Rena XPS-80, XPS-90 User Manual

RENA XPS-80/90

Tabletop-Console Printer

User Guide

M-3301 June 12, 2003

RENA XPS-80/90

Tabletop-Console Printer

RENA Systems, Inc.

136 Green Tree Rd Ste 140

PO Box 1069

Oaks, PA 19456-1069

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

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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
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express written permission.

Trademarks:

HP is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Corporation.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft
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Contents

Section - Page

1. Preliminary remarks.................................................................... 1-1

2. Safety........................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 General notes on safety........................................................ 2-1

2.2 Handling the print cartridges ................................................. 2-2

2.3 Placement of the XPS-80/90................................................. 2-3

3. Unpacking and final assembly ................................................... 3-1

3.1 Shipping and packaging ....................................................... 3-1

3.2 Scope of delivery.................................................................. 3-2

3.3 Final assembly ..................................................................... 3-3

4. Description of the XPS-80/90...................................................... 4-1

4.1 Description of the function .................................................... 4-1

4.2 Applications.......................................................................... 4-2

4.3 Operation with a PC .............................................................4-2

4.4 Overview of the printer .........................................................4-3

4.5 Overview of the external terminals........................................ 4-4

5. Installation and operation........................................................... 5-1

5.1 Inserting cartridges............................................................... 5-1

5.2 Powering on the XPS-80/90.................................................. 5-4

5.3 The control panel.................................................................. 5-6

5.4 Identifying print media dimensions........................................ 5-8

5.5 Adjusting the printer to the media ......................................... 5-9

5.6 Test print.............................................................................. 5-15

5.7 Calibrating (aligning) the print units and cartridges................ 5-21

5.8 Installing the printer driver ....................................................5-27

5.9 Printing addresses................................................................ 5-27

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5.10 The FlexMail program........................................................... 5-29

5.11 Address counter ................................................................... 5-48

5.12 Replacing empty ink cartridges............................................. 5-49

5.13 Replacing the ink felts and wipers (XPS-90 only) .................. 5-52

5.14 Resetting the address printer................................................ 5-55

6. Programming mode .................................................................... 6-1

6.1 General points and operating mode ...................................... 6-1

6.2 Menu overview ..................................................................... 6-4

6.3 Description of the main menu ............................................... 6-5

6.4 Special function submenus ................................................... 6-14

6.5 Serial interface submenus .................................................... 6-18

7. Error messages and warnings ................................................... 7-1

7.1 Error messages.................................................................... 7-1

7.2 Warnings.............................................................................. 7-7

8. Technical data............................................................................. 8-1

9. Annex .......................................................................................... 9-1

9.1 Key combinations................................................................. 9-1

9.2 Conditional display messages ..............................................9-2

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1. Preliminary remarks

This innovative XPS-80/90 is designed to print addresses, text
and graphical elements onto individual or mass-dispatch mailed
items in professional applications requiring high throughput.

To ensure the safe and reliable operation of this
printer and its components for many years, you must
read and observe this installation and operating guide,
including the notes on safety, before installing it and
putting it into operation. Be sure to observe all warning
and information labels attached to the printer.

All persons assigned to operate the XPS-80/90 must also be fa­miliarized with this installation and operating guide.

Take care to keep this manual in a safe place so that you may
access the information it contains at all times.

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Pictogram Definitions

General warnings.

Warning of hazards due to electrical current or electric
shock.

Important information for using the printer.

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How to use this manual

All general and explanatory information is given in continuous
text. This information is needed in order to carry out the following
installation and operating steps.

Whenever the installer or operator has to perform a specific ac­tion, it is always marked in the text with bullets, as follows:

• Carry out an action now

• Then perform the next action

Always be sure to read the manual as far as the action texts. You
will then obtain all the information you need without second­guessing the manual. This will protect you from making any mis­takes!

Chronology and reference

The manual has a chronological structure, i.e. it describes the se­quence from delivery/unpacking to the ready-to-use condition.
This is followed by the operating and programming instructions
and finally the technical information.

If you are unfamiliar with the equipment, you are best advised to
read the manual through in sequence. You will be guided in a
step-by-step approach and will soon be able to operate the printer
easily and quickly.

If you are already familiar with the XPS-80/90, however, you will
find it just as easy to use the manual as a reference resource.

Key terms and abbreviations

To operate the XPS-80/90, you must be familiar with a small
number of terms and abbreviations:

- Cartridge (Crt.) = C, C1, C2, C3

- Unit = U, U1, U2

This combines all three cartridges in a single unit.

- Paper width = Extension of the paper in the direction of trans-

- Paper height = Extension of the paper transversally to the di-

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port. Left to right as viewed from the operator
side.

rection of transport. Top to bottom as viewed
from the operator side.

2. Safety

The XPS-80/90 has been constructed in line with state-of-the-art
technology and is safe to operate. However, hazards cannot be
excluded if persons unfamiliar with its use operate it. 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 the rotating items,

• Damage to the printer.

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2.1 General notes on safety

• The XPS-80/90 may only be connected to a voltage source of

100-120VAC/60Hz or 220-240VAC/50Hz. It is vital to check
the information on the type-plate before connecting it, to ver­ify that the correct fuses (type and rating) are installed for
your voltage source.

• The power plug must 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 must be cor­rected.

• Both AC terminals of the printer are fused! 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 wall outlet (voltage

source) 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 the print units while the printer is run-

ning! There is a danger of bruising and crushing in­jury. Also be sure to keep long hair or any items of
clothing away from the printer while it is running.

• Protect the printer from moisture.

• Always unplug the printer before cleaning it.

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

• You must 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 another 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 or its housing is damaged.

• If the printer shows marked discrepancies from nor-

mal operation.

• Do not dismantle the printer beyond the level described in this

manual. Unauthorized persons must not open the housing.
Only authorized service personnel may carry out repairs.

• Prohibition of conversions: all conversions or modifications

carried out by unauthorized persons are prohibited for rea-

sons of safety.

2.2 Handling the print cartridges

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

• Under normal circumstances, ink cannot run out of a car-

tridge. 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 and subsequently
consult a doctor.

• Print cartridges must not be shaken, as ink may run out.

• Install each print cartridge immediately after removing the

protective tab. Be sure not to exceed the expiry date.

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• Do not attempt to open or re-fill an ink cartridge. Any such ac-

tion may damage the cartridge and may cause the cartridge
to leak ink into the printer, causing damage to the printer.

2.3 Placement of the XPS-80/90

• The surface on which the XPS-80/90 is placed must be hori-

zontal and sufficiently stable to bear its weight. The printer is
set up on four pan legs, which can compensate uneven sur­faces within certain limits.

• Select a placement location, which protects all parts of the

printer from extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations,
direct sunlight and excessive heat.

• The XPS-80/90 must not be exposed to vibrations or shocks.

• Place the XPS-80/90 so that you can switch off the power

plug easily at any time.

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• Leave enough room behind the printer so that access to the

interfaces is assured.

• Ensure that sufficient stand area is available for the feeder

(when a feeder is used).

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3. Unpacking and final assembly

3.1 Shipping and packaging

The XPS-80/90 is shipped in special packaging so that it reaches
its destination without damage via a regular mode of transport.

Note:

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 +60°C
and relative air humidity of up to 80%. Impermissible con­ditions may lead to damage which is not externally visible.

The printer is fixed inside the transport box with special securing
blocks. These must be unscrewed before it is taken out. Lift the
printer only at the carrying recesses designed for this purpose. It
must not be lifted by its cladding (side covers)!

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Lift the printer only at the carrying recesses!
Remove all ink cartridges before shipping!

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Packaging

In the event that the XPS-80/90 needs to be returned, the original
packaging must be used. We strongly suggest that you keep the
original packaging for future use.

Please remove all ink cartridges before shipping!

If the packaging is no longer required, be sure to dispose of it in
an environmentally appropriate way.

3.2 Scope of delivery

Check that all parts of the XPS-80/90 are present, complete and
undamaged as detailed in the list.

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Parts list of the XPS-80/90

• Main XPS-80/90 printer with two print units

• User Guide

Additional components:

• AF635 automatic synchronized feeder (optional)

• Plug & Print connection cable (optional)

• Stand for AF635 (optional)

• FlexMail software package with manuals (optional).

At this time the XPS-90 can only be driven via
FlexMail.

The ink cartridges are not included in the scope of delivery.

Suitable ink cartridges are:

• Black ink: C6131A

• Versatile Black ink: C8842A

• Red C6168A, green C6169A, blue C6170A, yellow C6173A.

Three cartridges are required per print unit; totaling six cartridges.
Ink cartridges may be purchased from your local RENA dealer
or directly from our on-line shop at: http://www.renausa.com/ink

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3.3 Final assembly

Normally the XPS-80/90 is operated in conjunction with the op­tional AF635 (automatic synchronized feeder). Before being put
into operation, they must be mechanically and electrically con­nected.

