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Appendix C - Error Messages / Problem Solution .................................................................... C-1

Error Messages ...................................................................................................................... C-1

Recoverable Errors ......................................................................................................... C-1

Non-Recoverable Errors .................................................................................................. C-2

Errors during System Test ............................................................................................... C-2

List of Error Messages ..................................................................................................... C-3

Problem Solution .................................................................................................................... C-7

Appendix D - Maintenance / Cleaning ....................................................................................... D-1

General Cleaning ................................................................................................................... D-1

Cleaning the Print Roller ........................................................................................................ D-1

Cleaning the Printhead ........................................................................................................... D-2

Cleaning the Label Edge Sensor A3-2/A3/A4 ......................................................................... D-3

Appendix E - Replacing Assembly Units ................................................................................... E-1

Replacing the Prinhead A3-2/A3/A4 ....................................................................................... E-1

Replacing the Prinhead A6 ..................................................................................................... E-4

Replacing the Print Roller and the Rewind Assist Roller ......................................................... E-6

Appendix F - Firmware Updates ................................................................................................ F-1

General Information ............................................................................................................... F-1

Firmware Update Using the Parallel Interface ........................................................................ F-1

Firmware Update from Memory Card ..................................................................................... F-2

Error Messages During the Firmware Update ........................................................................ F-3

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Page 1: ...Edition 10 04 Thermal direct Printer Transfer Printer Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...pecifications about delivery design performance and weight are given to the best of our current knowledge and are subject to change without prior notice Gesellschaft f r Computer und Automations Baust...

Page 3: ...s Manual All rights reserved including those of the translations No part of this manual nor any translation may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means for any purpose other than the...

Page 4: ...fer Printing 19 Label Tag Media Specifications 20 Transfer Ribbon 21 Software 22 2 General Safety Instructions 23 3 Unpacking 23 Delivery Contents 23 Removing the Securing Devices 24 4 Printer Compone...

Page 5: ...he Offline Menu 93 Overview 93 Label from Card 94 Print Directory 95 Copy Memory Card 96 Format Card 98 ASCII Dump Card 99 11 External Keyboard 100 Connecting the External Keyboard 100 Key Assignment...

Page 6: ...oblem Solution C 1 Error Messages C 1 Recoverable Errors C 1 Non Recoverable Errors C 2 Errors during System Test C 2 List of Error Messages C 3 Problem Solution C 7 Appendix D Maintenance Cleaning D...

Page 7: ...attached to the printer In the appendices additional information such as cabling specifications error messages and problem resolution and maintenance cleaning instructions are included Please take sp...

Page 8: ...yboard interface to connect a standard keyboard as well as a bar code scanner By using a memory card it is possible to print and to enter variable data without any connection to a computer The ranging...

Page 9: ...3 200 300 dpi A3 300 A3 300 A4 300 dpi A4 300 600 dpi A4 600 A6 300 dpi A6 300 A6 300 R Versions Printer types for internal rewinding of the labels with internal rewinder Printhead Transfer Printer Th...

Page 10: ...switched off see printer configuration For the other P version printers there is no limitation of the print speed in the peel off mode Characteristics of the Thermal Printhead CAUTION The thermal prin...

Page 11: ...Under disadvantageous circumstances the operation of these devices may cause interference with radio or TV reception which has to be eliminated by the operator Instructions for the Lithium Battery The...

Page 12: ...248 A4 600 2496 A6 300 1920 Print Speed A3 2 200 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ips 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 mm s A3 2 300 2 3 4 5 6 ips 50 75 100 125 150 mm s A3 200 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ips 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 mm s...

Page 13: ...dth A3 2 5 to 2 3 in 12 60 mm A3 A4 5 to 4 6 in 12 116 mm A6 2 to 6 9 in 50 176 mm for peel off mode A3 2 1 to 2 3 in 25 60 mm A3 A4 1 to 4 6 in 25 116 mm A6 2 to 6 9 in 50 176 mm Media Height A3 2 A3...

Page 14: ...200 230 400 Baud USB Slave for PC connection Ethernet 10 100 Base T Twinax Coax Converter for IBM connection Contents of the Print Image Text Fields max 250 Graphic Elements max 200 Bitmap Graphics ma...

Page 15: ...n including a printhead test short status status print font list device list printhead profile label profile test grid ASCII dump mode Status messages Counter of the printed length counter of the oper...

Page 16: ...labels or at the end of a print job For cutter operation the printer firmware will extend the label for cutting based on specified displacements then automatically backfeed the label so that after mak...

