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Conguration Manual

cab Label Printers

Conguration Manual

Asia 亞洲分公司

希愛比科技股份有限公司

cab Technology Co, Ltd.

台灣台北縣板橋市民生路一段

Panchiao 220,Taipei,Taiwan

電話 Phone +886 2 2950-9185 網址 www.cabasia.net 詢問 cabasia@cab.de

China 中國

鎧博(上海)貿易有限公司

cab (Shanghai) Trading Co.,Ltd

上海市延安西路2299號11C60室電話 Phone +86 21 6236-3161

詢問 cabasia@cab.de

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for the following products

Class Type

A+ A2+

A4+

A4.3+

A6+ A8+

A4+M

MACH4 MACH4

MACH4-24V

MACH4-RFID XD XD4 PX PX4

PX4.3

PX6

Edition: 5/2009 - Part No. 9008579

This documentation as well as translation hereof are property of cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co. KG. The replication, conversion, duplication or divulgement of the whole manual or parts of it for other intentions than its original intended purpose demand the previous written authorisation by cab.

Trademark

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Editor

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Topicality

Due to the constant further development of our products discrepancies between documentation and product can occur. Please check www.cab.de for the latest update.

Terms and conditions

Deliveries and performances are effected under the “General conditions of sale of cab”

Germany

cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG

Postfach 1904 D-76007 Karlsruhe Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 14 D-76131 Karlsruhe

Telefon +49 721 6626-0 Telefax +49 721 6626-249

www.cab.de info@cab.de

Representatives in other countries on request.

France

cab technologies s.a.r.l. F-67350 Niedermodern Téléphone +33 388 722 501

www.cab.de info@cab-technologies.fr

España

cab España S.L. E-08304 Montaró (Barcelona) Teléfono +34 937 414 605

www.cab.de info@cabsl.com

USA

cab Technology Inc. Tyngsboro MA, 01879 Phone +1 978 649 0293

www.cabtechn.com info@cabtechn.com

South Afrika

cab Technology (Pty.) Ltd. 2125 Randburg Phone +27 11-886-3580

www.cab.de info@cabtechn.co.za

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 Connecting Label Printer to Computer ................................................................................................ 6

2.1 Connecting Label Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface ..............................................................................7

2.2 Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface ......................................................................................7

2.3 Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface .............................................................................................8

2.4 Connecting Label Printer via Optional Interfaces .....................................................................................9

3 Ofine Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 10

3.1 Structure of the Ofine Menu .................................................................................................................10

3.2 Navigating in the Ofine Menu ................................................................................................................11

3.3 Service Key ............................................................................................................................................ 12

4 Conguration ........................................................................................................................................ 13

4.1 Conguration via Operating Panel .........................................................................................................13

4.2 Conguration via the Printer Website .....................................................................................................21

5 Test Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 28

5.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................28

5.2 Short Status ...........................................................................................................................................28

5.3 Status Print .............................................................................................................................................29

5.4 Font List .................................................................................................................................................31

5.5 Device List ..............................................................................................................................................32

5.6 WiFi Status .............................................................................................................................................33

5.7 ASCII Dump Mode .................................................................................................................................34

5.8 Test Grid .................................................................................................................................................35

5.9 Label Prole ...........................................................................................................................................36

5.10 RFID measurement ................................................................................................................................37

5.11 Event Log ............................................................................................................................................... 38

6 Service Functions ................................................................................................................................ 39

6.1 Performing Firmware Update ................................................................................................................. 39

6.2 Clearing Service Counter ....................................................................................................................... 40

6.3 Adjusting Label Sensor ..........................................................................................................................41

6.4 Save Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 42

6.5 Load Settings .........................................................................................................................................42

6.6 Changing OEM Name ............................................................................................................................ 42

6.7 Cleaning Interval ....................................................................................................................................43

7 Pay-per-Print ......................................................................................................................................... 44

7.1 Short Status PPP ...................................................................................................................................44

7.2 Load PPP Voucher .................................................................................................................................44

8 FTP Printer Management ..................................................................................................................... 45

8.1 FTP Logon .............................................................................................................................................45

8.2 Directory Structure of the FTP Server ....................................................................................................46

8.3 FTP Firmware Update ............................................................................................................................46

9 Memory Media ...................................................................................................................................... 47

9.1 Suitable Memory Media ........................................................................................................................47

9.2 Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 47

9.3 Formatting ............................................................................................................................................. 47

9.4 Directory Structure .................................................................................................................................48

9.5 Writing .................................................................................................................................................... 48

9.6 Memory Media Functions in the Ofine Menu ........................................................................................49

10 External Keyboard ............................................................................................................................... 52

10.1 Connecting External Keyboard ..............................................................................................................52

10.2 Special Key Functions ............................................................................................................................52

10.3 Key Assignment and Special Characters ...............................................................................................52

11 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 55

1 Introduction

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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.

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 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).



Time

Information in the display.

1.2 Intended Use

The device is manufactured in accordance with the current technological status and the recognized safety rules.

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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

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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 manufac-

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turer. 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

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maintenance recommendations and specications.

Notice! 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 congured for voltages of 100 to 240 V AC. It only has to be plugged into a grounded socket.

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Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage.

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Switch off all affected devices (computer, printer, accessories) before connecting or disconnecting.

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The device may only be used in a dry environment, do not expose it to moisture (sprays of water, mists, etc.).

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If the device is operated with the cover open, ensure that people‘s clothing, hair, jewelry etc. do not come into

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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

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before changing material and before disassembly. Perform only those actions described in this operating manual.

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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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1 Introduction

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Other unauthorized work on or modications to the device can also endanger operational safety.

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Always have service work done in a qualied workshop, where the personnel have the technical knowledge and

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tools required to do the necessary work. There are various warning stickers on the device. They draw your attention to dangers.

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Warning stickers must therefore not be removed, as then you and other people cannot be aware of dangers and may be injured.

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.

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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 Connecting Label Printer to Computer

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Choose from the following options for connecting a computer to the label printer:

Direct connection to the serial RS-232 interface (1) ( ”2.1” on page 7).

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Direct connection to the Ethernet interface (4) ( ”2.2” on page 7).

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Connection via a computer network to the Ethernet interface (4) ( ”2.2” on page 7).

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Direct connection to the high-speed USB slave interface (2) ( ”2.3” on page 8).

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Connection via an optional interface adapter (Parallel/Centronics, RS-422/485) to a USB master interface (3).

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Connection to a wireless network via optional WLAN card installed in the slot for type II PC card.

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1 Serial RS-232 interface 2 USB 2.0 high speed slave interface 3 Two USB master interfaces for keyboard, scanner and optional

interface adapters, USB ash drive or service key 4 Ethernet 10/100 Base T interface 5 Slot for CompactFlash memory card 6 Power connection jack 7 Slot for type II PC card or WLAN card 8 Power switch

1 Power and computer connectionsFig.

Attention!

Insufcient or missing grounding can cause faults during operation. Ensure that all computers and connection cables connected to the label printer are grounded.

2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer

Pin5 Pin1

Pin9 Pin6

2.1 Connecting Label Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface

2.1.1 Connecting Label Printer

The RS-232 interface is operated via an RS-232 cable.

Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.

 

Secure cable connections with the screws found at the plugs.

Congure the RS-232 interface of the printer to match the settings of the connected computer ( ”4.1.4” on page



18).

If problems occur, contact the computer manufacturer for interface assignments and note the pin assignment of the SUB-D jack described below.

2.1.2 Pin Assignment of Connection Jack of the RS-232 Interface

On the back of the printer there is a 9-pin SUB-D jack for the serial RS-232 interface.

Pin Designation Function

1 CD Carrier Detect 2 TxD Transmit Data 3 RxD Receive Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready (not used) 5 GND Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready (not used) 7 RTS Request to Send 8 CTS Clear to Send 9 RI Ring Indication (not used)

1 Pin assignment of the 9-pin SUB-D jackTable

2.2 Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface

To connect the label printer to a network jack, a patch cable with an RJ45 plug for 10 Base T or 100 Base T is required. For direct connection of the printer to the Ethernet card of a local computer, use an appropriate crossover cable.

Attention!

A shielded cable must be used to connect the printer to the network.

Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.

1. Make basic settings for operation of the Ethernet interface ( ”4.1.4” on page 18).

2. Call up the printer website ( ”4.2.1” on page 21).

3. Open the "Setup" tab on the printer website.

4. Set the parameters described in table 12 on page 24 in the path Setup > Interfaces > Ethernet.

5. Click Set on the "Setup" tab ( page 23).

6. Enter PIN and click Conrm.

7. Set up print service if necessary ( ”2.2.1” on page 8).

8. Adjust Windows printer setting ( ”2.2.2” on page 8).

Attention!

Do not change the settings of the "IP" and "Gateway" on the printer website, as otherwise the connection to the printer may be lost.

2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer

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2.2.1 Print Services Raw-IP and LPD in MS Windows

The print services Raw-IP and LPD are not available in all operating systems. In general, special tools are required to set up print services.  Information from dealer.

Print service Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista

Raw-IP Not available Available Available LPD Available, but not installed Available Available

2 Availability of print services Raw-IP and LPD in WindowsTable

Information on installation  Windows documentation. During the installation of both print services, additional connections for print output are set up:

Raw-IP: Enter the same port address in the printer which you have selected during installation.

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LPD: "lp" (line printer) must be entered as the name of the printer on the computer (queue name).

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2.2.2 Adjusting Windows Printer Setting

If the printer driver valid for your Windows version is installed on your computer, Windows standard applications can be used to edit the label contents and to start the print jobs. To use the Raw-IP or LPD print services, the Windows printer settings must be adjusted:

Open the folder containing the printers via Start > Settings > Printers.

1. Right-click the icon of the label printer.

2. A pop-up menu appears.

Select "Properties" in the pop-up menu.

3. Open the "Details" or "Connections" tab.

4. This tab contains, among other things, the connections which were also set up when the print services were installed. The names of these connections depend on the installation tool used.

Select the Raw-IP or LPD connection.

5. Click OK.

2.3 Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface

The high-speed USB interface allows the label printer to be operated via a USB interface of a computer running the operating system Windows 2000, Windows XP 32bit / 64bit, Windows 2003 32bit / 64bit and Windows Vista 32bit / 64bit.

A printer driver must be installed if a USB interface will be used for connection. The printer driver for your unit is found on the "Printer Accessories CD" which is included in the scope of delivery or on the internet.

Switch label printer off..

