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SPX II Series 

Error correction 

 

03.17 

Operating Manual 

89 

 

 

Error message 

Cause 

Remedy 

64 

Zero point 

Defective photocell. 

Change photocell. 

65 

Compressed air 

Pressure air is not connected. 

Check pressure air. 

66 

External releaser 

External print release signal is 
missing. 

Check input signal. 

67 

Row too long 

Wrong definition of column 
width res. number of columns. 

Reduce the column width res. 
correct the number of columns. 

68 

Scanner 

The connected bar code 
scanner signals a device error. 

Check the connection 
scanner/printer. 

Check scanner (dirty). 

69 

Scanner NoRead 

Bad print quality. 

Printhead completely soiled or 
defective. 

Print speed too high. 

Increase contrast. 

Clean printhead or exchange (if 
necessary). 

Reduce print speed. 

70 

Scanner data 

Scanned data does not 
correspond to the data which is 
to print. 

Exchange printhead. 

71 

Invalid page 

As page number either 0 or a 
number > 9 is selected. 

Select a number between 1 
and 9. 

72 

Page selection 

A page which is not available is 
selected. 

Check the defined pages. 

73 

Page not defined 

The page is not defined. 

Check the print definition. 

74 

Format user guiding 

Wrong format for customised 
entry. 

Check the format string. 

75 

Format date/time 

Wrong format for date/time. 

Check the format string. 

76 

Hotstart CF 

No CF card found. 

If option hotstart was activated, 
a CF card must be inserted. 

Switch off the printer before 
inserting the memory card. 

77 

Flip/Rotate 

Selection of print of several 
columns and also mirror/rotate. 

It is only possible to select one 
of both functions. 

78 

System file 

Loading of temporary hotstart 
files. 

Not possible. 

79 

Shift variable 

Faulty definition of shift times 

(overlapping times). 

Check definition of shift times. 

80 

GS1 Databar 

General GS1 Databar error. 

Check definition and parameter 
of GS1 Databar code. 

81 

IGP error 

Protocol error IGP. 

Check sent data. 

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Страница 2: ...nd device can occur Please check www carl valentin de for the latest update Trademarks All named brands or trademarks are registered brands or registered trademarks of their respective owners and may not be separately labelled It must not be concluded from the missing labelling that it is not a registered brand or a registered trademark Carl Valentin print modules comply with the following safety ...

Страница 3: ...ode 29 5 2 Loading Labels in Passing Mode 30 5 3 Loading Transfer Ribbon 31 6 Function Menu 33 6 1 Operation Panel 33 6 2 Menu Structure 34 6 3 Print settings 38 6 4 Label Layout 39 6 5 Device Settings 41 6 6 Dispenser I O 44 6 7 Network 48 6 8 Remote Console 48 6 9 Interface 49 6 10 Emulation 50 6 11 Datum Uhrzeit 51 6 12 Service Functions 52 6 13 Main Menu 55 7 Options 57 7 1 Label Applicator 57...

Страница 4: ... Information 80 9 7 Replacing the Printhead 81 9 8 Adjusting Printhead 82 10 Error correction 85 11 Additional Information 95 11 1 Column Printing 95 11 2 Hotstart 96 11 3 Password Protection 98 11 4 Backfeed delay 100 11 5 Photocells 102 11 6 Ultrasonic photocell option 103 12 Environmentally Friendly Disposal 101 13 Index 103 ...

Страница 5: ...NOTICE gives you tips They make a working sequence easier or draw attention to important working processes Gives you tips on protecting the environment Handling instruction Optional accessories special fittings Datum Information in the display 1 2 Intended Use The print module is a state of the art device which complies with the recognized safety related rules and regulations Despite this a danger...

Страница 6: ...packaging process without any problems The print module can be used in thermal as well as in thermal transfer applications With 8 vector fonts 6 bitmap fonts and 6 proportional fonts the print module has a large selection at different font types It can be printed inverse in italic format or 90 degrees turned fonts The handling of our durable print modules is easy and comfortable The parameter sett...

Страница 7: ...h the open printing unit due to construction the requirements of EN60950 1 regarding fire protection casing are not fulfilled These must be ensured by the installation into the end device The print unit can get hot during printing Do not touch the printhead during operation Cool down the print unit before changing material removal or adjustment Carry out only the actions described in these operati...

Страница 8: ...s are not complied with at the location marked with arrows These requirements must be insured by means of installation into the end device All isolating safety equipment must be installed before starting up the machine DANGER Danger to life and limb from power supply Do not open the casing CAUTION Two pole fuse Before opening the housing cover disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait a...

