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  • Page 1 Operating Guide Mailing Systems HASLER And Solutions ® America’s better choice HJ 3630 Printing System An ISO 9001 Quality System Certified company...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, copied onto electronic media or translated into any language without the manufacturer’s express written permission. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting either from incorrect use or from repairs and modifications carried out by a third unauthorized party.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Table of Figures Introduction Pictograms How to Use this Manual Important Terms and Abbreviations System Requirements Security Advice General Security Advice Correct Handling of Ink Cartridges Location of the Printer Disposal Unwrapping and Assembly Delivery Unwrapping the Printer Assembly a) DDP setup b) Connecting the offline Dreamfeeder to the DDP...
  • Page 4 Introduction Adjusting Printer to the Print Media Entering Position of the Print Media Checking the Paper Transport Adjustment of a Print Rotated by 180° Width and Height Measurement of the Print Media Test Print Calibrating the Print Units Calibrating the Vertical Distances of the Print Units Mutual Calibration of the Cartridges Mutual Calibration of the Print Units General Information...
  • Page 5 8.10 Error Notifications 8.11 Warning Notifications Appendix Maintenance Instructions 9.1.1 Cleaning the ink cartridge Interfaces 9.2.1 Centronics parallel interface 9.2.2 RS-232-C serial interface Fonts 9.3.1 Terminology 9.3.2 Character set 9.3.3 Selecting the print fonts Character Sets 9.4.1 7-bit character sets 9.4.2 8-bit character sets Technical Data Model 630...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction With the Model 630 you chose an innovative digital printer featuring HP ink jet technology for printing variable data, e.g. mass mailings with addresses, serial numbers or other variable information and graphic elements. The device is designed for the professional use at a high throughput. In order to ensure long-time and, above all, safe use of the Model 630 and its components, you have to read and adhere to the safety instructions in this user manual before...

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    Introduction How to Use this Manual In the continuous text you will find general information and descriptions. These are required to be able to execute subsequent working and operating steps. The text is indicated by a dot when the technician or operator is expected to carry out a work step.

  • Page 8: Security Advice

    Security Advice Prior to initial operation, please do carefully read the following instructions for the sake of both your own safety and printer operating safety. Do always observe any warnings and instructions directly attached to the device. Do carefully keep this manual available in order to be able to check back at any time.

  • Page 9: General Security Advice

    Security Advice General Security Advice Caution! Please do carefully read these instructions. Keep this guide for future reference and consultation. Any instructions and warnings attached to the device must be followed. Setting-up When setting-up the printer, ensure safe and even the printer positioning.

  • Page 10: Correct Handling Of Ink Cartridges

    from the running machine. To avoid damage of the device, only factory–approved accessories should be used. Cleaning the Prior to each cleaning process, the device must be device disconnected from the electric network. For cleaning, do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners; do only use a water-moistened cloth.

  • Page 11: Location Of The Printer

    Security Advice Do not try to open or refill a cartridge; this can lead to damage of the printer. 2.3 Location of the Printer When setting-up the printer, make sure that it is located on a plain and even surface which is larger than the printer. The base platform for the printer must be sufficiently stable.

  • Page 12: Unwrapping And Assembly

    Unwrapping and Assembly 3.1 Delivery The Model 3630 is delivered in appropriate packaging and in such a way that it - at regular transport conditions - reaches its destination safely and undamaged. The carrier is liable for damages during transport. Transport and storage should take place under normal circumstances, i.e.
  • Page 13 Unwrapping and Assembly Scope of delivery Use the following list to check whether all parts of the DDP are entirely present and undamaged: DDP parts list Main device DDP with 2 print units User manual on CD-ROM incl. driver software Additional components: •...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    3.3 Assembly As a standard, the DDP is operated in connection with the Dreamfeeder. Due to transport reasons, the devices are separately wrapped and shipped. Before initial operation, the two devices must be linked with each other mechanically and electrically. Additionally, all transport locks must be removed. Sequence of assembly: Caution: When operating the Model 3630 without the RENA Dreamfeeder, the points b and c do not apply.

