Braillo 300 S2 User manual
User’s Guide
BRAILLO LNORWAY
FOR BETTER BRAILLE - AND MORE
BRAILLO 300 S2
Rev. June 2017
©- 2017 Braillo Norway AS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PRINTER BASIC .......................................... 7
2. INSTALLATION ........................................... 9
2.1 Unpacking ......................................................... 10
2.2 Removal of the side panels .............................................11
2.3 Removal of the top .................................................. 12
2.4 Connecting the printer to the mains and computer .......................... 13
2.5 Power on .......................................................... 15
3. OPERATING THE PRINTER................................ 16
3.1 Inserting paper...................................................... 16
3.2 Operating panel functions ............................................. 17
3.3 Explanationofthedierentmenuchoices ................................ 22
3.4 Messages/Error Messages ............................................ 30
3.5 Test Print .......................................................... 33
4. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ............................ 34
4.1 Printing principle.................................................... 34
4.2 Troubleshooting, incorrect Braille ...................................... 40
4.3 Magnet rack - removal ............................................... 43
4.4 Magnet rack - disassembly, step by step .................................. 44
4.5 Magnet - replacement ................................................ 46
4.6 Magnet rack - cleaning ............................................... 49
4.7 Magnet Rack - adjustment ............................................ 50
4.8 Magnetrack-rettingandadjusting .................................... 52
4.9 Beam and Paper shoes - overview ...................................... 58
4.10 BeamandPapershoes-removalandretting.............................. 59
4.11 Beam - replacement of short pivot arm................................... 61
4.12 Beam - replacement of printing pin ..................................... 62
4.13 Return spring adjustment ............................................. 63
4.14 Eccentrics adjustment, belt tension...................................... 64
4.15 Main sensor wheel - adjustment ........................................ 65
4.16 Paper feed assembly - removing ........................................ 66
4.17 Paper feed assembly - adjustment....................................... 67
4.18 Inductive sensors - adjustment ......................................... 68
4.19 Paper sensor - replacing .............................................. 69
4.20 Maintenance ....................................................... 70
5. PARTS - EXPLODED VIEWS ............................... 72
5.1 Magnet rack........................................................ 72
5.2 Beam ............................................................. 73
5.3 Paper shoe ......................................................... 74
5.4 Paper feed ......................................................... 75
5.5 Shafts, belt......................................................... 76
5.6 Top and bottom frame ................................................ 78
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 80
6.1 Technicalspecications .............................................. 80
6.2 Electric unit - overview............................................... 81
6.3 How to replace fuses................................................. 82
6.4 Main board - connections ............................................. 84
6.5 Escape-sequences ................................................... 85
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7. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................ 90
7.1 Declaration of conformity............................................. 90
7.2 Warranty .......................................................... 91
7.3 Addresses and phone numbers ......................................... 93
1. PRINTER BASIC
Thank you for your purchase of the Braillo 300 S2. Please read this manual carefully before installing
and operating this printer.
Key features
• Prints interpoint, both sides of the page are printed simultaneously
• Prints 300 characters per second
• Prints 900 pages per hour (on a 12-inch sheet)
• Self-test system that checks the magnets continuously during printing
• Reliable, sturdy construction
• SafetyswitcheswillturnthePrinteroifsomeoneaccidentallyopensthecoverwhileprinting
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.
BraillorecommendsusingourspecializedBraillepaperandhavingyourprinterservicedbycertied
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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Printer overview
Pleaseseethegurebelow:
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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Control
panel
Paper direction
2. INSTALLATION
Table:
The printer should be placed on a sturdy table. Please note that this printer weighs 130 kg.
Space:
The minimum space required for the Braillo 300 S2 is approximately 1.25m x 1.5m (4 x 5 feet). How-
ever, it will be more space required both behind and around the printer so that one can easily replace
the boxes of paper and perform regular maintenance without moving the printer.
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 when combined 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.
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.
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67 cm
66 cm
2.1 Unpacking
Unpacking and installation can be done by the user.
Any kind of lifting of the printer must always be done from the base at the bottom of the printer, and
should be done with extreme care.
