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VariQuest

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Motiva™ 400 User’s Guide

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Setting up the 

Motiva

™ 400 Printer

This User's Manual is your complete step-by-step guide to quickly and easily setting up 
and printing with your new color label printer!

Locating the Printer

Place the printer on a flat surface in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent 
internal heat build up.

Do not place the printer near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place 
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

Allow for adequate clearance in front of the printer to accommodate the printed label 
stock as it is leaving the printer to avoid the possibility of binding or jamming of the label 
stock.

Allow for adequate overhead clearance for opening the top cover to allow easy access 
to the label stock and ink cartridge.

Summary of Contents for Motiva 400

Page 1: ...www variquest com User s Guide...

Page 2: ...the equipment and accessories comprising the VariQuest Motiva 400 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of customer purchase Original serial number must ap...

Page 3: ...ics or its suppliers Unauthorized copying of the Software or the accompanying documentation or failure to comply with the above restrictions shall automatically terminate this license without further...

Page 4: ...iate U S and foreign government licenses This obligation shall survive and continue after this Agreement terminates This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any other...

Page 5: ...and Software Setup Installing Label Stock 2 1 Adjusting Label Stock Gap Sensor Position 2 3 Circular Labels 2 4 Through Hole Labels 2 5 Fan Fold Label Stock 2 6 Installing Ink Cartridge 2 7 Aligning...

Page 6: ...ion to prevent internal heat build up Do not place the printer near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Al...

Page 7: ...items should be included Printer Power Adapter Separate Power Cord 6 USB Cable If other USB cable is used it must be 6 2 M or less Color Ink Cartridge1 Starter roll of Motiva Brushed Gold Media1 Warr...

Page 8: ...ng Power LED indicates that the printer is on and ready to receive print jobs Ink Button moves the carriage to the center for loading the ink cartridge Once the cartridge is loaded press the ink butto...

Page 9: ...est Motiva 400 User s Guide Identifying Printer Parts This illustration shows the input ports and power switch located on the rear panel of the printer Fan Fold Label Slot Power Switch USB Port Power...

Page 10: ...g tape from the label stock roll to ensure it can unroll freely making certain that no adhesive is exposed CAUTION CAUTION Any exposed adhesive surface can attach itself to the inner workings of the p...

Page 11: ...ock further into the printer until you feel resistance from the feed rollers The printer will sense the label and automatically feed it through the printer If the printer fails to feed the label stock...

Page 12: ...o read the gap 0 5 from the left side of the label stock If the gap in your label stock intersects with gap position as shown on the slide bar you do not need to adjust this and you can skip this sect...

Page 13: ...els across make sure the sensor corresponds to a place on the stock that has a label and not a vertical gap The Sensor Bar has a guide in inches and millimeters to help identify where to set the bar t...

Page 14: ...ls Through Hole Labels When using card stock or label stock that has a hole punch or a notch to identify a transition from backing to label you can adjust the Sensor Bar to position it over the identi...

Page 15: ...eding the fan fold stock through the back of the printer lock the stock guide in the out position so the stock guide rollers will not interfere with the label stock The stock guide is spring loaded an...

Page 16: ...analysis of the printed images by the driver during spooling This analysis estimates the number of ink droplets spits required to print the image and subtracts that amount from the total amount in the...

Page 17: ...ridge Fan Fold Label Stock 4 Remove the new cartridge from its packaging Be sure to remove the protective tape covering the copper contacts 5 Replace install the cartridge copper end first 6 Push cart...

Page 18: ...dge You will automatically be prompted to perform this alignment each time you install a new cartridge You may also manually align the cartridge via the status monitor For alignment you need to have l...

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Page 20: ...tiva 400 User s Guide 3 1 3 Print Functions Print Using VariQuest Design Center Software or PC See the VariQuest Software User s Guide for details about printing using the VariQuest software or printi...

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Page 22: ...by opening the cover and removing the jam from the printer feed output area If the jam can not be located you can remove the cover over the feed input area Pull on the center of the cover as shown bel...

Page 23: ...pads may need to be replaced Contact tech support to determine if pad replacement is necessary Cleaning the Ink Cartridge It may be necessary to clean the ink cartridge nozzles if you notice reduced...

Page 24: ...n be adjusted by the software See Chapter 9 Printer Adjustments of the Design Center Software User s Guide for details Technical Support Contact Information For technical assistance please contact you...

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