Kerning THM GOTHIC User manual

OPERATING GUIDE
For The
THM GOTHIC
HIGH SPEED MICR - NUMBERING PRINTER
Kerning Data Systems Inc.
Copyright 1997, 2006 P/N 301960-001
All Rights Reserved November 2006
Printed in U.S.A. Rev. B

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or reproduced in whole or in part except with written permission
of Kerning Data Systems, Inc.
The material in this document is for information purposes and
is subject to change without notice.
Communications Warning Notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC
emission limits. Kerning Data Systems Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by
unauthorized changes or modifications to his equipment. Unauthorized changes or
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
European Union (EC) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives: This product is in
conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility:
EN 50081-1 – General emission standard for Residential and Commercial environments
Limits and Method of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics Information
Technology Equipment by conduction and radiation, and EN 50082-1 – Generic Immunity
Standard of Residential, Commercial, and Light Industrial Products. Kerning Data Systems
Inc. cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements
resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used on order to reduce
the potential for causing interference to radio and television communication and to other
electrical or electronic equipment.

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THM GOTHIC OPERATING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................ 5
1.1 Specifications............................................................................. 7
II. INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 8
2.1 Space Requirements ................................................................. 8
2.2 Unpacking................................................................................ 10
2.3 Configuration ........................................................................... 12
2.4 Interface Cable Requirements ................................................. 12
2.5 Character Set Codes ............................................................... 14
2.6 Format Control Codes ............................................................. 15
2.7 Job Programming (Talk Mode) ................................................ 15
2.8 THM Gothic Protocol ............................................................... 17
III. OPERATOR CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS.................... 19
3.1 Control Panel Operation .......................................................... 19
3.2 Power Up Sequence................................................................ 22
3.3 Online Key ............................................................................... 22
3.4 Program Mode......................................................................... 24
3.5 Job Selection Routine.............................................................. 26
3.6 Form Length Routine ............................................................... 26
3.7 Line Density Routine................................................................ 28
3.8 Set Channel Routine................................................................ 28
3.9 Gothic Print Energy Routine .................................................... 30
3.10 Set Options.............................................................................. 30
3.10.1 Illegal Code Routine ................................................................ 30
3.11 Gothic Ribbon Step Distance Routine ..................................... 30
3.12 Gothic Test Print Routine......................................................... 32
3.13 MICR Test Print Routine.......................................................... 32
3.14 Combination Test Print Routine............................................... 33
3.15 Gothic Hammer Flight Time Routine........................................ 36
3.16 Select Interface Routine .......................................................... 36
3.17 Talk Mode Routine................................................................... 38
3.18 MICR Print Energy Routine...................................................... 40
3.19 MICR Ribbon Step Distance Routine....................................... 40
3.20 MICR Hammer Flight Time Routine......................................... 40
3.21 Ribbon Loading........................................................................ 42
3.22 Paper Loading ......................................................................... 45
3.24 Set Top of Form....................................................................... 45
IV. FAULT DIAGNOSIS ................................................................ 46
PRINTER SERVICES.............................................................................. 49

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FIGURES
2.1 Printer Side View ....................................................................... 8
2.2 Printer Front View...................................................................... 9
2.3 Printer Top View ........................................................................ 9
3.1 Operator Controls .................................................................... 18
3.2 Control Panel........................................................................... 21
3.3 Ribbon Spool Loading.............................................................. 42
3.4 Ribbon Path............................................................................. 43
3.5 Paper Loading ......................................................................... 44

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The Model THM GOTHIC MICR Printer
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Model THM GOTHIC is a MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) and
numbering document printer. The printer utilizes two drums, one with MICR
characters and the second with large Gothic number characters. The MICR
characters are etched at 8 characters per inch and are available with either E13B
or CMC7 font. The MICR characters are printed with a total-transfer magnetic ink
ribbon. The Gothic numbers are also printed with single strike Mylar ribbon. Paper
is transported through the printer by use of four pin-feed tractors. The Model THM
GOTHIC has 120 MICR print columns and 100 numbering columns.

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1.1 Specifications
Print columns:
Gothic 100
MICR 120
Character density:
Numbering .151 pitch
MICR 8 per inch
Font:
Text 3/16" Open Gothic
MICR E13B or CMC7 MICR
Line density 6 or 8 lines per inch
Dual Interface Centronics Parallel,
Dataproducts Parallel
Ribbon
Total-transfer MICR 190 yds. x 16 in., (two-wide checks)
Checks/ribbon 50,000 approximately , (two-wide checks)
Gothic standard 2500 ft. x 1.5 in.
Checks/ribbon 150,000 approximately
Paper MICR bond check stock
Thickness .004 - .007 inches
Weight 24 lb. to 90 lb.
Max. width 21.5" sprocket hole centers
Power requirements
Single phase 220 VAC +/- 10%, 15 A, 60 Hz
Weight Printer alone Shipping
KDS-THM GOTHIC 800 lb. 932 lb.
Dimensions
Height 48 inches 60 inches
Width 46 inches 48 inches
Depth 40 inches 58 inches
Operating environment 10°C to 40°C, 30 to 70% humidity
(non-condensing)
Options
230 VAC, 50 Hz, Single Phase

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II. INSTALLATION
This section provides the installation and configuration procedures for the document
printer. Included in the procedures are:
Space requirements
Unpacking/repackaging
Interface connection and configuration
2.1 Space Requirements
The following figures illustrate the space requirements for the printer. Additional
space around the printer for operating and maintenance personnel should be
considered.
Figure 2.1 Printer Side View

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igure 2.2 Printer Front View
Figure 2.3 Printer Top View

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2.2 Unpacking
Save all major packing materials for repackaging should re-shipment be required.
The following tools are required to unpack the printer:
Fork lift
Claw hammer
Philips screwdriver
Safety carton knife
WARNING
This procedure requires two people to properly
unpack the printer.
A. Locate the pallet in a location with sufficient room to remove the crate walls and top
cover.
B. Use a claw hammer or equivalent to remove the clips securing the top cover.
C. With two people lift and remove the top cover.
D. Unscrew the side walls and remove.
E. Insert the lifting blades of a fork lift under the printer.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the printer, make certain
the fork lift blades pass completely under the
printer, beyond the far side.
F. Slowly lower and place the printer on the floor and roll to permanent location.
G. Carefully cut away the plastic wrap from the printer.
H. Uncoil the interface cable and attach to the appropriate connector of the host
computer.
I. Attach the power cord to the mains supply.
J. Remove the MICR ribbon and take-up mandrel from the shipaway kit. Perform the
Load Ribbon and Load Paper routines (See sections 3.21 and 3.22).
K. Connect the power cord to the designated power outlet. Turn on the main power
switch, located on the front panel.
L. The printer is ready for use; continue with section 2.3 to configure the printer.