MICRA
Operating Manual
Copyright by Carl Valentin GmbH / 7918005.0107
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Table of contents
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PRINTER DRIVER INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 1
Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me ........................................................................................................... 1
Windows NT ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Windows 2000 Professional .................................................................................................................................... 5
INITIAL OPERATION .............................................................................................................. 7
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 7
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Parts of printer ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
LOADING OF MATERIAL ....................................................................................................... 9
Loading of labels in standard mode ......................................................................................................................... 9
Installation of label roll core ................................................................................................................................... 10
Loading of transfer ribbon ...................................................................................................................................... 11
TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................... 12
FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS .............................................................................................. 13
OPTION DISPENSER ........................................................................................................... 16
Installation of dispenser unit .................................................................................................................................. 16
Dispenser modes ................................................................................................................................................... 18
OPTION CUTTER ................................................................................................................. 19
Installation of cutter unit ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Cutter operating modes ......................................................................................................................................... 21
ERROR CORRECTION ........................................................................................................ 22
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 27
Cleaning of printhead ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Adjustment of printhead ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Adjustment of printline ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Adjustment of cutter ............................................................................................................................................... 30
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OPERATING CONDITIONS .................................................................................................. 31
Conditions for the place of installation ................................................................................................................... 31
Installation of power supply ................................................................................................................................... 31
Technical data of power supply ............................................................................................................................. 31
Stray radiation and immunity from disturbance ...................................................................................................... 32
Connecting lines to external machines .................................................................................................................. 32
Installation data lines ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Air convection ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
Limit values............................................................................................................................................................ 33
Guarantee ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
INDEX ................................................................................................................................... 35
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PRINTER DRIVER INSTALLATION
Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me
Start the computer and wait until the operating system is ready.
Click the
button.
Place the cursor first on Settings and then on Printers (see illustration below).
The following window appears:
Double click Add Printer and the first dialog of the Add Printer Wizard appears.
Click the Next button and the next dialog of the wizard appears.
Select either Local printer or Network printer and confirm your selection with Next.
Insert your installation CD and then click the Disk button.
Click the Browse button and the Open dialog box appears.
Select from the Drives field the drive which you are using.
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Double click driver and then select one of the available languages.
At the moment you can either chose german or english.
Depending on your operating system select win95, win98 or winme.
The Open dialog box should appear as illustrated below.
Confirm the selection with OK and the following window appears.
Click again the OK button and select the desired printer from the list.
Confirm the selection with Next and the next page of the wizard appears.
Select from the list of Available ports the one which you desire.
Confirm the selection with Next and the next page of the wizard appears.
Click the Printer name field to enter an other name as the already existing.
Confirm with Finish and the data is copied from the installation CD into the corresponding directory.
After this procedure the printer is add to the list of Available printers and the installation process is
finished.
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Windows NT
Start your computer and wait until the operating system is ready.
Click the
button.
Place the cursor first on Settings and then on Printers (see illustration below).
The following window appears:
Double click Add Printer and the first dialog of the Add Printer Wizard appears.
Select if the printer you want to install is a local printer (My Computer) or a network printer (Network
printer service).
Confirm your selection with Next and the next page of the wizard appears
Select from the list of Available ports the one which you desire and confirm the selection with Next.
Insert the installation CD and click the Disk button.
Click the Browse button and the Locate File dialog box appears.
Select from the Drives field the drive which you are using.
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Double click driver and then select one of the available languages.
At the moment you can either chose german or english.
Select WinNT and the Locate File dialog should appear as illustrated below
Double click the oemsetup.inf file and the following dialog appears.
Click again the OK button and select the desired printer from the list.
Confirm the selection with Next and the next page of the wizard appears.
Click the Printer name field to enter an other name as the already existing.
Confirm with Finish and the data is copied from the installation CD into the corresponding directory.
After this procedure the printer is add to the list of Available printers and the installation process is
finished.
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Windows 2000 Professional
Start your computer and wait until the operating system is ready.
Click the
button.
Place the cursor first on Settings and then on Printers (see illustration below).
Following dialog box appears:
Double click the Add Printer icon and the Add Printer Wizard appears.
Select either Local printer if you want to install a local printer or select Network printer if you want to
install the printer directly to the network.
