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Digital Color Label Printer

Operation & Setup Guide

Part Number 22834667-EN-E

Revision 1.0

4/17

Firmware V 2.3

Specifications are subject to change without notice

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Страница 1: ...otice ___________________________________________ QuickLabel An AstroNova Division World Headquarters 600 East Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893 Tel 877 757 7978 Fax 401 822 2430 E mail info QuickLa...

Страница 2: ...a period of one year from the date of original purchase This warranty excludes printhead and print platen which are separately warranted If the customer discovers a defect this defect must be reporte...

Страница 3: ...7 757 7310 QuickLabel An AstroNova Division is not responsible for products lost or damaged in transit Contact Information for Factory Sales and Service Centers QuickLabel USA and World Headquarters 6...

Страница 4: ...uclide ZA la Clef de St Pierre 10A Rue Blaise Pascal 78990 ELANCOURT Tel 33 1 34 82 09 00 Fax 33 1 34 82 05 71 Web Site www QuickLabel fr Sales E mail info QuickLabel fr Technical Support E mail suppo...

Страница 5: ...ot installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur If this equipment does cause interference to rad...

Страница 6: ...are that the QLS 4100 Xe complies with The European RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment as of 6 6 2007 This declarat...

Страница 7: ...sions du Conseil Anwendbar fur die Richtlinien Applicazione delle Direttive del Comitato 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EC I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the abov...

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Страница 9: ...int Servers 2 12 Utility Port Connection 2 13 Compressed Air Connection 2 14 Preparing the Air Regulator 2 14 Connecting the Air Supply 2 14 Chapter 3 Loading Media and Calibration 3 1 Loading Thermal...

Страница 10: ...4 27 Variable Maximum Gap 4 29 Cutter Baseline 4 30 Operation Menu 4 31 Pull Back 4 31 Label Reprint 4 34 Synchronize Labels 4 35 Ribbon Menu 4 37 Ribbon Type 4 37 Drop Lift Adjust 4 38 Ribbon Sensor...

Страница 11: ...n 5 3 Printer Indicators 5 4 Error Messages 5 5 Color Alignment 5 9 Common Adjustments and Tasks 5 11 Test Patterns 5 11 Print Line Adjustment 5 11 Cross Web Adjustment 5 11 Advancing the Media 5 11 P...

Страница 12: ...nt Safety Features 8 4 Print Peel Installation 8 5 Refitting an Existing QLS 4100 Xe 8 6 Installing the Print Peel System 8 8 Print Peel Setup 8 11 Enabling Disabling Print Peel 8 13 Printing and Peel...

Страница 13: ...he use of ribbons making it even more cost effective for long and short label runs QuickLabel s Easiest Printer to Use featuring a virtually adjustment free platform that ensures consistent smooth ope...

Страница 14: ...There is no minimum spending requirement no frequency requirement no advance payment and you may add new items at any time Freeze Your Costs Your one year commitment to purchase your ribbons and labe...

Страница 15: ...may have been previously completed Page 2 2 Unpack the printer Page 2 7 Install the media unwind mandrel Page 2 8 Connect the AC power cord Page 2 9 Connect the host computer interface Page 2 14 Conn...

Страница 16: ...1 4 Quick start...

Страница 17: ...e various connections that need to be made to the printer before it can be operated This chapter provides the following information Instructions on unpacking and orienting the printer An overview of t...

Страница 18: ...red no visible signs of damage during shipment 3 Verify that the following items have been included in the packing carton AC Power Cord Media Retainer Memory Card Warranty Registration Card Operation...

Страница 19: ...QLS 4100 Xe 2 3 Printer Orientation The illustration below is provided to orient you to the QLS 4100 Xe printer The keypad and display is the printer s user interface...

Страница 20: ...print station 4 5 Thermal Transfer Ribbon Rewind print station 3 6 Thermal Transfer Ribbon Supply print station 3 7 Thermal Transfer Ribbon Rewind print station 2 8 Thermal Transfer Ribbon Supply pri...

Страница 21: ...QLS 4100 Xe 2 5 Side view...

Страница 22: ...Panel View Facing the rear panel of the printer you will observe the air intake regulator power connection and other interface connections as shown in the illustration below Note Interface options var...

Страница 23: ...is easily installed by following the procedure outlined below Tools Needed 1 8 Allen Wrench 1 Slide the media unwind mandrel onto the shaft until the back plate flange is seated firmly against the col...

Страница 24: ...in this chapter Warning Do not use any type of receptacle adapter or AC Power Cord that has not been supplied with the unit Doing so can result in damage to the printer Note The printer has been set...

