Operator`s Manual MACH4 - Cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG
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1. Key Display State Function menu lights Ready Ready To the offline menu feed lights Ready Ready Feeds a blank label pause lights Ready Ready After the end of a print job reprint the last label Printing label Printing label Interrupt print job printer goes into Pause state Pause Pause Continue the print job printer goes into Printing label state flashes Correctable error Continue the print job after rectifying the error printer goes into Printing label state cancel lights Ready Ready Delete internal memory the last label can no longer be reprinted Printing label Printing label Short press gt cancels the current print job Pause Pause Longer press gt cancels the current print job and deletes all print jobs Correctable error flashes Irrecoverable error e lights Error Call Help Concise information for rectifying the fault will be displayed Table 3 Key functions in the print mode Key Menu Parameter setting Parameter choice Numeric value 1 Return from a submenu Increase of the number at the cursor position l Jump into a submenu Decrease of the number at the cursor position Menu option to the left Sheets to the left Cursor shift to the left gt Menu option to the right Sheets to the right Cursor shift to the right a Start of a selected menu option Confirmation of the selected value Pressing 2 s Leaving the offline menu Pressin2. Table 5 Error states 7 2 Problem Solution Problem Cause Remedy Transfer ribbon creases Transfer ribbon too wide Use a transfer ribbon slightly wider than the width of label Print image has smears or voids Printhead is dirty Clean the printhead gt 6 3 on page 19 Temperature too high Decrease temperature via software Unsuitable combination of labels and Use different type of ribbon transfer ribbon Printer does not stop after Thermal printing is chosen in the Change to thermal transfer printing transfer ribbon runs out software Printer prints a sequence of Printer is in ASCII dump mode Cancel the ASCII dump mode characters instead of the label format Printer transports label media Transfer ribbon incorrectly inserted Check and if necessary correct the but transfer ribbon does not transfer ribbon web and the orien move tation of the label side Unsuitable combination of labels and Use different type of ribbon transfer ribbon Printer only prints each second Setting of the size in the software is too Change the size in the software label large Vertical white lines in the print Printhead is dirty Clean the printhead image gt 6 3 on page 19 Printhead is defective failure of heat Change the printhead elements Horizontal white lines in the print Printer is used with the Set the backfeed gt always inthe image backfeed gt smart in the cut or setup peel off mode gt Con
3. 2 4 gt Connect the label printer to a computer or network by a suitable cable gt For details of the configuration of the individual interfaces gt the Configuration Manual Switching on the Device When all connections have been made gt Switch the printer on at the power switch 8 The printer performs a system test and then shows the system status ready in the display 17 If an error occurs during the system test the symbol 2 and type of error are displayed 3 1 3 2 Control Panel Structure of the Control Panel The user can control the operation of the printer with the control panel for example e Issuing interrupting continuing and canceling print jobs Setting printing parameters e g heat level of the printhead print speed interface configuration language and time of day Configuration Manual e Start the test functions Configuration Manual and gt Service Manual e Control stand alone operation with a memory module gt Configuration Manual e Update the firmware gt Configuration Manual Many functions and settings can also be controlled by software applications or by direct programming with a computer using the printer s own commands gt Programming Manual for details Settings made on the control panel make the basic settings of the label printer Notice It is advantageous whenever possible to make adaptations to various print jobs in the software Fig 2 Control
4. 3 Two USB master interfaces for keyboard and scanner 4 Ethernet 10 100 Base T interface 5 CompactFlash card slot 6 Power supply socket 7 PC card slot type II 8 Power switch 9 Cover 10 Roll hub 11 Holder slots 12 Ribbon rewind hub 13 Printhead mounting with printhead 14 Release button of the print module 15 Pressure roller 16 Control panel 17 Graphic display 18 Label outlet in the control panel 19 Navigator pad Pa 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 Unpacking and Installing the Device gt Lift the label printer out of the carton by the straps gt Check the label printer for any possible transportation damage gt Check that the delivery is complete Delivery scope Label printer Power cable USB cable e Operator s Manual DVD with label software Windows driver and documentation Notice Please keep the original packaging in case the printer must be returned gt Place the printer on a flat surface Connecting the Device The standard available interfaces and connectors are shown in figure 1 view A Connecting to the Power Supply The printer is equipped with a wide area network unit The device can be operated with a supply voltage of 230 V 50 Hz or 115 V 60 Hz without adjustment 1 Check that the device is switched off 2 Plug the power cable into the power connection socket 6 3 Plug the power cable into a grounded socket Connecting to a Computer or Computer Network
