Rena Envelope Imager I Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR

RENA MODEL

Envelope Imager I

(DA-612S)

DIRECT ADDRESS INKJET PRINTER

M-3039

Revision Date: 5/12/03

Rena Systems Inc.

136 Green Tree Road STE 140

Oaks, PA 19456-1069

610-650-9170

610-650-9171 (FAX)

E -Mail: [e-mail]

Web Site:www.renausa.com

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RENA Systems, Inc.
136 Green Tree Rd Ste 140

PO Box 1069
Oaks, PA 19456-1069

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.renausa.com

Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of this manual.
RENA Systems shall not be held liable for any errors contained herein or

for any consequential or incidental damages incurred as a result of acting
on information contained in this manual.

Technical specifications may change due to design advances.
The data stated are nominal values only.
© Copyright 2003, RENA Informationstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, copied onto electronic media or
translated into any language without the manufacturer’s express written
permission.

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Contents

1. Safety...................................................................................................................4

1.1 Hazards associated with the printer .............................................................4

1.2 General notes on safety.................................................................................4

1.3 Handling the print cartridges .........................................................................6

1.4 Location of the printer .....................................................................................6

1.5 Disposal............................................................................................................6

2. System requirements .......................................................................................7

3. Transport and packaging................................................................................7

3.1 Transport..........................................................................................................7

3.2 Unpacking the printer.....................................................................................7

3.3 Assembly of contact brackets and guide bar ..............................................8

4. Description of the address printer...............................................................9

4.1 Applications......................................................................................................9

4.2 Description of functions..................................................................................9

4.3 Overview of the printer.................................................................................10

5. Installation and operation.............................................................................11

5.1 Installing and connecting the printer..........................................................11

5.2 Inserting print (ink) cartridges......................................................................11

5.3 Installing printer drivers................................................................................13

5.4 The control panel..........................................................................................14

5.5 Key combinations..........................................................................................15

5.6 Switching the printer on................................................................................15

5.7 Adjusting the printer to the medium ...........................................................16

5.8 Setting the address print position...............................................................21

5.9 Printing addresses ........................................................................................23

5.10 Resetting the address printer......................................................................24

6. Programming mode........................................................................................25

6.1 The purpose of programming mode...........................................................25

6.2 The control panel in programming mode..................................................25

6.3 Menu overview (valid with Flashware V9.08 or higher)..........................27

6.4 Description of parameters............................................................................29

7. Accessories......................................................................................................39

8. Technical data..................................................................................................41

9. Annex.................................................................................................................43

9.1 Contact brackets ...........................................................................................43

9.2 Meanings of some displayed messages ...................................................44

9.3 Error messages and warnings ....................................................................45

9.4 Notes on maintenance.................................................................................48

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1. Safety

Before operating your printer, read the following safety hints carefully
both for your own safety as well as to ensure the reliable operation of the
printer. Be sure always to heed all warnings and other information
marked or labeled on the printer.

Keep this manual in a safe place so that the information it contains is
available to you at all times.

1.1 Hazards associated with the printer

The address printer has been constructed in line with state -of-the-art
technology and is safe to operate. However, hazards cannot be excluded
if it is operated by persons unfamiliar with its use. The same applies if it
is used in an inappropriate way or in a manner not in accordance with its
intended purpose.

If you ignore the information given in this manual, the following
hazards cannot be excluded:

• Electric shock,

• Injury by rotating rollers,

• Damage to the printer.

1.2 General notes on safety

• The address printe r may be connected only to a voltage of 230 V /
50 Hz or to 115 V / 60 Hz, depending on the country-specific
version. It is therefore vital to check the information on the type-

plate.

• The power plug may only be connected to a grounded socket! Make
sure that the grounding has not been rendered ineffective by the use
of an extension cable with no ground conductor. Any break in the

ground conductor inside or outside the printer is dangerous and is
not permissible.

• The printer is secured via only one terminal! Even if a fuse blows,
electrical parts in the printer may continue to be live.

• Run the power lines so that no-one can trip over them. Make sure
that no objects are placed onto the power cables.

• Unplug the printer from the power supply if it is not being used for a
longer period of time. This avoids any damage in the event of

voltage surges.

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• Never touch any moving parts of the printer! Such action can lead to
injury from being caught up in the rotating rollers. Also be sure to

keep long hair and clothing away from the printer while it is running.

• Protect the printer from moisture. If moisture does penetrate it, this
may lead to the danger of electric shock.

• Always unplug the printer before cleaning it.

• Do not use any cleaning agents. Use a damp cloth.

• You mus t unplug the printer and have it checked by an authorized

service technician in the following circumstances:

• If the power cable or power plug has worn or been damaged.

• If water or other liquid has penetrated the printer.

• If the printer does not operate properly even after the operating

instructions have been followed.

• If one of the printer parts has been dropped or its housing is

damaged.

• If the printer shows marked discrepancies from normal

operation.

• Do not dismantle the printer beyond the level described in this
manual. The housing must not be opened by unauthorized persons.
Repairs may be carried out only by authorized service personnel.

• Prohibition of conversions: any conversions or modifications carried
out by unauthorized persons are prohibited for reasons of safety.

• Caution!
This is a class-A instrument. It may disturb radio equipment in the

home. If this happens, the operator may be required to take
appropriate action.

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1.3 Handling the print cartridges

• Keep all print cartridges out of the reach of children.

• Under normal circumstances, ink cannot run out of a cartridge. Wash

off any ink spray which gets onto the skin immediately under running
water. If any ink gets into your eyes, rinse it out immediately with
plenty of water.

• The ink cartridge should not be shaken, allowed to drop, or be struck
against the palm of the hand or a hard surface.

• Install the print cartridge immediately after removing the protective
tab. Be sure not to exceed the expiry date.

• Do not try to open or re-fill an ink cartridge. This could damage the
printer.

• Clean the ink cartridge as described in Section 9.4 – Notes on
maintenance.

1.4 Location of the printer

• When setting up the printer, ensure that it is placed on a smooth and
level surface which is wider than the printer.

• The surface on which the printer stands must be sufficiently stable. If
the printer tips or is dropped, this may lead to injury or damage the
printer.

• Select an installation or storage location which protects all parts of
the printer from extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations,
direct sunlight and excessive heat.

• The printer must not be exposed to vibrations or shocks.

• Place the printer so that you can pull the power plug from its socket

easily at any time.

1.5 Disposal

• The printer may not be disposed of as an item of domestic refuse. Its
disposal must be carried out on the basis of the statutory

requirements.

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2. System requirements

The printer is designed for use with a PC (Pentium 200 MHz) equipped
with a parallel and serial interface. It can be operated with the following
operating systems: Windows 3.x, Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 or Windows
NT4.

