CAB A+ Manuale utente
Label Printer
Operator's Manual
A+ The Premium Class.
2 2
Family Type
A+ A2+
A4+
A4.3+
A6+
A8+
Edition: 05/2013 - Part No. 9008832
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of cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co. KG.
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whole manual or parts of it for other intentions than its original
intended purpose demand the previous written authorization
by cab.
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Terms and conditions
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conditions of sale of cab.
Operator's Manual
for the following products
Germany
cab Produkttechnik
GmbH & Co KG
Postfach 1904
D-76007 Karlsruhe
Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 14
D-76131 Karlsruhe
Telefon +49 721 6626-0
Telefax +49 721 6626-249
www.cab.de
France
cab technologies s.a.r.l.
F-67350 Niedermodern
Téléphone +33 388 722 501
www.cab.de/fr
USA
cab Technology Inc.
Tyngsboro MA, 01879
Phone +1 978 649 0293
www.cab.de/us
South Africa
cab Technology (Pty.) Ltd.
2125 Randburg
Phone +27 11-886-3580
www.cab.de/za
Asia
cab Technology Co., Ltd.
Junghe, Taipei, Taiwan
Phone +886 2 8227 3966
www.cab.de/tw
China
cab (Shanghai)Trading Co., Ltd.
Phone +86 21 6236-3161
www.cab.de/cn
Representatives in other countries on request
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Instructions ............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Intended Use ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Environment ............................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Device Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer ...................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Connecting the Device ............................................................................................................................. 8
2.3.1 Connecting to the Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 8
2.3.2 Connecting to a Computer or Computer Network .............................................................................. 8
2.4 Switching on the Device ........................................................................................................................... 8
3 Control Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Structure of the Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Symbol Displays ....................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Printer States ......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Key Functions .........................................................................................................................................11
4 Loading Material ................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Opening and Closing the Support Bracket A8+ ..................................................................................... 12
4.2 Loading Labels from Roll ....................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Positioning the Label Roll on the Roll Retainer ................................................................................ 13
4.2.2 Inserting a Label Strip into the Printhead ......................................................................................... 13
4.2.3 Setting the Label Sensor .................................................................................................................. 14
4.2.4 Winding up the Label Strip in Rewind Mode..................................................................................... 15
4.2.5 Winding up the Liner in Peel-Off mode ............................................................................................. 16
4.2.6 Setting the Head Locking System .................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Removing the Wound Roll ..................................................................................................................... 18
4.4 Loading Fanfold Labels .......................................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Loading Transfer Ribbon ........................................................................................................................ 20
4.6 Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon ........................................................................................ 21
4.7 Removing and Installing the Rewind Guide Plate, Dispense Plate or Tear-off Plate ............................. 22
4.8 Removing and Installing the Locking System ........................................................................................ 23
5 Printing Operation ................................................................................................................................ 24
5.1 Synchronization of the Paper Feed ........................................................................................................ 24
5.2 Tear-off Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 24
5.3 Peel-off Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 24
5.4 Internal Rewinding ................................................................................................................................. 24
6 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 25
6.1 Cleaning Information .............................................................................................................................. 25
6.2 Cleaning the Print Roller ........................................................................................................................ 25
6.3 Cleaning the Printhead ........................................................................................................................... 25
6.4 Cleaning the Label Sensor ..................................................................................................................... 26
7 Fault Correction ................................................................................................................................... 27
7.1 Types of Errors ....................................................................................................................................... 27
7.2 Problem Solution .................................................................................................................................... 27
7.3 Error Messages and Fault Correction .................................................................................................... 28
8 Media ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
8.1 Media Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 30
8.2 Device Dimensions ............................................................................................................................... 31
8.3 Reex Mark Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 32
8.4 Cut-out Mark Dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 33
9 Licences ................................................................................................................................................ 34
9.1 EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................. 34
9.2 FCC ........................................................................................................................................................ 34
10 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
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1.1 Instructions
Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows:
Danger!
Draws your attention to an exceptionally grave, impending danger to your health or life.
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Warning!
Indicates a hazardous situation that could lead to injuries or material damage.
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Attention!
