Infosight Labelase 1000 vector Manual

LabeLase1000 Vector Tag Printer

Operation & Maintenance Manual

Revision A3

August 2018

INFOSIGHT CORPORATION

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First Printing: August 2003

INFOSIGHT CORPORATION reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information

contained in this manual without prior notice, and the reader should consult INFOSIGHT CORPORATION

to determine whether any such changes have been made.

In no event shall INFOSIGHT CORPORATION be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, or

consequential damages whatsoever (including but not limited to lost profits) arising out of, or relating to

this manual or the information contained in it, even if INFOSIGHT CORPORATION has been advised,

knew, or should have known of the possibility of such damages.

INFOSIGHT CORPORATION expressly warrants the equipment manufactured by it as set forth in the

Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale. INFOSIGHT CORPORATION makes no other warranties, either

expressed or implied (including without limitation warranties as to merchant ability or fitness for a

particular purpose).

InfoTag, LabeLase, PermaLabel®, Pic-Anneal®, and Kettle Tag®Plus are registered trademarks of

InfoSight Corporation.

LabeLaseProducer, Info-TintTM, Foam TagTM, Tough TagTM, AlumaTagTM, and X-Tag™ are

trademarks of InfoSight Corporation.

Windowsis a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Optical/Laser Safety

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO

DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT, USING

A CLASS 4 EMBEDDED LASER (10 W, 10.57 –10.63 μm)

The laser beam Exits the Final lens 5 inches from the tag

Never attempt to operate the Laser Tag Marker without the protective covers in place.

Never attempt to override any of the safety interlocks on the tag printer.

Never attempt to dismantle or repair the tag printer. In case of malfunction contact an Infosight service

representative.

Any of the actions mentioned above may result in permanent eye or skin damage. Refer to Laser Safety

((page 30) for more information on laser safety.

Labels / Warnings

Caution, Laser Radiation –See Appendix A

Warning label located on the front and top of the main cover:

CLASS 4 INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO

DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION

Warning label located above the rating plate on the back of the Laser

Marker:

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Environmental

Conditions

The LabeLase®Printer is intended for Indoor use only. Altitude up to 6500

feet, operating temperature 40 to 100 degrees F, 80% maximum relative

humidity, rated 100-240Vac 50/60 HZ, 5 Amps, pollution degree 2

CAUTION

If this printer is not used in the manner specified by this manual, the

safety features provided may be insufficient.

Warning Label located on the front of the printer, near the tag feed,

regarding California Proposition 65.

FUME EXTRACTION SAFETY INFORMATION

The printer includes a port for attaching the appropriate hoses. It also includes the capability to

automatically start the fume extractor. Customers are able to operate any fume extractor with this

printer. InfoSight recommends the purchase of a filter system (Part # 100-LF) from Filtronics for

this purpose.

Caution:

The Vector Exhaust Printer Model has a US –style power jack on the back panel. The

LabeLase® ProducerTM Software controls the switching of this AC output jack. This jack provides

output power of the same voltage/frequency as the input power but is limited to 3 amps output

current.

The user MUST select a model of exhaust system that matches the voltage of the input voltage to

the LL1000V printer. The current draw of the exhaust system must be less than 3 amps.

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PREFACE

The LABELASE1000 Vector Tag Printer is fourth in the family of InfoSight laser tag markers. The

LABELASE1000 Vector series contains many new features, including: a higher internal processor clock

speed, a PC-driven interface and the ability to print multilingual fonts.

This OPERATIONS manual is intended as a companion to the ONLINE REFERENCE MANUALS

supplied with the Producer & Designer software package and also available on the Infosight webpage:

http://www.infosight.com/labelaseproducer2/producer

http://www.infosight.com/labelaseproducer2/designer

This OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE manual will be automatically installed on your computer hard

drive when installing the Producer™ software. It may be found under the PROGRAMS menu with other

INFOSIGHT software and HELP files.

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

IBM PC 100% compatible computer.

