Brady PAM 3000 Operator's Manual

Edition 6/02PAM 3000Printer-Applicator-SystemOperator's Manual

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300010Peripheral ports : PLC-interface for the control of the labelling processInterface for connecting the scannerInter

11Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Optional FeaturesKeyboard AdapterThe keyboard adapter allows you to connect your PAM 3000 to a MF-2 compatible PCk

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300012Print MediaPAM 3000 can be operated in direct thermal as well as thermal transfer mode.For direct thermal mode, on

13Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Index Characteristics MIN. (mm) MAX. (mm)A Label width 5 115B Width of silicon liner 25 120C Label length 3.5 80D

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300014Transfer RibbonThe choice of a suitable transfer ribbon is important for the print quality of your printer as well

15Printer-Applicator-System PAM 30002 General Safety InstructionsCAUTION !Pay special attention to the following safety guidelines :- The PAM 3000 pri

16 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Fig. 4a Front view4 Component LocationPrinter1 - Display2 - Function keys with indicator LEDs3 - Ribbon take up h

17Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Fig. 4b Detailed view of the print mechanism1 - Adjusting plate2 - Printhead3 - Print roller4 - Feed roller5 - Pin

18 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Fig. 4c Side view1 - Connector for the compressed air2 - Power connector with power switch3 - Parallel interface

19Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000ApplicatorFig. 4d Front view1 - Connector for the electronics2 - Pad holder3 - Pad4 - Turn cylinder5 - Slide valve

In accordance with our policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to alter specifications without noticeDonnées technique modifiabl

20 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 30005 Mounting the ApplicatorInstallation1. Put the applicator at the left side of the PAM 3000 printer using the fou

21Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Slide ValveThe lift cylinder (1) is equipped with a slide valve (2), which can only be actuated manually.By delive

22 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Pad UnitVersionsThe pad unit consists of the pad holder, the pad and the blow tube. The format of the padholder

23Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000MountingNormally all supplied label applicators have passed a previous run at the factory. Therefore allunits inc

24 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Blow TubeIt is necessary to mount a blow tube when applying large labels. This way the label is additio-nal blow

25Printer-Applicator-System PAM 30006 Connecting the PrinterAir ConnectionFig. 6a Air connectionPAM 3000 needs for operation the connection to a compr

26 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Interface Connections1 - Parallel interface port2 - Serial interface port3 - Interface port for scanner4 - PLC in

27Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Fig. 6c Power supply moduleConnection to Power Supply1234The PAM 3000 is designed for use with 230V A.C/ 50Hz (sta

28 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Fig. 7a Preparation of the label supply hubPAM 3000 is equipped with a rotating label supply hub, which is able t

29Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Loading Labels1. Place the label roll (1) onto the prepared media supply hub (4) and slide it down against thewind

3Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000All rights reserved, including those of the translations.No part of this manual nor any translation may be reproduc

30 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Loading Transfer RibbonFig. 7c Loading thermal transfer ribbon1. Slide the roll of transfer ribbon (4) onto the r

31Printer-Applicator-System PAM 30008 AdjustmentsAll supplied label applicators have passed a previous run at the factory. Therefore, the basicadjust

32 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Adjusting the Sides of the Lift Cylinder UnitAt the rear side of the carrier plate of the applicator there are tw

33Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Adjusting the Label Edge SensorFig. 8d Adjustment of the label edge sensor21To accommodate a variety of print job

34 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Special Settings for the OperationThere are integrated four DIP-switches to determine several types of operation.

35Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000ONL key Switch into OFFLINE mode (LED ONL off)FF key Provides label feed. The leading edge of the next label to be

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300036ONL key Switch into ONLINE mode (LED ONL on)FF key Provides label feed. The leading edge of the next label to be

37Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300010 SetupUsing the setup mode, the configuration of the PAM 3000 may be customized to suit specificrequirements. I

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300038Overview of the Setup ParametersCountry Country setting : LCD display languageFormats of date and timeMeasuring un

39Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Version xxxxx xxx m / xxx hPrinter info The parameter provides information about the firmware, the cumulativelengt

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 30004Table of ContentsTable of Contents ...

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 30004011 Printer Info DisplayViewing the Printer Info DisplayPAM 3000 offers a convenient option for retrieving and view

41Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000xxxx Result of the system testThe four-digit hexadecimal number contains (coded) hardware faults.The example, as s

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300042Code Printout Code Printout Code Printout Code PrintoutDEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX00 00 08 08 16 10 24 1801 01

43Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Example of ASCII Dump ModeThe following figures show the "normal" appearance of a printed label, and the

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 30004413 OperationPositioning of the LabelsThe labels could be applied parallel to the print line (0°-position) as well

45Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Fig. 13b Power supplySwitch on the PrinterNOTICE !Check all external connections before starting to print. Make s

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300046Standard OperationNOTICE !Before starting the first print job after switching on the printer it is necessary tosyn

47Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Special Operation with the Pre-dispense KeyBy pressing the pre-dispense key (1), half cycles of the labelling proc

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 30004814 OptionenKeyboard AdapterThe keyboard adapter option offers to connect the printer to a standard PC keyboard,pre

49Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Key AssignmentThe printer can easily be adjusted to the keyboard configuration of the particular country byusing t

5Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300010. Setup ...

