VnM®8 SignMaker
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VnM 8 SignMaker Let your imagination run wild with the VnM 8 by creating a variety of signs and labels perfect for safety identification and efficiency Throughout the manual you will see Tip Sections Troubleshoots and important information that will make your sign and label creation experience quick and easy Specifications Dimensions 17 32 W x 13 23 H x 19 84 D Operating Conditions 5 40 C 41 104 F Storage Conditions 40 60 40 140 F Resolution 300 DPI AC Input 90 264VAC 47 63Hz DC Output 24V 14 58A 350W Internal Pwr Print Speed 2 3 4 or 5 inches per second Connections VnM Keypad USB LPT Ethernet 10 100 PLZT Warranty VnM 8 SignMaker comes with 2 Year Printer Warranty 1 Year Printhead Warranty 6 Month Cutter Warranty and 1 Year Keypad Warranty Support For support call the VnM Service amp Technical department at 800 262 7298 or your local distributor Out of the Box The VnM 8 SignMaker out of the box includes 8 SignMaker VnM 8 Keypad 8 Power USB Cable Take Up Core for Ink Cle2. 8 TIPS TURN THE OFF AND MATCH VNM8 TEMPLATES ONCE YOU HAVE THE DESIRED LOOK ACTIVATE INK SETTING TO TURN CUTTER BACK ON 8 TIPS 8 TIPS USE THE BLANK CUT TEMPLATE TO CUT MEDIA TO A DESIRED LENGTH WITH NO PRINT PERFECT FOR AISLE AND FLOOR MARKERS WHEN USING A DIFFERENT COLOR VNM INK OR MEDIA USE THE VNM SETTING f TO SET THE HEAT AND SPEED MANUALLY 15 16 VnM 8 SignMaker Templates Fonts Symbols When the Select Font template is selected After selecting your font use the legend you can make a selection of 5 different fonts below to ensure you are getting the proper that contains symbols and different styles symbol for your sign Keypad 1 2 3 4 s er ejoo s Noma 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 HSA uy tet so l 5 selecting Keyed ome Bod 1 l j Keypad legend is Symos Af 7 Tol what you see forthe Symbols2 amp x i sma fame ete fe fep fatelep E Utility Keypad p E r e jue u Noma Aa 6 u N O __ Bold jJ Symosi A B C pl E 6 I u N CSE SRE REESE Se ERE Pate Tel sak Tx NOTE What
3. DANGER WARNING WORDING HERE SERIAL N 4 00 WIDE RIGHT lt PREVE w sak a iG x _ BREAKER MAINTE SECURITY 2 ARN mm T aN He et oye EN q MY DRIVING Veo E IN 800 555 5555 YOUR hk 9 ERO OWN s WARNS as WORDING HERE aw a ll _ gue ARC FLASH amp SHOCK HAZAR 2 WARI Appropriate pers otection equipmen JANGEROUS WHEN WET N Arc Flash and Shock Hazard __Appropriate PPE Required w rrea a OR PUBLIC SAFE ADVER Manufacturing Company Employee Parking x WEST LOT f
4. Open the VnM8 Printer and release the print Ing assembly Slide the Media Spindle end guide onto the Media Spindle to secure the VnM8 Media Roll Secure the whtie media guides to the media and feed under green media sensor bar Review the media feed before closing the printing assembly il U uwa jos Ps lt Slide the VnM8 Media onto center the rear Media Spindle ry Feed the Media under the white roll bar amp under the white media guides Continue to feed the media under the printing assebmly amp between the cutter gap Close the printing assembly by pressing down until your hear a click Connecting 8 Keypad W R T Y u 1 D F G H J x G MN AIMPORTANT i 1 Connect the VnM8 Keypad cable male RECOMMEND POWERING VNM8 to the back of the VnM 8 SignMaker port WITH A SURGE PROTECTOR female 2 Tighten the cable s screws to prevent the cable from being pulled off Powering Up the 8 SignMaker 1 After connecting the VnM 8 Keypad to the VnM 8SignMaker connect power cord to the back of the VnM SignMaker 2 Plug the 3 prong plug into the electrical outlet 3 Turn the VnM 8 SignMaker select your template and print USB Connection To print to the VnM8 via USB connection go to www vnmsignmaker com drivers Down load and install the driver package before connecting the VnM8 to
5. 6 Enter the text symbols for your third line of text press the ENTER key when the third line is complete 7 Enter the text symbols for your fourth line of text press the ENTER key when the fourth line is complete 8 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER 8 SignMaker Templates Pipe Marker The Pipe Markers Template meets ANSI Below is a 2 x 12 pipe marker identifying the ASMI letter height standards and tape contents of the pipe as a lengths Create any custom pipe marker with DOMESTIC CHILLED WATER the appropriate template DOMESTIC CHILLED WATER FIRE SPRINKLER WATER DOMESTIC CHILLED WATER DOMESTIC CHILLED WATER DOMESTIC CHILLED WATER a 6 X 5 INCH WRAP TEMPLATE b 4 24 INCHES DOMESTIC CHILLED WATER c 4 32 INCHES 1 Select the Pipe Markers Template by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM 8 Keypad 2 Select the corresponding Pipe Marker Template with the diameter pipe your are going to identify Press the up and down arrow key to go through the Pipe Marker Template selections 3 Enter the text symbols for the marker press the ENTER key when complete 4 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER 8 TIPS IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT MARKING TEMPLATE TO USE REFER THE VNM PIPE MARKING GUIDE 11 12 VnM 8 SignMaker Templates Arc Flash Template The Arc Flash Templates meets the NEC to those who work on or near energized