5. For that purpose press the lever 4 and move it sidewards The set roll width is shown on the scale 3 of the ribbon supply hub 2 Slide the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply hub 2 until the lever 4 Ensure that the coated side of the transfer ribbon 7 is facing to the label stock To insert the ribbon supply hub 2 again press the rectangular end 5 of the hub against the spring in the right hand holder and slide the left hand end into the guide slot 1 as far as it will go Hinge the print module down do not slot in Insert an empty roll 10 for the used transfer ribbon onto the ribbon rewind hub 9 and set the width for the empty roll similarly to steps 3 to 5 To insert the transfer ribbon rewinding unit 9 again press the rectangular end 5 of the hub against the spring in the right hand holder and slide the left hand end into the guide slot 6 as far as it will go Feed the transfer ribbon 7 over the printhead to the ribbon rewind hub 9 and attach the ribbon to the empty roll with adhesive tape Ensure that it is wound as shown in the figure and ensure that the ribbon is not twisted Turn the tension wheel 11 in the winding direction until the ribbon is tightly wound on the roll Slot in the print module by pressing the marked surfaces 8 on both sides hinge up the control panel and close the cover KE 5 El 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 Printing Operation Attention Printhead damage caused by i
6. PON gt 10 11 Stack the fan folded labels 1 behind the printer Ensure that the labels on the strip are facing upwards Open the cover and hinge down the control panel 5 Feed the fan folded labels 1 below the cover Adapting the roll hub 2 to the label width Take the roll hub 2 out of the holder slots 4 in the printer Remove the adapter from the roll hub gt 4 1 1 on page 11 Push down the lever 3 fig 4 and justify the edge stops 1 and 2 2 fig 4 centrically on label width Place the roll hub back into the holder slots 4 on the printer Ensure that the rounded surfaces of the edge stops are facing forward Feed the labels over the roll hub 2 Press the release button 6 and hinge the print module up Feed the fanfold labels forwards under the deflector 6 fig 4 and over the print roller 9 fig 4 until it projects about 15 cm out of the printer Move the label guides 8 fig 4 outward with the setting wheel 7 fig 4 until the labels can pass between them Press the strip label down with the hand and move the label guides 8 fig 4 back up against the edges of the label Hinge the print module down and press evenly on the two marked surfaces 3 so that the unit snaps in on both sides For peel off mode gt 4 3 on page 14 For tear off and cutting mode Feed the label stock out through the label outlet in the control panel 18 fig 1 Hinge up the control panel 5 and clo
7. 28 INO A martens vnaneersnane manden ananda rasshaasannmachandminnannaande anvaaneernsaannanhnastaadeershadadaakansrnkadandacaaesnanndidaednsfnnenses 29 EE 1 1 6 o u gt Zeit 1 2 1 3 Introduction Instructions Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows Danger Draws your attention to an exceptionally grave impending danger to your health or life Warning Indicates a hazardous situation that could lead to injuries or material damage Attention Draws attention to possible dangers material damage or loss of quality Notice Gives you tips They make a working sequence easier or draw attention to important working processes Environment Gives you tips on protecting the environment Handling instruction Reference to section position illustration number or document Option accessories peripheral equipment special fittings Information in the display Intended Use e The device is manufactured in accordance with the current technological status and the recognized safety rules However danger to the life and limb of the user or third parties and or damage to the device and other tangible assets can arise during use e The device may only be used for its intended purpose and if it is in perfect working order and it must be used with regard to safety and dangers as stated in the operating manual The device printer is intended exclusively for printing
8. Panel The control panel consists of a graphic display 1 and the navigator pad 2 with five integrated keys The graphic display indicates the current status of the printer and the print job indicates faults and shows the printer settings in the menu Symbol Displays The symbols shown in the following table may appear in the status line of the display depending on the printer configuration They enable the current printer status to be seen quickly For the configuration of the status line gt Configuration Manual Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Clock file Ethernet link status User memory in the clock gt FDX 5 circuit 1 100 Date sheet Temperature of the HEM Used memory 1 l printhead JEG Date time digital PPP funds IHF Input buffer 30 01 15 55 Ribbon supply Debug window for abc Access to memory card abc programs gt Debug Wi Fi signal strength Control of the lower hy Printer is receiving data display line is handed over to an abc L program Table 1 Symbol displays 3 Control Panel 3 3 Printer States and the symbol E State Display Description Ready Ready The printer is in the ready state and can receive and configured symbol displays data such as time gt and date Printing label Printing label The printer is currently processing an active print and the number of the printed job label in the print job D
