Carl Valentin Spectra II Series Operating Manual

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Due to the constant further development of our devices discrepancies between manual and device can occur. Please check www.carl-valentin.de for the latest update.

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All named brands or trademarks are registered brands or registered trademarks of their respective owners and may not be separately labelled. It must not be concluded from the missing labelling that it is not a registered brand or a registered trademark.

Carl Valentin label printers comply with the following safety guidelines:

EG Low-Voltage Directive (2006/95/EG)

EG Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EG)

Carl Valentin GmbH

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Phone Fax

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Spectra II Series

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................................................................. 3

1 Introduction ............................................................................ 5

1.1 General Instructions ................................................................ 5

1.2 Intended Use ........................................................................... 5

1.3 Important Notes ....................................................................... 6

1.4 Connector Pin Assignment (Printer Rear) ............................... 7

2 Safety Instructions ................................................................ 9

2.1 Operating Conditions ............................................................. 10

3 Technical Data ..................................................................... 15

3.1 Spectra II (103, 104, 106, 107) .............................................. 15

3.2 Spectra II (108, 160, 162, 216) .............................................. 17

3.3 Control Inputs and Outputs ................................................... 20

4 Installation ............................................................................ 25

4.1 Setting up the Label Printer ................................................... 25

4.2 Connecting the Label Printer ................................................. 26

4.3 Initiation of the Label Printer .................................................. 26

5 Loading Media ..................................................................... 27

5.1 Loading Label Roll ................................................................. 27

5.2 Loading transfer ribbon ......................................................... 31

6 Touch-Screen Display ......................................................... 33

6.1 Touch-screen display structure ............................................. 33

6.2 Indication of Menus ............................................................... 34

6.3 Favorites List ......................................................................... 35

6.4 Parameter Input ..................................................................... 37

6.5 Navigation Zones................................................................... 38

6.6 Maintenance Zone ................................................................. 39

6.7 Memory Menu ........................................................................ 44

6.8 Info Zone ............................................................................... 45

6.9 Change to Foil Keyboard ....................................................... 46

7 Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................. 47

7.1 General Cleaning................................................................... 48

7.2 Cleaning the Transfer Ribbon Drawing Roller ....................... 48

7.3 Cleaning the Pressure Roller ................................................ 49

7.4 Cleaning the Printhead .......................................................... 50

7.5 Cleaning the Label Photocell ................................................. 51

7.6 Replacing the Printhead (General) ........................................ 52

7.7 Replacing the Printhead (Flat Type)...................................... 53

7.8 Adjusting the Printhead (Flat Type) ....................................... 54

7.9 Replacing the Printhead (Corner Type) ................................ 56

7.10 Adjusting the Printhead (Corner Type) .................................. 57

8 Error correction ................................................................... 59

9 Additional information ........................................................ 69

9.1 Column printing ..................................................................... 69

9.2 Hotstart .................................................................................. 70

9.3 Password ............................................................................... 72

9.4 Backfeed/Delay ..................................................................... 74

9.5 Photocells .............................................................................. 76

10 Environmentally-Friendly Disposal ................................... 77

11 Index ..................................................................................... 79

Spectra II Series

Introduction

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1 Introduction

1.1 General Instructions

Basic information and warning references with the corresponding signal words for the danger level are as follows specified in this manual:

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.

NOTICE gives you tips. They make a working sequence easier or draw attention to important working processes.

Gives you tips on protecting the environment.



Handling instruction



Optional accessories, special fittings

Datum

Information in the display

1.2 Intended Use

The label printer is a state-of-the-art device which complies with the recognized safety-related rules and regulations. Despite this, a danger to life and limb of the user or third parties could arise and the label printer or other property could be damaged while operating the device.

The label printer may only be used while in proper working order and for the intended purpose. Users must be safe, aware of potential dangers and must comply with the operating instructions. Faults, in particular those which affect safety, must be remedied immediately.

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The label printer is solely intended to print suitable media which have been approved by the manufacturer. Any other or additional use is not intended. The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for damage resulting from misuse. Any misuse is at your own risk.

Intended used includes heeding the operating manual, including the maintenance recommendations/regulations specified by the manufacturer.

NOTICE!

The complete documentation is included in the scope of delivery on CD ROM and can also currently be found in the internet.

1.3 Important Notes

The label printer can be used in thermal as well as in thermal transfer applications.

The label printer is equipped with 8 vector, 6 bitmap and 6 proportional fonts. It can be printed inverse, in italic format or 90 degrees turned fonts.

The handling of our durable label printers is easy and comfortable. The parameter settings are made at the touchscreen.

Time-saving firmware update is possible by interface. As default, the print module is equipped with a parallel, serial, USB and Ethernet interface. Additionally, the print module is equipped with an USB Host that permits the connection of an external USB keyboard and/or an USB memory stick. The print module automatically recognizes by which interface it is controlled.

The label printer is delivered with a printer driver and the free label software Labelstar Office LITE. Existing labels can be saved to a CF card or an USB stick, opened and/or modified with a PC keyboard and finally stand-alone printed.

