CAB MACH4 Operator's Manual
Barcode/label printer
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Summary of Contents for CAB MACH4
- Page 1 PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION up to Serial No. 9999 Barcode/Label printer MACH4 Operator’s Manual Edition 7/06...
- Page 2 No part of this manual nor any translation may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the express written permission of cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG Karlsruhe.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
MACH4 Table of Contents Table of Contents A General Guide to the Documentation ................5 Structure of the Documentation and Navigation ............5 Warning Notices, Notes and other Highlighted Elements ..........5 1.2.1 Warning notices ......................5 1.2.2 Notes..........................6 1.2.3... - Page 4 MACH4 Table of Contents Device types ........................14 Device with Peel-off Function..................14 Device with Cutting Function..................14 Loading Material......................... 14 Loading Labels......................14 6.1.1 Adapting the roll holder ....................14 6.1.2 Fitting label rolls ......................15 6.1.3 Loading fanfold labels ....................16 6.1.4...
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Page 5: General Guide To The Documentation
• Configuration Manual This is included on the supplied CD and can also be found on cab Internet pages, and is intended for persons who install and set up the label printer, and who perform the follow up maintenance work. -
Page 6: Notes
The functions actually available depend on the version ordered. A detailed product description with all technical data can be found in the "MACH4 Configuration Manual" on the CD ROM or under www.cabgmbh.com. -
Page 7: Intended Use Of The Printer
MACH4 Safety and the Environment Intended Use of the Printer • The label printer is built in accordance with the current technological status and the recognized safety rules. However, danger to the life and limb of the user or third parties and/or damage to the label printer and other tangible assets can arise during use. -
Page 8: Installation
MACH4 Installation Installation Device Overview View A View B pause Bereit menu feed cancel pause menu feed cancel Fig. 1: Overview RS-232 serial interface Roll hub USB 2.0 High Speed Slave interface Bracket grooves Two USB master interfaces for Ribbon rewind hub... -
Page 9: Unpacking The Label Printer
MACH4 Installation Unpacking the Label Printer ⇒ Lift the label printer out of the carton by the straps. ⇒ Check the label printer for any possible transportation damage. ⇒ Check that the delivery is complete. Delivery scope: • Label printer •... -
Page 10: Connection To A Computer Or Computer Network
MACH4 Installation 3.4.2 Connection to a computer or computer network Inadequate or no grounding can cause malfunctions during operations. Ensure that all computers and cables connected to the label printer are grounded. ⇒ Connect the label printer to a computer or network by a suitable cable. -
Page 11: Control Panel
MACH4 Control panel Control panel The user can control the operation of the printer with the control panel, for example: • Issuing, interrupting, continuing and cancelling print jobs, • Setting printing parameters, e.g. heat level of the printhead, print speed, interface configuration, lan- guage and time of day (see “Configuration Manual“),... -
Page 12: Functions In Print Mode
MACH4 Control panel Functions in Print Mode 4.2.1 Symbol displays The symbols shown in the following table may appear in the status line of the display, depending on the printer configuration. They enable the current printer status to be seen quickly. Please refer to the "Con- figuration Manual"... -
Page 13: Key Functions
MACH4 Control panel ’Correctable error’ state An error has occurred that can be rectified by the operator without interrupting the print job. The print job can be continued after the error has been rectified. The display shows the symbol , the type of error and the number of labels still to be printed. -
Page 14: Device Types
Device types Device types Two versions of the label printer MACH4 are supplied, one with a peel-off function and the other with a cutting function. Both versions are offered with 203 dpi, 300 dpi or 600 dpi printheads. Both types of device are used to print labels or continuous material from rolls or fanfold labels. The print- ed labels can either be torn off at the tear bar integrated in the control panel or rolled up on an external label take up (optional). -
Page 15: Fitting Label Rolls
MACH4 Loading Material 6.1.2 Fitting label rolls The method of fitting label rolls applies to both thermal paper labels and labels that are printed by means of a transfer ribbon. Fig. 4: Roll holder and path of the label stock 1. -
Page 16: Loading Fanfold Labels
MACH4 Loading Material 6.1.3 Loading fanfold labels The method of loading fanfold labels applies to both thermal paper labels and labels that are printed by means of a transfer ribbon. View A Fig. 5: Loading fanfold labels 1. Stack the fan-folded labels (1) behind the printer. Ensure that the labels on the strip are facing upwards. -
Page 17: Setting Up The Peel-Off Function
MACH4 Loading Material 6.1.4 Setting up the peel-off function The label stock is loaded as described in section 6.1.2, work steps 1 to 10. Place the printer in such a position that the liner can run down without hindrance. A label jam can cause malfunctions in printing operations. -
Page 18: Loading The Transfer Ribbon
MACH4 Loading Material Loading the Transfer Ribbon Do not insert a transfer ribbon for direct thermal printing. CAUTION! When inserting the transfer ribbon ensure that the coated side faces the labels, as otherwise the printhead can become soiled. Fig. 7: Loading the transfer ribbon Operator’s Manual... - Page 19 MACH4 Loading Material 1. Open the cover, fig. 1 (9) and hinge down the control panel, fig. 1 (16). 2. Press the release button, fig.1 (14) and hinge the print module up. 3. Press the transfer ribbon unwinding unit (2) to the right until there is perceptible resistance, pull it to the left out of the guide slot (1) and remove it.
