Kwik Lok 883N User manual

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Kwik Lok
®
883N THERMAL
PRINTER MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
BE SURE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ARE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND BE-
COME PART OF DAILY PRACTICE WHEN OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THE PRINTER.
1. Do not attempt to operate the printer until you understand its function.
2. Never operate the printer unless all guards are in place.
3. Compressed air is potentially dangerous. All maintenance and adjustments must be per-
formed by competent personnel.
4. Always disconnect the air supply before removing any safety covers or when making
adjustments to the printer, unless otherwise directed.
5. Keep all foreign material and fingers away from all moving parts.
SmartDate®, and CoLOS®are registered trademarks of markem-imaje®.
The Kwik Lok 883N Printer is certified.
For technical support during regular business hours, call your local Kwik Lok distributor. For 24/7 technical support
call Kwik Lok Corporation at 1 800-688-5945 if you are in the continental U.S. For those outside the U.S., please dial
+ 1-509-248-4770.
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I SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 - 1.3
II INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 - 2.7
III OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 - 3.7
IV MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
V ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 - 5.3
VI TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 - 6.2
VII PARTS IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1 - 7.14
VIII PNEUMATICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1
APPENDIX
Suggested Spare Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B
Returned Materials Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . .C
®2019 KWIK LOK CORPORATION - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Kwik Lok® and Striplok® are Trademarks of Kwik Lok Corporation
The shape of the closure is protected by trademark registrations in many countries around the world.

SECTION I
Specifications
P 1.1
883N THERMAL PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
AIR REQUIREMENTS:
The air supply must be clean and dry.
Maximum pressure: 150psi (10 bar).
Minimum pressure: 75psi (5 bar)
Peak required flow: 6 scfm @ 75psi (28
liters/minute @ 5 bar).
Typical average flow at 50 pkgs. / minute:1.5 scfm (7
liters / minute @ 5 bar)
The printer mounts on Kwik Lok type 872XLS, 872 En-
core (Model NF printer only), 872AB (Model NF printer
only) automatic closing systems.
*”F” denotes field installation.
Accessories available for the markem-imaje SmartDate
X60:
P37-00007 Beacon - Ribbon Fault - SmartDate X60
P37-00041 Software - CoLOS Enterprise
P37-00042 Software - CoLOS Create Professional
P37-00069 Print Head - SmartDate X60
P37-00070 Ribbon Cassette - Right-hand
P37-00071 Ribbon Cassette - Left-hand
P37-00052 Scanner - Product Select
P37-00072 Kit - Spare Parts - SmartDate X60
Model Closure Flow
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TYPE MODEL SERIAL NO.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE P.O. BOX 9548 YAKIMA, WA. 98909
TELEPHONE: [phone] or [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.kwiklok.com
CORPORATION
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See the machine nameplate decal and record the machine information here.

SECTION I
Specifications
P 1.2
FLOW DIAGRAM:
To determine the correct flow direction, visualize your package moving away from you towards the closing machine.
If the open end of the bag is on your right - hand side the flow direction is RIGHT-HAND.
If the open end of the bag is on your left - hand side the flow direction is LEFT-HAND.
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SECTION I
Specifications
P 1.3
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RECOMMENDED USABLE PRINT AREAS.
The printable area on the closure depends on the type of closure to be printed on as well as the closure opening size.
The printer is capable of printing to within 1/16” (1.6mm) from the edge of the closure or closure opening. It is advis-
able to adhere to this outline to assure the print image fits entirely on the closure. Use consistant design windows so
all printed impressions are within the same printable area.
ALL PRINTED AREAS DESCRIBED ON THIS PAGE ARE DIMENSIONED IN MILLIMETERS.
For best print quality, avoid placement of copy adjacent to and in-line with the closure web.