1. Connect computer and label printer with an A-B cable.

2. Switch computer on.

3. Place the "Printer Accessories CD" in the CD-ROM drive.

4. Exit all programs currently running.

5. Switch printer on.

6. The Windows Installation Wizard is started automatically.

Follow the on-screen instructions. The source of the installation le is

7. "D:\windrv\win32\" for Windows 2000 / XP 32bit / 2003 32bit / Vista 32bit or "D:\windrv\win64\" for Windows XP 64bit / 2003 64bit / Vista 64bit where D is the letter of the CD-ROM drive used. After successful installation, an icon for the label printer appears in the Windows "Printer" system folder.

Click icon in "Printer" system folder and make printer settings if necessary.

2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer

2.4 Connecting Label Printer via Optional Interfaces

For the printer the following optional interfaces are available :

Parallel/Centronics

• RS-422/485

• WLAN card 802.11b/g

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The Parallel/Centronics interface and the RS422/485 interface must be connected at a USB master interface of the printer. In order to install the WLAN card the slot for the PC card must be used.

Notice!

For detailed information see the Operating Instructions for the respective optional interface.

Parallel/Centronics RS422/485 WLAN Card

2 Optional InterfacesFig.

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3 Ofine Menu

3.1 Structure of the Ofine Menu

The ofine menu contains setting options on several levels for conguring the label printer. In addition, the ofine menu features test functions for supporting the conguration or checking the function of the label printer. Using status

functions, the set parameters can be displayed or printed.

1st menu level 2nd menu level Access

Memory card Label from card

Print directory

Only with memory medium inserted in



the default card slot

Copy memory card

Format card

ASCII dump (Card)

Short status

Test Status print

Font list

Device list

WiFi status

ASCII Dump mode

Test grid

Label prole

Only with memory card or USB ash



drive inserted,

PIN protection possible

Only with memory medium inserted in



the default card slot

 Only with WLAN card installed

RFID measurement

Event log

Setup Local setting

Machine param.

Print param.

Interfaces

Status line

Security

Only at MACH4 with RFID unit

Only with service key inserted

PIN protection possible

3 Ofine-Menü

1st menu level 2nd menu level Access

Service Firmware upd.

PIN protection possible

Firmw. fr. card

Clr. service ctr.

Adj. gap sensor

Save settings

Load settings

OEM Name

Cleaning interval

PPP™ Short status PPP™

Load PPP voucher

3 Menu structureTable

Only with memory medium inserted in



the default card slot

PIN protection possible

Only with service key inserted

Only with memory medium inserted in



the default card slot

PIN protection possible

Only with service key inserted

PIN protection possible

Only with memory medium inserted in



the default card slot

PIN protection possible

3.2 Navigating in the Ofine Menu

All settings and functions in the ofine menu can be controlled with the navigator pad.

3 Navigator padFig.

Key Menu Parameter setting

Return from a submenu - Increase of the number at the

Jump into a submenu - Decrease of the number at the



Menu option to the left Sheets to the left Cursor shift to the left

Menu option to the right Sheets to the right Cursor shift to the right

}

Start of a selected menu option



Pressing 2 s: Leaving the ofine menu

4 Key functions in the ofine menuTable

Parameter choice Numeric value

cursor position

Conrmation of the selected value

Pressing 2 s: Abort without changing the value

Notice!

All settings in the ofine menu also can be made via the Ethernet interface ( page 23) or via direct control commands ( “Programming Manual“).

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3 Ofine Menü

3.3 Service Key

A service key is required for accessing special service functions not accessible to the operator. This key switches the printer to service mode and enables:

Access to additional conguration parameters

• Adjustment of the label sensor

• Resetting of the service counter

• Additional information in the status print and in the device list

• Printout of an event list

• Changing of the device name

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Saving and loading of conguration settings

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Access to PIN-protected conguration parameters and functions without entering the PIN

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Access to conguration parameters for optional assemblies, even if they are not currently installed

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Attention!

Incorrect settings and data loss via unauthorized access.

Access protection is deactivated when the service key is inserted. Operation of the printer by unauthorized persons can lead to incorrect settings and data loss in this case.

Provide the service key to authorized persons only.

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Remove service key after service work and store it in a secure location.

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4 Inserting the service keyFig.

Insert service key into a USB master interface on the back of the printer.

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The service key also can be inserted while the device is switched on.

Notice!

In this document, parameters and functions which are only accessible when the service key is inserted are indicated using the following note:

Access only when service key is inserted!

4 Conguration

4.1 Conguration via Operating Panel

A host of parameters for conguring the printer are found in the Setup menu of the ofine menu.

Congure the printer via the operating panel during initial commissioning and when making major changes to the

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operational conditions. For changes required for processing different print jobs use software settings.

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Notice! The Setup menu can be protected from unauthorized access via a code number (PIN).

4.1.1 Local Settings

Press the menu button.

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Select Setup > Local settings.

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Parameter Meaning Default

Country

Timezone

Daylight saving

Set date

Set time

Setting the display language and the country-specic date and time

formats. The time formats can also be overwritten via software. The changes

are not saved permanently, however. Adaptation of the time display of the printer to the time zone in

relation to UTC (Universal Time Coordinated). Selection of the daylight saving regulation applicable for the region.

The time is then changed automatically. Setting of the system date in the format DD.MM.YYYY (DD: day,

MM: month, YYYY: year). The print output of the date occurs in the format set via the "Country" parameter.

The date can also be changed via software. The change is not saved permanently, however.

Setting the system time in the HH:MM:SS format. When changing the time, ensure that the Timezone, Daylight saving and Set date parameters are set correctly.

The time can also be synchronized automatically via the internet using the Ethernet interface. The print output of the time occurs in the format set via the "Country" parameter.

The time can also be changed via software. The change is not saved permanently, however.

UTC+1

5 Parameters of the menu Setup > Local settingsTable

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4 Conguration

4.1.2 Machine Parameters

Press the menu button.



Select Setup > Machine param..

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Parameter Meaning Default

Printhead pos. X

Printhead pos. Y

Offset upperlower head

Tear-off pos.

Demand sensor

> Peel position

> Backfeed delay

> Limit peel-off spd.

Cutter

> Cut position

> Cut depth

Shifting of the entire print image perpendicular to the direction of

paper ow.

The absolute shifting is limited by the margins of the print zone. Those are determined by the width of the printing line on the printhead. The Printhead pos. X can also be set via software. The offset values from the Machine param. menu and the software are added together.

Shifting of the entire print image in the direction of paper ow. With positive values, printing begins later in the direction of paper ow.

Shifting of the print image in the direction of paper ow also inu-

ences the peel and cutting positions.

Correct the Peel position and Cut position parameters

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by the same value in the opposite direction.

The Printhead pos. Y can also be set via software. The offset values from the Machine param. menu and the software are added together.

at XD only

Shift the print image of the upper printhead in the direction of the media.

With positive values, printing begins later in the direction of the media. The Offset upper-lower head can also be set via software. The offset values from the Machine param. menu and the software are added together.

Shifting of the tear-off position in the direction of paper ow. With

positive values, the label strip is transported farther out of the printer. Conguration of the peel-off parameters for devices with peel-off function.

If peel-off module is not installed, access only with service key inserted

Shift the position of the dispensed label relative to the dispensing edge.

The Peel position can also be set via software. The offset values from the Machine param. menu and the software are added together.

Delay time between removing the label from the peel position and the backfeed of the label.

Limitation of the print speed in the peel-off mode to 100 mm/s.

Conguration of the cut parameters for devices with cutter.

If cutter is not installed, access only with service key inserted

Offset of the cut position relative to the rear label edge. The Cut position can also be set via software. The offset values

from the Machine param. menu and the software are added together.

with perforation cutter only

Setting of the perforation depth. The Peel position can also be set via software. The offset values

from the Machine param. menu and the software are added together.

0,0 mm

250 ms

0,0 mm

4 Conguration

Parameter Meaning Default

Applicator

RFID

> Void invalid labels

> RFID error

> RFID power

at A+ only

Conguration of the optional applicator.  Operating instructions of the applicator

If applicator is not installed, access only with service key inserted

at MACH4 with RFID unit only

Conguration of the RFID unit

If RFID unit is not installed, no access to the RFID parameters

RFID labels with defective transponders are voided by block printing

Number of consecutive invalid RFID labels prior the operation is stopped and an error message is displayed

Adaptation of the RFID power to the used labels

Off

Standard

I/O signals

> Mode START

> Mode WDR

Backfeed position

Brightness LCD

at PX only

Conguration of the input signals of the I/O interface

Conguration of the START signal

Edge : A label will be printed by switching on 24V between START and

GND_EXT. Level : In Rewind mode labels are printed as long as 24V are switched on

between START and GND_EXT. In Peel-off mode a label will be printed after receiving the signal

ETE as long as 24V are switched on between START and GND_EXT.

Conguration of the WDR signal

Edge : A label will be repeated by switching on 24V between WDR and

GND_EXT. Level : A label will be repeated as long as 24V are switched on between

WDR and GND_EXT. New/repeat : A label will be repeated when 24V are switched on between WDR

and GND_EXT and the START signal will be activated additionally. Offset of the backfeed movement

Brightness of the LCD display from 1 to 10.

Edge

0,0 mm

Contrast LCD

Time Powersave

Debug mode

Battery mode

6 Parameters of the menu Setup > Machine param.Table

Contrast of the LCD display from 4 to 8.

Time between the last operation and activation of energy-saving mode.

Operating mode which supports the rmware programmer when

localizing errors.

at MACH4 only

Setting the control to 24 V battery mode

Access only with service key inserted!

5 min

Off

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4 Conguration

4.1.3 Print Parameters

Press the menu button.



Select Setup > Print param..

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Parameter Meaning Default

Heat level

Print speed

Transfer print

Warn level ribbon

Ribbon saver

Label sensor

Tear-off mode

Heating value for compensating for the differing thermal behavior of printheads. Changing this value is then especially necessary if the printing intensity has changed after replacing the printhead.

To adapt the printing intensity when using different media, print



speeds or printing contents, you should change the heat level in the software.

The settings from the Print param. menu and the software are added together.

The Heat level setting also affects the test printouts. Basic print speed setting.

The print speed can be re-specied for each print job via software.

