Weidmuller Printjet User Manual

USERS MANUAL

FOR

WEIDMÜLLER PRINTJET

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Contents of supply

3. Safety advice

3.1. Safety instructions

3.2. Precautions
A. Using the PrintJet
B. Handling ink cartridges
C. Positioning the PrintJet
D. Print media

4. Setting up

4.1 Configuring the PrintJet driver

4.2 Basic settings in M-Print

5. PrintJet control panel

6. Replacing an ink cartridge

7. Error messages

8. Faults appearance

8.1 Clean/Check print head

8.2 Printing still appears faint despite cleaning

8.3 MultiCards are not drawn in or not fed

through the printer

8.4 MultiCards are not ejected correctly

9. USB Problems

10. Technical specification

11. Order data

12. CE

Sources of information

Installation Manual

This manual contains information on how to set up and begin
using the PrintJet. It also include information on configuring the
PrintJet and how to install the PrintJet software.

Users Manual

This manual provides information about operating the PrintJet.
It also includes advice on troubleshooting and information
regarding customer support.

1. Introduction

With this manual you receive important information for
installation and starting of the PrintJet.
They find here information about execute settings in the
printer driver and in the M-Software.

For further information, Help or actual driver will find
on our Homepage:

http://www.weidmueller.de/gb/downloads/PrintJet

Question and incitations you could send us via email
[e-mail] in urgent cases you could reach
us under our service number [phone]

2. Contents of supply

Please check your PrintJet if it complete.

• PrintJet

• Feed in- and feed out rail

• Parallel printer cable

• Power cable

• Clean Unit

• Short Installation Guide

• 2 MulitCards (Typ DEK 5/5)

• CD-Rom ( Printer Driver, Software, online Manauls)

Important:

For first install you must have the Weidmüller ink cartrid­ge Article number 1797460000.

These Article is not included in the content of supply and
must be ordered separate.

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3. Safety advice

3.1 Important safety instructions

• Remove all packaging and all items securing the printer
during transport. Open the cover of the PrintJet and
remove the tapes securing the print head during transport.

• Read the following instructions carefully prior to using the
PrintJet for the first time. In addition, adhere to any warn­ings and information printed on labels attached to the
PrintJet.

• Do not block or cover any openings in the PrintJet casing.
Do not insert any objects into such openings.

• Make sure that no liquids are allowed to enter the PrintJet.

• The PrintJet must be connected to a power supply that
matches the details printed on the rating label on the
PrintJet.

• Connect the printer only to a properly earthed power
socket. It should not be connected to a power socket to
which other equipment that is switched on and off at
regular intervals is or can be connected, e.g. photocopier,
fan.

• Do not connect the PrintJet to a switched or timer-operated

power socket.

• Do not operate the computer system in the vicinity of
potential electromagnetic interference, e.g. loudspeakers
or base stations for cordless telephones.

• Make sure the power supply cable is not damaged or worn.

• If the PrintJet is connected to the power supply via an
extension lead, make sure that the total current rating of all
the equipment connected to the extension lead does not
exceed the permissible capacity of the extension lead.
Furthermore, make sure that the total current rating of all
the equipment connected to the power socket does not
exceed the permissible capacity of the power socket.

• Never attempt to repair or service the printer yourself.

• In the following cases disconnect the PrintJet from the
power supply and consult a qualified service engineer:

• The power supply cable or the plug is damaged or worn;
liquid has entered the PrintJet; the PrintJet has been drop
ped or the casing has been damaged; the PrintJet no lon
ger operates properly or produces erratic results.

• If the PrintJet is to be connected to a power supply in
Germany, it must be ensured that the buildings electrical
installation is fitted with an appropriate short-circuit fuse.
Other regulations and legislation may apply in other coun
tries. If in doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

Attention: Warning signal (BGV A 8 (VBG 125) & DIN 4844)

Warning for hand hurting

Please do not touch inside

Warning for hot surface

Please do not touch

3.2 A few precautions

Please observe the following points when using the PrintJet,
handling ink cartridges or choosing a location for the PrintJet.

