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Appendix B - Pin Assignment of the Interface Connectors

Pin Assignment of the RS-232 Interface

The printer is equipped with a 9 pin SUB-D connector for the serial

RS-232 interface.

Fig. B-1 RS-232 Interface Connector (rear of the printer)

Table B-1 Pin Assignments of the RS-232 Interface Connector

Signal

Function

Carrier Detect

TxD

Transmit Data

RxD

Receive Data

DTR

Data Terminal Ready (not used)

GND

Ground

DSR

Data set ready (not used)

RTS

Request to send

CTS

Clear to send

Ring Indication (not used)

Pin 5

Pin 1

Pin 6

Pin 9

Appendix B - Pin Assignment of the Interface Connectors

Summary of Contents for A3

Page 1: ...Edition 4 03 Thermal 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: ...ll 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 purchaser...

Page 4: ...Media Specifications 19 Transfer Ribbon 20 Software 21 2 General Safety Instructions 22 3 Unpacking 22 Delivery Contents 22 Removing the Securing Devices 23 4 Printer Component Location 24 5 Connecti...

Page 5: ...u 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 101 Special Ke...

Page 6: ...rface Connectors B 1 Pin Assignment of the RS 232 Interface B 1 Interface Cable for RS 232 B 2 Pin Assignment of the Parallel Interface Connector B 3 Parallel Interface Cable B 3 Appendix C Error Mess...

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

Page 8: ...hermore the printers have a keyboard 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 connec...

Page 9: ...s Printer types for internal rewinding of the labels A3 200R with 203dpi printhead and internal rewinder A3 300R with 300dpi printhead and internal rewinder A4 300R with 300dpi printhead and internal...

Page 10: ...nter configuration At A4 300P A4 600P and A6 300P there is no limitation of the print speed in the peel off mode Characteristics of the Thermal Printhead CAUTION The thermal printhead is the most sens...

Page 11: ...isadvantageous 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 PCB of...

Page 12: ...75 100 mm s A6 300 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ips 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 mm s for peel off mode On A3 the print speed is limited to maximum 4 ips 100mm s as standard Print Width A3 200 up to 4 1 in 104 mm A3 3...

Page 13: ...r up to 5 7 in 145 mm Label side out Transfer Ribbon Inkside in or out Outer Diameter up to 3 1 in 80 mm Core Diameter 1 in 25 mm Length up to 1650 in 500 m Width A3 A4 up to 4 5 in 114 mm A6 up to 6...

Page 14: ...ISO 8859 13 bis 16 Macintosh Roman DEC MSC KOI8 R Win OEM 720 UTF 8 Font Size Bitmap fonts Width and height 04 to 1 in 1 3 mm Width and height are selectable up to 10 Scaleable fonts Width and height...

Page 15: ...A C 50 60 Hz Maximum Power Input A3 250 W A4 A6 500 W Environment Operation at 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C at a humidity of 30 to 85 Transport at 13 to 158 F 25 to 70 C at a max humidity of 95 non condensin...

Page 16: ...nter includes an option for using memory cards in order to permanently store graphics fonts or whole label formats The data can be downloaded via any of the printers data interfaces CompactFlash Type...

Page 17: ...ing possibilities 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 edge detecti...

Page 18: ...oid 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 printhead A...

Page 19: ...kness of backing material 003 012 0 07 0 3 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 backing paper 16...

Page 20: ...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 lowering the...

Page 21: ...Printer Driver Windows Printer drivers are available for the A3 A4 and A6 printers You can get these drivers from your distributor or from the web Visit the appropriate website listed on page 2 to do...

Page 22: ...ead 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 printhead will b...

Page 23: ...b Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG 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 devices...

Page 24: ...nter Component Location Fig 4a General view 1 Warning label End of Ribbon 2 Control Panel 3 Present sensor P Versions only 4 Print mechanism 5 Internal rewinder P and R Versions only 6 Ribbon take up...

Page 25: ...sic 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 Printhe...

Page 26: ...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 t...

Page 27: ...nthead 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 Screw...

Page 28: ...28 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG 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 lever...

Page 29: ...r 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 scanner 4 RS...

Page 30: ...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 the pri...

Page 31: ...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 printer...