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SECTION II
Installation
P 2.1
FIELD INSTALLATION:
RIGHT OR LEFT HAND PRINTER MODELS:
Figure 2.1
The SmartDate X60 printer can be left or right-hand ori-
ented. The orientation of the printer and the closer must
match. A right-hand printer is required for a right-hand
closer. A left-hand printer is required for a left-hand
closer. The orientation of the printer can be changed, if
required, prior to the mounting of the printer. To change
the orientation contact markem-imaje.
A. PREPARE THE 872 FOR PRINTER
INSTALLATION:
1. Refer to the Adjustments section of the closer
manual and be sure the closer is properly
adjusted before attempting to mount the printer.
2. Disconnect the closer electrical cord.
3. Remove the mast and reel assemblies.
4. Remove the top plate or existing printer from
the top of the closer frame.
B. MODIFY THE CLOSER ELECTRICAL BOX:
Figure 2.2 & 2.3
CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL
POWER FROM THE CLOSER!
1. Remove the 5/8” hole plug located on the under-
side of the closer electrical enclosure.
2. Remove the existing solenoid module from the
electrical enclosure and note the location of the
electrical connections.
3. Carefully remove the existing IC chip from the
module. Pull the chip straight up from the mod-
ule. Use caution to avoid damaging the chip
mount.
4. Carefully install the new IC chip in the module.
The notch in the chip should be oriented as
shown in Figure 2.3. The pins on the chip may
need to be bent slightly to align with the chip
mount. Press the chip straight into the mount.
Use caution to avoid damage to the chip or the
chip mount.
5. Install the jumper into position “B” on terminal
J68 on the module.
Figure 2.1
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SECTION II
Installation
P 2.2 883N 01 17
Figure 2.2
Figure 2.3
J68
J65
Chip notch
Pins 2 and 3 on J66
Ten pin connector
08-005732
Extension
cable to J63
J21, J22
08-004696 Manual
cycle cable to J61
08-004677 Alarm
relay cable to J62
J69 J61
J67 J63
J64 J62
Z8072070 Solenoid module
08-005230 SmartDate
cable to J65
08-004695 Bag
sensor cable to J64
08-006730 Lok
detector sensor
cable
08-004694 Clutch
solenoid cable to
J21 and J22

SECTION II
Installation
P 2.3
6. Install the module in the electrical enclosure and
connect the original wiring.
7. Locate the extension cable (08-005732). Route
the four pin connector through the hole in the
electrical enclosure and connect it to terminal
J63 on the module.
8. Locate the SmartDate printer cable (08-005230).
Route the four pin connector through the hole in
electrical enclosure and connect it to terminal
J65 on the module.
9. Locate the lok detector sensor cable (08-
006730). Route the electrical connectors
through the hole in the electrical enclosure. At-
tach one connector to terminal J69 on the mod-
ule and the other connector to pins 1 and 2 on
terminal J66. Make certain the white wire in the
connector is attached to pin 2 on terminal J66.
10. Position the bushing around the new cables and
insert it into the hole of the electrical enclosure.
C. MODIFY THE CLOSER LOK TRACK:
Figure 2.4
The 872XLS lok track requires replacement parts.
1. Remove the lok track from the front mounting
plate of the closer.
2. Disassemble the track, setting aside the lok
check assembly, breakoff lever, the two breakoff
mounts and all the fasteners.
3. Reassemble the lok track using the supplied
track parts.
4. Mount the lok track to the track mounting plate
and adjust the track. Refer to the adjustment
section of the 872XLS manual for adjustment in-
structions.
Figure 2.4
Breakoff lever
and breakoff
mounts
Track mounting
plate
Lok check
assembly
Figure 2.5
Control
plate
Printer
actuating
arm
Printer
operating
lever Control
plate
mounting
screws
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SECTION II
Installation
P 2.4
D. MOUNT THE PRINTER ACTUATING ARM:
Figure 2.5
1. Be sure the closing machine is in neutral.
2. Remove the two button head screws used to se-
cure the lok track mounting plate bar to the
closer frame
3. Mount the control plate (08-005235) to the
side of the closer frame. Replace the two 1/2”
long button head screws, removed in paragraph
2 above, with the two longer 1/4-20 x 5/8” long
button heads provided. Slightly tighten them.
4. Connect the printer actuating arm to the printer
operating lever using two 10-32 x 5/16” long
button head screws.
5 Loosen and remove the existing set collar or
printer operating lever located on the end of
the top shaft of the closer. Insert a number 5
woodruff key (provided) in the slot at the end of
the shaft and lightly tap it into place.
6. Mount the 08-002695 S printer operating lever to
the end of the lever operating shaft.
7. Press the arms at each end of the shaft, com-
pressing the wave washer so as to properly load
the bearings.
8. Tighten the set screw in the printer operating
lever.
E. MOUNT THE PRINTER BRACKETS:
Figure 2.6
1. Position the printer mounting assembly on top of
the 872 tower and secure with two 10-32 X 3/4”
socket head cap screws with two flat washers
and two 10-32 x 5/8” socket flat head screws.
2. Align the mount square with the tower. Slide the
mount side to side to align the printer lok track to
the closer lok track. Tighten the mounting
screws. 883N 02 19
Figure 2.6
883N Printer mount
right-hand side
883N Printer mount
left-hand side
Printer
mount
base
Mounting
base tab
Air nozzle
Air regulator
Supply
air
Printer mount
base mounting
screws (4)
Manual
air valve