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1.4 Connector Pin Assignment (Printer Rear)

1 2

Figure 1

External output/input (option)

Winder connection

Switch On/Off

Power supply

Parallel interface

USB host for USB keyboard and USB memory stick

Ethernet 10/100 interface

Serial interface RS-232

USB interface

Plug-in for CF card

1 - LED orange

1 - Lighting = Connection active 1 - Flashing = Data transfer 1 - Off = No connection

2 - LED green

2 - Lighting: Speed 100 MBit 2 - Off: Speed 10 MBit

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2 Safety Instructions

The label printer is designed for power supply systems of 110-230V. Connect the print module only to electrical outlets with a ground contact.

Couple the label printer to devices using extra low voltage only. Before making or undoing connections, switch off all devices involved

(computer, printer, accessories etc.). Operate the label printer in a dry environment only and do not get it

wet (sprayed water, mist etc.). Do not operate the label printer in explosive atmosphere and not in

proximity of high voltage power lines. Operate the label printer only in an environment protected against

abrasive dust, swarf and other similar impurity. If the label printer is operated with the cover open, ensure that

clothing, hair, jewellery and similar personal items do not contact the exposed rotating parts.

The print unit can get hot during printing. Do not touch the printhead during operation. Cool down the print unit before changing material, removal or adjustment.

Carry out only the actions described in these operating instructions. Any work beyond this may only be performed by the manufacturer or upon agreement with the manufacturer.

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

Other unauthorized work or modifications to the print module can endanger operational safety.

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

There are warning stickers on the label printer that draw your attention to dangers. Therefore the warning stickers are not to be removed as then you and others cannot be aware of dangers and may be injured.

DANGER!

Danger to life and limb from power supply!

 Do not open the casing.

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2.1 Operating Conditions

Before initial operation and during operation these operating

conditions have to be observed to guarantee save and interferencefree service of our printers.

Therefore please carefully read these operating conditions. Shipment and storage of our printers are only allowed in original

packing. Installation and initial operation of printer is only allowed if operating

conditions were fulfilled. Initial operation, programming, operation, cleaning and service of our

printers are only recommended after careful study of our manuals. Operation of printer is only allowed by especially trained persons.

NOTICE!

Perform trainings regularly. Content of the training are chapter 2.1 (Operating Conditions), chapter 5 (Loading Media) and chapter 7 (Maintenance and Cleaning).

These indications are also valid for someone else's equipment supplied by us.

Only use original spare and exchange parts. Please contact the manufacturer with respect to spare/wear parts.

The installation place of printer should be even, free of vibration and currents of air are to be avoided.

The printers have to be installed to ensure optimal operation and servicing.

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 Committee for Electro technical Standardisation

(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.

Conditions for installation place

Installation of power supply

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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%

In case your net is infected (e.g. by using thyristor controlled machines) anti-interference measures have to be taken. You can use one of the following possibilities:

 Provide separate power supply to our printers.  In case of problems please connect capacity-decoupled isolation

transformer or similar interference suppressor in front of our

printers.

Emitted interference according to EN 61000-6-3: 2007 industrial sector

 Interference voltage to wires according to EN 55022/AC: 2011-10  Interference field power according to EN 55022/AC: 2011-10  System perturbation according to EN 61000-3-2: 2014-08  Flicker according to EN 61000-3-3: 2013-08

Immunity to interference according to EN 61000-6-2: 2008 industrial sector

 Stray radiation against discharge of static electricity according to

EN 61000-4-2: 1995

 Electromagnetic fields according to EN 61000-4-3: 2002  Fast transient burst according to EN 61000-4-4: 2004  Surge according to EN 61000-4-5: 1995  High-frequency tension according to EN 61000-4-6: 2014-02  Magnetic field with energy frequency according to EN 61000-4-8:

1993

 Voltage interruption and voltage drop according to EN 61000-4-

11: 2004

NOTICE!

This is a machine of type A. This machine can cause interferences in residential areas; in this case it can be required from operator to accomplish appropriate measures and be responsible for it.

Technical data of power supply

Anti-Interference measures:

Stray radiation and immunity from disturbance

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All connecting lines have to be guided in shielded lines. Shielding has to be connected on both sides to the corner 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 … +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.

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.

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.

Maximum line length:

with interface V 24 (RS-232C) - 3 m (with shielding) with parallel interface - 3 m (with shielding) with USB - 3 m with Ethernet - 100 m

To avoid inadmissible heating, free air convection has to be ensured.

Protection according 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 of printers not allowed)

Connecting lines to external machines

Installation of data lines

Allowable lines

Air convection

Limit values

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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.

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 illustrations and examples shown in the manual can be 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 to correct and improve our manual.

