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ACS labelling systems

p³b

operating instructions

As of June 2017

8902865309

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Page 1: ...ACS labelling systems p b operating instructions As of June 2017 8902865309 ...

Page 2: ...0 3 7 Radio interference 11 4 Scope of delivery 12 5 Unit overview 13 6 Control panel 14 7 Take the printer into operation 16 7 1 Set up and connect the printer 16 7 2 Install the ink cartridges 17 7 3 Install and replace the chip bars 18 8 Installation for access via USB cable 20 8 1 Information about the printer driver 20 8 2 Installing the printer driver for USB access 21 9 Installation for acc...

Page 3: ...printer name 34 10 Driver settings in Windows 36 11 Settings in the ACS software 41 11 1 Tags output 41 11 2 Sheet Labels output Monomatt 43 11 3 Sheet labels output Labels 44 12 Assembling the base plates printing 47 13 Cleaning and maintenance 48 13 1 Cleaning the printer 48 13 2 Replacing the waste ink tank 48 13 3 Replacing the waste ink absorber 49 13 4 Ink pads are used up 50 14 Contact 50 1...

Page 4: ...e trademarks of their respective owners Murrplastik disclaims any and all rights in those marks 2 Important hints This operating instructions must be read and understood It must be kept for further use and passed on together with the device To operate the mp PM Basic ACS Gold Studio Software 2 3 0 95 and Windows Vista SP2 or higher is required Before putting the device into service read the safety...

Page 5: ...nd in accordance with the general safety and accident prevention regulations 3 1Intended use The p b is predominantly an inscription device for polycarbonate PC labels based on inkjet technology The possibility of labelling as well as the respective durability and quality of the inscription with the p b can only be guaranteed for the labelling material along with the special ink both approved by M...

Page 6: ... Position the unit on a level stable surface that is larger than the unit itself The unit will not operate properly if it is tipped up or tilted Avoid using locations where the printer will be exposed to extreme fluctuations of temperature or humidity Protect the unit from direct sunlight excessive light and sources of heat Avoid using sites that might be exposed to impacts or vibrations Keep the ...

Page 7: ...e fires or electrical shocks Connect all parts of the system to mains sockets that have been properly earthed No mains socket may be used if items of equipment such as photocopiers or fans are already plugged into it and these units are regularly switched on and off Do not connect the printer to switchable or timer controlled mains sockets Do not connect socket boards or extension cables in series...

Page 8: ...housing is damaged The unit is not working properly or its performance is impaired If the printer is operated within Germany please observe the following The building s electrical installation must be protected using a circuit breaker 10 A or 16 A so as to ensure an adequate level of protection against short circuiting and overvoltage If the mains plug has become damaged replace the cabling or con...

Page 9: ...he ink cartridges apart or to refill them This can damage the print head Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge This can have an adverse effect on normal operation and the printing process The IC chip on this ink cartridge contains a large number of cartridge specific details such as e g information about the ink cartridge status This ensures that the ink cartridge can be ...

Page 10: ...n the inks causes less wear on the print heads and reduces expenditure for servicing and cleaning 3 6Repairing the unit Do NOT attempt to repair the equipment yourself The opening or removal of covers can lead to contact with parts conducting dangerous electrical current and other hazards as well as voiding product warranties Contact the manufacturer or a customer service point authorised by the m...

Page 11: ... the equipment In chapter 16 you will find detailed instructions for returning defective devices for repair 3 7Radio interference This product complies with Directive EN 55022 CISPR Publication 22 Class B If you connect the equipment to a computer take care to ensure that you use a USB cable that is not more than 3 m long Important information You will need administrator rights for installing the ...

Page 12: ...the device needs to be sent in for service or repair Scope of supply A Printer with carrier plate and exchangeable base plate B Canopy C 4 Screws D Torx spanner E CD driver documentation F Operating instructions G USB cable H Power cable I Spare waste ink tank J Spare waste ink absorber K Ink cartridges MK BK L 3 red Chip bars ...

