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1. 42 Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 5 As described in steps 1 3 above go back to Device Manager in Windows 95 98 and verify that the LPT port registers as ECP If your LPT port still registers as Printer Port double click on the Printer Port line select the Driver tab and click on the Change Driver button Then select the Show all devices option and choose the ECP Printer Port option from under Models as shown below This will force Windows to recognize your parallel port as ECP Select Device x N Click the Ports COM LPT that matches your hardware and then click OK IF you don t know which model you have click OK If you have an installation disk for this device click Have Disk Manufacturers Models Standard port types a Communications Port Generic Ir Serial Port Printer Port C Show compatible devices Have Disk Show all devices Cancel IMPORTANT Since the process of verifying and or changing your computer s parallel port to ECP is largely dependent on your brand of computer please refer to your appropriate computer documentation or contact the computer manufacturer for more information on this process 6 Once you are sure that your computer s parallel port mode is set to ECP you are ready to print with the 32 Bit Print Spooler Before printing select the Fast 32 Bit Sp
2. Section 3 Getting Started 11 12 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual C UNPACKING AND INSPECTION While unpacking your digital press inspect the carton to ensure that no damage has occurred during shipping Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with your unit The following items should be included Power Cord Interface Cable Media Supply Tray Media Tray Cover Media Output Rack Ribbon Cartridge 1 Cutter Blade Holder with Blade 1 Printer Driver Software 32 Bit Print Spooler Software Warranty Statement and Registration Card This manual and other printed information Save the carton and packing materials They will come in handy when transporting the unit D IDENTIFYING THE PARTS This illustration shows the features found on the front of your Digital Label and Decal Press Cover Release Button Cutter Door Cancel Button Cancel LED Light Pause Button Pause LED Light _ Cancel Button Cutting Pressure Slide Cancel LED Light M On Line LED Light On Line Button Media Tray Assembly Section 3 Getting Started Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Notice that the control panel of your digital press is essentially divided in half One half provides controls for the Printer functions and the other half for the Cutter functions The reason for this is that each of these functions works independently of the
3. Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 A INSTALLING THE WINDOWS 95 98 PRINTER DRIVER Before you can print with the digital press you must first install in Windows what is called a printer driver The printer driver is simply software which gives the digital press the proper commands it needs in order to print Use the following steps to install the printer driver into Windows 95 98 Once the driver is installed put it away in a safe place in case it ever needs to be reinstalled NOTE This section of the Operator s Manual assumes that you are already familiar with Windows 95 98 and know how it operates If you are not yet familiar with Windows consult the appropriate Microsoft documentation to become familiar with the basics of Windows before proceeding 1 Insert the printer driver diskette into your computer s disk drive Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 37 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 2 Click the Start button point to Settings and select Printers a Control Panel 3 Printers A Taskbar 3 Double click on the Add Printer icon J Printers A ES File Edit View Help 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete installation When prompted do not have Windows print a test print since you most likely performed a printer self test in Section 5 Once installed the Digital Label Press
4. 300 Series supplies as it can actually degrade print quality with these materials 3 Click on the Printer Setup button The Digital Label Press 2 Setup window appears Be sure that the appropriate printer driver settings are selected for your upcoming print job In particular be sure that the proper Ribbon Type option is selected and that the Fast 32 bit Spooler option is checked Refer to Section 6 D for more information on any of these printer driver options 56 Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Paper Size Super B A3 y Ribbon Type Process 3 Color Dye Sub 1200 Series E L Cancel Color Matching Algebraic ss __ About Dither Mode Fine Dither E _Calibrate Help Intensity a El gt O fighter 111I THEE VEEL LILI darker T Disable Overlay I Disable Target amp Cut I Enhance Fine Text I Cut Only Disable Print I East 32 bit Spooler No Targets I Write Direct to Port Use Pre Existing Targets Orientation C Landscape 4 Once all appropriate printer settings have been chosen select OK to close the setup window Select OK from the Printing window to send your print job Before the digital press actually starts printing the print job must be processed or rasterized This will take anywhere from several seconds to several minutes depending on the complexity of your image and the s
5. 54mm The Blade Offset indicates the distance from the tip of the blade to the edge of the blade shaft Since the digital press will always use the same type of blade this value should always remain the same D USING PRESSPRINT This part of Section 7 explains how to use the PressPrint features most essential to printing with the digital press Refer to the following steps to learn how to import an image place a contour cut line around it and duplicate the image down and across the page E PressPrint fish2 CDL l lel File Edit Layout Arange Cut View Options Help ojejajalasa ole 5 Objects Selected 0 x lo jello ajz amp 100 ajdi 0 EF 1 8 356 12 825 j P inch Yjo j0 alzi 10 100 alrlz Is Eri 16 12 8 4 o 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 B Ale p ERE a E A E S S E S E o z 8 i i E w E SERRE Bee Jd 4 gt ees eee ds Selecting aj oo gt 52 Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 1 After opening PressPrint select Import from the File menu The Import File window appears Import File 2 x Look in E impressa y ex Fish tif File name Fish tif Files of type TIFF Image Files tif Cancel I Thick Line I Merge W Preview 2 Select the file you would like to import To do this use the list of File Type options to select the exact type of file
6. About Print Media aiii annen cee 22 F Specialty Supplies and Applications c ccscesseecesesee cesses 24 G Loading Print Media into the Supply Tray sisccccsciccissscscssssevsevans 25 H Adjusting the Supply Tray s In Feed Clutch 27 I Inserting the Media Tray Assembly into the Printer 28 Section 5 Connecting the Unit A Applying PoWet viii darian si ica 31 B Running the Self tuenti 32 C Connecting to an IBM PC or Compatible ccccceeeeeeeteee 34 Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver for Windows 95 98 A Installing the Windows 95 98 Printer Driver ocononnininninncnne 37 B Installing the 32 Bit Print Spooler for Windows 95 98 39 C Configuring Your Computer s Parallel Port 41 D Setting Up the Windows 95 98 Printer Driver cceeeeeeeeeeeee 44 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 A About PressPrint oana aa a aa RE AE R R E S 49 B Installing RressPrint ssh aan 49 C Configuring the Cutter Setas ii eased eid 51 D Using PressPrint teenei er a R SE 52 E Printing to the Digital Label and Decal Press ocinininmom 56 F Helpful PressPrint HifntSusssnssn aniano aia 58 Importing Filesi seen eteinen acid cidad aa 58 Importing Macintosh Files vicario 58 Importing Vector vs Bitmap Files teens 59 Show Bitmaps Outlines Show Reduced Bitmaps 59 Purge
7. Allow the cover to swing up and open 2 With the cover open you can see the Ribbon Cartridge 3 Remove the shipping tape from both sides of the cartridge GRASPING EACH SIDE of the cartridge lift it straight up and carefully remove it from the printer 4 Remove the shipping tape fastening the Blade Holder to the Ribbon Cartridge and separate the two items Remove the Blade Holder from its packaging and refer to the next procedure for instructions on installing the Blade Holder into the cutter CAUTION THE CUTTER BLADE IS RAZOR SHARP AND CAN EASILY CUT YOU BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING THIS BLADE 16 Section 3 Getting Started Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual F INSTALLING THE BLADE HOLDER Refer to the following steps to install the Blade Holder into the cutter 1 Open the Cutter Door by pulling down on the door s handle 2 Locate the black plastic Cutter Arm This is what holds the aluminum Blade Holder in place Blade Holder Securing Knob Cutter Arm 3 Place the Blade Holder into the Cutter Arm and tighten the gold colored Securing Knob by turning it toward the front of the printer Tighten only until the Blade Holder fits securely within the Cutter Arm To verify proper tightness try rotating the Blade Holder clockwise within the Cutter Arm If it rotates the Securing Knob needs to be further tightened Do not over tighten You are now ready to go on to Section 4 t
8. Control Panel Jol x File Edit View Help Ed 3 Mm Y Accessibility Add New Biar Date Time Display Options Hardware Programs Find Fast Fonts Internet Joystick Keyboard Sets up programs and creates shortcuts 50 Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete installation Once installed the PressPrint folder will appear in the Programs group of the Start menu Select the PressPrint icon to open PressPrint C CONFIGURING THE CUTTER SETTINGS Before you begin using PressPrint to produce output you must first enter the custom cutter settings for your digital press These settings are determined at the factory and are provided on a sheet labeled Cutter Settings which is included with the unit These settings are also indicated on a label attached to the rear of the unit The cutter settings are software selectable and assure that the cut line will accurately be aligned with the printed image Once entered these settings will seldom need to be changed To enter the custom settings for your digital press open the PressPrint software Then click on the Cut menu and select Cutter Settings The Cutter window appears Pressure 40 x Offset 235 4 k be ia ade set 2 Cancel Enter the custom values noted on the sheet labeled Cutter Settings or on the printer s rear
9. Frequency Safety EMC CE 18 W x 13 5 H x 15 75 D 32 25 D with paper tray installed 45 7cmW x 34 3cmH x 40cmD 82cmD with paper tray installed 71 Ibs 32 kg 5 C to 35 C 20 C to 55 C 5 C to 35 C guaranteed for Ink Ribbon 5 C to 45 C for up to one month is normally acceptable but not guaranteed 20 to 80 RH non condensation 15 to 85 RH non condensation 110 120 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz UL1950 TUV GS IEC950 FCC Class A CRC c1374 Class A CISPR 22 B TUV EMC Self certified based on IEC 801 2 3 4 CISPR 22 B and IEC 950 certification Section 10 Technical Specifications Appendix A Interfacing Information A INTRODUCTION The digital press is equipped with a standard 8 bit Centronics type parallel data communications port This is the means by which the printer receives data from your computer This chapter describes the pin assignments protocol and signal specifications for the unit s parallel port B CENTRONICS TYPE PARALLEL INTERFACE The Centronics type parallel interface is the most widely used printer interface due to its simplicity speed and standardization throughout the PC industry The printer s parallel interface connector is a standard 36 pin Amp type with two metal wire retaining clips and is ECP Extended Capabilities Port compatible It mates with a shielded bi directional PC to printer parallel cable If using a parallel cable other than th
10. Line LED lights of the Printer controls and the Cancel LED light of the Cutter controls must be illuminated in order for the digital press to function NN Make certain that the printer cable is securely connected An error message in the software application telling you that the printer is not responding is usually due to a missing or defective parallel interface cable Always use a shielded bi directional parallel cable preferably an I EEE 1284 type cable that is no longer than 6 feet in length Section 9 Troubleshooting 85 86 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual The print job rasterizes but the unit doesn t print Symptoms Your computer seems to raster the image and send it to the printer but the printer does not respond E You may be in need of more hard drive space As a rule you should always maintain at least 200 MB of free space on your hard disk My prints have thin lines or a dark band across the width of the print Symptoms The printer seems to stutter or print unusually slow and when the print is finished it has many thin lines across the entire width of the print Or it has a dark band across the first inch of the print while the rest of the print is much lighter E This signifies that your computer is not sending data to the printer fast enough Be sure that your computer s parallel port mode is set to ECP and that you are printing through the Fast 32 Bit Spooler See Sect
11. Periodically new firmware versions are released which may enhance the operation of the digital press Use this option to determine whether or not the unit is in need of an update After your selections have been made select the OK button to return to the Properties window Select OK again to return to the Printers window Exit this window and you re ready to go on to Section 7 All printer driver options you selected will stay the same until you change them 48 Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 A ABOUT PRESSPRINT PressPrint for Windows 95 98 is a software application program specifically designed for use with your digital press This program is sold separately but is required in order for the digital press to both print and cut images PressPrint is primarily intended to be used as a type of print utility program in which images created through other software applications can be imported contoured for cutting duplicated and sent to the digital press for production It does however include a variety of extra tools and menu selections which allow you to create more simple label and decal designs directly This section will guide you through the installation process and will also explain how to efficiently use PressPrint in its primary role of mass producing pre designed images For details on PressPrint s m
12. Settings x om o G Cx Point i Cancel 4 Offset 10 050 C Clipped Hand Cut Line Color Miter Limit 200 q 5 Select ro to trace a cut line along the exact contour of your image s outside edge Select CS to trace a cut line along the contour of both the outside and inside edges of your image In this case the software will essentially attempt to cut away anything it sees as white space Then enter the desired Offset value to specify how far you would like the cut line to be from the edge of the colored portion of your image Entering a value greater than 0 will cause the cut line to be placed away from the colored portion of your image Entering a value less than 0 will cause the cut line to be placed within the colored portion of your image Entering an exact value of 0 will cause the cut line to be placed on the very edge of where the colored portion of your image meets white space 6 Select OK to begin contouring your image This process will take from just a few seconds to a few minutes depending on the size and complexity of your image When the image is finished contouring a dashed cut line will appear around your image and both will be selected NOTE f you imported a bitmap image you may wish to select Show Bitmaps Outlines from the View menu before proceeding For more information on this option see its explanation in Part F of this section 54 Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint S
13. done in the exact same fashion as importing a Windows file and all the tips given in the previous Importing Files hint still apply In addition however Mac users should be aware of a few additional tips E Since you will not always have all of the fonts supported by a Macintosh on your PC you should always convert Macintosh text to curves before exporting This will turn fonts into graphics thereby eliminating the need to support that font on the computer running PressPrint E When exporting the image from your Macintosh program be sure to export as one of PressPrint s supported file types If you have trouble importing any of the standard Macintosh file types such as an EPS try exporting the image in a bitmap format such as TIFF or JPEG These file types are standard to both Mac and Windows If your Mac program does not allow you to save or export an image in anything other than an EPS format a separate file conversion software package called Transverter Pro is available This package allows you to easily convert an EPS file into a standard bitmap format such as a TIFF or JPEG See the documentation included with this conversion software for complete instructions 58 Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual E Be sure to name your file with the appropriate file extension to indicate the type of file you are saving it as For example if exporti