The basic setting is not changed by this. The print speed setting also affects the test printouts. On for thermal transfer printing: Sensor for monitoring the transfer

ribbon is activated. Off for thermal direct printing: Sensor for monitoring the transfer

ribbon is not activated. The setting can be overwritten for each print job via software. The

basic setting is not changed by this. Warning via the Ethernet interface by way of an SNMP message or

e-mail sent when the remaining diameter of the ribbon supply roll undershoots the set value (32–74 mm).

at PX only

JScript: Ribbon saver can be activated by the software

 Programming Manual

On: Ribbon saver is always active Method for detecting the starting end of the label. Gap Sensor: Detection using changes in the transparency between

the label and label gap.

Bottom-Reect: Detection using reex marks on the bottom of the

medium.

Continuous media:

If cutter is not installed, access only with service key

inserted!

Synchronization of the paper ow when using endless media in

cutting mode.

After loading media press the feed key.



That way a short feed and a synchronization cut are realized. Positioning the label medium for tearing off at the tear-off plate. On: Additional advancement of the label medium which positions the

label gap after the last printed label at the dispense plate. Off: Label advance stops once the last label has fully passed the

print line.

100 mm/s

Off

JScript

Gap sensor

Off

4 Conguration

Parameter Meaning Default

Backfeed

Error-Reprint

Pause reprint

Protocol error

Method for backfeeding the label medium. Backfeeding is necessary in the cutting and peel-off modes since a

label is pushed out passed the front edge of the next label above the print line when peeling off/cutting.

always: Backfeeding occurs independently of label contents. smart: Backfeeding only occurs when the next label is not yet fully

prepared when peeling off/cutting the current label. Otherwise, the

second label is pushed on and completed after removal of the rst

label without backfeeding.

at PX only

Printhead behavior during label backfeed.

head lift-off: Printhead will be lifted away from the print roller head down: Printhead remains down on the print roller On: With a correctable error and corresponding troubleshooting, the

label being printed when the error occurs is repeated. Off: Print job is continued with the next label. Printing of another label with the information of the previous print job

by pressing the pause button. This function can be executed until the print buffer is cleared with the cancel button.

On: Printer switches to Error mode when unknown or faulty data is received.

Off: When working with older computer operating systems, it is possible that the print spooler of the operating system will reply to the printer with normal status messages of the printer (e.g. end of paper) in the form of ASCII text. The printer cannot interpret this data and outputs a large number of protocol errors. In this case, it is advantageous to set the Protocol error parameter to Off.

Attention!

If the Protocol error parameter is set to Off, protocol errors which can be traced back to faulty programming are also ignored. There is a risk of data loss.

smart

head lift-off

Off

Barcode error

Width ASCII dump

7 Parameters of the menu Setup > Print param.Table

Access only when service key is inserted!

On: With faulty barcode contents or size specications, printing is

interrupted. Off: Printing is not interrupted if an error occurs. If barcode contents

are faulty, the printer attempts to replace the incorrect data with valid

characters (e.g. zeros). If barcode size specications are faulty, a

gray area is printed instead of the barcode. Width of the printing area in the ASCII Dump test function ( ”5.7”

on page 34). With the Automatic setting, the printout of the control sequences

arriving at the printer occurs over the maximum printing width. The printing area width can be reduced down to 50 mm.

Automatic

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4.1.4 Interfaces

Press the menu button.



Select Setup > Interfaces.



Parameter Meaning Default

Default card slot

Character set

RS-232

Denition of the default card slot.

CompactFlash or PC-Card : card slots on the back of the printer, Ext. CompactFlash: card slot in the external operating panel, USB Memory: USB ash drive at USB master interface, IFFS: Internal Flash File System

Selection of the character set table for adaptation to the computer system used. Switching the character set via software is not possible. Characters not available in the selected character set can be accessed using the Unicode table.

Interface parameters for data transfer via the serial RS-232 interface.

CompactFlash

Windows 1252

> Baud rate

> Handshake

RS-422/485

IEEE 1284

Wireless LAN

802.11

Ethernet

> DHCP

> IP

> Mask

> Gateway

> Network error

Keyboard

> Layout

> NumLock

Speed (in Baud) of data transfer

Data transfer protocol

Conguration of the optional serial RS-422 or RS-485 interface.  Operating instructions of the interface.

If interface is not installed, access only with service key inserted

Conguration of the optional Parallel/Centronics interface.

 Operating instructions of the interface.

If interface is not installed, access only with service key inserted

Conguration of the optional WLAN card

 Operating instructions of the interface.

If interface is not installed, no access to the WLAN parameters

Conguration parameters of the Ethernet interface card Additional conguration parameters for the Ethernet interface can be accessed via

the printer website ( ”Setup tab” on page 24.)

With WLAN card installed no access to the wired Ethernet interface !

Method of issuing IP address

On: Dynamic issuing of IP address by the DHCP server Off: Direct issuing of the IP address by the operator IP address of the label printer. Only valid with DHCP = Off.

Subnet mask (classication and address range) of the local network.

Only valid with DHCP = Off. Connection address between the local network and other networks.

The IP address of the computer (router) on the network through which the connection can be established is used for this. The address of the router can also be issued via DHCP.

Printer switches to Error mode when problems with the network connection occur.

Setting of the keyboard layout when using an external keyboard.

If keyboard is not connected, access only with service key inserted!

Country setting of the keyboard layout. With the Automatic setting, the setting from the menu Local

settings > Country is used.. Activation or deactivation of the numerical keypad on the keyboard.

57.600

RTS/CTS

Off

Automatic

8 Parameters of the menu Setup > InterfacesTable

4 Conguration

4.1.5 Status Line

Select the parameters (widget) to be displayed in Ready mode.

Press the menu button.



Select Setup > Status line.



Activate the desired widgets.



Notice!

The display has a width 128 pixels. For that reasons it is not possible to display all widgets simultaneously. During the widget selection only those widgets are offered, which do not overll the display. It may be necessary to remove widgets from the display before activating another one.

Parameter Meaning Default Width

Clock

Displays the current time.

[Pixel]

Date sheet

Date/time digital

Ribbon supply

WiFi signal strength

Ethernet link status

Temperature

PPP funds

abc debug

abc window

User space

Used memory

Input buffer

Battery state

RFID state

Card access

Data transfer

Displays the current calendar day.

Digital display of current date and time

Displays the current ribbon supply in the form of a horizontal bar.

Displays the current strength of the electromagnetic eld with a

WLAN connection. Displays the Ethernet status.

Displays the current printhead temperature.

Displays the current "Pay Per Print" funds in the form of a horizontal bar. "Pay Per Print" is a method of paying for printer leasing by buying consumables from cab.

Debug window for abc programs

The lower display line is controlled by an abc program

Content of the user memory in the clock circuit (max. 31 byte)

Displays the current memory used in the form of a vertical bar.

Displays the current input buffer used in the form of a vertical bar.

at MACH4 - 24 V only:

Displays the current charge state

at MACH4 with RFID unit only :

top left : amount of transponder blocks or E1 write error, E2 read error, E3 block locking error

bottom left : bytes per block or error details right : transponder power

Icon displayed while an installed memory medium is being accessed.

Displays the current data transfer in the form of a falling drop.

Off

128

9 Parameters of the menu Setup > Status lineTable

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4.1.6 Security

By activating a PIN, the Setup menu, certain memory medium functions and the rmware update can be protected from unauthorized access.

The protected menu items are then marked with the symbol and are only accessible after the PIN is entered.

Press the menu button.



Select Setup > Security.



Parameter Meaning Default

Security

Status of the PIN activation

Off

10 Parameters of the menu Setup > SecurityTable

Setting of the PIN

0000

4 Conguration

4.2 Conguration via the Printer Website

The parameters accessible via the operating panel can also be set via the website contained in the rmware of the

printer. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface are accessible there. The printer website can be accessed with a Java-capable browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape

Navigator) via the Ethernet interface or the optional WLAN card. Use of the Java applets requires at least version

1.4.2 of Java.

4.2.1 Calling up the Printer Website

Attention!

It is absolutely necessary to dene a PIN in order to make settings via the printer website. You are requested to enter this PIN whenever settings are changed via the website. The initial setting of the PIN can

be made via the operating panel of the printer ( ”4.1.6” on page 20) or via the printer website ( “Setup tab” on page 23).

Start the browser.



Call up printer website by entering the IP address via HTTP (e.g. http://192.168.100.208).



The "Status" tab is open on the home screen. Check to see if the status "Ready" is displayed.



4.2.2 Description of the Printer Website

The printer website contains the following tabs:

Status: general status description ( "Status tab" on page 21).

• Setup: conguration parameter settings ( "Setup tab" on page 23).

• System messages: automatic sending of messages via e-mail ( "System messages tab" on page 25).

• Printer status line: printer status line layout ( "Printer status line tab" on page 26).

• Fonts: overview of the available fonts ( "Fonts tab" on page 27).

• Devices: list of the hardware and optional components ( "Devices tab" on page 27).

• Help: online help ( "Help tab" on page 27).

•

Status tab

5 "Status" tab on the printer websiteFig.

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4 Conguration

The following information is contained in the top section of the "Status" tab:

Printer type

• Firmware version

• Bootloader version

• Printhead temperature and temperature of CPU

• Heat voltage for the printhead.

• The heat voltage is only active during printing. Otherwise, 0.0 V is displayed.

• Operative time of the printer

• Number of labels printed since commissioning

• Previously printed paper length with thermal transfer printing

• Previously printed paper length with thermal direct printing

• Printer status: "Ready", "Printing label", "Settings" or "Error"

•

Notice!

Information is not updated automatically while the "Status" tab is open. Updating occurs when the tab is changed or by clicking the "Update" button.

A list of the events which have occurred since the printer was switched on are found in the bottom section of the tab. No more than the last eight events are displayed.

The "Ready" event provides information on when the printer was switched on.

The buttons on the bottom line of the "Status" tab have the following functions:

Button Function

Display Opens a window which shows the current printer display.

The update interval (in s) can be set on the scale below the display. The display is not updated automatically with the "0" setting.

Reset Hard : functions like switch-off and switch-on

Soft : functions like the cancel key

Print Opens the window for the settings of a local printer or network printer to be used to print the

contents of the "Status" tab.

Update Updates the display on the "Status" tab.

11 Buttons on the "Status" tabTable

4 Conguration

Setup tab

On the "Setup" tab all the conguration parameters can be set which are also accessible via the operating panel in

the Setup menu. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface or the WLAN card can be set (see below).

6 "Setup" tab on the printer websiteFig.

The menus and parameters are arranged in a tree structure in the top section of the tab. The tree structure can be expanded in different ways:

Click circular symbol in front of the menu symbol once.



The corresponding menu is expanded. Double-click menu symbol or menu name.



The corresponding menu is expanded Click the Expand All button.



