Data Sheets CAB-A4+ Thermal Printer
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1. e Eae 28 LII Ft 30 Media DIMENSIONS f 30 31 Reflex Mark DIMENSIONS 32 legea sel 33 Be TP 34 EC Declaration of Conformlty 5 02 2 cte ni e eod EORR UO LE eA 34 34 EE 1 1 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 The device is manufactured in accordance with the current technological status and t2. 4 5 Errors correction 28 display uci retenta 27 MESSAGES 28 states 27 ijo 27 G Graphic 9 H Head locking system setting 17 Help calling c 11 1 Important information 4 Intended 4 Irrecoverable 10 CAN COL 11 dion natem ee ee 11 feed isa oie RYE 11 usine SE 11 pause eidem 11 cete 11 offline menu 11 L Label dimensions Label sensor adjusting e eene cleaning einen Lithium Loading fanfold labels Loading labels Loading labels from roll Loading transfer ribbon Locking 2 M Margin StOp eoi eene N Navigator Offline menu Power save Power Printer states Printhead Print roller cleaning Problem sol
3. Turn ring 2 counterclockwise so that the arrow points to the symbol 7 and thus release the margin stop 1 Move the margin stop 1 outwards as far as possible Position label stack 4 behind the printer Ensure that the labels on the strip are visible from above Guide label strip to print unit via the roll retainer 3 Move the margin stop 1 against the media strip until chassis 5 and margin stop 1 touch the media strip without clamping or bending it Turn ring 2 clockwise so that the arrow points to the symbol and thus fix the margin stop 1 on the roll retainer 3 Insert label strip into printhead gt 4 2 2 page 13 Set label sensor gt 4 2 3 on page 14 Set head locking system gt 4 2 6 on page 17 10 Turn lever 6 clockwise to lock the printhead 4 5 Loading Material Loading Transfer Ribbon Notice With direct thermal printing do not load a transfer ribbon if one has already been loaded remove it Fig 14 Feed path of the transfer ribbon 1 Clean printhead before loading the transfer ribbon gt 6 3 on page 25 2 Turn lever 5 counterclockwise to lift the printhead 3 Slide transfer ribbon roll 3 onto the ribbon supply hub 4 until it stops and so that the color coating of the ribbon faces downward when being unwound No rotation direction is specified for the ribbon supply hub 4 4 Hold transfer ribbon roll 3 firmly
4. 4 7 on page 22 Guide label strip around the rewind guide plate 4 to the internal rewinder 2 Hold rewinder 2 firmly and turn knob 3 clockwise until it stops Push label strip under a bracket 1 of the rewinder and turn knob 3 counterclockwise until it stops The rewinder is fully spread thus gripping the label strip firmly Turn rewinder 2 counterclockwise to tighten the label strip Turn lever 5 clockwise to lock the printhead The label roll is loaded for use in rewind mode 4 4 2 5 Loading Material Winding up the Liner in Peel Off mode 4 3 2 1 Fig 10 Guidance of the material in peel off mode In Peel Off mode the labels are removed after printing and only the liner is wound up internally Lift the pinch roller 4 off the rewind assist roller 5 Remove labels from the first 100 mm of the liner Guide liner to the rewinder 2 around the dispense plate 6 and the rewind assist roller 5 Hold rewinder 2 firmly and turn knob 3 clockwise until it stops Push liner under a bracket 1 of the rewinder 2 and turn knob 3 counterclockwise until it stops The rewinder is fully spread thus gripping the liner firmly Turn rewinder 2 counterclockwise to tighten the liner 7 Slightly loosen top fixing screw at the locking system with Allen key and position the pinch roller 4 centrally to the liner 8 Close the locking syst
5. 6 and through the label sensor 7 in such a way that it exits the print unit Guide label strip to the print unit above the internal rewinder 5 between the printhead and the print roller Push guide ring on axis 6 against the outer edge of the label strip 4 Loading Material 4 2 3 Setting the Label Sensor Fig 8 Setting the label sensor 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 a 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 perfo ration mark or 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 lever Fig 7 Item 8 clockwise to lock the printhead The label roll is loaded for use in tear off mode 4 Loading Material 4 2 4 Winding up the Label Strip in Rewind Mode IM 3 2 Fig 9 Guiding the label strip in rewind mode In rewind mode the labels are wound up internally after printing for later use 1 Remove the locking system for rewind mode if necessary gt 4 8 on page 23 and install rewind guide plate gt
