Microplex LOGIJET T4, LOGIJET T6, LOGIJET T6 RFID, LOGIJET T4 RFID Operator's Manual

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LOGIJET T4

LOGIJET T6 LOGIJET T4 RFID LOGIJET T6 RFID

Operator’s Manual

Edition 1.3L

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Contents 3

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Table of Contents

Chapter Page

1. Introduction 7

1.1. General Description 7

1.2. Information on RFID Technology 8

1.3. Fundamentals of Thermal Printing 9

1.4. Conventions 10

1.5. CE - Conformity 11

1.6. General Safety Regulations 11

2. Installation 14

2.1. Printer Unpacking 14

2.2. Check List 16

2.3. Printer Installation 17

2.4. Printer Components 18

3. Media and Ribbon Requirements 20

4. Basic Operation Sequences 21

4.1. Overview 21

5. Handling of Consumables 23

5.1. Winding Diagram 24

5.2. Roll-Fed Media Handling 25

5.2.1. Tear Off Media Loading 25

5.2.2. Media Removal 32

5.3. Handling of Ribbon (Foil) 33

5.3.1. Ribbon Loading 33

5.3.2. Ribbon Tension Adjustment 37

5.3.3. Ribbon Removal 40

5.4. Printhead Pressure Adjusting 42

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6. Control Panel 46

6.1. Attaching the Printer to a Computer 46

6.2. Turning on the Printer 46

6.3. Control Panel View 47

6.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements 48

6.5. Configuration via the Control Panel 51

6.6. Menu Structure 52

6.7. Syntax of Diagrams 56

7. Panel Functions 57

7.1. Print Process Selecting 57

7.2. Media Setting (Material; Label or Continuous) 59

7.3. Page Length Adjustment 60

7.3.1. Starting the (Printer’s) Measurement of Label Length 61

7.3.2. Configuration of Semiautomatic Label Length Measurement 61

7.4. Material Width Adjustment (Paper Width) 62

7.5. Configuration of Text Margins 63

7.6. Printing the Status Sheet 64

7.7. Printing the Font List 66

7.8. Hexdump-Mode Activation 67

7.9. Normal Print Mode Activation (incl. FORM FEED) 68

7.10. Clearing the Input Buffer (Cancel Job) 69

7.11. Printing the Menu Page 70

7.12. Generating Test Prints (Sliding Pattern) 71

7.13. Data Interface Selection 72

7.14. Emulation Selection 73

7.15. Display Language Selection 75

7.16. Transparent Code Adjustment 76

7.17. Selection of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer) 77

7.18. Setting to Factory Default 78

7.19. Font Selection 79

7.20. Text Orientation Selection 82

7.21. Symbol Code Selection 83

7.22. Print Speed Adjustment 84

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7.23. Contrast (Density) Setting 85

7.24. Image Shifting to the X-Direction 86

7.25. Image Shifting to the Y-Direction 88

7.26. Selecting the Light Sensor Type 90

7.27. Automatic Sync Sensor Adjust 91

7.27.1. Overview 91

7.27.2. Example 92

7.28. Manual Sync Sensor Adjust 93

7.28.1. Overview: Level and Current Adjusting 94

7.28.2. Description of Level and Current Adjusting 95

7.28.3. Example 96

7.29. Peripheral Device Activation (Tear Off Edge, Cutter) 98

7.30. Selecting the Tear Off Mode (Option: Cutting Mode) 100

7.31. Selecting the Print Mode 102

7.32. Adjusting the Tear Off Position (Option: Cutting Position) 105

7.33. Configuration of Network Parameters (IP Address, e.g.) 106

8. Using the RFID Functions 109

8.1. Integrated RF Write/Read module 109

8.1.1. CE - Conformity 109

8.2. RFID Panel Functions 111

8.2.1. Selecting the RFID Mode 111

8.2.2. Selecting the Communication Protocol 112

8.2.3. Adjusting the Transponder Position (Tag Position) 113

8.2.4. Adjusting the Number of RFID Access (Timeout) 119

8.2.5. Adjusting the Transmission Speed (Bit Rate) 120

8.2.6. Reading the Label Identification Number automatically 121

8.3. Data Interface Status Out 122

8.4. IDOL Commands for RFID 123

8.4.1. Overview Function Group RFID 123

8.4.2. Reading the Label ID Number (Prior to the Print Process) 126

8.4.3. Writing Data into a Data Block of the RFID Label 127

8.4.4. Generating a Page ID Number, Receiving the RFID data after Printing 128

8.5. Syntax of RFID Data (Status Messages) 130

8.6. RFID Errors 132

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9. Operator Maintenance 137

9.1. Printer Cleaning 137

9.1.1. Printer Cabinet Cleaning 138

9.1.2. Printhead Cleaning 139

9.1.3. Transport Roller Cleaning 142

9.2. Printhead Exchange 143

9.2.1. Printhead Removal and Installation 144

9.3. Adjusting the Right Pressure Value 148

10. Troubleshooting 149

10.1. Printer Error Messages 150

10.2. Reduced Print Quality 152

10.3. Incorrect Media Transport 154

10.4. Rewinder, Dispenser and Cutter Error Messages 155

10.5. Print Repetition after an Error 157

11. Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) 159

12. Specifications 161

13. Appendix 165

13.1. Configuration of the Status Channel 165

13.1.1. Status Messages automatically or on Request 165

13.1.2. Changing the Separator and Terminator Characters 167

13.2. Survey of Print Job Status Messages 168

13.3. Survey of Printer Status Messages 169

14. Index 171

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1. Introduction

1.1. General Description

The LOGIJET T4 and LOGIJET T6 are multifunctional non-impact printers based on thermal print technology. The devices can be used for thermal transfer printing as well as for thermal direct printing. Because of its wide range of application, you can use them to print all kind of information as barcodes, alphanumerical characters and vector graphics e.g. . These printers not only know one device-specific page description language as standard thermal printers usually do, but most of the languages used in the industrial field and the well-known market standards of laserprinters, too.

The printers LOGIJET T4 and LOGIJET T6 are provided with a controller that is also used in SOLID laserprinters. So the advantages of the thermal print technology are combined with the flexibility of the „laserprinter intelligence“.

For the LOGIJET printers a software (called IP printADMIN) will be available to allow a printer configuration via Ethernet. The controller has its integrated website with information on the printer status and the printjob status.

Data can be sent without programming expenditure from almost any software platform, because printer drivers are already available for this.

The capabilities featured include the MICROPLEX page description language IDOL. Using this language, complex tasks such as the creation of forms can be carried out by simple software commands (see separate IDOL manual).

The resolution is 300 dots per inch corresponding to about 12 dots per mm. The print speed is 50 up to 150 mm/second. Roll-fed media as well as continuous-media can be printed on. The maximum processable width of media for the LOGIJET T6 is 174 mm. 168 mm of that are printable.

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1.2. Information on RFID Technology

The MICROPLEX printers LOGIJET T4 RFID and LOGIJET T6 RFID are provided with an integrated multi-protocol RF Write/Read module. The printer functions as a complete system for writing, reading and printing RFID labels (Radio Frequency IDentification), when it is connected to a host computer. The printer receives instructions from the host computer. The MICROPLEX Controller interprets this information and controls printer's mechanical drive, RFID subsystem and printhead.

RFID tag

Transponder)

Data

Antenna

Fig. 1.2.a Block diagram: High Frequency Identification technology (RFID)

The multi-protocol RF Write/Read module is built-in in the printers paper path.

To use the RFID capabilities of this printer, you will need the appropriate RFID media. This media includes the label, backing, and an RFID transponder inlay encased by the label material.

The commands for the RFID functions are sent like print data via the active data channel (Centronics, USB, Ethernet,...). The ID of the label (Transponder Identification number) can be read in order to be transmitted to the host via the printer's status channel. This allows a clearly assignment of the specific label identification number to the information printed on this label.

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HF and analog circuit

Controller

Host system

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Additionally the MICROPLEX firmware function "Status Out" provides the possibility to get information on the printer status (paper jam, offline, ...) and on the print job process (idle, busy, page printed,...).