Guarantee

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Technical Data

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3 Technical Data

3.1 Spectra II (103, 104, 106, 107)

Spectra II 103/8

Spectra II 104/8

Spectra II 106/12

Spectra II 106/24

Spectra II 107/12

Print resolution

200 dpi

300 dpi

600 dpi

300 dpi

Max. print speed

350 mm/s

100 mm/s

350 mm/s

Print width

104 mm

105.7 mm

105.6 mm

106.6 mm

Passage width

116 mm

Printhead

Flat Type*

Flat Type**

Corner Type**

Labels

Labels, continuous rolls or fan-fold

paper, cardboard, textile, synthetics

Material weight

max 220 g/m² (larger on demand)

Label width

min 15 mm

Label height

Standard

min 6 mm

Cutter/dispenser mode

min 25 mm

Max label height

6000 mm

3000 mm

750 mm

3000 mm

Roll diameter

Internal unwinder

max. 200 mm

Internal rewinder

max. 200 mm (option)

Core diameter

40 mm / 75 mm (option)

Winding

outside or inside

Label sensor

Standard

transmission and reflexion from bottom

Option

transmission and reflexion from top, ultrasonic photocell

Transfer ribbon

Ink

outside or inside

Roll diameter

max. Ø 90 mm

Core diameter

25.4 mm / 1″

Ribbon length

max 450 m

Ribbon width

max 110 mm

Dimensions (mm)

Width x height x depth

287x380x 503

287 x 380 x 503

Weight

19 kg

Electronics

Processor

High Speed 32 Bit

RAM

16 MB

Slot

for Compact Flash card Type I

Battery cache

for Real-Time clock (storage of data with shut-down)

Warning signal

acoustic signal when error

Interfaces

Serial

RS-232C (up to 115200 Baud)

Parallel

SPP

USB

2.0 High Speed Slave

Ethernet

10/100 Base T, LPD, RawIP-Printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP

3 x USB Host

connection for external USB keyboard and memory stick

WLAN (option)

module 802.11 b/g/n WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, EAP

* for thermal direct ** for thermal transfer

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Operation data

Spectra II 103/8

Spectra II 104/8

Spectra II 106/12

Spectra II 106/24

Spectra II 107/12

Power supply

110 … 230 V

Power consumption

300 VA

Nominal current

2,7 A

Operating temperature

5 … 35 °C

Humidity

max 80% (non condensing)

Operation panel

Keys

home, function menu, memory menu, print start, test print, label feed

Touch-screen display

800 x 480 pixels with backlight screen size 6,5"

Settings

date, time, shift times 11 language settings (others on demand) label and device parameters, interfaces, password protection, variables

Monitoring

Stop printing if

end of ribbon / end of labels

Status report

extensive status print with information about settings e.g. print length counter, runtime counter, photocell interface and network parameters printout of all internal fonts and all supported bar codes

Fonts

Font types

6 Bitmap fonts; 8 Vector fonts/TrueType fonts; 6 proportional fonts other fonts on demand

Character sets

Windows 1250 up to1257, DOS 437, 850, 852, 857, UTF-8 all West and East European Latin, Cyrillic, Greek and Arabic (option) characters are supported other character sets on demand

Bitmap fonts

size in width and height 0,8 … 5,6 zoom 2 … 9

orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°

Vector fonts/TrueType fonts

size in width and height 1 … 99 mm variable zoom orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°

Font attributes

depending on character font bold, Italic, Inverse, Vertical

Font width

variable

Bar codes

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, Identcode, ITF 14, Leitcode, Pharmacode, PZN 7 Code, PZN 8 Code, UPC-A, UPC-E

2D bar codes

Aztec Code, CODABLOCK F, DataMatrix, GS1 DataMatrix, MAXICODE, PDF 417, QR Code

Composite bar codes

GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Truncated

all bar codes are variable in height, module width and ratio. orientation 0°, 90 °, 180°, 270°. Optionally with check digit and human readable line.

Software

Configuration

ConfigTool

Process control

NiceLabel

Label software

Labelstar Office Lite; Labelstar Office

Windows driver

Windows 7® 32/64 Bit, Windows 8® 32/64 Bit Windows 8.1® 32/64 Bit, Windows 10® 32/64 Bit Windows Server 2008® (R2) 64 Bit Windows Server 2012® 64 Bit, Windows Server 2012® (R2) 64 Bit

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3.2 Spectra II (108, 160, 162, 216)

Spectra II 108/12

Spectra II 160/12

Spectra II 162/12

Spectra II 216/12

Print resolution

300 dpi

Max. print speed

350 mm/s

300 mm/s

200 mm/s

Print width

108.4 mm

160 mm

162.6 mm

216.8 mm

Passage width

116 mm

176 mm

226 mm

Printhead

Flat Type*

Corner Type**

Flat Type*/**

Labels

Labels, continuous rolls or fan-fold

paper, cardboard, textile, synthetics Material weight

max 220 g/m² (larger on demand)

Label width

min 15 mm

min 50 mm

min 100 mm

Label height

Standard

min 6 mm

min 15 mm

Cutter/dispenser mode

min 25 mm

Label height

max 3000 mm

max 2000 mm

max 1000 mm

Roll diameter

Internal unwider

max 200 mm

Internal rewinder

max 200 mm (option)

Core diameter

40 mm / 75 mm (option)

Winding

outside or inside

Label sensor

Standard

transmission and reflexion from bottom

Option

transmission and reflexion from top, ultrasonic photocell

Transfer ribbon

Ink

outside or inside

Roll diameter

Ø 90 mm

Core diameter

25.4 mm / 1″

Ribbon length

450 m

Ribbon width

110 mm

163 mm

170 mm

220 mm

Dimensions (mm)