Confirm your selection with Next and the next page of the Add Printer Wizard appears.
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From the list of available ports, select the one you want the printer to use and confirm your selection
with Next. The next page of the Add Printer Wizard appears.
Insert the installation CD and then click the Have Disk button.
Click the Browse button and the Locate File dialog appears.
Double click the Driver folder and then select the desired printer.
After double clicking the desired printer you have the possibility to select one of the available
languages.
At this time you have the possibility either to select german or english.
Double click the Win2K (Windows 2000) folder.
Double click the *.inf file and you return to the Install From Disk dialog (see above).
Click the OK button and a list of available printers appears. Select the desired printer type and confirm
your selection with Next.
Click the Printer name field to enter another name as the already proposed one.
Follow the further instructions at the screen and data is copied from the installation CD into the
corresponding directory.
After termination of this procedure the printer is add to the list of Available printers and the
installation is finished.
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INITIAL OPERATION
Attach the mains desk adapter to an easily accessible shockproof socket.
Connect DC connection linen of mains desk adapter with printer (female connector 21).
Turn on the DC-switch at the rear of the printer.
Load label material and also transfer ribbon (if required).
Press and hold feed key as long as status LED is orange and ready LED flashes red. Release feed
key and the measuring procedure is started.
Note: In order to separate printer completely from power line, remove mains plug from shockproof
socket.
INSTALLATION
Note: Before initial operation the operating conditions described at the end of this operating manual
have to be granted.
Please check the printer status immediately after receipt, to be sure that nothing was damaged on the
route of transportation.
After unpacking, please check the accessories (see end of page) that come with the package, and
store them immediately.
Note:
Keep the original packaging for possible later deliveries
Put the printer onto a suitable ground, avoiding exposure to bright sunlight.
Please avoid high humidity and dust environment and make sure that the printer is not used in dump
or wet area.
Our printers are exclusive for printing on labels, continuous paper and similar materials.
Operate the printer only with the original cable with safety contact.
Note: When servicing or repairing, the DC switch has to be turned off and the cable disconnected
from shockproof socket.
Connect the power line at the rear of the printer (see illustration below).
Connect the interface cable (RS-232) at the rear of the printer and lock it.
Make a connection to the computer at a free interface.
You can operate the printer via printer driver or via our label design software.
While creating connexions you have to switch off all devices (printer, PC, etc.) that you want to
connect. If you want to remove connexions you have to switch off the devices, tool.
Caution:
Not open mains desk adapter in order to avoid electrical shock!
Accessories
1. Label printer 09. Empty roll core
2. Connecting cable (110V and 230V) 10. Label roll sample
3. Switching power adapter 11. Transfer ribbon sample
4. Parallel interface cable 12. Quick start guide
5. Serial interface cable (optional) 13. CD with manuals and printer driver
6. USB cable
7. Label roll core
8. Transfer ribbon rewinder/unwinder
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Parts of printer
1 Cover open button 10
Printhead pressure
adjusting screw (left/right)
19 Fan-fold label guiding
2 Top cover 11 Ready LED 20 Power switch
3 Label roll core 12 Status LED 21 Power socket
4 Ribbon rewind wheel 13 Feed key 22 USB interface
5 Print mechanism 14 Print line adjusting gear 23 Parallel interface
6
Ribbon rewind shaft +
empty ribbon take up core
15 Ribbon supply shaft 24 Serial interface
7 Locking tenon (left/right) 16 Label guiding 25 Ethernet socket (optional)
8 Front cover 17 Label photocell
9 CPU cover 18 Platen roller
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LOADING OF MATERIAL
Loading of labels in standard mode
Open the top cover by pressing the cover open
button on both sides.
Place the label roll onto the label roll core.
Loosen and lift the upper print mechanism by
pressing the locking tenons.
Note: Check the position of label photocell.
Normally the photocell must be placed rightmost.
Feed the label through the two label guides to the
tear-off bar.
Align the label guides to the label edge.
Close the upper print mechanism from the top to
finish label installation.