1.3. Fundamentals of Thermal Printing

The thermal print technology enables a quiet and fast print process with a high resolution output. The printhead produces the image by heating single elements (dots). So you need a special ribbon (thermal transfer printing) or a special kind of paper (thermal direct printing). While thermal transfer printing the dots touch the thermal ribbon so that the heating of particular dots leads to a partial melting of the ribbon. Due to the contact with a media (future carrier of the information, for example paper) this leads to a transfer of the image onto the media. While thermal direct printing the dots touch the thermal paper directly. The dyes and developers within the paper respond to the heat of particular dots, change their colour to black and so the wanted image emerges.

The LOGIJET T4 /T6 /RFID printers can be used for both methods of printing.

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1.4. Conventions

OFFL.

blue colored text

[Menu Level 1 ]

To find the requested information more quickly and to understand instructions more easily, the following conventions are used:

This symbol refers to a possible source of danger. If you do not pay attention to this information, injuries may result, the function of the printer could be reduced or objects could be damaged.

This symbol refers to important hints and suggestions on using the printer. Disregarding these hints might cause problems with the printer or within the environments.

This symbol shows a key of the control panel. Such symbols will be used in this manual whenever keys have to be pressed in order to activate certain functions.

Link to another chapter or a different document. By clicking the blue colored text you'll enter the concerning chapter or document.

This symbol represents messages shown in the display (panel).

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1.5. CE - Conformity

The manufacturer hereby declares that the device complies with

the guideline RL 89/336/EWG for information technology devices.

The determinations of the product standard concerning high frequency interferences of information technology devices EN 55022, class A/DIN VDE 0878 (electromagnetic interference) are complied.

Also the generic standard EN 50082-1/DIN VDE 0839 for interference strength is complied.

The LOGIJET T4 RFID and LOGIJET T6 RFID printers incorporate an integrated compact reader (RF Write/Read module). The Declaration of Conformity can be found in section

8.1 Integrated RF Write/Read module.

1.6. General Safety Regulations

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Incorrect operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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This MICROPLEX product and its consumables are designed and tested according to strict safety standards.

Heeding the following instructions ensures secure operation:

- Please make sure your electricity source is appropriately grounded.

- Install the device on solid and level ground.

- Only trained staff are authorized to transport the equipment.

- Only use consumables which are specially developed for this device.

- Using unsuitable consumables may cause a reduction of output quality or damages to the device.

- Ensure no liquids get on or into the device.

- Do not remove any cover or safety device fastened by screws.

- Do not remove or bridge over any safety device.

- Do not push anything into the ventilation apertures.

- Never carry out installations, cleanings or maintenance operations which are not described in this manual. This should only be done by MICROPLEX authorized service personnel.

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- Be careful when operating equipment with opened cover hoods (setting-up work or service). Rotating parts can cause injury , and it is also possible for hair, clothing, jewellery, etc. to be caught in the machinery. Ribbon and material should only be inserted and changed by specially instructed personnel.

- Optional device components may only be installed by authorized personnel, and in accordance with the appropriate assembly and usage regulations.

- The cutter may only be installed by trained personnel.

- Only attach or remove the printhead when the device is switched off. After switching off the device, wait at least 3 minutes before removing the printhead.

- Only plug in or remove interface connectors when the device is switched off.

In order to disconnect the printer quickly from the main power in case of emergency please note the following:

- For connected printers with plugs, the power-outlet should be installed near the printer and easily within reach.

- For permanently connected printers, an easily accessible emergency power-off switch should be installed close to the printer.

- Please do not conceal any disconnect devices with the printer or other objects.

- After switching off the device, wait at least 15 seconds before the device is switched on again.

- Please follow all the information and hints directly attached to the device and/or described in this manual.

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2. Installation

2.1. Printer Unpacking

1. Open the box and remove the accessory parts.

Printer

Box contains accessories

Fig. 2.1.a Printer in the shipping box

2. Take the printer and lift it out the box carefully. Get

somebody to hold the box when removing the printer.

Take hold of the printer from the bottom. Do not use other parts of the printer (e.g. plastic parts at the printer's front or rear side ...) to lift the device!

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Fig. 2.1.b Lifting the printer

3. Remove the foil covering the printer.

4. Place the printer onto a suitable base (see section 2.3).

Please retain the original packing materials in case the printer has to be transported in the future.

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2.2. Check List

First of all place the printer and the accessories onto a level surface until the definitive location is chosen.

Please make sure that all items are included and that there are no defects. Immediately inform your supplier of any damage. Open the cardboard box carefully and check the contents:

1. Printer LOGIJET T4 /T6 /RFID

2. Power cord

3. Data cable (USB)

4. CD containing:

• Operator’s Manual for LOGIJET T4 /T6 /RFID

• Print drivers

• IDOL Programming Manual

Fig. 2.2.a Accessories

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2.3. Printer Installation

- The chosen location should be well-ventilated, clean and dry.

- Damaging environmental factors such as metal vapors, oil mist, corroding lixivium or the like must not come into contact with the printer.

- Position the printer on solid and level ground.

- Do not exposure the printer to shocks or vibrations.

- The printer and socket have to be easily accessible.

- The printer should not be located near volatile or combustible materials (e.g. a curtain).

- The printer must be connected to an appropriate AC power source 120V AC/60 Hz (North America) or 230V/50 Hz (Europe, United Kingdom e.g.). The power source must be properly grounded. The socket and power cords must not be damaged.

- Use the printer only within the allowed fluctuation range of ±10%.

- The voltage support must not be impaired by interference.

- In order to run the printer reliably, please maintain the following environmental conditions:

Temperature: +5°C to +40°C (operating)

-20°C to +50°C (storage temperature) Relative atmospheric humidity: 30% to 85% (without condensation)

- Do not expose the printer to abrupt temperature changes (heating, window or air condition).

- The printer should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

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2.4. Printer Components

Main view:

Display

Control Panel

LCD grafics display; 3 keys; displays printer operation status, enables settings via the menu.

Cover

Open to insert material and foil.

Window

Check the material / foil supply without opening the cover.

Rear view:

Fig. 2.4.a Main view of the printer

Centronics interface

USB interface

Ethernet interface

Power switch

Input power connector

Fig. 2.4.b Rear view of the printer

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Cover

Label supply guide

Control panel

Printer mechanism

Lower cover

Fig. 2.4.c Printer opened

Printhead pressure lever

Label roll bar

Dispense sensor

Ribbon supply shaft

Tear off edge

Ribbon

Platen roller

rewind shaft

Fig. 2.4.d Details printer mechanism

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3. Media and Ribbon Requirements

Since print quality is affected by media and ribbon, printing speeds, and printer operation modes, it is very important to run tests for your applications.

Fig. 3.a Labels

To use the RFID capabilities of this printer, you will need the appropriate RFID media. This media includes the label, backing, and an RFID transponder inlay encased by the label material.

High quality RFID labels are recommended to ensure against premature printhead wear. We strongly recommend the use of MICROPLEX supplies for continuous highquality printing.

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4. Basic Operation Sequences

4.1. Overview

start

print process selecting

see chapter 7

th e rm a l d ire c t

ribb o n rem o va l

see chapter 5

media loading

p rin th ea d p re ssu re a d ju stin g

media (material) setting

label

p a ge le n g th / p a p er w id th se tting

RFID-M ode selection (o ption a l)

see chapter 8

th e rm a l tra n s fe r

ribbon loading

see chapter 5

see chapter 7

continuous

see chapter 7

Comm unication protocol setting

see chapter 8

Transp o n d er po sition a d justing

see chapter 8

m a rg in se ttin g

see chapter 7

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If the panel settings above shall be effective permanently (that

means they do not have to be put in again after a printer OFF/ON) the setting values can be saved permanently by operating the ENTER key two times.

An output of the current setting values can be generated using the "Printing the Status Sheet“ panel function (see section 7.6).

Detailed information on the operations above and to further functions of the printer LOGIJET T4 /T6 /RFID can be found in the following chapters.

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5. Handling of Consumables

Pay attention to the following safety instructions and the instructions listed in section 1.4, too!