Страница 9: ...ings regularly Content of the training are chapter 2 1 Operating Conditions chapter 2 1 Loading Media and chapter 9 Maintenance and Cleaning These indications are also valid for someone else s equipment supplied by us Only use original spare and exchange parts Please contact the manufacturer with respect to spare wear parts The installation place of print module should be even free of vibration an...

Страница 10: ...age to wires according to EN 55022 09 2003 Interference field power according to EN 55022 09 2003 System perturbation according to EN 61000 3 2 09 2005 Flicker according to EN 61000 3 3 05 2002 Immunity to interference according to EN 61000 6 2 2006 industrial sector Stray radiation against discharge of static electricity according to EN 61000 4 2 12 2001 Electromagnetic fields according to EN 610...

Страница 11: ...ust be completely protected and provide with metal or metallised connector housings Shielded cables and connectors are necessary in order to avoid radiant emittance and receipt of electrical disturbances Allowable lines Shielded line 4 x 2 x 0 14 mm 4 x 2 x AWG 26 6 x 2 x 0 14 mm 6 x 2 x AWG 26 12 x 2 x 0 14 mm 12 x 2 x AWG 26 Sending and receiving lines have to be twisted in pairs Maximum line le...

Страница 12: ...e print modules Control the correct handling of our products and repeat training We do not guarantee that all features described in this manual exist in all models Caused by our efforts to continue further development and improvement technical data might change without notice By further developments or regulations of the country illustrations and examples shown in the manual can be different from ...

Страница 13: ... 25 mm 50 mm Min Label Height 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm Max Label Height 6000 mm 6000 mm 3000 mm 750 mm 3000 mm 2000 mm Label Sensor transmission Transfer Ribbon Ink outside inside Max Roll Diameter Ø 90 mm Core Diameter 25 4mm 1 Max Length 450 m Max Width 110 mm 170 mm SPX II 162 Dimensions in mm width x height x depth W x H x D 245x300x400 245x300x460 SPX II 162 Weight 12 kg 14 kg SPX ...

Страница 14: ...supported Other character sets on demand Bitmap fonts Size in width and height 0 8 5 6 Zoom 2 9 Orientation 0 90 180 270 Vector fonts TrueType fonts Size in width and height 1 99 mm Variable zoom Orientation 0 90 180 270 Font attributes Depending on character font bold italic inverse vertical Font width Variable Bar Codes 1D bar codes CODABAR Code 128 Code 2 5 interleaved Code 39 Code 39 extended ...

Страница 15: ...st for connection of an external USB keyboard and an USB memory stick RS 232 interface Parallel interface CVPL protocol and ZPL II protocol Label photocell transmission Slot for CF card Windows printer driver on CD ROM Labelstar Office Lite on CD ROM External label rewinder External rewinder for backing paper Externe control panel Stainless steel casing Ethernet interface USB interface WLAN interf...

Страница 16: ...ed The ports are provided by means of a D Sub bushing 26pin HD at the rear panel of the printer system and are galvanically isolated from protective earth PE by means of an optocoupler semi conductor route Each port can be configured as input and as output This function however is predefined in the printer software and cannot be changed by the user The following parameters can be changed and set b...

Страница 17: ...tial of all control inputs COM VDC for Inputs is usually connected with the terminal of the control voltage and the control inputs are switched to active By means of the option 2nd LED COM VDC for Inputs can optionally be connected with the terminal of the control voltage Then the control inputs are switched to active VDC for Outputs 20 Common supply connection of all control outputs VDC for Outpu...

Страница 18: ...or Manufacturer W P Products Reference number 110 26 2 1 20 Output Voltages connected with GND PE 24 V 1 A Fuse Polyswitch 30 V 1 A 5 V 1 A Fuse Polyswitch 30 V 1 A Port 1 15 Input Tension 5 VDC 24 VDC Impedance 47Ω 100nF 10 kΩ Output Tension 5 VDC 24 VDC Impedance 47Ω 100nF 10 kΩ 47Ω Current max High 15 mA Low 15 mA Port 16 Input Tension 5 VDC 24 VDC Impedance 100nF 10 kΩ Output Tension 5 VDC 24 ...

Страница 19: ...SPX II Series Technical Data 03 17 Operating Manual 19 Device connection to a machine with S7 300 SPS Figure 4 Device connection to a operating panel Figure 5 Example 1 Example 2 ...