6. 2a l Enter the information prompted to com plete the label To Select the Physical State and Hazardous Properties use the UP amp Down arrows to naviate to Solid or Liquid and Flammable Tocic Corrostive Reactivity or other Select the quantity of Hazardous Warn ing Labels to be printed ad Select Administration to enter the contact information that will be displayed on the Hazardous Warning Labels 3a f Enter the information prompted to complete the company information to be printed on all Hazarous Warning Labels 3 Select Date Time Setup to synranise the VnM8 Keypad to a real time clock 3a f Enter the date and time information as prompted on the screen 3 8 SignMaker Templates Test Print Settings amp Select Font Utilize the VnM Print Settings template to To utilize different fonts or symbols choose change the 8 print settings for certain the Select Font template simply by pressing VnM Inks and Media the up arrow key at the main menu 1 Press ENTER to access the fonts Optimal print setting for VnM White ink Optimal print setting for VnM 2 Choose your font by pressing ENTER Black ink Optimal fast print setting for VnM White ink Optimal fast print setting for VnM Black ink Print with high heat setting Manually input speed and heat settings Turn cutter off all other set ting turn on cutter Cuts VnM Media in inches to desired size
7. VnM 8 SignMaker User Manual Version 2 06 Updated 05 2011 eS r Fe XY lt WATS SEN gt SionmMaker GEhSsive vinyl pn Table of Contents lir O 1 VnM8 SignMaker Specifications 1 1 SUPPOI OOS 1 Out of the 1 JU C SOS E EE 1 9 2 VnM8 Keypad Template 3 Loading VnM Ink Rolls__________ a 4 Loading 92 Connecting VnM8 KeyPad asas 6 Powering Up the 8 5 6 VnM8 SignMaker Templates 1 to 5 Line Horizontal 8 2 Line riorizgontal 9 Header TOM Plate 10 Pipe sss 11 12 ANSI 519005 13 Hazardous Waste 14 Test Print Settings 15 Select Font___ 15 FONtS SYMDOIS ooo ccccccccccssecssecssecssesssecsuecesessusssuessuessuessucsavessusssecssscssessuessaesssessacesuessuesssessuessvess 16 Common Questions 17
8. aning Pen O N VnM Label Direct Sign Software The VnM Label Direct optional offers all the features you would expect from a professional labeling package including database integration copy fitting variable graphics serial numbers and industry standard linear and 2D barcode symbologies With Label Direct you can create and save templates on your PC and print straight to the VnM2 or VnM8 Sign Makers Includes symbols library Connect via USB interface Must have 1 GB of RAM or greater VnM 8 Quickstart p b ls Open 8 Printer 2 Load VnM Media amp feed through VnM 8 Cutter a 4 Plug in VnM 8 Keypad 3 Load VnM Ink Roll amp attach to take up core E Connect power cord to the 5 6 Turn 8 SignMaker VnM 8 SignMaker amp outlet choose template and print Loading VnM Ink Rolls AIMPORTANT 8 AIMPORTANT TURN OFF PRINTER WHEN FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGING INK ROLLS DIAGRAM INSIDE PRINTER 2 gt aaa TURN OFF VnM 8 SignMaker open the VnM8 amp lift green lever to open printing assembly Attach and center the take up core to the front ink spindle spindle up to remove any creases and to keep the tension taunt Close the print assembly and continue to Loading VnM8 Media Loading VnM Media IMPORTANT HANDLE MEDIA ON THE SIDES TO PREVENT BAD PRINTS
9. e template for the VnM 8 first selecting the SYMBOLS1 font second SignMaker Create anything from 1 to 5 lines selecting the 1 to 5 Line Horizontal template of text and control the font size by selecting then select the media width and choosing 1 the appropriate media size for how many lines then typing CAUTION where the the keypad screen represents A symbol a 1 line template no reverse symbols1 font ro J 1 Select the 1 to 5 Line Horizontal tem plate by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM 8 Keypad 2 Enter the media width by pressing the number 4 5 6 7 or 8 Do not press enter after pressing the media size 3 Select how many lines by pressing the numbers 1 2 3 4 or 5 Do not press enter after pressing the amount of lines Enter the text symbols for your sign and once you finished the line or sign press the ENTER key 5 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER NOTE If you select the 1 Line template for any media size you will have an extra prompt that asks if you would like reverse text press Y for yes and N for no reverse text is sample b b 1 line template reverse text press Y NITROGEN c 1 line template no reverse text press N PRINT UP TO 5 LINES OF TEXT WITHOUT THE USE OF A COMPUTER OR SOFTWARE d 5 lines VnM 8 SignMaker Templates 1 Line Vertical The 1 Line Vertical template allows you to Below are sample created with the 1 Line eas
