CognitiveTPG CRx User Manual

Cxi and Ci Printers USER’S MANUAL

CXI-UGML001-EN

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CognitiveTPG, Inc. 25 Tri-State International Suite 200 Lincolnshire, IL 60069

E-Mail: support@CognitiveTPG.com Telephone: 800.732.8950 Direct: 607.274.2500 ext 4 Fax: 847.383.7949

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Welcome �� 1 Chapter 2: Getting Started�� 2

Outside the Printer ....................................................................................................... 2

Inside the Printer ........................................................................................................... 3

Connection Ports and Power Connector .............................................................. 4

Setting Up the Cxi and Ci Printers ........................................................................... 9

Chapter 3: Software Installation �� 35 Chapter 4: Using the Administrator Tool �� 36

Connect to the Printer ...............................................................................................36

Change a Printer Setting ..........................................................................................37

Connection Settings Tab ..........................................................................................38

Printer Settings Tab .................................................................................................... 38

Label Positioning ........................................................................................................39

Calibrating the Printer ............................................................................................... 39

Fonts/Objects ...............................................................................................................40

Prole Management ..................................................................................................41

Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................................................... 42

PCL Windowing ...........................................................................................................43

Script Editor ..................................................................................................................44

Chapter 5: USB-A HOST �� 45

Using USB Hubs, Keyboards and Scanners ........................................................ 45

Using a USB Flash Drive ............................................................................................45

Loading Settings Using a USB Flash Drive .........................................................46

Loading Objects Using a USB Flash Drive ..........................................................46

Loading Firmware Using a USB Flash Drive ....................................................... 46

Chapter 6: Network Printing �� 48

Assigning a Static Address .......................................................................................48

Using Automatic Address Assignment ...............................................................49

Verifying Network Settings .....................................................................................49

Conguring a Printer Driver for Network Use...................................................50

Sharing the Printer on a Network .........................................................................51

Network Support Materials .....................................................................................52

Chapter 7: Printing Standard Labels and Tags �� 53

Using Label Software ................................................................................................ 53

Using CPL Programming ..........................................................................................53

Using Third-Party and Proprietary Applications .............................................54

Setting Label Size .......................................................................................................55

Creating a Label and Barcode ................................................................................57

Printing a Label ........................................................................................................... 58

Printing from Proprietary Applications ............................................................... 58

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ��59

Isolating Problems ...................................................................................................... 59

Common Issues ...........................................................................................................60

General Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................................ 62

Chapter 9: Printer Specications �� 64

Standard Features ....................................................................................................... 64

Optional Features ....................................................................................................... 64

Printing Specications .............................................................................................. 65

Media Specications .................................................................................................. 65

Ribbon Specications ................................................................................................ 66

Font Specications .....................................................................................................66

Bar Code Symbologies and Specications ........................................................66

Cognitive Programming Language (CPL) ..........................................................67

Communications Specications ............................................................................67

Electrical Specications ............................................................................................ 67

International Environment Compliance .............................................................67

International Regulatory Compliance .................................................................67

Environmental Specications .................................................................................67

Physical Specications ..............................................................................................68

Software ......................................................................................................................... 68

Preventive Maintenance...........................................................................................68

Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 68

Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 68

Chapter 10: Consumables �� 69

Compatible Media ......................................................................................................69

Chapter 11: Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance �� 71

Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................................71

Printhead Assembly Removal and Replacement ............................................72

Platen Assembly Removal and Replacement ...................................................76

Chapter 12: Support �� 85

Contacting Customer Support ............................................................................... 85

Index �� 86

Chapter 1: Welcome

Congratulations on the purchase of a CognitiveTPG Compact Industrial C Series thermal label printer. With its 2-year warranty, mid-range performance, and customer service, the printer will provide you continuous label printing with very little downtime and at the highest quality. CognitiveTPG is committed to providing a high-performance and reliable user experience.

The following list of documents are located on the CognitiveTPG Web site at www.CognitiveTPG.com under the Download section:

This User’s Manual: Provides information on how to install the printer and includes all necessary user support information.

Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide provides illustrated Cxi and Ci high-level printer setup information including media loading, ribbon loading for thermal transfer models, and software/drivers installation instructions. A printed copy of this document is provided with every C Series printer. Chapter 2 of this User’s Manual provides further instructions on setting up your Cxi and Ci printers.

Programmer’s Guide: The Programmer’s Guide provides information about how to program all CognitiveTPG printers. For up-to-date rmware release notes and to download the most recent rmware required for the Cxi and Ci printers visit: http:// www.cognitivetpg.com/resources_Firmware.aspx

Ethernet Printer Information: The Ethernet Printer Information provides information for conguring and troubleshooting the internal Ethernet print server. The Ethernet Printer Information is a section of the Programmer’s Guide.

Printer Drivers (Microsoft Windows® only): Printer drivers required for the C Series printers are provided available online at www.CognitiveTPG.com under the Download section.

Media Guide: To ensure full printhead warranty on all C Series printers, CognitiveTPG requires the use of CognitiveTPG approved media. For more information on CognitiveTPG’s approved media, please call 800.732.8950 or 303.586.8358 or go to www.CognitiveTPG.com.

Marketing and Sales Support: The CognitiveTPG Web site (www.CognitiveTPG.com) has additional information and sales support such as product brochures, presentations, and product images. The les are available in many formats for easy-to-use downloads. For additional help, contact the marketing department at 800.732.8950 ext. 1 or e-mail marketing@CognitiveTPG.com.

Support: For technical support, please contact the Technical Support Team by calling toll free at 800.732.8950 ext. 4 or directly at 607.274.2500 ext. 4. Or e-mail support@ CognitiveTPG.com.

Chapter 2: Getting Started

First, take a tour around the printer to understand its parts and functions.

Outside the Printer

Figure 2-1. C Series Top and Front View

Device Use

A – LCD control panel (Cxi only) Back-lit, two-line, 16-character display with full menus to

change setup options

B – POWER LED Shows power status

GREEN – Power switch is turned on

C – READY LED Shows printer status

GREEN – Printer ready to accept data RED – Printer error, empty media roll, or paused operation during batch mode processing

D – User interface menu buttons (Cxi only) Controls user interface

E – FEED/Enter button Advances print media/Enters user menu commands

F– Front bezel Covers the front of the printer

G – Lower case Covers the sides of the printer

H – Case base Covers the base of the printer

I – High-lift printhead latches Pushes upward to release the printhead

J – ON/OFF switch Controls printer power

K – Cast metal user interface cover Contains user interface buttons

L – Dust cover Protects print media

M – Hinged media window Contains a large clear window to view media

Inside the Printer

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Figure 2-2. C Series Side View

Device Use

A – Large roll spindle slot Holds large roll media

B – Standard roll spindle slot Holds standard roll media

C – Cast metal user interface cover Contains user interface buttons

D – Printhead Printing mechanism

E – Printhead bracket Holds the printhead

F – Ribbon drive gears Feeds ribbon through the printer

Paper Media Guide Bar

Figure 2-3. C Series Inner Side View of Media Bar

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Figure 2-4. C Series Top View of Media Guide from Behind Printer

Device Use

A – Media guide (silver bar) Guides the labels through the printer

Connection Ports and Power Connector

B C D E F

Figure 2-5. C Series Connections and Power (Back View)

Connector Use

A – ON/OFF switch Controls printer power

B – Power connector Connects to power supply

C – Ethernet connector (RJ-45) Ethernet communications port for network connectivity

D – USB-B device port USB communications port

E – USB-A host port USB communications port

F – Serial/Parallel port Serial/parallel data communications port

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Take Up Spindle and Take Up Clutch (Gears)

Figure 2-6. Take Up Spindle, Clutch, and Side view of Clutch Gears

Components Description

A Take Up Spindle

B Take Up Clutch

Supply Spindle and Supply Clutch

Figure 2-7. Supply Spindle and Clutch

Components Description

A Supply Spindle

B Supply Clutch

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Printhead Assembly (TPH, Shield, Bracket, and LED Array)

Figure 2-8. Printhead Assembly

Components Description

A Printhead

B Bracket

C LED Array

D Shield

Platen and Index Sensor

Figure 2-9. Platen Assembly and Index Sensor

Components Description

A Index Sensor

B Platen

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Understanding the Control Panel Buttons and LCD (Cxi Only)

When the printer is powered on, the LCD displays COGNITIVE CXI. After approximately 2 seconds, the LCD displays COGNITIVE. This is an indication that the menu is at its highest level.

From this menu level, the LEFT button displays the current status of the printer; either a READY condition, or the most recent error encountered.

To begin navigation through the menu, press the RIGHT button to enter the MAIN MENU. Pressing the UP/DOWN buttons and the ENTER button allows movement throughout the menu tree. Pressing the ENTER button selects a menu item, allowing navigation deeper into that menu. At any time, the LEFT button may be pressed to return to the previous menu level, or to escape without making a selection. Repeatedly pressing the LEFT button returns the user to the highest menu level.

Summary of the keypad button functions:

D E

Figure 2-10. Cxi Printer User Interface Menu Buttons

LEFT button (B): Press the LEFT button to display the current printer status. From within the menu, pressing the LEFT button returns to the previous menu level.

UP (A) and DOWN (C) buttons: Allows menu navigation up and down through the menu tree, and allows the user to increase or decrease numeric values in some menu items.

RIGHT button (D): Allows the user to enter the menu system, and controls horizontal movement of the menu cursor for certain menu items. ENTER button (E): In the menu mode, selects a menu item for further navigation. ENTER also selects a value in a menu item. The LCD displays the conrmation message VALUE

HAS BEEN SET�

At the highest menu level, when COGNITIVE is displayed on the LCD, or when the printer is ready to print, this button acts as a FORM FEED.

When the ENTER button is pressed, a single label is fed if the printer is in an indexing mode. When the button is pressed continuously for longer than two seconds, the printer feeds labels until the button is released. When indexing is disabled, the printer feeds media continuously when the ENTER button is pressed.