14. driver 3 The Digital Label Press 2 Setup screen appears Change the options as follows Digital Label Press 2 Setup x Paper Size Super B A3 M Ribbon Type Process 3 Color Dye Sub 200 Series El E Cancel Color Matching Algebraic x About Dither Mode Fine Dither H Calibrate Help Intensity 4 J gt 0 lighter 1111 1111 IIL 1111 darker I Disable Overlay F Disable Target amp Cut T Enhance Fine Text 7 Cut Only Disable Print IV Fast 32 bit Spooler No Targets 7 Write Direct to Port Use Pre Existing Targets r Orientation oF C Landscape Paper Size The digital press prints onto oversized Super B A3 size print media Super B A3 size media has a 12 x 20 305 x 508mm sheet size which provides a maximum printable area of 11 71 x 17 3 297 x 439mm This means the digital press can print nearly the entire width of a sheet but that it requires a non printable margin of about 1 5 38mm on the top of the sheet and about 1 2 30 5mm on the bottom When printing from PressPrint note that the default Blank Size is already set to the maximum printable area of 11 71 x 17 3 297 x 439mm For best results leave the Blank Size set to these dimensions 44 Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Ribbon Type Click on the Ribbon Type down arrow The
15. following ribbon selections will appear Spot Color Resin 300 Series Spot Color Wax Resin 100 Series Process 3 Color Resin 300 Series and Process 3 Color Dye Sub 200 Series Process 4 Color Dye Sub specialty ribbon used for printing prepress proofs Process 4 Color Wax specialty ribbon used for printing T shirt transfers and wax thermal paper labels Select the ribbon type option that s appropriate for the type of ribbon you are using See Sections 4 B 4 E and 4 F for a complete description of all available ribbon types Color Matching NOTE Click on the Color Matching down arrow and select the appropriate color matching option Select None if you are more interested in print speed rather than print color if you have already color corrected your image for printing or if you are using the unit s optional Pantone Color Matching Software Select Algebraic if you would like the printer driver to make very simple yet fast color balance adjustments This option gives you more natural looking images without actually utilizing any specific color matching software and without slowing down the processing speed of the printer driver In general this option works best when printing full color graphics with the process 3 color resin ribbon The PrimaColor option is available only when the optional PrimaColor Color Matching Upgrade is installed Select this option to enable color matching profiles written specifically for your p
16. is removed clear all traces of the jammed media from the printer If necessary turn the printer power back ON and press the Cancel and On Line buttons to rotate and view all areas of the rollers Section 8 Maintenance 77 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 8 When all print media is cleared turn the printer power OFF then insert the Print Pressure Bracket back into its original position within the printer Be sure the Print Pressure Bracket is seated properly on top of the Chassis Tab on each side of the printer s interior as shown Print Pressure LAT Bracket Chassis Tab Sensor Connector 4 9 Once the Print Pressure Bracket is in the proper position firmly push each Securing Lever all the way down until each is in its locked position Some force is required to latch these Securing Levers 10 Reconnect the Sensor Connector by sliding it toward the right hand side of the printer until it stops 11 Replace the Print Cartridge and close the Top Cover Select the Cancel Print button in the 32 Bit Print Spooler to cancel the print job and press the printer s Cancel button to clear its memory Resend the print job Note that if the 32 Bit Print Spooler s Save last job for reprint option was selected you simply have to select the spooler s Print button to resend the job NOTE After the Print Pressure Bracket has
17. panel label and select OK The Pressure option controls the overall cut pressure applied by the cutter Once entered this setting should not need to be changed Instead when adjusting for the various types of print media use only the Cutting Pressure slide on the front of the unit See Section 3 D for information on when and how to adjust the Cutting Pressure slide The X Offset and Y Offset options fine tune the position of the overall cut line If these values are slightly inaccurate the cut line will not appear centered around the printed image The X Offset dictates the position of the cut line along a fixed horizontal axis and is measured in thousandths of an inch from the left hand side of the page to the left hand edge of the first cut line Therefore increasing the X Offset moves the overall cut line further away from the left hand side of the page and decreasing it moves it closer Hint 100 thousandths of an inch equals 1 or 2 54mm Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 51 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual The Y Offset dictates the position of the cut line along a fixed vertical axis and is measured in thousandths of an inch from the top of the page to the top edge of the first cut line Therefore increasing the Y Offset moves the overall cut line down from the top edge of the page and decreasing it moves it up Hint 100 thousandths of an inch equals 1 or 2
18. red lined fabric transfer paper is the only type of transfer paper compatible with the digital press and is not compatible with any other printers When printing with these supplies keep in mind that the maximum printable width is reduced to the center 9 2 234mm of the media This helps keep the unit s rollers clean and free of any waxy build up Photo Coffee Mug Transfers To make photo coffee mug transfers simply print with the standard 200 Series dye sublimation ribbon and a special non adhesive dye sublimation receiver paper Photos graphics logos and much more can be easily transferred to specially treated mugs Transferred images are permanent and dishwasher safe For best results the manufacturer s special FotoMUG Transfer Kit or a commercial grade mug press is highly recommended for transferring printed images NOTE When printing images that will be transferred to a mug the overlay of the 200 Series dye sublimation ribbon must not be applied See Section 6 D for information on the printer driver s Disable Overlay option Prepress Proofs To make photo quality full CMYK process color prepress proofs a 4 color dye sublimation ribbon and non adhesive backed paper are available These materials are perfect for printing economical customer proofs of label or decal designs even if you intend to produce the labels on a flexo press or screen printing equipment Using the same dye sublimation print method as the 200
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20. too low the cutter may not cut deeply enough This makes it difficult to remove the matrix or weed the excess print media from the finished labels When optimum cut pressure is set the cutter will cut completely through the adhesive backed portion of the print media and ever so slightly into the backing When switching between the wide variety of print media it will most likely be necessary to adjust the cut pressure in order to accommodate the unique characteristics of each media type In most cases optimum cut pressure can be determined after just one sheet of media has been cut If cutter adjustment is required the cut pressure can be adjusted at any time even while print media is being cut The default position of the Cutting Pressure slide is in the exact center To increase pressure move the slide toward the positive end To decrease pressure move the slide toward the negative end Do not make extreme adjustments to the Cutting Pressure slide Always increase or decrease the cut pressure one increment at a time An additional cut pressure adjustment option is provided within the PressPrint software This option should rarely need to be adjusted however since its optimum setting is preset at the factory See Section 7 C for more information on this option Section 3 Getting Started Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual This illustration shows the input ports found on the rear panel of the unit When con
21. 2 icon shown below will appear in the Printers folder 2 e Digital Label Press 2 NOTE Occasionally new printer driver versions are released which have new or updated features Before installing an updated printer driver version always delete the existing printer driver version from your system To do this simply select the printer driver icon from within the Printers folder and press the Delete key A message may appear saying Some files were used only for this printer and are no longer needed Would you like to delete these files now Ifyou have PrimaColor and or the 32 Bit Print Spooler installed select NO 38 Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual B INSTALLING THE 32 BIT PRINT SPOOLER FOR WINDOWS 95 98 The printer driver software supports a print utility program called the 32 Bit Print Spooler Once installed the print spooler is able to process your print jobs and send them to the printer at consistently faster speeds than if sending print jobs through the system spooler of Windows The 32 Bit Print Spooler also allows your computer to display helpful prompts if an error occurs during operation In order for the 32 Bit Print Spooler to function properly your computer s parallel port must be set to ECP This is a high speed parallel port setting standard on most newer computers To verify or change your parallel por
22. 5 of the FCC Rules You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate and or obtain warranty service for this equipment For Users in Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction A How Your Digital Press WorKS cccceseseeeeseeseteeeceeesesesesnenenens 1 EA shdssevensnssisessasensssrvedardeasetsesns 2 Section 2 Safety Precautions viso 5 Section 3 Getting Started A Choosing a Good Locat siii 11 B About Moisture CondensatiON ococenoncononononennnnrnnnnnnnnrnrannennnararananos 11 C Unpacking and Inspection in 12 De Tc etait tie Bee Pr tai 12 E Removing the Ribbon Cartridge and Blade Holder 16 Fs Tostalling the Blade Holder rn pita 17 Section 4 Ribbons and Print Media As Introduction isisisi rissie OP PeP 19 B About Ribbons cinc inicia ecc 19 C Loading Ribbon into the Ribbon Cartridge uccimiommmmm 21 D Placing the Ribbon Cartridge into the PrinteT woonnmom 22 E
23. Cutter s Cancel and Pause buttons or by simply turning the printer power OFF and ON see Section 3 D for more information on the button functions Note that if the 32 Bit Print Spooler s Save last job for reprint option was selected you simply have to select the spooler s Print button to resend the job Refer to the following list for possible causes to this printer error condition E If you have canceled the printer during a print job is the computer still trying to send the print job If so cancel the print job in the software and resend it This condition can sometimes be caused by using a substandard interface cable Always use a shielded bi directional parallel cable preferably an I EEE 1284 type cable that is no longer than 6 feet in length E Do you have the unit connected through a switch box If so connect it directly to your computer Do not connect the digital press through a switch box as this can interfere with the flow of print data E If using the system print spooler of Windows and your printer starts printing and stops you may need to increase your Transmission Retry Value To do this right click on the Digital Label Press 2 icon within the Printers window Then select Properties and click on the Details tab Under Timeout Settings increase the Transmission Retry Value from 45 to 900 The Cancel LED light under the Cutter controls is flashing rapidly This indicates an error has occurred
24. Due to the nature of resin inks resin ribbons produce very durable output that can be used in more challenging environments The 300 Series paneled ribbon provides 50 sheets worth of output while the spot color ribbons produce up to 200 sheets All resin ribbons have a maximum printable area of 11 71 x 17 3 297 x 439mm These ribbons can be used only in conjunction with the 300 Series vinyl label stock which is distinguished by a BLACK and WHITE package cover sheet see Part E of this section for more print media information For current selection and availability on all ribbons please contact the manufacturer s Supplies Department or your nearest reseller Section 4 Ribbons and Print Media Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual C LOADING RIBBON INTO THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE Whether using the included Ribbon Cartridge or using other cartridges purchased separately all Ribbon Cartridges can be used with any of the different print ribbons Follow these steps to load a print ribbon into a Ribbon Cartridge 1 Remove the ribbon from its packaging Do not touch the colored portion of the ribbon Oil or dirt from your hands can impair print quality Handle the ribbon only by the ends of its ribbon core 2 The supply end of the ribbon is the end with the fresh unused ribbon on it The take up end of the ribbon is the other end Supply Take up 3 Place the supply end of the ribbon into the supply end of t
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26. Media 27 28 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual I INSERTING THE MEDIA TRAY ASSEMBLY INTO THE PRINTER Once media is loaded into the Supply Tray and the In Feed Clutch is properly adjusted the complete Media Tray Assembly can then be inserted into the unit Refer to the following steps to assemble and insert the Media Tray Assembly 1 Place the assembly s Tray Cover onto the Supply Tray so the extensions on the front edges of the Tray Cover engage the securing notches on both sides of the Supply Tray 2 Place the Output Rack onto the Tray Cover so it fits securely between the raised plastic edges of the tray as shown Section 4 Ribbons and Print Media Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 3 Grasp the fully assembled Media Tray Assembly and slide it into the unit until the mounting posts on both sides of the Supply Tray engage the securing notches on both sides of the unit s front interior As the Media Tray Assembly is inserted into the unit you should hear its spring loaded panel automatically unlatch and spring back to its up position This panel forces the media stack against the In Feed Rollers to assure consistent feeding IMPORTANT In order for the digital press to function properly the complete Media Tray Assembly must always remain fully assembled within the unit during printing Section 4 Ribbons and Prin
27. N Innerhalb der USA und Kanada das Ger t nur mit 120 V Wechselstrom und 60 Hz betreiben Drucker die au erhalb der USA oder Kanada verwendet werden diirfen nur mit 230 250 V Wechselstrom betrieben werden Wenn Sie nicht sicher sind ob Ihr Ger t fiir die in Ihrem Land verwendete Nennspannung ausgelegt ist DAS GERAT NICHT IN BETRIEB NEHMEN Wenden Sie sich in diesem Fall an Ihren H ndler oder den Hersteller des Ger tes Den Betrieb sofort unterbrechen wenn ein Gegenstand in das Geh use gefallen oder Fl ssigkeit eingedrungen ist Den Netzstecker ziehen und das Ger t von qualifiziertem Wartungspersonal berpr fen lassen Keine Geh useteile abnehmen Wartungsarbeiten nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchf hren lassen Consignes de s curit Avant d utiliser l appareil pri re de lire attentivement les consignes de s curit suivantes AVERTISSEMENTS ATTENTION POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D INCENDIE OU D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER L APPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE POUR EVITER TOUTE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE NE PAS RETIRER LES PANNEAUX AVANT SUPERIEUR LATERAUX OU ARRIERE NE PAS TENTER DE REPARER SOI MEME LES PIECES A L INTERIEUR DE L APPAREIL CONFIER L ENTRETIEN DE L APPAREIL A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE Faire fonctionner l appareil uniquement sur courant alternatif de 120 V 60 Hz aux Etats Unis ou au Canada Pour les imprimantes exp di es en dehors des Etats Unis et du Canada faire fonctionner l appareil u
28. Series supplies these materials print continuous tone photo quality color accurate images with absolutely no dithering And since the print method is dye sublimation they can also be used to make photo mug transfers Please note that since no clear overlay panel is provided the overall print longevity of these materials is substantially less than that of the 200 Series supplies Wax Thermal Process Color Paper Labels To make fast full CMYK process color labels and decals on plain paper stock a 4 color wax thermal ribbon is available When used with the 100 Series plain paper label stock this ribbon produces the most economical full color output possible 24 Section 4 Ribbons and Print Media Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Use for applications where lower durability is acceptable Please note that process colors will dither For current selection and availability on all print media please contact the manufacturer s Supplies Department or your nearest reseller G LOADING PRINT MEDIA INTO THE SUPPLY TRAY The digital press has an adjustable Meda Tray Assembly which consists of three separate parts the Supply Tray the Tray Cover and the Output Rack Output Rack Tray Cover Supply Tray The Supply Tray stores the blank media to be printed The Tray Cover rests on top of the Supply Tray and protects media within the Supply Tray from dust or other contaminants It also helps guide media du