You will need a shielded, twisted parallel interface cable (not included
within the scope of delivery).

3. Transport and packaging

3.1 Transport

The address printer is dispatched in appropriate packaging so that it
reaches its destination without damage via a regular mode of transport.

The carrier is liable for any damage during transport. Transport
and storage should take place under normal conditions, i.e. at

temperatures between +5°C and +70°C and relative air humidity
of up to 80%. Impermissible conditions may lead to damage which
is not externally visible.

3.2 Unpacking the printer

Remove all packaging and take out the printer with its accessories.
Use the following list to check that all parts of the printer are present and

undamaged:

• 1 printer

• 1 power cable (option)

• 2 contact brackets, short

• 1 guide bar

• 1 printer driver (installation guide and floppy disk or CD)

In the event that the AF635 needs to be returned, the original packaging
must be used. We strongly suggest that you keep the original packaging
for future use.

If you do not wish to use the packaging later, e.g. for returning the printer
for repair, be sure to dispose of it in an environmentally appropriate way.

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The print cartridges and the printer cable (interface cable) are not
included within the scope of delivery:

• Suitable print cartridges: C8842A (fast-drying ink) or HP 51645A,
C6168A, C6169A, C6170A are available from your Rena dealer

• Suitable printer cable: twisted parallel interface cable

3.3 Assembly of contact brackets and guide bar

• Insert the contact bracket into the lower panel slot and lock it in
place by giving the bayonet lock a quarter turn.

• Insert the guide bar into the upper panel slot in the same way.

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4. Description of the address printer

4.1 Applications

The address printer is an ink-jet printer offering high print speed and high
print quality. It prints addresses in the correct positions on print media

such as envelopes, cards, leaflets and periodicals up to dimensions of:

• minimum

135 mm x 85 mm with a thickness of 0,1 mm.

• maximum

353 mm x 225 mm with a thickness of 2 mm (without spec. accessories)
and
450 mm x 357 mm with a thickness of 2 mm (with special accessories).

The maximum print area is 444 mm wide and 38 mm high (corresponding
to 9 lines at a font size of 12 pt. and a line spacing of 12 pt.).

4.2 Description of functions

The printer is designed to operate with an IBM-compatible PC running
most word-processing, database or other programs suitable for handling
addresses.

The print unit of the printer contains three HP print cartridges. This
means that addresses can be printed while the print unit remains

stationary.
The print media is inserted above the print unit and positioned exactly by

the contact bracket. Printing takes place as the print medium passes
below the print unit. The print orientation is always identical to the
direction of transport: print -out can take place in either forward or reverse

(rotated by 180°) sequence.
As a rule, the address height is positioned by shifting the print unit

accordingly. The address width can be set either via the software on the
PC or directly on the printer.

Operation is very simple. You will need about half an hour to put the
printer into operation for the first time.

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4.3 Overview of the printer

1 Printer cable terminal
2 Power cable terminal
3 ON/OFF switch
4 Control panel with display
5 Outer contact bracket
6 Inner contact bracket
7 Guide bar
8 Separator
9 Knurled screw for separator
10 Print unit
11 Knurled screws for print -unit cradle
12 Height adjuster for print unit
13 Not included
14 Stop lever for ink cartridges
15 Ink cartridge (HP51645A, C8842A, C6168A, C6169A, C6170A )

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5. Installation and operation

5.1 Installing and connecting the printer

Install the printer as described in Section 1.4 – Location of the printer.

• Make sure that your PC and the printer are both switched off.

• Connect the printer cable to your PC and to the printer.

The type of power terminal depends on the country version of the printer.
Ensure that the power cable connector is suitable for your location.

• Connect the power cable to the printer’s power socket. Connect the
power plug to a grounded socket.

• For the moment, leave the printer switched off.

5.2 Inserting print (ink) cartridges

IMPORTANT!

See Section 9.4 for important notes on cartridge maintenance.
The printer requires three “HP51645A style” print cartridges.

Rena ink cartridges are available in Black (C6131A), Versatile Black
(C8842), Fast Dry (C6195), Red (C6168A), Green (C6169A) and Blue
(C6169A) Blue (C6170A), and Yellow (C6173A) Ink.

Rena ink cartridges can be purchased through your local, authorized
Rena Dealer.

Observe the notes on “Handling the print cartridges” as well as the
directions given by the cartridge manufacturer.

• If the printer unit is located on the rear side panel, unscrew its two
lower knurled screws and push the unit into mid-position.

• Fully release all restraining levers.

• Take the first cartridge from its packaging and remove the protective

tab.

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To ensure that a secure contact exists between the print cartridge and
the printer electronics at all times, the restraining lever has two functions:

• To place the ink cartridge into its final position

• To restrain it securely during operation

This means that the cartridge must not be inserted manually
into its final position.

When the cartridge is inserted, it should only be pressed downwards into
the mount in a straight movement without being rotated. Before the
restraining lever is closed, the cartridge still has a slight tilt. The lever

then swings the cartridge into its final position.

• Insert the cartridge with the print field facing downwards into the first
mount with a straight movement – do not press it toward the
restraining lever.

• Close the restraining lever so that the cartridge is swung into its final
position and the contact to the electronics is correctly made.

• Insert the two other cartridges in the same way.

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IMPORTANT!
See Section 9.4 for important notes on cartridge maintenance.

Note on replacing used cartridges:

If the message “NO INK!! CHANGE PRINTHEAD“ appears in the display,
then one or more cartridges are empty.

• To replace the cartridges, put the printer into off-line mode with the
start key (the display must show OFF).

• Proceed exactly as during the initial insertion. As soon as the
restraining lever is opened, the used cartridges can be easily pulled
out upwards.

Use the menu to perform a “HEAD RESET“ (see page 38)

5.3 Installing printer drivers

To allow the address printer to be operated from your PC, you must first
install one of the printer drivers supplied with the printer.

• Insert the CD ROM supplied into the drive.

• Follow the instructions on your monitor.

• The product number can be obtained from the case of your CD

ROM.

When you have completed the installation, you can configure the printer
as described in Section 6 - Programming mode.

IMPORTANT! When using a Windows program, in conjunction with a
Rena printer driver, do NOT set the Menu Feature: “Setting Locked” to
yes. Doing so will cause image printing problems and positioning
problems. However, you should be sure the Paper Size is properly set,

and “Local Locked” within the printer’s menu.
How to “local lock” the paper size:

§ With the printer off-line, press and hold the (AutoPL) key

until “(L)” is displayed. When the AutoPL key is released, the
printer will feed, measure and “local lock” the paper size. Make
sure the printer measures the media accurately (+-4mm).

