Avery Dennison AP7.t User Manual

12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL
AP7.t
Commissioning & Operation
Mounting the Printer ...................................... 2
Unpacking the AP7.t ................................. 2
Carrying the AP7.t .................................... 3
Mounting the AP7.t ................................... 4
Checking the contents ............................... 4
Product Description ....................................... 6
Operating parts of the AP7.t ..................... 6
Printer connections ................................... 7
Warning notes on the AP7.t ...................... 8
Control panel (display) .............................. 9
Operating modes ..................................... 10
Basic Operating Procedures .......................12
Connecting the printer .............................12
Setting the interface .................................13
Offline operation ......................................13
Online operation ......................................14
Creating a print job ..................................15
Transferring a print job .............................15
Using CompactFlash cards ......................17
Setting the realtime clock .........................18
Outputting the realtime clock value using
Easy Plug .................................................19
The First Printer Test ...................................20
Settings for the material type ...................20
Printing the status report ..........................20

Avery Dennison AP7.t Specifications

General

Print Resolution	203 dpi
Connectivity	USB, Serial, Ethernet
Print Technology	Thermal Transfer
Print Speed	6 ips (inches per second)
Maximum Print Width	4.09 inches (104 mm)
Media Handling	Roll-fed, Fanfold
Operating System Compatibility	Windows
Print Width	4.09 inches (104 mm)

Summary

Mounting the Printer

Mounting the AP 7.t

Guidelines for placing and securing the printer in its operating environment.

Printer connections

Printer Connections Overview

Details of all available ports for data transfer and external devices.

Warning notes on the AP 7.t

Safety Warning Labels

Explains specific safety labels regarding pinch points and hot surfaces.

Control panel (display)

Button functions

Basic Operating Procedures

Connecting the printer

Step-by-step guide to connecting the printer to power and a host computer.

Setting the interface

Configuration of data transfer interfaces like Centronics, RS232, USB, or Ethernet.

Offline operation

Online operation

Creating a print job

Transferring a print job

Methods for moving print jobs from computer to printer memory.

Setting the realtime clock

Setting the Realtime Clock

Procedure for configuring the printer's internal clock and date.

The First Printer Test

Settings for the material type

Configuring printer parameters based on the label material used.

Printing the status report