Valentin Compa II Series Operating Manual

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Table of contents 03.12 Operating manual 3 Table of contents Table of contents .............................................................................. 3 1 Important notes ..................................................................... 5 1.1 Intended use ............................................................................ 5 1.2 Environmentally-friendly disposal ............................................ 6 1.3 Assembly drawings.................................................................. 6 2 Safety notes ........................................................................... 9 2.1 Warnings ................................................................................. 9 2.2 Operating conditions.............................................................. 10 3 Technical data ...................................................................... 15 3.1 Control inputs and outputs .................................................... 18 3.2 Plug & Play ............................................................................ 23 4 Installation ............................................................................ 25 4.1 Setting up the label printer .................................................... 25 4.2 Connecting the label printer .................................................. 26 4.3 Switching the label printer on and off .................................... 26 4.4 Initiation of the label printer ................................................... 27 5 Loading media ..................................................................... 29 5.1 Loading label roll ................................................................... 29 5.2 Removing wound roll ............................................................. 35 5.3 Loading fanfold labels ........................................................... 36 5.4 Loading transfer ribbon ......................................................... 37 5.5 Setting feed path of transfer ribbon ....................................... 38 5.6 Removing and/or installing rewind guide plate ...................... 39 6 Function menu ..................................................................... 41 6.1 Operation panel ..................................................................... 41 6.2 Menu structure ....................................................................... 42 6.3 Print settings .......................................................................... 46 6.4 Label layout ........................................................................... 47 6.5 Device settings ...................................................................... 49 6.6 Network ................................................................................. 51 6.7 Remote console ..................................................................... 51 6.8 Interface ................................................................................. 52 6.9 Emulation ............................................................................... 53 6.10 Date & Time ........................................................................... 54 6.11 Service functions ................................................................... 55 6.12 Main menu ............................................................................. 57 7 Options ................................................................................. 59 7.1 Cutter ..................................................................................... 59 7.2 Dispenser I/O ......................................................................... 61 7.3 Label applicator ..................................................................... 63 7.4 WLAN .................................................................................... 68 8 Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick ........................ 69 8.1 General Information ............................................................... 69 8.2 Display Structure ................................................................... 69 8.3 Navigation .............................................................................. 70 8.4 Firmware Update ................................................................... 70 8.5 Filter ....................................................................................... 71 8.6 Functions ............................................................................... 71

Compa II series 4 Operating manual 03.12 9 Maintenance and cleaning .................................................. 77 9.1 General cleaning ................................................................... 78 9.2 Cleaning the printer roller ...................................................... 78 9.3 Cleaning the printhead .......................................................... 78 9.4 Cleaning the label photocell .................................................. 79 9.5 Replacing the printhead ........................................................ 81 9.6 Replacing the print roller and rewind assist roller ................. 83 10 Error correction ................................................................... 85 11 Additional information ........................................................ 95 11.1 Column printing ..................................................................... 95 11.2 Hotstart .................................................................................. 96 11.3 Password ............................................................................... 98 11.4 Backfeed/Delay ................................................................... 100 11.5 Photocells ............................................................................ 102 12 Index ................................................................................... 103

Important notes 03.12 Operating manual 5 1 Important notes The label printer can be used in thermal as well as in thermal transfer applications. The label printer is equipped with 6 vector, 6 bitmap and 6 proportional fonts. It can be printed inverse, in italic format or 90 degrees turned fonts. The handling of our durable label printer is easy and comfortable. The printer settings are made with the keys of the foil keyboard. At each time the graphic display shows the current status. By the use of a 32 Bit processor and a large main memory of 16MB also for large labels (6000 mm) a fast print is possible. An enormously high print quality is obtained by most modern printhead technology. By a new-developed electronics a maximum print speed of up to 200 mm/s can be achieved. As default, printers of this series are equipped with a parallel, serial, USB and Ethernet interface. Additionaly, the label printer is equipped with an USB Host that permits the connection of an external USB keyboard and/or an USB memory stick. The label printer automatically recognizes by which interface it is controlled. Time-saving printer update is possible by interface. Thanks to the large number of options the label printer can be adapted to each task. 1.1 Intended use The label printer is a state-of-the-art device which complies with the recognized safety-related rules and regulations. Despite this, a danger to life and limb of the user or third parties could arise and the label printer or other property could be damaged while operating the device. The label printer may only be used while in proper working order and for the intended purpose. Users must be safe, aware of potential dangers and must comply with the operating instructions. Faults, in particular those which affect safety, must be remedied immediately. The label printer is solely intended to print suitable media which have been approved by the manufacturer. Any other or additional use is not intended. The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for damage resulting from misuse. Any misuse is at your own risk. Intended used includes heeding the operating manual, including the maintenance recommendations/regulations specified by the manufacturer.

6 Operating manual 03.12 1.2 Environmentally-friendly disposal Manufacturers of B2B equipment are obliged to take back and dispose of old equipment that was manufactured after 13 August 2005. As a principle, this old equipment may not be delivered to communal collecting points. It may only be organised, used and disposed of by the manufacturer. Valentin products accordingly labelled can therefore be returned to Carl Valentin GmbH. This way, you can be sure your old equipment will be disposed of correctly. Carl Valentin GmbH thereby fulfils all obligations regarding timely disposal of old equipment and facilitates the smooth reselling of these products. Please understand that we can only take back equipment that is sent free of carriage charges. Further information on the WEEE directive is available on our website. 1.3 Assembly drawings Figure 1 1 = Label unwinding roll 2 = Label guiding 3 = Transfer ribbon unwinding roll 4 = Transfer ribbon rewinding roll General view

Important notes 03.12 Operating manual 7 Figure 2 01 = Adjusting screw for transfer ribbon regulating shaft 02 = Transfer ribbon for regulating shaft 03 = Printhead lock 04 = Printhead 05 = Label material guiding 06 = Return pulley 07 = Printer roller 08 = Label photocell handhold 09 = Allan key 10 = Tear-off edge Print mechanics

8 Operating manual 03.12 Figure 3 1 = Switch On/Off 2 = Power supply 3 = Plug-in for CF card 4 = USB interface 5 = Serial interface RS-232 6 = Ethernet 10/100 interface 7 = USB host for USB keyboard and USB memory stick 8 = Parallel interface for Centronics 9 = External input/output (option) Printer rear 6.1 - LED orange 6.1 - Lighting = Connection active 6.1 - Flashing = Data transfer 6.1 - Off = No connection 6.2 - LED green 6.2 - Lighting = Speed 100 MBit 6.2 - Off = Speed 10 MBit

Safety notes 03.12 Operating manual 9 2 Safety notes The printer is designed for power supply systems from 110-230 V. Connect the label printer only to electrical outlets with a ground contact. Couple the label printer to devices using extra low voltage only. Before making or undoing connections, switch off all devices involved (computer, printer, accessories etc.). Operate the label printer in a dry environment only and do not get it wet (sprayed water, mist etc.). If the label printer is operated with the cover open, ensure that clothing, hair, jewellery and similar personal items do not contact the exposed rotating parts. The print unit can get hot during printing. Do not touch the printhead during operation. Cool down the print unit before changing material, removal or adjustment. Carry out only the actions described in these operating instructions. Any work beyond this may only be performed by the manufacturer or upon agreement with the manufacturer. Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software can cause malfunctions. Other unauthorized work or modifications to the direct print module can endanger operational safety. Always have service work done in a qualified workshop, where the personnel have the technical knowledge and tools required to do the necessary work. There are warning stickers on the direct print modules that draw your attention to dangers. Therefore the warning stickers are not to be removed as then you and others cannot be aware of dangers and may be injured. DANGER! Danger to life and limb from power supply! ⇒ Do not open the casing. 2.1 Warnings Warnings are presented with three signal words for the different levels of danger. DANGER identifies an extraordinarily great and immediate danger which could lead to serious injury or even death. WARNING identifies a possible danger would could lead to serious bodily injury or even death if sufficient precautions are not taken. CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation which could lead to moderate or light bodily injury or damage to property.

10 Operating manual 03.12 2.2 Operating conditions Before initial operation and during operation these operating conditions have to be observed to guarantee save and interference- free service of our printers. Therefore please carefully read these operating conditions. Shipment and storage of our printers are only allowed in original packing. Installation and initial operation of printer is only allowed if operating conditions were fulfilled. Initial operation, programming, operation, cleaning and service of our printers are only recommended after careful study of our manuals. Operation of printer is only allowed by especially trained persons. NOTICE! Perform trainings regularly. Content of the training are chapter 2.2 (Operating conditions), chapter 5 (Loading media) and chapter 9 (Maintenance and cleaning). These indications are also valid for someone else's equipment supplied by us. Only use original spare and exchange parts. Please contact the manufacturer with respect to spare/wear parts. CPU of printer is equipped with a lithium battery (type CR 2032) for which the battery regulation is to apply. This regulation plans that unloaded batteries have to be given to used battery collecting containers of trade and public carries. In case that batteries were not completely discharged you have to make arrangements for short- circuits. At a shutdown of printer the battery has to be disposed in either case separately from printer. DANGER! Danger of life by explosion! ⇒ Use non-conducting tools. The installation place of printer should be even, free of vibration and currents of air are to be avoided. The printers have to be installed to ensure optimal operation and servicing. Instructions for lithium battery Conditions for installation place

Safety notes 03.12 Operating manual 11 The installation of the power supply to connect our printers has to be effected according to the international rules and regulations, especially the recommendations of one of the three following commissions: • International Electronic Commission (IEC) • European Committee for Electro technical Standardisation (CENELEC) • Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE) Our printers are constructed according to VDE and have to be connected to a grounded conductor. The power supply has to be equipped with a grounded conductor to eliminate internal interfering voltage. Power line voltage and power line frequency: See type plate Allowable tolerance of power line voltage: +6% to −10% of nominal value Allowable tolerance of power line frequency: +2% to −2% of nominal value Allowable distortion factor of power line voltage: <=5% In case your net is infected (e.g. by using thyristor controlled machines) anti-interference measures have to be taken. You can use one of the following possibilities: • Provide separate power supply to our printers. • In case of problems please connect capacity-decoupled isolation transformer or similar interference suppressor in front of our printers. Emitted interference according to EN 61000-6-3: 2007 industrial sector • Interference voltage to wires according to EN 55022: 09-2003 • Interference field power according to EN 55022: 09-2003 • System perturbation according to EN 61000-3-2: 09-2006 • Flicker according to EN 61000-3-3: 1955 + A1:2001 + A2:2005 Installation of power supply Technical data of power supply Anti-Interference measures: Stray radiation and immunity from disturbance

12 Operating manual 03.12 Immunity to interference according to EN 61000-6-2: 2005 industrial sector • Stray radiation against discharge of static electricity according to EN 61000-4-2: 12-2001 • Electromagnetic fields according to EN 61000-4-3: 11-2003, ENV 50204: 03-1995 • Fast transient burst according to EN 61000-4-4: 07-2005 • Surge according to EN 61000-4-5: 12-2001 • High-frequency tension according to EN 61000-4-6: 12-2001 • Voltage interruption and voltage drop according to EN 61000-4- 11: 02-2005 NOTICE! This is a machine of type A. This machine can cause interferences in residential areas; in this case it can be required from operator to accomplish appropriate measures and be responsible for it. All connecting lines have to be guided in shielded lines. Shielding has to be connected on both sides to the corner shell. It is not allowed to guide lines parallel to power lines. If a parallel guiding cannot be avoided a distance of at least 0.5 m has to be observed. Temperature of lines between: −15 to +80 °C. It is only allowed to connect devices which fulfil the request 'Safety Extra Low Voltage' (SELV). These are generally devices which are checked corresponding to EN 60950. The data cables must be completely protected and provide with metal or metallised connector housings. Shielded cables and connectors are necessary, in order to avoid radiant emittance and receipt of electrical disturbances. Allowable lines Shielded line: 4 x 2 x 0,14 mm² ( 4 x 2 x AWG 26) 6 x 2 x 0,14 mm² ( 6 x 2 x AWG 26) 12 x 2 x 0,14 mm² (12 x 2 x AWG 26) Sending and receiving lines have to be twisted in pairs. Maximum line length: with interface V 24 (RS-232C) - 3 m (with shielding) with Centronics - 3 m (with shielding) with USB - 5 m with Ethernet - 100 m Stray radiation and immunity from disturbance Connecting lines to external machines Installation of data lines