Page 13: ...ck the level of the waste ink tank 5 Waste ink tank Collects the ink released during initialisation and cleaning procedures 6 Print head Moves from left to right during printing Do not move the print head by hand 7 Cartridge cover Open to replace the cartridges 8 Ink cartridges Photo Black BK Matte Black MK only 9 Canopy Reverse side 10 Power connection 11 USB port 12 Ethernet connection ...

Page 14: ...ED steady or flashing On Printer is switched on Off Printer is switched off Flashing Initialization still no operation possible 15 WLAN key Used to set the parameters for a WLAN connection 16 Network status sheet key Press and hold the key for at least three seconds to print out a sheet with the network status To apply the sheet place the p b label plate reversed 180 rotation 17 Print job deletion...

Page 15: ... pressing the ink button 1 the drawer must fully be pulled out If not a double LED error can occur which can only be prevented by switching off and on the device 20 Ink LED red Lights up or flashes if ink cartridges are nearly empty and are to be replaced 21 Extend carrier plate key Press the key to extend the carrier plate out of the printer Press the key again to retract the carrier plate Additi...

Page 16: ...upplied Torx spanner 2 Position the unit at its installation site Ensure there is enough room in front of the unit so the carrier plate can extend without being obstructed 3 Plug the supplied power cable into the printer s power cord socket a Connect the printer to the PC by plugging the supplied USB cable into the printer s USB port b and an unused USB port on the PC Alternatively network connect...

Page 17: ...nk cartridge pouch and remove the cartridge Do not touch the chip on the front edge with your fingers 2 Remove the round opaque bung from the cartridge s air vent Keep the plug in a safe place The plugs are needed later when transporting the printer 3 Press and hold the ink key a for about one second The print head moves to the replacement position The Status LED b flashes Before pressing the ink ...

Page 18: ...tarts to prime the ink supply lines This can take up to three minutes After this the Status LED b remains lit Before pressing the ink button the drawer must fully be pulled out 7 3Install and replace the chip bars The colour ink cartridges are substituted by three red chip bars If a cartridge is empty the appropriate bar must be taken out and inserted again to do a reset for the printer Bar 1 subs...

Page 19: ...ton the drawer must fully be pulled out Do not remove the white plugs Installing the chip bars Insert the red chip bars straight from top to bottom When inserted correctly they cannot be moved backward or forward Close the cartridge cover and press the ink key again The cartridge initialisation starts and the Status LED is blinking When finished the LED is lighting permanently Before pressing the ...

Page 20: ...cluded but can alternatively be downloaded from the Murrplastik homepage Before installing resp downloading make sure whether you have a 32bit or 64bit operating system Before the driver installation the printer must be connected to the PC via a USB cable and the printer as well as the PC must be switched on Administrator rights are required for installation The driver installation is started by r...

Page 21: ...ation by double clicking the driver installation file according to your operating system version 32Bit or 64Bit Confirm the security prompt of the Windows user account control with YES Start the driver installation by clicking on Setup Remove both hooks and click on OK ...

Page 22: ...cense agreement Continue with OK The driver installation will be performed Close the window by clicking OK The printer driver has been successfully installed If you also want to set up access via the network follow the instructions in chapter 9 If you want to connect the p b via USB exclusively proceed with the driver settings chapter 10 ...

Page 23: ...t Administrator rights are mandatory for installation The installation file is included on the enclosed CD but can also be downloaded on the Murrplastik homepage as part of the driver package The installation is started by running the exe file The file name can be different to that listed here Confirm the security prompt of the Windows user account control with YES Start the installation by clicki...

Page 24: ...24 The language setting of the operating system is assumed and can be changed for the installation at this point Continue with Next Continue with Next Accept the license agreement Continue with Next ...

Page 25: ...25 It is recommended to use the default installation path Continue with Next Click Install Complete the installation by clicking Finish ...