SECTION II
Installation
P 2.5
F. MOUNT THE PRINTER:
Figure 2.6 - 2.9
The lok deflector assists in guiding the closure strip
past the print head assembly and into the lok track.
1. Peel off the adhesive backing material from the
double sided tape of the lok deflector.
2. Install the lok deflector using the pan head
screw supplied as shown in Figure 2.8.
3. Secure the 883N printer unit in the printer mount
with four 6mm x 16mm socket head cap screws.
4. Attach the Controller mount plate (08-006530) to
the back of the printer with four 6mm x 16mm
socket head cap screws.
5. Attach the Controller mount (P37-00008) to the
plate with two 6mm x 16mm socket head cap
screws.
6. Secure the printer controller to the mount with
two 6mm x 20mm socket head cap screws.
7. Mount the air regulator to the side of the 883N
printer mount using two 10-24 x 1/4” socket but-
ton head screws provided.
8. Mount the lok detector to the front air channel.
Route the cable around the back of the printer
and secure as shown in Figure 2.9.
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Figure 2.7
Controller
mounting
screws (4)
Air regulator
Closer mast
assembly
Controller
Controller mount
Printer mounting
screws (4)
883N Printer
Controller
mount
plate
Reel support mounting bar
(located inside the closer frame)
Closer
frame

SECTION II
Installation
P 2.6
G. CONNECT PNEUMATIC TUBING:
Figure 2.6 and 2.9
1. Connect the 6” x 1/4” tube from the air inlet “T”
connector to the manual air valve.
2. Connect the 40” x 5/32” tube from the manual air
valve to the (strip cleaner) air nozzle. Route the
tubing around the back of the printer and secure
as shown in Figure 2.9.
3. Connect the blue tubing from the inlet “T” to the
printer regulator.
4. Connect the tubing from the printer regulator to
the printer.
H. CONNECT CABLES:
Figure 2.2, 2.3, 2.6 and 2.10
1. Connect the extension cable (08-005732) to
the printer actuating proximity switch. This cable
should be connected to terminal J63 on the
solenoid module.
2. Connect the lok detector sensor cable (08-
006730) to terminal J66 and J69 on the solenoid
module.
3. Connect the printer control cable to the con-
troller. Connect the other end of the cable to the
printer. Tighten the mounting screws at both
ends of the cable to secure the cable connec-
tions.
4. Connect the Power cord to the controller.
Figure 2.8
Figure 2.9
Lok deflector Lok detector
Lok detector wire
and strip cleaner tube routing
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Strip cleaner air nozzle