Safety notes 03.12 Operating manual 13 To avoid inadmissible heating, free air convection has to be ensured. Protection according IP: 20 Ambient temperature °C (operation): Min. +5 Max. +35 Ambient temperature °C (storage): Min. −20 Max. +60 Relative air humidity % (operation): Max. 80 Relative air humidity % (storage): Max. 80 (bedewing of printers not allowed) We do not take any responsibility for damage caused by: • Ignoring our operating conditions and operating manual. • Incorrect electric installation of environment. • Building alterations of our printers. • Incorrect programming and operation. • Not performed data protection. • Using of not original spare parts and accessories. • Natural wear and tear. When (re)installing or programming our printers please control the new settings by test running and test printing. Herewith you avoid faulty results, reports and evaluation. Only specially trained staff is allowed to operate the printers. Control the correct handling of our products and repeat training. We do not guarantee that all features described in this manual exist in all models. Caused by our efforts to continue further development and improvement, technical data might change without notice. By further developments or regulations of the country illustrations and examples shown in the manual can be different from the delivered model. Please pay attention to the information about admissible print media and the notes to the printer maintenance, in order to avoid damages or premature wear. We endeavoured to write this manual in an understandable form to give and you as much as possible information. If you have any queries or if you discover errors, please inform us to give us the possibility to correct and improve our manual. Air convection Limit values Guarantee

Technical data 03.12 Operating manual 15 3 Technical data Compa II 103/8 T Compa II 104/8 Compa II 106/12 Compa II 106/24 Compa II 108/12 T Compa II 162/12 Compa II 162/12 T Print resolution 203 dpi 203 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi Max. print speed 200 mm/s 200 mm/s 200 mm/s 150 mm/s 200 mm/s 150 mm/s 150 mm/s Print width 104 mm 104 mm 105.7 mm 105.6 mm 108.4 mm 162.6 mm 162.6 mm Passage width 116 mm 116 mm 116 mm 116 mm 116 mm 176 mm 176 mm Printhead Flat Type1 Flat Type2 Flat Type2 Flat Type2 Flat Type1 Flat Type2 Flat Type1 Labels Labels, continuous rolls or fan-fold paper, cardboard, textile, synthetics Max. material weight max. 220 g/m² (larger on demand) Min. label width 12 mm Min. label height Standard 5 mm Cutter/dispenser mode 25 mm Max. label height (larger on demand) 6000 mm 6000 mm 3000 mm 1000 mm 3000 mm 2000 mm 2000 mm Max. roll diameter Internal unwinder 200 mm External unwinder 300 mm Core diameter 40 mm / 75 mm (option) Winding outside or inside Label sensor transmission and reflexion from below Transfer ribbon Ink outside or inside Max. roll diameter Ø 80 mm Core diameter 25.4 mm / 1″ Max. ribbon length 300 m Max. width 110 mm 110 mm 110 mm 110 mm 110 mm 170 mm 170 mm Dimensions (mm) Width x height x depth 242 x 274 x 446 302 x 274 x 446 Weight 10 kg 10 kg 10 kg 10 kg 10 kg 14 kg 14 kg Electronics Processor High Speed 32 Bit RAM 16 MB / 64 MB (on demand) Slot for Compact Flash card Type I for Wireless LAN card Battery cache for Real-Time clock (storage of data with shut-down) Warning signal acoustic signal when error Interfaces Serial RS-232C (up to 115200 Baud) Parallel Centronics (SPP) USB 2.0 High Speed Slave Ethernet 10/100 Base T, LPD, RawIP-Printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP 2 x USB Master connection for external USB keyboard and memory stick WLAN (option) card 802.11b/g WEP/WPA PSK (TKIP) Operation data Power supply 110-230 V / 50-60 Hz Max. power consumption max. 150 VA Operating temperature 5-35 °C Humidity max. 80% (non-condensing) 1 for thermal direct 2 for thermal transfer

16 Operating manual 03.12 Operation panel Compa II 103/8 T Compa II 104/8 Compa II 106/12 Compa II 106/24 Compa II 108/12 T Compa II 162/12 Compa II 162/12 T Keys test print, function menu, quantity, CF Card, feed, enter, 4 x cursor LCD display graphic display 132 x 64 Pixel white backlight Settings date, time, shift times 11 language settings (others on demand) label and device parameters, interfaces, password protection, variables Monitoring Stop printing if end of ribbon / end of labels / printhead open Status report extensive status print with information about settings e.g. print length counter, runtime counter, photocell interface and network parameters printout of all internal fonts and all supported bar codes Fonts Font types 6 Bitmap fonts 6 Vector fonts/TrueType fonts 6 proportional fonts other fonts on demand Character sets Windows 1250 up to1257, DOS 437, 850, 852, 857 all West and East European Latin, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew and Arabic characters are supported other character sets on demand Bitmap fonts size in width and height 0,8-5,6 zoom 2-9 orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° Vector fonts/TrueType fonts 6 BITSTREAM® fonts size in width and height 1-99 mm variable zoom orientation 360° in steps of 90° Font attributes depending on character font bold, Italic, Inverse, Vertical Font width variable Bar codes 1D bar codes CODABAR, Code 128, Code 2/5 interleaved, Code 39, Code 39 extended, Code 93, EAN 13, EAN 8, EAN ADD ON, GS1-128, Identcode, ITF 14, Leitcode, Pharmacode, PZN Code, UPC-A, UPC-E 2D bar codes CODABLOCK F, DataMatrix, GS1 DataMatrix, MAXICODE, PDF 417, QR Code Composite bar codes GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Truncated all bar codes are variable in height, module width and ratio. orientation 0°, 90 °, 180° and 270°. Optionally with check digit and human readable line. Software Configuration ConfigTool Process control Netstar PLUS Label software Labelstar LITE Labelstar PLUS Windows driver Windows XP 32/64 Bit, Windows Server 2003 (R2) 32/64 Bit Windows Vista 32/64 Bit, Windows Server 2008 32/64 Bit Windows 7 32/64 Bit, Windows Server 2008 R2 64 Bit

Technical data 03.12 Operating manual 17 • Tear-off edge • Real time clock with printout date and time Automatic daylight saving time Storage of data with shut-down • Variables: link field, counter, date/time, currency and shift variable, CF data • Integrated unwinder (max. outer diameter 180 mm • Thermal and thermal transfer version • USB host for connection of an external USB keyboard and an USB memory stick • Ethernet interface • CVPL protocol and ZPL II® protocol • Label photocell (transmission and reflexion from below) • Slot for CF card • Windows printer driver on CD ROM • Labelstar LITE on CD ROM • Cutting unit • External rewinder for labels • External rewinder for backing paper • Unwinder • WLAN interface • Dispenser I/O Standard equipment Optional equipment

18 Operating manual 03.12 3.1 Control inputs and outputs By means of a maximum of 16 control inputs and outputs which, in the following, are also referred to as ports, different functions of the printer system can be triggered and operating states can be displayed. The ports are provided by means of a D-Sub bushing (26pin HD) at the rear panel of the printer system and are galvanically isolated from protective earth (PE) by means of an optocoupler semi-conductor route. Each port can be configured as input and as output. This function however, is predefined in the printer software and cannot be changed by the user. The following parameters can be changed and set by using the menu: debounce times and high or low active. Figure 4 Printer, internal circuitry

Technical data 03.12 Operating manual 19 Figure 5 Identification Pin Description / Function Port 1 10 Print start (Input) Port 2 1 Cut (Input) Port 3 11 Counter Reset (Input) Port 4 2 External synchronisation of label position (Input) Port 5 12 No function Port 6 3 No function Port 7 13 No function Port 8 4 No function Port 9 15 Error (Output) Port 10 6 Print order activ (Output) Port 11 16 Label available at dispensing photocell (Output) in print mode dispensing photocell Port 12 7 Single print (Output) Port 13 17 Ready (Output) Port 14 8 RFID error (Output) Port 15 18 Scanner: bar code not readable (Output) - option scanner only Port 16 9 Prior warning for transfer ribbon end (Output) COM/VDC for Inputs 19 Common reference potential of all control inputs. 'COM/VDC for Inputs' is usually connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage and the control inputs are switched to active (+). By means of the option '2nd LED', 'COM/VDC for Inputs' can optionally be connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage. Then, the control inputs are switched to active (-). VDC for Outputs 20 Common supply connection of all control outputs. 'VDC for Outputs' must be connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage. Never leave 'VDC for Outputs' open even if no output is used. COM for Outputs 5,14 21,22 Common reference potential of all control outputs. 'COM for Outputs' must be connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage. Never leave 'COM for Outputs' open even if no output is used. GND-PE 23,24 'GND-PE' is the reference potential of the '+5 VDC EXT' and '+24 VDC EXT' voltages provided by the printer system. 'GND-PE' is printer internally connected with protective earth (PE). Configuration of D-Sub socket

20 Operating manual 03.12 Identification Pin Description / Function + 5 VDC EXT 25 5 Volt DC output for external use. Max. 1 A. This voltage is provided from direct print module and can be used e.g. as control voltage. Never apply any external voltage to this output. + 24 VDC EXT 26 24 Volt DC output for external use. Max. 1 A. This voltage is provided from direct print module and can be used e.g. as control voltage. Never apply any external voltage to this output. Plug Connector Type D-Sub connector High Density 26-pin. / connector Manufacturer W+P-Products Reference number 110-26-2-1-20 Output Voltages (connected with GND-PE) + 24 V / 1 A Fuse: Polyswitch / 30 V / 1 A + 5 V / 1 A Fuse: Polyswitch / 30 V / 1 A Port 1 - 15 Input Tension 5 VDC … 24 VDC Impedance 47Ω + (100nF || 10 kΩ) Output Tension 5 VDC … 24 VDC Impedance 47Ω + (100nF || 10 kΩ || 47Ω) Current max. High +15 mA Low -15 mA Port 16 Input Tension 5 VDC … 24 VDC Impedance 100nF || 10 kΩ Output Tension 5 VDC … 24 VDC Impedance 100nF || 10 kΩ Current max. High +500 mA (Darlington BCP56-16) Low - 500 mA (Darlington BCP56-16) Optocoupler Output TCMT4106, CTR 100% - 300%, Vishay or TLP281-4(GB), CTR 100% - 600%, Toshiba Input TCMT4106, CTR 100% - 300%, Vishay or TLP281-4(GB), CTR 100% - 600%, Toshiba Input Option 2nd LED TCMT4600, CTR 80% - 300%, Vishay or TLP280-4, CTR 33% - 300%, Toshiba Technical data

Technical data 03.12 Operating manual 21 Device connection to a machine with S7-300 SPS. Figure 6 Device connection to a operating panel. Figure 7 Example 1 Example 2

22 Operating manual 03.12 Device connection version if 'Option: 2. LED'. Figure 8 When connecting a reed contact with a control input, the contact must have a switching capacity of min. 1 A in order to prevent the contact from sticking due to the inrush current. As an alternative, a suitable resistor can be connected in series. If one of the printer’s internal voltages '+5 VDC EXT' or '+24 VDC EXT' is used, an external fuse e.g. 0.5 AF, should be additionally installed to protect the printer electronics. In the event of an inductive load, an antiparallel connected diode, for instance, must be used to discharge the induction energy. In order to minimise the influence of leakage currents at control outputs, a resistor must, depending on what is connected, be installed in parallel with the load. In order to avoid any damages to the printing system, the max. output currents must not be exceeded or outputs shorted. Example 3 Precautions

