Compa II Series
OPERATING MANUAL
March 2012
Copyright by Carl Valentin GmbH / 7952005B.0312
Information on the scope of delivery, appearance, performance,
dimensions and weight reflect our knowledge at the time of printing.
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CE
EG Low-Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
EG Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC)
Carl Valentin GmbH
Postfach 3744
D-78026 Villingen-Schwenningen
Neckarstraße 78-82+94
D-78056 Villingen-Schwenningen
Telefon
+49 7720 9712-0
Telefax
+49 7720 9712-9901
E-Mail
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Table of contents
Table of contents .............................................................................. 3
1 Important notes ..................................................................... 5
1.1 Intended use ............................................................................ 5
1.2 Environmentally-fr iendl y dispos al ............................................ 6
1.3 Assembly drawings.................................................................. 6
2 Safety notes ........................................................................... 9
2.1 Warnings ................................................................................. 9
2.2 Operating conditions.............................................................. 10
3 Technical data ...................................................................... 15
3.1 Control inputs and outputs .................................................... 18
3.2 Plug & Play ............................................................................ 23
4 Installation ............................................................................ 25
4.1 Setting up the label printer .................................................... 25
4.2 Connecting the label printer .................................................. 26
4.3 Switching the label printer on and off .................................... 26
4.4 Initiation of the label printer ................................................... 27
5 Loading media ..................................................................... 29
5.1 Loading label roll ................................................................... 29
5.2 Removing wound roll ............................................................. 35
5.3 Loading fanfold labels ........................................................... 36
5.4 Loading transfer ribbon ......................................................... 37
5.5 Setting feed path of transfer ribbon ....................................... 38
5.6 Removing and/or installing rewind guide plate ...................... 39
6 Function menu ..................................................................... 41
6.1 Operation panel ..................................................................... 41
6.2 Menu structure ....................................................................... 42
6.3 Print settings .......................................................................... 46
6.4 Label layout ........................................................................... 47
6.5 Device settings ...................................................................... 49
6.6 Network ................................................................................. 51
6.7 Remote console ..................................................................... 51
6.8 Interface ................................................................................. 52
6.9 Emulation ............................................................................... 53
6.10 Date & Time ........................................................................... 54
6.11 Service functions ................................................................... 55
6.12 Main menu ............................................................................. 57
7 Options ................................................................................. 59
7.1 Cutter ..................................................................................... 59
7.2 Dispenser I/O ......................................................................... 61
7.3 Label applicator ..................................................................... 63
7.4 WLAN .................................................................................... 68
8 Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick ........................ 69
8.1 General Information ............................................................... 69
8.2 Display Structure ................................................................... 69
8.3 Navigation .............................................................................. 70
8.4 Firmware Update ................................................................... 70
8.5 Filter ....................................................................................... 71
8.6 Functions ............................................................................... 71
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Maintenance and cleaning .................................................. 77
9.1 General cleaning ................................................................... 78
9.2 Cleaning the printer roller ...................................................... 78
9.3 Cleaning the printhead .......................................................... 78
9.4 Cleaning the label photocell .................................................. 79
9.5 Replacing the printhead ........................................................ 81
9.6 Replacing the print roller and rewind assist roller ................. 83
10 Error correction ................................................................... 85
11 Additional information ........................................................ 95
11.1 Column printing ..................................................................... 95
11.2 Hotstart .................................................................................. 96
11.3 Password ............................................................................... 98
11.4 Backfeed/Delay ................................................................... 100
11.5 Photocells ............................................................................ 102
12 Index ................................................................................... 103
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1 Important notes
The label printer can be used in thermal as well as in thermal transfer
applications.
The label printer is equipped with 6 vector, 6 bitmap and 6
proportional fonts. It can be printed inverse, in italic format or 90
degrees turned fonts.
The handling of our durable label printer is easy and comfortable. The
printer settings are made with the keys of the foil keyboard. At each
time the graphic display shows the current status.
By the use of a 32 Bit processor and a large main memory of 16MB
also for large labels (6000 mm) a fast print is possible.
An enormously high print quality is obtained by most modern
printhead technology.
By a new-developed electronics a maximum print speed of up to 200
mm/s can be achieved.
As default, printers of this series are equipped with a parallel, serial,
USB and Ethernet interface. Additionaly, the label printer is equipped
with an USB Host that permits the connection of an external USB
keyboard and/or an USB memory stick. The label printer automatically
recognizes by which interface it is controlled.
Time-saving printer update is possible by interface.
Thanks to the large number of options the label printer can be
adapted to each task.
1.1 Intended use
The label printer is a state-of-the-art device which complies with the
recognized safety-related rules and regulations. Despite this, a danger
to life and limb of the user or third parties could arise and the label
printer or other property could be damaged while operating the device.
The label printer may only be used while in proper working order and
for the intended purpose. Users must be safe, aware of potential
dangers and must comply with the operating instructions. Faults, in
particular those which affect safety, must be remedied immediately.
The label printer is solely intended to print suitable media which have
been approved by the manufacturer. Any other or additional use is not
intended. The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for damage resulting
from misuse. Any misuse is at your own risk.
Intended used includes heeding the operating manual, including the
maintenance recommendations/regulations specified by the
manufacturer.
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1.2 Environmentally-friendly disposal
Manufacturers of B2B equipment are obliged to take back and
dispose of old equipment that was manufactured after 13 August
2005. As a principle, this old equipment may not be delivered to
communal collecting points . It may only be organised, used and
disposed of by the manufacturer. Valentin products accordingly
labelled can therefore be returned to Carl Valentin GmbH.
This way, you can be sure your old equipment will be disposed of
correctly.
Carl Valentin GmbH thereby fulfils all obligations regarding timely
disposal of old equipment and facilitates the smooth reselling of these
products. Please understand that we can only take back equipment
that is sent free of carriage charges.
Further information on the WEEE directive is available on our website.
1.3 Assembly drawings
Figure 1
1 = Label unwinding roll
2 = Label guiding
3 = Transfer ribbon unwinding roll
4 = Transfer ribbon rewinding roll
General view
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Figure 2
01 = Adjusting screw for transfer ribbon regulating shaft
02 = Transfer ribbon for regulating shaft
03 = Printhead lock
04 = Printhead
05 = Label material guiding
06 = Return pulley
07 = Printer roller
08 = Label photocell handhold
09 = Allan key
10 = Tear-off edge
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Figure 3
1 = Switch On/Off
2 = Power supply
3 = Plug-in for CF card
4 = USB interface
5 = Serial interface RS-232
6 = Ethernet 10/100 interface
7 = USB host for USB keyboard and USB memory stick
8 = Parallel interface for Centronics
9 = External input/o utp ut (option)
Printer rear
6.1 - LED orange
6.1 - Lighting = Connection ac tive
6.1 - Flashing = Data transfer
6.1 - Off = No connection
6.2 - LED green
6.2 - Lighting = Speed 100 MBit
6.2 - Off = Speed 10 MBit
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2 Safety notes
The printer is designed for power supply systems from 110-2 30 V.
Connect the label printer only to electrical outlets with a ground
contact.
Couple the label printer to devices using extra low voltage only.
Before making or undoing connections, switch off all devices involved
(computer, printer, accessories etc.).
Operate the label printer in a dry environment only and do not get it
wet (sprayed water, mist etc.).
If the label printer is operated with the cover open, ensure that
clothing, hair, jewellery and similar personal items do not contact the
exposed rotating parts.
The print unit can get hot during printing. Do not touch the printhead
during operation. Cool down the print unit before changing material,
removal or adjustment.
Carry out only the actions described in these operating instructions.
Any work beyond this may only be performed by the manufacturer or
upon agreement with the manufacturer.
Unauthorized interference w ith elec tr onic modules or their software
can cause malfunctions.
Other unauthorized work or modifications to the direct print module
can endanger operational safety.
Always have service work done in a qualified workshop, where the
personnel have the technical knowledge and tools required to do the
necessary work.
There are warning stickers on the direct print modules that draw your
attention to dangers. Therefore the warning stickers are not to be
removed as then you and others cannot be aware of dangers and may
be injured.
DANGER!
Danger to life and limb from power supply!
⇒ Do not open the casing.
2.1 Warnings
Warnings are presented with three signal words for the different levels
of danger.
DANGER identifies an extraordinari l y great and immediate danger
which could lead to serious injury or even death.
WARNING identifies a possible danger would could lead to serious
bodily injury or even death if sufficient precautions are not taken.
CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation which could lead
to moderate or light bodily injury or damage to property.
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2.2 Operating conditions
Before initial operation and during operation these operating
conditions have to be observed to guarantee save and interferencefree service of our printers.
Therefore please carefully read these operating conditions.
Shipment and storage of our printers are only allowed in original
packing.
Installation and initial operation of printer is only allowed if operating
conditions were fulfilled.
Initial operation, programming, operation, cleaning and service of our
printers are only recommended after careful study of our manuals.
Operation of printer is only allowed by especially trained persons.
NOTICE!
Perform trainings regularly.
Content of the training are chapter 2.2 (Operating conditions),
chapter 5 (Loading media) and chapter 9 (Maintenance and
cleaning).
These indications are also valid for someone else's equipment
supplied by us.
Only use original spare and exchange parts.
Please contact the manufacturer with respect to spare/wear parts.
CPU of printer is equipped with a lithium battery (type CR 2032) for
which the battery regulation is to apply. This regulation plans that
unloaded batteries have to be given to used battery collecting
containers of trade and public carries. In case that batteries were not
completely discharged you have to make arrangements for shortcircuits. At a shutdown of printer the battery has to be disposed in
either case separately from printer.
DANGER!
Danger of life by explosion!
⇒ Use non-conducting tools.
The installation place of printer should be even, free of vibration and
currents of air are to be avoided.
The printers have to be installed to ensure optimal operation and
servicing.
Instructions for
lithium battery
Conditions for
installation place
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The installation of the power supply to connect our printers has to be
effected according to the international rules and regulations,
especially the recommendations of one of the three following
commissions:
• International Electronic Commission (IEC)
• European Committee for Electro technical Standardisation
(CENELEC)
• Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE)
Our printers are constructed according to VDE and have to be
connected to a grounded conductor. The power supply has to be
equipped with a grounded conductor to eliminate internal interfer ing
voltage.
Power line voltage and power line frequency: See type plate
Allowable tolerance of power line voltage:
+6% to −10% of nominal value
Allowable tolerance of power line frequency:
+2% to −2% of nominal value
Allowable distortion factor of power line voltage: <=5%
In case your net is infected (e.g. by using thyristor controlled
machines) anti-interference measures have to be taken. You can use
one of the following poss ibil iti es:
• Provide separate power supply to our printers.
• In case of problems please connect capacity-decoupled isolation
transformer or similar interference suppressor in front of our
printers.
Emitted interference according to EN 61000-6-3: 2007
industrial sector
• Interference voltage to wires according to EN 55022: 09-2003
• Interference field power according to EN 55022: 09-2003
• System perturbation according to EN 61000-3-2: 09-2006
• Flicker according to EN 61000-3-3: 1955 + A1:2001 + A2:2005
Installation of
power supply
Technical data of
power supply
Anti-Interference
measures:
Stray radiation and
immunity from
disturbance
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Immunity to interference according to EN 61000-6-2: 2005
industrial sector
• Stray radiation against discharge of static electricity according to
EN 61000-4-2: 12-2001
• Electromagnetic fields according to EN 61000-4-3: 11-2003,
ENV 50204: 03-1995
• Fast transient burst according to EN 61000-4-4: 07-2005
• Surge according to EN 61000-4-5: 12-2001
• High-frequency tension ac c ordin g to EN 61000-4-6: 12-2001
• Voltage interruption and voltage dr op ac cor din g to EN 61000-4-
11: 02-2005
NOTICE!
This is a machine of type A. This machine can cause
interferences in residential areas; in this case it can be required
from operator to accomplish appropriate measures and be
responsible for it.
All connecting lines have to be guided in shielded lines. Shielding has
to be connected on both sides to the corner shell.
It is not allowed to guide lines parallel to power lines. If a parallel
guiding cannot be avoided a distance of at least 0.5 m has to be
observed.
Temperature of lines between: −15 to +80 °C.
It is only allowed to connect devices which fulfil the request 'Safety
Extra Low Voltage' (SELV). These are generally devices which are
checked corresponding to EN 60950.
