USER'S MANUAL
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Edition: 9/2009 - Part No. 9008872
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Operator's Manual
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Instructions ...............................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Intended Use ............................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Environment .............................................................................................................................................5
2 Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Device Overview ......................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer ......................................................................................................8
2.3 Connecting the Device .............................................................................................................................8
2.3.1 Connecting to the Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 8
2.3.2 Connecting to a Computer or Computer Network ..............................................................................8
2.4 Switching on the Device ...........................................................................................................................8
3 Control Panel ..........................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Structure of the Control Panel ..................................................................................................................9
3.2 Symbol Displays .......................................................................................................................................9
3.3 Printer States .........................................................................................................................................10
3.4 Key Functions .........................................................................................................................................11
4 Loading Material ...................................................................................................................................12
4.1 Loading Media from Roll ........................................................................................................................12
4.1.1 Positioning the Media Roll on the Roll Retainer ............................................................................... 12
4.1.2 Inserting a Media Strip into the Print Mechanics .............................................................................. 13
4.1.3 Setting the Material Sensor .............................................................................................................. 14
4.2 Loading Transfer Ribbon ........................................................................................................................ 15
4.3 Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon ........................................................................................ 16
4.4 Setting the Head Locking Systems ........................................................................................................16
5 Printing Operation ................................................................................................................................17
5.1 Printhead Protection ............................................................................................................................... 17
5.2 Directions for Double-Sided Printing ......................................................................................................17
5.2.1 Designing the Print Image ................................................................................................................ 17
5.2.2 Identical Images on Both Sides ........................................................................................................17
5.2.3 Backfeed...........................................................................................................................................17
5.2.4 Synchronization in Cut Mode............................................................................................................17
6 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................18
6.1 Cleaning Information ..............................................................................................................................18
6.2 Cleaning the Print Rollers ......................................................................................................................18
6.3 Cleaning the Printheads .........................................................................................................................18
7 Fault Correction ...................................................................................................................................19
7.1 Types of Errors ....................................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Problem Solution ....................................................................................................................................19
7.3 Error Messages and Fault Correction ....................................................................................................20
8 Media .....................................................................................................................................................22
8.1 Media Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 22
8.2 Device Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................23
8.3 Reex Mark Dimensions ........................................................................................................................24
8.4 Cut-out Mark Dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 25
9 Licences ................................................................................................................................................ 26
10 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
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1.1 Instructions
Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows:
Danger!
Draws your attention to an exceptionally grave, impending danger to your health or life.
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Warning!
Indicates a hazardous situation that could lead to injuries or material damage.
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Attention!
Draws attention to possible dangers, material damage or loss of quality.
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Gives you tips. They make a working sequence easier or draw attention to important working processes.
Environment!
Gives you tips on protecting the environment.
Handling instruction
Reference to section, position, illustration number or document.
Option (accessories, peripheral equipment, special ttings).
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Information in the display.
1.2 Intended Use
The device is manufactured in accordance with the current technological status and the recognized safety rules.
However, danger to the life and limb of the user or third parties and/or damage to the device and other tangible
assets can arise during use.
The device may only be used for its intended purpose and if it is in perfect working order, and it must be used with
regard to safety and dangers as stated in the operating manual.
The device printer is intended exclusively for printing suitable materials that have been approved by the manufacturer. Any other use or use going beyond this shall be regarded as improper use. The manufacturer/supplier shall
not be liable for damage resulting from unauthorized use; the user shall bear the risk alone.
Usage for the intended purpose also includes complying with the operating manual, including the manufacturer‘s
maintenance recommendations and specications.
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The complete documentation is included in the scope of delivery on CD ROM, and can also currently be
found in the Internet.
1.3 Safety Instructions
The device is congured for voltages of 100 to 240 V AC. It only has to be plugged into a grounded socket.
Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage.
Switch off all affected devices (computer, printer, accessories) before connecting or disconnecting.
The device may only be used in a dry environment, do not expose it to moisture (sprays of water, mists, etc.).
Do not use the device in an explosive atmosphere.
Do not use the device close to high-voltage power lines.
If the device is operated with the cover open, ensure that people‘s clothing, hair, jewelry etc. do not come into
contact with the exposed rotating parts.
The device or parts of it, especially the printheads can become hot while printing. Do not touch during operation,
and allow to cool down before changing material and before disassembly.
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Risk of crushing when closing the cover. Touch the cover at the outside only. Do not reach into the swivel range of
the cover.
Perform only those actions described in this operating manual.
Work going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or service technicians.
Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software can cause malfunctions.
Other unauthorized work on or modications to the device can also endanger operational safety.