SECTION II
Installation
P 2.7
Printer control cable
SmartDate Cable
Power cord
Figure 2.10
I. INSTALL THE MAST:
Figure 2.7
1. Remove the reel assembly from the original
mast.
2. Install the reel assembly on the new mast.
3. Remove the tower access cover, four 10-32
socket button head screws to gain access to the
inside of the closer frame. Place the reel support
mounting bar (08-002098) on the inside of the
closer frame and secure the mast on the outside
of the frame with two 1/4” flat washers, two 1/4”
lock washers and two 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” hex bolts.
4. Replace the access cover on the closer frame.
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SECTION III
Operation
P 3.1
A. OPERATING SEQUENCE:
Each time the closer reaches the end of the closing
cycle, the printer actuating arm of the closer returns
to the parked (neutral) position, closing the printer
actuating switch.
When the switch is closed it sends a signal to termi-
nal J63 on the solenoid module (See SECTION II
INSTALLATION Figure 2.3) For each two times the
signal is detected the module closes an internal
relay, connecting pins one and two on the solenoid
module terminal J65. This provides a print signal to
the 883N printer. If the printer is ready to actuate
(the green status light is on) the printer cycles once
and prints on two closures at the same time.
As the closer begins to cycle, an air valve opens
sending compressed air to the strip cleaner located
at the top of the printer. Compressed air is applied to
the closure strip throughout the closer cycle. The air
valve closes when the closer reaches the end of the
closing cycle.
The printer prints on every second cycle of
the closer.
The lok detector sensor (Figure 3.1) monitors the lok
strip and activates the alarm circuit if loks are not
present. When loks are not present, the printer will
not activate, but the closer will continue to operate.
The system is reset automatically when closures are
inserted in the lok track. The closure detection sys-
tem is standard on the 883N SmartDate X60 thermal
printer.
B. ENABLING AND DISABLING THE PRINTER:
Figure 3.2
To enable the printer, press the green button. A “”
displays on the lower center of the controller and the
border turns green.
To disable the printer, press the gray button on the
front of the printer controller. An “X” displays on the
lower center of the controller and the border turns
red.
C. LOADING CLOSURES:
Figure 3.1 - 3.4
DO NOT FOLLOW EXISTING CLOSURES DOWN
THE TRACK.
1. Turn on the air flow valve by swiveling the air
control lever (Figure 3.3) to send air to the strip
cleaner.
Figure 3.2
Disable
Enable
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Figure 3.1
Lok detector
sensor

SECTION III
Operation
P 3.2
NOTE: For right-hand closers straighten the end of the
closure strip. Use care when inserting the loks to
prevent tearing of the ribbon.
2. Insert the end of the closure strip into the strip
cleaner and slide it through the printer into the
closer lok track until the pick is engaged be-
tween the 1st and 2nd closure (Figure 3.1).
The strip cleaner can now be turned off, or it will
turn off automatically after the first cycle of the
closer.
3. Engage the lok check located on the front of the
closure track (Figure 3.4).
4. Enable the printer.
5. Manually cycle the closer about fifteen times
until a printed closure is in the closing position at
the bottom of the lok track.
D. LOADING THE PRINTING FOIL:
1. Refer to the SmartDate X60 installation and
setup manual for loading foil instructions.
2. Carefully slide in the cassette (loaded with new
foil), and move the catch to the locked position.
E. INSTALL SOFTWARE:
Kwik Lok recommends purchasing markem - imaje
CoLOS Create Professional software.
Install and activate the software following the in-
structions in the CoLOS manual.
F. DESIGNING IMAGE FORMATS:
Figures 3.5 - 3.9
Printed images are designed and modified using
CoLOS software, which runs on a PC.
1. At the CoLOS software menu click “File” and
then select “New”. Select “Smartdate X60
53mm intermittent” from the list of printer op-
tions.
2. Right click on the blank image and select “Prop-
erties”. Adjust the image size to: Image Height
– 21mm, Image Width – 53mm.
3. From the menu click “File” and then select
“Save to repository”. Use the file name
Figure 3.4
Lok check (engaged)
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Figure 3.3
Air control lever
Manual air valve
Air control lever