Note: If you are not using the AF635 feeder with the XPS-80/90
printer, you may skip Section 3.3.2.

3.3..1 INSTALLING THE XPS-80/90

• When installing the XPS-80/90, make sure that there is suffi-

cient room behind it to allow access to the interface ports and
terminals.

• Ensure that the printer is switched off. Ensure that the voltage

source is within printer power limits. Then plug the power ca­ble into the wall socket (power source) and into the power in­put module on the right-hand side of the printer.

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Power input module

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Rear slits for optional feeder stand

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3.3..2 CONNECTING THE AF635 FEEDER TO THE XPS-80/90

The AF635 is placed on a stand to ensure that it feeds the
print media at the right height.

Position the AF635 so that the ejection roller is on the same
side as the positioning fingers of the stand, See diagram be­low.

Ejection
roller

Positioning finger

Run the two connectors of the AF635 through the hole in the
top of the stand and place the AF635 onto the stand so that
the four alignment pins fit neatly into the holes of the AF635.

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Next place the stand about 15 cm (~6”) in front of the XPS­80/90. Align the positioning fingers with the corresponding slits
in the XPS-80/90. Plug the two connectors into the "Ext.
Power" and "Plug&Print" sockets. Secure the connections by
screwing the connectors in place. The AF635 is supplied with
power via the “Ext.Power" socket. The XPS-80/90 and AF635
can communicate intelligently via the Plug & Print interface.

Plug & Print
interface

External power

You can now insert the positioning hooks of the stand into the
rear slits of the XPS-80/90.

Note: Feeder can be left on the stand when it is moved.

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Connect the ground strap (provided) between the XPS-80/90
and AF635.

To properly discharge electrostatic energy, be sure the
ground strap, supplied with the XPS80/90, has been
properly connected between the printer and feeder. If
the ground strap is not connected, a potential voltage
difference may build up, which can effect operation and
or cause damage to the electronics.

The XPS-80/90 and AF635 are now correctly aligned and con­nected.

For further information on the operation of the AF635, consult
the AF635 User Guide.

3.3..3 CONNECTING TO THE PC

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The XPS-80/90 may be connected to any IBM-compatible PC
via the Centronics parallel or the RS232 serial interface on its
rear panel. Ensure beforehand that both devices are switched
off. Do not connect or disconnect the interface cable during
operation, as this can lead to the destruction of electronic
parts. The printer should be powered on before the computer
is powered on.

RS232 (serial)

9-pin. D-sub

(optional multifunctional interface kit,
see Section 4.5 for details)

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IEEE 1284 (parallel)

Centronics

3.3..4 POSITIONING THE PRINT MEDIA

Normally the AF635 is aligned so it feeds the print media cen­tered to the transport system at position “A” (shown below).

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When using narrow media, if the print media covers fewer
than three suction slits, the AF635 can be offset to position B
(as shown below). This reduces the risks of raised media cor­ners causing paper jams. To do this, the stand of the AF635 is
shifted to its forward position, i.e. inserted into the two forward
slits. The diagram below shows the AF635 in the forward posi­tion “B” with a narrow envelope. The print media is now fed
centered on the second belt.

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The decal shows the media formats that should to be fed cen­trally to the second belt (Position B). P= printer F= feeder.

When the AF635 is attached at position B, this
change must also be adjusted via the printer or
FlexMail offset. Otherwise the position of the printed
image will not match the print position you have
selected via the software. When moving the AF635
from position A to position B, the previously set value
must be increased by 42.5mm.

If the print media is less than 70mm in height (note: the XPS­80/90 is not specified for this low value!), then feed it centrally
to the transport band under Pos A.

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3.3..5 MEASURING THE PAPER OFFSET VALUE

The correct offset value can be read off the ruler, located on
the safety flap.

Feed a piece of print media from the feeder, by pressing PAP
momentarily, so it is positioned under the safety flap. Then
read off the back value of the print media edge. The following
diagram shows a C5 envelope fed at Pos A.
A value of 9.8cm (98 mm) can be read off the ruler

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Use this value as the offset in FlexMail.

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The following diagram shows a #10 envelope that was fed at
position B and runs centrally to the second belt. The value on
the ruler is 16.8 cm (168 mm).

Use this value as the offset in FlexMail.

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3.3..6 POSITIONING THE PRINT UNITS (XPS-90 ONLY)

In the XPS-90 the positions of the print units are adjusted
automatically via the software (FlexMail). They can not be po­sitioned manually. The necessary software settings are de­scribed in detail in Section 5.10.

3.3..7 POSITIONING THE PRINT UNITS (XPS-80 ONLY)

In the XPS-80, the positions of the print units are adjusted
manually, by hand.

When not in use, the print units are normally “parked” in their
capping station. This prevents the ink nozzles from drying out
and minimizes maintenance of the cartridges. The following
diagram shows the print module “parked” in its capping sta­tion.

When “parked”, the print unit is locked in this position. The cir­cle marks the locking point. The print unit must be unlocked
with the lever (R), before the print unit can be re-positioned.

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R

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1. Push the lever (R) down to unlock the print unit.

2. Move the print unit forward to the desired print position.

1.

2.

To secure the print unit at the desired print position, turn the
clamp lever (shown below) clockwise.

Tighten
Clamp
Lever

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To release the print unit, so it can be moved to a new print po­sition or to the “parked” position, turn the clamp lever (shown
below) counter-clockwise.

Loosen
Clamp
Lever

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Please park Print Units to prevent clogging cartridges!

This warning will be displayed whenever the print units are
left un-parked for more than 60 seconds.
When the print job has been finished, return the print units, as
quickly as possible, to their capping stations (parked
position). Doing so will help reduce the chance of inkjet
nozzles becoming clogged and adversely effecting the print
quality.
Make sure that the print unit locks into the “parked” position!

Print Units Locked (Parked)!

This warning will be displayed if you try to print with either print unit
in the “parked” position. Both print units must be moved from their
“parked” positions before you can print.

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Setting the vertical print position of the print units:
The vertical position of the print area of each print unit is ad­justed with the aid of the print-area indicators.

Set the print area position of print unit U1 using the right scale:
The upper and lower limits of the print area can be read off the
scale, through the exposed section of the print-area indicator,
as shown below.

Set the print area position of print unit U2 using the left scale:
The upper and lower limits of the print area can be read off the
scale, through the exposed section of the print-area indicator,
as shown below.

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Linking print areas:
If you want to print a single, continuous image of more than

1.5 inches in height, you will need to use both print units.
Use the internal print-area indicators, to achieve the correct
vertical alignment between the print areas of both print units,
to create a justified (linked) print area. If the edges of the two
internal indicators are aligned, as shown below, the print areas
of the two print units are justified (linked).

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4. Description of the XPS-80/90

4.1 Description of the functions

The XPS-80/90 is designed to operate with an IBM-compatible
PC.

We recommend the FlexMail program for address printing and
envelope layout. It is convenient and straightforward to use.

NOTE:
At this time, it is required to use FlexMail to drive the XPS-90.

Each of the two print units (U1,U2) of the XPS-80/90 are
equipped with three HP ink cartridges (C1,C2,C3) and print the
addresses while remaining stationary.

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The direction of the print-out is always the same as the direction
of transport. Printing can take place either in normal orientation
(right-side-up mode), or can be reversed (rotated by 180°) to print
up-side-down.

The vertical position of the print areas depends on the positions of
the print units. The print units are moved manually in the XPS-80
and automatically in the XPS-90. The horizontal position of the
address is normally set via the application program (such as
FlexMail), but may be set via the XPS-80/90 menu when using
DOS applications or when using a Windows application with a
"text only" driver.

Every print unit prints addresses, text or graphics within a maxi­mum possible print area of 508 mm (= 20“) width and 38 mm
(=1.5“) height (corresponding to 9 lines for a font size of 12 pt.).

The media is transported by the transport bands under the print
units. The XPS-80/90 always transports the media from right to
left (from the viewpoint of an operator standing in front of the
printer). The media is sucked onto the transport band and thus
securely held in place.

When the printer is inactive, the print units are placed in their
"parked" position. The cartridge nozzles are then sealed by caps
and thus protected from drying out.

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In the XPS-90, when a print job is started, the print units move
automatically to the print position. Each cartridge is cleaned every
time the units leave and enter their “parked” position.

In the XPS-80, the print units must be moved by hand into
their parked position, as soon as the print job is com­pleted, in order to prevent the cartridge nozzles from dry­ing out and clogging.

4.2 Applications

The XPS-80/90 is an ink-jet printer with high print quality. High
print performance is assured by two print units.

Its main application is to print addresses, graphics and postal
elements onto mass-dispatch items. However, it is by no means
limited to these applications.

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The printer can be used in either standalone or in-line applica­tions.

