COMPA II
Service Instructions
Copyright by Carl Valentin GmbH / 7952025B.1115
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CE
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Compa II series Table of contents
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Table of contents
Table of contents .............................................................................. 3
1 Notes on this document ....................................................... 5
1.1 User notes ............................................................................... 5
1.2 Warnings ................................................................................. 5
1.3 Cross references ..................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions ................................................................ 7
2.1 General safety instructions ...................................................... 7
2.2 Safety handling when working with electricity ......................... 9
3 Printer Rear (Ports) ............................................................. 10
4 Cleaning ............................................................................... 11
4.1 General cleaning ................................................................... 12
4.2 Cleaning the print roller ......................................................... 12
4.3 Cleaning the printhead .......................................................... 12
4.4 Cleaning the label photocell .................................................. 13
5 Replacing components ....................................................... 15
5.1 Tool list .................................................................................. 15
5.2 Replacing the printhead ........................................................ 15
5.3 Adjusting the Print Position ................................................... 17
5.4 Replacing the print roller and rewind assist roller ................. 18
5.5 Replacing the slipping clutches ............................................. 19
5.6 Replacing the label photocell ................................................ 21
5.7 Replacing the CPU PCB ....................................................... 22
5.8 Replacing the power supply unit ........................................... 23
5.9 Replacing the WLAN module ................................................ 24
5.10 Replacing the printhead FPGA .............................................. 25
5.11 Replacing the battery ............................................................ 25
5.12 Replacing the safety fuse ...................................................... 26
6 Adjustments, settings and alignments ............................. 27
6.1 Adjusting the winding torques ............................................... 27
6.2 Measuring the winding torques at ribbon rewinder/unwinder 28
6.3 Measuring the torques at the internal rewinder ..................... 29
6.4 Setting the winding torque ..................................................... 30
6.5 Adjusting the print mechanism .............................................. 31
6.6 Adjusting the position of printhead ........................................ 33
6.7 Adjusting the head contact pressure ..................................... 34
6.8 Adjusting the transfer ribbon feed path ................................. 35
6.9 Adjusting the belt tension at main drive motor ...................... 36
6.10 Adjusting the head switch ...................................................... 37
7 Refitting options .................................................................. 39
7.1 I/O plate ................................................................................. 39
7.2 Internal rewinder .................................................................... 40
7.3 Cutter ..................................................................................... 41
8 Error correction ................................................................... 43
9 Control inputs and outputs ................................................ 53
10 Wiring plan ........................................................................... 59
10.1 CPU component placement specification ............................. 60
11 Environmentally-Friendly Disposal ................................... 61
12 Index ..................................................................................... 63
Compa II series Notes on this document
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1 Notes on this document
1.1 User notes
This service manual is intended for qualified service and maintenance
staff.
This manual contains information about hardware and mechanical
part of the label printers 103/8 T, 104/8, 106/12, 106/24, 108/12 T,
162/12 and 162/12 T.
Information about operation of printer can be taken from our operating
manual.
If a problem arises that cannot be solved with help of this service of
manual, then please contact your responsible dealer.
1.2 Warnings
Warnings are presented with three signal words for the different levels
of danger.
DANGER identifies an extraordinarily great and immediate danger
which could lead to serious injury or even death.
WARNING identifies a possible danger would could lead to serious
bodily injury or even death if sufficient precautions are not taken.
CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation which could lead
to moderate or light bodily injury or damage to property.
DANGER!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the
device from the mains supply and wait approx. 2 - 3
minutes until the power supply unit has discharged.
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1.3 Cross references
References to specific items in a figure are marked with item
numbers. They are identified with parentheses in the text, e.g. (9). If
no figure number is provided, item numbers in the text always refer to
the graphic directly above the text. If a reference is made to another
graphic, the figure number is specified, e.g. (2, in figure 5).
For a cross reference to chapters and sections, the chapter number
and page number are specified, e.g. a reference to this section: see
chapter 1.3.2, on page 35).
References to other documents have the following form: See
'operating manual'.
Item numbers
Cross references to
chapters and sections
References to other
documents
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2 Safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
Keep the area around the device clean during and after
maintenance.
Work in a safety-conscious manner.
Store dismantled device parts in a safe place while maintenance
is being performed.
WARNING!
The drawing in of items of clothing by moving parts can lead
to injuries.
If possible, do not wear clothing which could be caught
by moving device parts.
Button or roll up shirt or jacket sleeves.
Tie or pin up long hair.
Tuck the ends of scarves, ties and shawls into your
clothing or secure them with non-conductive clips.
DANGER!
Risk of death from increased flow of current via metals
parts which come into contact with the device.
Do not wear clothing with metal parts.
Do not wear jewellery.
Do not wear glasses with a metal frame.
Workplace and
method of working
Clothing
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If a possible danger to your eyes is present, wear protective goggles,
especially in the following cases:
when knocking in or knocking out pins and similar parts with a
hammer
when using spring hooks
when loosening or inserting springs, snap rings and gripping rings
when soldering
when using solvents, cleaning agents or other chemicals
WARNING!
Risk of injury in case of missing or faulty protective
equipment.
After performing maintenance work, attach all safety
equipment (covers, safety precautions, ground cables
etc.).
Replace faulty parts and those which have become
unusable.
Protective clothing
Protective equipment
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2.2 Safety handling when working with electricity
The following work may only be performed by instructed and
trained electricians:
work on the electrical assemblies
work on the device while it is open and connected to the
power supply.
Locate the emergency-stop or power switch so that it can be
actuated in case of an emergency.
Unplug the device from the electrical outlet before performing
the following work:
removing or installing power supply units
working in the immediate vicinity of exposed power supply
parts
mechanical inspection of power supply parts
modifying the device circuits.
Ensure that the device is de-energized.
Check the workplace for possible sources of danger, e.g. moist
floors, defective extension cables, faulty protective conduction
connections.
Give another person the task of remaining near the workplace.
This person must be familiar with the location and operation of
the emergency-stop and power switches and switch off the
power if danger arises.
Use only one hand while working on electrical circuits when a
device is switched on. Hold the other hand behind your back or
put it in your jacket pocket.
This prevents the electricity from flowing through your body.
To not use worn or damaged tools.
Use only tools and testing equipment that is suitable for the
respective task.
Proceed in a very cautions and calm manner.
Avoid endangering yourself.
Switch the power off.
Request medical help (emergency physician).
Call for first aid if necessary.
Qualifications of
personnel
General precautions to
be heeded when
beginning maintenance
Additional precautions
to be heeded for
devices with exposed
energized parts
Tools
What to do in case an
accident occurs
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3 Printer Rear (Ports)
Figure 1
1 = Switch On/Off
2 = Power supply
3 = Plug-in for CF card
4 = USB interface
5 = Serial interface RS-232
5 = Pin 2 = TXD, Pin 3 = RXD, Pin 5 = GND,
5 = Pin 7 = CTS, Pin 8 = RTS
6 = Ethernet 10/100 interface
7 = USB host for USB keyboard and USB memory stick
8 = Parallel interface for Centronics
9 = External input/output (option)
6.1 - LED orange
6.1 - Lighting = Connection active
6.1 - Flashing = Data transfer
6.1 - Off = No connection
6.2 - LED green
6.2 - Lighting = Speed 100 MBit
6.2 - Off = Speed 10 MBit
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4 Cleaning
DANGER!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the
device from the mains supply and wait approx. 2 - 3
minutes until the power supply unit has discharged.