Page 17: ...ssible to install a RS 422 485 interface an USB interface or an ethernet interface allowing the printer to be connected to several different types of interfaces and networks Applicator The applicator...

Page 18: ...f printing possibilities A3 2 A3 A4 and A6 are able to print on labels and continuous media with a maximum supply roll diameter of 8 2 210 mm The minimum core diameter is 1 5 38 1mm Top of form label...

Page 19: ...h to avoid a sandpaper type effect on the printhead 3 Choose label stock which can be printed with the lowest possible thermal value The greater the thermal value required the greater wear on the prin...

Page 20: ...0 07 0 25 F Thickness of backing material 003 01 0 07 0 25 G Distance of the first printing position from the edge of the backing paper 08 2 1 2 5 H Distance of the label sensor from the edge of the b...

Page 21: ...ausing the printhead and sensors to accumulate dirt In addition with some transfer ribbons the back coating can flake or smudge leaving traces on the printhead All of these effects contribute to lower...

Page 22: ...Windows Printer Driver Windows Printer drivers are available for the different Windows versions You can get these drivers from your distributor or from the web Visit the appropriate website listed on...

Page 23: ...ct on the printhead surface If the printer must be operated with the cover open extra care must be taken to avoid allowing hair jewelry clothing etc near the moving parts During the print process the...

Page 24: ...kttechnik GmbH Co KG A3 2 A3 A4 A6 1 2 3 Unpacking Fig 3 Removing the securing devices Removing the Securing Devices 1 Place the printer on a solid flat surface 2 Open the cover 3 Remove the securing...

Page 25: ...Printer Component Location Fig 4a General view 1 Warning label End of Ribbon 2 Control panel 3 Present sensor Option for P Version 4 Print mechanism 5 Internal rewinder P and R Versions only 6 Ribbon...

Page 26: ...Basic Devices with printhead open 1 Printhead locking screw 2 Ribbon shield 3 Label edge sensor 4 Media feed roller 5 Tear off plate 6 Printhead support 7 Screw to adjust the printhead support 8 Prin...

Page 27: ...n 1 Printhead locking screw 2 Ribbon shield 3 Label edge sensor 4 Media feed roller 5 Rewind guide plate 6 Printhead support 7 Screw to adjust the printhead support 8 Printhead lever 9 Screw to adjust...

Page 28: ...Printhead locking screw 2 Ribbon shield 3 Label edge sensor 4 Media feed roller 5 Dispense plate 6 Rewind assist roller 7 Locking system 8 Printhead support 9 Screw for adjusting locking system 10 Scr...

Page 29: ...ab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG A3 2 A3 A4 A6 1 2 3 4 5 4 Printer Component Location Fig 4e Control panel 1 Display 2 Navigator pad with keys 3 Memory card LED 4 Memory card slot 5 Memory card ejection l...

Page 30: ...Printer Component Location Fig 4f Back view 1 Slot for the additional interface card RS 422 485 ethernet or USB slave 2 Bi directional parallel interface 3 USB master interface for keyboard or scanne...

Page 31: ...Supply The printer is equipped with a wide range power unit 100 240V so it is possible to use the printer both with a voltage of 230V 50 Hz and with a voltage of 115V 60 Hz without making changes to...

Page 32: ...ons of the pin assignments for the interface connectors NOTICE For serial connection make sure the serial interface RS 232 of the printer is correctly configured to the settings of your computer see p...

Page 33: ...he power switch 1 The printer will perform a short system test then display ONLINE on the front panel LCD If a hardware failure occurs during the system test the symbol and a description of the failur...

Page 34: ...be configured by sending printer commands from software or through direct programming The settings configured by the control panel are basic settings Parameters can be set on off for all print jobs fo...

Page 35: ...integrated keys The control panel display constantly provides the operator with realtime information concerning the current printer mode and label processing The function and operation of the keys dep...

Page 36: ...s to OFFLINE mode on Performs a label feed on Repeats the print of the last label after the previous print job has been completed Only when setup parameter Pause reprint is on on Clears internal memor...

Page 37: ...memory System Mode PAUSE The printing process is temporarily interrupted by the operator The display shows Pause and the symbol appears Key Description Function on Continues the print job on Short pr...

Page 38: ...flashes Continues current print job after fault correction on Short press cancels the current print job Long press cancels the current print job and deletes all jobs contained in the internal memory S...

Page 39: ...ard Otherwise Test will be displayed Table 6 Structure of the Offline Menu Online Memory card Label from card Print directory Copy memory card Format card ASCII dump Card Test Short status Status prin...