4.3 Operation with a PC

The XPS-80/90 is designed for use with a PC connected via a
parallel (Centronics) or serial (RS232) interface. A PC with a
300MHz Pentium processor or of comparable performance is
recommended.

Printer drivers are available for the following operating systems:

• Windows ME

• Windows 95

• Windows 98

• Windows 2000

• Windows NT 4

• Windows XP

You will need either a IEEE 1284, parallel interface cable (rec­ommended) or an RS 232 serial interface cable (neither are in­cluded in the scope of delivery).

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4.4 Overview of the printer

1 Table top plate
2 Keypad with LCD display
3 Safety flap (Finger guard)
4 Carrying recesses for lifting the printer
5 Media thickness dial (Graduated wheel for adjusting the car-

riage height for the print media thickness.)
6 Emergency stop switch
7 Print units
8 Paper sensor location
9 Scale for positioning the media in the printer.
10 Top cover (clear plastic)
11 Transport belts (Transport bands)

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12 AF635 feeder (option)
13 Stands for AF635 (option)
14 Power input module

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4.5 Overview of the external terminals

The terminals permit the following functions:

External Power terminal, supplys power to the RENA AF635
Plug&Print terminal, for AF635 speed synchronization

(See Section 3.3..2 for location.)

1) Parallel connection to the PC

2) Serial connection to the PC

(See below and Section 3.3..3 for location.)

Multifunctional interface kit (option):
The following terminals are available with the addition of the op­tional “multifunctional interface kit“ (Part # RO630.5.900):
Please contact your local Rena dealer to order and install this kit.

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(a), (b), (c) For custom applications. May not be present.

(d) AF500 (RENA AF 500 feeder)

(e) 18F (FBM18 feeder)

(f) 2700 (Reliant 2700 Streamfeeder, FBM340 feeder)

Note: These terminals provide start/stop control only.
They do not provide speed sychronization.

2)

a)

c)

e)

b)

1)

d)

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f)

5. Installation and operation

5.1 Inserting ink cartridges

Suitable ink cartridges are:
Black ink: C6131A
Versatile Black ink: C8842A
Red C6168A, Green C6169A, Blue C6170A, Yellow C6173A

Ink cartridges may be purchased from your local RENA dealer
or directly from our on-line shop at: http://www.renausa.com/ink

Observe the notes on “Handling the ink cartridges”, in Section

2.2, as well as the directions given by the cartridge manufacturer.

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• Remove each cartridge from its packaging and carefully re-

move the protective tape from the cartridge.

• Fully release the restraining levers before inserting cartridges.

To avoid damaging the cartridge restraining levers and
to insure that the cartridges makes proper contact with
the electronics, the restraining levers must be used to
move the cartridges into their final (locked) position.
Each cartridge should be inserted into its cradle (pen
stall) from above and pressed straight downwards. Do
not press back on the cartridge. The cartridge should
still have a slight tilt before the restraining levers are
closed.

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• Insert the cartridges one after the other with the print noz-

zles facing downwards – do not press them toward the re-
straining lever.

• Close the restraining lever in the direction of the arrow. The

cartridge then slides into its final position and the contact to
the electronics is correctly made.

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Correctly inserted cartridges

• Repeat this procedure until all cartridges are inserted into

both print units (all six pen stalls)
.
Tip: You will find it is easier to install the cartridges in the
following order: C3, C2, C1 (right to left).
You will find it easier to grasp and remove the cartridges in
reverse order (left to right).

• Additional cartridge details can be found in Section 5.12.

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5.2 Powering on the XPS-80/90

When the printer has been completely assembled and all the ca­bles have been connected, it can be switched on.

Before an initial test print can be performed, the following steps
must be carried out. The control panel will now be described so
that you can fulfill all of the initial settings.

• Switch the XPS-80/90 on via the power switch (located on the

power input module. See Section 3.3..1 for location).

The following messages will appear in brief succession on the
XPS-80/90:

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First Line

:

U1/U2 = Print units
MOT = Motor board

U1 U2 MOT AF-635

OK OK OK –A OK

Feeder AF-635 Online
at Plug & Print-Port

AF-635 = AF635 Feeder

Second Line

:

OK = Slot-in card / board present and tested
NO = No slot-in card / board present

-A = XPS-90 automatic version

The message “Feeder AF-635 Online“ will appear only if the
AF635 is correctly connected.

When the initialization has been completed, the following mes­sage appears:

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Possible warning messages at power up

If the cartridges have not yet been inserted or are incorrectly in­serted, the following warning messages may appear at initializa­tion:

a) This means that no cartridges have been inserted in print unit

U2.

• You can nevertheless switch to on-line mode with the start

key.

b) This means that cartridge 1 of print unit U2 is incorrectly in-

serted or is absent.

• You can nevertheless switch to on-line mode with the start

key.

• Eliminate the causes of the warning messages by inserting the

cartridges correctly.

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5.3 The control panel

A two-line display window is integrated into the control panel.

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First line

:

• The operating mode, e.g. On for on-line mode

• The selected font

• The counter status of the printed data sets

Second line

:

• The amount of ink still remaining in the cartridge with the low-

est ink level.
E.g. “U1C1: 93%“ means that cartridge 1 (C1) in print unit 1
(U1) is 93% full. All the other cartridges contain more ink.

• Resolution. In this case 450 DPI

Coded resolution: 450 DPI means 300x600 DPI (WxH)

• Print orientation: Nor = normal, Rev = rotated by 180°

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Overview of key functions

A brief overview of the keys will be given here. Their exact func­tions will be described further on.

The printer is always in one of three possible modes:

On-line mode:

Printer is made ready to receive and print data.
While on-line, all keys except for the start key are disabled.

Off-line mode:

The lettering in the fields with a white background applies.

Programming mode:

The lettering in the fields with a gray background as well as the
key on the far right (last key shown below) apply.

The individual keys have the following functions:

-

Switch the printer ONLINE / OFFLINE

-

Manual start / stop of paper transport

Quit menu / accept changes

Start / stop printing test addresses

Select next menu point / increment value

Measure paper speed

Select previous menu point / decrement value

Print orientation normal or rotated by 180°

Call submenu / accept value

Switch to programming mode

-

Repeat last address(es)

The Annex, Section 9.1, shows various key combinations, which
permit additional functions to be realized in conjunction with
switching the printer on.

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Local locking of menu items

Measure paper width

5.4 Identifying print media dimensions

The maximum dimensions of the print media are:

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Height
Width

(measured 90 degrees to transport direction): 355mm (13.97“)

(measured in the direction of transport): 420mm (16.53“)

The transport area can handle up-to a maximum height of
355mm, as shown in the diagram below. If the print media is
larger or if it is positioned so there is less than a 22.5mm mar­gin, on each side of the transport area, paper jams may occur.

22.5mm

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Max. width 420mm

Max. height

355mm

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5.5 Adjusting the printer to the media

To ensure that a correctly placed and clearly defined print-out ap­pears in exactly the right place on the media, you must adjust the
spacing between the surface of the cartridge nozzles and the print
media and also enter the position of the media (OFFS. PAP).

Print spacing

The ideal spacing between the surface of the print media and the
spacer plates of the print units is about 0.8mm.

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• XPS-90 only. Move the print units forwards by pressing the

start and

• Open the top cover to expose the print units.

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keys simultaneously.

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• XPS80 only. Position the print units in the XPS-80 manually

over the desired print position. Fix the print units carefully in
place with the clamp levers.

Print
media

Spacer
plate

Pinwheels

Cartridge

Cartridge

Pinwheels

Print media

Spacer
plate

• Measure the thickness of the print media and lay it onto the en-

trance area of the transport system.

• Raise the carriage until the print media can pass safely under

the print units. Use the Media thickness dial, to raise or lower
the carriage. The numbers on the dial represent millimeters;
their subdivisions tenths of millimeters Use the scale as an ini­tial reference, but set a slightly higher value (~2 mm larger)
than the measured thickness of the media.

• Next, push the print media by hand under the print units and

carefully lower the print unit until the correct spacing (0.8mm)
has been set. If you hear a whirring or rattling noise when
pushing the print media through manually, you are exerting too
much pressure on the pinwheels. Increase the spacing until the
noise can no longer be heard.

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• Remove the print media.

• XPS-80 only. Release the clamp levers and push the print

units back to their parked position, in order to prevent the car­tridges from drying out and clogging.

• Close the top cover.

• XPS-90 only. Return the print units to their parked position by

pressing the start key, in order to prevent the cartridges from
drying out.

Entering the position of the print media (XPS-90 only)

The position of the print media on the transport band provides the
XPS-90 with important information:
In the XPS-90, the print units are automatically aligned to this
value, which varies depending on the situation.

Zero point

Paper offset
value

In the XPS-90 the position of the print media is described by the
paper offset (OFFS. PAP:). This is defined by the distance from
the “zero point” (shown above) to the edge of the media and is
determined with the aid of two scales on the carriage. With the

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print media positioned under the scale, the paper offset value can
be obtained.

