CAB XC Series, XC4/300, XC6/300 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

Label Printer

XC Series

Operator's Manual

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2299 11C60

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cab (Shanghai) Trading Co.,Ltd

cab Technology Co, Ltd.

Junghe 23552, Taipei, Taiwan

Phone [phone]

Asia

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for the following products

Family Type

XC XC4/300

XC6/300

Edition: 04/2013 - Part No. 9009051

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4

1.1 Instructions ............................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Intended Use ............................................................................................................................................ 4

1.3 Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 4

1.4 Environment ............................................................................................................................................. 5

2 Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Device Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer ...................................................................................................... 8

2.3 Connecting the Device ............................................................................................................................. 8

2.3.1 Connecting to the Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 8

2.3.2 Connecting to a Computer or Computer Network .............................................................................. 8

2.4 Switching on the Device ........................................................................................................................... 8

3 Control Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 9

3.1 Structure of the Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 9

3.2 Symbol Displays ....................................................................................................................................... 9

3.3 Printer States ......................................................................................................................................... 10

3.4 Key Functions .........................................................................................................................................11

4 Loading Material ................................................................................................................................... 12

4.1 Loading Labels ....................................................................................................................................... 12

4.1.1 Preparing the Printer for Operation with External Rewinder............................................................. 12

4.1.2 Positioning the Label Roll on the Roll Retainer ................................................................................ 13

4.1.3 Loading Fanfold Labels .................................................................................................................... 13

4.1.4 Inserting Labels into the Print Mechanics ......................................................................................... 14

4.1.5 Setting the Label Sensor .................................................................................................................. 14

4.1.6 Setting the Head Locking Systems................................................................................................... 15

4.2 Loading Transfer Ribbon ........................................................................................................................ 16

4.3 Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon ........................................................................................ 17

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5 Printing Operation ................................................................................................................................ 18

5.1 Printhead Protection ............................................................................................................................... 18

5.2 Synchronization in Cut Mode ................................................................................................................. 18

5.3 Designing the Print Image with Direct Programming ............................................................................. 18

5.4 Ribbon Saving ........................................................................................................................................ 18

5.5 Avoiding Loss of Material ....................................................................................................................... 19

5.6 Avoiding Loss of Data ............................................................................................................................ 20

6 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 21

6.1 Cleaning Information .............................................................................................................................. 21

6.2 Cleaning the Print Rollers ...................................................................................................................... 21

6.3 Cleaning the Printheads ......................................................................................................................... 21

7 Fault Correction ................................................................................................................................... 22

7.1 Types of Errors ....................................................................................................................................... 22

7.2 Problem Solution .................................................................................................................................... 22

7.3 Error Messages and Fault Correction .................................................................................................... 23

8 Media ..................................................................................................................................................... 25

8.1 Media Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 25

8.2 Device Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 26

8.3 Reex Mark Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 27

8.4 Cut-out Mark Dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 28

9 Licences ................................................................................................................................................ 29

9.1 EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................. 29

9.2 FCC ........................................................................................................................................................ 29

10 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 30

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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.

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Environment!

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Gives you tips on protecting the environment.

Handling instruction

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Reference to section, position, illustration number or document.

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Option (accessories, peripheral equipment, special ttings).

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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.
However, danger to the life and limb of the user or third parties and/or damage to the device and other tangible
assets can arise during use.

• The device may only be used for its intended purpose and if it is in perfect working order, and it must be used with
regard to safety and dangers as stated in the operating manual.

• The device printer is intended exclusively for printing suitable materials that have been approved by the manufac­turer. Any other use or use going beyond this shall be regarded as improper use. The manufacturer/supplier shall
not be liable for damage resulting from unauthorized use; the user shall bear the risk alone.

• Usage for the intended purpose also includes complying with the operating manual, including the manufacturer‘s
maintenance recommendations and specications.

Notice!
The complete documentation is included in the scope of delivery on DVD, and can also currently be found in

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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.

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

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

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

• Do not use the device in an explosive atmosphere.

• Do not use the device close to high-voltage power lines.

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

• The device or parts of it, especially the printheads can become hot while printing. Do not touch during operation,
and allow to cool down before changing material and before disassembly.

1 Introduction

• Risk of crushing when closing the cover. Touch the cover at the outside only. Do not reach into the swivel range of
the cover.

• Perform only those actions described in this operating manual.
Work going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or service technicians.

• Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software can cause malfunctions.

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

• Always have service work done in a qualied workshop, where the personnel have the technical knowledge and
tools required to do the necessary work.

• There are various warning stickers on the device. They draw your attention to dangers.
Warning stickers must therefore not be removed, as then you and other people cannot be aware of dangers and
may be injured.

• The maximum sound pressure level LpA is less than 70 dB(A).

Danger!