Page 32: ...r 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 failure will...

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Page 34: ...igured 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 for examp...

Page 35: ...ted 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 depends on...

Page 36: ...FLINE 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 memory of th...

Page 37: ...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 press can...

Page 38: ...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 System M...

Page 39: ...erwise 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 print Font...

Page 40: ...ove 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 confirmat...

Page 41: ...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 Displa...

Page 42: ...re 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 soon 1 Wa...

Page 43: ...ing the optional tear off or rewind guide plate the printers also may be operated in tear off or rewind mode 2 2 3 1 7 Media Loading Fig 7b Exchange Rewind Guide Plate Tear Off Plate The exchange of t...

Page 44: ...evious 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 media roll When operating in the rewind or peel off mode m...

Page 45: ...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 underneath...

Page 46: ...abels 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 label Adju...

Page 47: ...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 13 Hol...

Page 48: ...ewind 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 hub...

Page 49: ...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 figure...

Page 50: ...e 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 figure...

Page 51: ...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 please...

Page 52: ...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 printh...

Page 53: ...sfer 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 taut and w...

Page 54: ...ould 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 tighten...

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Page 56: ...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 correct...

Page 57: ...mode Backfeed Pause Reprint Error Reprint Width ASCII dump Interfaces Character set IEEE 1284 RS 232 RS 422 485 Ethernet Keyboard Security PIN Service The Setup menu can be protected from unauthorize...

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

Page 59: ...nge 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 independe...

Page 60: ...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 Limitation of the print speed in t...

Page 61: ...ng 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 the difference of the printhead width and...

Page 62: ...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 position...

Page 63: ...rpose the speed limitation must be switched off Then the print speed can be set on all speeds up to 8 ips 200mm s for A3 200P or 6 ips 150mm s for A3 300P CAUTION When operating the A3 in peel off mod...

Page 64: ...amount of time 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 t...

Page 65: ...he Print parameters Menu continuation Selection Off 32 74 mm Gap sensor Bottom reflect Endless media On Off smart always On Off On Off Automatic 50mm to max print width in steps of 5mm Heat level The...

Page 66: ...sent via Ethernet interface So the operator is already asked to prepare a new ribbon roll when the printer is still running If your printer has no Ethernet interface the diameter of the ribbon supply...

Page 67: ...is in its cut dispense position and the printer has not yet received all of the data for printing the following label Otherwise the print of the second label will be started but only completed once t...

Page 68: ...o 16 Macintosh 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 inst...

Page 69: ...affects the baud rate of the 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...

Page 70: ...e 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 symbol To se...

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Page 72: ...e 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 summarized in t...

Page 73: ...the Test Menu in the Offline Menu The test function Printhead profile is available for A3 only 9 Test Options Online Memory Card Test Short status Status print Font list Device list Printhead profile...

Page 74: ...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 information...

Page 75: ...5 ethernet USB it is displayed on the ninth line Card 8 MByte Fig 9k Short status 10 If you are using a memory card the capacity of the memory card is displayed on the tenth line 5 To leave the Short...

Page 76: ...ey 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 pressing the key 4 St...

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

Page 78: ...inter 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 displayed...

Page 79: ...ws 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 available when...

Page 80: ...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 Device l...

Page 81: ...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 installed b...

Page 82: ...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 key to...

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

Page 84: ...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 Width ASC...

Page 85: ...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 when its...

Page 86: ...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 Start t...

Page 87: ...87 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG 9 Test Options Fig 9s Test Grid...

Page 88: ...d 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 the selec...

Page 89: ...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 device c...

Page 90: ...n 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 backup copi...

Page 91: ...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 button...

Page 92: ...e 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 is the...

Page 93: ...f 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 available when...

Page 94: ...umber 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 cursor...

Page 95: ...m 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 direct...

Page 96: ...om 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 The Copy...

Page 97: ...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 until all t...

Page 98: ...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 5 If t...

Page 99: ...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 using t...

Page 100: ...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 connector...

Page 101: ...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 character set...

Page 102: ...ference 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 Espa a...

Page 103: ...ond 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 on your...

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Page 105: ...The see through present sensor consisting of transmitter 1 and receiver 3 indicates the presence of a label and pauses the printing process until the label is removed After taking the label from the...