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Installation of label roll core
1" roll core installation
1,5" roll core installation
3" roll core installation
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Loading of transfer ribbon
Note: For the thermal transfer printing method it is necessary to load a ribbon, otherwise when
using the printer in direct thermal print it is not necessary to load a ribbon. The ribbons
used in the printer have to be at least the same width as the print media. In case the
ribbon is narrower than the print media, the printhead is partly unprotected and this could
lead to early wear and tear.
If it is printed with transfer ribbon, the photocell must be set on Reflexion (default and/or
factory setting).
Advice: As for the electrostatic unloading the thin coating of the thermal printhead or other
electronic parts can be damaged, the transfer ribbon should be antistatic.
The use of wrong materials can lead to printer malfunctions and the guarantee can expire.
Place the printer onto a smooth
surface, and open the top cover.
Loosen and then lift the upper
print mechanism by pressing the
locking tenons.
Take out the ribbon supply shaft
and rewind shaft.
Place the new ribbon roll onto
the ribbon supply shaft.
Feed the ribbon from the ribbon
supply shaft under the printhead.
Wrap the ribbon around the
ribbon shaft and stick the ribbon
onto the empty ribbon roll core.
Firmly close the upper print
mechanism.
Note: Before loading a new transfer ribbon roll, we recommend to clean the printhead with
printhead and roll cleaner (97.20.002).
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TECHNICAL DATA
Micra 104/8 Micra 106/12
Print
Min. label width
Min. label height
Print width
Max. label width
Max. print height
Resolution
Print speed
Printhead
25 mm
12 mm
104 mm
118 mm
850 mm / 800 mm (Option Ethernet/LAN)
203 dpi
50-100 mm/s
Flat Type
25 mm
12 mm
106 mm
118 mm
600 mm / 550 mm (Option Ethernet/LAN)
300 dpi
50-100 mm/s
Flat Type
Printer built-in fonts
Pixel fonts
Proportional fonts
6
6
6
6
1D bar codes
CODABAR, Code 128, Code 2/5 interleaved, Code 39, Code 39 extended, Code 93,
EAN 13, EAN 8, EAN ADD ON, GS1-128 (EAN 128), Identcode, ITF 14, Leitcode,
Pharmacode, PZN Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
2D bar codes
CODABLOCK F, DataMatrix, MAXICODE, PDF417, QR Code
Composite bar codes
GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1
DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Truncated
Interfaces
Serial RS-232C (up to 57600 Baud)
Parallel Centronics
USB 1.1
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T (optional)
Labels
Core diameter
Max. roll diameter
Label detection
25,4 mm / 38,1 mm / 76,2 mm
127 mm
transmission and reflexion
Transfer ribbon
Core diameter
Max. length
Max roll diameter
Colour
25,4 mm / 1"
ca. 300 m
68 mm
outside
Dimensions (mm)
width x height x depth 226 x 171 x 285
Weight
approx. 3 kg
Power connections
Nominal voltage 24 VDC
Nominal current 2 A
Power connections mains desk adapter WSD060240
Nominal voltage 110-230 V / 50-60 Hz
Power consumption max. 70 VA
Operating conditions
Operating temperature 5-35 °C
Relative humidity max. 80% (operation), max. 90% (storage) - non-condensing
Technical modifications are subject to change without notice
Standard accessory:
CD ROM with Windows printer drivers for all operating systems as well as
with the most important manuals for printer and software.
Control panel (2 LED, two-coloured, 1 function key Feed)
Options
Cutter unit
Label dispenser unit
Ethernet 10/100 + RTC
Label creation software Labelstar Office
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FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS
The Micra only provides one key for operation. The operating status is indicated by two two-coloured
LED.
Please find the following assignment:
Control panel Status Key assignment
Both LED lights show no light, i.e. the
printer is switched off or has no power
supply.
press short: no function
press long: no function
Normal status
Printer is ready for operation.
press short: label feed
press long: is a print order active, the
print is stopped.
Error status
If status LED is red, printer indicates an
error.
press short: change to "print stopped"
mode.
press long: printing the error code.
Note: In order to start a status print, press the Feed key at switched off printer and only after
pressing key, switch printer on.
Wait to three sequential audio printer signals and then release the Feed key.
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In normal status of printer it is possible to carry out settings or to release functions.
