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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.3. Printer Installation 2.4. Printer Components 3. Media and Ribbon Requirements 4. Basic Operation Sequences 4.1. Overview 4.2. Characteristics of the LOGIJET TC8 5. Handling of Consumables 5.1. Continuous Media Handling 5.1.1. Media Loading 5.1.2. Media Removal 5.2. Handling of Ribbon (Foil) 5.2.1.
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Transparent Code Adjustment 7.16. Selection of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer) 7.17. Setting to Factory Default 7.18. Font Selection 7.19. Text Orientation Selection 7.20. Symbol Code Selection 7.21. Print Speed Adjustment 7.22. Contrast (Density) Setting _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 5 Avoiding Ribbon Slack and Wrinkles 8.3. Check the Printhead Pressure 9. Troubleshooting 9.1. Error Messages 9.2. Reduced Print Quality 9.3. Incorrect Media Transport 9.4. Clearing Paper Jam 9.5. Print Repetition after an Error _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 6 Contents _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Chapter Page 10. Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) 11. Specifications 12. Appendix 12.1. Color Printing with LOGIJET TC8 12.2. Basically Approach for Generating Colors 12.3. Using the Windows Printer Driver 12.3.1. Plug and Play Installation 12.3.2. Using the Add Printer Wizard 12.3.3.
Page 7: Introduction
The resolution is 300 dots per inch corresponding to about 12 dots per millimeter. The LOGIJET TC8 is provided with a controller that is also used in SOLID laserprinters. So the advantages of the thermal print technology are combined with the flexibility of the „laserprinter intelligence“.
Page 8: Fundamentals Of Thermal Printing
Introduction _______________________________________________________________________________________________ The capabilities featured include the MICROPLEX page description language IDOL. Using this language, complex tasks such as the creation of forms can be carried out by simple software commands (see separate IDOL manual). 1.2. Fundamentals of Thermal Printing The thermal print technology enables a quiet and fast print process with a high resolution output.
Page 9: Conventions
Link to another chapter or a different document. By clicking the blue colored text you'll enter the concerning chapter or document. [Menu Level 1 ] This symbol represents messages shown in the display (panel). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 10: Ce - Conformity
Introduction _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.4. CE — Conformity _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 11: General Safety Regulations
This MICROPLEX product and its consumables are designed and tested according to strict safety standards. Heeding the following instructions ensures secure operation: - Please make sure your electricity source is appropriately grounded.
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- Do not push anything into the ventilation apertures. - Never carry out installations, cleanings or maintenance operations which are not described in this manual. This should only be done by MICROPLEX authorized service personnel. - Be careful when operating equipment with opened cover hoods (setting-up work or service).
Page 13: Installation
1. Open the box and and remove the packing materials lying on top to lay open the upper foam damper. 2. Remove the printer accessories, if need be. Fig. 2.1.a Printer with packing materials 3. Take out the upper foam damper. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Get somebody to hold the lower foam damper and the box when removing the printer. 5. Place the printer onto a suitable base (see chapter 2.3). Please retain the original packing materials in case the printer has to be transported in the future. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 15: Check List
(compare figure 2.2.a, too): 1. Printer LOGIJET TC8 2. Power cord 3. Ribbon takeup core (option) 4. Ribbon mandrels (4 pieces) 5. CD containing: • Operator’s Manual for LOGIJET TC8 • Print drivers • IDOL Programming Manual _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8...
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Installation _______________________________________________________________________________________________ (in total 4 peaces) " Fig. 2.2.a Accessories for the LOGIJET TC8 (some of them are optional) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 17: Printer Installation
Relative atmospheric humidity: 45% to 75% (without condensation) - Do not expose the printer to abrupt temperature changes (heating, window or air condition). - The printer should not be exposed to direct sunlight. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 18: Printer Components
Display Control Panel LCD grafics display; 2 LEDs and 6 keys; Paper output Displays printer operation status, enables settings via the menu. Fig. 2.4.a Main view of the printer _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Input power connector Fig. 2.4.b Rear view of the printer Top cover of the printer Embossed patterns on Embossed the surface patterns on the surface Fig. 2.4.c Opening the printer’s top cover _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Printhead adjustment lever Transparent sensor guide release lever Ribbon mandrel Printhead release holder lever Ribbon guide plate Fig. 2.4.e Details at the front print unit (and the rear print unit as well) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 21: Media And Ribbon Requirements
Fig. 3.a Labels High quality labels are recommended to ensure against premature printhead wear. We strongly recommend the use of MICROPLEX supplies for continuous high- quality printing. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8...