Windows 7 (32/64bit) / Windows 8/8.1 (32/64 bit) / Windows 10 (32/64 bit)

1 Serial Com port, USB port, or Ethernet port (for connection to the printer).

Color monitor (1024X768 resolution or higher recommended).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRINTER SETUP_________________________________________________________ 1

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION________________________________________________ 1

INSTALL SPOOL ARM ASSEMBLY ___________________________________________ 2

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS & POWER-UP: ______________________________________ 3

PRINTER COMMUNICATIONS______________________________________________ 3

STARTUP SEQUENCE: ____________________________________________________ 4

LOADING NEW METAL TAGS ______________________________________________ 5

PREPARING TO PRINT TAGS –USING VACUUM FUME EXTRACTOR _______________ 7

PRINTING A METAL TAG__________________________________________________ 9

PRINTING A FLEXIBLE FILM TAG____________________________________________ 9

LABELASE



PRODUCER



SOFTWARE______________________________________ 11

PRINTER CONFIGURATION & LASER SETTINGS _______________________________ 13

CYCLE TIME CONSIDERATIONS____________________________________________ 13

BASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING ______________________________________________ 15

NORMAL MAINTENANCE & SERVICING_____________________________________ 16

AIR FILTER REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT ____________________________________ 17

FUSE REPLACEMENT____________________________________________________ 18

CUSTOMER SERVICE ____________________________________________________ 19

FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM ___________________________________________ 20

Declaration of Conformity _______________________________________________ 21

Appendix A | Laser Safety _______________________________________________ 23

ENGINEERING DRAWINGS _______________________________________________ 27

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PRINTER SETUP

The LABELASE1000 Vector Tag Printer requires 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.4 A.

NOTE: both sides of the incoming line voltage are fused. See the Maintenance section for

instructions on replacing fuses.

The LABELASE® 1000 Vector Tag Printer should be positioned so that the power supply cord exits from

the back of the machine.

The LABELASE1000 Vector Tag Printer should be placed in a temperature controlled environment.

This marker, though designed for industrial use, should be treated as any typical computer system and

printer. Dirty environments will necessitate a more frequent cleaning schedule for internal optics.

NOTE: If the printer is housed in a secondary protective enclosure, the two exhaust fans located on the

bottom of the printer directly underneath the tag feed drive area must not be obstructed. Ideally the fans

should be exhausted to the environment outside the enclosure, with clean & dry makeup air entering the

enclosure toward the back of the printer near the foam element air filter.

An RS-232 serial communications cable is provided for communicating with your Windows-based PC. A

USB cable is also provided with the USB/Ethernet communications module. See the serial connector

wiring diagram at the back of this manual for additional information if another serial cable is required.

The LabeLase 1000 Vector Tag Printer should be positioned near the chosen fume extractor. The hoses

should be properly attached. An outlet exists on the back of the machine intended to power the fume

extractor. The outlet for the fume extractor is rated at 3 amps. Plug the fume extractor power cord into this

outlet.

Caution:

The Vector Exhaust Printer Model has a US –style power jack on the back panel. The

LabeLase® ProducerTM Software controls the switching of this AC output jack. This jack provides

output power of the same voltage/frequency as the input power but is limited to 3 amps output

current.

The user MUST select a model of exhaust system that matches the voltage of the input voltage to

the LL1000V printer. The current draw of the exhaust system must be less than 3 amps.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Before connecting the printer to your PC, LabeLase® Producer™ software should first be installed on your

PC.

The easiest way to install the software is to use the Installer Thumb Drive that came with your new printer.

In addition to installing the correct version of Producer™ and Designer for your specific printer model, it

will also allow you to configure the appropriate communications interface.

If your original Installer Thumb Drive is not available OR for the latest release of Producer™ and Designer

software, downloaded the installer package directly from http://www.infosight.com/support/software/37-

labelase-producer-metal-tag-production-software. This is a self-contained, single self-installing file.

However, it will not automatically guide you through the configuration process for communications, and

you must therefore follow the steps outlined in the LabeLase® Producer™Software Installation Manual.

The LabeLase®Producer™Software Installation Manual is available and shipped with your equipment.

The Installation Manual covers printer connection, communication connections, and installation of the

software. Refer to this manual for any issues during software installation on your PC.

NOTE: LabeLase® Producer™ and Designer Software are separate executable programs, however they are

bundled together and downloaded/installed together.

INSTALL SPOOL ARM ASSEMBLY

The LabeLase®1000 Vector Printer requires a spool arm assembly to be installed on the printer. The flexible

film material is supplied on a larger spool. The spool arm assembly provides more space for the material.

All required parts are included with the printer.

Spool Arm Assembly

Assembly Instructions

1. Layout allparts of spool arm assembly: vertical arm section, horizontal arm section, shaft, 6 screws,

one bolt.

2. Connect the vertical arm section and the horizontal arm section with four screws.

3. Connect the vertical arm section to the LabeLase®1000 Vector Tag Printer with two screws at the

base.

4. Connect the vertical arm section to the LabeLase®1000 Vector Tag Printer with one bolt in the

middle of the arm section.