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300050Memory CardsThe printer provides an option for using memory cards to permanently save graphics, fonts,complete lab

51Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Formatting the Memory CardFor operation, the memory card first has to be structured internally in a certain way.

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300052Printing from a Memory CardNOTICE !Using a memory card provides the opportunity to print without a connection ofth

53Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Warning LightBy using the warning light it is possible to recognize the state of the printer with one view.Fig. 14

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300054Warning SensorsThe sensors recognize, when the diameter of the label supply roll respectively the transferribbon r

55Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Warning Sensor Ribbon EndNOTICE !The warning sensor ribbon end is only analyzed by the printer electronics if thew

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 300056Service UnitIt is very important for operating with the PAM 3000 System to guarantee a constant pressureof the com

57Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Antistatic BrushUsing the antistatic brush it is possible to reduce the electrical charge in the print area.Fig. 1

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A-1Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Appendix A - Error Messages / Problem SolutionError MessagesThe PAM-System is equipped with a comprehensive self

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 30006Appendix C - Pin Assignment of the Interface Connectors ...

A-2 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Table A-2 Function keys in mode FAULT-IRRECOVERABLEErrors During System TestWhen switched on the printer automa

A-3Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000List of Error MessagesThe following table contains an overview of possible error messages, their possible causesa

A-4 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Error messageLabel not depos.LCD malfunctionLower positionMemory overflowNo label found *No label sizeNo record

A-5Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000SolutionCheck the applicator for properoperation of its mechanics andpneumatics; Check the sensor;Call for Servic

A-6 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000SolutionCheck the applicator for properoperation of its mechanics;Check if the slide valve is closed;Label the p

A-7Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Table A-4 Problem solutionProblem SolutionProblemPrint image has smears or voidsPrint image is irregular,one sid

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B-1Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Appendix B - Maintenance / CleaningGeneralThe printer PAM 3000 only requires a minimum of maintenance.It is most

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C-1Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Appendix C - Pin Assignment of the Interface ConnectorsPin Assignment of the Serial Interface ConnectorsPAM 3000

7Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000A General Guide to the DocumentationOperator's ManualThe present manual contains information on the characteri

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000C-2Fig. C-5 Interface cable with 9 pin computer connector for RS-232 with protocol"RTS/CTS" or "XON/X

C-3Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Pin Assignment of the Parallel Interface ConnectorThe printer provides a 36 pin connector for the parallel Centro

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000C-4PLC Interface PortPin Assignment of the PLC InterfaceFor use in a network the Printer-Applicator-System is equipp

C-5Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Circuit Diagram of Inputs and OutputsThe inputs are optocouplers with a current limiting resistor of 2.2kW giving

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000C-6Explanation of the SignalsXDKO - Printhead position - both variationsThe signal is necessary to recognize whether

C-7Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Pressing the key will stop the print job and the printer will be reset.EXF is active when current flows between

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000C-8Scanner ConnectorPin AssignmentThe printer provides a 9 pin port to connect a scanner. The scanner connector is

C-9Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000The output is recognized through solid state relays. The line is lead to the plug connector asa RÜL signal.The s

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D-1Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Appendix D - Setup Selectable Character TablesTable D-1 Character Set "Windows 1252"Table D-2 Character

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 30008Characteristics of the Thermal PrintheadCAUTION !The thermal printhead is the most sensitive part of your printer.P

D-2 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Table D-3 Character Set "ISO 8859-1"Table D-4 Character Set "Codepage 850"

D-3Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Table D-5 Character Set "EBCDIC"Table D-6 Character Set "Macintosh"

D-4 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Table D-7 Character Set "Codepage 852"Table D-8 Character Set "ISO 8859-8"

E-1Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Part.-No. Description Printer Applicator5945001 59452025521552 Spring x5521553 Wall Spacer x5521555 Shell 123 mm,

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Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Index0°- Position 8, 4690°-Position 8, 21, 46, C-4, C-7AADC malfunction A-3Adjustments 31ff.Air connection 25Air pre

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000NNo existing print job C-4, C-6No label found A-4No label size A-4No record found A-4OOFFLINE (System mode) 36ONLINE

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000EU - Conformity DeclarationWe declare herewith that as a result of the manner in which the machine designated below

9Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000Technical SpecificationsType : Direct thermal / Thermal transfer printerPrinthead : Thin film transfer printheadRes