Furuno PP-520 User manual

PRINTER
PP-520
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Model

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IMPORTANT NOTICES
General
• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international us-
ers.
• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong op-
eration or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.
• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.
• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.
• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.
• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens
you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equip-
ment settings.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO
will cancel the warranty.
• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their
respective holders.
How to discard this product
Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal
in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the
correct method of disposal.
In the European Union
The crossed out wheeled bin lavel that can be found on your product indicates
that this product should not be diposed of via the normal household waste
stream. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health please
separate this product from other waste streams to ensure that it can be recy-
cled in an environmentaly sound manner. For more details on available collec-
tion facilities please contact your local government office or the retailer where
you purchased this product.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Indicates a condition that can cause death or serious injury if
not avoided.
CAUTION
Indicates a condition that can cause minor or moderate injury if
not avoided.
Mandatory Action
Prohibitive Action
Read these safety instructions before you operate the equipment.
Warning, Caution
WARNING WARNING
Do not cover the air vent of the
equipment.
Covering the air vent may allow heat to
build up inside the printer, which can
cause fire.
Do not mount the equipment in an
area exposed to oil, smoke, dust or
water splash.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
Do not expose the equipment to an
area subject to rain or water splash.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
Do not touch the printing head after
printing.
Burn can result.
Follow the compass safe distances
to prevent interference to a magnetic
compass.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury
can result.
Immediately turn off the power at the
equipment power switch if water or
foreign object falls into the
equipment.
Continued use of the equipment can
cause fire, electrical shock or serious
injury.
Only qualified personnel should work
inside the equipment.
Fire, electrical shock can result by
unsuitable modification.
Standard
compass
1.00 m0.60 m
Steering
compass

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD................................................................................................................... iv
1. OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Parts Name and Functions............................................................................................1
1.2 Keys and Lamps on the Control Panel ..........................................................................1
1.3 Paper Operations ..........................................................................................................2
2. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Mounting Considerations...............................................................................................3
2.2 Mount the Printer...........................................................................................................4
2.3 Wiring ............................................................................................................................4
2.4 How to Set the Paper ....................................................................................................5
2.5 How to Set the Ink Ribbon Cartridge.............................................................................7
3. MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Regular Maintenance ....................................................................................................8
3.2 Printer Status................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Self Test ........................................................................................................................9
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... SP-1
OUTLINE DRAWING................................................................................................... D-1

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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the PP-520
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO PP-520 Printer. We are confident you will see why
the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and
dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our ex-
tensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine envi-
ronment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly installed and
maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation and maintenance procedures set forth
in this manual.
We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our pur-
poses.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The PP-520 prints navigation information fed from ship's radio communications system.
Configuration
• Print method 9-pin, serial, impact dot matrix
• Print speed Draft 200 cps (10 cpi)
• Ribbon life 3 million characters
• Paper size Roll paper 8.5-inch width
• Paper holder Paper near end sensor provided
• Source 24 VDC, over current/voltage protection circuit provided
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Printer PP-520 1
Installation Materials CP16-05900 001-198-180-00 1 set
Ink Ribbon Cartridge 7Q1VP80SF 001-198-190-10 1
Accessories FP05-04200 000-057-693-00 1 Roll paper

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1. OPERATION
1.1 Parts Name and Functions
1.2 Keys and Lamps on the Control Panel
The lamps on the control panel show printer status. The keys access the printer functions.
See section 3.2 for the printer status.
Power switch Turn the power on (|) or off (O).
Printer cover Open to replace the ink ribbon cartridge; clear a paper jam. Keep the cover
closed otherwise.
Control panel Control the printer functions (see the next section).
Platen knob Eject the paper manually. Clear a paper jam. Do not touch in the Online mode.
Release lever Release paper to straighten or remove it.
Printer cover
Control panel
Power switch
Platen knob
Release lever
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1
2
3
4
5
6
4
2
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Tear Off key and lamp (green)
Eject key
Paper Out lamp (orange)
Mode key
LF/FF key
On Line/Off Line key and
lamp (green)