The data cables must be completely protected and provide with metal
or metallised connector housings. Shielded cables and connectors are
necessary, in order to avoid radiant emittance and receipt of electrical
disturbances.
Allowable lines
Shielded line:
4 x 2 x 0,14 mm² ( 4 x 2 x AWG 26)
6 x 2 x 0,14 mm² ( 6 x 2 x AWG 26)
12 x 2 x 0,14 mm² (12 x 2 x AWG 26)
Sending and receiving lines have to be twisted in pairs.
Maximum line length:
with interface V 24 (RS-232C) - 3 m (with
shielding)
with Centronics - 3 m (with shielding)
with USB - 5 m
with Ethernet - 100 m
Stray radiation and
immunity from
disturbance
Connecting lines to
external machines
Installation of
data lines
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To avoid inadmissible heating, free air convection has to be ensured.
Protection according IP: 20
Ambient temperature °C (operation): Min. +5 Max. +35
Ambient temperature °C (storage): Min. −20 Max. +60
Relative air humidity % (operation): Max. 80
Relative air humidity % (storage): Max. 80
(bedewing of printers not allowed)
We do not take any responsibility for damage caused by:
• Ignoring our operating conditions and operating manual.
• Incorrect electric installation of environment.
• Building alterations of our printers.
• Incorrect programming and operation.
• Not performed data protection.
• Using of not original spare parts and accessories.
• Natural wear and tear.
When (re)installing or programming our printers please control the
new settings by test running and test printing. Herewith you avoid
faulty results, reports and evaluation.
Only specially trained staff is allowed to operate the printers.
Control the correct handling of our products and repeat training.
We do not guarantee that all features described in this manual exist in
all models. Caused by our efforts to continue further development and
improvement, technical data might change without notice.
By further developments or regulations of the country illustrations and
examples shown in the manual can be different from the delivered
model.
Please pay attention to the information about admissible print media
and the notes to the printer maintenance, in order to avoid damages
or premature wear.
We endeavoured to write this manual in an understandable form to
give and you as much as possible information. If you have any queries
or if you discover errors, please inform us to give us the possibility to
correct and improve our manual.
Air convection
Limit values
Guarantee
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3 Technical data
Compa II
103/8 T
Compa II
104/8
Compa II
106/12
Compa II
106/24
Compa II
108/12 T
Compa II
162/12
Compa II
162/12 T
Print resolution
203 dpi
203 dpi
300 dpi
600 dpi
300 dpi
300 dpi
300 dpi
Max. print speed
200 mm/s
200 mm/s
200 mm/s
150 mm/s
200 mm/s
150 mm/s
150 mm/s
Print width
104 mm
104 mm
105.7 mm
105.6 mm
108.4 mm
162.6 mm
162.6 mm
Passage width
116 mm
116 mm
116 mm
116 mm
116 mm
176 mm
176 mm
Printhead
Flat Type1
Flat Type2
Flat Type2
Flat Type2
Flat Type1
Flat Type2
Flat Type1
Labels
Labels, continuous rolls
or fan-fold
paper, cardboard, textile, synthetics
Max. material weight
max. 220 g/m² (larger on demand)
Min. label width
12 mm
Min. label height
Standard
5 mm
Cutter/dispenser mode
25 mm
Max. label height
(larger on demand)
6000 mm
6000 mm
3000 mm
1000 mm
3000 mm
2000 mm
2000 mm
Max. roll di am eter
Internal unwinder
200 mm
External unwinder
300 mm
Core diameter
40 mm / 75 mm (option)
Winding
outside or inside
Label sensor
transmission and reflexion from below
Transfer ribbon
Ink
outside or inside
Max. roll diameter
Ø 80 mm
Core diameter
25.4 mm / 1″
Max. ribbon length
300 m
Max. width
110 mm
110 mm
110 mm
110 mm
110 mm
170 mm
170 mm
Dimensions (mm)
Width x height x depth
242 x 274 x 446
302 x 274 x 446
Weight
10 kg
10 kg
10 kg
10 kg
10 kg
14 kg
14 kg
Electronics
Processor
High Speed 32 Bit
RAM
16 MB / 64 MB (on demand)
Slot
for Compact Flash card Type I
for Wireless LAN card
Battery cache
for Real-Time clock (storage of data with shut-down)
Warning signal
acoustic signal when error
Interfaces
Serial
RS-232C (up to 115200 Baud)
Parallel
Centronics (SPP)
USB
2.0 High Speed Slave
Ethernet
10/100 Base T, LPD, RawIP-Printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP
2 x USB Master
connection for external USB keyboard and memory stick
WLAN (option)
card 802.11b/g WEP/WPA PSK (TKIP)
Operation data
Power supply
110-230 V / 50-60 Hz
Max. power consumption
max. 150 VA
Operating temperature
5-35 °C
Humidity
max. 80% (non-condensing)
1
for thermal direct
2
for thermal transfer
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Operation panel
Compa II
103/8 T
Compa II
104/8
Compa II
106/12
Compa II
106/24
Compa II
108/12 T
Compa II
162/12
Compa II
162/12 T
Keys
test print, function menu, quantity,
CF Card, feed, enter, 4 x cursor
LCD display
graphic display 132 x 64 Pixel
white backlight
Settings
date, time, shif t times
11 language settings (others on demand)
label and device parameters, interfaces,
password protection, variables
Monitoring
Stop printing if
end of ribbon / end of labels / printhead open
Status report
extensive status print with information about settings
e.g. print length counter, runtime counter,
photocell interface and network parameters
printout of all internal fonts and all supported bar codes
Fonts
Font types
6 Bitmap fonts
6 Vector fonts/TrueType fonts
6 proportional fonts
other fonts on demand
Character sets
Windows 1250 up to1257, DOS 437, 850, 852, 857
all West and East European Latin, Cyrillic, Greek,
Hebrew and Arabic characters are supported
other character sets on demand
Bitmap fonts
size in width and height 0,8-5,6
zoom 2-9
orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Vector fonts/TrueType fonts
6 BITSTREAM® fonts
size in width and height 1-99 mm
variable zoom
orientation 360° in steps of 90°
Font attributes
depending on character font
bold, Italic, Inverse, Vertical
Font width
variable
Bar codes
1D bar codes
CODABAR, Code 128, Code 2/5 interleaved, Code 39,
Code 39 extended, Code 93, EAN 13, EAN 8, EAN ADD ON,
GS1-128, Identcode, ITF 14, Leitcode,
Pharmacode, PZN Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
2D bar codes
CODABLOCK F, DataMatrix, GS1 DataMatrix, MAXICODE, PDF 417, QR Code
Composite bar codes
GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited,
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Stacked,
GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Truncated
all bar codes are variable in height, module width and ratio.
orientation 0°, 90 °, 180° and 270°.
Optionally with check digit and human readable line.
Software
Configuration
ConfigTool
Process control
Netstar PLUS
Label software
Labelstar LITE
Labelstar PLUS
Windows driver
Windows XP 32/64 Bit, Windows Server 2003 (R2) 32/64 Bit
Windows Vista 32/64 Bit, Windows Server 2008 32/64 Bit
Windows 7 32/64 Bit, Windows Server 2008 R2 64 Bit
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• Tear-off edge
• Real time clock with printout date and time
Automatic daylight saving time
Storage of data with shut-down
• Variables: link field, counter, date/time, currency and shift
variable, CF data
• Integrated unwinder
(max. outer diameter 180 mm
• Thermal and thermal transfer version
• USB host for connection of an external USB keyboard and an
USB memory stick
• Ethernet interface
• CVPL protocol and ZPL II
®
protocol
• Label photocell
(transmission and reflexion from below)
• Slot for CF card
• Windows printer driver on CD ROM
• Labelstar LITE on CD ROM
• Cutting unit
• External rewinder for labels
• External rewinder for backing paper
• Unwinder
• WLAN interface
• Dispenser I/O
Standard equipment
Optional equipment
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3.1 Control inputs and outputs
By means of a maximum of 16 control inputs and outputs which, in the
following, are also referred to as ports, different functions of the printer
system can be triggered and operating states can be displayed.
The ports are provided by means of a D-Sub bushing (26pin HD) at
the rear panel of the printer system and are galvanically isolated from
protective earth (PE) by means of an optocoupler semi-conductor
route.
Each port can be configured as input and as output. This function
however, is predefined in the printer software and cannot be changed
by the user.
The following parameters can be changed and set by using the menu:
debounce times and high or low active.
Figure 4
Printer, internal
circuitry
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Figure 5
Identification
Pin
Description / Function
Port 1
10
Print start (Input)
Port 2
1
Cut (Input)
Port 3
11
Counter Reset (Input)
Port 4
2
External synchronisation of label position (Input)
Port 5
12
No function
Port 6
3
No function
Port 7
13
No function
Port 8
4
No function
Port 9
15
Error (Output)
Port 10
6
Print order activ (Output)
Port 11
16
Label available at dispensing photocell (Output) in print mode
dispensing photocell
Port 12
7
Single print (Output)
Port 13
17
Ready (Output)
Port 14
8
RFID error (Output)
Port 15
18
Scanner: bar code not readable (Output) - option scanner only
Port 16
9
Prior warning for transfer ribbon end (Output)
COM/VDC
for Inputs
19
Common reference potential of all control inputs. 'COM/VDC for
Inputs' is usually connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage
and the control inputs are switched to active (+).
By means of
the option '2nd LED', 'COM/VDC for Inputs' can
optionally be connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage.
Then, the control inputs are switched to active (-).
VDC for
Outputs
20
Common supply connection of all control outputs. 'VDC for Outputs'
must be connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage.
Never leave 'VDC for Outputs' open even if no output is used.
COM for
Outputs
5,14
21,22
Common reference potential of all control outputs. 'COM for Outputs'
must be connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage.
Never leave 'COM for Outputs' open even if no output is used.
GND-PE
23,24
'GND-PE' is the reference potential of the '+5 VDC EXT' and '+24
VDC EXT' voltages provided by the printer system.
'GND-PE' is printer internally connected with protective earth (PE).
Configuration of
D-Sub socket
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Identification
Pin
Description / Function
+ 5 VDC
EXT
25
5 Volt DC output for external use. Max. 1 A.
This voltage is provided from direct print module and can be used e.g. as
control voltage. Never apply any external voltage to this output.
+ 24 VDC
EXT
26
24 Volt DC output for external use. Max. 1 A.
This voltage is provided from direct print module and can be used e.g. as
control voltage. Never apply any external voltage to this output.
Plug Connector
Type
D-Sub connector High Density
26-pin. / connector
Manufacturer
W+P-Products
Reference number
110-26-2-1-20
Output Voltages (connected with GND-PE)
+ 24 V / 1 A
Fuse: Polyswitch / 30 V / 1 A
+ 5 V / 1 A
Fuse: Polyswitch / 30 V / 1 A
Port 1 - 15
Input
Tension
5 VDC … 24 VDC
Impedance
47Ω + (100nF || 10 kΩ)
Output
Tension
5 VDC … 24 VDC
Impedance
47Ω + (100nF || 10 kΩ || 47Ω)
Current max.
High +15 mA
Low -15 mA
Port 16
Input
Tension
5 VDC … 24 VDC
Impedance
100nF || 10 kΩ
Output
Tension
5 VDC … 24 VDC
Impedance
100nF || 10 kΩ
Current max.
High +500 mA (Darlington BCP56-16)
Low - 500 mA (Darlington BCP56-16)
Optocoupler
Output
TCMT4106, CTR 100% - 300%, Vishay or
TLP281-4(GB), CTR 100% - 600%, Toshiba
Input
TCMT4106, CTR 100% - 300%, Vishay or
TLP281-4(GB), CTR 100% - 600%, Toshiba
Input
Option 2nd LED
TCMT4600, CTR 80% - 300%, Vishay or
TLP280-4, CTR 33% - 300%, Toshiba
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Device connection to a machine with S7-300 SPS.
Figure 6
Device connection to a operating panel.
Figure 7
Example 1
Example 2
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Device connection version if 'Option: 2. LED'.
Figure 8
When connecting a reed contact with a control input, the contact must
have a switching capacity of min. 1 A in order to prevent the contact
from sticking due to the inrush current. As an alternative, a suitable
resistor can be connected in series.
If one of the printer’s internal voltages '+5 VDC EXT' or '+24 VDC
EXT' is used, an external fuse e.g. 0.5 AF, should be additionally
installed to protect the printer electronics.
