 1 Test ‘n' Tag Label Printing System Instruction Manual Bracken Hill, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, Co. Durham SR8 2SW. England. Tel: +44 (0)191-586 3511 Fax: +44 (0)191-586 0227 www.seaward.co.uk sales @ seaward.co.uk calibration @ seaward.co.uk...
- Page 2 Test `n' Tag Label Printing System Instruction Manual 308A550 April 2009 © 2008 Seaward Electronic Ltd. Issue 6...
- Page 3 Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability SEAWARD Electronic Limited guarantees this product for a period of 1 year. The period of warranty will be effective from the day of delivery. © Copyright 2008 All rights reserved. Nothing from this edition may be multiplied, or...
- Page 4 Disposal of Old Product This product has been designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused. When the crossed out wheelie bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please familiarise yourself with the appropriate local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before Starting..................5 1. Introduction ..................6 2. Installing the Supply Cartridge ............7 3. Printing a Test Label ................8 4. Printing Labels ( PrimeTest / Rigel ) ..........9 Bluetooth Favourites ................. 9 Printing labels.................. 11 Load Test’n’Tag Logo .............. -
Page 6: Before Starting
• Read the operating instructions fully before using the Test 'N' Tag system. Contact Seaward Electronic if you need information on training for Portable Appliance Testing. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory under certain circumstances. Therefore Seaward Electronic... -
Page 7: Introduction
Group. It enables users of Seaward and Rigel testers to print thermal transfer labels directly to the Test 'N' Tag portable printer. Note The Test 'N' Tag system can be used with a range of Seaward and Rigel test equipment including:- Seaward SuperNova... -
Page 8: Installing The Supply Cartridge
2. Installing the Supply Cartridge 1. Lift the unit's dust cover. 2. Make sure the locking spindle is in the counter-clockwise (unlocked) position. 3. On the bottom of the cartridge, turn the ribbon advance one full turn counter clockwise (follow arrows on cartridge) or until any slack in the ribbon is removed. -
Page 9: Printing A Test Label
3. Printing a Test Label Connect the supplied AC adapter to the back of the Printer. Connect the AC Adapter to the power outlet. Note Each of the Printer AC Adapters is unique to, and will only operate with the appropriate K3000-PC / K3110-PC Printer. They are NOT interchangeable, misuse will cause damage to the printer and/or adapter. -
Page 10: Printing Labels ( Primetest / Rigel )
4. Printing Labels ( PrimeTest / Rigel ) Note This section should be read with reference to the tester's Instruction Manual The Test’n’Tag printer can be used with the following handheld test instruments:- Primetest 300, Primetest 350, Rigel 288, Rigel 388 In this case the printer must be used together with the bluetooth adapter (part number 342A914 ) Labels can be printed either at the end of a test or at any other... - Page 11 If your printer is not already in the “New” list then you need to search for it now by pressing Search (F1). Note: If the required Test’n’Tag adapter is not shown, check that it is powered on then repeat the search. Use the arrow keys to highlight the required device and press Select (F4).
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Page 12: Printing Labels
Highlight Test’n’Tag and press Select (F4) Press OK (F4) to return to the previous screen. Note: Not all the printer types show above will be in your list. The tester is undergoing continuous development and some printer types may be added or deleted as necessary . Printing labels Labels can be printed either from the ViewData screen or at the end of the test. -
Page 13: Load Test'n'tag Logo
You can change these values as necessary, or simply use the “Label Size” field to select “Cable Wrap / Panel” which will give preferred values. Load Test’n’Tag Logo A bitmap logo can be transferred to the PrimeTest for use with the Seaward Test ‘n’ Tag print system. - Page 14 The logo must be monochrome in .BMP format with a maximum size of 320 pixels by 240 pixels. Press Menu (F4), select Data Transfer using the arrow keys, select load T ‘n’ T logo and press OK (F4). The PrimeTest will now attempt to connect to the Bluetooth Favourite PC.
- Page 15 The file will be transferred to the tester. On the tester screen you will see the amount of data received ( shown on the top left of the display). This value will count up as the data is received. A typical logo will be no more than 9700 bytes.
