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7. Trouble Shooting

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Error /

Symptom

Possible Causes

Troubleshooting

Ribbon

wrinkles



Ribbon is not inserted

straight



Ribbon is not guided

with the adjustments



Printing foil is too

narrow for ribbon width



Insert ribbon straight



Move the adjustments to

the ribbon margin



Insert a printing foil that

matches the ribbon width

(same width or more)

Printing foil

breaks



Print temperature

(Density) is too high



Reduce "Density", see

2.2.2. First in steps of 10,

then smaller.

Print film

does not

come off

cleanly

(blurred

margin)



Print temperature

(Density) is too high



Reduce "Density", see

2.2.2. First in steps of 10,

then smaller.

Printing foil

does not

release

enough (too

little covering

print)



Print temperature

(Density) is too low



Increase "Density", see

2.2.2. First in steps of 10,

then smaller.

Embossing

machine does

not print (1)



Printer driver is not set

as the default printer



Set printer driver as default

printer (2.2.1)



Reinstall the printer driver

(2.1)

Embossing

machine does

not print (2)



Printer driver does not

detect a printer (offline,

off) even though the

embossing machine is

turned on and

connected



First switch on the printer,

then turn on the computer,

then



Delete open print jobs and



Remove checkmark in "Use

printer offline"

Summary of Contents for 123 SCHLEIFENPROFI VX

Page 1: ...1 2018 HRMTEC www hrmtec com v1 6e USER MANUAL FOR 123 SCHLEIFENPROFI VX EMBOSSING MACHINE ...

Page 2: ... 12 3 1 Prepare the 123 Schleifenprofi VX Embossing Machine 12 3 1 1 Check Parts 12 3 1 2 Keys and Functions 12 3 1 3 Insert Ribbon 13 3 1 4 Insert Printing Foil 14 3 1 5 Verification 14 3 2 Prepare Ribbon Printing Software 15 3 2 1 Prepare Links 15 3 2 2 Prepare Layouts 15 3 3 Embossing Process 16 3 3 1 Preparations 16 3 3 2 Embossing 16 3 3 2 1 Printing Foil Consumption 16 3 3 2 2 Print Quality ...

Page 3: ... To always use the latest and most recent software version please download it directly from our website Printer driver https www hrmtec com en downloads You are independent to choose the ribbon printing software or graphics software which is most suitable for your company As an example you can try the freeware GreenRibbon https greenribbon de greenribbon1 htm Please note that the ribbon printing s...

Page 4: ...unpack the zip file using WinZip https www winzip com win en downwz html and run the file Schleifenprofi_VX exe to install the printer driver To do this follow the steps below Schleifenprofi_VX exe Double click to execute the program Select English and press OK Press Next to continue Select I have read and accept the license terms and press Next to continue ...

Page 5: ...iver should be installed the default folder is already entered Press Next to continue Leave the printer settings unchanged The Schleifenprofi_VX should be set as default printer Press Next to continue The printer drive is now installed Please wait until the installation is complete which can take several minutes ...

Page 6: ...Define the Schleifenprofi VX printer driver as the default printer Windows Printer overview select printer driver press right mouse button select Set default printer How to proceed Check under Devices and Printers if the Schleifenprofi VX is defined as the default printer green checkmark If another printer is defined as the default printer then set the Schleifenprofi VX as the default printer see ...

Page 7: ...X and press the right mouse button Select Set as Default Printer The Schleifenprofi VX is set correctly as Standard Printer 2 2 2 Set the Parameters of the Printer Driver Under Properties of the printer driver the following settings have to be checked or made ...

Page 8: ...50 mm should be in the list After installing the driver for the first time this setting must be made manually To do this press Add and continue with the next step Depending on the application further settings can be defined we recommend 252 x 650 mm and 252 x 750 mm Enter the following Paper Name 252 x 550mm Width 252 Length 550 Press OK We recommend the additional settings Paper Name 252 x 650mm ...

Page 9: ...rature 100 Level this depends on the material used ribbon and printing foil Print Speed Printing speed LowSpeed this depends on the material used ribbon and printing foil Press OK ATTENTION the values given here for Density and Print Speed are for Warp Moiré and Embossed Moiré in combination with Metallic Print Foils Gold Silver For other materials and foil colors these values must be adjusted see...

Page 10: ...mprint higher print temperatures and lower speed than using fine material SuperSatin SuperSatin Premium Poly tapes Normally an operation always uses the same ribbon materials Thus this setting only needs to be optimized once and will only be changed if another ribbon material is to be embossed 2 2 3 Setting the Print Size and Print Quality Under Properties of the printer driver the following setti...