  • Page 15: B) Connecting The Offline Dreamfeeder To The Ddp

    Unwrapping and Assembly b) Connecting the offline Dreamfeeder to the DDP In order to make sure that the Dreamfeeder feeds the print media into the printer from the correct height, the Dreamfeeder is positioned on a supporting rack. To do this, align the Dreamfeeder in such a way that the two positioning fingers of the support are located on the same side as the ejector roller of the Dreamfeeder, as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 16 Subsequently, place the support approx. 15 cm before the DDP. By doing this, position the positioning fingers in front of the respective slots of the DDP on the right side of the device. Connect the Dreamfeeder (RS 232 input) to the (RENA Dreamfeeder output).
  • Page 17 Unwrapping and Assembly e) Positioning in case of narrow print media As a standard, the Dreamfeeder is aligned with the help of a support at the rear positioning slots at the DDP. The Dreamfeeder then supplies the print media at a central position to the conveyor belt to position A.
  • Page 18 In case the print medium covers less than three suction grooves, the Dreamfeeder should be replaced. Thus, the risk of the edges or angles bending upwards and the risk of a paper jam can be reduced. The support of the Dreamfeeder is then relocated to the front position, i.e.
  • Page 19 Unwrapping and Assembly On the above plate, those formats are given which should be fed at centre position to the second belt. If the Dreamfeeder has been replaced, it is absolutely necessary to also adjust this within the device offset and the offset setting in FlexMail. Otherwise, printing and the adjusted print area will not be consistent with each other.
  • Page 20 Figure 3-7: Read-off the offset At the ruler, a value of 9.8 cm can be read-off. Take over this value as the offset value in FlexMail. Figure 3-8: Set the offset in FlexMail...
  • Page 21 Unwrapping and Assembly The below figure illustrates a #10 envelope which was fed at position B and which runs at centre position to the second belt. The value at the ruler amounts to 16.8 cm. Figure 3-9: Read-off the offset with No. 10 envelope Take over the value and enter it into FlexMail.

  • Page 22: Description Of The Ddp

    Description of the DDP DDP Overview Slide plate Keypad with LCD Finger protection Recessed grips for lifting Knurled wheel with scale for print media thickness Emergency switch Print units Paper light sensor Scale for positioning the print media on the safety cover 10 Covering of the print unit 11 Transport belt 12 Dreamfeeder...

  • Page 23: Function Description

    Description of the DDP The main field of application is the printing of mass mailings with addresses, graphics and postal elements. However, the application is not limited to this purpose. The device may be applied both in stand-alone and in inline operation. The print media feed must be executed in a separated manner in inline mode.

  • Page 24: The Operator Panel

    4.4 The Operator Panel Figure 4-2: Operator panel Functions of the keys Keys Key (X) Together with “Quick” key Home = Main Menu Quick Menu = quick access to important functions Upwards navigation Start test print Navigation to the left Papier run Navigation to the right Media length measurement...

  • Page 25: What Do The Keys Mean

    Description of the DDP 4.4.1 What do the keys mean? In online mode, only the “Offline“ key has a function. By pressing it, the printer can be switched offline. The Quick key The Quick key, too, can only be used in offline mode when “Offline” is marked. The Quick key is assigned to two functions: 1: Single-key function: Pressing the Quick key calls up the quick menu directly and at any time for fast...

  • Page 26: Key Combinations

    Quick + Arrow-Down = Clean Heads A sheet is fed, and with the currently-set paper length a bar pattern is printed onto the sheet. If certain print units have been deactivated, then also during this printout the print units are deactived. If the key combination is held pressed for a longer period of time, then a bar pattern is printed with all print units.

  • Page 27: The Display

    Description of the DDP 4.5 The Display D a y c o u n t e r C o s t s / 1 0 0 0 A d r: 0 . 0 0 0 M e t e r / S e c o n d : 0 .
  • Page 28 Afterwards, use the “Online” key to go back to online mode. Caution: In the topmost menu display, the change back to the online mode is only possible if “Offline” is marked and the “Online” key is pressed then! Online means the printer can receive and print data from the PC. The offline mode is necessary for executing functions of the printer and for setup purposes.

