VPG SI OnBoard User manual

Doc #: 6190225 Rev C
Tuffer Printer Manual
P/N: 8500880-01
SI ONBOARD
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................ 3
2.0 General Information ........................................................... 3
3.0 Installation .......................................................................... 4
3.1 Package .......................................................................... 4
3.2 Mounting and locating Printer ...................................... 5
3.3 Interfacing the printer to Tuffer Meter ......................... 5
4.0 Printer Operation ................................................................
4.1 Power “ON” Procedure ..................................................
4.2 Power “OFF” procedure.................................................
4.3 Paper Tear Procedure ....................................................
5.0 Printer Maintenance / Trouble Shooting ............................ 7
5.1 Power “ON” Self –Test .................................................. 7
5.2 Status LED error indications .......................................... 7
5.3 Replacing Paper Roll ...................................................... 8
APPENDIX ...................................................................................... 10
A. Interface Wiring Diagram from Printer to Tuffer Meter .. 10
B: Printer Specifications ........................................................ 11
C. Parts List ................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

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1.0 Introduction
The MCP7810V TUFFER Printer is an ultra-compact, lightweight portable printer with an
“easy-load” paper feature. Housed in a new innovative enclosure this printer has an RS232
serial interface via a -way RJ12 socket.
Designed for maximum versatility, the MCP7810V is compatible with existing systems whilst
allowing many upgrades in terms of printing speed and functionality. It requires an
unregulated power supply ranging from 10-35V dc and has maintenance free operation,
only available with thermal printers. The Printer is designed for use in a vehicular
environment.
All units are built with robust ABS housings. In additional, a tough rubber boot with
magnetic mounting allows for quick location and placement of the printer without any
other accessory equipment.
2.0 General Information

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3.0 Installation
3.1 Package
a. The Printer is shipped as a complete unit. See below:
Rubber Boot Printer Paper Roll Data + Power Cable Bussman Blade Fuse
The Printer is set up and ready to print data upon command from the Tuffer Meter. No
additional Set Up is necessary.

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3.2 Mounting and locating Printer
The Rubber boot encasing the Printer has magnetized mounting buttons within it. The data
and power cable length is approximately six feet. This implies that the Printer needs to be
located within a radius of six feet of the Tuffer printer. Select a flat metallic surface and let
the magnets secure the printer.
Note the printer may be mounted vertically as shown below:
Vertically ounted Printer
3.3 Interfacing the printer to Tuffer Meter
Once the Printer is securely mounted, the next step is to connect the Data + Power cable to
the Tuffer meter. Hold the metallic cable pin connector and mate to the RS232 port of the
Tuffer meter. Once connected, the Printer is ready for use.

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.0 Printer Operation
.1 Power “ON” Procedure
When the Status indicator is “OFF”, the printer is powered down. Use your index finger, to
press (not more than a second) on the Mode button and release. Center the pressure area
on the “M” and apply pressure till you feel a snap action. This action powers “ON” the
Printer.
When the Printer is powered up, the green Status indicator will illuminate and the printer
mechanism will reset.
.2 Power “OFF” procedure
Just as in 4.1, use your index finger to press on the Mode button. The Printer will power
“OFF” and the green LED will stop illuminating.
Printer powered “ON” and ready for use.
.3 Paper Tear Procedure
When removing the printout from the printer, pull the printout toward the front of the
printer and tear from one side to the other across the serrated edge.

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5.0 Printer Maintenance / Trouble Shooting
5.1 Power “ON” Self – Test
The self- test procedure will check most of the printer functions, except for the serial
Interface, namely: Printer mechanism, Control circuitry, Firmware version, Print quality.
When the printer is off, press and hold the Mode button depressed for approximately 2
seconds. Release the button, the printer will power on and print a self-test report.
5.2 Status LED error indications
Error status of the Printer are communicated to the operator by ON/OFF sequences of the
status LED. The printer incorporates an LED indicator to report its condition. If there is a
fault, the LED will flash in sequence. The fault can be identified by counting the number of
flashes.
LED On/Off sequence Status Solution
* Printer "ON"
Printer "OFF" or Asleep
* * * Out Of Paper Insert new paper Roll
* * * * * * Thermal Print Head too
hot
Power "OFF" printer. Allow Print
Head to cool
* * * * * * * * * Power voltage below
10 volts Check supply voltage
Sequence Explanation:
“*“ A single ON/OFF followed by a delay.
“* *“ A succession of two quick ON/Off blinks followed by a time delay.
“* * *” A succession of three quick ON/OFF blinks followed by a time delay.

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5.3 Replacing Paper Roll
1. If the paper roll needs replacing, open the paper reservoir by gently pushing upward on
the reservoir lid. DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE!!
Paper reservoir lid
Paper reservoir exposed

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2. Reel off a few centimeters from a new roll of paper; hold approximately 10 cm (4 to 5
inches) of paper outside the printer as the roll is placed into the reservoir.
3. Close the lid by applying equal amounts of pressure on each side until the lid is in the
locked position. Now tear the surplus paper away.
Apply equal pressure

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APPENDIX
A. Interface Wiring Diagram from Printer to Tuffer Meter