Microplex LOGIJET T8-3 Operator's Manual

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LOGIJET T8-3

Operator’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter Page

1. Introduction 7

1.1. General Description 7

1.2. Fundamentals of Thermal Printing 8

1.3. Conventions 9

1.4. General Safety Regulations 11

2. Installation 15

2.1. Printer Unpacking 15

2.2. Check List 17

2.3. Printer Installation 18

2.4. Printer Components 19

3. Basic Operation Sequences 23

3.1. Overview 23

4. Handling of Consumables 25

4.1. Winding Diagram 26

4.2. Handling of Ribbon (Foil) 27

4.2.1. Ribbon Loading 27

4.2.2. Ribbon Removal 36

4.3. Roll-Fed Media Handling 37

4.3.1. Roll-fed Media Loading 37

4.3.2. Media Removal 46

4.4. Printhead Pressure Adjusting 47

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5. Operation and Menu Structure 51

5.1. Attaching the Printer to a Network/PC 51

5.2. Turning on the Printer 52

5.3. Control Panel View 53

5.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements 54

5.5. Configuration via the Control Panel 56

5.6. Menu Structure 58

5.7. Syntax of Diagrams 63

6. Panel Functions 64

6.1. Selecting and Adjusting the Sync Sensors 64

6.1.1. Selecting the Light Sensor Type (Gap or Reflex) 65

6.1.2. Checking and Adjusting the Sensors 66

6.1.3. Automatic Adjust of Sensor Current and Switching Threshold 68

6.1.3.1. Overview 68

6.1.3.2. Example 69

6.1.4. Manual Adjusting of Sensor Current and Switching Threshold 70

6.1.4.1. Reflex Sensor (Black Mark Sensor) 71

6.1.4.2. Gap Sensor (Transparent Sensor) 73

6.1.4.3. Example: Determining the Switching Threshold for a Label Material 75

6.2. Print Process Selecting 78

6.3. Ribbon Unwinding Setting (Ink Inside or Outside) 80

6.4. Media Setting (Material; Label or Continuous) 81

6.5. Adjusting the Zero Position of the Material Transport (Sync.Sens.Offset) ) 82

6.6. Page Length Adjustment 84

6.6.1. Starting the (Printer’s) Measurement of Label Length 86

6.6.2. Configuration of Semiautomatic Label Length Measurement 86

6.7. Material Width Adjustment (Paper Width) 87

6.8. Configuration of Text Margins 89

6.9. Printing the Status Sheet 90

6.10. Printing the Font List 92

6.11. Hexdump Mode Activation 93

6.12. Normal Print Mode Activation (incl. FORM FEED) 94

6.13. Clearing the Input Buffer (Cancel Job) 95

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6.14. Printing the Menu Page 96

6.15. Generating Testsheets (Sliding Pattern) 97

6.16. Print Direction Selection 98

6.17. Data Interface Configuration 99

6.18. Emulation Selection 100

6.19. Display Language Selection 102

6.20. Transparent Code Adjustment 103

6.21. Selection of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer) 104

6.22. Setting to Factory Default 105

6.23. Font Selection 106

6.24. Text Orientation Selection 109

6.25. Symbol Code Selection 110

6.26. Lines per Inch Setting (Line Spacing) 111

6.27. Number of Characters per Inch Setting (Character Spacing) 112

6.28. Print Speed Adjustment 113

6.29. Density (Contrast) Setting 114

6.30. Image Shifting to the X-Direction 115

6.31. Image Shifting to the Y-Direction 117

6.32. Peripheral Device Activation (Tear Off Edge, Cutter) 119

6.33. Selecting the Tear Off Mode (Option: Cutting Mode) 122

6.34. Adjusting the Tear Off Position (Option: Cutting Position) 124

6.35. Selecting the Print Mode 126

6.36. Configuration of Network Parameters (IP Address, e.g.) 129

7. Operator Maintenance 133

7.1. Printer Cleaning 133

7.1.1. Printer Cabinet Cleaning 134

7.1.2. Printhead Cleaning 135

7.1.3. Platen Roller Cleaning 138

7.2. Adjusting the Right Pressure Value 139

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8. Troubleshooting 140

8.1. Printer Error Messages 141

8.2. Reduced Print Quality 145

8.3. Incorrect Media Transport 147

8.4. Print Repetition after an Error 149

9. Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) 151

10. Specifications 153

11. Index 157

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1. Introduction

1.1. General Description

The LOGIJET T8-3 is a multifunctional non-impact printer based on thermal print technology. The device can be used for thermal transfer printing as well as for thermal direct printing. Because of its wide range of application, you can use it to print all kind of information as barcodes, alphanumerical characters and vector graphics e.g. . This printer not only knows 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. For this printer options are available (for example, cutter).

The LOGIJET T8-3 printer is 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“.

The MICROPLEX printer controller has its integrated website, this allows a printer configuration via Ethernet. See Networking

Features of MICROPLEX Printers for more information.

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 up to 6 inch/second (up to 150mm/second). Roll-fed media as well as continuous-media can be printed on. The maximum processable width of media for the LOGIJET T8-3 is

241.3mm (9.5”). 219.5mm (8.64”) of that are printable.

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1.2. 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 printer LOGIJET T8-3 can be used for both methods of printing.

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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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1.3. Conventions

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This device produces, employs and possibly radiates high frequency energy. Because of this, incorrect installation can disturb radio communications.

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.

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1.4. General Safety Regulations

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- 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.

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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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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!

Box contains accessories

Printer

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2. Installation

2.1. Printer Unpacking

1. Open the box and remove the accessory parts.

Hint: The shipping box etc. of your printer may differ in

form and optic from the parts shown in the following 2 figures.

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.

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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 T8-3

2. Power cord

3. Data cable (USB)

4. empty Ribbon Sleeve (Ribbon Core)

5. CD containing:

 Operator’s Manual for LOGIJET T8-3  Print drivers  IDOL Programming Manual

Fig. 2.2.a Printer with accessories

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- 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)

-40°C to +60°C (storage temperature) Relative atmospheric humidity: 20% 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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Window

Check the material / foil supply without opening the cover.