Safety instructions:

- The cutter (optional device of your printer) can cause injuries if the printer is operated incorrectly.

- There is a danger of fingers, hair, clothing, jewellery etc. being drawn into the machine in the vicinity of the material transport unit.

- Be careful when operating equipment with opened cover hoods (setting-up work or service). Rotating parts can cause injury, and it is possible for hair, clothing, jewellery, etc. to be caught in the machinery.

- Print material should only be inserted and changed by specially instructed personnel.

For thermal direct printing it is not allowed to load a ribbon to avoid damaging the printhead. Make sure your settings using the control panel and display respectively via interface (see chapter 6 and 7) fit to the printer implementation (ribbon inserted /not inserted).

Ribbon and material should only be inserted/exchanged by specially instructed personnel.

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5.1. Winding Diagram

Ribbon rewind shaft

Ribbon supply shaf

Print roller

Printhead pressure lever

Material guide

Material roll (Label)

Fig. 5.1.a Winding directions of material and ribbon (here: ink inside the roll)

The diagram above shows the usual winding directions of material and ribbon. Pay attention to the different ribbon roll winding directions described in section 5.3.1 Ribbon Loading. The figure above shows the winding directions for “Ink inside the roll” ribbons. Also pay attention to the instructions located on the inside of the printer hood.

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5.2. Roll-Fed Media Handling

5.2.1. Tear Off Media Loading

To load roll-fed media for tear off respectively for further external processing go on like this:

The tear off roll-fed media is easier to insert if the end is gored before inserting as shown in figure 5.2.1.a (when using a new roll you should first remove the protection foil if necessary and discard one full turn of the media).

Fig. 5.2.1.a Goring the tear off roll-fed media

1. Switch the printer to OFF LINE mode.

2. Open the printer hood.

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Fig. 5.2.1.b Opening the printer hood

3. Pull the label supply guide rightward.

Fig. 5.2.1.c Pulling the label supply guide rightward.

4. Swivel the label supply guide upward.

Fig. 5.2.1.d Swivelling the label supply guide upward

Label supply guide

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5. The media roll must turn counterclockwise when unwinding.

Take the Tear off roll-fed media and hold it in the corresponding way.

6. Slide the media roll onto the label roll bar all the way back

to the printer’s inner wall.

Label supply guide

Label roll bar

Fig. 5.2.1.e Inserting the media roll

7. Swivel the label supply guide downward.

8. Slide the label supply guide in towards the label roll (as

shown in the right

figure below).

False

Fig. 5.2.1.f Please refer to the right photo!

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9. Avoid pushing the label supply guide in too far or you will

damage the edge of the label stock.

Fig. 5.2.1.g Setting the label supply guide to the right position

10. Release the printhead pressure lever.

Fig. 5.2.1.h Pull the printhead pressure lever out and swivel it upward

(counterclockwise).

11. Slide the material guide to its outermost position. (Compare

figure 5.2.1.j).

12. Feed the label through under the label tension plate (under

the moveable sensor) to the tear off bar.

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Label tension

Fig. 5.2.1.i Inserting the media

13. Align the media to ensure a straight transport.

14. Slide the material guide inwards until it contacts the edge

of the media, without deforming the media.

plate

Fig. 5.2.1.j Setting the material guide

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15. Use the setting knob to adjust the sensor position (light

barrier). (If you turn the setting knob clockwise, the sensor will move rightward.)

Setting knob

Fig. 5.2.1.k Adjusting the sensor position

16. The right position is found when the pointer is located

above the material’s gap.

Pointer

Fig. 5.2.1.l The pointer indicates the sensor position

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17. If you want to print using the thermal direct process, now

close the pressure lever (Fig. 5.2.1.m). To print using the thermal transfer process, you still need to insert ribbon.

Printhead pressure lever

Fig. 5.2.1.m Closing the pressure lever

Pay attention to the following safety instructions!

Safety instructions:

- The cutter (optional) can cause injuries if the printer is operated incorrectly.

- There is a danger of fingers, hair, clothing, jewellery etc. being drawn into the machine in the vicinity of the ribbon and media transport unit.

18. Close the hood of the printer.

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5.2.2. Media Removal

1. Switch the printer to OFF LINE mode.

2. Open the hood of the printer.

3. Release the printhead pressure lever to remove the media

(see section 5.1 Winding Diagram) and at the same time pull away the material to the rear.

4. Rotate the tear off roll-fed media roll clockwise until the free

end of the media is winded up.

5. Remove the roll with the tear off roll-fed media (if necessary

protect the media against unintentional unwinding first).

6. Close the hood of the printer.

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5.3. Handling of Ribbon (Foil)

5.3.1. Ribbon Loading

If you want to operate the printer in the thermal transfer mode a printer ribbon has to be used (compare section 1.1).

Make sure you always use a printer ribbon being wider than the media to print on. In the case of printing on abrasive media printhead damaging can be avoided this way.

To set the ribbon go on like this:

1. Switch the printer to OFF LINE mode.

2. Open the printer hood.

3. Release the printhead pressure lever.

Fig. 5.3.1.a Pull the printhead pressure lever out and swivel it upward

(counterclockwise).

4. Take the ribbon roll and remove the protection foil, if

necessary (by unwinding it and cutting it off).

5. Find out the right winding direction for your ribbon roll:

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Ribbon outside

(Ink outside the roll).

Ribbon inside

(Ink inside the roll).

Fig. 5.3.1.b Different ribbon roll winding directions

6. Slide the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply shaft all the way

back to the printer’s inner wall.

Ribbon sleeve

Ribbon roll

Fig. 5.3.1.c Inserting the ribbon roll and the empty ribbon sleeve

7. Slide the empty ribbon sleeve (ribbon core) onto the ribbon

rewind shaft.

8. Route the ribbon around the printhead without folds.

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Ribbon supply shaft

Ribbon rewind

Ribbon

Printhead

shaft

Fig. 5.3.1.d Feeding through the ribbon below the printhead

9. Route the ribbon to the rewinding mandrel and fasten it to

the ribbon sleeve (turn up the ribbon once so that the adhesive part at the beginning of the ribbon can be used).

Make sure that the ribbon rewind direction is correct. (Compare figure 5.3.1.b.)

Fig. 5.3.1.e Tautening the ribbon by turning the ribbon rewind shaft

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10. Check that the ribbon has no folds and is running straight.

If necessary, tauten the ribbon by turning the rewind shaft.

11. Swivel the printhead pressure lever clockwise back to its

original position making sure it clicks into place.

Printhead pressure lever

Fig. 5.3.1.f Locking the pressure lever

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5.3.2. Ribbon Tension Adjustment

Increasing the ribbon tension

Due to differences in ribbon material, ribbon wrinkles may

occur during printing.

To solve this problem the ribbon tension has to be increased:

1. Push the adjusting ring of the ribbon rewind shaft towards

the ribbon roll.

2. Then turn the adjusting ring of the ribbon rewind shaft

clockwise to increase the ribbon tension, while you hold the ribbon roll with the other hand.

Fig. 5.3.2.a Adjusting the ribbon tension at the ribbon rewind shaft

Adjusting ring

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3. Push the adjusting ring of the ribbon supply shaft towards the

ribbon roll.

4. Then turn the adjusting ring of the ribbon supply shaft

clockwise to increase the ribbon tension, while you hold the ribbon roll with the other hand.

Fig. 5.3.2.a Adjusting the ribbon tension at the ribbon supply shaft

5. Check that the ribbon has no folds and is running straight.

Optimize your adjustment of the ribbon tension, if need be.

Check to see that slack and wrinkles on the ribbon are removed completely. Do not be afraid to ’waste’ a little extra ribbon to ensure the ribbon is running correctly and wrinkle-free.

Adjusting ring

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B) Decreasing the ribbon tension

If narrow ribbon is used (ribbon widths of less than 2”, e.g.), the

printer might have a problem feeding the material.

Moreover, the ribbon maybe difficult to be removed caused by a

high ribbon tension. Excessive values of ribbon tension may cause shapechanges of the ribbon, too.