Страница 20: ...s internal voltages 5 VDC EXT or 24 VDC EXT is used an external fuse e g 0 5 AF should be additionally installed to protect the printer electronics In the event of an inductive load an antiparallel connected diode for instance must be used to discharge the induction energy In order to minimise the influence of leakage currents at control outputs a resistor must depending on what is connected be in...

Страница 21: ...SPX II Series Technical Data 03 17 Operating Manual 21 3 2 Signal Diagrams Figure 7 Figure 8 Dispensing mode I O dynamic Dispensing mode I O dynamic continuous ...

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Страница 23: ...e mounted on transfer ribbon rewinder Cleaning foil for printhead Documentation CD with printer drivers Labelstar Office LITE CD ROM NOTICE Retain original packaging for subsequent transport 4 1 Setting up the Print Module CAUTION The print module and the print media can be damaged by moisture and water Set up the print module only in a dry place protected from sprayed water Set up print module on...

Страница 24: ...on cables connected to the print module are grounded Connect print module to computer or network with a suitable cable 4 3 Connecting the CV Rewinder for Backing Paper Switch off the print module Install the CV rewinder for backing paper with an external mounting plate at the appropriate position at the packaging machine Insert plugs of backing paper rewinder into the socket provided for it see pa...

Страница 25: ...SPX II Series Installation 03 17 Operating Manual 25 4 4 Connector Pin Assignment Front Side A C B Figure 9 A Foil keyboard B USB host for USB keyboard and memory stick C Power switch Right version ...

Страница 26: ...USB interface H Serial interface RS 232 I Ethernet 10 100 interface J USB host for USB keyboard and memory stick K Parallel inteface A H G B D F K J I C E Figure 11 A CF card slot B USB interface C Serial interface RS 232 D Ethernet 10 100 interface E USB host for USB keyboard and memory stick F Parallel interface G Winder connector H Power supply I External inputs outputs J Add on option for appl...

Страница 27: ...ing Media page 29 Go to menu Label layout select menu item Measure label and start measuring see chapter 6 4 Label Layout page 39 Press key to finish measuring NOTICE To enable correct measuring at least two completed labels have to be passed through not for continuous labels During the measuring procedure of label and gap length small differences can occur Therefore the values can be set and tran...

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Страница 29: ... turn the red pressure lever J in clockwise direction until it locks 5 Adjust the adjusting rings B of the label guiding to the width of material 6 Lift the dispensing whip E to the bottom by turning the stop lever G in clockwise direction to the top 7 Strip some labels from the backing paper and lead the backing material over the dispensing edge H and between the plastic roll F and the dispensing...

Страница 30: ...ng the red pressure lever E anticlockwise 3 Lead the label material below the label guiding A and take care that the label runs through the photocell C 4 In order to move the printhead D down turn the red pressure lever E in clockwise direction until it locks 5 Adjust the adjusting rings B of the label guiding to the width of material 6 Close the print module cover ...

Страница 31: ...ead must be cleaned using printhead and roller cleaner 97 20 002 For detailed information please see page 78 The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol IPA must be observed In the case of skin or eye contact immediately wash off the fluid thoroughly with running water If the irritation persists consult a doctor Ensure good ventilation 1 Open the print module cover 2 Open printhead C by t...

Страница 32: ...ll E several times anticlockwise 6 In order to move the printhead C down turn the red pressure lever D in clockwise direction until it locks 7 Close the print module cover NOTICE As for the electrostatic unloading the thin coating of the thermal printhead or other electronic parts can be damaged the transfer ribbon should be antistatic The use of wrong materials can lead to print module malfunctio...

Страница 33: ...menu one menu item back Change to the quantity number of pieces menu Press keys and to select the number of labels that should be printed Change to the menu of the CF card In main menu feed of one label In function menu skip to the next menu item Confirm settings and modifications Stop and continue current print orders Delete a stopped print order with key No further label of the print order is pr...

Страница 34: ...rinting Measure label Label type Material selection Photocell Scan position Label error length Synchronisation Flip label Rotate label Alignment Label Layout Field handling Codepage External parameters Buzzer Display Language Keyboard Customized entry Hotstart Autoload Manual reprint Backfeed Delay Password Device Settings Label confirmation Standard label Synchronisation at switch on ...

Страница 35: ...ocol Save signal I O profile Offset Operating modes Application mode Support delay On Support delay Off Pressure control Vacuum control Blow time Waiting position Roll on time Cleaning time Stroke timeout Input Output Pressure time Applicator option Delay vacuum Test functions IP address Netmask Standard Gateway Speed Duplex DHCP Printer name Network MAC address ...