Always have service work done in a qualied workshop, where the personnel have the technical knowledge and
tools required to do the necessary work.
There are various warning stickers on the device. They draw your attention to dangers.
Warning stickers must therefore not be removed, as then you and other people cannot be aware of dangers and
may be injured.
The maximum sound pressure level LpA is less than 70 dB(A).
Danger!
Danger to life and limb from power supply.
Do not open the device casing.
1.4 Environment
Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent for recycling.
Send to suitable collection points, separately from residual waste.
The modular construction of the printer enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts.
Send the parts for recycling.
The electronic circuit board of the device is equipped with a lithium battery.
Take old batteries to collection boxes in shops or public waste disposal centers.
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2.1 Device Overview
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Display
Navigator pad
Peripheral port (covered)
Flap
Cover
Inner margin stop
Outer margin stop
Roll retainer
Upper ribbon supply hub
Upper ribbon take-up hub
Print mechanics
Lower ribbon supply hub
Lower ribbon take-up hub
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Fig. 1 Overview
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Ribbon deection
Printhead retainer with upper printhead
Print roller
Guides
Hold-down ( Option)
Guide roller
Allen key
Material sensor
Pivot arm with guide roller ( Option)
Printhead locking lever
Knob for guide adjustment
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Fig. 2 Print mechanics - upper print unit
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Material sensor
Pivot arm with guide roller ( Option)
Knob for guide adjustment
Guides
Print roller
Printhead retainer with lower printhead
Ribbon deection
Printhead locking lever
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Fig. 3 Print mechanics - lower print unit
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Power switch
Power connection jack
Slot for PC Card Type II
Slot for CompactFlash memory card
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
2 USB master ports for keyboard,
scanner or service key
USB high-speed slave port
Serial RS-232 C port
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Fig. 4 Connections
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2.2 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer
Lift the transfer printer out of the box via the straps.
Check transfer printer for damage which may have occurred during transport.
Set up printer on a level surface.
Remove foam transportation safeguards near the printhead.
Check delivery for completeness.
Contents of delivery:
Transfer printer
Power cable
Documentation
Documentation on CD-ROM
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Please keep the original packaging in case the printer must be returned.
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Attention!
The device and printing materials will be damaged by moisture and wetness.
Set up transfer printers only in dry locations protected from splash water.
2.3 Connecting the Device
The standard available interfaces and connectors are shown in gure 4.
2.3.1 Connecting to the Power Supply
The printer is equipped with a wide area power unit. The device can be operated with a supply voltage of
230 V~/50 Hz or 115 V~/60 Hz without adjustment.
Check that the device is switched off.
Plug the power cable into the power connection socket (31).
Plug the power cable into a grounded socket.
2.3.2 Connecting to a Computer or Computer Network
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Attention!
Inadequate or no grounding can cause malfunctions during operations.
Ensure that all computers and cables connected to the transfer printer are grounded.
Connect the transfer printer to a computer or network by a suitable cable.
For details of the conguration of the individual interfaces Conguration Manual.
2.4 Switching on the Device
When all connections have been made:
Switch the printer on at the power switch (30).
The printer performs a system test, and then shows the system status ready in the display.
If an error occurs during the system test, the symbol and type of error are displayed.
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3.1 Structure of the Control Panel
The user can control the operation of the printer with the control panel, for example:
Issuing, interrupting, continuing and canceling print jobs,
Setting printing parameters, e.g. heat level of the printhead, print speed, interface conguration, language and
time of day ( Conguration Manual),
Start the test functions ( Conguration Manual),
Control stand-alone operation with a memory module ( Conguration Manual),
Update the rmware ( Conguration Manual).
Many functions and settings can also be controlled by software applications or by direct programming with a
computer using the printer’s own commands. Programming Manual for details.
Settings made on the control panel make the basic settings of the transfer printer.
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It is advantageous, whenever possible, to make adaptations to various print jobs in the software.
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The control panel consists of a graphic display (1) and the navigator pad (2) with ve
integrated keys.
The graphic display indicates the current status of the printer and the print job,
indicates faults and shows the printer settings in the menu.
Fig. 5 Control Panel
3.2 Symbol Displays
The symbols shown in the following table may appear in the status line of the display, depending on the printer
conguration. They enable the current printer status to be seen quickly. For the conguration of the status line the
Conguration Manual.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Clock
Ethernet link status
User memory in the clock
circuit
Date sheet
Temperature of the
printhead
Used memory
Date/time digital
PPP funds
Input buffer
Ribbon supply
Debug window for abc
programs
Access to memory card
Wi-Fi signal strength
Control of the lower
display line is handed
over to an abc
program
Printer is receiving data
Table 1 Symbol displays
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