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Media and Ribbon Requirements _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 23: Basic Operation Sequences
7 m a r g i n s e tt in g s e e c h a p t e r 7 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 24: Characteristics Of The Logijet Tc8
For everything in your print data that you havn’t defined as „black“ but as „colored“ the TC8 will use the second color („spot color“) for printing. The LOGIJET TC8 is able to print so-called spot colors depending on the ribbons loaded to the print units. A color mixture by overlaying isn’t possible.
Page 25: Handling Of Consumables
Handling of Consumables ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Handling of Consumables The LOGIJET TC8 is an 2 color thermal printer. The two print units can be loaded with different colors. Ribbon and material should only be inserted/exchanged by specially instructed personnel. Also pay attention to the instructions located on the printer itself (for example the warnings inside the printer).
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(setting-up work or service). Rotating parts can cause injury, and it is possible for hair, clothing, jewellery, etc. to be caught in the machinery. - Print material should only be inserted and changed by specially instructed personnel. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 27: Continuous Media Handling
Handling of Consumables ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5.1. Continuous Media Handling The LOGIJET TC8 printer can be used for printing on roll-fed media as well as for printing on fanfold media. The maximum processable width of media is 9” (228 mm). 8.64” (about 219 mm) of that are printable.
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(see figure 5.1.1.b). Front printhead release lever Fig. 5.1.1.b Unlocking the front printhead assembly Front printhead assembly Fig. 5.1.1.c Raising the front printhead assembly _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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(as shown in figure 5.1.1.e). Release lever of the transpararent sensor guide Fig. 5.1.1.d Unlocking the front transparent sensor guide Printhead unit Guide of the transparent sensor Fig. 5.1.1.e Raising the transparent sensor guide _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Fastening screw Fastening screw rear paper guide front (separately paper guide adjustable) (centered) Fastening screw Fastening screw Fig. 5.1.1.g Roughly adjusting the paper guides to the new paper width _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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11. Route the free end of the media along the paper path (always in a centrically way) out to the front of the printer. Finally the media has to jut out over the platen roller of the front print unit. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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- therefore step 15 is necessary, too. Hint: The adjustment of the printer’s sensors (for example for media with blackmarks or punched label material) is described in section 7.26 Selecting and Adjusting the Sync Sensor. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Fig. 5.1.1.i Swivelling down the transparent sensor guide 17. Now swivel the complete rear printhead assembly downward and push it down gently until it clicks into place. Fig. 5.1.1.j Swivelling down and locking the rear printhead _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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18. Swivel downward both, the guide and the complete printhead assembly of the front printhead unit, too. (Compare descriptions in step 16 and 17.) Fig. 5.1.1.k Both printhead assemblies are swivelled down and locked 19. Close the printer’s top cover. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 35: Media Removal
Fig. 5.1.2.a Unlocking the printhead assemblies Raise the front printhead assembly to a vertical position. Repeat the work steps 3 and 4 at the rear printhead assembly. Caution! Both printheads and the platen rollers may be hot. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Now you can load the new media to the printer. Please note: In order to prevent the printer’s interior from dust pollution etc. be sure to perform the following work steps: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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11. Swivel downward the printhead assemblies one after the other, and push them down gently until they click into place. 12. Close the printer’s top cover. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 38: Handling Of Ribbon (Foil)
Front Rear print unit print unit Fig. 5.2.1.a Printer opened Take the ribbon mandrels (ribbon supply shaft and ribbon rewind shaft) of the relevant print unit out of the printer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Fig. 5.2.1.c Empty ribbon mandrel First of all you have to turn the ribbon mandrel’s lock nut counterclockwise to allow the following adjustments. Lock nut & Ribbon positioning nut Fig. 5.2.1.d Loosening the lock nut _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Repeat the procedure described above for the second ribbon mandrel of this print unit. Both mandrels have to be adjusted to the same width. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 41: Ribbon Loading