29. Text box exactly as you would like that text to appear on your first label and click on the Serialization button The Serialize window appears Serialize x Stat 0 1 Increment fi Cancel Type Set Base Number Lesna Character Hint Select the part to serialize in Start box and press Set Base button 10 Fill in the variable information as prompted by the instructions in the Serialize window and click on OK when finished Select OK again in the Text Substitution window to begin serializing and duplicating your labels All serialized text will appear in the font selected in your initial label design Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 65 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual E PressPrint IDNumber CDL olx File Edit Layout Arrange Cut View Options Help Olslalalls ul 6 5 s Objects Selected 55 i 10 042 4 A 100 aly 0 3 737 14 642 E FE rar sl Bill Doft 1D F128 a IICA A ees Selecting K 141 X Note that if copying multiple pages of output only one page of images will actually appear on screen This is done to conserve system resources If you would like to view subsequent pages PressPrint does provide a scrolling tool 4 114 P in the bottom right hand corner of its screen This allows you to easily move from page to page When your labels are finished duplicating you can then print th
30. UNTITLED CDL lolx File Edit Layout Arange Cut View Options Help delala lo 151 Objects Selected 0 jo alz 100 alzi 9 0 13 477 18 277 al bio aisle TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT an Eu Pee a ae PIEPIESE 51 ts Selecting ajia gt Click on the RED color box in the color palette on the bottom of your screen and drag it to the first position in the palette P1 Likewise click and drag the BLACK color box to the second position P2 The Colors in the image will be printed in the order in which they appear in the color palette Insert the RED ribbon into the printer and be sure the appropriate print media is also loaded Then select Print from the File menu Select the appropriate Printer Setup options Ribbon Type etc Then click on the Preferences Tab and select the Separate Colors option This forces the colors in your image to be printed separately Also select the Clip Separated Colors option if you do not want the digital press to print in areas where the second color will be printed This option is useful if printing lighter colors on top of darker colors Note that these options should only be selected when printing multiple spot color print jobs Click on OK to print PressPrint will send only the RED squares to be printed During printing a message will display on screen telling you to wait until printing is complete before loading the next ribbon color and reloading the print media Introdu
31. Undo serne e eterraren len aae E TEREE 60 Aligning ObjectS seer pr reiris respe ee aE E a Ee ESES 60 Creating a Die Cut siccsiie ie tre ta e aE E E R nal 60 Selecting Objects teri d a e RE ER a 60 Rotating Images to Maximize Space s ssssessssssssstsrtsrssertesss ees 61 AQUA MSIE Acid 61 Print Multiple Pages of the Same Label conicinicioninninnionionoos 62 G Creating Serialized Labels oooconcnidininnnnonmmnnss 62 H Printing Multiple Spot Color Labels ocnonoioonmomnmmmmmmomm 66 Section 8 Maintenance A Supplies Required saen inei e e E ei 69 B Cleaning th Printhead p 70 C Cleaning the Unit s Casal 71 D Cleaning the Inside of the Units di 71 E Cleaning the Platen Roller aid 72 F Cleaning the In Peed Rollers oi 73 G Clearing a Ribbon Jam cecc cece cscs cetenesesesteenesesceeeseseseenanenens 74 H Clearing a Minor Print Media Jam oooocococonininconononnnnnrrnnnnnnnrnnoss 74 I Clearing a Major Print Media Jam oconocononininnononnnnnnrrnncncnnanoss 75 J Cleaning the Pinch Rollers tica iaa 79 K Replacing the Cutter Blades de 81 Section 9 Troubleshooting e eseesssissessrissiesesissessrsesiesesssreseesee 85 Section 10 Technical SpecificatiOWS ooonniionnnnonmnmnmnsmmmm lt m m mmm 93 Appendix A Interfacing Information A TntrO UC ante ai ati dee 95 B Centronics Type Parallel Interface ooo 95 Introduction Thank You for choosing the Digital Label and Decal Press 2 It ha
32. aks appear in wax resin output that always travel along each outside edge of the printed sheet E Most likely due to dirty Pinch Rollers See Section 8 J for instructions on cleaning these rollers and on what you can do to prevent such streaks in the future Section 9 Troubleshooting 89 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual My prints have blotches or spots in them Symptoms Small spots appear randomly on the print with no ink or different colors of ink E Most likely due to dust inside the printer Review the procedures in Section 8 D for cleaning the inside of the printer E Can also be caused by dust accumulation on the ribbon or print media Always store print supplies in the original packaging or in some other suitable dust free environment E Ifthe spots appear mainly down the center of the page this may also indicate that the printer s Feed Rollers need to be cleaned Clean according to Section 8 F My prints have poor or faded print quality E Check that you have properly loaded print media and a print ribbon according to the instructions in Section 4 Print media should always be loaded with the print side facing down backing side up M Check that you have loaded compatible print supplies according to the descriptions given in Section 4 Remember only supplies within the same 100 200 or 300 Series can be used with one another E You are using too much heat or not enough heat to properly transfer i
33. an unprintable area at the top and bottom of all print media This is necessary so that the printer can grip the print media while feeding it back and forth See Paper Size explanation in Section 6 D for more print area information Be sure images fall within this print area and that the Layout1 Blank Size option in PressPrint is set to 11 710 x 17 3 Multiple sheets of print media feed at the same time E Be sure to fan or separate the media before loading Static and moisture tend to attract two sheets together This is especially true with the 300 Series clear or white cast vinyl Also be sure the Media Supply Tray s In Feed Clutch is set properly according to Section 4 H Section 9 Troubleshooting 91 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Areas of my prints are scrambled or look like bar codes E This signifies a data transmission error This could be caused by a faulty or substandard printer cable or parallel port Try switching to a different higher quality parallel cable For best results use a shielded bi directional I EEE 1284 parallel cable no longer than 6 feet in length The ribbon sensor needs adjustment Symptoms My full color output is printing completely off color on all or part of the sheet and or the error message The printer did not detect the proper ribbon panels displays E Check that the Ribbon Type option in the printer driver is set according to the ribbon currently i
34. anual C CLEANING THE UNIT S CASE Your digital press has a durable casing that should retain its luster and appearance for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Never spray the cabinet with a cleaner Rather spray the cloth first and then wipe down the unit D CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT As you use your digital press dust and other particles will accumulate inside its case These particles are attracted to the underside of the ribbon by static produced during printing and can cause voids or colored spots on the printed image Use the following procedure to clean the inside of the unit periodically or as needed B A a Open the printer s Top Cover by pressing the Cover Release Button Remove the Ribbon Cartridge from the printer Open the Cutter Door by pulling down on the door s handle If you have access to a very small vacuum cleaner most computer stores sell devices just for this purpose use it to vacuum out all visible areas inside the printer and cutter Using such a vacuum works especially well when cleaning paper dust from the cutter If you do not have access to a small vacuum use a Cleaning Pad from the Printer Cleaning Kit or a soft lint free cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol to wipe out all visible areas inside the printer and cutter Also thoroughly wipe off any dust
35. ation on the printer s ribbon sensor and on the calibration process please refer to the end of Section 9 In most instances this calibration procedure should not be necessary Printer Ribbon Sensor Calibration Ea r Printer Self Test Click on TEST to initiate a TEST self test seqence at the printer Hel The printer ribbon must Hop match ribbon selected in the set up dialog box r Ribbon Calibrate Click on SEND to send a SEND ribbon calibration SEND sequence to your printer Only do this after you have manually placed the YELLOW ribbon panel over the ribbon sensor r Firmware Version Click on VERSION to retrieve VERSION the printer firmware version _VERSION The Calibrate option also allows you to send a simple self test print to the printer by clicking on the TEST button The appropriate self test will automatically print according to the Ribbon Type option you have selected in the printer driver setup Be sure the appropriate print supplies are installed for the selected Ribbon Type This self test procedure can be helpful in assuring that your computer is effectively communicating with the digital press and that it is functioning properly If you would like to bypass your computer and print a self test directly from the digital press see the self test procedure described in Section 5 B To find out the firmware version currently installed in the unit click on the VERSION button
36. been placed back into the printer you may need to recalibrate the ribbon sensor according to the calibration procedure at the end of Section 9 78 Section 8 Maintenance Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual J CLEANING THE PINCH ROLLERS Two sets of Pinch Rollers can be found inside the unit The first set is located within the unit s cutter The second set is located next to the printer s Platen Roller These Pinch Rollers serve to hold print media securely so it can be accurately printed and cut If using the 200 Series dye sublimation or 300 Series resin print supplies you should not need to clean these rollers If using the 100 Series wax resin print supplies you should clean these rollers only if you notice faint streaks of color running along each outside edge of the printed page These streaks are caused by the gradual transfer of the wax resin inks from the printed page to the Pinch Rollers Refer to the following steps to clean these rollers NOTE lf you are using the 100 Series supplies and wish to avoid having to clean the Pinch Rollers simply leave a 1 25 31 8mm margin along each outside edge of the sheet This will assure that the wax resin inks will not come into contact with these rollers 1 Open the printer s Top Cover by pressing the Cover Release Button 2 Remove the Ribbon Cartridge from the printer 3 Open the Cutter Door by pulling down on the door s handle 4 Lo
37. black UL recognized ribbon Although the 300 Series Black UL Recognized Ribbon provides maximum print quality when printing onto 300 Series Polyesters you may also achieve acceptable results by using the variety of other 300 Series Resin Ribbons with the polyester materials If doing so increase the Intensity setting within the printer driver setup window see Section 6 D Note that print quality may vary when using the standard resin ribbons with the polyester materials and therefore is not guaranteed IMPORTANT Always seal print media in its original packaging and place on a smooth flat surface when not in use Do not stack objects on top of the print media or place more than 500 sheets in a single stack Print media must not be exposed to excess dust heat direct sunlight or moisture and must not be allowed to curl or bend Section 4 Ribbons and Print Media 23 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual F SPECIALTY SUPPLIES AND APPLICATIONS Fabric Transfers To make fabric transfers such as T shirts aprons banners sweatshirts mouse pads caps and more unique fabric transfer ribbon and paper can be used These materials allow you to create permanent machine washable fabric transfers in full CMYK process color For best results a commercial grade heat press is highly recommended for transferring printed images NOTE The fabric transfer paper for the digital press has RED LINES on the reverse side This
38. blade will eventually begin to grow dull When this happens you may notice one or all of the following symptoms E The cut line is rough or jagged as if the media were being ripped instead of sliced E Tf the cut line has sharp pointed corners some of these corners start to lift up as they are cut E Excess cutting pressure is required for print media which originally required far less pressure E Print media which normally cuts fine starts to stall the cutter as cut pressure is increased If any of these symptoms begin to consistently occur replace the Cutter Blade according to the following steps 1 Open the Cutter Door by pulling down on the door s handle 2 Locate the black plastic Cutter Arm which holds the aluminum Blade Holder in place Blade Holder Securing Knob Cutter Arm 3 Loosen the gold colored Securing Knob by turning it toward the rear of the printer Section 8 Maintenance 81 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 4 Remove the aluminum Blade Holder CAUTION THE CUTTER BLADE IS RAZOR SHARP AND CAN EASILY CUT YOU BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THIS BLADE 5 Unscrew and remove the top of the Blade Holder roa v y UY 6 Tip the base of the holder upside down and remove the blade 82 Section 8 Maintenance Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Insert the new blade into the base of the holder and replace the holder s scr
39. ble for the digital press high speed rate of data transmission A suitable interface cable is a shielded bi directional parallel cable preferably an I EEE 1284 type cable which is no longer than 6 feet in length For best results DO NOT connect the digital press through a switch box as this can interfere with the flow of print data 1 Connect the Centronics type parallel side to the digital press Snap the fastening clips into place U T gel Er S555 o o elle 34 Section 5 Connecting the Unit Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 2 Connect the other side to the back of your PC at the LPT1 LPT2 or PARALLEL connector Tighten the cable s thumbscrews The printer must have its On Line light and Cancel lights ON to receive data The cutter s Pause light however should remain OFF when the unit is ready to print IMPORTANT In order to begin printing you must first install its custom printer driver software along with the PressPrint software for Windows 95 98 For instructions on installing and using this software please refer to Section 7 of this manual Section 5 Connecting the Unit 35 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 36 Section 5 Connecting the Unit Installing and
40. can be selected through PressPrint s Import window When importing files created through other programs be sure the file you are importing is one of the file types listed in the import window Like all other graphics programs PressPrint will not be able to import an unsupported file type If you have problems importing a certain file type simply resave or export your file as one of PressPrint s other supported file types In most cases importing a file which has been converted to a TIFF or JPEG will essentially guarantee that PressPrint will accept it Most graphics applications allow you to save or export images in a variety of industry standard file types If importing TIFF files note that only RGB TIFF images are supported CMYK TIFF files will not import properly If your program does not allow you to save or export an image in an acceptable format a separate file conversion software package called Transverter Pro is available This package allows you to easily convert files into a variety of accepted PressPrint formats See the documentation included with this conversion software for complete instructions E When preparing a file to be imported be sure to prepare and import a single image only In other words use PressPrint to duplicate and mass produce the image after it has been imported Importing Macintosh Files In many cases files which have been created on a Macintosh will need to be imported into PressPrint This is
41. cate the two small gray Pinch Rollers just inside the cutter Pinch Rollers 5 Use a Cleaning Pad from the Printer Cleaning Kit or a soft lint free cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly wipe the rollers clean While wiping manually rotate the rollers with your fingertips 6 After the rollers are clean and completely dry close the Cutter Door Section 8 Maintenance 79 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 7 Next clean the Pinch Rollers within the printer To do this you must first remove the Print Pressure Bracket from the printer Refer to the steps in Part I of this section for instructions on removing this bracket Print Pressure Bracket 8 Once the Print Pressure Bracket is removed use a Cleaning Pad from the Printer Cleaning Kit or a soft lint free cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly wipe the Pinch Rollers clean While wiping use the Cancel and On Line buttons of the Printer controls to rotate the Pinch Rollers Pinch Rollers 9 After the roller is clean and completely dry re install the Print Pressure Bracket according to the steps in Part I of this section 10 Replace the Ribbon Cartridge and close the printer s cover 80 Section 8 Maintenance Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual K REPLACING THE CUTTER BLADE The cutter uses a tiny razor sharp blade to kiss cut its output Over time this