In the event of an inductive load, an antiparallel connected diode, for
instance, must be used to discharge the induction energy.
In order to minimise the influence of leakage currents at control
outputs, a resistor must, depending on what is connected, be installed
in parallel with the load.
In order to avoid any damages to the printing system, the max. output
currents must not be exceeded or outputs shorted.
Example 3
Precautions
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3.2 Plug & Play
Plug & Play capable printers can be recognised automatically at
parallel ports, USB-IEEE 1394- or infra-red connections but the last
both are not important for our printers.
The following table shows the Plug & Play capability of the different
operating systems.
Port
Windows
95
98
Me
NT4
2000
XP
Vista
7
LPT
Support
Recognition
by
Boot procedure,
Device manager
Installation
USB
Support
s.b.
Recognition
by
Hot Plug &
Play
s.b.
Hot Plug & Play
The table above shows that USB provides the recognition during the
connection in current operating mode, the so-called Hot-Plug & Play.
Depending on the operating system, for the parallel interface the
different possibilities are given:
• Windows 95 / 98 / Me
Printers can be recognized during the starting procedure of
Windows or by the Search for new hardware by means of the
hardware wizard.
• Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7
Printers can be recognized during the starting procedure of
Windows or by the Search for new hardware by means of the
hardware wizard or if the option 'Automatic recognition and
installation of Plug&Play printer' and/or 'Search automatically for
new hardware components and install' is activated.
NOTICE!
If a driver is installed outside of the Plug & Play
recognition, Windows reports at each restart that a new
printer was found. In this case, the driver is to be
installed anew by the Wizard. If the driver is certified for
Windows, the reinstallation is executed automatically.
NOTICE!
Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB devices. However,
some distributors offer drivers that support USB (without Plug
& Play). Such a driver which suits to our printer is offered from
BSQUARE.
For more information, visit their web side: www.bsquare.com or
contact
BSQUARE Headquarters (USA)
888-820-4500
sales@bsquare.com
BSQUARE (Europe)
+49 (811) 600 59-0
europe@bsquare.com
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4 Installation
⇒
Lift the label printer out of the box.
⇒ Check the label printer for transport damages.
⇒ Check delivery for completeness.
• Label printer.
• Power cable.
• Empty core, mounted on transfer ribbon rewinder.
• Tear-off edge (basic printers only).
• Dispenser edge (printers with option dispenser only).
• Cutter unit (printers with option cutter only).
• Documentation.
• Printer driver on CD ROM.
• Labelstar LITE on CD ROM
NOTICE!
Retain original packaging for subsequent transport.
4.1 Setting up the label printer
CAUTION!
The label printer and the print media can be damaged b y
moisture and water.
⇒ Set up the label printer only in a dry place protected
from sprayed water.
⇒ Set up label print er on a level, vibr ati on-free and air draught-free
surface.
⇒ Open cover of label printer.
⇒ Remove foam transportation safeguards near the printhead.
Unpack the
label printer
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4.2 Connecting the label printer
The label printer is equipped with a versatile power supply unit. The
device may be operated with a mains voltage of 110-230 V / 50-60 Hz
without any adjustments or modifications.
CAUTION!
The label printer can be damaged by undefined switch-on
currents.
⇒ Set de power switch to '0' before plugging in the label
printer.
⇒ Insert power cable into power connection socket.
⇒ Insert plug of power cable into a grounded electrical outlet.
NOTICE!
Insufficient or missing grounding can cause faults during
operation.
Ensure that all computers and connection cables connected to
the label printer are grounded.
⇒ Connect label printer to computer or network with a suitable
cable.
4.3 Switching the label printer on and off
Once all connections have been made:
⇒ Switch label printer on witch the power switch.
After switching on the label printer the main menu appears
which shows the printer type, current date and time.
Connecting to the
power supply
Connecting to a
computer or to a
computer network
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4.4 Initiation of the label printer
After switching on the label printer the main menu appears which
shows the printer type, current date and time.
Insert label material and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5. Loading
media, page 29).
Go to menu Label layout, select menu item Measure label and start
measuring (see chapter 6.4 Label layout, page 47).
Press key
to finish measuring.
NOTICE!
To enable correct measuring, at least two completed labels
have to be passed through (not for continuous labels).
During measuring the label and gap length small differences can
occur. Therefore the values can be set manually in menu Label
layout/Label and Gap.
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5 Loading media
NOTICE!
For adjustments and simple installation work, use the
accompanying hexagonal wrench located in the bottom section
of the print unit.
No other tools are required for the work described here.
5.1 Loading label roll
NOTICE!
When printing small label material the right plunger is to be
positioned above the outer label edge.
Figure 9
1. Loosen knurled screw (1), turn guiding (2) upwards and move it to
the outside as far as possible.
2. Insert label roll on the roll holder so you can see the side from
above which can be printed on.
3. Unwind a longer label strip:
For tear-off and cutter mode: approx. 40 cm
4. Move label roll as far as it will go to the housing wall.
5. Turn guiding (2) upwards to the roll holder (3) and push it towards
the label roll to decelerate it when unwinding.
6. Tighten knurled screw (1).
Loading label roll in
tear-off mode
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1. Turn lever (5) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Push label guiding on deviating shaft (4) all the way out.
3. Guide label material below the deviating shaft (4) and the label
photocell so it leaves the print unit between printhead and print
roller.
4. Push label guiding on deviating shaft (4) against the outer edge of
the label material.
Figure 10
The label sensor (2) can be shifted perpendicular to the direction of
paper flow for adaptation to the label medium. The sensor unit (1) of
the label sensor is visible from the front through the print unit and is
marked with an indentation in the label sensor retainer.
⇒ Position label sensor with tab (3) in such a way that the sensor
(1) can detect the label gap or a reflex or perforation mark.
If the labels deviate from a rectangular shape:
⇒ Align label sensor using the tab (3) with the front edge of the
label in the direction of paper flow.
For use in tear-off mode only:
⇒ Turn red lever clockwise to lock the printhead.
Inserting label material
into print unit
Setting label photocell
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Figure 11
In rewind mode the labels are wound up internally after printing for
later use.
1. Guide label strip around the deviating shaft (4) to the internal
rewinder (2).
2. Hold rewinder (2) firmly and turn knob (3) clockwise until it stops.
3. Push label strip under a bracket (1) of the rewinder and turn knob
(3) counter clockwise until it stops.
4. Turn rewinder (2) counter clockwise to tighten the label strip.
5. Turn lever (5) clockwise to lock the printhead.
Loading label roll in
rewind mode
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Figure 12
1. Loosen knurled screw (1), turn guiding (2) upwards and move it to
the outside as far as possible.
2. Insert label roll on the roll holder so you can see the side from
above which can be printed on.
3. Unwind a longer label strip:
For tear-off and cutter mode: approx. 40 cm
4. Move label roll as far as it will go to the housing wall.
5. Turn guiding (2) upwards to the roll holder (3) and push it towards
the label roll to decelerate it when unwinding.
6. Tighten knurled screw (1).
1. Turn lever (5) anticlockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Push label guiding on deviating shaft (4) all the way out.
3. Guide label material below the deviating shaft (4) and the label
photocell so it leaves the print unit between rotating and linear
cutter edge.
4. Push label guiding on deviating shaft (4) against the outer edge of
the label material.
Loading label roll in
cutter mode
Inserting label material
into print unit
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Figure 13
In dispensing mode the labels are removed after printing, and only the
liner is wound up internally.
1. Lift up pinch roller (4) off the deviating shaft (5).
2. Remove labels from the first 100 mm of the backing paper.
3. Guide liner to the rewinder (2) around the peel off edge (6) and
deviating shaft (5).
4. Hold rewinder (2) firmly and turn knob (3) in clockwise direction as
far as it will go.
5. Push backing paper under a bracket (1) of the rewinder (2) and
turn knob (3) counter clockwise as far as it will go.
The rewinder is fully spread, thus gripping the backing paper
firmly.
6. Turn rewinder (2) counter clockwise to tighten the backing paper.
7. Turn lever (7) clockwise to lock the printhead.
Loading label roll in
dispenser mode
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The printhead is pushed on via two plungers (1). The location of the
right plunger must be set to the width of the label medium used so as
to:
• achieve even print quality across the entire label width,
• prevent wrinkles in the feed path of the transfer ribbon,
• prevent premature wearing of the print roller and printhead.
Figure 14
1. Turn lever (2) clockwise to lock the printhead.
2. Position the right plunger (1) onto the centre of the used label
material.
3. During the adjustment, place the right plunger (1) in direction of
the outer label edge.
Take care of the quality of the printout.
NOTICE!
Position the right plunger (1) as far as possible at the label
centre.
Position the right plunger (1) only as far as necessary to the
outer label edge.
Setting the head
locking system
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5.2 Removing wound roll
Figure 15
1. Turn lever (5) anticlockwise to lift up printhead.
2. Cut label strip and wind it fully around the rewinder (2).
3. Hold rewinder (2) firmly and turn knob (3) clockwise.
The rewinder spindle relaxes and the wound roll is released.
4. Remove wound roll from rewinder (2).
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5.3 Loading fanfold labels
Figure 16
1. Loosen knurled screw (1) and slide guiding (2) outward
completely and swivel it downward past the roll retainer (3).
2. If core adapters are mounted on the roll retainer (3), remove core
adapters.
3. Position label stack (4) behind the label printer. Ensure that the
labels on the strip are visible from above.
4. Guide label strip to print unit via the roll retainer (3).
5. Push guiding (2) against the label strip, swivel it upwards against
the roll retainer and tighten knurled knob (1).
6. Guide label strip through the print unit (see section Inserting label
material into print unit, page 30).
7. Set label photocell (see section on page 30).
8. Set head locking system (see section on page 34).
9. Turn lever (5) clockwise to lock the printhead.
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5.4 Loading transfer ribbon
NOTICE!
For the thermal transfer printing method it is necessary to load
a ribbon, otherwise when using the printer in direct thermal
print it is not necessary to load a ribbon. The ribbons used in
the printer have to be at least the same width as the print
media. In case the ribbon is narrower than the print media, the
printhead is partly unprotected and this could lead to early
wear and tear.
Figure 17
NOTICE!
Before a new transfer ribbon roll is loaded, the printhead must
be cleaned using printhead and roller cleaner (97.20.002). For
detailed information, please see page 78.
The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol (IPA) must
be observed. In the case of skin or eye contact, immediately
wash off the fluid thoroughly with running water. If the irritation
persists, consult a doctor. Ensure good ventilation.
1. Turn lever (4) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Slide transfer ribbon roll (2) as far as it will go onto the ribbon
supply hub (3) so that the colour coating of the ribbon faces
downward when being unwound. No rotation direction is specified
for the ribbon supply hub (3).
3. Hold transfer ribbon roll (2) firmly and turn knob on ribbon supply
hub (3) counter clockwise until the transfer ribbon roll is fixed.
4. Slide suitable transfer ribbon core onto the transfer ribbon
rewinder (1) and fix it in the same way.
5. Guide transfer ribbon through the print unit.
6. Fix starting strip of transfer ribbon to the transfer ribbon core (1)
with adhesive tape. Ensure counter clockwise rotation direction of
the transfer ribbon rewinder.
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7. Turn transfer ribbon rewinder (1) counter clockwise to smooth out
the feed path of the transfer ribbon.
8. Turn lever (4) clockwise to lock the printhead.
NOTICE!
As for the electrostatic unloading the thin coating of the thermal
printhead or other electronic parts can be damaged, the
transfer ribbon should be antistatic.
The use of wrong materials can lead to printer malfunctions
and the guarantee can expire.
5.5 Setting feed path of transfer ribbon
Transfer ribbon wrinkling can lead to print image errors. Transfer
ribbon deflection can be adjusted so as to prevent wrinkles (see
section Head locking system, page 34).
NOTICE!
The adjustment is best carried out during printing.
Figure 18
1. Read current setting on the scale (1) and record if necessary.
2. Turn screw (2) with hexagonal wrench and observe the beha vio ur
of the ribbon.
In + direction, the inner edge of transfer ribbon is tightened, and
the outer edge is tightened in the − direction.
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5.6 Removing and/or installing rewind guide plate
Removing and/or installing rewind guide plate, dispenser
edge or tear-off edge
To convert the printer for use in another operating mode, a rewind
guide plate, a peel off plate or a tear-off plate may need to be
installed.