Страница 36: ...on Programming On Off Module type Tag information Interface Error attempts Sending power Antenna offset RFID tags error RFID option Port Interval Remote Console COM1 Baud Parity Data bits Stop bit Interface Start sign Stop sign Data memory Port test Protocol Printhead resolution Drive mapping Emulation ...

Страница 37: ... time Time shifting Date Time Label parameters Photocell Sensors Paper counter Heater resistance Printhead temperature Motor ramp Print examples Input Output Online Offline Service Functions Photocell settings Print length Transfer ribbon prior warning Zero point adjustment Print length Load layout Change directory Load file Save layout Save configuration Delete file Formatting CF Card USB Stick C...

Страница 38: ...the print module display Strong sensibility The print module reacts immediately to the end of the transfer ribbon Weak sensibility The print module reacts at approx 1 3 more slowly to the end of the transfer ribbon Press key to arrive the next menu item Indication of initial point displacement in mm Displacement of the complete print in paper direction With positive values the print in paper direc...

Страница 39: ...nt module stops automatically after termination of measuring The determined values are displayed and saved Press key to arrive the next menu item Generally adhesive labels are set Press key to select continuous labels If the menu item Label length Gap length contains a gap value this value is added to the label length Press key to arrive the next menu item Selection of the used label and transfer ...

Страница 40: ...sed It is recommended to use labels with the same width as the printhead Otherwise this can cause problems in positioning Press key to arrive the next menu item According to standard the label is printed ahead with a rotation of 0 If the function is activated the label is rotated by 180 and printed in reading direction Press key to arrive the next menu item The adjustment of label is effected only...

Страница 41: ...t module is deleted but the other fields are kept Indication of the font used in the device The following possibilities are available Codepage 1252 West European former ANSI Codepage 437 English Codepage 850 Western European Codepage 852 Slavic Codepage 857 Turkish Codepage 1250 Central and East European Codepage 1251 Cyrillic Codepage 1253 Greek Codepage 1254 Turkish Codepage 1257 Baltic WGL4 Ple...

Страница 42: ...ry appears demanding the number of copies that should be print Auto no quant The question referring the customized variable appears again after print end However the same number of copies is printed This number was defined once at the start of the print order Off No question appears at the display In this case the stored default value is printed Press key to arrive the next menu item On Continue a...

Страница 43: ...rd several functions can be blocked so the user cannot work with them There are several applications in which the use of password protection makes sense see chapter 11 3 Password Protection page 98 Press key to arrive the next menu item On A new print order is only printed after confirmation at the device An already active continuing print order is printed as long as the confirmation is effected a...

Страница 44: ...sideration I O static continuous For description of this operating mode see I O static Continuous means that it is printed as long as new data is transferred via interface The set dispenser offset is not taken into consideration I O dynamic The external signal is evaluated dynamically i e is the print module in waiting mode a single label is printed at each signal changing After the print the set ...

Страница 45: ...en into consideration for the operating modes Photocell and Photocell continuous Press key to arrive the next menu item Definition of port functions 2 sign show the current setting for each port The first sign specifies the following I Port operates as Input O Port operates as Output N Port has no function not defined These settings cannot be modified The second sign specifies the following Active...

Страница 46: ...current one Therefore time can be saved and performance be increased Off The start signal for the next label can only be released if the current label is printed to the end and the print module is again in waiting state output ready set If the start signal was released already before so this is ignored Press key to arrive the next menu item Selection of the available configurations Std_Label facto...

Страница 47: ...Ready Output 14 No function 15 No function 16 Transfer ribbon prior warning Output 1 Print start Input 2 Reprint last printed label Input 3 Counter reset Input 4 Option applicator only Start application Input 5 Error reset Input 6 Cancel all print jobs Input 7 No function 8 No function 9 Error Output 10 Print order active Output 11 No function 12 Printing Output 13 Ready Output 14 Option applicato...

Страница 48: ...s long as you arrive the Network menu Press key to select the menu For more information please see the separate manual 6 8 Remote Console Switch on the print module and the display shows the main menu Press key to access the function menu Press key as long as you arrive the Remote console menu Press key to select the menu For more information please contact our sales department ...

Страница 49: ...of stop bits between bytes Value range 1 or 2 stop bits Press key to arrive the next menu item SOH Start of data transfer block Hex format 01 ETB End of data transfer block Hex formal 17 Two different start en signs can be set The settings are normally SOH 01 HEX and ETB 17 HEX Several host computers cannot process these signs and therefore SOH 5E HEX and ETB 5F cannot be set Press key to arrive t...