Page 40: ...ction Move up in the menu Increase numeric values Move down in the menu Decrease numeric values Switch to a secondary menu Move the cursor to the right during numeric settings Finish a setting with co...

Page 41: ...er and the current setting of the parameter If the symbol appears in the upper line the symbol indicates that it is possible to switch between several parameters by pressing the key and the key Fig 6e...

Page 42: ...r 3 There are warning labels on the media hub and on the ribbon supply hub which will be visible if the material is getting low When these warning labels are visible prepare to replace the material so...

Page 43: ...r mounting the optional tear off or rewind guide plate the printers also may be operated in tear off or rewind mode 7 Media Loading Fig 7b Exchange Rewind Guide Plate Tear Off Plate The exchange of th...

Page 44: ...previous material just swing the media retainer 11 upwards 3 Place the media roll 8 onto the media hub 9 and unwind a strip of media 4 from the roll When operating in the rewind or peel off mode make...

Page 45: ...ead assembly 2 by rotating the lever 7 clockwise until it stops 6 Slide the media guide ring 6 outward allowing enough clearance for the label stock s width when loaded 7 Slide the media strip underne...

Page 46: ...n the labels can be recognized by the photocell In the case of labels which have an unconventional shape ie not square or rectangular the photo cell should be positioned at the leading edge of the lab...

Page 47: ...strip Then slide the media strip 4 around the rewind guide plate 16 to the internal rewind hub 13 as shown in figure 7f Slide the strip under the clamps 17 that are located on the internal rewind hub...

Page 48: ...rewind hub 13 Hold the internal rewind hub 13 and rotate the nut 18 counter clockwise until it is tight The media strip will now be fastened to the internal rewind hub 13 Rotate the internal rewind h...

Page 49: ...of the Printhead Support 7 Media Loading 1 The current position of the printhead support 2 is shown by the position of the screw 3 in the elongated hole 4 2 For wide media the screw position shown in...

Page 50: ...2 rotate the lever 1 clockwise until it stops 5 Slide the media guide ring 3 outward allowing enough clearance for the media s width when loaded 6 Slide the media strip through the printer as shown in...

Page 51: ...media guide ring 3 inward until it lightly touches the side of the media strip 10 Lower the printhead by rotating the lever 1 counter clockwise until it stops NOTICE When printing narrow label stock...

Page 52: ...which side of the transfer ribbon is coated with ink The inked side is generally the dull side of the transfer ribbon When the ribbon is inserted the inked side must not be placed in contact with the...

Page 53: ...he transfer ribbon along the path as shown in figure 7l and attach it to the cardboard core 1 using a piece of tape or a label 6 Turn the ribbon take up hub 2 counter clockwise until the ribbon is tau...

Page 54: ...ment should be done during the printing process 1 The current position is visible on the scale 3 2 To change the position rotate the screw 4 using the Allen key 5 Rotating it in the direction of will...

Page 55: ...55 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG A3 2 A3 A4 A6 This page is intentionally left blank 7 Media Loading...

Page 56: ...before you can continue The numbers of the PIN can be changed by using the key and the key The position to be changed will be flashing on the display Press the key to move to the next number If the c...

Page 57: ...nt Warn level ribbon Label sensor Tear off mode Backfeed Pause Reprint Error Reprint Barcode error Width ASCII dump Interfaces Character set IEEE 1284 RS 232 RS 422 485 Ethernet Keyboard Security PIN...

Page 58: ...ime Set the printer s time Default current Setup Local settings Selection Belgie Belgi Byjc oh Ceska republika Danmark Deutschland Espana Farsi France Italia Lietuva L iedmlh Magyarorsz g Nederlands N...

Page 59: ...lly change on the correct days to adjust for daylight savings Set date Using this parameter you can change the date in the printer s internal clock The order of data to be changed day month year is in...

Page 60: ...ispensed label relative to the dispense plate Default 0 0 mm Backfeed Delay time between removing the delay label from the peel position and the backfeed of the label Default 250 ms Limit peel off Lim...

Page 61: ...r should only be altered if you are printing the same format on several printers and the printed image is not consistent on each printer NOTICE The value of Printhead position X cannot be greater than...

Page 62: ...sition the length of the additional feed can be adjusted Demand sensor Peel position This parameter allows for adjustment of the presentation position of the printed label on the dispense plate Peel p...