§ While in the Paper Size menu, press the AutoPL key briefly. The

printer will prompt you with “Local Lock: yes no”. Select “yes”
and press enter to accept.

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5.4 The control panel

A 2-line display is integrated into the control panel.
The first line displays how much ink is left, the selected font and the

counter status.
The second line shows the operating mode (e.g. On for on-line mode),

the resolution, the configuration number and finally the print direction.

The keys for print operation are explained below. The applicable key
lettering is shown directly above the keys (the lettering in the gray fields
applies to programming mode).

The start key is always operational; all other keys are operational only in
off-line mode.

start: Switch printer ONLINE/OFFLINE
pap: start/stop paper feed

[[end]]: Leave menu/abort changes

test: Initiate/stop print of test addresses

[[next]]: Select next menu point/Increase value

clean: Spray print nozzles clear.

[[prev]]: Select previous menu point/Decrease value

: Rotate address by 180°, Nor = Normal, Rev = Reverse.

[[enter]]: Activate Menu/option field. (Last Status stored)

prog: Switch over to programming mode.

: Repeat print of the last address(es). Back-space buffer.

: Paper length measurement (AutoPL).

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5.5 Key combinations

The key combinations have the following functions in conjunction with
turning the printer on:

+ + + +

Initiate download of new
firmware or other software
supplied by RENA

+

Default Reset
(Default setting)

+

Hex Dump (all received
characters are printed
immediately as HEX code)

Key function in OFFLINE mode

+

Print of black bars at 600DPI to
clean the cartridges before the
print job.

+

Measuring and display of
current speed.

+

Resetting the counter status.

5.6 Switching the printer on

Switch the printer on with the on/off switch on the right -hand side.
The following display appears on the printer:

If no paper size has been set, the following message appears:

You are now requested to set the paper size.
This message appears to remind you to measure the paper size. This is

required for a correct print -out.

DA612S Inkjet

Initialisation

Please set Pap.Size

START to continue!

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• Now press the start key: the display changes:

Do you want to measure the paper size now?
Press enter key = YES. Press end key = NO.

Keep the enter key pressed down until an (L) appears on the display!
(The paper length has now been measured and locked.)

• Press the end key.

The printer is now ready for operation:

The first line shows the ink level, then the set font and size as well as the
counter status.

The second line shows ON for on-line mode (OFF for off-line), the print
quality, the configuration and the print direction.
Print direction Nor means that the address is printed in normal read
mode – seen from the operator side, and Rev means that the address is

rotated by 180° when it is printed.
Use the start key to switch the printer to off-line mode and return to on-

line mode by pressing it again.
In on-line mode, all other keys are locked. A detailed description of the

key functions may be found in Section 6 – Programming mode.

5.7 Adjusting the printer to the medium

To ensure that a correct and well-defined print -out appears in exactly the
right place on the medium, you must adjust the printer to the print

medium used. The printer processes various thicknesses (up to 2 mm)
and various formats (from postcard size to B4 format, with special
accessories up to format C3). This means that the thickness and format
must be adjusted. For this step, keep the print media which you wish to
use next in readiness.

100% Cour12 00000

On 600DPI Set1U Nor

Set Paper Size Now?

Enter=YES End=NO

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Adjusting the printer to the thickness of the medium

1. Height adjustment of the print unit

To obtain a well-defined print -out, it is important to adjust the height of
the print unit above the print medium. This can only be done when the
cradle of the print unit has been detached:

• To do this, loosen the two knurled screws of the cradle.

• For print media up to 0.3 mm in thickness,

the smallest spacing may be used for
printing. Turn the height adjustment control

so that the white dot is right at the bottom of
the knurled screw.

• For print media with a thickness of 2 mm, the
largest spacing is used for printing. Turn the

height adjustment control so that the white
dot is right at the top of the knurled screw.

• For print media with a thickness of 1 mm,
turn the height adjustment control to its mid-

position. The white point will then be either to
the right or to the left of the knurled screw.

• Tighten the two knurled screws of the cradle again. At the same
time, press the cradle lightly downwards so that it lies flush with the

guide.

2. Height adjustment of the two separators

To make sure that only one sheet of print medium is fed in at a time, the
two separators must be set to the thickness of the print medium.

Note:

Both separators must always be adjusted, even in the case that a print
medium of small format lies against only a single separator. If this
condition is not observed, the free separator may drag on the transport
rollers. The wear on these rollers is then increased and feeding may
damage the medium.

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• Loosen the knurled screws of the
two separators.

• Lift the two separators and place the
print medium under the separator

fingers. If the print medium is
narrow, such as postcards and C10
envelopes, only two separator
fingers may contact it. In this case,
lift the outside separator up to the

top stop and clamp it tight.

• This step is also recommended if a
separator finger only partially contacts narrow print media, such as
C6 and DL envelopes.

If only three separator fingers contact the print medium, then
another sheet of medium should be placed under the fourth
separator finger. (It may be necessary to remove the outside contact
bracket to do this.)

If these steps are not observed, the separator rollers may
suffer from premature wear.

• Allow both separators to drop onto the print medium, without
applying any pressure, and then fix the knurled screws again.

Test pattern 1 incorrect Test pattern 2 correct
(Excessive pressure on the separator)

The inserted sheet will be ejected by the paper transport mechanism.

Caution! Never touch any internal parts of the printer when it
is running.

• If the printer is not in off-line mode, press the start key and switch
the printer OFF. If you press the pap key, the print medium will be
ejected. The paper transport is stopped when the pap key is pressed

again.

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Adjusting to the format of the print medium

1. Adjusting the contact bracket

You must first of all know whether your print medium runs through the
printer in a longitudinal or transverse direction.

The lines are always printed in the direction in which the print
medium moves.

If the lines are parallel to the longer side, the medium must be fed in via
the narrow side.

If the lines are parallel to the shorter side, the medium must be fed in via
the longer side.

• Push the rear contact bracket all the way to the side wall of the
printer.

• Place your print medium between the contact brackets all the way up
to the separators.

• Push the front contact bracket up to the print medium. However, the
medium must not be clamped. In the case of very narrow formats, it

may be necessary to turn the outer contact bracket.

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If your print medium exceeds the holding capacity of the two contact
brackets supplied, a medium and a long contact bracket are also

available (see p. 39 – “Accessories”) as an alternative to the front contact
bracket.

You can see which contact brackets are used for the v arious format sizes
from the overview tables of the PAPER SIZE parameters on p. 31 and
from Section 9.1 ”Adjustable widths of the contact brackets“ in the annex.

2. Adjusting the guide bars

• Place a single sheet of paper into the feed tray.

• Arrange the bar in the middle between the two contact brackets.