If you press and at the same time hold the Feed key, then the status LED changes its colour every 2
seconds (selection of function).
Control panel Procedure Function
Press and hold Feed key as long as
Ready LED is red and Status LED
flashes red. Release the Feed key.
Test print
3 successive printer blips
Press and hold Feed key as long as
Ready LED flashed red and Status LED
is red. Release the Feed key.
Status print
1 printer blip
By means of this function, a status print
is released. This print contains existing
print parameter e.g. print speed.
Press and hold Feed key as long as
Ready LED flashes red and Status LED
is yellow. Release the Feed key.
Measure label
2 printer blips
By means of this function the measuring
procedure is started and approx. 3 labels
are fed forward. It is recommended to
start the measuring procedure after each
change of label roll.
Press and hold Feed key as long as
Ready LED flashes red and Status LED
flashes green. Release the Feed key.
Transfer ribbon control
3 printer blips
By means of this function the transfer
ribbon control can be activated or not:
It is checked if the ribbon roll is to end or
if the ribbon was tore at the unwinding
roll. It is possible to select one of the
three functions.
Off: The ribbon control is deselected, i.e.
the printer continues without an error
message.
On: The ribbon control is selected, i.e.
the current print order is interrupted and
an error message appears at the printer
display.
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Control panel Procedure Function
Press and hold Feed key as long as
Ready LED flashed red. Release the
Feed key.
Reset to default
4 printer blips
By means of this function the printer can
be reset to the default settings.
Press and hold Feed key as long as
Ready LED and Status LED flash red.
Release the Feed key.
Port test
5 printer blips
This function permits the verification of
all available interfaces. Afterwards a print
with the corresponding data is effected.
Press and hold Feed key as long as
Ready LED is red and Status LED
flashes green. Release the Feed key.
Single cut
6 printer blips
This function provides the possibility to
release a single print.
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OPTION DISPENSER
Installation of dispenser unit
Remove mains plug from shockproof socket in order to separate printer completely from
power line, otherwise there is a risk to life and limb from the live wires inside the open
printer.
Open the top cover by
pressing the cover open
buttons on both sides.
Push the front cover piece
button inward to open.
Lift/take off the front cover
piece according to
direction shown.
Plug in the connector
according to photo shown.
(3 pin onto converting
board).
The label used in
dispensing mode should
be at least 30 mm in
height
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Place the right side in
first, and then fit the left
side.
Hold the dispenser unit
and the screws.
Peel off the first label, and
feed the liner through the
roller and the peel off
bracket.
Flip close the dispenser
unit.
Close the print
mechanism and press the
Feed key.
The recommended label material has a thickness of 0.06 mm ± 10% and the base
weight is 65g/m
2
± 6%.
Recommended max. label width in dispenser mode: 110mm
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Dispenser modes
It is possible to select the desired operating mode either by corresponding printer driver or label
design software.
The printer supports the following operating modes:
Off
It is printed without the labels are dispensed.
Photocell:
The printer is controlled via photocell. The printer prints automatically a label when the user tears off
the label at the tear-off edge. The print order is finished at the nominal number of labels.
Photocell continuous:
For description of this operating mode please see Photocell.
Continuous means that it is printed as long as new data is transferred via interface.
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OPTION CUTTER
There is danger by moving parts. Keep away fingers and other parts of body!
Installation of cutter unit
Remove mains plug from shockproof socket in order to separate printer completely from
power line, otherwise there is a risk to life and limb from the live wires inside the open
printer.
Open the top cover by pressing
the cover open buttons on both
sides.
Push the front piece button inward
to open.
Lift/take off the front cover piece
according to the direction shown.
Open the mechanism by pressing
the locking tenon, plug in the
cable connector of the cutter
module onto the switch board
socket.
Clip in the right side of the cutter
module first and then secure the
left side.
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Flip the cutter module down
according to photo in order to
open the cutter.
(A)
Hold the cutter module and lock it
with the two side screws.
After the screws are locked, flip
close the cutter module.
Firmly close the print mechanism.
Do not cut self-adhesive continuous labels! The remainder of adhesive will pollute the rotary knife
and impair safe operation! The service life of cutter is 500,000 cuts with 160g/m
2
paper weight and
250,000 cuts with 200g/m
2
paper weight.
