Cobra VnM2 SignMaker User Manual
User Manual
Updated: 07/2010
VnM®2 SignMaker
Version 2.01
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Thank you for purchasing the VnM2 SignMaker. Let your imagination run wild with the VnM2 by
creating a variety of signs and labels perfect for identication, efciency and safety.
Throughout the manual you will see Tip Sections, Troubleshoots, and important information that
will make your sign and label creation experience quick and easy.
VnM2 SignMaker comes with a 3-Year Printer Warranty, 1-Year Printhead Warranty, 6-Month
Cutter Warranty, and 1-Year Keypad Warranty.
For support, call the VnM Service & Technical department at 800.262.7298 or your local
distributor.
VnM2 SignMaker accessories sold separately include: Travel Case, Portable Battery Pack and
VnM Label Direct Sign Software.
Dimensions: 12.36” (L) x 8.39” (W) x 7.40” (H)
Operating Conditions: 5°-40° C (41°-104° F)
Storage Conditions: -40°-60° C (-40°-140° F)
Resolution: 203 DPI
AC Input: 100 - 240V Power Supply
DC Output: 24V 3.75A (external adaptor)
Print Speed: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 inches per second
Connections: VnM Keypad, USB, LPT
Introduction
Warranty
Support
Out of the Box
Accessories
Specications
The VnM2 SignMaker out of the box includes:
1. VnM2 SignMaker
2. VnM2 Keypad
3. VnM2 Power Supply
4. VnM2 Power Cord
5. USB Cable
6. Take-Up Core for Ink
7. VnM Media Spindle w/ 2 Guides
8. 2 VnM Ink Take-Up Spindles
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Open VnM2 SignMaker and
load VnM Ink Roll
Load VnM Media and feed
through VnM2 Cutter
Connect VnM2 Keypad to
VnM2 SignMaker
Connect power cable to
VnM2 SignMaker
Connect power cord to electrical outlet
Turn ON VnM2 SignMaker,
choose template and print
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VnM2 Quickstart
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Table of Contents
Introduction
VnM2 SignMaker Specications
Warranty
Support
Out of the Box
Accessories
VnM2 Quickstart
Loading VnM Ink Rolls
Loading VnM Media
Connecting VnM2 Keypad
Powering Up the VnM2 SignMaker
VnM2 SignMaker Templates
1 to 5 Line Horizontal
1 Line Vertical
2 Line Horizontal
Header Template
Pipe Markers
Arc Flash
Barcodes
Wire Wrap
VnM® Apps
Test Print Settings
Select Font
Fonts/Symbols
Common Questions
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Loading VnM Ink Rolls
TURN OFF
VnM2 Sign-
Maker, open
the VnM2
Load front
ink spindle
with an
empty takeup core
Pull ink from
rear to the
front going
under the
print head
and up to
attach to the
empty takeup core
Make sure
ink spindles
are as
shown,
note larger
circular end
on the right
side.
End Result:
close the ink
roll acess
cover
Load rear
ink spindle
with the
unused portion of the
ink roll
Tape or
adhere rear
ink to front
take up ink
spindle
Wind the
front ink
spindle to
take up
the slack,
make sure
there are no
wrinkles in
the ink
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TURN OFF PRINTER WHEN
CHANGING INK ROLLS
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONAL
DIAGRAM INSIDE PRINTER
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