42. ction 67 68 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual When the RED squares are finished printing the printed sheet will be ejected At this time remove the RED ribbon and load the BLACK ribbon Then reload the printed sheet back into the Media Supply Tray Be sure to load the printed sheet with its Print Side Down and with its Top or Leading Edge nearest the Media Tray s feed roller When all supplies are once again in place click on OK PressPrint will send the BLACK text to to be printed The cutter targets and cut information will also be sent to the digital press at this time since black is the final color PressPrint does this automatically when the Separate Colors option is selected as long as cutting is enabled in the driver Printing and cutting of your two color labels should now be complete Introduction Maintenance Your the digital press is built to require a minimum amount of maintenance Nevertheless there are a few procedures you can perform on a regular basis or as needed to ensure the best possible performance A SUPPLIES REQUIRED For the procedures listed in this section you will need the following items E Isopropyl alcohol E Soft lint free cloth E Small vacuum cleaner if available Or to make these maintenance procedures more convenient a Printer Cleaning Kit is available from your authorized reseller This optional kit includes the following E Printhead Cleaning Pens p
43. digital label amp 2 decal press Y gt yan wot Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Notices The information in this document is subject to change without notice NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No liability is assumed for errors contained herein or for incidental damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without the prior written consent Patent Pending Trademark Acknowledgements IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc ColorSync QuickDraw System 7 LocalTalk and TrueType are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Adobe Adobe Illustrator and Type Manager are trademarks and Postscript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Printing History Edition 2 2 990322 Copyright 1998 All rights reserved Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual FCC Compliance Statem
44. e one supplied with your printer always use an J EEE 1284 parallel cable which is less than 6 feet in length Appendix A Interfacing Information 95 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Pin assignments are as follows WIRE DIAGRAM 19 PIN 1 E 36 18 DB36P DB25P 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 32 15 31 16 36 17 19 THROUGH 30 19 THROUGH 25 SHELL SHELL 000000000000 000000000000 PIN 1 TABLE A 1 Parallel Interface Pin Assignments 96 Appendix A Interfacing Information 100 Series plain PAP dc 22 IOO SErIES TIDDOMS nnn desea Sai EA EAE A T E AA E Aa 19 200 Series pol estr iii A df 22 E AAA NN 20 300 Series AAA AN 20 300 Series UL recognized polyester srednie a a I a EE E EEA E 23 300 Series A a 23 32 Bit print pi 39 46 Aligning objects Anti Aliasing Bitmap files Blade holder Calibrate Cel DUI ISA AAA SSO SES AE SS ARI Gancel DED At e 13 88 Calor MACAO A A A ee 45 Contour Gatese e a aAa aeee E da Anti A A a AA AAA An 54 Gut only disable pri a 47 Cutter blade vivia ti e a ei di 81 Cutting pressure Mid iii A E GATA AE E E 14 Cutter controls aiii
45. eady printed or which is not approved Printing onto such media may damage the printer 26 Section 4 Ribbons and Print Media Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual H ADJUSTING THE SUPPLY TRAY S IN FEED CLUTCH Before the Media Tray can be assembled and inserted into the printer you must first adjust the Supply Tray s In Feed Clutch according to the type of print media you are installing When properly adjusted the In Feed Clutch help print media feed more consistently one sheet at a time Please refer to the following steps for instructions on when and how you should adjust this clutch 1 The black plastic In Feed Clutch is located on the top left hand corner of the Supply Tray on the same shaft as the tray s rubber In Feed Roller If you intend to print onto 200 Series dye sublimation print media either adhesive backed or non adhesive backed move the In Feed Clutch to the left so it is aligned with the tray label s Dye Sub setting To move the clutch simply use your finger to slide it until it locks into position In Feed Clutch If you intend to print onto 300 Series resin or 100 Series wax resin print media move the In Feed Clutch to the right so it is aligned with the tray label s Other setting To move the clutch simply use your finger to slide it until it locks into position Section 4 Ribbons and Print
46. em according to the instructions in Part E of this section H PRINTING MULTIPLE SPOT COLOR LABELS Multiple spot color labels are labels created by using two or more of the digital press separate spot color resin or wax resin ribbons to print a label design with two or more separate colors This process is done by manually changing ribbon colors during the print job and is beneficial if you would like to create a simple two or three color label with no dithering Since separate ribbons are used keep in mind that the alignment of the different colors may not be exact For this reason your multiple spot color label designs should be relatively simple The following is an example of how to print a multiple spot color job You may want to actually complete this exercise as a self tutorial If you do not have the ribbon colors specified in this exercise simply substitute any other spot color combination Note that both single and multiple pages of multiple spot color labels can be printed in this fashion If you have not yet read through Parts D E and F of this section please do so before attempting to complete this exercise 66 Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Create a label consisting of a RED square background with BLACK text centered inside Then place a cut line around the red square and array the labels down the page PressPrint
47. ent This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For Users in the United States 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 in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected M Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help M Use of a shielded cable is required to comply with the Class A limits of Part 1
48. es according to the descriptions given in Section 4 Remember only supplies within the same 100 200 or 300 Series can be used with one another E Check to see if the print media is jammed or is not feeding effectively from the Media Supply Tray If jammed clear according to Section 8 H If not feeding separate the print media to assure it is not sticking together Also be sure the Media Supply Tray s In Feed Clutch is set properly according to Section 4 H You may also need to clean the In Feed Rollers according to Section 8 F E Check to see if the ribbon is jammed down into the Platen Roller If so clear the jam according to Section 8 G E If you have removed the Print Pressure Bracket according to the instructions in Section 8 I be sure it was re installed properly according to these same instructions Section 9 Troubleshooting 87 88 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual The On Line LED light under the Printer controls or the Cancel LED light under the Cutter controls is flashing erratically This indicates a data transmission error In other words the digital press is not properly receiving the print data If such an error occurs select the Cancel Print button in the 32 Bit Print Spooler to cancel the print job and correct the problem Then press the printer s Cancel button to clear its memory and resend the print job If necessary you can also reset the printer by simultaneously pressing the
49. ew on top Place the Blade Holder back into the Cutter Arm and retighten the gold colored Securing Knob by turning it toward the front of the printer Tighten only until the Blade Holder fits securely within the Cutter Arm To verify proper tightness try rotating the Blade Holder clockwise within the Cutter Arm If it rotates the Securing Knob needs to be further tightened Do not over tighten Section 8 Maintenance 83 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 84 Section 8 Maintenance Troubleshooting If you have difficulty operating your digital press the troubleshooting suggestions in this section should in most cases solve the problem If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions call the manufacturer s Technical Support Group or your authorized reseller Customer and technical support representatives are available Monday through Friday 7 30 AM to 6 00 PM Central Standard Time You may also leave a message 24 hours a day if you d like to have a representative call you back the next business day Technical support and printer driver upgrades can also be obtained by connecting to http www fargo com The printer does not even begin to print Symptoms Nothing happens or an error message comes up in the Windows application program E Make sure that the power cord is plugged in securely on both ends and that the printer is turned ON Confirm power is applied The Cancel and On
50. fully WARNINGS CAUTION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE FRONT TOP SIDE OR REAR PANELS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL E Operate the unit only on 110 120 VAC 50 60 Hz if operating within the United States or Canada For printers that have been shipped outside of the United States and Canada operate the unit only on 220 240 VAC If you have any doubt as to whether you have a unit with the correct voltage rating for your country s power supply DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE UNIT Contact your dealer or the factory E Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet Unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified service personnel E Do not disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing only to qualified personnel Section 2 Safety Precautions 5 6 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual SicherheitsmaBnahmen Vor Inbetriebnahme bitte die folgenden Sicherheitsmafnahmen beachten SICHERHEITSHINWEISE VORSICHT ZUR VERHUTUNG VON FEUERGEFAHR ODER STROMSCHLAGEN DAS GERAT VOR REGEN ODER FEUCHTIGKEIT SCHUTZEN UM DIE GEFAHR VON STROMSCHLAGEN ZU VERHINDERN KEINE GERAATEABDECKUNGEN ABNEHMEN DAS GERAT ENTHALT KEINE TEILE DIE VOM BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN KONNEN WARTUNGSARBEITEN DURFEN NUR VON QUALIFIZIERTEM FACHPERSONAL DURCHGEFUHRT WERDE
51. gital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual The On Line LED light under the Printer controls is flashing rapidly This indicates an error has occurred with the print media or with the print ribbon If such an error occurs before the digital press actually starts to print the error is recoverable Correct the problem and press the On Line button to resume printing If the error occurs after the digital press starts printing select the Cancel Print button in the 32 Bit Print Spooler to cancel the print job and correct the problem Then press the printer s Cancel button to clear its memory and resend the print job If necessary you can also reset the printer by simultaneously pressing the Cutter s Cancel and Pause buttons or by simply turning the unit s power OFF and ON see Section 3 D for more information on the button functions Note that if the 32 Bit Print Spooler s Save last job for reprint option was selected you simply have to select the spooler s Print button to resend the job Refer to the following list for possible causes to this printer error condition E Check that you have properly loaded print media and a print ribbon and that you have not run out of either Replace media as required see Section 4 E Make sure the Ribbon Type option selected in the printer driver matches the type of ribbon currently installed see Section 6 D for Ribbon Type information E Check that you have loaded compatible print suppli
52. h your fingertips Section 8 Maintenance 173 74 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual D After all of the rollers are clean and completely dry replace the Media Tray Assembly G CLEARING A RIBBON JAM If the ribbon becomes jammed in the printer s Platen Roller visible when you open the printer s Top Cover use the following procedure to correct the problem 1 With the printer s Top Cover open remove the ribbon take up core the side with the used ribbon on it from the Ribbon Cartridge Gently pull the ribbon up and out of the printer while pressing and holding down the printer s On Line button This will rotate the Platen Roller backwards and eject the ribbon while you are pulling upwards If any ink is visible on the Platen Roller clean it according to the steps in Part E of this section H CLEARING A MINOR PRINT MEDIA JAM If a sheet of print media becomes jammed inside the unit remove it through the following steps 1 2 Open the printer s Top Cover by pressing the Cover Release Button Remove the Ribbon Cartridge and if necessary the Media Tray Assembly from the printer From the Printer controls press the Cancel button to advance the print media Press the On Line button to reverse the print media If the print media is jammed within the cutter press the cutter s Cancel button to advance the print media or its Pause button to reverse the print media Note that t
53. he Cutter Door must be closed and the printer s Top Cover must be open in order for the cutter buttons to function in this manner While pressing either of the Printer buttons it may also be necessary to gently pull on the appropriate end of the print media to help clear out the media If pressing either of the buttons does not seem to move the print media and it appears to be stuck refer to the steps in Part I of this section Once the jam has been cleared replace the Print Cartridge and Media Tray Assembly and close the Top Cover Select the Cancel Print button in the 32 Bit Print Spooler to cancel the print job and press the printer s Cancel button to clear its memory Resend the print job Note that if the 32 Bit Print Spooler s Save last job for reprint option was selected you simply have to select the spooler s Print button to resend the job Section 8 Maintenance Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual I CLEARING A MAJOR PRINT MEDIA JAM Although rare print media can sometimes begin to separate from its backing while printing When this happens it can occasionally become stuck to the interior rollers causing the media to jam and halt the print process If this happens do not attempt to rip the media from the printer This will cause the media to tear leaving media fragments within the printer Instead use the following procedure to clear the print media from the printer 1 Open the printer s To
54. he Ribbon Cartridge as indicated Make certain that the ribbon is fed from underneath the supply end of the ribbon roll up and over the top of the take up end of the ribbon roll Take up End Once the ribbon is installed into the Ribbon Cartridge it can then be placed into the printer See Part D of this section for instructions on inserting a loaded Ribbon Cartridge into the printer Section 4 Ribbons and Print Media 21 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual D PLACING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE INTO THE PRINTER 1 Press the Cover Release Button Allow the cover to swing up and open 2 With the cover open place the Ribbon Cartridge into the printer Be certain that the supply end of the Ribbon Cartridge is oriented towards the rear of the printer 3 Close the cover When you start to print the notches on the Ribbon Drive Hub will automatically engage the take up end of the ribbon NOTE When the ribbon is installed properly the black sensing plug in the supply end of the ribbon roll should be located in the back left hand corner of the unit s interior This sensing plug tells the digital press which type of ribbon is installed and MUST be present in order for the unit to function E ABOUT PRINT MEDIA 100 Series Plain Paper Label and Decal Stock 100 Series plain paper stock is distinguished by a GREEN and WHITE package cover sheet and is designed only for use with 100 Series ribbons Together
55. ialize PressPrint IDNumber CDL File Edit Layout Arrange Cut Yiew Options Help Dema olo el Objects Selected 5 2 ajz 100 ajv 0 0 621 11 636 a alix y o PER 3 i975 le 10 100 alriz P l ano asu m a e 11 Once you have entered the text place a cut line around the entire label and select all Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 63 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 4 With both the cut line and the label selected choose Badges from the Layout menu The Badge Setup window appears Badge Setup x Number of copies fr E Replaceable items text T Use Score Lines highlight text to be changed Color Poi ID 120 Blank Jack Smith Height 17 30 Width 11 71 Margins Top fo 150 Bottom fo 150 Left fo 150 Right fo 150 m Spacing Vertical 0 050 Horizontal 0 050 Page preview Replacement data file FEB fH IMPRESSA Names txt Total Number of fi Pages EEE ok Caca 5 Enter the number of labels you wish to create into the Number of copies box and adjust the vertical and horizontal spacing between labels as needed 6 Highlight the text you wish to have serialized and if applicable click on the Browse button to select the appropriate Replacement data file The replacement data file specifies the text txt file you would like to use in you