• Push the plastic runner (riffling aid) along the guide bar up to the

paper so that it just touches it.

• Riffle the paper stack so that the lowest sheet can be pulled in first
and then place it onto the guide bar.

• Push the plastic cross-bar of the guide bar right up to the paper
stack. The lowest sheet of paper must just touch the cross-bar.
For high stacks of large-format medium (e.g. C4), use bar

R0612.3.051 and stack extender R0612.1.040 (cf. Section 7 ­Accessories).

Now check that the print medium is fed in correctly. Let a media stack
traverse the printer with the aid of the paper transport function in off-line

mode as follows:

Warning! Never touch the inside of the printer while it is
running.

• If the printer is not in off-line mode, press the start key and switch
the printer OFF.

• Press the pap key: the medium is transported or ejected. When the
pap key is pressed again, the paper transport is stopped.

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5.8 Setting the address print position

Before setting your desired address position, you must know which areas
the printer can reach.

The address height is positioned by shifting the print unit. The printable area
results from the necessary margins and the offset path of the print unit:

Unprintable area

1

Print area Offset area of

print unit

The upper margin of 15 mm shown here can be reduced to 0 mm if
required. To do this, shift the rear contact bracket onto the red mark. You
can now print without margins.

1

Maximum print width depends on width of piece and version of Flashware installed.

X+Y = 2 mm (0.078) with Flashware V9.xx or ↑

X+Y = 56 mm (2.205) with Flashware V5.xx or ↓

38 (1.5)

15 (0.6)

145 (5.7)

15 mm

(0.6 inch)

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The print direction depends on the size of your print medium and of the
upper margin. If the desired margin cannot be reached by the print unit,

then the address block and thus the print medium must be rotated by
180°.

Positioning the address height

The DA612S is a WYSIWYG printer1) with some restrictions. These
apply to the vertical position of the address.

Note the following points regarding your document:

• In your page layout, set the document to portrait format.

• Always enter the value 0 for the upper margin.

The last position in the print-out is set by the mechanical position of the
print unit:

• Place your medium into the printer.

• Loosen the two knurled screws of the printer unit’s cradle.

• Shift the printer unit so that the nozzle areas of the ink cartridges

come to lie at the desired position.

• If the nozzle areas cannot reach the required margin, rotate the
medium by 180°. Now position the nozzle area for this situation.

• Fix the cradle again.

If you have inserted the medium rotated by 180°, you must also rotate
the print orientation by the same amount (Rev):

• If the printer is not in off-line mode, press the start key and switch
the printer OFF.

• Press the key, the orientation will be switched over to Rev.

• Recommendation: Every change should be locked.

Positioning the address width

The width is positioned via the software on the PC:

• Position the address as required, e.g. with the aid of the left margin
setting, tabulators or other suitable formatting tools.

To ensure that the positioning can be applied correctly to the medium as
specified by the program, the printer must know the exact length of the

medium. This is determined by measurement.

1

) WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)

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Measuring the length of the medium

• Insert a medium.

• If the printer is not in off-line mode, press the start key and switch

the printer OFF.

• Press the (AutoPL) key and keep it pressed down until (L)
appears in the display. The length is then stored.

The length of the medium is measured and displayed.

5.9 Printing addresses

Addresses are printed in the same way as on other desktop printers,
namely via your program.

To print an address, select the address printer from your list of printers. If
you cannot do this, the printer driver has not been correctly installed. You
must then install the driver as described in this guide.

Start printing by giving the print command in your program.
The address printer must be in on-line mode. If it is not, press the start

key.

Counting addresses

The five-digit number (right top) in the display is the counter status of the
received and printed addresses.

Resetting the counter status:

• When in off-line mode, press the start and pap keys simultaneously.

The counter status is also reset when the printer is switched off.

Cleaning of print nozzles

It may at times be necessary to clean the print nozzles or to spray them
clear.

• Insert a sheet of paper under the print -head.

• Switch to off-line mode

• Press the start and keys simultaneously .

The print nozzles are sprayed clear into the sheet of paper which has
been fed in.

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Print test

• Insert a sheet of paper.

• Switch to off-line mode.

• Press the test key.

A print test is now carried out.
TIP! If the printer feeds very slowly, you may have forgoten to set and

“local lock“ the paper size.

5.10 Resetting the address printer

With loss of configuration

The following procedure resets the printer. All values and configurations
which have been changed are reset to the works settings:

• Switch the printer off.

• Keep the prog key pressed and switch the printer on again.

The display shows the procedure:

Without loss of configuration

In this procedure, the works setting is simply selected. It is stored in
Setting No.0 where it cannot be changed. This is done in programming
mode as follows:

• Switch the printer to off-line mode.

• Press the prog key twice.

• Use the prev or next key until No.0 appears in the display.

• Press the prog key again.

The end key terminates programming mode, the works set ting has been
selected.

DA612S Inkjet

Default Reset

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6. Programming mode

6.1 The purpose of programming mode

Programming mode is used to set certain parameters manually via the
control panel. These comprise settings for the fonts, the print quality, the

paper as well as special and test functions.
As the printer is usually operated from a word or address processing

program, the works settings are optimized for this purpose and do not
usually need to be changed.

It may, however, be necessary to adapt these parameters. They will all
be treate d in this section so that you can make these adaptations and
utilize all the options of your address printer.

This section is designed as a reference source for experienced users.

6.2 The control panel in programming mode

Switching to programming mode:

• Switch to off-line mode.

• Press the prog key.

The following message appears briefly in the display:

Followed by

You are now in programming mode. The word “SETTING” blinks in the
display.

DA612S Inkjet

Programming Mode

SETTING : No 1

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Key assignment in programming mode

Programming mode uses the four middle keys as well as the key at the
extreme right. The upper line of key lettering applies.

Menu field Option field

enter: Aktivate menu/option field. (last status stored)
next: Select next menu point/Increase value.

prev: Select previous menu point./Decrease value.
end: Leave programming mode. Changes are stored.

: Activate locking of configuration/parameters.

