Made in Germany
Service Manual
XD4M
Label Printer
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Family Type
XD4M XD4M/300
Edition: 03/2018 - Part No. 9008861
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Service Manual
for the following products
Germany
cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG
Karlsruhe
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Contents
1 Important Information ............................................................................................................................4
1.1 Instructions ...............................................................................................................................................4
1.2 General Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................4
1.3 Protective Devices ...................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Handling Electricity ..................................................................................................................................5
1.5 Procedure in Case of Accidents ..............................................................................................................5
2 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Cleaning by Operator ...............................................................................................................................6
2.2 Cleaning the Label Sensor .......................................................................................................................6
3 Replacing Assembly Units .................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Tools .........................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Removing and installing the rear cover ....................................................................................................7
3.3 Replace the printhead ..............................................................................................................................8
3.4 Replacing the Print Roller ......................................................................................................................10
3.5 Replacing the Slipping Clutches .............................................................................................................11
3.6 Replacing the Label Sensor ...................................................................................................................13
3.7 Replacing Guides and Spindle ...............................................................................................................14
3.8 Replacing the PCB CPU ........................................................................................................................16
3.9 Replacing the Power Supply Unit ...........................................................................................................17
4 Adjustments .........................................................................................................................................18
4.1 Measuring and Adjusting the Winding Torques ......................................................................................18
4.1.1 Measuring the Winding Torques ....................................................................................................... 18
4.1.2 Adjusting the Winding Torques ......................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Adjusting the Printing Mechanism ..........................................................................................................21
4.2.1 Preparing the Printer for Adjustment ................................................................................................21
4.2.2 Adjusting the Printhead Position.......................................................................................................22
4.2.3 Adjusting the Printhead Pressure .....................................................................................................23
4.2.4 Adjusting the Transfer Ribbon Feed Path.........................................................................................24
4.2.5 Final T est ..........................................................................................................................................24
4.3 Adjusting the Belt Tension ...................................................................................................................... 25
4.4 Adjusting the Head Switch .....................................................................................................................26
5 Troubleshooting and Error Treatment ................................................................................................ 27
5.1 Failure of Device Functions ....................................................................................................................27
5.2 Hardware Faults .....................................................................................................................................28
6 Block Diagram ......................................................................................................................................29
7 Layout Diagram PCB CPU ...................................................................................................................31
8 Index ......................................................................................................................................................33
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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.
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Attention!
Draws attention to possible dangers, material damage or loss of quality.
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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).
Zeit
Information in the display.
1.2 General Safety Instructions
This service manual is intended for use by qualied service and maintenance personnel. For more operation and
conguration information, refer to the user or conguration manual.
Follow the general safety rules below:
• Keep the area around the device clean at all times!
• Work with safety in mind.
• Parts of device that are removed during the maintenance work must be put in a safe place.
• Avoid risks of tripping over.
Danger!
Danger to life and limb from increased current ow through metal parts in contact with the device.
Do not wear clothing with metal parts.
Do not wear jewelry.
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Warning!
Items of clothing drawn into the device by moving parts can lead to injuries.
Do not wear any items of clothing which could get caught by moving parts.
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1 Important Information
1.3 Protective Devices
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Warning!
There is a risk of injury if protective devices are missing or defective.
Replace all protective devices (covers, safety notices, grounding cables etc) after maintenance work
has been completed.
Replace parts that have become defective or unusable.
Wear protective goggles for:
• Knocking pins or similar parts in or out with a hammer.
• Using spring hooks.
• Inserting or removing springs, retaining rings or grip rings.
• Using solvents, cleansers or other chemicals.
1.4 Handling Electricity
The following work may only be done by trained and qualied electricians:
• Work on electrical components.
• Work on an open device still connected to the mains supply.
General precautions before starting maintenance work:
• Find out where the emergency and power switches are so that they can be quickly thrown in an emergency.
• Disconnect the current supply before carrying out the following work:
- Installing or removing power units.
- Working in the immediate vicinity of open power supply components.
- Mechanical check of power supply components.
- Modifying circuits in the device.
• Test the zero potential of the device parts.
1.5 Procedure in Case of Accidents
• Act calmly and with great care.
• Avoid danger to yourself.
• Switch off power.
• Request medical assistance.
• Give rst aid, if necessary.
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Notice!
The complete documentation is included in the scope of delivery on CD ROM, and can also currently be
found in the Internet.