NOTICE!
For printer versions with a locking system on the rewind roller,
the locking system on the rewind roller must be removed for
operation in rewind mode before installation of the rewind
guide plate.
Figure 19
1. Loosen screws (2) several turns.
2. Slide plate (1) to the right and remove it.
1. Place plate (1) onto the screws (2) and slide to the left completely.
2. Tighten screws (2).
Removing plate
Installing plate
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6 Function menu
6.1 Operation panel
1
The top line of the graphic display shows the printer type.
2
The graphic display shows information about the current status of the printer and the
print order, reports errors and shows the printer settings in the menus.
Back to the main menu.
Start a test print.
Delete a stopped print order.
Change to the function menu.
In function menu: one menu item back.
Change to the quantity (number of pieces) menu.
Press keys and to select the number of labels that should be printed.
Change to the menu of the CF card.
In main menu: feed of one label.
In function menu: skip to the next menu item.
Confirm settings and modifications.
Stop and continue current print orders.
Delete a stopped print order with key
. No further label of the print order is printed.
Return to the previous input field.
Press keys and to change the values.
Skip to the next input field.
Press keys and to change the values.
Increase figure at the cursor position.
Decrease figure at the cursor position.
1
2
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6.2 Menu structure
Speed
Contrast
Ribbon control
Y offset
X offset
Tear-off offset
Print Settings
Label length
Gap length
Column printing
Measure label
Label type
Material selection
Photocell
Scan position
Label error length
Synchronisation
Flip label
Rotate label
Alignment
Automatic label measurem ent
Label Layout
Field handling
Codepage
External parameters
Buzzer
Display
Language
Keyboard
Customized entry
Hotstart
Autoload
Manual reprint
Backfeed
Delay
Password
Device Settings
Label confirmation
Standard label
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Operating modes
Double cut
Cutter control
Cutter (option)
Automatic ret urn
Operating modes
Photocell level
I/O port 1-8
I/O port 9-16
I/O protocol
Save signal
Dispenser I/O (option)
IO profile
Operating modes
Application mode
Support delay On
Support delay Off
Pressure control
Vacuum control
Blow time
Waiting position
Roll on time
Cleaning time
Stroke timeou t
Input/Output
Pressure tim e
Applicator (option)
IP address
Netmask
Standard Gateway
Speed/Duplex
DHCP
Printer name
Network
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Status
IP address
Netmask
Gateway
DHCP
WLAN (option)
Port
Interval
Remote Console
COM1
Baud
Parity
Data bits
Stop bit
Interface
Start sign
Stop sign
Data memory
Port test
Protocol
Printhead resolution
Drive mapping
Emulation
Set date/tim e
Summertime
Start of summertime - format
Start of sum mertime - dat e
Start of sum mertime - ti me
End of summertim e - format
End of summertime - date
End of summertim e - time
Time shifting
Date/Time
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Label parameters
Photocell sett i ngs
Photocell/sensors
Paper counter
Heater resistance
Printhead temperature
Motor ramp
Print examples
Input/Output
Online/Offline
Transfer ribbon prior warning
Zero point adjustment
Print length +/-
Service Functions
Load label
Change directory
Load file
Save label
Save configuration
Delete file
Formatting
CF Card / USB Stick
Copying
Firmware update
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6.3 Print settings
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
to select the menu Print settings.
Indication of print speed in mm/s (see chapter Technical data, page
15). The print speed can be determined for each print order anew.
The setting of print speed affects also the test prints.
Indication of value to set the print intensity when using different
materials, print speeds or printing contents.
Value range: 10% to 200 %.
Step size: 10%.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Examination if the transfer ribbon roll is to end or if the ribbon was torn
at the unwinding roll.
Off: The ribbon control is deselected, i.e. the printer continues with out
an error message.
On: The ribbon control is selected, i.e. the current print order is
interrupted and an Error Message appears at the printer display.
Strong sensibility: The printer reacts immediately to the end of the
transfer ribbon.
Weak sensibility: The printer reacts at approx. 1/3 more slowly to the
end of the transfer ribbon.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Indication of initial point displacement in mm.
Displacement of the complete print in paper direction. With positive
values the print in paper direction starts later.
Value range: −30.0 to +90.0.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Displacement of the complete print transverse to the paper direction.
The displacement is possible only up to the edges of the printing zone
and is determined by the width of the focal line in printhead.
Value range: −90.0 to +90.0.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Indication of value to which the last label of a print order is moved
forward and is moved back to the beginning of label at a new print
start. Labels can be torn off after terminating the print order without a
label loss by tearing up.
Default value: 13 mm.
Value range: 0 to 70.0 mm.
Speed
Contrast
Ribbon control
Y displacement
X displacement
Tear-off
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6.4 Label layout
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Label layout menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
Indication of label length in mm
(see chapter Technical dat a, page 15).
Indication of distance between two labels in mm
(not for continuous labels).
Minimum value: 1 mm.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Indication of width of one label as well as how many labels are plac ed
side by side (see chapter 11.1 Column printing, page 95).
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Press key
to start measuring. The printer stops automatically
after termination of measuring. The determined values are displayed
and saved.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Generally adhesive labels are set. Press key
to select continuous
labels. If the menu item Label length/Gap length c onta ins a gap value,
this value is added to the label length..
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Selection of the used label and transfer ribbon material.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Selection of the used photocell.
The selection of one of the following photocell types is possible:
transmission photocell normal and inverse, reflexion photocell normal
and inverse (see chapter 11.5 Photocells, page 102).
Entry of percental label length by that the label end is searched.
Marks onto the label can be skipped.
Label length
Gap length
Column printing
Measure label
Label type
Material selection
Photocell
Scan position (AP)
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Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
In case an error occurs, indication after how many mm a message
appears in the display.
Value range:1 mm to 999 mm.
On: If a label is missed on the liner an error message is displayed.
Off: Missing labels are ignored, i.e. it is printed into the gap.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
The axis of reflection is in the middle of the layout. If the label width
was not transferred to the printer, automatically the default label width
i.e. the width of the printhead is used. It is recommended to use labels
with the same width as the printhead. Otherwise this can cause
problems in positioning.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
According to standard the label is printed ahead with a rotation of 0°. If
the function is activated, the label is rotated by 180° and printed in
reading direction.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
The adjustment of label is effected only after Flip/Rotate label, i.e. the
adjustment is independent of the functions Flip label and Rotate label.
Left: The label is aligned at the left-most position of printhead.
Centre: The label is aligned at central point of printhead.
Right: The label is aligned at right-most position of printhead.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
On: After switching on the printer, the loaded label is automatically
measured.
Off: In order to start the measurement procedure you have to change
to the corresponding menu.
Label error length
Synchronisation
Flip label
Rotate label
Alignment
Automatic label
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6.5 Device settings
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Device settings menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
Off: The complete print memory is deleted.
Keep graphic: A graphic res. a TrueType font is transferred to the
printer once and stored in the printer internal memory. For the
following print order only the modified data is transferred to the printer.
The advantage is the saving of transmitting time for the graphic data.
The graphic data created by the printer itself (internal fonts, bar codes,
...) is generated only if they were changed. The generating time is
saved.
Delete graphic: The graphics res. TrueType fonts stored in the
printer-internal memory is deleted but the other fields are kept.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Indication of the font used in the printer.
The following possibilities are available:
ANSI character set / Codepage 437 / Codepage 850 / GEM German /
GEM English / GEM French / GEM Swedish / GEM Danish.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
On: Sending parameters such as print speed and contrast via our
label creation software to the printer. Parameters which are set
directly at the printer before are no longer considered.
Off: Only settings made directly at the printer are considered.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
On: An acoustic signal is audible when pressing a key.
Off: No signal is audible.
Setting of display contrast.
Value range: 35 to 85.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Selection of language in which you want to display the text in the
printer display.
At the moment the following languages are available: German,
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, Danish, Finnish
or Polish.
Field handling
Codepage
External parameters
Buzzer
Display
Printer language
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Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Selection of region for the desired keyboard layout.
The following possibilities are available: Germany, England, France,
Greece, Spain, Sweden and US.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
On: The question referring the customized variable appears once
before the print start at the display.
Auto: The question referring the customized variable appears after
every printed layout.
Off: No question appears at the display. In this case the stored default
value is printed.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
On: Continue an interrupted print order after switching on the printer
anew.
Off: After switching off the printer the complete data is lost (see
chapter 11.4 Hotstart, page 99).
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
On: A label which was loaded once from CF card can be loaded again
automatically after a restart of printer.
Procedure: The used label is saved onto CF card. The label is loaded
from CF card and printed. After switching the printer Off and again On,
the label is loaded from CF card automatically and can be printed
again.
NOTICE!
The last loaded label from CF card is always again loaded after
a restart of printer.
Off: After a restart of printer the last used label must be again loaded
manually from CF card.
NOTICE!
A common use of the functions Autoload and Hotstart is not
possible. For a correct Autoload procedure the Hotstart must
be deactivated in the printer.
Press key to arrive the next menu item.
Yes: I In case an error occurred and printer is in stopped mode then
you can reprint the last printed labels by means of keys
and .
No: Only blank labels were advanced.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
The backfeed was optimised in the operating modes dispenser
(optional), cutter (optional) and tear off. Now, when driving into the
offset, the following label is 'pre-printed' if possible and therefore the
backfeed of label is no necessary and time can be saved.
The adjustable deceleration time is only for mode 'backfeed automatic'
of importance (see chapter 11.3, page 98).
Keyboard layout
Customized entry
Hotstart
Autoload
Manual reprint
Backfeed
Delay
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Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
By a password several functions can be blocked, so the user cannot
work with them. There are several applications in which the use of
password protection makes sense (see chapter 11.3 Password, page
98).
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
On: A new print order is only printed after confirmation at the device.
An already active continuing print order is printed as long as the
confirmation is effected at the device.
Off: No query appears at the display of control unit.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
On: If a print order is started without previous definition of label, the
standard label is printed.
Off: If a print order is started without previous definition of label, an
error message appears in the display.
6.6 Network
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Network menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
For more information, please see the separate manual.
6.7 Remote console
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Remote console menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
For more information please contact our sales department.
Password
Label confirmation
Standard label
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6.8 Interface
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Interface menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
COM1:
0 - serial interface Off.
1 - serial interface On.
2 - serial Interface On, no error message occurs in case of a
transmission error.
Baud:
Indication of bits which are transferred per second (speed of data
transfer).
Value range: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and
115200.
P = Parity:
N - No parity
E - Even
O - Odd
Please observe that the settings correspond to those of the printer.
D = Data bits:
Setting of data bits.
Value range: 7 or 8 Bits.
S = Stop bits:
Indication of stop bits between bytes.
Value range: 1 or 2 stop bits.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
SOH: Start of data transfer block
Hex format 01
ETB: End of data transfer block
Hex formal 17
Two different start / en signs can be set. The settings are normally
SOH = 01 HEX and ETB = 17 HEX. Several host computers cannot
process these signs and therefore SOH = 5E HEX and ETB = 5F
cannot be set.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Standard: After starting a print order the printer buffer receives data
as long as it is filled.
Advanced: During a current print order data is received and
processed.
Off: After starting a print order no more data is received.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Check whether the data are transferred via the interface.
Press the
and keys to select standard (on). Press the
key and the data sent via any port (COM1, LPT, USB, TCP/IP) is
printed.
COM1 / Baud /
P / D / S
Start sign / End sign
Data memory
Port test
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6.9 Emulation
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Emulation menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
CVPL: Carl Valentin Progr am ming Language
ZPL: Z ebra
®
Programming Language
Change between CVPL pro tocol and Z PL II
®
protocol.
Press key
to confirm the selection.
The printer performs a restart and ZPL II
®
commands are transformed
into CVPL commands internally by the printer and then executed by
the printer.
In menu Protocol, press key
to arrive the next menu item.
At activated ZPL II
®
emulation the printhead resolution of the emulated
printer must be set, e.g. 11.8 Dot/mm (= 300 dpi).
NOTICE!
If the printhead resolution of the Zebra® printer differs from that
of the Valentin printer, then the size of objects (e.g. texts,
graphics) complies not exactly.
Press key to arrive the next menu item.