  • Page 29: Overview Of The External Terminals

    Description of the Model 3630 4.6 Overview of the External Terminals 1: Connection for optional tower Lamp (not yet available). Meaning: Online/ready (green lamp), offline (red lamp) and error (alternate blinking) 2: Serial interface to the RENA Base (start, stop & speed) 3: Serial interface to the RENA Centaur system 4: Serial interface to the RENA Dreamfeeder (start, stop, speed and gap determination)

  • Page 30: Description Of The Emergency Stop "Loop

    A: Panel, connection for the external keyboard B: 18 F for the connection of the FBM Feeder 18 F C: AUX feeder connection D: Relay 1: Relay output for controlling external feeders or other machines H: In 1 – signal input, e.g. for double-sheet check or paper monitoring J: RENA OUT connector for external RENA devices K: RENA Extern, connector for external emergency stop switches Figure 4-5: External terminals 2...
  • Page 31 Description of the DDP • Using two RENA machines: Dummy Cable Dummy G0635.1.755.00 G0635.1.753.00 G0635.1.754.00 Dummy Dummy G0635.1.754.00 G0635.1.754.00 • Using more RENA machines: Cable 2X Dummy Dummy G0635.1.753.00 G0635.1.754.00 G0635.1.754.00 Dummy Dummy G0635.1.755.00 G0635.1.754.00 • Using a non RENA machine: Dummy Connect the external machine with G0635.1.735.00...

  • Page 33: Startup And Operation

    Startup and Operation 5 Startup and Operation 5.1 Inserting Ink Cartridges Press the key (7) “Offline” and afterwards the key (2) “Quick”. With the “downwards” key (6), select “Exchange Cartridge” and confirm with “OK”. Now, the prints units move to the centre position of the printer and you can comfortably exchange the cartridges while the protective cover is open.

  • Page 34: Switching-On Ddp

    • Lock the stop lever in direction of the arrow; thus, the ink cartridge is tilted into its final position, and the electronics contact is established correctly. 5.2 Switching-on DDP After you have entirely assembled and connected all cable connections, you may switch the device on.

  • Page 35: Position And Dimensions Of The Print Media

    Startup and Operation “Check all cartridges U2” Start to continue a) This means that at print unit U2 no cartridges have been inserted. · However, with the “Online“ key you may switch to online mode. “Check Cartridge 1 U2” Start to Continue b) This means that cartridge 1 of the print unit U2 is defective or has not yet been inserted.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Printer To The Print Media

    5.4 Adjusting Printer to the Print Media To ensure that a correct and sharp print is produced on the exact position of the print medium, you have to adjust the distance from the nozzle area of the cartridge to the print medium. Also, the position of the print medium must be entered (OFFS.

  • Page 37: Entering Position Of The Print Media

    Startup and Operation Figure 5-3: Recommended thickness · Measure the thickness of the print medium and put it onto the feed area of the belt afterwards. · For lifting and lowering the print frame, use the scaled hand wheel. The numbers on the hand wheel refer to millimetres, the graduation lines refer to 1/10 mm.
  • Page 38 Zero-point Figure 5-4: Position of print media The position of the print medium is described by means of the offset. The offset is defined by the distance to the zero point. To determine the value, two scales are to be found in the print frame. If the print medium lies below the scale, the offset may be taken over directly.

  • Page 39: Checking The Paper Transport

    Startup and Operation 5.6 Checking the Paper Transport Length measurement Change to offline mode by pressing the Offline key. Measure the length of the medium to be processed by pressing the Quick + Paper Length (5) keys. Compare the shown value to the actual length value. If the two values diverge (more than 3 mm), an incorrectly adjusted paper feed may be the cause.

  • Page 40: Width And Height Measurement Of The Print Media

    Your display may look like the following: D a y c o u n t e r: M e t r e / s e c o n d 1 0 8 0 3 x 3 In normal mode N o r and in reverse o n l i n e mode REV...