Страница 50: ...enu item At activated ZPL II emulation the printhead resolution of the emulated device must be set e g 11 8 Dot mm 300 dpi NOTICE If the printhead resolution of the Zebra printer differs from that of the Valentin device then the size of objects e g texts graphics complies not exactly Press key to arrive the next menu item The access to Zebra drives B CF card R RAM Disk standard drive if not indica...

Страница 51: ...s of this function you can enter the date at which summertime has to start This entry refers to the previously selected format Press key to arrive the next menu item By means of this function you can define the time when you want to start summertime Press key to arrive the next menu item Select the format in which you want to define end of summertime The example above indicates the default setting...

Страница 52: ...ly Make sure that a large hub as possible above the label 3 V above the gap 1 V is set Press key to arrive the next menu item DLS Indication of transmission photocell level in Volt RLS Indication of reflexion photocell level in Volt SLS Indication of peel off photocell level in Volt TR Indication of transfer ribbon photocell status either 0 or 1 H Indication of printhead position 0 printhead down ...

Страница 53: ...s key to arrive the next menu item Indication of level for IO parameters input 0 Low 1 High Port Function 1 Print start 2 Cut 3 Counter Reset 4 External synchronisation of label position 5 No function 6 No function 7 No function 8 No function Press key to arrive the next menu item Indication of input signal level 0 Low 1 High Port Function 9 Error 10 Print order active 11 Label at dispenser photoc...

Страница 54: ...en Online and Offline mode The respective state is indicated in the display Standard Off Online Data can be received by interface The keys of the foil keyboard are only active if you changed in the Offline mode with key Offline The keys of the foil keyboard are still active but received data are not processed If the module is again in Online mode then new print orders can be again received Press k...

Страница 55: ... printing direction NOTICE The value for zero point adjustment is set ex works After replacing the printhead only service personnel are allowed to set this value anew Press key to arrive the next menu item Indication of print layout correction in percent By mechanical influences e g label roll size the print layout can be printed increased and reduced to its original size Value range 10 0 10 0 6 1...

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Страница 57: ...his roll is pressed onto the product Then the label is applied and rolled on by the movement of product Press key to arrive the next parameter The applicator can be operated in two different ways concerning the order of printing and labelling within one labelling cycle Print Apply The print of a label is released by an external start signal At the same time the vacuum on the pad as well as the sup...

Страница 58: ...rning or swinging at the front of the label and consequently avoids faults when the label is being picked up from print module Value range 0 2500 ms Step size 0 ms Default 0 ms Press key to arrive the next parameter Delayed to the process of the label being picked up the supporting air is switched off In many cases after being picked up by the pad the label edge may still stick on the liner This m...

Страница 59: ... is selected The time period can be adjusted while the blowing air is switched on for transferring the label onto product Value range 0 2500 ms Step size 10 ms Default 100 ms Press key to arrive the next parameter This parameter is only active if the operating mode blow on and mode apply print are selected Waiting position up In cyclic mode the pad with the printed label waits in the labelling pos...

Страница 60: ... as well as for error tracing Input signals of the applicator can be monitored and output signals can be set or reset separately With keys and the corresponding output for setting and or resetting the output signals can be selected With keys and the corresponding output can be set or reset Input signals I1 Pre dispense key 1 key pressed 0 key not pressed I2 Final position up 1 pad in final positio...

Страница 61: ...key to select the menu Press key and to set the operating mode of RFID hardware In order to program a RFID tag the setting must be On Press key in On mode to activate the hardware The setting remains also when switching the print module Off After a successful activation the availability of RFID module is indicated The menu is not available if no RFID hardware was recognised Press key to access the...

Страница 62: ...lect the function Start measuring function In order to evaluate the quality factor of RFID radio link the measuring function is started With set tag offset the label is positioned accordingly Press key to return to the menu item Tag information Press key to arrive at the next sub function and then press key to select the function Adjust antenna First value Indication of successful reading attempts...

Страница 63: ...rrors caused by unsuccessful tag programming are ignored The label is printed However the error is logged in the RFID statistics Press key and to change between the settings error or number of attempts Press key and to specify the number of attempts how often the RFID unit tries to write on the tag before an error is released or before the print order is cancelled Press key to arrive at the next m...

Страница 64: ...enu item Indication of the antenna position inside the used label Press key to arrive at the next menu item Statistics indication of the previously programmed tags as well as the number of faulty tags Press key to reset the counter For more information please see the separate manual ...