9. described in this operating manual Work going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or service technicians Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software can cause malfunctions Other unauthorized work on or modifications to the device can also 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 various warning stickers on the device They draw your attention to dangers Warning stickers must therefore not be removed as then you and other people cannot be aware of dangers and may be injured The sound pressure level is less than 70 dB A during operation Danger Danger to life and limb from power supply gt Do not open the device casing 1 4 Environment Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent for recycling E gt Send to suitable collection points separately from residual waste The modular construction of the printer enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts gt Send the parts for recycling F gt The electronic circuit board of the device is equipped with a lithium battery A gt Take old batteries to collection boxes in shops or public waste disposal centers 2 2 1 Installation Device Overview Fig 1 Overview 1 RS 232 serial interface 2 USB 2 0 High Speed Slave interface
10. doing ensure that the labels on the unwound strip are facing up irrespective of the wind direction Remount the edge stop 2 2 on the label core 4 and with the lever pressed 3 slide it against the label roll In so doing the label roll is automatically set in the center line by the edge stops Place both edge stops against the label roll and release the lever 3 Place the roll hub back into the holder slots on the printer Ensure that the rounded surfaces of the edge stops are facing forward gt fig 1 Press the release button 14 fig 1 and hinge the print module up Feed the label stock forwards under the deflector 6 and over the print roller 9 until it projects about 15 cm out of the printer Move the label guides 8 apart with the setting wheel 7 until the labels can pass between them Press the strip label down and move the label guides 8 back up against the edges of the label Hinge the print module down and press evenly on the two marked surfaces so that the unit snaps in on both sides For peel off mode gt 4 3 on page 14 For tear off and cutting mode Feed the label stock out through the label outlet in the control panel 18 fig 1 Hinge up the control panel and close the cover Loading Material Loading Fanfold Labels The method of loading fanfold labels applies to both thermal paper labels and labels that are printed by means of a transfer ribbon View A Fig 5 Loading fanfold labels
11. has to switch manually to the gap sensor 2 1 Open the cover and hinge down the control panel Press the release button and hinge the print module up 2 Set the switch 3 as required for gap sensor 1 move switch 3 to right hand position default for gap sensor 2 move switch 3 to left hand position 3 Slot in the print module by pressing the marked surfaces on both sides hinge up the control panel and close the cover This switch cannot be made by software Reflex Sensor The reflex sensor 1 can detect marks on the back of the label stock Move the sensor transversely to the transport direction with the slide 2 to adapt to the position of the reflective marks 1 Determine the distance of the reflective marks from the center of the material 2 Move the slide 2 to the desired position with a pointed tool The distance of the sensor from the center is shown on the scale 3 Fig 8 Positioning the Reflex Sensor 4 5 Loading Transfer Ribbon Notice gh Do not insert a transfer ribbon for direct thermal printing Fig 9 Loading Transfer Ribbon Loading Material 10 11 12 Open the cover and hinge down the control panel Press the release button and hinge the print module up Press the ribbon supply hub 2 to the right until there is perceptible resistance pull it to the left out of the guide slot 1 and remove it Set the width of the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply hub 2
12. 950 1 2006 for use within certain voltage limits A11 2009 A12 2011 A1 2010 A2 2013 EN 61558 1 2005 A1 2009 EN 55022 2010 EN55024 2010 e EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 e EN 61000 3 3 2008 Directive 2004 108 EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility Signed for and on behalf of the Manufacturer Sommerda 27 02 2015 cab Produkttechnik Sommerda LL IA TE Gesellschaft fur Computer und Automationsbausteine mbH Erwin Fascher 99610 Sommerda Managing Director 9 2 FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment The equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user may be required to correct the interference at his own expense 10 Index A Adapter GISIMOUNMTING nan oaeen ver anenarene 11 MOUNTING irinna 11 C Cleaning nnnn nennen 19 20 CUNEN seit orn sasara regenn daneas adesina 20 label sensors nanne 19 printhead caincionoconionanicacci na sici n 19 Print Poller oir id 19 Cleaning inf
