Flash Disk Module........................23 Sensor Adjustment........................24 Ink Guide Adjustment......................25 Print Head Operation ....................... 27 Control Panel Operation Control Buttons........................28 Indicator Lights........................29 LCD Display..........................30 • • • • i Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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Software Upgrade Chip Placement Positions ................70 Front Panel Diagnostic Descriptions..................72 Appendix C Ink and Stock Transfer Types ....................73 Appendix D Knife MFG Guideline ......................74 Appendix E Printhead Life Extension......................77 ii • • • • Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
We at AVERY DENNISON hope that you will come to appreciate the efforts and quality that have gone into producing your AVERY DENNISON 686 / 686 HT Printer and wish to remind you that you are our number one priority.
− Equipment and parts will perform within published specifications. Promised or implied statements by any Avery Dennison employee or representative will not be deemed to vary the terms of the warranty. − Equipment and parts must be installed and operated according to recommended procedures and operating conditions.
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For example, if an agent purchases a printer in the US, exports to Brazil, and then needs warranty coverage, Avery Dennison Brazil has no obligation to provide warranty coverage. The agent must purchase services from Avery Dennison Brazil.
96" wide to 30" deep to 32" high. (See Figure 1). Figure 1 - Recommended Workstation Layout. The location of the AVERY DENNISON 686 / 686 HT printer should be based on human factors. The printer should be located in an area that maintains optimum flow of your product while providing for the operator’s comfort.
“clean” service be installed or reserved for the exclusive use of the AVERY DENNISON printer and it’s peripherals. Unpacking The AVERY DENNISON printer is shipped in a large cardboard box that may be difficult to move by hand. DO NOT REMOVE THE PRINTER FROM THE BOX OR UNPACK IN THE SHIPPING / RECEIVING DEPARTMENT.
Inventory of Components The following list shows the additional parts (pieces) that should be included in your AVERY DENNISON 686 / 686 HT shipping container. If anything is missing, notify AVERY DENNISON immediately - in the U.S.A. at (570) 888-6641. In other countries please contact your local AVERY DENNISON supplier.
TCB (refer to the P.C. Board Identification section in this manual). The socket and plug are polarized. Rotate the plug until the polarized keyway and socket align and push the stacker connector into the socket. 10 • • • • Printer Setup Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
Fuse Configuration The main fuse(s) on the AVERY DENNISON 686 / 686 HT are located inside the AC entry. The entry has a fuse drawer that holds the fuse(s) and selects the appropriate line voltage. If the voltage in the window DOES NOT match the AC line amplitude intended to be supplied to the printer, DO NOT plug the power cord in.
U.S.A. All other power configurations are the customer’s responsibility to have the plug and alteration work done by a certified electrician. AVERY DENNISON supplies printers to many countries with many variations. Therefore we leave this to the customer to make the proper selection for their country.
Installing the PC Interface Cable The 686 / 686 HT requires a 9-pin RS232 cable. This cable is provided with the printer. If the cable was not found, it can be ordered from AVERY DENNISON (Part number 351124). The male end of the cable should be connected to the 9-pin D-shell female connector that is located on the right side of the printer at the TCB (refer to the P.C.
Product Description Printer Description The AVERY DENNISON model 686 / 686 HT thermal printer (See Figure 4) is an electronic printer that can print on Card Stock, Size Stickers, and Pressure Sensitive rolled stocks. The printer interfaces to a computer or a mainframe system thus allowing electronic data input or even custom design of labels with AVERY DENNISON’S “PcMate Platinum"...
Personal Computer Specifications This specification describes the hardware and application software requirements for the Personal Computer that is used to download to the AVERY DENNISON 686 / 686 HT Printer. The AVERY DENNISON 686 / 686 HT Printer uses a Windows version of “PcMate Platinum”.
- 7"(178mm), 10"(254mm), & 12"(305mm) Label Size Max: 686 - Up to 5.125" (130.2mm) web x up to 7" (177.8 mm) feed - cut and stacked 686HT - Up to 3.00" (76.2mm) web x up to 7" (177.8 mm) feed - cut and stacked Transfers tested as of June 9, 2006 - Up to 14.0"...