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Understanding the LCD Menu Structure

MAIN MENU

USER MENU

LCD Contrast Contrast 0 … 8

Backlight Control ON or OFF

Language Menu English, Spanish, French, Russian

Beeper Volume Volume 0 … 3

Set Date and Time Date (MM/DD/YY) Time (HH:MM:SS)

SETUP MENU

COMM Menu

Serial BAUD 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,

Ethernet DHCP ON or OFF

Transfer Mode Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer

Speed High, Normal, Low

DPI Select 200dpi Selectable 200 or 100 dpi

300dpi Selectable 300 or 150 dpi

Index Bar, Gap, Notch

Width 16 … 425 Quick UP / DWN key press increments by 1; Press and

Top Of Form Adjust 0 … 2000 Quick UP / DWN key press increments by 1; Press and

Darkness -200 … 813 Quick UP / DWN key press increments by 1; Press and

Feedback ON or OFF

Report Level 0 = None, 1 = Serial, 2 = Label

Timeout 0 … 65535 Quick UP / DWN key press increments by 1; Press and

Shift Left -Printhead...

Present Label ON or OFF

CALIBRATION MENU

Calibration Menu Start? Based on Bar, Gap or Notch index setting

TEST MENU Label or Objects

OPTIONS MENU External 5 volts ON or OFF

SETTINGS MENU

Save Settings Yes? Or No?

Read Settings Yes? Or No?

Factory Defaults Yes? Or No?

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

RETURN Return to Main Menu

Phone: 1-800-525-2785 Web: www.CognitiveTPG.com

+Printhead

Advance 0 ... 2000 Quick UP / DWN key press increments

Retract 0 ... 2000 Quick UP / DWN key press increments

Time 0 ... 100 Quick UP / DWN key press increments

57600, 115200

PARITY Even, Odd, None

DATA Bits 7 or 8

STOP Bits 1 or 2

Set Static IP XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Set Subnet XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Set Gateway XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

hold increments by 10

Quick UP / DWN key press increments by 1; Press and hold increments by 10

by 1; Press and hold increments by 10

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Setting Up the Cxi and Ci Printers

Setting up a C Series printer is an easy process. This chapter describes printer requirements, printer controls, loading thermal transfer ribbon, and loading print media. The printer self test is also described. Be sure to follow all steps in sequential order as listed in this User’s Manual to avoid electric shock or damage to the C Series printer.

Printer Requirements

The C Series printer has the following operational requirements.

Communications•

Serial – Standard RS-232 (requires a custom cable, refer to Chapter 10)• Parallel – Uni-directional parallel interface (requires a custom cable, refer to • Chapter 10) USB A Host Interface – USB cable, MSD, HID• USB B 2.0 Device Interface – USB cable•

Ethernet 10/100 (Optional) – Standard 10Base-T interface cable• Auto-detectable 90-264VAC, 24VDC 150W power supply• Environment• Operating environment: • 41ºF to 104ºF (5ºC to 40ºC) • 20% to 85 % non-condensing R. H. (relative humidity)• Storage/transportation environment: •

-4.0ºF to 122ºF (-20ºC to 50ºC)• 5% to 95% non-condensing R. H. (relative humidity)•

Unpacking the Printer

Figure 2-11. Packaging Diagram

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Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

Controls and indicators for the C Series printer are located on the front panel and right side of the printer. Cxi printers also have an LCD display on the user interface.

Figure 2-12. C Series Printer Controls and Indicators

Device Primary Function Use

A - POWER light Shows power status ON – printer on and ready to print

OFF – no power applied

B - READY indicator Shows printer status GREEN – printer ready to accept data

RED – printer error, empty media roll, or paused operation during batch mode processing OFF – no power applied

C - FEED button Advances print media Press to advance media

Press and hold while turning unit on to initiate self test and print current conguration

D - ON/OFF switch Controls printer power Press to turn printer on and o

Connecting Data Cables to the Printer

Connect one of the following data cables to the matching located on the back of the C Series printer:

Ethernet cable • USB cable (compatible with both USB-A and USB-B)• CognitiveTPG custom parallel cable • CognitiveTPG custom serial cable or serial adapter cable•

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B C D E F

Figure 2-13. (Back View) Connections and Power

Connector Use

A – ON/OFF switch Controls printer power

B – Power connector Connects to power supply

C – Ethernet connector (RJ-45) Ethernet communications port for network connectivity

D – USB-B device port USB communications port

E – USB-A host port USB communications port

F – Serial/Parallel port Serial/parallel data communications port

NOTE: FOR PARALLEL AND SERIAL CONNECTIONS, A CUSTOM CABLE IS REQUIRED. A STANDARD PARALLEL OR SERIAL CABLE WILL NOT WORK WITH THIS PRINTER. TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO ORDER A CognitiveTPG CUSTOM SERIAL AND/OR PARALLEL CABLE COMPATIBLE WITH ALL C SERIES PRINTERS, PLEASE REFER TO CHAPTER 10 OF THIS USER’S MANUAL, THE PRODUCT GUIDE LOCATED ON THE WEB SITE,OR THE PRODUCT GUIDE ON THE COMPANION CD.

A STANDARD USB CABLE IS SHIPPED WITH ALL C SERIES PRINTERS. IT IS LOCATED IN THE ACCESSORIES BOX.

USB-A HOST Connectivity

The C Series printer supports hubs, USB keyboards, USB keyboard wedge scanners, and USB ash drives.

These devices can be used to input data directly to the printer. They are most commonly used in conjunction with CPL scripting language, for example, menus and stored formats, to produce labels.

The USB ash drive can be used upgrade printer rmware. This topic is discussed further in Chapter 5 “USB-A Host.”

Connecting Power to the Printer

The next step is to provide power to the C Series printer. Use only the AC adapter

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supplied with the printer. Using a power adapter not certied for use is both unsafe and voids the warranty on the printer.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN ORDER TO SAFELY CONNECT POWER TO THE PRINTER.

Connect the provided power supply cord into the power supply unit.

Figure 2-14. Connecting the Power Cord into the Power Supply

Connect the power supply cord into the power connector located in the back corner of the C Series printer. The at end of the power supply cord, listed as B below in Figure 2-15, has an arrow to indicate which end is on top. There is also an indented key, shown as A below in Figure 2-15, to illustrate which end should be inserted upright into the C Series power connector.

Figure 2-15. Connecting the Power Supply to the Printer

Connect the power cord into the power source by carefully plugging the power cord into the wall outlet or other power source.

NOTE: ONCE THE POWER SUPPLY IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL, THE GREEN LED ILLUMINATES ON THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT.

Figure 2-16. The Green Power Light on the Power Supply

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Printer Power Test

The power supply indicates power with a green light. The next step veries the printer is receiving power.

Press the power switch (D in Figure 2-17 below) to the ON position.

NOTE: THE POWER LIGHT ON THE TOP USER INTERFACE COVER TURNS GREEN TO INDICATE THE UNIT IS RECEIVING POWER.

THE READY LIGHT FIRST TURNS RED, THEN AUBURN, THEN GREEN WHEN THE PRINTER IS READY TO PRINT.

Figure 2-17: Powering ON the C Series Printer

Device Primary Function Use

A - POWER light Shows power status ON – printer on and ready to print

OFF – no power applied

B - READY indicator Shows printer status GREEN – printer ready to accept data

RED – printer error, empty media roll, or paused operation during batch mode processing OFF – no power applied

C - FEED button Advances print media Press to advance media

Press and hold while turning unit on to initiate self test and print current conguration

D - ON/OFF switch Controls printer power Press to turn printer on and o

NOTE: (CXI PRINTERS ONLY) THE LCD BRIEFLY DISPLAYS PRESS RIGHT ARROW FOR MENU. THEN THE LCD DISPLAYS COGNITIVE CXI FOR ABOUT ONE SECOND. WHEN THE

PRINTER IS READY TO PRINT, THE LCD DISPLAYS COGNITIVE. (SEE Figure 2-18 BELOW).

Figure 2-18: CXI Printer LCD Display when Printer is Powered ON

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Press the Power Switch to OFF and conrm the Power and Ready Light turn o before proceeding to the next steps. Refer to Figure 2-12 in step 1 of the Power Test section of this manual to locate the power button on the printer.

NOTE: POWER OFF THE PRINTER BEFORE PROCEEDING.

Thermal Transfer Ribbon Loading (TT Printers Only)

To run the C Series printers in thermal transfer mode, a ribbon must be loaded properly into the C Series printer in order to print. This section details step-by-step instructions on how to load thermal transfer ribbon into the printer. There is a ribbon loading label on the side of the printhead mechanism for all thermal transfer C Series printers as shown in Figure 2-19 below.

For ribbon specications and details please refer to the Consumables Guide.

Figure 2-19: Ribbon Loading Label

1) Lift the top hinged dust cover.

Figure 2-20. Lifting the Dust Cover

Remove the Test Sample from inside the printer, and le the test sample with the warranty and other C Series documentation for future reference.

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Figure 2-21. Removing the Test Sample from the Printer

Place sample ribbon provided with printer in front of printer. Place large media end towards printer with small take up roll end facing away from printer as shown in Fig. 2-22 below. Gently remove tape from ribbon to prepare for loading.

Figure 2-22. Removing Tape O of the Ribbon

Once the tape is removed, discard the tape, and spread the ribbon out so the text on the leader is facing down, as shown in Figure 2-23 below. Make sure the ribbon does not roll o the table when setting it down.

CognitiveTPG Text is Readable

Figure 2-23. Ribbon Layout Before Loading Into the Printer

Next, unlatch the printhead mechanism to load the ribbon into the printer. To do this, pull up on the black latches with both hands. Refer to the gure below to release the printhead mechanism.

CognitiveTPG Text Down Facing Table

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Figure 2-24. Unlatching the Printhead Mechanism

Next, raise the printhead mechanism fully. Refer to the gure below.

Figure 2-25. Fully Raised Printhead Mechanism

CLEANING NOTE: THIS IS THE IDEAL POSITION FOR CLEANING THE PRINTHEAD, PRINTHEAD SHIELD, AND PLATEN.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CognitiveTPG APPROVED CLEANING SUPPLIES, PLEASE REFER TO THE CognitiveTPG WEB SITE.