5. Connect the shaft to the horizontal arm section by screwing it in. The photo shows flexible film

material loaded onto spool shaft. The material and keeper bar will not be on the shaft during this

assembly.

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Spool Shaft

NOTE: rear panel layouts may vary,

depending on the printer

configuration

USB & Ethernet connectors.

Refer to the LabeLase® Producer™

Software Installation Manual for

instructions on installing required

drivers.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS & POWER-UP:

1.Attach the included RS-232 cable from the LABELASE

1000 Vector Tag Printer to your Windows-based PC

running LabeLaseProducersoftware.

2.Insert the AC power cord of the fume extractor into the

provided outlet.

3.Connect the AC power cord to the printer and plug the

other end into a nearby power receptacle. NOTE: both

sides of the incoming line voltage are fused. See the

Maintenance section for instructions on replacing

fuses.

4.Place the security key into rear of machine. The key

functions as an ON-OFF switch.

5.Turn key to the vertical (ON) position. NOTE: The

security key can only be removed when in the OFF

position.

6.Press the power switch to the ON position (1).

Caution:

The Vector Exhaust Printer Model has a US –style power jack on the back panel. The

LabeLase® ProducerTM Software controls the switching of this AC output jack. This jack provides

output power of the same voltage/frequency as the input power but is limited to 3 amps output

current.

The user MUST select a model of exhaust system that matches the voltage of the input voltage to

the LL1000V printer. The current draw of the exhaust system must be less than 3 amps.

PRINTER COMMUNICATIONS

LL1000 Vector series of printers requires a communication link to a PC running Producer™ software. In

addition to the standard serial RS232 link, an integrated USB/Ethernet module is provided. The LabeLase®

Producer™Software Installation Manual addresses Printer Communications in Sections “Connection

Type”, “RS232 Serial COM Port”, “USB Port”, and “Ethernet Network Connection”.

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STARTUP SEQUENCE:

1. Install tag stock onto tag payoff reel. Be sure to re-attach the keeper bar to prevent the tag roll from

falling off the reel.

2. Confirm that the rear power switch is ON and the rear key switch is in the vertical ON position.

3. Remove E-STOP by twisting the red button on the top of the printer by one-quarter turn clockwise.

4. Feed tag stock into printer. If necessary, press the tag FEED button to align tags as needed.

5. Start LabeLaseProducersoftware on your PC.

6. Load a pre-existing tag layout, or design a new tag layout. NOTE: designing or changing a tag layout

requires SUPERVISOR login and using LabeLase® Designer Software.

A. Refer to the LabeLase®Producer™Software Manual for loading a tag layout.

B. Refer to the LabeLase®Producer™Software Manual and Designer Software Manual for

changing and/or designing a tag layout.

7. Adjust printer setup parameters if necessary (e.g., laser speed). NOTE: other than setting laser speed

(LIGHTER/DARKER slider bar), this feature requires SUPERVISOR login.

Caution:

The Vector Exhaust Printer Model has a US –style power jack on the back panel. The

LabeLase® ProducerTM Software controls the switching of this AC output jack. This jack provides

output power of the same voltage/frequency as the input power but is limited to 3 amps output

current.

The user MUST select a model of exhaust system that matches the voltage of the input voltage to

the LL1000V printer. The current draw of the exhaust system must be less than 3 amps.

NOTE: The Producersoftware is password protected for all features beyond loading an

existing tag layout, entering tag variable data, adjusting laser speed and initiating printing.

The default password for new installations is blank (no data, no spaces). A new password

should be created before printer is commissioned for regular operator use.

NOTE: For Flexible Film Tag Material the vacuum extractor must also be set up to start

running before tags are printed. If the vacuum extractor is powered by the LabeLase 1000

Vector Tag Printer, the LabeLase®ProducerTM software can be set up to automatically power

on the fume extractor.

LOADING NEW METAL TAGS

Loading a new roll of tags is as easy as mounting the new roll on the payoff reel so that it unwinds from the

bottom, and hand-feeding the leading edge of the tag stock into the rear feed slot. The marking side of the

tag stock should be facing UP. Gently push it into the slot until it stops against the internal (rear drive)

roller. The printer will then automatically draw the tag stock into the printer.

If necessary, tag stock can be manually fed into the printer by pressing the FEED button located beside the

large red E-STOP button.

CAUTION: DO NOT GRIP THE TAG STOCK BY ITS EDGES WHEN FEEDING

INTO THE PRINTER. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND FINGERS FROM THE

SHARP EDGES OF THIN METAL TAG STOCK AT ALL TIMES.