To solve this problems the ribbon tension has to be decreased:

1. Push the adjusting ring of the ribbon rewind shaft towards

the ribbon roll. See figure 5.3.2.a.

2. Then turn the adjusting ring of the ribbon rewind shaft

counterclockwise to decrease the ribbon tension, while you hold the ribbon roll with the other hand.

3. Push the adjusting ring of the ribbon supply shaft towards

the ribbon roll. See figure 5.3.2.b.

4. Then turn the adjusting ring of the ribbon supply shaft

counterclockwise to decrease the ribbon tension, while you hold the ribbon roll with the other hand.

5. Check that the ribbon has no folds and is running straight.

Optimize your adjustment of the ribbon tension, if need be.

Check to see that slack and wrinkles on the ribbon are removed completely. Do not be afraid to ’waste’ a little extra ribbon to ensure the ribbon is running correctly and wrinkle-free.

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5.3.3. Ribbon Removal

The following steps are necessary if you want to switch from

printing in the thermal transfer mode to printing in the thermal direct mode. In case only a used-up ribbon has to be removed the steps 5 and 6 have to be omitted.

1. Switch the printer to OFF LINE mode.

2. Open the the printer hood.

3. Release the printhead pressure lever.

4. The core of a used-up ribbon can be removed by pulling it

from the ribbon supply shaft.

Used-up ribbon

Empty ribbon sleeve (ribbon core)

Ribbon rewind

Fig. 5.3.3a Removing used-up ribbon

shaft

5. If the inserted ribbon is not used-up, cut it close to the

ribbon rewind shaft.

6. Rotate the ribbon supply shaft until the free end of the

ribbon is winded up.

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The unused ribbon can remain within the device until it is used for the next thermal transfer operation (if necessary protect the ribbon against unintentional unwinding). The ribbon has to be loaded as described in section

5.3.1.

ribbon is winded up.

dispose it according to the rules.

7. Rotate the rewind shaft until the free end of the used-up

8. Remove the used-up ribbon from the rewind shaft and

The media for thermal direct printing has to be loaded as described in section 5.2.1.

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5.4. Printhead Pressure Adjusting

Different material width and/or material thickness have an effect on the contact pressure of the thermal bar on the platen roller.

To allow a compensation of this influences, the position of the spring boxes and the contact pressure are both adjustable.

The spring boxes are located above the printhead:

Spring boxes

Fig. 5.4.a Printhead contact pressure: position of the spring boxes

Please note:

- Printing should always be carried out with the lightest contact

- Excessive contact pressure can result in premature wearing of

pressure possible for creating a satisfactory print quality. This protects the printhead and the entire device.

the printhead.

- See also section 9.2 Printhead Exchange and section 9.3 Adjusting the Right Pressure Value.

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1. Open the printer hood.

2. Release the printhead pressure lever.

Fig. 5.4.b Pull the printhead pressure lever out and swivel it upward

(counterclockwise).

3. Please adjust the lateral positions of the thermal printhead

spring boxes in accordance to the current material width.

Normally, the wider the paper, the farther the spring boxes on the right side have to be positioned from the center wall (and vice versa for small labels).

Fig. 5.4.c Lateral shifting of the spring boxes

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Spring box

Setting screw for the printhead pressure

Printhead pressure lever

Fig. 5.4.d Detailed picture of a spring box

4. Swivel the printhead pressure lever clockwise back to its

original position making sure it clicks into place.

Printhead pressure lever

Fig. 5.4.e Locking the pressure lever

The following picture helps you to locate the setting screws for the printhead pressure:

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Setting screws for the printhead pressure

Fig. 5.4.f Adjusting the printhead's contact pressure

5. Every spring box is provided with a setting screw to enable

printhead pressure adjustment.

Be careful when using a flat blade screwdriver to avoid damaging the printer!

Turning the screw clockwise increases the printhead’s contact pressure.

6. Carry out a test print.

Note: If one side of the printed material is not being printed

clearly, or if ribbon wrinkles occur, then adjust the thermal printhead spring box position or pressure appropriately to cure the problem.

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6. Control Panel

6.1. Attaching the Printer to a Computer

1. Make sure the printer, computer, and any other attached devices

are turned off and unplugged.

2. Use a proper interface line to connect the printer to the computer or to attach the printer to the network. The printers LOGIJET T4 /T6 /RFID are provided with several interfaces; see figure 2.4.b and chapter 12 Specifications for more information.

6.2. Turning on the Printer

First, please notice the instructions given in chapter 5 Handling of Consumables.

1. Plug one end of the printer power cord into the socket at the back of the

printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet.

2. Turn on the printer. The power switch is located at the rear side of the printer (see section 2.4 Printer Components).

As soon as the printer’s warm up phase is finished the printer goes into the ON LINE mode. A status message and the name of the printer are displayed.

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6.3. Control Panel View

Power

ON LINE LOGIJET T6 RFID

OFFL.

FEED

Ready

PAUSE

Error

CANCEL

LEDs (3 units)

Display

Current designation /meaning of the function keys

Function keys (3 units)

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6.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements

Display

The display (LCD-panel) serves to show the printer’s status messages.

The lowest line of the display shows the current designation of the panel keys.

Control Panel Keys

*) This innovation was created to make this printers — in spite of their small number of

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The meaning (function) of the three panel keys of this printer changes depending on the current position in the menu structure.

Please note: In the lowest line of the display the current designation of the panel keys is displayed in time.

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OFFL.

Example:

Is the printer turned OFF LINE with this key (OFFL., panel key in the middle; compare section 6.3 Control Panel View), the key designations change as follows:

Power

OFFLINE LOGIJET T6 RFID

FEED ONL. MENU

FEED

Ready

PAUSE

Error

CANCEL

Current meaning of the function keys

If a cutter (option) is installed, the key designation CUT appears (default). Use the key combinations MENU + CUT or MENU + FEED to change the key designation (toggle).

The MENU key (panel key on the right) is used to enter menu level 1.

Now the following key designations are available:

Power

OFFLINE Menu Level 1

NEXT ENTER ESC

FEED

Ready

PAUSE

Error

CANCEL

Current meaning of the function keys

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Key combinations

The panel key on the right can be combined with other keys (similar to the Shift key on a PC keyboard), to reach additional key designations.

This is how you get access to the key designations PREVIOUS (PREV) and VALUE- (VAL-).

Example:

The key NEXT is used to move forward in the menus.

NEXT ENTER ESC

FEED

PAUSE

CANCEL

Current meaning of the function keys

ESC

Using the following key combination enables to move one or more steps back:

Press and hold the ESC key, and then press the NEXT key additionally.

Hint: The new key designation PREVIOUS (left panel key, see figure

below) will not be displayed until the ESC key is pressed for a longer time.

PREV ENTER

FEED

PAUSE

CANCEL

Current meaning of the function keys

The descriptions above are valid in a similar manner for getting access

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6.5. Configuration via the Control Panel

You can use the control panel to change the printer configuration and customize your printer to meet your specific needs. In addition a software (called IP printADMIN for the LOGIJET T4 /T6 /RFID printers to allow a printer configuration via Ethernet. The controller has its integrated website with information on the printer status and the printjob status.

Chapter 7 (Panel Functions) describes how to reach the particular printer functions via the panel.

T e m p o r a r y changes in printer configuration are effective only as long as the printer stays turned on. To select such changes temporarily, the user must terminate the change of function by pressing the ENTER key one single time.

P e r m a n e n t changes in printer configuration are active each time the printer is turned on again. To select such changes permanently, the user must terminate the change of function by pressing the ENTER key two times.

An output of the current printer values can be generated using the “Printing the Status Sheet“ panel function (see section 7.6).

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6.6. Menu Structure

Access to the menu structure is possible as soon as the printer is turned OFF LINE and the MENU key was pressed.

The menu structure of the printers LOGIJET T4 /T6 /RFID is arranged in different levels:

ON LINE mode

OFFL.