Страница 65: ...m it is recommend to copy the most important data by means of a commercial Card Reader 8 2 Display Structure Load layout A STANDARD File_name1 prn File_name2 prn File_name3 prn File_name4 prn 1 Current function 2 2 lined header 3 Scroll range 4 File names directory names 5 Marking of the selected file cursor 6 Current path drive directory The two line header 2 contains the current function name 1 ...

Страница 66: ...previous menu Function Load layout Change to the File Explorer File Explorer Change to the context menu Select a file directory if a multiple selection is possible Main menu Access to the memory menu File Explorer Create a new file Start the current function for the active file directory Change to the superordinate directory Change to the currently marked directory In the current directory scroll ...

Страница 67: ... of CF card is effected at PC and thus the STANDARD directory was not created automatically The user directory is the root directory in which the user saves usually the most frequently used files layouts The utilisation of the user directory permits the quick and direct access to the files saved in the defined user directory The definition of an user directory saves thus a long search of the file ...

Страница 68: ...d as user directory 8 5 Load Layout Loads a layout within a defined user directory The function allows quick access to the desired layout as only layout files are displayed and directories hidden Press key to access to the memory menu Press keys to select the layout to be printed Press key to confirm the selection The printer display shows automatically the window to insert the number of copies wh...

Страница 69: ... press key to access to the File Explorer Following functions are available Change drive and or directory Load file Save layout and or configuration Delete file s Format CF card Copy file s Selection of drive and or directory in which the files are saved Press key to access to the memory menu Press key to call the File Explorer Press keys to select the directory Press key to confirm the selection ...

Страница 70: ...ey to load the selected file If the selected file is a layout then the number of copies to print can be entered immediately Saves the currently loaded layout under the selected name Press key to access to the memory menu Press key to call the File Explorer Press key to change to the menu Save file Selct the function Savel layout and confirm the selection with key If an USB keyboard is attached a n...

Страница 71: ...ned Deletes one or more files and or directories irrevocably With the deletion of a directory both the contained files and the subdirectories are deleted Press key to access to the memory menu Press key to call the File Explorer Press keys and to select the file Press key to mark the files which are to be deleted The marked entries are listed with Repeat this procedure until all desired files and ...

Страница 72: ...ory card NOTICE USB sticks cannot be formatted at the printer Press key to access to the memory menu Press key to call the File Explorer Select the drive which is to format with the navigation keys Press key to call the context menu Select the function Format and confirm the selection with key Formatting ...

Страница 73: ...ress key to call the File Explorer Press keys and to select the file Press key to mark the files which are to be copied The marked entries are listed with Repeat this procedure until all desired files and or directories are marked for copying Press key to call the context menu Select the function Copy and confirm the selection with key Select the target storage with the navigation keys and press k...

Страница 74: ...prn is selected loaded In the first step the printer executes the firmware update After the necessary restart automatically the file data prn is loaded In this way the remaining components were updated is After a renewed restart the update procedure is finished 8 8 Filter For certain functions a filter mask or a file name of a file which is to be saved can be entered This input is indicated in the...

Страница 75: ...ng print roller see section 9 3 page 77 Each time the label roll is changed or when the printout and label transport are adversely affected Cleaning printhead see section 9 4 page 78 Direct thermal printing Each time the label roll is changed Thermal transfer printing Each time the transfer ribbon is changed or when the printout is adversely affected Cleaning label photocell see section 9 5 page 7...

Страница 76: ... solvents to clean the outer surface of the print module Remove dust and paper fuzz in the printing area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner Clean outer surfaces with an all purpose cleaner 9 2 Cleaning the Transfer Ribbon Drawing Roller A soiled print roll can lead to reduced print quality and can affect transport of material 1 Open cover of printing system 2 Remove labels and transfer ribbon for...

Страница 77: ...nt quality and can affect transport of material 1 Open print module cover 2 Turn red lever C counter clockwise to lift up the printhead B 3 Remove labels and transfer ribbon form the print module 4 Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth 5 Turn the roller A manually step by step to clean the complete roller only possible when print module is switched off as otherwise the step motor is...

Страница 78: ...nmental effects such as dust etc CAUTION Printhead can be damaged Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the printhead Do not touch protective glass layer of the printhead Figure 16 1 Open the print module cover 2 Turn the red lever B in Figure 15 anticlockwise to lift up the printhead 3 Remove labels and transfer ribbon 4 Clean printhead surface with special cleaning pen or a cotton swab dippe...

