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1.2 Intended Use ............................................................................................................................................4
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 Ofine Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Structure of the Ofine Menu .................................................................................................................10
3.2 Navigating in the Ofine Menu ................................................................................................................11
3.3 Service Key ............................................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Conguration via Operating Panel .........................................................................................................13
4.2 Conguration via the Printer Website .....................................................................................................21
5 Test Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 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
5.8 Test Grid .................................................................................................................................................35
5.10 RFID measurement ................................................................................................................................37
6 Service Functions ................................................................................................................................ 39
6.4 Save Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 42
7.1 Short Status PPP ...................................................................................................................................44
9 Memory Media ...................................................................................................................................... 47
9.1 Suitable Memory Media ........................................................................................................................47
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 specications.
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 congured 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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Other unauthorized work on or modications to the device can also endanger operational safety.
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Always have service work done in a qualied 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.
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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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!
Insufcient or missing grounding can cause faults during operation.
Ensure that all computers and connection cables connected to the label printer are grounded.
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Pin5Pin1
Pin9 Pin6
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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.
Congure 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.
PinDesignationFunction
1CDCarrier Detect
2TxDTransmit Data
3RxD Receive Data
4DTR Data Terminal Ready (not used)
5GND Ground
6DSR Data Set Ready (not used)
7RTSRequest to Send
8CTSClear to Send
9RIRing Indication (not used)
1 Pin assignment of the 9-pin SUB-D jackTable
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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 Conrm.
7.
Set up print service if necessary ( ”2.2.1” on page 8).
8.
Adjust Windows printer setting ( ”2.2.2” on page 8).
9.
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.
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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 serviceWindows 2000Windows XPWindows Vista
Raw-IPNot available AvailableAvailable
LPDAvailable, but not installedAvailableAvailable
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.
LPD: "lp" (line printer) must be entered as the name of the printer on the computer (queue name).
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.
6.
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
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"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.
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2.4 Connecting Label Printer via Optional Interfaces
For the printer the following optional interfaces are available :
Parallel/Centronics
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RS-422/485
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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.
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Parallel/CentronicsRS422/485WLAN Card
2 Optional InterfacesFig.
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3 Ofine Menu
3.1 Structure of the Ofine Menu
The ofine menu contains setting options on several levels for conguring the label printer. In addition, the ofine
menu features test functions for supporting the conguration or checking the function of the label printer. Using status
functions, the set parameters can be displayed or printed.
1st menu level2nd menu levelAccess
Memory cardLabel from card
Print directory
Only with memory medium inserted in
the default card slot
Copy memory card
Format card
ASCII dump (Card)
Short status
TestStatus print
Font list
Device list
WiFi status
ASCII Dump mode
Test grid
Label prole
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
SetupLocal setting
Machine param.
Print param.
Interfaces
Status line
Security
Only at MACH4 with RFID unit
Only with service key inserted
PIN protection possible
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1st menu level2nd menu levelAccess
ServiceFirmware upd.
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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 Ofine Menu
All settings and functions in the ofine menu can be controlled with the navigator pad.
3 Navigator padFig.
KeyMenuParameter 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 leftSheets to the leftCursor shift to the left
|
Menu option to the rightSheets to the rightCursor shift to the right
}
Start of a selected menu option
Pressing 2 s: Leaving the ofine menu
4 Key functions in the ofine menuTable
Parameter choiceNumeric value
cursor position
cursor position
Conrmation of the selected value
Pressing 2 s: Abort without changing the value
Notice!
All settings in the ofine menu also can be made via the Ethernet interface ( page 23) or via direct control
commands ( “Programming Manual“).
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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 conguration parameters
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Adjustment of the label sensor
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Resetting of the service counter
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Additional information in the status print and in the device list
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Printout of an event list
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Changing of the device name
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Saving and loading of conguration settings
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Access to PIN-protected conguration parameters and functions without entering the PIN
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Access to conguration 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.
Remove service key after service work and store it in a secure location.
4 Inserting the service keyFig.
Insert service key into a USB master interface on the back of the printer.
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!
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4 Conguration
4.1 Conguration via Operating Panel
A host of parameters for conguring the printer are found in the Setup menu of the ofine menu.
Congure the printer via the operating panel during initial commissioning and when making major changes to the
operational conditions.
For changes required for processing different print jobs use software settings.
Notice!
The Setup menu can be protected from unauthorized access via a code number (PIN).
4.1.1 Local Settings
Press the menu button.
Select Setup > Local settings.
ParameterMeaningDefault
Country
Timezone
Daylight saving
Set date
Set time
Setting the display language and the country-specic 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.
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UK
UTC+1
EU
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4 Conguration
4.1.2 Machine Parameters
Press the menu button.
Select Setup > Machine param..
ParameterMeaningDefault
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 inu-
ences the peel and cutting positions.
Correct the Peel position and Cut position parameters
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.
Conguration 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.
Conguration 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
0,0 mm
0,0 mm
0,0 mm
0,0 mm
250 ms
On
0,0 mm
0
4 Conguration
ParameterMeaningDefault
Applicator
RFID
> Void invalid
labels
> RFID error
> RFID power
at A+ only
Conguration 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
Conguration 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
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Standard
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I/O signals
> Mode START
> Mode WDR
Backfeed
position
Brightness LCD
at PX only
Conguration of the input signals of the I/O interface
Conguration 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.
Conguration 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
Edge
0,0 mm
10
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!
6
5 min
Off
Off
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4.1.3 Print Parameters
Press the menu button.
Select Setup > Print param..
ParameterMeaningDefault
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-specied 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-Reect: Detection using reex 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.
0
100 mm/s
On
Off
JScript
Gap
sensor
Off
4 Conguration
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ParameterMeaningDefault
Backfeed
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.
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smart
head
lift-off
On
Off
On
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 specications, 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 specications 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.
On
Automatic
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