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2 Cleaning
2.1 Cleaning by Operator
The following cleaning work is described in the “Operator's Manual“:
• Cleaning the device
• Cleaning the printhead
• Cleaning the print roller
2.2 Cleaning the Label Sensor
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69mm
Fig.1 Cleaning the label sensor
Danger!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at lease one
minute until the power supply unit has discharged.
1. Remove media from the printer.
2. Remove the Allen key (1) from its retainer.
3. Remove the rear cover of the printer. 3.2 on page 7
4. Loosen screw (2) .
5. Unplug the cable (4) from the plug on the rear end of the label sensor (3).
6. Push the label sensor (3) so deep as possible into the guide prole toward the chassis.
7. Slide out the label sensor assembly (3) toward the back side cover.
8. Clean label sensor and sensor units (3) with brush or cotton swab soaked in pure alcohol.
9. Push label sensor (3) back toward the print head side of printer so you can see the hole in the label sensor over
the long hole in the prole (guide).
10. Connect the cable (4) to the label sensor (3).
11. Pull the label sensor (3) via knurled thumb screw (1) so far as possible toward cover side. This prevents the cable
(4) from being pinched when installing the rear cover.
12. Install the rear cover of the printer. 3.2 on page 7
13. Adjust label sensor (3) that the marker (5) has a distance of 69 mm to the chassis.
14. Tighten screw (2).
15. Insert the Allen key (1) into its retainer.
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3.1 Tools
Do not use any worn of damaged tools.
Only use tools and testing devices that are suitable for the task at hand.
cab special tools:
• Test collar for transfer ribbon winder (cab item number: 5534199)
• Label material 110x68 (cab item number: 5556478) for adjusting the print mechanics
Standard tools:
• Phillips-head screwdriver, size 1
• Allen key 1,5 mm, 2 mm
• Screw driver Torx, size TX 20
• Snap ring pliers ZGG 0
• Cylindrical dynamometer (spring scale), 0 - 10 N
• Jaw wrench 10 mm
• Calibrator
3.2 Removing and installing the rear cover
a c
b
2
1
1
d
Fig.2 Removing and installing the rear cover
Removing rear cover :
1. Open the front cover.
2. Loosen screws (1).
3. Close the front cover.
4. Move the rear cover (2) upside (a) at rst. Second move to the side like (b).
Mount rear cover :
1. Close the front cover.
2. Move the rear cover (2) from the side to the chassis (d) and move it down like (c).
In this movement the gaps of the rear cover (2) must be between the chassis an the screw heads
over the screws (1).
3. Open the front cover.
4. Tighten screws (1).
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3.3 Replace the printhead
The printhead of the label printer can be replaced without the need for ne adjustment. The printhead must be
replaced if worn.
1
2
3
4
6
7
4
6
5
1 Head plate
2 Plug connector
3 Plug connector
4 Screw
5 Print line
6 Pins
7 Printhead
Fig.3 Printhead components
!
Warning!
Printhead will be very hot on the print line after printing. Risk of burn. Before you remove the printhead,
wait ve minutes after switched off.
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Attention!
The printhead (7) is adjusted on a head plate (1) and precisely aligned at the factory. Do not loosen the
screws (4) under any circumstances.
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Attention!
The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts!
Set up printer on a grounded, conductive surface.
Ground your body, e.g. by wearing a grounded wristband.
Do not touch contacts on the plug connections (2, 3).
Do not touch printing line (5) with hard objects or your hands.
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1
4
3
5
6
2
7
1 Screw
2 Printhead bracket
3 Allen key
4 Lever
5 Plug connector 1 printhead
6 Plug connector 2 printhead
7 Printhead
Fig.4 Printhead change
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Notice!
The printhead changing is described in follow for the upper printhead. This are the sam procedures for the
lower printhead, only mirrored.
Removing the printhead
1. Remove lever (4) counterclockwise to swing the printhead (7) from the print roller away.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer. Operator's Manual
3. Remove the allen key (3) from its retainer.
4. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket (2) on the print roller with one nger and loosen screws (1) with the Allen
key.
5. Swivel printhead mounting bracket (2) upward
6. Remove printhead (7) from the printhead mounting bracket (2) if necessary.
7. Loosen both plug connections (5, 6) on the printhead (7).
Installing the printhead
1. Attach plug connectors (5,6).
2. Position the printhead (7) in such a way that the threaded holes of the printhead are centered into the slots
(Figure 3/6) of the printhead carriage.
3. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket (2) on the print roller with one nger and check for correct positioning of
the printhead mounting bracket (2).