13. Check paper feed Out of ribbon Out of transfer ribbon Transfer ribbon melted during printing Insert new transfer ribbon Cancel current print job Change the heat level via software Clean printhead gt 6 3 on page 19 Load transfer ribbon gt 4 5 on page 16 Restart print job The printer is loaded with thermal labels but the software is set to transfer printing Cancel current print job Set software to direct thermal printing Restart print job Protocol error Printer has received an unknown or invalid command from the computer Press the pause key to skip the command or press the cancel key to cancel the print job Read error Read error when reading from the memory card Check data of the card Backup data reformat card Remove ribbon Transfer ribbon is loaded although the printer is set to direct thermal printing for direct thermal printing remove ribbon for thermal transfer printing set the printer in the configuration or in the software to transfer printing Structural err Error in the file list of the memory card data access is uncertain Format memory card Unknown card Card not formatted Type of card not supported Format card use different type of card USB error Device stalled A USB device has been detected but it is not working Do not use the USB device USB error Too much current The USB device consumes too much current D
14. In peel off mode the labels are automatically detached from the media after printing and presented for removal Loading label stock gt 4 3 on page 14 Notice Peel off mode must be activated in the software This is done with the P command in the direct programming gt Programming Manual Notice A sensor prevents further printing until the printed label has been removed from the peel off position Cutting Mode The cutting mode is available for the printer types MACH4 200C MACH4 300C and MACH4 600C The labels or continuous material is cut off automatically The relevant cutting position is preferably set in the software Loading label stock gt 4 1 on page 11 or 4 2 on page 13 Notice Cutting mode must be activated in the software This is done with the C command in the direct programming gt Programming Manual 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 Cleaning Cleaning Information Danger Danger to life and limb from electric shock gt Disconnect the printer from the electricity supply before starting any maintenance work The label printer requires very little maintenance It is important to clean the thermal printhead regularly This guarantees a consistently good printed image and plays a major part in preventing premature wear of the printhead Otherwise the maintenance is limited to monthly cleaning of the device Attention The printer can be damaged by aggressive cleansers Do not use abrasive cleaners
15. Operator s Manual ar a il a we alertafy more Label Printer MACH4 Made in Germany 1 Operator s Manual for the following products Part No Description Type 5541082 Transfer printer MACH4 200B 5541083 Transfer printer MACH4 300B 5541086 Transfer printer MACH4 600B 5541092 Transfer printer MACH4 200P 5541093 Transfer printer MACH4 300P 5541096 Transfer printer MACH4 600P 5541102 Transfer printer MACH4 200C 5541103 Transfer printer MACH4 300C 5541106 Transfer printer MACH4 600C Edition 02 2015 Part No 9008598 Copyright This documentation as well as translation hereof are property of cab Produkttechnik GmbH amp Co KG The replication conversion duplication or divulgement of the whole manual or parts of it for other intentions than its original intended purpose demand the previous written authorization by cab Trademark Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation Editor Regarding questions or comments please contact cab Produkttechnik GmbH amp Co KG Topicality Due to the constant further development of our products discrep ancies between documentation and product can occur Please check www cab de for the latest update Terms and conditions Deliveries and performances are effected under the General conditions of sale of cab Germany France USA cab Produkttechnik cab technologies s a r l cab Technology Inc GmbH amp Co KG F 67350 Nied
16. ata can be transmitted for a new print job The new print job will start when the previous one has finished Pause Pause The printing process has been interrupted by the operator Correctable error and the type of error and the number of labels still to be printed An error has occurred that can be rectified by the operator without interrupting the print job The print job can be continued after the error has been rectified Irrecoverable error and the type of error and the number of labels still to be printed An error has occurred that cannot be rectified without interrupting the print job Critical error 9 gt lt and the type of error An error occurs during the system test Switch the printer off and then on again at the power switch or gt Press cancel key Call Service if the fault occurs persistently Power Save Mode Meza and the key lighting is switched off If the printer is not used for a lengthy period it automatically switches to power save mode gt To exit power save mode Press any key on the navigator pad Table 2 Printer states 3 Control Panel 3 4 Key Functions The key functions depend on the current printer state Active functions Labels and symbols on the navigator pad keys light up Active functions light up white in print mode e g menu or feed Active functions light up orange in the offline menu arrows key
