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AstroNova QuickLabel QL-250 Service Manual (203 pages)

Brand: AstroNova | Category: Label Maker | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction
9
Intended Audience
9
General Safety Precautions
9
Workplace and Work Methods
9
Clothing
9
Protective Clothing
10
Protective Equipment
10
Safety When Working with Electricity
10
Qualifications of Personnel
10
Maintenance Precautions
10
Additional Precautions for Devices with Exposed Energized Parts
11
Tools
11
If an Accident Occurs
11
Troubleshooting
12
Power Problems
13
Interface Communication Problems
13
Feeding Problems
13
Service Station
14
QL-250 Printhead
14
Printing Problems
16
Errors and Warnings
17
Printer Alert Window Messages
17
Toolbox System Status Messages
19
Air in the Ink Lines
25
Software Problems
26
Jams in the Printer
26
Print Engine Area
26
Misfeeds
27
Chapter 3: Functional Operation
28
Sequence of Operation
28
Printer Controls
29
Main Power Connection, ON/OFF Switch, USB Connection
29
Computer Connection
29
Control Panel Button / LED Indicators
29
Printer Default Printing Modes
32
Printer Driver Properties
32
General Tab
33
Layout Tab
35
Color Tab
38
Import / Export Tab
39
Services Tab
40
Using the Printer Toolbox
41
View Drop-Down
43
System Status
44
User Interface
46
Service Menus
52
Diagnostics
53
System Settings
55
Media Scan
58
Scan Sensors
61
Service Menus
62
Maintenance Drop-Down
64
Service Drop-Down
65
Print Drop-Down
66
Chapter 4: Disassembly / Assembly Procedures
67
Printer Basic Disassembly
67
Service Disassembly Procedures
67
Left-Hand Side Cover
67
Components under the Left-Hand Side Cover
68
Right-Hand Side Cover
69
Major Components under Right-Hand Side Cover
69
Replacing Power Supply
70
Replacing the Side Fan
70
Replacing the Interface PC Board
71
Removing the Print Engine
71
Aligning the Print Engine
77
Print Engine Basic Disassembly
78
Removing the Print Engine Base
78
Print Engine Components Underside
79
Replacing Peristaltic Pump Assembly
80
Replacing the Dual Pinch Valve Assembly
82
Cleaning Dual Pinch Valve Sensors
83
Replacing Dual Pinch Valve Sensor PC Board
84
Replacing DPCA Board
88
Replacing Buffer Boxes (3 Per Machine)
89
Replacing QA Chip Assembly (3 Per Machine)
90
Removing Pen Driver Printed Circuit Assembly
91
Removing the Starwheel Assembly
93
Replacing the Ink Tanks
94
Accessing Components Behind the Main Printed Circuit Assembly
94
Removing Main Printed Circuit Assembly (MPCA) Cover
94
Replacing the Encoder or Encoder Sensor
96
Replacing the Service Station Lifter Arm Sensor
97
Replacing Paper Path Motor or Drive Belt
97
Adjusting Paper Path Motor Drive Belt Tension
99
Replacing Belt Drive Gear Pulleys
101
Replacing the Lifter Motor Assembly or Lifter Gear
103
Replacing the Stepper Motor
105
Lubricating Grit Roller Round Clips
106
Removing the Clamshell Assembly
107
Removing Clamshell Assembly
107
Clamshell Assembly Components Underside
107
Replacing Exit Sensor
108
Replacing Label Web Sensor
108
Replacing Service Station Sled Printed Circuit Boards
109
Replacing Wiper Motor Flex Cable PCA
110
Removing Upper Main Platen Assembly
112
Replacing Printhead Locator Assembly
114
Replacing the Printhead Lever Latch
119
Replacing the Printhead Lever Latch Solenoid
123
UW-250 Unwinder
126
Remove Top Cover
126
Rear Cover Access Points
126
Front Panel Cover
127
Main Drive Belt
127
Main Drive Motor
128
Printed Circuit Board
129
Large Gear
130
Potentiometer Assembly
130
Recalibrate Unwinder
131
RW-250 Winder
133
Remove Top Cover
133
Rear Cover Access Points
134
Front Panel Cover
134
Main Drive Belt
135
Main Drive Motor
135
Printed Circuit Board
136
Large Gear
137
Potentiometer Assembly
138
Recalibrate Winder
139
Maintenance
141
Maintenance Supplies and Equipment
141
Maintenance Schedule
142
Replacing Ink Tanks
144
Cleaning Ink Tank Contacts
147
Cleaning Contacts
147
Storage
149
Disposal
149
Cleaning / Replacing the Printhead Cartridge
150
Cleaning the Printhead Cartridge
150
Replacing the Printhead Cartridge
151
Printhead Service Life
156
Cleaning / Replacing the Ink Revolvers
156
Cleaning Ink Revolver Couplings
156
Replacing Ink Revolvers
157
Cleaning the Pen Driver Printed Circuit Board Contacts
159
Cleaning / Replacing the Service Station
160
Removing Service Station When the Printer Is on and Connected to a Computer
160
Removing the Service Station When the Printer Is off And/Or the Printer Is Not Connected to a Computer
163
Cleaning the Service Station
166
Replacing the Wiper Motor Assembly
167
Cleaning the Wiper Motor Assembly
168
Replacing the Service Station Lifting Arms
169
Lubricating the Service Station
170
Reinstalling / Replacing the Service Station
173
Replacing the Cover Assembly
177
Replacing Ink Waste Tray
178
Cleaning
178
Print Engine Cleaning
179
Grit Rollers
179
Media Sensors
179
Printing Platen
180
Cleaning Cutter Assembly
180
Appendix A: Safety Precautions
181
Appendix B: Borderless Printing
182
Borderless Print Checkbox
182
Oversize Settings
184
Additional Considerations and Tips
186
Appendix C: Ink Flow Diagrams
187
Appendix D: Adjusting Sensor Readings for Various Types of Media
190
Settings to be Changed
190
Finding the Right Reading Levels for Your Gaps / Markers
191
Refsignal
195
Threshold
195
Special Case Example
196
Batch Code Variables
198
Appendix E: Print Engine Wiring Diagram
200

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