4. Screw in screw (1) with washer with the Allen key (3) and tighten it.
5. Reload labels and transfer ribbon. Operator's Manual
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3.4 Replacing the Print Roller
1
2
3
3
4
5
Dismount side plates
1. Turn lever (1) counterclockwise and/or Lever
(2) counterclockwise, to swing the printhead
from the print roller away.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the
printer.
Operator's Manual
3. Loosen screws (3) on plate (4 / 5) with Allen
key.
4. Remove the plate (4 / 5).
Fig.5 Removing the side plate
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1
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Removing and installing Rollers
1. Pull print roller (6) and/or (7) from the shafts
on the housing.
2. Clean shafts of the roller expanded view.
3. Slide print roller (6) and/or (7) onto their
respective shafts and turn slightly until the
hexagon of the shaft engages in the hexagon
socket of the print roller.
4. Set plate (4/5) in place and tighten screws (3)
with Allen key.
Fig.6 Removing and installing rollers
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3.5 Replacing the Slipping Clutches
1
2
1
2
The rewinder for the transfer ribbon are
coupled to slipping clutches in the main drive.
The supply hub of the transfer ribbon is braked
with a slipping clutch during printing.
Change the slipping clutch when it can no
longer be set 4.1 on page 18.
Removal and installation of the slipping clutch
is also required for replacement of a winder.
1 Transfer ribbon supply hub: brake
2 Transfer ribbon take up hub: coupling
Fig.7 Slipping clutches
Danger!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at lease one
minute until the power supply unit has discharged.
Removing the slipping clutch
1 2 3 4 5
2
7
8
5
6
1 Collar of the gear
2 Winder axle
3 Coupling disks
4 Slipping clutch
5 Snap ring
6 Spring
7 Carrier
8 Brake
Fig.8 Slipping clutch/ Brake on winders
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the rear cover of the printer. 3.2 on page 7
3. Remove the snap ring (5).
4. Pull coupling (4) or brake (8) from the winder axis (2).
Ensure that the carrier (7) remains on the winder axis (2) when pulling the brake (8) off. Reattach the pin to the
winder axis if it has been pulled off. The axis prole is shaped in such a way that the pin only ts on the winder axis in
one way.
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Installing slipping clutch on tranfer ribbon hub
1 2 3 4 5
1 Collar of the gear
2 Winder axle
3 Coupling disks
4 Slipping clutch
5 Snap ring
Fig.9 Slipping clutch on the rewinders
1. Slide coupling (5) onto the winder axis (7).
2. Align grooves in the coupling disks (6) with the guides in the collar of the gear (8).
3. Slide coupling further until it stops.
4. Secure the snap ring (4).
5. Adjust the coupling 4.1 on page 18
6. Install rear cover. 3.2 on page 7
Installing the brake on the transfer ribbon supply hub
6 2 7 9 8 5
2 Winder axle
5 Snap ring
6 Spring
7 Carrier
9 Lever
8 Brake
5 Snap ring
Fig.10 Brake on transfer ribbon supply hub
1. Slide the brake (8) onto the winder axis (2) in such a way that it ts on the hexagonal prole of the carrier (7).
2. Ensure that the lever (9) grasps between the two ends of the spring (6).
3. Secure the snap ring (5).
4. Adjust the coupling 4.1 on page 18.
5. Install rear cover. 3.2 on page 7
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3.6 Replacing the Label Sensor
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Notice!
Soiling of the label sensor can cause malfunctions. Before replacing the label sensor, check whether it is
soiled and clean it if necessary
Cleaning of the label sensor 2.2 on page 6.
Danger!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at lease one
minute until the power supply unit has discharged.
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69mm
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Fig.11 Replacing the label sensor
Removing the label sensor
1. Remove media from the printer. Operator's Manual
2. Remove the Allen key (1) from its retainer.
3. Remove the rear cover of the printer 3.2 on page 7
4. loosen screw (2) on the label sensor (3).
5. Unplug the cable (4) from the plug on the rear end of the label sensor (3).
6. Push the label sensor (3) so far as possible out of the print mechanics side to the chassis side.
7. Pull out the label sensor (3) in the rear cover direction.
Installing the label sensor
1. Put in the label sensor (3) into the guiding from the rear side and push it in the print mechanics direction.
2. Connect cable (4) to the label sensor (3).
3. Pull the label sensor (3) via the tab (4) as far as possible toward the cover side.
This prevents the cable (4) from being pinched when installing the rear cover.