Page 63: ...for A3 200P or 6 ips 150mm s for A3 300P CAUTION When operating the A3 in peel off mode with higher speed it is strongly recommended to carry out some tests beforehand by using appropriate rolls with...

Page 64: ...e the printer will wait before entering powersave mode after the last operation Debug mode The Debug mode is a tool for the firmware programmer It will assist in recognizing faults and their possible...

Page 65: ...dump mode Default Automatic Table 8d Overview of the Print parameters Menu continuation Selection Off 32 74 mm Gap sensor Bottom reflect Endless media On Off smart always On Off On Off On Off Automat...

Page 66: ...ribbon roll when the printer is still running If your printer has no Ethernet interface the diameter of the ribbon supply roll can be asked by the q r command see Programming Manual using the serial i...

Page 67: ...se the print of the second label will be started but only completed once the first label has been removed Pause reprint When this option is enabled On it is possible to print additional labels by pres...

Page 68: ...ntosh Roman DEC MCS KOI8 R Win OEM720 UTF 8 On Off 1 200 230 400 RTS CTS XON XOFF RS 422 485 Menu to configure the optional RS 422 RS 485 interface Menu is only displayed when the PCB is installed Eth...

Page 69: ...RS 422 interface and the RS 485 interface For the RS 232 interface to operate correctly it is absolutely necessary to have the computer and printer parameters set the same RS 422 485 Once the optiona...

Page 70: ...g of the firmware is only possible after the PIN number is entered This allows protection against unauthorized access to certain settings and functions Menu s that are protected will display the symbo...

Page 71: ...71 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG A3 2 A3 A4 A6 This page is intentionally left blank 8 Printer Configuration...

Page 72: ...head the recognition of the front edge of the label in relation to the optical characteristics of the media label data sent from a computer or loaded from the memory card The test options are summariz...

Page 73: ...Memory Card Test Short status Status print Font list Device list Printhead profile ASCII Dump Mode Test grid Label profile Setup Service not available for A3 2 only available for A3 Table 9a Structur...

Page 74: ...ct the Short status option by pressing the key or the key and confirm the selection by pressing the key 4 There are ten pieces of information available using the Short status option Each piece of info...

Page 75: ...xth line TT 64 44m Fig 9g Short status 7 The seventh line displays the length of material printed in thermal transfer mode in realtime TH 44 65m Fig 9h Short status 8 The eighth line displays the leng...

Page 76: ...e key 2 Press the key or the key until the Test menu is displayed Press the key to confirm the selection 3 Select the Status print option by pressing the key or the key and confirm the selection by pr...

Page 77: ...77 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG A3 2 A3 A4 A6 A B D C E F 9 Test Options Fig 9l Status Print...

Page 78: ...the printer The font list will print continuously without sensing the label gap 1 Switch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key 2 Press the key or the key until the Test menu is dis...

Page 79: ...s follows No Font number for the font used in programming T command Name Name of the font as it is saved internally Type Type of the font Determines how the font is sized and what options are availabl...

Page 80: ...ensing the label gap 1 Switch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key 2 Press the key or the key until the Test menu is displayed Press the key to confirm the selection 3 Select the D...

Page 81: ...serial number and version number of the FlashCard installed SLOT Type serial number and revision number of the interface expansion card installed USB a Type and revision number of the USB devices inst...

Page 82: ...ut to a width of 4 7 120 mm can be used in thermal transfer mode 1 Switch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key 2 Press the key or the key until the Test menu is displayed Press the...

Page 83: ...83 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG A3 2 A3 A4 A6 9 Test Options Fig 9o Printhead Profile...

Page 84: ...er the entire print width of the printer NOTICE If only small materials available then it is possible to cut the width of the printout to at least 2 in 50mm The value can be set using the parameter Wi...

Page 85: ...3 0D 21 15 29 1D 06 06 14 0E 22 16 30 1E 07 07 15 0F 23 17 31 1F Example of ASCII Dump Mode The following shows the normal appearance of a printed label followed by the appearance of the same label wh...

Page 86: ...the key or the key until the Test menu is displayed Press the key to confirm the selection 3 Select the option Test grid by pressing the key or the key and confirm the selection by pressing the key 4...

Page 87: ...87 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG A3 2 A3 A4 A6 9 Test Options Fig 9s Test Grid...

Page 88: ...u 2 Load the media to be tested in the printer 3 Switch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key 4 Press the key or the key until the Test menu is displayed Press the key to confirm th...

Page 89: ...dia and the printed mark B Coordinates in paper feed direction where media front edges were detected C The method of media recognition gap sensor or bottom reflective sensor D The type of peripheral d...