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18. f the start of the label or the print marks gt Clean the label sensors with a brush or with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol MEN 6 Cleaning 6 5 Cleaning the Cutter H Attention When cutting through the label material remains of adhesive may accumulate on the blades If operating in backfeed mode such remains of adhesive may be deposited on the drive roller as well gt Both the drive roller and the cutter blades must be cleaned often Fig 10 Cleaning the cutter 1 Turn the control panel 1 down 2 Unlock the cutting unit 3 at the both plastic latches 2 and lift it 3 Turn the screw 4 clockwise using a 2 5mm Allen key and that way swivel the clamp 6 with the lower blade 7 away from the upper blade 5 Warning Risk of cuts and bruisings A gt Do not touch the blade edges with bare hands gt Keep the hands away from the swivel range of the lower blade 4 Remove particles of dust and paper with a soft brush or a vacuum 5 Remove remains of adhesive with isopropyl alcohol 6 Remount in reverse order 7 Fault Correction 7 1 Types of Errors The diagnostic system indicates on the screen if an error has occurred The printer is set into one of the three possible error states according to the type of error State Display Key Remark Correctable error pause flashes 3 4 on page 10 cancel lights Irrecoverable error cancel flashes Critical fault se 8
19. figuration Manual Print image is irregular one side Printhead is dirty Clean the printhead is lighter gt 6 3 on page 19 Table 6 Problem solution EFA 7 3 Fault Correction Error Messages and Fault Correction Error messages Cause Remedy ADC malfunction Hardware error Switch the printer off and then on If error recurs call service Barcode error Invalid barcode content e g alphanumeric characters in a numerical barcode Correct the barcode content Barcode too big The barcode is too big for the allocated area of the label Reduce the size of the barcode or move it Battery low Battery of the PC card is flat Replace battery in the PC card Buffer overflow The input buffer memory is full and the computer is still transmitting data Use data transmission via protocol preferably RTS CTS Card full No more data can be stored on the memory card Replace card Cutter blocked Cutter cannot return into its home position and stays in an undefined position Switch off the printer Remove material Switch on the printer Restart print job Change material No cutter function Switch the printer off and then on If error recurs call service Cutter jammed The cutter is unable to cut the labels but is able to return into its home position Press the cancel key Change material Device not conn File not found Programm
20. g 2 s Abort without changing the value Table 4 Key functions in the offline menu 4 Loading Material 4 1 Loading Label Rolls 4 1 1 Adapting the Roll Hub Label rolls are supplied with different diameters The roll hub can hold label rolls with a core diameter of 38 75 mm or 76 mm with the detachable adapters fitted Fig 3 Roll hub with and without adapter Dismounting the adapter gt Open the cover and remove the roll hub 10 fig 1 from the printer gt Remove the edge stop 3 gt 4 1 2 on page 12 press the adapter 2 in at the three pressure points 1 as shown in the figure and remove it Mounting the adapter Push the adapter 2 on until it slots into place 4 1 2 Loading Material Loading Labels The method of loading label rolls applies to both thermal paper labels and labels that are printed by means of a transfer ribbon Fig 4 Roll holder and path of the label stock 1 2 3 4 10 11 Open the cover and hinge down the control panel Take the roll hub 10 fig 1 out of the holder slots 11 fig 1 in the printer Press down the lever 3 on the edge stop 2 2 and pull the edge stop off from the label core 4 If necessary mount or dismount the adapter gt 4 1 1 on page 11 Slide the label roll over the label core 4 and place it against the edge stop 1 1 so that it is guided by the adapter 5 and the flange of the edge stop In so
21. ing addresses a non existent device Requested file is not on the card Either connect this device or correct the programming Check the contents of the card Font not found Error with the selected download font Cancel current print job change font FPGA malfunction Hardware error Switch the printer off and then on If error recurs call service Head error Hardware error Switch the printer off and then on If error recurs replace printhead Head open Printhead not locked Lock printhead Head too hot Printhead is overheated After pausing the print job will be continued automatically If the fault recurs repeatedly reduce the heat level or the print speed via software Invalid setup Error in the configuration memory Re configure printer If error recurs call service Memory overflow Current print job contains too much infor mation e g selected font large graphics Cancel current print job Reduce amount of data to be printed Name exists Duplicate usage of field name in the direct programming Correct programming No DHCP server The printer is configured for DHCP but there is no DHCP server or the DHCP server is not currently available Switch off DHCP in the configuration and assign a fixed IP address Please contact your network administrator No label found There are labels missing on the label material Press pause key repeatedl