Max. paper cutting width:116mm
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Cutter operating modes
It is possible to select the desired operating mode either via the corresponding printer driver or the
label design software.
The printer supports the following operating modes:
Off
It is printed without cutting the labels.
Without backfeed
A cut is effected after each printed label.
The selection of this operating mode is only useful if the upper part of the label does not contain
printable data.
With backfeed
A cut is effected after each printed label.
Interval with final cut
A cut is effected after a fixed number of labels which you have already selected at print start and
additionally at the end of the print order.
Interval without final cut
A cut is effected after a fixed number of labels which you have already selected at print start.
However, at the end of the print order no final cut is effected despite the set interval is at the end of the
print order at the same time.
Final cut
A cut is only effected at the end of the print order.
Single cut
Press and hold the Feed key as long as the ready LED is red and the status LED flashes green.
Release the Feed key and a single cut is effected.
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ERROR CORRECTION
Note: If the status LED is red, then the printer indicates an error. Press longer than 3 seconds to
the FEEd key and the error code (see table below) is printed.
Error no.
Possible causes Possible error correction
1
Line rises up completely or partly over the
upper edge of label.
Move line down (increase Y value).
Check rotation and font.
2
Line rises up completely or partly over the
bottom edge of label.
Move line up (decrease Y value)
Check rotation and font
3
One res. several characters of the text is
res. are not available in the selected font.
Change text.
Change font.
4 Selected code is not available. Check code type.
5 Selected position is not available. Check position.
6 Selected font is not available. Check font.
7 Selected font is not available. Check font.
8 Text cannot be fit in the selected field. Check field size.
9 While measuring no label was found.
Set label length is too large.
Restart measuring process.
Check label length.
10
During the print order the ribbon roll goes
empty.
Defect at the transfer ribbon photocell.
Change transfer ribbon.
Check transfer ribbon photocell
(Service Function).
11 Stop bit error. Check stop bits.
Check baudrate.
Check cable (printer and PC).
12 Parity error. Check parity.
Check baud rate.
Check cable (printer and PC).
13 Loss of data at serial interface (RS-232). Check baud rate.
Check cable (printer and PC).
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Error no.
Possible causes Possible error correction
14
Received line number is invalid at RS-232
and Centronics.
Check sent data.
Check connection PC - printer.
15 Invalid length of received mask statement. Check sent data.
Check connection PC – printer.
16 Transferred mask statement invalid. Check set data.
Check connection PC – printer.
17 No end of data found. Check set data.
Check connection PC – printer.
18
One res. several characters of the text is
res. are not available in the selected font.
Change text.
Change font.
19 Unknown transferred data record. Check sent data.
Check connection PC – printer.
20
For check digit control the entered res.
received check digit is wrong.
Calculate check digit anew.
Check code data.
21
Selected SC factor is invalid for EAN res.
UPC.
Check SC factor.
22
Entered digits for EAN res. UPC are invalid
< 12; > 13.
Check number of digits.
23
Selected check digit calculation is not
available in the bar code.
Check calculation of check digit.
Check bar code type.
24 Selected zoom factor is not available. Check zoom factor.
25 Entered sign is not available. Check offset value.
26 Entered offset value is invalid. Check offset value.
27 Printhead temperature is too high.
Defective printhead sensing device.
Decrease the print strength.
Change printhead.
28 While cutting an error occurred – paper jam Check label run.
Check cutter run.
29
Entered data do not correspond to the
characters allowed by the application
identifier.
Check code data.
30
Selected application identifier is not
available in GS1-128 (EAN 128).
Check code data.
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Error no.
Possible causes Possible error correction
31
Continuous label mode is set.
Printer has received command statement
via interface, number of lines is < 2
Missing label length.
Deselect continuous mode or transfer
a dummy line with Y coordinates =
label length.
32
Real Time Clock function is selected but the
battery is empty.
Defective RTC.
Change or recharge battery.
Change RTC component.
34 No print memory found. Check memory assembly on CPU.
35 At start of a print order the printhead is up.
Move printhead down and start print
order anew.
36 BCD error.
Invalid format for the calculation of Euro
variable.
Check entered format.
