Operator's Manual
Label Printer
EOS
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Operator's Manual
for the following products
Family Type
EOS EOS1/200
EOS1/300
EOS4/200
EOS4/300
Edition: 02/2014 - Art.-No. 9009088
Copyright
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Topicality
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Germany
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GmbH & Co KG
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................5
1.1 Product Description .........................................................................5
1.2 Instructions ......................................................................................5
1.3 Intended Use ...................................................................................6
1.4 Safety Instructions ...........................................................................6
1.5 Environment .....................................................................................7
2 Installation ......................................................................................8
2.1 Device Overview ..............................................................................8
2.2 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer ............................................10
2.3 Mounting the Cutter ....................................................................... 11
2.4 Connecting the Device ...................................................................12
2.4.1 Connecting to the Power Supply ................................................ 12
2.4.2 Connecting to a Computer or Computer Network ......................12
2.5 Switching on the Device ................................................................13
3 Control Panel ...............................................................................14
3.1 Structure of the Touchscreen Display ............................................14
3.2 Operating the Touchscreen Display ............................................... 14
3.3 Symbols on the Start Display .........................................................15
3.4 Printer States ................................................................................. 16
4 Loading Material ..........................................................................17
4.1 Loading Media from Roll ................................................................17
4.2 Adjusting the Label Sensor ............................................................18
4.3 Loading Transfer Ribbon ...............................................................19
4.4 Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon ...............................20
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5 External Supply Hub ....................................................................21
6 Printing Operation .......................................................................22
6.1 Printing in Tear-off Mode ................................................................22
6.2 Printing in Cutting Mode ................................................................22
6.3 Synchronizing the Paper Feed ......................................................22
7 Maintenance ................................................................................. 23
7.1 Cleaning Instructions .....................................................................23
7.2 Cleaning the Printhead ..................................................................23
7.3 Changing the Printhead ................................................................. 24
7.4 Cleaning or Replacing the Print Roller ...........................................25
7.5 Cleaning Cutter and Replace Blades .............................................26
8 Fault Correction ........................................................................... 28
8.1 Types of Errors ..............................................................................28
8.2 Problem Solution ...........................................................................28
8.3 Error Messages and Fault Correction ............................................30
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9 Licences .......................................................................................33
9.1 EC Declaration of Conformity ........................................................33
9.2 FCC ...............................................................................................34
9.3 GPL Code Statement .....................................................................34
10 Index .............................................................................................35
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1 Introduction
1.1 Product Description
The device is an industrial thermal transfer printer for printing labels and
continuous media.
1.2 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.
Warning!
Indicates a hazardous situation that could lead to injuries or
material damage.
Attention!
Draws attention to possible dangers, material damage or loss of
quality.
Notice!
Gives you tips. They make a working sequence easier or draw
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attention to important working processes.
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Environment!
Gives you tips on protecting the environment.
Handling instruction
Reference to section, position, illustration number or document.
Option (accessories, peripheral equipment, special ttings).
Time
Information in the display.
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1 Introduction
1.3 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.
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.
Notice!
The complete documentation is included in the scope of delivery on
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DVD, and can also currently be found in the Internet.
1.4 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.
• 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 can become hot while printing. Do not touch
during operation, and allow to cool down before changing material and
before disassembly.
• 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.
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• 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 is less than 70 dB(A).
Danger!
Danger to life and limb from power supply.
Do not open the device casing.
1.5 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 Installation
2.1 Device Overview
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1 Cover
2 Margin stops
3 Roll retainer
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4 Ribbon supply hub
5 Ribbon take-up hub
6 Roller
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7 Print mechanics
8 Touchscreen display
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Fig. 1 EOS1 with Tear-off Plate
Fig. 2 EOS1 with Cutter
9 Cutter
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1 Cover
2 Margin stops
3 Roll retainer
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4 Ribbon supply hub
5 Ribbon take-up hub
6 Roller
7 Print mechanics
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8 Touchscreen display
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Fig. 3 EOS4 with Tear-off Plate
Fig. 4 EOS4 with Cutter
9 Cutter
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10 Label sensor
11 Printhead retainer with
printhead
12 Guides
13 Knob for adjusting the guides
14 Knob for adjusting the label
sensor
15 Lever for locking the
printhead
16 Tear-off plate
17 Print roller
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Fig. 5 Print Mechanics
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2.2 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer
Lift the label printer out of the box and set it up on a level surface.
Check label printer for damage which may have occurred during transport.
Check delivery for completeness.
Contents of Delivery:
• Label Printer
• Power Cable Type E+F
• Cardboard Core
• Operator's Manual
• DVD with label software, Windows driver and documentation
• USB Cable
• depending on the type of printer, tear-off plate (mounted) or cutter
depending on the type of printer, mount cutter 2.3 on page 11.
Notice!
Please keep the original packaging in case the printer must be
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returned.
Notice!
When transporting the printer remove the transfer ribbon and media.
Attention!
The device and printing materials will be damaged by moisture and
wetness.
Set up label printers only in dry locations protected from splash
water.
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2.3 Mounting the Cutter
The cutter contained in the contents of delivery must be mounted to the printer
during the initial start-up.
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Fig. 6 Mount Cutter
1. Put snap arm (5) of the cutter with the groove (4) rst into the guide on the
retainer (2).
2. Push cutter (1) down into the holders (3).
3. Fold up cutter (1) so that is snaps it at both sides of the retainer (2).
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