Страница 79: ...tection A B Figure 17 1 Open print module cover 2 Turn red lever counter clockwise to lift up the printhead 3 Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the print module 4 Blow out the photocell A with pressure gas spray Observe strictly the instructions on the spray can 5 Clean the label photocell A additionally with a cleaning card B before soaked in pure alcohol Move the cleaning card from one side...

Страница 80: ... C Plug connection D Printhead E Focal line F Guiding G Knurled screw CAUTION The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts Set up print module on a grounded conductive surface Ground your body e g by wearing a grounded wristband Do not touch contacts on the plug connections B C Do not touch printing line E with hard objects or your hands ...

Страница 81: ... connections and then remove printhead B 1 Attach plug connections 2 Position printhead B in the intermediate layer in such a way that the printhead drillings correspond with the appropriate drillings in the intermediate layer 3 Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket on the printer roller with one finger and check for correct positioning of the printhead 4 Screw in the knurled screws A and tighte...

Страница 82: ...t is necessary to adjust the parallelism 1 With the screws D the parallelism of the focal line of printhead to the pressure roller can be aligned Turning clockwise moves the printhead backward 2 Start a test print 3 If the horizontal lines in the test grid are not parallel with the label edges continue adjusting the parallelism with the screws D 4 Set the best possible image quality by maintaining...

Страница 83: ...he print image density on the corresponding side and to a shifting of the ribbon feed path in the corresponding direction CAUTION Damage of printhead by unequal use Change factory settings only in exceptional cases The selection of the smallest value can optimise the life cycle of printhead 1 Turn the pressure screws A Figure 20 to change the pressure of printhead 2 Turning of pressure screws A Fi...

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Страница 85: ... available Check font 7 Vector font Selected font is not available Check font 8 Measuring label While measuring no label was found Set label length is too large Check label length and if labels are inserted correctly Restart measuring anew 9 No label found No label available Soiled label photocell Labels not inserted correctly Insert new label roll Check if labels are inserted correctly Clean the ...

Страница 86: ... entered res received check digit is wrong Calculate check digit anew Check code data 21 Invalid SC number Selected SC factor is invalid for EAN res UPC Check SC factor 22 Invalid number of digits Entered digits for EAN res UPC are invalid 12 13 Check number of digits 23 Check digit calculation Selected check digit calculation is not available in the bar code Check calculation of check digit Check...

Страница 87: ...e printhead and start print order anew 36 BCD invalid format BCD error Invalid format for the calculation of Euro variable Check entered format 37 BCD overflow BCD error Invalid format for the calculation of Euro variable Check entered format 38 BCD division BCD error Invalid format for the calculation of Euro variable Check entered format 39 FLASH ERROR Flash component error Run a software update...

Страница 88: ...ger required files 54 File directory exists The selected file directory already exists Check name select a different name 55 File too large During copying procedure not enough memory space onto target drive available Use a larger target card 56 No update file Errors in update file of firmware Start update file anew 57 Invalid graphic file The selected file does not contain graphic data Check file ...

Страница 89: ...e printhead 71 Invalid page As page number either 0 or a number 9 is selected Select a number between 1 and 9 72 Page selection A page which is not available is selected Check the defined pages 73 Page not defined The page is not defined Check the print definition 74 Format user guiding Wrong format for customised entry Check the format string 75 Format date time Wrong format for date time Check t...

Страница 90: ... use an offset 88 RFID verify Error while checking programmed data Faulty RFID label Check RFID definitions 89 RFID timeout Error at programming the RFID label Label positioning Faulty label 90 RFID data Faulty or incomplete definition of RFID data Check RFID data definitions 91 RFID tag type Definition of label data does not correspond with the used label Check storage partitioning of used label ...

Страница 91: ...wn is missing option APL 100 Check input signals compressed air supply 102 Vacuum plate empty Sensor does not recognise a label at vacuum plate option APL 100 Check input signals compressed air supply 103 Start signal Print order is active but device not ready to process it Check start signal 104 No print data Print data outside the defined label Selection of wrong module type design software Chec...

Страница 92: ...ics for cross traverse 116 Print position The print position is not correct Check TOP and RIGHT final position switch for correct function and position Check pneumatics for function 117 XML parameter The parameters in the XML file are not correct Please contact your responsible distributor 118 Invalid variable Transferred variable is invalid with customized entry Select correct variable without cu...

Страница 93: ...ettings of the photocell are not correct Check label photocell settings Settings of label size and gap size are not correct Check correct loading of label material No label found at the rear printhead Insert new label roll Soiled label photocell Clean the label photocell Labels not inserted correctly Check if labels are inserted correctly 124 Print too slow The print speed is too slow Increase the...