4. Install the rear cover of the printer. 3.2 on page 7
5. Adjust the label sensor (3) that the marker (5) has a distance to the chassis of 69 mm.
6. Tighten screw (2).
7. Insert the Allen key (5) into its retainer.
8. Adjust the label sensor Conguration Manual.
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3.7 Replacing Guides and Spindle
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Notice!
Both guides are coupled by a belt. Make sure that in case of mounting the upper and the lower guides are in
alignment to the upper guides. Otherwise will the material run out of the print area.
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Notice!
The guides with spindle will be delivered pre-assembled and adjusted with a transit support. Remove the
transit support not until before mounting.
2a 2b1b1a 3
1a Gear - lower guide,
important for the lower print image
1b Gear - upper guide,
important for the upper print image
2a Headless screw to x gear 1a
2b Headless screw to x gear 1b
3 Belt
Fig.12 Coupling of the guides via belt
1. Before dismount a guide turn that the guides will be maximum conjoined to got a dened position.
2. Dismount the rear cover. 3.2 on page 7
3. Move down the belt (3) from the upper gear.
4. Loosen the headless screw (2a) or (2b) of the guide which will change and pull down the gear.
7b
7a
8
8
5b
5a4a 4b 6
11
Fig.13 Removing guides with spindle
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5. Loosen screws (8) of the respective side plates (7a) or (7b) and remove it.
6. Pull out the guide out of the prole (4a) or (4b) .
7. Check that the other guides are maximum conjoined. In case of not turn it by hand in this position.
8. Pull down the spacer (11) from the removed guide and put it on the new guide.
9. Put in the new guide into the prole (4a) or (4b) .
10. Attach the gear (1a) or (1b) again.
11. Stretch the belt (3) over all gears.
12. Attach the side plates and make sure that the spindle axle will be in the right bearing.
13. Fix the side plate with the screws (8) again.
6
9
10
maximum away
110 mm
110 mm
Fig.14 Adjusting the guides
14. Turn the knurled knob (6) counter clockwise to get a maximum distance between the guides (9/10) .
15. The distance between the guide blades must be exactly 110 mm. The distance of both guides must be the same.
16. In case of differences between the upper and the lower guides loosen the headless screw (2b) of the upper guide.
17. Adjust the distance via turning the axle by hand.
18. Tighten headless screw (2b) .
19. Mount rear cover. 3.2 on page 7
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3.8 Replacing the PCB CPU
Danger!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at lease one
minute until the power supply unit has discharged.
1
2
3
3
Removing the PCB CPU
1. If possible, save the printer conguration to a Compact-
Flash card Conguration Manual.
2. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
3. Detach all interface cables from the back of the printer.
4. Remove all memory cards from the slots.
5. Screw off the rear cover. 3.2 on page 7
6. Unplug all side plug connections from the PCB CPU (2).
7. Remove the four xing screws (1) from the PCB CPU (2).
8. Remove the PCB CPU (2).
Fig.15 Changing the PCB CPU
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Installing the PCB CPU
1. Place PCB CPU (2) onto the retainers (3).
2. Secure the PCB with four screws (1).
3. Insert all plug connections on the PCB CPU (2).
4. Pull the label sensor toward the cover side as far as
possible and install the rear cover of the printer.
5. Restore all interface connections on the back of the
printer.
6. Connect the power cable at the rear of the printer.
7. Update the rmware if necessary.
8. Adjust the label sensor Conguration Manual.
9. Load the printer conguration from the memory card if
possible. Otherwise, set the printer conguration via the
control panel Conguration Manual.
Fig.16 Interfaces on the PCB CPU
4 Control panel
5 Peripheral port
6 Sensors
7 Printhead signals
8 Printhead power supply
9 Power supply unit
10 Stepper motor
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3.9 Replacing the Power Supply Unit
Danger!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at lease one
minute until the power supply unit has discharged.
1
3
2
4
5
6
Removing the power supply unit
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the PCB CPU 3.8 on page 16
3. Unplug the plug at the power supply unit input (1).
4. Unplug the plug at the power supply unit output (3).
5. Remove the two screws on the back of the printer (2).
6. Hold the power supply unit rmly at the metal bracket (5)
and remove the two screws (6).
7. Remove the power supply.
Installing the power supply unit
1. Insert the power supply unit and secure the PCB with two
screws (6).
2. Secure the metal bracket (5) of the power supply unit to
the back of the printer with two screws (2).
