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Copyright
This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or
reproduced by any means without the prior consent of Varitronics, LLC.
While every precaution has been taken in preparation of this document, Varitronics assumes no
liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements
resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. Varitronics further assumes no liability for
incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this document. Varitronics disclaims
all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Varitronics reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system
herein to improve reliability, function or design.
Reproduction of this material, in part or whole, is strictly prohibited without the written permission
of Varitronics, LLC. For more information contact: Varitronics®at 2355 Polaris Lane North, Suite
100, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 USA.
Trademarks
Varitronics is a registered trademark of Varitronics, LLC. VariQuest is a trademark of Varitronics,
LLC.
All other brand or product names referenced in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
Standard warranty
Varitronics, LLC warrants the equipment and accessories comprising the VariQuest®Poster
Maker 3600 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date
of customer purchase. Original serial number must appear on product. Removal of serial
numbers will void this warranty and any equipment and accessories that have been altered or
modified in any way and are not as originally purchased will void this warranty.
Varitronics will at its option repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any accessories,
supplies or equipment found to be defective under this warranty. THIS WARRANTY IS
EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
In the event of breach of this expressed warranty, or any other warranty, whether expressed or
implied, Varitronics liability shall be limited to the remedy provided by the preceding paragraph.
IN NO EVENT WILL VARITRONICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, NOR WILL VARITRONICS EVER BE LIABLE FOR BREACH
OF WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, IN AN AMOUNT GREATER THAN
THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED BY THIS EXPRESSED
WARRANTY. No agent, distributor, salesperson, wholesaler or retail dealer has authority to bind
Varitronics to any other affirmation, representation or warranty concerning these goods.
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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice)
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le
material broilleur du Canada.
© Varitronics, LLC
2355 Polaris Lane North, Suite 100
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 763-536-6400
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Contents
Copyright ..................................................................................................iii
Trademarks ..............................................................................................iii
Standard warranty ....................................................................................iii
FCC Notice ...............................................................................................iv
Getting Started ........................................................................1-1
Unpacking and Setting Up the Printer ..................................................... 1-2
Items included in the Package ..............................................................1-2
Unpacking the Printer ............................................................................1-3
Positioning the Printer ...........................................................................1-4
Connecting to a Computer ....................................................................1-4
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................................1-5
Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 1-6
Proper Use of the Printer .......................................................................1-9
Printer Features, Parts and Paper ............................................2-1
Poster Maker Features .............................................................................. 2-2
System Parts .............................................................................................. 2-5
Front View .............................................................................................2-5
Rear View ..............................................................................................2-5
Scanner .................................................................................................2-6
Printer ....................................................................................................2-6
Control Panel .........................................................................................2-7
Message Display/Standby Screen .....................................................................2-8
Poster Maker Paper ................................................................................... 2-9
Automatic Supply Sensing ....................................................................2-9
Paper Types ..........................................................................................2-9
Direct Thermal Paper (DTP)...............................................................................2-9
Thermal Transfer Paper (TTP)...........................................................................2-9
Heavy Duty Poly Paper (HDP).......................................................................... 2=9
Tips for using Poster Maker Paper ......................................................2-10
All Poster Maker Paper Types..........................................................................2-10
Direct Thermal Paper (DTP).............................................................................2-10
Thermal Transfer Paper (TTP) and Heavy Duty Poly Paper (HDP).................2-10
Paper Storage and Handling ...............................................................2-11
Removing Ink Film from TTP and HDP Paper ....................................2-11
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The Basics ................................................................................3-1
Installing Poster Maker Paper ..................................................................3-2
Installing the Left Paper Bracket ...........................................................3-4
About Scanning and Printing Areas ........................................................3-5
Printing a Basic Document ....................................................................... 3-7
Printing Multiple Copies ........................................................................... 3-9
Changing the Paper Cutting Option ...................................................... 3-10
Changing the Print Mode ........................................................................3-11
Changing the Contrast ............................................................................ 3-13
Changing the Output Size ......................................................................3-15
When Output Size is Smaller than the Paper ......................................3-17
Printing Banners ..................................................................................... 3-18
Enlarging Part of a Document ................................................................3-19
Creating a Command Sheet ................................................................3-21
Printing the Enlargement .....................................................................3-22
Split Printing ............................................................................................ 3-24
Selecting the Display Units ....................................................................3-27
Advanced Features ...................................................................4-1
Advanced Setup Mode .............................................................................. 4-2
Function Descriptions .............................................................................. 4-3
Troubleshooting and Maintenance ...........................................5-1
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................5-2
Error Messages and Responses ...........................................................5-2
Problems and Solutions ........................................................................5-4
Cleaning the System ................................................................................. 5-7
Cleaning the Printer ...............................................................................5-8
Cleaning the Scanner ............................................................................5-9
Specifications ...........................................................................6-1
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1 GettingStarted
Thank you for purchasing the VariQuest® Poster Maker 3600! To get the most from your Poster
Maker, please read this user’s guide thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully. Keep this
guide near the Poster Maker so that it is available for reference.
This chapter provides instructions for unpacking and setting up your VariQuest® Poster Maker
3600 and contains information about how to use the Poster Maker properly and safely.
The chapter contains these sections:
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"Unpacking and Setting Up the Printer," page 1-2
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"Items included in the Package," page 1-2
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"Unpacking the Printer," page 1-3
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"Positioning the Printer," page 1-4
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"Connecting to a Computer," page 1-4
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"Connecting the Power Cord," page 1-5
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"Safety Precautions," page 1-6
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"Proper Use of the Printer," page 1-9
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Items included in the Package
Verify that all of the following items have been included in the Poster Maker box.
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Unpacking the Printer
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Positioning the Printer
To ensure proper functioning of the printer, allow adequate space around the system as shown
below. (Units are inches/mm.) Position the printer on a sturdy, flat surface that is capable of
supporting its weight.
Connecting to a Computer
The Poster Maker provides a standard interface for connecting to a computer using a USB
connector. You will need to install the printer driver on the computer and connect the appropriate
cable. If you are connecting to the VariQuest® Design Center, the drivers are pre-installed.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
When installing the VariQuest® Design Center Software on a PC, do not connect the
USB cable on the Poster Maker until instructed to do so during the software
installation process.
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