Technical data 03.12 Operating manual 23 3.2 Plug & Play Plug & Play capable printers can be recognised automatically at parallel ports, USB-IEEE 1394- or infra-red connections but the last both are not important for our printers. The following table shows the Plug & Play capability of the different operating systems. Port Windows 95 98 Me NT4 2000 XP Vista 7 LPT Support Recognition by Boot procedure, Device manager Installation USB Support s.b. Recognition by Hot Plug & Play s.b. Hot Plug & Play The table above shows that USB provides the recognition during the connection in current operating mode, the so-called Hot-Plug & Play. Depending on the operating system, for the parallel interface the different possibilities are given: • Windows 95 / 98 / Me Printers can be recognized during the starting procedure of Windows or by the Search for new hardware by means of the hardware wizard. • Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Printers can be recognized during the starting procedure of Windows or by the Search for new hardware by means of the hardware wizard or if the option 'Automatic recognition and installation of Plug&Play printer' and/or 'Search automatically for new hardware components and install' is activated. NOTICE! If a driver is installed outside of the Plug & Play recognition, Windows reports at each restart that a new printer was found. In this case, the driver is to be installed anew by the Wizard. If the driver is certified for Windows, the reinstallation is executed automatically. NOTICE! Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB devices. However, some distributors offer drivers that support USB (without Plug & Play). Such a driver which suits to our printer is offered from BSQUARE. For more information, visit their web side: www.bsquare.com or contact BSQUARE Headquarters (USA) 888-820-4500 [email protected] BSQUARE (Europe) +49 (811) 600 59-0 [email protected]

Installation 03.12 Operating manual 25 4 Installation ⇒ Lift the label printer out of the box. ⇒ Check the label printer for transport damages. ⇒ Check delivery for completeness. • Label printer. • Power cable. • Empty core, mounted on transfer ribbon rewinder. • Tear-off edge (basic printers only). • Dispenser edge (printers with option dispenser only). • Cutter unit (printers with option cutter only). • Documentation. • Printer driver on CD ROM. • Labelstar LITE on CD ROM NOTICE! Retain original packaging for subsequent transport. 4.1 Setting up the label printer CAUTION! The label printer and the print media can be damaged by moisture and water. ⇒ Set up the label printer only in a dry place protected from sprayed water. ⇒ Set up label printer on a level, vibration-free and air draught-free surface. ⇒ Open cover of label printer. ⇒ Remove foam transportation safeguards near the printhead. Unpack the label printer Scope of delivery

26 Operating manual 03.12 4.2 Connecting the label printer The label printer is equipped with a versatile power supply unit. The device may be operated with a mains voltage of 110-230 V / 50-60 Hz without any adjustments or modifications. CAUTION! The label printer can be damaged by undefined switch-on currents. ⇒ Set de power switch to '0' before plugging in the label printer. ⇒ Insert power cable into power connection socket. ⇒ Insert plug of power cable into a grounded electrical outlet. NOTICE! Insufficient or missing grounding can cause faults during operation. Ensure that all computers and connection cables connected to the label printer are grounded. ⇒ Connect label printer to computer or network with a suitable cable. 4.3 Switching the label printer on and off Once all connections have been made: ⇒ Switch label printer on witch the power switch. After switching on the label printer the main menu appears which shows the printer type, current date and time. Connecting to the power supply Connecting to a computer or to a computer network

Installation 03.12 Operating manual 27 4.4 Initiation of the label printer After switching on the label printer the main menu appears which shows the printer type, current date and time. Insert label material and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5. Loading media, page 29). Go to menu Label layout, select menu item Measure label and start measuring (see chapter 6.4 Label layout, page 47). Press key to finish measuring. NOTICE! To enable correct measuring, at least two completed labels have to be passed through (not for continuous labels). During measuring the label and gap length small differences can occur. Therefore the values can be set manually in menu Label layout/Label and Gap.

Loading media 03.12 Operating manual 29 5 Loading media NOTICE! For adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying hexagonal wrench located in the bottom section of the print unit. No other tools are required for the work described here. 5.1 Loading label roll NOTICE! When printing small label material the right plunger is to be positioned above the outer label edge. Figure 9 1. Loosen knurled screw (1), turn guiding (2) upwards and move it to the outside as far as possible. 2. Insert label roll on the roll holder so you can see the side from above which can be printed on. 3. Unwind a longer label strip: For tear-off and cutter mode: approx. 40 cm 4. Move label roll as far as it will go to the housing wall. 5. Turn guiding (2) upwards to the roll holder (3) and push it towards the label roll to decelerate it when unwinding. 6. Tighten knurled screw (1). Loading label roll in tear-off mode

30 Operating manual 03.12 1. Turn lever (5) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead. 2. Push label guiding on deviating shaft (4) all the way out. 3. Guide label material below the deviating shaft (4) and the label photocell so it leaves the print unit between printhead and print roller. 4. Push label guiding on deviating shaft (4) against the outer edge of the label material. Figure 10 The label sensor (2) can be shifted perpendicular to the direction of paper flow for adaptation to the label medium. The sensor unit (1) of the label sensor is visible from the front through the print unit and is marked with an indentation in the label sensor retainer. ⇒ Position label sensor with tab (3) in such a way that the sensor (1) can detect the label gap or a reflex or perforation mark. If the labels deviate from a rectangular shape: ⇒ Align label sensor using the tab (3) with the front edge of the label in the direction of paper flow. For use in tear-off mode only: ⇒ Turn red lever clockwise to lock the printhead. Inserting label material into print unit Setting label photocell

Loading media 03.12 Operating manual 31 Figure 11 In rewind mode the labels are wound up internally after printing for later use. 1. Guide label strip around the deviating shaft (4) to the internal rewinder (2). 2. Hold rewinder (2) firmly and turn knob (3) clockwise until it stops. 3. Push label strip under a bracket (1) of the rewinder and turn knob (3) counter clockwise until it stops. 4. Turn rewinder (2) counter clockwise to tighten the label strip. 5. Turn lever (5) clockwise to lock the printhead. Loading label roll in rewind mode

32 Operating manual 03.12 Figure 12 1. Loosen knurled screw (1), turn guiding (2) upwards and move it to the outside as far as possible. 2. Insert label roll on the roll holder so you can see the side from above which can be printed on. 3. Unwind a longer label strip: For tear-off and cutter mode: approx. 40 cm 4. Move label roll as far as it will go to the housing wall. 5. Turn guiding (2) upwards to the roll holder (3) and push it towards the label roll to decelerate it when unwinding. 6. Tighten knurled screw (1). 1. Turn lever (5) anticlockwise to lift up the printhead. 2. Push label guiding on deviating shaft (4) all the way out. 3. Guide label material below the deviating shaft (4) and the label photocell so it leaves the print unit between rotating and linear cutter edge. 4. Push label guiding on deviating shaft (4) against the outer edge of the label material. Loading label roll in cutter mode Inserting label material into print unit

Loading media 03.12 Operating manual 33 Figure 13 In dispensing mode the labels are removed after printing, and only the liner is wound up internally. 1. Lift up pinch roller (4) off the deviating shaft (5). 2. Remove labels from the first 100 mm of the backing paper. 3. Guide liner to the rewinder (2) around the peel off edge (6) and deviating shaft (5). 4. Hold rewinder (2) firmly and turn knob (3) in clockwise direction as far as it will go. 5. Push backing paper under a bracket (1) of the rewinder (2) and turn knob (3) counter clockwise as far as it will go. The rewinder is fully spread, thus gripping the backing paper firmly. 6. Turn rewinder (2) counter clockwise to tighten the backing paper. 7. Turn lever (7) clockwise to lock the printhead. Loading label roll in dispenser mode

34 Operating manual 03.12 The printhead is pushed on via two plungers (1). The location of the right plunger must be set to the width of the label medium used so as to: • achieve even print quality across the entire label width, • prevent wrinkles in the feed path of the transfer ribbon, • prevent premature wearing of the print roller and printhead. Figure 14 1. Turn lever (2) clockwise to lock the printhead. 2. Position the right plunger (1) onto the centre of the used label material. 3. During the adjustment, place the right plunger (1) in direction of the outer label edge. Take care of the quality of the printout. NOTICE! Position the right plunger (1) as far as possible at the label centre. Position the right plunger (1) only as far as necessary to the outer label edge. Setting the head locking system

Loading media 03.12 Operating manual 35 5.2 Removing wound roll Figure 15 1. Turn lever (5) anticlockwise to lift up printhead. 2. Cut label strip and wind it fully around the rewinder (2). 3. Hold rewinder (2) firmly and turn knob (3) clockwise. The rewinder spindle relaxes and the wound roll is released. 4. Remove wound roll from rewinder (2).

36 Operating manual 03.12 5.3 Loading fanfold labels Figure 16 1. Loosen knurled screw (1) and slide guiding (2) outward completely and swivel it downward past the roll retainer (3). 2. If core adapters are mounted on the roll retainer (3), remove core adapters. 3. Position label stack (4) behind the label printer. Ensure that the labels on the strip are visible from above. 4. Guide label strip to print unit via the roll retainer (3). 5. Push guiding (2) against the label strip, swivel it upwards against the roll retainer and tighten knurled knob (1). 6. Guide label strip through the print unit (see section Inserting label material into print unit, page 30). 7. Set label photocell (see section on page 30). 8. Set head locking system (see section on page 34). 9. Turn lever (5) clockwise to lock the printhead.

Loading media 03.12 Operating manual 37 5.4 Loading transfer ribbon NOTICE! For the thermal transfer printing method it is necessary to load a ribbon, otherwise when using the printer in direct thermal print it is not necessary to load a ribbon. The ribbons used in the printer have to be at least the same width as the print media. In case the ribbon is narrower than the print media, the printhead is partly unprotected and this could lead to early wear and tear. Figure 17 NOTICE! Before a new transfer ribbon roll is loaded, the printhead must be cleaned using printhead and roller cleaner (97.20.002). For detailed information, please see page 78. The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol (IPA) must be observed. In the case of skin or eye contact, immediately wash off the fluid thoroughly with running water. If the irritation persists, consult a doctor. Ensure good ventilation. 1. Turn lever (4) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead. 2. Slide transfer ribbon roll (2) as far as it will go onto the ribbon supply hub (3) so that the colour coating of the ribbon faces downward when being unwound. No rotation direction is specified for the ribbon supply hub (3). 3. Hold transfer ribbon roll (2) firmly and turn knob on ribbon supply hub (3) counter clockwise until the transfer ribbon roll is fixed. 4. Slide suitable transfer ribbon core onto the transfer ribbon rewinder (1) and fix it in the same way. 5. Guide transfer ribbon through the print unit. 6. Fix starting strip of transfer ribbon to the transfer ribbon core (1) with adhesive tape. Ensure counter clockwise rotation direction of the transfer ribbon rewinder.

38 Operating manual 03.12 7. Turn transfer ribbon rewinder (1) counter clockwise to smooth out the feed path of the transfer ribbon. 8. Turn lever (4) clockwise to lock the printhead. NOTICE! As for the electrostatic unloading the thin coating of the thermal printhead or other electronic parts can be damaged, the transfer ribbon should be antistatic. The use of wrong materials can lead to printer malfunctions and the guarantee can expire. 5.5 Setting feed path of transfer ribbon Transfer ribbon wrinkling can lead to print image errors. Transfer ribbon deflection can be adjusted so as to prevent wrinkles (see section Head locking system, page 34). NOTICE! The adjustment is best carried out during printing. Figure 18 1. Read current setting on the scale (1) and record if necessary. 2. Turn screw (2) with hexagonal wrench and observe the behaviour of the ribbon. In + direction, the inner edge of transfer ribbon is tightened, and the outer edge is tightened in the − direction.