OFF LINE mode

Menu Level 1

CUT

FEED

Paper Menu

Configuration

Page Menu

Engine

Network

Status Sheet Font List Hexdump Normal Print/FF

File Management

Print-Files Directory

Cancel Job Menu Page Sliding Pattern

Buffe r Dump

Paper Size

Page Length

Measure length in mm in inch in dot

Auto.Measurement

Paper Width

in mm

in inch

in dot

Change by IP

Two-Up Mode Print Direction

Material

Label Continuous

Interfa ce

Timeout

Emulation

Language

Transparent Code

Input Bu ffer

Config. Word

User Config.

Select

Define

Factory Default

RFM

Key lock

Acoustic Signals

Key tone

Error tone

Extended Menu

Time setting

Date setting

Font Number

Orie ntation

Symbol Code

Line Spacing

Char. Spacing

Line Termination

Margin

Left

from Right

Top

from Bottom

Printspeed Contrast Process Ima ge X -Pos.

Ima ge Y -Pos. Sync. Menu

Sync.Sens.Type Auto.Sens.Adj.

Sync.Sens.Level Syn c.Sens .O ffset Sync.Sens.Logic

Sensor Test Tea rO ff M en u

Tea rO ff M od e

Tea rO ff Position

Print Mode

RFID Menu

RFID Mode Autom. Read ID Autom. ID Gen. Tag Position Search Tag Pos. Protocol Bit Rate Timeout

RFID Test

Last E rror Service Mode

Dot-Test

Periph. Device

Head Resistance

Timeout

IP Assign

Off

DHCP

Manual

IP Add ress

Subnet Mask

Gateway

Duplex/Speed

Autonegotiation

10MB HalfDuplex

10MB FullDuplex

100MB HalfDuplex

100MB FullDuplex

This panel function allows the user to choose a reduced menu instead of the extended menu shown above.

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Selecting positions in the menu structure:

OFFL.

This symbol shows the key designation OFFLINE. The printer is turned OFF LINE with this key.

With this key you get into the first menu level of the menu structure.

The NEXT key is used to move forward within a menu level.

ESC

["Menu Level "]

ENTER

["Function"]

The combination of this two keys is used to move one or more steps back (PREVIOUS).

Press and hold the NEXT key to scroll forward quickly or press and hold the key combination PREVIOUS to scroll backward.

Each menu item / sub-item within a menu level is shown in the display of the control panel.

The ENTER key has two main functions. It gives the user access to a particular menu and, once in the menu, it allows the user to select a particular function.

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Functions / Changing of function values:

ESC

VAL+

ESC

VAL+

ENTER

[Save as Setup?]

ENTER

ESC

Within one function the value can be changed by pressing the NEXT key or the combination of ESC + NEXT (= PREVIOUS).

In case of a multi-digit function value pressing the NEXT key switches to the next position (digit) of the function value. Pressing the key combination ESC + NEXT (= PREVIOUS) switches to the previous digit of the function value.

Please note: If you press the ESC key although the absolute left digit

of the function value is still arrived, the changing procedure will be cancelled and this moves you to the next menu level above.

If you press the ENTER key although the absolute right

digit (digit 1) of the function value is still arrived, the currently displayed function value is stored.

In case of a multi-digit function value the value of the currently chosen digit can be changed by pressing the VAL+ key or the key combination ESC + VAL+ (= VAL-).

By pressing the ENTER key the function values currently displayed are confirmed respectively the selected function is activated (the changes are saved until the next printer power off; this kind of saving is called temporary).

After this you have to decide, if you want to save the changes permanent (Save as setup).

To select such changes permanently, the user must press the ENTER key one more time. These permanent changes in printer configuration are active each time the printer is turned on again.

If the ESC key is pressed instead, the changes are only stored temporary (not saved as setup). (This key takes the user to the respective previous menu level).

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Return to the ON LINE mode:

ENTER

ESC

ONL.

A) In one step:

Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds (using the repeat function). This switches the user directly to the ON LINE mode from nearly any menu position.

B) Return to the ON LINE mode step by step:

Pressing the ESC key shortly takes the user to the respective previous menu level.

Aim is to jump back to the OFF LINE mode, where the key designation ONLINE is available.

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6.7. Syntax of Diagrams

OFFL.

ENTER

["Message"]

The control panel functions will be described using diagrams. These diagrams show the course necessary in order to activate a certain function.

First the elements of the diagram are explained:

The sequence on the left describes which keys have to be pressed briefly in succession.

Please note: In the lowest line of the display the current designation of the panel keys is displayed in time. (See section 6.4 Function of the Control Panel Elements.)

In this example the OFFLINE key has to be pressed first. Then the OFFLINE key is released and the MENU key has to be pressed. Then the MENU key has to be released and the ENTER key has to be pressed.

The ″Panel display″ column shows the display messages corresponding to the sequences listed on the left.

In the column ″Notes″ explanations to particular operational steps are given.

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7. Panel Functions

For the panel functions described in the following text, the printer is

7.1. Print Process Selecting

This function allows to select the print process.

Description of this control panel function continues on the next page.

presumed to be turned on and in the ON LINE mode.

While thermal direct printing the device operates without ribbon, direct thermal media is required. While thermal transfer printing a ribbon is needed to transfer the print contents onto the media (see chapter 5 Handling of Consumables, too).

For thermal direct printing it is not allowed to insert a ribbon to avoid damaging the printhead. Make sure your settings match to the printer implementation (ribbon inserted/not inserted).

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OFFL.

ENTER

ESC ENTER

ENTER

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Engine ]

[Printspeed ]

& & &

[Process ]

[Thermo direct ]

& & &

[Thermo transfer ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Engine] is displayed.

The menu item Engine is selected.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Process] is displayed.

The menu item Process is selected.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the display message is corresponding with the printer implementation (ribbon inserted = Thermo transfer e.g.).

The thermal transfer print process is selected.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.2. Media Setting (Material; Label or Continuous)

This function allows to adjust the printer to the actual used material

(distinction between formatted media (label) and continuous media).

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC ENTER

ENTER

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Paper Menu ]

[Paper Size ]

& & &

[Material ]

[Label ]

& & &

[Continuous ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Paper Menu] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Material ] is displayed.

Select sub-menu Material.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the statement shown by the display corresponds to the inserted media (Continuous e.g.).

The printer is adjusted to continuous material.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.3. Page Length Adjustment

After inserting new material (e.g. paper) this function is used to adjust the printer to the new page length.

Hint:

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

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Alternatively, the printer itself is able to measure the label length. See next sections.

Panel display

[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Paper Menu ]

[Paper Size ]

[Page Length ]

ENTER

[Measure Length ]

& & &

[in mm ]

& & &

[Digit4 149.9]

& & &

[Digit1 149.5]

[Save as Setup? ]

menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Paper Menu ] is displayed.

Press the ENTER key to select the paper menu.

Press the ENTER key to select the paper size menu.

Press the ENTER key to adjust the page length.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key if you want to adjust the page length manually:

mm = currently selected measuring unit. (Alternative the units inch or dot can be chosen with NEXT or PREVIOUS).

Pressing the VAL+ or VAL- key changes the value of the current digit (Digit4 = left position, in this example: 1). Pressing the NEXT key moves you to the next digit (the PREVIOUS key combination moves you back, if need be).

The page length is changed to 149.5 mm.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.3.1. Starting the (Printer’s) Measurement of Label Length

Use the panel function Paper Menu \ Paper Size \ Page Length \ Measure Length

The printer performs a material feed and reports the measured label length on the display. Use the ENTER key to confirm this value (configuration of the measured label length). In addition this new value can be saved permanent as setup value (using the ENTER key, again).

7.3.2. Configuration of Semiautomatic Label Length Measurement

The panel function Paper Menu \ Paper Size \ Page Length \ Auto.Measurement serves to switch the semiautomatic label length measurement function to on or off (and to save this setting as setup value).

If the semiautomatic label length measurement function is chosen, the printer automatically offers you the measurement of the label length after every printer power on and after every closing of the printhead (for example after the inserting of a new label roll): Panel display [Measure length ]

Use the ENTER key to start the measurement of label length, use the ESC key to suppress this function. The printer saves the measured label length temporal (as long as the printer stays turned on).

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7.4. Material Width Adjustment (Paper Width)

The paper width (print width) has to be adjusted with this function

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

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Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Paper Menu ]

[Paper Size ]

[Page Length ]

& & &

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Paper Menu ] is displayed.