Страница 25: ...the parallel cable supplied with the printer connect the larger connector to the parallel port on the printer Note Only the supplied parallel or high speed IEEE 1284 parallel cable should be used to e...

Страница 26: ...nect the opposite end of the serial cable to the host computer Be sure to note which port COM1 COM2 etc you have connected the printer to as this will later be needed for software setup Pin Assignment...

Страница 27: ...on the network contains a unique ethernet address known as the MAC address This address is programmed at the factory and cannot be modified Additionally each device contains a TCP IP layer identified...

Страница 28: ...printer without corrupting or modifying the data stream Any printer language emulations such as PostScript or PCL should be disabled QuickLabel can supply a compatible print server to be used in PC ba...

Страница 29: ...nter Standard Mode Pin Signal Notes 1 N C 2 Ground 3 Cutter On Off Output 1 on 0 off 4 5 VDC 1A max 5 Cutter Error Input 1 error 0 no error 6 Cutter Pulse 4 6 ms pulse output 7 N C 8 Pause Input 1 pri...

Страница 30: ...connections 2 Attach an appropriate threaded fitting to the Air Intake Regulator using Teflon tape on the threads to seal the fitting 3 Attach your in house air source to the Air Intake Regulator 4 Tu...

Страница 31: ...he printer you are ready to load label or tag stock thermal transfer ribbon and calibrate the printer in preparation for printing This chapter provides the following information Instructions on loadin...

Страница 32: ...s each of the print stations prints a dot pattern of a primary color Cyan Magenta Yellow or Black These primary colors overlap each other on the label to produce a wide range of colors Process Color r...

Страница 33: ...ted closest to the Rewind Mandrel then downward towards the print station 5 Thread the ribbon around the lower print station ribbon guide roller and under the print station 6 Continue to thread the ri...

Страница 34: ...us media without notches or reflective marks can be used and the length of the printed image is dictated by software When using the transmissive method of sensing the media should have at least a 0 12...

Страница 35: ...ly seated against the back plate an unprinted vertical area or void will appear on the printed label 6 Ensure that the Media Retainer is firmly against the media roll and hand tighten the nylon retain...

Страница 36: ...its from the front of the printer 14 Ensure that the media rests against each of the four Media Guide Rollers located just behind the print stations on center plate 15 Flip each Print Station Lift Lev...

Страница 37: ...sor is positioned above the media on a movable shaft which can be adjusted out up to 2 5 64 mm from the inside edge of the media The Reflective Sensor is positioned below the media in a position fixed...

Страница 38: ...r stores the last calibration in non volatile memory The printer s internal label queue is reset during the calibration process Any labels pending in the queue are terminated Use the procedures on the...

Страница 39: ...the FORM FEED ADVANCE key until the next label is inside the Gap sensor 11 Press the SELECT key The display will show the following prompt 12 Press and hold the FORM FEED ADVANCE key until the next g...

Страница 40: ...t re initiate the calibration procedure 14 After successful calibration press the PRINT PAUSE key to return the printer to a Ready state Note The QLS 4100 Xe is capable of sensing media with a maximum...

Страница 41: ...mark from the bottom 3 Engage the drive roller by turning the Drive Roll Lift Lever counterclockwise 4 Press the PRINT PAUSE key until the printer is in a paused state 5 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS ke...

Страница 42: ...is positioned behind the Media Sensor Assembly and in close proximity to the guide arrow indicated on the center plate 13 Press the SELECT key If calibration was successful the following message will...

Страница 43: ...ill show the following prompt 6 Press the PRINT PAUSE key to return the printer to a Ready state Calibrating Inverted Gap Media Some examples of inverted gap media include clear labels with an opaque...

Страница 44: ...3 14 Loading media and calibration...

Страница 45: ...cators and a multi function keypad The control panel permits the user to change settings and make adjustments on the fly without the need for a host computer This chapter provides the following inform...

Страница 46: ...When the printer is in a Pause state feeds the media by one calibrated label length each time the key is pressed or continually advances the media when the key is held CANCEL Cancels the current label...

Страница 47: ...nter is in the Pause state as described in the following sections Form Feed Advance The FORM FEED ADVANCE key serves two functions If the key is pressed momentarily and released the printer will advan...

Страница 48: ...u structure refer to Appendix G Menu structure Ready State Adjust Menu Options are available in a Ready or Pause state Intensity Adjusts the printhead intensity Possible values range from 1 32 Speed A...