Task Frequency
General cleaning (see chapter
4.1, on page 12).
As necessary.
Cleaning print roller (see
chapter 4.2, on page 12).
Each time the label roll is
changed or when the printout and
label transport are adversely
affected.
Cleaning printhead (see chapter
4.3, on page 12).
Direct thermal printing:
Each time the label roll is
changed.
Thermal transfer printing:
Each time the transfer ribbon is
changed or when the printout is
adversely affected.
Cleaning label photocell (see
chapter 4.4, on page 13).
When the label roll is changed.
WARNING!
Risk of fire by easily inflammable label soluble!
When using label soluble, dust must be completely
removed from the label printer and cleaned.
NOTICE!
For adjustments and simple installation work, use the
accompanying hexagonal wrench located in the bottom section
of the print unit.
No other tools are required for the work described here.
Cleaning schedule
Tools and
cleaning agents
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4.1 General cleaning
CAUTION!
Abrasive cleaning agents can damage the label printer!
Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the outer
surface of the label printer.
Remove dust and paper fuzz in the printing area with a soft
brush or vacuum cleaner.
Clean outer surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner.
4.2 Cleaning the print roller
A soiled print roll can lead to reduced print quality and can affect
transport of material.
1. Turn lever (1, Figure 2) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon form the label printer.
3. Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth.
4. If the roller appears damaged, replace it (see chapter 5.3, on page
17).
4.3 Cleaning the printhead
Printing can cause accumulation of dirt at printhead e.g. by colour
particles of transfer ribbon, and therefore it is necessary to clean the
printhead in regular periods depending on operating hours,
environmental effects such as dust etc.
CAUTION!
Printhead can be damaged!
Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the
printhead.
Do not touch protective glass layer of the printhead.
1. Turn lever (1, Figure 2) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.
3. Clean printhead surface with special cleaning pen or a cotton
swab dipped in pure alcohol.
4. Allow printhead to dry for 2-3 minutes before commissioning the
printer.
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4.4 Cleaning the label photocell
CAUTION!
Label photocell can be damaged!
Do not use sharp or hard objects or solvents to clean
the label photocell.
The label photocell can become dirtied with paper dust and this can
adversely affect label detection.
Figure 2
1. Turn lever (1) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.
3. Remove hexagonal wrench (5) from its retainer.
4. Press the latch (3) and slowly pull label photocell outwards via the
tab (4). Ensure that the label photocell cable is not tensioned by
this.
5. Clean label photocell and sensor units (2) with brush or cotton
swab soaked in pure alcohol.
6. Push label photocell back via tab (3) and set it.
7. Push hexagonal wrench (5) into retainer.
8. Reload labels and transfer ribbon.
Compa II 103 T, 104,
106 and 108 T
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Figure 3
1. Turn lever (1) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.
3. Remove hexagonal wrench (7) from its retainer and remove the
rear cover of printer.
4. Slide the label photocell assembly onto the tab (5) toward the rear
cover until it stops and unplug the cable (2) from the plug on the
rear end of the label photocell (1).
5. Press the latch (6) and slowly pull label photocell outward via the
tab (5). That way the distance plate (3) is pushed out of label
photocell guide.
6. Clean label photocell and sensor units (4) with brush or cotton
swab soaked in pure alcohol.
7. Push label photocell back via tab (5).
8. Press the latch (6) and push the distance plate (3) into the guide
of the label photocell.
9. Reload labels and transfer ribbon.
Compa II 162 + 162 T
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5 Replacing components
DANGER!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the
device from the mains supply and wait approx. 2 - 3
minutes until the power supply unit has discharged.
5.1 Tool list
NOTICE!
For adjustments and simple installation work, use the
accompanying hexagonal wrench located in the bottom section
of the print unit.
Some service work requires other tools:
Philips-head screwdriver, size 1
Hexagonal wrench 1.5 mm
Torx screwdriver TX20
Snap ring pliers, ZGG 0
Spring scale 10 N
Spring scale 25 N
5.2 Replacing the printhead
NOTICE!
The printhead (7) is preinstalled on a head plate (1) and
aligned at the factory.
Figure 4
1 Head plate
2 Plug connection
3 Plug connection
4 Screw
5 Printing line
6 Pins
7 Printhead
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CAUTION!
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.
Figure 5
1. Turn lever (10) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.
3. Remove hexagonal wrench (11) from its retainer.
4. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket (9) on the print roller with
one finger and screw out screw (8) with the hexagonal wrench
and remove it and the washer.
5. Swivel printhead mounting bracket (9) upwards.
6. Remove printhead from the printhead mounting bracket (9) if
necessary.
7. Loosen both plug connections (2, 3) on the printhead and set
printhead down on a clean, soft surface.
1. Attach plug connections (2, 3).
2. Position printhead in printhead mounting bracket (9) in such a way
that the pins (6) are secured in the corresponding holes in the
printhead mounting bracket (9).
3. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket (9) on the print roller with
one finger and check for correct positioning of the printhead
mounting bracket (9).
4. Screw in screw (8) with washer with the hexagonal wrench and
tighten it.
5. Reload labels and transfer ribbon.
Removing the
printhead
Installing the printhead
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5.3 Adjusting the Print Position
Press key to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Service Functions menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the menu item Zero point
adjustment.
Indication of value in 1/100 mm.
After replacing the printhead - the print cannot be continued at the
same position on the label, the difference can be corrected in printing
direction.
NOTICE!
The value for zero point adjustment is set ex works. After
replacing the printhead, only service personnel are allowed to
set this value anew.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Indication of value in 1/100 mm.
After replacing the printhead - the print cannot be continued at the
same position on the label, the difference can be corrected across the
printing direction.
NOTICE!
The value for zero point adjustment is set ex works. After
replacing the printhead, only service personnel are allowed to
set this value anew.
Zero point adjustment
in Y direction
Zero point adjustment
in X direction
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5.4 Replacing the print roller and rewind assist roller
Figure 6
1. Turn lever (1) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Lift the pinch roller (5) off the rewind assist roller.
3. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.
4. Loosen screws (4) on plate (6) with hexagonal wrench by several
turns and remove plate (6).
5. Unscrew screws (3a, b, c) of the side plate (2) with hexagonal
wrench.
6. Remove side plate (2).
Figure 7
1. Pull print roller (7) and rewind assist roller (8) from the shafts (9,
10) on the housing.
2. Clean shafts (9, 10) of the rollers (see expanded view at shaft 10).
3. Slide print roller (7) and rewind assist roller (8) onto their
respective shafts and turn slightly until the hexagon of the shaft
engages in the hexagon socket of the print roller.
4. Set side plate (2, Figure 6) in place and screw it down with the
screws (3a, b, c, Figure 6) by tightening the screws in order a-b-c..
5. Set plate (6, Figure 6) in place and tighten screws (4, Figure 6)
with hexagonal wrench.
Removing the
side plate
Removing and
installing rollers
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5.5 Replacing the slipping clutches
The rewinder for the transfer ribbon and the internal rewinder are
coupled to slipping clutches in the main drive. The supply hub of the
transfer ribbon is braked with a slipping clutch during printing.
