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  • Page 1 ________________________________________________________________________________ SOLID T11 DT SOLID T11 TT Operator’s Manual Edition 1.1L ________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 2 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5. Handling of Consumables 5.1. Winding Diagram 5.2. Print Media Handling 5.2.1. Media Loading 5.2.2. Media Removal 5.3. Handling of Ribbon (SOLID T11 TT) 5.3.1. Ribbon Loading 5.3.2. Ribbon Removal _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 4 Emulation Selection 7.15. Display Language Selection 7.16. Transparent Code Adjustment 7.17. Selection of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer) 7.18. Setting to Factory Default 7.19. Font Selection 7.20. Text Orientation Selection _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 5 8.1. Printer Cleaning 8.1.1. Printer Cabinet Cleaning 8.1.2. Printhead Cleaning 8.1.3. Platen and Roller Cleaning 8.1.4. Sensor Cleaning 8.1.4.1. Location of the Sensors 8.1.4.2. Cleaning 3 Sensors (Gap/Blackmark/Paper End) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 6 9.2. Reduced Print Quality 9.3. Incorrect Media Transport 9.4. Cutter Error Messages 9.5. Print Repetition after an Error 10. Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) 11. Specifications 12. Index _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The SOLID T11 is a multifunctional non-impact printer based on thermal print technology. Two versions of this printer are available. The SOLID T11 DT can be used for direct thermal printing only. The SOLID T11 TT can be used for thermal transfer printing as well as for direct thermal printing (this printer version is shown in most of the pictures of this manual).

  • Page 8: Fundamentals Of Thermal Printing

    The SOLID T11 DT can only be used for direct thermal printing. The SOLID T11 TT printer can be used for both methods of thermal printing.

  • Page 9: Conventions

    Link to another chapter or a different document. By clicking the blue colored text 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 10: Ce - Conformity

    Introduction _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.4. CE — Conformity _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT 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.

  • Page 12: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    - 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). Rotating parts can cause injury , and it is also possible for hair, clothing, jewellery, etc.

  • Page 13: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    - After switching off the device, wait at least 15 seconds before the device is switched on again. - Please follow all the information and hints directly attached to the device and/or described in this manual. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 14: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Introduction _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Remove the foil covering the printer. Place the printer onto a suitable base (see section 2.3). Please retain the original packing materials in case the printer has to be transported in the future. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 16: Check List

    1. Printer SOLID T11 2. Power cord 3. Data cable (USB) 4. CD containing: • Operator’s Manual for SOLID T11 • Print drivers • IDOL Programming Manual Fig. 2.2.a Accessories _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 17: Printer Installation

    Relative atmospheric humidity: 30% to 80% (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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 18: Printer Components

    LCD Display Power switch Paper exit Fig. 2.4.a Main view of the printer SOLID T11 TT Fig. 2.4.b Main view of the printer SOLID T11 TT _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 19: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Fig. 2.4.c Rear view of the printer View into the printer: Cover Ribbon supply spindles Ribbon take up spindles Print head mechanism Control panel Fig. 2.4.d Printer SOLID T11 TT opened _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 20: Media And Ribbon Requirements

    A Paper End sensor detects when the media supply has been depleted. Please keep this sensor clean, because printing without media under the head can result in damage to the Print Head. See section 8.1.4 Sensor Cleaning. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 21: Basic Operation Sequences 21

    8 m a r g i n s e tti n g s e e c h a p t e r 7 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 22: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    "Printing the Status Sheet“ panel function (see section 7.6). Detailed information on the operations above and to further functions of the printer SOLID T11 can be found in the following chapters. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 23: Handling Of Consumables

    (see chapter 6 and 7) fit to the printer implementation (ribbon inserted /not inserted). Ribbon and material should only be inserted/exchanged by specially instructed personnel. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 24: Winding Diagram

    SOLID T11 TT, the thermal transfer version of the SOLID T11. SOLID T11 DT printers have a similar paper path (just as shown in the figure above) — but all the ribbon spindles and so on are not existing in that device.

  • Page 25: Print Media Handling

    To load roll-fed media or fanfold media go on like this: Turn the printer on. Open the top cover of the printer. Top cover Fig. 5.2.1.a Top cover opened _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 26: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Remove any media that may have been left in the printer. Close the print head by rotating it forward and down. Press firmly on each end of the print head mechanism (SOLID T11 DT: at the points labeled “PUSH”) until the print head latches firmly in place.