Loading media 03.12 Operating manual 39 5.6 Removing and/or installing rewind guide plate Removing and/or installing rewind guide plate, dispenser edge or tear-off edge To convert the printer for use in another operating mode, a rewind guide plate, a peel off plate or a tear-off plate may need to be installed. NOTICE! For printer versions with a locking system on the rewind roller, the locking system on the rewind roller must be removed for operation in rewind mode before installation of the rewind guide plate. Figure 19 1. Loosen screws (2) several turns. 2. Slide plate (1) to the right and remove it. 1. Place plate (1) onto the screws (2) and slide to the left completely. 2. Tighten screws (2). Removing plate Installing plate

Function menu 03.12 Operating manual 41 6 Function menu 6.1 Operation panel 1 The top line of the graphic display shows the printer type. 2 The graphic display shows information about the current status of the printer and the print order, reports errors and shows the printer settings in the menus. Back to the main menu. Start a test print. Delete a stopped print order. Change to the function menu. In function menu: one menu item back. Change to the quantity (number of pieces) menu. Press keys and to select the number of labels that should be printed. Change to the menu of the CF card. In main menu: feed of one label. In function menu: skip to the next menu item. Confirm settings and modifications. Stop and continue current print orders. Delete a stopped print order with key . No further label of the print order is printed. Return to the previous input field. Press keys and to change the values. Skip to the next input field. Press keys and to change the values. Increase figure at the cursor position. Decrease figure at the cursor position. 1 2

42 Operating manual 03.12 6.2 Menu structure Speed Contrast Ribbon control Y offset X offset Tear-off offset Print Settings Label length Gap length Column printing Measure label Label type Material selection Photocell Scan position Label error length Synchronisation Flip label Rotate label Alignment Automatic label measurement Label Layout Field handling Codepage External parameters Buzzer Display Language Keyboard Customized entry Hotstart Autoload Manual reprint Backfeed Delay Password Device Settings Label confirmation Standard label

Function menu 03.12 Operating manual 43 Operating modes Double cut Cutter control Cutter (option) Automatic return Operating modes Photocell level I/O port 1-8 I/O port 9-16 I/O protocol Save signal Dispenser I/O (option) IO profile Operating modes Application mode Support delay On Support delay Off Pressure control Vacuum control Blow time Waiting position Roll on time Cleaning time Stroke timeout Input/Output Pressure time Applicator (option) IP address Netmask Standard Gateway Speed/Duplex DHCP Printer name Network

44 Operating manual 03.12 Status IP address Netmask Gateway DHCP WLAN (option) Port Interval Remote Console COM1 Baud Parity Data bits Stop bit Interface Start sign Stop sign Data memory Port test Protocol Printhead resolution Drive mapping Emulation Set date/time Summertime Start of summertime - format Start of summertime - date Start of summertime - time End of summertime - format End of summertime - date End of summertime - time Time shifting Date/Time

Function menu 03.12 Operating manual 45 Label parameters Photocell settings Photocell/sensors Paper counter Heater resistance Printhead temperature Motor ramp Print examples Input/Output Online/Offline Transfer ribbon prior warning Zero point adjustment Print length +/- Service Functions Load label Change directory Load file Save label Save configuration Delete file Formatting CF Card / USB Stick Copying Firmware update

46 Operating manual 03.12 6.3 Print settings Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key to select the menu Print settings. Indication of print speed in mm/s (see chapter Technical data, page 15). The print speed can be determined for each print order anew. The setting of print speed affects also the test prints. Indication of value to set the print intensity when using different materials, print speeds or printing contents. Value range: 10% to 200 %. Step size: 10%. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Examination if the transfer ribbon roll is to end or if the ribbon was torn at the unwinding roll. Off: The ribbon control is deselected, i.e. the printer continues without an error message. On: The ribbon control is selected, i.e. the current print order is interrupted and an Error Message appears at the printer display. Strong sensibility: The printer reacts immediately to the end of the transfer ribbon. Weak sensibility: The printer reacts at approx. 1/3 more slowly to the end of the transfer ribbon. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Indication of initial point displacement in mm. Displacement of the complete print in paper direction. With positive values the print in paper direction starts later. Value range: −30.0 to +90.0. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Displacement of the complete print transverse to the paper direction. The displacement is possible only up to the edges of the printing zone and is determined by the width of the focal line in printhead. Value range: −90.0 to +90.0. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Indication of value to which the last label of a print order is moved forward and is moved back to the beginning of label at a new print start. Labels can be torn off after terminating the print order without a label loss by tearing up. Default value: 13 mm. Value range: 0 to 70.0 mm. Speed Contrast Ribbon control Y displacement X displacement Tear-off

Function menu 03.12 Operating manual 47 6.4 Label layout Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Label layout menu. Press key to select the menu. Indication of label length in mm (see chapter Technical data, page 15). Indication of distance between two labels in mm (not for continuous labels). Minimum value: 1 mm. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Indication of width of one label as well as how many labels are placed side by side (see chapter 11.1 Column printing, page 95). Press key to arrive the next menu item. Press key to start measuring. The printer stops automatically after termination of measuring. The determined values are displayed and saved. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Generally adhesive labels are set. Press key to select continuous labels. If the menu item Label length/Gap length contains a gap value, this value is added to the label length.. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Selection of the used label and transfer ribbon material. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Selection of the used photocell. The selection of one of the following photocell types is possible: transmission photocell normal and inverse, reflexion photocell normal and inverse (see chapter 11.5 Photocells, page 102). Entry of percental label length by that the label end is searched. Marks onto the label can be skipped. Label length Gap length Column printing Measure label Label type Material selection Photocell Scan position (AP)

48 Operating manual 03.12 Press key to arrive the next menu item. In case an error occurs, indication after how many mm a message appears in the display. Value range:1 mm to 999 mm. On: If a label is missed on the liner an error message is displayed. Off: Missing labels are ignored, i.e. it is printed into the gap. Press key to arrive the next menu item. The axis of reflection is in the middle of the layout. If the label width was not transferred to the printer, automatically the default label width i.e. the width of the printhead is used. It is recommended to use labels with the same width as the printhead. Otherwise this can cause problems in positioning. Press key to arrive the next menu item. According to standard the label is printed ahead with a rotation of 0°. If the function is activated, the label is rotated by 180° and printed in reading direction. Press key to arrive the next menu item. The adjustment of label is effected only after Flip/Rotate label, i.e. the adjustment is independent of the functions Flip label and Rotate label. Left: The label is aligned at the left-most position of printhead. Centre: The label is aligned at central point of printhead. Right: The label is aligned at right-most position of printhead. Press key to arrive the next menu item. On: After switching on the printer, the loaded label is automatically measured. Off: In order to start the measurement procedure you have to change to the corresponding menu. Label error length Synchronisation Flip label Rotate label Alignment Automatic label measurement

Function menu 03.12 Operating manual 49 6.5 Device settings Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Device settings menu. Press key to select the menu. Off: The complete print memory is deleted. Keep graphic: A graphic res. a TrueType font is transferred to the printer once and stored in the printer internal memory. For the following print order only the modified data is transferred to the printer. The advantage is the saving of transmitting time for the graphic data. The graphic data created by the printer itself (internal fonts, bar codes, ...) is generated only if they were changed. The generating time is saved. Delete graphic: The graphics res. TrueType fonts stored in the printer-internal memory is deleted but the other fields are kept. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Indication of the font used in the printer. The following possibilities are available: ANSI character set / Codepage 437 / Codepage 850 / GEM German / GEM English / GEM French / GEM Swedish / GEM Danish. Press key to arrive the next menu item. On: Sending parameters such as print speed and contrast via our label creation software to the printer. Parameters which are set directly at the printer before are no longer considered. Off: Only settings made directly at the printer are considered. Press key to arrive the next menu item. On: An acoustic signal is audible when pressing a key. Off: No signal is audible. Setting of display contrast. Value range: 35 to 85. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Selection of language in which you want to display the text in the printer display. At the moment the following languages are available: German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, Danish, Finnish or Polish. Field handling Codepage External parameters Buzzer Display Printer language

50 Operating manual 03.12 Press key to arrive the next menu item. Selection of region for the desired keyboard layout. The following possibilities are available: Germany, England, France, Greece, Spain, Sweden and US. Press key to arrive the next menu item. On: The question referring the customized variable appears once before the print start at the display. Auto: The question referring the customized variable appears after every printed layout. Off: No question appears at the display. In this case the stored default value is printed. Press key to arrive the next menu item. On: Continue an interrupted print order after switching on the printer anew. Off: After switching off the printer the complete data is lost (see chapter 11.4 Hotstart, page 99). Press key to arrive the next menu item. On: A label which was loaded once from CF card can be loaded again automatically after a restart of printer. Procedure: The used label is saved onto CF card. The label is loaded from CF card and printed. After switching the printer Off and again On, the label is loaded from CF card automatically and can be printed again. NOTICE! The last loaded label from CF card is always again loaded after a restart of printer. Off: After a restart of printer the last used label must be again loaded manually from CF card. NOTICE! A common use of the functions Autoload and Hotstart is not possible. For a correct Autoload procedure the Hotstart must be deactivated in the printer. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Yes: I In case an error occurred and printer is in stopped mode then you can reprint the last printed labels by means of keys and . No: Only blank labels were advanced. Press key to arrive the next menu item. The backfeed was optimised in the operating modes dispenser (optional), cutter (optional) and tear off. Now, when driving into the offset, the following label is 'pre-printed' if possible and therefore the backfeed of label is no necessary and time can be saved. The adjustable deceleration time is only for mode 'backfeed automatic' of importance (see chapter 11.3, page 98). Keyboard layout Customized entry Hotstart Autoload Manual reprint Backfeed Delay

Function menu 03.12 Operating manual 51 Press key to arrive the next menu item. By a password several functions can be blocked, so the user cannot work with them. There are several applications in which the use of password protection makes sense (see chapter 11.3 Password, page 98). Press key to arrive the next menu item. On: A new print order is only printed after confirmation at the device. An already active continuing print order is printed as long as the confirmation is effected at the device. Off: No query appears at the display of control unit. Press key to arrive the next menu item. On: If a print order is started without previous definition of label, the standard label is printed. Off: If a print order is started without previous definition of label, an error message appears in the display. 6.6 Network Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Network menu. Press key to select the menu. For more information, please see the separate manual. 6.7 Remote console Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Remote console menu. Press key to select the menu. For more information please contact our sales department. Password Label confirmation Standard label

52 Operating manual 03.12 6.8 Interface Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Interface menu. Press key to select the menu. COM1: 0 - serial interface Off. 1 - serial interface On. 2 - serial Interface On, no error message occurs in case of a transmission error. Baud: Indication of bits which are transferred per second (speed of data transfer). Value range: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200. P = Parity: N - No parity E - Even O - Odd Please observe that the settings correspond to those of the printer. D = Data bits: Setting of data bits. Value range: 7 or 8 Bits. S = Stop bits: Indication of stop bits between bytes. Value range: 1 or 2 stop bits. Press key to arrive the next menu item. SOH: Start of data transfer block Hex format 01 ETB: End of data transfer block Hex formal 17 Two different start / en signs can be set. The settings are normally SOH = 01 HEX and ETB = 17 HEX. Several host computers cannot process these signs and therefore SOH = 5E HEX and ETB = 5F cannot be set. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Standard: After starting a print order the printer buffer receives data as long as it is filled. Advanced: During a current print order data is received and processed. Off: After starting a print order no more data is received. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Check whether the data are transferred via the interface. Press the and keys to select standard (on). Press the key and the data sent via any port (COM1, LPT, USB, TCP/IP) is printed. COM1 / Baud / P / D / S Start sign / End sign Data memory Port test

Function menu 03.12 Operating manual 53 6.9 Emulation Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Emulation menu. Press key to select the menu. CVPL: Carl Valentin Programming Language ZPL: Z ebra® Programming Language Change between CVPL protocol and ZPL II® protocol. Press key to confirm the selection. The printer performs a restart and ZPL II® commands are transformed into CVPL commands internally by the printer and then executed by the printer. In menu Protocol, press key to arrive the next menu item. At activated ZPL II® emulation the printhead resolution of the emulated printer must be set, e.g. 11.8 Dot/mm (= 300 dpi). NOTICE! If the printhead resolution of the Zebra® printer differs from that of the Valentin printer, then the size of objects (e.g. texts, graphics) complies not exactly. Press key to arrive the next menu item. The access to Zebra® drives B: CF card R: RAM Disk (standard drive, if not indicated) is rerouted to the corresponding Valentin drives A: Compact Flash R: RAM Disk This can be necessary if the available space on the RAM disk (at present. 512 KByte) is not sufficient or if bitmap fonts are downloaded to the printer and be stored permanently. NOTICE! As the printer build-in fonts in Zebra® printers are not available in Valentin printers, this can cause small differences in the text image. Protocol Printhead resolution Drive mapping

