Page 2 - INTRODUCTION
In order to get the most from your PosterPrinter 3000,it is recommended that you read the instruction manual thoroughly beforeusage, and follow all instructions carefully. Keep the manual close athand for future reference. INTRODUCTION FCCNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
1 CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 1 1. BEFORE USING YOUR POSTERPRINTER 3000 ................................................ 2 CHECKLIST OF ITEMS INCLUDED IN PACKAGE ............................
Page 5 - CONNECTING THE POWER CORD; INSTALLATION SPACE
3 8/200 8/200 8/200 8/200 2/50 table wall CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Connect the power cord to the main unit. Insert the power plug into a wall socket. Caution 1. Always connect the power cord to the printer before inserting the plug of thepower cord into a power socket. 2. When using a two-prong soc...
Page 6 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Important; CAUTION
4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important In order to ensure the proper use of the PosterPrinter 3000, the instructions in this manualhave been provided with the following markings to indicate those items designed to preventdamage to property or injury to users of the printer or persons in the vicinity of the ...
Page 8 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE OF THE PRINTER
6 • Avoid pressing down on the printer or scanner coverwhile the printer is inoperation. • Avoid pulling the paper out of themachine whileprinting. Doing somay affect thequality of the poster. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE OF THE PRINTER • Avoid contact with the thermal heads (which retain heat) immed...
Page 9 - MAIN FEATURES OF THE POSTERPRINTER 3000
7 MAIN FEATURES OF THE POSTERPRINTER 3000 The PosterPrinter 3000 is designed to allow even first time users to quickly and easilyprint high quality enlargements of letter sized documents. Both horizontal and vertical signs and banners can be easily created from long inputdocuments. 1 Posters can be ...
Page 10 - INDIVIDUAL PART NAMES; FRONT VIEW
8 INDIVIDUAL PART NAMES FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW power switch document tray scanner cover control panel document bay cutter unit cutter base print outlet printer cover open/close knob paper guide AC inlet interface board (optional) power supply 2
Page 12 - CONTROL PANEL
10 CONTROL PANEL No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Function MESSAGE display PAPER TYPE key MODE key OUTPUT SIZE key CONTRAST key START/STOP key FEED key CLEAR key ONLINE lamp READY lamp The message display indicates the paper type and output color, mode, output size, contrast, and any operating/error me...
Page 13 - Contrast
11 2 Message Display Paper Types Setting paper type and a description of each There are three types of paper, directthermal paper (DTP), thermal transfer paper(TTP) and heavy duty poly paper (HDP).Choose the paper type according to usage. Refer to ‘SUPPLIES’, p27. Direct Thermal Paper (DTP) Cost eff...
Page 14 - INSTALLING PAPER; BEFORE PRINTING
12 printer cover open/close knob paper bracket (left) paper bracket (right) After releasing the open/close knob,lift the printer cover gently until itcomes to rest in the open position. INSTALLING PAPER BEFORE PRINTING 3 Set the left paper bracket into positionaccording to the width of the paper tob...
Page 15 - PROPER USE OF THE CUTTER; Setting the left paper bracket
13 Move the cutter unitin a sliding motiontowards the rightto cut the paper. Using force on the paper cutter has no advantageous effect.Pressing down lightly is sufficient. The cutter may be used fromeither direction. Caution When the printer cover is open, pressingdown on the paper cutter lever wil...
Page 16 - PRINTING IN NORMAL MODE; BASIC FUNCTIONS
14 input document PRINTING IN NORMAL MODE BASIC FUNCTIONS 4 Press the output size key to select thesize of print desired. The output size is shown here. Press the mode key to set the printerin normal mode. 'NORMAL' is shown here. power switch Turn the power switch on. Press the paper type key to sel...
Page 17 - What to do when a ‘document jam’ error occurs
15 What to do when a ‘document jam’ error occurs 1. Open the scanner cover to remove the original. 2. Reinsert the original until it stops, and press the start/stop key. If the original is not placed into the scanner until it stops, an errormay occur. 4 Move the cutter in a downward horizontal slidi...
Page 18 - PRINTING IN PHOTO MODE
16 photograph photo mode PRINTING IN PHOTO MODE Press the paper type key to select thetype of paper being used. Press the mode key to set the printerin photo mode. Select the desiredoutput size and level of contrast. 'PHOTO' is shown here. 4 The paper type is shown here. Points to note when using ph...
Page 19 - PRINTING IN REVERSE MODE
17 PRINTING IN REVERSE MODE Press the paper type key to select thetype of paper being used. Press the mode key to set the printerin reverse mode. Select the desiredoutput size and level of contrast. Place the original into the documentbay face down. Press the start/stopkey to begin printing. Points ...
Page 20 - Using A1(23”) paper to produce a 44”x58” size poster; DIVISION PRINTING; PRINTING DIFFERENT POSTER SIZES
18 Using A1(23”) paper to produce a 44”x58” size poster Select the paper type, mode andcontrast. Set the output size so thatit appears as 44x58 on the messagedisplay. DIVISION PRINTING Printing two halves of a larger poster from one input document is called division printing . input document divisio...
Page 21 - Pasting two output sheets together
19 5 1. Cut away or fold back the excess margin area of the first sheet, using the cuttingmarks provided as a guide. 2. Align the first output sheet with the second one so that the edge of the first isagainst the cutting marks of the second,and so the printed images of both halvesare properly lined ...