Figure 8
1 = Transfer ribbon supply hub: brake
2 = Transfer ribbon take up hub: coupling
3 = Internal rewinder: coupling
Change the slipping clutch when it can no longer be set. Removal and
installation of the slipping clutch is also required for replacement of a
winder.
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the rear cover of the printer.
3. Remove the snap ring (1).
4. Pull coupling or brake (2) from the winder axis (4, Figure 9).
5. Ensure that the pin (4, Figure 23) remains on the winder axis
when pulling the brake off. Reattach the pin to the winder axis if it
has been pulled off. The axis profile is shaped in such a way that
the pin only fits on the winder axis in one way.
Removing the
slipping clutch
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1 = Snap ring
2 = Slipping clutch
3 = Coupling disks
4 = Winder axis
5 = Collar of belt wheel
Figure 9
1. Slide coupling (2) onto the winder axis (4).
2. Align grooves in the coupling disks (3) with the guides in the collar
of the belt wheel (5).
3. Slide coupling further until it stops.
4. Secure the snap ring (1).
5. Adjust the coupling (see chapter 6.1, on page 27).
6. Pull the label photocell toward the cover side as far as possible
(see chapter 5.6, on page 21) and install the rear cover of the
printer.
1 = Snap ring
2 = Brake
3 = Lever
4 = Pin
5 = Winder acis
6 = Spring
Figure 10
1. Slide the brake (2) onto the winder axis (5) in such a way that it
fits on the hexagonal profile of the pin (4).
2. Ensure that the lever (3) grasps between the two ends of the
spring (6).
3. Secure the snap ring (1).
4. Adjust the coupling (see chapter 6.1, on page 27).
5. Pull the label photocell toward the cover side as far as possible
(see chapter 5.6, on page 21) and install the rear cover of the
printer.
Installing the slipping
clutch on the rewinder
Installing the brake
on the transfer ribbon
supply hub
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5.6 Replacing the label photocell
NOTICE!
Soiling of the label photocell can also cause malfunctions.
Before replacing the label photocell, check whether it is soiled
and clean it if necessary (see chapter 4.4, page 13).
Figure 11
1. Remove media from the printer.
2. Remove the hexagonal wrench (6) from its retainer.
3. Remove the rear cover of the printer.
4. Slide the label photocell assembly onto the tab (4) toward the rear
cover until it stops.
5. Unplug the cable (2) from the plug on the rear end of the label
photocell (1).
6. Unscrew the screws (5a, b, c) with a hexagonal wrench and
remove the side plate (7).
7. Pull out the label photocell (1) via the tab (4) toward the cover
side.
Compa II 162 + 162 T: That way the distance plate (3) is pushed
out of label photocell guide.
1. Insert the label photocell (1) into the guide from the cover side and
slide it onto the tab (5) toward the rear cover until it stops.
Compa II 162 + 162 T: Push the distance plate (3) into the guide
of the label photocell.
2. Remount the side plate (7) with screws (5a, b, c) by tightening the
screws in order, i.e. a, b then c.
3. Connect the cable (2) to the label photocell (1).
4. Pull the label photocell (1) via the tab (4) as far as possible toward
the cover side.
This prevents the cable (2) from being pinched when installing the
rear cover.
5. Install the rear cover of the printer.
6. Insert the hexagonal wrench (6) into its retainer.
7. Adjust the label photocell.
Removing label
photocell
Installing the label
photocell
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5.7 Replacing the CPU PCB
Figure 12
1. If possible, save the printer configuration to a CompactFlash card.
2. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
3. Detach all interface cables from the back of the printer.
4. Remove the memory card from the slot.
5. Screw off the rear cover.
6. Unplug all side plug connections from the CPU PCB (2).
7. Remove the three fixing screws (3) from the CPU PCB.
8. Carefully remove the CPU PCB.
1. Place CPU PCB (2) onto the retainers (1).
2. Secure the PCB with three screws (3).
3. Insert all plug connections on the PCB.
4. Pull the label photocell toward the cover side as far as possible
(see chapter 5.6, on page 21) 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 firmware if necessary.
8. Adjust the label photocell.
9. Load the printer configuration from the memory card if possible.
Otherwise, set the printer configuration via the operating panel.
Removing the
CPU PCB
Installing the
CPU PCB
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5.8 Replacing the power supply unit
Figure 13
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the CPU PCB (see chapter 5.7, on page 22).
3. Remove the two screws (6) of the cover plate (5).
4. Remove the cover plate (5).
5. Unplug the plug at the power supply unit input (3).
6. Unplug the plug at the power supply unit output (1).
7. Remove the two screws on the back of the printer (7).
8. Hold the power supply unit firmly at the metal bracket (4) and
remove the two screws (2).
9. Remove the power supply unit.
1. Insert the power supply unit and secure the PCB with two screws
(2).
2. Secure the metal bracket (4) of the power supply unit to the back
of the printer with two screws (7).
3. Connect the power supply unit cable to the power supply output
(1).
4. Insert the power input cable (3).
5. Insert the cover plate (5) and secure it with the two screws (6).
6. Install the CPU PCB (see chapter 5.7, on page 22).
Removing the
power supply unit
Installing the
power supply unit
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5.9 Replacing the WLAN module
A
B
H
I
G
G
C
C
D
D
G
I
H
F
CPU
E
(B)
M
L
K
J
Figure 14
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
2. Screw off the left printer cover.
3. Remove the CPU PCB (see chapter 5.7, on page 22).
4. Loosen hex-nuts (H) and washers (I) and dismount the WLAN
adapter (F).
5. Remove hot melt glue from WLAN module (M) and then remove
antenna cable (B) from WLAN module (M).
6. Remove connecting cable (E) from WLAN adapter (F).
7. Dismount screws (J), spacer rings (K) and hex nuts (L) and
remove WLAN module (M) from WLAN adapter (F).
1. Insert the new WLAN module (M) to the WLAN adapter (F) and fix
it with screws (J), spacer rings (K) and hex nuts (L) at the WLAN
adapter (F).
2. Insert connection cable (E) in the WLAN adapter (F).
3. Connect antenna cable (B) with WLAN module (M) and fix the
plug connectors with a drop of hot melt glue.
4. Mount the WLAN adapter (F) to the hexagon bolt (G) and fix it
with hex nuts (H) and screws (I).
5. Install the CPU PCB (see chapter 5.7, on page 22).
6. Install the left printer cover.
Removing the
WLAN module
Installing the
WLAN module
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5.10 Replacing the printhead FPGA
1. Remove defective FPGA (2) from PLCC support base with a
suitable displacement pincer.
2. Pay attention to polarity and press the new FPGA into the support
base.
5.11 Replacing the battery
DANGER!
Danger of explosion when exchanging the battery
improper.
Pay attention to polarity.
Figure 15
1. Lift up the fixing bracket by means of a non-metallic device (e.g.
plastic ruler).
2. Remove the defective battery.
3. Insert a new battery into the support (A) and pay attention to
position of polarity.
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5.12 Replacing the safety fuse
F1: Microfuse 10A/T = Protection of complete power supply voltages
Figure 16
1. Remove left printer cover.
Unscrew two screws at the upper left printer edge.