Draws attention to possible dangers, material damage or loss of quality.
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Notice!
Gives you tips. They make a working sequence easier or draw attention to important working processes.
Environment!
Gives you tips on protecting the environment.
Handling instruction
Reference to section, position, illustration number or document.
Option (accessories, peripheral equipment, special ttings).
Zeit Information in the display.
1.2 Intended Use
• The device is manufactured in accordance with the current technological status and the recognized safety rules.
However, danger to the life and limb of the user or third parties and/or damage to the device and other tangible
assets can arise during use.
• The device may only be used for its intended purpose and if it is in perfect working order, and it must be used with
regard to safety and dangers as stated in the operating manual.
• The device printer is intended exclusively for printing suitable materials that have been approved by the manufac-
turer. Any other use or use going beyond this shall be regarded as improper use. The manufacturer/supplier shall
not be liable for damage resulting from unauthorized use; the user shall bear the risk alone.
• Usage for the intended purpose also includes complying with the operating manual, including the manufacturer‘s
maintenance recommendations and specications.
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Notice!
The complete documentation is included in the scope of delivery on DVD, and can also currently be found in
the Internet.
1.3 Safety Instructions
• The device is congured for voltages of 100 to 240 V AC. It only has to be plugged into a grounded socket.
• Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage.
• Switch off all affected devices (computer, printer, accessories) before connecting or disconnecting.
• The device may only be used in a dry environment, do not expose it to moisture (sprays of water, mists, etc.).
• Do not use the device in an explosive atmosphere.
• Do not use the device close to high-voltage power lines.
• If the device is operated with the cover open, ensure that people‘s clothing, hair, jewelry etc. do not come into
contact with the exposed rotating parts.
• The device or parts of it can become hot while printing. Do not touch during operation, and allow to cool down
before changing material and before disassembly.
1 Introduction
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• Risk of crushing when closing the cover. Touch the cover at the outside only. Do not reach into the swivel range of
the cover.
• Perform only those actions described in this operating manual.
Work going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or service technicians.
• Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software can cause malfunctions.
• Other unauthorized work on or modications to the device can also endanger operational safety.
• Always have service work done in a qualied workshop, where the personnel have the technical knowledge and
tools required to do the necessary work.
• There are various warning stickers on the device. They draw your attention to dangers.
Warning stickers must therefore not be removed, as then you and other people cannot be aware of dangers and
may be injured.
• The maximum sound pressure level is 74 dB(A) at A8+ and less than 70 dB(A) at all other types.
Danger!
Danger to life and limb from power supply.
Do not open the device casing.
1.4 Environment
Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent for recycling.
Send to suitable collection points, separately from residual waste.
The modular construction of the printer enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts.
Send the parts for recycling.
The electronic circuit board of the device is equipped with a lithium battery.
Take old batteries to collection boxes in shops or public waste disposal centers.
1 Introduction
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2.1 Device Overview
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1 Cover
2 Margin stop
3 Roll retainer
4 Ribbon supply hub
(Transfer printers only)
5 Ribbon take-up hub
(Transfer printers only)
6 Internal rewinder
(Peel-off printer version only)
7 Print mechanics
8 Mounting area for accessories incl.
peripheral connector
9 Navigator pad
10 Display
Fig. 1 Overview
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11 Ribbon deection
12 Printhead locking screw
13 Printhead retainer with printhead
14 Print roller
15 Allen key
16 Printhead locking lever
17 Dispense plate
18 Axle with guide ring
19 Label sensor
20 Rewind assist roller
(Peel-off printer version only)
21 Locking system
(Peel-off printer version only)
Fig. 2 Print mechanics
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22 Power switch
23 Power connection jack
24 Slot for PC Card Type II
25 Slot for CompactFlash memory card
26 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
27 2 USB master ports for keyboard,
scanner or service key
28 USB high-speed slave port
29 Serial RS-232 C port
Fig. 3 Connections
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30 Support bracket (A8+ only)
for additional bearing of the roller and printhead
assemblies and the ribbon hubs
Fig. 4 Support bracket A8+
2 Installation
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2 Installation
2.2 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer
Lift the label printer out of the box via the straps.