22. marks p 2 5 g 5 1 jo 3 M Xx M X LL T sl Yi virtual labe front edge t i Aj reflex mark t a L Fig 13 Reflex mark dimensions Dim Designation Dim in mm A Label distance gt 2 L Width of reflex mark gt 5 M Height of reflex mark 3 10 X Distance mark middle of paper track for reflective sensor recognition 56 up to 10 Z Distance virtual label front edge actual label front edge gt Adjust software settings Oupto A recomm 0 Reflex marks must be on the back side of the material liner e Specification is valid for black marks e Recognition of colored marks may fail P Preliminary tests are needed Table 10 Reflex mark dimensions 8 Media 8 4 Cut out Mark Dimensions Labels with cut out marks Endless material with cut out marks l Cc D cD CD 2 8 x ke X X ke Z1 Z2 TT Z1 Z2 14 AM y 2 1 Y P A Y2 Al P Y2 P Y2 ro Y1 i i Y1 Y LN LN for marginal cut out marks minimum liner thickness 0 06 mm Fig 14 Cut out mark dimensions Dim Designation Dim in mm A Label distance gt 2 N Width of cut out mark gt 5 P Height of cut out mark 2 10 X Distance mark middle of paper track for gap sensor recognition 10 or 0 for reflective sensor recognition 56 up
23. mproper handling gt Do not touch the underside of the printhead with the fingers or sharp objects gt Ensure that the labels are clean gt Ensure that the label surfaces are smooth Rough labels act like emery paper and reduce the service life of the printhead Print with the lowest possible printhead temperature The printer is ready for operation when all connections have been made and labels and if applicable the transfer ribbon have been loaded Synchronization of the Paper Feed After the label stock has been inserted for peel off or cutting mode a synchronization of the paper feed is required That way the first label which is detected by the label sensor will be transported to the print position and all labels in front will be fed out of the printer So the synchronization avoids that blank labels are peeled off together with the first printed label or that the first cut label would be too long Both effects can cause useless first labels gt Press the feed key to start the synchronization gt Remove the blank labels peeled off or cut during the synchronization Tear off Mode After printing the strip label is detached by hand The label printer is equipped with a tear bar for this purpose Optionally the strip of labels can be wound up externally Loading label stock gt 4 1 on page 11 or 4 2 on page 13 Peel off Mode The peel of mode is available for the printer types MACH4 200P MACH4 300P and MACH4 600P
24. nvennnnvennneeennnenvnnnneneneneeenn 11 Loading Label ROIS acaricia t 11 Loading Fantold Labels a id 13 Loading Labels for Peel off Mode nnen onnvenneeeneeennenenevensenenseennenenseeeneeenenenevenenendeennenenenen 14 Selecting and Positioning Label Sensors ieissar eanna eia a a 15 Loading Transter RIBBON sss vennen id ai 16 Printing OperatlOM iii Ron 18 synchronization of the Paper Feedid visite tentdak at ad aed ten id 18 TearOn MOTB si t rata 18 PGGIPON MOG viril tinto 18 Cutting Mode coccion a bende eases 18 Cleaning ii oa 19 Cleaning Intima ca Ade ee olen ag dad abet 19 Cleaning the Print ROM GM corria rd din ee deed Na ad 19 A a AMA E 19 Cleaning the abel Sensor vous ara ir di 19 Cleaning the Cutet seareiros ieee ee deinende varanen eneen eden edad 20 AP Ann A 21 TyYPes 0t 0E 21 Problem SolUtION cocotero sisas aea aeaa lenses Er aaa onai ada 21 Error Messages and Fault Correction aid 22 A AN 24 Media Dimensions ita 24 Device DIMENSIONS cion ii ld tab ii 25 Reflex Mark DIMENSIONS cios delta seeders aida 26 Cutout Mark DIMENSIONS siii a ai ic ei 27 LICENCES ic sccstccisecctdecisstadtcdacdassdeseesdcacteasantecstndsenvasusdedecvancauadadaoutansdearaateceadenssdenassenaaanedaceasdnianetaagasnstaneadss 28 EC Declaration of Conformity nnen vennenenenenneneneeerneneneeenneneneeeneneneneneeennenenneenneeeneeeneneneeendeennn 28 FGG aanvaarden eener T A E E E lel y bese susie subdue yiunedaass E EE AE Gabbana
25. o not use the USB device USB error Unknown device Failure to detect USB device Do not use the USB device Voltage error Hardware error Switch the printer off and then on If error recurs call service It is shown which voltage has failed Please note Write error Hardware error Repeat the write process reformat card Write protected PC card write protection is activated Deactivate the write protection Wrong revision Error when updating the firmware Firmware not compatible with the hardware version Load the compatible firmware Table 7 Error Messages and Fault Correction NE s Media 8 1 Media Dimensions Labels Endless material A yt _ n GS O B 3 G H V ke Q c ke a _ C 8 LL Fl 8 toy q E A DI Dr Fig 11 Label endless material dimensions Dim Designation Dim in mm B Label width 6 116 H Label height 5 4500 in peel off mode 20 200 z Tear off length gt 30 Cut length gt 12 A Label distance gt 2 C Width of liner or endless material 25 120 DI Left margin 20 Dr Right margin 20 E Label thickness 0 025 0 7 F Liner thickness 0 03 0 1 G Thickness label with liner 0 055 0 8 Q Thickness endless material 0 03 0 8 V Label feed gt 7 e Small label sizes thin materials or st
