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Online Data Validator User’s Manual
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The Printronix T5000 series of Thermal Printers
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e The Printronix T5000 series of Thermal Printers Online Data Validator User’s Manual 170895-001H
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Software License Agreement CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRINTER. USING THIS PRINTER INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRINTER AND ALL ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS TO THE PLACE YOU OBTAINED THEM, AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. Definitions. “Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine-readable data and program. The term “Software Product” inc
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2. IN NO EVENT WILL PRINTRONIX, INC. BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, OR ANY OTHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF PRINTRONIX, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE ABUSE OR MANIPULATION OF THE SOFTWARE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITAT
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformite aux normes du ministere des Communcations du Canada: Cet appareil numerique de la
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Warning This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Printronix makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix shall not be held responsible for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection with the furnishing, distribution, performance or use of this material. The information in this manual is subjec
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Table of Contents 1 Installation Instructions ........................... 11 Overview..............................................................................11 Safety Notices .....................................................................14 Installation ...........................................................................15 Prepare The Printer.......................................................15 Install The Ferrite ..........................................................1
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Table of Contents Bar Code Failures................................................................61 Bad Bar Code Error Detection ......................................61 Missing Bar Code Error Detection.................................61 Error Action ...................................................................62 Error Messages.............................................................64 Troubleshooting...................................................................69 Maintenance ..
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1 Installation Instructions Overview The online data validator (validator) is an external bar code scanning device attached above the paper exit of the printer. When activated, it scans the printed output looking for bar codes. When it finds a bar code, it determines what type of bar code it is and monitors the bar code quality as it passes through the scan area. After the entire bar code has passed under the scanning beam, the validator grades the bar code and sends a report to the printer. How
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Chapter 1 Overview The validator can also evaluate PDF 417 bar codes. For PDF 417 Limited, the validator works best with security level 5 or higher, using the current default printer settings for Defects Percentage, Percent Decode, and Decodeability. For lower security levels, lower the Defects Percentage to 5% to enable checking for bar code damage. Stacked, 2D, and vertical (ladder) bar codes are not supported. Bar codes must have a minimum x-dimension of 10 mil (0.010 inch) to be recogn
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Tools And Materials You Will Need Static Wrist Strap 3mm Allenkey 2.5 mm Allen key T5000 User’s Manual Parts List Validator/Upper Bracket Lower Bracket Cable Assembly Ferrite Grommet Wire Saddle Overlays Bar Code Calibration Card 13
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Chapter 1 Safety Notices Safety Notices The validator is a Class 2 laser product. The following notices apply at all times when the printer is powered on and the validator is active: WARNING Class 2 laser light. Do not stare into the laser beam or a reflected image of the laser beam. WARNING Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Note: Thisisthe laser exitwindow. Figure 1. Safety Warnings 14
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Prepare The Printer Installation Prepare The Printer 1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off). WARNING Always unplug the printer power cord from the printer or power outlet before doing any installation procedure. Failure to remove power could result in injury to you and damage the equipment. You will be instructed when to apply power. 2. Unplug the printer power cord from the printer or the AC power source. 15
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Chapter 1 Installation Install The Ferrite IMPORTANT If your printer has a factory installed validator, then the cable, ferrite, wire saddle, and grommet have already been installed. Go to “Install The Brackets” on page 23. 1. Loosen the two captive screws securing the top of the frame side cover. (Figure 2.) 2. Tilt the frame side cover back from the top and lift it until the tabs along the lower edge disengage from the slots in the printer frame. Captive Screw (2) FrameSideCover Figure 2. Remo
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Install The Ferrite 3. If you have the expansion-CT option: a. Loosen one screw and remove the other screw that secures the expansion-CT subassembly to the rear of the printer frame. (Figure 3.) b. Carefully lift the expansion-CT subassembly and CT adapter plate out of the frame cutout. c. Unplug the expansion-CT cable from the expansion-CT port on the controller PCBA and set the expansion-CT subassembly aside. Expansion-CT Port Controller PCBA Screw (2) Expansion-CT Cable Expansion-CT CT Adapte
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Chapter 1 Installation Power/DataCable Ferrite First Wrap Long Connector (To Validator) 20.0 ± 0.5 inches Short Connector (To Controller Board) Power/DataCable Second Wrap Figure 4. Wrapping the Power/Data Cable Around the Ferrite 4. Using the end of the power/data cable with the short connector, insert the cable through the ferrite. (Figure 4.) 5. Wrap the power/data cable around the ferrite twice. 6. Adjust the position of the ferrite so that the length from the ferrite to the long connector i
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Install The Ferrite Frame Boss Wire Saddle Figure 5. Inserting the Wire Saddle Into the Frame Boss 7. Insert the wire saddle into the frame boss. (Figure 5.) 19
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Chapter 1 Installation Wire Saddle Long Connector (To Validator) Ferrite Hole in the Frame Wall Figure 6. Inserting the Power/Data Cable Through the Hole in the Frame Wall 8. Raise the media cover and remove the solid grommet from the hole in the frame wall. 9. On the electronics side of the printer, insert the long connector end of the power/data cable through the hole in the frame wall. (Figure 6.) 10. Insert the power/data cable through the wire saddle. 20