Next, insert the ribbon supply roll. Lift the ribbon supply roll, as shown in Figure 2-26, with one hand as it currently is positioned with the CognitiveTPG leader text showing. Examine the ends of the ribbon supply roll and notice the notches on the roll. These notches t into the printer. Refer to Figure 2-27 for clear pictures of the notches.

Figure 2-26. Ribbon Supply Core Notches

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Figure 2-27. Lining up Ribbon Supply Core Notches with Supply Spindle Notches

While holding the ribbon in place, pull gently on the green supply spindle to insert the ribbon supply roll into place.

Figure 2-28. Pulling Out the Ribbon Supply Spindle

Place the ribbon supply roll into position as shown in Figure 2-29 below. Line up the notches on the ribbon supply roll with the printer supply spindle notches to secure the ribbon supply roll into place.

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Figure 2-29. Lining up the Supply Roll Core with the Ribbon Spindle Notches

When the ribbon feels secure, gently push and rotate the green supply spindle clockwise, while holding the supply clutch hug, until the ribbon seats properly.

Figure 2-30. Supply Spindle Rotation to Secure Supply Roll In Place

Once the ribbon supply roll is loaded, gently lower the printhead mechanism down with one hand while holding the user interface cover with the other hand. DO NOT LATCH the printhead mechanism. Refer to Figure 2-31.

DO NOT LATCH

Figure 2-31. Separating and Lowering the Printhead Mechanism from the User Interface Without Latching the Mechanism

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NOTE: IF THE PRINTHEAD MECHANISM LATCHES, A CLICKING NOISE WILL SOUND. IF PRINTHEAD MECHANISM IS LATCHED BY MISTAKE, PUSH UP THE BLACK PRINTHEAD LATCHES TO RELEASE THE PRINTHEAD MECHANISM AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2-24.

Next, install the ribbon take up roll. Examine the ends of the ribbon take up core and notice the notches on the ribbon core. These notches t into the printer. Refer to Figure 2-32 for clear pictures of the notches. Lift the ribbon take up roll as shown in the gures below.

Figure 2-32. Take up Roll Notches and Loading the Take Up Roll

Pull gently on the green take up spindle to insert the ribbon take up roll into place. Line up the notches on the ribbon take up core with the printer take up spindle notches to secure the take up roll into place.

Figure 2-33. Pulling the Take Up Spindle Out to Insert Take Up Roll

Place the ribbon take up roll into position as shown in Figure 2-34. Once the ribbon feels secure, gently push and rotate the green take up spindle clockwise to make sure the ribbon take up core is engaged with the notches on the printer.

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Figure 2-34. Seating the Ribbon Take Up Core Into the Take Up Spindle Notches

Once the ribbon take up core has been installed, turn the take up spindle clockwise to wind the ribbon leader onto the take up core. Rotate the green take up spindle clockwise until the black ribbon begins winding on the take up core as shown in Figure 2-35.

Figure 2-35. Winding the Ribbon Onto the Take Up Core

Gently lower the user interface but DO NOT LATCH the printer. Refer to Figure 2-36.

Set User Interface Down:

DO NOT LATCH

Figure 2-36. Lowering the User Interface without Latching the Mechanism

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Loading Media

All C Series printers have media loading instruction labels on the bottom of the dust cover.

To increase the life of the printhead, CognitiveTPG recommends using CognitiveTPG approved media with all C Series printer models. The CognitiveTPG printhead warranty requires CognitiveTPG approved media. For more information regarding CognitiveTPG approved media please contact a local reseller or Customer Service.

Lift the top dust cover (Thermal Transfer printers have already completed this step in the ribbon loading section).

Figure 2-37. Lifting the Dust Cover

Remove the Manufacturing Test Sample from inside the printer and le the Manufacturing Test Sample with the warranty and other C Series documentation for future reference (Thermal Transfer printers have already completed this step in the ribbon loading section).

Figure 2-38. Removing the Manufacturing Test Sample from the Printer

Insert the spindle into the CognitiveTPG approved sample media roll (see inward and outward wound media gures below).

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Figure 2-39a. Inserting the Spindle Into the CognitiveTPG Approved Inward Wound Media

Figure 2-39b. Inserting the Spindle into Outward Wound Media

NOTE: FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING CognitiveTPG APPROVED MEDIA PLEASE CONTACT A LOCAL RESELLER OR CUSTOMER SERVICE AT +1.303.586.8340 OR TOLL FREE AT +1.800.732.8950.

Prior to loading media, take a moment to review operation of the media guides. The guides are spring loaded in order to provide proper media control during printing. The right media guide has a green locking tab as shown in Figure 2-40, that holds the guides in any position. This is useful if the same width media is often used. Once the guide is set to the width of the media, it can be locked in place and future loading of media is simplied.

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Figure 2-40. Media Guide Locking Tab

To initially set the media guides to the proper setting, try to push either guide to the outside of the printer. If the guide does not move, lift up slightly on the green lock until it stops in the upright position. Move the media guide to the outside of the printer as shown in Figure 2-41.

Figure 2-41. Spread the media guides apart

NOTE: THE LOCK CAN BE REMOVED IF IT IS PULLED UP TOO HARD. IF THIS HAPPENS, REINSERT THE LOCK IN THE MEDIA GUIDE.

Locate the media guide bar in the rear of the mechanism, indicated by the arrow in Figure 2-42 below. The media must be placed under the media guide bar, or media wandering can occur.

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Figure 2-42. C Series Top View of Media Guide from Behind Printer

Device Use

A – Media guide (silver bar) Guides the labels through the printer

Unroll a few labels. Position the media, print side up, into the printer as shown in Figure 2-43.

Figure 2-43a. Media Print Side Must be Facing Up for Inward Wound Media

Figure 2-43b. Media Print Side Must be Facing Up for Outward Wound Media

Place the media under the media guide bar as shown in Figure 2-44.

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Figure 2-44. Place the Media Under the Media Guide Bar

Lower the media between the two media guides. Position the media as shown in Figure 2-45. Before completely lowering the spindle in the slots as shown, unlock the guides if they are locked so they can spring load against sides of the media roll.

Figure 2-45. Lower the Media Roll Into Lower Media Guide Slots

Once the guides are against the sides of the roll, push the roll down in the slot as shown in Figure 2-46. This locks the media guide in the proper position. The media should look as shown.

Figure 2-46. Push Down on the Right Side of the Roll to Lock the Media Guide

Lift the mechanism as shown in Figure 2-47.

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Figure 2-47. Lift the Mechanism

The media should be visible as shown in Figure 2-48.

Figure 2-48. Front View of Media Being Loaded Under Media Guide

Pull the media forward three to four inches from within the mechanism, past the drive platen, as shown in Figure 2-49. Center the media on the platen before proceeding to the next step.

Figure 2-49. Pulling the Media Three to Four Inches then Centering on the Platen

Once the media is pulled forward three to four inches, latch the mechanism as shown in Figure 2-50.

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Figure 2-50. Latching the Mechanism

Close the dust cover to enclose standard size media while printing.

Figure 2-51. Closed Dust Cover

Loading Large Roll OD Media

Locate the rear door screws at the rear of the printer as identied with the arrows in Figure 2-52. Remove the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

Figure 2-52. Rear Door Screws Identied by Circles

Open the rear door and leave it in the position shown in Figure 2-53.

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Figure 2-53. Open Rear Door as Shown

Open the media covers as shown in Figure 2-54.

Upper Media Cover

Intermediate

Media Cover

Figure 2-54. Open Media Covers

Remove the manufacturing test sample if this is the rst time loading media, and take a moment to review operation of the media guides. The guides are spring loaded in order to provide proper media control during printing. The right guide has a green locking tab, shown in Figure 2-55 that holds the guides in any position. This is useful, if the same width media is often used. Once the guides are set to the width of the media, it can be locked in place for simplied future loading.

Figure 2-55. Media Guide Locking Tab

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To initially set the media guides to the proper setting, try to push either guide to the outside of the printer. If the guide does not move, lift up slightly on the green locking tab until it stops in the upright position. Move the media guide to the outside of the printer as shown in Figure 2-56.

Figure 2-56. Opening the Media Guides

NOTE: THE LOCK CAN BE REMOVED IF IT IS PULLED UP TOO HARD. IF THIS HAPPENS, RE-INSERT THE LOCK IN THE MEDIA GUIDE.

Locate the media guide bar.

Figure 2-57. C Series Top View of Media Guide from Behind Printer

Device Use

A – Media guide (silver bar) Guides the labels through the printer

Before placing the roll in the printer, route the media, print side up, under the media guide bar as shown in Figure 2-58.

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Figure 2-58. Load Media Under Media Guide Bar

If the locking tab is in the locked position, unlock it. Then, place a spindle in the core of the media roll, and position it in the printer, print side up, as shown in Figure 2-59 and Figure 2-60.

Media Spindle

Large Media Roll

Spindle Saddle

Figure 2-59. Loading Large Media Roll, Print Side Up

Figure 2-60. Large Media Roll in Position

Close the top cover and let the dust cover rest on the large media roll.

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Figure 2-61. Closing the Top Cover

User Adjustable Sensor

The C Series printers have an adjustable index sensor system. By moving the reective sensor laterally, shown in the next picture, the sensor system can accommodate a wide range of media index mark positions. The sensor has a spring detent feature. To adjust it to the position you require, simply slide it in its channel until it aligns with the feature you are trying to index.

Gap Mode

If you have a 2” wide printer, then the gap sensor is adjustable the entire width of the printer media path. See both pictures below.

2” Printer with extreme settings of gap sensor positions. Sensor is highlighted with white to better show position.

If you have a 4” wide printer, then the gap sensor will be eectively adjustable for the left half of the media path as shown in the pictures below.

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4” Printer shown with extreme settings for gap mode. Note that the sensor should only be adjusted to near center in its right-most setting.

Black Mark Mode

Both the 2” and 4” printers are adjustable the full width of the media path. Please see the C Series technical specication for the exact width of adjustment.

Performing the Self Test

The self test checks the printer’s overall operability, and lists the printer’s current settings. Refer to the gures and instructions below to perform the printer self test.