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6.3 Menu overview (valid with Flashware V9.08 or higher)

MENU OPTION

SETTING No 0 No 1 ... No 9
FONT Cour12 Cour12bo Cour12it Helv07 Helv10 Helv12

Helv12bo Helv12it Helv13 LetGot12 TmsRm12
Bru12 OCR-A

PRINT QUALITY 600D 550D 500D 450D

400D 300D 200D 150D

LEFT MARGIN 0 ... 304 [mm]

0 ... 11.9 [inch]

TOP MARGIN 0 ... 35 [mm]

0 ... 1.37 [inch]

TYPE OF BARC. off zip

bpo4 kix
cana

2/5i coda
co39

co93
c128

Ean 1
(upc)

BARC. OPTIONS

off zip4
dpbc

BARC. POSITION top bot
AUTO CHECK DIG. on off
SMALL WIDTH (dots) 1 .. 6 .. 99
LARGE WIDTH (dots) 1..15..99
BARCODE HEIGHT (dots) 1 ... 50 ... 999

CHAR. SPACING 0 1 2 ... 89 90
CHAR. HEIGHT 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x
CHAR. WIDTH 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x
LINE SPACING 1 2 ... 6 ... 10
ORIENTATION NOR REV
PAPER SIZE USER off EXEC LETT LEGA A4 A5

MONA C10 INTD C5 INSD C6 A6
CRD1 CRD2 HAGA B5

MAXIMUM VALUE [mm]

[inch]

762
30

CHARACTER SET PC8 Rom8 P850 ECMA P8DN ICEL P852 P860

P857 Lat5 USA7 UK7 Fra7 Ger7 Ita7 Spa7 Den7
Nor7 Swe7 SwN7 Por7

The underlined values are set at the works

1) EAN barcode for European printers / UPC barcode for US printers

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MENU

OPTION

HEAD12 CORRECT.

-24 -23 -22 -21 ...-2 -1 0 1 2... 21 22 23 24

HEAD23 CORRECT.

-24 -23 -22 -21 ...-2 -1 0 1 2... 21 22 23 24

PAPER SENSOR

on off

SETTING LOCKED

no yes

SPECIAL FUNCT.

AUTO LF

off on_1 on_2 on_3

HEX TO ASCII

off on

LINE MODE

off 0 1 ... 99

STX-ETX

off on

OFFS. EDGE [mm]

0 ... 304 [mm]
WARMING off on pre
PAPER TIME-OUT on of f
TEST ADDRESS 1 2
AUTO PAP SPEED on 80% 60% off
AUTO RECOVERY off 1st
INK CONSUMPT exac appr

SERVICE Rev. Font Ram Adrc Head Char HexD InpD SetD
HARDWARE TEST -- for service purposes only ! -­HEAD RESET all Hd.1 Hd.2 Hd.3 no

The underlined values are set at the works

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6.4 Description of parameters

NOTE : If you are using a Windows based program in conjunction with a
Rena printer driver, the Windows program must be used to control the
menu features in the printer. If you have set up the printer, using the
printer’s programming mode, these settings will be over-ridden (reset)

by the Windows program.

SETTING (job settings)

Selecting a configuration.
A specific configuration can be set up for various applications.
NOTE : When using a Windows program in conjunction with a Rena

printer driver, the software and driver are go used to control the internal
printer settings. In this case, you do not need to use the “Setting” feature.
In addition, if you have set parameters under a particular setting, they will
be changed (reset) by the Windows software and Rena printer driver.

Configuration “No. 0“ is the default setting which cannot be changed. The
choice (No. 0) should only be used momentarily, for test purposes.

Configurations “No. 1 through No. 9“ may be individually set.
When programming mode has ended, the changes made are

automatically stored under the selected setting number.
The set configurations are retained when the printer is switched off.

At a works initialization (prog key is kept pressed down at turn-on), all
configurations are set to the default settings.

FONT

The printer contains 13 fonts and font sizes. Simply select the one you
require.

PRINT QUALITY

Selection of print quality. The higher the number, the better the quality of
the print -out.

LEFT MARGIN

Setting the left margin within a range from 0 – 304 mm.
The value is changed in mm increments. If the next or prev keys are

kept pressed down, the value is changed in cm increments.

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TOP MARGIN

Setting the upper margin within a range from 0 – 35 mm.
The value is changed in mm increments. If the next or prev keys are

pressed down, the value changes in cm increments.
NOTE : This feature should normally be set to zero. If a top margin is

entered, the usable printing area is reduced by the value set.

TYPE OF BARCODE

The following barcodes are available:

Option Barcode Option Barcode
Zip Barcode USA co39 co39 barcode
bpo4 Barcode Great Britain co93 co93 barcode
kix Barcode Netherlands c128 c128 barcode
cana Barcode Canada ean EAN barcode

2/5 i 2/5 interleaved barcode off No barcode
Coda Coda barcode

Overview of the barcodes with submenu fields

2/5i

coda
Co39
Co93

C128

Zip4

Dpbc

Off Zip

Top

Bot

Options

Position

Small width
Large width

1 ... 99 dots
1 ... 99 dots

Barcode height

1 ... 999 dots

ean

On

Off

AUTO-

CHECK DIG.

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CHAR. SPACING

Increases the character spacing in dots from 0 to 90.

CHAR. HEIGHT

Increases the character height up to six times without changing the width.

CHAR. WIDTH

Increases the character width up to six times without changing the height.

LINE SPACING

Increases the line spacing from 1 to 10 lpi (=lines per inch).

ORIENTATION

Address rotation by 180°.
Nor – the print -out can be read normally from the user side.

Rev – the print -out is rotated by 180°.

PAPER SIZE

The following page shows an overview of the format sizes which you
can set in programming mode in the PAPER SIZE menu.

IMPORTANT! This menu setting (paper size) should always be properly
set and “local locked”.

How to “local lock” the paper:

§ With the printer off-line, press and hold the (AutoPL) key
until “(L)” is displayed. When the AutoPL key is released, the

printer will feed, measure and “local lock” the paper size. Make
sure the printer measures the media accurately (+-4mm).

§ While in the Paper Size menu, press the AutoPL key briefly. The
printer will prompt you with “Local Lock: yes no”. Select “yes”
and press enter to accept.

The two right-hand columns in the table show which contact bracket
should be used in each case (cf. also Section 9.1).

The following contact brackets can be used:

Short contact bracket (2x) R0612.1.043 (Standard)
Medium contact bracket R0612.2.044 (Accessories)
Long contact bracket R0612.2.045 (Accessories)

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Overview of format sizes supported in the printer menu

Format Designation Type Size in inches in mm

Off No format size -- -- --
EXEC Executive Paper 7 1/4 x 10 1/2 184 x 267
LETT Letter Paper 8 1/2 x 11 216 x 279
LEGA Legal Paper 8 1/2 x 14 216 x 356
A4 DIN A4 Paper 8 1/4 x 11 11/16 210 x 297
A5 DIN A5 Paper 5 13/16 x 8 1/4 148 x 210
MONA Monarch Envel. 3 7/8 x 7 1/2 98 x 190.5
C10 Com -10 (Business) Envel. 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 105 x 241
INTD International DL Envel. 3 7/8 x 7 1/2 98 x 190.5
C5 International C5 Envel. 6 3/8 x 9 1/64 110 x 220
INSD Inserter DL Envel. 4 1/2 x 9 1/64 114 x 229
C6 International C6 Envel. 4 1/2 x 6 3/8 114 x 162
A6 DIN A6 Paper 4 1/8 x 5 13/16 105 x 148
CRD1 Card 1 Card 4 x 6 102 x 152
CRD2 Card 2 Card 5 x 8 127 x 203
HAGA Hagaki Envel. 3 15/16 x 5 13/16 100 x 148
B5 Envel. 6 15/16 x 9 27/32 176 x 250
USER

Enter format width in mm

Paper max. 30 max. 762

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CHARACTER SET

These are national character sets with their own special characters in
each language.