Note: In FlexMail, the “General Offset“ designates the distance
from the “zero point” to the edge of the print media “Offset U1“ is
the distance from the “zero point” to the print area of Unit1 and
“Offset U2“ the distance from the “zero point” to the print are of
Unit2.

• Feed a sheet of media from the feeder and carefully move the

XPS-90’s transport band manually until the media comes to lie
under the scale.

• Read the paper offset value (OFFS. PAP:) from the scale (see

graphic above).

The offset value can be entered in two ways:

a) For entering the offset in the FlexMail application program,

see Section 5.10.

b) Enter the offset at the XPS-90 itself as follows:

Note: The offset must be entered at the printer when the
test print function is to be used. This is recommended
particularly when the printer is put into operation for the
first time. Otherwise, entry via FlexMail is the better op­tion.

• Press the prog key.

• Press the next key repeatedly (13x) until the following main

menu appears.

• Press the enter key to select the menu.

• Set the determined value with next or prev.

• Confirm the value with the enter key.

• Exit programming mode with end.

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Setting the print orientation (normal or reverse)

At printer default settings, the print-out will be printed normally,
i.e. designed to be read from the operator side.

If the print-out needs to be reversed (rotated by 180°), this can be
done in two ways:

a) Entry at control panel

• Use the start key to go off-line (if you are on-line).

• Press the A/∀ key: the orientation will be switched over to

Rev.

Note on the orientation switch-over: If this key is pressed
only briefly, the new orientation can be overwritten by the

PC. If the A/∀ key is pressed down for about 3 seconds, an

“(L)” appears on the display. This shows that the orientation
is “local locked” and cannot be overwritten by the PC appli­cation program.

• Press the start key and switch the XPS-80/90 on-line again.

Your display may look like this:

b) Via the XPS-80/90 printer driver in the Windows® applica-

tion program (see driver manual)

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Measuring the width and height of the print media

The width (and height for XPS-90) must always be measured, via
the printer, in particular every time the print-media is changed.

• Place a sheet of media into the transport bands, in front of

the safety flap plate.

• If the XPS-80/90 is not in off-line mode, press the start key.

Width measuring key function

:
If it is pressed only briefly, the measured width will not be
permanently stored and will be overwritten by the PC ap­plication program. If the

key is pressed for about 3
seconds, an “(L)” appears in the display. This shows that
the width is “local locked” and cannot be overwritten by
the PC application program.

• Press the

. The XPS-80/90 will feed the print media and

briefly display the measured width.

• Read the displayed value of the measured width. Compare it

with the actual width of the print media to check that they are
equal. If not, you must determine what is causing the inaccu­racy, before you can continue.

• XPS-90 only. You will now be asked to measure the paper

height. The XPS-90’s transport system will briefly pause.

During this pause, place the print media, rotated by 90°, onto

the transport bands, in front of the safety flap plate.

• XPS-90 only. After the pause, the printer will feed the print

media and briefly display the measured height.

• XPS-90 only. Read the displayed value of the measured

height. Compare it with the actual height of the print media to

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check that they are equal. If not, you must determine what is
causing the inaccuracy, before you can continue.
Possible causes:
Very thin or translucent material. Paper sensor sees through.
Improper Print Unit height (carriage height) adjustment.
Media was not positioned so its entire area (length or width)
was transported over the paper sensor. Feeds crooked.
Paper sensor may be dirty.

• If the paper measurements are not accurate, make the nec-

essary adjustments and repeat the above steps until you
achieve an accurate measurement. If problem can not be re­solved, please contact your local Rena dealer for support.

5.6 Test print

The test print allows you to check the appearance of your print­out and to correct or adjust it as necessary. You will also need the
test print to calibrate the print units.

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The advantage of a test print is that it allows you to check and ad­just the print-out independently of the PC and application pro­gram.

• Switch to off-line mode.

• Press the test key.

The test print starts and continues printing until the test key is
pressed again.

Now check the print-out. If the result is exactly the way you want
it, you may place the printer on-line and start your print job.

With the XPS-90 set to defaults, the test
print is performed centrally, with respect
to the four transport bands! Ensure that
the print media is fed accordingly. The
user must take the position of the AF635
feeder stand into consideration. It may be
necessary to re-position the AF635 stand
so that the piece feeds centrally.
In addition, if you have sent data from
FlexMail to the XPS90, the last print unit
offset command sent to the printer will de­termine the print position of the test print.

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Satisfactory test print shown below:

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Unsatisfactory test print shown below:

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Unsatisfactory test print symptoms/possible causes:

• Entire image is fuzzy.

– Carriage height may be set too high.

• The test print reveals gaps – some print nozzles are clogged.

– Nozzles may be sprayed clear using the “head recovery”
feature.
– Manual cartridge cleaning may be necessary (XPS-80).
Clean the print nozzles as described in this section.
– The wipers may need to be serviced/cleaned (XPS-90).

• The test print does not start as expected at the paper edge.

– Was the media width set and “local locked”?
– Was the correct media width measured by the printer?

• The solid black line, printed at the beginning of the test print,

shows misalignments between cartridges.
– Calibrate the print units as described in this section.

Cleaning the print nozzles (XPS-80 only):

If fine white lines interrupt the print image, clogged nozzles could
be the cause. Use only micro fiber (lint free) cloths and distilled
water to clean the nozzles as described below:

• Unlock the print unit by pushing down on the lever (L1).

L1

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(p

• Move the print unit out so it is centered above the four trans-

port belts.

• Fix the unit in place with the clamping lever.

• Pull the lever (L2) forward, to unlock the print unit.

L2

ull forward)

• While continuing to pull the lever (L2) forward, swing the

• Clean the nozzle surfaces with the microfiber (ling free) cloth

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front of the print unit upwards

by wiping them transversally (90 degrees) to the direction of
transport while applying gentle pressure. Lightly dampening
the cloth with distilled water may aid the cleaning process.

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X

X

Clean

X

X

X

When cleaning, be particularly careful with the pinwheels (“X”).
A bent pinwheel can cause paper jams!

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• After all ink cartridges have been cleaned, carefully swing

the print unit downwards, making sure that the print unit
locks properly in place.

• Release the clamping lever

• Move the print unit into the “parked” position.

Note for XPS-90: The XPS-90 print units are not designed for
manual cleaning. The XPS-90 automatically cleans and caps the
ink cartridges. However, if the cartridge should require cleaning,
you can remove the ink cartridges from their cradles (pen stalls)
and clean them outside the printer. Then return them to their cra­dles (pen stalls).
If the cartridges do not appear to be getting properly cleaned, by
the automatic system in the XPS-90, then the cleaning station
may require service. If the wipers in the cleaning station become
very soiled, they will not be able to properly clean the nozzles.
The wipers and purge area in the XPS-90 must be routinely ser­viced, in order to maintain the best possible print quality results.
See Section 5.13 for details.

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5.7 Calibrating (aligning) the print units and cartridges

Unlike printers with only one moving print unit, the XPS-80/90 op­erates with several print units, which remain stationary during
printing. The cartridges must therefore be exactly set (calibrated)
with respect to each other to ensure a print image with no mis­alignments or distortions.

Depending on any deviations from an optimum print image, vari­ous types of calibration may be required.

Calibration is performed in the XPS-80/90 programming mode.

Flow-chart for calibration:

XPS-80/90

Programming mode

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Calibrating the vertical distances between the print
units

To ensure that the two print units will produce a seamless print
image, the vertical distances between them must be calibrated.

Testprint XPS-90/80
“The Envelope Imaging Company“

Testprint DA620

-Value

- Werte

A

+Value

+ Werte

RENA Systems, Inc.

Rena Informationstechnik
GmbH & Co. KG

136 Greentree Rd, Ste 140

Bahnhofplatz 3

P.O. Box 1069

82041 Oberhaching

Oaks PA 19456-1069

Linie10, Unit 2
Linie11, Unit 2
Linie12, Unit 2
Linie13, Unit 2
Linie14, Unit 2
Linie15, Unit 2
Linie16, Unit 2
Linie17, Unit 2
Linie18, Unit 2

The need for calibration becomes evident when the test print
shows a gap or an overlap between two bars belonging to differ­ent print units, as shown above.

• Press the start key to go to off-line mode (if you are on-line).

• Press the prog key.

• Press the prev key repeatedly until the main menu feature

“VERT. CORR.1-2“ appears.

•

• Press the enter key to select

this menu feature.

VERT. CORR.1-2: 0

<pap> = Test Pattern

• Set the correct value as required with the prev or next key.

Value range
+48 to –48, one increment = 0.08mm (= 1/300“)

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Positive values shift the print image of a print unit 2 downwards,
negative values upwards.

• Press pap to perform an alignment test pattern, shown below

(size greatly reduced).