Page 106: ...3 When using supply rolls with a small outside diameter it is possible to increase the print speed during on demand labelling For that purpose the speed limitation has to switch off Then the print spe...

Page 107: ...manually from the dispense plate Locating the top of form is not necessary when the printhead was not lifted between print jobs This also applies if the printer was powered off between print jobs NOTI...

Page 108: ...l is executed if a print job is available there is no label waiting to be removed the dispense key sends the START signal This operating mode requires that there is a contact between PIN13 STA and PIN...

Page 109: ...line 11 12 GND Output Ground 0V 13 STA Input Start signal is active 14 R L Output Revers line for all output signals 15 24P Output Operating voltage 24V Si T 200mA Pin Assignment of the Peripheral Int...

Page 110: ...the key will stop the print job and the printer will be reset XFEH is active when current flows between PIN2 and PIN10 PIN 4 XESP Label is in dispense position There is a label in the dispense positi...

Page 111: ...he signal STA is necessary to allow the Print on demand operating mode This signal is active if PIN13 is connected with PIN12 GND In this case the XSTART signal is checked PIN 14 R L Reverse line for...

Page 112: ...of signals result Corresponding to the operation mode input STA PIN13 must be connected with GND PIN12 or not The external device trigger switch external control to be connected must be equipped with...

Page 113: ...24P 1 XSTART 9 RXSTART brown white black blue Sensor with npn output dependent on the used sensor Appendix A Operation in Peel off Mode Fig A 5 Example for an optical sensor with pnp output Present se...

Page 114: ...outputs are connected to one another on one side The joint line is lead to the plug connector as a R L signal The switch function of the outputs is to open or close the contact between the joint line...

Page 115: ...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 DTR Data...

Page 116: ...acing 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 9 pin...

Page 117: ...he 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 Pin Sign...

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Page 119: ...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 shows...

Page 120: ...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 on the p...

Page 121: ...ion 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 and tu...

Page 122: ...nt 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 then on...

Page 123: ...ss 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 job Ch...

Page 124: ...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 memory car...

Page 125: ...ge 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 see if th...

Page 126: ...inthead 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 the kno...

Page 127: ...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 a soft...

Page 128: ...gular 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 protective lay...

Page 129: ...el 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 latch an...

Page 130: ...D 4 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG This page is intentionally left blank Appendix D Maintenance Cleaning...

Page 131: ...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 printhead t...

Page 132: ...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 printhead against...

Page 133: ...nthead 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 6 aga...

Page 134: ...ng 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 on to...

Page 135: ...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 completely s...

Page 136: ...r 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 assist rol...

Page 137: ...ION 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 the groo...

Page 138: ...E 8 cab Produkttechnik GmbH Co KG This page is intentionally left blank Appendix E Replacing Assembly Units...

Page 139: ...the key or the key until the Service menu is displayed Press the key to confirm the selection 4 The display shows Firmware upd Press the key 5 If the Firmware update option is protected by a PIN PIN 0...

Page 140: ...are 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 is invalid and the update ha...

Page 141: ...3 Cutter blocked C 3 Cutter jammed C 3 Cutter stuck C 3 D Daylight saving 58f Debug mode 61 64 Device list 73 80f Direct programming 21 Direct thermal print 18 Dispense plate 22 27 48 57 60 62f A 1 In...

Page 142: ...ze C 5 No record found C 5 Navigator pad 28 35ff O Offline menu 36 39f 93ff Online System mode 32 36 Options15f Out of paper C 5 Out of ribbon C 5 P Parallel inteface 29 31 B 3 Pause Reprint 36 65 67...

Page 143: ...status 73ff Software 21 Speed limitation 10 60 63 A 2 Status print 73 76f Structural error C 6 Swing 25ff Switch on the printer 32 System mode FAULT CORRECTABLE 38 System mode FAULT IRRECOVERABLE 32 3...

Page 144: ...98 37 EU Machine Safety EN 292 2 1991 A1 1995 EC Low Voltage Regulations 73 23 EEC Data and Office Machine Safety EN 60950 1992 A1 1993 EN 60950 A2 1993 A3 1995 A4 1997 EC Electromagnetic Compatibili...

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