SECTION III
Operation
P 3.3
“Blank”. A blank print image has been created
and saved for future use.
4. Add text or other information to the image using
the CoLOS Manual Section 4 “Create and
Download Image” as a guide. The printer prints
on two closures at a time. Design the image lay-
out for two closures as shown in Figure 3.5 to
3.9. The printer cycles every other time the
closer cycles.
5. When the image design is complete, click “File”
from the software menu, and then select “Save
to repository”. Use a different name to save
the image design.
Tips to improved image design.
1. Margins are required to allow for variations in
the location of the closure when it is printed.
2. For best visibility, select the largest font that will
fit in the allotted area. Bold fonts are also a
choice if desired.
3. Do not print near the closure web.
4. If using user input such as date, price, etc., link
the print fields between the closures to avoid du-
plicate user input.
5. Dimensions shown in Figures 3.5 to 3.9 are ap-
proximate starting points. Print the image on the
closure and adjust the text placement as
needed.
6. The printer locates the image based on the first
dot of printed material. The printer registration
must be adjusted each time a print image is
changed between the layout shown in Figure 3.5
and the layout shown in Figure 3.6. To reduce
the printer registration adjustments, insert a pe-
riod in the print text as shown in Figure 3.10.
The period will cause the text to correctly print at
the bottom of the closure using the same regis-
tration setting as Figure 3.5.
G. DOWNLOAD IMAGE LAYOUT TO PRINTER:
The print image must be moved from the CoLOS
software to the printer before it can be printed.
There are two methods: USB drive, and Ethernet.
Refer to CoLOS manual section 12 and 14 for addi-
tional information.
USB Transfer Method
1. Insert a blank USB drive into the PC. Warning:
the USB drive should be formatted, but blank.
2. Open the desired print image in the CoLOS soft-
ware.
3. From the CoLOS menu click “File”, and then se-
lect “Print to file”.
4. Select the USB drive as the file location. Do not
create any folders in the USB drive. Click “OK”.
5. Remove the USB drive from the PC and install
in the Smartdate X60 printer.
6. On the printer press the “Menu” button on the
screen, and then select “Copy Files”.
7. Press “Copy Jobs From USB”.
8. Press the confirm button (looks like a check
mark) in the lower right of the screen. A print
image job will have multiple files.
9. Press the check mark icon again to confirm the
copy.
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SECTION III
Operation
P 3.4
Ethernet Transfer Method
The PC and printer can be connected to the Ether-
net in the standard manner, or the PC and printer
can be directly connected to each other with a
crossover cable. Virus scanners and firewalls may
interfere or completely block communications from
the PC to the Smartdate printer. Turn off firewalls
and virus scanners, or add an exception for the
printer. The PC and printer should be on the same
Ethernet sub-net. Consult your IT manager for addi-
tional information.
1. Press the “Menu” button on the printer screen,
and then select “Settings”. Press the “Machine
Settings” button, and select the “Comms” tab.
Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gate-
way. Consult your IT manager for help with de-
termining the correct values.
2. Open the desired print image in the CoLOS soft-
ware.
3. From the CoLOS menu click “File”, and then se-
lect “Download”.
4. If not already set-up, define the communications
method with the printer.
a. Click “Add”, then select “Next” to continue
with the wizard.
b. Select “Smartdate X60 53mm Intermittent”
from the list of printers.
c. Select “Next” to use the default icon name.
d. Select “Associate new connection with
this devise”.
e. Select “Ethernet”.
f. Enter the IP address of the Smartdate
printer from step 1 above.
5. Click “Next” and then “Finish”.
6. Click “Send” to transfer the print image to the printer.
H. SELECT PRINTER JOB:
1. On the Smartdate controller, press the “Select
Job” button on the screen.
2. Select the desired print job and press the con-
firm button (looks like a check mark) in the lower
right side of the screen.
3. Fill in variable fields and confirm if required.
4. Press the confirm button (looks like a check
mark) again in the lower right side of the screen.
5. Enable the printer by pressing the green button
on the front of the printer controller (see Section
B).

SECTION III
Operation
P 3.5
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Figure 3.5 Figure 3.6
Recommended usable print area for
J-NRP/TGR-3 closure.
All dimensions are in millimeters
Recommended usable print area for
J-NRP/TGR-3 closure single line.
All dimensions are in millimeters

SECTION III
Operation
P 3.6
Figure 3.7 Figure 3.8
Recommended usable print area for
JM-NRP/TGR-3 closure double line.
All dimensions are in millimeters
Recommended usable print area for
JM-NRP/TGR-3 closure.
All dimensions are in millimeters
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