Cover

Open to insert material and foil.

LCD Display

Control Panel

6 keys; displays printer operation status, enables settings via the menu.

Handle to open the cover

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2.4. Printer Components

Main view:

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Fig. 2.4.a Main view of the printer LOGIJET T8-3

Fig. 2.4.b Side view of the printer

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Interfaces Power socket

Power switch

RS232/RS422 (Optional)

Network interface (Ethernet)

IEEE 1284 (Centronics)

Slot for optional SD cards

USB Device Port

Connector for the optional WLAN – Antenna

USB Host Port

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Fig. 2.4.c Rear view of the printer

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Fig. 2.4.d Detail: Interfaces of the LOGIJET T8-3

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Printhead release lever

Gap Sensor Reflex Sensor (GAP) (Blackmark) (Material/Media Sensors; green)

Printhead

Control panel

Ribbon rewind spindle

Ribbon supply spindle

Media supply spindle

Tear off edge

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Fig. 2.4.e Inside View of the printer

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print process selecting

thermal transfer

media loading

media (material) setting

label

continuous

page length /paper width setting

margin setting

see chapter 6

see chapter 4

see chapter 6

start

printhead pressure adjusting

see chapter 4

selecting and adjusting the Sync sensors

see chapter 6

ribbon removal

ribbon loading

see chapter 4

thermal direct

ribbon unwinding setting

see chapter 6

material transport zero position adjusting

see chapter 6

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3.1. Overview

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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 6.9).

Detailed information on the operations above and to further functions of the printer LOGIJET T8-3 can be found in the following chapters.

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Pay attention to the following safety instructions and the instructions listed in section 1.5, 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 5 and 6) 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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4. Handling of Consumables

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Ribbon roll

Printhead release lever

Material roll (Label)

Printhead unit

(2 moveable sensors: Gap and Blackmark)

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4.1. Winding Diagram

Fig. 4.1.a Winding directions of material and ribbon (here: ink outside 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 4.2.1 Ribbon Loading. The figure above shows the winding directions for “Ink outside the roll” ribbons. Also pay attention to the instructions located on the inside of the printer hood.

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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.

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4.2. Handling of Ribbon (Foil)

4.2.1. 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).

To set the ribbon go on like this:

1. Switch the printer to OFF LINE mode.

2. Open the printer hood completely.

3. Push the printhead release lever clockwise to open the print

head mechanism.

Fig. 4.2.1.a Pushing the printhead release lever clockwise

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Ribbon outside

(Ink outside the roll).

Ribbon inside

(Ink inside the roll).

Printhead mechanism opened

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Fig. 4.2.1.b Printer with opened (released) printhead

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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Fig. 4.2.1.c Schematic figures: Different ribbon roll winding directions

6. Use the appropriate panel function to adjust the printer to the

current winding direction. See section 6.3 Ribbon Unwinding Setting (Ink Inside or Outside).

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Scale on the Ribbon rewind spindle

Adjusting the empty ribbon sleve on the printer´s ribbon rewind spindle

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7. Slide the empty ribbon sleeve (ribbon core; extent of supply)

onto the ribbon rewind spindle. Please note: The ribbon sleeve has to be mounted centered, use the scale on the rewind spindle for this operation.

Fig. 4.2.1.d Scales are located on the printers supply spindle

Fig. 4.2.1.e Empty ribbon sleeve mounted centered

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Ribbon roll mounted to the ribbon supply spindle

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8. Slide the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply spindle.

(Please note: it has to be mounted centered; compare step 6)

Fig. 4.2.1.f Ribbon roll mounted centered and endof foil already peeled of

9. Route the ribbon around the printhead without folds.

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Please note: the ribbon has to be routed above the ribbon sensor (see the black part in the following figures).

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Fig. 4.2.1.g Foil already routed below the printhead

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Fig. 4.2.1.h Location of the ribbon sensor inside the printer

(here still without ribbon)

Ribbon sensor

Ribbon Printhead mechanism

opened

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Fig. 4.2.1.i Ribbon routed through the ribbon sensor slot

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Make sure that the ribbon rewind direction is correct. (Compare figure 4.2.1.c.)

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10. Route the ribbon to the rewind spindle 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. Adhesive tape can be used, if need be).

Fig. 4.2.1.j Routing the ribbon to the rewind spindle and fasten it

11. Wind the ribbon rewind spindle clockwise 3 to 5 rotations to

tauten the ribbon.

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Ribbon rewind spindle

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Fig. 4.2.1.k Tautening the ribbon by winding the ribbon rewind spindle

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

If necessary, tauten the ribbon a little bit more by further winding of the ribbon rewind spindle. Finally the ribbon has to be firmly attached to the ribbon sleeve.

13. Swivel the printhead mechanism back to its original position

using both hands and making sure it clicks into place (force is needed).

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Fig. 4.2.1.l Swivelling the printhead mechanism with both hands down until it

clicks into place

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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

4.2.1.

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4.2.2. 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 completely.

3. Push the printhead release lever clockwise to open the print

head mechanism.

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

from the ribbon supply spindle.

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

ribbon rewind spindle.

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

ribbon is winded up.

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

ribbon is winded up.

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

dispose it according to the rules.

The media for thermal direct printing has to be loaded as described in section 4.3.1.

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

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4.3. Roll-Fed Media Handling

4.3.1. Roll-fed Media Loading

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

Fig. 4.3.1.a Goring the tear off roll-fed media

1. Switch the printer to OFF LINE mode.

2. Open the printer hood completely.

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Front Label roll guide

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Fig. 4.3.1.b Opening the printer hood

3. Remove one label roll guide (the front one which is facing

the viewer; the second label roll guide has to stay on the label supply spindle).

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Fig. 4.3.1.c Removing one label roll guide

4. Move the remaining second label roll guide backwards on

the lable supply spindle.