Open the top cover of the printer. Ribbon rewind shaft Ribbon Ribbon rewind shaft supply shaft Ribbon supply shaft Front Rear print unit print unit Fig. 5.2.2.a Printer opened Unlock the printhead assembly by pushing the release lever. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Slide one of the ribbon mandrels into the core of the new ribbon roll. Slide the second ribbon mandrel into the ribbon takeup core, which will be used to rewind the (used) ribbon. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Fig. 5.2.2.c Inserting the ribbon mandrels into the ribbon roll and into the ribbon takeup core Make sure the flange touches the ribbon roll. Detail: Flange Fig. 5.2.2.d Sliding the ribbon mandrel completely into the ribbon roll _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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‘takeup mandrel’ (ribbon rewind shaft with the takeup core). The end of ribbon between the two mandrels should be about 300 mm (compare figure above). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Take care about the right winding direction for your ribbon roll. 14. Click the upper end of the supply mandrel into the correspending mounting bracket of the printhead assembly. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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15. Fit the lower end of the takeup mandrel to the gearwheel of the ribbon drive mechanism. 16. Click the upper end of the takeup mandrel into the correspending mounting bracket of the printhead assembly. (See following figure). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Do not be afraid to ’waste’ a little extra ribbon to ensure the ribbon is running correctly and wrinkle-free. Swivel the printhead assembly downward and push it down gently until it clicks into place. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Fig. 5.2.2.j Swivelling the rear printhead assembly downward and locking it Repeat the work steps described above to equip the second print unit with a ribbon, too. Fig. 5.2.2.k Printer with ribbons installed _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Fig. 5.2.2.l Closing the printer’s top cover As soon as both print units have been equipped with ribbon (and continuous media has been loaded as described in section 5.1) the printer is ready for the first test printouts. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 50: Ribbon Tension Adjustment
Insert a coin in to the slit on the ribbon drive mechanism and hold down to lock the gear. Scale: White pointer Coin Knob of the ribbon supply mandrel Fig. 5.2.3.a Increasing the ribbon tension _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Turn the ribbon supply mandrel knob counterclockwise to decrease the ribbon tension torque. While doing this, observe the displayed tension value (scale on top of the ribbon drive mechanism). Remove the coin. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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If the ribbon wrinkles, the ribbon tension on either side of the ribbon will not be even. The steps to solve the problem are described in section 8.2 Avoiding Ribbon Slack and Wrinkles. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 53: Ribbon Removal
Unlock the printhead assembly by pushing the release lever. Front printhead release lever Fig. 5.2.4.b Unlocking the front printhead assembly Open the printhead assembly all the way until it stops and stands upright. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Turn the knob of the ribbon takeup mandrel a little bit counterclockwise in order to untighten the ribbon. Unlock the ribbon takeup mandrel (press on top of the latch to release it, see arrow in the following figure). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Handling of Consumables ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Printhead assembly Takeup mandrel Drive mechanism Fig. 5.2.4.c Unlocking the takeup mandrel to remove it Lift the takeup mandrel from the gearwheel of the ribbon drive mechanism. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Handling of Consumables ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Supply mandrel Fig. 5.2.4.d Holding the takeup mandrel and unlocking the supply mandrel Unlock the supply mandrel and lift it from its gearwheel of the ribbon drive mechanism. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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10. The core of a used-up ribbon can be removed by pulling it from the ribbon supply mandrel. If the ribbon isn’t used-up (because you now want to use a ribbon with a different colour, for example), go on like this: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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13. Carefully retain the pair of ribbon rolls with the “old” ribbon in order to allow using it again in the future. Now the new ribbon has to be loaded as described in section 5.2.2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 59: Printhead Pressure Adjusting
(front and rear print unit). The pressure values of the two printheads should not differ very much. The operation steps to adjust the pressure value are described on the following pages. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 60 For very thick media (stiff tags or cards), set the adjustment lever to the “10” position. Steps to adjust the printhead pressure To change the position of the adjustment lever: 1. Loosen the small black adjuster release screw. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Fig. 5.3.b Adjusting the printhead pressure 2. Slide the printhead adjustment lever to the required position. 3. Re-tighten the black adjuster screw. 4. Ensure the black adjuster screw is tightened firmly to avoid it moving in operation. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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If the ribbon wrinkles, the ribbon tension on either side of the ribbon is not even. The steps to solve the problem are described in section 8.2 Avoiding Ribbon Slack and Wrinkles. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 63: Operation And Menu Structure
2. Use a proper interface line to connect the printer to the computer or to attach the printer to the network. The printer LOGIJET TC8 is provided with several interfaces. See figure 2.4.b and chapter 11 Specifications. 6.2. Turning on the Printer...