Press the ENTER key to select the paper menu.

Press the ENTER key to select the paper size menu.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Paper Width ] is displayed.

[Paper Width ]

[in mm ]

& & &

[Digit4 108.4]

& & &

[Digit1 108.0]

[Save as Setup? ]

Press the ENTER key to adjust the format width to the paper width.

mm = currently selected measuring unit. (Alternative the units inch or dot can be chosen with NEXT or PREVIOUS).

The format width (paper width) is changed to

108.0 mm.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.5. Configuration of Text Margins

This function sets text margins. Margins are expressed in dots at

the concerning edge of the paper.

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Page Menu ]

[Font Number ]

& & &

[Margin ]

[Left ]

& & &

[from Right ]

[Digit4 0081]

& & &

[Digit1 0087]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Page Menu ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Margin ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired margin is displayed.

Pressing the VAL+ or VAL- key changes the value of the current digit (Digit4 = left position, in this example: 0). Pressing the NEXT key moves you to the next digit (the PREVIOUS key combination moves you back, if need be).

The right margin is changed into 87 dot.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

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7.6. Printing the Status Sheet

This function generates a status sheet.

The status sheet contains information about the current printer configuration and the available fonts.

OFFL.

ENTER

Panel display

[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

[Status Sheet ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the ENTER key. Menu level 1 is selected.

Press the ENTER key again.

A status sheet is printed.

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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Status sheet contents:

Note: Use the panel function Printing the Font List to show the fonts installed

(see the following section).

The first lines, entitled SERVICE INFORMATION, contain hexadecimal coded configuration parameters.

Printed in plain text:

Controller version / memory / serial number

Firmware release

Interface parameters of Parallel, Serial, USB, Network (Ethernet)

Printer emulation

User-RAM / free User-RAM

Input data buffer

Transparent code

Paper size

Default margins top / left bottom / right

Default character code

Options

Fonts installed (Font banks)

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7.7. Printing the Font List

This function generates a list of all fonts installed to the printer.

The font list shows demo prints of all fonts and, in addition, the concerning PCL selection commands. These commands contain information on font width and font height (see section 7.19 Font Selection, too).

OFFL.

ENTER

Panel display

[[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

[Status Sheet ]

& & &

[Font List ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Menu Level 1 is selected.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Font List ] is displayed.

The font list is printed.

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.8. Hexdump-Mode Activation

Within the Hexdump-Mode the printer prints all characters received

via interface without any interpretation (hexadecimal coded). This mode helps with error diagnosis. The Hexdump-Mode can be activated only temporarily.

OFFL.

ENTER

Note:

By activating the normal print mode (see next section) or by turning the printer off and on again the printer can be taken out of Hexdump Mode. Time between turning the printer off and on again should be at least 15 seconds.

Panel display

[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

[Status Sheet ]

& & &

[Hexdump ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Menu level 1 is selected.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Hexdump ] is displayed.

The Hexdump-Mode is activated.

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.9. Normal Print Mode Activation (incl. FORM FEED)

The normal print mode suspends the Hexdump-Mode.

This function is activated, when a print job must be continued without turning the printer off and on again. In addition to that the function “Normal Print Mode Activation“ is used to produce a FORM FEED.

OFFL.

ENTER

Panel display

[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

[Status Sheet ]

& & &

[Normal Print/FF ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Normal Print/FF ] is displayed.

The normal print mode is activated.

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

Note:

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After activating the normal print mode a FORM FEED is released

automatically and one sheet is put out. This is necessary because after a test in the Hexdump Mode it is possible that data can remain in the input buffer unintentionally (cause: in the Hexdump Mode no control characters are evaluated

and no FORM FEED is effected).

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7.10. Clearing the Input Buffer (Cancel Job)

This function permits the resumption of a print job at a particular

page after a print interruption (e.g. paper jam). The data contained in the input buffer before the interruption are cleared.

OFFL.

ENTER

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

[Status Sheet ]

& & &

[Cancel Job ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Menu level 1 is selected.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Cancel Job ] is displayed.

All data contained in the input buffer will be cleared.

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.11. Printing the Menu Page

This function prints a survey of the available panel functions. Note: When printing the menu page please use a large paper.

OFFL.

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

ENTER

[Menu Level 1 ]

Menu level 1 is activated.

[Status Sheet ]

& & &

ENTER

[Menu Page ]

ENTER

[Menu Page ]

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Menu Page ] is displayed.

A menu structure presentation of the LOGIJET T4 /T6 /RFID is printed out (compare section 6.6).

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.12. Generating Test Prints (Sliding Pattern)

This function generates a series of test prints without sending

data to the printer. These test prints facilitate error analysis.

OFFL.

ENTER

Panel display [ON LINE ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[OFF LINE ]

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

[Menu Level 1 ]

Menu level 1 is selected.

[Status Sheet ]

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key

& & &

[Sliding Pattern ]

until [Sliding Pattern ] is displayed.

A series of test prints is generated.

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

The printing out of test prints can be stopped by pushing the ESC key.

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7.13. Data Interface Configuration

This function is used to set the interface parameters.

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

Note:

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Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & & [Configuration ]

[Interface ]

[Timeout ]

[Digit3 030 ]

the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Configuration ] is displayed.

The currently set value for he timeout is displayed (here: 30 seconds). Pressing the VAL+ or VAL- key changes the

& & &

[Digit2 04

[Save as Setup? ]

0 ]

value of the current digit (Digit3 = left position, in this example: 0). Pressing the NEXT key moves you to the next digit (the PREVIOUS key combination moves you back, if need be).

The timeout (the waiting period for SIA to switch to the next interface) is increased to 40 seconds.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

The printer uses SIA (Simultaneous Interface Administration) to check, which interface is currently used for the transfer of print data.

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7.14. Emulation Selection

With this function you can change the active emulation.

OFFL.

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access

ENTER

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & & [Configuration ]

to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Configuration ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Emulation ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired emulation (e.g. HP PCL 5) is displayed.

The emulation HP PCL 5 is selected.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

[Interface ]

& & & [Emulation ]

[SOLID Standard ]

& & &

[HP PCL 5 ]

[Save as Setup? ]

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Available Emulations:

Standard:

MICROPLEX IDOL, HP LaserJet (PCL 5), Epson FX, IBM Proprinter, Datamax (FGL),

Eltron EPL2,

ZPL II (Zebra Programming Language)

Optional:

TIFF (CCITT group 4),

Kyocera Prescribe, Printronix IGP/PGL, µPostscript

Notice:

The brand names mentioned are registered trademarks of the

enterprises named above.

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7.15. Display Language Selection

This function enables the user to determine the language for the

display messages, the status sheet and the font list.

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & & [Configuration ]

[Interface ]

& & & [Language ]

[German ]

& & &

[English ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Configuration ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Language ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired language (e.g. English) is displayed.

The display language English is selected.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.16. Transparent Code Adjustment

This function configures the transparent code. Using the transparent code

enables you to initiate the commands of the page description language IDOL by printable characters. The transparent code pre-setting is 2625.

These are the ASCII character codes (hexadecimal) for the characters & %

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

(ref. IDOL Programming Manual).

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & & [Configuration ]

[Interface ]

& & & [Transparent Code ]

[Digit4 2625]

& & &

[Digit1 2626]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Configuration ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Transparent Code ] is displayed.

The hexadecimal number for & % is preset. Pressing the VAL+ or VAL- key changes the value of the current position (Digit 4 = left position, in this example: 2). Pressing the NEXT key moves you to the next digit (the PREVIOUS key combination moves you back, if need be).

2626 is selected as transparent code. From now on use the characters & & before programming the IDOL commands.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.17. Selection of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer)

This function enables the user to choose the distribution of the available

RAM memory between input buffer and macro/download memory.

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Configuration ]

[Interface ]

& & & [Input Buffer ]

[32 kB ]

& & & [100 kB ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Configuration ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Input Buffer ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired memory distribution is displayed. The input buffer size is specified in kilobyte (kB) or in percent of the installed memory.