A. Using the PrintJet

Please observe the following points:

• Do not insert your hand into the PrintJet and do not touch
the ink cartridges while the printer is inoperation.

• Do not move the print head manually as this can damage
the PrintJet.

• Remove the MultiCards from the output rail of the PrintJet
immediately after they have been printed.

• To switch the PrintJet on and off, only use the power switch
at the rear of the printer.

• Before transporting the PrintJet, make sure that the print
head is in the transport position (far right) and the ink car
tridges are correctly inserted.

B Handling ink cartridges

Please observe the following points:

• Unused ink cartridges should be kept in a cool, dry place.

• Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Never
allow children to play with ink cartridges and certainly
never allow them to drink from them.

• Handle used ink cartridges carefully as there may still be
a little ink around the outlet. If you get ink on your skin,
clean this thoroughly with soap and water. If after thorough
rinsing you still feel unwell or have problems with your
vision, consult a doctor immediately.

• Do not shake ink cartridges as ink may leak from them.

• Install ink cartridges immediately after opening the
packaging. Leaving an ink cartridge unpacked for a long
time may lead to inferior printing quality.

• Do not use any ink cartridges whose expiry date
(printed on the packaging) has already expired.

• To achieve best printing results, ink cartridges should
be used within six months of being installed.

• Do not attempt to dismantle or refill ink cartridges.
This can damage the print head.

• If you use an ink cartridge that has previously been stored
in a cold place, first allow it to warm up to room tempera­ture for at least three hours before inserting it into the
PrintJet.

• Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of cartridge.
That could impair normal operation as well as the printing.

• The IC chip on the cartridge contains a wealth of informa­tion specific to the cartridge, e.g. amount of ink remaining,
so that the old ink cartridge can be removed and a new
one inserted without any problems.

• However, ink is consumed every time you insert a new
ink cartridge because the PrintJet always performs a
reliability check.

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• If you remove an ink cartridge but wish to use it again later,
you should always protect the ink outlet against dust
and soiling and store the cartridge in the same surroundings
as the PrintJet. Please note that the ink outlet includes a
valve so that it is not necessary to cover or block this
opening. However, handle the cartridge carefully because
otherwise ink can leak out. Never touch the ink outlet or the
area around it.

Please check in certain lages the wash and grate stability
of the marking.
This printer is subject to special connection conditions.
The mains impedance at the point of connection to the
public grid may not exceed (0.14 + 0.09) Ohm. In all other
cases the connection to the public grid may only be car­ried out after consulting the electricity supply utility res­ponsible.

C. Positioning the PrintJet

Please observe the following points:

• Set up the PrintJet on a flat, stable surface that projects
beyond the footprint of the PrintJet on all sides. The PrintJet
will not operate properly if tilted or placed on a sloping
surface.

• Leave enough space around the PrintJet output so that the
MultiCards can be ejected from the PrintJet.

• Avoid setting up the PrintJet in a position subjected to
severe fluctuations of temperature and humidity. Keep the
PrintJet clear of direct sunshine, strong light and excessive
heat.

• Avoid locations subjected to shock and vibration.

• Avoid locations in which dust can accumulate.

• Position the PrintJet in such a way that there is clearance
for ventilation on all sides of the printer.

• Position the PrintJet in the vicinity of a power socket so
that the plug can be removed easily at any time.

D. Print media

The PrintJet is to be used exclusively for printing Weidmüller
MultiCards

4. Main settings

4.1 PrintJet Driver settings

With the help of the Start menu (Windows 98, 95, 2000
and NT 4.0)

To call up the PrintJet software, open the Start menu and sel­ect Settings > Epson Stylus Color 680/685.

Windows 98 and 95
users should select their PrintJet and then go to the File menu
and select Properties.

Windows 2000
users should select their PrintJet and then go to the File menu
and select Printer preferences.

Windows NT 4.0
users should select their PrintJet and then go to the File menu
and select Document standard.

Set the following parameters:

Select the Main index tab:

Media Type: Plain Paper

Colour: black

Mode: custom

Click on the Advanced button.

Select 1440 dpi and confirm with OK.

Select the Paper index tab:

custom

advanced

black

Photo-1440 DPI