Fig. 4.3.1.d Movingthe secnd label roll guide backwards

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Fig. 4.3.1.e Printers label roll supply spindle ready for the label roll

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 printer’s label roll supply spindle.

Please note: The media roll has to be mounted centered, use

the scale on the supply spindle for this operation.

Fig. 4.3.1.f Sliding the media roll onto the label roll supply spindle and then centering the media roll

7. Reassemble the front label roll guide and move both guides

towards the media roll. Please note: The media roll still has to be in a centered

position on the label roll supply spindle after that.

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Fig. 4.3.1.g Reassembling the front label roll guide

Fig. 4.3.1.h Moving both label roll guides towards the media roll

8. Take the free end of the label roll and route it towards the

printhead as shown in the folling figure.

Fig. 4.3.1.i Routingthe free end towards the printhead

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9. Push the printhead release lever clockwise to open the print

head mechanism (compare figure 4.2.1.a, too).

Fig. 4.3.1.j Pushing the printhead release lever

10. Slide the material guide to its outermost position (maximum

throughput width).

Fig. 4.3.1.k Adjusting the material guide to the maximum throughput width

11. Feed the label material through the printer and out of the

printer passing the media sensor (therefore you have to feed the label material through the “fork” of this sensor). Compare figure 2.4.e to locate this part of the printer.

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Fig. 4.3.1.l Feeding the media out of the printer

12. Align the media in a centered position to ensure a straight

transport.

Fig. 4.3.1.m Centering the media inside the printer

13. Adjust the material guide to the current material widh

without deforming the material (see the following figure and compare figure 4.3.1.k).

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Gap Sensor Reflex Sensor (GAP) (Blackmark) (Material/Media Sensors; green)

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Fig. 4.3.1.n Adjusting the material guide to the current material

14. Please adjust the sensors of your printer to your current

consumables:

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Fig. 5.3.1o Preview: Position of the Sensors

15. Details are described in section 6.1.2 Checking and

Adjusting the Sensors and in the following sections, where the associated panel functions are described.

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16. Swivel the printhead mechanism back to its original position

using both hands and making sure it clicks into place (force is needed).

Fig. 4.3.1.p Swivelling the printhead mechanism down until it clicks into place

Please note: The printer now is ready to print using the thermal

transfer process. If you want to print using the thermal direct process, you first have to remove the ribbon (foil).

Fig. 4.3.1.q Printer ready for thermal transfer printing

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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.

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17. Close the hood of the printer.

18. Before starting the printer first please read chapter 5

Operation and Menu Structure.

19. Use the printer’s control panel to select the appropriate

print process.

Details are described in section 6.2 Print Process Selecting.

20. Wird ein Farbband verwendet, muss am Bedienfeld auch

die richtige Farbbandabwickelrichtung eingestellt werden.

Details are described in section 6.3 Ribbon Unwinding Setting (Ink Inside or Outside).

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4.3.2. Media Removal

1. Switch the printer to OFF LINE mode.

2. Open the hood of the printer.

3. Push the printhead release lever clockwise to remove the

media (see section 4.1 Winding Diagram) and 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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- Printing should always be carried out with the lightest contact pressure possible for creating a satisfactory print quality. This protects the printhead and the entire device.

- Excessive contact pressure can result in premature wearing of the printhead.

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4.4. Printhead Pressure Adjusting

In the factory this printer is set to the optimum values for the standard printing application. The printout quality and the occurrence of ribbon wrinkles, however, depend on a large number of factors. In particular the current material width and/or material thickness have an large effect on the contact pressure of the thermal printhead on the media and the platen roller.

To allow a compensation of such influences, the contact pressure of the printhead is adjustable by 4 adjustment knobs.

The 4 green adjustment knobs are located above the printhead:

Fig. 4.4.a Printhead contact pressure: Position of the 4 adjustment knobs

Please note:

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A) Printhead pressure adjusting in a ballanced way:

1. Open the printer hood completely.

2. Push the printhead release lever clockwise to open the print

head mechanism.

3. If you want a better accessibility to the 4 green adjustment

knobs you can temporarily remove the ribbon first (compare section 4.2.2 Ribbon Removal).

4. Please adjust the printhead pressure in the desired direction

by adjusting all 4 adjustment knobs in the same way.

Using the green adjustment knobs 5 levels for the prindhead pressure can be choosen; level 1 causes the lowest pressure. Adjusting the knobs clockwise will increase the printhead pressure.

5. Swivel the printhead mechanism back to its original

position using both hands and making sure it clicks into place (force is needed).

6. Generate a test print.

7. Repeat step 2 to 6 until you are satisfied with the printout

quality.

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Adjustment knobs right side

Adjustment knobs left side

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B) Printhead pressure adjusting on one side:

If (only) one side of the media is printed with good printout quality or ribbon wrinkles occur, you have the possibility to choose an “asymmetrical setting” for the adjustment knobs. This allows an corresponding optimization of the printhead pressure.

Please note: Before choosing such an “asymmetrical setting” you

should check the handling of all consumables first (compare chapter 4). If, for example, one of the ribbon rolls isn’t mounted centered this already might be the cause of wrinkles.

If an “asymmetrical setting“ for the printhead is indeed

necessary, the adjustment knobs have to be divided into two groups:

Fig. 4.4.b Printhead pressure: Dividing the Adjustment knobs in two groups

Adjust the printhead pressure in the desired manner by adjusting

either te right side adjustment knobs or the knobs of the left side.

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Hints for the error situation „Ribbon wrinkles“:

- Use the last test print to check the „direction“ of the wrinkle. The wrinkle can happen from the lower left to the upper right direction (error image „ ´ “; seen in the printer’s feed direction). On the other hand the wrinkle can happen from the lower right to the upper left direction (error image „ ` “).

- Error image „ ´ “ : First of all please reduce the printhead pressure on the right side by adjusting the 2 adjustment knobs of the right side both about one step counterclockwise.

If both adjustment knobs already show level „1“ (i.e. the lightest

contact pressure is already chosen) then please increase the printhead pressure on the left side by adjusting the 2 adjustment knobs of the left side both about one step clockwise.