Print units vertically aligned Print units not vertically aligned

• If the alignment is not correct, repeat the two previous steps

until the vertical misalignment between print units has disap­peared.

• Press the enter key – the value is saved, the main menu reap-

pears.

• End the procedure with end.

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- Werte

Mutual calibration of the cartridges (CARTRIDGE
CORR)

This type of calibration may become necessary because no print
unit can be manufactured completely without tolerances. Minor
deviations due to manufacturing tolerances, as well as the toler­ances of the ink cartridge, can be compensated by the software in
the printer.

B

C1

+ Werte

-Value +Value

C2

C3

C

The need for calibration becomes evident when the bar to the left
of the test print shows a misalignment B and/or a misalignment C.

• Press the start key to go to off-line mode (if you are on-line).

• Press the prog key.

• Press the prev key repeatedly until the main menu feature

“CARTRIDGE CORR“ appears.

• Press the enter key to select this menu feature.

•

•

• Press the prev or next key to select the relevant print unit (U1,

U2 or all).

Selection options

all = both print unit, cartridge pairs are simultaneously adjusted.
U1 = adjust carriage pairs within print unit U1

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CARTRIDGE CORR: all

<pap> = Test Pattern

:

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U2 = adjust carriage pairs within print unit U2
no = abort the procedure without making changes.

• Press the enter key to accept the selection

• Press the prev or next key to select the relevant cartridge pair.

< > =

< > =

or

• Press the enter key to accept the selection

• Set the correct value with the prev or next key if required for

these two cartridges.

Value range

:

+24 to –24, one increment = 0.08mm (= 1/300“)

Positive values shift the print image of a cartridge to the left,
negative values to the right. Start with small corrections.

• Press pap to perform an alignment test pattern, shown below

(size greatly reduced).

Cartridges horizontally aligned Cartriges not horizontally aligned

• If the alignment is not correct, repeat the two previous steps

until the misalignment has disappeared.

• Press the enter key – the value is saved.

• Note: This calibration must be performed for all cartridge pairs,

which show a misalignment, until all the bars in the alignment
test pattern are properly aligned.

• End the procedure with end.

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2

i

3

h

t

t

t

t

t

t

t

t

t

Mutual calibration of the print units (DIST. CORR)

Assuming that the previous cali­bration has been performed, a mu­tual misalignment between the
print units can now be compen­sated.

A calibration must be performed
when the print image shows a
misalignment D.

Test print DDP

Testprint XPS-90/80

Testprint DA6

“The Envelope Imagin

Rena Informat

RENA Systems, Inc.

GmbH & Co. KG

136 Greentree Rd, St

Bahnhofplatz

P.O. Box 1069

82041 Oberhac

Oaks PA 19456-1069

Linie10, Uni
Linie11, Uni
Linie12, Uni
Linie13, Uni
Linie14, Uni
Linie15, Uni
Linie16, Uni
Linie17, Uni
Linie18, Uni

D

• Press the start key to go to off-

line mode (if you are on-line).

• Press the prog key.

• Press the next key repeatedly in programming mode until the

following main menu feature appears.

• Press the enter key to select this menu feature.

•

•

DIST. CORR.1-2: 0

<pap> = Test Pattern

• Set the correct value as required with the prev or next key.

Value range

:

+48 to –48, one increment = 0.08mm (= 1/300“)

Positive values shift the print image of a print unit 2 to the left,
negative values to the right.

• Note: While in this mode, the pap key can be pressed to per-

form an alignment test pattern.

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• If the alignment is not correct, repeat the previous step until the

misalignment has disappeared.

• Press the enter key – the value is saved, the main menu reap-

pears.

• End the procedure with end.

5.8 Installing the printer driver

To allow the XPS-80 or XPS-90 to be operated via Windows® on
your PC, you must first install the corresponding printer driver
onto your system. These printer drivers are provided on the Flex­Mail CD, included with your printer.

Locate the small booklet included inside the FlexMail CD jacket.
Perform the steps described in the Section “To install FlexMail:”.

Note: A trial version of FlexMail was included with your printer.
This FlexMail CD also includes the printer drivers. The drivers
must be loaded using the “InstallLauch.exe” program found on
this CD. Please keep this CD and jacket in a safe place. You will
need them, in the event you ever need to re-install the printer
drivers.

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5.9 Printing addresses

Addresses are printed in the same way as on other desktop print­ers, namely via an application program on your PC such as Flex­Mail.

It is assumed that you are familiar with your PC as well as with all
the necessary functions of your application program. Descriptions
of these are beyond the scope of this manual, with the exception
of the printer-specific applications of the recommended FlexMail
program.

It is also assumed that the hardware and software of your PC has
been correctly installed, as described in the manufacturers corre­sponding hardware and software manuals, and that the PC is
properly connected to the printer.

To print with the XPS-80/90, select the corresponding XPS-80 or
XPS-90 printer, via your application program, from the list of print­ers that have been loaded to your system.

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If the XPS-80 or XPS-90 selection is not available, than the
printer driver has not been correctly installed. In that case the
printer driver must first be installed as specified on the installation
CD, see Section 5.8.

Preconditions for printing

• The XPS-80/90 must be set up as described in the preceding

Sections 5.1 to 5.8 and adjusted to the print media.

Note: The paper size (media width and height) must always
be accurately set and “local locked” before printing can begin.

• Correct settings and operation should be checked with the test

print function the first time it is put into operation and every
time the print media is changed.

• The XPS-80/90 must be in on-line mode. If not, press the

start key.

You are now ready to start printing via the print command in your
application program.

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5.10 The FlexMail program

This software is optimally adapted to the needs of the XPS-80/90.
It ensures simple and convenient operation in conjunction with the
XPS-80/90 printer drivers. As FlexMail supplies its own user man­ual, only the XPS-80/90 specific operations and settings will be
described in the following. It is assumed that the user has a basic
level of familiarity with their PC, and Windows® system.

For more detailed information, consult the manuals of the PC,
Windows® or FlexMail.

Locate the small booklet included inside the FlexMail CD jacket.
Perform the steps described in the Section “To install FlexMail:”.

Note: A trial version of FlexMail was included with your printer.
FlexMail must be loaded using the “InstallLauch.exe” program
found on this CD. Please keep this CD and jacket in a safe place.
You will need them, in the event you ever need to re-install the
software.

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All screen displays refer to FlexMail 2 Version 2.1008 SP5. If
you have a different version of FlexMail 2 installed, the display on
your screen may differ from the windows shown here. You can
find out what version of FlexMail 2 you have installed by clicking
on the question mark with your mouse.

• In the following examples, all values are shown in centimeters,

however the user can choose how they want numeric values to
be displayed (centimeters or inches), by opening the “Tools”
menu and selecting “Options”. Click on the tab labeled “Gen­eral” and change the “Measurements” choice to meet your
preference. For ease of use, it is recommended to use the cen­timeters option.

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Creating a new print job (project)

The creation of a print job will now be described. It covers all rele­vant information for the XPS-80/90.

• Start the FlexMail program

• By default, FlexMail opens with a new project window.

If a previous project is already open, you can open a new pro­ject via the “New Project“ icon or by opening the “File” menu
and selecting “New”.

Linking to an address database

A blank data sheet will first appear. The address data must be
linked to the new project.

• Open on “Data“ menu and select “Link data“. Navigate to your

address database and select it.

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Note: If the selected data file has never been opened via Flex­Mail, a program “Wizard” may open, allowing you to customize
the way your data is viewed and linked to FlexMail. Once com­pleted, the linked addresses will be displayed on the data sheet.

Switching to the designer

• Click onto the “Designer“ tab, located at the lower, left edge of

the display window

The designer appears. It does not yet contain any data.

Printer set-up

• Open the “File” menu and select “Printer Setup“. Select the

correct printer.

XPS-90

Recommendation: Set the XPS-80 or XPS-90 as your default
driver, via Windows®, so that you will not have to select it again
for every new project you open.

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Page set-up, paper format

• Open the “File“ menu and select “Page Setup“.

• Set the format of your print media.

Important: “Portrait” orientation should always be set for the
XPS-80/90.

Note: The width and height should be selected via paper
format or by entering the relevant values to comply with the
way that the print media actually runs through the printer.

Width => Print-media measured in direction of transport
Height => Print-media measured 90 degrees to the direc­tion of transport.

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The example below, illustrates an incorrectly set orientation
(Landscape). In this orientation, the printer will not print correctly
because the print fields are vertical.

Wrong Orientation Selected!

Do NOT use Landscape.

Otherwise set up your page in your accustomed way. The next
step is to look at the XPS-80/90-specific set-up of the cartridges.

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Define Paper Offset and Print Unit Positions

In this dialog box, the position of the paper (within the printer) and
the positions of the print units are defined. Changes are then re­flected in the graphical preview of the “Designer” window.

• Open the “File” menu and select “Print Units....“ or click on the

“Print Units” icon.

