Carl Valentin VARIO III Operating Manual
VARIO III
Operating Manual
Copyright by Carl Valentin GmbH / 7956005.1113
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Carl Valentin label printers comply with the following safety guidelines:
CE
EG Low-Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
EG Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC)
Carl Valentin GmbH
Postfach 3744
78026 Villingen-Schwenningen
Neckarstraße 78 – 86 u. 94
78056 Villingen-Schwenningen
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Fax
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Vario III 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 Control Inputs and Outputs ................................................... 18
3.2 Plug & Play ............................................................................ 23
4 Installation ............................................................................ 25
4.1 Setting up the Label Printer ................................................... 25
4.2 Connecting the Label Printer ................................................. 26
4.3 Switching the Label Printer On and Off ................................. 26
4.4 Initiation of the Label Printer .................................................. 27
5 Loading Media ..................................................................... 29
5.1 Loading Label Roll ................................................................. 29
5.2 Loading Transfer Ribbon ....................................................... 33
6 Function Menu ..................................................................... 35
6.1 Operation Panel ..................................................................... 35
6.2 Menu Structure ...................................................................... 36
6.3 Print Settings ......................................................................... 40
6.4 Label Layout .......................................................................... 41
6.5 Device Settings ...................................................................... 43
6.6 Network ................................................................................. 46
6.7 Remote Console .................................................................... 46
6.8 Interface ................................................................................. 47
6.9 Emulation ............................................................................... 48
6.10 Date & Time ........................................................................... 49
6.11 Service Functions .................................................................. 50
6.12 Main Menu ............................................................................. 53
7 Options ................................................................................. 55
7.1 Cutter ..................................................................................... 55
7.2 Dispenser I/O ......................................................................... 57
7.3 WLAN .................................................................................... 60
7.4 RFID ...................................................................................... 61
7.5 Scanner ................................................................................. 64
8 Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick ........................ 67
8.1 General Information ............................................................... 67
8.2 Display Structure ................................................................... 67
8.3 Navigation .............................................................................. 68
8.4 Define User Directory ............................................................ 69
8.5 Load Layout ........................................................................... 70
8.6 File Explorer .......................................................................... 71
8.7 Firmware Update ................................................................... 76
8.8 Filter ....................................................................................... 76
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Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................. 77
9.1 General Cleaning ................................................................... 78
9.2 Cleaning the Pressure Roller ................................................ 78
9.3 Cleaning the Printhead .......................................................... 79
9.4 Cleaning the Label Photocell ................................................. 80
9.5 Replacing the Printhead (General) ........................................ 81
9.6 Replacing the Printhead ........................................................ 82
9.7 Adjusting the Printhead ......................................................... 83
10 Error correction ................................................................... 85
11 Additional information ........................................................ 95
11.1 Column Printing ..................................................................... 95
11.2 Hotstart .................................................................................. 96
11.3 Password ............................................................................... 98
11.4 Backfeed/Delay ................................................................... 100
11.5 Photocells ............................................................................ 102
12 Touch-Screen Display ....................................................... 103
12.1 Touch-screen display structure ........................................... 103
12.2 Different Menus ................................................................... 104
12.3 Favourites List ..................................................................... 105
12.4 Parameter Input ................................................................... 107
12.5 Navigation Zones ................................................................. 109
12.6 Maintenance Zone ............................................................... 110
12.7 Memory Menu ...................................................................... 114
12.8 Information Zone ................................................................. 116
12.9 Change to Foil Keyboard ..................................................... 116
13 Environmentally-Friendly Disposal ................................. 117
14 Index ................................................................................... 119
Vario III 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 6 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 with the keys of the foil keyboard. At
each time the graphic display shows the current status.
By the use of a 32 Bit processor and a large main memory of 16MB
also for large labels (6000 mm) a fast print is possible.
An enormously high print quality is obtained by most modern
printhead technology.
By a new-developed electronics a maximum print speed of up to
200 mm/s can be achieved.
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 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)
C
A
D
E
F
B
1
2
G
H
I
J
Figure 1
A Plug-in for CF card
B USB interface
C Serial interface RS-232
D Ethernet 10/100 interface
E USB host for USB keyboard and USB memory stick
F Parallel interface for Centronics
G Switch On/Off
H Power supply
I External output/input (option)
J Winder connection
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 print module is designed for power supply systems of
110-230V. Connect the print module only to electrical outlets with a
ground contact.
Couple the print module to devices using extra low voltage only.
Before making or undoing connections, switch off all devices involved
(computer, printer, accessories etc.).
Operate the print module in a dry environment only and do not get it
wet (sprayed water, mist etc.).
Do not operate the print module in explosive atmosphere and not in
proximity of high voltage power lines.
Operate the print module only in an environment protected against
abrasive dust, swarf and other similar impurity.
If the direct print module 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 print modules 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 9 (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.
