Braillo 650 SF User manual
Rev. April 2018
BRAILLO LNORWAY
FOR BETTER BRAILLE - AND MORE
User’s Guide
BRAILLO 650 SF
©- 2018 Braillo Norway AS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PRINTER BASICS ....................................................... 8
2. INSTALLATION ........................................................ 11
2.1 Unpacking ......................................................... 12
2.2 Removing the Printer cover ........................................... 13
2.3 Removing the transport locks .......................................... 15
2.4 Paper roll feeder - assembly ........................................... 16
2.5 Compressed air ..................................................... 18
2.6 Connecting the compressed air ........................................ 19
2.7 Connecting the units together .......................................... 20
2.8 Connecting the Printer to the mains and computer .......................... 22
2.9 Placing the units .................................................... 24
2.10 Aligning the Staple and Fold with the Printer ............................. 25
2.11 Adjusting the Staple and Fold unit sideways .............................. 26
2.12 Adjust to paper width, inserting paper ................................... 27
2.13 Printing with the B650 SF............................................. 30
3. OPERATING THE PRINTER ............................................. 33
3.1 Operating panels .................................................... 33
3.2 Functions Printer operating panel ...................................... 34
3.3 Overview of menu structure ........................................... 38
3.4 Explanation of the different menu choices ................................ 39
3.5 Messages/Error messages on the Printer operator panel ..................... 47
3.6 Test print .......................................................... 51
3.7 Functions Staple and Fold operating panel ............................... 52
3.8 Messages in the Staple and Fold display ................................. 56
3.9 Signal tower ....................................................... 57
4. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .......................................... 58
4.1 Printing principle.................................................... 58
4.2 Troubleshooting, incorrect Braille ...................................... 64
4.3 Magnet rack - Removal............................................... 69
4.4 Magnet rack - Disassembly, step by step ................................. 70
4.5 Magnet - Replacement ............................................... 72
4.6 Magnet rack - Cleaning............................................... 75
4.7 Magnet rack - Adjustment ............................................. 76
4.8 Magnet rack - Refitting and adjusting.................................... 78
4.9 Beam and paper shoes - Overview ...................................... 84
4.10 Beam and paper shoes - Removal and refitting............................. 85
4.11 Beam - Replacement of short pivot arm .................................. 87
4.12 Beam - Replacement of printing pins .................................... 88
4.13 Return spring - Adjustment ............................................ 89
4.14 Eccentrics adjustment - Belt tension ..................................... 90
4.15 Beam wheel sensor - Adjustment ....................................... 91
4.16 Paper shoes - Adjustment ............................................. 92
4.17 Inductive sensors - Adjustment ......................................... 93
4.18 Paper sensor - Replacing.............................................. 94
4.19 Maintenance ....................................................... 95
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5. PARTS - EXPLODED VIEWS ............................................. 97
5.1 Magnet rack........................................................ 97
5.2 Beam ............................................................. 98
5.3 Paper shoe ......................................................... 99
5.4 Paper feeder....................................................... 100
5.5 Shafts, belt........................................................ 101
5.6 Top and bottom frame .............................................. 103
5.7 Paper cutter ....................................................... 105
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 108
6.1 Technical specifications ............................................. 108
6.2 Electric unit Printer - Overview ....................................... 109
6.3 How to replace fuses ............................................... 110
6.4 Main board - Connections ........................................... 112
6.5 Escape-sequences .................................................. 113
7. PAPER CUTTER / STAPLE AND FOLD ................................... 117
7.1 Description of functions ............................................. 118
7.2 Paper cutter - Adjustment ............................................ 119
7.3 Paper cutter ....................................................... 121
7.4 Scrap paper hatch .................................................. 122
7.5 Picking paper ..................................................... 123
7.6 Vacuum .......................................................... 124
7.7 Sheet splitter ...................................................... 125
7.8 Stack holders ..................................................... 126
7.9 Staple anvil ....................................................... 127
7.10 Folding .......................................................... 128
7.11 Stapling .......................................................... 129
7.12 Trap door ........................................................ 130
7.13 Eject ............................................................ 131
7.14 Valve ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
7.15 Complete schematic pneumatic ....................................... 133
7.16 Components in the control unit ....................................... 134
7.17 Schematic, electrical 230V ........................................... 135
7.18 Connection to Printer, schematic ...................................... 136
7.19 Schematic PLC .................................................... 137
7.20 Schematic signal tower .............................................. 138
7.21 Schematic sensors ................................................. 139
7.22 Schematic staplers position .......................................... 143
7.23 Schematic pneumatic valves ......................................... 143
7.24 Reference position on the vacuum arm ................................. 144
7.25 Staplers .......................................................... 145
8. PAPER ROLL FEEDER ................................................. 146
8.1 Setting up - Connections ............................................. 146
8.2 Operating ........................................................ 147
8.3 Replacement of the paper roll ........................................ 148
8.4 Service and maintenance ............................................ 149
8.5 Measurements .................................................... 150
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9. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................. 151
9.1 Declaration of conformity ............................................ 151
9.2 Warranty ......................................................... 152
Warranty request form .............................................. 153
9.3 Addresses and phone numbers ........................................ 154
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1. PRINTER BASICS
Thank you for your purchase of a Braillo 650 SF. Please read this manual carefully before installing
and operating this Printer.
