TigerStop Mk1 Tablet Printer Installation Guide

Printer
Installation Guide
February 2017 Mk1
2017 TigerStop,LLC®

Mk1 Tablet Printe

Safety First!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.

GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING: Installation of your TigerStop Product must be done by a person trained in the safe design and installation of automation products, and in the safe operation of power equipment. Ensure that such installation meets all legally required safety  requirements and guidelines, and that proper guarding and safety devices are provided on all sides of the equipment to preclude unintended access during operation. Consult with and follow the recommendations of a qualifi ed safety engineer.
WARNING: TigerStop Products are components intended for use in conjunction with potentially dangerous machinery. The use of TigerStop Products does not make other machinery safe. TigerStop Products are not intended to substitute, in any manner, for safe operating practices in general, or for safety features present in other machines designed to make those machines as safe as possible. TIGERSTOP PRODUCTS, IF USED OR INSTALLED IMPROPERLY, MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY PERSONS TRAINED IN THEIR SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES. Illustrations of TigerStop Products in use do not show, and are not intended to show, all safety features and practices necessary for their safe operation.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
WARNING: TigerStop Products must be installed in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Only personnel properly trained in the safe design and installation of automation machinery and related power equipment should install TigerStop Products onto other equipment, to ensure a safe and proper work station. TigerStop Products should not be operated without proper training, both in the operation of TigerStop Products, and in the operation of related equipment.
IMPORTANT CAUTION:
The motor box (compartment) contains DC voltage with potentially FATAL amperage. NEVER attempt any unauthorized actions inside the motor box.
INTERCONNECTS
WARNING: Using a TigerStop interconnect does not relieve you of the responsibility for making sure that your saw or other tool has all the necessary safety equipment in place. All installations must meet all legally required safety requirements and guidelines. Installation and training should be done following the recommendations of a qualified safety engineer.
OPERATION
DANGER: This machine can start, move and stop automatically. Keep hands and loose clothing clear of moving parts while operating. Moving parts can crush and cut. When used with a saw or other cutting equipment, bodily injury and death may result if operated without safety guards on all machines. Do not operate with guards removed. Operators must wear adequate eye and ear protection.

| DANGER! Don’t get pinched by the push feeder. Keep your hands away when in motion!
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| Keep the work area clean and well lighted to avoid accidental injury.
| Do not use TigerStop machines in a dangerous environment. Using power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution.
| Do not operate near fl ammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres!
| Wear proper apparel, no loose clothes, long hair or jewelry which could get pulled into moving machinery or materials. Wear non slip footwear, safety glasses, ear protection and a dust mask.
****| Use only 3- wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tools plug for 120VAC. Use only 5-wire cords and plugs when using 3 phase.
| Do not open motor compartment or controller keypad. DC Voltage with potentially FATAL amperage! Disconnect power before servicing. No user- serviceable parts inside.
| DO NOT operate this or any machine under the infl uence of drugs or alcohol!
| No one should operate this machine except for fully qualifi ed personnel. Read the manual!

Installation

The TigerStop printer will print part information for each part processed. When used with TigerLink 6, you can print labels with custom part information. TigerStop offers a 2 inch wide printer (PR2) and a 4 inch wide printer (PR4). Each printer is fitted with thermal labels, so you will not need to replace ink or toner cartridges.
The printer must be installed after TigerStop is installed to the tool. If TigerStop has not been installed, please do so now.
If you are installing TigerPrint Display software, skip to page 12.
Assemble Printer Stand

Connections

Amplifier and Controller Connections Printer Data Connections

Setup

Enter Enable Code

If you purchased printing as an add on to an existing TigerStop, you must enter a new enable code (provided by TigerStop at time of purchase) that will unlock the printing upgrade. If you purchased printing as part of a new TigerStop product, the complete functionality will be unlocked during the warranty registration process.