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1.3 Paper Operations
Changeover mode
Select a mode to operate the printer. Usually the printer is used in the Online mode.
Online mode operation (ST-BY)
Preview the printed characters at the Online mode.
Note: Do not cut the paper in the online mode; a paper jam may occur.
Offline mode operation
Note: After operation, press OnLine/OffLine key to return to online mode (ST-BY). You cannot
print in the offline mode.
Micro adjust mode operation (OnLine LED blinking)
Operation Procedure
Select OnLine/OffLine
mode
Press the OnLine/OffLine key to go offline or online.
Micro adjust mode Press the OnLine/OffLine key approx. 3 seconds to go to the micro adjust
mode.
Operation Procedure
Preview 1) Press the Tear Off key to feed the paper over the printer cover to show the
characters printed.
2) Press the Tear Off key once more to feed the paper to previous state.
Operation Procedure
Paper feed 1) Press the LF/FF key to feed 1 line.
2) Press the LF/FF key for a while to feed the page.
Paper cutting 1) Press the Tear Off key to feed the paper to the cutting position.
2) Cut off the paper.
Eject paper 1) Press the Eject key to feed the paper in the reverse direction.
2) Replace the roll papaer by operation of the release lever.
Operation Procedure
Micro adjust the
printing head
1) Each press of the Eject key feeds the paper by 0.118mm.
2) Each press of the LF/FF key feeds the paper back by -0.118mm.
3) Press the OnLine/OffLine key to return to the online mode and register the
present location data.

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Mounting Considerations
General mounting considerations
• Select a location that is level and stable.
• The location should be well ventilated.
• Select a location that satisfies the operating environment stated in the specifications.
• Category of unit: Protected from the weather.
• Do not mount the printer on a table that is narrower than the bottom plate of the printer. This
may tilt the printer, which can damage the printer mechanism and paper feeder.
• Leave sufficient space around the printer to allow for easy replacement of roll paper or ink rib-
bon cartridge.
• Refer to the outline drawing at the end of this manual for mounting dimensions.
Do not mount the printer where it may be exposed to the following:
• Direct sunlight
• Dusty place
• Water splash or spray
• Volatile solvent
• Near a heater or air conditioner
• Near a humidifier
• Radio noise from television set or radio receiver
• A place with static electricity

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2.2 Mount the Printer
Mount the printer on a tabletop with the fixtures supplied. Refer to the outline drawing at the end
of this manual for the mounting dimensions.
1. Decide the location of the printer.
2. Set the ink ribbon cartridge and the roll paper to the printer. Refer to section 2.3 and 2.4
3. Set the fixtures (left/right) onto the printer. Fasten them with four self-tapping screws (φ5x20).
2.3 Wiring
Connect the power cable and the signal cable to the printer PP-520.
1. Connect the power cable 16S0084 to the printer.
2. Connect the cores of the power cable to the power source (24VDC) and ground terminal.
(Red: +, Black: -, Shield: ground terminal)
3. Carry out the self test referring to section 3.3.
4. Attatch the EMI core supplied near the 36-pin plug of printer cable 57FE-17JE-BC10PL3000
and fix it with cable ties to fix the EMI core. (The cable tie is unnecessary if the larger printer
cable is used.)
5. Connect the 36-pin plug to the signal connector of the printer.
6. Connect the 25-pin plug to the output port on the radiotelephone.
7. Power the radiotelephone and the printer. Print something to confirm correct printing.
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2.4 How to Set the Paper
A roll paper comes with the printer. Use only the roll paper (Type: A2 1PLYW, Code number: 000-
167-226-10)
Replace the roll paper
1. Get into the offline mode and cut off the paper.
2. Press the Eject key to eject the paper.
3. Turn the power off and remove the printer cover.
4. Remove the paper cover.
5. Lift the roll bar and take out the roll paper (and paper core).
6. Insert the roll bar into the new roll paper. Confirm the roll paper direction.
7. Lift up the paper near end bar and set the roll paper on the roll paper cradle.
8. Pull the release lever forward. Manually feed the paper over the paper guide bar and into the
printer under the platen.
Paper
Paper cover
Ink ribbon cartridge Printing head
Release lever
Fix
(backward)
Release
(forward)
Paper near
end bar
Roll paper
Roll bar
Roll paper
cradle
Printing head
Paper guide
Platen
Paper cover

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9. Put the release lever in the backward position. Turn the platen knob clockwise to feed the pa-
per so it reaches the paper guide bar.
10. Adjust the inclination of the paper if necessary. Pull the release lever forward to adjust the pa-
per and then lock it. Move the guide ring (left/right) gently to hold the paper.
11. Remount the paper cover and the printer cover.
12. Turn the power on.
Paper guide bar
Platen Platen knob
Guide ring
Release lever