6. Connecting to a Computer or Computer 8 SWITCHING ON The DEVICE cwm 8 Control 1 1 21 9 Structur of the Control PANG EUER 9 sso ce n 9 legc 10 Key denies el iere reed een teehee at ce b eee 11 INED IDE IELCHE 12 Opening and Closing the Support Bracket A8 ssssssssssseeeee emm enne 12 Loading Eabels from Roll eie eec eiecit clad anes 13 Positioning the Label Roll on the Roll Retainer 2 enm ne 13 Inserting a Label Strip into the Printhead 13 Setting the Label Sensor eerie teet Sada van chee cn DER 14 Winding up the Label Strip in Rewind 15 Winding up the Liner in Peel Off mode eere entente eren rtr adieu itera ne ikv DER 16 Setting the Head Locking roter nint tart ra epa ei vetat sensed ase 17 Removing the Wound Roll eterne eter tete cai ances Ab EELNE EUER Ce 18 Loading Fanftold Eabels iiir estet fie e eie eite ate rne Ste order seinen 19 Loading Transfer EIbDOD inier e aint Pe ER 20 Setti
7. Notice It is advantageous whenever possible to make adaptations to various print jobs in the software 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 Fig 5 Control Panel 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 the Configuration Manual Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description sc Clock LO Ethernet link status User memory in the clock ul FD circuit NT 100 Date sheet Temperature of the MEM Used memory 1 printhead Date time digital 1 PPP funds Input buffer z201 10 58 L o Ribbon supply abc Debug window for abc Access to memory card programs Debug display line is handed over to an abc program T Wi Fi signal strength abe Control of the lower ty Printer is receiving data L Table 1 Symbol displays Control Panel 3 3 3 Printer States State Display Description Ready Ready The printer is in the ready state and can receive and configured symbol displays data such as time 2 E an
8. 8 Media 8 2 Device Dimensions p SX c AT 3 Gap sensor e 9 amp Reflective sensor 5 SY Printhead 2 IP Peel off edge 24232 25422201 IT Ic Tear off edge 7 Lee eee eel gt Cut edge 7 CS ee ee el 4 Fig 20 Device dimensions Dim Designation Dim mm A2 4 4 3 A6 A8 IP Distance printhead peel off edge 13 5 IC Distance printhead cut edge 18 8 IT Distance printhead tear off edge 13 5 J Distance 1st heating point material edge 203 dpi 2 0 2 0 0 4 300 dpi 2 0 2 0 2 0 3 1 2 0 600 dpi 2 0 2 0 Print width 203 dpi 104 0 104 0 168 0 300 dpi 54 2 105 6 108 4 162 6 216 0 600 dpi 57 0 105 6 SX Distance gap reflective sensor 5 26 5 53 material edge i e permissible distance of reflex or cut out marks to the material edge SY Distance gap reflective sensor 46 0 printhead Table 9 Device dimensions 8 8 3 Media Reflex Mark Dimensions Labels with reflex marks Endless material with reflex marks H M M zi virtual label front edge iL Aj reflex mark n 1 1 ara Feed direction Fig 21 Reflex mark dimensions Dim Designation Dim in mm A Label distance 22 L Width of reflex mark 25 M Height of reflex mark 3 10
9. close to high voltage power lines Ifthe 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 4 Introduction Risk of crushing when closing the cover Touch the cover at the outside only Do not reach into the swivel range of the cover Perform only those actions 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 maximum sound pressure level is 74 dB A at A8 and less than 70 dB A at all other types Danger Danger to life and limb from power supply gt Do not open the device casing Environment Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable material
10. 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 Programming 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 Printhe
11. 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 gt Lift the printhead Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth gt Ifthe roller appears damaged replace it gt Service Manual Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning intervals direct thermal printing every media roll change thermal transfer printing every ribbon roll change Substances may accumulate on the printhead during printing and adversely affect printing e g differences in contrast or vertical stripes gt Lift the printhead Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer Clean printhead surface with special cleaning pen or a cotton swab dipped in pure alcohol gt Allow printhead to dry for 2 3 minutes before commissioning the printer 77416 JB 6 4 Cleaning the Label Sensor Fig 18 Cleaning the label sensor 1 2 3 4 Turn lever 1 counterclockwise to lift the printhead Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer Remove Allen key 5 from its retainer Press the latch 3 and slowly pull label sensor outward via the tab 4 Ensure that the label sensor cable is not tensioned by this Clean label sensor and sensor units 2 with brush or cotton swab soaked in pure alcohol Push label
12. off plate for this gt 4 7 on page 22 Peel off Mode In Peel off mode the labels are automatically peeled off the liner after printing and presented for removal The liner is wound up by the internal rewinder This mode is available only on the peel off printer versions The printer must be equipped with a dispense plate and one of the following accessory devices for this Present sensor PS6 or PS8 Peel off adapter PS5 Applicator A1000 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 or an external signal releases the printout of the next label after a label has been removed from the peel off position Internal Rewinding The labels are wound up internally after printing with the carrier medium for later use This mode is available only on the peel off printer versions The label printer must be equipped with a rewind guide plate for this gt 4 7 on page 22 6 1 A Cleaning Information 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 6 2 6 3 Remove dust and paper fluff from the print area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner The