2. Remove CPU PCB (see chapter 5.7, on page 22).
3. Replace secondary safety fuse on the power supply.
4. Install CPU PCB (see chapter 5.7, on page 22) and recreate plug
connexion.
5. Attach again the left printer cover.
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6 Adjustments, settings and alignments
DANGER!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the
device from the mains supply and wait approx. 2 - 3
minutes until the power supply unit has discharged.
6.1 Adjusting the winding torques
The rewinder for the transfer ribbon and the internal rewinder 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
sufficiently tight peel-off tension of the liner and thus easy peeling
off of labels in peel-off mode
a sufficiently tightened label strip
The winding axes of the rewinder are not actively driven by the belts
during label backfeed, but rather solely by the pull of the print roller.
The torque required to decouple the rewinder from the belt drive is
implemented via a brake in the winding reel, which works in both
directions. The measured clockwise torque is the sum of the coupling
torque and the torque of the brake. Only the torque of the brake is
measured when the winding axis is rotating counter clockwise. For
this reason, measurement of the torques at the rewinders is required
in both directions.
The type of measurement differs for the various types of slipping
clutches:
measurement of the winding torques at the transfer ribbon
rewinder and unwinder (see chapter 6.2, on page 28)
measurement of the winding torque at the internal rewinder (see
chapter 6.3, on page 29).
If the winding torque differs from the setpoint, it must be adjusted. The
procedures for adjusting the winding torques of the transfer ribbon
winders and the internal rewinder are identical.
Adjustments, settings and alignments Compa II series
28 Service instructions 11.15
6.2 Measuring the winding torques at ribbon
rewinder/unwinder
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 = traction [N]
M = rewind torque [Ncm]
r = radius of test collar (30 mm)
Compa II 104,
Compa II 106:
M
Auf
= 13,5 - 15,0 Ncm F
Auf
= 4,5 - 5,0 N
Compa II 162:
M
Auf
= 21,0 - 22,5 Ncm F
Auf
= 7,0 - 7,5 N
Compa II 104,
Compa II 106:
M
Ab
= 4,0 - 4,5 Ncm FAb = 1,3 - 1,5 N
Compa II 162:
M
Ab
= 6,0 - 7,0 Ncm FAb = 2,0 - 2,3
Figure 17
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet and remove the rear
cover.
2. Remove the transfer ribbon from the printer.
3. Attach the test collar (3) to the winder (4).
4. Turn the knurled nut counter clockwise to clamp the test collar.
5. Wind the cord attached to the test collar around the test collar
several times.
6. Secure spring scale [10 N] (1) at the end of the cord and move the
spring scale upward vertically until the winder begins turning.
7. If the drive belt at the rewinder is also moving, hold it in place
during the measurement. Otherwise, the measurement is not
accurate.
8. 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.
9. Determine the pulling force at the transfer ribbon rewinder in the
same manner, except in the opposite rotation direction (2).
If the winding torque differs from the setpoint, it must be adjusted.
Setpoints for transfer
ribbon rewinder
Setpoints for transfer
ribbon unwinder
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11.15 Service instructions 29
6.3 Measuring the torques at the internal rewinder
Measurement of the winding torque at the internal rewinder occurs by
determining the pulling forces with a cord wrapped around the
rewinder. Measurement occurs without a test collar.
The physical relation between the torque and the pulling force is:
F = M / r
F = traction [N]
M = rewind torque [Ncm]
r = radius of test collar (20 mm)
Compa II 104,
Compa II 106:
M
Auf
= 28 - 32 Ncm F
Auf
= 14 - 16 N
Compa II 162:
M
Auf
= 36 - 44 Ncm F
Auf
= 18 - 22 N
Figure 18
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet and remove the rear
cover.
2. Remove the label media from the printer.
3. Push the cord (2) under a bracket of the internal rewinder (3) and
wind it around the rewinder.
4. Secure spring scale [25 N] (1) at the end of the cord.
5. Move the spring scale (1) upward vertically until the winder begins
turning.
6. If the drive belt is also moving, hold it in place during the
measurement. Otherwise, the measurement is not accurate.
7. 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.
8. Determine the pulling force in the same manner, except in the
opposite rotation direction (4).
If the winding torque differs from the setpoint, it must be adjusted.
Setpoints for internal
transfer ribbon
rewinder
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30 Service instructions 11.15
6.4 Setting the winding torque
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: Smallest winding torque
7: Greatest winding torque
The current setting value is indicated by the number located at the
positions of the two locking tabs.
Figure 19
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet and remove the rear
cover.
2. Press the knurled ring (1) of the slipping clutch toward the housing
wall.
The lock (2) of the knurled ring is released.
3. Turn the knurled ring to the desired position while pushing it.
4. Release the knurled ring 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 setpoint.
Transfer ribbon winders (see chapter 6.2, on page 28)
Internal rewinder (see chapter 6.3, on page 29).
7. Repeat the adjustment until the measured winding torque is within
the tolerance range.
8. Pull the label photocell toward the cover side as far as possible
(see chapter 5.6, on page 21) and install the rear cover of the
printer.
Compa II series Adjustments, settings and alignments
11.15 Service instructions 31
6.5 Adjusting the print 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
NOTICE!
Print image errors can also arise from wrinkling of the transfer
ribbon. This is why the transfer ribbon feed path and the head
locking system should be checked before making adjustments
to the printing mechanism (see 'operating manual').
Adjustment of the printing mechanism encompasses the following
procedures in the order specified:
1. Prepare the label printer for adjustment (see page 32).
2. Adjust the position of printhead (see chapter 6.6, on page 33).
3. Adjust the head contact pressure (see chapter 6.7, on page 34).
4. Adjust the transfer ribbon feed path (see chapter 6.8, on page 35).
Adjustments, settings and alignments Compa II series
32 Service instructions 11.15
Figure 20
1. Load labels and transfer ribbon which extend across the entire
printing width.
2. Move the transfer ribbon deflection to the central position (3) with
the screw (2).
3. Position the plunger in such a way that the adjustment screws are
accessible through the holes of the square axis.
4. Loosen the screw (1) for the printhead bowing with a hexagonal
wrench (1.5 mm) and turn it counter clockwise until turning
becomes perceptibly easier. This should occur after a maximum
of a half a rotation.
When the label printer is prepared for adjustment, continue with the
adjustment of the printhead position (see chapter 6.6, on page 33).
Preparing the label
printer for adjustment
Compa II series Adjustments, settings and alignments
11.15 Service instructions 33
6.6 Adjusting the position of printhead
Complete the following printhead settings to achieve the best possible
print image:
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.
CAUTION!
The printhead assembly can be damaged.
Attempting to adjust the printhead when the fixing screw (3)
is tight can lead to defects at the printhead assembly.
Always loosen the fixing screws (3) before adjusting
the printhead.
Figure 21
NOTICE!
Open and close the printhead locking device after each step of
the adjustment.
1. Check the alignment of printhead in the adjustment windows (1).
Compa II 162 + 162 T: Check the alignment of printhead at the
slides (5).
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 and/or with
Compa II 162 + 162 T to align the lines on the printhead mounting
bracket with the front edge of the slides (5).
Screw (2a) effects the inner half of the printhead, and screw (2b)
the outer half.
Turning clockwise moves the printhead forward.
Compa II 162 + 162 T: Turning clockwise moves the printhead
backward.