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Paper offset

The paper offset will now be determined and specified. Further in­formation may be found in Section 5.5.

• To determine the correct offset value, the print media must be

transferred to the XPS-80/90 by the feeder (AF635 or other).

• Press the start key (printer control panel) to go to off-line

mode, if you are on-line.

• Press the pap key. A single piece of print media is now trans-

ferred to the XPS-80/90 and the printer stops.

• With the print media located under one of the mm scales, you

can now determine the offset value (see graphic below).

Paper offset
value

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Linking of print units (modules)

Use the “Linking” check box to join the print fields of the two print
units to create a single seamless print field.

The print areas of the two units are then shown justified (linked).
The bottom of U1 is aligned with the top of U2.) in FlexMail.

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Setting the print position

In the preview, the white fields indicate the printable area, the
gray bars the non-printable margins and/or intermediate areas.

The print positions can be set either:

a) by entering values in this dialog box, or

b) more conveniently by using the mouse to click and drag the

print area of the print units to the desired location. Click and
drag vertically, using the white area of the ruler, located at
the left side of your screen.

Printable area

Non-printable
area

• Set the position of the print units to correspond to the way that

you would like the print-out to appear on the print media.

The designer, initially without data, might look as shown above.

Notice again that the white fields indicate the printable area, while
the gray bars represent the intermediate areas of the print units.
The gray striped lines (printer guide lines) separate the individual
cartridges of a print unit from each other.

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Alternatively, you can enter the print areas directly with a number.

Cancel

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Cancel

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Entering addresses, text and graphical elements

Important notes on positioning the print elements

:
Each cartridge can print three lines of text with a font size
of 12 points and a line spacing of 12 points. The letters
should not cut the printer guide lines wherever possible.
This prevents a misalignment from occurring within the let­tering even if the cartridges are not calibrated optimally.
Barcodes should be printed by only one cartridge, thus
avoiding a misalignment of the barcode lines.

• Click onto

in the lower button bar.

This activates the tool for drawing a text frame.

• In the designer, click and drag the text frame to the desired po-

sition. As soon as the mouse key has been released, the dia­log box appears for entering the text and the address fields
from the linked database.

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• This database field is inserted into the text field by a double

click onto a field name. Design the text field to suit your re­quirements with database fields and/or text.

• Click onto

• Click onto

in the lower button bar and insert a graphic.

in the lower button bar and insert a barcode.

Important note for placement: when a text or graphics element
has been set up, you should observe the following rule for its
placement:

Place here
justified

Always place a text or graphics element without any
spacing to the upper margin of a mode – see the il­lustration on the next page.
An exactly justified position reduces the time re­quired to process the print job. This can be particu­larly important at high print speeds.
You must “link” print units, to print a graphic or text
element that intersects both print units.

The placing can be checked by the position values of the print
unit and text or graphics element. With optimum placing, the print
unit has the same position value as the text or graphic element.
The values may be found in the dialog boxes “Print Units“, “For­mat Object“ and “Format Text Field“.

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Cancel

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Test print

When the print job has been designed to your satisfaction, you
may carry out a test print.

• Click on

in the lower button bar to start the test print.

Printing

When you enter the print command, by clicking on the printer icon
or by opening the “File” menu and selecting “Print”, the print dia­log box appears. A number of printer-specific settings will now be
described (for more detailed information, consult the FlexMail
manual).

Printer Control

Under the tab labeled “Printer Control”, the printer configuration
and “Print quality:” may be set via the option labeled “General“.

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Under the “Paper transport“ option, the “Paper speed:” (paper
transport speed), can be selected.

Note: The speed depends on the print quality. You may
lower the transport speed, but if you set a higher speed
than is permitted by the print quality, the maximum print
speed will be automatically selected.

The “Transport direction” cannot be changed.

XPS-90

“Paper stop“ means that the transport band stops after the last
data set of a print job.

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The “Print heads” option allows you to set cartridge cleaning,
purging and head warming features.

“Cleaning cycle:” This function defines the number of printed
pages after which the printer automatically cleans the cartridges
(only XPS-90).

“Head warming unit 1or 2:" The pre-warming of the cartridges can
also be set here. This is required only if the printer is located in a
room with low temperatures. It is normally recommended to leave
this feature set to “off”, since this feature may promote cartridge
clogging if other choices (on, pre-warming)are selected.

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Print Options

The “Print Options“ dialog area lets you stop or pause the print
process when a pre-set event occurs. Thus printing can be inter­rupted when the content of a specific database field changes its
value.

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Downloads

Under the tab labeled “Downloads”, you can control which reoc­curring (constant) objects are downloaded and stored in printer
memory (RAM).

Downloading objects (storing objects as macros) can increase the
printer speed because these objects are loaded once and then
recalled directly from printer RAM, instead of being reloaded for
every page. Objects to be downloaded are highlighted. Use the
Ctrl key, in conjunction with a left mouse click, to select or dese­lect multiple objects.

Multiple Printers

The “Multiple Printers“ tab allows you to share (split) data be­tween two printers. This can be a useful feature to owners of mul­tiple printers who want to utilize two printers, to print the same
data file, in order to complete the print job faster.

Settings

The “Settings“ tab allows you to choose the printer model (driver),
choose the range of data you want printed and allows access the
properties control of the printer driver.

Note: Many of the printer’s properties are selected by the print
dialog box items explained previously and can not be adjusted
via the print driver properties control.

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Printer service

• Open the “Tools” menu and select “Printer Service“.

The dialog fields in “Printer Service” offer you a convenient way to
calibrate and clean the ink cartridges (heads), set/reset address
counter and ink counter values and load an update of the firm­ware.

Head correction

Allows the user to calibrate the horizontal alignment between ink
cartridges, for each print unit. A more precise calibration can be
performed via the menu settings in the XPS-80/90’s programming
mode. See Section 5.7.

Setting the ink counter

The ink status can be set or reset individually for each cartridge.

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5.11 Address counter

Every print-out is counted when the media traverses the printer.
The number appears in the upper right field of the display.

The printer can count addresses in two different – mutually inde­pendent – ways.

Counting test addresses

Counting takes place as soon as a test print is performed. The
number increases with every additional test print and is displayed
until the printer is switched off.

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If you change over to on-line mode with the start key in the
meantime, the number disappears from the display but remains
saved.

Counting printed addresses

The printed addresses are counted and displayed in on-line
mode. The counted total increases with every additional printed
address and is retained until the printer is switched off.

Resetting the counter status on the XPS-80/90

:

The counter status can also be reset without switching the XPS­80/90 off:

• Press the start and test keys simultaneously, in off-line mode,

to reset the number of test addresses.

• Press the start and pap keys simultaneously, in off-line mode,

to reset the number of printed addresses.

Resetting the address counter status via the FlexMail program

:

• While in the “Designer” view, open the “Tools” menu and select

“Printer Service”

• You can set or reset the printed address counter with the op-

tion: “Set address counter“

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5.12 Replacing empty ink cartridges

When the message

appears, the printer has calculated that cartridge C1 of unit U1 is
empty. This calculation is based on dot counting and is only accu­rate if the following rules are strictly adhered to:

1. When a new cartridge is inserted, the ink counter that
corresponds to the cartridge being replaced must be re­set to 100%. Use the menu item “Cart. Reset:” to reset
the ink counter to %100.

2. If cartridges are removed, for cleaning, storing, etc.., they
must be placed back into the exact location (same pen
stall) they were originally removed from. To accomplish
this, label the ink cartridge positions before removing
them.

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3. The menu item “Ink Consumpt:”, found under “Special
Funct.:”, must be set to “exac” (exact).

Note: Even if the above rules are strictly adhered to, the
counter may not be 100% accurate. It is recommended that
when the ink counter, for any cartridge, is less than %10, the
operator should closely monitor the images being printed.

You can also recognize an empty cartridge (only type C6131A
Black) by the color code on the cartridge itself. If the panel in the
center has changed color completely from green to black, the car­tridge is empty.

Full Half-full Empty

Observe the notes on “Handling the ink cartridges”, in Section

2.2, as well as the directions given by the cartridge manufacturer.

See Section 5.1 for detailed instructions on inserting ink cartridges.

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Resetting the ink counters

After you have replaced one or more ink cartridge, you must reset
the ink counters on the control unit.

Note: The ink counters are not

reset automatically by inserting
new (full) ink cartridges. You must manually reset the ink counter
using the printer’s menu item “Cart. Reset:”.

The ink consumption display always shows the cartridge
with the lowest ink level. E.g. U2C3: 0% means that car­tridge 3 (=C3) of print unit 2 (=U2) has an ink level of 0%.
All other cartridges have a higher ink level (contain more
ink).

Resetting the ink status on the XPS-80/90

You may reset the ink levels of individual cartridges, all the car­tridges of a print unit or all the cartridges of the printer.