Page 26: ...e the network is working properly A static IP address must be assigned to the p b Procedure Connect the p b to the computer directly via a network cable Switch the p b and the computer on Do not use a switch or hub to set up the network settings Start EpsonNet Config from the shortcut in the Windows Start menu Confirm the security prompt of the Windows User Account Control with YES Register EpsonN...

Page 27: ... Series p b is not listed check whether the p b is switched on and a direct connection via network cable with the computer is present Then click Refresh The printer is displayed in the EpsonNet Config window Assign the displayed printer and click Configuration ...

Page 28: ... Transmit Confirm the configuration with OK Close the message Transmission is complete by clicking OK The p b has now got its network settings The device can be addressed via a network connection via network cable after further setup in Windows If no wireless LAN connection is required close the EpsonNet Config window via the menu items Device Quit ...

Page 29: ... be carried out 9 2 2 Prepare for access via wireless LAN Condition for access via wireless LAN is a previous configuration for access via network cable see chapter 9 2 1 Change to the area Network Basic Wireless Enter the name of the wireless LAN SSID Select the Security Level ...

Page 30: ...gin password PSK for the wireless LAN Click on Transmit Confirm the configuration with OK Close the message Configuration successfully completed with OK Close the EpsonNet Config window via the menu items Device Quit ...

Page 31: ...tively be downloaded from the Murrplastik homepage Before installing resp downloading make sure whether you have a 32bit or 64bit operating system Before the driver installation the printer must be connected to the PC via a network cable and the printer as well as the PC must be switched on Administrator rights are required for installation The driver installation is started by running the appropr...

Page 32: ...ts network settings with the EpsonNet Config Tool Start the installation by double clicking the driver installation file according to your operating system version 32Bit or 64Bit Confirm the security prompt of the Windows user account control with YES Start the driver installation by clicking on Setup Remove both hooks and click on OK ...

Page 33: ...Continue with OK Accept the license agreement Continue with OK If the p b is connected to the computer via a network cable and is switched on as well as has been assigned a correct network configuration with the EpsonNet Config tool Network connection should be selected automatically Continue by clicking OK ...

Page 34: ...allation by clicking OK 9 5Change the printer name The installed printer is listed in the Windows Devices and Printers window If an installation via USB cable has already been carried out now there is a copy of the EPSON SC P400 which is the network printer ...

Page 35: ...ork Click on the printer with the right mouse button and select Printer properties from the context menu The Properties window of the printer opens You can change the name of the printer here Change the printer name in Epson SC P400 Series Network Close the windows by clicking OK ...

Page 36: ...ely EPSON SC P400 Series Network network access The name of the printer must not be changed The settings for both devices are the same In this manual the settings for the EPSON SC P400 Series are described exemplarily Click with the right mouse button on the printer and choose Printing preferences from the context menu Select size A3 297 x 420 mm in the Paper Settings area ...

Page 37: ...time slightly increased Click with the right mouse button on the printer and choose Printing preferences from the context menu The media type Epson Premium Glossy is the default setting after the driver installation If not select this setting Open the drop down menu of Print Quality and select Quality Options ...

Page 38: ...Optimizer and set it to Off Optional setting Removing the hook in High Speed can slightly improve print quality but increases the print time The media settings for Epson Premium Glossy should be finally shown as here Finally close the Printing Preferences window by clicking OK ...

Page 39: ...with the right mouse button on the printer and choose Printing preferences from the context menu The media type Epson Premium Glossy is the default setting after the driver installation Change the media type to plain papers Open the drop down menu of Print Quality and select Quality Options ...

Page 40: ...3 Optional setting Removing the hook in High Speed can slightly improve print quality but increases the print time The media settings for plain papers should be finally shown as here Finally close the Printing Preferences window by clicking OK ...