Make sure that your Braillo printer has not been damaged in transport. Check if the 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 printer is accompanied with the following items:
• Power cable for the printer
• Data cable, USB
• Data cable, ethernet (shielded)
• A small stack of paper
• User’s guide
• Tool kit for service and maintenance
• Test and packing list
If any of these items are missing, please contact your distributor or Braillo Norway AS.
Important !
Itisveryimportantthattheprinter’sspeciedvoltagevalue(230V,+/-10%)correspondswiththe
local mains 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 the printer is unpacked, we advice that the transport box is stored for possible later use.
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2.2 Removal of the side panels
The side panels can be removed by turning the quarter revolution fasteners counterclockwise.
Turn counterclockwise
1/4 of a revolution
Pull the panel out, then a
little down
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2.3 Removal of the top
If you are going to do maintenance, it can be more convenient to remove the top. Remove both side
panels as described in section 2.2. ‘Removal of the side panels’ on page 11. Loose the four bolts a
revolution, then slide the top a little towards the operator panel side. Then lift it straigth up.
Loosen the four bolts
a revolution or so
Slide the top a little
towards the display side,
then lift it straigth up
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2.4 Connecting the printer to the mains and computer
The connections are on the electric unit inside
the printer.
They can be reached by removing the side
panel on the oposite side from the operator panel.
Connecting to the mains
Seethegurebelow.
Connect the enclosed mains power cable to the Mains inlet.
Note! If the plug on the mains power cable is to be replaced with one that is compatible with the local
electric contact points, observe that the yellow/green wire is the grounding (earthing) wire. Also make
sure that you are connecting to 230 volts!
THE PRINTER’S MAINS CABLE MUST ALWAYS BE CONNECTED TO GROUND!
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Fans
outlet
Mains
inlet
Audio, pre out NC NC Ethernet NC NC USB
Main
board
Magnetracks
DCBA
24V
1A
SpareAlarm
output
Fans/on-off
external
equipment
Mains
230V
50/60 Hz
1
4
1
5
1
2
1
2
1
3
3
6
4
8
2
4
1 +24V
2 Gnd
3 Sleep
4 Motor
5 Alarm
6 Spare
1 +24V A
2 +24V B
3 +24V C
4 +24V D
5 Gnd A
6 Gnd B
7 Gnd C
8 Gnd D
1 +24V
2 Gnd
1 +24V
2 Gnd
1 Alarm Com
2 Alarm NC
3 Alarm NO
4 +24V
Connecting to the computer
This can be done in two ways, Ethernet or USB.
The ethernet is a RJ45 connector, and the USB is a regular USB connector.
There is no need to select which of the two input to use. The Printer will connect to the input who
receivesdatarst.Meaning,ifdatacomesontheethernet,theUSBwillnotbeoperativebeforethe
ethernethavenishedthetransmission.
ItisaratherlargetextbuerinthePrinter,sothetextlewillbetransferredtothePrinterasfastas
thetransmissionwillallow.ThenthePrinterwillrununtilthetextbuerisempty.
Seegurebelow,thisisafrontviewoftheelectricalunit.
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Audio, pre out NC NC Ethernet NC NC USB
Main
board
Magnetracks
DCBA
24V
1A
SpareAlarm
output
Fans/on-off
external
equipment
Mains
230V
50/60 Hz
1
4
1
5
1
2
1
2
1
3
3
6
4
8
2
4
1 +24V
2 Gnd
3 Sleep
4 Motor
5 Alarm
6 Spare
1 +24V A
2 +24V B
3 +24V C
4 +24V D
5 Gnd A
6 Gnd B
7 Gnd C
8 Gnd D
1 +24V
2 Gnd
1 +24V
2 Gnd
1 Alarm Com
2 Alarm NC
3 Alarm NO
4 +24V
Ethernet
USB
2.5 Power on
Thisprinterdoesnothaveanon/oswitch,sowhenthemainscablehasbeenconnected,theprinter
will do it’s start up sequence. The display will be black for a moment, then it will show a progress bar
for the start up sequence. When done, the display will show “Welcome, press the accept button to con-
tinue”. Press the key and the display will change to “Ready to emboss”.