HEADXY CORRECT.

This function is used to correct manufacturing tolerances between the
print heads.

The resulting offset between the print nozzle areas of two adjacent
cartridges can be corrected horizontally.

XY = 12 for cartridges 1 and 2
XY = 23 for cartridges 2 and 3

The correction is carried out in 1/300 inch steps:

-24 –23 –22 –21 ... –2 –1 0 1 2 ... 21 22 23 24

PAPER SENSOR

If you want to print onto media containing black areas, you can
deactivate the paper light barrier while you are printing. To do this, you

must set a format size under Paper Size (an incorrect format size can
lead to printing outside the paper area).

With a deactivated paper sensor and a specified format size, the light
barrier is queried only at paper feed.

SETTING LOCKED

This function can be used to lock printer menu settings, so that many of
the computer software (escape) commands are ignored.

This setting is highlighted in the Set -D print-out by the characters “!!!“.
The active configuration status is shown on the display. The display text

Set1U means that configuration 1 is not locked (U for unlocked). The
display text Set1L means that configuration 1 is locked (L for locked).

If you are printing from a Windows program using a

Rena printer driver, this menu feature should NOT be locked.

Doing so will lead to operating and printing problems.

LOCAL LOCKING : Some menu features can be individually “local

locked” by pressing the AutoPL key while viewing the desired menu
feature. The printer will prompt you with “Local Lock? yes no”. In many

cases, it is acceptable to “local lock” the following menu features when
using a Windows program in conjunction with a Rena printer driver:

Paper Size (should always be local locked), Print Quality, Orientation

Doing so may be necessary if your Windows software is not capable of
selecting the appropriate print quality or orientation.

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SPECIAL FUNCT.

AUTO LF

This defines how the printer should interpret the control characters
CR = Carriage Return
LF = Line Feed
FF = Forward Feed

The settings mean:
off: CR = CR LF = LF FF = FF
on_1: CR = CR + LF LF = LF FF = FF
on_2: CR = CR LF = CR + LF FF = CR + FF
on_3: CR = CR + LF LF = CR + LF FF = CR + FF

HEX TO ASCII

If the conversion is switched on, the printer interprets the percentage sign
“%“ as a non-printable control character. The two characters following the
% sign are interpreted as HEX values, e.g. %0C = Form Feed.

LINE MODE

This permits the address to be separated by a specific number of lines.

STX-ETX

If this function is active, only the text positioned between the ASCII (02)
and the ASCII (03) control characters is printed.

STX = Start text ETX = End text

OFFSET EDGE

Offset of the measured paper edge by between 0 and 304 mm. To the
user it looks as if the left margin has been extended. This offset is
required in the event of:

• Windows programs in which the left margin cannot be changed,

• Printing of large envelopes with Windows serial print if the desired

print position cannot be set on the PC.

WARMING

Function for heating the print nozzles.
off = No heating
on = Heating on during the print process
pre = Heating and pre-heating before starting the print process

PAPER TIME -OUT

on = the paper transport is stopped immediately after the print job has
been completed and or if the printer does not detect material to print on
(no paper) within ~30 se conds.

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off = the paper transport will continue to feed, even after the job is
completed and or even if the printer runs out of material.

TEST ADDRESS

Select test address 1 or 2.
AUTO PAP SPEED
on = printer will automatically try to determin optimum paper feed speed

based on print quality, amount and type of data being sent.
80% = same as “off“ except the speed is reduced by 20%.

60% = same as “off“ except the speed is reduced by 40%.
off = max feed speed.

When “on“ is selected, you will notice that the printer will start out slowly
and the transport speed will ramp -up untill the optimum paper speed has

been calculated and achieved.
If the printer is unable to process the data in time for the image to be

printed, it will stop and display “Reduce Paper Speed: START to
continue!“. In this case, please try the settings: on, 80% and 60% to see
which one will work best with your application.

TIP! If the printer feeds very slowly, you may have forgoten to set and
“local lock“ the paper size.

AUTO RECOVERY
off = no head recovery image is printed.
1

st

= a head recovery image is prined on the first piece, at the beginning

of every print job, in order to clear the cartridge nozzles.
INK CONSUMPT (ink consumption calculation)
exac (exact) = “% of ink“ count is based on every dot that fires.

Calculation is done and the display (% of ink) is updated after printing
each individual record.

appr (approximate) = “% of ink“ count is based on counting number of
dots fired in last record; multiplied by the total number of records printed.
Since this calculation is only performed whenever there is a pause in
printing (out of paper, off line, etc), selecting “appr“ can free up
processing time, which may increase throughput.

SERVICE

Rev.

Displays the Flashware version (revision) that is currently installed in the
printer.

Example: V9.08

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F ont

Displays the font Flashware version that is installed in the printer.
Example: Rena3

Ram

Displays the amount of memory (RAM) installed in the printer.
4MB Standard, 8MB Max.

Note: The RAM is part of the Galileo (CPU) board and can only be
adjusted by replacing of the Galileo (CPU) board.

Adrc

Counter status of all printed addresses since starting operation. (This
counter may only be reset by the customer service.)

Head

Prints out several test prints to show the condition of all the cartridges:

• the contact positions for the nozzles are displayed in a grid pattern for
each cartridge (H1, H3, H2).

• all nozzles, addressed individually in sequence, are displayed in a
continuous oblique line.

H1

H3

H2

H1

H2

H3

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If a grid pattern contains gaps (see the examples below), th e affected
cartridge should be cleaned, or the affected cartridge should be replaced

(see Section 9.4 -Notes on maintenance).

EXAMPLES of defects:

a.1 = No connection at contact “K“ ( for print -head H1)
a.2 = No connection at contact “B“ ( for print -head H3)

b.1 = No connection at contact “10“ (for print -head H1)
b.2 = No connection at contact “16“ ( for print -head H3)

c = These nozzles are clogged.
Note: Positions A1, A2, G21, G22, H3, H4, N1, N2 will never be

filled. There are 300 nozzles per cartridge. If all nozzles are working
each grid will show 150 filled positions (150 x 2 = 300).