Страница 49: ...Print Prints test patterns Possible values are Test Pattern 1 2 3 4 5 Block Pattern All Proc Block CMYK Proc Block KCMY Horiz Line Pattern Large Blocks 1 2 3 4 5 Vertical Baseline Synchronizes the ve...

Страница 50: ...heads 1 4 Possible values are 0 to 40 mm Ribbon Sensor Used by QuickLabel technicians when performing factory diagnostics Possible values are Enabled and Disabled but in general use the sensor should...

Страница 51: ...Panel Lock Unlock Locks Unlocks the front panel with a password Time Sets up the time on the built in real time clock Date Sets up the date on the built in real time clock Factory Reset Returns the p...

Страница 52: ...puter No Air Warning Enables disables the No Air warning that appears at startup if air is not connected to the printer Image Normalization Prevents variations in print intensity that occur with some...

Страница 53: ...rint speed The printer has 32 discrete heat settings A setting of 1 is the coolest setting resulting in the lightest print A setting of 32 is the hottest setting resulting in the darkest print The app...

Страница 54: ...station you want to adjust is displayed Note Head 1 is the station closest to the media exit Heads 2 3 and 4 are positioned sequentially behind head 1 3 With the desired print station appearing on th...

Страница 55: ...2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Speed menu is displayed 3 Press the or key until the desired print speed is displayed Available print speeds are 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 inches per second 4 Press the...

Страница 56: ...a block test pattern To perform a print line adjustment 1 Select the slowest print speed for the adjustment process to conserve media and ribbon For more information on changing print speed refer to t...

Страница 57: ...ions 1 2 and 3 are properly aligned with the bars for station 4 Note An efficient way to shift the print line for a given print station is to measure the variation from the reference bar in the test p...

Страница 58: ...amically while the QLS 4100 Xe is printing a block test pattern To perform a cross web adjustment 1 Select the slowest print speed for the adjustment process to conserve media and ribbon For more info...

Страница 59: ...tive to the center of the printhead The total range is 32 dots with 16 dots to the left and right of the printhead center 6 When you are satisfied with the position press the SELECT key to confirm you...

Страница 60: ...st the print stations individually refer to the section on print line adjustments To set the vertical offset via the front panel 1 If the printer is in a Ready state proceed to the next step If the pr...

Страница 61: ...he print registration in fine increments to move the printed image Adjusting the horizontal offset affects each of the four print stations at the same time To adjust the print stations individually re...

Страница 62: ...constrained by the label width 4 Press the SELECT key to confirm your choice Partially printed labels under the printheads will finish printing using the previous offset to ensure color alignment Duri...

Страница 63: ...printing labels To set up the counter 1 If the printer is in a Ready state proceed to the next step If the printer is in a Pause state press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the System menu is displayed...

Страница 64: ...US key until the Adjust menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Cut Offset menu is displayed 3 Press the or key until the desired cut offset setting is d...

Страница 65: ...hen press the SELECT key 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Label Reprint menu is displayed 3 Press the or key to specify the number of the last labels you wish to reprint You can reprint up t...

Страница 66: ...al After you remove a label the printer will wait for a specified amount of time before performing the next action pulling media back advancing another label etc You can adjust this time if necessary...

Страница 67: ...ng Media advances but no image is printed Printer will report a Media Out error Image placement is incorrect or the printed image is clipped Custom QuickLabel software reports an error The calibration...

Страница 68: ...The following test patterns are available Test Pattern 1 to 5 Prints a crosshatch pattern to check print quality Block Pattern All Prints a spot color block pattern used for color alignment Proc Bloc...

Страница 69: ...1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Cal Setup menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or...

Страница 70: ...baseline 1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Cal Setup menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press th...

Страница 71: ...to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Cal Setup menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Printer Settings menu is displayed 4 Pr...

Страница 72: ...o format errors have occurred since power up QLS 4100 Xe Settings SPEED 2 INCHES SEC INTENSITY 1 2 3 4 15 15 15 15 OFFSET V 0 0 H 0 0 C 0 PRINT LINE ADJ 1 2 3 23 9 8 CROSS WEB ADJ 1 2 3 4 0 0 7 8 DROP...

Страница 73: ...ll not go undetected To adjust the maximum gap 1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Cal Setup menu is displaye...

Страница 74: ...20 dots To adjust the cutter baseline 1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Cal Setup menu is displayed Then pr...

Страница 75: ...ll be used for printing This feature requires a compressed air connection and special hardware It should only be used in applications that have been pre qualified by QuickLabel Contact QuickLabel for...

Страница 76: ...ss the SELECT key A message will be displayed to confirm Pull Back operation 5 Press the SELECT key The printer will begin rewinding media until the last unprinted label is positioned just behind the...

