Paper And Ribbons; Loading Paper; Paper Low Sensor - ABLE Systems Ap890 User Manual

The battery pack should be capable of between 500 and 1000 complete charge and discharge cycles,
though this may be reduced in very repetitive applications. If a particular battery pack appears not to
be holding charge as well as expected, it may be worn out and should be replaced by a new one.
Please consult the factory for further details and recommended battery treatment.
During battery charging, the printer may become quite warm. This can crease the paper within the
mechanism. The system designer may wish to feed out some paper before printing begins, either
controlled from the host, or by the user pressing the paper feed button.
5

PAPER AND RIBBONS

The Ap890 is normally supplied with a separate paper roll and fitted with a purple ribbon.
Paper rolls must be 57.5 ±0.5mm, and of maximum diameter 60mm.
Spare paper rolls are available
Spare purple ribbons are available
Black ribbons, alternative paper roll sizes, alternative paper roll types (e.g. two-part paper, 'action'
paper, etc) and commodity packs, containing several standard paper rolls and ribbons, are all
available. Contact ASL for details.
5.1

LOADING PAPER

A paper roll is normally supplied separately to avoid unrolling or damage in transit.
To load a new roll of paper:
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Discard a few turns of paper in case they have been damaged or have glue on
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Mount the roll between the bosses in the paper holder area: the right-hand boss is on a
sprung support. The paper should flow from the bottom of the roll
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Prepare the end of the paper into a clean edge at right-angles, and introduce into the rear
of the mechanism while pressing the paper feed button: the target point is just above a
bright metal strip. The paper should be straight, and pointing forwards into the printer
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Once the mechanism grips the paper, allow enough to feed through for good alignment,
thread the paper through the exit slot and close the lid.
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Check that it still advances properly, and tear off any excess by pulling the paper sharply
towards you across the serrated edges.
5.2

PAPER LOW SENSOR

A mechanical/optical paper sensor acts on the left-hand face of the paper roll, and is activated when
only a few metres of paper remain. When this sensor becomes active, the LED flashes orange (see
section '6.1 Standard LED Patterns').
To avoid spurious 'paper low' reports, ensure that the roll is correctly located on the bosses, and that
the right-hand paper support has returned to the vertical position. A foam pad is fitted behind the
right-hand support on some models to maintain the correct pressure.
The standard paper rolls normally supplied by Able Systems have a red marking towards the end of
the roll, providing a further indication that the roll is nearly exhausted.
(ASL Product Code A160PR).
(ASL Product Code A160IRCP).
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