100 kB is selected as input buffer.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.18. Setting to Factory Default

This function back-outs all configurations to factory defaults.

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Configuration ]

[Interface ]

& & &

[Factory Default ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Configuration ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Factory Default ] is displayed.

Only if you press the ENTER key a second time the configuration will be back-outed to factory defaults.

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.19. Font Selection

This function selects the active font. Select font number out of the list

of available fonts.

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Page Menu ]

[Font Number ]

[Font 600 ]

& & &

[Font 5507 ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Page Menu ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired font number (e.g. 5507 Langeoog) is displayed.

The font number 5507 Langeoog is selected.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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Explanations:

The LOGIJET T4 /T6 /RFID standard equipment contains the following fonts:

Font no. Font width Font height Font name

0600 10 12 Kurilen 0602 10 12 Kurilen Italic 0610 12 10.1 Kurilen 1710 12 10.1 Kurilen Italic 4508 P 8.1 Helgoland 4510 P 10 Helgoland 4714 P 14.4 Helgoland Bold 5507 20 7 Langeoog 5508 16.6 7.9 Langeoog 5509 15 9.1 Langeoog 6610 10 10.1 Juist Monosp. 9210 P 10.1 Tasmanien 9310 P 10.1 Tasmanien Italic 2000 P SC Tasmanien 9900 P SC Neuwerk

Resumption of this standard font list see next page.

Font width: Character distance in CPI (Characters Per Inch). P = proportional, (meaning that each character has an individual width).

Font height:

Font height from the lowest descender to the upper edge of the highest

character, measured in graphical points (1/72 inch).

SC = scalable.

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PCL 5 compatible

Notes:

Font no. Font width Font height Font name

0050 SC Plakatschrift 0590 SC OCR /B 0591 SC OCR /A 6600 SC Juist Monospaced 0699 SC Kurilen 1700 SC Kurilen Italic 1800 SC Kurilen Bold 1900 SC Kurilen Bold Italic 5500 SC Langeoog 5600 SC Langeoog Bold 5700 SC Langeoog Italic 5800 SC Langeoog Bold Italic 2100 P SC Texel Bold 2200 P SC Texel Italic 2300 P SC Texel Bold Italic 9800 P SC Neuwerk Italic 9500 P SC Neuwerk Bold Italic 9600 P SC Neuwerk Bold 0060 SC Plakatschrift 9501 P SC Neuwerk-II Condensed Italic 9601 P SC Neuwerk-II Condensed Bold Ital. 9801 P SC Neuwerk-II Condensed BoId 9901 P SC Neuwerk-II Condensed 0530 P SC PiktoWin 5100 P SC Amrum 5200 P SC Amrum Bold 5300 P SC Amrum Italic 7500 P SC Antigua 7700 P SC Antigua Bold 7800 P SC Antigua Italic 7900 P SC Antigua Bold Italic 9199 P SC Tasmanien-II Bold Italic 9299 P SC Tasmanien-II 9399 P SC Tasmanien-II Italic 9499 P SC Tasmanien-II Bold

Additional fonts can be selected from the font catalogue depending upon the memory capacity.

You can use the panel function Printing the Font List (see section

7.7) to generate a list of all fonts installed to the printer.

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7.20. Text Orientation Selection

This function selects the active text orientation.

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

Text orientation assignment: Orientation 0 = Portrait (upright format)

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Page Menu ]

[Font Number ]

& & &

[Orientation ]

[Orientation 0 ]

& & &

[Orientation 1 ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Orientation 1 = Landscape (horizontal format) Orientation 2 = Portrait upside down Orientation 3 = Landscape upside down

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Page Menu ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Orientation ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired orientation is displayed.

The orientation 1 = landscape is selected.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.21. Symbol Code Selection

This function selects the active symbol code.

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Page Menu ]

[Font Number ]

& & &

[Symbol Code ]

[902, IBM PC-II ]

& & &

[901, IBM PC-I ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Page Menu ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Symbol Code ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired symbol code is displayed.

The symbol code 901, IBM PC-I is selected.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.22. Print Speed Adjustment

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

This function is used to change the print speed (adaptation to the actual used materials, e.g. to optimize the contrast of the printout). The setting range for the print speed is 2 inch/s to 6 inch/s.

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu level 1 ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key

& & &

[Engine ]

[Printspeed ]

[ 6 inch/s ]

& & &

[ 4 inch/s ]

until [Engine ] is displayed.

The currently set value is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired value is displayed.

Here the print speed is reduced to 4

[Save as Setup? ]

inch/s.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.23. Contrast (Density) Setting

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

* Note: Please consider that using high contrast values (more than 100%) can

Using this function the print density (contrast) of the printed characters can be changed.

Panel display

[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Engine ]

[Printspeed ]

& & &

[Contrast ]

[Contrast: 85 % ]

& & &

[Contrast: 60 % ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Engine ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Contrast ] is displayed.

The currently set value is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to change the contrast. Values from 10% to 120% are settable *.

The contrast is reduced to 60 % (the density is decreased).

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

result in a reduced lifetime of the printhead.

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7.24. Image Shifting to the X-Direction

This function shifts the print image in relation to the paper to the

X-direction (crosswise the print direction).

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC ENTER

ENTER

Panel display [ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & & [Engine ]

[Printspeed ]

& & & [Image X-Pos. ]

[X-Pos.: 0 Dot ]

& & &

[X-Pos.: +160 ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Engine ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Image X-Pos.] is displayed.

The panel function Image Shifting to the X-Direction is selected.

Currently set value (0 =Default).

Operating the NEXT or PREVIOUS key the value for the image shift can be altered. Values from -288 up to +288 Dot are settable, so a max. image shifting of appr. ±1 Inch (approx. ±25 mm) can be reached.

Now the new image X-Position is saved

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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Example for shifting the image to the X-direction:

Image shifting to the X-direction

Printout after the image shifting to the X-direction. In this example the value of the Image X-Position was

increased (NEXT key).

Feed direction (print direction)

Previous position of the printout margin (prior to the image shifting)

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7.25. Image Shifting to the Y-Direction

This function shifts the print image in relation to the paper to the

Y-direction (print direction).

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

Panel display

[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Engine ]

[Printspeed ]

& & &

[Image Y-Pos. ]

[Y-Pos.: 0 Dot ]

& & &

[Y-Pos.: +120 Dot ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Engine ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Image Y-Pos.] is displayed.

The panel function Image Shifting to the Y-Direction is selected.

Currently set value (0 =Default). Operating the NEXT or PREVIOUS key the image can be shifted relative to the paper. Values from -496 up to +496 Dot are settable, so a max. image shifting of approx. ± 1.6 Inch (approx. ± 42 mm) can be reached.

Now the new image Y-Position is saved.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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Example for shifting the image to the Y-direction:

Image shifting to the Y-direction

Printout after the image shifting to the Y-direction. In this example the value of the Image Y-Position was increased (NEXT key).

Feed direction (print direction)

Previous position of the printout margin (prior to the image shifting)

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7.26. Selecting the Light Sensor Type

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

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The factory-fitted Gap Sensor (Transparent Photoelectric Switch) is suitable for labels with transparent or register gaps (Menu sub-point Punched). The optional Reflex Sensor (Reflex Photoelectric Switch) is suitable for materials with markings / Black Marks (Menu sub-point Reflex).

Panel display

[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Engine ]

[Printspeed ]

& & &

[Sync. Menu ]

[Sync.Sens.Type ]

[Punched ]

& & &

[Reflex ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Engine ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Sync. Menu ] is displayed.

The currently set value is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired sensor type is displayed.

The reflex sensor is selected.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.27. Automatic Sync Sensor Adjust

This function serves to adjust the printer’s Sync Sensor to the material in use.

If this automatic function does not work with your specific print material,

7.27.1. Overview

please read the following section: Manual Sync Sensor Adjust.

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7.27.2. Example

In this example the steps to adjust the Gap Sensor are described.

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

Panel display

[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Engine ]

[Printspeed ]

& & &

[Sync. Menu ]

[Sync.Sens.Type ]

& & &

[Auto.Sens.Adj. ]

[Put in Label ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Engine ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Sync. Menu ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Auto.Sens.Adj. ] is displayed.