Page 90: ...tion on the memory card Data is sent to the memory card using the printer s interface and stored on the memory card Although memory cards have non volatile memory it is recommended that you make backu...

Page 91: ...tton 3 pops out of the cover on the front panel NOTICE There are guides on the sides of the memory card which make it impossible to insert the card incorrectly Removing the Memory Card Press the eject...

Page 92: ...rmat the card using a FlashCard drive on a PC Writing to the Memory Card There are different methods to write formats to a memory card The most secure and practical method to write to the memory card...

Page 93: ...cture of the Memory card Menu on the Offline Menu The options Copy memory card and Format card can be protected from unauthorized access by a PIN Access to the menu shown in table 10a is only availabl...

Page 94: ...iable number of labels to print Number of labels appears on the first line of the LCD On the second line 00001 appears with the first number flashing cursor 7 With the key or the key the number at the...

Page 95: ...tch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key The Memory card menu is displayed on the LCD Press the key 2 Select the Print directory option using the key or the key 3 Press the key The...

Page 96: ...itch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key The Memory card menu is displayed on the LCD Press the key 3 Select the Copy memory card option using the key or the key Press the key 4 T...

Page 97: ...rom the source card yet the request Insert source will appear on the LCD 9 Remove the destination card and insert the source card again The next cycle of copying will start 10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 unti...

Page 98: ...on the LCD with a default selection of No 4 Change the selection to Yes using the key or the key Press the key If the Format card option is not protected by a PIN the formatting will begin immediately...

Page 99: ...entire print width of the printer 1 Switch from Online mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key The Memory card menu will be displayed on the LCD Press the key 2 Select the ASCII dump Card option...

Page 100: ...ing an external keyboard the input of variable data when using a memory card is easier Data that is typed on the keyboard will be displayed on the printer s LCD All USB keyboards with a Type A USB con...

Page 101: ...ome of the special characters cannot be displayed on the printer LCD In that case the printer will use a character which looks similar to the required character NOTICE When using a scanner the charact...

Page 102: ...with reference to different country settings which are available with the ALT key on the external keyboard Keys of the numeric keyboard GR Deutschland SU Suomi FR France IT Italia UK United Kingdom SP...

Page 103: ...the second character ALT Z2 For example For the letter type the first character then type the second character ALT n NOTICE Use the data in table 11a to enter the Z1 character if it is not available o...

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Page 105: ...liner immediately after printing and then available in a dispense position 4 ready for further processing For example the see through present sensor consisting of transmitter 1 and receiver 2 indicate...

Page 106: ...4 ips 100mm s This limitation guarantees a correct operation in the dispense mode when using maximum supply rolls diameter 8 in 203mm width 4 7 in 120mm also with A3 When using supply rolls with a sma...

Page 107: ...e Fig B 1 RS 232 Interface Connector rear of the printer Table B 1 Pin Assignments of the RS 232 Interface Connector Pin Signal Function 1 CD Carrier Detect 2 TxD Transmit Data 3 RxD Receive Data 4 DT...

Page 108: ...interfacing with the printer contact the manufacturer of your computer on the pin assignments of the interface Use the pin assignment of the printer as shown in Table B 1 to obtain a compatible cable...

Page 109: ...ntact the manufacturer of your computer on the pin assignment of the computer s parallel interface Use the pin assignment of the printer as shown in Table B 2 to obtain a compatible cable Pin Signal P...

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Page 111: ...ssing a print job errors can occur that can be recovered by the operator allowing the print job to continue from the point at which it was stopped Display The symbol appears in the display The display...

Page 112: ...current print job Long press Cancels the current print job and deletes all jobs in the internal memory Table C 2 Function of Keys in Non Recoverable Error Mode Errors during System Test When powered o...

Page 113: ...s Solution Switch printer off then on again If error reoccurs contact Service Make sure you are using the RTS CTS protocol to send data Replace the card Switch printer off remove media from the cutter...

Page 114: ...e current print job Re check the data being sent Cancel the current print job Change to another font Reconfigure the printer s setup see chapter 8 If error reoccurs contact Service Switch printer off...

Page 115: ...ion Press the key repeatedly until printer recognizes the next label on the media Cancel the current print job Change the label size to the correct value Restart the print job Cancel the current print...

Page 116: ...in the Memory Card section Switch printer off then on again If error reoccurs contact Service Please note the voltage error displayed to Service personnel Repeat the write process or reformat the mem...