The tree structure is fully expanded.

To change a parameter:

Locate parameter in the tree structure.

1. Click parameter name or the symbol next to it.

Enter value of the parameter in the input eld in the bottom section of the tab.

3. Click Set.

4. Enter PIN and click OK.

The printer can be given a name on the top line of the tree structure. This name does not have a functional meaning. Its sole purpose is to allow the operator to more easily differentiate between the printers on a network.

Notice!

Information is not updated automatically while the "Setup" tab is open. Updating occurs when the tab is changed or by clicking the Update button.

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4 Conguration

The following parameters for the Ethernet interface can only be accessed via the printer website:

Parameter Meaning Default

SMTP server E-mails can be sent to selected addresses when certain status and error

Raw-IP port

LPD

SNMP Data exchange between printer and management station via SNMP (Simple

Time server Synchronization of the date and time of the printer. To activate:

Anonymous FTP Enables or disables a FTP-logon with as "Anonymous". On

messages are generated. To activate:

Set parameter to "On".



Enter IP address of the SMTP server.



Enter a valid e-mail address for the printer in the "From address" eld.



More detailed information on sending e-mails  “System messages tab" on page

25. Service for printing on the network ( ”2.2.1” on page 8).

Select a predened port address.

Activation of the network printing service LPD ( ”2.2.1” on page 8):

Set parameter to "On".



Enter "lp" as the queue name.



Network Management Protocol). To activate:

Set parameter to "On".



Enter IP address of the management station(s) (receiver 1 or receiver 2).



Assign the "Community" parameter the value "public".



Set parameter to "On".



Enter IP address of the time server..



Synchronization occurs hourly. The accepted time is not automatically saved in the printer, however. To save the accepted time:

Call up the parameter time and save the displayed setting with OK.



Off

9100

Off

12 Additional parameters for Ethernet interfaceTable

4 Conguration

System messages tab

Status and error messages can be sent automatically to the SNMP manager or via e-mail to the selected addresses immediately after they occur via the Ethernet interface or WLAN card. The messages to be sent and the destination addresses can be selected on the "System messages" tab.

7 "System messages" tab on the printer websiteFig.

Column Meaning

Description Status and error messages that can be sent.

Expand tree structure by clicking the circular symbol once or double-clicking the description.



An entry for a higher-order description (e.g. note) is automatically accepted for all subordinate

descriptions (e.g. "Start", "Not ready", "Ribbon running out"). SNMP 1 SNMP 2

E-mail Valid e-mail address for the SMTP server to which the message is to be sent.

Sound Audible signal which indicates receipt of the message.

13 Parameters on "System messages" tabTable

To change a parameter:

Locate the parameter in the tree structure.

1. Select the management stations or enter the e-mail address.

2. Select the sound.

Click Set.

Enter PIN and click OK.

Management stations on local network which communicate with the printer via SNMP. To make use of SNMP functionality, the SNMP agent must be activated ( page 24).

Select management station by clicking the corresponding cell.



The selection is indicated via a symbol. To undo the selection click it again.

Click cell and enter e-mail address or select from pull-down menu.

Click cell and select signal type in pull-down menu.

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Printer status line tab

On the "Printer status line" tab, the status parameters (widgets) can be select which are to be displayed on the printer status line.

8 "Printer status line" tab on the printer websiteFig.

The symbol, the parameter designation and the width of the symbol in the display (in pixels) are displayed in the top section of the tab. The entire width of all symbols in the display (e.g. 92 pixels) and the maximum width of the display

(e.g. 128 pixels) are displayed in the "Display usage" eld.

Adding a status parameter:

Select widget in pull-down menu. Note the text color:



pale green : Widget may be added pale red : Widget may only be added, if another widget is deleted black : Widget is already activated

Click Set.



Removing a status parameter:

Select parameter in the top section of the tab.



Click Remove.



4 Conguration

Fonts tab

The most important parameters of the fonts available in the printer are listed on the "Fonts" tab. The table contains both the original fonts in the printer and other fonts loaded into the printer.

9 "Fonts" tab on the printer websiteFig.

The parameters correspond to those in the Font list and are described in table 12 on page 31.

Devices tab

The "Devices" tab provides an overview of the most important hardware components installed in the printer and the optional devices connected.

10 "Devices" tab on the printer websiteFig.

The contents of the display correspond with those of the Device list and are described in table 13 on page 32.

Help tab

When the "Help" tab is selected, an internet connection to the support page of the cab website is opened.

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5 Test Functions

5.1 Overview

The printer is equipped with different test functions providing information on:

•

the most important conguration parameters

the fonts available in the printer

•

important hardware components and connected peripheral devices the print image quality and state of the thermal printhead

•

the function of label detection in conjunction with the optical properties of the label medium the label data sent from the computer or read out from the memory medium

•

5.2 Short Status

The Short status menu provides an overview of important status information in the display of the printer.

Press the menu button.



Select Short status menu.



Scroll through the individual lines with the ~ and  buttons.



Exit the Short status menu with the  button.



The following conguration parameters are displayed in the Short status menu:

Line Meaning Example

1 Printer type 2 Version number of the printer operating system (rmware) 3 Creation date of rmware 4 Version number of the system loader (bootloader) 5 Creation date of the bootloader 6 Serial number of the PCB CPU 7 Revision of the CPU PCB and the CPU 8 Operative time and number of printed labels

9 Previously printed paper lengths with thermal direct printing / thermal

transfer printing 10 IP address of the label printer when connected to a network 11 mDNS name of the printer for Zeroconf (Zeroconf is a set of techniques that

automatically create a usable IP network without conguration or special

servers.) 12 MAC address of the network adapter on the CPU PCB 13 Type and size of the installed memory medium 14

Size of the Internal Flash-File-Systems ( Programming Manual) 15 Resolution of the installed thermal printhead

14 Display in Short status menuTable

MACH4/300 Firmware V3.11 (Aug 9 2007) Bootloader 1.18 (May 29 2007) PCB #111070553751 PCB/CPU Rev. 7/4 Hours/no. of labels:

156h/3564 Thermal/Transfer

13,54m/269,11m DHCP-IP 192.168.9.13 mDNS: cab-28154.local

MAC 0002E70228F4 CF 30MB IFFS 8MB TPH 300dpi,1248dots

5 Test Functions

Status print

A4+/300 (cab-0874.cab.de)

Firmware V3.11 (Aug 9 2007) Bootloader V1.18 (May 29 2007) PCB serial #111070553751

Local settings

Country United Kingdom Timezone UTC+1 Daylight saving EU Date 10/09/2007 Time 13:17:28

Machine param.

Printhead pos. X 0.0 mm Printhead pos. Y 0.0 mm Tear-off pos. 0.0 mm Demand sensor

Peel position 0.0 mm Trigger input Off Limit peel-off spd. On Backfeed delay 250 ms

Cutter

Cut position 0.0 mm Trigger input Off

Applicator

Mode of oper. Stamp on Mode of appl. Print-Apply Waiting position up Blow time 10 ms Roll-on time 0 ms Support delay on 0 ms Support delay off 270 ms Delay time 0 ms Lock time 0 ms Peel position 0.0 mm

Vacuum control On Backfeed position 1.0 mm Brightn. LCD 9 Contrast LCD 6 Time Powersave 5 min Debug mode On

Print param.

Heat level 0 Print speed 100 mm/s Transfer print On Warn level ribbon 32 mm Label sensor Gap Sensor Tear-off mode On Backfeed always Backfeed head down Error-Reprint On Protocol error On Barcode error On Pause reprint Off Width ASCII dump Automatic

Interfaces

Default card slot CompactFlash Character set Windows 1252 IEEE 1284

Bidirectional On

RS-232

Baud rate 57600 Handshake RTS/CTS

Keyboard

Layout Automatic NumLock On

RS-422/485

Interface RS-422 Baud rate 57600 Handshake XON/XOFF

Ethernet

SSID MyNet Encryption WPA-PSK (TKIP) IP DHCP;0.0.0.0 Gateway Off SMTP server Off Return address Raw-IP port 9100 LPD On LPD queue name lp SNMP On

Sink 1 0.0.0.0;public

Sink 2 0.0.0.0;public Time server Off Anonymous FTP Off Network error Off

Security

PIN On

Printer info

Operative time 760h 50min

(Service: 760h 50min)

Number of labels 10931

(Service: 10931)

Thermal transfer 713.504m

(Service: 713.504m)

Thermal direct 690.315m

(Service: 690.315m) Temperature 24°C (CPU 37°C) Heat voltage 24.0V Brightness 1/3,14/85

Pay-per-print

PPP 12 d

D C

5.3 Status Print

Function not available at A2+ !



The Status print function prints a test image containing information on the conguration and status of the printer. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specied in the Setup > Print param. menu.

Notice!

The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose.

Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width.



If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width.



Press the menu button.



Select Test > Status print menu.



Start printout with the  button.



The printout can be cancelled with the cancel button.

A displayed if an A+ printer is equipped with applicator or the service key is inserted C displayed if the printer is equipped with cutter or the service key is inserted D displayed if the printer is equipped with peel-off module or the service key is inserted E displayed if SNMP is "On" or the service key is inserted

L displayed if LPD is "On" or the service key is inserted O displayed if optional assemblies are installed or the service key is inserted P displayed if the printer is operated in pay-per-print mode R displayed if the SMTP server is "On" or the service key is inserted

S displayed when the service key is inserted W displayed if the WLAN card is installed or the service key is inserted

11 Status printFig.

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The Status print contains the following information :

Symbol Information

Device type and mDNS name of the printer for use in local networks without conguration

• Version and creation date of the rmware

• Version and creation date of the system loader (bootloader)

• Serial number of the PCB CPU

•

Current values of selected local settings ( "4.1.1" on page 13)

Current values of selected machine parameters ( "4.1.2" on page 14).

Current values of selected print parameters ( "4.1.3" on page 16).

Current values of selected interface parameters ( "4.1.4" on page 18).

Status of PIN activation ( "4.1.6" on page 20).

Operative time

• Number of labels printed

• Printed length with thermal transfer printing and thermal direct printing

• Current measured values of the printhead temperature and heat voltage

• Information on the working points of the label sensor

•

Pay-per-print status

Line pattern Lines differing in thickness at various distances. They are used to evaluate the print quality.