54 Operating manual 03.12 6.10 Date & Time Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Date/Time menu. Press key to select the menu. The upper line of display shows the current date, the second line the current time. Press keys to arrive the next input field. Press keys and to increase and/or decrease the figures at the cursor position. Press key to arrive the next menu item. On: Printer automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes. Off: Summertime is not automatically recognized and adjusted. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Select the format in which you want to define beginning summertime. The above example indicates the default setting (European format). DD = day WW = week WD = weekday MM = month YY = year next day = only next day is taken into consideration Press key to arrive the next menu item. By means of this function you can enter the date at which summertime has to start. This entry refers to the previously selected format. Example: summertime is automatically adjusted at last Sunday in March (03). Press key to arrive the next menu item. By means of this function you can define the time when you want to start summertime. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Select the format in which you want to define end of summertime. The example above indicates the default setting (European format). Press key to arrive the next menu item. By means of this function you can define the date when you want to stop summertime. The entry refers to the previously selected format. Example: summertime is automatically adjusted at last Sunday in October (10). Press key to arrive the next menu item. By means of this function you can define the time when you want to stop summertime. Press key to arrive the next menu item. By means of this function you can enter time shifting in hours and minutes (for automatically adjustment from summer and wintertime). This entry refers to the currently set printer time. Setting of date and time Summertime Start of summertime – Format Start of summertime – Date Start of summertime – Time End of summertime – Format End of summertime – Date End of summertime – Time Time shifting

Function menu 03.12 Operating manual 55 6.11 Service functions NOTICE! So that the distributor res. the printer manufacturer in case of service can offer fast support, the printer is equipped with the menu Service functions. Necessary information such as selected parameters can be taken directly from the printer. More details such as version of firmware or font are shown from the Main menu. Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Service functions menu. Press key to select the menu. Indication of label parameters in Volt. A: Indication of minimum value. B: Indication of difference between minimum and maximum value. C: Indication of trigger level. The value is ascertained while measuring and can be changed. Press key to arrive the next menu item. This function enables definition of photocell levels. In case of problems while positioning or measuring of label, levels for label photocell can be set manually. Make sure that a large hub as possible (above the label >3 V, above the gap <1 V) is set. Press key to arrive the next menu item. DLS: Indication of transmission photocell level in Volt. RLS: Indication of reflexion photocell level in Volt. SLS: Indication of peel off photocell level in Volt. TR: Indication of transfer ribbon photocell status (either 0 or 1). H: Indication of printhead position. 0 = printhead down 1 = printhead up Press key to arrive the next menu item. D: Indication of printhead attainment in meters. G: Indication of printer attainment in meters. Press key to arrive the next menu item. To achieve a high print quality, the indicated Ohm value must be set after an exchange of printhead. Label parameters Photocell configuration Photocell parameters Paper counter Heater resistance

56 Operating manual 03.12 Press key to arrive the next menu item. Indication of printhead temperature. The printhead temperature corresponds normally to the room temperature. In case the maximum printhead temperature is exceeded, the current print order is interrupted and an error message appears at the printer display. Press key to arrive the next menu item. This function is often used for high printing speed as the tearing of transfer ribbon can be prevented. The higher the '++' value is set, the slower the feeding motor is accelerated. The smaller the '−−' value is set, the faster the feeding motor is decelerated. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Settings: Printout of all printer settings such as speed, label and transfer ribbon material. Bar codes: Printout of all available bar code types. Fonts: Printout of all available font types. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Indication of signal level which indicates the signal a print order is started. 0 – Low 1 – High Press key to arrive the next menu item. This function is activated e.g. if the transfer ribbon is to be changed. It is avoided that a print order is processed although the module is not ready. If the function is activated then press the key to change between Online and Offline mode. The respective state is indicated in the display. Standard: Off Online: Data can be received by interface. The keys of the foil keyboard are only active, if you changed in the Offline mode with key . Offline: The keys of the foil keyboard are still active but received data are not processed. If the module is again in Online mode then new print orders can be again received. Printhead temperature Motor Ramp Print examples Input/Output Online / Offline

Function menu 03.12 Operating manual 57 Press key to arrive the next menu item. Before the end of transfer ribbon, a signal is send by the control output. Setting of transfer ribbon advance warning diameter. In case you enter a value in mm then a signal appears via control output when reaching this diameter (measured at transfer ribbon roll). Setting of the reduced print speed. This can be set in the limits of the normal print speed. Additionally there are the following settings: −: No reduced print speed 0: Printer stops at reaching the warning diameter and indicates 'ribbon error'. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Indication of value in 1/100 mm. After replacing the printhead - the print cannot be continued at the same position on the label, the difference can be corrected. NOTICE! The value for zero point adjustment is set ex works. After replacing the printhead, only service personnel are allowed to set this value anew. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Indication of print layout correction in percent. By mechanical influences (e.g. label roll size) the print layout can be printed increased and reduced to its original size. Value range: +10.0% to −10.0% 6.12 Main menu Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. The main menu shows information such as printer type, current date and time, version number of firmware and the used FPGA. The selected display is shown for a short time, then the indication returns to the first information. Press key to arrive the next information display. Transfer ribbon advance warning Warning diameter Reduced speed (v) Zero point adjustment Print length +/−

Options 03.12 Operating manual 59 7 Options 7.1 Cutter CAUTION! Risk of injury, particularly during maintenance, the cutter blades are sharp! ⇒ Switch off the before attaching the cutter! ⇒ The cutter may only be used when it is mounted on the printer! ⇒ Do not try to cut any materials which exceed the maximum width or thickness specifications. ⇒ Do NOT touch the area of the moving blades! Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Cutter menu. Press key to select the menu. NOTICE! The menu item cutter is only displayed if the printer recognizes the option via cutter photocell when switching on the printer. In the upper line of display, the cutter mode can be selected. In the line below, the cutter offset (approx. 20 mm) can be set. Press key to change to the next operating mode. Off: The print order is processed without cutting. Without backfeed: A cut is effected after each label. We recommend using this operating mode if no data which is to print is in the upper part of the label. With backfeed: A cut is effected after each label. Interval with final cut: A cut is effected after a fixed number of labels which you have to enter at the print start and additionally at the end of the print order. Interval without final cut: A cut is effected after a fixed number of labels which you have to enter at the print start. At the end of the printer order no cut is effected except when the set interval comes to the end of the print order. Final cut: A cut is only effected at the end of the print order. Operating modes

60 Operating manual 03.12 Select the desired cutter operating mode, then press key to select additional functions. When using this function, after the first cut a feed with the set offset is effected and then cut anew. After the cut a back feed to the printing position is effected. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Automatic: After each printed label a cut is released. Extern: A cut is released by an external I/O. External can only be selected if the label printer is equipped with option external I/O Nach jedem gedruckten Etikett wird ein Schnitt ausgelöst. Press key to arrive the next menu item. On: The label is pulled back immediately after the cut. Off: The label is pulled back only before the next print. In case you are in the main menu or a print order has been stopped you can release a single cut by pressing key . The type of the single cut depends on the set cutter mode, offset and the value set for the double cut. Double cut Cutter control Automatic return Single cut

Options 03.12 Operating manual 61 7.2 Dispenser I/O NOTICE! In order to operate the printer in dispensing mode a print order has to be started and the printer has to be in 'waiting' mode. Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Dispenser I/O menu. Press key to select the menu. In the upper line of display, the operating mode can be selected. In the line below, the dispenser I/O offset (approx. 20 mm) can be set. Press key to change to the next operating mode. Off: It is printed without the labels are dispensed. I/O static: The input signal evaluated, i.e. it is printed as long as the signal exists. The number of labels which was entered at the print start is printed. The set dispenser offset is not taken into consideration. I/O static continuous: For description of this operating mode, see I/O static. Continuous means that it is printed as long as new data is transferred via interface The set dispenser offset is not taken into consideration. I/O dynamic: The external signal is evaluated dynamically, i.e. is the printer in 'waiting' mode a single label is printed at each signal changing. After the print the set dispenser offset is executed, i.e. a backfeed is effected. I/O dynamic continuous: For description of this operating mode, see I/O dynamic. Continuous means that it is printed as long as new data is transferred via interface. Photocell: The printer is controlled via photocell. The printer prints automatically a label if the user takes away the label at the dispensing ledge. The print order is finished when the target number of labels is reached. Photocell continuous: For description of this operating mode, see Photcell. Continuous means that it is printed as long as new data is transferred via interface. Operating modes

62 Operating manual 03.12 After selection of desired Dispenser I/O operating mode, press key to select additional parameters. Definition of port functions: 2 sign show the current setting for each port. Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 because of space reasons, the port number cannot be indicated) The first sign specifies the following: I = Port operates as Input O = Port operates as Output N = Port has no function (not defined) These settings cannot be modified. The second sign specifies the following: + = Active signal level is 'high' (1) − = Active signal level is 'low' (0) x = Port is deactivated & = Function is executed at each change of the signal level s = Status can be enquired/influenced* by interface = The printer-internal function is deactivated. The modification of the signal level is only taken into consideration for the operating modes I/O static, I/O dynamic, I/O static continuous and I/O dynamic continuous. Press key to arrive the next parameter. Indication of interface at which the modifications of input signals (I/O) are sent. Press key to arrive the next parameter. On: The start signal for the next label can already be released during printing the current label. The signal is registered from the printer. The printer starts printing the next label immediately after finishing the current one. Therefore time can be saved and performance be increased. Off: The start signal for the next label can only be released if the current label is printed to the end and the printer is again in 'waiting' state (output 'ready' set). If the start signal was released already before, so this is ignored. Press key to arrive the next menu item. Selection of the available configurations Std_Label (factory setting) or StdFileSetLabel. The corresponding assignment is indicated on the following page. * in connection with Netstar PLUS Additional parameters for Dispenser I/O I/O Port 1-8 and I/O Port 1-16 I/O protocol Save signal I/O Profile

Options 03.12 Operating manual 63 1 Print start and cut (Input) 2 No function 3 Counter reset (Input) 4 No function 5 No function 6 No function 7 No function 8 No function 9 Error (Output) 10 Print order active (Output) 11 Dispenser photocell: Label exists at dispenser photocell (Output) 12 Printing (Output) 13 Ready (Output) 14 Option RFID only: RFID error (Output) 15 Option scanner only: Bar code not readable (Output) 16 Transfer ribbon prior warning (Output) 1 Print start and cut (Input) 2 Error confirmation (Input) 3 Number of the file to load Bit 0 (Input) 4 Number of the file to load Bit 1 (Input) 5 Number of the file to load 2 (Input) 6 Number of the file to load 3 (Input) 7 Number of the file to load 4 (Input) 8 Number of the file to load 5 (Input) 9 Error (Output) 10 Print order active (Output) 11 Dispenser photocell: Label exists at dispenser photocell (Output) 12 Printing (Output) 13 Ready (Output) 14 Option RFID only: RFID error (Output) 15 Option scanner only: Bar code not readable (Output) 16 Transfer ribbon prior warning (Output) List of registered functions for Std_Label List of registered functions for StdFileSetLabel