37 BCD error.
Invalid format for the calculation of Euro
variable.
Check entered format.
38 BCD error.
Invalid format for the calculation of Euro
variable.
Check entered format.
39 Flash component error.
Run a software update.
Change CPU.
40
Invalid length of the received command
statement.
Check sent data.
Check connection PC – printer.
42 Drive error Check the entered letter for drive.
43 Drive not formatted. Format your drive.
44 Invalid file name
Check the file name (not allowed
special characters were possibly
used).
45 Path too long Select another path.
47 Directory not file Check the file name.
48 File already open Check if the file is already in use.
49 No file(s) Check the file name.
51 No more memory Check the remaining storage space.
Change the card.
Delete files which are no longer used.
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Error no.
Possible causes Possible error correction
52 Main directory full
Delete files which are no longer used
from the main directory.
53 Drive full
Delete files which are no longer used
from the card.
54 File/directory exists Check the file name and rename it.
55 File too large
57 Invalid graphic file
The selected file does not contain
graphic data.
Check the file name.
58 Directory not empty
First of all delete all files from the
directory.
62 Printer is equipped with wrong FPGA. Set correct printer type.
Change FPGA.
67
Wrong definition of column width res.
number of columns.
Reduce the column width res. correct
the number of columns.
68
Connected bar code scanner signals a
device error.
Check the connection scanner/printer.
Check scanner (dirty).
69
Scanner error:
Bad print quality.
printhead completely soiled or defective.
Print speed too high.
Increase contrast.
Clean or exchange printhead
(if necessary).
Reduce print speed.
70
Scanned data does not correspond to the
data which is to print.
Exchange printhead.
71
As page number either 0 or a number > 9 is
selected.
Select a number between 1 and 9.
72
JobPrint Page Selection not available or
wrong string.
Check defined pages.
73
Page is not defined. Check print definition.
74
Wrong format for customised entry. Check the format string.
75
Wrong format for date/time. Check format string.
77
Selection of print of several columns and
also mirror/rotate.
Impossible to select one of both
functions.
78
System file. Not possible.
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Error no.
Possible causes Possible error correction
79
Faulty definition of shift times
(overlapping times).
Check definition of shift times.
80 RSS bar code error.
Check definition and parameter of RSS
bar code.
81 RSS bar code error. Check sent data.
82
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 RSS bar code error.
Displace zero point sensors.
Check sensors in service functions
menu.
84 No font data available. Execute a software update.
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MAINTENANCE
When servicing or repairing, the DC switch has to be turned off and the cable disconnected
from shockproof socket!
Cleaning of 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.
These cause a clear degradation of print quality such as:
Differences in contrast and
Arising of bright vertical bars.
In thermal print you should clean the printhead after each change of label roll and in thermal transfer
print after each change of transfer ribbon.
Do not use sharp or hard objects for cleaning the printhead.
Make sure that you do not touch the protective coating of printhead with your hands.
Open top cover.
Take out transfer ribbon.
Open printhead by pressing the locking tenons.
Of on the printhead (see arrow) there is a label pieces or other stain, please use a soft cloth with
industrial use alcohol to wipe away the stain.
We recommend weekly cleaning of printhead.
Please clean printhead with the appropriate cleaning card.
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Adjustment of printhead
Only experienced staff is allowed to open the printer and to carry out repairs and adjusting
operations.
When printing with different label materials or using different ribbon types, unbalanced print quality
may occur due to the media material differences, this it is necessary to adjust the thermal printhead
pressure.
Open print cover.
Take out the transfer ribbon.
Turning the print head adjustment screws slightly by screwdriver to increase or decrease printhead
pressure.
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Adjustment of printline
An important characteristic for a high quality print is the parallelism of the focal line of the thermal
printhead to the pressure roll. Because of the fact that the position of focal line of the printhead
depends on fluctuations caused by production, it is necessary to set the parallelism.
Use printhead adjusting gear to adjust the contacting surface between printhead and label.
In order to get better printing balance and quality.
When turning printhead adjusting gear counter-clockwise (as arrow 1 shows), the printhead would
move in a direction where arrow A is.
When turning printhead adjusting gear clockwise (as arrow 2 shows), printhead would move in a
direction where arrow B is.