56. ill flash simultaneously When calibration is complete both lights will remain solid You can now resend your print job 92 Section 9 Troubleshooting Specifications Printing Methods Printing Resolution Colors Color Panel Order Color Monochrome Printing Speed Dye Sublimation CMYO Resin Thermal Transfer CMY Wax Resin Thermal Transfer Paper Feed Method Paper Loading Supply Tray capacity Output Rack capacity Media Size Printing Area Ink Ribbon Dye sublimation Resin thermal transfer Wax resin thermal transfer Printer Driver Interface Technical Dye sublimation resin thermal transfer wax resin thermal transfer 300 x 300 DPI Up to 16 7 million Yellow Magenta Cyan Overlay if used Continuous single color Approximately 6 minutes per page Approximately 3 minutes per page Approximately 1 minute per page Friction feed Approximately 50 sheets Approximately 50 sheets B A3 Super 12 x 20 305 x 508mm 11 71 x 17 3 297 4 x 439 4mm 3 Color with overlay CMYO 50 prints roll 3 Color CMY 50 prints roll Spot Colors 200 prints roll Spot Colors 200 prints roll Windows 95 Centronics type parallel Section 10 Technical Specifications 193 94 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Dimensions Weight Temperature Operating Storage Humidity Operating Storage Supply Voltage Supply
57. int s native CDL file extension Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 55 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual E PRINTING TO THE DIGITAL LABEL AND DECAL PRESS Once you have successfully completed Part D of this section you can then send your file to the digital press to be printed and cut Refer to the following steps to begin printing 1 Select Print from the File menu The Print window appears Print HE Printing Preferences Margins Printer Digital Label Press 2 FARGO PrimeraPro FARGO PRIMERAPRO ELITE GCC Elite 600 v1 1 HP LaserJet IIIP ID Card Quatro Digital Label Press 2 Printer Setup Print Mode Copies 4 Sign Blank J Fit to Printer Jo Badae Cancel 2 Be sure Digital Label Press 2 is selected under the Printer option The rest of the options can be left at their default settings for most print jobs Notice that the number in the Copies box will automatically match the total number of pages specified when you originally arrayed your image NOTE f you intend to print with the 200 Series dye sublimation print supplies you may wish to select one of the Anti Aliasing options from the Preferences tab Anti Aliasing causes printed images to appear more smoothly around the edges In most cases the Fine Anti Aliasing option provides the best print quality DO NOT select anti aliasing if printing with 100 or
58. int media automatically makes a separate pass for each colored panel on the ribbon By combining different colored dots from each ribbon panel in different combinations this process is called dithering your digital press is able to print up to 16 7 million colors Dye Sublimation Dye sublimation is similar to thermal transfer in that it still involves a paneled multi pass process beneath the same thermal Printhead The difference however lies within the special dye sublimation ribbon and print media and in the transfer process itself Unlike a thermal transfer ribbon each colored panel on a dye sublimation ribbon is composed of a colored dye rather than a colored ink When the dyes on the ribbon are heated beneath the thermal Printhead they vaporize and diffuse into the surface of the special dye receptive print media By varying the heat intensity of each thermal element within the Printhead the digital press is able to change the value and hue of each transferred dot of color This results in the blending of one colored dot into the next producing continuous tone photo realistic color accurate images with no dithering B SPECIAL FEATURES With its dual function thermal transfer dye sublimation color printing capability the digital press offers you incredible printing versatility Its wax resin thermal transfer mode delivers fast inexpensive color output on paper stock while its resin thermal transfer mode prints outdo
59. int with the 32 Bit Print Spooler you must select the Fast 32 bit Spooler option from within the printer driver setup window see Part D for further printer driver setup information When this option is selected the 32 Bit Print Spooler will automatically open and close with the start and finish of each print job NOTE You can also manually open the 32 Bit Print Spooler simply by selecting its icon from the Programs group of the Start menu When the 32 Bit Print Spooler is running its icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar During a print job it is often helpful to click on this icon to bring the 32 Bit Print Spooler status window to the foreground of your application This window provides a number of details about the print jobs being sent to the digital press 115 32 Bit Print Spooler lol x Eile Help 32 Bit Print Spooler Current Job Job Queue Settings File PressPrint arctic CDL Size 11242 KB Progress Boa Copy 1 of 5 Eint Pause Ready NUM Li The Current Job tab tells you the name and size of the file printing the progress of the overall print job as well as the total number of copies left to print It also provides buttons which allow you to pause or cancel the print job at any time during the printing process 40 Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual The Settings tab tells
60. ion 6 B and C for instructions on checking your parallel port mode and on using this spooler If you are not able to use the 32 Bit Print Spooler try printing with the Write Direct to Port option selected from within the printer driver This option devotes all of your system resources to the current print job thereby increasing the rate of data transmission Note that this option will tie up your system until the print job is complete If you are unable to print through either the 32 Bit Print Spooler or the Write Direct To Port option try printing through the system print spooler of Windows 95 98 This spooler is provided with Windows and can be used with nearly any type of printer The following steps will help you optimize this standard spooler for printing to the digital press 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and select Printers When the Printers window appears click on the Digital Label Press 2 icon using the right mouse button and select the Properties option 2 Select the Details tab then select the Spool Settings button Select the Print directly to the printer option and click on OK 3 Again from the Details tab select the Port Settings button Deselect both the Check Port state before printing option and the Spool MS DOS print jobs option and click on OK 4 Increase the Transmission retry value of the Details tab from 45 to 900 Click on OK to close the Properties window Section 9 Troubleshooting Di
61. ion to the selected object Selecting Objects To select an object choose the Pointer tool and click on the edge of the object To select multiple objects hold down the shift key while clicking on the edge of each object Another way to select one or more objects is to use the Pointer tool to click and drag around the object or objects you would like to select As you drag the pointer tool a blue outline will appear Any object within this outline will be selected 60 Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Rotating Images to Maximize Space In order to fit as many labels on a page as possible you may sometimes wish to rotate images so they can be placed closer together To rotate an image select both the image and its cut line Then select Rotate from the Layout menu The Rotate window appears Restricted Rotate x 180 Apply Enter the number of degrees you wish to rotate the image and click on the Apply button This will rotate the image To close the Rotate window click on the gt lt button Use the Rotate option along with the Duplicate option of the Edit menu to create a single row of closely placed images Use the Alignment option of the Layout menu to help align the images Once you get a complete row created and aligned as shown below click and drag the pointer around the entire row to select it You can then use the Arra
62. ivolgersi al personale di assistenza qualificato E Non smontare la struttura dell alloggiamento Le riparazioni vanno effettuate Section 2 Safety Precautions 7 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Precaucoes de Seguranca Antes de operar a unidade por favor leia cuidadosamente as seguintes precauc es de seguranga ADVERT NCIAS CUIDADO PARA EVITAR O PERIGO DE INC NDIO OU CHOQUE EL TRICO N O EXPONHA A UNIDADE CHUVA OU UMIDADE PARA REDUZIR O RISCO DE CHOQUE EL TRICO N O REMOVA OS PAIN IS DIANTEIRO SUPERIOR LATERAIS OU TRASEIRO N O H PECAS NO INTERIOR QUE POSSAM SER CONSERTADAS PELO USUARIO PARA MANUTEN O PE A ASSIST NCIA A UM T CNICO QUALIFICADO E Opere a unidade somente em 120 VAC 60 Hz se estiver operando nos Estados Unidos ou Canad Para impressoras enviadas para fora dos Estados Unidos e Canad opere a unidade somente em 230 250 VAC Se voc tiver d vidas a respeito da gradua o correta de voltagem para a alimenta o de energia do seu pa s NAO TENTE USAR ESTA UNIDADE Entre em contato com seu revendedor ou com a f brica E Se qualquer l quido ou objeto cair dentro do gabinete p re a opera o imediatamente Desligue a unidade da tomada e chame um t cnico qualificado m N o desmonte o gabinete Para manuten o peca assist ncia somente a um t cnico qualificado 8 Section 2 Safety Precautions Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual
63. l Press 2 User s Manual gle lbs Gs Y GLY elo i618 Gas UYI Joris Jus Belgas Gayl Soll Jl Gaal Las Jali y sie 3 pa a ala gi gol ji aL Ga Ulo ibid jiya 0 0 lg IM ARTETA g co sl Geb SI Li 1S y BE SLY lI d GIL Jasa Y e e Las Ls cis sta hea ile yo Jaai obs 68 Bay cL GI liso l go OF elisa ols 13 UI pal al a elija E GIA dali iLa Sule gl JS Lis sl blu elas y 15 I 53 daii 45 y ys calle e ls Lasa nl da Section 2 Safety Precautions Getting Started A CHOOSING A GOOD LOCATION Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up E Use the dimensions specified in Section 10 as a guideline for the minimum clearances to the unit NOTE Allow for adequate clearance above the unit to accommodate the height of the unit with its cover open E Do not place the unit in a location where the ventilation holes located on the rear of the unit could become blocked E Do not install unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sun light excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock B ABOUT MOISTURE CONDENSATION If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense inside the unit Should this occur print quality may not be optimum Leave the unit turned off in a warm dry room for several hours before using This will allow the moisture to evaporate
64. letely dry replace the Ribbon Cartridge and close the printer s cover 72 Section 8 Maintenance Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual F CLEANING THE IN FEED ROLLERS The In Feed Rollers are visible when the Media Tray Assembly is removed There are a total of three In Feed Rollers Two rollers are located within the printer one directly in front of the other The other roller is located on the Media Supply Tray Together the In Feed Rollers serve to pull print media out of the Supply Tray and feed it up into the printer Periodically clean the printer s In Feed Rollers if you notice voids or spots in printed images down the center of the page if you notice excess dust or debris accumulation on the rollers or if the printer is having difficulty pulling media out of the Supply Tray Use the following steps to clean these rollers 1 Remove the Media Tray Assembly from the printer 2 Locate the Media Supply Tray s rubber In Feed Roller In Feed Roller En gt M EEA y In Feed Rollers 4 Use a Cleaning Pad from the Printer Cleaning Kit or a soft lint free cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly wipe each of the rollers clean While wiping manually rotate each roller wit
65. lled When selected this option allows the printer driver to send all print jobs to the unit s 32 Bit Print Spooler rather than to the system print spooler of Windows It is highly recommended that you always use the 32 Bit Print Spooler when printing See Part B of this section for complete details on the 32 Bit Print Spooler Write Direct to Port Select this option if you do not have an ECP compatible parallel port on your computer and therefore cannot effectively use the 32 Bit Print Spooler When selected this option allows the printer driver to bypass the system print spooler of Windows and to send all print data directly to the printer This option devotes all of your system resources to the current print job thereby increasing overall print speed When the print job is finished your system resources will again be devoted to the normal function of your on screen applications 46 Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual NOTE When printing with the Fast 32 bit Spooler or the Write Direct to Port option selected the Print to File option found within many Windows application programs is not supported The Print to File option is supported only when printing through the system print spooler of Windows 95 98 Disable Target amp Cut Select this option if you wish to bypass the unit s cut function and use only its print function Thi
66. m further away The Coarse option is also effective in hiding print imperfections if you are working in a particularly dusty environment Intensity This control sets the lightness or darkness of the printed image Click and drag on the slider s box or click on the left and right arrows to change the amount of heat used in the printing process Disable Overlay This option only applies when printing with the 3 color dye sublimation 200 Series ribbon type Select this option if you wish to print dye sublimation output without applying the ribbon s clear overlay panel Please note that image durability will be minimal if this overlay is not applied In most cases the only time the overlay should not be applied is if you intend to heat transfer printed images to coated ceramic coffee mugs mugs see Section 4 F Photo Coffee Mug Transfers Enhance Fine Text This option only applies when printing with a dye sublimation 200 Series ribbon type When selected this option allows the digital press to apply the software based spatial filter of RasterText technology This filter brings out the fine detail of smaller text and lines and allows them to print with much greater definition and clarity Image processing time will increase when using this option Fast 32 bit Spooler Select this option for consistently faster print processing This option is only selectable if the printer driver s 32 Bit Print Spooler software has been insta
67. n contacto con su distribuidor o con la f brica E Detenga la operaci n inmediatamente si alg n l quido u objeto s lido cayera en el armario Desenchufe la unidad y h gala revisar por un t cnico de servicio autorizado E No desarme el armario Para servicio de mantenimiento solicite la atenci n de un t cnico autorizado Precauzioni per la Sicurezza Prima di dare inizio al funzionamento dell unit siete pregati di leggere attentamente le seguenti precauzioni di sicurezza AVVERTENZE ATTENZIONE ONDE EVITARE IL PERICOLO DI INCENDIO O SCOSSA ELETTRICA NON ESPORRE L UNITA ALLA PIOGGIA OD UMIDITA EVITARE DI RIMUOVERE I PANNELLI ANTERIORE SUPERIORE LATERALE O POSTERIORE PER RIDURRE IL RISCHIO DI SCOSSA ELETTRICA LA MANUTENZIONE DELLE PARTI INTERNE DELL UNIT NON DI COMPETENZA DELL UTENTE AI FINI DELLA RIPARAZIONE RIVOLGERSI AL PERSONALE DI COMPETENZA E Negli Stati Uniti e Canada l unit funziona solo con alimentazione a 120 VAC 60 Hz Le stampanti destinate ad altri paesi funzionano solo con alimentazione di 230 250 VAC Qualora non abbiate la certezza che il trasformatore e la spina di cui disponete siano quelli adeguati all alimentazione erogata nel vostro paese NON USARE L UNITA Rivolgersi piuttosto al rivenditore o la fabbrica del luogo E Arrestare immediatamente il funzionamento dell unita qualora si verifichi un versamento di liquido o la caduta di un oggetto solido al suo interno Staccare la spina e r
68. nager tab select View devices by type and double click on the Ports listing System Properties 21x General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection Computer CDROM H Disk drives El Display adapters Sy Floppy disk controllers 4 Hard disk controllers 1 88 Keyboard 4 3 Monitor A Mouse BH Network adapters BY Ports COM amp LPT we Communications Port COM1 PEA ECP Printer Port LPT1 E 8 Sound video and game controllers E m System devices 6 4 Properties Refresh Remove Print 3 If your LPT port is set to ECP Printer Port your computer s parallel port is set properly and you can skip to step 6 4 If your LPT port is set to Printer Port instead of ECP Printer Port you must change the parallel port mode through your system BIOS or setup screen The system BIOS is generally entered by holding down a specific keyboard character while your computer is booting up This keyboard character will differ depending on which brand of computer you have but is often specified on screen during initial startup For example a line such as Press lt DEL gt key if you want to run SETUP may appear Once you have entered the BIOS use the on screen directions to locate the parallel port option and change it to ECP When changed save the BIOS settings and reboot some computers require you to reboot twice