  • Page 27: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    11. Thread the media into the back of the printer between the material guides (label width guides). As soon as it is correctly positioned, the green “Media loaded” LED will be on. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 28: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    13. Switch the printer to ON LINE mode. 14. The printer will automatically feed the media into the printer until it is correctly positioned for printing. Fig. 5.2.1.f Feeding material into the printer _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 29: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    15. If you want to print using the direct thermal process, the printer is now already ready for this. To print using the thermal transfer process, you still need to insert ribbon. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 30: Media Removal

    Close the print head by rotating it forward and down. Press firmly on each end of the print head mechanism (SOLID T11 DT: at the points labeled “PUSH”) until the print head latches firmly in place.

  • Page 31: Handling Of Ribbon (Solid T11 Tt)

    (located at the right side of the print head mechanism). Head latch lever Fig. 5.3.1.a Pull the purple head latch lever Lift the print head by rotating it upward and to the rear. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 32: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    (again making sure the notches in the core line up with the tangs on the spindle before releasing the spring loaded spindle). Drive tangs Ribbon supply core Center justified ribbon Fig. 5.3.1.b Ribbon roll placed on both ribbon supply spindles _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 33: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    (in addition use a small piece of tape, if need be). 15. Manually wind approximately three turns of ribbon on the take up core. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 34: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    “PUSH” until the print head latches firmly in place. 18. Close the top cover of the printer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 35: Ribbon Removal

    Close the print head by rotating it forward and down. Press firmly on each end of the print head mechanism at the points labeled “PUSH” until the print head latches firmly in place. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 36 Handling of Consumables _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Close the top cover of the printer. The media for direct thermal printing has to be loaded as described in section 5.2.1. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 37: 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 printers SOLID T11 DT and SOLID T11 TT are provided with several interfaces; see figure 2.4.b and chapter 11 Specifications for more information.

  • Page 38: Control Panel View

    Operation and Menu Structure ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6.3. Control Panel View Display LEDs (Dual line x 16 character LCD display) ON LINE SOLID T11 5 Keys _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 39: Function Of The Control Panel Elements

    The printer is not ready to receive data from the host (OFF LINE). The control panel keys are active. ERROR LED (Red) An error occurred in the printer. The printer is OFF LINE. No error occurring. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 40: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    These keys are used for working within the different levels of the menu structure. This structure and the panel functions are described « in the following. PREVIOUS key FEED key FEED _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 41: 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.

  • Page 42: Menu Structure

    Access to the menu structure is possible as soon as the printer is turned OFF LINE and the ENTER key was pressed. The menu structure of the printers SOLID T11 DT and SOLID T11 TT is arranged in different levels: ON LINE mode "...

  • Page 43: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    The ENTER key has two main functions. It gives the user access ENTER to a particular menu and, once in the menu, it allows the user to select a particular function. ["Function"] _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 44: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    If the FEED key is pressed instead, the changes are only stored temporary (not saved as setup). FEED (This key takes the user to the respective previous menu level). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 45: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Operation and Menu Structure ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Return to the ON LINE mode: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 46: Syntax Of Diagrams

    » The ″Panel display″ column shows the display messages ["Message"] corresponding to the sequences listed on the left. In the column ″Notes″ explanations to particular operational steps are given. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 47: Panel Functions

    While thermal transfer printing a ribbon is needed to transfer the print contents onto the media (see chapter 5 Handling of Consumables, too). The printer SOLID T11 DT only supports direct thermal printing. The SOLID T11 TT can be used for thermal transfer printing and direct thermal printing.

  • Page 48: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the EN TE R FEED ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer LINE ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 49: Media Setting (Material; Label Or Continuous)

    In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the EN TE R ENTER key). FEED After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 50: Page Length Adjustment

    In addition this new value can be saved as setup EN TE R value (using the ENTER key). FEED After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 51: 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 52: Material Width Adjustment (Paper Width)

    In addition this new value can be saved as setup FEED value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: LINE Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 53: Configuration Of Text Margins

    In addition this new value can be saved as EN TE R setup value (using the ENTER key). FEED After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 54: Printing The Status Sheet

    [Status Sheet ] Press the ENTER key again. ENTER A status sheet is printed. [Status Sheet ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 55: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    / 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 56: Printing The Font List

    [Font List ] is displayed. $ $ $ [Font List ] ENTER The font list is printed. [Font List ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: LINE Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 57: Hexdump-Mode Activation

    Hexdump Mode. Time between turning the printer off and on again should be at least 15 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 58: 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 59: Clearing The Input Buffer (Cancel Job)

    $ $ $ [Cancel Job ] ENTER All data contained in the input buffer will be cleared. [Cancel Job ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: LINE Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 60: Printing The Menu Page

    A menu structure presentation of the ENTER SOLID T11 is printed out (compare section 6.6). [Menu Page ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: LINE Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 61: Generating Test Prints (Sliding Pattern)