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2.5 How to Set the Ink Ribbon Cartridge
Replace the cartridge when the ink runs out. (Type: 7Q1VP80SF, Code No.: 001-198-190-10)
1. Turn off the power and remove the printer cover.
2. Confirm that the printing head is at the center of the printing mechanism. Take out the ink rib-
bon cartridge.
3. Take out the new ribbon cartridge from its bag. Turn the ribbon feed knob in the direction of
the arrow to remove slack in the ribbon.
4. Insert the ribbon between the ribbon mask and the printing head, and position the cartridge
so that the hole under the ribbon feed knob is inserted into the shaft.
Press the edge of the cartridge lightly to fasten it securely.
5. Manually move the printing head back and forth along the carriage bar to make sure the ribbon
feed knob rotates in the direction of the arrow.
Confirm that the ribbon moves freely. If the ribbon has slack, rotate the ribbon feed knob to
remove the slack.
6. Replace the printer cover and turn on the power switch.
WARNING
The printing head is hot after
printing. Do not touch it.
Burn can result.
Printing head
Printer cover
Ink ribbon
Ribbon cartridge
Ribbon feed knob

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3. MAINTENANCE
3.1 Regular Maintenance
• Confirm that the power terminal and ground terminal are securely fastened and clean. If a ter-
minal is corroded, remove the corrosion with a wire brush.
• Remove dust from the printer with a clean, dry cloth. Remove dust from the air vent with a vac-
uum cleaner.
3.2 Printer Status
The panel lamps show the status of the printer. An error is referring to following table.
Other lamps
Status On Line
(green)
Paper Out
(orange) Remarks
Printing ST-BY On Off
Paper near end On Blinking Replace roll paper.
End of paper Off On Replace roll paper.
Release lever opened Off – Push down the lever.
Eject malfunction Off Blinking Confirm the paper feeder.
Printing head hot Blinking – Do not touch the printing head.
Adjust paper position Blinking –
Other malfunctions Blinking Blinking Mode lamp blinking.
Tear Off lamp Both LEDs blink when the roll paper is on the paper cutting location.
Mode lamp The Mode 1 (default character mode) is selected and should not be
changed.
NOTICE
Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant
or contact spray to coating or plastic
parts of the equipment.
Those items contain organic solvents that
can damage coating and plastic parts,
especially plastic connectors.

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3.3 Self Test
Confirm that the ribbon cartridge and roll paper are correctly set then turn off the printer. Press the
LF/FF key while turning on the power switch. After the self-test has begun, release the LF/FF key.
The printer is normal if the print out shown below is printed. To stop the self test, turn off the power
switch.
Draft
!” #$%&’ ()+,-.................................................................abcdefg
!” #$%&’ ()+,-.0..............................................................abcdefgh
” #$%&’ ()+,-.01............................................................abcdefghi
#$%&’ ()+,-.012............................................................abcdefghij
$%&’ ()+,-.0123..........................................................abcdefghijk
%&’ ()+,-.0123............................................................abcdefghijkl
&’ ()+,-.0123............................................................abcdefghijklm
’ ()+,-.0123............................................................abcdefghijklmn

FURUNO PP-520
SP - 1 E5080S02C
120906
SPECIFICATIONS OF PRINTER
PP-520
1 GENERAL
1.1 Printing system Serial impact dot matrix
1.2 Printing head 9 pins
1.3 Printing speed Draft: 200 characters/second
1.4 Type of paper 8.5-inch roll paper
Width 208 to 216 mm
Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm
Maximum roll diameter 128 mm
Inside diameter of core 25.4 mm (1 inch)
1.5 Paper advance Friction feed
1.6 Pitch of carriage return 4.23 mm (1/6-inch)
1.7 Data buffer 64 Kbyte
1.8 Ribbon Fabric ribbon cartridge (black)
1.9 Interface Parallel interface (centronics)
1.10 Control code IBM2380Plus Emulation, ESC/P mode
1.11 Noise Less than 59 dB
1.12 Protective function Reverse current, over-voltage/current protection
2 POWER SUPPLY
24 VDC: 1 A
(25 W at continuous printing, 3.4 W at ST-BY)
3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
3.1 Ambient temperature 5°C to +35°C (storage: -25°C to +55°C)
3.2 Relative humidity 20% to 60% (no dew condensation)
3.3 Degree of protection IPX0
3.4 Vibration 0.25G, 10 to 55 Hz (storage: 0.50G, 10 to 55 Hz)

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