Page 117: ...edia edge sensor Correct the path of the media chapter 7 Media edge sensor is dirty Clean the sensor Printer is in ASCII dump mode Cancel this mode Transfer ribbon is installed incorrectly Check to se...

Page 118: ...the printhead appendix D The printhead support is not adjusted for the width of the media Readjust the printhead support see chapter 7 Transfer ribbon is not secured to the ribbon supply hub Tighten...

Page 119: ...rinter and disconnect the printer from the outlet General Cleaning During the normal operation of the printer particles of dust and paper can accumulate inside the printer Remove these particles with...

Page 120: ...d at regular intervals Direct Thermal Printing every media roll change Thermal Transfer Printing each ribbon change CAUTION Do not use sharp objects for cleaning the printhead Do not touch the protect...

Page 121: ...e label edge sensor Do not use sharp objects to clean the optical sensor 1 Remove the media from the printer 2 Press the latch 1 in the direction of the arrow in figure D 1 3 Continue pressing the lat...

Page 122: ...D 4 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG A3 2 A3 A4 A6 This page is intentionally left blank Appendix D Maintenance Cleaning...

Page 123: ...on On A4 cannot be switched between printheads with 300 dpi and 600 dpi print resolution CAUTION The printhead 1 is attached and aligned on a head plate 2 Do not loosen the screws 3 that attach the pr...

Page 124: ...the lever 6 clockwise until it stops 5 Remove the printhead 1 from the pins 11 on the printhead carriage WARNING Unplug the power cord from the power source before starting CAUTION Protect the printhe...

Page 125: ...e printhead into the assembly and insert the holes 8 onto the pins 11 9 Tighten the locking screw 5 by hand Check that the printhead is completely secured in the printhead carriage 10 Swing the lever...

Page 126: ...d locking screws 1 using the Allen key 4 WARNING Unplug the power cord from the power source before starting CAUTION Protect the printhead against damage by electrostatic dischargement Put the printer...

Page 127: ...and 7 7 Connect the new printhead to the cables 8 Place the printhead into the assembly and insert the holes 5 onto the pins 8 9 Tighten the locking screws 1 by hand Check that the printhead is compl...

Page 128: ...t roller at the other printer types can be made in the same way Fig E 6 Changing Print Roller and Rewind Assist Roller I 1 Lift the printhead up and swing the locking system 5 away from the rewind ass...

Page 129: ...12 CAUTION Before assembling the new roller check if the keys 10 13 are placed correctly in the shafts 11 12 6 Slide the new print roller or rewind assist roller onto the appropriate shaft Make sure t...

Page 130: ...E 8 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG A3 2 A3 A4 A6 This page is intentionally left blank Appendix E Replacing Assembly Units...

Page 131: ...y or the key until the Service menu is displayed Press the key to confirm the selection 3 The display shows Firmware upd Press the key 4 If the Firmware update option is protected by a PIN PIN 0000 wi...

Page 132: ...r the key until Firmw fr card is displayed Press the key 5 If the Firmware update option is protected by a PIN PIN 0000 will appear on the display The numbers of the PIN may be changed individually us...

Page 133: ...command or a corrupt firmware file E EPROM could not be erased V Programming voltage too low P Programming fault NOTICE If any one of the faults described above occurs the previous firmware setting i...

Page 134: ...F 4 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG A3 2 A3 A4 A6 This page is intentionally left blank Appendix F Firmware Updates...

Page 135: ...r 16 61 63 Cutter blocked C 3 Cutter jammed C 3 Cutter stuck C 3 D Daylight saving 58f Debug mode 61 64 Demand Sensor 58 60 62f Device list 73 80f Direct programming 22 Direct thermal print 19 Index D...

Page 136: ...No record found C 5 Navigator pad 29 35ff O Offline menu 36 39f 93ff Online System mode 33 36 Options16f Out of paper C 5 Out of ribbon C 5 P Parallel inteface 30 32 B 3 Pause Reprint 36 65 67 Pause s...

Page 137: ...t 73 76f Structural error C 6 Swing 26ff Switch on the printer 33 System mode FAULT CORRECTABLE 38 System mode FAULT IRRECOVERABLE 33 36 System mode PAUSE 37 System mode POWERSAVE 37 System mode PRINT...

Page 138: ...nery Regulations 98 37 EU Machine Safety EN ISO 12100 1 2003 EN ISO 12100 2 2003 EC Low Voltage Regulations 73 23 EEC Data and Office Machine Safety EN 60950 1 2001 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Re...

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