3. Connect the power supply unit cable to the power supply
output (3).
4. Insert the power input cable (1).
5. Install the PCB CPU. 3.8 on page 16
Fig.17 Replacing the power supply unit
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4 Adjustments
4.1 Measuring and Adjusting the Winding Torques
The rewinder for the transfer ribbon are coupled to slipping clutches in the main drive. The supply hub of the transfer
ribbon is braked with a slipping clutch during printing.
The correct setting of the torques of these slipping clutches is necessary for:
• Precise conveyance of the transfer ribbon during label transport
• The prevention of wrinkles in the feed path of the transfer ribbon
If the winding torque differs from the set value, it must be adjusted. 4.1.2 on page 20.
4.1.1 Measuring the Winding Torques
Transfer ribbon take up and supply hub
Measurement of the winding torque at the transfer ribbon take up and supply hub occurs by determining the pulling
forces on a test collar attached to the winder.
The physical relation between the torque and the pulling force is:
F= M / r
F: Pulling force [N],
M: Winding torque [Ncm],
r: Radius of the test collar (30 mm)
The set values for the winding torque and the resulting pulling force at the test collar are:
Slipping clutch on Direction of rotation Winding torque M Pulling force F
Ribbon take up hub
Figure 18/3
clockwise (top)
counterclockwise (bottom)
17,5 - 9,0 Ncm 2,5- 3,0 N
Ribbon supply hub
Figure 18/4
any 3,6 - 4,5 Ncm 1,2 - 1,5 N
Table 1 Winding torques at the transfer ribbon hubs
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4 Adjustments
1
2
4
2
4
1
2
3
Fig.18 Measuring the winding torque at the transfer ribbon hubs
Danger!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at lease one
minute until the power supply unit has discharged.
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the rear cover. 3.2 on page 7
3. Remove the transfer ribbon from the printer.
4. Attach the test collar (2) to the winder (3/4).
5. Turn the knurled nut counterclockwise to clamp the test collar.
6. Wind the cord attached to the test collar around the test collar several times.
7. Secure spring scale [10 N] (1) at the end of the cord.
8. Move the spring scale straight from the winder away until begins turning.
9. If the drive belt at the rewinder (3) is also moving, hold it in place during the measurement. Otherwise, the
measurement will be not accurate.
10. Allow the cord to unwind from the test collar at least one full turn and read the pulling force F on the spring scale
at the same time.
11. If the winding torque differs from the set value, it must be adjusted 4.1.2 on page 20.
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4.1.2 Adjusting the Winding Torques
The winding torque of a winder can be changed at the knurled ring of the respective slipping clutch. The numbers on
the knurled ring stand for the value of the winding torque:
• 1: Lowest winding torque
• 7: Highest winding torque
The current value is indicated by the number located at the positions of the two locking tabs.
Danger!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at lease one
minute until the power supply unit has discharged.
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1
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the rear cover. 3.2 on page 7
3. Press the knurled ring (1) of the slipping clutch
toward the housing wall.
The lock (2) of the knurled ring is released.
4. Turn the knurled ring while pushing it and release it
in the desired position.
5. Ensure that the tabs of the lock are located
completely in the grooves of the setting value.
6. Measure the winding torque again and compare it to
the set value. 4.1.1 on page 18
7. Repeat the adjustment until the measured winding
torque is within the tolerance range.
In case it is impossible to adjust the clutch change
the clutch 3.5 on page 11.
8. Install rear cover.
3.2 on page 7
Fig.19 Adjusting the winding torque
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4 Adjustments
4.2 Adjusting the Printing Mechanism
Major adjustment of the printing mechanism beyond format-based settings is only required if the printhead assembly
has been removed or parts in this area have been replaced. Excluded from this is the replacement of the printhead,
after which readjustment is generally not required.
The following print quality imperfections may indicate maladjustment of the printing mechanism:
• Print image too light
• Print image is spotty
• Print image lighter on one side
• Horizontal lines not parallel to the horizontal label edges
• Clear lateral drift of the transfer ribbon
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Notice!
Print image errors can also arise from wrinkling of the transfer ribbon. This is why you should check the
transfer ribbon feed path and the head locking system for correct adjustment before making adjustments to
the printing mechanism Operator's Manual.
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Notice!