Страница 77: ...r or the media has been moved in any way i e Form Feed Calibrate Test Print etc the following error message will be displayed Note The FORM FEED key will activate the pull back feature only when the p...

Страница 78: ...int labels 1 If the printer is in a Ready state proceed to the next step If the printer is in a Pause state press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Operation menu is displayed Then press the SELECT k...

Страница 79: ...s been replaced After running the test pattern After performing a media calibration After performing a form feed After performing a media advance Note You should never perform calibration form feed me...

Страница 80: ...f the following message appears the front panel pause is enabled and the synchronize function will not operate The printer must be in the Applicator Paused or Print Peel Paused state to perform the sy...

Страница 81: ...s To change the ribbon type 1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Ribbon menu is displayed Then press the SELEC...

Страница 82: ...epends on the size of the label The following diagram illustrates sample drop lift points and the resulting ribbon savings for a particular print station The Drop Lift Adjust function enables you to f...

Страница 83: ...the Drop Lift Adjust menu for the desired printhead is displayed 4 Press the or key until the desired drop setting is displayed Drop settings range from 0 to 40 mm The default value is 6 Increasing th...

Страница 84: ...ess the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Ribbon Sensor menu is displayed 4 Press the or key until the desired sensor setting is displayed Available options are Enabled or Disabled...

Страница 85: ...used as the data port the others are used as status ports However a data port can also be used as a status port if the channel is bi directional which means it can transmit and receive data You can c...

Страница 86: ...ed Capabilities Port connection If it cannot communicate via this method it will automatically switch to standard mode which uses a common Centronics method of communication The supplied parallel or h...

Страница 87: ...AUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Communications menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the RS232 Baud Rate menu is d...

Страница 88: ...key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Communications menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the RS232 Handshaking menu is dis...

Страница 89: ...RINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Communications menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the TCP IP Address menu...

Страница 90: ...s the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Communications menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the TCP IP Subnet Mask menu is displayed 4 Press the or key to in...

Страница 91: ...T or PREVIOUS key until the Communications menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the TCP IP Gateway menu is displayed 4 Press the or key to increase or dec...

Страница 92: ...set the TCP IP connections option 1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Communications menu is displayed Then...

Страница 93: ...To set up the counter 1 If the printer is in a Ready state proceed to the next step If the printer is in a Pause state press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the System menu is displayed Then press the...

Страница 94: ...owever write protection will not protect the memory card data if the card is used with a PC reader To write protect the memory card 1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pa...

Страница 95: ...he only available features are PRINT PAUSE FORM FEED ADVANCE Printer Settings and Front Panel Unlock An X character will appear on the Ready and Pause displays to indicate the front panel is locked To...

Страница 96: ...ECT key Press the or key to increase or decrease the fourth number in the password then press the SELECT key 5 Press the SELECT key to lock the front panel using the specified password To unlock the f...

Страница 97: ...decrease the second number in the password then press the SELECT key Press the or key to increase or decrease the third number in the password then press the SELECT key Press the or key to increase o...

Страница 98: ...emory card 1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the System menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the...

Страница 99: ...the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the System menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Time menu is displayed 4 Press the or key until the desired hour settin...

Страница 100: ...to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the System menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Date menu is displayed 4 Press the or key...

Страница 101: ...eway 0 0 0 0 Data port Parallel Parallel mode Auto Baud rate 19200 RS232 handshaking DTR DSR Calibrate Continuous Speed 3 in sec Intensity heads 1 4 16 Vertical offset 0 Horizontal offset 0 Counter Of...

Страница 102: ...menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Factory Reset menu is displayed 4 Press the SELECT key to reset parameters to the factory default values Note It...

Страница 103: ...face such as glass This mode mirrors the printed image horizontally To enable or disable mirror mode 1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEX...

Страница 104: ...state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Options menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Cutter me...

Страница 105: ...g is approximately 10 mm longer than the printed tag length This extra length will allow you to quickly identify separate batches With the flag enabled the minimum tag length is 38 mm To enable or dis...

Страница 106: ...via the front panel Note The flag is counted as a batch of two tags the long and the short tag If the batch counter is enabled the flag will appear as a batch of two labels printing if the total coun...

Страница 107: ...ll back operation after a queue is finished printing This option requires a compressed air connection and special hardware Contact QuickLabel for more information about the pull back function Note The...

Страница 108: ...pull back mode to enable Available options are Disabled Enabled Manual and Enabled Auto 5 Press the SELECT key to confirm your choice Note Media pull back can also be activated via host command Consul...