- Error image „ ` “ : The descriptions from above shall also apply by analogy – you only have to interchange the words „right“ and „left“.

- Generate a test print.

- Repeat the steps described above until you reach a satisfactory print quality.

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Interfaces

Socket for the power cord

Power switch

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5. Operation and Menu Structure

5.1. Attaching the Printer to a Network/PC

Fig. 5.1.a Rear view of the LOGIJET T8-3

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

are turned off and unplugged.

2. Use a proper interface line to connect the printer to your computer or to

the network. The printer LOGIJET T8-3 is provided with several interfaces. See figure

2.4.d in chapter 2 and chapter 10 Specifications.

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Please notice the instructions given in chapter 4 Handling of Consumables.

The print system requires time to initialize and to warm up after you turn it on.

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5.2. Turning on the Printer

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 back side of the printer (near the printer’s paper output opening, see section 5.1.a).

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.

Note: You can change the language that appears on the touch panel.

Use the Display Language Selection panel function (see section 6.19).

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Display

(fourlined)

6 Function

keys

LEDs

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The printer is on.

The printer is off.

The printer is ready to receive data from the host (the printer is ON LINE).

The printer is not ready to receive data from the host (OFF LINE). The control panel keys are active.

An error occurred in the printer. The printer is OFF LINE.

No error occurring.

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5.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements

Display

The display (LCD-panel, 4 x 16 characters) serves to show the printer’s status messages.

POWER – LED (Green)

ON LINE – LED (Green)

ERROR – LED (Red)

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Printer OFF LINE:

This symbol shows the MENU key. This key is used to turn the printer OFF LINE and ON LINE. In addition to that this key can be used to clear an error message in the display after the fault was fixed.

In the OFF LINE mode the paper is conveyed one format length further after having activated the FEED key.

In the OFF LINE mode this key is used to start the cutter (cutter = option).

These keys are used for working within the different levels of the menu structure. This structure and the panel functions are described in the following.

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Control Panel Keys

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5.5. 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 printer configuration via Ethernet is possible. The MICROPLEX printer controller offers an integrated website, for more information see Networking Features of MICROPLEX Printers.

Chapter 6 (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 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 key two times.

An output of the current printer values can be generated using the panel function Printing the Status Sheet  (see section 6.9).

Please note:

 User default settings remain in effect until you save new settings

or restore the factory defaults.

 Settings you choose from your software application or printer

driver can also change or override the user default settings you select from the touch panel.

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[LOGIJET T8-3 ]

[Menu Level 1 ]

After the printer was turned on (and as soon as the warm up phase is finished) the printer goes into the ON LINE – Mode

Printer messages are displayed on the control panel display.

This symbol shows the MENU key. This key is used to turn the printer OFF LINE If the printer is turned OFF LINE with this key you get automatically into the first menu level.

Now this message is displayed on the display.

In the interest of simplicity, in the following chapters only the most important display messages are shown in the Panel display column.

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Switching the Printer OFF LINE

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ON LINE mode



OFF LINE

Menu Level 1

Status Sheet

Hexdump

Normal Print/FF

Cancel Job

Menu Page

Sliding Pattern

Buffer-Dump

Paper Menu

Page Length

in inch

Two-Up Mode

Configuration

Interface

SIA Timeout

RS 232 #)

RS 232 Protocol

RTS/CTS

XON/XOFF

Baudrate

RS 232 Fm. None

Emulation

Language

Input Buffer

Transparent Code

Config. Word

User Config.

Select

Define

Factory Default

Page Menu

Font Number

Orientation

Margin

Left

from Right

Top

from Bottom

Engine

Print Direct.

Material

in mm

Line Spacing

Symbol Code

Time Setting

Date Setting

Char. Spacing

Paper Width

Network

Font List

Extended Menu

in 1/300 inch

Key Lock

RFM

Line Termination

File Management

5.6. Menu Structure

Access to the menu structure is possible as soon as the printer is turned

OFF LINE.

The menu structure of the printer LOGIJET T8-3 is arranged in different levels:

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

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["Menu Level"]

["Function"]

This symbol shows the MENU key. You get automatically into menu level 1, if the printer is turned OFF LINE with this key.

By pressing the key or the key you can move within the menu levels.

Each menu item/subitem within a menu level is shown in the display.

The 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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Selecting positions in the menu structure:

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The keys and change the value of the selected digit of the function value.

By pressing the key the selected function is activated respectively the function values currently displayed are confirmed.

In case of a multi-digit function value the key is used to switch to the next position of the function value (DIGIT).

Pressing the key switches to the previous digit of the function value.

Please note: If you press the 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 key although the absolute right

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

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Functions / Changing of function values:

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[Save as Setup?]

Pressing the key the displayed function value is confirmed respectively the displayed function is activated. The changes are saved temporay. (This means, the changes are saved only until the next printer power off).

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

key one more time. These permanent changes in printer

configuration are active each time the printer is turned on again.

If the 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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Pressing the key takes the user back to the respective menu level above. Pressing the key switches the user directly to ON LINE from any menu position. For this you have to press the key longer than 2 seconds.

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Return to the menu level above:

Return to the ON LINE mode:

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["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 diagrams are explained:

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

In this example the key has to be pressed first. Then the

key has to be released and the key has to be

pressed. Then the key has to be released and the

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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5.7. Syntax of Diagrams

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6. Panel Functions

For the panel functions described in the following, the printer is presumed to be switched on and in the ON LINE mode.

6.1. Selecting and Adjusting the Sync Sensors

Please note: Always adjust the printer sensors to your consumables (sensor

position as well as the levels and currents).

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

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until [Engine ] is

displayed.

[Engine ]

Press this key. This selects the Engine menu.

[Printspeed ]

. . .

Press the or key until [Sync.Menu ] is

displayed.

[Sync.Menu ]

Press this key. This selects the Sync menu.

[Sync.Sens.Type ]

Press this key. This selects the Sync.Sens.Type menu.

[Punched ]

The currently set value is displayed.