Features
Prints interpoint, both sides of the page are printed simultaneously.
Specially designed to print 4 pages/sheet (like e.g. newspapers and magazines).
Prints 650 characters per second.
Self-test system checks the magnets continuously during printing.
Reliable, sturdy construction.
Safety switches will turn the Printer off if someone accidentally opens the cover while printing.
The printed sheets will be stacked and a cover sheet (with both Braille and ink print) can be added.
Then the stack is stapled, folded and ejected.
Maximizing the operational life of your Braillo printer
Many 30-year-old Braillo printers are still in daily operation – a testament to their quality. To maxi-
mize the life of your Braillo printer, we strongly recommend using the correct tools, which come with
your printer; as well as following the correct procedures, which we prescribe in the manual and rein-
force in our training courses.
Additionally, just as the wrong wrench can ruin a nut, using poor quality Braille paper can ruin the
printer’s pins, print shoes and moveable parts by causing them to wear out prematurely. Failures due to
user negligence of this nature, just as repairs carried out by untrained personnel, may compromise your
warranty rights.
Braillo recommends using our specialized Braille paper and having your printer serviced by certied
technicians who have successfully completed our training course.
More information regarding our training courses can be found on our website:
http://braillo.com/braillo-services/
http://braillo.com/event-registration/
More information on our Braille paper can be found on our websites:
http://braillo.com/braille-paper/
http://braillepaper.com/
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Left-hand
side
Right-hand
side
PAPER ROLL
FEEDER
PRINTER AND
CUTTER
STAPLE AND
FOLD UNIT
Printer overview
Please see figure below:
Note that the “right-hand” and “left-hand” side are referred to as if you were standing behind the
Printer facing the opening where the paper is inserted into the Printer.
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How the paper travels through the machine.
PrintingCutting
Feeding Unwinding
Stack of
covers
Stack of
printed sheets
Ready book
with cover
Steel wire for
stapling
Cover
magazine
Power
switch S&F
Emergency
switch
Signal tower Operator panel
Printer
Printer overview, continued
Operator panel
Staple and Fold
Emergency
switch
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2. INSTALLATION
Space:
The minimum space required for the Braillo 650 SF is approximately 6x3m(19.5 x 10 feet) as at
least 1.5 m free space is required behind the paper roll feeder (so the paper roll can be replaced) as well
as 1 m free space on both sides so that it can be properly operated, cleaned and maintained.
Environment:
Braillo Printers are made to operate continuously and to be reliable for many years. However, sensi-
tive electronic and mechanical parts require a suitable installation environment to ensure long and
trouble-free operation. Temperature should be between 15° - 30° C (60° - 86° F), and relative humidity
between 40 and 60%.
Maintain a clean environment because dust may clog the Printer - especially with high humidity. Too
low humidity should also be avoided to prevent electrostatic problems.
Some paper qualities may generate excessive paper dust. This should be removed with a vacuum
cleaner and a damp cloth. (About every 50,000 Sheets).
Electrical: Single phase 230 volt (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz, circuit breakers should be min. 10 amps, prefer-
able 16 amps.