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ON LINE mode. A status message and the name of the printer are displayed. Note: You can change the language that appears on the touch panel. Use the ″Display Language Selection″ panel function (see section 7.14). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 65: Control Panel View
POWER ONLINE ENTER ONLINE/ESC PREVIOUS NEXT 6 Function keys FEED 6.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements Display The display (LCD-panel, 4 x 16 characters) serves to show the printer’s status messages. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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The printer is ready to receive data from the host (the printer is ON LINE). The printer is not ready to receive data from the host (OFF LINE). The control panel keys are active. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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In the OFF LINE mode the paper is conveyed one format length further after having activated the FEED key. These keys are used for working within the different levels of the menu structure described in the following. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 68: Configuration Via The Control Panel
You can use the control panel to change the printer configuration and customize your printer to meet your specific needs. In addition printer configuration via Ethernet is possible. The MICROPLEX printer controller offers an integrated website, for more information see Networking Features of MICROPLEX Printers.
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[Menu Level 1 Now this message is displayed on the display. In the interest of simplicity, in the following chapters only the most important display messages are shown in the Panel display column. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 70: Menu Structure
6.6. Menu Structure Access to the menu structure is possible as soon as the printer is turned OFF LINE (ON LINE/ESC key was pressed). The menu structure of the printer LOGIJET TC8 is arranged in different levels: ON LINE mode OFF LINE...
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The ENTER key has two main functions. It gives the user access to a particular menu and, once in the menu, it allows the user to select a particular function. ["Function"] _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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If the ESC key is pressed instead, the changes are only stored temporary (not saved as setup). (This key takes the user to the respective previous menu level). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Pressing the ONLINE/ESC key shortly takes the user to the respective previous menu level. [Menu Level 1] Aim is to jump back to Menu Level 1. Pressing the ONLINE/ESC key one more time switches the printer to the ON LINE mode. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 74: Syntax Of Diagrams
NEXT key has to be released and the ENTER key has to be pressed. ["Message"] The ″Panel display″ column shows the display messages corresponding to the sequences listed on the left. In the column ″Notes″ explanations to particular operational steps are given. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 75: Panel Functions
Panel Functions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Panel Functions For the panel functions described in the following text, the printer is presumed to be turned on and in the ON LINE mode. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 76: Media Setting (Material; Label Or Continuous)
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 77: Page Length Adjustment
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 78: Starting The (Printer's) Measurement Of Label Length
Use the ENTER key to start the measurement of label length, use the FEED key to suppress this function. The printer saves the measured label length temporary (as long as the printer stays turned on). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 79: Material Width Adjustment (Paper Width)
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 80: Configuration Of Text Margins
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 81: Printing The Status Sheet
[Status Sheet ] Press the ENTER key again. A status sheet is printed. [Status Sheet ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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/ left bottom / right Default character code Options Fonts installed (Font banks) Note: Use the panel function Printing the Font List to show the fonts installed (see the following section). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 83: Printing The Font List
7 7 7 until [Font List ] is displayed. [Font List ] The font list is printed. [Font List ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 84: Hexdump Mode Activation
By activating the normal print mode (see next section) or by turning the printer off and on again the printer can be taken out of Hexdump Mode. Time between turning the printer off and on again should be at least 15 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 85: Normal Print Mode Activation (Incl. Form Feed)
This is necessary because after a test in the Hexdump Mode it is possible that data can remain in the input buffer unintentionally (cause: in the Hexdump Mode no control characters are evaluated and no FORM FEED is effected). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 86: Clearing The Input Buffer (Cancel Job)
[Cancel Job ] is displayed. [Cancel Job ] All data contained in the input buffer will be cleared. [Cancel Job ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 87: Printing The Menu Page
7 7 7 until [Menu Page ] is displayed. [Menu Page ] A menu structure presentation of the LOGIJET TC8 is printed out (compare section 6.6). [Menu Page ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds.