64 Operating manual 03.12 7.3 Label applicator Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the Label applicator menu. Press key to select the menu. Press key to change to the next mode. Stamp on: The label remains in a fixed position. The label is pressed directly onto the product. Blow on: The pad moves to a pre-adjusted position approximately 10 mm away from the product. The label is blown onto the product by an air jet stream. The print and apply cycle performs in a fixed position or in linear movement of the product. Roll on: The label is dispensed and moved until touching the roller of the roll on pad. In the labelling position, this roll is pressed onto the product. Then the label is applied and rolled on by the movement of product. Press key to arrive the next parameter. The applicator can be operated in two different ways concerning the order of printing and labelling within one labelling cycle. Print-Apply: The print of a label is released by an external start signal. At the same time the vacuum on the pad as well as the supporting air from the blow tube are switched on. If the label is printed and picked up completely from tamp, the supporting air is switched off and the lift cylinder is controlled to move the pad down towards the labelling position. A sensor signals when the labelling position is reached. Following, the vacuum is switched off and the label is transferred to the product. After applying the label, the lift cylinder is so controlled that the pad is again moved back to the starting position. Now the labelling cycle is finished. Apply-Print: Before starting the cyclic operation 'apply-print', the printing and picking up of the first label has to be released separately by a special signal. The pad with the printed label is in starting position and the vacuum at the pad is switched on. At start of the cyclic operation when sending the start signal, the first label is already on the pad. The following process is similar to the mode 'print-apply' but at the end of the cycle the next label is printed and picked up by the pad. Now the labelling cycle is finished. Operating modes Application mode

Options 03.12 Operating manual 65 Press key to arrive the next parameter. The supporting air from the blow tube is not immediately switched on at print start but only if the label has covered a distance. This delay helps to prevent a turning or swinging at the front of the label and consequently avoids faults when the label is being picked up from printer. Value range: 0 to 2500 ms Step size: 0 ms Default: 0 ms Press key to arrive the next parameter. Delayed to the process of the label being picked up, the supporting air is switched off. In many cases, after being picked up by the pad the label edge may still stick on the liner. This may affect the accuracy of the label positioning or even cause faults in the labelling. Therefore, switching off the air blow delayed can be useful to separate the label from liner and neatly place the label on the surface of pad. Value range: 0 to 2500 ms Step size: 10 ms Default: 500 ms Press key to arrive the next parameter. With activated compressed air control, with help from a compressed air sensor it is checked at each labelling cycle if the compressed air fits with the valve block. If no compressed air is presented, the labelling cycle is stopped and the error message 'compressed air' is displayed. If the parameter 'pressure control' is set to Off, the error treatment as described above will not be effected. This can be especially helpful at initiation of the labelling system. For standard operation, set the parameter to On. Press key to arrive the next parameter. The label transfer from printer to applicator is controlled by a vacuum sensor. If the transfer of label fails, the sucking holes on the pad will not be covered by the label and therefore no vacuum can originate on the pad. Afterwards an error message appears and the label strip will be fed back. If the parameter 'vacuum control' is set to Off, the error treatment as described above will not be effected. This can be especially helpful during adjustments, because the immediate backfeed will be cancelled and therefore it is easier to check the reasons for the faulty transfer. For standard operation, set the parameter to On. Support delay On Support delay Off Pressure control Vacuum control

66 Operating manual 03.12 Press key to arrive the next parameter. This parameter is only active if the operating mode 'blow on' is selected. The time period can be adjusted, while the blowing air is switched on for transferring the label onto product. Value range: 0 to 2500 ms Step size: 10 ms Default: 100 ms Press key to arrive the next parameter. This parameter is only active if the operating mode 'blow on' and mode 'apply-print' are selected. Waiting position up: In cyclic mode the pad with the printed label waits in the labelling position near the dispense edge of printer for the external start signal. Waiting position down: In cyclic mode the printed label is transported to the labelling position at the end of a cycle. So the next cycle begin with blowing up the label. Press key to arrive the next parameter. This parameter is only active if the operating mode 'blow on' is selected. The time period can be adjusted while the roll on pad is stopped in labelling position. Value range: 0 to 5000 ms Step size: 10 ms Default: 0 ms Press key to arrive the next parameter. This parameter is only active if the operating mode 'blow on' and 'roll on' are selected. The time period can be adjusted for the cleaning period of pad after application procedure. Value range: 0 to 2500 ms Step size: 10 ms Default: 100 ms Press key to arrive the next parameter. Moving up and down of pad. If the pad does not reach the corresponding final position within the set time, then an error message appears ('final position above' at moving up and/or 'final position below' at moving down). Value range: 0 bis 5000 ms Step size: 10 ms Default: 0 ms Blow time Waiting position Roll on time Cleaning time Stroke timeout

Options 03.12 Operating manual 67 Press key to arrive the next parameter. This menu serves for the applicator setup as well as for error tracing. Input signals of the applicator can be monitored and output signals can be set or reset separately. With keys and the corresponding output for setting and/or resetting the output signals can be selected. With keys and the corresponding output can be set or reset. Input signals I1 = Pre-dispense key (1 = key pressed, 0 = key not pressed) I2 = Final position up (1 = pad in final position up, 0 = pad not in final position up) I3 = Final position down (1 = pad in final position down, (0 = pad not in final position down) I4 = Compressed air (1 = compressed air available, (0 = no compressed air available) I5 = Vacuum (1 = vacuum at pad available, 0 = no vacuum at pad available) Output signals O1 = Move pad downwards (1 = On, 0 = Off) O2 = Move pad upwards (1 = On, 0 = Off) O3 = not assigned O4 = not assigned O5 = Blowing air (1 = On, 0 = Off) O6 = Supporting air (1 = On, 0 = Off) O7 = Vacuum pad (1 = On, 0 = Off) Press key to arrive the next parameter. This parameter is only active if the operating mode 'stamp on' is selected. The time period can be adjusted while the stamp is kept in the labelling position for applying the label onto the goods. Input/Output Pressure time

68 Operating manual 03.12 7.4 WLAN Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the WLAN menu. Press key to select the menu. The menu item WLAN can only be selected if a WLAN card was recognized at switching on the printer. For more information, please see the separate manual.

Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick 03.12 Operating manual 69 8 Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick 8.1 General Information On the back side of the label printer is the slot for the CF card and the USB port for inserting the USB memory stick. The mass storage menu (memory menu) permits the access to CF cards or USB memory sticks attached to the printer. Among loading and saving labels simple operations of contents are possible such as delete files/directories, copy files/directories or formatting. NOTICE! In case of a malfunction of the original memory medium it is recommend to copy the most important data by means of a commercial Card Reader. 8.2 Display Structure Load layout A:\STANDARD File_name1.prn File_name2.prn File_name3.prn File_name4.prn 1 = Current function 2 = 2-lined header 3 = Scroll range 4 = File names / directory names 5 = Marking of the selected file (cursor) 6 = Current path (drive:\directory) The two-line header (2) contains the current function name (1) and the current path (6). The four-line scroll range indicates a list of files/directories. The first entry (marked with an arrow) is the active one. To this file/directory and/or these files/directories refer all actions. NOTICE! Three drives are available. A:\ indicates the CF card. U:\ indicates the USB memory stick. U:\ (only one stick can be inserted) R:\ indicates the RAM (ZPL Emulation).

Compa II series 70 Operating manual 03.12 8.3 Navigation The memory menu is operated with the keys of the foil keyboard of the control unit or with different function keys of an attached USB keyboard. Return to the previous menu. Function Load layout: Change to the File Explorer. File Explorer: Change to the 'context menu'. Select a file/directory if a multiple selection is possible. Main menu: Access to the memory menu. File Explorer: Create a new file. Start the current function for the active file/directory. Change to the superordinate directory. Change to the currently marked directory. In the current directory scroll upwards. In the current directory scroll downwards. 8.4 Firmware Update Starting from firmware version 1.58 it is possible to make a firmware update also via the memory menu. Both the USB stick as well as the CF card can be used for this. On the CF card / USB memory stick a directory is created in which the necessary update files are stored (firmware.prn, data.prn). By means of the function Load file (see page 72) the file firmware.prn is selected/loaded. In the first step the printer executes the firmware update. After the necessary restart automatically the file data.prn is loaded. In this way the remaining components were updated. is After a renewed restart the update procedure is finished. Procedure

Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick 03.12 Operating manual 71 8.5 Filter For certain functions a filter mask or a file name of a file which is to be saved can be entered. This input is indicated in the path line. It is possible with the filter mask to look for certain files. For example, with the input of 'L' only the files are listed whose character string starts with 'L' (regardless of upper and lower cases). 8.6 Functions Loads a layout in the standard directory. This function permits a fast operation as files which are not containing labels and directories are hidden. Select a label in the standard directory and confirm the selection. Select the number of copies which are to be printed. Press key to start the print order. NOTICE! The directory CANNOT be changed. A change of directory MUST be made in the File Explorer with the function Change directory. Without filter With filter Load layout

Compa II series 72 Operating manual 03.12 Specifies the standard directory in which the files are stored for further processing. Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer. Press keys , , , to select the directory. Press key to call the context menu. Select the function Set as user dir and press key to confirm the selection. Loads a file. This can be a configuration saved before, a layout, etc. Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer. Press keys and to select the file. Press key to load the selected file. If the selected file is a layout, then the number of copies to print can be entered immediately. Change directory Load file

Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick 03.12 Operating manual 73 Saves the currently loaded layout under the selected name. Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer. Press key to change to the menu Save file. Selct the function Savel layout and confirm the selection with key . If an USB keyboard is attached a new file name for noname can be assigned. Saves the complete, current printer configuration under the selected name. Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer. Press key to change to the menu Save file. Selct the function Save configuration and confirm the selection with key . If an USB keyboard is attached a new file name for config.cfg can be assigned. Save layout Save configuration

Compa II series 74 Operating manual 03.12 Deletes one or more files and/or directories irrevocably. With the deletion of a directory both the contained files and the subdirectories are deleted. Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer. Press keys and to select the file. Press key to mark the files which are to be deleted. The marked entries are listed with *. Repeat this procedure until all desired files and/or directories are marked for deletion. Press key to call the context menu. Select the function Delete and confirm the selection with key . NOTICE! The deleting procedure is irreversible! Formats irrevocably the memory card. NOTICE! USB sticks cannot be formatted at the printer! Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer. Select the drive which is to format with the navigation keys. Press key to call the context menu. Select the function Format and confirm the selection with key . Delete file Formatting

Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick 03.12 Operating manual 75 Creates a duplicate of the original file and/or the original directory to make changes independently of the original. Press key to access to the memory menu. Press key to call the File Explorer. Press keys and to select the file. Press key to mark the files which are to be copied. The marked entries are listed with *. Repeat this procedure until all desired files and/or directories are marked for copying. Press key to call the context menu. Select the function Copy and confirm the selection with key . Select the target storage with the navigation keys and press key to confirm the selection. Copying

Maintenance and cleaning 03.12 Operating manual 77 9 Maintenance and cleaning DANGER! Risk of death by electric shock! ⇒ Disconnect the label printer from power supply before performing any maintenance work. NOTICE! When cleaning the label printer, personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves are recommended. Maintenance task Frequency General cleaning (see section 9.1, page 78). As necessary. Cleaning print roller (see section 9.2, page 78). Each time the label roll is changed or when the printout and label transport are adversely affected. Cleaning printhead (see section 9.3, page 78). Each time the transfer ribbon is changed or when the printout is adversely affected. Cleaning label photocell (see section 9.4, page 79). When exchanging the label roll. Replacing printhead (see section 9.5, page 81). In case of errors in printout. Replacing print roller and rewind roller (see section 9.6, page 83). When printout and label transport are adversely affected. NOTICE! The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol (IPA) must be observed. In the case of skin or eye contact, immediately wash off the fluid thoroughly with running water. If the irritation persists, consult a doctor. Ensure good ventilation. WARNING! Risk of fire by easily inflammable label soluble! ⇒ When using label soluble, dust must be completely removed from the label printer and cleaned. NOTICE! For adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying hexagonal wrench located in the bottom section of the print unit. No other tools are required for the work described here. Maintenance schedule Tools and cleaning agents

Compa II series 78 Operating manual 03.12 9.1 General cleaning CAUTION! Abrasive cleaning agents can damage the label printer! ⇒ Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the outer surface of the label printer. ⇒ Remove dust and paper fuzz in the printing area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. ⇒ Clean outer surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner. 9.2 Cleaning the printer roller A soiled print roll can lead to reduced print quality and can affect transport of material. 1. Turn lever (1, Figure 20) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead. 2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon form the label printer. 3. Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth. 4. If the roller appears damaged, replace it (see section 9.6 Replacing the print roller and rewind assist roller on page 83). 9.3 Cleaning the printhead Printing can cause accumulation of dirt at printhead e.g. by colour particles of transfer ribbon, and therefore it is necessary to clean the printhead in regular periods depending on operating hours, environmental effects such as dust etc. CAUTION! Printhead can be damaged! ⇒ Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the printhead. ⇒ Do not touch protective glass layer of the printhead. 1. Turn lever (1, Figure 20) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead. 2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer. 3. Clean printhead surface with special cleaning pen or a cotton swab dipped in pure alcohol. 4. Allow printhead to dry for 2-3 minutes before commissioning the printer.