Page 41: ...ust select the EPSON SC P400 Series respectively the EPSON SC P400 Series Network The settings must be adjusted separately for each Windows user 11 1 Tags output Start the ACS software do not open a project and click Settings Output Device Setup If the EPSON SC P400 is not preselected already in the upper drop down menu of the Tags output section red frame open this drop down menu and choose the c...

Page 42: ...ices Set a hook at As default Change the Frames Row value into 3 Enter the calibration point values X 33 0 Y 173 3 Please note These values are default values and can be vary slightly by device Check your settings once again and close the window by clicking on Done ...

Page 43: ...Output Device Setup If the EPSON SC P400 is not preselected already in the upper drop down menu of the Sheet Labels output section red frame open this drop down menu and choose the corresponding EPSON SC P400 p b Click Add to take over the device into the List of output devices Set a hook at As default ...

Page 44: ...re default values and can be vary slightly by device Check your settings once again and close the window by clicking on Done 11 3 Sheet labels output Labels Start the ACS software do not open a project and click Settings Output Device Setup Please note The settings for Sheet labels output Monomatt should already be done chapter 8 2 ...

Page 45: ... A hook for Standard has already been set Open the Calibration Point drop down menu and choose the second entry from above 0 0 Thereby the coordinate names changes from X Y into X1 Y1 The rotation value usually returns to 0 Please note In comparison to Monomatt the sheet labels calibration points are referenced with X1 and Y1 always ...

Page 46: ...46 Enter the calibration point values X1 74 5 Y1 123 5 The rotation value is 0 Please note These values are default values and can be vary slightly by device Close the window by clicking on Done ...

Page 47: ... for printing The carrier plate can hold up to six base plates 3 Now lay out the label plate frames d Ensure that the labels do not tower up This may cause blocking of the print head during operation respectively down grade printing results 4 Retract the carrier plate To do so push the carrier plate gently into the printer until automatic retraction takes place Now the printer is ready for printin...

Page 48: ...ter or a neutral detergent Then dry off the printer thoroughly Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or scourers These can cause discolouration or deformation of the housing Never use pressurised air to clean the device or parts thereof 13 2 Replacing the waste ink tank Ink that escapes during the cleaning process is collected in the waste ink tank This tank must be regularly checked and repla...

Page 49: ... waste ink tank 7 Use this cap to close the full waste ink tank 8 Insert the empty waste ink tank into the printer 9 Attach the cap and turn to close it Dispose of the ink at a local waste management site in accordance with the statutory regulations 13 3 Replacing the waste ink absorber Any ink that escapes is collected by the waste ink absorber to avoid soiling the printer or the work surface You...

Page 50: ...he Ink LED are blinking alternately Ink pads are used up and must be replaced This must be done at the manufacturer The printer cannot be used until the pads have been replaced 14 Contact Technical Support 49 7191 482 2222 acs helpdesk murrplastik de ...

Page 51: ...inting 0 3 W power off Temperature operation 10 C 35 C Humidity operation 20 80 Unit dimensions W x H x D 63 x 25 x 75 cm Installation space W x D 63 x 75 cm Weight 3 approx 20 kg 44 lb Interface USB Network interface 4 Ethernet WLAN Operating system Windows Vista 7 8 8 1 10 1 All cartridges are chip coded To operate the unit all cartridges as well as the chip bars must be installed 2 Depends on f...

Page 52: ... moved in its stand by position to the right correctly In no case switch off the device by unplugging the mains cable The aluminum base plates GPx may remain at the sender This applies to a possible sheet labels base plate as well The grey base plate should be fastened additionally with some adhesive tape Unscrew the red canopy and place it in the packaging board as previously supplied use styrofo...

Page 53: ...53 Declaration of European Conformity ...

Page 54: ...54 Notes ...

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Page 56: ...Murrplastik Systemtechnik GmbH Dieselstraße 10 71570 Oppenweiler Germany 49 7191 482 0 info murrplastik de www murrplastik de As of June 2017 8902865309 ...

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