Page 88: Generating Test Prints (Sliding Pattern)
A series of test prints is generated. [Sliding Pattern ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. The printing out of test prints can be stopped by pushing the ESC key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 89: Data Interface Configuration
LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. Note: The printer uses SIA (Simultaneous Interface Administration) to check, which interface is currently used for the transfer of print data. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 90: Emulation Selection
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 91: Available Emulations
(More emulations on request) Color is supported by this emulations. These page description languages natively don’t come with color commands. MICROPLEX made color control possible by adding own commands to these emulations. Notice: The brand names mentioned are registered trademarks of the enterprises named above.
Page 92: Display Language Selection
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 93: Transparent Code Adjustment
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 94: Selection Of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer)
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 95: Setting To Factory Default
Only if you press the ENTER key a second time the configuration will be back-outed to factory defaults. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 96: Font Selection
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
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Panel Functions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ The LOGIJET TC8 standard equipment contains the following fonts: Font no. Font width Font height Font name 0600 Kurilen 0602 Kurilen Italic 0610 10.1 Kurilen 1710 10.1 Kurilen Italic 4508 Helgoland 4510 Helgoland 4714 14.4 Helgoland Bold...
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Additional fonts can be selected from the font catalogue depending upon the memory capacity. You can use the panel function Printing the Font List (see section 7.6) to generate a list of all fonts installed to the printer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 99: Text Orientation Selection
2 seconds. Text orientation assignment: Orientation 0 = Portrait (upright format) Orientation 1 = Landscape (horizontal format) Orientation 2 = Portrait upside down Orientation 3 = Landscape upside down _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 100: Symbol Code Selection
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 101: Print Speed Adjustment
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 102: Contrast (Density) Setting
LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. * Note: Please consider that using high contrast values (more than 100%) can result in a reduced lifetime of the printhead. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 103: Image Shifting To The X-Direction
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 104 X-direction. In this example the value of the Image X-Position was Feed increased (NEXT key). direction (print direction) Previous position of the printout margin (prior to the image shifting) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 105: Image Shifting To The Y-Direction
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 106 Printout after the image shifting Feed to the Y-direction. direction In this example the value of the (print Image Y-Position was increased direction) (NEXT key). Previous position of the printout margin (prior to the image shifting) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 107: Aligning The Colors To Each Other (Color Image Shifting X/Y-Direction)
Image X-Pos. direction). 7 7 7 (Operation similar to section 7.23). Image Y-Pos. This function shifts the color images in [Image Y-Pos. ] Y-direction (in print direction). (Operation similar to section 7.24). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 108: Selecting And Adjusting The Sync Sensor
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 109: Checking And Adjusting The Position Of The Sensors
(as shown in figure 7.26.2.a and figure 7.26.2.b). Rear printhead already raised Transparent sensor guide release lever Top cover of the printer Fig. 7.26.2.a Unlocking the transparent sensor guide of the rear print unit _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 110 Lower and upper sensors Directly over the notch 6. Set the lower sensors to the lateral position of the gaps or marks of your material. (Compare the yellow arrows in the following figure.) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 111 Mark of the reflex sensor: R Scale on the media guide plate of the rear printhead Fig. 7.26.2.c Setting the lower sensor to the right position 9. Swivel the transparent sensor guide downward. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 112 8: Pointer Transparent of the sensor transparent (upper sensor) sensor Scale on the media guide plate of the rear printhead Fig. 7.26.2.e Sliding the upper sensor (transparent sensor) to the accurate position _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 113 For using the reflex light barrier functionality only the (lower) Reflex sensor is needed to detect the markings / Black Marks, but the trough-beam light barrier is needed for paper end detection. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 114: Automatic Adjust Of Level And Current
If this automatic function does not work with your specific print material, please read the following section: Manual Adjusting of Level and Current. 7.26.3.1. Overview _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 115: Example
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 116: Manual Adjusting Of Level And Current
Higher contrast values are more advantageous so long as there is no rising of the masking paper level. If this conditions are not satisfied, you have to adjust the Sync sensor current as well. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 117: Overview
Panel Functions 117 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7.26.4.1. Overview: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 118: Description Of The Working Steps