Страница 109: ...displayed The following options are available Enabled 1 Select this option to enable applicator mode 1 In this mode if RibbonRation is enabled printheads will be lifted after each label is delivered E...

Страница 110: ...y these variations To enable or disable image normalization 1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Options menu...

Страница 111: ...bling the No Air warning will speed up the startup process To enable or disable the No Air warning 1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT...

Страница 112: ...r is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Options menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key unt...

Страница 113: ...blanks will be advanced to allow the partially printed labels under the heads to be completed and advanced past the drive roller Custom 2 In Custom 2 mode the maximum print speed will change from 7 i...

Страница 114: ...tion to enable Available options are Standard Custom 1 and Custom 2 5 Press the SELECT key to confirm your choice Print Peel You will use the Print Peel option to enable or disable Print Peel mode Thi...

Страница 115: ...lled a software application from which you will print You have installed the QLS Windows Printer Driver as needed Once you have completed and verified the above you are ready to begin printing with yo...

Страница 116: ...QuickLabel website to check for updated firmware Under normal conditions the printer will display a Ready message at the end of the power up sequence indicating that the printer is ready to accept and...

Страница 117: ...o the printer this message will disappear and the printer will go to a Ready state Memory Card Detection The status of the memory card is checked during the power up sequence If the card is working pr...

Страница 118: ...lluminate It will remain illuminated to remind you that the printer is in the PAUSE state until you either resume printing cancel the print request or power off the printer This light will also illumi...

Страница 119: ...nter requires media recalibration The label or tag media has been consumed Reload a new roll of media The media is not making positive contact with the Media Travel Roller or the media travel roller i...

Страница 120: ...veloping which could result in print quality or media slip issues Indicates that the drive roller is in the up position or the air was shut off disconnected The printer cannot resume printing until th...

Страница 121: ...wered on Pressing select will disable this head until the printer power has been cycled The following message is displayed after a printhead is disabled Displayed after the self test when the printer...

Страница 122: ...then powering it back on may resolve the issue If this does not resolve the issue contact QuickLabel Technical Support Displayed if the printhead exceeds a safe operating temperature The printer will...

Страница 123: ...position on the media Cross Web adjustment refers to the horizontal adjustment of a color s print position on the media To examine the color alignment you can print the process Proc Block test patter...

Страница 124: ...If any color appears horizontally misaligned the cross web values require adjustment if any color appears vertically misaligned the print line adjustment values require adjustment When the black box p...

Страница 125: ...of the four print stations to obtain accurate color registration across the width of the label Refer to the Ready State Adjust Menu section of Chapter 4 for more information on print line adjustments...

Страница 126: ...Press the or key to scroll through the test patterns and select Test Pattern x in at a width that is appropriate for the width of your media Print widths for the Test Pattern are 1 2 3 4 or 5 inches 5...

Страница 127: ...that can be changed are Intensity for each printhead Speed Print line adjustment Cross web adjustment Vertical offset Horizontal offset 8 As each parameter is displayed press the or key to adjust the...

Страница 128: ...the printer on The display will show the following prompt 4 Press the SELECT key RibbonRation is now disabled To enable disable RibbonRation from Custom QuickLabel 1 Open Custom QuickLabel Create or...

Страница 129: ...ication The QLS 4100 Xe will begin printing the label 4 Use the printer menus to change any parameters may need adjustment Note It is recommended that settings be changed in Custom QuickLabel software...

Страница 130: ...5 16 Operation...

Страница 131: ...e to the platen roll to optimize ribbon transfer for different material types or thicknesses Adjust the angularity of the printheads with respect to each other so that color alignment is consistent ac...

Страница 132: ...n the frame plate just to the right of the endplate 3 Loosen the screw on the main plate located inline with the hole 4 Print a block image the width of the label with a saturated color fill of the pr...

Страница 133: ...t 4 A 1 4 drive ratchet and 3 8 socket are required to loosen two nuts on the printhead bracket Access to these nuts is through the large 3 4 holes in the black cover brackets over each printstation D...

Страница 134: ...ribbon to wrinkle The ribbon should also not be narrower than the label or tag because it may cause unnecessary wear to the printhead Normally a manual ribbon tension adjustment is not required Howeve...

Страница 135: ...ing the eccentric at the end of the ribbon guide shaft located at the lower rear section of the print station Loosen the screw securing the shaft and using a wrench turn the eccentric until wrinkles h...

Страница 136: ...er This will prolong the life of the printhead and platen while providing a more even application of downward pressure onto the media where it is needed Tools Needed Slip Joint Pliers Using a pair of...