. . .

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

[Reflex ]

The reflex sensor is selected.

[Save as Setup? ]

[Online ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before the printer is turned ON

LINE again. After this decision turn the printer ON LINE

again: Press the key longer than 2 seconds.

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6.1.1. Selecting the Light Sensor Type (Gap or Reflex)

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The device is provided with sensors to enable controlling of consumable movements (Synchronization). The Gap sensor (Transparent sensor) as well as the Black mark sensor (Reflex sensor) are located “below” the printhead mounting.

Printhead release lever

Transparent sensor Reflex sensor (GAP) (Black mark) (Material/media sensors; green)

Printhead

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6.1.2. Checking and Adjusting the Sensors

Adjust the sensors to your consumables:

Please note: The sensors are located under the print unit.

Always adjust all sensors to your current consumables (levels and currents as well as sensor position).

1. Open the printer hood completely.

2. Push the printhead release lever clockwise to open the printhead

mechanism.

Fig. 6.1.2.a Printhead mechanism opened

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Printhead

Media

Sensors required

Sensor position mark

Media with Black marks

Reflex sensor (Black mark) (+ transparent sensor for paper end detection)

Directly over the black mark

Die-cut label

Transparent sensor (Gap)

The middle of media

Center-punched hole tag

Transparent sensor (Gap)

Directly over the hole

Notched tag

Transparent sensor (Gap)

Directly over the notch

Transparent sensor Reflex sensor (GAP) (Black mark)

Printhead

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3. Insert the consumable or measure the position of the gaps/marks.

4. The following table gives you an overview of media and sensor

target positions:

5. Set the Reflex sensors to the lateral position of the marks of your

material. (Compare the yellow arrows in the following figure.)

Fig. 6.1.2.b Sliding the sensor to the accurate position

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

If this automatic function does not work with your specific print material, please perform the steps described in section 6.1.4 Manual Adjusting of Sensor Current and Switching Threshold.

See section Manual Adjusting of Sensor Current and Switching Threshold

Select the light sensor type

(Engine\Sync.Menu\Sync.Sens.Type)

Shift the Reflex sensor to the accurate position (compare previous sections)

Message [Load Label] is displayed

Message [Load Paper] is displayed

Please follow the instructions (liner measurements): Message [Load Liner] … Message [Load Black Mark] During the automatic measurement [Please Wait ] is displayed

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6.1.3. Automatic Adjust of Sensor Current and Switching Threshold

6.1.3.1. Overview

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Selecting the Light Sensor Type (Gap or Reflex) is described in section 6.1.1. In this example the steps to adjust the Gap Sensor are described.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until [Engine ]

is displayed.

[Engine ]

Press this key. This selects the Engine menu.

[Printspeed ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Sync.Menu ] is displayed.

[Sync.Menu ]

Press this key. This selects the Sync menu.

[Sync.Sens.Type ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Auto.Sens.Adj. ] is displayed.

[Auto.Sens.Adj. ]

Press this key to start the automatic sensor adjusting.

[Put in Label ]

Open the printhead and place label (with masking paper) in the sensor area. Close the printhead.

. . .

Press the key: the printer automatically measures the contrast value. Please follow the instructions (liner measurement).

[Save as Setup? ]

[Online ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before the

printer is turned ON LINE again. After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press

the key longer than 2 seconds.

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6.1.3.2. Example

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Manual adjusting of the Sync sensor current and switching threshold 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 Sensor Test and Sync Sens Level serve to adjust the Sync sensors specifically for the label material in use.

The following sections describe the steps to adjust the Black mark sensor (reflex sensor) and the Gap sensors (transparent sensor) in form of flow charts as well as in form of step by step listings.

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6.1.4. Manual Adjusting of Sensor Current and Switching Threshold

*) Special solution: If the adjusting of the Gap Sync sensor failes because the contrast

value of the label material itself is very low, you can use the panel function Sync.Sens.Logic to invert the logic. (Black marks can be used as “inverse gaps”

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Set the Reflex sensor current (CV value) as follows:

In the printer Menu go to Engine\Sync.Menu\Sync.Sens.Type and select Reflex

Go to Engine\Sensor Test and select Reflex

Leftmost: VV= currently measured sensor value (Level) At the right: CV= reference value for sensor current

Load your paper into the sensor area

Set CV (reference value sensor current) in the first instance to approx. 60 % (using or key)

Increasing the CV current value ( key) reduces the

sensor measured value (VV level) ( key increases)

Sensor measured value (VV level) of black

mark as possible more than 45 % ?

Place the black mark of your material in the sensor area

Set the switching threshold of the Reflex sensor:

Set the switching threshold to the middle between the paper level and the black mark level:

Save the new switching threshold (level) using the key

Yes

The level (contrast) measured by the sensor is displayed. Press once again

Measure both sensor levels once again, thereby notice the values for Paper and Black mark.

(You need the two level values of your material for the following switching threshold adjustment)

Save the new CV value ( ; CV = reference value sensor current)

At the right the switching threshold value is displayed.

Graphical explanation for switching threshold setting:

Level in %

Black mark

Mean value is to be used as Switching threshold

Paper

Sensor measured value (VV level) of paper less than 10 % ?

Start the printer in the Service Mode

Reducing the CV current value ( key) increases the

sensor measured value (VV level) ( key decreases)

Go to Engine\Sync.Menu\Sync.Sens.Level

Shift the Reflex sensor to the position of the black marks

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6.1.4.1. Reflex Sensor (Black Mark Sensor)

Working Steps as Flow Chart:

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B) Select the Sensor Type

Reflex

Please go to [Sync.Sens.Type ] in the printer menu structure:

Engine\Sync.Menu\Sync.Sens.Type\ select Reflex

C) Shift the Reflex sensor to the position of your black marks

See section 6.1.2 Checking and Adjusting the Sensors

D) Sensor Current (CV value) adjusting

Please go to Sensor Test and select the subpoint Reflex:

Engine\Sensor Test\ select Reflex

The currently measured sensor level (contrast) is displayed. Press the key again, after this 2 values are displayed:

Left VV = curr. measured sensor value (level) Right CV = reference value for sensor current.