Width x height x depth

287 x 380 x 503

337 x 380 x 503

387 x 380 x 503

Weight

19 kg

21 kg

28 kg

Electronics

Processor

High Speed 32 Bit

RAM

16 MB

Slot

for Compact Flash card Type I

Battery cache

for Real-Time clock (storage of data with shut-down)

Warning signal

acoustic signal when error

Interfaces

Serial

RS-232C (up to 115200 Baud)

Parallel

SPP

USB

2.0 High Speed Slave

Ethernet

10/100 Base T, LPD, RawIP-Printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP

3 x USB Host

connection for external USB keyboard and memory stick

WLAN (option)

module 802.11 b/g/n WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, EAP

* for thermal direct ** for thermal transfer

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Operation data

Spectra II 108/12

Spectra II 160/12

Spectra II 162/12

Spectra II 216/12

Power supply

110 … 230 V

Power consumption

300 VA

Nominal current

2,7 A

Operating temperature

5 … 35 °C

Humidity

max 80% (non condensing)

Operation panel

Keys

home, function menu, memory menu, print start, test print, label feed

Touch-screen display

800 x 480 pixels with backlight screen size 6,5"

Settings

date, time, shift times 11 language settings (others on demand) label and device parameters, interfaces, password protection, variables

Monitoring

Stop printing if

end of ribbon / end of labels

Status report

Fonts

Font types

6 Bitmap fonts; 8 Vector fonts/TrueType fonts; 6 proportional fonts other fonts on demand

Character sets

Windows 1250 up to1257, DOS 437, 850, 852, 857, UTF-8 all West and East European Latin, Cyrillic, Greek and Arabic (option) characters are supported other character sets on demand

Bitmap fonts

size in width and height 0,8 … 5,6 zoom 2 … 9

orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°

Vector fonts/TrueType fonts

size in width and height 1 … 99 mm variable zoom orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°

Font attributes

depending on character font bold, Italic, Inverse, Vertical

Font width

variable

Bar codes

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, Identcode, ITF 14, Leitcode, Pharmacode, PZN 7 Code, PZN 8 Code, UPC-A, UPC-E

2D bar codes

Aztec Code, CODABLOCK F, DataMatrix, GS1 DataMatrix, MAXICODE, PDF 417, QR Code

Composite bar codes

GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Truncated

all bar codes are variable in height, module width and ratio. orientation 0°, 90 °, 180°, 270°. Optionally with check digit and human readable line.

Software

Configuration

ConfigTool

Process control

NiceLabel

Label software

Labelstar Office Lite; Labelstar Office

Windows driver

Windows 7® 32/64 Bit, Windows 8® 32/64 Bit Windows 8.1® 32/64 Bit, Windows 10® 32/64 Bit Windows Server 2008® (R2) 64 Bit Windows Server 2012® 64 Bit, Windows Server 2012® (R2) 64 Bit

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 6,5" touch display  Tear-off edge  Real time clock with printout date and time

Automatic daylight saving time

Storage of data with shut-down

 Variables: link field, counter, date/time, currency and shift

variable, CF data

 Integrated unwinder

(max outer diameter 200 mm / 8")

 Thermal or thermal transfer version  USB host for connection of an external USB keyboard and an

USB memory stick

 Ethernet interface  CVPL protocol and ZPL II® protocol  Label photocell

(transmission and reflexion from below)

 Slot for CF card  Windows printer driver on CD ROM  Labelstar Office Lite on CD ROM

 Transfer ribbon saving (not 216/12)  Integrated rewinder

(max outer diameter 200 mm)

 Cutting unit 'Rotation'  Cutting unit 'Guillotine' (Spectra II 216)  Dispensing unit with photocell  Dispensing unit without photocell  Ultrasonic photocell (not 107/12, 160/12, 216/12)  External unwinder  WLAN interface  Applicator prearrangement for APX 7000  Bar code scanner  Dispenser I/O  Labelstar Office

Standard equipment

Optional equipment

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3.3 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 2

Printer, internal circuitry

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Figure 3

Port 1 to Port 16 = Assignment for I/O Profile 'Std_Label'

Identification

Description / Function

Port 1

Print start and cut (Input)

Port 2

Reprint last printed label (Input)

Port 3

Counter Reset (Input)

Port 4

No function

Port 5

Error reset (Input)

Port 6

No function

Port 7

No function

Port 8

No function

Port 9

Error (Output)

Port 10

Print order activ (Output)

Port 11

Dispenser photocell: Label exists at dispenser photocell (Output)

Port 12

Single print (Output)

Port 13

Ready (Output)

Port 14

No function

Port 15

Option scanner only Bar code not readable (Output)

Port 16

Prior warning for transfer ribbon end (Output)

COM/VDC for Inputs

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

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

Description / Function

+ 5 VDC EXT

5 Volt DC output for external use. Max. 1 A. This voltage is provided from the printing system and can be used e.g. as control voltage. Never apply any external voltage to this output.

+ 24 VDC EXT

24 Volt DC output for external use. Max. 1 A. This voltage is provided from the printing system 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

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Device connection to a machine with S7-300 SPS.