10. electrical code for Arc flash hazard warnings electrical equipment are required to reduce the occurrences of serious injury or death due to arcing faults a a 7X 10 INCHES 1 Select the Arc Flash Hazard Template by pressing the ENTER key the VnM8 Keypad 2 Select media size of 4 or 7 only Press the number 4 or 7 3 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER NOTE Must use 4 or 7 Orange VnM Premium Vinyl or Engineer Grade Reflective media for the arc flash template VnM8 TIPS TO GET BACK TO THE MAIN MENU PRESS AND HOLD DOWN THE ALT KEY AND EXIT BUTTON VnM 8 SignMaker Templates ANSI SIGN TEMPLATES The ANSI Sign templates are header templates that prints CAUTION DANGER NOTICE SAFETY FIRST OR WARNING on top amp allows for a custom message from 1 4 lines to be printed in the space below These tempates are a fixed sizes 5 7 amp 7x107 The font will to the width of the sign depending on the number of characters entered per line 1 Select the ANSI Sign Templates by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM8 Keypad 2 Select the approperate header for your sign 3 Select the size of media you are using NOTE Only works with 5 or 7 me 4 Select the number of lines of text to de siered This will print below the Header text 5 Enter the 1st line of text If you only require 1 line of text skip to Enter Print Quantity 6 E
11. ily create a vertical text on VnM Media Vertical template E X symbols1 font d no reverse text a no reverse text b reverse text 1 Selectthe 1 Line Vertical template by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM 8 Keypad 2 Enter the media width by pressing the number 4 5 6 7 or 8 Do not press enter after pressing the media size 3 Enter the text symbols for your vertical sign and once you finished the sign press the ENTER key 4 Press the N key for no reverse text a or press the Y key to reverse the print b 5 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER VnM8 TIPS IF YOU ARE USING A 8 INCH MEDIA TRY USING A 6 INCH TEMPLATE TO GET A SMALLER FONT 8 SignMaker Templates 2 Line Horizontal The 2 Line Horizontal template gives you the Below are sample signs created with the 2 ability to create a label with a large font size Line Horizontal template and the second line font size being smaller BOILER WATER LABORATORY TO BOILER 5 ROOM 602 a 2 Line Horizontal b 2 Line Horizontal 1 Selectthe 2 Line Horizontal template by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM 8 Keypad 2 Enter the media width by pressing the number 4 5 6 7 or 8 Do not press enter after pressing the media size 3 Enter the text symbols for your first line of text press the ENTER key when the first line is complete 4 Enter the text symbols for your second line of text press the ENTER ke
12. int quality is splotchy and notice A Make sure you are using the right print lines in the final label what should do setting with VnM Ink Roll you are using Also make sure the printhead is clean with the provided cleaning pen and that you have minimal skin contact with the media EE DATE 04 01 20 Tae ad eh DESCRIPTION HELA CELL CULTURE WITH PLASMID eed ah HEAD 7 gi e o lt 1 ont v EN INHALA AzACIRCUIT BREAKER SECURITY NOTICE 5 5555 5 F RESTRICTED AREA AUTHORIZEL PERSONNEL OW CUSTOM WORDING HERE NO Arc Flash and Shock Hazard EFE Rend 13 200 VOLTS wS TRESPAS VnM SignMaker is a registered trademark of Cobra Systems Inc For more information please visit www vnmsignmaker com 17 RED uc 110 VOLTS D HIS pE K W MATE s gt LELENE LABORATORY A lg FIRE f ROOM 242 ID x EXTINGUISHER BY George _ DATE 4 1 2010 ARTS VNMR110B1 1ESC 4 117 X 9884 VN M BLACK mm NEXT CALIBRATION DUE 6 1 2070 WARNING A 4 STEAM WATER Arc and Shock Hazard VOLTS O e Ow NOTICE pe HEARING PROTECTION REQUIRED WORDING HERE