Be sure to consult your distributor/supplier for further details concerning the installation site.
Failure to meet the installation requirements may relieve the supplier of any warranty responsibilities.
4200 mm
1030 mm
Top view
1900 mm
Side view
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2.1 Unpacking
Unpacking and installation can be done by the user.
After unpacking the Printer, the cover must be removed before lifting the Printer. See chapter 2.2
“Removing the Printer cover”.
Any kind of lifting of the Printer must always be done from the baseboard at the bottom of the
Printer, or from the steel frame, and should be done with extreme care.
Make sure that your Braillo Printer has not been damaged in transport. Check if the outer packing is
damaged; If so, it is possible that the Printer has also been damaged or scratched. If any damages are
found, please contact your distributor or Braillo Norway AS immediately.
Also check that the shipment contains the following items:
1 Printer
1 Ethernet cable 5 m (shielded)
1 USB cable 5 m
1 User’s guide B650 SF
1 Tool kit for service and maintenance
1 Test and packing list
1 Paper roll feeder
1 Friction bar / correction roll
1 Shaft, for the paper roll
1 Paper sample
1 Compressor (optional)
1 Staple and Fold unit
If any of these items are missing, please contact your distributor or Braillo Norway AS.
Important !
It is very important that the Printer’s specied voltage requirement (230 V, +/- 10%) corresponds with
the local power supply available.
If the plug on the mains power cable is to be replaced, note that the yellow/green wire is the grounding
(earthing) wire.
THE PRINTER MUST ALWAYS BE CONNECTED TO GROUND!
After all the items are unpacked, we advice that the transport boxes are stored for possible later use.
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A
B
G
G
G
2.2 Removing the Printer cover
See gures below and on the next pages.
The cover is constructed of an aluminium frame which is fastened with four screws (G) under the base-
board of the Printer, there is one screw in each corner. On this frame the sides, front and back panels
are fastened. Some of these panels can be taken off for better access e.g. for smaller repairs or to con-
nect to the electrical unit.
However, if the printer is going to be lifted or moved, and the Printers own wheels cannot be used, the
cover must be taken off completely.
It can be done like this:
Disconnect the mains.
Open the panel (A) by turning the seven screws (B) counter clockwise 1/4 of a revolution - use a coin
or a screwdriver. Pull out the panel. Place it aside. The same procedure can then be done on the rest of
the panels.
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See the gure below for details.
- Disconnect the cable to the fans.
- Disconnect the two cables to the operating panel. Cut the cable ties (replace when reconnnecting).
- Disconnect the cable to the safety switches in the cover.
Unscrew the four screws (G) (use a 6 mm hex key) and very carefully lift the cover upwards.
The Printer can now be moved to the desired location.
Please observe that it is possible to lock the wheels to secure the Printer when it is positioned.
Fans
connector
Operator panel
connectors
G G
To release,
press on both sides
Cable for cover
safety switches
To release,
press here
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2.3 Removing the transport locks.
This Printer has eight transport locks. All eight must be removed before starting
the Printer!
There are four between the base plate and the steel frame, and four between the steel frame and the
printing mechanism.
Please see gures below:
Transport-
lock
Remove
this screw
Remove
this screw
Transport-
lock
Remove
this screw
Base plate
Steel
frame
Steel
frame
Printing
mechanism
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2.4 Paper roll feeder - assembly
Motor
assembly
Friction bar
Friction
bar guides
Frame
Paper sensor
Shaft and
paper roll
Insert shaft
into paper roll
Ready for
mounting
Correction roll
Placing the paper roll
Crank to
lift/lower
paper roll
Laser beam
Sensor for empty
paper roll
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The paper sensor is a laser distance sensor, and is using a laser beam to check the distance to the paper.
If the distance is long (the paper is close to the oor) feeding speed is slow (or it will stop completely)
and if the distance is short, feeding speed is high. This will ensure that there is a constant slack of
paper between the Paper Roll Feeder and the Printer.
The paper is clamped between the feeder rolls with a compressed air cylinder. After a short period of
stand still, the pressure on the feeder rolls will be released. This is done to prevent deformation of the
paper.
Put the shaft in the centre of the roll, and ensure that the shaft is approximately in the centre sideways.