  • Page 41: Test Print

    Startup and Operation · Read-off the displayed value of the measured height. Compare the measured height with the actual height of the print medium and check for conformity. In case the width or height measurement is not correct, check whether the paper light sensor is soiled.
  • Page 42 Figure 5-5: Test print Test print not satisfactory: · test print exhibits gaps – print nozzles are not free, clean the print nozzles by means of purging. · test print does not start at the paper margin as it is usually expected –...

  • Page 43: Calibrating The Print Units

    Calibrating the Print Units 6 Calibrating the Print Units Unlike printers with only one moving print unit, at the Digital Desktop Printer all print units are standing still during printing. Therefore, an accurate adjustment (calibration) of the cartridges among each other is required to guarantee a print image free of offset and distortion.

  • Page 44: Mutual Calibration Of The Cartridges

    EXAMPLE: This is an extract of a test print. In this example, an overlapping is visible. Enter a new (higher positive) value and repeat the process until the offset or the overlapping is no longer present. 6.2 Mutual Calibration of the Cartridges (CARTRIDGE CORR / HORIZONTAL) This kind of calibration can be necessary since a completely tolerance-free production of a print unit is not possible.

  • Page 45: Mutual Calibration Of The Print Units

    Calibrating the Print Units · By means of the upwards or downwards key, navigate to the unit you wish to calibrate and confirm with the OK key. This value is saved, and a test print is started when pressing the Quick + Test Print keys.
  • Page 46 · Apply the downwards or upwards navigation key until you reach the “Adjustment Steps” display. In this menu, you can balance the distances of the print units U1 to U2 and the distances of the cartridges Cart. 1 to Cart. 2 and Cart.

  • Page 47: General Information

    General Information 7 General Information 7.1 Exchanging Ink Tray The purging of the print nozzles is executed shortly after leaving the parking position. The ink drops which are left during this process are collected in ink trays. The ink trays must be exchanged in regular intervals. The intervals heavily depend on the frequency of purgings.
  • Page 48 Figure 7-3: Exchanging Ink Tray 3 Push the axis of the carrier plate (2) into the locking. Figure 7-4: Ink tray new and used Note: When inserting, do not apply any force at right angles to the service station. Otherwise, the fastening bracket could deform causing the sealing caps to not be able to seal correctly.

  • Page 49: Resetting The Ink Counter

    General Information 7.2 Resetting the Ink Counter In offline mode, change to the ink level indication using the “Arrow Left“ key. If one of the bars is marked, the ink level of the respective cartridge is indicated in the display in %. Using “Arrow-Up” or “Arrow-Down”, the current value can be entered.

  • Page 50: Indication For Ink Cartridge Exchange

    7.3 Indication for Ink Cartridge Exchange D a y c o u n t e r: M e t r e / s e c o n d 0 8 0 3 x 3 d p i N o r o n l i n e If less than 5% of ink remain in the cartridge, the ink level indication is no longer visible, and at a value of 0%, the following notification is shown:...

  • Page 51: Day Counter

    General Information • selectively after 50, 100, 200, 300 or 1,000 prints. This can be adjusted in programming mode under “SPECIAL FUNCT.“, menu item „CLEANING CYCLE“. 7.5 Day Counter Each printout is counted after executed paper ejection. 7.6 Service Counter A test page counting includes the number of Test-Service prints executed in the device with respective paper ejection.

  • Page 52: The Main Menu

    8 The Main Menu The device is delivered with menu settings predetermined by the factory. If you want to change, for example, the font type or the font quality, you must go to offline mode. 8.1 The “Quick“ Menu By pressing the Quick key, you can directly and at any time call up the Quick menu for quick operation of the device.