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Adjustment of cutter
The label used for cutting is recommended to be at least 30 mm in height.
A cutter adjusting hole is present on both sides (where A is pointing to).
The cutter will not function properly if there is a paper jam. Turn the power off and use a M3 hexagon
wrench inserted into hole A and open the cutter from right to left.
Power on the printer after clearing the paper jam, the cutter will return to the correct position
automatically.
There is danger by moving parts. Keep away fingers and other parts of body!
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OPERATING CONDITIONS
Before initial operation and during operation these operating conditions have to be observed to
guarantee save and interference-free service of our printers.
Therefore please carefully read these operating conditions.
Our printers are exclusive for printing on labels, continuous paper and similar materials.
In case of questions referring to the practical handling of these conditions please contact us or your
after-sales service station.
Transport and storage of our printers exclusively in original packing.
Installing and initial operation of printers only when the operating conditions are fulfilled.
Initial operation, programming, operation, cleaning and service of our printers only after careful study
of our manuals.
Operation only by specially trained persons.
Note:
We recommend to perform trainings regularly.
These indications are also valid for someone else's equipment supplied by us.
Only use original spare and exchange parts.
Conditions for the place of installation
The place of installation has to be plain and free of vibration. Currents of air to be avoided.
The printers have to be installed to ensure optimal operation and servicing.
Installation of power supply
The installation of the power supply to connect our printers has to be effected according to the
international rules and regulations, especially the recommendations of one of the three following
commissions:
International Electronic Commission (IEC)
European Commitee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC)
Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE)
Our printers are constructed according to VDE and have to be connected to a grounded conductor.
The power supply has to be equipped with a grounded conductor to eliminate internal interfering
voltage.
Technical data of power supply
Power line voltage and power line frequency: see type plate
Allowable tolerance of power line voltage: +6% … −10% of nominal value
Allowable tolerance of power line frequency: +2% … −2% of nominal value
Allowable distortion factor of power line voltage: <=5%
Anti-interference measures:
In case your net is inferred (e.g. by using thyristor controlled machines) anti-interference measures
have to be taken:
Provide separate power supply for our printers.
In case of problems please connect capacity-decoupled isolation transformer or similar
interference suppressor in front of our printers.
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Stray radiation and immunity from disturbance
Stray radiation according to:
DIN EN 50081-2
*DIN EN 55011 / 12.98
*DIN EN 55022 7 4.98
Stray radiation according to EN 61000-6-2:2001
Electromagnetic fields according to DIN EN 61000-4-3:1995
Discharge of static electricity according to DIN EN 61000-4-2:1995
Fast transient burst according to DIN EN 61000-4-4 / 3.96
Line connected disturbance, induced by high-frequent fields according to DIN EN 61000-4-4:1995
Surge according to DIN EN 61000-4-5:1995
Voltage interruption and voltage drop according to DIN EN 61000-4-11:1994
*
Warning
This is a machine of the class A. This machine can cause radio interference at living areas. In
this case the operator can require to execute appropriate measures and arise for it.
Connecting lines to external machines
All connecting lines have to be guided in shielded lines. The shielding has to be connected on both
sides to the connector shell.
It is not allowed to guide lines parallel to power lines. If a parallel guiding cannot be avoided a distance
of at least 0,5 m has to be observed.
Temperature of lines between: −15 and +80 °C.
It is only allowed to connect devices which fulfil the request ‘Safety Extra Low Voltage‘ (SELV). These
are generally devices which are checked corresponding to EN 60950.
Installation data lines
The data cables must be completely protected and provide with metal or metallised connector
housings. Shielded cables and connectors are necessary, in order to avoid radiant emittance and
receipt of electrical disturbances.
Allowable lines
Shielded line:
4 x 2 x 0,14 mm² ( 4 x 2 x AWG 26)
6 x 2 x 0,14 mm² ( 6 x 2 x AWG 26)
12 x 2 x 0,14 mm² (12 x 2 x AWG 26)
Sending and receiving lines have to be twisted in pairs.
Max. line length: Interface V 24 (RS232C) - 2 m (with shield)
Centronics - 2 m (with shield)
USB - 3 m (with shield)
Ethernet - 100 m
Air convection
In order to avoid inadmissible heating free air convection has to be ensured.