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AVERY DENNISON standard thermal colors and widths Options SV-100 Barcode Verifier System Rewind Unit Reflective Sensor (Back of web) PcMate Platinum Spare Parts Kit International Hardware Kit 18 • • • • Product Description Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
NOTE: Make sure that the ink-ribbon take-up core and the ink-ribbon supply roll are against the ink backer plate so that the ink ribbon tracks straight through the print station. Printer Operation & Quick Set-Up • • • • 19 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
If for some reason the roller doesn't provide easy passage, open the print head upper assembly by rotating the knob. NOTE: Platen roll in 686HT will not rotate open 20 • • • • Printer Operation & Quick Set-Up Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
12) Adjust the web guides on the decurler and web guides down to the edges of the stock without deforming the stock. Decurler / Turnbar The 686 / 686 HT printer is equipped with an adjustable turn bar system to allow optimum adjustment of multiple supplies in an effort to control flatness through the printer.
Butt Splicing Stock NOTE: DO NOT RUN BUTT SPLICES THROUGH THE PRINT STATION. The AVERY DENNISON 686 / 686 HT has been designed so that supplies can be changed / replenished quickly. Removing the stock trailer remaining in the printer and re-threading the stock altogether is quicker than butt splicing.
Modified Drive Assembly The spring loaded drive assembly mounted in the 686 / 686 HT printer has been modified to prevent it from being left in the “Drive Open” position. In addition the drive open sensor has been eliminated. The drive can be opened, if necessary, to clear a jam or remedy other problems, but must be held in the open position.
See "Print Registration Sensor" for more detail. • The 686-HT uses a top reflective setting in PcMate. The bottom part of the sensor assembly is blocked with a metal plate for better reflection. 24 • • • • Printer Operation & Quick Set-Up...
Ink Guide Adjustment The ink guides on the 686 / 686 HT will move together as shown above and below. To adjust the guides - loosen the thumbscrew and slide the ink guide into position, then retighten the thumbscrew. 686 HT Printer Operation &...
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The ink guides must be even with each other in order for the system to work correctly. 686 HT 26 • • • • Printer Operation & Quick Set-Up Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
To close the head mount plate, pull the knob out and lower the head assembly. Turn knob “A” counterclockwise to its original position as shown above. Printer Operation & Quick Set-Up • • • • 27 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
- Stock moves through in one continuous strip. - Stock moves through without printing. - Ink will not advance; ink save on the 686 / 686 HT will automatically be activated. - The print head must be closed. 28 • • • • Control Panel Operation...
- The stop button will stop the printer at the end of the current label being printed. Indicator Lights The AVERY DENNISON 686 / 686 HT has three Indicator lights. These lights are used along with the LCD display to tell the operator the current status of the printer. On Line - Has not been powered on.
The LCD display is a 2 line, 24 character, with back lighting feature for easy readability. The first line of the display in most cases will be a prompt or question. The second line is the response. 30 • • • • Control Panel Operation Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
Stacker 2 Blocked Print Speed with VL70 Must set to 5 IPS Verifier for 686HT Stacker 2 Not Hi Capacity Blocked Stacker is Enabled Flagging Mode Control Panel Operation • • • • 31 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
PRESS ENTER FOR LIFE COUNTS / VERSIONS PRESS ENTER FOR FEATURES SETUP PRESS ENTER FOR VERIFIER SETUP Use the EXIT ↑ to move to the HOME screens. Control Panel Operation • • • • 35 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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CUT value to the NEW CUT value. A more positive number will move the cut to the right while a more negative number will move the cut to the left. 36 • • • • Control Panel Operation Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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Pressing the MODE / Down Arrow key will take the user back to the "CHANGE STROBE" screen. Pressing the EXIT / Up Arrow key will take the user back to the "HOME" screen. Control Panel Operation • • • • 37 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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Pressing the MODE / Down Arrow key will take the user to the "TOP REFL NOT OVER MARK" screen. Pressing the EXIT / Up Arrow key will take the user back to the "HOME" screen. 38 • • • • Control Panel Operation Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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Pressing the MODE / Down Arrow key will take the user back to the "HOLE / SLOT IN SENSOR" screen. Pressing the EXIT / Up Arrow key will take the user back to the "HOME" screen. Control Panel Operation • • • • 39 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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Pressing the MODE / Down Arrow key will take the user to the "IMAGER VERSION" screen. Pressing the EXIT / Up Arrow key will take the user back to the HOME screen. 40 • • • • Control Panel Operation Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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(i.e. 053 for type 53). After ENTER is pressed on the last digit the TRANSFER TYPE on the top line will be updated. Pressing the MODE / Down Control Panel Operation • • • • 41 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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A valid date and time must be entered before the user can go on. 42 • • • • Control Panel Operation Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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Pressing the MODE / Down Arrow key will take the user to the "CLEAR SCAN HISTORY" screen. Pressing the EXIT / Up Arrow key will take the user back to the "HOME" screen. Control Panel Operation • • • • 43 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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Pressing the MODE / Down Arrow key will take the user back to the "PRINT VERIFIER HISTORY" screen. Pressing the EXIT / Up Arrow key will take the user back to the "HOME" screen. 44 • • • • Control Panel Operation Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
- All print heads should be kept in original anti-static bags until they are installed in the printer. - The 686 / 686 HT printer is supplied with an anti-static wrist strap. Locate the strap - it must be worn at all times when handling the print heads.