Страница 137: ...If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Cal Setup menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the NEXT or...

Страница 138: ...eline 1 If the printer is in a Ready state press the PRINT PAUSE key to pause the printer 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Cal Setup menu is displayed Then press the SELECT key 3 Press the N...

Страница 139: ...l performance some periodic maintenance is required This chapter provides the following information List of recommended tools for performing maintenance and repairs Procedure for cleaning the print st...

Страница 140: ...4 X 15 16 Phillips Screwdriver 2 1 4 X 8 Phillips Screwdriver 1 3 16 X 3 Phillips Screwdriver Nut Driver Set containing 1 4 3 16 5 16 3 8 and 11 32 Ball End Allen Wrench Set containing 050 1 16 3 32 5...

Страница 141: ...ular cleaning QuickLabel recommend that these surfaces be cleaned when changing a roll of media or ribbon The illustration below indicates the locations for regular cleaning It is recommended that the...

Страница 142: ...power cord Caution Always power off and unplug the printer before cleaning the printheads 3 Clean the printhead with a soft cloth or lint free wipe soaked with Isopropyl Alcohol Harsh chemicals and so...

Страница 143: ...thead Caution Printheads can be damaged by static electricity Always use standard anti static procedures when replacing printheads 1 While the printer is on lift the printhead that will be changed The...

Страница 144: ...r of the printhead 8 Reconnect the three harness connectors to the replacement printhead and push the head back under the bracket There are locating pins under the bracket Position the printhead over...

Страница 145: ...aten roller that will be replaced The following message will display Press the SELECT button The indicated print station will be disabled and the following message will display 2 Turn the printer off...

Страница 146: ...Add the collar over the shaft behind the side plate 8 Line up the new roller under the printer with the shaft Be sure the roller end with the 1 8 bearing surface is against the main plate on the insi...

Страница 147: ...te and shaft assembly away from the frame plate A 3 4 cup washer will drop down as this assembly is pulled away from the side plate 6 Turn the drive roller until the cap screw located on the inside of...

Страница 148: ...station gas spring Grip a pair of adjustable pliers onto the top of the gas spring Push down and away from the main plate to separate it from the ball joint on the main plate 6 Remove the collar direc...

Страница 149: ...rewdriver between the AC Power Input and the red Fuse Holder module 5 Gently twist the screwdriver until the Fuse Holder begins to slide out Grasp the Fuse holder and slide it completely out of the AC...

Страница 150: ...hin your application Before beginning the upgrade process please verify the following The printer is powered on and is displaying Ready A CompactFlash card is installed in the printer The CompactFlash...

Страница 151: ...f necessary change the setup as required Remember to also configure the printer if necessary 4 Choose the Next button The following screen will appear The flash utility will query the printer to deter...

Страница 152: ...the file transfer All of the necessary files will be transmitted to the printer 6 When the file transfer is complete choose the Done or Cancel button on the display to exit the upgrade utility Upon r...

Страница 153: ...urn the power on and hold in the SELECT key on the front panel This sequence will place the printer into a forced upgrade mode The following menus will appear Insert the CompactFlash card that contain...

Страница 154: ...7 16 Maintenance and repair...

Страница 155: ...om the liner and presenting them for removal in special applications This chapter provides the following information A general overview of the Print Peel system Information about media compatibility S...

Страница 156: ...hen you remove the label the next label in the batch is advanced for removal A rewinder located in the Print Peel Base winds the liner onto a core during the printing process and provides the continuo...

Страница 157: ...trigger the peel sensor In these cases a remote input may be wired to trigger printing of the next label For remote input or other wiring information contact QuickLabel Technical Support For some smal...

Страница 158: ...button can be used to terminate power to both the QLS 4100 Xe and the Print Peel Base Using this button shuts down both systems immediately 2 Rewind Switch The rewind switch enables disables the rewin...

Страница 159: ...LS 4100 Xe are necessary Refer to Installing the Print Peel System for installation instructions Print Peel Refit The Print Peel Base is available separately for installation on existing QLS 4100 Xe p...

Страница 160: ...t Peel System which contains a QLS 4100 Xe with the required hardware pre installed To refit an existing QLS 4100 Xe 1 Turn the printer off and unplug the AC power cord 2 Replace the gear box that cor...

Страница 161: ...uggested that at least two people lift it 4 Remove the two 6 binder head screws 10658610 from the spring clip on the media supply mandrel Replace the spring clip 00058 DA with spring clip 14589000 5 R...