If the adjusting of the Gap Sync sensor failes because the contrast value of the label material itself is very low, use the panel function Sync.Sens.Logic to invert the logic. (Black marks can be used as “inverse gaps” in this way.) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 119: Example
24 %. So the reading 75 % at the black bar will be ignored. The steps to adjust the Sync sensor level can be found on the following page. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 120 In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 121: Adjusting The Zero Position Of The Material Transport (Sync.sens.offset)
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 122 Fig. 7.27.a Adjusting the Zero Position of the Material Transport Hint: The printer uses the sensors located at the rear print unit. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 123: Peripheral Device Activation (Tear Off Edge, Cutter)
[Service Mode ] is displayed shortly. [Service Mode ] Now the functions of the service menu are available (compare dashed areas in the Menu Structure of section 6.6). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 124 Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. Hint: After having finished the settings described above, the printer has to be turned off and on. After printer power off and on the new settings will be valid. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 125: Selecting The Tear Off Mode (Option: Cutting Mode)
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 126 Cutting Menu instead of the Tear Off Menu. The adjustment of the cutting parameters has to be done in the same way as it is described for the tear off functions. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 127: Selecting The Print Mode
In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ONLINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 128 Rear Front print head print head Tear off edge or cutter 1. Print 2. Print end 3. Feed, then tear off /cut 4. Return Label, unprinted Label, printed _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 129 (It is unfavourable, for example, if the label/format length is only a little shorter or much longer than the distance of the two print heads.) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 130: Adjusting The Tear Off Position (Option: Cutting Position)
After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. ( If a cutter is installed and activated, the concerning panel function Cutting Position has to be used. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 131 (Offset: 0 up to +10,7mm) Please note: Changing the SyncOffset has an effect on the cutting position, too. For further information see section 7.27 Adjusting the Zero Position of the Material Transport. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 132: Configuration Of Network Parameters (Ip Address, E.g.)
[192.168.010.123 ] back, if need be). The new IP address is saved as setup value. [Saved ! ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE key longer than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 133 (compare section 6.6 Menu Structure). Select the subitem Off from the network menu to switch off the network access. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: offers among other things a centralized address management. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 134 Capability of a device for sending and receiving data at the same time. In the case of full duplex, collision detection is deactivated. A full duplex capable device is able to buffer data packets. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 135: Operator Maintenance
In order to run the printer on its highest quality level, it is necessary to perform regularly simple cleaning operations, and to occasionally replace certain components. These operations can be performed by a MICROPLEX trained operator. A not trained person is not allowed to perform these operations.
Page 136: Printer Cabinet Cleaning
If necessary the cloth can be moistured with water or a neutral detergent. Inside the printer dust or paper dust can be removed best with a soft (non-metallic) brush. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 137: Cleaning The Printheads
(f.e. the base plate of the printer). 1. Open the printer’s top cover and swivel it to a vertical position. 2. Unlock the front printhead assembly by pushing the release lever. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 138 3. Swivel the printhead assembly upward until it stops and stands upright. 4. Take out the ribbon if one is loaded. (Refer to section 5.2.4 for more details.) Supply mandrel Front printhead assembly Drive mechanism Fig. 8.1.2.b Removing the ribbon _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 139 • If the printhead is very dirty: Use a soft lint-free cloth, moisten it with spirit (Ethanol) and then use it to wipe several times along the print area of the printhead (compare figure 8.1.2.c). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 140 To help keep the printheads clean and to avoid premature wear out of the printheads, the printer’s top cover should always be closed. Moreover it is not allowed to use dusty or dirty print media. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 141: Platen Roller Cleaning
Fig. 8.1.3.a Releasing the front printhead assembly 3. Swivel the printhead assembly upward until it stops and stands upright. 4. Take out the ribbon if one is loaded. (Refer to section 5.2.4 for more details.) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 142 Operator Maintenance _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Supply mandrel Front printhead assembly Drive mechanism Fig. 8.1.3.b Removing the ribbon Front Rear platen roller platen roller Fig. 8.1.3.c Position of the platen rollers _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 143 8. Repeat the work steps 2 to 7 to clean the rear platen roller. 9. Close the the printer’s top cover. The printer is ready for printing again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 144: Cleaning The Sensors