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Limit values
Protection according to IP: 20
Ambient temperature °C (operation): Min. +5 Max. +35
Ambient temperature °C (storage): Min. −20 Max. +60
Relative air humidity % (operation): Max. 80
Relative air humidity % (storage): Max. 80 (bedewing the printers not allowed)
Guarantee
We do not take any responsibility for damage caused by:
Ignoring our operating conditions and operating manual.
Incorrect electric installation of environment.
Building alterations of our printers.
Incorrect programming and operation.
Not performed data protection.
Using of not original spare parts and accessories.
Natural wear and tear.
Note: Improper handling is difficult to prove and therefore the producer does not grant guarantee for
the printhead.
When (re)installing or programming our printers please control the new settings by test running and
test printing. Herewith you avoid faulty results, reports and evaluation.
Only specially trained staff is allowed to operate the printers.
Control the correct handling of our products and repeat training.
We do not guarantee that all features described in this manual exist in all models. Caused by our
efforts to continue further development and improvement, technical data might change without notice.
By further developments or regulations of the country it is possible that illustrations and examples
shown in the manual are different from the delivered model.
Please pay attention to the information about admissible print media and the notes to the printer
maintenance, in order to avoid damages or premature wear.
We endeavoured to write this manual in an understandable form to give and you as much as possible
information. If you have any queries or if you discover errors, please inform us to give us the possibility
of improving our manual.
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INDEX
A
Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Air convection ................................................................................................................................................ 32
Allowable lines ............................................................................................................................................... 32
Ambient temperature (operation) ................................................................................................................... 33
Ambient temperature (storage) ...................................................................................................................... 33
Anti-interference measures ........................................................................................................................... 31
C
Connecting lines (external machines)) .......................................................................................................... 32
Cutter adjustment .......................................................................................................................................... 30
Cutter installation (optional) ........................................................................................................................... 19
Cutter modes (optional) ................................................................................................................................. 21
D
Data lines Installation) ................................................................................................................................... 32
Dispenser installation (optional) ..................................................................................................................... 16
Dispenser modes (optional) ........................................................................................................................... 18
E
Error correction ...................................................................................................................... 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
External machines (connecting lines) ............................................................................................................ 32
F
Functions ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
G
Guarantee ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
I
Immunity from Disturbance ............................................................................................................................ 32
Initial operation ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Data lines................................................................................................................................................... 32
Power supply ............................................................................................................................................. 31
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L
Label roll core, installation ............................................................................................................................. 10
Limit values
Air humidity ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Protection .................................................................................................................................................. 33
Temperaturer ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Loading labels, standard mode ........................................................................................................................ 9
Loading, transfer ribbon ................................................................................................................................. 11
M
Maintenance
Cutter adjustment ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Printhead adjustment ................................................................................................................................. 28
Printhead cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Printline adjustment ................................................................................................................................... 29
Material loading ......................................................................................................................................... 9, 11
O
Operating conditions
Air convection ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Connecting lines to external machines ...................................................................................................... 32
Guarantee.................................................................................................................................................. 33
Important notes .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Installation of data lines ............................................................................................................................. 32
Installation of power supply ....................................................................................................................... 31
Limit values ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Place of installation .................................................................................................................................... 31
Stray radiation and immunity from disturbance .......................................................................................... 32
Technical data of power supply ................................................................................................................. 31
Option
Cutter installation ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Cutter modes ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Dispenser installation ................................................................................................................................ 16
Dispenser modes ....................................................................................................................................... 18
P
Place of installation (conditions) .................................................................................................................... 31
Power supply
Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 31
Technical data ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Printer driver installation
Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Windows 95/98/Me ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Windows NT ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Printer functions ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Printer parts ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Printer settings ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Printhead
Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................... 27
Printline adjustment ....................................................................................................................................... 29
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S
Settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Stray radiation ............................................................................................................................................... 32
T
Technical data ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Temperature
Ambient (operation) ................................................................................................................................... 33
Ambient (storage) ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Lines .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Tolerance
Power line frequency ................................................................................................................................. 31
Power line voltage ..................................................................................................................................... 31
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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