- NEVER use anything metallic on or near the printhead. - Alcohol and a cotton swab are the recommended items to use when cleaning the printhead. RECOMMEND AVERY DENNISON "MASTER CLEANING KIT" # 921338 Procedure: See Appendix E 46 • • • • Adjustments / Maintenance...
PRINTHEAD SETUP prompt. Press the ENTER key, the press the MODE key until the HEAD CATEGORY prompt appears. Use the <YES and NO> keys to Adjustments / Maintenance • • • • 47 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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You should observe an even grid of rectangles. If you do not see such a grid, you may wish to reference the topic of "Print Head Tangent Adjustment". 48 • • • • Adjustments / Maintenance Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
3/16” ball driver in the tool kit. Move the knife in the direction desired to square the cut and retighten. Adjustments / Maintenance • • • • 49 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
Ink Out An optical sensor located near the ink unwind arbor allows the printer to monitor the availability of ink. 50 • • • • Adjustments / Maintenance Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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The stack full condition will stop the machine when the stacker is full. Sensor Adjustment All the micro switches and optical sensors in your 686 / 686 HT printer were calibrated at the time your printer was manufactured, however from time to time it may become necessary to readjust / recalibrate due to the large variety of stocks and inks that can be run on the machine.
Press the mode button; the third and fourth menu tasks will set the sensor range with the sensor open and then blocked, (See Front Panel Menu Map in this manual). 52 • • • • Adjustments / Maintenance Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
- NEVER use anything abrasive on the sensor and the LED. - NEVER use an alcohol-based solution when cleaning the sensor or LED. - Dry air or cotton swabs are the AVERY DENNISON recommended items to use when cleaning the sensor and LED.
Lubrication Procedure General The 686 / 686 HT series printers are factory equipped with either composition bearings not requiring lubrication or pre-lubricated bronze bearings. The one exception is the rub cams on either end of the rotary knife. Periodic cleaning of the printer and removal of dust will greatly enhance the length of the time the printer will function.
The printer is now ready for production formats at which time you should need only to fine-tune the print, cut, and strobe via the front panel for individual formats. Adjustments / Maintenance • • • • 55 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
AC entry. Remove the back cover and inspect the cable and connectors to and from the front panel (refer to the Electrical System Schematic section in this manual). 56 • • • • Electrical Trouble Shooting Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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PCL printer as per your PcMate manual. 5) Faulty Thermal Control Board. 1) Replace Thermal Control Board. 6) Jumpers not configured 1) Contact AVERY DENNISON Service. correctly. Electrical Trouble Shooting • • • • 57 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
6) Ink bound. 1) With the print head open - check that the ink will pull through the printer with little to no resistance. 58 • • • • Electrical Trouble Shooting Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
4) Incorrect DIP switch settings on 1) Check and reset DIP switches as needed (refer the Thermal Control Board. to TCB Dip Switch Settings section in this manual. Electrical Trouble Shooting • • • • 59 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
Thermal Control Board. 4) Faulty stacker motor drive circuit 1) Replace the Thermal Control Board. on the Thermal Control Board. Electrical Trouble Shooting • • • • 61 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
Re-adjust unwind and web guide to relieve possible stock “pinch”. 62 • • • • Mechanical Trouble Shooting Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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"pac-man" to stop with spring in detent. 2) Partial cut 1) Loosen shear adjustment screws and move outer end of knife until full cut is obtained. Mechanical Trouble Shooting • • • • 63 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
FRONT PANEL VERIFIER KNIFE MOTOR ORANGE GRAY ORANGE ORANGE OPEN BROWN BROWN THERMAL CONTROL BOARD, 371105NE GRAY BROWN BROWN STACKER HEAD DRIVER BOARD, 341106NE BROWN SERIAL 66 • • • • Electrical Drawings Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
2. DC OUTPUT OF POWER SUPPLY: N.C. HEAD DRIVER +12V YELLOW BOARD 341106NE +24V GRAY RETURN BLACK 3. FLASH DISK REPLACED PCMCIA BOARD, REMOVE IF FLASH DISK IS INSTALLED. Electrical Drawings • • • • 67 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