Figure 4

Device connection to a operating panel.

Figure 5

Example 1

Example 2

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Device connection version if 'Option: 2. LED'.

Figure 6

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

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4 Installation

 Lift the label printer out of the box.  Check the label printer for transport damages.  Check delivery for completeness.

 Label printer.  Power cable.  Empty core, mounted on transfer ribbon rewinder.  Tear-off edge (printers with option tear-off edge only).  Dispenser edge (printers with option dispenser only).  Cutter unit (printers with option cutter only).  Documentation.  Printer driver on CD ROM.  Labelstar Office LITE on CD ROM

NOTICE!

Retain original packaging for subsequent transport.

4.1 Setting up the Label Printer

CAUTION!

The label printer and the print media can be damaged by moisture and water.

 Set up the label printer only in a dry place protected

from sprayed water.

 Set up label printer on a level, vibration-free and air draught-free

surface.

 Open cover of label printer.  Remove foam transportation safeguards near the printhead.

Unpack the label printer

Scope of delivery

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4.2 Connecting the Label Printer

The label printer is equipped with a versatile power supply unit. The device may be operated with a mains voltage of 110-230 V / 50-60 Hz without any adjustments or modifications.

CAUTION!

The label printer can be damaged by undefined switch-on currents.

 Set de power switch to '0' before plugging in the label

printer.

 Insert power cable into power connection socket.  Insert plug of power cable into a grounded electrical outlet.

NOTICE!

Insufficient or missing grounding can cause faults during operation. Ensure that all computers and connection cables connected to the label printer are grounded.

 Connect label printer to computer or network with a suitable

cable.

4.3 Initiation of the Label Printer

 Switch on the label printer with the power switch.  Insert label material and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5. Loading

Media, page 27).

 Go to menu Label layout, select menu item Measure label and

start measuring.

NOTICE!

To enable correct measuring, at least two completed labels have to be passed through (not for continuous labels).

During measuring the label and gap length small differences can occur. Therefore the values can be set manually in menu Label layout/Label and Gap.

Connecting to the power supply

Connecting to a computer or to a computer network

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5 Loading Media

5.1 Loading Label Roll

E F

C D

Figure 7

NOTICE!

In rewind mode the labels are wound up internally after printing for later use.

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Open printhead (I) by turning the pressure lever (J) anticlockwise.

3. Remove the outside label mounting plate (A).

4. Load the label roll with inner winding onto the unwinding roll (B).

5. Attach again the label mounting plate (A).

6. Lead the label material below the label guiding (F). Pay attention

that the label runs through the photocell (G).

7. Place the labels around the front sheet (H) and lead them below

the mechanics to the rear.

8. Clamp the label material, with the handle (D) designated for it, at

the rewinding roll (F).

9. To move the printhead (I) down, turn the pressure lever (J) in

clockwise direction until it locks.

10. Adjust the limit stops (C) of the label guiding roll to the width of

material.

11. Close the printer cover.

Loading label roll in rewind mode

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C D

Figure 8

2. Open the printhead (G) by turning the pressure lever (H)

anticlockwise.

3. Remove the outside label mounting plate (A).

4. Load the label roll with inner winding onto the unwinding roll (B).

5. Attach again the label mounting plate (A).

6. Lead the label material below the label guiding (D).

Take care that the label runs through the photocell (E).

7. To move the printhead (G) down, turn the pressure lever (H) in

clockwise direction until it locks.

8. In front of the printhead the tear off edge (F) is visible.

9. Enter the offset value in menu Printer Initialisation/Tear off.

10. Adjust the limit stops (C) of the label guiding to the width of

material.

11. Close the printer cover.

Loading label roll in tear-off mode

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C D

I H

Figure 9

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Open the printhead (H) by turning the pressure lever (I)

anticlockwise.

3. Remove the outside label mounting plate (A).

4. Load the label roll with inner winding onto the unwinding roll (B).

5. Attach again the label mounting plate (A).

6. Lead the label material below the label guiding (D) and the

printhead (H).

Take care that the label runs through the photocell (E).

7. Lead the label material between the inserting angle (G) and the

cutter ledge (F).

8. To move the printhead (H) down, turn the pressure lever (I) in

clockwise direction until it locks.

9. Adjust the limit stops (C) of the label guiding to the width of

material.

10. Close the printer cover.

Loading label roll in cutter mode

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E F

C D

Figure 10

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Open the printhead (M) by turning the pressure lever (N)

anticlockwise.

3. Remove the outside label mounting plate (A).

4. Load the label roll with inner winding onto the unwinding roll (B).

5. Attach again the label mounting plate (A).

6. Lead the label material below the label guiding (F) and printhead

(M). Take care that the labels run through the photocell (J).

7. Lift the dispensing whip (H) by pulling the knurled knob (K)

outwards to front/to the bottom.

8. To move the printhead (M) down, turn the pressure lever (N) in

clockwise direction until it locks.

9. Adjust the limit stops (C) of the label guiding to the width of

material.

10. Strip some labels from the backing paper and lead the paper over

the dispenser ledge (L) and behind the plastic roll (I).