15 Information in Status printTable

Font list

Mach4/300 - 10/09/2007 -15:08:36 Firmware V3.11 (Aug 9 2007) - #111070553751

No. Name Type Description

-1 _DEF1 Bitmap Default Font 12x12 dots

-2 _DEF2 Bitmap Default Font 16x16 dots

-3 _DEF3 Bitmap Default Font 16x32 dots

-4 OCR_A_I Bitmap OCR-A Size I

-5 OCR_B Bitmap OCR-B 3 BX000003 TrueType

Swiss 721

4 BX000005 TrueType

Swiss 721 Bold

596 BX000596 TrueType

Monospace 821

5 Test Functions

5.4 Font List

Function not available at A2+ !



The Font list function prints the most important parameters of the fonts available in the printer in tabular form. The table contains both the original fonts in the printer and other fonts loaded into the printer. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specied in the Setup > Print param. menu.

Notice!

The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose.



Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width. If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width.

 

Press the menu button. Select Test > Font list print menu.

 

Start printout with the  button.

The printout can be cancelled with the cancel button.

12 Font ListFig.

The parameters have the following meaning :

Column Meaning

No. ID number of the font required for programming (command T). Name Name with which the font is saved internally. Type Type of font generation. It provides information on the variability of the font and is important when

programming (command T).

Description Explanations of the font: size, font family. The printout occurs in the appropriate font.

16 Parameters of

the Font listTable

32 32

Device list

Mach4/300 - 10/09/2007 -15:14:17 Firmware V3.11 (Aug 9 2007) - #111070553751

Name Description CPU Thor, #111070553751

PCB-Rev. 7, CPU-Rev. 4 TPH 300 dpi, 1248 dots I/F1 Ethernet 10/100 MBit/s

MAC: 00:02:E7:02:28:F4 I/F2 USB 2.0 Device I/F3 RS-232 IFFS 8MB USB [1] Generic/Generic Hub [0] Full Rev. 3.00

Mfr: 03EB,Class: 09/00,Protocol: 00, Phase: 20/0 USB [2] cab/Service-Key [1/1] Low #7-5037793,Rev. 1.05

Mfr: 0985,Class: FF/00,Protocol: FF, Phase: 20/4 USB [3] cab/Frontpanel [1/3] Full Rev. 2.05

Mfr: 0985,Class: FF/1C,Protocol: 00, Phase: 20/1

abc licensed under Artistic license from Yabasic 2.715 (www.yabasic.de) CMU-SNMP © 1988-89 Carnegie Mellon University,© 1995 Glenn Waters jTreeTable © 1997-1999 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved Portions of this software are © 2005 The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. mDNSResponder © 2002-2006 Apple Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0

5 Test Functions

5.5 Device List

Function not available at A2+ !



The Device list function prints out the most important information on hardware components of the printer and

connected devices. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specied in the Setup > Print param. menu.

Notice!

The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose.

Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width.



If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width.



Press the menu button.



Select Test > Device list print menu.



Start printout with the  button.



The printout can be cancelled with the cancel button.

13 Device listFig.

Name Information

CPU Type and serial number of the CPU PCB TPH Resolution and heating point number of the installed thermal printhead.

IF [x] Type of interfaces installed IFFS Size of the Internal Flash File System

CF / CFEXT / PCCARD / USBMEM USB [a] [b/c] Speed

17 Parameters of the Device listTable

Revision of CPU PCB and CPU

x: Number of interface Size and type of an installed external memory medium Type and revision of installed USB devices

a: number of USB device b: number of USB device to which device a is connected

c: number of interface of device b to which device a is connected

Speed: data transfer speed (low, full, high) The following properties are only displayed when the service key is inserted:

Mfr.: Manufacturer ID. This identies the manufacturer of the USB device Class: Code for the USB device class Protocol: Code for the type of communication with the USB device Phase: Internal value for troubleshooting

5 Test Functions

WiFi status

Mach4/300 - 10/09/2007 -15:21:00 Firmware V3.11 (Aug 9 2007) - #111070553751

Channel Name/BSS ID WiFi signal strength Encryption 6 MyNet

●●●●●

WPA-PSK (TKIP)

00:11:6B:61:8D:C1 54,0 MBit/s

11 BT4233SA70

●○○○○

WEP

00:11:6B:61:AB:82 54,0 MBit/s

5.6 WiFi Status

Access only when a WLAN card is installed!



Function not available at A2+ !



The WiFi status function prints out a list the most important parameters of the accessible Wireless Access Points. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specied in the Setup > Print param. menu.

Notice!

The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose.

Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width.



If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width.



Press the menu button.



Select Test > WiFi status print menu.



Start printout with the  button.



The printout can be cancelled with the cancel button.

14 WiFi statusFig.

The parameters have the following meaning :

Column Meaning

Channel Channel; frequency range of the Access Point Name/BSS ID Name of the wireless LAN

MAC address of the Access Points

WiFi signal strength

Scale of the WiFi signal strength Data transfer rate

Encryption Type of data encryption

18 Parameters of the WiFi statusTable

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5 Test Functions

5.7 ASCII Dump Mode

ASCII Dump Mode offers the option of checking incoming control sequences at the interface when working with direct programming. The incoming commands at the printer are printed out as text. In addition, a corresponding error message is printed out immediately after an error occurs.

The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specied in the Setup > Print param. menu and is started after four lines are have been received.

Notice!

The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration and without transfer ribbon checking. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose.

If only media (labels, endless paper) is available which do not cover the entire printing width, the width of the printout can continuously be reduced down to 50 mm with the Width ASCII dump parameter ( "4.1.3"

on page 17).

Notice! In case of questions about programming, keep a printout of your label le which was created in ASCII

Dump Mode handy. The printout can be transmitted clearly via fax.

Load printable medium (labels, endless paper).



If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon.



If the printable medium and/or the transfer ribbon does not cover the entire printing width, reduce the width of the



printout accordingly with the Width ASCII dump parameter ( "4.1.3" on page 17). Press the menu button.



Select Test > ASCII Dump Mode menu.



Switch to ASCII dump mode with the  button.



Send print jobs.



Call up the last few lines of a label description with the feed button.



Press the cancel button to cancel the printout or switch to the Ready mode.



The control characters (ASCII code 00 to 31) are presented in the following form:

15 Presentation of the control characters in ASCII Dump ModeFig.

5 Test Functions

Example:

In the following two gures, the printout in ASCII Dump mode is contrasted with the "normal" printout of a label.

16 Example label printed normally (left) and in ASCII Dump Mode (right)Fig.

5.8 Test Grid

The Test grid function prints out the geometric pattern on a background grid. This allows you to assess the evenness of the print quality.

The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specied in the Setup > Print param. menu.

Notice!

The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose.

Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width.



If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width.



Press the menu button.



Select Test > Test grid menu.

 

Start printout with the  button. The geometric pattern is printed every 5 seconds once the Test grid function is started. During the pauses between the printouts the printer can be adjusted.

The printout of the test grid can be cancelled with the cancel button.

17 Example test gridFig.

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5 Test Functions

5.9 Label Prole

Function not available at A2+ !



The Label prole function carries out a longer label advance. It saves the values measured by the label sensor here and then prints them out in two diagrams. The printout is used to check label detection in conjunction with

the optical properties of the label medium. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specied in the

Setup > Print param. menu.

Notice!

The printout of the diagram occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for the printout.

Select the label sensor to be tested in the menu Setup > Print param. ( "4.1.3" on page 16).



Load the label medium to be tested into the printer.



Press the menu button.



Select Test > Label prole print menu.



Start the function with the  button.



The printer performs a longer label advance. The label sensor measures the transparency/reection capacity of

the label material here. The message Test print OK appears in the display once the advance is complete. Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width.



If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width.



Start the diagram printout with the  button.



The following gure shows an example label prole. The top diagram shows the gradient determined for label detection. The rise (rst derivative) of the gradient is represented in the bottom diagram. The starting end of the label

is located at the point where the rise of the gradient exhibits a minimum (see vertical dotted line).

18 Label proleFig.

1 Coordinate in the direction of paper ow at which the label start was detected 2 Type of peripheral device connected 3 Information for the rmware developer 4 Width of the negative derivative in motor increments 5 Stroke between start and end of the negative derivative 6 Scale factor for the derivative diagram 7 Service information for adjusting the label sensor 8 Method of label detection (transmitted light/reex bottom) 9 Device name and current rmware version

5 Test Functions

5.10 RFID measurement

Access only at MACH4 with RFID read-write unit 13,56 MHz !



That function allows to check the RFID power depending on the position of RFID labels during transport. It is used to

nd to best read/write position. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specied in the Setup > Print param. menu.

Notice!

The printout of the diagram occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for the printout.

Select the RFID power to be used in the menu Setup > Machine param. > RFID power.



Load the label medium to be tested into the printer.



Press the menu button.



Select Test > RFID measurement print menu.



Start the function with the  button.



The printer performs a short label advance and afterwards a number of backfeed steps. The printer measures the received signal power in every stop position. The message OK appears in the display once the measurement is complete.

Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width.



If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width.



Start the diagram printout with the  button.



3 4

19 RFID measurementFig.

1 ID of the tested RFID tag 2 Signal power 3 Distance of the measuring position relative to the printing line

Use the position with the best reception in the command E RFID  “Programming Manual“

4 Setting of the RFID power in the printer conguration 5 Manufacturer and memory size of the RFID tag

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Event log

Mach4/300 - 10/09/2007 -15:49:55 Firmware V3.11 (Aug 9 2007) - #111070553751 Bootloader V1.18 (May 29 2007)

Date/Time Description 23/05/2007/13:16:13 TPH-> 12dot/mm, 1248 dots 11/06/2007/07:51:24 Firmware upd. (V3.10 Jun 27, 2007) 11/06/2007/07:53:11 Adjust gap sensor: 1/3,14/85 23/08/2007/13:40:27 Firmware upd. (V3.11 Aug 9, 2007) 23/08/2007/15:41:28 PPP reload 3: 220907

5 Test Functions

5.11 Event Log

Function not available at A2+ !



Access only when service key is inserted!

The label printer saves the following events in the Event log:

Hardware fault

• Printhead replacement with a change in resolution

• Adjustment of the label sensor

• Firmware updates

• Resetting of the service counters

•

The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specied in the Setup > Print param. menu.

Notice!

The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose.

Insert service key into a USB master interface.



Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width.



If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width.



Press the menu button.



Select Test > Event log print menu.



Start printout with the  button.



20 Event logFig.

6 Service Functions

6.1 Performing Firmware Update

The rmware of the printer is saved in a Flash EPROM. An rmware update can be performed using the following

functions:

Firmware upd.: Copy a rmware le from a computer connected to one of the interfaces of a label printer

•

( "6.1.1" on page 39).