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Page 16: Printing Labels ( Supernova / Europa )
5. Printing Labels ( Supernova / Europa ) Note This section should be read with reference to the tester’s Instruction Manual Labels can be printed either at the end of test or at any other time from test results stored in the memory. Note When printing labels from a newly installed Supply Cartridge the first label to be printed will not have a logo –... -
Page 17: Re -Test Period
Set the TnT PRINTER configuration to “K3110” With the Printer powered on (Green Light illuminated) through its AC Adaptor, connect the Printer Lead RJ12 connector into the Printer and the serial connector into the serial port of the tester. Re –Test Period As the labels require a Next Test due, re-test period will now need to be defined at the start of the test. -
Page 18: Download To Transfer Printer
Complete the rest of ENTER APPLIANCE DETAILS as normal (refer to your Tester Manual) and move on to the next stage in the test process. Note for PATGuard Program Users Re-test periods are downloaded with test results and are compared with re-test periods of existing Assets already in your PATGuard program or used as the re-test period for new Assets. - Page 19 A failed test will be displayed as follows: If you highlight CHANGE LABEL FORMAT and press the Enter key, then a variety of different label formats will be displayed. Use the cursor keys to choose a print option. A PANEL LABEL is for attaching directly to the Appliance.
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Page 20: Automatic Printing Of Labels
After the label is printed press the on-board cutter at the front of printer (where the label appears). To remove the backing from the label use the Peel Stick provided. A separate Instruction sheet is included to show you how the Peel Stick is used.Automatic Printing of Labels Note This is feature is only available with Supernova Plus or Europa Plus... - Page 21 Use the cursor keys to select CONFIGURE to display the following: If the options are not set on entering this screen, use the cursor keys to select DESTINATION then repeatedly press the ENTER key until TRANSFER PRINTER is displayed. Use the fast key OK to save the settings on both the DOWNLOAD OPTIONS and SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screens.
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Page 22: Changing The Label Title
Changing the label title The label title can be changed so that the default title, SEAWARD TEST ‘N’ TAG LABEL is replaced with your own text. Note The Label Title can also be changed in the Tester Logo Transfer program and Uploaded into the tester (see Adding a Logo to the Label). - Page 23 Use the cursor keys to select EDIT PASS / FAIL LABEL TITLE. Then press the ENTER key to display the following screen: Enter your own text then press ENTER. Up to 29 characters can be entered. Note This label title change will also occur on Roll printer Pass /Fail labels (see tester Instruction Manual for Roll printer information).
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Page 24: Adding A Logo To The Label
Adding a logo to the label To add a logo to the labels it is necessary to transfer a logo from the PC into the tester. Note The tester is only able to hold one logo at a time. Transferring another logo with cause the first logo to be overwritten in the tester. -
Page 25: Label Title
Label Title The program is set to use the default label title in the tester. This can also be changed at the tester (see Changing the Label Title). To change the Label Title from the Label title drop down select User defined to display the following: Enter up to 29 characters for the label title in the User defined text. -
Page 26: Test `N' Tag Logo
Test `N’ Tag Logo The program allows you to select a logo to transfer to the tester. Three example logos are supplied with the program. Any one of these can be transferred to the tester or they could form the basis of your own logo design using a suitable Windows application. -
Page 27: Transfer
Transfer To send the Logo and/or Label Title to the tester ensure the correct Com Port is set then press the Transfer… button. Put the tester into REMOTE MODE (see tester Instruction Manual) then select OK. The logo together with a label title (if required) will then be transferred into the tester. -
Page 28: Trouble Shooting
3) Check Printer is switched on. 4) Try another power supply to confirm power supply faulty if possible. 5) Fault persists – contact Seaward Technical Support. Printer has flashing red light. 1)Place or reseat cartridge in printer and lock in position. Switch off printer and switch back on to reset flashing red light. - Page 29 5) Replace interface cable if possible 6) Fault persists – contact Seaward Technical Support. Tester Printer Error Message Not a Seaward K3000PC or K3110PC ‘Incorrect Printer Type Printer. Connected’ Contact Seaward Technical Support. Tester Printer Error Message Print Cartridge incorrect type. Not ‘Printer contains Incompatible...
- Page 30 Re-install cartridge. 2) Try another cartridge – ensure new cartridge tensioned prior to installing. 3) Fault persists – contact Seaward Technical Support. No Barcode printed on label The appliance ID length is greater than 12 digits, barcode cannot be printed Tester displays a “Timeout...
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Page 31: Parts List
7. Parts List Item Part Number Printer & Power Supply 308A961 Power Supply 308A963 Printer Lead (Supernova / Europa) 308A950 This Instruction manual 308A550 Download Lead (Supernova / Europa) 194A919 Peel Stick 308A951 308A954 Supply Cartridge (Black on Yellow) 342A912 Supply Cartridge (Black on White) 342A914 Bluetooth Test’n’Tag adapter...