Page 22 - PRINTING POSTERS SMALLER THAN THE PAPER SIZE; Using A1(23”) paper to produce a 20”x27” size poster
20 PRINTING POSTERS SMALLER THAN THE PAPER SIZE Procedure for printing posters smaller in width than the paper size Using A1(23”) paper to produce a 20”x27” size poster Select the paper type, mode andcontrast. Set the output size so thatit appears as 20x27 on the messagedisplay. Place the original i...
Page 23 - PRINTING BANNERS FROM LONG INPUT DOCUMENTS
21 5 Press the paper typekey to select the typeof paper being used. PRINTING BANNERS FROM LONG INPUT DOCUMENTS Both horizontal and vertical signs and banners can be easily created from long input documents. long input document banner output Select the desiredmode, level ofcontrast and outputsize. Pl...
Page 24 - ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS; FUNCTION MODE; Function Description and Messages
22 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 0: The poster is printed without gaps between the pages 1: The poster is printed with gaps between the pages Initially, the printer is set at 1. The white gaps between pages can be eliminated when printing banners from a series of original sheets. Vertical lines which may sho...
Page 25 - Setting Functions; Checking Current Setting
23 Setting Functions 6 Press the mode keyfor at least 3 secondsto set the printer infunction mode. press for at least 3 seconds HORIZONTAL LINE PRINTING POWER IMAGE DIRECTION PAGE GAP VERTICAL LINE press at least 3 seconds press at least 3 seconds press at least 3 seconds setting screen 1 original s...
Page 26 - REMAINING PAPER MODE; Setting the Amount of Remaining Paper
24 6 REMAINING PAPER MODE Use the remaining paper mode to check how much paper remains on the roll in use.In addition, if the paper roll is changed midway, the amount of remaining paper can beprinted on the roll for future reference. Setting the Amount of Remaining Paper Press the clear key for at l...
Page 27 - Checking the Amount of Remaining Paper; Printing the Amount of Remaining Paper
25 6 Checking the Amount of Remaining Paper Press the clear key forat least 3 seconds. press for at least 3 seconds The ‘RESIDUAL’screen in remaining paper mode will bedisplayed. The amount ofremaining paper isdisplayed in feet. Press the clear keyfor at least 3 secondsto revert to the original mess...
Page 28 - SCANNING/PRINTING AREAS; PRINTING AREA
26 SCANNING AREA(for letter-sized originals) SCANNING/PRINTING AREAS PRINTING AREA If printing posters smaller than the papersize, cutting marks are automaticallyprinted on the paper.Note, however, that if “no page gap” isselected, cutting marks will not be printed. 8.50/216 8.11/206 10.75/273 10.98...
Page 29 - DESCRIPTION; SUPPLIES
27 DESCRIPTION There are 3 types of paper for use in printing with the PosterPrinter 3000.Direct Thermal Paper (DTP), Thermal Transfer Paper (TTP) and Heavy Duty Poly Paper (HDP). Direct Thermal Paper (DTP) • Direct Thermal Paper is used to easily create posters, banners, and materials to be display...
Page 30 - POINTS TO NOTE WHEN USING POSTERPRINTER SUPPLIES; Points Common to All Types of PosterPrinter Supplies; REMOVING INK FILM FROM THERMAL TRANSFER AND HDP PAPER
28 POINTS TO NOTE WHEN USING POSTERPRINTER SUPPLIES Points Common to All Types of PosterPrinter Supplies • Never put paper in places subject to high temperatures, as doing so may result in discoloration. • Once a package of paper has been opened, keep it away from places subject to excessively high ...
Page 31 - ERROR MESSAGES AND RESPONSES; TROUBLESHOOTING
29 ERROR MESSAGES AND RESPONSES If an error message appears on the display, follow the responses outlined below. If the printerfails to function properly even after corrective action has been taken, contact the dealer fromwhom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000. TROUBLESHOOTING The original has n...
Page 32 - Problem Description and Remedies
30 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem occurs during the printing process, follow the remedies outlined below. If theprinter fails to function properly even after corrective action has been taken, contact thedealer from whom you purchased your PosterPrinter 3000. Problem Description and Remedies No. 1 2 3 ...
Page 34 - CLEANING THE PRINTER; PRINTER
32 CLEANING THE PRINTER Paper feed rollers Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with water.Wipe again with a soft, dry cloth. Platen rubber/cutter base Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Caution Be careful not to damage the platen rubber.Avoid wiping the platen rubber with alcohol orother solvents. Shuttle sh...
Page 35 - SCANNER
33 SCANNER Platen glass Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a soft clothmoistened with water. Wipe again with a soft, dry cloth. Document feed rollers/platen roller/document eject rollers Wipe with a soft cloth moistened with water.Wipe again with a soft, dry cloth. platen roller...
Page 36 - SPECIFICATIONS
34 SPECIFICATIONS Type Scanning system Scanning resolution Input size Input format Printing system Printing modes Printing resolution Paper size Paper types Output sizes Paper supply Paper cutting Print size and printing speed Warm-up time Noise level Dimensions/weight Power supply Power consumption...
Page 37 - INDEX
35 A AC inlet 8 B banner 7,21 C cleaning printer 32 clear key 10 cogged belt 8,9 contrast key 10 control panel 8,10 cutter 13 cutter base 8,9,32 cutter unit 8,9 cutter, using the 13 cutting marks 18,19,20,26 D direct thermal paper (DTP) 7,11,27,28 division printing 18 document bay 8,9 document eject...