The access to Zebra
®
drives
B: CF card
R: RAM Disk (standard drive, if not indicated)
is rerouted to the corresponding Valentin drives
A: Compact Flash
R: RAM Disk
This can be necessary if the available space on the RAM disk (at
present. 512 KByte) is not sufficient or if bitmap fonts are downloaded
to the printer and be stored permanently.
NOTICE!
As the printer build-in fonts in Zebra® printers are not available
in Valentin printers, this can cause small differences in the text
image.
Protocol
Printhead resolution
Drive mapping
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6.10 Date & Time
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Date/Time menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
The upper line of display shows the current date, the second line the
current time. Press keys
to arrive the next input field. Press
keys
and to increase and/or decrease the figures at the
cursor position.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
On: Printer automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes.
Off: Summertime is not automatically recognized and adjusted.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Select the format in which you want to define beginning summertime.
The above example indicates the default setting (European format).
DD = day
WW = week
WD = weekday
MM = month
YY = year
next day = only next day is taken
into consideration
Press key to arrive the next menu item.
By means of this function you can enter the date at which summertime
has to start. This entry refers to the previously selected format.
Example: summertime is automatically adjusted at last Sunday in
March (03).
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
By means of this function you can define the time when you want to
start summertime.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Select the format in which you want to define end of summertime. The
example above indicates the default setting (European format).
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
By means of this function you can define the date when you want to
stop summertime. The entry refers to the previously selected format.
Example: summertime is automatically adjusted at last Sunday in
October (10).
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
By means of this function you can define the time when you want to
stop summertime.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
By means of this function you can enter time shifting in hours and
minutes (for automatically adjustment from summer and wintertime).
This entry refers to the currently set printer time.
Setting of
date and time
Summertime
Start of summertime –
Format
Start of summertime –
Date
Start of summertime –
Time
End of summertime –
Format
End of summertime –
Date
End of summertime –
Time
Time shifting
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6.11 Service functions
NOTICE!
So that the distributor res. the printer manufacturer in case of
service can offer fast support, the printer is equipped with the
menu Service functions.
Necessary information such as selected parameters can be
taken directly from the printer. More details such as version of
firmware or font are shown from the Main menu.
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Service functions menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
Indication of label parameters in Volt.
A: Indication of minimum value.
B: Indication of difference between minimum and maximum value.
C: Indication of trigger level. The value is ascertained while measuring
and can be changed.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
This function enables definition of photocell levels.
In case of problems while positioning or measuring of label, levels for
label photocell can be set manually. Make sure that a large hub as
possible (above the label >3 V, above the gap <1 V) is set.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
DLS: Indication of transmission photocell level in Volt.
RLS: Indication of reflexion photocell level in Volt.
SLS: Indication of peel off photocell level in Volt.
TR: Indication of transfer ribbon photocell status
(either 0 or 1).
H: Indication of printhead position.
0 = printhead down
1 = printhead up
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
D: Indication of printhead attainment in meters.
G: Indication of printer attainment in meters.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
To achieve a high print quality, the indicated Ohm value must be set
after an exchange of printhead.
Label parameters
Photocell configuration
Photocell parameters
Paper counter
Heater resistance
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Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Indication of printhead temperature. The printhead temperature
corresponds normally to the room temperature. In case the maximum
printhead temperature is exceeded, the current print order is
interrupted and an error message appears at the printer display.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
This function is often used for high printing speed as the tearing of
transfer ribbon can be prevented.
The higher the '++' value is set, the slower the feeding motor is
accelerated.
The smaller the '−−' value is set, the faster the feeding motor is
decelerated.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Settings: Printout of all printer settings such as speed, label and
transfer ribbon material.
Bar codes: Printout of all available bar code types.
Fonts: Printout of all available font types.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Indication of signal level which indicates the signal a print order is
started.
0 – Low
1 – High
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
This function is activated e.g. if the transfer ribbon is to be changed. It
is avoided that a print order is processed although the module is not
ready. If the function is activated then press the key
to change
between Online and Offline mode. The respective state is indicated in
the display.
Standard: Off
Online: Data can be received by interface. The keys of the foil
keyboard are only active, if you changed in the Offline mode with key
.
Offline: The keys of the foil keyboard are still active but received data
are not processed. If the module is again in Online mode then new
print orders can be again received.
Printhead temperature
Motor Ramp
Print examples
Input/Output
Online / Offline
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Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Before the end of transfer ribbon, a signal is send by the control
output.
Setting of transfer ribbon advance warning diameter.
In case you enter a value in mm then a signal appears via control
output when reaching this diameter (measured at transfer ribbon roll).
Setting of the reduced print speed. This can be set in the limits of the
normal print speed. Additionally there are the following settings:
−: No reduced print speed
0: Printer stops at reaching the warning diameter and indicates 'ribbon
error'.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Indication of value in 1/100 mm.
After replacing the printhead - the print cannot be continued at the
same position on the label, the difference can be corrected.
NOTICE!
The value for zero point adjustment is set ex works. After
replacing the printhead, only service personnel are allowed to
set this value anew.
Press key to arrive the next menu item.
Indication of print layout correction in percent.
By mechanical influences (e.g. label roll size) the print layout can be
printed increased and reduced to its original size.
Value range: +10.0% to −10.0%
6.12 Main menu
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. The
main menu shows information such as printer type, current date and
time, version number of firmware and the used FPGA.
The selected display is shown for a short time, then the indication
returns to the first information.
Press key
to arrive the next information display.
Transfer ribbon
advance warning
Warning diameter
Reduced speed (v)
Zero point adjustment
Print length +/−
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7 Options
7.1 Cutter
CAUTION!
Risk of injury, particularly during maintenance, the cutter
blades are sharp!
⇒ Switch off the before attaching the cutter!
⇒ The cutter may only be used when it is mounted on
the printer!
⇒ Do not try to cut any materials which exceed the
maximum width or thickness specifications.
⇒ Do NOT touch the area of the moving blades!
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Cutter menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
NOTICE!
The menu item cutter is only displayed if the printer recognizes
the option via cutter photocell when switching on the printer.
In the upper line of display, the cutter mode can be selected.
In the line below, the cutter offset (approx. 20 mm) can be set.
Press key
to change to the next operating mode.
Off:
The print order is processed without cutting.
Without backfeed:
A cut is effected after each label.
We recommend using this operating mode if no data which is to print
is in the upper part of the label.
With backfeed:
A cut is effected after each label.
Interval with final cut:
A cut is effected after a fixed number of labels which you have to enter
at the print start and additionally at the end of the print order.
Interval without final cut:
A cut is effected after a fixed number of labels which you have to enter
at the print start. At the end of the printer order no cut is effected
except when the set interval comes to the end of the print order.
Final cut:
A cut is only effected at the end of the print order.
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Select the desired cutter operating mode, then press key
to
select additional functions.
When using this function, after the first cut a feed with the set offset is
effected and then cut anew. After the cut a back feed to the printing
position is effected.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Automatic: After each printed label a cut is released.
Extern: A cut is released by an external I/O. External can only be
selected if the label printer is equipped with option external I/O Nach
jedem gedruckten Etikett wird ein Schnitt ausgelöst.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
On: The label is pulled back immediately after the cut.
Off: The label is pulled back only before the next print.
In case you are in the main menu or a print order has been stopped
you can release a single cut by pressing key
.
The type of the single cut depends on the set cutter mode, offset and
the value set for the double cut.
Double cut
Cutter control
Automatic return
Single cut
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7.2 Dispenser I/O
NOTICE!
In order to operate the printer in dispensing mode a print order
has to be started and the printer has to be in 'waiting' mode.
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Dispenser I/O menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
In the upper line of display, the operating mode can be selected.
In the line below, the dispenser I/O offset (approx. 20 mm) can be set.
Press key
to change to the next operating mode.
Off:
It is printed without the labels are dispensed.
I/O static:
The input signal evaluated, i.e. it is printed as long as the signal
exists. The number of labels which was entered at the print start is
printed.
The set dispenser offset is not taken into consideration.
I/O static continuous:
For description of this operating mode, see I/O static.
Continuous means that it is printed as long as new data is transferred
via interface
The set dispenser offset is not taken into consideration.
I/O dynamic:
The external signal is evaluated dynamically, i.e. is the printer in
'waiting' mode a single label is printed at each signal changing. After
the print the set dispenser offset is executed, i.e. a backfeed is
effected.
I/O dynamic continuous:
For description of this operating mode, see I/O dynamic.
Continuous means that it is printed as long as new data is transferred
via interface.
Photocell:
The printer is controlled via photocell. The printer prints automatically
a label if the user takes away the label at the dispensing ledge. The
print order is finished when the target number of labels is reached.
Photocell continuous:
For description of this operating mode, see Photcell.
Continuous means that it is printed as long as new data is transferred
via interface.
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After selection of desired Dispenser I/O operating mode, press key
to select additional parameters.
Definition of port functions:
2 sign show the current setting for each port.
Port
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
because of space reasons, the port number cannot be indicated)
The first sign specifies the following:
I
= Port operates as Input
O
= Port operates as Output
N
= Port has no function (not defined)
These settings cannot be modified.
The second sign specifies the following:
+
= Active signal level is 'high' (1)
−
= Active signal level is 'low' (0)
x
= Port is deactivated
&
= Function is executed at each change of the signal level
s
= Status can be enquired/influenced* by interface
= The printer-internal function is deactivated.
The modification of the signal level is only taken into consideration for
the operating modes I/O static, I/O dynamic, I/O static continuous and
I/O dynamic continuous.
Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
Indication of interface at which the modifications of input signals (I/O)
are sent.
Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
On: The start signal for the next label can already be released during
printing the current label. The signal is registered from the printer. The
printer starts printing the next label immediately after finishing the
current one. Therefore time can be saved and performance be
increased.
Off: The start signal for the next label can only be released if the
current label is printed to the end and the printer is again in 'waiting'
state (output 'ready' set). If the start signal was released already
before, so this is ignored.
Press key
to arrive the next menu item.
Selection of the available configurations Std_Label (factory setting) or
StdFileSetLabel.
The corresponding assignment is indicated on the following page.
*
in connection with Netstar PLUS
Additional parameters
for Dispenser I/O
I/O Port 1-8 and
I/O Port 1-16
I/O protocol
Save signal
I/O Profile
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1
Print start and cut (Input)
2
No function
3
Counter reset (Input)
4
No function
5
No function
6
No function
7
No function
8
No function
9
Error (Output)
10
Print order active (Output)
11
Dispenser photocell:
Label exists at dispenser photocell (Output)
12
Printing (Output)
13
Ready (Output)
14
Option RFID only:
RFID error (Output)
15
Option scanner only:
Bar code not readable (Output)
16
Transfer ribbon prior warning (O utp ut)
1
Print start and cut (Input)
2
Error confirmation (Input)
3
Number of the file to load Bit 0 (Input)
4
Number of the file to load Bit 1 (Input)
5
Number of the file to load 2 (Input)
6
Number of the file to load 3 (Input)
7
Number of the file to load 4 (Input)
8
Number of the file to load 5 (Input)
9
Error (Output)
10
Print order active (Output)
11
Dispenser photocell:
Label exists at dispenser photocell (Output)
12
Printing (Output)
13
Ready (Output)
14
Option RFID only:
RFID error (Output)
15
Option scanner only:
Bar code not readable (Output)
16
Transfer ribbon prior warning (Output)
List of registered
functions for
Std_Label
List of registered
functions for
StdFileSetLabel
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7.3 Label applicator
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the Label applicator menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
Press key
to change to the next mode.
Stamp on:
The label remains in a fixed position. The label is pressed directly onto
the product.
Blow on:
The pad moves to a pre-adjusted position approximately 10 mm away
from the product. The label is blown onto the product by an air jet
stream. The print and apply cycle performs in a fixed position or in
linear movement of the product.
Roll on:
The label is dispensed and moved until touching the roller of the roll
on pad. In the labelling position, this roll is pressed onto the product.
Then the label is applied and rolled on by the movement of product.
Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
The applicator can be operated in two different ways concerning the
order of printing and labelling within one labelling cycle.
Print-Apply:
The print of a label is released by an external start signal. At the same
time the vacuum on the pad as well as the supporting air from the
blow tube are switched on. If the label is printed and picked up
completely from tamp, the supporting air is switched off and the lift
cylinder is controlled to move the pad down towards the labelling
position. A sensor signals when the labelling position is reached.
Following, the vacuum is switched off and the label is transferred to
the product. After applying the label, the lift cylinder is so controlled
that the pad is again moved back to the starting position.