Open the printhead and place label (with masking paper) in the sensor area. Close the printhead. Press ENTER: the printer automatically measures the contrast value.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.28. Manual Sync Sensor Adjust

Manual adjusting of the Sync sensor level allows the processing of materials with high contrast proof points within the label, which would otherwise be falsely measured by the system. The panel functions Sync Sens Level and Sensor Test \Gap serve to adjust the contrast value measured by the Sync sensor specifically for the label material in use.

The following describes the adjusting of a Gap sensor. The steps to adjust a Reflex sensor are mostly comparable.

A contrast value of about 10% is appropriate for the masking paper (level without label). The measured level of label incl. masking paper has to be at least twice as large as the value without label. Higher contrast values are more advantageous so long as there is no rising of the masking paper level.

If this conditions are not satisfied, you have to adjust the Sync sensor current as well.

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7.28.1. Overview: Level and Current Adjusting

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7.28.2. Description of Level and Current Adjusting

A) Sensor level adjusting

Please go to [Sync.Sens.Level ] in the printers menu structure. Place nothing but masking paper in the sensor area and read the contrast value. The measured value of the masking paper (level without label) should count about 10%. After this place label with masking paper in the sensor area. The contrast value of masking paper incl. label should count at least twice as large as the value without label. If this condition is not satisfied, you have to alter the sensor sensitivity by adjusting the Sync sensor current. (See section B.) If the values are OK, set the Sync sensor level to about the measured value (identical to or max. 5% higher than the value of masking paper incl. label). Save the value.

B) Sensor current adjusting

Start the printer in the Service Mode. (Compare section 7.29.) Within the Service Mode menu go to Sensor test and select the submenu Gap. The currently measured contrast value is displayed (as under Sync.Sens.Level). Press the ENTER key again, after this 2 values are displayed. The VV value corresponds to the current contrast value. The CV value serves as reference for the sensor current and is modifiable. (Consequently modifications have an effect on the VV value.) If the contrast value (VV) of label incl. masking paper is too low, decrease the CV value. The contrast value of the masking paper should count about 10%. The contrast value of masking paper incl. label should count at least twice as large as the value without label (therefore more than 20%). Higher contrast values are more advantageous so long as there is no rising of the masking paper level.

Finally save the values. If you modified the values, go to [Sync.Sens.Level ] in the printers menu structure again and adjust the sensor level. (Follow the directions in section A.)

If the adjusting of the Gap Sync sensor failes because the contrast value of the label material itself is very low, use the panel function

Sync.Sens.Logic to invert the logic. (Black marks can be used as “inverse gaps” in this way.)

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7.28.3. Example

After selecting the panel function Sync.Sens.Level the contrast of the inserted material (placed in the photoelectric sensor area) is shown on the display of the operating panel. For all different contrast zones of the current material contrast results have to be measured now (place the material in the photoelectric sensor area and read the contrast values).

Example: Self-adhesive material with black bars lengthways across the label Zone of the inserted material: Measured contrast value: Masking paper (carrier) 12 % Masking paper + label 24 % Masking paper + label + black bar 75 %

In this example the value 24 % has to be used as Sync sensor level (threshold).

A Sync sensor level of 24 % means that — after this adjustment — the device ignores all readings over 24 %. So the reading 75 % at the black bar will be ignored.

The steps to adjust the Sync sensor level can be found on the following page.

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OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

Panel display

[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Engine ]

[Printspeed ]

& & &

[Sync. Menu ]

[Sync.Sens.Type ]

& & &

[Sync.Sens.Level ]

[Level: 24% 100% ]

& & &

[Level: 24% 24% ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Engine ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Sync. Menu ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Sync.Sens.Level ] is displayed.

The measured contrast value is displayed at the left; the currently set level is displayed at the right side.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired sensor level is displayed.

Confirm the new level value by pressing the ENTER key.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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7.29. Peripheral Device Activation (Tear Off Edge, Cutter)

Start the printer in the Service Mode:

FEED

PAUSE

Turn the printer on

After installation or deinstallation of a peripheral device this function has to be used to adjust the printer configuration.

Panel display

[Service Mode ]

Notes

Before starting the printer the left panel key and the panel key in the middle have to be pressed simultaneously. (Inscription above this keys: FEED and PAUSE.)

Turn the printer on and keep the two keys pressed until the messages [Service Mode ] is displayed shortly.

Now the functions of the service mode are available (compare dashed areas in the Menu Structure of section 6.6).

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Peripheral device selection:

OFFL.

ENTER

Panel display

[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Engine ]

[Printspeed ]

& & &

[Service Mode ]

[Dot-Test ]

& & &

[Periph. Device ]

[TearOff Edge ]

& & &

[Cutter ]

[Saved! ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Engine ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Service Mode ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Periph. Device ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired peripheral device is displayed.

The cutter (option) is selected.

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than seconds.

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7.30. Selecting the Tear Off Mode (Option: Cutting Mode)

OFFL.

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

With this function the printer’s material transport can be adjusted to the following media processing.

Panel display

[ON LINE ]

[OFF LINE ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

& & &

[Engine ]

[Printspeed ]

& & &

[TearOff Menu ]

[TearOff Mode ]

[OFF ]

& & &

[ON ]

[Save as Setup? ]

Notes

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

The MENU key gives the user access to the menu structure.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [Engine ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until [TearOff Menu ] is displayed.

Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the desired value is displayed.

The tear off mode is selected.

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ENTER key longer than 2 seconds.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1. Introduction

1.1. General Description

1.2. Information on RFID Technology

1.3. Fundamentals of Thermal Printing

1.4. Conventions

1.5. CE - Conformity

1.6. General Safety Regulations

2. Installation

2.1. Printer Unpacking

2.2. Check List

2.3. Printer Installation

2.4. Printer Components

3. Media and Ribbon Requirements

4. Basic Operation Sequences

4.1. Overview

5. Handling of Consumables

5.1. Winding Diagram

5.2. Roll-Fed Media Handling

5.2.1. Tear Off Media Loading

5.2.2. Media Removal

5.3. Handling of Ribbon (Foil)

5.3.1. Ribbon Loading

5.3.2. Ribbon Tension Adjustment

5.3.3. Ribbon Removal

5.4. Printhead Pressure Adjusting

6. Control Panel

6.1. Attaching the Printer to a Computer

6.2. Turning on the Printer

6.3. Control Panel View

6.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements

6.5. Configuration via the Control Panel

6.6. Menu Structure

6.7. Syntax of Diagrams

7. Panel Functions

7.1. Print Process Selecting

7.2. Media Setting (Material; Label or Continuous)

7.3. Page Length Adjustment

7.3.1. Starting the (Printer’s) Measurement of Label Length

7.4. Material Width Adjustment (Paper Width)

7.5. Configuration of Text Margins

7.6. Printing the Status Sheet

7.7. Printing the Font List

7.8. Hexdump-Mode Activation

7.9. Normal Print Mode Activation (incl. FORM FEED)

7.10. Clearing the Input Buffer (Cancel Job)

7.11. Printing the Menu Page

7.12. Generating Test Prints (Sliding Pattern)

7.13. Data Interface Configuration

7.14. Emulation Selection

7.15. Display Language Selection

7.16. Transparent Code Adjustment

7.17. Selection of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer)

7.18. Setting to Factory Default

7.19. Font Selection

7.20. Text Orientation Selection

7.21. Symbol Code Selection

7.22. Print Speed Adjustment

7.23. Contrast (Density) Setting

7.24. Image Shifting to the X-Direction

7.25. Image Shifting to the Y-Direction

7.26. Selecting the Light Sensor Type

7.27. Automatic Sync Sensor Adjust

7.27.1. Overview

7.27.2. Example

7.28. Manual Sync Sensor Adjust

7.28.1. Overview: Level and Current Adjusting

7.28.2. Description of Level and Current Adjusting

7.28.3. Example

7.29. Peripheral Device Activation (Tear Off Edge, Cutter)

7.30. Selecting the Tear Off Mode (Option: Cutting Mode)