Firmw. fr. card: Copy a rmware le from a memory medium ( "6.1.2" on page 39).

•

FTP rmware update via printer management ( "8.3" on page 46).

•

Notice!

The rmware le can be obtained from the internet.

6.1.1 Copying New Firmware via Interface

Press the menu button.

1. Select Service > Firmware upd. menu.

2. Press the  button.

3. The Firmware-Upd message appears in the display.

Press the  button.

4. If the function Firmware upd. is protected via a PIN, use the buttons ~, , | and } to enter the code number

5. and conrm with the  button.

Start the Windows command prompt on the PC.

6. Congure the serial interface of the PC with the mode command.

7. Example : mode com1: baud=115200 parity=n data=8 stop=1

Send the rmware le (e.g. 308_7301.x2) to the printer.

8. Example : copy /b 308_7301.x2 com1: A progress indicator is displayed while the rmware is being copied. OK appears in the display once copying is successfully completed.

Press the  button.

6.1.2 Copying New Firmware from Memory Medium

Select in the menu Setup > Interfaces > Default card slot depending on the used memory medium

1. CompactFlash or USB Memory ( "4.1.4" on page 18).

Format CompactFlash memory card or USB ash drive in the printer ( "9.6.4" on page 51).

2. The directories "fonts", "images", "labels" and "misc" are created on the memory medium here.

Copy the rmware le to the "misc" directory of the memory medium. This can be done on a computer or via FTP

3. on the printer.

Insert the prepared memory medium into the printer.

4. Press the menu button.

5. Select Service > Firmw. fr. card menu.

6. Press the  button.

7. If the function Firmw. fr. card is protected via a PIN, use the buttons ~, , | and } to enter the code number

and conrm with the  button. The names of the rmware les found on the memory medium are shown in the display.

If several rmware les are found on the memory medium, select the desired le with the ~ and  buttons.

9. Press the  button.

10. The selected rmware le is copied. A progress indicator is displayed while the rmware is being copied. OK appears in the display once copying is successfully completed.

Press the  button.

11.

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6.1.3 Error Messages during the Firmware Update

If an error occurs during the update, one of the following error codes is shown in the display:

Error code Meaning

C Checksum error. /b may have been forgotten in the COPY command or the le is defective. H Header error. /b may have been forgotten in the COPY command or the le is defective. E EPROM could not be cleared. V Programming voltage is too low. P Programming error.

19 Possible error codes with a rmware updateTable

Notice!

If an error occurs with a rmware update, the old rmware version is no longer usable.

Restart programming.

6.2 Clearing Service Counter

Access only when service key is inserted!

The printer has total and service counters.

Total counter: The total counter contains the values for the entire service life of the printer up to now. The values

• of the total counter are displayed in the Short status and in the Status print.

Service counter: The service counter can be reset after more substantial maintenance or repair work with the

• service key inserted. Here, it provides information on the printing output since the last reset. The values of the service counter are displayed in the Status print.

The following data is recorded in both counters:

Data Description

Operative time Printer switch-on time Number of labels Number of labels printed Transfer printing Length of medium printed with transfer printing Thermal printing Length of medium printed with thermal direct printing

20 Total and service counter dataTable

Insert service key into a USB master interface.

1. Press the menu button.

2. Select Service > Clr. service ctr. menu.

3. Press the  button.

4. No appears in the display.

Use the ~ and  buttons to select Yes.

5. Press the  button.

6. The data recorded by the service counter is set to the value 0.

The status print can be used to check whether the values were reset. The service counter values are listed in parentheses under the total counter values there.

6 Service Functions

6.3 Adjusting Label Sensor

Access only when service key is inserted!

With the Adj. gap sensor function label sensor can be adjusted in the see-through mode. This is necessary if sensor elements or CPU PCB has been changed.

Attention!

Close the print module and the cover after each loading or removal of material. This is required for a successful adjustment.

MACH4

Insert service key into a USB master interface.

1. Press the menu button.

2. Select Service > Adj. gap sensor menu.

3. Press the  button.

4. The display shows Remove labels .

Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer.

5. Press the  button.

6. In the display the Insert liner message appears.

Load liner (without labels). Ensure that no labels are found on the liner near the sensor. Otherwise, the result will

7. be faulty adjustment and device malfunction.

Press the  button.

8. The message Ribbon, no liner is shown.

Remove liner, load transfer ribbon.

9. Press the  button.

10. In the display the Insert liner message appears again.

Leave transfer ribbon in the printer, load liner additionally .

11. Press the  button.

12. OK appears in the display after a successful adjustment.

Conrm completion of the adjustment with the  button.

13.

A+ Series

Insert service key into a USB master interface.

1. Press the menu button.

2. Select Service > Adj. gap sensor menu.

3. Press the  button.

4. The display shows Remove labels .

Remove labels from the printer.

5. Press the  button.

6. In the display the Insert liner message appears.

Load liner (without labels). Ensure that no labels are found on the liner near the sensor. Otherwise, the result will

7. be faulty adjustment and device malfunction.

Press the  button.

8. OK appears in the display after a successful adjustment.

Conrm completion of the adjustment with the  button.

Error during adjustment:

If an error occurs while adjusting the label sensor, Error appears in the display. If an error occurs again when repeating the adjustment, one of the following assemblies may be defective:

Label sensor elements

• Connection cables of the label sensor

• CPU PCB

•

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6.4 Save Settings

Access only possible with memory medium in the default card slot!



With the Save settings function the printer conguration can be saved to a memory medium (memory card, USB ash drive, Internal Flash File System) in the default card slot. The conguration will be saved as XML le in the folder \MISC of the CF card. The current date is used as le name YYYYMMDD.XML (e.g. 20070427.XML for a le

saved on 04-27-2007).

Insert memory medium.

Press the menu button.

Select Service > Save settings menu.

If the function Save settings is protected via a PIN, use the buttons ~, , | and } to enter the code number and conrm with the  button.

Saving of the conguration data starts. OK is shown in the display when the entire saving procedure is complete.

Press the  button.

Do not remove the memory medium until the saving procedure is complete.

An error message appearing during the saving procedure may be caused by an unreadable medium (e.g. unknown card type, unformatted card)  “9.3" on page 47.

6.5 Load Settings

Access only possible with memory medium in the default card slot!



A printer conguration previously saved to a memory medium (memory card, USB ash drive, Internal Flash File

System) can be loaded with the Load settings function.

Insert memory medium.

Press the menu button.

Select Service > Load settings menu.

If the function Load settings is protected via a PIN, use the buttons ~, , | and } to enter the code number and conrm with the  button.

If several conguration les are found on the memory medium, select the desired le with the ~ and  buttons.

Press the  button.

Loading of the conguration data starts. Do not remove the memory card until the loading procedure is complete.

OK is shown in the display when the entire loading procedure is complete.

Press the  button.

If an error occurs during the loading procedure, an error message appears in the display. Restart the loading

procedure in this case. If an error occurs again, the conguration parameters must be entered via the operating

panel.

6.6 Changing OEM Name

Access only when service key is inserted!

The device designation cam be changed with the OEM Name function.

Insert service key into a USB master interface.

Press the menu button.

Select Service > OEM Name menu.

Press the  button. A list of available names is shown in the display.

Use the ~ and  buttons to select the desired OEM name.

Press the  button.

6 Service Functions

6.7 Cleaning Interval

The Cleaning interval function is used for additional printhead maintenance control. The length of medium which passes the printhead can be selected in increments of 100 m after which the printhead is to be cleaned.

Press the menu button.

1. Select Service > Cleaning interval menu.

2. Press the  button.

3. Select the desired value with the | and } buttons or select Off to deactivate the Cleaning interval function.

4. Press the  button.

If the set length of the medium (label strip, transfer ribbon) has passed the printhead and an error occurs in the ow

of the medium (e.g. label end, transfer ribbon end), the Clean printhead! message appears in the display. The error message for the error which occurred is not displayed until the Clean printhead! message is

acknowledged. As long as no errors occur in the medium ow, no messages are displayed and the print job is

continued even if the cleaning interval has passed.

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7 Pay-per-Print

PPP™ stands for „Pay-per-print“. cab established for distributors a secure internet portal, which can be used to transfer data for:

pay-per-print leasing/rental services

• online-purchase of printer features (like database connector, asian fonts)

• online-purchase of services (e.g. unlocking printer PIN)

•

Typically for each transaction an encrypted data packet (voucher) of the .ppp type is created, which can be loaded to the printer with several methods ( "7.2" on page 44).

When purchasing asian fonts a .x2 le is created. To load that le into the printer use the methods of the rmware update ( "6.1" on page 39).

7.1 Short Status PPP

The Short status PPP™ menu provides an overview of important PPP status information in the display of the printer.

Press the menu button.



Select Short status PPP™.



Exit the Short status PPP™ menu with the  button.



7.2 Load PPP Voucher

7.2.1 Load PPP Voucher from Memory Medium

Connect a CompactFlash card or an USB ash drive, which was formatted in printer, to a computer.

1. Copy the PPP voucher to the "misc" directory.

2. Set the parameter Default card slot matching to the used memory medium ( "4.1.4" on page 18).

3. Insert the prepared memory medium into the printer.

4. Press the menu button.

5. Select PPP™ > Load PPP voucher menu.

6. If the function Load PPP voucher is protected via a PIN, use the buttons ~, , | and } to enter the code

7. number and conrm with the  button. A list of available voucher names is shown in the display.

Use the ~ and  buttons to select the desired voucher.

8. Press the  button.

9. OK appears in the display after a successful voucher loading. If the selected voucher was not valid the message Error appears.

Press the  button.

10.

7.2.2 Load PPP Voucher via Interface

Start the Windows command prompt on the PC.

1. Congure the serial interface of the PC with the mode command.

2. Example: mode com1: baud=115200 parity=n data=8 stop=1

Send the PPP voucher le (e.g. ppp_132062728086.ppp) to the printer

3. Example: copy /b ppp_132062728086.ppp com1:

After a successful voucher loading a ring tone can be heard.

7.2.3 Load PPP Voucher via FTP

To load a PPP voucher, log on with the username "root" ( "8.1" on page 45).

Copy the PPP voucher to the „execute“ directory.

1. After a successful voucher loading a ring tone can be heard.

8 FTP Printer Management

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows to manage and transfer les on the network via the Ethernet interface or

WLAN card. An FTP program (FTP client) is required which supports the "binary" transfer mode to manage the printer. The printer functions as an FTP server.

