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VnM4 Pro SignMaker Top View

1.  Ribbon access cover

2.  LCD display

3.  Feed button

4.  Printer top cover

5.  Top cover latch

6. Cutter

7.  Power switch

VnM4 Pro SignMaker Rear View

7.  Power receptacle

8.  RS-232 DB-9 port

9.  LAN connection 

10. SD card port

11.  USB port for PC

12. USB port for Keyboard

VnM4 Pro SignMaker Interior View

12. Top cover

13.  Ink ribbon access cover

14. Adjustable centering guides

15. Print head

16. Spindle slot

17.  Top cover support

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VnM®4 SignMaker Overview

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Summary of Contents for VNM 4 Pro SignMaker

Page 1: ...Copyright 2020 Cobra Systems Inc All rights reserved User Manual Version 1 0 5 2020 Instantly Print Safety Signs Labels VnM 4 Pro SignMaker...

Page 2: ...with Header c 1 Line Vertical d Custom 1 Line e OSHA ANSI Templates f GHS Templates g RTK Labels h Pipe Marking i Barcode QR Code Labels j Formatted Signs Font and Symbols OSHA and ANSI Safety Identi...

Page 3: ...to all your industrial applications Print directly from the smart printer or have the ability to print via USB connection not supported unless used with purchased VnM LabelDirect or BarTender software...

Page 4: ...nk roll carriage and print head Attach ink ribbon to the empty core and take up any slack before closing cover 3 Slide new media into the printer s spindle mount 4 Feed media face up through the cutte...

Page 5: ...ower switch VnM4 Pro SignMaker Rear View 7 Power receptacle 8 RS 232 DB 9 port 9 LAN connection 10 SD card port 11 USB port for PC 12 USB port for Keyboard VnM4 Pro SignMaker Interior View 12 Top cove...

Page 6: ...der the print head and up to the empty take up core 3 Load rear ink spindle with the new ink roll 2 Load front ink spindle with an empty take up core 5 NOTE Always have the VnM printer cover closed wh...

Page 7: ...own on the printer lid to fully close the cover NOTE You should hear a clicking sound 4 Feed and pull the media through cutter 3 Pull slack of media towards the front of the printer 2 Insert the VnM 4...

Page 8: ...ring Up 1 Place printer on a flat secure surface 2 Make sure power switch is OFF 3 Connect VnM 4 Pro Keyboard or PC to the VnM 4 Pro SignMaker via USB port 4 Plug the printer into your power source pr...

Page 9: ...DOWN arrow keys on the VnM 4 Pro Keyboard to navigate through the templates The VnM 4 Pro navigation tree on the left displays the flow and order of all the avail able options templates To begin print...

Page 10: ...ers display print settings or font settings press ESC on printers keyboard until you reach the Main Menu Select Printer Settings and press Enter Once in the Printer Settings you will be able to make c...

Page 11: ...ol Setings of your Printer VnM 4 Pro Printer Settings 10 Printer Settings Back Select Label Settings Print Settings Font Settings Symbols Settings 1 Select Label Settings by pressing Enter on the keyb...

Page 12: ...L template and choose 1 for the number of lines to be printed For this CAUTION sign you will enter CAUTION The mark represents the CAUTION symbol To use any other symbols use the reference chart on pa...

Page 13: ...with Header template by pressing Enter on the keyboard 2 Enter your Header Text and press Enter when ready to continue 3 Enter your Sub Line Text and press Enter when ready to continue 4 If you would...

Page 14: ...press Enter when ready to continue 3 If you would like to Reverse the imprint of your text select Yes and press Enter to continue 4 Preview your sign or label and press Enter if you are ready to prin...

Page 15: ...x 2 inches actual size VnM Templates 4 Back Select 1 5 Lines Horizontal 1 Line Horz with Header 1 Line Vertical Custom 1 Line 1 Select the Custom 1 Line template by pressing Enter on the keyboard 2 Se...

Page 16: ...eyboard 2 Select one of the following options OSHA ANSI Haz Comm Old Standard template w symbols ANSI Z535 w Border For Die Cut only New Standard template w border and symbols Preprinted Labels For Di...

Page 17: ...print all the necessary black content including pictogram images 16 For more information or to download our GHS software go to www vnmsignmaker com ghs c Oxidizing a Explosive b Flammable VnM Template...

Page 18: ...Select HMIS RTK 1 Enter Chemical Name and press Enter 2 Scroll and select a Health value of the chemical and press Enter 3 Scroll and select a Flammability value of the chemical and press Enter 4 Scr...

Page 19: ...preferred width of your pipe marker and press Enter to continue 1 x 7 1 Line 2 x 12 1 Line 2 x 14 1 Line 3 x 24 1 Line 3 x X 1 Line 4 x 24 1 Line 4 x 32 1 Line 4 x X 1 Line 4 Marking Templates Back Se...

Page 20: ...ame Barcode Numbers QR Code Numbers Barcode Templates Back Select QR Code 4 X 1 Barcode Label 4 X 2 Bin Label Barcode Templates Back Select 4 X 2 Bin Label 4 X 2 Bin Label 1 Enter Barcode and press En...

Page 21: ...plates 1 Scroll to FORMATTED SIGNS and press ENTER 2 Select FIRE TEMPLATES and press ENTER 3 Select a Fire Template option For a Fire Extinguisher sign a or b press 1 4 Select a label size option Pres...

Page 22: ...to print the Skull and Crossbones hold the shift key and press the key The will appear in the keyboard s display but will print the Skull and Crossbones Keypad a b c d e f g h i j k l m Normal a b c...

Page 23: ...ad n o p q r s t u v w x y z Normal n o p q r s t u v w x y z Italic n o p q r s t u v w x y z Bold n o p q r s t u v w x y z Pipe Marker n o p q r s t u v w x y z Utility n o p q r s t u v w x y z Sy...

Page 24: ...tes are for the VnM4 and VnM8 SignMaker s in addition to header die cut media Create your sign in seconds and save money and time ANSI Danger for Arc Flash Labels ANSI Caution for Arc Flash Labels ANS...

Page 25: ...OXIC CORROSIVE USER DEFINED COMBUSTIBLE FIRE QUENCHING OTHER WATER COMPRESSED AIR USER DEFINED USER DEFINED USER DEFINED VnM Media Description Pipe Properties Example 24 Mark pipes adjacent to changes...

Page 26: ...s 5 Set the Post Print Action to Cut and the Occurrence to After Every Page 6 Connect USB cable to the PC s USB port 7 Plug power cord into AC Power Receptacle at the rear of the printer then plug the...

Page 27: ...is powered on as this will cause an error If done accidentally turn printer off and close covers completely then power back on VnM SignMaker Troubleshooting ISSUE The Ink Ribbon comes out through the...

Page 28: ...Accessories and FAQ Q How do I create quotation marks on a sign A While holding down the SHIFT key press the PERIOD key twice in rapid succession Q How do I prevent the ink ribbon from coming out wit...

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Page 32: ...Copyright 2020 Cobra Systems Inc All rights reserved VnM SignMaker by Cobra Systems Inc 3521 E Enterprise Dr Anaheim CA 92807 www vnmsignmaker com Toll Free 1 855 485 9343...

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