  • Page 53: Menu Overview

    The Main Menu MEASURING SPEED Speed measurement of the conveyor belt and indication in mm/sec. or feet/min. SHOW LAST ERRORS Displaying the last error notifications 8.2 Menu Overview When the printer is in offline mode, you may directly change to the superordinate menu by pressing H O M E .
  • Page 54 PC programm Set ink system Cartridge optimisation Cartridge reset Heating cartridges Pre-heating cartridges Ink cost config. Error handling Error-Level Font Level Pap-Jam Empty cartridge Horn I/O signals Aux output Relay 1 output Relay 2 output Feeder stop Read & Print...

  • Page 55: Job Parameters

    The Main Menu 8.4 Job Parameters Main menu Submenu Options Job parameter Quality 6x6D, 6x3D, 3x6D, 3x3D, 2x6D, 2x3D, 1x6D, 1x3D Transport param. Paper speed Auto paper speed Paper gap Belt end job Belt middle Vacuum Layout Alignment Paper size Left margin (mm) Font parameter Font...

  • Page 56: Service

    8.5 Service Main menu Submenu Options Service Test address No. 1, no. 2 Hardware test Display Key test RAM test RAM test endless NV-RAM test endless Encoder test Paper sensor Alignment horiz. Alignment vertic. Simult. print units Overlapping Correction print Cartridge print pattern Test cartridges LED/horn...

  • Page 57: Language

    The Main Menu Language Main menu Submenu Options Language English, German French., Ital., Span. 8.7 Setting Main menu Submenu Options Settings No. 0 - no. 9...

  • Page 58: Explanation Of The Individual Menu Items

    8.8 Explanation of the Individual Menu Items Printer Configuration Settings regarding the printer Job Configuration Settings regarding the print job Service Test routines for testing the hardware Language Language selection for the display Settings Storage of print-job-specific printer settings 8.8.1 Printer configuration 8.8.1.1 Maintenance Cleaning cycle Setting regarding the adjustment after how many prints the print nozzles should...
  • Page 59 The Main Menu Offset Paper Offset paper refers to the distance of the print medium to the back edge of the print area (22.5 mm, 0.88’’ from the slide plate edge). 8.8.1.3 Adjustment gap Vert. corr. print To ensure that the print units continue the print image seamlessly between each other, the vertical distances must be calibrated.
  • Page 60 See above, but with cartridge 2 and 3 of unit 1 Corr. cartr. U2 C1-C2 See above, but with cartridge 1 and 2 of unit 2 Corr. cartr. U2 C2-C3 See above, but with cartridge 2 and 3 of unit 2 8.8.1.5 Boot defaults Centaur search Possibility of adjusting whether during the booting process there should be...
  • Page 61 The Main Menu Resetting the ink counter(s): all, U1, U2, no. In the following submenu, one ink cartridge must be chosen: all, Crt1, Crt2 or Crt3. By choosing “no”, you cancel the process. Heating cartridges Heating the ink cartridges: off, on, pre Preheating cartridges Here, the functions for preheating a cartridge or for the maintenance of a minimum temperature are switched on or off.
  • Page 62 “Dry Timeout” is to control an IR or UV lamp. The signal is delayed in order to not switch off the lamp at the end of the job when there are still products under the lamp. “Divert” to control a diverter (set distance / mm and pulse length /ms) Relay 2 output Default, special Puls, Sort Toggle, Dry Timeout, Divert (see above) Second independent relay to be able to use another function than relay 1 in...
  • Page 63 The Main Menu Relay2: Printer activates Relay2 after a configured distance Selection with ESC-Sequence: E ! : 3 K Comment: The selection of Relay1 or Relay2 forces the option: PRINTER CONFIGURATION / RELAIS1 OUTPUT PRINTER CONFIGURATION / RELAIS2 OUTPUT to „special“, if neither “special” nor “divert” was configured before. Configured parameters ( „DISTANCE“...

