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SQUIX
Label Printer
Made in Germany

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual SQUIX Label Printer Made in Germany...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tear-off Mode ............................23 Peel-off Mode ............................23 Internal Rewinding ..........................23 Suppressing Backfeed (SQUIX 4MT only) ..................... 24 Avoiding Loss of Material (SQUIX 4MT only) ..................24 Cleaning ..............................25 Cleaning Information ..........................25 Cleaning the Print Roller ........................25 Cleaning the Printhead ...........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Introduction Safety Instructions The device is configured for voltages of 100 to 240 V AC. It only has to be plugged into a grounded socket. • • Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage. • Switch off all affected devices (computer, printer, accessories) before connecting or disconnecting. •...

  • Page 6: Installation

    5 Ribbon supply hub 6 Ribbon take-up hub 7 Internal rewinder (only "P" devices) 8 Print unit 9 Cover (not at SQUIX 4P/4.3P/4MT/4.3MT) 10 Touchscreen display 11 LED "Power on" Figure 1 Overview 12 Ribbon deflection 13 Printhead retainer with printhead...
  • Page 7 23 Antistatic brush 24 Pressing roller system 25 Detent pin 26 Pinch roller Figure 3 Separator on SQUIX 4MT 27 Power switch 28 Power connection jack 29 Slot for SD card 30 2 USB master ports for keyboard, scanner, USB memory stick, Bluetooth...

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Setting-Up The Printer

    Installation Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer  Lift the label printer out of the box.  Check label printer for damage which may have occurred during transport.  Set up printer on a level surface.  Remove foam transportation safeguards near the printhead. ...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Device

    Installation Connecting the Device The standard available interfaces and connectors are shown in Figure 4. 2.4.1 Connecting to the Power Supply The printer is equipped with a wide area power unit. The device can be operated with a supply voltage of 230 V~/50 Hz or 115 V~/60 Hz without adjustment.

  • Page 10: Touchscreen Display

    Touchscreen Display The user can control the operation of the printer with the control panel, for example: • Issuing, interrupting, continuing and canceling print jobs, Setting printing parameters, e.g. heat level of the printhead, print speed, interface configuration, language and • time of day ( Configuration Manual), • Control stand-alone operation with a memory module ( Configuration Manual), Update the firmware ( Configuration Manual).
  • Page 11 Touchscreen Display With special software or hardware configurations additional symbols appear on the start screen: Printing on demand Printing on demand Direct cut without print job within print job with CU, PCU or ST cutter installed Figure 7 Optional symbols on the start screen Release printing of a single label within a Release a direct cut without media feed print job including peeling-off, cutting...

  • Page 12: Navigation In The Menu

    Touchscreen Display Navigation in the Menu Start level Selection level Parameter/function level Figure 9 Menu levels  To open the menu select on the start screen.  Select a theme in the selection level. Several themes have substructures again with selection levels. To return from the current level to the upper one select .

  • Page 13: Loading Material

    4. Load label roll (3) on the roll retainer in such a way that the labels can be inserted into the printhead in the right position. The printing side of the labels must be visible from above.  SQUIX 4/4P Re-mount the margin stop (1) onto the roll retainer (4). Push the margin stop (1) to the roll until the roll touches the chassis and the roll retainer and a clear resistance is encountered.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Media Strip Into The Printhead

    6.  SQUIX 4MT: Guide label strip further between pressing roller system (10) and pinch roller (8) of the separator, pull the detent pin, push the pressing roller system (10) downwards and lock it with the detent pin.

  • Page 15: Winding Up The Media Strip In Rewind Mode

    Loading Material 4.1.4 Winding up the Media Strip in Rewind Mode Figure 13 Guiding the media strip in rewind mode In rewind mode, the labels are wound up internally after printing for later use. 1. Install rewind guide plate ( 4.4 on page 20). 2.

  • Page 16: Removing The Wound Roll

    Loading Material 4.1.5 Removing the Wound Roll Figure 14 Removing the wound roll 1. Turn lever (1) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. 2. Cut label strip and wind it fully around the rewinder (3). 3. Hold rewinder (3) firmly and turn knob (2) clockwise. The rewinder spindle relaxes and the wound roll (4) is released. 4.

  • Page 17: Winding Up The Liner In Peel-Off Mode

    Loading Material 4.1.6 Winding up the Liner in Peel-Off mode Figure 15 Guidance of the material in peel-off mode In Peel-Off mode, the labels are removed after printing, and only the liner is wound up internally. 1. Lift the pinch roller (4) off the rewind assist roller (3). 2.