Maintenance and cleaning 03.12 Operating manual 79 9.4 Cleaning the label photocell CAUTION! Label photocell can be damaged! ⇒ Do not use sharp or hard objects or solvents to clean the label photocell. The label photocell can become dirtied with paper dust and this can adversely affect label detection. Figure 20 1. Turn lever (1) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead. 2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer. 3. Remove hexagonal wrench (5) from its retainer. 4. Press the latch (3) and slowly pull label photocell outwards via the tab (4). Ensure that the label sensor cable is not tensioned by this. 5. Clean label sensor and sensor units (2) with brush or cotton swab soaked in pure alcohol. 6. Push label photocell back via tab (3) and set it (see section Setting label photocell on page 30). 7. Push hexagonal wrench (5) into retainer. 8. Reload labels and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5 Loading media on page 29). Compa II 103 T, 104, 106 and 108 T

Compa II series 80 Operating manual 03.12 Figure 21 1. Turn lever (1) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead. 2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer. 3. Remove hexagonal wrench (7) from its retainer and remove the rear cover of printer. 4. Slide the label photocell assembly onto the tab (5) toward the rear cover until it stops and unplug the cable (2) from the plug on the rear end of the label photocell (1). 5. Press the latch (6) and slowly pull label photocell outward via the tab (5). That way the distance plate (3) is pushed out of label photocell guide. 6. Clean label photocell and sensor units (4) with brush or cotton swab soaked in pure alcohol. 7. Push label photocell back via tab (5). 8. Press the latch (6) and push the distance plate (3) into the guide of the label photocell. 9. Reload labels and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5 Loading media on page 29). Compa II 162 + 162 T

Maintenance and cleaning 03.12 Operating manual 81 9.5 Replacing the printhead NOTICE! The printhead (7) is preinstalled on a head plate (1) and precisely aligned at the factory. Do not loosen the screws (4) under any circumstances. Figure 22 1 = Head plate 2 = Plug connection 3 = Plug connection 4 = Screw 5 = Printing line 6 = Pins 7 = Printhead CAUTION! The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts! ⇒ Set up printer on a grounded, conductive surface. ⇒ Ground your body, e.g. by wearing a grounded wristband. ⇒ Do not touch contacts on the plug connections (2, 3). ⇒ Do not touch printing line (5) with hard objects or your hands.

Compa II series 82 Operating manual 03.12 Figure 23 1. Turn lever (10) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead. 2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer. 3. Remove hexagonal wrench (11) from its retainer. 4. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket (9) on the print roller with one finger and screw out screw (8) with the hexagonal wrench and remove it and the washer. 5. Swivel printhead mounting bracket (9) upwards. 6. Remove printhead from the printhead mounting bracket (9) if necessary. 7. Loosen both plug connections (2, 3) on the printhead and set printhead down on a clean, soft surface. 1. Attach plug connections (2, 3). 2. Position printhead in printhead mounting bracket (9) in such a way that the pins (6) are secured in the corresponding holes in the printhead mounting bracket (9). 3. Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket (9) on the print roller with one finger and check for correct positioning of the printhead mounting bracket (9). 4. Screw in screw (8) with washer with the hexagonal wrench and tighten it. 5. Reload labels and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5 Loading media on page 29). Removing the printhead Installing the printhead

Maintenance and cleaning 03.12 Operating manual 83 9.6 Replacing the print roller and rewind assist roller Figure 24 1. Turn lever (1) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead. 2. Lift the pinch roller (5) off the rewind assist roller. 3. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer. 4. Loosen screws (4) on plate (6) with hexagonal wrench by several turns and remove plate (6). 5. Unscrew screws (3a, b, c) of the side plate (2) with hexagonal wrench. 6. Remove side plate (2). Removing the side plate

Compa II series 84 Operating manual 03.12 Figure 25 1. Pull print roller (7) and rewind assist roller (8) from the shafts (9, 10) on the housing. 2. Clean shafts (9, 10) of the rollers (see expanded view at shaft 10). 3. Slide print roller (7) and rewind assist roller (8) onto their respective shafts and turn slightly until the hexagon of the shaft engages in the hexagon socket of the print roller. 4. Set side plate (2, Figure 24) in place and screw it down with the screws (3a, b, c, Figure 24) by tightening all the screws in order a-b-c. 5. Set plate (6, Figure 24) in place and tighten screws (4, Figure 24) with hexagonal wrench. Removing and installing rollers

Error correction 03.12 Operating manual 85 10 Error correction Error message Cause Remedy 1 Line too high Line rises up completely or partly over the upper edge of label. Move line down (increase Y value). Check rotation and font. 2 Line too low Line rises up completely or partly over the bottom edge of label. Move line up (reduce X value). Check rotation and font. 3 Character set One res. several characters of the text is res. are not available in the selected font. Change text. Change font. 4 Unknown code type Selected code is not available. Check code type. 5 Unvalid position Selected position is not available. Check position. 6 CV font Selected font is not available. Check font. 7 Vector font Selected font is not available. Check font. 8 Measuring label While measuring no label was found. Set label length is too large. Check label length and if labels are inserted correctly. Restart measuring anew. 9 No label found No label available. Soiled label photocell. Labels not inserted correctly. Insert new label roll. Check if labels are inserted correctly. Clean the label photocell. 10 No ribbon During the print order the ribbon roll becomes empty. Defect at the transfer ribbon photocell. Change transfer ribbon. Check transfer ribbon photocell (service functions). 11 COM FRAMING Stop bit error. Check stop bits. Check baud rate. Check cable (printer and PC). 12 COM PARITY Parity error. Check parity. Check baud rate. Check cable (printer and PC).

86 Operating manual 03.12 Error message Cause Remedy 13 COM OVERRUN Loss of data at serial interface (RS-232). Check baud rate. Check cable (printer and PC). 14 Field numer Received line number is invalid at RS-232 and Centronics. Check sent data. Check connection PC - printer. 15 Length mask Invalid length of received mask statement. Check sent data. Check connection PC - printer. 16 Unknown mask Transferred mask statement is invalid. Check sent data. Check connection PC - printer. 17 Missing ETB No end of data found. Check sent data. Check connection PC - printer. 18 Invalid character One res. several characters of the text is res. are not available in the selected font. Change text. Change font. 19 Invalid statement Unknown transferred data record. Check sent data. Check connection PC - printer. 20 Invalid check digit For check digit control the entered res. received check digit is wrong. Calculate check digit anew. Check code data. 21 Invalid SC number Selected SC factor is invalid for EAN res. UPC. Check SC factor. 22 Invalid number of digits Entered digits for EAN res. UPC are invalid < 12; > 13. Check number of digits. 23 Check digit calculation Selected check digit calculation is not available in the bar code. Check calculation of check digit. Check bar code type. 24 Invalid extension Selected zoom factor is not available. Check zoom factor. 25 Offset sign Entered sign is not available. Check offset value. 26 Offset value Entered offset value is invalid. Check offset value. 27 Printhead temperature Printhead temperature is too high. Defective printhead sensing device. Reduce contrast. Change printhead.

Error correction 03.12 Operating manual 87 Error message Cause Remedy 28 Cutter error With cut an error occurred. Paper jam. Check label run. Check cutter run. 29 Invalid parameter Entered data do not correspond to the characters allowed from the application identifier. Check code data. 30 Application Identifier Selected application identifier is not available in GS1-128. Check code data. 31 HIBC definition F Missing HIBC system sign. Missing primary code. Check definition of HIBC code. 32 System clock Real Time Clock function is selected but the battery is empty. Defective RTC. Change battery. Change RTC component. 33 No CF interface Interrupted connection CPU - CF card. Defective CF card interface. Check connection CPU - CF card interface. Check CF card interface. 34 No print memory No print CF found. Check CF assembly on CPU. 35 Cover open At start of a print order the printhead is open. Close the printhead and start print order anew. 36 BCD invalid format BCD error Invalid format for the calculation of Euro variable. Check entered format. 37 BCD overflow BCD error Invalid format for the calculation of Euro variable. Check entered format. 38 BCD division BCD error Invalid format for the calculation of Euro variable. Check entered format. 39 FLASH ERROR Flash component error. Run a software update. Change CPU.

88 Operating manual 03.12 Error message Cause Remedy 40 Length command Invalid length of the received command statement. Check data sent. Check connection PC - printer. 41 No drive CF card not found / not correctly inserted. Insert CF card correctly. 42 Drive error Impossible to read CF card (faulty). Check CF card, if necessary change it. 43 Not formatted CF Card not formatted. Format CF card. 44 Delete current directory Attempt to delete the actual directory. Change directory. 45 Path too long Too long indication of path. Indicate a shorter path. 46 Drive write- protected Memory card is write-protected. Deactivate write protection. 47 Directory not file Attempt to indicate a directory as file name. Correct your entry. 48 File already open Attempt to change a file during an access is active. Select another file. 49 No file/directory File does not exist on CF card. Check file name. 50 Invalid file name File name contains invalid characters. Correct entry of name, remove special characters. 51 Internal file error Internal file system error. Please contact your distributor. 52 Root full The max. number (64) of main directory entries is reached. Delete at least one main directory entry and create subdirectories. 53 Drive full Maximum CF capacity is reached. Use new CF Card, delete no longer required files. 54 File/directory exists The selected file/directory already exists. Check name, select a different name. 55 File too large During copying procedure not enough memory space onto target drive available. Use a larger target card. 56 No update file Errors in update file of firmware. Start update file anew.

Error correction 03.12 Operating manual 89 Error message Cause Remedy 57 Invalid graphic file The selected file does not contain graphic data. Check file name. 58 Directory not empty Attempt to delete a not empty directory. Delete all files and sub- directories in the desired directory. 59 No interface No CF card drive found. Check connection of CF card drive. Contact your distributor 60 No CF card No CF card is inserted. Insert CF card in the slot. 61 Webserver error Error at start of web server. Please contact your distributor. 62 Wrong FPGA The direct print module is equipped with the wrong FPGA. Please contact your distributor. 63 End position The label length is too long. The number of labels per cycle is too much. Check label length res. the number of labels per cycle. 64 Zero point Defective photocell. Change photocell. 65 Compressed air Pressure air is not connected. Check pressure air. 66 External releaser External print release signal is missing. Check input signal. 67 Row too long Wrong definition of column width res. number of columns. Reduce the column width res. correct the number of columns. 68 Scanner The connected bar code scanner signals a device error. Check the connection scanner/printer. Check scanner (dirty). 69 Scanner NoRead Bad print quality. Printhead completely soiled or defective. Print speed too high. Increase contrast. Clean printhead or exchange (if necessary). Reduce print speed. 70 Scanner data Scanned data does not correspond to the data which is to print. Exchange printhead. 71 Invalid page As page number either 0 or a number > 9 is selected. Select a number between 1 and 9.