Страница 162: ...a sturdy surface This surface must be able to support the combined weight of the QLS 4100 Xe and Print Peel Base 300 lbs 3 Carefully place the QLS 4100 Xe on top of the Print Peel Base The printer is...

Страница 163: ...n connector on the Print Peel Base Note If your QLS 4100 Xe was manufactured prior to October 2008 you will need to install a utility port adapter 26732101 in the QLS 4100 Xe utility port Install the...

Страница 164: ...ded AC receptacle Warning Do not use any type of receptacle adapter or AC Power Cord that has not been supplied with the unit Doing so can result in damage to the printer Note It is recommended that a...

Страница 165: ...switch to the down position This will disable the rewind motor for the setup process 3 Fully seat an empty cardboard takeup core on the rewind mandrel on the Print Peel Base 4 Press the FORM FEED ADVA...

Страница 166: ...p position to enable the rewind motor 6 Enable Print Peel as described in the Enabling Disabling Print Peel section later in this chapter Note The Pull Back option should be disabled in both the print...

Страница 167: ...and media constructions are designed so printheads stop on unprinted areas or quiet zones no artifacts will occur Single Label In this mode one label is printed and advanced until the Print Peel sens...

Страница 168: ...single label mode 5 Press the SELECT key to confirm your choice Note Before printing labels in Multiple Label mode use the Synchronize Labels command from the Operation menu to synchronize the printe...

Страница 169: ...will begin printing the label As the label is printed the liner will rewind onto the core in the Print Peel Base 4 If necessary adjust the torque If the label peels cleanly at the peel edge skip this...

Страница 170: ...on will vary according to the media width Required Tools 5 32 Allen wrench Ensure the media is tracking correctly through the QLS 4100 Xe before adjusting the liner guide To adjust the liner guide 1 L...

Страница 171: ...result Once the optimum setting is found tighten the outer left side set screw 5 Print a batch of labels in Single Label Mode and observe the liner tracking Adjustments to the liner guide may be neces...

Страница 172: ...t station four rear most print station media guide The position of the media at this guide will determine if an adjustment is needed or not If drift is greater than 5mm across the peel edge image plac...

Страница 173: ...ngle label mode To adjust the form stop position 1 If the printer is in a Ready state proceed to the next step If the printer is in a Pause state press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Adjust menu i...

Страница 174: ...ilable only in Print Peel modes To adjust the peel delay 1 If the printer is in a Ready state proceed to the next step If the printer is in a Pause state press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Adjus...

Страница 175: ...QLS 4100 Xe A 1 Appendix A Physical Data...

Страница 176: ...A 2 Physical data QLS 4100 Xe Dimensions all dimensions are in inches...

Страница 177: ...QLS 4100 Xe A 3 QLS 4100 Xe Dimensions all dimensions are in inches...

Страница 178: ...A 4 Physical data...

Страница 179: ...QLS 4100 Xe B 1 Appendix B Specifications...

Страница 180: ...76 cm with Custom QuickLabel Fonts 7 TrueType fonts resident other TrueType fonts can be downloaded from your PC Resident Barcodes All Standard symbologies including 2 Dimensional Control Panel Ergono...

Страница 181: ...ed Air 1 cfm 70 psi required to operate RibbonRation Use Male NPT Plug with 3 8 body size not supplied with printer Thermal Transfer Ribbon 4 rolls each 3 281 ft long 1000m Spot or CMYK rolls Label Ta...

Страница 182: ...h 1 85inches Width Width base only 18 5 inches Width base printer 18 5 inches Additional width needed left side to open printer door for loading of consumables and access to rewind mandrel for threadi...

Страница 183: ...QLS 4100 Xe C 1 Appendix C Replacement Parts...

Страница 184: ...0 A 220VAC 13832 000 Cleaning Pads case of 50 14050 400 Platen Shaft 4 14050 050 Drive Shaft 14050 500 Drive Shaft Stub RN1716 Drive Snap Ring 2 14109 020 Collar 9 14046 200 Shaft End Plate 5 10609 0...

Страница 185: ...r 26599 400 Harness Assy Thermal Transfer Ribbon Sensors 26599 500 Harness Assy Head Up Sensors 42679 001 Controller Assy PCB 14166 000 Power Supply Assy PCB w Microstepper Assy PCB IM483 25995 000 Mi...

Страница 186: ...C 4 Replacement parts...

Страница 187: ...QLS 4100 Xe D 1 Appendix D Custom QuickLabel setup...

Страница 188: ...QuickLabel for an upgrade To configure Custom QuickLabel from Create and Print Note Skip to step 4 if you are configuring the Print application Steps 1 3 are for configuring a new or existing label f...