Adjustments, settings and alignments Compa II series
34 Service instructions 11.15
4. Start a test print (see 'operating manual').
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 screw (3).
When the parallelism of the printhead is set, continue with the
adjustment of the head contact pressure.
6.7 Adjusting the head contact pressure
Change the head contact
pressure 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.
Figure 22
1. Turn the adjustment screws (1) counter clockwise until turning
becomes perceptibly easy.
2. The contrast value (in function menu) is to be reduced in the
printer configuration until the print image is only barely
recognizable. Under these conditions, inaccuracies become
clearly visible during adjustment.
3. Start a test print (see 'operating manual').
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 both adjustment screws must be turned in an
alternating fashion, resulting in a print image which is too light
overall.
When the print image is set evenly, continue with setting of the
transfer ribbon feed path (see chapter 6.8, on page 35).
Compa II series Adjustments, settings and alignments
11.15 Service instructions 35
6.8 Adjusting the transfer ribbon feed path*
Adjust the transfer ribbon feed path by changing the head contact
pressure and adjusting the transfer ribbon deflection. Increasing the
head contact pressure with the screws (3a) and (3b) shifts the ribbon
feed path in the corresponding direction. The skew of the transfer
ribbon deflection is used to suppress wrinkles in the transfer ribbon
feed path. Wrinkles which cannot be remedied with the skew of the
transfer ribbon deflection can be suppressed by bowing the printhead.
CAUTION!
The printhead assembly can be damaged when bowing the
printhead.
Turning the adjustment screw (1) too hard can cause
damage to the printhead assembly.
As soon as a clear resistance is perceived when
turning the adjustment screw (1), only continue turning
the screw in very small increments, but no more than
one eighth of a turn.
Only turn the adjustment screw (1) as far as is
absolutely necessary.
Figure 23
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 rewinder.
2. If the ribbon runs inward or outward, turn the
corresponding screw (3a) or (3b) 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 (2)
counter clockwise.
6. If wrinkles arise on the outside, turn the screw
(2) clockwise.
7. If the wrinkles cannot be remedied (e.g. wrinkles
in the centre), turn the adjustment screw (1)
clockwise with extreme care (see warnings)
using a hexagonal wrench (1.5 mm) and
observe the ribbon feed path.
When the adjustment screw (1) is tightened, the
printhead is bent downward slightly in the
centre. 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 (2)
clockwise until the screw is just barely clamping.
*
only for Compa II 104/8, 106/12, 106/24, 162/12
Adjustments, settings and alignments Compa II series
36 Service instructions 11.15
6.9 Adjusting the belt tension at main drive motor
CAUTION!
The toothed belt could be damaged if adjustment is carried
out improperly.
Improper adjustment or insufficient tension of the toothed
belt could cause it to rub against the label photocell during
printing, which would damage the belt.
Tension the toothed belt in such a way that it cannot
rub against the label photocell.
Figure 24
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the rear cover.
3. Loosen the three fixing screws (4) of the main drive motor (3).
4. Swivel the main drive motor (3) in such a way that the toothed belt
(2) is tensioned tightly between the motor and the print roller (1).
5. Tighten the fixing screws (4) in this position of the motor.
6. Pull the label photocell toward the cover side as far as possible
(see chapter 5.6, on page 21) and install the rear cover of the
printer.
Compa II series Adjustments, settings and alignments
11.15 Service instructions 37
6.10 Adjusting the head switch
The head switch prevents printing from occurring when the printhead
is open.
Figure 25
1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the rear cover.
3. Lock printhead.
4. Slightly loosen the fixing screws (3) of the head switch (2).
5. Move the head switch housing and switching lever (1) to a parallel
position (see magnified cut-out).
6. Screw down the head switch in this position.
7. Pull the label photocell toward the cover side as far as possible
(see chapter 5.6, on page 21) and install the rear cover of the
printer.
Compa II series Refitting options
11.15 Service instructions 39
7 Refitting options
DANGER!
Risk of death via electric shock!
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the
device from the mains supply and wait approx. 2 - 3
minutes until the power supply unit has discharged.
7.1 I/O plate
A
B
Figure 26
1. Remove the CPU PCB (see chapter 5.7 on page 22).
2. Remove cover at the interface disruption from the chassis rear.
3. Fix the I/O plate (B) with fixing screws (A) at the aft disruption.
4. Insert the connecting cables for inputs/outputs corresponding to
the wiring plan (see chapter 10, on page 59) into the appropriate
plug-in positions of the I/O plate.
5. Install the CPU PCB (see chapter 5.7, on page 22).
Refitting options Compa II series
40 Service instructions 11.15
7.2 Internal rewinder
Figure 27
1. Remove label material.
2. Remove left printer cover.
Unscrew two screws at the upper left printer edge.
3. Remove black protective cap in order to use the opening for the
internal rewinding unit.
4. Mount the single components of internal rewinding unit in
illustrated order from front through the chassis opening.
5. Build the illustrated course of belt.
6. Attach again the printer cover.
Compa II series Refitting options
11.15 Service instructions 41
7.3 Cutter
CAUTION!
Risk of injury, particularly during maintenance, the cutter
blades are sharp!
Switch off the before attaching the cutter!
The cutter may only be used when it is mounted on
the printer!
Do not try to cut any materials which exceed the
maximum width or thickness specifications.
Do NOT touch the area of the moving blades!
1. Open the right printer cover.
2. Remover lower front plate.
3. Insert cutter unit with guiding pilots in the appropriate guiding
holes.
Take care of plug-in connector!
4. Fix cutter unit with knurled screw at chassis.
5. Tighten front plate with enclosed hex-nut and washer at right
cover.
6. Insert label material (see 'operating manual').
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11.15 Service instructions 43
8 Error correction
Error message Cause Remedy
1 Line too high
Line rises up completely or
partly over the upper edge of
label.
Move line down (increase Y
value).
Check rotation and font.
2 Line too low
Line rises up completely or
partly over the bottom edge of
label.
Move line up (reduce X value).
Check rotation and font.
3 Character set
One res. several characters of
the text is res. are not available
in the selected font.
Change text.
Change font.
4 Unknown code type
Selected code is not available. Check code type.
5 Unvalid position
Selected position is not
available.
Check position.
6 CV font
Selected font is not available. Check font.
7 Vector font
Selected font is not available. Check font.
8 Measuring label
While measuring no label was
found.
Set label length is too large.
Check label length and if labels
are inserted correctly.
Restart measuring anew.
9 No label found
No label available.
Soiled label photocell.
Labels not inserted correctly.
Insert new label roll.
Check if labels are inserted
correctly.
Clean the label photocell.
10 No ribbon
During the print order the
ribbon roll becomes empty.
Defect at the transfer ribbon
photocell.
Change transfer ribbon.
Check transfer ribbon photocell
(service functions).
11 COM FRAMING
Stop bit error. Check stop bits.
Check baud rate.
Check cable (printer and PC).
12 COM PARITY
Parity error. Check parity.
Check baud rate.
Check cable (printer and PC).
13 COM OVERRUN
Loss of data at serial interface
(RS-232).
Check baud rate.
Check cable (printer and PC).
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44 Service instructions 11.15
Error message Cause Remedy
14 Field numer
Received line number is invalid
at RS-232 and Centronics.
Check sent data.
Check connection PC - printer.