  • Page 64: Job Parameters

    8.8.2 Job Parameters 8.8.2.1 Quality The following print qualitites are available: 1x3D, 1x6D, 2x3D, 2x6D, 3x3D, 3x6D, 6x3D, 6x6D 1x3D is the lowest print quality and therefore for the highest speed 6x6D is the highest print quality and therefore for the lowest speed 8.8.2.2 Transport parameter Paper speed Adjustment of the possible paper speeds:...
  • Page 65 The Main Menu 8.8.2.3 Layout Alignment Adjustment of the print alignment Nor means normal: the printout is readable from the operator view, Rev means reverse: printing is performed with a rotation by 180°. Paper size Size of the print area or size of the paper: EXEC, LETT, LEGA, LEDG, A3, A4, A5, A6, MONA, C10, INTD, C4, C5, C6, B4, B5, B5JI, INSD, CRD1, CRD2, HAGA, or USER.

  • Page 66: Service

    2/5i interleaved no barcode barcode Coda coda-Barcode *ean for European devices or upc for American devices. If you confirm the barcodes "2/5i", "coda", "co39" or "c128" with the ENTER key, you will be offered the following parameter setting: "SMALL WIDTH : 6" SMALL WIDTH You may set the width of the narrow line to a value of 1 up to 99 (dots).
  • Page 67 The Main Menu 8.8.3.1 Test address Selection of 2 test addresses. Normally, test address 2 is a special test printout with which the accuracy of the encoder can be tested (by means of length measurement of the printout). 8.8.3.2 Hardware test Display Tests the graphics display.
  • Page 68 On this test print, it can be seen that all print nozzles have ejected the ink simultaneously. Now, for example, the distance between the printheads can be measured. Overlapping Print of a test page Figure 8-2: Overlapping With the help of this printout, it can be seen whether the print cartridges print parallel to each other or if there are mechanical imprecisions.
  • Page 69 The Main Menu Figure 8-4: Cartridge print pattern the contacts with all nozzles - actuated individually and one after another - are made visible in a continuous inclined line. a.1 = no connection at contact „K“ (at cartridge C1) a.2 = no connection at contact „B“ (at cartridge C3) b.1 = no connection at contact „10“...

  • Page 70: Language

    LED/Beeper Function test for all light-emitting diodes and for the horn 8.8.3.3 Configuration Info Firmware: shows the installed firmware version Ser. No.: the stored serial number of the device Feeder: shows whether a RENA feeder (firmware version including) has been connected Page number.: not deletable page counter Ram: shows the size of the working memory...

  • Page 71: Setting

    The Main Menu 8.8.5 Setting Selection of a configuration For different applications, a proper configuration can be created each. The configuration No. 0 is reserved for the factory setting. Here, no modifications can be executed. The configurations No. 1 to No. 9 may be set individually. When terminating the programming mode, the executed modifications are automatically saved in the selected setting no.
  • Page 72 Administrator Privileges. According to the Windows security model, only the Administrator can install the driver. 1. Insert the CD labeled Hasler Address Printer Installation. The installation program should start automatically, if it doesn’t, browse the CD and open the file named Install_Menu.
  • Page 73 3. You will be brought to the welcome screen of the Printer Installation Wizard. The wizard will walk you through the process of installing the driver. Click Next. 4. Select Local printer attached to this computer. Click Next.
  • Page 74 5. Select the appropriate printer port. Click Next. 6. Choose your printer model from the menu. Click Next.
  • Page 75 Select whether or not you wish to set this as your default printer. Click Next. 8. You are now given the choice of sharing this printer on your network. Click Next.
  • Page 76 9. Choose whether or not you’d like to print a test page. Click Next. 10. Verify all of your information and click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 77 NOTE: You may receive the warning seen below. Click Continue Anyway to complete the installation. Installation is now complete.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 8.10 Error Notifications Error notification Description Elimination ERROR LCA INIT. U# Connexion assemblies Error when loading the hardware CALL SERVICE open / to print circuit board into the program module XC5210 ERROR LCA1 Ready U# Error when loading the Program module XC5210 CALL SERVICE hardware into the program...
  • Page 79 The Main Menu Error notification Description Elimination RAM ERROR !! U# RAM error on CPU board Exchange CPU board VERIFY RAM RAM ERROR U# CPU board with small RAM Exchange CPU board INSTALL 4MB OF RAM PROGRAM ERROR Error in the program flow Factory initialisation MAKE DEFAULT RESET Re-load firmware...
  • Page 80 Error notification Description Elimination Font Loading Error when loading the font: Insufficient memory ERROR:MEMORY (RAM) insufficient memory capacity for the font Font Loading Error in the download font Check download font ERROR: CHAR. No. Font Loading Error in the download font Check download font ERROR:SUPPL.