Figure 2-62. Performing the Printer Self Test

IMPORTANT! The printer should be loaded with media, connected to AC power, and turned on.

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1) Press and hold the FEED button.

2) Turn the printer ON while holding the FEED button.

3) Release the FEED button when the self test starts to print.

4) Turn the printer o and then on again to return to normal printing operation.

IMPORTANT! AFTER PERFORMING THE SELF TEST, THE PRINTER IS IN HEXADECIMAL DUMP MODE AND CANNOT PRINT NORMALLY UNTIL THE POWER IS CYCLED (TURNED OFF, THEN TURNED ON AGAIN).

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The output from the self test is described in the table below.

Setting Description Example (Actual settings may vary

FW Firmware version and date FW: 195-170-120 V1.20

S/N Printer serial number S/N: P012345678

RAM, FLASH RAM and FLASH size RAM=18MB, FLASH=8MB

Inches Printed Total inches printed Inches Printed: 2911

Printhead Printhead Designation Printhead: KPC108_8T0A1

Printer Settings

Aux. Power Enable 5vdc output through Serial port Aux. Power: OFF

Buer Reset (1/10sec) Enables or disables the buer reset timer Buer Reset (1/10sec): 65535

Comm Communications port conguration values (Baud, Parity, Data

Bits, Stop Bits)

Darkness Darkness setting of printer. First number is factory setting (not

user modiable). Second number is variable, user modiable setting

Energy Oset Adjusts the Energy Density Energy Oset: 0 (0)

Feed Speed Speed at which media is fed using the FEED button Feed Speed : NORMAL

Index Enabled Current state of Indexing. Either enabled or disabled (No Index) Index Enabled

Feed Type Current Indexing mode. GAP, BAR or Notch Feed Type: GAP

DTBAR Index sensor settings for Black Bar indexing in Direct Thermal

print mode

TTBAR Index sensor settings for Black Bar indexing in Thermal Transfer

print mode

DTGAP Index sensor settings for Gap indexing in Direct Thermal print

mode

TTGAP Index sensor settings for Gap indexing in Thermal Transfer print

mode

DTNOTCH Index sensor settings for Notch indexing in Direct Thermal print

mode

TTNOTCH Index sensor settings for Notch indexing in Thermal Transfer

print mode

No Media (inches) Distance (in inches) label travels before printer either attempts

to recalibrate, or errors out with a red ready light. (Gap indexing mode only)

Pitch (dots) Print density in dots per inch Pitch (dots): 200

Present Label When ON, Printer will advance and reverse distance specied

below for each label printed

Advance With PRESENTLABEL ON, the distance that a label is advanced, in

hundredths of an inch

Reverse With PRESENTLABEL ON, the distance that a label is retracted, in

hundredths of an inch

Print Mode DT indicates direct thermal printing, TT indicates thermal transfer

printing

Print Speed Displays the current printing speed setting. Print Speed: HIGHSPEED

Report Level Sets the manner in which the printer reports recoverable errors. Report Level: 2

Shift left: (1/100) inches) Distance the image is shifted to the left, in hundredths of an inch Shift left: (1/100) inches): 0

Text Buer:

Size Size of the text buer Size:65535

Overow Overow value for the text buer Overow: 1024

User Feedback Shows the status of VARIABLE USER_FEEDBACK User Feedback: OFF

Width Default label width (approximate), in hundredths of an inch Width: 425 (864 dots)

Auxiliary Language Secondary Language Processor Aux. Language: NONE

from examples listed below)

Comm: 9600,N,8,1,OFF

Darkness: 0 (0)

DTBAR: R=56 T=13 G=0

TTBAR: R=50 T=15 G=0

DTGAP: R=1 T=16 G=0

TTGAP: R=1 T=40 G=0

DTNOTCH: R=20 T=5 G=0

TTNOTCH: R=50 T=1 G=0

No Media (inches): 1

Present Label: ON

Advance: 15

Reverse: 20

Print Mode: DT (DT)

Chapter 3: Software Installation

Follow the CognitiveTPG Printer installation instructions at: http://www.CognitiveTPG.com/resources_Utility.aspx for the C Series printer.

You can also follow this path: http://www.CognitiveTPG.com > Downloads > Utility. This process will also install the Windows drivers for the printer on your computer. Note that USB, Serial, or Ethernet connection is required for conguration via this utility.

When software installation is complete, follow the steps below to prepare your printer for normal usage.

1. Plug the printer in.

2. The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.

3. The question “Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?” will display. Select “No, not this time,” and click “Next”.

4. On the next screen select “Install from a list or specic location,” and click “Next.”

5. On the next screen select “Search for the best driver in these locations”;

a. Un-check “Search removable media” b. Check “Include this location in the search” and browse to C:\Program Files/

Cognitive Solutions Printing Support\Driver Files

c. Click “Next.”

6. At the Windows Logo testing warning, press “Continue Anyway.”

7. Click “Finish.”

Your printer is now ready to use. Proceed to Chapter 4 to learn how to congure and control it using the Administrator conguration tool.

Chapter 4: Using the Administrator Tool

Connect to the Printer

Select the connection method being used between computer and printer.

• Ifusingserial,selecttheappropriate communicationportandbaud rate.The

C Series default serial baud rate is 9600.

• IfusingUSB,selecttheappropriateprinterdriver.

NOTE: REFER TO CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR MORE DETAILS

• IfusingNetwork,selectthecorrectIPaddress.

NOTE: REFER TO CHAPTER 6: NETWORK PRINTING AND CHAPTER 2: CONNECTING DATA CABLES TO THE PRINTER FOR MORE DETAILS

Once connected, the software will display the connection method in green with a “Connected” message as shown below. On the right side of the window, the printer’s settings will be displayed.

Next, print a self test label by selecting the “Print Self-Test Label” button located in the lower right of the window. This will verify connection to the printer.

Change a Printer Setting

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To change the printer’s setting, select the section to change and either manually enter the new value, or select the new value from a list.

Select the Apply button to send the new setting to the printer.

Selecting the Refresh button will refresh the printer’s current settings to verify the new change.

The CognitiveTPG Administrator is divided into tabs. Each tab represents dierent abilities that the software provides. Below is a brief description.

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Connection Settings Tab

Controls Host PC to Printer communication options, Printer Serial and Network options, and Self-Test label printing.

Printer Settings Tab

This tab is for settings such as thermal printing method, darkness, print speed, pitch, and real time clock settings, etc.

For more details on printer settings please refer to the CognitiveTPG Programmer’s Guide installed on your computer under Start Menu | Cognitive Solutions Printing Support | Documentation. You may also download this document from: http://www.cognitivetpg.com/resources_Documentation.aspx

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Label Positioning

The Label Positioning tab gives you control over settings that aect the position of the print-media in the printer and the position of the label image on the media. This includes setting the width of the media, the type of indexing, top-of-form, shift-left, label presentation, and calibration.

Calibrating the Printer

Calibrate the printer when the following occurs:

• Printmediatypechanges

• Printerskipslabels

• Printerfeedsblanklabels

CognitiveTPG recommends using Method 1 below to calibrate the printer. However, users may calibrate using any of the three listed methods below.

Method 1: Calibrate using the Administrator conguration software

In the Administrator’s Label Positioning tab, nd the Index Settings group of controls. Check the Indexing On check-box and select the appropriate indexing mechanism for your media (BAR, GAP, or Notch). Press Apply to save your setting, then press Calibrate to perform the calibration. The printer will respond with a ‘Successful’ or ‘Unsuccessful’

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status message.

Method 2: Calibrate by Performing a Self Test (See Chapter 2 of this manual)

When the self test has nished printing the printer’s default settings, the text Press Feed Switch Now to Calibrate Index prints on the media. Press the FEED button at this time to perform the calibration.

Once completed, the printer must be power cycled at this time to return to its proper printing state.

If calibration was successful, pressing the FEED button ejects only one label at a time.

Method 3: Calibrate Using Cognitive Programming Language (CPL)

Use the Administrator’s CPL Editor tab (see below) to send the following commands to the printer.

! 0 0 0 0 VARIABLE INDEX ON VARIABLE FEED_TYPE GAP VARIABLE INDEX SETTING CALIBRATE VARIABLE WRITE END

Notice the keyword GAP in the third line. This may be replaced by the keywords BAR or Notch as you need.

Fonts/Objects

View the printer’s fonts, stored objects, and graphics. Deleting and loading objects are also available with this setting.

The printer will display the list of installed fonts, stored objects, and graphics.

To delete an item, highlight the item and click the Delete Selected Object button.

WARNING! IF AN ITEM IS DELETED, IT IS PERMANENTLY REMOVED FROM THE PRINTER.

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To load an item, select the Load Object to Printer button and browse to the location of the le on the host PC.

Prole Management

Prole Management provides the ability to download, save, open and apply printer proles to printers. This is useful in updating multiple printers with the same settings.

To load the printer’s current prole, select “Get Current Printer’s Prole”. The printer will display its settings.

To save the printer’s prole to a le, select “Save Prole to File” This creates a text le with a .p extension. This prole can later be opened and sent to other printers connected to the Administrator.

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To open and previously saved le, select the “Open Stored Prole.”

To apply the displayed prole to a printer, select the “Apply Prole to Current Printer”

Firmware Upgrade

Ability to view the current rmware version as well as upgrade rmware.

The current rmware version displays automatically.

To upgrade rmware, click the Select Firmware From Local Machine button.

Change les of type to “All Files” and browse to the directory with the rmware. Select OK.

Select the Update Firmware button. This process can take 30 seconds to several minutes depending on connection speed. Please allow the rmware to full update.

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PCL Windowing

This tab is useful only for PCL-equipped printers. It allows you to make a label out of a full-page PCL document by specifying the small region of that document you wish to print.

Since many PCL print images were designed to t on 8-1/2”x11” paper, much of the image won’t t on a typical thermal printer label. Administrator provides a simple means of cropping the desired image area to send to your printer. Here’s a quick example of how to do this:

In the “Label Window Parameters” area of the PCL Windowing page, simply enter the upper left corner coordinates of the desired windowed area you wish to print from your original image. View the page in portrait orientation when performing this operation.

