Datamax MP-Compact4 Manuale
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Operators guide
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Overview
1. Front cover
2. Top cover
3. Media roll
4. Roll guide
5. Status lamp
6. Print button
7. Print roller
8. Release lever
9. Paper path
10. Spindle
11. Communication ports
12. Power connection
13. Power switch
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MP Compact4 Mobile
14. Roll guide
15. Spool
16. Locking handle
17. Communication ports
18. Power connection
19. Power switch
20. Lock plate
21. Lock guide
22. Lock clips
23. Bottom plate
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Safety instructions
This symbol is used to notify the reader
of situations requiring special attention.
•Ensure that the power switch is off
when connecting to the socket.
The user is only authorized to carry out
tasks which are covered by this manual.
For any other tasks users are to refer to
a qualified service technician or
supplier.
•Ensure that the power cable is
disconnected before opening the
printer.
When cleaning or changing the print
head do not use any sharp objects.
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Don't use any sharp objects to
remove labels from the print roller.
Required tools
-A pen or other pointed tool
-Pozidrive 1 screwdriver
-Allen keys 1-5 mm
-Flat head screwdriver max 2.5 mm
•Do not use cables longer than 5 m
for serial data communication. This may
result in data being lost or corrupted.
This is especially important in
environments which are prone to high
levels of electronic interference.
Dimensions & Weight for base model
Width: 230 mm Height: 105 mm
Depth: 260 mm Weight: 3.5 kg
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CAUTION
DOUBLE POLE/NEUTRAL FUSING
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Connection
To a computer or server
1. COM1
2. COM2
3. USB
4. Ethernet/LAN
5. Power switch
6. Power connection
Before connecting any cables to
the printer ensure that the
power cable is not connected.
The printer is equipped with serial
connections: 300-115 000 baud
(COM 1, COM 2). Ethernet TCP/
IP and USB.
USB will only work with Windows
2000 or later versions.
Use shielded cables and do not
place them parallel to the power
cable.
- Connect the cables.
• Always ensure that the cables
are connected to the correct port!
-Connect the power cable to an
earthed socket.
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Power consumption of the base model
Maximum consumption: 0.7 A
Standby 45 mA (10-12W)
The printer shall be connected to an
earthed socket when the power cable
is connected.
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Changing media
Base model
The printer stops automatically
when it is out of media.
This is indicated by an LED, the
status lamp will indicate red.
- Turn the release lever to lift the
printhead.
- Remove the roll guide and the
empty media spool if applicable.
- Insert a new roll of media, as far
to the left as possible.
- Insert the media roll from the
side.
- Position and lock the roll guide.
- Turn the release lever to PRINT.
- Close the front cover.
- Feed through a blank label.
- Press the start button in order to
find the correct media position.
The printer will automatically read
the position of the media so that
printing starts correctly.
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Printer equipped with cutter
- Pull out the locking pin.
- Fold down the cutter.
•Follow the instructions for the
base model.
- Feed the end of the media roll
through the cutter.
- Pull out the locking pin and fold
back the cutter.
- Feed through a blank label.
- Press the start button in order to
find the correct media position.
The printer will automatically read
the position of the media so that
printing starts correctly.
Changing media
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Printer with Peel-Off kit
Follow the instructions for the base
model.
- Remove several labels from the
carrier paper.
Feed the media
- behind the lower part of the front
cover
- through the reeling pins
- Pull the reeling device counter-
clockwise in order to increase
tension of the carrier paper.
- Press the start button in order to
find the correct media position.
MP Compact4 Mobile
The roller guide is blocked by a
locking device, which enables the
printer to be used in a vertical
position in a mobile environment.
- Turn the release lever to lift the
printhead.
- Remove the roll guide.
- Insert a new media roll.
- Feed in from the side of the
printer.
- Insert roll and lock the roll guide.
- Turn the release lever to PRINT.
- Feed through a blank label.
- Press the start button in order to
find the correct media position.
The printer will automatically read
the position of the media so that
printing starts correctly.
Changing media
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Base model
- Turn the release lever to lift the
printhead.
- Remove the media roll.
•Use the special cleaning cloths
provided.
- Feed in the cloth in the same
manner as the media.
- Turn the release lever to PRINT.
- Hold on to the cloth.
- Start the printer by pressing the
red print button.
- Keep holding on to the cloth for
several seconds (the roller is cleaned).
- Let go of the cloth (the print
head is cleaned).
Discard the cleaning cloth.
Printer with cutter
- Pull out the locking pin.
- Fold down the cutter.
•Follow instructions for the base
model.
Cleaning
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Changing the roller
Base model
- Open the front cover.
- Lift up the top cover by pressing
carefully with a pen or similar on
the catch.
- Loosen the locking plug.
- Press on the roller with your
thumb and move it to the left.
- Lift out the right hand part of
the roller.
- Move the roller along the open-
ing.
- Lift out the roller.
Replace roller in a reverse order.
•Ensure that the pinion engages
the driving belt. The driving belt
stretches when the roller is in the
correct position.
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Warning!
Before beginning any work on
the printer ensure that the
power cable is not connected.
- Open the printer.
- Turn the release lever to PRINT.
- Remove the retaining screw.
- Press carefully on the front part
of the head so that the two screw
heads become free.
- Carefully loosen the connector at
the rear.
•Handle the print head with
care.
- Mount the new print head.
- Insert the connector at the rear.
- Replace the retaining screw.
- Turn the release lever to lift the
printhead.
- Close the printer.
- Feed in the media.
- Turn the release lever to PRINT.
Changing the print head
•Ensure that the printed pattern
is even across the entire width of
the print surface. Any secondary
adjustment should be made accord-
ing to instructions in the “Print
head adjustment” section.
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- Exit test mode by shutting off the
power switch.
For information on the printer’s status:
Conduct a test print
- Load the media.
Use an approximately 110 mm wide print width.
- Hold in the start button.
- Turn on the power switch.
A test print will occur.
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