Warning: Connecting the power supply incorrectly may cause irreversible (unwarranted) damage! Ensure that the power is turned off before connecting the power supply. Make certain that the 115 / 230VAC fuse drawer is in the correct position. 68 • • • • Electrical Drawings Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
INK OUT STATION 3 MISSED SENSE MARK FEED OPEN VERIFIER HALT 1 VERIFIER HALT 2 IMAGER ERROR HEAD OPEN STATION 1 HEAD OPEN STATION 2 HEAD OPEN STATION 3 Appendix A • • • • 69 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
PLCC CHIPS align angled corner of chip with angled corner of socket that is counter clockwise to the arrow. (Use chip removal tool P/N. 351156 for square I.C removal) JUMPER SETTING On = 240DPI Off = 300 DPI 1 to 2 70 • • • • Appendix B Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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DIP CHIPS align notch on chip with the notch on the socket (U3 & U4 chips are four pins smaller than U3 & U4 sockets, position chips towards top of socket so that the unused socket pins are at the bottom closest to the notch. (Use chip removal tool p/n. 351156 for square I.C.'s) Appendix B • • • • 71 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
Attempting to create test pattern Attempting to create strobe tables Attempting to read in formats Protected Mode Imaging Code initialization complete Serial Communications Activated Power up complete 72 • • • • Appendix B Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
Transfer Type Coated Tag Stock & GN1111 Tag Stock A & GN1111 Tag Stock B & GN1111 Tag Stock C & GN1111 Tag Stock D & GN1111 Appendix C • • • • 73 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
• If plunger binds, the solenoid is not parallel with the base of the bracket that mounts to the knife support, and / or the actuator slot is bottoming out on the roll pins that are on the plunger. Make adjustment or replace the bracket. 74 • • • • Appendix D Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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While holding it in that location, re-install the c- clip. Now the Small nylon washer and spring can be put on the plunger and inserted into the solenoid. - 989513 Appendix D • • • • 75 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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• (Rev 5) Replace Knife Actuator 357020, if it is worn or if there is a “bulge” at the 90-degree bend. • (Rev 6) Changed feeler gauge tolerance from .047 MIN 76 • • • • Appendix D Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
Printhead Life Extension Matching stock and ink widths If you’re running multiple media and multiple widths on your AVERY DENNISON machine, Great! You are taking advantage of one the most compelling features of our printers: multimedia capability. Our printers can also reduce the width of the ink to only that area being printed.
Check that the AC outlet supplying the printer has a true ground path. AVERY DENNISON printers remove static through the frame and out the ground leg on the AC power cord. If this path does not exist, it will build up in the printer.
“loop side” of Velcro. hard pressure 5. Dry with a dry, brown paper towel. 6. Replace the printhead. Thumb here to hold against the table Table edge Appendix E • • • • 79 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
3. Position the printhead in the printhead carriage assembly so that the alignment pegs match up and the printhead fits snugly. 4. Tighten the mount screws. 80 • • • • Appendix E Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
Static Checks for 686 / 686 HT Printers 1. Stacker: With an ohmmeter, check continuity between the main stacker roller, which has the belts on it, and the chassis ground. Chassis ground can be any screw near the serial cable. Check that these two important...
1. Tangent is factory set and should not be adjusted. Head pressure is fixed without adjustment. 2. Strobe - Adjust strobe for print darkness and bar code scanability. Adjust one increment at a time. 82 • • • • Appendix E Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
990000 2-56 x ¼ Cap screw 990065 8-32 x 3/8 Button head screw 371142 Stock out switch harness (*ns) 990513 Small wire tie (*ns) (*NS) = Not Shown Assembly Drawings • • • • 85 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
990268 3/16 x ½” Dowel pin 990133 ¼-20 x ¾” Flat head screw 990121 ¼-20 x 5/8” Cap screw 514098 Can Be Ordered As An Assembly 990313 #10 Thumb screw knob Assembly Drawings • • • • 89 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
8-32 x 1/4 Knurled cup point 990424 4-40 x 3/8 Cap screw 990008 4-40 x 3/8 Knurled cup point 551169 Sensor, IR LED wired 554006 Bracket, Web guide mount, Front Assembly Drawings • • • • 91 Users Manual Model 686 / 686 HT...
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