Cobra VnM SignMaker User Manual

VnM®4 SignMaker
User Manual
Version 1.01
Updated 01/2014
Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................
VnM
4 SignMaker Quickstart ..................................................
VnM
4 SignMaker Overview ....................................................
Loading VnM®4 Ink Roll ...........................................................
Loading VnM®4 Media ..............................................................
VnM
4 SignMaker Setup ..........................................................
VnM
4 Keypad Navigation ......................................................
VnM
4 Keypad Templates .......................................................
A) 1 to 5 Line Horizontal ..........................................
B) 1 Line Vertical ......................................................
C) OSHA/ANSI Haz Com ..........................................
D) GHS Templates ....................................................
E) RTK Labels ..........................................................
F) Lock Out Tags .....................................................
G) Pipe Marking .......................................................
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H) Barcode Labels ...................................................
I) VnM4 Apps ...........................................................
VnM
4 Print & Font Settings ...................................................
Fonts/Symbols ..........................................................................
OSHA/ANSI Safety Denitions .................................................
Pipe Marker Color Chart ...........................................................
Connecting to PC ......................................................................
Maintenance/Troubleshooting .................................................
Accessories ...............................................................................
Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................
Tech Support .............................................................................
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VnM®4 SignMaker by Cobra Systems, Inc.
The compact, high-performance VnM®4 SignMaker System has been developed to provide an easy, fast, and hassle free solution to all your industrial applications.
It includes a pre-programmed smart keyboard and thermal transfer sign applications via USB connection (not supported unless pruchased with VnM® LabelDirect).
Specications
Dimensions: 2.36” (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
Warranty
VnM®4 SignMaker comes with a 3-Year Printer Warranty, 1-Year Printhead Warranty, 6-Month Cutter Warranty, and 1-Year Keypad Warranty.
Out of the Box
The VnM®4 SignMaker System includes:
1. VnM
2. VnM with RS232 Cable (1)
3. Printer Power Supply (1)
4. Printer Power Cord (1)
5. Printer USB Cable for PC Connection (1)
6. Take-Up Core for VnM
7. VnM Spindles (2)
4 SignMaker Printer (1)
4 SignMaker Keypad
Ink (1)
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Ink Take-Up
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VnM®4 SignMaker Quickstart
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PRINTER MUST BE TURNED OFF!
Open printer lid by pressing the green tabs on each side
located toward the front
of the printer.
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Easily slide new VnM Media
into roll mount.
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Slide ink roll onto rst spindle and
set in rear hub. Pass ink roll leader under the ink roll carriage, past the
printhead, and attach to the ink
roll take up core in front hub.
Feed media face up under the support
bar and through the cutter slot.
Plug VnM4 Keypad & the power
cord into AC power cord socket at
the rear of the VnM4 Printer.
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Plug power cord into a properly
grounded power outlet. Turn on VnM4
Printer, choose template and print.
VnM®4 SignMaker Overview
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VnM4 SignMaker Top View
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VnM4 SignMaker Rear View
1. USB interface
2. Parallel interface
3. RS-232 DB-9 interface
4. Power jack
5. Power switch
6. Rear VnM media guide
1. Ribbon access cover
2. LED indicator
3. Feed button
4. Printer top cover
5. Top cover open lever
6. Cutter
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VnM4 SignMaker Interior View
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1. Top cover
2. Top cover support
3. VnM media guide
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4. Cutter
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5. Printer head
6. Roll mount
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7. Teon bar
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Loading VnM®4 Ink Roll
/IMPORTANT
TURN OFF PRINTER WHEN
CHANGING INK ROLLS
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PRINTER MUST BE TURNED OFF!
Open
the VnM®4 SignMaker Printer and the ribbon access cover.
Load rear ink spindle with the unused portion of the ink roll.
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/IMPORTANT
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONAL
DIAGRAM INSIDE PRINTER
Load front ink spindle with an empty take-up core.
Pull ink from rear to the front going under the print head and up to attach to the mpty take­up core.
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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.
Make sure ink spindles are as shown, note larger circular end on the right side.
End Result: close the ink roll access cover.
Loading VnM®4 Media
/IMPORTANT
HANDLE MEDIA ON THE SIDES
TO PREVENT BAD PRINTS
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First, be
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sure to have the correct VnM®4 Media.
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Pull media to go under the white platten roller.
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Adjust media
guide to t
the VnM®4 Media being used and keep the media centered.
Simply drop the new VnM®4 media roll into the printers roll mount.
Pull media through cutter as shown on photo.
Leave a small piece of media hanging out of the printer. Wind up any extra material and keep straight.
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Close the top cover slowly by lifting up the push lever. DO
NOT SLAM SHUT!
Turn on your VnM®4 Printer by
ipping the
power switch located on the back of the printer. Start printing your instant signs.
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VnM®4 SignMaker Setup
Connecting VnM®4 Keypad and Power Up
1. Place printer on a at and secure surface.
2. Make sure the power switch is OFF.
3. Connect VnM4 Keypad to the VnM4 SignMaker RS-232 serial port.
4. Plug power cord into AC power cord socket at the rear of printer then plug power cord into a properly grounded power outlet.
Plug
USB
Optional Battery Pack
Paralle
RS232
Power Switch
Power Cable
Power Supply
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VnM®4 Keypad Navigation
SELECT MEDIA WIDTH: PRESS 1,2,3, or 4
VNM PRINT SETTINGS PRESS ENTER
The VnM®4 keypad navigation tree to
the left displays the ow and order of
all the available options/templates.
More detailed information about the templates are found further in the manual.
Default VnM®4 SignMaker Prompt
SELECT FONT/SYMBOLS PRESS ENTER
1 to 5 LINE HORIZONTAL PRESS ENTER
1 LINE VERTICAL PRESS ENTER
OSHA TEMPLATES PRESS ENTER
GHS TEMPLATES PRESS ENTER
RTK LABEL TEMPLATES PRESS ENTER
LOCK OUT TEMPLATES PRESS ENTER
SELECT MEDIA WIDTH: PRESS 1,2,3, or 4
Select Media Width is the default prompt when powering on the VnM
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4 SignMaker and when pressing the ALT + EXIT keys.
To begin printing, rst select the
size media loaded inside the printer.
Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys on the VnM®4 Keypad to navigate through the templates. Press the ENTER key to select your template
To get back to the main
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menu (or if you made a type error), press the ALT key + EXIT key.
VnM4 Tips
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PIPE MARKING TEMPLATES PRESS ENTER
BARCODE TEMPLATES PRESS ENTER
VnM4 APPS PRESS ENTER
HOW TO PRINT
QUOTATIONS!
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In order to print quotations (“) or inch and foot marks, press the SHIFT key + PERIOD key (on the numeric keypad). Do not use the keypad QUOTATION key, you will have blank text.
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