15 Length mask
Invalid length of received mask
statement.
Check sent data.
Check connection PC - printer.
16 Unknown mask
Transferred mask statement is
invalid.
Check sent data.
Check connection PC - printer.
17 Missing ETB
No end of data found. Check sent data.
Check connection PC - printer.
18 Invalid character
One res. several characters of
the text is res. are not available
in the selected font.
Change text.
Change font.
19 Invalid statement
Unknown transferred data
record.
Check sent data.
Check connection PC - printer.
20 Invalid check digit
For check digit control the
entered res. received check
digit is wrong.
Calculate check digit anew.
Check code data.
21 Invalid SC number
Selected SC factor is invalid for
EAN res. UPC.
Check SC factor.
22 Invalid number of
digits
Entered digits for EAN res.
UPC are invalid
< 12; > 13.
Check number of digits.
23 Check digit
calculation
Selected check digit calculation
is not available in the bar code.
Check calculation of check
digit.
Check bar code type.
24 Invalid extension
Selected zoom factor is not
available.
Check zoom factor.
25 Offset sign
Entered sign is not available. Check offset value.
26 Offset value
Entered offset value is invalid. Check offset value.
27 Printhead
temperature
Printhead temperature is too
high.
Defective printhead sensing
device.
Reduce contrast.
Change printhead.
28 Cutter error
With cut an error occurred.
Paper jam.
Check label run.
Check cutter run.
29 Invalid parameter
Entered data do not correspond
to the characters allowed from
the application identifier.
Check code data.
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11.15 Service instructions 45
Error message Cause Remedy
30 Application
Identifier
Selected application identifier is
not available in GS1-128.
Check code data.
31 HIBC definition
F Missing HIBC system sign.
Missing primary code.
Check definition of HIBC code.
32 System clock
Real Time Clock function is
selected but the battery is
empty.
Defective RTC.
Change battery.
Change RTC component.
33 No CF interface
Interrupted connection CPU CF card.
Defective CF card interface.
Check connection CPU - CF
card interface.
Check CF card interface.
34 No print memory
No print CF found. Check CF assembly on CPU.
35 Cover open
At start of a print order the
printhead is open.
Close the printhead and start
print order anew.
36 BCD invalid format
BCD error
Invalid format for the
calculation of Euro variable.
Check entered format.
37 BCD overflow
BCD error
Invalid format for the
calculation of Euro variable.
Check entered format.
38 BCD division
BCD error
Invalid format for the
calculation of Euro variable.
Check entered format.
39 FLASH ERROR
Flash component error. Run a software update.
Change CPU.
40 Length command
Invalid length of the received
command statement.
Check data sent.
Check connection PC - printer.
41 No drive
CF card not found / not
correctly inserted.
Insert CF card correctly.
42 Drive error
Impossible to read CF card
(faulty).
Check CF card, if necessary
change it.
43 Not formatted
CF Card not formatted. Format CF card.
44 Delete current
directory
Attempt to delete the actual
directory.
Change directory.
45 Path too long
Too long indication of path. Indicate a shorter path.
Error correction Compa II series
46 Service instructions 11.15
Error message Cause Remedy
46 Drive write-
protected
Memory card is write-protected. Deactivate write protection.
47 Directory not file
Attempt to indicate a directory
as file name.
Correct your entry.
48 File already open
Attempt to change a file during
an access is active.
Select another file.
49 No file/directory
File does not exist on CF card. Check file name.
50 Invalid file name
File name contains invalid
characters.
Correct entry of name, remove
special characters.
51 Internal file error
Internal file system error. Please contact your distributor.
52 Root full
The max. number (64) of main
directory entries is reached.
Delete at least one main
directory entry and create
subdirectories.
53 Drive full
Maximum CF capacity is
reached.
Use new CF Card, delete no
longer required files.
54 File/directory
exists
The selected file/directory
already exists.
Check name, select a different
name.
55 File too large
During copying procedure not
enough memory space onto
target drive available.
Use a larger target card.
56 No update file
Errors in update file of
firmware.
Start update file anew.
57 Invalid graphic file
The selected file does not
contain graphic data.
Check file name.
58 Directory not empty
Attempt to delete a not empty
directory.
Delete all files and subdirectories in the desired
directory.
59 No interface
No CF card drive found. Check connection of CF card
drive.
Contact your distributor
60 No CF card
No CF card is inserted. Insert CF card in the slot.
61 Webserver error
Error at start of web server. Please contact your distributor.
62 Wrong FPGA
The direct print module is
equipped with the wrong
FPGA.
Please contact your distributor.
63 End position
The label length is too long.
The number of labels per cycle
is too much.
Check label length res. the
number of labels per cycle.
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11.15 Service instructions 47
Error message Cause Remedy
64 Zero point
Defective photocell. Change photocell.
65 Compressed air
Pressure air is not connected. Check pressure air.
66 External releaser
External print release signal is
missing.
Check input signal.
67 Row too long
Wrong definition of column
width res. number of columns.
Reduce the column width res.
correct the number of columns.
68 Scanner
The connected bar code
scanner signals a device error.
Check the connection
scanner/printer.
Check scanner (dirty).
69 Scanner NoRead
Bad print quality.
Printhead completely soiled or
defective.
Print speed too high.
Increase contrast.
Clean printhead or exchange (if
necessary).
Reduce print speed.
70 Scanner data
Scanned data does not
correspond to the data which is
to print.
Exchange printhead.
71 Invalid page
As page number either 0 or a
number > 9 is selected.
Select a number between 1
and 9.
72 Page selection
A page which is not available is
selected.
Check the defined pages.
73 Page not defined
The page is not defined. Check the print definition.
74 Format user guiding
Wrong format for customised
entry.
Check the format string.
75 Format date/time
Wrong format for date/time. Check the format string.
76 Hotstart CF
No CF card found. If option hotstart was activated,
a CF card must be inserted.
Switch off the printer before
inserting the memory card.
77 Flip/Rotate
Selection of print of several
columns and also mirror/rotate.
It is only possible to select one
of both functions.
78 System file
Loading of temporary hotstart
files.
Not possible.
79 Shift variable
Faulty definition of shift times
(overlapping times).
Check definition of shift times.
80 GS1 Databar
General GS1 Databar error. Check definition and parameter
of GS1 Databar code.
81 IGP error
Protocol error IGP. Check sent data.
Error correction Compa II series
48 Service instructions 11.15
Error message Cause Remedy
82 Time generation
Printing creation was still active
at print start.
Reduce print speed.
Use printers' output signal for
synchronisation.
Use bitmap fonts to reduce
generating time.
83 Transport protection
Both DPM position sensors
(start/end) are active.
Displace zero point sensor
Check sensors in service
functions menu
84 No font data
Font and web data is missing. Run a software update.
85 No layout ID
Label ID definition is missing. Define label ID onto the label.
86 Layout ID
Scanned data does not
correspond to defined ID.
Wrong label loaded from CF
card.
87 RFID no label
RFID unit cannot recognise a
label.
Displace RFID unit or use an
offset.
88 RFID verify
Error while checking
programmed data.
Faulty RFID label.
Check RFID definitions
89 RFID timeout
Error at programming the RFID
label.
Label positioning.
Faulty label.
90 RFID data
Faulty or incomplete definition
of RFID data.
Check RFID data definitions.