11. Press again the dispensing whip (H) to the top and lock it.

12. Place the backing paper around the shaft (G) and fix it with the

clamp (E) at the rewinding unit (D).

13. Enter the offset value in menu Dispenser I/O/Offset.

14. Close the printer cover.

Loading label roll in dispenser mode

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5.2 Loading transfer ribbon

NOTICE!

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.

Figure 11

NOTICE!

Before a new transfer ribbon roll is loaded, the printhead must be cleaned using printhead and roller cleaner (97.20.002). For detailed information, please see page 50. The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol (IPA) must be observed. In the case of skin or eye contact, immediately wash off the fluid thoroughly with running water. If the irritation persists, consult a doctor. Ensure good ventilation.

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Open the printhead (E) by turning the pressure lever (D)

anticlockwise.

3. Load the transfer ribbon roll (A) with outer winding onto the

unwinding roll (C).

4. Place an empty ribbon roll on the rewinding roll (B).

5. Lead the transfer ribbon below the printhead (E).

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6. Fix the ribbon with an adhesive tape in rotating direction at the

empty roll of the rewinding roll (B).

Pay attention to the rotation direction of transfer ribbon rewinder.

7. In order to move the printhead (E) down, turn the pressure lever

(D) in clockwise direction until it locks.

8. Close the printer cover.

NOTICE!

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.

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6 Touch-Screen Display

6.1 Touch-screen display structure

The touch-screen display shows an intuitive graphic user interface with well-defined symbols and buttons.

The touch-screen display informs about the current device status and status of the print order, alerts in case of an error and indicates the device settings in the menu.

The desired settings are made by selecting the buttons on the touchscreen display.

Home

Home screen

Configuration

Select parameter settings

Memory Card

Access to memory card menu

Start print job

Test print

Start test print

Formfeed

Start layout feed

Current date & time Printer name (in the network parameters)

Transfer ribbon state

Name of the currently loaded layout Number of printed copies / total quantity

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6.2 Indication of Menus

Indication of main menus

The selected (active) menu is highlighted on orange background.

If a selected menu contains so-called submenus, these are blue highlighted.

Indication of submenus

Different parameters are combined in a submenu. The selected submenu is displayed in the address line

(example: label recognition). Press to return one level.

Press Home to change to the start screen at any time.

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6.3 Favorites List

Add parameters to favorites

The user can store the most important parameters for his application into a favorites list to have a fast as possible access.

Press long (2 s) on a parameter (e.g. print speed) to display the Add to favorites button.

Press Add to favorites to add the selected parameter to the favorites list.

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Remove parameters from favorites

Press long (2 s) on a parameter (e.g. print speed) to display the appropriate selection. Press Remove from favorites to remove the selected parameter from the favorites list.

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6.4 Parameter Input

Numeric input

Select the parameter for which the value is to be modified.

In the header of input dialog the name of the parameter and the permissible value range are shown. The input is checked for validity. If the entered value not

permissible, the button is blocked.

Selection from list

Select the parameter for which you want to change the selection.

The currently selected value is highlighted on orange background.

Press to confirm the selection.

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Alphanumeric input / Special characters input

Select the parameter for which you want to change the selection.

The alphanumeric input is shown in the header of input dialog.

Press to confirm the selection.

6.5 Navigation Zones

The respective navigation zone can be moved with an appropriate swipe movement from top to bottom or from the bottom up.

NOTICE!

With the used resistive touch screen variant a certain pressure on the display is needed. It is not possible to navigate on the display with the swipe movement to the left and right with a finger (well-known from smartphones).

The position indications signalise the detail of the total list currently visible. If no position indication is visible then the total list can be displayed on the display. A swipe movement from top to bottom and/or from the bottom up is not possible.

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6.6 Maintenance Zone

Maintenance - Print preview

Different settings for the display indication can be done.

Print preview activated On/Off

With activated print preview a picture of the currently printed layout is shown on the display. If the function is not activated, the field remains empty.

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Print preview - Zoom

Selection of a certain zoom value for the representation of print preview.

Label:

The complete layout is fit to the indication zone.

Fields:

Only the print range is fit to the indication zone.

User:

A freely defined zone is fit to the indication zone (see Labelstar Office).

1 .. 8:

Manual zoom factor to scale the complete layout down.

Print preview – Preview rotated

The display of label preview can be rotated on the touch-screen display.

On:

The label preview is shown rotated by 180° on the display.

Off:

The label preview is represented in read direction.

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Print preview – Print preview interval

During a running print order the preview is refreshed in the set interval.

Value range: 2 .. 10 secondes

Maintenance - LCD

In the LCD maintenance sector, different parameters ro the touch-screeen display can be set.

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LCD - Calibration

During a running print order the preview is refreshed in the set interval.

For the start of calibration the display must be touched at any position. Afterwards three red points are shown successively and you have to touch them as exact as possible. The calibration is finished with it.

CAUTION!

If the calibration was performed incorrectly, the printing system cannot be controlled anymore.

 Run firmware update. If necessary,

the already installed version.

LCD - Background light

Setting of contrast of background lighting. Value range: 0 .. 100%.