For safety reasons, there are switches on the cover. These switches will disable the possibility
to run the printer if someone is removing the side plates.
Then the paper feed tractor will move a little back and forth to position the paper correctly. If there is
no paper inserted, the printer will start an alarm, and the display reads “Printer Out of paper”. This is
normal, and the noise can be silenced by pressing the mute button.
Note that the Printer will go into sleep mode when it has been inactive for 15 minutes. If that hap-
pens,thePrinterwillwakeupifyoutouchtheoperatingpanelorsendalefromthecomputer.Itis
also possible to set it in the sleep mode by entering the main menu, and select the “Enter sleep mode”
choice.
The printer is now ready. Before continuing, please read chapter 3. ‘OPERATING THE PRINTER’ on
page 16 carefully.
Tractors can be moved sideways for
dierentpaperwidths,andtochange
the left/right margins
Lever for loosen/
fasten the tractor
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Note! If the printer has run out of paper during a print job, perform step 2 to 5, without reset-
ting the printer. Press the “Continue” button, and the printer will continue from the place
where it ran out of paper without losing any text.
3. OPERATING THE PRINTER
3.1 Inserting paper
Paper should be inserted into the printer in the following manner:
1. Place a box of paper at the back of the printer. (Opposite side from the operating panel).
2. Insert the paper between the two paper guides, and then through the slit in the paper guide. Insert
about the length of one sheet. Go to the front of the printer.
3. Thetractorsmighthavetobeadjustedsidewaystottothepaperwidthinuse.Thisisdoneby
openingalittleleverontheoutersideofthetractors,thenmovethetractorssoitwillttothe
paper width, then close the lever again.
4. Lock the paper into the tractor-feed. By using the FINE ADJUST button, adjust the paper with
respecttothestartingmark(notch)correspondingtothechosensheetlength.(Seegurebelow).
5. Go to the back of the printer, and adjust the two paper guides carefully close to the edge of the
paper. This is to ensure that the paper will go straight trough the printer.
The printer is now ready to start printing.
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Use the marking that corresponds
to the sheet length in use
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3.2 Operating panel functions
Time Date
Sheet counters, will
count upwards as the
printing goes on
Reset for the sheet
counters
Advances
the paper
one sheet
Enters the
Main menu
Moves the
paper 0,5 inch
forwards
Moves the
paper 0,5 inch
backwards
Status information
When the printer is powered up, you have to press the Accept button to make the printer ready.
After pressing Acceptthewindowbelowappears.Pleaseseetheexplanationonthegurebelow:
Accept
button
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Navigating in the menus.
Move the cursor the desired sub menu, and then press the Accept button.
Move the
cursor down
Move the
cursor up
Jump back to
the previous
menu without
saving
Accept or
select button
Jump back to
the previous
menu without
saving
Accept or
select button
Increase the
value
Decrease the
value
To change a variable setting.
If a setting can have more than two values, the display will look like below.
Select this to
enter sleep
mode
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Jump back to
the previous
menu without
saving
Accept or
select button
Active
button
Inactive
button, press to
activate, and then
press Accept
To change a setting with just two alternatives.
If a setting can have just two alternatives, the display will look similar to this.
Theveryrsttimetheprinterispoweredup,youhavetoselecttheprintermodel.
Note!
Thesettingssetbytheoperatorpanelisthedefaultvalues.However,whensendingatextlefromthe
computer,someparametersforthisspecicjobissentalongwiththele.Theparametersthatcomes
withthelewillbeactiveduringtheprintjob.Whenthejobisnished,thesettingswillreturntothe
default settings again.
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Operator panel during printing.
Pleaseseethegurebelow:
Embossing Sheet 1 / 5 means that the Printer are now printing sheet 1 of a book with 5 sheets in total.
Copy 1 / 1 means there will be just one copy.
If you would like to pause a print job, press the Pause button. When the Printer is paused, the button
will change to Continue. Press Continue to continue with the printing. If you would like to cancel the
rest of the print job, press Reset.
Pause the print job.
Continue the print job. Cancel the rest of the print job.
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