It is only possible to adjust the print image with print material consisting label material and transfer ribbon
with a width over the full print area. 3.1 on page 7
Adjustment of the printing mechanism comprises the following procedures in the order specied:
1. Prepare the label printer for adjustment 4.2.1 on page 21.
2. Adjust the position of the printhead 4.2.2 on page 22.
3. Adjust the printhead pressure 4.2.3 on page 23.
4. Adjust the transfer ribbon feed path 4.2.4 on page 24.
5. Perform a nal test 4.2.5 on page 24.
4.2.1 Preparing the Printer for Adjustment
2
1
3
4
5
1. Load labels and transfer ribbon which extend across
the entire printing width.
2. In the printer conguration, set the Heat level
parameter to -5 and the Print speed parameter to
100 mm/s.
3. Move the transfer ribbon deection to the central
position (1) with the screw (2).
4. Position the plungers (4) in such a way that the
adjustment screws are accessible through the holes
(3) of the square axis.
5. Loosen the screw (5) for the printhead bowing with
an Allen key (1.5 mm) and turn it counterclockwise
until turning becomes perceptibly easier. This should
occur after a maximum of a half a rotation.
6. Continue with the adjustment of the printhead
position
4.2.2 on page 22.
Fig.20 Printer preparing for adjustment
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4.2.2 Adjusting the Printhead Position
In order to achieve the best possible print image the following printhead settings are necessary:
• Align the heating line with the highest point of the print roller. Density of the print image is the greatest at this
point.
• Set the parallelism of horizontal lines with the edge of the label.
!
Attention!
The printhead assembly can be damaged.
Attempting to adjust the printhead when the xing screws (3) are tight can lead to defects at the printhead
assembly.
Always loosen the xing screws (3) before adjusting the printhead.
2a
1
3
2b
1
1
Fig.21 Adjusting the printhead position
i
Notice!
Open and close the printhead lock after each step of the adjustment.
1. Check the alignment of the printhead in the adjustment windows (1).
2. If the printhead is not aligned properly, loosen the screw (3) about one quarter turn.
3. If the printhead is not aligned properly, use the screws (2) to align the lines on the printhead with the tips of the
grooves.
- For the upper printhead screw (2a) effects the inner half of the printhead, and screw (2b) the outer half.
For the lower printhead it is mirrored.
- Turning clockwise moves the printhead forward.
4. Create print samples with the test function Test grid ( Conguration Manual) or a similar print pattern.
5. If the horizontal lines in the test grid are not parallel with the label edges, adjust the parallelism with the screws
(2).
6. Set the best possible image quality by maintaining parallelism via turning the screws (2a) and (2b) in an alternating fashion.
Differences in the density between the two sides are still permissible.
7. Tighten the screws (3).
8. When the parallelism of the printhead is set, continue with the adjustment of the printhead pressure 4.2.3 on
page 23.
4 Adjustments
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4.2.3 Adjusting the Printhead Pressure
The printhead pressure can be changed with the screws (1a) and (1b) at the inside and outside of the printhead.
Increasing the head contact pressure leads to an improvement of the print image density on the corresponding side
and to a shifting of the ribbon feed path in the corresponding direction.
1a
1b
Fig.22 Adjusting the printhead pressure
1. Turn the adjustment screws (1) counterclockwise until turning becomes perceptibly easy.
2. The heat level is to be reduced in the printer conguration until the print image is only barely recognizable. Under
these conditions, inaccuracies become clearly visible during adjustment.
3. Create print samples with the test function Test grid ( Conguration Manual) or a similar print pattern.
4. Adjust the adjustment screw (1a or 1b) clockwise in small increments on the side with the weaker print image until
the print image is even across the entire width.
It may happen that you must turn the adjustment screws in an alternating fashion, resulting in a print image which
is too light overall.
5. Move the plunger to the standard position (middle of the head bracket operator's manual) and repeat the test
print. Possibly rerun procedure and adjust new.
6. When the print image is set evenly, continue with setting of the transfer ribbon feed path
4.2.4 on page 24.
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4.2.4 Adjusting the Transfer Ribbon Feed Path
You can adjust the transfer ribbon feed path by changing the head contact pressure and adjusting the transfer ribbon
deection. Increasing the head contact pressure with the screws (2a) and (2b) shifts the ribbon feed path in the
corresponding direction. The skew of the transfer ribbon deection is used to suppress wrinkles in the transfer ribbon
feed path. Wrinkles which cannot be remedied with the skew of the transfer ribbon deection can be suppressed by
bowing the printhead
!
Attention!
The printhead assembly can be damaged when bowing the printhead.
Turning the adjustment screw (3) too hard can cause damage to the printhead assembly.