13. nter the 2nd line of text If you only require 2 lines of text skip to Enter Print Quantity 7 Enter the 3rd line of text If you only require 3 lines of text skip to Enter Print Quantity 8 Enter the 4th line of text 7 Enter the quantity of signs to be printed 13 VnM 8 SignMaker Templates Hazardous Waste Print the California Hazardous Waste Labels 47 49 o using the VnM8 SignMaker A HAZARDO U S g WASTE FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS IMPROPER DISPOSAL IF FOUND CONTACT THE NEAREST POLICE OR PUBLIC SAFETY AUTHORITY OR THE U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES GENERATOR INFORMATION NAME ADDRESS PHONE CITY STATE ZIPCODE EPA MANIFEST ID NO DOCUMENT NO 1 Select the Hazardous Waste template by pressing ENTER From here you can Print the hazardous waste label set the company contact info and set the date time settings EPA CA ACCUMULATION WASTE NO WASTE NO START DATE CONTENTS COMPOSITION PHYSICAL STATE HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES FLAMMABLE TOXIC SOLID LIQUID CORROSIVE REACTIVITY OTHER D O T PROPER SHIPPING NAME AND UN OR NA NO WITH PREFIX ANDLE WITH CARE b w w mw s s s 2 Select Print Label to begin filling out the Hazardous Waste Label form RA A A A lt
14. y when the second line is complete 5 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER VnM8 TIPS MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE RIGHT PRINT SETTING WITH THE PROPER INK AND MEDIA 8 SignMaker Templates Header The Header template is perfect for creating Caution Warning Notice and Safety labels symbols1 font 5 Line Header NOTE Keep in mind the 4 lines below the header are always standard BOLD font even if you change the symbol Left is a sample Header sign a SYMBOLS1 font is selected first then choose the Header template and press ENTER For the Header line CAUTION is shown on the keypad press ENTER Then enter the information for the 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th line The seen the keypad after SYMBOLS1 font is chosen translates to the yield A symbol Keep in mind that if you do not need 4 lines of text to blank out the first line or any line you choose 1 Select the Header template by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM 8 Keypad 2 Enter the media width by pressing the number 4 6 or 8 Do not press enter after pressing the media size 3 Enter the text symbols for header press the ENTER key when the first line is complete 4 Enter the text symbols for your first line of text press the ENTER key when the first line is complete 5 Enter the text symbols for your second line of text press the ENTER key when the second line is complete
15. you xl Yvyl z wa Normal _ x Y as a symbol _ Bold P Q R s T u v w x Y X Symbols1 font is Symbols P Q R s T u v w chosen press SHIFT pene ee 1 keyto get A Symbols3 w o Tre Keypadtes e 5 Keypad a VnM 8 SignMaker Common Questions How do get out of a VnM template A Press EXIT to go back or press and hold down the ALT key and press EXIT at the same time to go back to the main menu Q made a spelling mistake on a multi line A Press EXIT and choose the template template how do get back to the line again You will have to retype your sign made a spelling error am trying to make quotation marks In order to print quotation marks you the sign and when it prints no text shows must hold down the SHIFT key up what do do PERIOD key to create an apostrophe Repeat the process again to get Q VnM Ink Roll is coming out with the A Tape the cut ink to the take up core with VnM Media and is being cut what do a piece of scotch tape and wind up the do slack Turn the printer OFF and wait two seconds then turn back ON Print a label Q The pr
16. your PC Ethernet Network Connection If you experience difficulties setting up the network connection of the VnM8 SignMaker please contact technical support by calling 800 262 7298 AI M P O RTAN T KEEP VNM8 KEYPAD AND SIGNMAKER AWAY FROM STRONG MAGNETIC SOURCES 8 Keypad Template Navigation The VnM 8 template navigation tree to the left displays the flow and order of the templates More detailed information about the templates are found further in the manual gt 1 to 5 Line Horizontal is the default template when powering on the VnM 8 SignMaker and when pressing the ALT EXIT keys Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys on the VnM 8 Keypad to navigate through the templates Press the ENTER key to select To go backward press the EXIT 3I key and confirm by pressing Y for Yes get back to the main menu if you made a type error press the ALT key EXIT key 8 TIPS to of oD gg oop lt lt kd ko gt 4 gt In order to print quotations or inch and foot marks press the SHIFT key PERIOD key on the numeric keypad Do not use the keypad QUOTATION key you will have blank text I gt VnM 8 SignMaker Templates 1 to 5 Line Horizontal The 1 to 5 Line Horizontal template is The sample sign below a was created by the most versatil
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