Now the labelling cycle is finished.
Apply-Print:
Before starting the cyclic operation 'apply-print', the printing and
picking up of the first label has to be released separately by a special
signal.
The pad with the printed label is in starting position and the vacuum at
the pad is switched on.
At start of the cyclic operation when sending the start signal, the first
label is already on the pad. The following process is similar to the
mode 'print-apply' but at the end of the cycle the next label is printed
and picked up by the pad.
Now the labelling cycle is finished.
Operating modes
Application mode
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Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
The supporting air from the blow tube is not immediately switched on
at print start but only if the label has covered a distance.
This delay helps to prevent a turning or swinging at the front of the
label and consequently avoids faults when the label is being picked up
from printer.
Value range: 0 to 2500 ms
Step size: 0 ms
Default: 0 ms
Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
Delayed to the process of the label being picked up, the supporting air
is switched off.
In many cases, after being picked up by the pad the label edge may
still stick on the liner. This may affect the accuracy of the label
positioning or even cause faults in the labelling. Therefore, switching
off the air blow delayed can be useful to separate the label from liner
and neatly place the label on the surface of pad.
Value range: 0 to 2500 ms
Step size: 10 ms
Default: 500 ms
Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
With activated compressed air control, with help from a compressed
air sensor it is checked at each labelling cycle if the compressed air
fits with the valve block. If no compressed air is presented, the
labelling cycle is stopped and the error message 'compressed air' is
displayed.
If the parameter 'pressure control' is set to Off, the error treatment as
described above will not be effected. This can be especially helpful at
initiation of the labelling system.
For standard operation, set the parameter to On.
Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
The label transfer from printer to applicator is controlled by a vacuum
sensor. If the transfer of label fails, the sucking holes on the pad will
not be covered by the label and therefore no vacuum can originate on
the pad. Afterwards an error message appears and the label strip will
be fed back.
If the parameter 'vacuum control' is set to Off, the error treatment as
described above will not be effected. This can be especially helpful
during adjustments, because the immediate backfeed will be
cancelled and therefore it is easier to check the reasons for the faulty
transfer.
For standard operation, set the parameter to On.
Support delay On
Support delay Off
Pressure control
Vacuum control
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Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
This parameter is only active if the operating mode 'blow on' is
selected. The time period can be adjusted, while the blowing air is
switched on for transferring the label onto product.
Value range: 0 to 2500 ms
Step size: 10 ms
Default: 100 ms
Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
This parameter is only active if the operating mode 'blow on' and
mode 'apply-print' are selected.
Waiting position up:
In cyclic mode the pad with the printed label waits in the labelling
position near the dispense edge of printer for the external start signal.
Waiting position down:
In cyclic mode the printed label is transported to the labelling position
at the end of a cycle.
So the next cycle begin with blowing up the label.
Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
This parameter is only active if the operating mode 'blow on' is
selected. The time period can be adjusted while the roll on pad is
stopped in labelling position.
Value range: 0 to 5000 ms
Step size: 10 ms
Default: 0 ms
Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
This parameter is only active if the operating mode 'blow on' and 'roll
on' are selected. The time period can be adjusted for the cleaning
period of pad after application procedure.
Value range: 0 to 2500 ms
Step size: 10 ms
Default: 100 ms
Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
Moving up and down of pad.
If the pad does not reach the corresponding final position within the
set time, then an error message appears ('final position above' at
moving up and/or 'final position below' at moving down).
Value range: 0 bis 5000 ms
Step size: 10 ms
Default: 0 ms
Blow time
Waiting position
Roll on time
Cleaning time
Stroke timeout
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Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
This menu serves for the applicator setup as well as for error tracing.
Input signals of the applicator can be monitored and output signals
can be set or reset separately. With keys
and the
corresponding output for setting and/or resetting the output signals
can be selected. With keys
and the corresponding output can
be set or reset.
Input signals
I1 =
Pre-dispense key
(1 = key pressed, 0 = key not pressed)
I2 =
Final position up
(1 = pad in final position up, 0 = pad not in final position up)
I3 =
Final position down
(1 = pad in final position down,
(0 = pad not in final position down)
I4 =
Compressed air
(1 = compressed air available,
(0 = no compressed air available)
I5 =
Vacuum
(1 = vacuum at pad available, 0 = no vacuum at pad available)
Output signals
O1 =
Move pad downwards (1 = On, 0 = Off)
O2 =
Move pad upwards (1 = On, 0 = Off)
O3 =
not assigned
O4 =
not assigned
O5 =
Blowing air ( 1 = On, 0 = Off)
O6 =
Supporting air (1 = On, 0 = Off)
O7 =
Vacuum pad (1 = On, 0 = Off)
Press key
to arrive the next parameter.
This parameter is only active if the operating mode 'stamp on' is
selected. The time period can be adjusted while the stamp is kept in
the labelling position for applying the label onto the goods.
Input/Output
Pressure time
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7.4 WLAN
Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the WLAN menu.
Press key
to select the menu.
The menu item WLAN can only be selected if a WLAN card was
recognized at switching on the printer.
For more information, please see the separate manual.
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8 Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick
8.1 General Information
On the back side of the label printer is the slot for the CF card and the
USB port for inserting the USB memory stick.
The mass storage menu (memory menu) permits the access to CF
cards or USB memory sticks attached to the printer. Among loading
and saving labels simple operations of contents are possible such as
delete files/directories, copy files/directories or formatting.
NOTICE!
In case of a malfunction of the original memory medium it is
recommend to copy the most important data by means of a
commercial Card Reader.
8.2 Display Structure
Load layout
A:\STANDARD
File_name1.prn
File_name2.prn
File_name3.prn
File_name4.prn
1 = Current function
2 = 2-lined header
3 = Scroll range
4 = File names / directory names
5 = Marking of the selected file (cursor)
6 = Current path (drive:\directory)
The two-line header (2) contains the current function name (1) and the
current path (6).
The four-line scroll range indicates a list of files/directories. The first
entry (marked with an arrow) is the active one. To this file/directory
and/or these files/directories refer all actions.
NOTICE!
Three drives are available.
A:\ indicates the CF card.
U:\ indicates the USB memory stick.
U:\ (only one stick can be inserted)
R:\ indicates the RAM (ZPL Emulation).
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8.3 Navigation
The memory menu is operated with the keys of the foil keyboard of
the control unit or with different function keys of an attached USB
keyboard.
Return to the previous menu.
Function Load layout: Change to the File
Explorer.
File Explorer: Change to the 'context
menu'.
Select a file/directory if a multiple
selection is possible.
Main menu: Access to the memory menu.
File Explorer: Create a new file.
Start the current function for the active
file/directory.
Change to the superordinate directory.
Change to the currently marked directory.
In the current directory scroll upwards.
In the current directory scroll downwards.
8.4 Firmware Update
Starting from firmware version 1.58 it is possible to make a firmware
update also via the memory menu. Both the USB stick as well as the
CF card can be used for this.
On the CF card / USB memory stick a directory is created in which the
necessary update files are stored (firmware.prn, data.prn). By means
of the function Load file (see page 72) the file firmware.prn is
selected/loaded. In the first step the printer executes the firmware
update. After the necessary restart automatically the file data.prn is
loaded. In this way the remaining components were updated. is After
a renewed restart the update procedure is finished.
Procedure
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8.5 Filter
For certain functions a filter mask or a file name of a file which is to be
saved can be entered. This input is indicated in the path line. It is
possible with the filter mask to look for certain files. For example, with
the input of 'L' only the files are listed whose character string starts
with 'L' (regardless of upper and lower cases).
8.6 Functions
Loads a layout in the standard directory. This function permits a fast
operation as files which are not containing labels and directories are
hidden.
Select a label in the standard directory and confirm the selection.
Select the number of copies which are to be printed.
Press key
to start the print order.
NOTICE!
The directory CANNOT be changed. A change of directory MUST
be made in the File Explorer with the function Change directory.
Without filter
With filter
Load layout
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Specifies the standard directory in which the files are stored for further
processing.
Press key
to access to the memory menu.
Press key
to call the File Explorer.
Press keys
, , , to select the directory.
Press key
to call the context menu.
Select the function Set as user dir and press key
to confirm the
selection.
Loads a file. This can be a configuration saved before, a layout, etc.
Press key
to access to the memory menu.
Press key
to call the File Explorer.
Press keys
and to select the file.
Press key
to load the selected file.
If the selected file is a layout, then the number of copies to print can
be entered immediately.
Change directory
Load file
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Saves the currently loaded layout under the selected name.
Press key
to access to the memory menu.
Press key
to call the File Explorer.
Press key
to change to the menu Save file.
Selct the function Savel layout and confirm the selection with key
.
If an USB keyboard is attached a new file name for noname can be
assigned.
Saves the complete, current printer configuration under the selected
name.
Press key
to access to the memory menu.
Press key
to call the File Explorer.
Press key
to change to the menu Save file.
Selct the function Save configuration and confirm the selection with
key
.
If an USB keyboard is attached a new file name for config.cfg can be
assigned.
Save layout
Save configuration
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Deletes one or more files and/or directories irrevocably. With the
deletion of a directory both the contained files and the subdirectories
are deleted.
Press key to access to the memory menu.
Press key
to call the File Explorer.
Press keys
and to select the file.
Press key
to mark the files which are to be deleted. The marked
entries are listed with *. Repeat this procedure until all desired files
and/or directories are marked for deletion.
Press key
to call the context menu.
Select the function Delete and confirm the selection with key
.
NOTICE!
The deleting procedure is irreversible!
Formats irrevocably the memory card.
NOTICE!
USB sticks cannot be formatted at the printer!
Press key to access to the memory menu.
Press key
to call the File Explorer.
Select the drive which is to format with the navigation keys.
Press key
to call the context menu.
Select the function Format and confirm the selection with key
.
Delete file
Formatting
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Creates a duplicate of the original file and/or the original directory to
make changes independently of the original.
Press key to access to the memory menu.
Press key
to call the File Explorer.
Press keys
and to select the file.
Press key
to mark the files which are to be copied. The marked
entries are listed with *. Repeat this procedure until all desired files
and/or directories are marked for copying.
Press key
to call the context menu.
Select the function Copy and confirm the selection with key
.
Select the target storage with the navigation keys and press key
to confirm the selection.
Copying
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9 Maintenance and cleaning
DANGER!
Risk of death by electric shock!
⇒ Disconnect the label printer from power supply
before performing any maintenance work.
NOTICE!
When cleaning the label printer, personal protective equipment
such as safety goggles and gloves are recommended.
Maintenance task Frequency
General cleaning (see section
9.1, page 78).
As necessary.
Cleaning print roller (see section
9.2, page 78).
Each time the label roll is
changed or when the printout and
label transport are adversely
affected.
Cleaning printhead (see section
9.3, page 78).
Each time the transfer ribbon is
changed or when the printout is
adversely affected.
Cleaning label photocell (see
section 9.4, page 79).
When exchanging the label roll.
Replacing printhead (see
section 9.5, page 81).
In case of errors in printout.
Replacing print roller and rewind
roller (see section 9.6, page 83).
When printout and label transport
are adversely affected.
NOTICE!
The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol (IPA) must
be observed. In the case of skin or eye contact, immediately
wash off the fluid thoroughly with running water. If the irritation
persists, consult a doctor. Ensure good ventilation.
WARNING!
Risk of fire by easily inflammable label soluble!
⇒ When using label soluble, dust must be completely
removed from the label printer and cleaned.
NOTICE!
For adjustments and simple installation work, use the
accompanying hexagonal wrench located in the bottom section
of the print unit.
No other tools are required for the work described here.
Maintenance
schedule
Tools and cleaning
agents
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9.1 General cleaning
CAUTION!
Abrasive cleaning agents can damage the label printer!
⇒ Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the outer
surface of the label printer.
⇒ Remove dust and paper fuzz in the printing area with a soft
brush or vacuum cleaner.
⇒ Clean outer surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner.
9.2 Cleaning the printer roller
A soiled print roll can lead to reduced print quality and can affect
transport of material.
1. Turn lever (1, Figure 20) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon form the label printer.
3. Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth.
4. If the roller appears damaged, replace it (see section 9.6
Replacing the print roller and rewind assist roller on page 83).
9.3 Cleaning the printhead
Printing can cause accumulation of dirt at printhead e.g. by colour
particles of transfer ribbon, and therefore it is necessary to clean the
printhead in regular periods depending on operating hours,
environmental effects such as dust etc.