As soon as you perceive clear resistance when turning the adjustment screw (3), you may only continue
turning the screw in very small increments, but no more than one eighth of a turn.
Only turn the adjustment screw (3) as far as is absolutely necessary.
2a1 2b3
1. Check the transfer ribbon feed path.
The wound up ribbon should be the same distance
from the disk of the winder as the supply roll is from
the disk of the supply hub.
2. If the ribbon runs inward or outward, turn the corresponding screw (2a) or (2b) clockwise in small
increments.
3. Wait until the ribbon feed path has stabilized after
each step of the adjustment.
4. Check the ribbon feed path for wrinkles.
5. If wrinkles arise on the inside, turn the screw (1)
counterclockwise.
6. If wrinkles arise on the outside, turn the screw (1)
clockwise.
7. If the wrinkles cannot be remedied (e.g. wrinkles in
the center), turn the adjustment screw (3) clockwise
with extreme care using an Allen key (1.5 mm) and
observe the ribbon feed path.
When the adjustment screw (3) is tightened, the
printhead is bent downward slightly in the center. It is
possible that a slight lightening at the edge areas of
the print image could occur here.
8. If bowing is not necessary, turn the screw (1)
clockwise until the screw is just barely clamping.
9. When the transfer ribbon feed path is set, continue
with the nal test.
Fig.23 Adjusting the transfer ribbon feed path
4.2.5 Final Test
Reset the Heat level to 0 in the printer conguration Conguration Manual.
Recheck the setting with the test function Test grid ( Conguration Manual) or a similar print pattern.
When using standard cab media ( 3.1 on page 7) the test printout must show lines with sharp contours and black
areas without any parts missing.
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4.3 Adjusting the Belt Tension
Danger!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at lease one
minute until the power supply unit has discharged.
2a
1a
3
2b
1b
2c
1c
4a
4b
5
1 Screws to adjust the tension plate
2 Tension bracket cpl. with roll
3 Main drive motor
4 Belt : Ribbon hub
5 Belt : Main motor - print roller
Fig.24 Adjusting the belt tension
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the rear cover. 3.2 on page 7
Belt: Main motor-print roller
3. Loosen screw (1b) .
4. Adjust tension bracket (2b) that the belt is tightly. It is to strong, the system will slowdown.
5. Tighten screw (1b) .
Belt: Ribbon hub
6. Loosen screw (1a) or (1c) .
7. Adjust associated tension bracket (2a) or (2c) so that the belt is tightly. It is to strong, the system will slowdown.
8. Install rear cover. 3.2 on page 7
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4.4 Adjusting the Head Switch
The head switch prevents printing from occurring when the printhead is open.
Adjust the head switch if the error message Head open appears in the display even though the printhead is locked.
Danger!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at lease one
minute until the power supply unit has discharged.
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1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the rear cover. 3.2 on page 7
3. Lock printhead.
4. Slightly loosen the xing screws (3) of the head
switch (2).
5. Move the head switch housing and switching lever
(1) to a parallel position (see magnied cutout).
6. Screw down the head switch in this position.
7. Check whether the Head open message is still
shown in the display. If this is the case, replace the
switch with cable.
8. Install the rear cover of the printer.
3.2 on page 7
Fig.25 Adjusting the head switch
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Notice!
The upper and the lower printhead bracket has an own head switch. The failure signal can initial by both
switches. Check the upper and lower switch in case of adjusting.
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5 Troubleshooting and Error Treatment
5.1 Failure of Device Functions
Functional error Possible remedy
Medium is not transported Check electrical connections between PCB CPU and motor
Check drive mechanism
Replace the PCB CPU
Replace the motor
No print image with medium
transport
Check plug connections at the printhead
Examine printhead cable for damage and replace if necessary
Replace the printhead
Replace the PCB CPU
Display and navigator pad are
not functioning
Check whether LED1 (green) is illuminating on the PCB CPU
Fig. 29 on page 31:
• LED1 is not illuminating: The power supply unit or CPU PCB is defective.
Replace PCB CPU or Power supply unit.
• LED1 ashes: Firmware update unsuccessful.
Reload the rmware Conguration Manual
Check cable connection between PCB CPU and control panel
Check whether the correct voltages are active at the 3,3 V and 5 V measurement
points on the PCB CPU Fig. 30 on page 32
• No voltage at either measurement point: The power supply unit may be
defective. Replace the power supply unit
• No voltage at one measurement point: The PCB CPU may be defective.