    A series of test prints is generated. [Sliding Pattern ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE The printing out of test prints can be stopped by pushing the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 62: Data Interface Configuration

    After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE The printer uses SIA (Simultaneous Interface Administration) to check, Note: which interface is currently used for the transfer of print data. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 63: Emulation Selection

    In addition this new value can be EN TE R saved as setup value (using the ENTER FEED key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE LINE again: Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 64: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    ZPL II (Zebra Programming Language) Optional: TIFF (CCITT group 4), Kyocera Prescribe, Printronix IGP/PGL, µPostscript (More emulations on request) Notice: The brand names mentioned are registered trademarks of the enterprises named above. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 65: Display Language Selection

    In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the EN TE R FEED ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 66: Transparent Code Adjustment

    In addition this new value can be saved as EN TE R FEED setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 67: Selection Of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer)

    In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). EN TE R FEED After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 68: Setting To Factory Default

    Only if you press the ENTER key a EN TE R FEED second time the configuration will be back-outed to factory defaults. LINE Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 69: Font Selection

    In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the EN TE R FEED ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 70: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    P = proportional, (meaning that each character has an individual width). Font height: Font height from the lowest descender to the upper edge of the highest character, measured in graphical points (1/72 inch). SC = scalable. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 71: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    You can use the panel function Printing the Font List (see section 7.7) to generate a list of all fonts installed to the printer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 72: Text Orientation Selection

    ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 73: Symbol Code Selection

    In addition this new value can be EN TE R saved as setup value (using the FEED ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer LINE ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 74: Print Speed Adjustment

    In addition this new value can be EN TE R saved as setup value (using the FEED ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer LINE ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 75: Contrast (Density) Setting

    After this decision turn the printer ON LINE LINE again: Press the LINE key. * Note: Please consider that using high contrast values (more than 100%) can result in a reduced lifetime of the printhead. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 76: Image Shifting To The X-Direction

    In addition this new value can be saved EN TE R as setup value (using the ENTER key). FEED After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 77 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 78: Image Shifting To The Y-Direction

    In addition this new value can be saved EN TE R FEED as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 79 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 80: Selecting The Light Sensor Type

    In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER EN TE R FEED key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE LINE again: Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 81: Automatic Sync Sensor Adjust

    This function serves to adjust the printer’s Sync Sensor to the material in use. If this automatic function does not work with your specific print material, please read the following section: Manual Sync Sensor Adjust. 7.27.1. Overview _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 82: Example

    In addition this new value can be saved EN TE R FEED as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE LINE again: Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 83: Manual Sync Sensor Adjust

    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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 84: Overview: Level And Current Adjusting

    Panel Functions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7.28.1. Overview: Level and Current Adjusting _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 85: Description Of Level And Current Adjusting

    Sync.Sens.Logic to invert the logic. (Black marks can be used as “inverse gaps” in this way.) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 86: 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 87 In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER EN TE R FEED key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE LINE again: Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Zero Position Of The Material Transport (Sync.sens.offset)

    In addition this new value can be saved EN TE R FEED as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 89 Panel Functions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ G ap position detected by the printer, zero-position feed direction print m aterial Fig. 7.29.a Adjusting the Zero Position of the Material Transport _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 90: Peripheral Device Activation (Tear Off Edge, Cutter)

    Turn the printer on [Service Mode ] is displayed shortly. [Service Mode ] Now the functions of the service mode are available (compare dashed areas in the Menu Structure of section 6.6). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 91 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 92: Selecting The Tear Off Mode (Option: Cutting Mode)

    In addition this new value can be EN TE R FEED saved as setup value (using the ENTER key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE LINE again: Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 93 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 in the following section. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 94: Selecting The Print Mode

    In addition this new value can be saved as setup value (using the ENTER EN TE R FEED key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the LINE key. LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 95 This reduces the output volume (in relation to a certain time). Print h ead Tear O ff Edge or Cutter 1. Print 2. Print end 3. Feed, then cut 4. Return Label, unprinted Label, printed _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 96 Print head Tear Off Edge or Cutter 1. Print 2. Feed 3. Cut Non-printable Label, unprinted Label, printed area _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 97: Adjusting The Tear Off Position (Option: Cutting Position) )

    After this decision turn the printer ON LINE LINE again: Press the LINE key. % If a cutter is installed and activated, the concerning panel function Cutting Position has to be used. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 98 (offset in feed direction, see the following figure). Printhead Cutter 1. Drucken Page, printed 2. Drucken Ende Feed, then cut Setting range for the cutting position (Offset from 0 to -4.2mm) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 99: Configuration Of Network Parameters (Ip Address, E.g.)