CAUTION!
Printhead can be damaged!
⇒ Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the
printhead.
⇒ Do not touch protective glass layer of the printhead.
1. Turn lever (1, Figure 20) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.
3. Clean printhead surface with special cleaning pen or a cotton
swab dipped in pure alcohol.
4. Allow printhead to dry for 2-3 minutes before commissioning the
printer.
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9.4 Cleaning the label photocell
CAUTION!
Label photocell can be damaged!
⇒ Do not use sharp or hard objects or solvents to clean
the label photocell.
The label photocell can become dirtied with paper dust and this can
adversely affect label detection.
Figure 20
1. Turn lever (1) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.
3. Remove hexagonal wrench (5) from its retainer.
4. Press the latch (3) and slowly pull label photocell outwards via the
tab (4). Ensure that the label sensor cable is not tensioned by this.
5. Clean label sensor and sensor units (2) with brush or cotton swab
soaked in pure alcohol.
6. Push label photocell back via tab (3) and set it (see section
Setting label photocell on page 30).
7. Push hexagonal wrench (5) into retainer.
8. Reload labels and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5 Loading media
on page 29).
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Figure 21
1. Turn lever (1) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.
3. Remove hexagonal wrench (7) from its retainer and remove the
rear cover of printer.
4. Slide the label photocell assembly onto the tab (5) toward the rear
cover until it stops and unplug the cable (2) from the plug on the
rear end of the label photocell (1).
5. Press the latch (6) and slowly pull label photoc e ll outw ard via the
tab (5). That way the distance plate (3) is pushed out of label
photocell guide.
6. Clean label photocell and sensor units (4) with brush or cotton
swab soaked in pure alcohol.
7. Push label photocell back via tab (5).
8. Press the latch (6) and push the distance plate (3) into the guide
of the label photocell.
9. Reload labels and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5 Loading media
on page 29).
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9.5 Replacing the printhead
NOTICE!
The printhead (7) is preinstalled on a head plate (1) and
precisely aligned at the factory. Do not loosen the screws (4)
under any circumstances.
Figure 22
1 = Head plate
2 = Plug connection
3 = Plug connection
4 = Screw
5 = Printing line
6 = Pins
7 = Printhead
CAUTION!
The printhead can be damaged by static electricity
discharges and impacts!
⇒ Set up printer on a grounded, conductive surface.
⇒ Ground your body, e.g. by wearing a grounded
wristband.
⇒ Do not touch contacts on the plug connections (2, 3).
⇒ Do not touch printing line (5) with hard objects or your
hands.
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Figure 23
1. Turn lever (10) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.
3. Remove hexagonal wrench (11) from its retainer.
4. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket (9) on the print roller with
one finger and screw out screw (8) with the hexagonal wrench
and remove it and the was her.
5. Swivel printhead mounting bracket (9) upwards.
6. Remove printhead from the printhead mounting bracket (9) if
necessary.
7. Loosen both plug connections (2, 3) on the printhead and set
printhead down on a clean, soft surface.
1. Attach plug connections (2, 3).
2. Position printhead in printhead mounting bracket (9) in such a way
that the pins (6) are secured in the corresponding holes in the
printhead mounting bracket (9).
3. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket (9) on the print roller with
one finger and check for correct positioning of the printhead
mounting bracket (9).
4. Screw in screw (8) with washer with the hexagonal wrench and
tighten it.
5. Reload labels and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5 Loading media
on page 29).
Removing the
printhead
Installing the
printhead
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9.6 Replacing the print roller and rewind assist roller
Figure 24
1. Turn lever (1) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Lift the pinch roller (5) off the rewind assist roller.
3. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer.
4. Loosen screws (4) on plate (6) with hexagonal wrench by several
turns and remove plate (6).
5. Unscrew screws (3a, b, c) of the side plate (2) with hexagonal
wrench.
6. Remove side plate (2).
Removing the
side plate
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Figure 25
1. Pull print roller (7) and rewind assist roller (8) from the shafts (9,
10) on the housing.
2. Clean shafts (9, 10) of the rollers (see expanded view at shaft 10).
3. Slide print roller (7) and rewind assist roller (8) onto their
respective shafts and turn slightly until the hexagon of the shaft
engages in the hexagon socket of the print roller.
4. Set side plate (2, Figure 24) in place and screw it down with the
screws (3a, b, c, Figure 24) by tightening all the screws in order
a-b-c.
5. Set plate (6, Figure 24) in place and tighten screws (4, Figure 24)
with hexagonal wrench.
Removing and
installing rollers
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10 Error correction
Error message
Cause
Remedy
1
Line too high
Line rises up completely or
partly over the upper edge of
label.
Move line down (increase Y
value).
Check rotation and font.
2
Line too low
Line rises up completely or
partly over the bottom edge of
label.
Move line up (reduce X value).
Check rotation and font.
3
Character set
One res. several characters of
the text is res. are not available
in the selected font.
Change text.
Change font.
4
Unknown code type
Selected code is not available.
Check code type.
5
Unvalid position
Selected position is not
available.
Check position.
6
CV font
Selected font is not available.
Check font.
7
Vector font
Selected font is not available.
Check font.
8
Measuring label
While measuring no label was
found.
Set label length is too large.
Check label length and if labels
are inserted correctly.
Restart measuring anew.
9
No label found
No label available.
Soiled label photocell.
Labels not inserted correctly.
Insert new label roll.
Check if labels are inserted
correctly.
Clean the label photocell.
10
No ribbon
During the print order the
ribbon roll becomes empty.
Defect at the transfer ribbon
photocell.
Change transfer ribbon.
Check transfer ribbon photocell
(service functions).
11
COM FRAMING
Stop bit error.
Check stop bits.
Check baud rate.
Check cable (printer and PC).
12
COM PARITY
Parity error.
Check parity.
Check baud rate.
Check cable (printer and PC).
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Error message
Cause
Remedy
13
COM OVERRUN
Loss of data at serial interface
(RS-232).
Check baud rate.
Check cable (printer and PC).
14
Field numer
Received line number is invalid
at RS-232 and Centronics.
Check sent data.
Check connection PC - printer.
15
Length mask
Invalid length of received mask
statement.
Check sent data.
Check connection PC - printer.
16
Unknown mask
Transferred mask statement is
invalid.
Check sent data.
Check connection PC - printer.
17
Missing ETB
No end of data found.
Check sent data.
Check connection PC - printer.
18
Invalid character
One res. several characters of
the text is res. are not available
in the selected font.
Change text.
Change font.
19
Invalid statement
Unknown transferred data
record.
Check sent data.
Check connection PC - printer.
20
Invalid check digit
For check digit control the
entered res. received check
digit is wrong.
Calculate check digit anew.
Check code data.
21
Invalid SC number
Selected SC factor is invalid for
EAN res. UPC.
Check SC factor.
22
Invalid number of
digits
Entered digits for EAN res.
UPC are invalid
< 12; > 13.
Check number of digits.
23
Check digit
calculation
Selected check digit calculation
is not available in the bar code.
Check calculation of check
digit.
Check bar code type.
24
Invalid extension
Selected zoom factor is not
available.
Check zoom factor.
25
Offset sign
Entered sign is not available.
Check offset value.
26
Offset value
Entered offset value is invalid.
Check offset value.
27
Printhead
temperature
Printhead temperature is too
high.
Defective printhead sensing
device.
Reduce contrast.
Change printhead.
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Error message
Cause
Remedy
28
Cutter error
With cut an error occurred.
Paper jam.
Check label run.
Check cutter run.
29
Invalid parameter
Entered data do not correspond
to the characters allowed from
the application identifier.
Check code data.
30
Application
Identifier
Selected application identif ier is
not available in GS1-128.
Check code data.
31
HIBC definition
F Missing HIBC system sign.
Missing primary code.
Check definition of HIBC code.
32
System clock
Real Time Clock function is
selected but the battery is
empty.
Defective RTC.
Change battery.
Change RTC component.
33
No CF interface
Interrupted connection CPU -
CF card.
Defective CF card interface .
Check connection CPU - CF
card interface.
Check CF card interface.
34
No print memory
No print CF found.
Check CF assembly on CPU.
35
Cover open
At start of a print order the
printhead is open.
Close the printhead and start
print order anew.
36
BCD invalid format
BCD error
Invalid format for the
calculation of Euro variable.
Check entered format.
37
BCD overflow
BCD error
Invalid format for the
calculation of Euro variable.
Check entered format.
38
BCD division
BCD error
Invalid format for the
calculation of Euro variable.
Check entered format.
39
FLASH ERROR
Flash component error.
Run a software update.
Change CPU.
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Error message
Cause
Remedy
40
Length command
Invalid length of the received
command statement.
Check data sent.
Check connection PC - printer.
41
No drive
CF card not found / not
correctly inserted.
Insert CF card correctly.
42
Drive error
Impossible to read CF card
(faulty).
Check CF card, if necessary
change it.
43
Not formatted
CF Card not formatted.
Format CF card.
44
Delete current
directory
Attempt to delete the actual
directory.
Change directory.
45
Path too long
Too long indication of path.
Indicate a shorter path.
46
Drive write-
protected
Memory card is write-protected.
Deactivate write protection.
47
Directory not file
Attempt to indicate a directory
as file name.
Correct your entry.
48
File already open
Attempt to change a file during
an access is active.
Select another file.
49
No file/directory
File does not exist on CF card.
Check file name.
50
Invalid file name
File name contains invalid
characters.
Correct entry of name, remove
special characters.
51
Internal file error
Internal file system error.
Please contact your distributor.
52
Root full
The max. number (64) of main
directory entries is reached.
Delete at least one main
directory entry and create
subdirectories.
53
Drive full
Maximum CF capacity is
reached.
Use new CF Card, delete no
longer required files.
54
File/directory
exists
The selected file/directory
already exists.
Check name, select a different
name.
55
File too large
During copying procedure not
enough memory space onto
target drive available.
Use a larger target card.
56
No update file
Errors in update file of
firmware.
Start update file anew.
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Error message
Cause
Remedy
57
Invalid graphic file
The selected file does not
contain graphic data.
Check file name.
58
Directory not empty
Attempt to delete a not empty
directory.
Delete all files and sub-
directories in the desired
directory.
59
No interface
No CF card drive found.
Check connection of CF card
drive.
Contact your distributor
60
No CF card
No CF card is inserted.
Insert CF card in the slot.
61
Webserver error
Error at start of web server.
Please contact your distributor.
62
Wrong FPGA
The direct print module is
equipped with the wrong
FPGA.
Please contact your distributor.
63
End position
The label length is too long.
The number of labels per cycle
is too much.
Check label length res. the
number of labels per cycle.
64
Zero point
Defective photocell.
Change photocell.
65
Compressed air
Pressure air is not connected.
Check pressure air.
66
External releaser
External print release signal is
missing.
Check input signal.
67
Row too long
Wrong definition of column
width res. number of columns.
Reduce the column width res.
correct the number of columns.
68
Scanner
The connected bar code
scanner signals a device error.
Check the connection
scanner/printer.
Check scanner (dirty).
69
Scanner NoRead
Bad print quality.
Printhead completely soiled or
defective.
Print speed too high.
Increase contrast.
Clean printhead or exchange (if
necessary).
Reduce print speed.
70
Scanner data
Scanned data does not
correspond to the data which is
to print.
Exchange printhead.
71
Invalid page
As page number either 0 or a
number > 9 is selected.
Select a number between 1
and 9.
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Error message
Cause
Remedy
72
Page selection
A page which is not available is
selected.
Check the defined pages.
73
Page not defined
The page is not defined.
Check the print definition.
74
Format user guiding
Wrong format for customised
entry.
Check the format string.
75
Format date/time
Wrong format for date/time.
Check the format string.
76
Hotstart CF
No CF card found.
If option hotstart was activated,
a CF card must be inserted.
Switch off the printer before
inserting the memory card.
77
Flip/Rotate
Selection of print of several
columns and also mirror/rotate.
It is only possible to select one
of both functions.
78
System file
Loading of temporary hotstart
files.
Not possible.
79
Shift variable
Faulty definition of shift times
(overlapping times).
Check definition of shift times.
80
GS1 Databar
General GS1 Databar error.
Check definition and parameter
of GS1 Databar code.