CPU of printer is equipped with a lithium battery (type CR 2032) for
which the battery regulation is to apply. This regulation plans that
unloaded batteries have to be given to used battery collecting
containers of trade and public carries. In case that batteries were not
completely discharged you have to make arrangements for shortcircuits. At a shutdown of printer the battery has to be disposed in
either case separately from printer.
DANGER!
Danger of life by explosion!
Use non-conducting tools.
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.
Instructions for
lithium battery
Conditions for
installation place
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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.
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: 09-2003
Interference field power according to EN 55022: 09-2003
System perturbation according to EN 61000-3-2: 09-2006
Flicker according to EN 61000-3-3: 1955 + A1:2001 + A2:2005
Installation of
power supply
Technical data of
power supply
Anti-Interference
measures:
Stray radiation and
immunity from
disturbance
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Immunity to interference according to EN 61000-6-2: 2005
industrial sector
Stray radiation against discharge of static electricity according to
EN 61000-4-2: 12-2001
Electromagnetic fields according to EN 61000-4-3: 11-2003,
ENV 50204: 03-1995
Fast transient burst according to EN 61000-4-4: 07-2005
Surge according to EN 61000-4-5: 12-2001
High-frequency tension according to EN 61000-4-6: 12-2001
Voltage interruption and voltage drop according to EN 61000-4-
11: 02-2005
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.
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 Centronics - 3 m (with shielding)
with USB - 5 m
with Ethernet - 100 m
Stray radiation and
immunity from
disturbance
Connecting lines to
external machines
Installation of
data lines
Allowable lines
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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)
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.
Air convection
Limit values
Guarantee
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3 Technical Data
Vario III
103/8 T
Vario III
104/8
Vario III
107/12
Vario III
107/24
Vario III
108/12 T
Print resolution 203 dpi 203 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi 300 dpi
Max. print speed 250 mm/s 250 mm/s 250 mm/s 100 mm/s 250 mm/s
Print width 104 mm 104 mm 105.7 mm 105.7 mm 108.4 mm
Passage width 110 mm 110 mm 110 mm 110 mm 110 mm
Printhead Flat Type1 Flat Type2 Flat Type2 Flat Type2 Flat Type1
Labels
Labels, continuous rolls
or fan-fold
paper, cardboard, textile, synthetics
Max. material weight 220 g/m² (larger on demand)
Min. label width 15 mm
Min. label height
Standard 6 mm
Cutter/dispenser mode 15 mm
Max. label height
(higher on demand)
6000 mm 6000 mm 3000 mm 1000 mm 3000 mm
Max. roll diameter
Internal unwinder 200 mm
Internal rewinder 100 mm
Core diameter 40 mm / 75 mm (option)
Winding outside or inside
Label sensor
Standard Transmission
Option Reflexion from bottom or top
Transfer ribbon
Ink outside or inside
Max. roll diameter Ø 80 mm
Core diameter 25.4 mm / 1″
Max. length 300 m
Max. width 110 mm
Dimensions (mm)
Width x height x depth 230 x 310 x 450
Weight 16 kg
Electronics
Processor High Speed 32 Bit
RAM 16 MB / 64 MB (on demand)
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
Inerfaces
Serial RS-232C (up to 115200 Baud)
Parallel Centronics (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) card 802.11b/g WEP/WPA PSK (TKIP)
Operation data
Power supply 110 … 230 V / 50 … 60 Hz
Max. power consumption max. 150 VA
Operating temperature 5 … 35 °C
Humidity max. 80% (non condensing)
1
for thermal direct
2
for thermal transfer
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Operation panel Vario III
103/8 T
Vario III
104/8
Vario III
107/12
Vario III
107/24
Vario III
108/12 T
Keys test print, function menu, quantity, CF Card,
feed, enter, 4 x cursor, numeric keypad
LCD display graphic display 132 x 64 Pixel
white backlight
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
6 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
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 6 BITSTREAM® fonts
size in width and height 1 … 99 mm
variable zoom
orientation 360° in steps of 90°
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 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° and 270°. Optionally with check digit and
human readable line.