13. 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 Pressing 2 s Abort without changing the value Table 4 Key functions in the offline menu 4 1 Loading Material Notice For adjustments and simple installation work use the accompanying Allen key located in the bottom section of the print unit No other tools are required for the work described here Opening and Closing the Support Bracket 8 For additional bearing of the roller and printhead assemblies and the ribbon hubs the 8 is equipped with a support bracket 1 Notice For loading and removing material on A8 it is necessary to open and close the support bracket in addition to the steps described in the following chapters S 527 Fig 6 Support bracket A8 Opening the Support Bracket gt Open cover gt Turn lever 2 counterclockwise to lift the printhead gt Open the support bracket 1 Labels and transfer ribbon can be loaded or removed Closing the Support Bracket gt Turn lever 2 counterclockwise until it stops gt Close the support bracket 1 Ensure that the all pins 3 are captured by the drillings of the support bracket gt Turn lever 2 clockwise to lock the printhead Attention Loss of print quality Operate or adjust the printer with closed support br
14. sensor back via tab 3 and set it gt 4 2 3 on page 14 Push Allen key 4 into retainer Reload labels and transfer ribbon 7 2 Fault Correction 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 cancel lights Irrecoverable error cancel flashes Critical fault gt 3 4 11 Table 5 Error states Problem Solution Problem Cause Remedy Transfer ribbon creases Transfer ribbon deflection not adjusted Adjust the transfer ribbon deflection gt 4 6 on page 21 Head locking system not adjusted Adjust the head locking system 4 2 6 on page 17 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 25 Temperature too high Decrease temperature via software Unsuitable combination of labels and transfer ribbon Use different type of ribbon Printer does not stop after transfer ribbon runs out Printer prints a sequence of characters instead of the label format Thermal printing is chosen in the software Printer is in ASCII dump mode Change to thermal transfer printing C
15. Check programming No Link No network link Check network cable and connector Please contact your network administrator Fault Correction Error message Cause Remedy 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 Error in the paper feed Check paper feed Out of ribbon Protocol error Out of transfer ribbon Insert new transfer ribbon Transfer ribbon melted during printing Cancel current print job Change the heat level via software Clean the printhead gt 6 3 on page 25 Load transfer ribbon Restart print job The printer is loaded with thermal labels but the software is set to transfer printing Printer has received an unknown or invalid command from the computer Cancel current print job Set software to direct thermal printing Res
16. Operator s Manual Label Printer At he Premium Class 22 71 Operator s Manual for the following products Family Type A2 A4 A4 3 A6 A8 Edition 05 2013 Part No 9008832 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 Produk ttechnik GmbH amp Co KG Topicality Due to the constant further development of our products discrepancies 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 South Africa cab Produkttechnik cab technologies s a r l cab Technology Pty Ltd GmbH amp Co KG F 67350 Niedermodern 2125 Randburg T l phone 33 388 722 501 www cab de fr info fr cab de USA cab Technology Inc Tyngsboro MA 01879 Phone 1 978 649 0293 www cab de us info us cab de Phone 27 11 886 3580 www cab de za info za cab de Postfach 1904 D 76007 Karlsruhe Wilhelm Schickard Str 14 D 76131 Karlsruhe Te
17. X Distance mark material edge for A2 5 26 for A4 A4 3 A6 A8 5 53 2 Distance virtual label front edge actual label front edge Oupto recomm 0 Adjust software settings Reflex marks must be on the back side of the material liner Label sensor for reflex marks on the top side on request Specification is valid for black marks Recognition of colored marks may fail gt 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 7 7 2 2 5 7 E x 2 X xi 1 2 Z Z i P i Y i 7 Zi r N N for marginal cut out marks minimum liner thickness 0 06 mm Fig 22 Cut out mark dimensions Dim Designation Dim in mm A Label distance gt 2 N Width of cut out mark gt 5 for marginal cut out gt 8 P Height of cut out mark 2 10 X Distance mark material edge for A2 5 26 for A4 A4 3 A6 A8 5 53 Sensor recognized virtual label front edge with gap sensor recognition Rear edge cut out Z Distance recognized front edge actual label front edge 0 up to A P Adjust software settings Table 11 Cut out mark dimensions Cut out Marginal cut out Long hole cut out Rectangular cut out Fig 23 Samples for cut out marks Circular cut