• Single missing positions (c1) that do not add up to a full missing
column or row, indicate clogged nozzles.

• Missing positions that add up to a full missing column (b.1, b.2) or
row (a.1, a.2) may indicate an electronic problem (bad connection).

Tip: If you move the cartridge position and the problem follows the
cartridge than this indicates a cartridge problem. If the problem does
not follow the cartridge, this indicates a printer problem.

Char

Print-out of the currently active character set.

b.1

c c c

c

H1

H3

a.1

b.2

a.2

N1 N2

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HexD

This function is used to check the connection from the printer to the PC
and for troubleshooting software problems. In hex -dump, all characters

currently being received from the receive buffer are printed in LetGot12.
Prints out data that is currently being received.

You can also switch hex-dump on directly by keeping the start key
pressed and then switching the printer on.

Do not end hex-dump by switching the printer off, as settings may then
be changed! End it by pressing the prog, end or start keys.

InpD

Input-Dump. All 96 Kbytes of the receive buffer are printed with PC8­symbols. Prints out data that has already been received.

The complete print-out requires approximately 180 sheets. Switch the
printer off before a dump print-out and then on again. Transmit the print
job and then start the dump print-out. The required data are now at the
beginning of the buffer. Stop the process by pressing the end key.

SetD

Print-out of the 10 setting configurations. Nine sheets are required.

HARDWARE TEST

For service use only.

HEAD RESET

Resetting the display for used ink (% of ink) after inserting the new print
cartridge(s).

Whenever a new ink cartridge is placed into the printer, you should reset
the counter for the corresponding cartridge position you are replacing.

Tip! The ink counter is only accurate if the customer follows these steps:

§ Reset the ink counter whenever a new ink cartridge is installed.

§ Return cartridges to original positions. Since it is necessary to

remove, clean and store ink cartridges, to maintain good print
quality, you must mark the cartridges to make sure the same ink
cartridge is always placed back into the same location.

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7. Accessories

The following accessories are available (at a charge) to extend the
usable format size and to increase the print media stack:

Item Designation Qty. Order No.

1 Assembled bar 1 R0612.3.051
2 Medium contact bracket 1 R0612.2.044
3 Long contact bracket 1 R0612.2.045
4 Stack extension 1 R0612.1.040

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Deflector unit for ejecting the print medium onto a conveyor belt.

Item. Designation Qty. Order No.

5 Deflector unit 1 R0613.2.010

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8. Technical data

Dimensions of print media

min. width 140 mm (5.5“)
max. width 320 mm (12.5“) standard

min. height 70 mm (2.8“)
max. height 215 mm (8.4“) standard,
355 mm (14“) special accessories
min. thickness 0.1 mm (0.004“)
max. thickness 2.0 mm (0.079“)

max. envelope format C5, B4 with special accessories

Dimensions of print area for each print unit

max. print width 508 mm (20“)
max. print height 38 mm (1.5“)

Number of print units

standard 1
maximum 1

Print speed

Constant 0.5 m/s

Spacing between two print items

minimum Not relevant
maximum Not relevant

Throughput

Postcards (A6) 11,000 items/hr - 600 dpi
C5/C6 7300 items/hr - 600 dpi

Print qualities 150x300, 150x600, 300x300, 300x500,
300x600, 500x500, 500x600, 600x600

Max. stack height 80 mm (3.15“) standard,
175 mm (6.9“) special accessories

Max. weight of stack 1 kg

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Operating height
Standard Desktop printer

Usable cartridges HP51645A, C8842A, C6168A, C6169A,
C6170A

Main memory 4 MB standard, 8 MB optional

Address buffer The last 20 addresses
Counter Resettable address counter

Continuous address counter (life counter)
Interfaces

Data IEEE1284 (parallel interface)

Printer language HP PCL5 with extensions
Font types

Internal fonts (only relevant
for DOS-managed files) 13 (internal)
Downloadable TT fonts Not limited by the printer

Range of supply voltage 100-240 VAC/50-60Hz
Ambient conditions 10 – 31 ºC/ 20-80% rel. air humidity

(non-condensing)

Noise The emission value referred to the
workplace is

< 70 db(A) measured to EN27779

Dimensions of the
printer (LxWxH) 425 x 380 x 280

Weight 20 kg (44.09 lbs.)

Certificates CE and GS

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9. Annex

9.1 Contact brackets

Short contact brackets (2x) R0612.1.043 (standard)
Medium contact bracket R0612.2.044 (accessories)
Long contact bracket R0612.2.045 (accessories)

Adjustable widths of the contact brackets

The specifications (in mm/inches) refer to the print media widths
transverse to the transport direction.

• Rear + front contact brackets, short 2x (R0612.1.043)

• Rear contact bracket, short (R0612.1.043) +

Front contact bracket, medium (R0612.2.044)

• Rear contact bracket, short (R0612.1.043) +

Front contact bracket, long (R0612.2.045)

When the maximum possible width of the adjustable
contact brackets is used, a margin of 15 mm (0.6 inches)
from the rear contact bracket cannot be printed.

142

5.6

85

3.35

125

5

225

8.86

198

7.8

285

11.2

365

14.37

277

10.9

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Special format sizes

Overview of format sizes which can be entered in the PAPER SIZE

menu under USER.
These format sizes are not supported in the printer menu.

Format Size in inches in mm

B4 9 27/32 x 139/10 250 x 353
B6 4 9/10 x 6 15/16 125 x 176
C4 9 1/64 x 12 3/4 229 x 324

E4 11 x 15 3/4 280 x 400 ---

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The two right -hand columns show which contact brackets should be used
in each case.

9.2 Meanings of some displayed messages

??? blinks
Data/addresses have been seen but no print medium is present.

NoD blinks
The last data/adresses are incomplete (the FormFeed is missing)

Wait blinks
Printing has stopped because the control character EOT was sent.

Printing can be re-started by pressing the start key.

Off blinks
Printing has stopped fo a few seconds because a Pause was set via

sequences. Printing starts again after the set time has elapsed.

Contact bracket 1)

100% Cour12 00000

??? 600DPI Set1U Nor

100% Cour12 00000

NoD 600DPI Set1U Nor

100% Cour12 00000

Wait 600DPI Set1U Nor

100% Cour12 00000

Off 600DPI Set1U Nor

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9.3 Error messages and warnings

9.3.1 Error messages

Error message Description Solving the problem

ERROR LCA INITIALIS.

CALL SERVICE

Error in loading the hardware into
the XC5210 module

- Check connection on/to print

board of Module XC5210

ERROR LCA1 Ready

CALL SERVICE

Error in printing – module XC5210

- Module XC5210 may need to be

replaced.