Use the start key to go to off-line mode (if you are on-line).

• Press the prog key.

• Press the prev key once to return to the last main menu

“CARTR. RESET“.

• Press the enter key to select this menu item.

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• Use the prev or next key to select the relevant print unit.

Selection options

:

all = all print units together,
U1, U2
Abort the procedure with no.

• Press the enter key to make your selection

• Use the prev or next key to select the required cartridge.

Selection options

:

all = all cartridges of the selected print unit together,
Crt1, Crt2 or Crt3.
Abort the procedure with no.

• Press the enter key – the consumption value of the selected

cartridge(s) is reset to 100%.

• End the process with end.

Resetting the ink status (counters) via the FlexMail program

• While in the “Designer” view, open the “Tools” menu and select

“Printer Service”

• You can set or reset the ink status for every cartridge individu-

ally with the option: “Set ink counters”.

XPS-90 on LPT1:

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5.13 Cleaning / Replacing the ink felts and wipers
(only XPS-90)

The print nozzles are wiped and sprayed clear shortly after the
print unit leaves its parking position. The ink droplets produced in
the process are absorbed by the ink felts (felt pads).

In order to maintain the best possible print quality the wipers and
felt pads must be cleaned routinely and eventually replaced. The
frequency of cleaning and eventual replacement will depend on
the frequency of use. It is recommended that the wipers and felt
pads be inspected and possibly cleaned at least once a week,
depending on usage.

The wipers and felt pad are attached to a carrier plate; therefore
the entire carrier plate is replaced if the wipers become worn or
the felt pads become badly soiled. Replacement is recommended
after about 10,000 cleaning cycles are performed by the printer.

As the number of cleaning cycles can only be determined ap­proximately, it is advisable to examine the wipers and felt pads
regularly. The wipers and felt pads must be cleaned when they
shows significant ink accumulation. The carrier plate should be
replaced when cleaning the wipers and felt pad does not produce
satisfactory results.

Cleaning / Replacing the ink felts and wipers (carrier plates):

• While off-line, move the print units forward, to the “service posi-

tion” by pressing the start and

keys simultaneously.

• Power the printer off.

Switch the printer off for safety reasons, i.e. to pre­vent the print units from moving and causing injury.
It is recommended to wear rubber gloves when per­forming this procedure.

• Open the top cover.

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• Lift the carrier plate (1) out of its cradle by its front edge and

remove it. Gently pull it up and out.

• While the carrier plate is removed, use a lint free material

(cloth) and distilled water to clean the rubber wipers, removing
all ink deposits from them.
Carefully scrape the excess ink (mound of ink) from the felt
pad. Do not use any liquids to clean the felt pad.
Note: If the wipers show signs of wear or the felt pad is very
soiled, the carrier plate should be replaced with a new one.

• Insert the carrier plate (2).

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• Slide the carrier plate (2) with the axle into its locking position.

Wipers

• Close the top cover.

• Power the printer on.

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5.14 Resetting the address printer

Without loss of alignment configurations

Non-Mechanical Reset

The following procedure resets all printer menu settings back to
factory defaults, except for the following alignment (mechanical)
settings:
VERT. CORR.1-2:
CARTRIDGE CORR:
DIST. CORR.1-2:
All non-mechanical values and configurations which have been
customized (changed) are reset to the default settings:

• Switch the printer off.

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

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The display shows that the procedure was successful:

Non-Mechanical Reset

Alignmnt Values Saved

• Release the key.

With loss of alignment configurations

Default Reset

The following procedure resets all printer menu settings back to
factory defaults. All values and configurations which have been
customized (changed) are reset to the default settings:

• Switch the printer off.

• Keep the start and prog keys pressed and switch the printer

on again.

The display shows that the procedure was successful:

• Release the keys.

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XPS-90/80

Default Reset

6. Programming mode

6.1 General points and operating mode

Programming mode is used to set certain parameters manually
via the control field. These parameters are values for setting up
the printer, the fonts, the print quality, the print media as well as
special and test functions.

The printer is shipped with default menu settings.

All necessary settings for the printer are made in programming
mode. Some of these were already made when the printer was
put into operation for the first time.

The ink counters are also reset in programming mode.

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As a general rule, the printer is operated from an address proc­essing program, from a Windows® system, using a Rena printer
driver, which will control (over-ride) most of the menu items.
Therefore, with exception to setting and “local locking” the paper
size, the default settings of the menu parameters are optimized
for this purpose and do not normally need to be manually
changed. In addition, if you try to control or lock some menu
items, this will cause erratic printing and un-recognizable images
to be produced.

It may, however, be necessary to adjust some of these parame­ters in individual cases. Possible examples would be; when using
DOS applications, or Windows® applications using a “text” driver.
All the parameters will therefore be described in this section so
that you can do this when required and can make optimum use of
all the features offered by your address printer.

The section entitled “Menu Overview“ (Section 6.2) shows all the
available menus in programming mode together with their links. It
offers the user fast and simple orientation.

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

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Operation in programming mode

XPS-80/90

Programming mode

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• Switch the XPS-80/90 on.

• Go to off-line mode by pressing the start key.

• Press the prog key

The following display appears for a few seconds

XPS-80/90

Programming mode

followed by the first main menu item.

The activated (changeable) part of the menu blinks. This is the
menu designation which appears when the user enters the menu.

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• Now use the enter key to select the options field of the dis-

played menu item. The options field is now activated (blinks).

• The values or settings of the menu options field may now be

changed by using the next or prev key.

• Use the enter key to confirm your setting.

Depending on the menu item type, either:

• the menu option field becomes inactive again,

• the menu item designation blinks again, or

• a sub-menu appears.

• You may go to the next menu item with the next key even

without making any changes to the current menu item, for in­stance:

• Every repeated keystroke takes you to the subsequent menu

item.

• You may return to the previous menu item with the prev key.

Every repeated keystroke takes you back another menu item.

• Press the end key to terminate programming mode from the

main menu. Pressing end from a sub-menu will return you to
the main menu.

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6.2 Menu overview

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6.3 Description of the main menu

Note: The right-hand display (option field) in the illustration may
differ from the current settings on your XPS-80/90!

The underlined settings are default values.

1) Setting

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Setting a configuration (job setting)

A separate configuration may be set for different applications (pri­nt jobs) as required.

Configuration No 0 is reserved for default settings. No changes
may be made in this configuration.

Configurations No 1

to No 9 may be individually set.

When programming mode is terminated, the changes made are
automatically stored under the selected setting numbers.

The settings made may be locked to printer instructions. This is
done by pressing the

key, whereupon SETTING LOCKED
appears. You may use the same to key to choose between yes
and no.

Local Locking:

Individual parameters may also be “local locked”. A locked pa­rameter may be recognized by the letter “L“ under the menu field.
(When parameters are locked, inconsistencies may result with
software applications. Example: when the left margin is locked but
the software application performs absolute horizontal positioning.
Other conflicts may also occur.)

The set configurations are retained when the printer is switched
off.

If a “non-mechanical reset” (prog key is held down when switch-
ing on) is done, all configurations, except for your alignment set­tings, are set back to their default values.

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2) Fonts

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Thirteen internal fonts may be used. This is relevant only to DOS
applications or when using a “text” driver.

The following fonts are available:
Cour12,

Cour12bo, Cour12it, Helv07, Helv10, Helv12, Helv12bo,

Helv12it, Helv13, LetGot12, TmsRm12, Bru12, OCR-A.

3) Print Quality

The print quality is specified in Dots per Inch (DPI). The display
(above) shows a print quality of 300x600dpi.

The print qualities are encoded via the following designations:
150D, 200D, 300D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 550D, 600D

.

Designation

Resolution
(Horizontal x Vertical)

150D 150 x 300

200D 150 x 600

300D 300 x 300

400D 300 x 500

450D 300 x 600

500D 500 x 500

550D 500 x 600

600D 600 x 600

4) Left margin

Settable left margin: 0 to 304 mm (0 to11.9 inch). This is mainly
relevant to DOS applications.

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5) Type of barcode

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To use these internal printer barcode choices your software appli­cation must send a DLE command (10 in HEX) before and after
the data that you want converted into barcode form.

The following barcodes are available:

Option Barcode Option Barcode
Zip USA barcode co39 co39 barcode

Bpo4 United Kingdom barcode co93 co93 barcode
Kix Netherlands barcode c128 c128 barcode
Cana Canada barcode ean* EAN barcode
2/5i 2/5 interleaved barcode off No barcode
Coda Coda barcode

*ean for European printers or upc for US printers.

The following scheme shows the various submenus available for
the barcodes described above.

Settings for the sub­menus

Auto check dig:
on, off

Small width:
1 ... 6

Large width:
1 ... 15

Barcode height
1 ... 50

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... 99 dots

... 99 dots

...999 dots

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6) Orientation

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Setting the print orientation.

normal: the print-out is legible from the user side.