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Maintenance – System settings

Different system settings such as set printer type, reset paper counter etc. can be made.

However, for the settings the corresponding password is necessary.

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6.7 Memory Menu

Compact Flash Card / USB Stick

On the left side, the content of the currently selected directory is shown one below the other.

The preview zone in on the right side is. If available, the preview of the selected layout is shown.

Load:

The selected layout is loaded and the print order is started.

Administrative Tools:

Change to the file manager (Explorer)

Input of variables

The user query can be entered at the cursor position. Press to change to the input of number of copies.

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6.8 Info Zone

The information zone shows details such as printer type, firmware version, printer name in network etc.

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6.9 Change to Foil Keyboard

Press long (> 3 s) on the company logo left above, and the display changes to the indication of a conventionalize foil keyboard. The settings can be

done by the standard operating panel. Press to change to the previous view.

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DANGER!

Risk of death by electric shock!

 Disconnect the label printer from power supply

before performing any maintenance work.

NOTICE!

When cleaning the label printer, personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves are recommended.

Maintenance task

Frequency

General cleaning (see chapter

7.1, page 48).

As necessary.

Cleaning transfer ribbon drawing roller (see section 7.2, page 48).

Each time the transfer ribbon is changed or when the printout is adversely affected.

Cleaning pressure roller (see chapter 7.1, page 48).

Each time the label roll is changed or when the printout and label transport are adversely affected.

Cleaning printhead (see chapter

7.4, page 50).

Each time the transfer ribbon is changed or when the printout is adversely affected.

Cleaning label photocell (see chapter 7.5, page 51).

When exchanging the label roll.

Replacing printhead (see chapter 7.6, page 52).

When errors in the printout occur.

NOTICE!

The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol (IPA) must be observed. In the case of skin or eye contact, immediately wash off the fluid thoroughly with running water. If the irritation persists, consult a doctor. Ensure good ventilation.

Maintenance schedule

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WARNING!

Risk of fire by easily inflammable label soluble!

 When using label soluble, dust must be completely

removed from the label printer and cleaned.

7.1 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.

7.2 Cleaning the Transfer Ribbon Drawing Roller

A soiled print roll can lead to reduced print quality and can affect transport of material.

1. Open printer cover.

2. Remove transfer ribbon from the label printer.

3. Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth.

4. If the roller appears damaged, replace it.

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7.3 Cleaning the Pressure Roller

A soiled pressure roller can lead to reduced print quality and can affect transport of material.

CAUTION!

Print roller can be damaged!

 Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the print

roller.

A B

Figure 12

1. Open printer cover.

2. Turn lever (A) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead (B).

3. Remove labels and transfer ribbon form the label printer.

4. Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth.

5. Turn the roller (C) manually step by step to clean the complete roller (only possible when printer is switched off, as otherwise the step motor is full of power and the roller is kept in its position).

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7.4 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.

Figure 13

1. Open printer cover.

2. Turn lever (A, in Figure 12) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.

3. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.

4. Clean printhead surface with special cleaning pen or a cotton swab dipped in pure alcohol.

5. Allow printhead to dry for 2-3 minutes before commissioning the printer.

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7.5 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 14

1. Open printer cover.

2. Turn lever counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.

3. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.

4. Blow out the photocell (A) with pressure gas spray. Observe strictly the instructions on the spray can!

5. Clean the label photocell (A) additionally with a cleaning card (B) before soaked in pure alcohol. Move the cleaning card from one side to the other (see illustration).

6. Reload labels and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5 Loading Media, page 27).

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7.6 Replacing the Printhead (General)

NOTICE!

The printhead (D) is preinstalled on a head plate (A) and aligned at the factory.

Figure 15

Head plate

Plug connection signal

Plug connection tension

Printhead

Focal line

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 (B, C).  Do not touch printing line (D) with hard objects or your

hands.

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7.7 Replacing the Printhead (Flat Type)

A G

I I

H H

Figure 16

1. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.

2. When printhead is closed, loosen the screws (G).

3. Turn lever (F) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead (E).

4. If the printhead (E) is not disengaged on the pressure roller, continue loosen the screws (G).

5. Remove the printhead carefully to the front until you can reach the plug connections.

6. Remove plug connections and then remove printhead (E).

1. Attach plug connections.

2. Position printhead (E) in printhead mounting bracket in such a way that the pin is secured in the corresponding hole in the head plate.

3. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket on the printer roller with one finger and check for correct positioning of the printhead.

4. Tighten again screws (G).

5. Reload labels and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5 Loading Media, page 27).

6. Check resistance value on the type plate of printhead and if necessary change the value in the Service functions/heater resistance.

Removing the printhead

Installing the printhead

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7.8 Adjusting the Printhead (Flat Type)

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 adjust the parallelism.