26. or solvents for cleaning the external surfaces or modules gt Remove dust and paper fluff from the print area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner gt The cover of the printer can be cleaned with a standard cleanser Cleaning the Print Roller Accumulations of dirt on the print roller may impair the media transport and the print quality In the case of slight soiling it is not necessary to remove the print roller The roller can be turned step by step by hand Use a soft cloth and roller cleaner for cleaning Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning intervals direct thermal printing every media roll change thermal transfer printing every ribbon roll change Dirt can collect on the printhead during printing which affects the printed image for example by causing different contrasts or longitudinal stripes Attention Printhead damage Do not use sharp objects for cleaning the printhead Do not touch the protective glass layer of the printhead Attention Risk of injury from the hot printhead line Ensure that the printhead has cooled down before starting cleaning gt Clean the printhead with a cleaning pen or with a cotton swab soaked in pure alcohol gt Allow the printhead to dry for two or three minutes Cleaning the Label Sensors Attention Do not damage the light barrier Do not use sharp objects or solvents for cleaning the light barrier The label sensors can be soiled by paper dust This can impair the detection o
27. ormation 19 CompactFlash card slot 6 CONNECTING nanne vennen 7 Control panel annae 6 8 COVE Ma rear treneeebentnenenelanke raa 6 Cut out markS nanne 27 Cutting MOE nnns verversen ennn 18 D Device dimensions nnen 25 Device overview nnen ennen 6 E Endless material 24 Environment irsinin 4 5 Errors MESSAGES iiinis 22 A A nian 21 EU Conformity Declaration 28 F Fanfold labels oreto Nae sizes venndenre cas 13 G Gap sensor positioning enne 15 selecting neven eeens 15 Graphic display nne 6 8 H Holder slots neen 6 l Important information 4 SLE loo PE 7 Intended USB nnn nnee eenen 4 Interface ethernet vennen eenen 6 serial anneer ennen nennen K Key CANCE a isisacacanccsssanevsasanengaeseeauadeasa 10 A 10 Melee 10 Pause is idee neden a 10 Key functions nennen eneen 10 offline menu nnn 10 print mode ne 10 L Label dimensions nn 24 Label outlet in the control panel 6 Label rolls lOACING EE 11 Label sensor CIEAMING viciosa dis 19 POSIIONINO cerrarla 15 SCIOCHING ann raar sn seisein 15 N Navigator pad ne 6 8 P PG cardslot eender ntt 6 Peel off mode annen nen 18 loading labels 14 Power save mode nnen 9 Power supply socket 6 Power switch annen 6 Pressure roller nanne enen 6 Printer state correctable error cocococcccococcccccccnnnos 9 critical fa
28. rong glue can lead to limitations Critical applications need to be tested and cleared Note the bending stiffness Material must be flexible to follow the radius of the print roller Table 8 Label endless material dimensions 8 Media 8 2 Device Dimensions TX2 TX1 Gap sensors e 1 RX 2 EPA TY 5 Reflective sensor Lo po Oo Printhead PL Peel off edge ea tel AT Cutedge AA Se 1 Tear bar nl Fig 12 Device dimensions TY Distance gap sensor printhead Dim Designation Dim in mm IP Distance printhead peel off edge 13 2 IC Distance printhead cut edge 16 0 IT Distance printhead tear bar 22 7 K Print width with printhead 203 dpi 104 0 Print width with printhead 300 600 dpi 105 6 RX Distance reflective sensor middle of paper track 56 10 i e permissible distance of reflex or cut out marks from the middle of the material RY Distance reflective sensor printhead 22 1 TX Distance gap sensor middle of paper track TX1 Sensor for single and multi lane labels with an odd number of lanes 10 TX2 Sensor for multi lane labels with an even number of lanes 0 62 6 Table 9 Device dimensions 8 3 Media Reflex Labels with reflex marks Mark Dimensions Endless material with reflex
29. se the cover EN 4 Loading Material 4 3 Loading Labels for Peel off Mode Notice O Place the printer in such a position that the liner can run down without hindrance A label jam can cause malfunctions in printing operations Fig 6 Setting up the Peel off Mode ou Pp wo Loading the label stock gt 4 1 on page 11 or 4 2 on page 13 steps 1 to 10 In the control panel release the pressure roller 3 from the parking position 2 To do this press on the metal pins at each end of the roller so that the roller is pressed out of the parking position 2 and into the working position 1 by the built in springs Remove the labels 5 from about the first 15 cm of the label stock Feed the media 4 out between the control panel and the printer Hinge up the control panel and close the cover Carry out a synchronization gt 5 1 on page 18 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 2 Loading Material Selecting and Positioning Label Sensors Gap Sensors es B i Fig 7 Selecting the gap sensor The printer has two gap sensors 1 2 to detect the start of a label and the end of the material which can be used alternatively The detectors 1a 2a are located in the transport module the emitters 1b 2b in the print module The gap sensor 1 is used as default This is suitable for use with single and multi lane labels with an odd number of lanes When using multi lane labels with an even number of lanes e g two or four lanes one