69. necting the unit to your computer you will use its Parallel Interface Port For more information on this port please refer to Section 5 C or Appendix A Fuse Power Switch Parallel Interface Power Input Port Serial Interface NOTE The Serial port and the small switches on the rear panel of the unit are for factory use only Leave all switches in the OFF up position when operating the unit unless otherwise instructed by this manual or a factory technician Section 3 Getting Started 15 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual E REMOVING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE AND BLADE HOLDER A single Ribbon Cartridge and Blade Holder are included The Ribbon Cartridge is what holds print ribbons in place inside the printer The Blade Holder is what holds the cutter blade in place inside the cutter For your convenience the Blade Holder ships with a blade already installed During shipment these items are fastened to each other inside the unit Additional ribbon cartridges can be purchased to make switching between the various print ribbons more convenient Additional cutter blades can also be purchased as needed To remove these items from the inside of the printer refer to the following steps 1 Press the Cover Release Button
70. ng your image as an EPS file it should named Filename eps For a TIFF file name it Filename tif Or for a JPEG file call it Filename jpg Importing Vector vs Bitmap Files A vector based file is a file such as an EPS which can be grouped ungrouped and broken apart into a number of separate objects These objects can be individually sized deleted or repositioned Vector files are generally created in programs such as Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw and are beneficial in that they can be edited and greatly enlarged or reduced within PressPrint without sacrificing any image quality or resolution The draw back is that vector files include graphics only So if you have a photographic image within your label design the photo will not be considered a vector object and may not import into PressPrint along with the rest of the vector based graphics To overcome this issue you can import the vector based graphics and the photographic image separately then basically reassemble your label design within PressPrint An easier way however is to simply import such a label design as a bitmap file format A bitmap file is a file such as a TIFF or JPEG which cannot be broken apart into separate objects Instead when an image is saved or exported in a bitmap format it becomes a single solid object A bitmap file is beneficial in that it provides an easy way to import nearly any type of label design from nearly any type of p
71. niquement sur courant alternatif de 230 250 V En cas de doute sur la tension nominale du bloc d alimentation local NE PAS TENTER D UTILISER L APPAREIL Contacter le distributeur ou l usine Arr ter imm diatement le fonctionnement si un liquide ou un solide venait a s infiltrer a l int rieur de l armoire D brancher l appareil et le faire v rifier par un personnel qualifi Ne pas d monter l armoire Confier l entretien de l appareil un personnel qualifi Section 2 Safety Precautions Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Precauciones de seguridad Antes de operar la unidad por favor lea detenidamente las siguientes precauciones de seguridad ADVERTENCIAS PRECAUCION PARA EVITAR PELIGROS DE INCENDIO O CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO EXPONGA LA UNIDAD A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO QUITE LOS PANELES DELANTERO SUPERIOR LATERALES NI TRASERO EL INTERIOR NO TIENE PIEZAS REPARABLES POR EL USUARIO PARA SERVICIO DE REPARACION Y MANTENIMIENTO SOLICITE LA ATENCION DE UN TECNICO DE SERVICIO AUTORIZADO E Opere la unidad s lo a 120 VCA 60 Hz si la opera dentro de los Estados Unidos o Canad Para las impresoras que han sido enviadas fuera de los Estados Unidos y Canad opere la unidad s lo a 230 250 VCA Si no est seguro de que su unidad est especificada con el r gimen correcto de voltaje para la corriente de su pa s NO INTENTE USAR LA UNIDAD P ngase e
72. nk Adjust the Intensity control in the printer driver up or down as needed My dye sublimation prints look jaggy or pixelated Symptoms Prints do not look smooth or continuous but rather grainy and unclear E For best photo realistic output you should always use high resolution 24 bit images If scanning an image always scan the image at a 24 bit color setting at the same size at which you will be printing and at 300 dpi If you stretch or blow up a small or low resolution image you will always get a pixelated or grainy effect when printing E Try selecting the Fine Anti Aliasing option from the Preferences tab of PressPrint s Print window This option should be selected only for dye sublimation prints and causes printed images to appear more smoothly around the edges The print media won t feed and the Printer On line LED is flashing rapidly Symptoms The printer starts to make noise like everything is fine but no print media feeds M Check that you have properly loaded print media and a print ribbon according to the instructions in Section 4 and that you have not over loaded the tray Do not attempt to load more than 50 sheets of print media Also be sure the print media stack fits loosely beneath the Media Supply Tray s three Media Guide Tabs see Section 4 G E Tf the print media is not feeding effectively from the Media Supply Tray separate the print media to assure it is not sticking together Also be sure the Media S
73. not be optimum Don t worry this is perfectly normal The self test procedure is not intended to demonstrate print quality but rather to verify that the digital press is mechanically sound PROGRAM VERSION G H 1 XX 04 12 97 Self Test Example Approximately 30 of actual size NOTE The self test procedure in this section verifies that the unit is mechanically functioning properly If you would like to perform a self test print which verifies your computer is properly communicating with the digital press see the Calibrate description in Section 6 D Section 5 Connecting the Unit 33 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual C CONNECTING TO AN IBM PC OR COMPATIBLE The digital press is designed to be used with nearly any high end IBM PC or compatible running Windows 95 98 For best performance a minimum of a Pentium 133 MHz computer with 32 megabytes of RAM or higher and a hard disk with at least 200 megabytes of free space is recommended Note that processing speed will increase if additional RAM is added The digital press is equipped with a Centronics parallel interface port This port is the means through which it receives data from your computer To connect the unit to your computer simply locate the shielded bi directional parallel cable included with the unit and refer to the following steps NOTE It is very important to always use a high quality interface cable suita
74. nstalled see Section 4 B and Section 6 D If it is and the error persists your printer s ribbon sensor is most likely in need of adjustment Refer to the following steps to adjust the unit s ribbon sensor 1 Open the Top Cover 2 Manually wind the ribbon forward until the beginning of the ribbon s YELLOW panel touches the ribbon take up core the core with the used ribbon on it This will properly position the yellow panel over the unit s ribbon sensor 3 Close the Top Cover and verify that the printer is properly connected to your computer 4 Go to the printer driver setup window see Section 6 D and click on the Calibrate button The Printer Ribbon Sensor Calibration window appears Printer Ribbon Sensor Calibration Printer Self Test Click on TEST to initiate a TEST self test seqence at the printer Hel The printer ribbon must Help match ribbon selected in the set up dialog box r Ribbon Calibrate Click on SEND to send a SEND ribbon calibration n sequence to your printer Only do this after you have manually placed the YELLOW ribbon panel over the ribbon sensor Firmware Yersion Click on YERSION to retrieve the printer firmware version REBALA 5 Click on the Send button of the Ribbon Calibrate box to download the ribbon sensor calibration sequence While the ribbon sensor is recalibrating both the On Line and Cancel LED lights of the Printer controls w
75. o learn about print ribbons print media and how each is loaded into the printer Section 3 Getting Started 17 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 18 Section 3 Getting Started Ribbons and Print Media A INTRODUCTION As you may already know from reading Section 1 your digital press is able to produce a variety of output by using a variety of different print ribbons Each of these ribbons is unique and each requires its own compatible print media To make it easy for you to remember which ribbons are to be used with which print media and which type of output each set of print supplies will produce the print supplies are divided into three separate categories These categories include 100 Series supplies 200 Series supplies and 300 Series supplies This section describes the ribbon and print media in each of these categories and explains how to install these print supplies into your digital press This section also explains the specialty supplies which can be used to create fabric transfers photo coffee mug transfers prepress proofs and full color paper labels B ABOUT RIBBONS 100 Series Ribbons Wax Resin Thermal Transfer Print Method 100 Series Ribbons utilize what is called a wax resin thermal print method and are distinguished by their GREEN cores Wax resin inks are designed to be printed onto plain paper label stock and produce durable output that is highly scratch and sm
76. oftware for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 7 With both the cut line and the image selected click on the Layout menu and select Array The Array Setup window appears Number of copies 75 Page preview I Score Lines EEE m Blank Height 17 30 Width 11 71 ES Margins Top 0 150 Bottom 0 150 Left 0 150 Right 0 150 5 Total Number of la m Spacing Pages Vertical 0 050 Horizontal 0 050 Cancel 8 Enter the total number of copies you would like to make of your image Adjust the margins and or spacing between each image accordingly in order to fit the maximum number of copies on each page The Page Preview shows you how your images will layout when duplicated The Total Number of Pages box shows you how many individual pages will be required to produce the specified number of labels 9 Click on OK to begin duplicating your image Note that if copying multiple pages of output only one page of images will actually appear on screen This is done to conserve system resources PressPrint remembers the total number of pages created however and automatically sends them to the digital press at the time of printing When your image is finished duplicating you may wish to save your file before printing To do this select Save from the File menu and specify a file name and a location of where you would like the file to be saved Files will be saved with PressPr
77. ooler option from within the printer driver setup window along with all other appropriate printer driver options see Part D of this section for more printer driver information If you are unable to set your computer as described in this setup procedure or if you have problems printing through the 32 Bit Print Spooler refer to the troubleshooting tip My prints have thin lines or a dark band across the width of the print on page 84 for additional information Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 43 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual D SETTING UP THE WINDOWS 95 98 PRINTER DRIVER Once the printer driver has been successfully installed you will need to set the driver up with the appropriate print options for your specific print job Refer to the following steps to change or verify your printer driver options 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and select Printers Then click on the Digital Label Press 2 icon with the right mouse button and select Properties The Properties window will appear 2 Click on the Details tab of the Properties window and select the Setup button NOTE The PressPrint printing software allows you to change these same printer driver options through the Printer Setup button of the Print window This means that you don t have to go back to the main printer setup window each time you want to change a setting or option in the printer
78. or durable labels signs and decals on long lasting vinyl or polyester media And with its dye sublimation mode you get continuous tone photo quality output no other color printing technology can match Switching back and forth between these printing methods is easy All you do is load either the thermal transfer ribbon with the appropriate print media or the dye sublimation ribbon and print media and select the appropriate printing choice from within the software driver The entire change over process only takes about 15 to 20 seconds And best of all operation is simple and straight forward The digital press will print from any IBM PC or compatible running Windows 95 98 This means that you can use virtually any software application running under Windows to create your custom labels or decals Then just import your design into the PressPrint printing software to duplicate print and cut as many labels as needed Section 1 Introduction Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual To begin using your digital press please refer to the remainder of this manual This User s Manual is your complete step by step guide to setting up and printing with your powerful new Digital Label and Decal Press Section 1 Introduction 3 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 4 Section 1 Introduction Safety Precautions Before operating the unit please read the following safety precautions care
79. ore general capabilities tools and menu selections please refer to its extensive on line Help menu B INSTALLING PRESSPRINT PressPrint installs just like any other standard Windows 95 98 application program To install PressPrint simply close down all other programs and insert the PressPrint CD into your computer s CD drive PressPrint s Installer Program will automatically open Follow the on screen instructions to complete installation Note that when the installer program displays the Font Installer dialog box select the Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 49 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Continue button to load all of your current system fonts into PressPrint This is necessary in order for PressPrint to recognize your system fonts Once installed the PressPrint folder shown below will appear in the Programs group of the Start menu Select the PressPrint icon to open PressPrint amp PressPrint gt Fe PressPrint Y PressPrint Help File If PressPrint s Installer Program does not automatically open when the CD is inserted into your computer s CD drive refer to the following steps to install PressPrint 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and select Control Panel Programs 4 Documents J Control Panel 3 Printers A Taskbar Windows95 Shut Down 2 Double click on the Add Remove Programs icon J
80. other This means that if the print job is canceled for example the cutter will continue to cut and vice versa The following describes the controls for each function Printer Controls Printer Cancel We On Line The On Line Button takes the printer on and off line When the printer is on line the On Line LED light will turn ON When the printer is off line the On Line light will turn OFF The printer must have its On Line light ON in order to print When flashing the On Line light also serves to indicate a print error condition Such conditions are discussed in Section 9 of this manual The Cancel button cancels the print job currently being printed In order to cancel a print job the printer must first be taken off line by pressing the On Line button When the printer is off line the On Line light will turn OFF After a print job is canceled both LED lights will once again turn ON Any print media remaining in the printer will automatically eject up and out through the cutter If the cutter is busy cutting the printer will wait to eject the media until after the cut job is complete Cutter Controls Cutter Cancel e Pause The Pause Button allows the cutter to either pause or resume cutting When the cutter is ready to cut the Pause LED light will be OFF When the cutter is paused the Pause light will turn ON The cutter can be paused at anytime during a cut job When the Pause ligh
81. p Cover by pressing the Cover Release Button 2 Remove the Ribbon Cartridge from the printer 3 Locate the Print Pressure Bracket indicated in the illustration below This bracket runs the entire width of the printer s interior and must be removed in order to clear out the print media jam Securing Levers Print Pressure Bracket Sensor Connector Section 8 Maintenance 75 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 4 The Print Pressure Bracket is held in place by two Securing Levers and is connected to the printer electronically by its Sensor Connector Each of these items is marked with a yellow colored end To remove the bracket first turn the printer power OFF then disconnect the Sensor Connector by sliding it toward the left hand side of the printer until it stops Print Pressure Bracket Sensor Connector C Securing Lever 5 Next firmly pull up on each Securing Lever until each is in its fully opened position as shown above Some force is required to unlatch these Securing Levers Note that lifting both the left and right Securing Levers simultaneously may reduce the effort required to unlatch the levers 76 Section 8 Maintenance Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 6 Once the bracket is disconnected and unlatched gently lift it from the printer 7 Once the bracket
