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IER 517

PRINTER

N07702A

Revision Level 2

Nov. 22, 1999

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Page 1 IER 517 PRINTER N07702A Revision Level 2 Nov. 22, 1999...
Page 2 The warranty shall be null and void in case of use of any spare part, special tool or consumable part not expressly approved in writing by IER and in the event of attempted repair or servicing of the machines by persons lacking the requisite technical qualifications.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIERES A ) INTRODUCTION ........5 B ) DESCRIPTION .
Page 4 1) List of Consumable Supplies ......33 2) Technical Documentation Relative to the IER 517 Printer ..33...
Page 5: A Introduction
• Stock placed behind the secured compartment Another safety feature of the IER 517 Printer to prevent fraudulent use is the Stock Control Number (SCN) Reading Device that makes it possible to check the blank documents fed from the rear stocks prior to printing.
Page 6: B Description
Test documents (3), one of which being the printout of the printer configuration • AC power cord (4) NOTE The IER 517 Printer is shipped without consumable supplies (media, cleaning kit, etc.) Moreover, we recommend that you save the packing material at least throughout the warranty period. IMPRIMANTE...
Page 7: Physical Characteristics
2) Physical Characteristics Printer Dimensions with Dual Feeder and without any Options and Weight Secured Stock Height (a) (feet 320 mm (12.6 in) 335 mm (13.2 in) included) Depth (b) 270 mm (10.6 in) 555 mm (21.85 in) Width (c) 225 mm (8.86 in) 225 mm (8.86 in) Weight...
Page 8: Front View
3) Front View • Front cover (1) giving access to the printer interior • Control panel (2) featuring the following elements: • Alphanumeric display (3) • Four LED indicators (4) • Seven keys (5) • Stacker (6) to collect the printed documents...
Page 9: Rear View
4) Rear View • Handle (1) to open the front cover • Rear feeder (2) to feed the blank documents into the printer • Power switch (3) • AC power connector (4) • Data I/O connector (5) • Data I/O connector for an optional data link (6) •...
Page 10: Optional Dual Feeder With Secured Stock Compartment
5) Optional Dual Feeder with Secured Stock Compartment This option is an add-on consisting of a second rear feeder and a lockable compartment to safely store one of the media stocks, as described below: • Secured stock compartment (1) with cover (2) •...
Page 11: Opening The Front Cover (Printer Without Secured Stock Compartment)
6) Opening the Front Cover (Printer without Secured Stock Compartment) If your printer comes with the optional dual feeder with secured stock compartment, refer to the following Page. a) Grasp the front cover (2) handle (1). b) Swing open the front cover (2).
Page 12: Opening The Front Cover And The Secured Stock Compartment
7) Opening the Front Cover and the Secured Stock Compartment a) Turn key (3) to unlock and release locking device (2). b) Swing open the front cover (4) in a forward motion. c) Open the secured stock compartment cover (1) in a rearward motion.
Page 13: Opening The Printing Module
8) Opening the Printing Module a) Push the green button (1) upwards in the direction of the arrow. b) Rotate the printing module (2) towards the printer front. IMPORTANT Make sure that the printing module has snapped into the closed position before closing the front cover which must also snap home.
Page 14: C Installation
NSTALLATION 1) Setting Up the Printer a) Remove the printer from the shipping container. b) Place it on a stable surface. 2) Connecting the Printer to the Host The printer to host data I/O connector is readily accessible at the rear of the printer.
Page 15: Connecting The Printer To The Line Power / Power Up
Switch the printer on by setting the power switch to the I position. c) The alphanumeric display lights up and displays the printer initialization message: IER 517 PLEASE WAIT d) After approximately ten seconds, the display shows: xxxxxxx * * : “ready”...
Page 16: Loading The Non-Secured Stock
4) Loading the Non-Secured Stock a) Place a box of blank media (3) behind the printer, facing the rear feeder (1) and parallel to the printer. b) Switch the printer on. c) Insert the leading document (2) into the rear feeder. The document is drawn in automatically.
Page 17 Parallel...
Page 18: Loading The Secured Stock
5) Loading the Secured Stock The secured media stock is placed inside the optional secured stock compartment. a) Open the secured stock compartment cover (see Page 12). b) Remove the empty box and replace it with a full box of blank media (2) as shown in the Figure opposite.
Page 19 Parallel...
Page 20: D Operation