Danger to life and limb from power supply.

 Do not open the device casing.

1.4 Environment

Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent for recycling.

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 Send to suitable collection points, separately from residual waste.

The modular construction of the printer enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts.

 Send the parts for recycling.

The electronic circuit board of the device is equipped with a lithium battery.

 Take old batteries to collection boxes in shops or public waste disposal centers.

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2 Installation

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2.1 Device Overview

1 Display
2 Navigator pad
3 Peripheral port (covered)
4 Print mechanics
5 Flap
6 Cover
7 Upper ribbon take-up hub

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8 Upper ribbon supply hub
9 Roll retainer
10 Lower ribbon take-up hub
11 Swing arm with guide roller
12 Lower ribbon supply hub

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Fig. 1 Overview

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13 Upper ribbon deection
14 Printhead retainer with upper printhead
15 Upper print roller
16 Upper printhead locking lever

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Fig. 2 Print mechanics - upper print unit for printing the main color

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17 Lower ribbon deection
18 Printhead retainer with lower printhead
19 Lower print roller
20 Label sensor
21 Guide roller with guide ring
22 Guide roller
23 Lower printhead locking lever

Fig. 3 Print mechanics - lower print unit for printing the secondary color

24 Power switch
25 Power connection jack
26 Slot for PC Card Type II
27 Slot for CompactFlash memory card
28 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T

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29 2 USB master ports for keyboard,

30 USB high-speed slave port
31 Serial RS-232 C port

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scanner or service key

(not to be used  5.5 on page 19)

Fig. 4 Connections

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2.2 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer

 Lift the printer out of the box via the straps.
 Check printer for damage which may have occurred during transport.
 Set up printer on a level surface.
 Remove foam transportation safeguards near the printhead.
 Check delivery for completeness.

Contents of delivery:

• Printer

• Power cable

• USB cable

• cablabel R2+, drivers and documentation on DVD

Notice!
Please keep the original packaging in case the printer must be returned.

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Attention!

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The device and printing materials will be damaged by moisture and wetness.

 Set up transfer printers only in dry locations protected from splash water.

2.3 Connecting the Device

The standard available interfaces and connectors are shown in gure 4.

2.3.1 Connecting to the Power Supply

The printer is equipped with a wide area power unit. The device can be operated with a supply voltage of
230 V~/50 Hz or 115 V~/60 Hz without adjustment.

1. Check that the device is switched off.

2. Plug the power cable into the power connection socket (25).

3. Plug the power cable into a grounded socket.

2.3.2 Connecting to a Computer or Computer Network

Attention!

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Loss of material!
The RS-232 interface is unsuitable for fast transmission of changing data  5.5 on page 19.

 Use USB or Ethernet interface for print operation.

Attention!

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Inadequate or no grounding can cause malfunctions during operations.

Ensure that all computers and cables connected to the transfer printer are grounded.

 Connect the transfer printer to a computer or network by a suitable cable.

For details of the conguration of the individual interfaces  Conguration Manual.

2.4 Switching on the Device

When all connections have been made:

 Switch the printer on at the power switch (24).

The printer performs a system test, and then shows the system status Ready in the display.

If an error occurs during the system test, the symbol

and type of error are displayed.

3 Control Panel

3.1 Structure of the Control Panel

The user can control the operation of the printer with the control panel, for example:

• Issuing, interrupting, continuing and canceling print jobs,

• Setting printing parameters, e.g. heat level of the printhead, print speed, interface conguration, language and
time of day ( Conguration Manual),

• Start the test functions ( Conguration Manual),

• Control stand-alone operation with a memory module ( Conguration Manual),

• Update the rmware ( Conguration Manual).

Many functions and settings can also be controlled by software applications or by direct programming with a
computer using the printer’s own commands.  Programming Manual for details.

Settings made on the control panel make the basic settings of the printer.

Notice!
It is advantageous, whenever possible, to make adaptations to various print jobs in the software.

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The control panel consists of a graphic display (1) and the navigator pad (2) with ve
integrated keys.

Ready

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The graphic display indicates the current status of the printer and the print job,
indicates faults and shows the printer settings in the menu.

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Fig. 5 Control Panel

3.2 Symbol Displays

The symbols shown in the following table may appear in the status line of the display, depending on the printer
conguration. They enable the current printer status to be seen quickly. For the conguration of the status line  the
Conguration Manual.

Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description

Clock

Date sheet

Date/time digital

Ribbon supply

Wi-Fi signal strength

Ethernet link status

Temperature of the
printhead

PPP funds

Debug window for abc
programs

Control of the lower
display line is handed
over to an abc
program

User memory in the clock
circuit

Used memory

Input buffer

Access to memory card

Printer is receiving data

Table 1 Symbol displays