Simplex 4100 Panel Mounted Printer Installation Instructions

SSimplex Printer REQUIREMENTS removing power from this system disconnect FIRST and AC power last When connecting to thii system connect AC power FIRST and last HAZARD electrical power when making any adjustments or repairs Installation and should be performed by qualified Simplex 4100 4120 0451 Panel Mounted Printer Figure 1 is used with the 4100 and 4120 Building System products panel mounted printer provides hard copy reports of the Master Control Panel output and provides with proprietary operation formally known as NFPA 72D thermal dot matrix panel mounted printer displays twenty visible lines of print has a column width of forty and is capable of printing variable output formats on standard 2.350 inch wide thermal paper The panel printer is equipped with a position pluggable terminal block for the RS 232 serial interface and a g pin D Type RS 232 interface SPRING LATCHES PLACES SLOT FROM MECHANISM SLOT TO PAPER TAKE UP LED GREEN LOW GRN YEL OUT YELLOW 1 1995 Simplex Recorder Co Gaher 01441 0001 specifrations other wem curtml 01 prblim am subjecl change wilhout notice 12 95 Manuals Online Inspecting 4 Mounting unpack and inspect your panel mounted printer for any damage which may have occurred in transit If any occurred save the shipping carton and packing materials file a damage claim with the carrier and notify Time Recorder Company Specify the nature and the extent of the damage Before installing or operating printer check the following Ensure that the primary power setting is correct for your installation see Figure 3 Ensure that the printer mechanism and paper path are clear of all packing materials or other foreign matter Ensure that paper is installed DO NOT OPERATE the printer without paper See the Paper Loading instructions panel mounted printer is mounted to a 4100 or 4120 Panel and Rack Mount assemblies see Figure 2 The requires 6 inches of space 3 positions in the rack and is designed for left or right justified mounting within option bay Perform the following steps to mount the panel mounted printer Panel mounting install the printer using the following placement options For first choice of placement place printer in the main control panel middle bay left or right justified audio is required and is occupying the middle option bay of the main control panel place printer in the first bay left or right justified no printer space is available in the main control panel you are required to add a two four or six unit panel printer installation Rack Unit mounting install the printer above the writing surface using left or right justification Two open slots 4 inches is required behind the printer to allow for clearance RETAINER SCREW PRINTER Manuals Online 2 SUPPORTS Mounting Determine the recommended placement option location for installing the panel mounted printer using left or justification as previously described on page 2 Align and secure the printer to the frame using four 6 32 screws and four No 6 external lockwashers Remove existing Printed Circuit Board PCB retainer and install new retainer Install the RS 232 and power harness supplied with the printer using the wiring diagram Figure 3 and the printer circuit board diagram Figure 4 Pressure sensitive supports are provided on the rear of the printer to be used the with tie wrap Part No 474 SPIN HARNESS USE0 USED VDC RS 232 POWER 10 mA MAX AU WlRlNG TO BE NO 18 AWG OR TO CODE RACK MOUNT HARNESS DESIGNATtON PANEL MOUNT HARNESS DESIGNATKIN HARNESS 8 Diagram 3 MODULE MODULE MOTHERBOARD MASTER CONTROLLER Manuals Online RS 232 TERMINAL BLOCK Circuit Board 4 Loading 5 paper allow access to the printer paper supply push spring loaded rectangular latches inward and pull forward to release the printer panel Install a new roll of Simplex paper 4190 9803 473 019 thermal up on the upper spindle Fold paper back itself to form a straight and clean edge and directly into the paper input slot The printer automatically Use the power switch in the to advance paper further through the Feed an appropriate amount of through the printer to allow the installation the paper take up journal To load paper the take up journal unscrew the fastener the left side guide plate and pinch rod paper between the main take up shaft and bar Secure the left side guide plate and rod with the fastener Manually rotate the mechanism as shown to remove excess in the paper INPUT SLOT SPINDLE SPINDLE TAKE UP Paper Loading 5 Manuals Online and Self Test are few operating controls for the panel mounted printer A convenient self test feature allows you to quickiy that the printer is operating correctly The switch functions are shown below POSITION Feed Self Test On Off activate the self test feature toggle the power switch from the position to the position and bold the self test begins The panel mounted printer enters self test mode and prints out an alphanumeric test For the highest quality output and maximum thermal head life use only Simplex 4190 9803 473 019 paper Specifications panel mounted printer can be used as a serial bidirectional communication device without requiring any switch jumper settings The panel mounted printer automatically detects the interface which is sending data and the appropriate printout The serial interface parameters are factory set internal to the printer firmware standard factory setting for the RS 232 serial interface is 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 slop bit The driver card is supplied with two serial interface connecting methods the normally used pluggable terminal Table l and an alternative g pin D type shell connector Table 2 Terminal Block RS 232 Serial 1 output from the printer to the host input to the printer or display ground Ov when printer is unable to receive data D Type Connector RS 232 Serial 2 Manuals Online panel mounted printer requires very little maintenance and service This section provides instructions for and maintenance Electrical and mechanical repairs should be performed by qualified personnel only certain that all electrical connections are disconnected before any service is performed on the panel mounted Tools and Supplies hand tools meter alcohol cloths swabs IBM 23 LUBRIPLATE 70 SILCON 35 may clean the exterior cabinet of the printer with a non abrasive cleanser Do not allow liquids to enter the inside the mechanical assembly In a dirty environment you may clean the printhead with alcohol and a cotton swab may also use compressed air to clean the printhead Do not direct air flow directly to the prin