Software
Configuration ConfigTool
Process control Netstar PLUS
Label software Labelstar LITE
Labelstar PLUS
Windows driver Windows XP 32/64 Bit, Windows Server 2003 (R2) 32/64 Bit
Windows Vista 32/64 Bit, Windows Server 2008 32/64 Bit
Windows 7 32/64 Bit, Windows Server 2008 R2 64 Bit
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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
Thermal and 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)
Slot for CF card
Windows printer driver on CD ROM
Labelstar LITE on CD ROM
7" touch-screen display
Tear-off edge
Cutting unit
Dispensing unit with photocell
Dispensing unit without photocell
Label photocell (reflexion from bottom or top)
External rewinder for labels PR 45V
External unwinder for labels PA 50A
WLAN interface
Dispenser I/O
RFID
Scanner
Standard equipment
Optional equipment
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3.1 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
Identification Pin Description / Function
Port 1 10 Print start (Input)
Port 2 1 Cut (Input)
Port 3 11 Counter Reset (Input)
Port 4 2 External synchronisation of label position (Input)
Port 5 12 No function
Port 6 3 No function
Port 7 13 No function
Port 8 4 No function
Port 9 15 Error (Output)
Port 10 6 Print order activ (Output)
Port 11
16
Label available at dispensing photocell (Output) in print mode
dispensing photocell
Port 12
7
Single print (Output)
Port 13
17
Ready (Output)
Port 14
8
RFID error (Output)
Port 15
18
Scanner: bar code not readable (Output) - option scanner only
Port 16
9
Prior warning for transfer ribbon end (Output)
COM/VDC
for Inputs
19 Common reference potential of all control inputs. 'COM/VDC for Inputs'
is usually connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage and the
control inputs are switched to active (+).
By means of the option '2nd LED', 'COM/VDC for Inputs' can optionally
be connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage. Then, the
control inputs are switched to active (-).
VDC for
Outputs
20 Common supply connection of all control outputs. 'VDC for Outputs'
must be connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage.
Never leave 'VDC for Outputs' open even if no output is used.
COM for
Outputs
5,14
21,22
Common reference potential of all control outputs. 'COM for Outputs'
must be connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage.
Never leave 'COM for Outputs' open even if no output is used.
GND-PE 23,24 'GND-PE' is the reference potential of the '+5 VDC EXT' and '+24 VDC
EXT' voltages provided by the printer system.
'GND-PE' is printer internally connected with protective earth (PE).
Configuration of
D-Sub socket
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Identification Pin Description / Function
+ 5 VDC
EXT
25 5 Volt DC output for external use. Max. 1 A.
This voltage is provided from the printing system and can be used e.g. as
control voltage. Never apply any external voltage to this output.
+ 24 VDC
EXT
26 24 Volt DC output for external use. Max. 1 A.
This voltage is provided from 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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3.2 Plug & Play
Plug & Play capable devices can be recognized automatically at
parallel ports, USB-IEEE 1394- or infra-red connections but the last
both are not important for our devices.
The following table shows the Plug & Play capability of the different
operating systems.
Port Windows
95 98 Me NT4 2000 XP Vista 7
LPT
Support
Recognition
by
Boot
procedure,
Device
manager
Installation
USB
Support
s.b.
Recognition
by
Hot Plug
& Play
s.b. Hot Plug & Play
The table above shows that USB provides the recognition during the
connection in current operating mode, the so-called Hot-Plug & Play.
Depending on the operating system, for the parallel interface the
different possibilities are given:
Windows 95 / 98 / Me
Devices can be recognized during the starting procedure of
Windows or by the Search for new hardware by means of the
hardware wizard.
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7
Devices can be recognized during the starting procedure of
Windows or by the Search for new hardware by means of the
hardware wizard or if the option 'Automatic recognition and
installation of Plug&Play printer' and/or 'Search automatically for
new hardware components and install' is activated.
NOTICE!
If a driver is installed outside of the Plug & Play
recognition, Windows reports at each restart that a new
device was found. In this case, the driver is to be
installed anew by the Wizard. If the driver is certified for
Windows, the reinstallation is executed automatically.
NOTICE!
Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB devices. However,
some distributors offer drivers that support USB (without Plug
& Play). Such a driver which suits to our devices is offered
from BSQUARE.
For more information, visit www.bsquare.com or contact
BSQUARE Headquarters (USA)
888-820-4500
sales@bsquare.com
BSQUARE (Europe)
+49 (811) 600 59-0
europe@bsquare.com
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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 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 Switching the Label Printer On and Off
Once all connections have been made:
Switch label printer on with the power switch.
After switching on the label printer the main menu appears
showing the printer type, current date and time.
Connecting to the
power supply
Connecting to a
computer or to a
computer network
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4.4 Initiation of the Label Printer
After switching on the label printer the main menu appears which
shows the printer type, current date and time.
Insert label material and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5. Loading
Media, page 29).
Go to menu Label layout, select menu item Measure label and start
measuring (see chapter 6.4 Label Layout, page 41).
Press key
to finish 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.
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5 Loading Media
5.1 Loading Label Roll
B
A
E
F
J
H
I
C
G
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 the 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 (D).
Take care that the material 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 (E) 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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B
A
H
F
C
E
D
G
Figure 8
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Open the printhead (F) 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 (F) down, turn the pressure lever (H) in
clockwise direction until it locks.
8. In front of the printhead the tear off edge (G) is visible.
9. Enter the offset value in menu Printer Initialisation/Tear off (see
chapter 6.3, page 40).
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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