91 RFID tag type
Definition of label data does not
correspond with the used label.
Check storage partitioning of
used label type
92 RFID lock
Error at programming the RFID
label (locked fields).
Check RFID data definitions.
Label was already
programmed.
93 RFID programming
Error at programming the RFID
label.
Check RFID definitions.
94 Scanner timeout
The scanner could not read the
bar code within the set timeout
time.
Defective printhead.
Wrinkles in transfer ribbon.
Scanner wrong positioned.
Timeout time too short.
Check printhead.
Check transfer ribbon.
Position scanner correctly,
corresponding to the set
feeding.
Select longer timeout time.
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11.15 Service instructions 49
Error message Cause Remedy
95 Scanner layout
difference
Scanner data does not
correspond to bar code data.
Check adjustment of scanner.
Check scanner settings /
connection.
96 COM break
Serial interface error. Check settings for serial data
transmission as well as cable
(printer-PC).
97 COM general
Serial interface error. Check settings for serial data
transmission as well as cable
(printer-PC).
98 No software
printhead FPGA
No printhead-FPGA data
available.
Please contact your
responsible distributor.
99 Load software
printhead FPGA
Error when programming
printhead-FPGA.
Please contact your
responsible distributor.
100 Upper position
Sensor signal up is missing
(option APL 100).
Check input signals /
compressed-air supply.
101 Lower position
Sensor signal down is missing
(option APL 100).
Check input signals /
compressed-air supply.
102 Vacuum plate empty
Sensor does not recognise a
label at vacuum plate
(option APL 100).
Check input signals /
compressed-air supply.
103 Start signal
Print order is active but device
not ready to process it.
Check start signal.
104 No print data
Print data outside the defined
label.
Selection of wrong module type
(design software).
Check selected module type.
Check selection of left/right
version.
105 Printhead
No original printhead is used. Check the used printhead.
Contact your distributor.
106 Invalid Tag type
Wrong Tag type.
Tad data do not match the Tag
type in the printer.
Adapt data or use the correct
Tag type.
107 RFID invalid
RFID module is not activated.
No RFID data can be
processed.
Activate RFID module or
remove RFID data from label
data.
108 GS1-128 invalid
Transferred GS1-128 bar code
is invalid.
Verify bar code data (see GS1128 bar code specification).
109 EPC parameter
Error at EPC calculation. Verify data (see EPC
specification).
Error correction Compa II series
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Error message Cause Remedy
110 Housing open
When starting the print order
the housing cover is not closed.
Close the housing cover and
start the print order anew.
111 EAN.UCC code
Transferred EAN.UCC code is
invalid.
Verify bar code data (see
corresponding specification).
112 Print carriage
Printing carriage does not
move.
Check gear belt (possibly
broken).
113 Applicator error
Error while using applicator. Check applicator.
114 Left position
Left final position switch is not
in correct position.
Check LEFT final position
switch for correct function and
position.
Check function of pneumatics
for cross traverse.
115 Right position
Right final position switch is not
in correct position.
Check RIGHT final position
switch for correct function and
position.
Check function of pneumatics
for cross traverse.
116 Print position
The print position is not correct. Check TOP and RIGHT final
position switch for correct
function and position.
Check pneumatics for function
117 XML parameter
The parameters in the XML file
are not correct.
Please contact your
responsible distributor.
118 Invalid variable
Transferred variable is invalid
with customized entry.
Select correct variable without
customized entry and transfer
it.
119 No ribbon
During the print order the
ribbon roll becomes empty.
Defect at the transfer ribbon
photocell.
Change transfer ribbon.
Check transfer ribbon photocell
(service functions).
120 Wrong directory
Invalid target directory when
copying.
Target directory must not be
within the source directory.
Check target directory.
121 No label found
No label found at the rear
printhead (DuoPrint).
Soiled label photocell.
Labels not inserted correctly.
Insert new label roll.
Clean the label photocell.
Check if labels are inserted
correctly.
122 IP occupied
The IP address was already
assigned.
Assign a new IP address.
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Error message Cause Remedy
123 Print asynchronous
The label photocell do not work
in the order as it is expected
according to print data.
Check label size and gap size.
The settings of the photocell
are not correct.
Check label photocell settings.
Settings of label size and gap
size are not correct.
Check correct loading of label
material.
No label found at the rear
printhead.
Insert new label roll.
Soiled label photocell. Clean the label photocell.
Labels not inserted correctly. Check if labels are inserted
correctly.
124 Speed too slow
The print speed is too slow. Increase the speed of
customers' machine.
Compa II series Control inputs and outputs
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9 Control inputs and outputs
By means of a maximum of 16 control inputs and outputs which, in the
following, are also referred to as ports, different functions of the printer
system can be triggered and operating states can be displayed.
The ports are provided by means of a D-Sub bushing (26pin HD) at
the rear panel of the printer system and are galvanically isolated from
protective earth (PE) by means of an optocoupler semi-conductor
route.
Each port can be configured as input and as output. This function
however, is predefined in the printer software and cannot be changed
by the user.
The following parameters can be changed and set by using the menu:
debounce times and high or low active.
Figure 28
Printer, internal
circuitry
Control inputs and outputs Compa II series
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Figure 29
Port 1 to Port 16 = Assignment for I/O Profile 'Std_Label'
Identification Pin Description / Function
Port 1 10 Print start and cut (Input)
Port 2 1 Reprint last printed label (Input)
Port 3 11 Counter Reset (Input)
Port 4 2 Option applicator only:
Start application (Input)
Port 5 12 Error reset (Input)
Port 6 3 No function
Port 7 13 No function
Port 8 4 No function
Port 9 15 Error (Output)
Port 10 6 Print order activ (Output)
Port 11 16 Dispenser photocell:
Label exists at dispenser photocell (Output)
Port 12 7 Single print (Output)
Port 13 17 Ready (Output)
Port 14 8 Option applicator only:
Ready for application (Output)
Port 15 18 No function
Port 16 9 Prior warning for transfer ribbon end (Output)
COM/VDC
for Inputs
19 Common reference potential of all control inputs. 'COM/VDC for
Inputs' is usually connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage
and the control inputs are switched to active (+).
By means of the option '2nd LED', 'COM/VDC for Inputs' can
optionally be connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage.
Then, the control inputs are switched to active (-).
VDC for
Outputs
20 Common supply connection of all control outputs. 'VDC for Outputs'
must be connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage.
Never leave 'VDC for Outputs' open even if no output is used.
COM for
Outputs
5,14
21,22
Common reference potential of all control outputs. 'COM for Outputs'
must be connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage.
Never leave 'COM for Outputs' open even if no output is used.
GND-PE 23,24 'GND-PE' is the reference potential of the '+5 VDC EXT' and '+24
VDC EXT' voltages provided by the printer system.
'GND-PE' is printer internally connected with protective earth (PE).
Configuration of
D-Sub socket
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Identification Pin Description / Function
+ 5 VDC
EXT
25 5 Volt DC output for external use. Max. 1 A.
This voltage is provided from direct print module and can be used e.g. as
control voltage. Never apply any external voltage to this output.
+ 24 VDC
EXT
26 24 Volt DC output for external use. Max. 1 A.
This voltage is provided from direct print module and can be used e.g. as
control voltage. Never apply any external voltage to this output.