4. Unlock the transparent sensor guide by pushing its lever and raise the transparent sensor guide until it stops (as shown in figure 8.1.4.a+b). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 145 Transparent sensor guide release lever Top cover of the printer Fig. 8.1.4.a Unlocking the transparent sensor guide (rear printhead unit) Rear printhead Transparent sensor guide Fig. 8.1.4.b Swivelling the transparent sensor guide upward _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 146 7. Swivel the printhead assembly downward and push it down gently until it clicks into place. 8. Close the the printer’s top cover. The printer is ready for printing again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 147: Avoiding Ribbon Slack And Wrinkles
3. Check both print units: is the ribbon wrinkled, is the ribbon tension on either side of the ribbon not even? 4. Unlock the printhead assembly by pushing the release lever. Printhead assembly release lever Fig. 8.2.a Releasing the front printhead assembly _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 148 Please note: Do not remove the knurled screw, just loosen it a little. Top View: Knurled screw Ribbon Supply mandrel guide shaft Fig. 8.2.b Loosen the ribbon guide shaft in order to adjust it _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 149 Do not be afraid to ’waste’ a little extra ribbon to ensure the ribbon is running correctly and wrinkle-free. 10. Lastly tighten the knurled screw that holds the ribbon guide shaft. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 150 (The ribbon guide plate can turn on the center set screw as the rigid point of support). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 151 16. Check that the ribbon has no folds and is running straight. Correct the adjustment of the ribbon guide plate, if need be. Tauten the ribbon by turning the rewind shaft. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 152 18. Swivel the printhead assembly downward and push it down gently until it clicks into place. 19. Close the printer’s top cover. 20. Switch the printer to the ON LINE mode. The printer is ready for printing again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 153: Check The Printhead Pressure
The abrasion of the concerning components (for example the printhead surface) will be accelerated considerably due to the increase of the pressure value. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 154: Troubleshooting
- Make sure all covers of the device are completely closed afterwards. Any others but the troubles described on the following pages are only to be repaired by a MICROPLEX authorized operator or a service engineer. When reporting a problem to your service engineer, please give him the exact error message.
Page 155: Error Messages
A printhead assembly is not firmly in place. [Print Unit 2 Re-open the relevant printhead assembly and make sure it closes tightly: - swifel the printhead assembly downward and push down gently to lock. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 156 - Unselect the cutter, if the cutter was deinstalled. See section 7.28 [Cutter Error! An error occured during cutter operation. - check for a paper jam. Remove the jammed paper. - reload the consumables (paper) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 157 See section 8.1.4. Cleaning the Sensors - Make sure all material pieces are removed after a paper jam. See section 9.3. Incorrect Media Transport If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8...
Page 158: Reduced Print Quality
- check the environment conditions and correct them if necessary. (Admissible values for humidity, temperature etc., see section 2.3 and chapter 11) Printout too strong - reduce the contrast (see section 7.22) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 159 - also, see section 9.3: Incorrect Media Transport - the printheads have to be exchanged if, for example after a big printout performance the printout isn’t correct any more. If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8...
Page 160: Incorrect Media Transport
(See section 8.2 Avoiding Wrinkling of the Ribbon) - check the printhead pressure of both printheads (see section 5.3 Printhead Pressure Adjusting). - clean the platen rollers (see section 8.1.3) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 161 - follow the steps from the next section: Clearing Paper Jam - check if the jammed consumables have been removed completely. If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8...
Page 162: Clearing Paper Jam
Swivel the printhead assembly upward until it stops and stands upright. e) Repeat the work steps c and d to open the rear printhead. Caution! The printheads and the platen rollers may be hot. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 163 Detach the creased paper at the next perforation. i) Load new paper to the printer (see chapter 4). Check if the paper is impeccable (crushed or damped paper must not be inserted). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 164 Press the ON LINE key to continue printing. Data is kept in the printer’s memory. After the paper jam has been cleared, all the pages on the paper path will be printed again. (See next section for more information.) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 165: Print Repetition After An Error
EEPROM - configuration) if the user wants to resume the print job at a position he chooses himself. In addition to this see panel function Clearing the Input Buffer (chapter 7.9). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 166: Measures For Transport And Shipping (Repacking)
• Lock all moveable parts of the printer (use all original transport safety devices, adhesive fasteners and so on). Repack all items in their original packing material and ship them in the original boxes. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 167: Specifications
45 to 75 % (without condensation) 100 - 240 V AC ( -10%, + 6%), 3.2 — 6.4 A, 50/60 Hz Mains connection: appr. 0.40 kVA (operating) Power input: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 168 There isn’t any generally valid rule to calculate the costs per page. Therefore values given by different manufacturers are very often not comparable. The values given by MICROPLEX are based on the utilization time of the so-called consumables of the printer. There isn’t any generally valid rule for this calculation, either. Therefore MICROPLEX has fixed the definition of consumables as follows: 1.