CV is modifiable (and has an effect on the VV value).

Use the and keys to set the CV value. Approx. CV value: Load paper into the sensor.

The sensor measured value (VV level) of the paper (not black mark) should count less than 10%. If the VV level is too high, increase CV (sensor current).

Put a black mark into the sensor area. The sensor measured value (VV level) of the black mark should count as possible more than 45 %.

If the sensor measured value (VV level) of black mark is too low, the CV value should be decreased.

Higher black mark VV values than 45 % are more advantageous so long as there is no rising above 10 % of the paper VV level.

Measure both sensor levels once again for Paper and Black mark.

(You need the two level values of your material for the following switching threshold adjustment)

Save the new current value (CV) using the key.

60 %

E) Sensor Switching Threshold adjusting

Please go to [Sync.Sens.Level ] in the printers menu structure:

Engine\Sync.Menu\Sync.Sens.Level

At the right the switching threshold value is displayed.

Use the and keys to set the switching threshold of the sensor to the middle between the paper level and the black mark level:

Graphical explanation for switching threshold setting:

Level in %

Black mark

Mean value is to be used as Switching threshold

Paper

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Description of the Working Steps for the Reflex Sensor (Black Mark Sensor):

A) Start the printer in the Service Mode, compare section 6.32 (necessary for steps in section D).

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Set the Gap sensor current (CV value) as follows:

Go to Engine\Sensor Test and select Gap

Leftmost: VV= currently measured sensor value (Level) At the right: CV= reference value for sensor current

Place the liner of your label material in the sensor area

Set CV (reference value sensor current) for the first time to approx. 25 % (using or key)

Increasing the CV current value ( key) reduces the

sensor measured value (VV level) ( key increases)

Set the switching threshold of the Gap sensor:

Save the new switching threshold (level) using the key

Yes

The level (contrast) measured by the sensor is displayed. Press once again

Measure both sensor levels once again, thereby notice the values for liner and label.

(You need the two level values of your material for the following switching threshold adjustment)

Save the new CV value ( key; CV = reference value for sensor current)

At the right the switching threshold value is displayed.

Graphical explanation for switching threshold setting:

Level in %

Label (with liner)

Mean value is to be used as Switching threshold

Liner

Start the printer in the Service Mode

Reducing the CV current value ( key) increases the

sensor measured value (VV level) ( key decreases)

Go to Engine\Sync.Menu\Sync.Sens.Level

Increase CV by another 3 %

Sensor measured value (VV level) of

Sensor measured value (VV level) of label

as possible more than 40 % ?

Place the label (with liner) in the sensor area

In the printer Menu go to Engine\Sync.Menu\Sync.Sens.Type and select Punched

Set the switching threshold to the middle between the liner level and the label level:

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6.1.4.2. Gap Sensor (Transparent Sensor)

Working Steps as Flow Chart:

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Description of the Working Steps for the Gap Sensor (Transparent Sensor):

A) Start the printer in the Service Mode, compare section 6.32 (necessary for steps in section C).

B) Select the Sensor Type

Punched

Please go to [Sync.Sens.Type ] in the printers menu structure:

Engine\Sync.Menu\Sync.Sens.Type\ select Punched

C) Sensor Current (CV value) adjusting

Please go to Sensor Test and select the subpoint Gap:

Engine\Sensor Test\ select Gap

The currently measured sensor level (contrast) is displayed. Press the key again, after this 2 values are displayed:

Left VV = curr. measured sensor value (level) Right CV = reference value for sensor current.

CV is modifiable (and has an effect on the VV value).

Use the and keys to set the CV value. Approx. CV value:

Put the liner (not the label) of your material into the sensor. Increase CV (current) until the sensor measured value (VV level) of the liner is under 10 %.

After that increase CV (sensor current) by another 3 %.

Load label (with liner) into the sensor. The measured sensor level (VV Pegel) of label should count as possible more than 40 %.

If the sensor measured value (VV level) of label is too low, the CV value should be decreased.

Higher label VV values than 40 % are more advantageous so long as there is no rising above 10 % of the liner VV level.

Measure both sensor levels once again for Liner and Label.

(You need the two level values of your material for the following switching threshold adjustment)

Save the new current value (CV) using the key.

25 %

+ 3 %

D) Sensor Switching Threshold adjusting

Please go to [Sync.Sens.Level ] in the printers menu structure:

Engine\Sync.Menu\Sync.Sens.Level

At the right the switching threshold value is displayed.

Use the and keys to set the switching threshold of the sensor to the middle between the liner level and the label level:

Save the new switching threshold ( key).

Graphical explanation for switching threshold setting:

Level in %

Label (with liner)

Mean value is to be used as Switching threshold

Liner

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After selecting the panel function Sync.Sens.Level the contrast of the inserted material (placed in the photoelectric sensor area) is shown on the printer display. The left level value is the currently measured sensor value (You’ll find more details in the previous sections.)

For all different contrast zones of the current material sensor values (level values in %) have to be measured now. Place the material in the photoelectric sensor area and read the level values.

Example: Self-adhesive material with black bars across the label

Zone of the inserted material: Sensor measured value (level): Label + liner + black bar 75 % Label + liner 44 % Liner (other names: carrier or backing) 12 %

Calculation of the Switching Threshold

The middle between the label level (incl. liner) and liner level has to be calculated: (44% - 12%)/2 + 12% = 28%

In this example the switching threshold is to be set to the value 28 %. (The steps to set the Sync sensor level at the printer panel can be found on the following page.)

Graphical explanation for switching threshold setting:

Level in %

44 Label (with liner)

Mean value is to be used as Switching threshold

12 Liner

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6.1.4.3. Example: Determining the Switching Threshold for a Label Material

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Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Engine ] is displayed.

[Engine ]

Press this key. This selects the Engine menu.

[Printspeed ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Sync.Menu ] is displayed.

[Sync.Menu ]

Press this key. This selects the Sync menu.