Page 11: ...0mm etc then this selection must also be made here 2 3 Installation of Ribbon Printing Software Follow the installation instructions for the product you have selected As an example you can try the freeware GreenRibbon https greenribbon de greenribbon1 htm Please note that the ribbon printing software GreenRibbon is a freeware provided by the manufacturer watermann IT without support and without wa...

Page 12: ...ne for used printing foil and one for the ribbon the automatic embossing machine the power supply cable and the connecting cable to the computer In addition 1x high tech premium printing foil is included 3 1 2 Keys and Functions The 123 Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine provides various buttons for easy operation 1 Main switch on off 2 Power connection 220 VAC 50 Hz 3 Connection connecting cable...

Page 13: ...easily accessible Place the ribbon in the center of the carrier roll and fix the adjustment aids accordingly If you are using the optional Ribbon Management Center insert the ribbon roll there The ribbon is simply passed through the embossing machine without any diversions Note when changing the ribbon the printing foil can remain inserted it only needs to be relaxed so that the ribbon can be easi...

Page 14: ... is passed around the pulley then under the print head and is attached to the waste roll direction of rotation from front to inside The foil should be held with little adhesive tape on the waste roll Note when changing the foil the ribbon may remain inserted For example if the same ribbon should be printed with different colors for example gold on white ribbon and black on white ribbon 3 1 5 Verif...

Page 15: ... suggest preparing the layouts of the ribbons that you normally use In normal operation you then only have to open the respective layout enter the text and print The preparation of a layout depends on your used ribbon printing software For questions please contact the appropriate provider The following applies to the 123 Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine when creating layouts The layout defines ...

Page 16: ...ing machine is switched on ribbon and printing foil are inserted according to the description Your ribbon printing software is started and you have a layout ready usually the left ribbon with a commemorative note and the right ribbon with the names of the survivors 3 3 2 Embossing In the ribbon print program execute the function Print The 123 Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine prints the left rib...

Page 17: ...of the parameters of the printer driver depending on the embossing machine ribbon material printing foil and room temperature humidity Material HRMTEC Printing Foil Density Temperature Print Speed Speed Gold 50 100 LowSpeed Silver 50 100 LowSpeed Black 5 30 HighSpeed Gold 50 100 LowSpeed Silver 50 100 LowSpeed Black 5 30 HighSpeed Gold 15 65 LowSpeed Silver 15 65 LowSpeed Black 10 50 NormalSpeed G...

Page 18: ...gs are basic values which should be changed individually and in single steps in order to obtain an optimal print result Note Black on moiré ribbon is difficult to emboss and depends very much on the ribbon used manufacturer surface and room temperature It is possible that satisfactory print quality cannot be achieved In such a case one should change to another band material Changed parameters are ...

Page 19: ...ct the embossing machine from dust and moisture 4 1 Clean Print head After printing about 100 ribbons please clean the print head as follows 1 Remove the printing foil 2 Lift the print head by pressing the 4 button see Error Reference source not found 3 Disconnect the power and unplug the power cable 4 Use a cotton swab dry to gently clean the print head 5 After cleaning the surface check that the...

Page 20: ...ty Open print interface Input terminal output terminal USB 2 0 Power supply 220 VAC 50 Hz 400 W The factory setting is for a voltage of 220 VAC For other voltage requirements please contact us Printing foils Exclusively original high tech premium printing foils from HRMTEC 6 Index Table 1 MARGIN ADJUSTMENTS PER WIDTH 16 Table 2 RECOMMENDED PRINTING PARAMETERS PER MATERIALAND PRINTING FOIL 17 ...

Page 21: ...h Reduce Density see 2 2 2 First in steps of 10 then smaller Print film does not come off cleanly blurred margin Print temperature Density is too high Reduce Density see 2 2 2 First in steps of 10 then smaller Printing foil does not release enough too little covering print Print temperature Density is too low Increase Density see 2 2 2 First in steps of 10 then smaller Embossing machine does not p...

Page 22: ...ing machine prints beyond the ribbon The width given by the ribbon printing software is not 252 mm The margins are not set correctly Create layout with width 252 mm 3 2 2 Set margins left right according to table formula 3 2 2 Adjust the font size so that the text in the print preview is within the print area NOTE use only original high tech premium printing foils from HRMTEC Third party foils can...

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