PERATION 1) Printing a Document a) Power up the IER 517 Printer (see Page 15). • If the display shows the following: off line press the On line key to set the printer to the on line mode: ready •...
Page 21: Key And Indicator Functions
2) Key and Indicator Functions Receive Error On line Power Enter Clear On line a) Key Functions On line Key On line Selects the operating mode: • On line mode: the printer/host connection is active. • Off line mode: the printer/host connection is inactive and the self-test and configuration menus can be accessed.
Page 22 Enter Key • Enter On line mode: stops the alarm and clears the displayed error message (same function as the Clear key). • Self-test and configuration menus: selects the parameter to be modified and confirms the change. Clear Key • Clear On line mode: stops the alarm and clears the displayed error message (same function as the Enter key)
Page 23 b) Indicator Functions On Line Indicator When on, indicates that the printer is in on line mode and is On line ready to receive messages from the host. Rapid flashing indicates a technical fault. When off, indicates that the printer is in off line mode. The self-test and configuration menus can be accessed.
Page 24: E Periodic Maintenance
Cleaning the platen and the thermal printhead • Cleaning the magnetic head • Final check The IER Cleaning Kit (IER P/N S32129A) contains all the elements required for efficient printer service. 1) Removing Dust from the Printer Interior CAUTION Before starting any dust removal or printhead cleaning operations, make sure the AC power cord is disconnected from the printer.
Page 25 c) Open the front cover and the printing module (see Page 11 and Page 13). If your printer comes with the dual feeder and secured stock compartment, also open the secured stock compartment cover (see Page 12). d) Use the can of compressed gas to remove dust from the mechanical assembly, the sensors, rear feeder(s) and paper path (see the Figure below).
Page 26: Cleaning The Printhead And The Platen
2) Cleaning the Printhead and the Platen a) Dampen a soft cloth with cleaning solution from the cleaning kit. b) Carefully rub the platen (turn the platen by hand to be able to clean the entire surface). On completion of this operation, dry the platen using the dust remover.
Page 27: Cleaning The Magnetic Head
d) Using the CrushTube Swab , clean the entire line of printhead heating elements. 3) Cleaning the Magnetic Head a) Since the printing module is open, proceed to clean the magnetic head. b) With a new CrushTube Swab (see previous Paragraph) rub the entire surface of the magnetic head.
Page 28: F Operating Faults
PERATING FAULTS Operating faults may cause document jams inside the printer and/or the displaying of an error message. NOTE The sound alarm informs you of an error condition. Note the error message displayed and press the Reset or Clear key before you start to solve the problem. 1) Clearing Document Jams If the display reads the following: CAUTION...
Page 29 IMPORTANT If document jams occur frequently, call the help desk.
Page 30: List Of Error Messages
2) List of Error Messages IMPORTANT If the recommended corrective action does not rectify the problem, call the help desk. a) Error Messages Intended for the Help Desk The error messages not appearing in the alphabetical list below are addressed to the Help Desk. b) Messages Intended for the Operator IMPORTANT Always confirm a corrective action by pressing...
Page 31 Out of Continuous Feed Documents Supply the rear feeder concerned with fanfold PAPER OUT STOCK X media: x=1: standard rear feeder x=2: upper rear feeder (if the printer comes with the optional dual feeder with secured stock compartment) (see Page 17 and Page 19). SCN Read Error The blank documents are not preencoded with an SCN ERROR...
Page 32: Other Operating Problems
3) Other Operating Problems Printer does not operate: a) Switch the printer off by setting the power switch to the 0 position. b) Check the line voltage with another electrical appliance. c) Check that the AC power cord is correctly connected to the line power and to the printer (see Page 15).
Page 33: G ) Consumable Supplies And Documentation
ONSUMABLE SUPPLIES AND DOCUMENTATION The complete set of technical documentation and the consumable supplies necessary to operate and service the IER 517 Printer can be ordered from: IER Service Department 3, rue Salomon de Rothschild BP 320 92156 SURESNES Cedex FRANCE Tel.: +33 (0)1 41 38 61 28...
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Page 36 Tel.: +33 (0)1 41 38 60 00 Fax: +33 (0)1 41 38 62 00 IER Inc., 4004 Belt Line Road - Suite 140, ADDISON, Texas 75001 - USA Tel. (972) 991 2292 - Fax (972) 991 1044 - Toll Free 1-800 624 8538 IER Pte.