[Sync.Sens.Type ]

Press the or key until

[Sync.Sens.Level ] is displayed.

[Sync.Sens.Level ]

Press this key to adjust the Sync Sensor level (switching threshold).

[Level: 44% 40%]

At the right the currently set switching threshold is displayed. (At the left the sensor measured contrast value is displayed.)

. . .

Press the or key until the desired switching threshold is displayed.

Switching Threshold

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Steps to set the Switching Threshold (Sync.Sens.Level) at the printer panel:

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[Level: 44% 28%]

In this example the switching threshold is adjusted to 28%.

[Save as Setup? ]

[Online ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before

the printer is turned ON LINE again. After this decision turn the printer ON LINE

again: Press the key longer than 2

seconds.

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This function allows to select the print process. 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 4 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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6.2. Print Process Selecting

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

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Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Engine ] is displayed.

[Engine ]

Press this key. This selects the Engine menu.

[Printspeed ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Process ] is displayed.

[Process ]

Press this key to select the process.

[Thermo direct ]

. . .

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

[Thermo transfer ]

The thermal transfer print process is selected.

[Save as Setup? ]

[Online ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before

the printer is turned ON LINE again. After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again:

Press the key longer than 2 seconds.

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This function is used to adjust the printer to the unwinding direction of your ribbon (distinction between ink inside and ink outside).

Note: More details are described in section 4.2.1 Ribbon Loading.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until [Engine ] is

displayed.

[Engine ]

Press this key. This selects the Engine menu.

[Printspeed ]

. . .

Press the or key until [Ribbon Unwinding] is displayed.

[Ribbon Unwinding]

Press this key to select the Ribbon Unwinding submenu.

[Ink outside ]

. . .

Press the or key until the display message is corresponding with the unwinding direction of your ribbon.

[Ink inside ]

The ribbon unwinding direction for ink inside is selected.

[Save as Setup? ]

[Online ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before the printer is

turned ON LINE again. After this decision turn the

printer ON LINE again: Press the key

longer than 2 seconds.

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This function allows to adjust the printer to the actual used material (distinction between formatted media (label) and continuous media).

Note: You have to adjust the Sync sensors to your media first. (See previous

sections).

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Paper Menu ] is displayed.

[Paper Menu ]

Press this key. This selects the Paper menu.

[Paper Size ]

. . .

Press the or key until [Material ]

is displayed.

[Material ]

Press this key. This selects the Material submenu.

[Label ]

The currently set value is displayed.

. . .

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

[Continuous ]

The printer is adjusted to continuous material.

[Save as Setup? ]

[Online ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before the

printer is turned ON LINE again. After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press

the key longer than 2 seconds.

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6.4. Media Setting (Material; Label or Continuous)

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Using this function an offset from the detected paper feed zeroposition can be set. (See figure next page) By this the position of

printout and tear off/cut is adjusted relatively to the material. (TOF, offset from the printer-detected punch position, that

means relatively to the gap/perforation and start of the label. The

setting range for the offset is approximately ± 20 mm.

Note: You should execute this offset adjusting after having adjusted the Sync

sensors successfully (see previous sections).

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Engine ] is displayed.

[Engine ]

Press this key. This selects the Engine menu.

[Printspeed ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Sync.Menu ] is displayed.

[Sync.Menu ]

Press this key. This selects the Sync menu.

[Sync.Sens.Type ]

. . .

Press the or key until [Sync.Sens.Offset] is displayed.

[Sync.Sens.Offset]

[Offset: +0.0 mm ]

The currently set offset value is displayed.

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6.5. Adjusting the Zero Position of the Material Transport (Sync.Sens.Offset) )

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. . .

Press the or key until the desired offset is displayed.

[Offset: +1.0 mm ]

The gap position is shifted 1 mm against the feed direction .

[Save as Setup? ]

[Online ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key),

before the printer is turned ON LINE again. After this decision turn the printer

ON LINE again: Press the key

longer than 2 seconds.

feed direction

print material

Gap position

detected by

the printer,

zero-position

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Fig. 6.5.a Setting the zero position of the material feed

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

Hint: Alternatively, the printer itself is able to measure the label length. See

next sections.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Paper Menu ] is displayed.

[Paper Menu ]

Press this key. This selects the Paper menu.

[Paper Size ]

Press this key. This selects the Paper Size menu.

[Page Length ]

Press the key to adjust the page length.

[Measure Length ]

. . .

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

[in mm ]

mm = currently selected measuring unit.

(Alternative the units inch or 1/300 inch can be chosen with the or key).

[Digit4 149.9 ]

The currently set page length is displayed.

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6.6. Page Length Adjustment

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. . .

Pressing the or key changes the value of the current digit (Digit4 = left position,

in this example: 1). Pressing the key moves you to the next digit (the key

moves you back, if need be).

[Digit1 149.5 ]

The page length is changed to 149.5 mm.

[Perm.Speichern? ]

[Online ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before the

printer is turned ON LINE again. After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press

the key longer than 2 seconds.

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6.6.1. 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 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

key, again).

6.6.2. 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 key to start the measurement of label length, use the

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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The paper width (print width) has to be adjusted with this function according to the currently used format.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until [Paper Menu ] is

displayed.

[Paper Menu ]

Press this key. This selects the Paper menu.

[Paper Size ]

Press this key. This selects the Paper Size menu.

[Page Length ]

. . .

Press the or key until [Paper Width ] is

displayed.

[Paper Width ]

. . .

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

[in mm ]

mm = currently selected measuring unit.

(Alternative the units inch or 1/300 inch can be chosen with the or key).

[Digit4 108.4 ]

The currently set paper width is displayed.

. . .

Pressing the or key changes the value of the current digit (Digit4 = left position, in this

example: 1). Pressing the key moves you to the next digit (the key moves you back, if need

be).

[Digit1 108.0 ]

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The format width (paper width) is changed to 108.0 mm.

[Save as Setup? ]

[Online ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before the printer is turned ON

LINE again. After this decision turn the printer ON

LINE again: Press the key longer than 2

seconds.