82. peed of your computer During this time your computer will be tied up Once the print job finished rasterizing your computer will be released and you will hear the unit begin to feed the first sheet of print media The digital press will simultaneously print and cut as many sheets of output as you originally specified While printing you may wish to bring the 32 Bit Spooler to the foreground in order to monitor the status of the print job If you experience an error during operation you can use the 32 Bit Print Spooler to pause the print job while you clear any recoverable errors such as an initial print media or ribbon jam Once the error is cleared select Resume in the spooler to resume printing After a minute or two the digital press will once again begin printing your print job If you need to adjust the cut pressure during the print job use the Cutting Pressure slide on the front of the unit See Section 3 D for information on when and how to adjust the Cutting Pressure slide For more information on dealing with possible print errors please refer to Section 9 For important hints on efficiently working with the PressPrint software please refer to Part F of this section Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 157 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual F HELPFUL PRESSPRINT HINTS Importing Files PressPrint accepts a wide variety of file types These file types are listed and
83. print and click on OK All specified pages will then be printed The saved print job will remain in the 32 Bit Print Spooler until another print job is sent to the spooler and saved over it G CREATING SERIALIZED LABELS PressPrint makes it easy to create serialized labels such as product serial tags parking stickers and more PressPrint even allows you to incorporate text txt files such as a list of names into serialized labels for even greater customization To create a set of serialized labels please refer to the following procedure As an example this procedure demonstrates how to create labels with both a serialized number and a custom serialized name If you have not yet read through Parts D E and F of this section please do so before attempting to complete this procedure 62 Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Import or create a label design in which you would like to place your serialized text E PressPrint IDNumber CDL MA x File Edit Layout Arange Cut View Options Help Olslalelms ul olo s 31 Objects Selected 0 0 ajz 100 ajj 0 12 612 15 411 a al alzi a eh Aly t f100 alzi MEn Gas E ES con ee ee IA Cres 2 Use the text tool to enter the line or lines of text exactly as you would like it to appear in the first label Enter a separate line of text for each text field you would like to ser
84. r serialized labels Such a file can be created in any text editing program such as the Notepad program in the Windows Accessories folder and must be saved in an MS DOS Text txt format When creating such a file place each item in the list on its own line and be sure to close the file before attempting to merge it into PressPrint A sample of the list created for this example procedure is shown below Bl Names txt Notepad Al ES File Edit Search Help Jack Smith Allen Schultz Haru Andrews Mark Williams Lori Biggs 64 Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 7 Once you have highlighted the text you wish to serialize and or selected the replacement data file click on the OK button of the Badge Setup window The Text Substitution window appears Text Substitution Ea Edit Text fio 120 D 2 DES Marv Andrews Greg Lee Jen Anderson Jim Bond Sean Conrad Serialization Cancel Hint Press F2 to Copy Selected Cells F3 to Paste F4 to Cut F5 to Delete 8 When the Text Substitution window appears make sure the text from the replacement data file is listed under the appropriate column If not use the indicated F keys to cut and paste the data into the appropriate column 9 Click on the top gray cell of the numerical text as indicated to select all of the cells Then enter the serialized text into the Edit
85. r vinyl materials include window and door decals automotive decals outdoor signs and more Vinyl stock is available in both a cast white or clear and a calendered white form Cast vinyl is very thin and conforms easily to curves over rivets etc Calendered vinyl is slightly thicker and is used primarily on flat surfaces Both types of vinyl provide a permanent adhesive with a typical indoor outdoor life of 3 5 years A low tack adhesive clear vinyl is also available This soft removable vinyl is similar to static cling vinyl and is perfect for window decals and other transparent applications All 300 Series vinyl stock has a sheet size of 12 x 20 305 x 508mm and comes packaged in 100 sheet quantities 300 Series UL Recognized Polyester Labels and Decals NOTE A special 300 Series black ribbon is available for printing UL recognized labels and decals onto special white gloss silver matte brushed silver or brushed gold polyester stock When used together these materials can be used to produce rating plates and other labels and decals requiring UL listings These materials can also be used for more general applications such as producing nameplates faceplates and more The UL ribbon provides 200 prints The polyester stock has a sheet size of 12 x 20 305 x 508mm is packaged in 100 sheet quantities and has a general purpose permanent adhesive For best results polyester stock should only be used with the special
86. re moistened with 99 99 isopropyl alcohol for cleaning your printer s Printhead E Cleaning Pads pre moistened with 99 99 isopropyl alcohol for cleaning your printer s rollers and general inside area Section 8 Maintenance 69 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual B CLEANING THE PRINTHEAD This procedure is performed if you notice a streak running the length of the page where ink was not transferred This procedure should also be performed approximately every 100 prints in order to maintain consistent print quality Ribbon Guard Printhead Turn the printer power OFF Open the printer s Top Cover by pressing the Cover Release Button Remove the Ribbon Cartridge from the printer PS ee Using a Printhead Cleaning Pen from the Printer Cleaning Kit or a soft lint free cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol firmly wipe back and forth across the surface of the Printhead If using a cloth be extremely careful not to use too much alcohol It must not be allowed to drip into the printer 5 Allow the Printhead to thoroughly dry before re installing the Ribbon Cartridge 6 Re install the Ribbon Cartridge and shut the cover If a streak persists Contact Technical Support for further assistance IMPORTANT Never use a sharp tool or a metal object of any kind to clean the Printhead You will damage the Printhead 70 Section 8 Maintenance Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s M
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88. ribbon is jammed Symptoms The digital press stops printing and the Printer On Line LED light is flashing Check that you have properly loaded print media and a print ribbon according to the instructions in Section 4 Print media should always be loaded with the print side facing down backing side up M Check that you have loaded compatible print supplies according to the descriptions given in Section 4 Remember only supplies within the same 100 200 or 300 Series can be used with one another E If the print media is not feeding effectively from the Media Supply Tray separate the print media to assure it is not sticking together Also be sure the Media Supply Tray s In Feed Clutch is set properly according to Section 4 H You may also need to clean the In Feed Rollers according to Section 8 F E If you have removed the Print Pressure Bracket according to the instructions in Section 8 I be sure it was re installed properly according to these same instructions In particular check that the Sensor Connector was properly reconnected E Clear all jams according to Section 8 G H or I My prints have thin lines in them Symptoms Random lines appear in output that travel the entire length of the print from top to bottom E Most likely due to dust or other debris on the Printhead Review the proper procedures for Printhead cleaning in Section 8 B My 100 Series wax resin prints have streaks in them Symptoms Faint stre
89. ring the printing process The Output Rack rests on top of the Tray Cover and catches finished output after it is printed and cut Section 4 Ribbons and Print Media 25 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Refer to the following steps to load print media into the Supply Tray 1 Before loading any media depress the spring loaded panel of the Supply Tray until it is latched in its down position This panel will unlatch and return to its up position when inserted into the printer 2 Remove a stack of print media from its packaging Please note that no more than about 50 sheets of print media should be loaded at a time Do not attempt to load more than this amount 3 Fan the stack of print media to assure that none of the sheets are sticking together Then neatly stack the media and check to see that it is free of bent edges Handle the print media only along the edges and do not touch the printable side Oil or dirt from your hands can impair print quality 4 Place the print media PRINT SIDE FACING DOWN between the Media Guides of the Supply Tray When inserted properly the backing side of the print media will be facing up Adjust the Media Guides snugly against the media stack Be sure the print media fits loosely beneath the three Media Guide Tabs shown below This will assure consistent feeding and printing Media Guide Tabs NOTE Do not attempt to load print media on which you have alr
90. rinter The PrimaColor option automatically adjusts the color of your image according to preconfigured printer profiles and default system profiles This results in a very precise color match compliant with ICC standards The PrimaColor option is intended to match color hues as closely as possible This means it works best when printing photographic images When printing simple spot colors you may notice that some colors may appear slightly muted Since the default system profiles provided are generic the colors of some monitors may still vary slightly from your output As a solution raw printer profiles are included in case you would like to combine your custom monitor profiles with the printer profiles This can be done through third party color matching utility programs Dither Mode This option only applies when printing with a resin or a wax resin 100 or 300 Series ribbon type Click on the Dither Mode down arrow and select the appropriate dither option Selecting Fine Dither provides a print in which the dots of color are very close together giving you increased clarity if the image is to be viewed up close Selecting Coarse Dither provides a print where the dots are Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 45 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual slightly larger and spaced further apart This is a good option to select if you are printing images which may be viewed fro
91. rogram without losing any of the label s design elements The only draw back to bitmap images however is that they cannot be easily edited like a vector based image and will slightly degrade in quality if significantly enlarged Show Bitmaps Outlines Show Reduced Bitmaps Since bitmap images are saved as one solid object they tend to have a file size slightly larger than that of a vector based graphic This means that more system resources may be required by such files causing your computer to slow down To avoid this PressPrint provides two options called Show Bitmaps Outlines and Show Reduced Bitmaps under the View menu The Show Bitmaps Outlines option makes bitmaps appear as a simple box outline on screen This conserves system resources and greatly increases the speed of your system when working with bitmaps The Show Reduced Bitmaps option conserves slightly less system resources but allows bitmaps to remain on screen by displaying them at a reduced resolution To utilize either of these options simply import your bitmap label design and place a cut line around it as usual Then before duplicating the image click on the View menu and select either Show Bitmaps Outlines or Show Reduced Bitmaps All bitmaps will be displayed accordingly as long as either option is selected To return to normal display mode simply deselect the option Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 59 Digi
92. s been designed to provide you with stunning high quality color output on durable adhesive backed paper vinyl polyester and even heat transfer material It offers many features which allow you to simultaneously print and cut professional quality labels decals signs photos and much more quickly and easily A HOW YOUR DIGITAL PRESS WORKS The digital press utilizes two different yet closely related printing technologies to achieve its remarkable output thermal transfer and dye sublimation Thermal Transfer Thermal transfer is a process which uses a resin or wax resin based ribbon roll as a carrier for transferring color to either ribbons appropriate type of print media see Section 4 for more information on these ribbons and the appropriate print media for each Such ribbons are available in single spot colors and orina paneled form which includes each of the yellow magenta and cyan process colors on the same ribbon roll By providing each of the process colors paneled ribbons allow you to conveniently produce full color images automatically from a single ribbon Section 1 Introduction 1 2 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual As the ribbon and print media pass simultaneously beneath the Printhead thousands of thermal elements within the Printhead melt the colored inks thus transferring thousands of tiny colored dots from the ribbon onto the print media If using a paneled ribbon the pr
93. s can be helpful if for example you are printing a large format sign or photo that does not require precision cutting Cut Only Disable Print Select this option if you wish to bypass the unit s print function and use only its cut function When the No Targets option is selected the digital press operates similar to a traditional cutter in that it is able to cut shapes and letters out of completely blank label stock When the Use Pre Existing Targets option is selected the digital press allows you to refeed a sheet which has already been printed but still needs to be cut To do this simply load the sheet into the Media Supply Tray with the printed side facing DOWN Then resend your original print job with this option selected This option can be helpful if for example you experienced some type of media jam after the sheet was printed but before it could reach the cutter Orientation Select either Portrait or Landscape Selecting Portrait causes the page to print in a vertical orientation Selecting Landscape causes the page to print in a horizontal orientation An icon illustrating a printed page in the dialog box helps you remember the difference between the two Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 47 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Calibrate This option allows you to recalibrate your printer s ribbon sensor if the need should ever arise For more inform
94. set to the default or up position E 2 3 45 6 7 8 If you have a 300 Series 3 color resin ribbon and print media installed flip only switch 1 down and turn the power OFF and ON to reset the unit Lf 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 If you have 200 Series dye sublimation supplies installed flip only switch 2 down and turn the power OFF and ON to reset the unit er aaa 4 e 3 45 6 7 8 Once you have selected the type of self test you would like to print refer to the following steps to initiate the self test print 1 Make sure the appropriate supplies are properly loaded that power is ON and that the Top Cover and Cutter Door are shut 2 Using the Printer buttons on the right hand side of the control panel press and hold the On Line button down The On Line light will turn OFF 3 While continuing to hold the On Line button down press and release the Cancel button 4 Release the On Line button when you hear the printer s engine begin to cycle Section 5 Connecting the Unit Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual The digital press will both print and cut the self test image Please note that the print quality of the self test may
95. t Media 29 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 30 Section 4 Ribbons and Print Media Connecting the Unit Pe ee errr erccrreerrereeereeeeeeeeeEsereeeserereeEreneeeeerereneeeeeeEeeeeeeeeES A APPLYING POWER 1 Locate the power cord supplied with your digital press 2 With the power switch turned OFF place one end of the power cord into the power port on the rear panel of the unit LO LN nnana i naaa O a Section 5 Connecting the Unit 31 32 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 3 Place the other end of the power cord into an available wall outlet 4 Once the power cord is connected press the power switch located on the rear panel of the unit to turn the power ON B RUNNING THE SELF TEST Now that print supplies are installed and power is applied a self test should be performed to check for proper operation of the unit The digital press is capable of doing a specific self test print for monochrome resin 3 color resin and dye sublimation To tell the digital press which type of self test you would like it to print simply configure the small switches on the unit s rear panel accordingly If you have a 300 Series monochrome resin ribbon and print media installed leave all switches
