MultiMax 6DS User Manual

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User’s Manual
Rev 003

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FCC Notice

The MultiMax 6ds have been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. The cutters generate, use and can emit radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the
cutters 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.

Caution!

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Max Meyer, which is
responsible for FCC compliance, could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

DOC Notice

The MultiMax 6ds do not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.

Notice

Max Meyer reserves the right to modify the information contained in this User
Manual at any time without prior notice. Unauthorized copying, modification,
distribution or display is prohibited. All rights reserved.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
The symbol (right) is shown on this product. It indicates that the

product should not be disposed of with regular household waste,
but should be disposed of separately. Electrical and electronic
equipment can contain materials that are hazardous to the
environment and human health and therefore

should be disposed of at a designated waste facility or returned to

your retailer for the appropriate recycling to take place.

If you wish to dispose of this product and the product still functions, please consider

recycling/reusing it by donating it to a charity shop, selling it or part-

exchanging it

with your retailer.

Copyright © 2008 Max Meyer

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the new MultiMax 6ds!

The MultiMax 6ds is the ultimate label and decal production unit, combining high
image durability and precision contour cutting into one device.

The MultiMax 6ds uses thermal transfer technology. This is a dry transfer printing
process that uses heat and pressure to create a durable bond with the resin-based
inks and the media. The resin inks are supplied on ribbons containing densely
packed pigments suspended in a solid plastic carrier. This high pigment density
results in images that are highly abrasion resistant, and it provides a long term UV
and water resistance with a long outdoor durability without laminations.

Thermal transfer printing produces no fumes at all, creates no mess and does not
require maintenance or the use of cleaning chemicals.

Every aspect of the MultiMax 6ds has been designed for simplified operation. Media
loading is child’s play, thanks to auto media alignment. Ribbons are a snap to refill,
and can’t be loaded improperly.

This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating the MultiMax 6ds.

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1 Setup

1.1 Unpacking the MultiMax 6ds

NOTE:

Save the shipping box and any other packaging items in case the printer nee

ds

to be moved. Do not transport the printer without first completely repacking it in its

original packaging.

CAUTION:

For safety reasons, no fewer than two people should be involved in

unpacking the printer.

Before unpacking, make sure to have at least

4 meter of space at one side of the box,

because the printer will be rolled down a ramp

Remove the straps and open the flaps of the box, take out the 4 foam blocks. Then

remove the box from the pallet; this must be done in a room that is at least 2.5 meter

high.
Remove the protective bag then cut all the straps and cable ties. Next, set asid

e the

accessories box.

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The printer is secured to the base at each side with a bracket.

Remove the 4 nuts (# 17 mm) located at each side. Next, lift the brackets up and out

by pulling the bottom part backwards under the MultiMax 6ds, and then remove them.

FIG 1-2 UNPACKING

MULTIMAX 6DS STAGE 2

Remove the two foam blocks from underneath the stand. Do this using the two ramps,

which are screwed to the pallet. Slide the ramp under the stand, closest to the end with

the foam suspension blocks.
From this point on, two people ARE REQUIRED for safety reasons.
Lift the MultiMax 6ds from each side, just high enough so the foam blocks can be

pulled out from underneath the MultiMax 6ds.

FIG 1-3 UNPACKING

MULTIMAX 6DS STAGE 3

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Position the ramps so the printer can be rolled down from the pallet. Be sure the

wheels of the printer are aligned with the ramp legs.

FIG 1-4 UNPACKING MULTIMAX

6DS FINAL STAGE 4

Open the front cover and loosen the printer carriage, then remove the foam underneath
the carriage, which is protecting the printhead.

Loosen the cutter carriage.
Remove the protective sheet from the printing surface. The printing surface is very

fragile, please read section 5.1.6.

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1.2 MultiMax 6ds printer components

1.2.1 The

MultiMax 6ds

as viewed from the front

FIG 1-5 MULTIMAX

6DS, FRONT VIEW

1 Control Panel and LCD:

All printer activity can be initiated from the 8
key control panel. The LCD informs the user on the current status of the
printer, or actions, which need to be taken.

A detailed explanation can be

found in section 4.

2 Front Cover: The front cover protects the media from dust and also the

operator from any moving parts during operation. Therefore, the front

cover must be kept closed during operation. To open the front cover, you

must first pause the machine.

3 Pinch Rollers: The pinch rollers clamp the media to the drive system

and insure necessary tracking. The pinch rollers are electrically powered
from the keypad. The right pinch roller can be set in 2 different positions.

4 Printer Carriage: The printer carriage holds the ribbon cassette and the

thermal printhead. The thermal printhead is made from fragile ceramic
glaze; DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINTHEAD as oil or moisture can
corrode the surface. The printhead can also be VERY HOT, just after
printing.

5 Cleaning Plate: The cleaning plate is used to clean the thermal

printhead. While printing, the printhead cleans itself automatically and at
regular intervals.

6 Front Wheels: The front wheels of the MultiMax 6ds are equipped with

locking brakes. Secure the brakes, once the MultiMax 6ds is
permanently installed, by pressing the locking wheel brake down with
your foot.

7 Cutter Carriage: The cutter carriage is the mount for the contour cutting

knife holder.

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1.2.2 The printer as viewed from the back

FIG 1-6 MULTIMAX

6DS, REAR VIEW

1.

Power Entry Module:

The fuse box, the AC power cord receptacle and the

on/off switch are located in the power entry module. See section 1.4.3. for power up

procedure and section 1.4.3. for information about changing the fuse.

CAUTION:

For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type

and rating of fuse.

1

Media Load push buttons:

On the right side there are two push buttons,
conveniently located to make the loading process easy. For further explanation, see
section 1.6.1.
2 USB port: This interface is based on the standards specified in Universal
Serial Bus Specifications Revision 1.1. It allows for high-speed bi-directional serial
communication between the host computer and the MultiMax 6ds.
3 Cable clamp: These two cable clamps provide a neat path for the
communication cables.
4 Cassette station latch: Two latches are located at the back, in order to
open up the cassette station. Open only when the machine is paused or switched
off.
5 Media supply rollers: The two back rollers are part of the media supply
system.
6 Media Supply Sensor: The media supply sensor enables the motorized
media supply rollers. - Do not place any objects in front of the sensor.