    FEED key moves you back, if need be). [192.168.010.123 ] ENTER The new IP address is saved as setup value. [Saved ! ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: LINE Press the LINE key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 100 (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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 101 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 102 Panel Functions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 105: Printhead Cleaning

    • Move the cloth or swab along the print area of the printhead (see figure 8.1.2.a). This working step requires light pressure and has to be repeated several times. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 106 • Use a soft lint-free cloth, moisten it with spirit and then use it to wipe several times along the print area of the printhead (compare figure 8.1.2.a). • Allow the printhead to dry for 2-3 minutes. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 107 Moreover it is not allowed to use dusty or dirty print media. 11. Turn the printer on. The printer is ready for printing again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 108: Platen And Roller Cleaning

    5. Lift up on both ends of the label cover plate at the points marked with the purple arrows until it releases. Label cover plate Lift the label cover plate Fig. 8.1.3.a Lifting the label cover plate _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 109 7. Make sure the concerning transport rollers have been cleaned on their whole extent so that there is no reason for irregular media transport after that. 8. Allow the transport rollers to dry for at least 3 minutes. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 110 “PUSH” until the printhead latches firmly in place. 12. Close the top cover of the printer. 13. Turn the printer on. The printer is ready for printing again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 111: Sensor Cleaning

    Do not use any sharp tools or detergents to clean the sensors! 8.1.4.1. Location of the Sensors Edge of the left adjustable paper guide (Reflex Sensor for Black Marks, 5 mm from left label edge) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 112: Cleaning 3 Sensors (Gap/Blackmark/Paper End)

    4. Lift the print head by rotating it upward and to the rear. 5. Take out the consumables. (Please refer to section 5 for more details on material handling.) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 113 Sensor assembly Thumbscrew Fig. 8.1.4.2.b Removing the thumbscrew 7. Remove the upper part of the sensor assembly and lay it aside (turn over, as shown in the next figure). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 114 9. Stickings can be removed best with a cotton swab or a soft lint-free cloth saturated with isopropyl alcohol (99.9 %). 10. Reposition the upper part of the sensor assembly on adjustable paper guide. 11. Replace the thumbscrew and tighten it. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 115 14. Stickings can be removed best with a soft lint-free cloth saturated with isopropyl alcohol (99.9 %). 15. Reinstall the consumables. (Please refer to section 5 for more details on material handling.) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 116 Operator Maintenance _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 117: 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 118: Printer Error Messages

    (compare section 5.3) - remove the jammed consumables (labels sticking together e.g.) - Correct the print process setting, if you don’t want to use a ribbon. (compare section 7.1) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 119 - Press firmly on each end of the print head mechanism (SOLID T11 DT: at the points labeled “PUSH”) until the print head latches firmly in place. (Compare section 5.2.) Fig. 9.1.a Locking the printhead (here: SOLID T11 DT) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT...
  • Page 120 - make sure all material pieces are removed after a paper jam. - For further information about the avoiding of paper jams please take notice of section 9.3 Incorrect Media Transport _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 121 - check the print process selecting and correct it, if necessary (see section 7.1) [Head Life End! - a new printhead has to be installed If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT...

  • Page 122: Reduced Print Quality

    2.3 and 11) Printout too strong - check the print process selecting and correct it, if necessary (see section 7.1) - reduce the contrast (see section 7.23) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 123 - also, see section 9.3: Incorrect Media Transport - the printhead has 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT...

  • Page 124: Incorrect Media Transport

    - release the printhead to remove the paper (compare chapter 5) - 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT...

  • Page 125: Cutter Error Messages

    - check for a paper jam. Remove the jammed material See section 9.3 Incorrect Media Transport - reload the consumables (paper) If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT...

  • Page 126: 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 (section 7.10). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 127: 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 128 Measures for Transport and Shipping _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 129: Specifications

    - 5°C to +60°C (storage temperature) relative atmospheric humidity: 30 to 80 % (without condensation) 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mains connection: appr. 0.56 kVA (operating) Power input: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 130 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 131 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 SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 132 Specifications _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

  • Page 133: Index

    8, 23, 47 image shifting 76, 78 display 38, 39 input buffer 59, 67 display language 65 installation 15 interfaces 19, 62, 129 IP address 99 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 134 41 printer components 18 NEXT key 40, 43, 44 printer installation 17 normal 1:1 mode 96 printer versions 7, 18 normal print mode 58 printhead cleaning 105 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...
  • Page 135 61 spare parts 131 specifications 129 weight 129 status sheet 54 winding diagram 24 symbol code 73 symbols 9 Sync sensor level 81, 83 syntax of diagrams 46 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT Edition 1.1...

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