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Страница 95: ... the largest x coordinate i e it has the largest distance to the printhead Press key to access the function menu Press key as long as you arrive the menu Label layout Press key to confirm the selection Press key as long as to the menu item Width Columns Press keys and to set the label width The Width is the width of one column e g 20 0 mm Press keys and to arrive the Column input field Press keys ...

Страница 96: ...nding directory of the CF card However the following conditions have to be fulfilled CF card inserted in drive A CF card not write protected Enough free storage space onto CF card An error message appears in case these conditions are not fulfilled At switching off the print module the state of the current print order is saved to the corresponding directory of the CF card However the following cond...

Страница 97: ...ed entry was active during switching off the print module the window for the first customized variable is displayed As in the intended file only the start values of the counter are saved they are refreshed at a new start of the print order by means of the number of printed labels Each counter is counted corresponding from its start value Afterwards the position of the current and the next counter ...

Страница 98: ...cks the entry of mask and the function menu By this means the user indeed can print labels but the set up of print module and the masks of the label cannot be changed To receive a most flexible password protection the device functions will be divided into several function groups In the function menu the print parameters can be changed contrast speed mode The password protection prevents modificati...

Страница 99: ...digit number possible values 0000 9999 has to be entered Now the modifications can be made The user can define the password in the first line four digit number Press key to continue Press keys and to activate deactivate Yes No the password protection Press key to change to the second line Press keys and to block open individual function groups Press keys and to change to the next group F Function ...

Страница 100: ...y Tear off edge After printing the last label of a print order it is driven into the tear off offset and the label res labels can be taken away When starting a new print order first it is backtracked again to the beginning of label and then the next label is printed If a following print order is available before driving into the tear off offset then it is not driven into tear off offset but the fo...

Страница 101: ...en it is not driven into tear off offset but the following label is directly printed Peel off After printing the label during driving into dispensing offset the following label is pre printed if this is already available generated When releasing a new start signal IO dynamic the already pre printed label is printed to the end and when driving into the dispenser offset the following label is again ...

Страница 102: ...light is sent from the top The label detection is same as for the transmission photocell normal from the top However it is printed differently as for normal photocells in the translucent place the print module recognizes the opaque place as gap This photocell type is used frequently when printing foils NOTICE When using transmission photocells inverse the print module must measure a difference of ...

Страница 103: ...tching output Q is active if the backing paper is detected between the labels gap detection Position the label between the active surface of the fork sensor see arrow on sensor With key and or adjust until the switching output indicator is off Position the backing paper in the active area of the fork sensor The switching output indicator yellow must light up again Otherwise increase the sensitivit...

Страница 104: ...neously for 6 seconds The yellow LED changes status and the red LED flashes slowly Release keys and Press keys and simultaneously for 3 seconds to enable disable the key lock Locking the keys The red LED goes off after 3 seconds Release keys and and the red LED lights permanently Unlocking the keys The red LED lights after 3 seconds Release keys and and the red LED goes off Sensitivity setting Lig...

Страница 105: ...rganised used and disposed of by the manufacturer Valentin products accordingly labelled can therefore be returned to Carl Valentin GmbH This way you can be sure your old equipment will be disposed of correctly Carl Valentin GmbH thereby fulfils all obligations regarding timely disposal of old equipment and facilitates the smooth reselling of these products Please understand that we can only take ...

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Страница 107: ... layout 68 Navigation 66 Save configuration 71 Save layout 70 Connecting Print Module 24 Rewinder for backing paper CV version 24 Connector pin assignment Front side 25 Front side left version 26 Front side right version 26 Control inputs and outputs 17 D Description print module 6 E Environmentally friendly disposal 101 Error messages corrections 93 Error messages Error corrections 85 86 87 88 89...

Страница 108: ...ing 76 Label photocell cleaning 79 Maintenance schedule 75 Print roller cleaning 77 Printhead adjusting 82 Printhead cleaning 78 Printhead replacing 80 81 Ribbon drawing roller cleaning 76 O Operating conditions 9 10 11 12 Operation panel 33 Options Label applicator 57 58 59 60 RFID 61 62 63 64 WLAN 61 P Password protection 98 99 Photocells 102 103 104 Printhead adjusting Parallelism 82 Pressure 8...

Страница 109: ...anual 105 U Ultrasonic photocell 103 104 Unpacking 23 USB Stick Change directory 69 Copying 73 Delete file 71 Display structure 65 Filter 74 Firmware update 74 Load file 70 Load layout 68 Navigation 66 Save configuration 71 Save layout 70 ...

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