30. suitable materials that have been approved by the manufac turer Any other use or use going beyond this shall be regarded as improper use The manufacturer supplier shall not be liable for damage resulting from unauthorized use the user shall bear the risk alone Usage for the intended purpose also includes complying with the operating manual including the manufacturer s maintenance recommendations and specifications Notice The complete documentation is included in the scope of delivery on DVD and can also currently be found in the Internet Safety Instructions e The device is configured for voltages of 100 to 240 V AC It only has to be plugged into a grounded socket Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage e Switch off all affected devices computer printer accessories before connecting or disconnecting The device may only be used in a dry environment do not expose it to moisture sprays of water mists etc Do not use the device in an explosive atmosphere Do not use the device close to high voltage power lines If the device is operated with the cover open ensure that people s clothing hair jewelry etc do not come into contact with the exposed rotating parts The device or parts of it can become hot while printing Do not touch during operation and allow to cool down before changing material and before disassembly 1 Introduction Perform only those actions
31. to 10 Sensor recognized virtual label front edge Y1 with reflective sensor recognition Front edge cut out Y2 with gap sensor recognition Rear edge cut out Distance recognized front edge actual label front edge Zi with reflective sensor recognition P upto A Z2 with gap sensor recognition using transparent labels 0 up to A P gt Adjust software settings 1 Backside of the material must be sufficiently reflective Table 11 Cut out mark dimensions Cut out Marginal cut out Long hole cut out Rectangular cut out Circular cut out between the labels C J L O CO O CI O E Not recommended Not recommended Fig 15 Samples for cut out marks ES 9 Licences 9 1 EC Declaration of Conformity cab we AMtatify Amore cab Produkttechnik GmbH amp Co KG Wilhelm Schickard Str 14 D 76131 Karlsruhe Germany EC Declaration of Conformity We declare herewith that as a result of the manner in which the device designated below was designed the type of construction and the devices which as a result have been brought on to the general market comply with the relevant fundamental regulations of the EC Rules for Safety and Health In the event of any alteration which has not been approved by us being made to any device as designated below this statement shall thereby be made invalid Device Label Printer Type MACH4 Applied EC Regulations and Standards Directive 2006 95 EC relating to electrical equipment designed EN 60
32. ult cece ecceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeee 9 irrecoverable error 9 PAUSE isn anea ae 9 printing label 9 NOAA AEA sasthcdcedessuicieest enesss 9 Printer States anisraarsenseorasrsnennsaanseneners 9 Printhead nnee eneen 6 CIOAMIAG icono it 19 damage nnn nnen neren 18 Printhead mounting s e 6 Print roller leaning aao 19 Problem solution een 21 R Ready for operation 18 R flex marks san vann oven isis 26 Reflex sensor POSI etica 15 Release button of the print module 6 Ribbon rewind hub 6 OM Nubes sua 6 o ensen veer dansende 11 S Safety instructions nnen 4 Scope of delivery nennen 7 Service work aanne 5 Switching On nnen nennen 7 Symbol displays annen 8 Synchronization of the paper feed 18 T Tear off mode nnen 18 Transfer ribbon loreto Nale EAE rizado recta denn 16 winding direction 17 U Unpacking scins taaa sanai 7 V Volta Jenok nap a 4 Ww Warning stickers nen 5 E This page is intentionally left blank
33. y until printer recognizes the next label on the material The label format as set in the software does not correspond with the real label format Cancel current print job Change the label format set in the software Restart print job Printer is loaded with continuous paper but the software is set on labels Cancel current print job Change the label format set in the software Restart the print job No label size The size of the label is not defined in the programming Check programming Fault Correction Error messages Cause Remedy No Link No network link Check network cable and connector Please contact your network administrator No record found Refers to the optional memory card database access error Check programming and card contents No SMTP server The printer is configured for SMTP but there is no SMTP server or the SMTP server is not currently available Switch off SMTP in the configuration Caution Then a warning cannot be sent by e mail EAlert Please contact your network administrator No Timeserver Timeserver is selected in the configu ration but there is no Timeserver or the Timeserver is not currently available Switch off Timeserver in the configuration Please contact your network administrator Out of paper Out of label roll Load labels gt 4 1 on page 11 or 4 2 on page 13 Error in the paper feed
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