FTP printer management is comprised of four functions:

management of the memory media installed in the label printer

• printer rmware update ( "8.3" on page 46)

• IFFS management

•

direct printing via copying .LBL les

•

8.1 FTP Logon

To establish an FTP connection, the client must be logged on to the server. The logon type depends on the client. The

following information must be specied in any case, however:

IP address of the label printer

• User name and password

•

Access to the printer management functions depends on the user name:

User name Password Executable functions

anonymous any Display and download of the les stored on the memory media. root printer PIN Display, upload and download of memory medium data, FTP rmware update,

loading PPP vouchers.

Label les loaded on the memory media must be of the .LBL type.

21 Data for establishing an FTP connectionTable

After logging on the FTP server is accessible in a manner similar to a Windows folder.

Attention!

It is absolutely necessary to dene a PIN for FTP access with the username "root". The initial setting of the PIN can be made via the operating panel of the printer or via the printer website.

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8 FTP Printer Management

8.2 Directory Structure of the FTP Server

The les accessible via FTP are found in several folders:

Folder name Contents

execute Printing of label les stored in this folder is started immediately. The les must be of the type

.LBL. The corresponding le is deleted once the print job is complete.

system Firmware le of the printer Display of the following folders depends on the installed memory media and the dened as the default card slot:

card Data of the memory medium in the default card slot. The structure of the folder depends on

the medium type.

cf Data of the CompactFlash memory card in the printer if the CF card slot is not default. The

les are separated into several subfolders accordingly based on their type. When copying the les to the "cf" folder, type-based sorting occurs automatically in the subfolders.

cfext Data of the CompactFlash memory card in the external operating panel if the external card

slot is not default. The les are separated into several subfolders accordingly based on their

type.

iffs Contents of the IFFS (Internal Flash File System). When logging on with the username "root",

the contents of the IFFS can be managed. pccard Data of the PC card if the card slot is not primary. This folder does not have a substructure. usbmem Data of the USB ash drive if the USB ash drive is not default. The les are separated into

several subfolders accordingly based on their type. When copying the les to the "cf" folder,

type-based sorting occurs automatically in the subfolders.

22 Directory structure of the FTP serverTable

8.3 FTP Firmware Update

To carry out a rmware update log on with the username "root" ( "8.1" on page 45).

Ensure that the label printer is in "Ready" mode ( “Status tab" on page 21).

Set the "binary" transfer mode in the FTP client. Open the "system" folder.

Copy a valid rmware le (e.g. 308_7301.x2) to the "system" folder. FTP-Firmware-UPd appears in the display of the printer. The status of the saving procedure is shown by a progress indicator in the display. The printer resets automatically after the update is carried out successfully.

Whether the rmware update was carried out successfully can be checked on the "Status" tab of the printer website.

9 Memory Media

Graphics, fonts, label descriptions and database information can be saved for the long-term on memory media.

Notice!

Always create a backup copy of the memory card in case of a malfunction.

9.1 Suitable Memory Media

External media

Type 1 CompactFlash card up to a maximum size of 2 GB in the corresponding card slot of the printer or in the

• external operating panel (cab accessory)

PC card (PCMCIA) in the corresponding card slot of the printer

•

USB ash drive up to a maximum size of 2 GB at USB master interface

•

Internal medium

approx. 5 MB ash memory inside the printer (Internal Flash File System)

•

9.2 Installation

For external memory media only!



Slide memory card contact-side rst into the matching slot as far as it will go.

1. The rear section of the inserted memory card still extends from the device housing so that it can be removed by hand. or

Connect USB ash drive to an USB master interface.

Notice!

When the memory cards are slid onto the contact pins, light physical resistance can be felt.

Press the menu button.

1. Check whether the Memory card menu is shown in the display.

If the Memory card menu is not shown in the display, it could be because:

the card slot being used is not selected as the default card slot

• the memory card is not inserted far enough into the card slot

• the memory card is entered incorrectly

•

Attention!

Do not remove a memory medium while it is being accessed. You can congure the printer so that access

to a memory medium is indicated on the status line ( "4.1.5" on page 19).

9.3 Formatting

For CompactFlash cards and PC cards only!



If the memory medium has not been pre-formatted in a suitable way, it can be formatted it in the following manners:

Formatting in the printer via the Format card menu item ( "9.6.4" on page 51).

• Formatting in the printer via the interface with the Mf;name CR command ( “Programming Manual“).

•

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9 Memory Media

9.4 Directory Structure

On CompactFlash cards some folders are created during formatting.

On USB ash drives connected to the printer, the same directory structure is automatically generated when uploading les to the ash drive :

Folder name Contents

fonts Font les images Graphic les labels Label description les misc Firmware, PPP, Setup and TMP les

23 Directory structure of CompactFlash cards and USB ash drivesTable

Notice!

PC cards have no folders!

9.5 Writing

The memory medium can be written to in several ways. The most functionally secure way is writing to the card in the printer via a data interface.

Attention!

The medium in the default card slot is written to by default. To write to a medium in another slot specify the path name of the slot in the le name ( “Programming Manual“).

Example:

With direct programming, the command sequence for saving a label (le ABC) has the following form:

After transfer of the command sequence, the le ABC is saved with the commands from J to A.

•

Only one label is printed each time the le ABC is called up.

•

The [NOPRINT] parameter in command A suppresses the printing of a label when the le is saved.

• To print the label a variable number of times, put command A after the ending Ms command.

•

9 Memory Media

9.6 Memory Media Functions in the Ofine Menu

Accessing the Memory card menu is only possible if a memory medium is installed in the default card slot. Only the medium in the default slot ( "4.1.4" on page 18) can be operated via the operating panel. When operating

via an interface, each card slot can be addressed via a path.

9.6.1 Label from Card

Labels whose descriptions are saved on the memory medium can be printed using the Label from card function.

Select the Label from card function in the Memory card menu.

1. Press the  button.

2. The name of the label found at the top of the index of the memory medium is displayed.

Select the desired label in the index of the medium with the ~ and  buttons.

3. Press the  button.

4. If a label is selected which was saved with a xed label quantity, the print job is started immediately.

For label descriptions with a variable label quantity, a request to enter the label quantity is displayed. If additional input on the label description is required, the display requests to enter the variable data . Enter the label quantity/variable data with the following buttons:

cursor left

cursor right

}

increase value at cursor position by 1 or select next letter in alphabet

decrease value at cursor position by 1 or select previous letter in alphabet



Press the  button briey to conrm the input and start the print job.

Canceling input:

Press and hold the  button at least 2 seconds.

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9.6.2 Print Directory

You can print out the index of the installed memory card with the Print directory function.

Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width.

1. If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width.

2. Press the menu button.

3. Select the Print directory function in the Memory card menu.

4. Start printout with the  button.

The printout contains:

the name of the memory medium

•

information on the saved les

• the size of the available memory area

•

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9.6.3 Copy Memory Card

For external memory media only!

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All the data from one memory medium can be copied to another one of the same type with the Copy memory card function. Copying between memory media with different memory capacities is possible. You can also use memory media which already contain data as a destination medium.

Attention!

Data loss when copying.

If les with the same name are found on the original and copy media, the les on the copy medium are overwritten without any prior notication. In addition, removal of the memory medium during the copying procedure leads to data loss.

Check les for the same name before copying.

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Only remove or insert memory media when so instructed in the display.

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Unauthorized copying of memory media can be prevented by using a PIN ( "4.1.6" on page 20).

Insert original medium.

1. Press the menu button.

2. Select Memory card > Copy memory card with the buttons } and |.

3. Press the  button.

4. A selection eld with the selection No appears in the display.

Use the ~ and  buttons to select Yes.

5. Press the  button.

6. If the function Copy memory card is protected via a PIN, use the buttons ~, , | and } to enter the code

7. number and conrm with the  button. The copying procedure starts. When copying larger amounts of data, the copying procedure is carried out in several copying cycles. An increasing progress indicator is shown in the display during a copy cycle. The Insert dest. instruction then appears.

Remove original medium and insert the medium to be written to.

8. The data read from the original medium is transferred to the copy medium. The progress indicator in the display shrinks during this process. If only part of the data from the original medium was read out, the Insert source instruction appears.

Remove copy medium and insert original medium again.

9. The next copy cycle begins.

Repeat the previous two steps until all data has been copied.

10. OK is shown in the display when the entire copying procedure is complete.

Press the  button.

11.

If the medium to be written to can no longer accept data during the copying procedure, the Card full error message appears in the display.

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9.6.4 Format Card

For external memory media only!

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The Format card function can be used to delete all data from a memory medium. This reformats the memory medium. This is why you can also use the Format card function if the Unknown card or Structural err. error message was output when using the medium.

Unauthorized deleting of memory medium can be prevented by using a PIN ( "4.1.6" on page 20).

Insert memory medium ( "9.2" on page 47).

Press the menu button.

Select Memory card > Format card with the buttons } and |..

Press the  button. A selection eld with the selection No appears in the display.

Use the ~ and  buttons to select Yes.

Press the  button.

If the function Format card is protected via a PIN, use the buttons ~, , | and } to enter the code number and conrm with the  button. The deleting procedure starts.

Do not remove the medium from the printer during the deleting procedure. The memory volume of the medium is shown in the display as soon as the deleting procedure is complete.

Press any button.

9.6.5 ASCII Dump (Card)

The label les found on a memory medium consist of a sequence of printer commands. These command sequences

can be printed in the form of text with the ASCII dump (Card) function.

Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width.

If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width.

Insert memory medium ( "9.2" on page 47).

Press the menu button.

Select the ASCII dump (Card) function in the Memory card menu.

Press the  button. The index of the memory medium is shown in the display.

Select the desired label le in the index of the medium with the ~ and  buttons.

Start printout with the  button. The data printout is started after four lines are received. For this reason, it is often necessary to call up the last few lines of a label description with the feed button.

The printout of the label description can be cancelled with the cancel button.

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10 External Keyboard

An external keyboard or a compatible input device (e.g. barcode scanner) can be connected directly to the printer. Using an external keyboard facilitates the entry of variable data while processing print jobs and printing from memory media.

Input prompts and the data received from the keyboard are shown in the display.

10.1 Connecting External Keyboard

Any MF-2-compatible USB keyboard which supports code set 3 can be connected to the printer.

Insert connection cable of the keyboard into a USB master interface on the back of the printer.