  • Page 81: Warning Notifications

    The Main Menu 8.11 Warning Notifications Warning notification Description Elimination Differing firmware versions Load all boards with the WARNING! PLEASE U# latest firmware UPDATE THE FIRMWARE! Differing RAM boards All boards with the same WARNING! THE RAM BOARDS ARE DIFFERENT Irregularities during printing Check the last addresses WARNING! PLEASE...

  • Page 82: Appendix

    9 Appendix 9.1 Maintenance Instructions 9.1.1 Cleaning the ink cartridge ® Clean the nozzles of the ink cartridge using a TexWipe cleaning tissue (ordering no. KH-TX304). The following materials are NOT suitable for cleaning the printhead and the ink cartridge! •...
  • Page 83 Appendix or configurations for the printer or the computer are necessary. Moreover, with the Centronics parallel interface cable, the data are transferred faster. The parallel interface plug exhibits a standard 36-pin amphenol connector with two metal clips. 9.2.1.1 Connecting socket Connector type: multipoint connector amphenol Type series: 57 - 40360 Cable length max.
  • Page 84 9.2.1.2 Signal description Associated Signal Signal Meaning STROBE This impulse (0.5 s) reports that data bits are valid 20-27 DATA 1-8 Data bits D0-D7 ACKNOWLEDGE Printer reports: data are processed (is ready-to-receive) BUSY Printer reports: data received, data are being processed PE (paper Printer reports to the computer: empty)

  • Page 85: Rs-232-C Serial Interface

    Appendix 9.2.1.3 Impulse diagram Figure 9-3: Impulse diagram parallel interface 9.2.2 RS-232-C serial interface The DADDP printer is equipped with a standard RS-232-C serial interface which is compatible with most computers and terminals. 9.2.2.1 Connecting socket The Model 3630 printer is equipped with a standard DB-9 serial connecting socket.
  • Page 86 9.2.2.2 Connector pin assignment Signal Signal Meaning Inp./outp. Free R x d Received data T x d Transmitted data Readiness to receive Signal ground Free +12 V Clear to send Free Pin 2 Received Data (RxD): Serial data transmission from the computer to the printer. Pin 3 Transmitted Data (TxD): Serial data transmission from the printer to the computer system or the terminal...

  • Page 87: Fonts

    Appendix 9.3 Fonts 9.3.1 Terminology A font is a collection of characters and symbols with the same font type and distance, the same size (height), line thickness and font inclination. 9.3.1.1 Font type The font type is a set of characters and symbols with a certain design. 9.3.1.2 Serif or Sans Serif font type Serifs are small, cross lines on the upper or lower parts of the characters (in German, so-called “tootsies”...
  • Page 88 At a fixed character distance, each letter takes the same width and has the same distance to the neighbouring letter. Cour and LetGot are fonts with a fixed character distance. Figure 9-5: Fixed character distance Proportional distance At a proportional character distance, the distance depends on the width of the letter.
  • Page 89 Appendix 9.3.1.6 Dot size The dot size (character height) refers to the height of a printed capital letter. The dot size is measured in pica points. A dot is 1/72 of an inch. Both fonts, those with a fixed and those with a proportional character distance, are measured in their height in pica points.
  • Page 90 9.3.1.10 Quality Quality refers to the printout quality. Selection between the following print qualities [dpi x dpi]: 1 x 3 relates to 150 x 300 1 x 6 relates to 150 x 600 2 x 3 relates to 200 x 300 2 x 6 relates to 200 x 600...