1. Start at the Ready Screen. Press the [Show] soft key to display more options.

2. Press the [Menu] soft key to access the menu select screen.

3. Enter the password and press .
   Note: The default password is set to the serial number of the TigerStop.

4. Press the button.

5. Press the [Sys Info] soft key to access the System Information menu.

6. Press to view the TigerStop serial number and enable code.

7. Press the [A], [B], [C] and [D] soft keys, one after the other.

8. Press .

9. Press [Stop] to return to the Ready Screen.

10. Cycle power.

11. After power up, TigerStop will ask you for a new enable code.

12. Enter your code and press .

Set Printer Settings
TigerStop is now properly enabled.
Once the printer is enabled, there are few settings to configure. These settings are inside the Options menu.
To access the Options menu…

1. Start at the Ready Screen. Press the [Show] soft key to display more options.

2. Press the [Menu] soft key to access the menu select screen.

3. Enter the password and press .
   Note: The default password is set to the serial number of the TigerStop.

4. Press the [Options] soft key to access the Options menu.

5. Inside the Options menu, use the button to scroll through the settings.

Printer Type Setting
The Printer Type setting is used to tell TigerStop what kind of a printer it is connected to. Printer Type can be set to different settings, depending on the type of printer you are using.

• 1in Wide – This option is used if you are using a 1 inch wide labels.
• 2in Wide – Used if you are using 2 inch wide labels (LP2824plus printer).
• 3in Wide – Use this option if you are printing on 3 inch wide labels.
• 4in Wide – Select this option if you are using 4 inch wide labels (GC420d printer).

Note: TigerStop is also compatable with Zebra TLP2824 and CG420T.
To change Printer Type…

1.  Press [B] or [C] to toggle the Printer Type setting.
2. When you find the proper printer type, press the [Done] soft key to save the parameter.

Print Cut Setting The Print Cut setting tells TigerStop to print length and quantity information.

Print Cut can be set to two different settings
Standard – This will print the data in a standard small font.
Large – This will print the data in a large font.
Note: aside from standard and large, font cannot be change when using print cut.
To change Print Cut…

1. Press [B] or [C] to toggle the Print Cut setting.
2. Press the [Done] soft key to save the parameter.

Print Name Setting The Print Name setting is used to print the part list name from downloaded parts lists, if you have the TigerStop downloading upgrade.

To change Print Cut…

1. Press [B] or [C] to toggle the Print Cut setting.
2. Press the [Done] soft key to save the parameter.

Print Barcode Setting Barcode tells TigerStop to print bar coded data on your label. This setting will be available if you have the TigerStop printing upgrade.
To change Barcode…

1. Press [B] or [C] to toggle the Barcode setting.
2. Press the [Done] soft key to save the parameter.

Displaying Print Data on the TigerStop Controller
If you are using the TigerStop printing upgrade with TigerLink 6 downloading software, you can display the first two print fields on the TigerStop controller (up to 10 characters per print field).

1. When running a part list, press the [Disp] soft key 3 times.
2. This will activate TigerStops print field display mode.

Installing TigerPrint Display

TigerPrint Display software can be installed in place of the TigerStop printer and will display a visual representation of the label on a TigerStop Tablet PC. The Tablet PC and TigerPrint Display software are sold separately and are not included with the TigerStop printing upgrade.
Assemble Tablet Stand

Note: Install the tablet PC between the spacers, then move the left and right spacer to fit the tablet size. Once the tablet is installed, put the front cover on and secure it. The assembled tablet stand can be mounted to any surface that is convenient for the operator.

Tablet Connections
Amplifier and Controller Connections Tablet Power Connections

Using TigerPrint Display

Run TigerPrint Display by double clicking the icon on the desktop of your touch screen.
Connect Software to TigerStop

1. From the main screen, choose your communication port from the drop down box in the lower right corner of the screen and press the Connect button.

TigerPrint Display will now display all TigerStop print data.

TigerPrint Display Options
Save to File The ‘Save to file’ option will create a text file on the desktop called
Tiger Print Data.txt. This log will record all data shown on the screen with a time stamp.
Clear ‘Clear’ will clear the label display from the screen.
Pause/Resume Pause will stop all data from showing on the screen. During pause mode, print data will not displayed and will be lost. The pause button will turn into the Show button when pressed. Press Show to exit pause mode.
Connect/Disconnect

Pressing Disconnect will disable communication from the TigerStop.
TigerPrint Display will cease to display or log information until connected again.
Exit Closes the TigerPrint Display program.

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