Then, enter the length and width of the label you’ll be using to print on with your C Series printer. A test print will appear to ensure your label size settings are correct. The box printed should t within the edges of your label.

Test your PCL print le on the thermal printer by selecting the PCL le to be printed using the “Select PCL File” button, located in the “Print PCL File” section.

Note that Cognitive PCL is a true PCL HP5 compatible language. If the print le you’re using is not compatible with PCL HP5, the print results may not be correct.

If the desired print position isn’t correct, adjust the “Label Origin” values until the desired print is located correctly.

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Script Editor

The CPL editor is a text editor/terminal program for communicating with the C Series printer. This editor allows the user to create, open, or save text les, and send them to the printer.

You can type commands to the printer in the Printer Input text area. You can also load commands from a le. The commands are displayed in the Printer Input text area as if you had manually typed them.

To send the data to the printer, select “Send to Printer.” Any response that the printer returns will be displayed in the Printer Indications text area.

To save any printer response, select “Save Output.”

To clear the response, select “Clear Output.”

Chapter 5: USB A Host

Chapter 5: USB-A HOST

This chapter describes use of the USB-A connector (referred to as “E” below in Figure 5-1).

B C D E F

Figure 5-1. C Series Connections Including the USB A Host Port

Connector Use

A – ON/OFF switch Controls printer power

B – Power connector Connects to power supply

C – Ethernet connector (RJ-45) Ethernet communications port for network connectivity

D – USB-B device port USB communications port

E – USB-A host port USB communications port

F – Serial/Parallel port Serial/parallel data communications port

Using USB Hubs, Keyboards and Scanners

The printer supports USB hubs, keyboards and scanners. Any USB hub, Windows™ keyboard or number pad can be used with the USB-A port. Only USB scanners that provide a keyboard-wedge interface can be used.

Keyboards and scanners can be used for menu navigation and data entry with menus and stored formats. This allows for a stand-alone application when used in conjunction with the printer’s LCD display.

Using a USB Flash Drive

This section describes use of a USB ash drive to load rmware, objects and settings to the printer using its USB-A connector. Note that the printer must be running version

1.30 or higher to load rmware and 1.40 or higher to load objects and settings. The

printer loads les in the following order: 1) Settings, 2) Objects, and 3) Firmware.

NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO THE WEB SITE TO UPGRADE TO THE LATEST FIRMWARE VERSION AND USE THIS FEATURE: http://www.cognitivetpg.com/resources_Firmware.aspx

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Loading Settings Using a USB Flash Drive

This feature allows easy loading of settings. This feature is available starting with version 1.40 rmware. A settings le can contain any collection of VARIABLE commands including VARIABLE WRITE.

To load settings using the USB-A Host, follow these steps:

1. Create a folder on the ash drive at the root level named CognitiveTPG.

2. Inside this folder create a folder named Settings.

3. Copy the settings les in the Settings folder.

4. After the printer has fully booted and is displaying a ready state, insert the USB ash drive in the printer’s USB-A connector.

5. The printer will load all les present in the CognitiveTPG\Settings folder.

6. Multiple les can be present in the folder.

7. Files are loaded in alphabetical order.

Loading Objects Using a USB Flash Drive

This feature allows easy loading of stored objects such as fonts, graphics, menus, and stored formats. This feature is available starting with version 1.40 rmware.

To load objects using the USB-A Host, follow these steps:

1. Create a folder on the ash drive at the root level named CognitiveTPG.

2. Inside this folder create a folder named Objects.

3. Copy the object les (fonts, formats, graphics) in the Objects folder.

4. After the printer has fully booted and is displaying a ready state, insert the USB ash drive in the printer’s USB-A connector.

5. The printer will load all objects present in the CognitiveTPG\Objects folder.

6. Multiple les can be present in the folder.

7. Files are loaded in alphabetical order.

Loading Firmware Using a USB Flash Drive

This feature provides a rmware upgrade method using the USB ash drive. When the ash key is inserted, the le in the folder CognitiveTPG\Firmware is examined and used to upgrade printer rmware if it represents an upgrade. This feature is available starting with version 1.30 rmware.

To load rmware using the USB-A Host, follow these steps:

1. Create a folder on the ash drive at the root level named CognitiveTPG.

2. Inside this folder create a folder named Firmware.

3. Copy the rmware le (obtained, for example, from CognitiveTPG’s Web site) in the Firmware folder.

4. After the printer has fully booted and is displaying a ready state, insert the USB ash drive in the printer’s USB A connector.

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5. The printer reads the le in the CognitiveTPG\Firmware folder, and determines if it contains a rmware upgrade.

6. If a rmware upgrade is needed, the printer reads the contents of the rmware le, then re-programs the printer ash memory, and nally reboots. At this time, the new rmware is loaded and executed in the C Series printer.

NOTES: THE PRINTER WILL ONLY READ THE CONTENTS OF THE USB FLASH DRIVE IF IT IS INSERTED AFTER THE PRINTER IS READY.

DO NOT MODIFY THE FIRMWARE FILE NAME AS DISTRIBUTED BY CognitiveTPG. THE PRINTER USES THE FILENAME TO KNOW WHETHER THE FIRMWARE IMAGE CONTAINED IN THE FILE REPRESENTS AN UPGRADE. CHANGING THE FILENAME WILL RESULT IN UNEXPECTED RESULTS.

TO GET CONSISTENT RESULTS, THERE SHOULD BE ONLY ONE FILE IN THE CognitiveTPG\ FIRMWARE FOLDER.

IF THE FILE WILL NOT LOAD FROM THE USB FLASH DRIVE, IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE OR IT MAY CONTAIN FIRMWARE THAT IS EARLIER THAN WHAT IS CURRENTLY RUNNING. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE FIRMWARE FILE CONTAINED IN THE FOLDER IS PROPER FOR THE PRINTER. IF IT STILL WILL NOT LOAD, USE THE ADMINISTRATOR CONFIGURING TOOL TO LOAD THE FIRMWARE.

Chapter 6: Network Printing

Network-enabled printers can be connected directly to a network, providing the exibility of printing to the same printer from multiple workstations.

To congure the printer’s network settings, connect to the Administrator program over a local USB or serial or parallel port. Refer to Chapter 4 for instructions on connecting to the printer using a local port.

With the Administrator communicating with the printer over a local port, select the Administrator’s rst tab, I/O Settings, and look at the lower-right section of the screen labeled Printer Ethernet Settings.

There are two ways to determine the printer’s address on the network. One is to assign the printer an address by entering it in this settings window, and the other is to allow the network to automatically assign an address to the printer.

Assigning a Static Address

To assign a static address, rst obtain an address from the network administrator. In addition to the address for the printer, the network administrator must report the proper net mask for the network and the address of the gateway for the network.

Type the printer’s address in the IP ADDRESS eld, type the net mask in the IP NET MASK eld, and type the gateway address in the IP GATEWAY eld.

Select the LPD and RTEL check boxes, and deselect the DHCP checkbox. Type 9100 in the RTEL Port Number eld and type 32768 in the Ethernet Text Buer Size eld.

After typing in all the entries, click the Apply button.

The screen should look like this:

Using Automatic Address Assignment

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Automatic address assignment, known as DHCP conguration, is only possible if the network being used supports it. If the network does support DHCP, put the C Series printer into DHCP mode by selecting the DHCP checkbox under the address elds in the Ethernet Settings area. It is not necessary to enter any addresses in the elds above.

In addition to the DHCP check box, select the LPD and RTEL check boxes. Type 9100 in the RTEL Port Number eld and type 32768 in the Ethernet Text Buer Size eld.

For the printer to receive its address from the network, it must be connected to the network when it is turned on. If the printer is not connected to the network when set to DHCP mode, the mode setting will take eect, but the printer will not actually receive a new address until it is connected to the network and restarted.

Verifying Network Settings

When a static address was assigned or congured for DHCP, after clicking the Apply button, disconnect the Administrator from the printer, power-cycle the printer, and then connect to it once again using the USB, serial, or parallel port. Once the connection is established, the Printer Ethernet Settings elds will be populated either with the addresses entered (for static addressing) or with addresses received from the network (for DHCP congurations.) Make note of the printer’s IP address.

Print a test label by clicking the Print Self-Test Label button at the bottom-right of the I/O Settings tab. The network settings are printed near the end of the test label.

Once network settings are made, disconnect printer from the USB/serial/parallel port (both physically and in Administrator). It is possible to physically relocate the printer and still be able to communicate with it as long as the printer has a network connection.

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To connect to the printer using the Administrator through the network, go to the I/O Settings tab and select the Network Printer method of connection. Type the IP address assigned or received from the network, and click the Connect button. Once connected, the Administrator functions as it did with a local connection.

Conguring a Printer Driver for Network Use

To print using the driver, a new port must be congured within the printer driver.

1) Locate the appropriate driver in the Windows Printers folder.

2) Right-click on the driver and select Properties.

3) Click on the Ports tab.

4) Choose Add Port.

5) Highlight Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port.

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6) Click Next.

7) In the Printer Name or IP Address box, enter the IP address assigned to the printer. The Port Name box is auto-populated. Click Next.

8) If necessary, choose Generic Network Card as shown below and then click Next.

9) Click Finished. The driver is now congured and ready to use.

Sharing the Printer on a Network

ASSUMPTION: IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED TO A LOCAL MACHINE

ALREADY ON A NETWORK.

1) Locate the appropriate CognitiveTPG Driver in the Windows Printers folder.

2) Right-click on the driver and select Properties.

3) Click on the Sharing tab.

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4) Select Share this printer and give the printer a Share name.

5) Once a share name has been typed, click Apply.

Network Support Materials

For more information on conguring Ethernet settings on CognitiveTPG printers, please refer to the Ethernet Printing Information section of the Programmer’s Guide.

Chapter 7: Printing Standard Labels and Tags

Sources for printed label and tag data include the following:

• Labelsoftware

• CPLprogramming

• Thirdpartyapplicationsorinterfaces

Using Label Software

A version of NiceLabel labeling software, designed specially for CognitiveTPG printers, is available on www.CognitiveTPG.com. Please refer to Chapter 3: Software Installation. This software provides label printing and label design capabilities. Refer to the NiceLabel help les for information on how to use this product.