81
IGP error
Protocol error IGP.
Check sent data.
82
Time generation
Printing creation was still active
at print start.
Reduce print speed.
Use printers' output signal for
synchronisation.
Use bitmap fonts to reduce
generating time.
83
Transport protection
Both DPM position sensors
(start/end) are active.
Displace zero point sensor
Check sensors in service
functions menu
84
No font data
Font and web data is missing.
Run a software update.
85
No layout ID
Label ID definition is missing.
Define label ID onto the label.
86
Layout ID
Scanned data does not
correspond to defined ID.
Wrong label loaded from CF
card.
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Error message
Cause
Remedy
87
RFID no label
RFID unit cannot recognise a
label.
Displace RFID unit or use an
offset.
88
RFID verify
Error while checking
programmed data.
Faulty RFID label.
Check RFID definitions
89
RFID timeout
Error at programming the RFID
label.
Label positioning.
Faulty label.
90
RFID data
Faulty or incomplete definition
of RFID data.
Check RFID data definitions.
91
RFID tag type
Definition of label data does not
correspond with the used label.
Check storage partitioning of
used label type
92
RFID lock
Error at programming the RFID
label (locked fields).
Check RFID data definitions.
Label was already
programmed.
93
RFID programming
Error at programming the RFID
label.
Check RFID definitions.
94
Scanner timeout
The scanner could not read the
bar code within the set timeout
time.
Defective printhead.
Wrinkles in transfer ribbon.
Scanner wrong positioned.
Timeout time too short.
Check printhead.
Check transfer ribbon.
Position scanner correctly,
corresponding to the set
feeding.
Select longer timeout time.
95
Scanner layout
difference
Scanner data does not
correspond to bar code data.
Check adjustment of scanner.
Check scanner settings /
connection.
96
COM break
Serial interface error.
Check settings for serial data
transmission as well as cable
(printer-PC).
97
COM general
Serial interface error.
Check settings for serial data
transmission as well as cable
(printer-PC).
98
No software
printhead FPGA
No printhead-FPGA data
available.
Please contact your
responsible distributor.
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Cause
Remedy
99
Load software
printhead FPGA
Error when programming
printhead-FPGA.
Please contact your
responsible distributor.
100
Upper position
Sensor signal up is missing
(option APL 100).
Check input signals /
compressed-air supply.
101
Lower position
Sensor signal down is missing
(option APL 100).
Check input signals /
compressed-air supply.
102
Vacuum plate empty
Sensor does not recognise a
label at vacuum plate
(option APL 100).
Check input signals /
compressed-air supply.
103
Start signal
Print order is active but device
not ready to process it.
Check start signal.
104
No print data
Print data outside the defined
label.
Selection of wrong module type
(design software).
Check selected module type.
Check selection of left/right
version.
105
Printhead
No original printhead is used.
Check the used printhead.
Contact your distributor.
106
Invalid Tag type
Wrong Tag type.
Tad data do not match the Tag
type in the printer.
Adapt data or use the correct
Tag type.
107
RFID invalid
RFID module is not activated.
No RFID data can be
processed.
Activate RFID module or
remove RFID data from label
data.
108
GS1-128 invalid
Transferred GS1-128 bar code
is invalid.
Verify bar code data (see GS1-
128 bar code specification).
109
EPC parameter
Error at EPC calculation.
Verify data (see EPC
specification).
110
Housing open
When starting the print order
the housing cover is not closed.
Close the housing cover and
start the print order anew.
111
EAN.UCC code
Transferred EAN.UCC code is
invalid.
Verify bar code data (see
corresponding specification).
112
Print carriage
Printing carriage does not
move.
Check gear belt (possibly
broken).
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Error message
Cause
Remedy
113
Applicator error
Error while using applicator.
Check applicator.
114
Left position
Left final position switch is not
in correct position.
Check LEFT final position
switch for correct function and
position.
Check function of pneumatics
for cross traverse.
115
Right position
Right final position switch is not
in correct position.
Check RIGHT final position
switch for correct function and
position.
Check function of pneumatics
for cross traverse.
116
Print position
The print position is not correct.
Check TOP and RIGHT final
position switch for correct
function and position.
Check pneumatics for function
117
XML parameter
The parameters in the XML file
are not correct.
Please contact your
responsible distributor.
118
Invalid variable
Transferred variable is invalid
with customized entry.
Select correct variable without
customized entry and transfer
it.
119
No ribbon
During the print order the
ribbon roll becomes empty.
Defect at the transfer ribbon
photocell.
Change transfer ribbon.
Check transfer ribbon photocell
(service functions).
120
Wrong directory
Invalid target directory when
copying.
Target directory must not be
within the source directory.
Check target directory.
121
No label found
No label found at the rear
printhead (DuoPrint).
Soiled label photocell.
Labels not inserted correctly.
Insert new label roll.
Check if labels are inserted
correctly.
Clean the label photocell.
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11 Additional information
11.1 Column printing
With this printer several columns can be printed, i.e. the information of
one column can be printed several times (depending on its width) on a
label. Caused by this the use of the complete print width is possible
and the generating time is enormously reduced.
For example 4 columns with a width of 25 mm or 2 columns with a
width of 50 mm can be printed onto a label with a width of 100 mm.
Please note that the first label is always the one with the largest x
coordinate, i.e. it has the largest distance to the printhead.
Press key
to access the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrive the menu Label layout.
Press key
to confirm the selection.
Press key
as long as to the menu item Width/Columns.
Press keys
and to set the label width. The Width is the width
of one column, e.g. 20.0 mm.
Press keys
and to arrive the Column input field.
Press keys
and to change the number of columns, e.g. 4
columns with a label width of 20.0 mm.
Press key
to start the print with input of number of labels and
number of lines. The number of labels corresponds to the number of
labels that should be printed.
e.g. Columns: 3, Items: 4
The first four labels were printed but not label 5 and 6.
Setting the print of
several columns
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11.2 Hotstart
NOTICE!
Because of the fact that no battery-buffered SRAM is available,
the necessary data has to be saved in another way, i.e. the
data is saved onto CF card. Therefore the CF card is a
condition for the Hotstart menu item.
The function Hotstart contains e.g. that in case of a power failure the
currently loaded label can be further processed without any loss of
data. Moreover a print order can be interrupted and to be continued
after switching on the printer anew.
NOTICE!
At an active Hotstart all necessary data is stored on the CF
card therefore do not remove the card during operation. When
removing during operation, this causes the loss of all data on
the CF card.
In case the Hotstart function is set to on, at the start of a print order
the data of the current label is saved to the corresponding directory of
the CF card.
However the following conditions have to be fulfilled:
• CF card inserted in drive A.
• Enough free storage space onto CF card.
An error message appears in case these conditions are not fulfilled.
At switching off the printer the state of the current print order is saved
to the corresponding directory of the CF card.
However the following conditions have to be fulfilled:
• CF card inserted in drive A.
• Enough free storage space onto CF card.
When restarting the label printer (if the function Hotstart is activated)
the saved label data and the status of print order were loaded from the
corresponding file on the CF card. Because of this reason, when
switching on the label printer a CF card has to be inserted in the
appropriate drive. If the data cannot be loaded an error message
appears.
Saving the current
label
Saving the print
order state
Loading a label and
print order state
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In case at switching off the label printer a print order was active, then
a print start is released automatically and the required res. actual
number of printed labels is refres hed.
In case the print order was stopped at switching off the label printer, it
is again set to the stopped mode after switching on the label printer
anew.
In case a customized entry was active during switching off the label
printer, the window for the first customized variable is displayed.
As in the intended file only the start values of the counter are saved,
they are refreshed at a new start of the print order by means of the
number of printed labels. Each counter is counted corresponding from
its start value. Afterwards the position of the current and the next
counter update are correctly set by means of the update intervals.
NOTICE!
Make sure that in case graphics are onto the label they have to
be saved onto CF card.
Starting the print order
Refreshing the variable
counter
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11.3 Password
The supervisor programs a CF Card directly with the printer. He stores
10 different labels. As well he adjusts the printer parameters, like
contrast, speed, etc. to the corresponding values. The user is only
supposed to read the labels from CF card and to print them. Therefore
the supervisor blocks the function menu and the entry function by a
password.
The printer is connected to a PC. The user is only supposed to take
the labels dispensed by the printer and stick them on. To prevent, that
the labels or the printer set-up will not be changed, the supervisor
blocks all printer functions (e.g. function menu, entry menu, etc.) by a
password.
The user has to change several texts before printing. It is not allowed
to change any masks (fonts, position, etc.). Therefore the supervisor
blocks the entry of mask and the function menu. By this means the
user indeed can print labels, but the printer set-up and the masks of
the labels can't be changed.
To receive a most flexible password protection, the printer functions
will be divided into several function groups:
In the function menu the printer parameters can be changed (contrast,
speed, mode, ...). The password protection prevents modifications at
the printer settings.
With the functions of your CF Card labels can be stored, loaded, etc.
The password protection has to decide if no access or only readable
acces on CF card is allowed
With key quant a print can be produced. In case the printer is
connected to a PC, it can be useful, that the user is not able to
produce a print manually. So the password protection prevents that
prints can be produced manually.
Because of these different function groups the password protection is
very flexible. The printer can be adjusted best to its actual order, as
only certain functions are blocked.
Example 1:
Example 2:
Example 3:
1. Function menu:
2. CF card:
3. Print functions:
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In case no password is defined res. the password protection is not
activated, all functions can be used. In the function menu you will find
the menu item 'Password', where the password can be entered and
the password protection activated.
Press key
to change to the function menu.
Press key
as long as you arrived the menu Device settings.
Press key
to confirm the selection.
Press key
as long as you arrived the menu item Password.
Press key
to confirm the selection.
F
Function menu
CF
CF functions
D
Print functions
If the password protection is active but the function menu not
protected, first of all the password (four-digit number, possible values
0000 - 9999) has to be entered. Now the modifications can be made.
The user can define the password in the first line (four-digit number).
Press key
to continue.
Press keys
and to activate/deactivate (Yes/No) the password
protection.
Press key
to change to the second line.
Press keys
and to block/open individual function groups.
Press keys
and to change to the next group.
F:
Function menu
0...open
1...locked
CF:
CF card
0...open
1...only reading access
2...access blocked
D:
Printer guiding
0...open
1...open
2...no manual print release
In order to execute a blocked function, first of all the valid password
has to be entered.
Press key
to confirm the entry. If the correct password is
entered then the desired function can be executed. If a wrong
password is entered, no error message appears but the printer returns
to the main menu.
Definition of password
Activate blocked
function:
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11.4 Backfeed/Delay
In continuous dispensing mode (IO dynamic continuous, IO static
continuous, IO photocell continuous) no optimised backfeed is
possible. Because of the fact when changing the print order, then the
current label in the offset sector is already printed from the old print
order.
With activated double cut no optimised backfeed is possible.
In the sector that is printed when preprint the following label, no
date/time variable should be existing, because this could be refreshed
before the next start impulse.
Dispenser:
After printing the label, it is driven into the
dispensing offset and waited there, until the label
was removed (photocell) or a new start signal is
given (IO dynamic). Afterwards it is again
backtracked to the beginning of label and then the
next label is printed.
Cutter:
After printing the label, it is driven into the cutter
offset; the label is cut and then backtracked
immediately to the beginning of label (if an
operating mode with backfeed is selected).
Afterwards the next label is printed, if neces s ar y.
Tear-off edge:
After printing the last label of a print order it is
driven into the tear-off offset and the label res.
labels can be taken away. When starting a new
print order, first it is backtracked again to the
beginning of label and then the next label is
printed.
If a following print order is available before driving
into the tear-off offs et, then it is not driven into
tear-off offset but the following label is directly
printed.
Dispenser:
After printing the label it is driven into the
dispensing offset and then backtracked to the
beginning of label either immediately or after the
set delay time. When releasing a new start signal
(IO dynamic) the next label is immediately printed.
Cutter:
This is the same function as for 'backfeed
standard' as it is always backtracked immediately
to the beginning of label.
Tear-off edge:
After printing the last label of a print order it is
driven into the tear-off offset and then
backtracked to the beginning of label either
immediately of after the set delay time. When
starting a new print order then the next label is
immediately printed.
If a following print order is available before driving
into the tear-off offs et, then it is not driven into
tear-off offset but the following label is directly
printed.
Backfeed modes
Standard
Automatic
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