Страница 189: ...he RAM Card Size pull down list This option is used only when set up for unidirectional communication Note If none is selected all images will be sent to an internal 4 Mb dedicated to images All fonts...

Страница 190: ...ter The printer status cannot be transmitted back to the host when using this communication method Network Used to communicate with a printer in a networked environment This is the optimal setting for...

Страница 191: ...nection TCP IP Select this option for an ethernet connection 11 Select the appropriate Parallel Port Serial Port and TCP IP settings as necessary Note Custom QuickLabel supports parallel ports LPT1 an...

Страница 192: ...D 6 Custom QuickLabel setup...

Страница 193: ...QLS 4100 Xe E 1 Appendix E Windows Printer Driver Setup...

Страница 194: ...4100 Xe printer option and choose Properties The QLS 4100 Xe Properties window will open Device Options Ribbon Ration Check this option to enable the automatic ribbon saving feature of the printer Cut...

Страница 195: ...option to enter your own custom label size in the Width and Length fields Diskette Select this option to print a label that will fit on a diskette The appropriate Width and Length values will be enter...

Страница 196: ...owing options Portrait Select this option if you want to print the label in a portrait orientation on the label roll Landscape Select this option if you want to print the label in a landscape orientat...

Страница 197: ...e color Medium Choose Medium for best all around halftoning This is the default setting Coarse Choose Coarse for best color representation or when certain combinations of ribbon and media types cause...

Страница 198: ...ness Allows you to change the overall sharpness of the printed photographic image 100 sharpness will yield sharpest quality with some chance of pattern artifacts in large regions of solid color Lower...

Страница 199: ...consumed Refer to the user documentation for your printer for information about disabling a printhead CMYK Select this option to print in CMYK cyan magenta yellow and black Red Green and Blue Use the...

Страница 200: ...s of the entire label A setting of 100 is the default brightness Contrast Use the Contrast slider to adjust the intensity of colors around the Contrast Threshold Colors above the threshold are adjuste...

Страница 201: ...If no checkbox is displayed the associated print station is always enabled Color Box A color box is associated with each print station It displays the current color set up on the print station You ca...

Страница 202: ...s applied to the printhead and the rate at which the stock passes below the printhead The first factor is controlled by the print intensity printhead temperature you select while the second factor is...

Страница 203: ...b In general the lower the speed the higher the print quality For large batches where quality is less important high speed will produce labels quickly Cutter Options Cutter Interval and Offset Use the...

Страница 204: ...E 12 Windows printer driver setup...

Страница 205: ...QLS 4100 Xe F 1 Appendix F Format error codes...

Страница 206: ...are 10 to 2000 for TrueType fonts and 1 to 10 for bitmap fonts 6 Alphanumeric character width error The range for width values is the same as for height values 7 Bar code field type error The barcode...

Страница 207: ...error The structure of one or more label format commands is faulty Some examples would be misplaced or missing delimiter invalid characters in the command string e g STX FQ missing or faulty line ter...

Страница 208: ...nochrome not a pcx file File not present may have stored to RAM and attempted to recall from card 80 PCX Bitmap scale error Valid scale factors for PCX graphics fields are 1 to 10 81 Code 49 start cha...

Страница 209: ...that extends off the label Bar code field strings contain characters not supported by the chosen symbology 86 Print disable command error Print disable command contains invalid parameters STX PD 87 F...

Страница 210: ...F 6 Format error codes...

Страница 211: ...QLS 4100 Xe G 1 Appendix G Menu Structure...

Страница 212: ...G 2 Menu Structure...

Страница 213: ...Intensity Head 2 16 Ready Intensity Head 3 16 Ready Intensity Head 4 16 Ready Prnt Line Adj Head 2 0 Ready Prnt Line Adj Head 3 0 Ready Cross Web Adj Head 2 2 Ready Cross Web Adj Head 3 2 Ready Cross...

Страница 214: ...equirements Contract 1 2 Media Sensor Adjustment 3 7 Media Unwind Mandrel Installing 2 7 Memory Card Detection 5 3 Formatting 4 54 Write Protection 4 50 Menu Cal Setup Menu 4 23 Communications Menu 4...

Страница 215: ...S 232 Serial Port 2 10 Baud Rate 4 43 Handshaking 4 44 Specifications B 2 B 4 Synchronize Labels 4 35 TCP IP Connections 4 48 Gateway 4 47 IP Address 4 45 Subnet Mask 4 46 Test Print 4 24 Thermal Tran...

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