18. acket only Operation with support bracket open is not prevented but the print quality may become poor 4 2 4 2 1 4 2 2 Loading Material Loading Labels from Roll Positioning the Label Roll on the Roll Retainer 9 1 8 4 5 Fig 7 Loading labels from roll 1 Open cover 9 2 Turn ring 2 at the margin stop 1 counterclockwise so that the arrow points to the symbol cf and thus release the margin stop 3 Remove the margin stop 1 from the roll retainer 4 4 Load label roll 3 on the roll retainer in such a way that the labels can be inserted into the printhead in the right position The printing side of the labels must be visible from above 5 Re mount the margin stop 1 onto the roll retainer 4 Push the margin stop 1 to the roll until it stops 6 Turn ring 2 clockwise so that the arrow 10 points to the symbol and thus fix the margin stop 1 on the roll retainer 4 7 Supplying longer label strips For Peel Off or Rewind mode approx 60 cm For Tear Off mode approx 40 cm Inserting a Label Strip into the Printhead 1 Turn lever 8 counterclockwise to lift the printhead 2 Push guide ring on axis 6 all the way out 3 4 Guide label strips below the axis
19. ad 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 emory 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 repeatedly 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
20. ancel the ASCII dump mode Printer transports label media but transfer ribbon does not move Transfer ribbon incorrectly inserted Check and if necessary correct the transfer ribbon web and the orientation of the label side Unsuitable combination of labels and transfer ribbon Use different type of ribbon Printer only prints each second label Setting of the size in the software is too large Change the size in the software Vertical white lines in the print image Printhead is dirty Clean the printhead 6 3 on page 25 Printhead is defective failure of heat elements Change the printhead gt Service Manual Horizontal white lines in the print image Printer is used with the backfeed gt smart the cut or peel off mode Set the backfeed gt always inthe setup Configuration Manual Print image is irregular one side is lighter Printhead is dirty Head locking system not adjusted Clean the printhead gt 6 3 on page 25 Adjust the head locking system gt 4 2 6 on page 17 Table 6 Problem solution 7 7 3 Fault Correction Error Messages and Fault Correction Error message 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
21. and turn knob on ribbon supply hub 4 counterclockwise until the transfer ribbon roll is secured 5 Slide suitable transfer ribbon core 1 onto the transfer ribbon take up hub 2 and secure it in the same way 6 Guide transfer ribbon through the print unit as shown in Fig 17 7 Secure starting end of transfer ribbon to the transfer ribbon core 1 with adhesive tape Ensure counterclockwise rotation direction of the transfer ribbon take up hub here 8 Turn transfer ribbon take up hub 2 counterclockwise to smooth out the feed path of the transfer ribbon 9 Turn lever 5 clockwise to lock the printhead Loading Material Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon Transfer ribbon wrinkling can lead to print image errors Transfer ribbon deflection can be adjusted so as to prevent wrinkles Notice A maladjustment of the head locking system may also cause ribbon wrinkling 4 2 6 on page 17 Fig 15 Setting the feed path of the transfer ribbon Notice The adjustment is best carried out during printing 1 Read current setting on the scale 1 and record if necessary 2 Turn screw 2 with Allen key and observe the behavior of the ribbon In the direction the inner edge of the transfer ribbon is tightened and the outer edge is tightened in the direction 4 4 7 Loading Material Removing and Installing the Rewind Guide Plate Dispense Plate or Tear off Plate To convert the printer for use
22. ctor 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 Adapting the roll 13 Cleaning label 26 printhead ee 25 print 25 Cleaning information 25 Connecting heege 8 Contents of delivery 8 Control panel ire 9 Correctable error 10 Critical erfOr citt ets 10 Cut out 33 CUL mode notera eria rti 24 D Device dimensions 31 Device overview 6 Dispense 22 E Endless material 30 Environment
23. d 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 Data 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 and the symbol lt gt 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 gt lt and the type of error An error occurs during the system test gt Switch the printer off and then on again at the power switch or P Press cancel key Call Service if the fault occurs persistently Power Save Mode E 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