  • Page 91: Character Set

    Appendix 9.3.2 Character set A character set consists of characters and symbols which contain all elements of a language or discipline (country-specific characters), including the punctuation marks and the numbers. 9.3.2.1 7-bit character set A 7-bit character set corresponds to the definitions of the “International Standards Organisation”...
  • Page 92 9.3.2.2 8-bit character set There are 256 characters in the 8-bit character set. With this, many national characters are available. In the following, the most commonly used 8-bit character set is illustrated. Figure 9-10: 8-bit character set PC8...

  • Page 93: Selecting The Print Fonts

    Appendix 9.3.3 Selecting the print fonts The fonts are selected with the help of the software or printer commands. Fonts can be used in a targeted manner to impart a certain look to the print medium. Choose those fonts which comply with the message of your document. 9.3.3.1 Serif font types The following example shows an address with the font type Cour12: Test print Model 3630...

  • Page 94: 7-Bit Character Sets

    9.4.1 7-bit character sets ASCII (= USA7) ( 0 U ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 48 85 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 30 55...
  • Page 95 Appendix United Kingdom (= UK7) ( 1 E ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 49 69 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 45 France (= Fra7) ( 1 F ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 49 70 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 46...
  • Page 96 Germany (= Ger7) ( 1 G ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 49 71 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 47 Italy (= Ita7) ( 0 I ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 48 73 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 30 49...
  • Page 97 Appendix Spain (= Spa7) ( 2 S ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 50 83 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 32 53 Denmark (= Den7) ( 1 D ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 49 68 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 44...
  • Page 98 Norway (= Nor7) ( 0 D ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 48 68 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 30 44 Sweden (= Swe7) ( 3 S ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 51 83 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 33 53...
  • Page 99 Appendix Schweden/names (= SwN7) ( 0 S ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 48 83 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 30 53 Portugal (= Por7) ( 4 S ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 52 83 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 34 53...

  • Page 100: 8-Bit Character Sets

    9.4.2 8-bit character sets PC-8 (= PC8) ( 10 U ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 49 48 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 30 Roman8 (= Rom8) ( 8 U ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 56 85...
  • Page 101 Appendix Hexadecimal: 1B 28 38 55 PC-850 (= P850) ( 12 U ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 49 50 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 32 ECMA-94 Latin 18 (= ECMA) ( 0 N ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 48 78...
  • Page 102 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 30 4E PC-8 Denmark/Norway (= P8DN) ( 11 U ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 49 49 85 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 31 55 ICEL (= ICEL) ( 33 O ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 51 51 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 33 33...
  • Page 103 Appendix PC-852 (= P852) ( 17 U ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 49 55 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 37 PC-860 (= P860) ( 20 U ASCII: Decimal: 27 40 50 48 Hexadecimal: 1B 28 32 30...

  • Page 104: Technical Data Model

    9.5 Technical Data Model 3630 DDP Throughput max. 39.000 postcards/hour at 150 dpi Printheads 6 (2 print units) Print method Fixed head, automatic positioning Graphics capable Colours 1, spot colour Print medium formats Minimum (L x H): 88 x 88 mm Maximum (L x H): 420 x 330 mm L = in transport direction...

  • Page 105: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary ASCll: ASCll is the abbreviation for "American Standard Code for Information Interchange". The printer commands used in this manual are entered in the form of ASCII codes. Also decimal or hexadecimal codes may be used. Barcode: The data information of a print medium is converted into a single- line barcode.
  • Page 106 Glossa Data transfer: Data transfer is the transfer of information between the computer and the printer. Default Prior to dispatch, the printer’s default settings are programmed. configuration: These factory settings are saved under the configuration number “0”. They continue to be active until another configuration number is selected and setting modifications are carried out.
  • Page 107 Glossary between normal and bold line thickness. Loadable fonts: Loadable fonts (soft or download fonts) are stored on disk. They may be transferred to the printer memory. Lines per inch. It is the measuring unit for the line density. The most commonly used line density for printing is 6 LPI.
  • Page 108 Glossa command: to modify the active printer configuration. Printer driver: The printer driver converts the printer commands, which had been entered via the software, into command codes for the printer. The printer driver must be adapted both to the software and to the printer.

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