96. t is turned OFF cutting will resume Section 3 Getting Started 13 14 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual The Cancel Button cancels the job currently being cut In order to cancel a cut job the cutter must first be paused by pressing the Pause button When the printer is paused the Pause light will turn ON After a cut job is canceled the Pause light will turn OFF and the Cancel light will once again turn ON Any print media left within the cutter after a cut job is canceled will automatically be ejected IMPORTANT Pressing the Pause and Cancel buttons simultaneously will completely cancel and NOTE reset both the printer and cutter functions This should be done only if you wish to clear out the unit s memory and reset it for the next print job In most cases any print media remaining within the printer will automatically be ejected once the unit is reset In some cases however you may need to open the printer s Top Cover and manually remove the print media see Section 8 H for instructions on manually ejecting print media Cutting Pressure A e The Cutting Pressure slide adjusts the amount of pressure used by the cutter It is very important that this cut pressure be adjusted properly If cut pressure is too high the cutter may cut all the way through the print media This will cause premature wear on the cutting blade and may even cause the cutter to stall If cut pressure is
97. t setting please refer to Part C of this section The 32 Bit Print Spooler installs just like any other standard Windows application program To install the 32 Bit Print Spooler refer to the following steps 1 Insert the 32 Bit Print Spooler diskette into your computer s disk drive 2 Click the Start button point to Settings and select Control Panel Documents pi ES Control Panel a Printers Eind 2 A Taskbar Windows25 3 Double click on the Add Remove Programs icon J Control Panel olx File Edit View Help a mu y Accessibility Add New Prbirips Date Time Display Dptions Hardware Pro a Find Fast Fonts Internet Joystick Keyboard Sets up programs and creates shortcuts Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 39 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete installation Once installed the 32 Bit Print Spooler icon shown below will appear in the Programs group of the Start menu After installation it is recommended that you restart your computer O 32 Bit Print Spooler NOTE Before installing updated 32 Bit Print Spooler versions always uninstall the existing print spooler version from your system To do this simply select 32 Bit Print Spooler from the list of programs in the Add Remove Programs Properties window and click on the Add Remove button To pr
98. tal Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Purge Undo Another option which will enhance the speed of PressPrint is the Purge Undo option of the Edit menu Selecting this option from time to time will clear the memory of PressPrint s Undo feature thereby freeing up more memory for PressPrint s more immediate functions Note that once the undo memory has been purged you will not be able to undo any actions done prior to the purge Aligning Objects PressPrint provides an alignment option which automatically aligns two or more selected objects This feature is helpful if for example you would like to align a Die Cut line with your label design or to align a selection of grouped label designs to the page blank To utilize this feature select the objects you wish to align Then select Alignment from the Layout menu specify how you would like the selected objects to align and click on OK Creating A Die Cut A die cut is different from a contour cut in that die cuts provide a preset cut line in shapes such as rectangles circles stars ovals etc PressPrint provides several die cut shapes which can be individually customized To create a die cut line select the object around which you would like to place the cut line Then select Die Cut from the Cut menu When the Die Cut Settings window appears specify the style size and other custom settings of the cut line and click on OK The die cut line will automatically center in relat
99. the 100 Series materials produce highly durable paper labels suitable for most indoor retail and industrial labeling applications 100 Series paper stock has a permanent acrylic adhesive and is available with either a white matte or white gloss finish All 100 Series plain paper stock has a sheet size of 12 x 20 305 x 508mm and comes packaged in 100 sheet quantities 200 Series Polyester Label and Decal Stock The 200 Series polyester stock is distinguished by a GRAY and WHITE package cover sheet and due to its unique composition is the only polyester stock 22 Section 4 Ribbons and Print Media Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual compatible with the 200 Series dye sublimation ribbon The 200 Series stock is available in white only with a general purpose permanent adhesive ideal for adhering to corrugated glass metals and some plastics The sheet size of this print media is 12 x 20 305 x 508mm and it comes packaged in 100 sheet quantities 300 Series Vinyl Label and Decal Stock 300 Series vinyl stock is distinguished by a BLACK and WHITE package cover sheet and is designed only for use with 300 Series ribbons Together the 300 Series materials produce the digital press most durable form of output suitable for more challenging indoor outdoor applications Vinyl stock is used in a wide variety of applications where an economical yet durable label or decal is required Typical uses fo
100. udge resistant under most indoor conditions These ribbons are available in spot colors only and therefore are intended for printing economical one or two color jobs A variety of wax resin ribbon colors are available Section 4 Ribbons and Print Media 19 20 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Each ribbon has a length of 105 meters which allows you to print up to 200 sheets worth of output The maximum printable area for these ribbons is 11 71 x 17 3 297 x 439mm All 100 Series ribbons must be used only in conjunction with the 100 Series plain paper label stock which is distinguished by a GREEN and WHITE package cover sheet see Part E of this section for more print media information 200 Series Ribbon Dye Sublimation Print Method NOTE The 200 Series Ribbon utilizes what is called a dye sublimation print method and is distinguished by its GRAY cores This ribbon is designed to print onto special dye receptive polyester label stock and produces durable labels and decals that are color accurate when used with the optional color matching software This ribbon is in a convenient paneled format which includes the three process colors of yellow magenta and cyan along with a clear overlay panel which makes printed images more durable This means you can automatically print continuous tone process color images with no dithering Due to its precise color matching ability and its true photo quality outp
101. upply Tray s In Feed Clutch is set properly according to Section 4 H You may also need to clean the In Feed Rollers according to Section 8 F 90 Section 9 Troubleshooting Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual The cutter is not functioning as it normally does and or the quality of the cut line has degraded Symptoms The cut line is rough or jagged as if the media were being ripped instead of sliced Ifthe cut line has sharp pointed corners some of these corners start to lift up as they are cut Excess cutting pressure is required for print media which originally required far less pressure Print media which normally cuts fine starts to stall the cutter as cut pressure is increased E Most likely due to a dull cutter blade Check and or replace the cutter blade according to Section 8 K The cut line is not centered around the printed object E Be sure the cutter settings are configured properly according to Section 7 C M Be sure the blank size within PressPrint is set to the default size of 11 71 x 17 3 The cutter is cutting too deeply or is not cutting deeply enough E The various print media will require unique cutter pressure settings Use the Cutting Pressure Slide to adjust the cut pressure accordingly See Section 3 D for instructions on properly adjusting the cutting pressure My image gets cut off at the top or bottom or on the side in Landscape mode E Remember there is
102. urrent Job tab Because the 32 Bit Print Spooler offers so much control over each print it is highly recommended that you always use the 32 Bit Print Spooler when printing C CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER S PARALLEL PORT NOTE As described in Part B of this section the printer driver software includes a software application program called the 32 Bit Print Spooler In order for the 32 Bit Print Spooler to function properly you must be using Windows 95 98 and your computer s parallel port mode must be set to ECP Although this may sound complicated most computer s allow you to verify or change this setting quite easily The following steps will guide you through the general process of verifying and or changing your parallel port setting If your computer s parallel port is not ECP compatible you will not be able to use the 32 Bit Print Spooler Instead print using the Write Direct To Port option within the printer driver or print directly through the system spooler of Windows If printing through the system spooler of Windows see page 84 for important printing tips Section 6 Installing and Setting Up the Printer Driver Software for Windows 95 98 41 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 1 Click on the Start button point to Settings and select Control Panel J Control Panel Ls Printers yi A Taskbar Ry Shut Down 8 Y E E 2 Double click on the System icon select the Device Ma
103. ut this ribbon is the most popular of the print ribbons The 200 Series ribbon provides exactly 50 sheets worth of output and has a maximum printable area of 11 71 x 17 3 297 x 439mm This ribbon can be used only in conjunction with the special 200 Series dye receptive polyester label stock which is distinguished by a GRAY and WHITE package cover sheet see Part E of this section for more print media information The 200 Series Dye Sublimation Ribbon can also be used with the 300 Series Vinyls which offer the benefit of greater conformability Note however that dye sublimation printing on 300 Series Vinyl is slightly less durable than on the 200 Series White Polyester If maximum print quality and durability are required use the 200 Series Dye Sublimation Ribbon with the 200 Series White Polyester 300 Series Ribbons Resin Thermal Transfer Print Method 300 Series Ribbons utilize what is called a resin thermal print method and are distinguished by their WHITE cores These ribbons are designed to print onto vinyl label stock and produce the digital press most durable longest lasting form of output Resin ribbons are available in both a convenient 3 color paneled format and in a variety of spot colors The paneled ribbon allows you to automatically print full process color images The spot color ribbons allow you to print fast one color jobs Please note that process color output from the paneled ribbon will dither
104. which may be on the Ribbon Cartridge Be extremely careful not to let any alcohol drip inside the printer s case Section 8 Maintenance 71 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 6 Re install the Ribbon Cartridge shut the Cutter Door and shut the printer s Top Cover E CLEANING THE PLATEN ROLLER The Platen Roller rests just underneath the Printhead when the printer s Top Cover is closed During printing print media is wrapped tightly around this roller in order to maintain consistent print registration Periodically clean the printer s Platen Roller if you notice excess dust or debris accumulation on the roller or if the digital press is having feeding problems or print media jams Also perform this procedure if you notice any ink on the Platen Roller Use the following steps to clean this roller 1 Open the printer s Top Cover by pressing the Cover Release Button 2 Remove the Ribbon Cartridge from the printer 3 Locate the Platen Roller It is the long black rubber roller in the center of the printer s interior Platen Roller 4 Use a Cleaning Pad from the Printer Cleaning Kit or a soft lint free cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly wipe the roller clean While wiping use the Cancel button of the Printer controls to rotate the roller Be extremely careful not to let any alcohol drip inside the printer s case 5 After the roller is clean and comp
105. with the cutter If such an error occurs correct the problem and press the Cutter s Pause button to resume cutting see Section 3 D for more information on the Cutter button functions Refer to the following list for possible causes to this cutter error condition E Make sure the cutter door is securely shut E If the cutter stops cutting in the middle of a cut job this is considered a cutter stall Cutter stalls can be caused if the cut pressure is set too high or if the cutter blade has become dull Check and or replace the cutter blade according to Section 8 K E The cutter may not be sensing the cutter target due to improper printing of the target Check that the print media is stacked and loaded evenly within the Supply Tray and that the tray s Media Guides are pushed securely against the media stack Also check that each cutter target is being completely printed Section 9 Troubleshooting Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual The On Line and Cancel LED lights under the Printer controls flash together then the On Line light flashes alone several times E This indicates either the printer driver or the printer s firmware version is not compatible with the other and that one or the other is outdated Contact Technical Support for information on the most recent versions of each E This can also indicate a more serious printer error has occurred Contact Technical Support for details The print media or
106. y option of the Layout menu to duplicate the row down the page as you normally would a single image Anti Aliasing Anti Aliasing is an option found in the Preferences tab of the Print window When selected this option automatically smoothes the edges of images printed with the 200 Series dye sublimation materials None Coarse Medium and Fine anti aliasing options are available In general the Fine option provides the best quality DO NOT select this option if printing with the 100 Series wax resin or 300 Series resin materials Since these materials cannot produce continuous tone images like dye sublimation materials anti aliasing can actually degrade the quality of resin and wax resin images Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 61 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual Printing Multiple Pages of the Same Label Besides the standard method described in Part D step 7 of this section there is another sometimes more efficient way of printing multiple pages of the same labels To use this alternate method simply import an image and duplicate one page worth of labels Then send that single page to the printer with the 32 Bit Print Spooler s Save last job for reprint option selected After the first page is finished printing open the 32 Bit Spooler and select the Print button When the Number of Copies to Print window appears enter the number of pages you would like to
107. you the port and printer to which you are printing and allows you to configure the timeout settings In most instances these settings will rarely need to be changed This tab also provides two other options called Save last job for reprint and Direct to Port Mode When the Save last job for reprint option is selected the 32 Bit Print Spooler will automatically save the last print job you sent to the printer and allow you to instantly reprint the job without the delay of having to reprocess it The print job will be saved in the spooler until another print job is sent and saved over it If you do not wish to save the last print job for reprint deselect this option To print a saved job simply select the Print button from the spooler s Current Job tab The Direct to Port Mode option is selected by default In most instances this option allows the spooler to send data to the printer at its optimum speed If however you experience problems when printing with this option selected simply deselect it and try your print job again The Job Queue tab appears only when a print job is being sent to the printer This tab tells you the name and status of each job in the queue and shows you the order in which the jobs will print if you have sent multiple jobs to the printer A control button is also provided which allows you to delete every job listed in the queue To delete the job currently being printed simply select the Cancel Print button under the C
108. you would like to import Then use the Look in box to navigate to the drive and directory in which your file is located Select the specific file you wish to import Select the Merge check box if you intend to import two or more different images onto the same page Click on OK to begin importing See Part F of this section for tips on importing different file types 3 When the file is finished importing it will automatically be selected Click and drag on the surrounding nubs to resize the image Click and drag on the center nub to move the image Note that for best print quality imported bitmap images should be kept at or close to their original size lPressPrint fish2 CDL MEE Eile Edit Layout Arange Cut View Options Help Dislalelajsla elo el xl msn del foo alex q Jo EF E 14 16 Bitmap 1 URGEN am yfiss62 2268 alzi 18 100 alzj o 2 4 6 8 10 12 18 20 22 Al 7 GENERNE FA F PO os E i 010 ud E E y v E e E l 4 Maan uas uu A 2 ADA Selecting da Section 7 Installing and Using the PressPrint Software for Windows 95 98 153 Digital Label and Decal Press 2 User s Manual 4 While the image is still selected click on the Cut menu and select Contour Cut see Part F of this section for information on PressPrint s Die Cut feature The Contour Cut Settings window appears Contour Cut

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