ERROR LCA2 Ready

CALL SERVICE

Printing error. The number after
„LCA“ shows which module

ERROR LCA3 Ready

CALL SERVICE

is responsible

ERROR PEN BOARD#

CALL SERVICE

Error Pen Board, #1,2 oder 3 - Pen Board(s) may need to be

replaced

NO PAPER !! No paper in feed - Insert paper

PAPER JAM OR

WRONG PAPER LENGHT

Paper jam, or an incorrect format
was set

- Set paper feed correctly

- Meassure paper format and lock

the setting

NO INK !!

CHANGE PRINTHEAD #

The cartridge is empty. #1,2,3
#shows the number of the cartridge.

- Insert new cartridge and reset

the counter.

CHECKSUM ERROR !!

MAKE DEFAULT RESET

Error in buffered RAM. - Perform Default Reset (Power

on while holding down prog key)

CHECKSUM ERROR !!

MAKE COUNTER RESET

CHECKSUM ERROR !!

TESTMACRO RESET

CHECKSUM ERROR !!

SETTING RESET

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Error message Description Solving the problem

TEST MACRO TOO LONG The user-defined test address is too

long

- Keep within maximum lenght.

BUFFER OVERFLOW !! Overflow of receive buffer. - Check connection to PC

RAM ERROR !!

VERIFY RAM

Error in RAM. - Replace CPU board

PROGRAM ERROR

MAKE DEFAULT RESET

Error in program execution - Perform Default Reset

- Reload firmware

UART TIMEOUT

CALL SERVICE

Error in UART component

- CPU board may need to be

replaced.

DISPLAY TIMEOUT

CALL SERVICE

Error in accessing the display - Check cable connections

- Replace display unit

CHECK CARTRIDGE 1
START TO CONTINUE

Cartridge No. 1 is not inserted - Insert cartridge(s)

CHECK CARTRIDGE 2
START TO CONTINUE

Cartridge No. 2 is not inserted

CHECK CARTRIDGES1,2

START TO CONTINUE

Cartridges No. 1 and 2 are not
inserted

CHECK CARTRIDGE 3
START TO CONTINUE

Cartridge No. 3 ist not inserted

CHECK ALL CARTRIDGES

START TO CONTINUE

No cartridge inserted - Insert cartridges

CHECK THE CARTRIDGES

START TO CONTINUE

Some cartridges are not inserted - Insert cartridges

PRINTING ERROR

REPEAT LAST ADRESS

Serious fault - Replace control board

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Error message Description Solving the problem

WRONG LCA REVISION!

PLEASE UPDATE LCA!

Incorrect LCA revision loaded Obtain valid flashware from Support/

Internet and load into the printer

Reduce Paper Speed:

START to continue!

Paper speed is set too fast for print
quality and type of data being sent.

Set “Auto Paper Speed“ to on, or
80% or 60%. Try all three.

Feed Motor Jammed!

START to continue!

The paper motor is blocked Set paper separator.

Replace control board

Feed Motor Controller

Fault! Call Service!

Fault in motor control system Replace control board

9.3.2 Warnings

Warning Description Solving the problem

Warning:Non-Existant

Font Selected

Font not in printer Examine print image, unlock font

setting in the printer

Position Warning!

Reduce Left Margin!

Print area outside print area Check print area outside paper

lenght, reduce left margin on PC, set
OFFSET EDGE to 0

Macro Too Large Or

Wrong Hor. Position!

Graphics too wide Graphic should alsways be on top

left, max. 101mm wide, then convert
to macro

Macro ID# In Use

Macro Load Ignored!

Macro (same number) already
exists, overwriting not possible

Delete macro and redefine it

MACRO HEIGHT

EXCEEDS 1.5 INCH

Macro is too high Reduce the height of the graphics by

38.1 mm

Image Height Exceeds

The Maximum Value!

Print area higher than 38.1mm

No upper margin, set line spacing to

exactly 12 points

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9.4 Notes on maintenance

Cleaning ink cartridges

Clean the nozzles of the ink cartridge with a lint free cleaning cloth of
brand TexWipe

®

(Rena part #. 2023).

The following materials are NOT suitable for cleaning
the print -head and the ink cartridges !

• Paper towels

• Toilet paper

• Sponges

• Cloths with abrasive materials or small fibers which can

cling to the nozzle plate of the cartridges

• Dry cloths

When should ink cartridges be cleaned?

§ Before the start of a print job (run).

§ During a run, whenever the print quality becomes

unsatisfactory.

How to Clean Ink Cartridges

• Place a drop of distilled water on the edge of the TexWipe® cloth.

• Start by placing the nose of the cartridge onto this wet area.

• Using a small amount of downward force, slowly pull the cartridge from the

wet area, across the dry area of the TexWipe®, while slowly decreasing
the amount of downward force.

• Repeat this procedure a few times. Make sure you only clean the cartridge

in one direction. Either from the front of the head to the back of the
head, or from back to front.

Storing ink cartridges

After printing, store the cartridges in a closed plastic container to avoid
the ink drying out. We recommend the use of a re-sealable container with

a damp cloth in the bottom of it. This will create a humid atmosphere. Be
sure the nozzles do not touch the cloth or the ink will be pulled (wicked)
from the cartridge.

IMPORTANT! Be sure to dry the cartridge housing and contact
area (remove any moisture from it) before placing it back into the

printer or damage to the printer’s electronics will result.

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Cleaning contact and media rollers

To avoid injury, do not clean the rollers with the power on. Disconnect the
power cord from the printer before cleaning it.

Ensure that the contact and media rollers are kept clean at all times.
We recommend the use of use of Rena Care (Part # 2024) to clean these
rubber rollers. After the application of Rena Care, you will need to wait for
the cleaner to evaporate from the rollers and or wipe dry with a clean,

cloth.
Do not use Rena Care to clean plastic parts. Do not use Rena Care to
clean the paper sensor or damage to the sensor will result.

Cleaning paper sensor (media sensor)

To avoid injury, do not clean the printer with the power on. Disconnect
the power cord from the printer before cleaning it.

Ensure that the paper sensor is kept free of dust and debris by cleaning it
with compressed air and a soft bristled paintbrush or cotton swab.
The use of any liquids to clean the paper sensor will cause damage to

the sensor.

Cleaning the printer body (frame and side covers)

To avoid damage to the printer’s electronics and possible injury, do not
clean the printer with the power on. Disconnect the power cord from the
printer before cleaning it.

Ensure that the body (frame, side covers, table top) of the printer is kept
free of dust, ink and debris by cleaning it with compressed air and a
cloth, lightly dampened with water and a mild soap.
Do not use Rena Care to clean the body of the printer.