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Service Manual SQUIX Label Printer Made in Germany...
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Trademark Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Editor Regarding questions or comments please contact cab Produk- ttechnik GmbH & Co. KG. Topicality Due to the constant further development of our products discrepancies between documentation and product can occur.
Table of Contents Introduction ............................4 Instructions ............................... 4 General Safety Instructions ........................5 Protective Devices ........................... 5 Handling Electricity ..........................6 Procedure in Case of Accidents ......................6 Replacing Assembly Units ........................7 Tools ................................. 7 Replacing the Printhead ........................... 7 Replacing the Print Roller and the Rewind Assist Roller ................
Introduction Instructions Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows: Danger! Draws attention to an exceptionally great, imminent danger to your health or life due to hazardous voltages. Danger! Draws attention to a danger with high risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. Warning! Draws attention to a danger with medium risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
Introduction General Safety Instructions This service manual is intended for use by qualified service and maintenance personnel. For more operation and configuration information, refer to the user or configuration manual. Follow the general safety rules below: • Keep the area around the device clean at all times! •...
Introduction Handling Electricity The following work may only be done by trained and qualified electricians: • Work on electrical components. • Work on an open device still connected to the mains supply. General precautions before starting maintenance work: • Find out where the emergency and power switches are so that they can be quickly thrown in an emergency. •...
Do not use any worn of damaged tools. Only use tools and testing devices that are suitable for the task at hand. cab special tools: • Test collar for transfer ribbon winder (cab item number: 5534199) Standard tools: • Phillips-head screwdriver, size 1 •...
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Replacing Assembly Units Fig. 2 Replacing the printhead Dismounting the Printhead 1. Remove the media from the printer. 2. Lock the printhead. 3. Loosen two screws (6). 4. Open the printhead locking and if necessary remove the printhead from the pins (9). 5.
Replacing Assembly Units Replacing the Print Roller and the Rewind Assist Roller Fig. 3 Replacing the print roller and the rewind assist roller 1. Open the printhead locking. 2. Lift the pinch roller (2) from the rewind assist roller. 3. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer. 4.
Replacing Assembly Units Replacing the Slipping Clutches The rewinder for the transfer ribbon and the internal rewinder are coupled with slipping clutches to the main drive. The supply hub of the transfer ribbon is braked with a slipping clutch during printing. Replace a slipping clutch when the set value of the torque cannot be set.
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Replacing Assembly Units Replacing the Slipping Clutches at the Rewinders 4 Snap ring 5 Slipping clutch 6 Coupling disks 7 Winder axle 8 Collar the belt gear Fig. 5 Slipping clutches at the rewinders 1. Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet. 2.
Replacing Assembly Units Replacing the Label Sensor Note! Soiling of the label sensor can also cause malfunctions. Before replacing the label sensor, check whether it is soiled and clean it if necessary. Danger! Risk of death via electric shock! ...
Replacing Assembly Units Replacing the PCB CPU Danger! Risk of death via electric shock! Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at least one minute until the power supply unit has discharged. 1 4 screws 2 PCB CPU Connectors...
Replacing Assembly Units Replacing the Power Supply Unit Danger! Risk of death via electric shock! Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at least one minute until the power supply unit has discharged. Fig.
Replacing Assembly Units Installing the PCB I/O Interface Danger! Risk of death via electric shock! Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at least one minute until the power supply unit has discharged. Fig.
Adjustments Measuring and Adjusting the Winding Torques The rewinder for the transfer ribbon and the internal rewinder are coupled with slipping clutches to the rewinder drive. The unwinder of the transfer ribbon is braked with slipping clutches during printing. The correct setting of the torques of these slipping clutches is necessary for: •...
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Adjustments The set values for the winding torque and the resulting pulling force at the test collar are: Slipping clutch at Measurement Direction of rotation Winding torque M Pulling force F Ribbon rewinder against winding direction 13,5 - 14,4 Ncm 4,3 - 4,8 N in winding direction 2,1 - 3,0 Ncm...
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Adjustments Internal Rewinder Measurement of the winding torque at the internal rewinder occurs by determining the pulling forces with a cord wrapped around the rewinder. The physical relation between the torque and the pulling force is: F= M / r Pulling force [N], Winding torque [Ncm], Radius of the rewinder (38 mm)
Adjustments 3.1.2 Adjusting the Winding Torques The winding torque of a winder can be changed at the knurled ring of the respective slipping clutch. The numbers on the knurled ring stand for the value of the winding torque: • 1: Lowest winding torque •...
Adjustments Adjusting the Printing Mechanism Major adjustment of the printing mechanism beyond format-based settings is only required if the printhead assembly has been removed or parts in this area have been replaced. Excluded from this is the replacement of the printhead, after which readjustment is generally not required.
Adjustments 3.2.2 Adjusting the Printhead Position In order to achieve the best possible print image the following printhead settings are necessary: • Align the heating line with the highest point of the print roller. Density of the print image is the greatest at this point.
Adjustments 3.2.3 Adjusting the Printhead Pressure The printhead pressure can be changed with the screws (1a) and (1b) at the inside and outside of the printhead. Increasing the printhead pressure leads to an improvement of the print image density on the corresponding side and to a shifting of the ribbon feed path to the other side.
Final Test Recheck the setting with the test function Test grid ( Configuration Manual) or a similar print pattern. When using standard cab media, the test printout must show lines with sharp contours and black areas without any parts missing.
Adjustments Adjusting the Belt Tension at the Main Drive Motor Danger! Risk of death via electric shock! Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait at least one minute until the power supply unit has discharged. Fig.
Troubleshooting and Error Treatment Failure of Device Functions Functional error Possible remedy Medium is not transported Check electrical connections between PCB CPU and motor Check drive mechanism Replace the PCB CPU Replace the motor No print image with medium Check plug connections at the printhead transport Examine printhead cable for damage and replace if necessary Replace the printhead...