90 Operating manual 03.12 Error message Cause Remedy 72 Page selection A page which is not available is selected. Check the defined pages. 73 Page not defined The page is not defined. Check the print definition. 74 Format user guiding Wrong format for customised entry. Check the format string. 75 Format date/time Wrong format for date/time. Check the format string. 76 Hotstart CF No CF card found. If option hotstart was activated, a CF card must be inserted. Switch off the printer before inserting the memory card. 77 Flip/Rotate Selection of print of several columns and also mirror/rotate. It is only possible to select one of both functions. 78 System file Loading of temporary hotstart files. Not possible. 79 Shift variable Faulty definition of shift times (overlapping times). Check definition of shift times. 80 GS1 Databar General GS1 Databar error. Check definition and parameter of GS1 Databar code. 81 IGP error Protocol error IGP. Check sent data. 82 Time generation Printing creation was still active at print start. Reduce print speed. Use printers' output signal for synchronisation. Use bitmap fonts to reduce generating time. 83 Transport protection Both DPM position sensors (start/end) are active. Displace zero point sensor Check sensors in service functions menu 84 No font data Font and web data is missing. Run a software update. 85 No layout ID Label ID definition is missing. Define label ID onto the label. 86 Layout ID Scanned data does not correspond to defined ID. Wrong label loaded from CF card.

Error correction 03.12 Operating manual 91 Error message Cause Remedy 87 RFID no label RFID unit cannot recognise a label. Displace RFID unit or use an offset. 88 RFID verify Error while checking programmed data. Faulty RFID label. Check RFID definitions 89 RFID timeout Error at programming the RFID label. Label positioning. Faulty label. 90 RFID data Faulty or incomplete definition of RFID data. Check RFID data definitions. 91 RFID tag type Definition of label data does not correspond with the used label. Check storage partitioning of used label type 92 RFID lock Error at programming the RFID label (locked fields). Check RFID data definitions. Label was already programmed. 93 RFID programming Error at programming the RFID label. Check RFID definitions. 94 Scanner timeout The scanner could not read the bar code within the set timeout time. Defective printhead. Wrinkles in transfer ribbon. Scanner wrong positioned. Timeout time too short. Check printhead. Check transfer ribbon. Position scanner correctly, corresponding to the set feeding. Select longer timeout time. 95 Scanner layout difference Scanner data does not correspond to bar code data. Check adjustment of scanner. Check scanner settings / connection. 96 COM break Serial interface error. Check settings for serial data transmission as well as cable (printer-PC). 97 COM general Serial interface error. Check settings for serial data transmission as well as cable (printer-PC). 98 No software printhead FPGA No printhead-FPGA data available. Please contact your responsible distributor.

92 Operating manual 03.12 Error message Cause Remedy 99 Load software printhead FPGA Error when programming printhead-FPGA. Please contact your responsible distributor. 100 Upper position Sensor signal up is missing (option APL 100). Check input signals / compressed-air supply. 101 Lower position Sensor signal down is missing (option APL 100). Check input signals / compressed-air supply. 102 Vacuum plate empty Sensor does not recognise a label at vacuum plate (option APL 100). Check input signals / compressed-air supply. 103 Start signal Print order is active but device not ready to process it. Check start signal. 104 No print data Print data outside the defined label. Selection of wrong module type (design software). Check selected module type. Check selection of left/right version. 105 Printhead No original printhead is used. Check the used printhead. Contact your distributor. 106 Invalid Tag type Wrong Tag type. Tad data do not match the Tag type in the printer. Adapt data or use the correct Tag type. 107 RFID invalid RFID module is not activated. No RFID data can be processed. Activate RFID module or remove RFID data from label data. 108 GS1-128 invalid Transferred GS1-128 bar code is invalid. Verify bar code data (see GS1- 128 bar code specification). 109 EPC parameter Error at EPC calculation. Verify data (see EPC specification). 110 Housing open When starting the print order the housing cover is not closed. Close the housing cover and start the print order anew. 111 EAN.UCC code Transferred EAN.UCC code is invalid. Verify bar code data (see corresponding specification). 112 Print carriage Printing carriage does not move. Check gear belt (possibly broken).

Error correction 03.12 Operating manual 93 Error message Cause Remedy 113 Applicator error Error while using applicator. Check applicator. 114 Left position Left final position switch is not in correct position. Check LEFT final position switch for correct function and position. Check function of pneumatics for cross traverse. 115 Right position Right final position switch is not in correct position. Check RIGHT final position switch for correct function and position. Check function of pneumatics for cross traverse. 116 Print position The print position is not correct. Check TOP and RIGHT final position switch for correct function and position. Check pneumatics for function 117 XML parameter The parameters in the XML file are not correct. Please contact your responsible distributor. 118 Invalid variable Transferred variable is invalid with customized entry. Select correct variable without customized entry and transfer it. 119 No ribbon During the print order the ribbon roll becomes empty. Defect at the transfer ribbon photocell. Change transfer ribbon. Check transfer ribbon photocell (service functions). 120 Wrong directory Invalid target directory when copying. Target directory must not be within the source directory. Check target directory. 121 No label found No label found at the rear printhead (DuoPrint). Soiled label photocell. Labels not inserted correctly. Insert new label roll. Check if labels are inserted correctly. Clean the label photocell.

Additional information 03.12 Operating manual 95 11 Additional information 11.1 Column printing With this printer several columns can be printed, i.e. the information of one column can be printed several times (depending on its width) on a label. Caused by this the use of the complete print width is possible and the generating time is enormously reduced. For example 4 columns with a width of 25 mm or 2 columns with a width of 50 mm can be printed onto a label with a width of 100 mm. Please note that the first label is always the one with the largest x coordinate, i.e. it has the largest distance to the printhead. Press key to access the function menu. Press key as long as you arrive the menu Label layout. Press key to confirm the selection. Press key as long as to the menu item Width/Columns. Press keys and to set the label width. The Width is the width of one column, e.g. 20.0 mm. Press keys and to arrive the Column input field. Press keys and to change the number of columns, e.g. 4 columns with a label width of 20.0 mm. Press key to start the print with input of number of labels and number of lines. The number of labels corresponds to the number of labels that should be printed. e.g. Columns: 3, Items: 4 The first four labels were printed but not label 5 and 6. Setting the print of several columns

96 Operating manual 03.12 11.2 Hotstart NOTICE! Because of the fact that no battery-buffered SRAM is available, the necessary data has to be saved in another way, i.e. the data is saved onto CF card. Therefore the CF card is a condition for the Hotstart menu item. The function Hotstart contains e.g. that in case of a power failure the currently loaded label can be further processed without any loss of data. Moreover a print order can be interrupted and to be continued after switching on the printer anew. NOTICE! At an active Hotstart all necessary data is stored on the CF card therefore do not remove the card during operation. When removing during operation, this causes the loss of all data on the CF card. In case the Hotstart function is set to on, at the start of a print order the data of the current label is saved to the corresponding directory of the CF card. However the following conditions have to be fulfilled: • CF card inserted in drive A. • Enough free storage space onto CF card. An error message appears in case these conditions are not fulfilled. At switching off the printer the state of the current print order is saved to the corresponding directory of the CF card. However the following conditions have to be fulfilled: • CF card inserted in drive A. • Enough free storage space onto CF card. When restarting the label printer (if the function Hotstart is activated) the saved label data and the status of print order were loaded from the corresponding file on the CF card. Because of this reason, when switching on the label printer a CF card has to be inserted in the appropriate drive. If the data cannot be loaded an error message appears. Saving the current label Saving the print order state Loading a label and print order state

Additional information 03.12 Operating manual 97 In case at switching off the label printer a print order was active, then a print start is released automatically and the required res. actual number of printed labels is refreshed. In case the print order was stopped at switching off the label printer, it is again set to the stopped mode after switching on the label printer anew. In case a customized entry was active during switching off the label printer, the window for the first customized variable is displayed. As in the intended file only the start values of the counter are saved, they are refreshed at a new start of the print order by means of the number of printed labels. Each counter is counted corresponding from its start value. Afterwards the position of the current and the next counter update are correctly set by means of the update intervals. NOTICE! Make sure that in case graphics are onto the label they have to be saved onto CF card. Starting the print order Refreshing the variable counter

98 Operating manual 03.12 11.3 Password The supervisor programs a CF Card directly with the printer. He stores 10 different labels. As well he adjusts the printer parameters, like contrast, speed, etc. to the corresponding values. The user is only supposed to read the labels from CF card and to print them. Therefore the supervisor blocks the function menu and the entry function by a password. The printer is connected to a PC. The user is only supposed to take the labels dispensed by the printer and stick them on. To prevent, that the labels or the printer set-up will not be changed, the supervisor blocks all printer functions (e.g. function menu, entry menu, etc.) by a password. The user has to change several texts before printing. It is not allowed to change any masks (fonts, position, etc.). Therefore the supervisor blocks the entry of mask and the function menu. By this means the user indeed can print labels, but the printer set-up and the masks of the labels can't be changed. To receive a most flexible password protection, the printer functions will be divided into several function groups: In the function menu the printer parameters can be changed (contrast, speed, mode, ...). The password protection prevents modifications at the printer settings. With the functions of your CF Card labels can be stored, loaded, etc. The password protection has to decide if no access or only readable acces on CF card is allowed With key quant a print can be produced. In case the printer is connected to a PC, it can be useful, that the user is not able to produce a print manually. So the password protection prevents that prints can be produced manually. Because of these different function groups the password protection is very flexible. The printer can be adjusted best to its actual order, as only certain functions are blocked. Example 1: Example 2: Example 3: 1. Function menu: 2. CF card: 3. Print functions:

Additional information 03.12 Operating manual 99 In case no password is defined res. the password protection is not activated, all functions can be used. In the function menu you will find the menu item 'Password', where the password can be entered and the password protection activated. Press key to change to the function menu. Press key as long as you arrived the menu Device settings. Press key to confirm the selection. Press key as long as you arrived the menu item Password. Press key to confirm the selection. F Function menu CF CF functions D Print functions If the password protection is active but the function menu not protected, first of all the password (four-digit number, possible values 0000 - 9999) has to be entered. Now the modifications can be made. The user can define the password in the first line (four-digit number). Press key to continue. Press keys and to activate/deactivate (Yes/No) the password protection. Press key to change to the second line. Press keys and to block/open individual function groups. Press keys and to change to the next group. F: Function menu 0...open 1...locked CF: CF card 0...open 1...only reading access 2...access blocked D: Printer guiding 0...open 1...open 2...no manual print release In order to execute a blocked function, first of all the valid password has to be entered. Press key to confirm the entry. If the correct password is entered then the desired function can be executed. If a wrong password is entered, no error message appears but the printer returns to the main menu. Definition of password Activate blocked function:

100 Operating manual 03.12 11.4 Backfeed/Delay In continuous dispensing mode (IO dynamic continuous, IO static continuous, IO photocell continuous) no optimised backfeed is possible. Because of the fact when changing the print order, then the current label in the offset sector is already printed from the old print order. With activated double cut no optimised backfeed is possible. In the sector that is printed when preprint the following label, no date/time variable should be existing, because this could be refreshed before the next start impulse. Dispenser: After printing the label, it is driven into the dispensing offset and waited there, until the label was removed (photocell) or a new start signal is given (IO dynamic). Afterwards it is again backtracked to the beginning of label and then the next label is printed. Cutter: After printing the label, it is driven into the cutter offset; the label is cut and then backtracked immediately to the beginning of label (if an operating mode with backfeed is selected). Afterwards the next label is printed, if necessary. Tear-off edge: After printing the last label of a print order it is driven into the tear-off offset and the label res. labels can be taken away. When starting a new print order, first it is backtracked again to the beginning of label and then the next label is printed. If a following print order is available before driving into the tear-off offset, then it is not driven into tear-off offset but the following label is directly printed. Dispenser: After printing the label it is driven into the dispensing offset and then backtracked to the beginning of label either immediately or after the set delay time. When releasing a new start signal (IO dynamic) the next label is immediately printed. Cutter: This is the same function as for 'backfeed standard' as it is always backtracked immediately to the beginning of label. Tear-off edge: After printing the last label of a print order it is driven into the tear-off offset and then backtracked to the beginning of label either immediately of after the set delay time. When starting a new print order then the next label is immediately printed. If a following print order is available before driving into the tear-off offset, then it is not driven into tear-off offset but the following label is directly printed. Backfeed modes Standard Automatic