Check label printer for damage which may have occurred during transport.
Set up printer on a level surface.
Remove foam transportation safeguards near the printhead.
Check delivery for completeness.
Contents of delivery:
• Label printer
• Power cable
• USB cable
• Operator's Manual
• DVD with label software, Windows driver and documentation
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Notice!
Please keep the original packaging in case the printer must be returned.
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Attention!
The device and printing materials will be damaged by moisture and wetness.
Set up label printers only in dry locations protected from splash water.
2.3 Connecting the Device
The standard available interfaces and connectors are shown in gure 3.
2.3.1 Connecting to the Power Supply
The printer is equipped with a wide area power unit. The device can be operated with a supply voltage of
230 V~/50 Hz or 115 V~/60 Hz without adjustment.
1. Check that the device is switched off.
2. Plug the power cable into the power connection socket (23).
3. Plug the power cable into a grounded socket.
2.3.2 Connecting to a Computer or Computer Network
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Attention!
Inadequate or no grounding can cause malfunctions during operations.
Ensure that all computers and cables connected to the label printer are grounded.
Connect the label printer to a computer or network by a suitable cable.
For details of the conguration of the individual interfaces Conguration Manual.
2.4 Switching on the Device
When all connections have been made:
Switch the printer on at the power switch (22).
The printer performs a system test, and then shows the system status Ready in the display (10).
If an error occurs during the system test, the symbol and type of error are displayed.
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3.1 Structure of the Control Panel
The user can control the operation of the printer with the control panel, for example:
• Issuing, interrupting, continuing and canceling print jobs,
• Setting printing parameters, e.g. heat level of the printhead, print speed, interface conguration, language and
time of day ( Conguration Manual),
• Start the test functions ( Conguration Manual),
• Control stand-alone operation with a memory module ( Conguration Manual),
• Update the rmware ( Conguration Manual).
Many functions and settings can also be controlled by software applications or by direct programming with a
computer using the printer’s own commands. Programming Manual for details.
Settings made on the control panel make the basic settings of the label printer.
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Notice!
It is advantageous, whenever possible, to make adaptations to various print jobs in the software.
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Ready
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The control panel consists of a graphic display (1) and the navigator pad (2) with ve
integrated keys.
The graphic display indicates the current status of the printer and the print job,
indicates faults and shows the printer settings in the menu.
Fig. 5 Control Panel
3.2 Symbol Displays
The symbols shown in the following table may appear in the status line of the display, depending on the printer
conguration. They enable the current printer status to be seen quickly. For the conguration of the status line the
Conguration Manual.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Clock
Ethernet link status
User memory in the clock
circuit
Date sheet
Temperature of the
printhead
Used memory
Date/time digital
PPP funds
Input buffer
Ribbon supply
Debug window for abc
programs
Access to memory card
Wi-Fi signal strength
Control of the lower
display line is handed
over to an abc
program
Printer is receiving data
Table 1 Symbol displays
3 Control Panel
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3 Control Panel
3.3 Printer States
State Display Description
Ready Ready
and congured symbol displays,
such as time and date
The printer is in the ready state and can receive
data.
Printing label Printing label
and the number of the printed
label in the print job.
The printer is currently processing an active print
job.
Data can be transmitted for a new print job.
The new print job will start when the previous one
has nished.
Pause Pause
and the symbol
The printing process has been interrupted by the
operator.
Correctable error
and the type of error
and the number of labels still to
be printed.
An error has occurred that can be rectied by the
operator without interrupting the print job.
The print job can be continued after the error has
been rectied.
Irrecoverable error
and the type of error
and the number of labels still to
be printed.
An error has occurred that cannot be rectied
without interrupting the print job.
Critical error
and the type of error
An error occurs during the system test.
Switch the printer off and then on again at the
power switch or
Press cancel key.
Call Service if the fault occurs persistently.
Power Save Mode
and the key lighting is switched
off
If the printer is not used for a lengthy period, it
automatically switches to power save mode.
To exit power save mode: Press any key on the
navigator pad.
Table 2 Printer states
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