24. em and tighten top fixing screw at the locking system 9 Turn lever 7 clockwise to lock the printhead af ON gt The label roll is loaded for use in peel off mode 4 Loading Material 4 2 6 Setting the Head Locking System The printhead is pushed on via two plungers on A8 three plungers The location of the outer 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 Fig 11 Setting the head locking system Turn lever 3 clockwise to lock the printhead Loosen threaded pin 1 at outer plunger 2 with Allen key Position outer plunger 2 above the outer label edge and tighten threaded pin 1 On A8 align the middle plunger to the middle of the labels PON 4 4 3 Loading Material Removing the Wound Roll Fig 12 Removing the wound roll 1 Turn lever 1 counterclockwise to lift the printhead 2 Cut label strip and wind it fully around the rewinder 3 3 Hold rewinder 3 firmly and turn knob 2 clockwise The rewinder spindle relaxes and the wound roll 4 is released 4 Remove wound 4 roll from rewinder 3 Loading Material Loading Fanfold Labels Fig 13 Feed path of fanfold labels gt cow o 7 8 9
25. er ports for keyboard scanner or service key 28 USB high speed slave port 29 Serial RS 232 C port 30 Support bracket A8 only for additional bearing of the roller and printhead assemblies and the ribbon hubs 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 4 Installation Unpacking and Setting up the Printer gt Lift the label printer out of the box via the straps Check label printer for damage which may have occurred during transport P Setup printer on a level surface Remove foam transportation safeguards near the printhead Check delivery for completeness Contents of delivery Label printer Power cable USBcable 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 Attention The device and printing materials will be damaged by moisture and wetness gt Set up label printers only in dry locations protected from splash water Connecting the Device The standard available interfaces and connectors are shown in figure 3 Connecting to the Power Supply The printer is equipped with a wide area power 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 23 3 Plug the power cable into a grounded socket Connecting to a Computer or Computer Netwo
26. he 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 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 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 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 Donotuse the device in an explosive atmosphere Donotuse the device
27. in another operating mode a rewind guide plate a dispense plate or a tear off plate may need to be installed Attention For printer versions with a locking system on the rewind assist roller the locking system must be removed for operation in rewind mode before installation of the rewind guide plate gt 4 8 on page 23 N N Fig 16 Removing and installing the rewind guide plate dispense plate or tear off plate Removing a plate 1 Loosen screws 2 several turns 2 Slide plate 1 to the right and remove it Installing a plate 1 Place plate 1 onto the screws 2 and slide to the left completely 2 Tighten screws 2 Loading Material Removing and Installing the Locking System Fig 17 Removing and installing the locking system Removing the locking system 1 2 3 Position printer at edge of table so that the oblong hole is accessible from below Screw out screws 1 2 and remove them Remove the pinch roller 4 and bottom plate 3 Installing the locking system 1 2 Place the pinch roller 4 into oblong hole and lightly tighten screw 1 of bottom plate 3 from above 3 4 Align the pinch roller 4 with center of label and tighten screws Position printer at edge of table so that the oblong hole is accessible from below Lightly tighten screw 2 of bottom plate 3 from below NE 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 Printing Operation Attent
28. ion Printhead damage caused by improper handling gt Do not touch the underside of the printhead with the fingers or sharp objects Ensure that the labels are clean gt gt Ensure that the label surfaces are smooth Rough labels act like emery paper and reduce the service life of the printhead gt 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 Remove the blank labels peeled off or cut during the synchronization Notice Synchronization is not necessary if the printhead was not opened between different print jobs even if the printer was switched off Tear off Mode In tear off mode labels or continuous media are printed After printing the label strip can be separated by hand The label printer must be equipped with a tear
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30. 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 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 a 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 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