Replace the PCB CPU.
Replace LCD Display cpl.
Replace PCB Navi Button assem.
The display is not functioning,
but the navigator pad is
functioning
Replace LCD Display cpl.
The navigator pad is not
functioning, but the display is
functioning
Check the cable connection between LCD Display cpl. and PCB Navi Button
assem. and replace if necessary
Replace PCB Navi Button assem.
Replace LCD Display cpl.
Communication via an interface
is not functioning
Check whether the interface congurations of the printer and computer match
For an Ethernet connection, check the validity of the IP address and the Subnet
mask
Check the interface cable and replace it if necessary
If all functionality of the interface has been lost, replace the PCB CPU
A peripheral device is not
functioning
Check whether the peripheral device is activated via programming
Check the USB cable of the peripheral device and replace it if necessary
Check the peripheral device
Replace the PCB CPU
Table 2 Failure of device functions
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5 Troubleshooting and Error Treatment
5.2 Hardware Faults
Error message Cause Fault recovery
ADC malfunction
Fault on the PCB CPU Replace the PCB CPU
FPGA malfunction
Fault on the PCB CPU Replace the PCB CPU
Invalid setup
Fault on the PCB CPU Replace the PCB CPU
Voltage error
V
BAT
Voltage of the battery on the
PCB CPU is too low
Replace the PCB CPU
V
MOT
Motor voltage is too low Check motor voltage (+38 V) at the
measurement point V
mot
Fig. 30 on page 32:
• Voltage too low:
Replace the power supply unit
• Voltage is correct:
Replace the PCB CPU
24 V
24 V too low Check voltage at measurement point
+24V
Fig. 30 on page 32:
• Voltage too low:
Replace the power supply unit
• Voltage is correct:
Replace the PCB CPU
24 V ext.
24 V at peripheral connection
too low
Disconnect peripheral device
• Fault still exists:
Replace the PCB CPU
• Fault remedied:
Repair or replace peripheral
device
5 V ext.
5 V at Centronics connection
too low
Interface converter with
excessive power consumption
may be connected
Disconnect interface converter
• Fault still exists:
Replace the PCB CPU
• Fault remedied:
Replace interface converter
Table 3 Hardware faults
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6 Block Diagram
Fig.26 Block diagram Part 1
30 30
Fig.27 Block Diagram Part 2
Printer Serial
Number
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3
XD to 70575 5959305 5959306 5959301
from 70576 5954066 5954067 5959761
Table 4 Changings, depend of serial numbers
6 Block Diagram
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7 Layout Diagram PCB CPU
Fig.28 Layout diagram PCB CPU - components side
32 32
7 Layout Diagram PCB CPU
Fig.29 Layout diagram PCB CPU - soldering side with measurement points
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8 Index
A
Adjusting the head switch
.................26
Adjusting the printhead position
.......22
Adjusting the printing mechanism.....21
B
Belt Tension
......................................25
Block Diagram
..................................29
Brake
................................................12
C
Cleaning
.............................................6
Clutches............................................11
D
Device Functions
..............................27
E
Electricity
............................................5
Error treatment
.................................27
F
Failure...............................................27
Failure of device functions
................27
Final Test
..........................................24
G
Guide
................................................14
H
Hardware Faults
...............................28
Head Switch
.....................................26
I
Important information..........................4
L
Label Sensor
changing
.....................................13
cleaning ........................................6
Layout diagram PCB CPU
................31
M
Maintenance work
..............................5
P
PCB CPU..........................................16
PCB CPU - components side
...........31
PCB CPU - soldering side
................32
Power Supply Unit
............................17
Printhead
changing
.......................................8
cleaning ........................................6
Printhead Position
............................22
Printhead Pressure
...........................23
Printing Mechanism
..........................21
Print Roller
changing
.....................................10
cleaning ........................................6
Procedure in case of accidents
..........5
Protective devices
..............................5
Pulling force
......................................18
Pulling force F...................................18
R
Rear cover
..........................................7
Replacing the power supply unit.......17
S
Safety Instructions
..............................4
Serial Number...................................30
Slipping clutch
winding torque
............................18
Slipping Clutches
..............................11
Spindle..............................................14
T
Tools
...................................................7
Torque...............................................18
Transfer Ribbon
................................24
Transfer ribbon hubs
winding torque
............................18
W
Winding torque
adjusting
.....................................20
measuring ...................................18
transfer ribbon hubs
....................18
Winding Torques
...............................18
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