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10.2 Special Key Functions

General :

[F1] Executes the Label from card memory media function. [F2] Prints an additional label from the last print job. Corresponds to the command A 1 CR. [F3] Repeats the last print job with renewed polling of the variable data and polling of the label

quantity. [F8] Functions in the same manner as feed. [Enter] Switches to the ofine menu. Functions in the same manner as menu. [Esc] Functions in the same manner as cancel. [Space] Functions in the same manner as pause. Not for continuing after an error.

24 Special key functions: generalTable

In the ofine menu and for entry of variable data:

[←] Moves cursor left. On the top level of the ofine menu, switches back to Ready mode. [→] Moves cursor right. [↑] Increases the value at the cursor position. [↓] Decreases the value at the cursor position.

[Enter] Conrms the input. [Esc] Cancels input and returns.

25 Special key functions: ofine menu and data inputTable

10.3 Key Assignment and Special Characters

The printer features a specic keyboard assignment table for each setting of the Country conguration parameter.

These tables generally match the DOS keyboard assignments ( "Interfaces" on page 18). The [Alt Gr] key has no function. All special characters obtained using this key (e.g. [ ] { } \) and various other special

characters (e.g. " × ÷) can be obtained using the [Alt] key. Additional special characters can be output using a sequence of two characters, whereby the [Alt] key must be pressed when entering the second character.

Some special characters cannot be shown in the display of the printer. In the case, they are replaced by a character similar to the special character.

Attention!

When using a scanner ensure that the same character set is set for both the scanner and the printer.

10 External Keyboard

Character [Alt] + Key Character [Alt] + Key

€ E E E E E E E E E E E E ˘ č

{ 7 ' ä à ç 7 8 ´ 7 B ˛ ž } 0 = $ $ à 0 9 ç 0 N ˙ á [ 8 ( ü è ^ 8 è ` 8 F ˝ é ] 9 ) ¨ ¨ $ 9 + + 9 G ¸ ´ \ ß _ < < < + ° < Q ÷ ú | < - ` 1 1 & < 1 ´ W × )

' \ 0 đ S ´ ' ` ' ' ù í Đ D ` è µ ´ ý ł K

^ ç § š Ł L

ˇ ^ ^ 6 6 § § ² § Ì < ½ ; ß §

¨ . . . . = & C

~ + é ^ ^ = ¨ ù 4 ¨ + < ,

° 0 0 ´ 0 0 ř > .

² 2 2 * ³ 3 3

# " 3 3 " à 3 X $ 4 4 ů ¢ 8 8 £ 3 3 ¤ $ ¨

@ q à 2 2 é 2 ò 2 2 V

µ m m m m ¬ 6 6 6 ÷ |/| |/| |/| |/| |/| |/| |/| |/| |/| |/| |/| |/| × |*| |*| |*| |*| |*| |*| |*| |*| |*| |*| |*| |*|

GR FR UK US SG SF BE SU IT SP DK CZ

Country-specic special characters:

Enter the following country-specic special characters with the [Alt] key pressed.

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26 Country-specic special characters entered with the [Alt] key pressedTable

GR: Deutschland SG: Schweiz IT: Italia FR: France SF: Suisse SP: España UK: United Kingdom BE: Belgie DK Danmark US: USA SU: Suomi CZ: Česka republika

Characters between vertical lines (| / |, | * |) are entered with the corresponding keys on the numerical keypad of the keyboard.

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ZZ Z1 Z2

À ` A Á ´ A Â ^ A Ã ~ A Ä ¨ A Å ° A

Æ A E

Ç , C Č ˇ C

D' ' D

È ` E É ´ E Ê ^ E Ë ¨ E

Ì ` I Í ´ I Î ^ I Ï ¨ I

Ĳ I J

£ - L

Ñ ~ N

ZZ Z1 Z2

Ò ` O Ó ´ O Ô ^ O Õ ~ O Ö ¨ O Ø / O

Œ O E

Ř ˇ R Š ˇ S Ù ` U Ú ´ U Û ^ U Ü ¨ U Ý ´ Y

¥ - Y

Ž ˇ Z

à ` a á ´ a â ^ a ã ~ a ä ¨ a

ZZ Z1 Z2

å ° a

æ a e

ª _ a ç , c ¢ | c

č ˇ c

ď ' d

è ` e é ´ e ê ^ e ë ¨ e ě ˇ e

ì ` i

í ´ i

î ^ i

ï ¨ i

ĳ i j

ľ ' l

ĺ ´ l

ñ ~ n ň ˇ n

ZZ Z1 Z2

ò ` o ó ´ o ô ^ o õ ~ o ö ¨ o

ø / o

œ o e

° _ o

ŕ ´ r ř ˇ r

š ˇ s

ß s s

ť ' t ù ` u ú ´ u û ^ u ü ¨ u ů ° u ý ´ y ÿ ¨ y ž ˇ z

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Other special characters:

To enter a special character in the ZZ column rst enter the corresponding character in the Z1 column and then

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enter the character in the Z2 column while pressing the [Alt] button.

27 Special characters entered via a sequence of two charactersTable

Example:

Entering the character: ñ 1st entry: [~] 2. entry: [Alt] + [n]

Notice!

If necessary, use the information in Table 25 on page 53 to enter the character Z1.

11 Index

Activating a PIN ..........................20, 21

Adjust gap sensor .......................11, 41

ASCII dump (Card) .....................10, 51

ASCII dump mode ......................10, 34

Backfeed...........................................17

Backfeed delay .................................14

Backfeed position .............................15

Barcode error....................................17

Battery mode ....................................15

Battery state .....................................19

Baud rate ..........................................18

Bootloader version................22, 28, 30

Brightness LCD ................................15

Character set ....................................18

Cleaning interval .........................11, 43

Clear service counter..................11, 40

CompactFlash ............6, 18, 32, 46, 47

Connecting computer .........................7

Contrast LCD ....................................15

Control characters ............................34

Copy memory card .....................10, 50

Country .............................................13

Cut position.......................................14

Cutter ................................................14

Daylight saving .................................13

Debug mode .....................................15

Default card slot................................18

Demand sensor ................................14

Device list ...................................10, 32

Devices tab .......................................27

DHCP ...............................................18

Direct programming ..........................34

Environment .......................................5

Error-Reprint .....................................17

Ethernet ............................................18

Ethernet interface ...........................6, 7

Event log.....................................10, 38

Firmware update.........................11, 39

from memory card .................11, 39

via FTP........................................46

via interface ................................39

Firmware version ..................22, 28, 30

Font list .......................................10, 31

Fonts tab...........................................27

Format card ................................10, 51

FTP ...................................................45

FTP logon .........................................45

FTP server ........................................46

Gateway ...........................................18

Handshake .......................................18

Heat level..........................................16

Help tab ............................................27

IEEE 1284 ........................................18

IFFS ............................................18, 46

Intended use .......................................4

Interfaces ..........................................10

IP ......................................................18

Key assignment ................................52

Keyboard ....................................18, 52

Key functions ....................................52

Label from card...........................10, 49

Label prole ................................10, 36

Label sensor .....................................16

Limit peel-off speed ..........................14

Load PPP voucher ......................11, 44

Load settings ..............................11, 42

Local settings..............................10, 13

LPD.....................................................8

Machine parameters ...................10, 14

Mask .................................................18

Memory media ..................................47

ASCII dump ................................51

directory structure .......................48

format card ..................................51

insertion ......................................47

label from card ............................49

print directory ..............................49

writing .........................................48

Navigator pad ...................................11

Network error ....................................18

NumLock ..........................................18

OEM name .................................11, 42

Ofine menu .....................................10

memory media functions .............49

navigating ...................................11

structure ......................................10

Operative time ..................................30

Parallel/Centronics interface...........6, 9

Pause reprint ....................................17

Pay per print .....................................44

loading voucher ..........................44

short status .................................44

PC card.......................6, 18, 32, 46, 47

Peel position .....................................14

PIN....................................................20

Print directory .............................10, 49

Printer status line tab ........................26

Printer website ..................................21

Printhead position X .........................14

Printhead position Y .........................14

Printing intensity ...............................16

Print parameters .........................10, 16

Print services ......................................8

Print speed .......................................16

Protocol error ....................................17

Raw-IP ................................................8

RFID

measurement ..............................37

parameter ...................................15

power ....................................15, 37

state ............................................19

Ribbon saver ....................................16

RS-232 interface...........................6, 18

RS-422/485 interface................6, 9, 18

Safety instructions ..............................4

Save settings ..............................11, 42

Security.......................................10, 20

Serial interface....................................6

Service counter.................................11

Service key .......................................12

Set date ............................................13

Set time ............................................13

Setup tab ..........................................23

Shift print image................................14

Short status ......................................28

Status line ...................................10, 19

Status print .................................10, 29

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Status tab .........................................21

System messages tab ......................25

Tear-off mode ...................................16

Tear-off position ................................14

Test grid ......................................10, 35

Time powersave ...............................15

Timezone ..........................................13

Transfer print ....................................16

USB ash drive ...........6, 18, 32, 46, 47

USB slave interface ............................6

Warn level ribbon ..............................16

Width ASCII dump ............................17

WiFi status ..................................10, 33

Windows printer setting ......................8

Wireless LAN ....................................18

WLAN card .....................................6, 9

CAB A2+, A6+, A8+, A4+, A4.3+ User Configuration Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 Instructions

1.2 Intended Use

1.3 Safety Instructions

1.4 Environment

2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer

2.1 Connecting Label Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface

2.2 Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface

2.3 Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface

2.4 Connecting Label Printer via Optional Interfaces

3.3 Service Key

5 Test Functions

5.1 Overview

5.2 Short Status

5.3 Status Print

5.4 Font List

5.5 Device List

5.6 WiFi Status

5.7 ASCII Dump Mode

5.8 Test Grid

5.10 RFID measurement

5.11 Event Log

6 Service Functions

6.1 Performing Firmware Update

6.2 Clearing Service Counter

6.3 Adjusting Label Sensor

6.4 Save Settings

6.5 Load Settings

6.6 Changing OEM Name

6.7 Cleaning Interval

7 Pay-per-Print

7.1 Short Status PPP

7.2 Load PPP Voucher

8 FTP Printer Management

8.1 FTP Logon

8.2 Directory Structure of the FTP Server

8.3 FTP Firmware Update

9 Memory Media

9.1 Suitable Memory Media

9.2 Installation

9.3 Formatting

9.4 Directory Structure

9.5 Writing

10 External Keyboard

10.1 Connecting External Keyboard

10.2 Special Key Functions

10.3 Key Assignment and Special Characters

11 Index