Tag Reel

Keeper Bar

Reminder - The marker is not ready for use and will not feed tags until the E-STOP

button is returned to the OUT position by twisting the red button one-quarter turn

CLOCKWISE.

Feed Button Operation:

Press & Release Quickly = feed one tag-length OUT (forward).

Press & Hold for 1 Second = feed one tag-length IN (reverse).

Press & Hold for longer than 2 Seconds = CONTINUOUS REVERSE FEED.

LOADING FLEXIBLE FILM TAG MATERIAL

Loading a new roll of flexible film tag material requires the use of a chuck provided by the film

manufacturer. The chuck is placed inside the spool. The spool can now be mounted on the payoff reel so

that it unwinds from the bottom. Hand-feed the leading edge of the tag material into the rear feed slot. The

marking side of the tag material should be facing UP. Gently push it into the slot until it stops against the

internal (rear drive) roller. The printer will then automatically draw the tag material into the printer. Do

not use a wrench to tighten the keeper bar.

Chuck

If necessary, tag stock can be manually fed into the printer by pressing the FEED button located beside the

large red E-STOP button.

Feed Button Operation:

Press & Release Quickly = feed one tag-length OUT (forward).

Press & Hold for 1 Second = feed one tag-length IN (reverse).

Press & Hold for longer than 2 Seconds = CONTINUOUS REVERSE FEED.

Reminder - The marker is not ready for use and will not feed tags until the E-STOP

button is returned to the OUT position by twisting the red button one-quarter turn

CLOCKWISE.

Tag Reel

Keeper Bar

PREPARING TO PRINT TAGS –USING VACUUM FUME EXTRACTOR

LabeLase Producer Software is capable of automatically operating the Vacuum Fume Extractor needed

when printing on flexible film material. The power supply (maximum 3 amps) to the Vacuum Fume

Extractor chosen by the customer should be connected in the rear of the machine. LabeLase Producer

Software is then able to supply power to the Vacuum Fume Extractor only when necessary. It is not

necessary to run when printing on metal tags.

Caution:

The Vector Exhaust Printer Model has a US –style power jack on the back panel. The

LabeLase® ProducerTM Software controls the switching of this AC output jack. This jack provides

output power of the same voltage/frequency as the input power but is limited to 3 amps output

current.

The user MUST select a model of exhaust system that matches the voltage of the input voltage to

the LL1000V printer. The current draw of the exhaust system must be less than 3 amps.

The setups for metal and film tags are slightly different. The LabeLase Producer Software will turn on the

Vacuum Fume Extractor and run it for 10 seconds prior to printing a tag. This is called the Filter Delay.

The LabeLase Producer Software will also automatically reverse feed tag material to properly align metal

tags for their start print location and the break-off point. This is called Auto Reverse Feed. . The Filter

Delay should be disabled before printing Metal Tags, as it is not necessary to run the Vacuum Fume

Extractor when printing metal tags. The Auto Reverse Feed should be disabled when printing on flexible

film tag material because its use could cause the material to jam the printer. Instructions to properly set up

the printer for each tag material are below:

Printer Configuration for Metal Tags without Fume Extractor

1. In the LabeLase Producer Software Screen, select Setup/Printer Configuration:

2. Select the Printer Configuration Tab.

3. Check the box next to Disable Filter Delay.

4. The Auto Reverse Feed should be enabled.

5. Print tags according to directions below: PRINTING A METAL TAG.

Printer Configuration for Flexible Film Material

1. In the LabeLase Producer Software Screen, select Setup/Printer Configuration:

2. Select the Printer Configuration Tab.

3. Uncheck the box next to Disable Filter Delay (thus enabling the Filter Delay).

Caution:

The LabeLase 1000 Vector Tag Printer is capable of printing Flexible Film Tags

when no Vacuum Fume Extractor is running. It is the operator’s responsibility to

ensure the Vacuum Fume Extractor is running prior to printing on Flexible Film Tag

Material.

4. The Auto Reverse Feed should be disabled.

5. Print tags according to directions below: PRINTING A FLEXIBLE FILM TAG.

LabeLase Producer Screens for Printer Configuration:

Please note these screens may change with different versions of LabeLase Producer Software.

1. Setup/Printer Configuration:

2. Select Configuration Tab and check or uncheck desired boxes:

Select Printer Configuration

Don’t Reverse from Tear-Off Before

Print (Or Disable Auto Reverse Feed):

Check Box when printing Flexible Film

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