1. Loosen the screws (I, Figure 16) with a hexagon key by approx. ¼ rotations.

2. Adjust the parallelism with the adjusting screws (H, Figure 16). Clockwise = printhead moves backwards Counter clockwise = printhead moves forwards

3. Clockwise = printhead moves backwards Counter clockwise = printhead moves forwards

4. Tighten again screws (I, Figure 16).

5. Start a print order with approx. 10 labels and control the correct passage of transfer ribbon.

After adjusting parallelism and no even strong pressure exists over the complete print width, by means of a plate (B) you can set the balance as follows:

1. Loosen screw (C, Figure 16) with a screwdriver by approx. ¼ rotations.

2. In order to achieve a pressure balance, turn the excentric bolt (D, Figure 16) as long as the printing result comes up to your full expectation.

3. Tighten again screw (C, Figure 16).

4. Start a print order with approx. 10 labels and control the correct passage of transfer ribbon.

Parallelism

Pressure balance right/left

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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.

CAUTION!

Damage of printhead by unequal use!

 Change factory settings only in exceptional cases.

The selection of the smallest value can optimise the life cycle of printhead.

1. Turn pressure screws (A, Figure 16) to change the pressure of printhead.

2. Turning the pressure screws (A, Figure 16) as far as they will go in clockwise direction results in a pressure increase of 10N in contrast to the factory setting.

3. Turning the pressure screws (A, Figure 16) from the limit stop counter clockwise to the corresponding scale value (see table) result in the factory settings.

Printhead

Scale value

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Spectra II 108

NOTICE!

It is importantly that the knurled button which is coated with protective lacquer is not removed from the pressure screw as otherwise the above mentioned settings are faulty.

Pressure

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7.9 Replacing the Printhead (Corner Type)

A J I

H G

Figure 17

1. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.

2. When printhead is closed, loosen the hex (Allen) screws (H).

3. Turn lever (E) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead (F).

4. If the printhead (F) is not disengaged on the pressure roller, continue loosen the hex (Allen) screws (H).

5. Remove the printhead carefully to the front until you can reach the plug connections.

6. Remove plug connections and then remove printhead (F).

1. Attach plug connections.

2. Position printhead in printhead mounting bracket in such a way that the pin is secured in the corresponding hole in the head plate.

3. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket on the printer roller with one finger and check for correct positioning of the printhead.

4. Tighten again screws (H).

5. Reload labels and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5 Loading Media, page 27).

6. Check resistance value on the type plate of printhead and if necessary change the value in the Service functions/heater resistance.

Removing the printhead

Installing the printhead

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7.10 Adjusting the Printhead (Corner Type)

The form of the CornerType printhead needs the setting of parallelism in direction of the adjusting angle and in horizontal position. It needs a little bit of experience to know in which direction you have to adjust the printhead to receive a high quality printing.

1. Loosen the screws (H or J, Figure 17) with a hexagon key by approx. ¼ rotations.

2. Adjust the parallelism with the adjusting screws (G or I, Figure 17). Clockwise = printhead moves backwards Counter clockwise = printhead moves forwards

3. Adjust the parallelism as long as the printing result comes up to your full expectation.

4. Tighten again screws (H or J, Figure 17).

5. Start a print order with approx. 10 labels and control the correct passage of transfer ribbon.

After adjusting parallelism and no even strong pressure exists over the complete print width, by means of a plate (B) you can set the balance as follows:

1. Loosen screw (C, Figure 17) by approx. ¼ rotations.

2. In order to achieve a pressure balance, turn the excentric bolt (D, Figure 17) as long as the printing result comes up to your full expectation.

3. Tighten again screw (C, Figure 17).

4. Start a print order with approx. 10 labels and control the correct passage of transfer ribbon.

Parallelism

Pressure balance right/left

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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.

CAUTION!

Damage of printhead by unequal use!

 Change factory settings only in exceptional cases.

The selection of the smallest value can optimise the life cycle of printhead.

1. Turn pressure screws (A, Figure 17) to change the pressure of printhead.

2. Turning the pressure screws (A, Figure 17) as far as they will go in clockwise direction results in a pressure increase of 10N in contrast to the factory setting.

3. Turning the pressure screws (A, Figure 17) exactly one rotation from the right stop position counter clockwise results in the factory settings.

NOTICE!

It is importantly that the knurled button which is coated with protective lacquer is not removed from the pressure screw as otherwise the above mentioned settings are faulty.

Pressure

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8 Error correction

Error message

Cause

Remedy

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.

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.

Character set

One res. several characters of the text is res. are not available in the selected font.

Change text. Change font.

Unknown code type

Selected code is not available.

Check code type.

Unvalid position

Selected position is not available.

Check position.

CV font

Selected font is not available.

Check font.

Vector font

Selected font is not available.

Check font.

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.

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.

No ribbon

During the print order the ribbon roll becomes empty (front printhead).

Defect at the transfer ribbon photocell (front photocell).

Change transfer ribbon. Check transfer ribbon photocell

(service functions).

COM FRAMING

Stop bit error.

Check stop bits. Check baud rate. Check cable (printer and PC).

COM PARITY

Parity error.

Check parity. Check baud rate. Check cable (printer and PC).

COM OVERRUN

Loss of data at serial interface (RS-232).

Check baud rate. Check cable (printer and PC).

Error correction

Spectra II Serie

Betriebsanleitung

10.16

Error message

Cause

Remedy

Field numer

Received line number is invalid at RS-232 and parallel interface.