Using CPL Programming

A common method of printing labels is CPL programming. Commands and data are sent to the printer using the Administrator. These commands prepare the printer to receive the label, establish print position and characteristics, and terminate printing operation.

To begin, start the Administrator program and connect to the printer (see Chapter 4).

After connecting to the printer, select the CPL Editor tab and enter the following text in the Printer Input text area on the left.

! 0 100 100 1 WIDTH 224 PITCH 200 DRAW_BOX 20 0 200 30 2 TEXT 2 20 0 TEST LABEL BARCODE CODE39 20 70 40 1234567894567 END

This series of CPL commands instructs the printer to print a simple label with text and a barcode. To print this label, after entering the text, click the Send To Printer button below the text area. The printer prints the following image.

To save this label format for future use, click the Save to File button. To reload it, or any other label format, click the Open File button.

For more detail on the CPL language, please refer to the CPL Programmers’ Guide which can be found on the Web site:

http://www.cognitivetpg.com/resources_Documentation.aspx

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Using Third-Party and Proprietary Applications

Labels are frequently printed from commercial software or proprietary applications.

Printing from Microsoft Word

The instructions below describe how to create both simple and complex labels using Microsoft Word software. The instructions assume the following conditions:

• TheuserhasabasicunderstandingofMicrosoftsoftwareandtheWindows

• Driversareinstalledcorrectly

• Theprinterisconnected,poweredon,andreadytoprint

NOTE: EXAMPLES SHOWN HERE WERE CREATED USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP AND MICROSOFT WORD 2002.

To Configure the Software for a CognitiveTPG Printer

operating system

1) Open Microsoft Word.

2) Press Ctrl+P or, on the File menu, choose Print. The Print dialog box appears.

3) Select a CognitiveTPG printer.

4) Click Close to close the Print dialog box.

Setting Label Size

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Set up the Word document for the desired label size.

1) On the File menu, click Page Setup. The Page Setup dialog box displays.

2) Set all margins to 0.

3) Click the Paper tab.

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4) Set the correct width and height for the label. The example shows a 2.4” wide by 1” tall label.

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5) Click OK and, if necessary, Fix to reset the margins. The Word document should look similar to the gure below.

Creating a Label and Barcode

Design the label in a Word document. Use the following steps to design a barcode.

1) Select the desired Barcode Font/Type.

2) Enter the numbers for the barcode. A barcode will not display on the screen, but is printed on the label.

3) Set the height of the barcode by adjusting the font size. Use trial and error to adjust the size correctly.

Chapter 7: Printing Standard Labels and Tags

Printing a Label

Make sure that the printer is connected to the computer and powered on. Ensure that the media is loaded correctly. Use the following steps to print the label:

1) Press Ctrl+P or, on the File menu, choose Print. The Print dialog appears.

2) Verify that the CognitiveTPG printer is selected.

3) Click OK.

Printing from Proprietary Applications

Refer to your software’s documentation.

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

C Series printers require minimal user maintenance. When problems do occur, however, it is important to isolate the root cause between hardware or programming issues.

Isolating Problems

Programming issues can often make problems appear hardware related. Use the following steps to determine the source of the problem.

Run a Printer Self Test

A self test will help determine possible printer hardware issues since the test is performed independently from all external software, cabling, and congurations.

To perform a printer self test please refer to Chapter 2.

NOTE: LEAVING THE PRINTER IN HEX DUMP MODE FOLLOWING A SELF TEST ALLOWS THE USER TO SEE EVERY CHARACTER THAT REACHES THE PRINTER. USE OF HEX DUMP MODE CAN HELP RESOLVE SOME PROGRAMMING PROBLEMS.

If the printer will not print a self test label, the problem is most likely hardware related and the printer will not respond to incoming data.

Please contact technical support as referenced in Chapter 9 of this User’s Manual.

Print a Proven Label Format

Select a label format that has previously printed successfully on the system being used.

If the proven format will not print, inspect the system for possible communication problems. For example, ensure cables are connected properly and conguration settings are correct.

If the proven format prints successfully, then most possible hardware issues have been eliminated.

Print a New Label Format

If a known printable format is unavailable, then a new format may be created using an available text editor. Creating and sending the simple format listed below should help isolate the problem.

! 0 100 120 1 TEXT 2 25 25 This is a test END

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

If the printer does not print this label but does print labels that were prepared on another system, the system being used may not be compatible with the printer. The most common cause of this is improper end-of-line termination.

“Comment Out” Portions of the Non-Working Label Format

Improper printer commands can be isolated by placing a “C” before selected CPL command lines. Begin by commenting out the most complex lines rst and try printing the format again. If the problem persists, try commenting out every line between the header line and the END statement and then add lines one at a time until the problem recurs in order to see which lines are at fault.

Once the awed portion of the format has been isolated, reference the Programmer’s Guide to examine the code for errors or test the code by itself in a simplied format. When examining label formats, look for instances where the letters “O” or “I” have been incorrectly entered for the numbers 0 and 1. These are very common typographical errors.

Common Issues

The following issues are based on technical support records of user questions.

Labels Skipping or Printer Feeding Blank Labels

Label skipping can frequently be corrected by performing a printer calibration. Refer to the calibration section of Chapter 4.

If label skipping continues to occur, inspect the label or software application to verify the page length being sent to the printer does not exceed the physical length of the label.

READY Light is Red

Make sure that the printhead mechanism is rmly latched into position on both sides.

Make sure that the printer is in the proper print mode and the correct accessories are installed. Thermal Transfer printers set to TT mode create errors when printing a label if a ribbon is not installed.

If the printer feeds out multiple blank labels, it needs to be calibrated. Refer to the calibration section of Chapter 4.

Make sure that the correct power supply for the printer is being used. The C Series printers use a 90-264VAC output power supply. The output voltage is printed on the power supply.

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

Printer Drivers

Printer drivers are available for download from the CognitiveTPG Web site. For more information on where to download printer drivers, please reference Chapter 3: Installing the Printer Drivers.

Setting Up an Ethernet Printer

Download the CognitiveTPG Administrator Conguration tool for easy access to setting these values. These settings can also be congured by connecting the printer to a PC using the parallel or serial port (Refer to Chapter 2 for details regarding parallel or serial port set up).

Type in the following commands to a text editor on the computer:

! 0 0 0 0 (Must use zero; space between each character) VARIABLE ETHERNET IP xxx,xxx,xxx,xxx VARIABLE NETMASK xxx,xxx,xxx,xxx VARIABLE GATEWAY xxx,xxx,xxx,xxx VARIABLE WRITE VARIABLE ETHERNET RESET END

Send this le to the printer by selecting File then selecting Print. The printer will not print anything but the ready light will blink on and o. Once a solid green ready light is visible, cycle the power to the printer. To verify the settings have taken eect, perform a self test and verify the settings are now set in the printer. For more instructions on performing a self test, please refer to Chapter 2 of this User’s Manual.

Serial Communication

If a serial port will be used for printing to the C Series printer, a custom null-modem serial cable is required. Refer to the accessories section listed in Chapter 10 of this document.

The default serial communications settings are: 9600, N, 8, 1.

Parallel Communication

If a parallel port will be used for printing to the C Series printer, a custom uni-directional cable is required. Refer to the accessories section listed in Chapter 10 of this document.

When printing in parallel the port must be set up as an LPT port, not an ECP port. If the port is congured as ECP, printing may be inconsistent.

Printing Too Light

Download and install the C Series Administrator conguration software for simplied setting of these values from the CognitiveTPG Web site. These values may be changed using the Printhead Darkness setting located in the Printer Settings tab.

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

If unable to use the Administrator to congure this setting, type the following commands into a text editor on the computer:

! 0 0 0 0 (Must use zero; space between each) VARIABLE DARKNESS ## VARIABLE WRITE END

The ## indicates the desired value to which the Darkness will be set. This should be a value slightly larger than the original one in order to increase the darkness.

For example, type the line as VARIABLE DARKNESS 20. Continue to gradually increase the number to 30, 40, 50, and so on until the desired darkness is achieved. The higher the number the darker the print will be.

Send this le to the printer by selecting File then selecting Print. The printer will not print anything but the ready light will blink on and o. Once a solid Green ready light is visible, cycle the power to the printer. To verify the settings have taken eect, perform a self test and verify the settings are now set in the printer. For more instructions on performing a self test, please refer to Chapter 2 of this User’s Manual.

General Troubleshooting Tips

Equipment and Cabling

Make sure that all cables and connectors are installed and secure. Before printing, make sure there is media in the printer and the power and ready green lights are illuminated. If the C Series printer is a thermal transfer unit it requires ribbon to print, and a ribbon will need to be installed in the printer.

Printing a Diagnostic or Self Test Page

Please refer to the section on Performing a Self Test in Chapter 2 of this User’s Manual for full detailed instructions.

Cleaning the Printhead

Refer to Chapter 11 of this User’s Manual, Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance

Paper is Jammed in the Printer

Turn the printer o before attempting to un-jam the printer. If a label is jammed in the printer, unplug the printer from its power source and remove the jammed label by hand only. If needed, clean any remaining adhesive on the printer with a lint-free cloth, and 98% to 99 % pure isopropyl or denatured alcohol or a cleaning pen. Refer to Chapter 11: Cleaning Supplies for more information regarding suggesting cleaning and preventive maintenance.

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Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams

Make sure the roll of media is aligned in the center of the printer and the printer’s spring loaded media guides are rmly pressed against both sides of the roll.

Blank Label is Printing

Make sure all cables and connectors are installed and secure. Before printing, make sure media is loaded into the printer and both the power and ready green lights are on. If the C Series printer is a thermal transfer unit it requires ribbon to print, and a ribbon will need to be installed in the printer.