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Page 20: Label Sensors
MACH4 Loading Material Label Sensors 6.3.1 Gap sensors Fig. 8: Selecting the gap sensor The printer has two gap sensors (1, 2) to detect the start of a label and the end of the material, which can be used alternatively. The detectors (1a, 2a) are located in the transport module, the emitters (1b, 2b) in the print module. -
Page 21: Reflex Sensor
MACH4 Loading Material 6.3.2 Reflex sensor The reflective sensor (1) can detect marks on the back of the label stock. Move the sensor transversely to the transport direction with the slide (2) to adapt to the position of the reflective marks: ⇒... -
Page 22: Printing Operation
MACH4 Printing Operation Printing Operation CAUTION! Printhead damage caused by improper handling! ⇒ Do not touch the underside of the printhead with the fingers or sharp objects. ⇒ Ensure that the labels are clean. ⇒ Ensure that the label surfaces are smooth. Rough labels act like emery paper and reduce the service life of the printhead. -
Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance
MACH4 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance DANGER! Danger to life and limb from electric shock! Disconnect the printer from the electricity supply before starting any maintenance work. MACH4 The label printer requires very little maintenance. It is important to clean the thermal printhead regularly. -
Page 24: Cleaning Label Sensors
MACH4 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Label Sensors CAUTION! Do not damage the light barrier! ⇒ Do not use sharp objects or solvents for cleaning the light barrier. The label sensors can be soiled by paper dust. This can impair the detection of the start of the label or the print marks (see section 6.3 on page 20). -
Page 25: Replacing The Media Feed Roller
MACH4 Cleaning and Maintenance 8. Insert the printhead holder (5) into the guide (8), and press upwards against the springs (10), whereby the springs (10) must contact the hickeys (9). In so doing, pass the holding lug (1) up through the slit (3), and slide the printhead holder (5) back until the holding lug (1) latches in over the web (2). -
Page 26: Fault Correction
MACH4 Fault Correction Fault Correction Types of Errors The diagnostic system indicates on the screen if an error has occurred. The printer is set into one of the three possible error states according to the type of error. Symbol Navigator pad... -
Page 27: Problem Solution
MACH4 Fault Correction Problem Solution Problem Cause Remedy Transfer ribbon creases Transfer ribbon too wide Use a transfer ribbon slightly wider than the width of label. Print image has smears or Printhead is dirty See "Cleaning the Printhead" on voids page 23. -
Page 28: Error Messages And Fault Correction
MACH4 Fault Correction Error Messages and Fault Correction Error messages Cause Remedy Hardware error Switch the printer off and then on. ADC malfunction If error recurs call service. Invalid barcode content, e.g. Correct the barcode content. Barcode error alphanumeric characters in a... - Page 29 MACH4 Fault Correction Error messages Cause Remedy There are labels missing on Press pause key repeatedly until printer No label found the label material recognizes the next label on the mate- rial. The label format as set in the Cancel current print job.
- Page 30 MACH4 Fault Correction Error messages Cause Remedy Printer has received an Press the pause key to skip the com- Protocol error unknown or invalid command mand or from the computer. press the cancel key to cancel the print job. Read error when reading from Check data of the card.
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Page 31: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
- Limits of voltage fluctuation and flicker EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001 - Immunity characteristics EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 Limits and methods of measurement Signed for, and behalf of, the manufacturer: cab Produkttechnik Sömmerda Gesellschaft für Computer- und Automationsbausteine mbH 99610 Sömmerda Sömmerda, 10.04.06 Erwin Fascher... -
Page 32: Index
MACH4 Index ............. 12 Pause ........... 12 Printing label .........14 Adapting the roll holders ............. 12 Ready ............10 Switch off ......25 Changing the media feed roller ............10 Switch on ........24 Changing the printhead ..........12 Symbol displays ............23 Cleaning ........