Page 169 CAQ (Customer Acceptable Quality) is a purely subjective lower limit which a respective customer is willing to accept the print quality. An exchange of parts is only then necessary even if the MNPSQ is already exceeded. quality Utilization time exchange exchange MNPSQ MNPCAQ pages _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 170 Specifications _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 171: Appendix
12. Appendix 12.1. Color Printing with LOGIJET TC8 The LOGIJET TC8 is a thermal printing system with 2 print modules. These print modules can be equipped with ribbons of various color. Therefore multi-colored printouts are possible. Such printouts are needed for example for GHS conform labels.
Page 172 Eventually you have to delete the old color areas and replace them by the 2 spot colors (black and red, for example). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 173: Using The Windows Printer Driver
The color allocations (compare section 12.1 and 12.2) have to be taken into account when working in the application. 12.3.1. Plug and Play Installation 1. Connect the LOGIJET TC8 printer to your PC via Ethernet or USB, e.g. 2. Turn the printer LOGIJET TC8 on.
Page 174: How To Access The Driver Screens
Appendix _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Follow the instructions. 7. Connect the printer LOGIJET TC8 to your PC. 12.3.3. How to access the Driver Screens How you access the driver screens depends on your computer and its operating system. Note: Example driver screenshots are used throughout this manual and as such may not represent the driver screens for your machine.
Page 175: Driver Settings
LOGIJET TC8 Fig. 12.3.4.a Print dialogue box 2. Click the Properties button from your application’s Print dialogue. The driver window opens to allow you to specify your printing preferences for this document: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 176 Appendix _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Fig. 12.3.4.b Layout tab of the printer driver 3. On the Paper/Quality tab you can set the color setting (Black&White or Color). Fig. 12.3.4.c Paper/Quality tab (color on/off) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 177 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Downright on the tab you find the Advanced… button. The concerning configuration window enables you to set additional printing parameters of the LOGIJET TC8: 4. Click the Advanced… button from your application’s Print dialogue. Fig. 12.3.4.d “Advanced Options” configuration window of the printer driver...
Page 178 Appendix _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Fig. 12.3.4.e Selecting the Color Printing Mode 5. Confirm your settings with OK. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 179: Color Support By Several Emulations
The printer ignores this command if color printing is not available. Example: The word 'MICROPLEX' is to be printed in red. The text following is to be printed in black. & % & % 18 005MICROPLEX& % & % 18 001...
Page 180: Igp
12.4.2. IGP The original page description language IGP has no commands for color control. MICROPLEX has added commands in IGP syntax to this emulation which enable a color control. Another possibility to bring color into the application under IGP is to create graphics and logos in color and to load them into the printer using the IGP specific commands.
Page 181: Code
12.4.3. CODE V The original page description language CODE V has no commands for color control. MICROPLEX has added commands in CODE V syntax to this emulation which enable a color control. Command for switching a color on: ^|COLOR; <n>...
Page 182: Prescribe Iie
Command for switching a color on: <ESC>r <nn> <nn> = 00 black <nn> = 01 magenta <nn> = 02 cyan <nn> = 03 magenta <nn> = 04 yellow <nn> = 05 <nn> = 06 green _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 183: Index
123 font bank 82 cutting menu 126 font list 83 cutting mode 125, 126 fonts 81, 96 cutting position 121, 130 FORM FEED 67, 85 function keys 65 fundamentals 8 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 184 108 ON /OFF LINE switching 69 ON LINE - LED 66 ON LINE key 67, 73 ON LINE/ESC key 71 operation 63, 69 operation sequences 23 operator maintenance 135 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 185 59 specifications 167 Punch Error 157 status sheet 81 symbol code 100 symbols 9 Sync Mark Error 157 Sync Sensor 108 Sync sensor level 114, 116 synchronization 109 syntax of diagrams 74 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 186 68 test prints 88 text margins 80 text orientation 99 thermal transfer printing 8, 41 transparent code 93 transport 166 troubles 154 troubleshooting 154 utilization time 168 wrinkles 147 wrinkles, ribbon 62 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...
Page 187 Index _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual LOGIJET TC8 Edition 1.1...

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