Chapter 9: Printer Specications

Specications are provided for reference and are based on printer tests using CognitiveTPG brand ribbons and labels. Results may vary in actual application settings or when using products other than recommended CognitiveTPG supplies. We recommend always qualifying any application with thorough testing. For updated C Series technical specications please visit us online at:

http://www.cognitivetpg.com/specications_16.aspx

Standard Features

• CompactIndustrial™printerdesign,smallfootprinthighperformance

• AdministratorCongurationSoftware

• Bi-directionalUSBDrivers

• LCDcontrolpanel:Back-lit,2line,16characters(Cxionly)

• 200MIPS,180MHz,32bitRISCProcessor

• 16MBSDRAMmemory

• 8MBashmemoryforrmwareandstoredobjects.

• Hingedmediacovertoaccommodateoversizedrolls

• Doubleclamshelldesignforeasyaccessusersetupmenus,easyribbonloading

and simple media loading

• Ruggeddie-castmetaluserinterface.

• Audibleindicatorforerrorwarningordocumentalert

• Widepathindexingsensorrange

• 203dpiprintresolution(8dots/mm)

• 2”and4”Printwidthmodels

• Upgradeablermwareandstoredobjects

• Directthermalprinting

• CPLprogramminglanguage

• Parallel,Serial,USB-A,andUSB-Bcommunicationports

• USB-AHostControl

• Adjustable position transmissive and reective index sensing technology to

accommodate a wide variety of print media

• PrinterdriverforWindows™NT,2000,XPanWindows7operatingsystems

• NiceLabel®SE -Windows™based WYSIWYGon-screen labeldesign and print

application demo software

Optional Features

• 300dpiPrintResolution(12dots/mm)

• Ethernet10/100Base-Tinterface

• ThermalTransferPrinting

• PCL(4”printersonly)

Printing Specications

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Nominal Printer Size

Print Resolutions 203 dpi Standard 300 dpi Optional 203 dpi Standard 300 dpi Optional

Max Print width 2.118” (53.8mm) 2.205” (56.0mm) 4.094” (104.0mm) 4.153” (105.5mm)

Print Speeds 4-6 ips Ci 4-8 ips

Max Print Lengths

Print Position Tolerance

2” Ci or Cxi 4” Ci or Cxi

2-6 ips Ci 2-6 ips

Cxi

322” (8179mm) 218” (5537mm) 322” (8179mm) 153” (3886mm)

±0.0625” (1.6mm) Left and right

Cxi

4-6 ips Ci 4-8 ips Cxi

2-6 ips Ci 2-6 ips Cxi

Media Specications

Media Types: Direct thermal or thermal transfer labels, tags, wristbands, static labels,

and receipt paper.

Media Thickness: 0.010” thickness max.

Index types: Reective and transmissive sensors to detect gaps between labels, die-

cuts, black-marks, notches, and holes.

Media Format: Continuous fanfold (external) or roll with optional inter-sheet perforations for easy media separation.

Media Web Width (label and liner):

• 2”Printer:0.5”(12.7mm)to2.84”(72mm)

• 4”Printer:2.4”(60.96mm)to4.63”(117.6mm)

• Minimumlabellength:0.375”(9.5mm)with.125”gap

• Maximummediarollsize:7.750”(194mm)O.D.ona1.5”(38.1mm)ID.Core

Media Indexing

Indexing Sensing Methods: None, gap, bar, notch, and hole.

Gap and notch sensing standards: Minimum Inter-label gap: 0.125” (3.18mm)

Gap Sensing Width Range:

• 2”Printer:Useradjustable1”rightofcenterto1.2”leftofcenter.

• 4”Printer:Useradjustablefromcenterto2.2”leftofcenter.

Black mark sensing standards: Black mark length (parallel to inside media edge):

0.125”(3.18mm)- 1.0”(2.54mm)

Black Mark Sensing Range: User adjustable in increments of 0.2” left and right to within

0.5” of edge of the maximum media web width.

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Ribbon Specications

Ribbon width:

• 2”Printer:2.4”(61mm)Max.

• 2”NominalLength:6500”(165m)Max.

• 4”Printer:4.25”(108mm)Max.

• 4”NominalLength:5500”(140m)Max.

Types: Available in Wax, Wax/Resin, and Premium Resin varieties

Label Roll Changes per Ribbon

Label Roll OD Label Roll ID 2” Label Rolls per Ribbon Roll 4” Label Rolls per Ribbon Roll

5” 1.5” 2.4 2

7” 1.5” 1 .85

7” Label Roll OD = equivalent to 8” Roll

Font Specications

Bitmapped: 7 styles with up to 10x10 magnication, variable boldness and spacing.

International AGFA Fonts: Sans-serif font in 7 pt. sizes, up to 4x4 magnication, variable

boldness and spacing.

Scalable Vector Fonts: 3 ultra font styles for smooth characters in any size and boldness.

Rotations: 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees

Bar Code Symbologies and Specications

UPCA ADD 2 EAN 8 128C

UPCE ADD 5 EAN 13 CODE128

UPCE1 CODE 39 PLESSEY EAN128

POSTNET I 2OF5 128A CODABAR

Maxicode mode 0 CODE 93 128B MSI

PDF417 DataMatrix QR Code Aztec

UPCA+ MSI1 S20F5 D20F5

RSS

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Cognitive Programming Language (CPL)

• CommunicatesinprintableASCIIcharacters

• Compatiblewithmainframe,mini,andPChosts

• Downloadableobjectsincludegraphicsandbitmapfonts

• Automaticserializationofelds

• Formatinversion(whiteonblack)

• Fourpositioneldrotation(0°,90°,180°,270°)

• Programmablelabelquantitieswithprintandpausecontrol

• Statusmessagestohostuponrequest

Communications Specications

Parallel Interface: Centronics compatible parallel interface (requires cable).

High-speed serial interfaces:

• SerialRS-232(requirescable)

• Congurablebaudrate(1,200–115,200baud),parity,anddatabits.Stopbitsat

1 or 2.

• Software (XON/XOFF) or hardware (DTR/DSR) communication handshake

protocols

• USB2.0compatibleinterface

• Ethernet10/100Base-Tinterface(Optional)

Electrical Specications

• Auto-detectable90-264VAC,24VDC150Wpowersupply

International Environment Compliance

• Compliantwiththefollowinginternationalenvironmentaldirectives:

• Directive2002/95/EContherestrictionofUseofcertainHazardousSubstances

in Electrical and Electronic Components (RoHS)

• Directive2002/96/EConWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE)

International Regulatory Compliance

• PrinterandPowerSupply:UL,FCCClassA,CCC,CE,CiSPR22/CB.

• PowerSupplyOnly:CSAGS/TUV/VDE/PSE

Environmental Specications

Operating environment: 41°to104°F(5°to40°C)20%to85%non-condensingR.H.

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Physical Specications

Characteristic 2” Ci or Cxi Printer 4” Ci or Cxi Printer

Height 7.1” (181mm) 7.1” (181mm)

Width 5” (127mm) 6.9” (175mm)

Depth 10.04” (255mm) 10.04” (255mm)

DT Weight 5.02 lbs (Cxi) 4.91 lbs (Ci) 5.91 lbs (Cxi) 5.88 lbs (Ci)

TT Weight 5.23 lbs (Cxi) 5.00 lbs (Ci) 6.10 lbs (Cxi) 6.00 lbs (Ci)

Software

C Series Administrator: Printer with USB/Serial bi-directional conguration software,

included with printer requires Windows driver installation.

C Clean Driver Utility: Self contained driver cleanup utility that entirely removes old drivers.

Windows™ OS Drivers: Printer drivers that allow applications running on Windows operating systems to print to CognitiveTPG printers.

Preventive Maintenance

CognitiveTPG recommends cleaning the printer on a regular basis using standard CognitiveTPG printer parts and cleaning supplies.

Cleaning

The exterior is cleaned with a lint-free cloth, and if necessary, a mild detergent solution in a damp cloth. It is recommended that interior components are cleaned with the authorized cleaning supplies listed below every 20,000 inches (508 m) or blown air to remove any particles. The printhead should be cleaned every 5000 inches if preprinted labels are used. The platen should be cleaned at the same interval, using the same cleaning materials as applied to the printhead. Please refer to Chapter 11 for more details on cleaning supplies.

Warranty

Printer: 24 months from date of purchase. (requires registration and excludes

printheads)

Printhead: 6 months or 500,000 inches using CognitiveTPG’s approved media

MTBF (Mean time between failures): 2,000,000 inches (Does not include printhead

dots out condition)

Chapter 10: Consumables

Please refer to the online Media Guide for more information on consumables which are compatible with all C Series printer models.

Compatible Media

CognitiveTPG stocks a wide variety of labels, tags and ribbons for use in our thermal printers. Items range from paper labels to tags in various sizes. If the standard items will not t your application needs, we oer custom options for CI/CXI-compatible labels and tags.

CognitiveTPG oers a full range of printing capabilities, from sequential numbering and barcodes to full-color labels. We use only the highest-quality facestocks and adhesives, and we also stock a wide range of paper, cardstock, and synthetic/lm materials for thermal printers, along with specialized materials. Our adhesives range from superaggressive to ultra-removable, plus specialty adhesives that can withstand extreme.

CognitiveTPG has a full selection of inks and specialty dyes that can be matched to any color with superior lamination and varnish options.

Ribbons

To learn more about the various ribbon types, please refer to our online Media Selection Tool at: http://www.cognitivetpg.com/mediaselector.aspx

Figure 10-1. Ribbon Spec Diagram

• Waxribbonsarebestforgeneralpurposelabeling.

• Wax/resin ribbons are a good choice for moderate scratch, abrasion and mild

chemical resistance.

• Resinribbonsprovidethebestperformanceinharshenvironmentalconditions.

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Width (Inches) Length (Inches) Formulation Printer Compatibility Stock item Part #

2.4 5512 Wax Del Sol/ C Series Y 04-00-0044-01

4.25 5512 Wax Del Sol/ C Series Y 04-00-0041-01

2.4 6500 Wax C Series Y 04-00-0046-01

2.4 5512 Wax / Resin Del Sol/ C Series Y 04-00-0044-03

4.25 5512 Wax / Resin Del Sol/ C Series Y 04-00-0041-03

2.4 6500 Wax / Resin C Series Y 04-00-0046-03

2.4 5512 Premium Resin Del Sol/ C Series Y 04-00-0044-02

4.25 5512 Premium Resin Del Sol/ C Series Y 04-00-0041-02

2.4 6500 Premium Resin C Series Y 04-00-0046-02

Accessories

For more details on C Series accessories please visit our Web site under the C Series product page at: http://www.cognitivetpg.com/Accessories_16.aspx

For more details on CognitiveTPG cleaning supplies please refer to Chapter 12 of this User’s Manual.