Fasten the shaft. The roll must be placed so that the paper is rolled off at the top. (See gure).
Place the paper roll with the shaft already fastened just behind the Paper Roll Feeder. Lift off the cor-
rection roll with the friction bar and set aside. Use the crank to lower the roll lift until the lift is below
the shaft in the roll. Move the roll forward, make sure that the shaft is situated just above the notches,
while turning the crank to raise the roll lift. Turn the crank until the roll is lifted above the oor. Put the
correction roll with the friction bar on top of the paper roll like on the gure below.
Remove and throw away the rst rounds of paper on the paper roll (to get rid of e.g. sand, dust and dirt
after rolling the paper roll on the oor).
The paper line must go in between the friction bar and the correction roll. Ensure that the friction bar is
resting on top of the roll.
Now the paper must go through the feeder rolls. When turned on, the motor will start feeding paper so
that it can be inserted into the Printer.
Paper sensor Feeder rolls Correction roll
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2.5 Compressed air
This equipment requires clean, compressed air, minimum 7.0 bar @ 100 l/min., and max. temperature
50° C to the regulator to function. To make this compressed air, you will need to use some sort of com-
pressor. Regardless of the type and brand of compressor is chosen, there are some important things to
remember.
First, please read the enclosed instruction manual for the compressor!
There are many different compressors on the market, and this chapter will not deal with a particular
compressor, but will discuss the topic more in general. Please see the gure below for an example, but
refer to your compressor manual for the specic information.
Normally a compressor have two pressure gauges and a pressure regulator tted. The rst gauge is
measuring the tank pressure (before the regulator) and the second gauge is measuring the output pres-
sure (after the regulator).
The pressure at the compressor outlet must be adjusted to approximately seven bar. This can be con-
trolled at the output pressure gauge.
To have long and trouble free operation, the air must be ltered and free from oil and water.
When air is compressed in a compressor, the air temperature is rising. So the air entering the tank will
be hot. When the air is cooling down, the humidity in the air will condensate inside the tank. So the
warmer and more humid the air entering the compressor is, the more water condensates inside the tank.
The compressor is lubricated with oil and small amounts of oil may also get into the tank.
This means that the tank must be drained for oil and water on a regular basis.
If the air is supplied from the smaller types of compressors delivered from Braillo Norway AS, it is
required to keep the compressor in a similar environment as described for the Printer itself. (Tempera-
Tank drainage Filter drainage
Tank pressure
gauge
Output pressure gauge
(adjust to 7 bar)
ture 15 - 30°C (60 - 86°F) and rel. humidity
40 - 60%).
If the compressor is placed in a more harsh
environment, it might be necessary to take
further precautions to remove oil and water
from the air.
Basic elements on a compressor:
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From compressor To Printer and
S&F unit
To Paper Roll
Feeder
The gauge
should read
6,0 bar
2.6 Connecting the compressed air
See gures below.
The compressed air from the compressor goes to the lter, regulator and release valve unit on the Paper
Roll Feeder. From there it goes to the Printer and to the Staple and Fold unit.
If the power is turned off, or one of the emergency switches has been pushed down, the release valve
will shut off and release the pressure of the compressed air on all machines.
From
compressor
Filter, regulator
and release valve
Release valve
Water
drainage
Regulator
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2.7 Connecting the units together
NOTE!
Mains voltage must be 230 V 50/60 Hz!
Always connect the units to ground!
Main
switch
Mains in
Emerg.
relay
Switch
S&F
Relay
S&F
Relay
PRF
To
PRF
To
Printer
From
Printer
To
S&F
Emerg.
switch
Emerg.
switch
The way the units are connected regarding the 230 V is explained in the gure above.
Please note that the emergency switches will turn off the power and air to all machines when they are
pushed down. The main switch on the Paper Roll Feeder will also turn everything off.
When power is present, the Printer operator panel will turn the Paper Roll Feeder and the S&F unit on
or off.
Note! The Printer will “fall to sleep” when it has been inactive for 15 min. “Sleep” means that the
Printer operator panel will go dark and the PRF an S&F unit will be turned off.
To turn it on again, you can touch the operator panel, or send a document from the computer.
Main
switch
Emerg.
switch
Emerg.
switch
Switch
S&F
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