CAB MACH4 Manuale utente
Label Printer
Operator's Manual
MACH4 The Business Class.
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Part No.. Description Type
5541082 Transfer printer MACH4/200B
5541083 Transfer printer MACH4/300B
5541086 Transfer printer MACH4/600B
5541092 Transfer printer MACH4/200P
5541093 Transfer printer MACH4/300P
5541096 Transfer printer MACH4/600P
5541102 Transfer printer MACH4/200C
5541103 Transfer printer MACH4/300C
5541106 Transfer printer MACH4/600C
Edition: 06/2013 - Part No. 9008598
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Operator's Manual
for the following products
Germany
cab Produkttechnik
GmbH & Co KG
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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 Installing the Device ........................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Connecting the Device ............................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Switching on the Device ........................................................................................................................... 7
3 Control Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Structure of the Control Panel .................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Symbol Displays ....................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Printer States ........................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Key Functions ........................................................................................................................................ 10
4 Loading Material ................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Loading Label Rolls .................................................................................................................................11
4.2 Loading Fanfold Labels .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Loading Labels for Peel-off Mode .......................................................................................................... 14
4.4 Selecting and Positioning Label Sensors ............................................................................................... 15
4.5 Loading Transfer Ribbon ........................................................................................................................ 16
5 Printing Operation ................................................................................................................................ 18
5.1 Synchronization of the Paper Feed ........................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Tear-off Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Peel-off Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 18
5.4 Cutting Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 18
6 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 19
6.1 Cleaning Information .............................................................................................................................. 19
6.2 Cleaning the Print Roller ........................................................................................................................ 19
6.3 Cleaning the Printhead ........................................................................................................................... 19
6.4 Cleaning the Label Sensors ................................................................................................................... 19
6.5 Cleaning the Cutter ................................................................................................................................ 20
7 Fault Correction ................................................................................................................................... 21
7.1 Types of Errors ....................................................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Problem Solution .................................................................................................................................... 21
7.3 Error Messages and Fault Correction .................................................................................................... 22
8 Media ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
8.1 Media Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 24
8.2 Device Dimensions ................................................................................................................................ 25
8.3 Reex Mark Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 26
8.4 Cut-out Mark Dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 27
9 Licences ................................................................................................................................................ 28
9.1 EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................. 28
9.2 FCC ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
10 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
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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.
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• 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 sound pressure level is less than 70 dB(A) during operation.
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..
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2.1 Device Overview
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Fig. 1 Overview
1 RS-232 serial interface
2 USB 2.0 High Speed Slave interface
3 Two USB master interfaces for keyboard and
scanner
4 Ethernet 10/100 Base T interface
5 CompactFlash card slot
6 Power supply socket
7 PC card slot, type II
8 Power switch
9 Cover
10 Roll hub
11 Holder slots
12 Ribbon rewind hub
13 Printhead mounting with printhead
14 Release button of the print module
15 Pressure roller
16 Control panel
17 Graphic display
18 Label outlet in the control panel
19 Navigator pad
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2.2 Unpacking and Installing the Device
Lift the label printer out of the carton by the straps.
Check the label printer for any possible transportation damage.
Check that the delivery is complete.
Delivery scope:
• Label printer
• Power cable
• USB cable
• Operator's Manual
• DVD with label software, Windows driver and documentation
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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.
Place the printer on a at surface.
2.3 Connecting the Device
The standard available interfaces and connectors are shown in gure 1, view A.
2.3.1 Connecting to the Power Supply
The printer is equipped with a wide area network 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 (6).
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 the Conguration Manual.
2.4 Switching on the Device
When all connections have been made:
Switch the printer on at the power switch (8).
The printer performs a system test, and then shows the system status ready in the display (17).
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 and Service 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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It is advantageous, whenever possible, to make adaptations to various print jobs in the software.
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Fig. 2 Control Panel
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.
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 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
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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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3.4 Key Functions
• The key functions depend on the current printer state:
- Active functions: Labels and symbols on the navigator pad keys light up.
- Active functions light up white in print mode (e. g. menu or feed).
- Active functions light up orange in the ofine menu (arrows, key 8 ).
Key Display State Function
menu lights Ready Ready To the ofine menu
feed lights Ready Ready Feeds a blank label
pause lights Ready Ready After the end of a print job,
reprint the last label
Printing label Printing label Interrupt print job,
printer goes into "Pause" state
Pause Pause Continue the print job,
printer goes into "Printing label" state
ashes Correctable error Continue the print job after rectifying the error,
printer goes into "Printing label" state
cancel lights Ready Ready Delete internal memory,
the last label can no longer be reprinted.
Printing label Printing label Short press g cancels the current print job
Longer press g cancels the current print job
and deletes all print jobs
Pause Pause
Correctable error
ashes Irrecoverable error
8lights Error Call Help - Concise information for rectifying the
fault will be displayed
Table 3 Key functions in the print mode
Key Menu Parameter setting
Parameter choice Numeric value
Return from a submenu - Increase of the number at the
cursor position
Jump into a submenu - Decrease of the number at the
cursor position
Menu option to the left Sheets to the left Cursor shift to the left
Menu option to the right Sheets to the right Cursor shift to the right
8Start of a selected menu option
Pressing 2 s: Leaving the ofine menu
Conrmation of the selected value
Pressing 2 s: Abort without changing the value
Table 4 Key functions in the ofine menu
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