Nor
Rev reverse: the print-out is rotated by 180°.

7) Paper size

(L)

Paper size choices:
EXEC, LETT, LEGA, LEDG, A3, A4, A5, A6, MONA, C10

, INTD,

C4, C5, C6, B4, B5, B5JI, INSD, CRD1, CRD2, HAGA, or USER.

The USER option can be used to manually set the paper length.
Maximum value 508 mm (20 inches).

(L) indicates that the setting is “local locked”.

8) Character set

Setting the country-specific character set:

, Rom8, P850, ECMA, P8DN, ICEL, P852, P860, Lat5,

PC8
USA7, UK7, Fra7, Ger7, Ita7, Spa7, Den7, Nor7, Swe7, SwN7,
Por7.

9) Vertical correction 1-2 (only XPS-90)

Vertical calibration of print units U1 to U2. This procedure is de­scribed in Section 5.7.

10) Cartridge correction

Horizontal calibration of the print cartridges within each print unit.
The description may be found in Section 5.7.

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11) Distance correction U1-2

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Horizontal calibration of print units U1 to U2. The description may
be found in Section 5.7.

12) Offset paper (XPS-90)

Offset paper is the distance between the media and the back
margin of the print area (22.5 mm, 0.88” from the edge of the
guide plate), see Section 5.4 and 5.5.

13) Paper speed

Setting the possible paper speeds:

1 152 mm/s (5.98 inch/s)
2 304 mm/s (11.9 inch/s)
3 406 mm/s (15.9 inch/s)
4 508 mm/s (20.0 inch/s)
5 812 mm/s (31.9 inch/s)
6 914 mm/s (35.9 inch/s)
7 1016 mm/s (40.0 inch/s)
8 1422 mm/s (55.9 inch/s)
9 1828 mm/s (71.9 inch/s)
max 2032 mm/s (80.0 inch/s)

The print-density setting has precedence over this setting. If a
print density permits only a lower speed than the one set, the
lower speed is automatically selected.

Note: The menu item “Auto Pap Speed”, located under “Special
Funct:”, must be set to “off” before you can manually adjust the
paper speed (transport speed).

14) Separation

min, lev1, lev2, lev3, lev4, lev5, lev6, lev7, lev8, lev9, max
When using a speed synchronized feeder (Rena AF635), the gap
between two separated pieces of media may be adjusted from
min, lev1 to lev9, max. max = the largest gap between pieces.

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15) Set ink system

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SET INK SYSTEM: all

This menu item allows the operator to select each cartridge posi­tion and the type of “ink system” that each is using.

Note: At this time, we have no device to support (hold) the bulk
ink system, for use in the XPS-80/90.

Selects all cartridge positions

all
U1 Selects print unit U1
U2 Selects print unit U2
no abort selection

Set Cartridge: all

Set Cartridge:

Selects all cartridges in the previously selected print unit

all
Crt1 Selects cartridge 1
Crt2 Selects cartridge 2
Crt3 Selects cartridge 3
no abort selection

Ink System:

Ink System: cart

Standard ink cartridge (42 ml of ink).

cart
bulk Bulk ink system (370 ml of ink).

16) Special functions

This menu contains 13 submenus with functions which need to be
changed only rarely. It is described in Section 6.4.

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17) Serial interface

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Type of serial interface: DISP or PC.

DISP external display drive

serial port of PC

PC
Another five submenus are available to set the PC interface. They
are described in Section 6.5.

18) Service

These service menu items are provided for troubleshooting pur­poses and were crated for use by qualified service personnel.

Rev. Display of Flashware (internal software) revision number.

Font Displays the currently loaded font package (i.e DDP).

Ram Displays the amount of memory installed, per print unit.

Adrc Counter status and all addresses printed since the printer

was installed.

Epld Displays the EPLD firmware revision (EPLD-Revis.: 9).

Cart The following test prints are performed for all cartridges:

a) The contacts to the nozzles are visualized in a grid

pattern,

C1

C2

C3

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b) The contacts to all nozzles, addressed individually in

sequence, are visualized in a continuous oblique line.

Examples of defects on cartridges

c

b.1

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C1

C2

C3

C1

c

a.2

c

b.2

a.1

C3

a.1 = No connection on contact “K“ (on cartridge C1)
a.2 = No connection on contact “B“ (on cartridge C3)

b.1 = No connection on contact “10“ (on cartridge C1)
b.2 = No connection on contact “16“ (on cartridge C3)

c = These nozzles are soiled.

Possible corrections:

• Open and close the lever that secures the cartridge into the

pen stall. This may help to properly align contacts.

• Clean the cartridge nozzles, as described in Section 5.6, to

remove any ink deposits from the nozzles (XPS-80 only).

• Clean or service the wipers and felt pads (XPS-90 only).

• Clean the cartridge contacts with rubbing alcohol.

• Insert a new ink cartridge.

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Char Prints out all the characters, in the selected font choice,

that are available in the selected character set.

HexD This feature is used to check the connection between the

printer and the PC. In Hex-Dump, all characters received
by the receive buffer are printed in LetGot12. Prints out
data that is currently being received.

Hex-Dump may also be directly activated by keeping the
start key pressed down and switching on the printer.

Do not stop Hex-Dump by switching off the printer, as
some settings may be changed!

Use the prog, end or start keys to end Hex-Dump.

INPD Input-Dump. All 96 kBytes of the receive buffer are

printed out with PC8 symbols. Prints out data that has
been stored in the receive buffer.

The entire print-out requires approximately 80 sheets of
paper for two print units. Before a input dump print, switch
the printer off and then on again to clear the buffer. Send
the print job and then start the dump print-out. Stop the
process with the end key.

SETD Setup-dump. Print-out your current printer settings (All 10

setting configurations). Up to nine sheets of paper will be
required.

19) Hardware test

For use by authorized service personell.

20) Cartridge reset

Resetting the ink counter(s):
all

, U1, U2, no.

Select a cartridge in the following submenu:
all, Crt1, Crt2 or Crt3. Select no to abort the procedure.

The description may be found on Section 5.12.

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6.4 Special function submenus

This menu section comprises special functions, which change the
operation of the printer.

16.1 Character spacing

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Spacing between the characters 0 - 90 dots.

16.2 Character height

Height of the characters 1x

, 2x to 6x. (Up to a max of 48 points.)

16.3 Character width

Width of the characters 1x, 2x to 6x

16.4 Line spacing

Line spacing 1 ... 6 ... 10 dots per inch (dpi).

16.5 Hex to ASCII

on, off
When set to “on” a “%“ symbol is seen as a prefix (trigger), to in­terpret and use the following two characters as their HEX value.

16.6 Capping delay (XPS-90)

Delays the print units return to their parking position after printing.
Settings: off

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Note: The longer the delay, the more chances there is for nozzles
to become clogged.

16.7 Cleaning cycle (XPS-90)

Sets the number of pieces printed before the print nozzles should
be cleaned.
Settings: 1000

, 300, 200, 100, 50, off.

Note: In general, the more frequent the cleaning, the better the
print quality will be maintained. On the other hand, the more fre­quently the cleaning, the more often the wipers and felt pads will
need to be cleaned or serviced. It is not recommended to use the
“off” choice.

16.8 Warming

Warming the print nozzles: off, on, pre.

Note: The reasoning behind this menu item is that warmer ink
flows better. However, the choices “on” and “pre” may initially im­prove print quality (darkness of image), but can have an adverse
effect; causing nozzles to become clogged quicker. The recom­mended setting is “off”.

16.9 Belt Stop Job

“end“:

The set time shows how long the transport system continues to
run after the end of the print job (all data has been printed).

Possible settings: def

“middle“:

The set time shows how long the transport system continues to
run during the print job (data is still present), if an interruption
should occur. Example: No paper feed, out of paper.

Possible settings: def

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, 1min, 2min, 3min, 4min, 5min, off

, 1min, 2min, 3min, 4min, 5min, off

16.10 Test address

RENA XPS-80/90

Allows the user to choose between two possible test addresses.

16.11 Auto Pap Speed

on

The XPS-80/90 automatically adjusts the transport
speed, based on the print quality and type of data being received
and printed.

off The user can manually adjust the transport speed, via
the menu item: “Pap Speed”.

16.12 Auto recovery (XPS-80)

off

No head purge image is printed on the first piece.

1st A head recovery image (large black bars) is automati­cally printed on the first piece, before the beginning of every print
job. This helps spray the cartridges nozzles clear.

16.13 Jam error

on The paper length is monitored. If the 10mm tolerance is
exceeded (pieces is measured to be more than 10mm longer than
the set “Paper Size”), the printer stops and “Paper Jam or Wrong
Paper Length” is displayed.

The paper length is not monitored. The printer will not

off
stop if a paper jam or wrong paper length is detected.

In the “off” option, the paper length is not monitored.

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