31. ng the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon iieri aa 21 Removing and Installing the Rewind Guide Plate Dispense Plate or Tear off Plate 22 Removing and Installing the Locking 23 Printing ec 24 Synchronization of the Paper Feed e Len 24 S 24 Peelo MOJ Ek ierit athe cas hae x mtu ir E 24 a 24 i i 25 Cleaning M 25 Cleaning the Print Roller ctii rtr cin danas hA EO Ee RR 25 Cleaning the Printhead e 25 Cleaningithe Label Sensor ree ERR D 26 Fault Comme CtiOm M 27 i ee ee 27 Problemi SOMA OM 27 Error Messages and Fault Correction 2 ismaya
32. out between the labels CO Not recommended Not recommended 9 9 1 9 2 Licences EC Declaration of Conformity Gesellschaft fur Computer und Automations Bausteine mbH 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 Type Label Printer A2 A4 4 3 A8 Applied EC Regulations and Standards Directive 2006 95 EC relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A12 2011 A1 2010 EN 61558 1 2005 A1 2009 Directive 2004 108 EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility EN 55022 2010 e EN 55024 2010 e EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 e EN 61000 3 3 2008 Signed for and on behalf of the Manufacturer cab Produkttechnik S mmerda Gesellschaft f r Computer und Automationsbausteine mbH 99610 S mmerda S mmerda 03 05 13 Erwin Fascher Managing Dire
33. rk Attention Inadequate or no grounding can cause malfunctions during operations Ensure that all computers and cables connected to the label printer are grounded gt Connect the label printer to a computer or network by a suitable cable For details of the configuration of the individual interfaces gt Configuration Manual Switching on the Device When all connections have been made P Switch the printer on at the power switch 22 The printer performs a system test and then shows the system status Ready in the display 10 If an error occurs during the system test the symbol and type of error are displayed 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 gt Configuration Manual Start the test functions gt Configuration Manual e Control stand alone operation with a memory module gt Configuration Manual 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
34. s that should be sent for recycling P 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 P Send the parts for recycling The electronic circuit board of the device is equipped with a lithium battery Take old batteries to collection boxes in shops or public waste disposal centers 2 Installation 2 1 Device Overview Fig 1 Overview Fig 2 Print mechanics 1 Cover 2 Margin stop 3 Roll retainer 4 Ribbon supply hub Transfer printers only 5 Ribbon take up hub Transfer printers only 6 Internal rewinder Peel off printer version only 7 Print mechanics 8 Mounting area for accessories incl peripheral connector 9 Navigator pad 10 Display 11 Ribbon deflection 12 Printhead locking screw 13 Printhead retainer with printhead 14 Print roller 15 Allen key 16 Printhead locking lever 17 Dispense plate 18 Axle with guide ring 19 20 21 Label sensor Rewind assist roller Peel off printer version only Locking system Peel off printer version only 2 Installation Fig 3 Fig 4 Connections Support bracket A8 30 22 Power switch 23 Power connection jack 24 Slot for PC Card Type 11 25 Slot for CompactFlash memory card 26 Ethernet 10 100 Base T 27 2 USB mast
35. tart print job 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 Do not use the USB device USB error Unknown device Failure to detect USB device Do not use the USB device Voltage error Write error Hardware error Hardware error Switch the printer off and then on If error recurs call service It is shown which voltage has failed Please note 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 hard
36. ution Removing the wound roll Rewind guide plate Rewind Ribbon deflection setting S Safety instructions Set VICE Supply Support bracket A8 2 5 rte nen Symbol Synchronization of the paper feed 11 10 32 18 22 15 21 T Tear off mode Tear off plate U Unpacking V Voltage Warning stickers NE Ee This page was intentionally left blank
37. ware version Load the compatible firmware Table 7 Error Messages and Fault Correction 8 8 1 Media Media Dimensions Labels Endless material 1 5 k B 9 H 5 HL c 9 Ful Dr Fig 19 Label endless material dimensions Dim Designation Dim mm A2 A4 4 3 A6 A8 B Label width 4 63 4 116 50 176 50 220 H Label height with printhead 203 dpi 4 5000 6 4000 with printhead 300 dpi 4 5000 4 4000 6 3000 10 2000 with printhead 600 dpi 4 2000 4 1000 in peel off mode 12 200 12 200 25 200 Tear off length gt 30 Cut length with cutter gt 2 with perforation cutter gt 12 Perforation length gt 2 A Label distance gt 2 Width of liner or endless material 25 67 25 120 50 180 50 235 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 26 Small label sizes thin materials or strong 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
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