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This function sets text margins. Margins are expressed in dots at the concerning edge of the paper.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until [Page Menu ] is

displayed.

[Page Menu ]

Betätigen Sie diese Taste, dadurch wird das Konfigurationsmenü gewählt.

[Font Number ]

. . .

Press the or key until [Margin ] is

displayed.

[Margin ]

Press this key. This selects the Margin configuration menu.

[Left ]

. . .

Press the or key until the desired margin is displayed.

[from Right ]

Press this key if you want to configure the right margin.

[Digit4 0081 ]

The currently set value is displayed.

. . .

Pressing the or key changes the value of the current digit. (Digit 4 = left position, in this example:

0). Pressing the key moves you to the next position (the key moves you back, if need be).

[Digit1 0087 ]

The right margin is changed to 87 dot.

[Save as Setup? ]

[Online ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before the printer is turned ON

LINE again. After this decision turn the printer ON LINE

again: Press the key longer than 2 seconds.

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This function generates a status sheet. The status sheet contains information about the current printer configuration, the available fonts and options.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

Press this key. Menu Level 1 is selected.

[Status Sheet ]

Press this key again.

[Status Sheet ]

A status sheet is printed.

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the

key longer than 2 seconds. After this

the printer is ready to print again.

[Online ]

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6.9. Printing the Status Sheet

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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, USB, Network (Ethernet) Network parameters and addresses 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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Status sheet contents:

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

(see the following section).

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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 hight (see panel function Font Selection, too).

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

Press this key. Menu Level 1 is selected.

[Status Sheet ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Font List ] is displayed.

[Font List ]

The font list is printed.

[Font List ]

[Online ]

Turn the printer ON LINE again: press the

key longer than 2 seconds. After this

the printer is ready to print again.

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6.10. Printing the Font List

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In 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.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

Press this key. Menu Level 1 is selected.

[Status Sheet ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Hexdump ] is displayed.

[Hexdump ]

The Hexdump Mode is activated.

[Hexdump ]

[Online ]

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the

key longer than 2 seconds. After

this the printer is ready to print again.

Note: By activating the normal print mode (see next page) 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.

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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.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

Press this key. Menu Level 1is selected.

[Status Sheet ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Normal Print/FF ] is displayed.

[Normal Print/FF ]

The normal print mode is activated.

[Normal Print/FF ]

[Online ]

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press

the key longer than 2

seconds.

Note: 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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6.12. Normal Print Mode Activation (incl. FORM FEED)

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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.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

Press this key. Menu Level 1 is selected.

[Status Sheet ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Cancel Job ] is displayed.

[Cancel Job ]

All data contained in the input buffer will be cleared.

[Cancel Job ]

[Online ]

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the

key longer than 2 seconds.

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6.13. Clearing the Input Buffer (Cancel Job)

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This function prints a survey of the available panel functions.

Note: When printing the menu page please use a large paper.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

Press this key. This selects Menu Level 1.

[Status Sheet ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Menu Page ] is displayed.

[Menu Page ]

A menu structure presentation of the printer is printed (compare diagram in section Menu Structure).

[Menu Page ]

[Online ]

Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the

key longer than 2 seconds. After this

the printer is ready to print again.

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6.14. Printing the Menu Page

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This function generates a series of test prints without sending data to the printer.

These test prints facilitate error analysis.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

Press the or key until

[Page Menu ] is displayed.

[Status Sheet ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Sliding Pattern ] is displayed.

[Sliding Pattern ]

A series of test prints is generated.

[Sliding Pattern ]

[Online ]

Turn the printer ON LINE again:

Press the key longer than 2

seconds.

The printing out of test prints can be stopped by pressing

the key.

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6.15. Generating Testsheets (Sliding Pattern)

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This function selects the active print orientation (orientation of the whole printout including graphics, etc. on the paper).

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Paper Menu ] is displayed.

[Paper Menu ]

Press this key. The Paper Menu is selected.

[Paper Size ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Print Direct. ] is displayed.

[Print Direct. ]

Press this key. The Print Direction menu is selected.

[Print Direct. 0 ]

The currently set print direction is displayed.

. . .

Press the or key until the desired print direction is displayed.

[Print Direct. 1 ]

The print direction 1 = landscape is selected.

[Save as Setup? ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before

the printer is turned ON LINE again. After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again:

Press the key longer than 2 seconds.

[Online ]

Print direction assignment:

Print direction 0 = Portrait (upright format) Print direction 1 = Landscape (horizontal format) Print direction 2 = Portrait upside down Print direction 3 = Landscape upside down

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6.16. Print Direction Selection

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This function is used to set the interface parameters.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Configuration ] is displayed.

[Configuration ]

Press this key. This selects the Configuration menu.

[Interface ]

Press this key. This selects the Interface menu.

[SIA Timeout ]

Press this key. This selects the Timeout menu.

[ 30 s ]

The currently set value for the timeout is displayed (here: 30 seconds).

. . .

Pressing the or key changes the timeout value.

[ 40 s ]

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

[Save as Setup? ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before

the printer is turned ON LINE again. After this decision turn the printer ON LINE

again: Press the key longer than 2

seconds.

[Online ]

Note:

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

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6.17. Data Interface Configuration

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This function helps to determine which printer emulation will be activated.

Panel display

Notes

[Online ]

Turn the printer OFF LINE with this key.

[Menu Level 1 ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Configuration ] is displayed.

[Configuration ]

Press this key. This selects the Configuration menu.

[Interface ]

. . .

Press the or key until

[Emulation ] is displayed.

[Emulation ]

Press this key. This selects the Emulation menu.

[SOLID Standard ]

. . .

Press the or key until the

desired emulation (e.g. HP PCL 5) is

displayed.

[HP PCL 5 ]

The emulation HP PCL 5 is selected.

[Save as Setup? ]

In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the key), before

the printer is turned ON LINE again. After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again:

Press the key longer than 2 seconds.

[Online ]

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6.18. Emulation Selection

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