C Series Accessories

Product Model # Description 2” 4” DT TT

370-006-01 Auto-Ranging power supply, UNIVERSAL, 100-240 VAC, 70W

006-1030000 US Power Cord (compatible w/370-006-01 power supply)

115-005-01 Cable USB A Male 2.0 to USB B Male 2.0,HS

115-008-02 Parallel cable

115-006-02 Serial cable 6’

115-007-02 Serial adapter (for 5VDC)

470-054-01 2” Spindle, Large Media Roll

470-055-01 4” Spindle, Large Media Roll

470-064-01 3” Adapter Cores for Large Media Rolls

006-1030003 Power Cord, European, C-Series

006-1030005 Power Cord, UK, C-Series

3 3 3 3

3 3 3

3 3 3 3

Chapter 11: Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance

The C Series printer is designed to provide exceptional service with a minimum of preventive maintenance. CognitiveTPG recommends cleaning the printer on a regular basis using standard CognitiveTPG printer parts and cleaning supplies.

Cleaning Instructions

C Series Cleaning Supplies

Part # Size (inches) Items per box Description

14-00-0002 none 12 Cleaning pen

Exterior is cleaned with a lint-free cloth and, if necessary, a mild detergent solution.

Interior components (printhead, platen roller, media sensor, peel bar, ribbon, and media paths) are cleaned with a 98% to 99 % pure isopropyl or denatured alcohol or a cleaning pen every 20,000 inches (508 m) or blown air to remove any particles. The printhead should be cleaned every 5,000 inches if pre-printed labels are used.

Figure 12-1. C SERIES Performing Printer Maintenance

1) Open the print mechanism. Turn the printer o when cleaning the printhead. Make sure the printhead is completely dry before turning the printer back on.

C&D

Figure 12-2. Cleaning the C Series Printer Parts

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2) Clean the printhead (A), platen (B), and the index sensors (C and D) with a soft, lintfree cloth saturated with 99 percent isopropyl alcohol.

3) Turn the printer on and press the FEED button to clean all sides of the roller.

CAUTION! INCORRECTLY CLEANING THE PRINTER WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE AND VOID THE PRINTER’S WARRANTY. CognitiveTPG RECOMMENDS USING A CERTIFIED CLEANING PEN FOR ALL THE PRINTER’S CLEANING REQUIREMENTS.

Please refer to Chapter 12 for technical support contact information and to nd an authorized repair center near you.

Printhead Assembly Removal and Replacement

NOTE: IF THE C SERIES PRINTER IS WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE USER MUST

SEND THE PRINTER IN TO AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER. ALL USERS MUST NOT REPLACE THE PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY OR PLATEN ASSEMBLY IF THE PRINTER IN UNDER WARRANTY.

Printhead Assembly Removal

1) Open the User Interface Cover and carefully cut the cable tie located on the righthand side of the printhead bracket.

2) Remove the printhead assembly from the mechanism by lifting the left side printhead bracket tab o of the mechanism platform as shown.

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3) Remove the screw holding the green ground wire to the bracket.

4) Remove the printhead cable harness from the printhead, and remove the two-wire LED harness from the LED connector.

Printhead Assembly Replacement

NOTE: IF THE C SERIES PRINTER IS WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE USER MUST

SEND THE PRINTER IN TO AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER. ALL USERS MUST NOT REPLACE THE PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY OR PLATEN ASSEMBLY IF THE PRINTER IN UNDER WARRANTY.

1) Attach the new printhead assembly to the printhead harness, and attach the LED harness to the LED connector.

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2) Position a cable tie through the hole in the printhead bracket and around all wires.

3) Position and tighten the tie as shown. Clip o the excess tie.

4) Secure the ground wire to the bracket, ensuring that the lock washer is between the wire lug and the bracket shield. Tighten the screw to 3 in-lbs.

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5) Position springs over spring guides on bracket, then slide the right printhead bracket support tab over the mechanism right side printhead support platform feature.

6) Keeping the right side tab on the platform, rotate the left side of the printhead forward so that it clears the left side printhead platform support.

7) Push the printhead up and back to position the left side printhead bracket support tab on the left side platform.

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8) Ensure the printhead has free movement by pressing up in the center of the printhead assembly. The printhead assembly should move freely and evenly until the springs are fully compressed. If not, check the cabling for any binding during printhead movement.

Platen Assembly Removal and Replacement

NOTE: IF THE C SERIES PRINTER IS WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE USER MUST

SEND THE PRINTER IN TO AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER. ALL USERS MUST NOT REPLACE THE PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY OR PLATEN ASSEMBLY IF THE PRINTER IN UNDER WARRANTY.

Platen Assembly Removal

1) Remove the front bezel by removing the two screws it the front, center, underside of the printer.

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2) Slightly spread the enclosure away from the side of the bezel. Then, lift the bezel up and away from the printer.

3) Remove the three screws indicated.

4) Remove two screws at the rear of the printer.

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5) Remove media guides by removing the four screws holding down media guide bottom plate.

6) Remove media guide gear and set aside. Unscrew 2 screws exposed after guides were removed.

7) Locate and remove screw behind head down switch on right side of mechanism.

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8) Spread enclosure apart slightly, then lift enclosure back and up, away from printer. To access base portion of enclosure, refer to Mechanism Repair and GMC Repair in the repair guide. Remove both mechanism and GMC to access base enclosure.

9) Remove front bezel. See front bezel removal section of enclosure removal section.

10) Slide right side platen bearing past its plastic snap, toward front of printer.

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11) Slightly bias the enclosure away from the left side of the platen. Slide the left side of the platen out of its plastic snap, toward the front of the printer.

CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THE BEARING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PLATEN. THERE ARE NO RETENTION FEATURES WHICH WILL HOLD THE BEARING ON THE PLATEN SHAFT AFTER THE PLATEN HAS BEEN REMOVED.

Platen Assembly Replacement

NOTE: IF THE C SERIES PRINTER IS WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE USER

MUST SEND THE PRINTER IN TO AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER. ALL USER’S MUST NOT REPLACE THE PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY OR PLATEN ASSEMBLY IF THE PRINTER IS UNDER WARRANTY.

1) During installation of the platen, note the small diameter of the platen bearing snap feature. That area goes down into the platen bearing snaps.

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2) Slightly bias the enclosure away from the left side of the platen. Slide the left side of the platen into its plastic snap.

3) Slide right side platen bearing into its plastic snap. Ensure platen rotates in its bearings. There will be a small amount of resistance due to gears and motor.

4) Install front bezel according to bezel installation section of enclosure document.

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5) Slightly spread the front of the enclosure, and begin sliding it forward on the base. Ensure that the green ground wire shown at right is placed in the cavity of the enclosure as shown.

6) Ensure that the enclosure on-o switch tab is above the on-o switch as shown. That will help properly locate the enclosure on the base. Check the t of the enclosure to the base. The User Interface Cover should rotate freely. That indicates proper location of the enclosure.

7) Install and torque the two screws shown at right. Torque to 2.5 in.-lbs.

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8) Install and torque the mechanism screw located on the right side of the mechanism, behind the head down switch. Torque to 3 in.-lbs.

9) Expose the underside of the printer, install and torque the three screws at the locations shown. Torque to 3 in.-lbs.

10) Install and torque the two rear screws as shown.

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11) Slightly separate the enclosure, and install the front bezel.

12) Snap the enclosure into position, and ensure a good t between both sides of the enclosure and the front bezel.

13) Install and tighten the two bezel screws as shown. Torque to 3 in.-lbs.

Chapter 12: Support

Contacting Customer Support

If technical assistance is required for the C Series printer and the troubleshooting suggestions in this guide or our online Tech Support Tool (http://www.cognitivetpg. com/techsupportpub.aspx) do not solve the issue, please refer to the following support services to obtain assistance.

Telephone Technical Support

During the warranty period, please obtain assistance from our Service Center.

Service and Repair: Hours: 8AM-5PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Toll Free: 800.732.8950 ext. 4

Telephone: 607.274.2500 ext. 4

E-Mail: Support@CognitiveTPG.com

The Technical Support Team can answer questions regarding the setup, conguration, installation, and operation of the C Series printer. They can also help troubleshoot and diagnose printer problems and give instructions for service and repair.

For printers not covered under warranty, please contact the Service Center for a free repair estimate.

Finding Help on the Web

The CognitiveTPG Web site provides tips, tricks, and troubleshooting information for all CognitiveTPG printers, including the C Series printers.

Visit www.CognitiveTPG.com to nd setup and rmware information for your specic C Series printer model.

Index

Accessories 70 Administrator 36 Automatic Address 49

Barcode 57

Cleaning 71 Communications 67 Compatible Media 69 Connectors 10 Controls 10 CPL Programming 53 Customer Support 85

DHCP 49 Dust cover 2

Ethernet connector 4

FEED 10 Firmware 42

Help on the Web 85

Index Sensor 6 Indicators 10

keypad button functions 7

Label Software 53 Large Roll OD Media 27 LCD control panel 2 LCD Menu Structure 8 Loading Media 21

Media Guide 3 Media Guide Locking Tab 23 menu navigation 7 Microsoft Word 54

Network Support Materials 52

ON/OFF switch 2 operational requirements 9

Platen 6 POWER LED 2 Printer Power Test 13 Printer Requirements 9 Printer Set Up 9 Printhead 3 Programmer’s Guide 1

Quick Start Guide 1

READY LED 2 Ribbon drive gears 3 Ribbon Loading 14 Ribbons 69 Ribbon Supply Core Notches 17

Self Test 32 Software Installation 35 spindle slot 3 Static Address 48 Supply Clutch 5 Supply Spindle 5

USB-A 11 USB-B 4

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