Plug Connector
Type D-Sub connector High Density
26-pin. / connector
Manufacturer W+P-Products
Reference number 110-26-2-1-20
Output Voltages (connected with GND-PE)
+ 24 V / 1 A Fuse: Polyswitch / 30 V / 1 A
+ 5 V / 1 A Fuse: Polyswitch / 30 V / 1 A
Port 1 - 15
Input
Tension 5 VDC … 24 VDC
Impedance 47Ω + (100nF || 10 kΩ)
Output
Tension 5 VDC … 24 VDC
Impedance 47Ω + (100nF || 10 kΩ || 47Ω)
Current max. High +15 mA
Low -15 mA
Port 16
Input
Tension 5 VDC … 24 VDC
Impedance 100nF || 10 kΩ
Output
Tension 5 VDC … 24 VDC
Impedance 100nF || 10 kΩ
Current max. High +500 mA (Darlington BCP56-16)
Low - 500 mA (Darlington BCP56-16)
Optocoupler
Output TCMT4106, CTR 100% - 300%, Vishay or
TLP281-4(GB), CTR 100% - 600%, Toshiba
Input TCMT4106, CTR 100% - 300%, Vishay or
TLP281-4(GB), CTR 100% - 600%, Toshiba
Input
Option 2nd LED
TCMT4600, CTR 80% - 300%, Vishay or
TLP280-4, CTR 33% - 300%, Toshiba
Technical data
Control inputs and outputs Compa II series
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Device connection to a machine with S7-300 SPS.
Figure 30
Device connection to a operating panel.
Figure 31
Example 1
Example 2
Compa II series Control inputs and outputs
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Device connection version if 'Option: 2. LED'.
Figure 32
When connecting a reed contact with a control input, the contact must
have a switching capacity of min. 1 A in order to prevent the contact
from sticking due to the inrush current. As an alternative, a suitable
resistor can be connected in series.
If one of the printer’s internal voltages '+5 VDC EXT' or '+24 VDC
EXT' is used, an external fuse e.g. 0.5 AF, should be additionally
installed to protect the printer electronics.
In the event of an inductive load, an antiparallel connected diode, for
instance, must be used to discharge the induction energy.
In order to minimise the influence of leakage currents at control
outputs, a resistor must, depending on what is connected, be installed
in parallel with the load.
In order to avoid any damages to the printing system, the max. output
currents must not be exceeded or outputs shorted.
Example 3
Precautions
Compa II series Wiring plan
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10 Wiring plan
Figure 33
Wiring plan Compa II series
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10.1 CPU component placement specification
Figure 34
JP1 (Debug) JP2 (Write-protection)
Boot sector
Programming
closed closed
Delivery closed open
Jumper plan
Compa II series Environmentally-Friendly Disposal
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11 Environmentally-Friendly Disposal
Manufacturers of B2B equipment are obliged to take back and
dispose of old equipment that was manufactured after 13 August
2005. As a principle, this old equipment may not be delivered to
communal collecting points. It may only be organised, used and
disposed of by the manufacturer. Valentin products accordingly
labelled can therefore be returned to Carl Valentin GmbH.
This way, you can be sure your old equipment will be disposed of
correctly.
Carl Valentin GmbH thereby fulfils all obligations regarding timely
disposal of old equipment and facilitates the smooth reselling of these
products. Please understand that we can only take back equipment
that is sent free of carriage charges.
Further information on the WEEE directive is available on our website
www.carl-valentin.de.
Compa II series Index
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12 Index
A
Adjustments, settings, alignments
Belt tension (main drive motor) ....................................................... 36
Head contact pressure .................................................................... 34
Head switch .................................................................................... 37
Print mechanism ....................................................................... 31, 32
Printhead position ........................................................................... 33
Transfer ribbon feed path ............................................................... 35
Winding torques ............................................................ 27, 28, 29, 30
Assembly drawings ............................................................................ 10
B
Battery, replacing ............................................................................... 25
Belt tension (main drive motor), adjusting .......................................... 36
C
Cleaning
Cleaning schedule .......................................................................... 11
Label photocell .......................................................................... 13, 14
Print roller ....................................................................................... 12
Printhead ........................................................................................ 12
Component plan
CPU ................................................................................................ 60
Component replacing
Battery............................................................................................. 25
CPU PCB ........................................................................................ 22
Label photocell ................................................................................ 21
Power supply unit ........................................................................... 23
Print roller ....................................................................................... 18
Printhead .................................................................................. 15, 16
Printhead FPGA .............................................................................. 25
Rewind assist roller ......................................................................... 18
Safety fuse ...................................................................................... 26
Slipping clutch ........................................................................... 19, 20
Tool list............................................................................................ 15
WLAN module ................................................................................. 24
Control inputs and outputs ................................................................. 54
CPU
Component plan ............................................................................. 60
CPU PCB, replacing ....................................................................... 22
Jumper plan .................................................................................... 60
Cutter, refitting .................................................................................... 41
D
Drawings............................................................................................. 10
E
Electricity, safety handling .................................................................... 9
Environmentally-friendly disposal ....................................................... 61
Error messages/Error corrections ...... 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51
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H
Head contact pressure, adjusting ....................................................... 34
Head switch, adjusting ....................................................................... 37
I
I/O plate, refit ...................................................................................... 39
Inputs/outputs ............................................................................... 53, 55
J
Jumper plan
CPU ................................................................................................ 60
L
Label photocell
Cleaning .................................................................................... 13, 14
Replacing ........................................................................................ 21
N
Notes
Document ......................................................................................... 5
User .................................................................................................. 5
Warnings ........................................................................................... 5
P
Power supply unit, replacing .............................................................. 23
Print mechanism, adjusting .......................................................... 31, 32
Print position, adjusting ...................................................................... 17
Print roller
Cleaning .......................................................................................... 12
Replacing ........................................................................................ 18
Printhead
Cleaning .......................................................................................... 12
Position, adjusting ........................................................................... 33
Printhead FPGA, replacing ............................................................. 25
Replacing .................................................................................. 15, 16
R
Refit options
Cutter .............................................................................................. 41
I/O plate .......................................................................................... 39
Internal rewinder ............................................................................. 40
Rewind assist roller, replacing ........................................................... 18
Rewinder (internal), refitting ............................................................... 40
S
Safety fuse, replacing ......................................................................... 26
Safety handling when working with electricity ...................................... 9
Safety instructions
Clothing ............................................................................................. 7
Protective clothing ............................................................................ 8
Protective equipment ........................................................................ 8
Workplace ......................................................................................... 7
Slipping clutch, replacing .............................................................. 19, 20
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T
Tool list ............................................................................................... 15
Transfer ribbon feed path, adjusting .................................................. 35
W
Warnings .............................................................................................. 5
Winding torques
Adjusting ......................................................................................... 27
Measuring (internal rewinder) ......................................................... 29
Measuring (ribbon rewinder ............................................................ 28
Measuring (ribbon unwinder ........................................................... 28
Setting ............................................................................................. 30
Wiring plan ......................................................................................... 59
WLAN module, replacing .................................................................... 24
Carl Valentin GmbH
Neckarstraße 78 – 86 u. 94 . 78056 Villingen-Schwenningen
Phone +49 (0)7720 9712-0 . Fax +49 (0)7720 9712-9901
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