  • Page 18: Loading Fanfold Media

    1. Turn ring (2) counterclockwise, so that the arrow points to the symbol , and thus release the margin stop (1). 2. Move the margin stop(s) (1) in such a position that  SQUIX 4/4P the media can pass between the margin stop and the chassis.  SQUIX 4M/4MP/4MT the media can pass between the two margin stops.

  • Page 19: Setting The Head Locking System

    • prevent premature wearing of the print roller and printhead. Figure 17 Setting the head locking system SQUIX 4/4P  Loosen threaded pin (3) at outer plunger (1) with Allen key.  Turn lever (2) clockwise to lock the printhead.

  • Page 20: Removing And Installing The Rewind Guide Plate, Dispense Plate Or Tear-Off Plate

    Loading Material Removing and Installing the Rewind Guide Plate, Dispense Plate or Tear-off Plate To convert the printer for use in another operating mode, a rewind guide plate (2a), a dispense plate (2b) or a tear-off plate (2c) may need to be installed. Figure 19 Removing and installing the rewind guide plate, dispense plate or tear-off plate Removing a plate...

  • Page 21: Loading Transfer Ribbon

    2. Turn lever (6) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. 3. Slide transfer ribbon roll (1) onto the ribbon supply hub (2) so that the color coating of the ribbon faces downward when being unwound. 4.  SQUIX 4/4P Slide the roll (3) until it stops.  SQUIX 4M/4MP/4MT Position the roll in such a way that both ends of the roll show identical scale values.

  • Page 22: Setting The Feed Path Of The Transfer Ribbon

    Loading Material Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon Transfer ribbon wrinkling can lead to print image errors. The transfer ribbon deflection (3) can be adjusted so as to prevent wrinkles. Notice! A maladjustment of the head locking system may also cause ribbon wrinkling ( 4.3 on page 19). Figure 22 Setting the feed path of the transfer ribbon Notice! The adjustment is best carried out during printing.

  • Page 23: Printing Operation

    Printing Operation Attention! 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 24: Suppressing Backfeed (Squix 4Mt Only)

    Attention! Loss of material! At SQUIX 4MT a media backfeed from the cutting edge to the printhead is not allowed due to the reliability of the media transport. Therefore every interruption of the continuos print process has the following consequences : •...

  • Page 25: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Information Danger! Risk of death via electric shock!  Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing any maintenance work. The label printer requires very little maintenance. It is important to clean the thermal printhead regularly. This guarantees a consistently good printed image and plays a major part in preventing premature wear of the printhead.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Label Sensor

    Cleaning Cleaning the Label Sensor Attention! Label sensor can be damaged! Do not use sharp or hard objects or solvents to clean the label sensor. The label sensor can become dirtied with paper dust. This can adversely affect label detection. Figure 23 Cleaning the label sensor 1.

  • Page 27: Fault Correction

    Fault Correction Error Display The appearance of an error will be shown on the display: Figure 24 Error display The error treatment is pending on the error type  7.2 on page 27. The display offers the following possibilities to continue after an error occurred: Repeat The print job will be continued after clearing the error cause.
  • Page 28 Swing the pinch roller against the rewind assist locked in peel-off mode roller. The pressing roller system on Lock the pressing roller system. SQUIX 4MT is not locked. Printhead open Printhead not locked Lock printhead. Printhead too hot Printhead is overheated After pausing the print job will be continued automatically.

  • Page 29: Problem Solution

    Fault Correction Problem Solution Problem Cause Remedy Transfer ribbon deflection not adjusted Adjust the transfer ribbon deflection. Transfer ribbon creases  4.6 on page 22 Head locking system not adjusted Adjust the head locking system.  4.3 on page 19 Transfer ribbon too wide Use a transfer ribbon slightly wider than the width of label.

  • Page 30: Media

    Media Media Dimensions Labels Endless material / Shrink tubes Figure 25 Media dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm 4/4P 4M/4MP/4MT 4.3/4.3P 4.3M/4.3MP/4.4MT Label width 20 - 116 4 -110 Label height 6 - 2000 4 - 2000 in peel-off mode 12 - 200 12 - 200 Tear-off length...

  • Page 31: Device Dimensions

    Media Device Dimensions SQUIX 4/4P SQUIX 4M/4MP/4MT Gap sensor & Reflective sensor Printhead Peel-off edge Tear-off edge Cut edge Figure 27 Device dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm 4.3M 4.3MT 4.3P 4.3MP Distance printhead - peel-off edge 13,5 Distance printhead - tear-off edge...

  • Page 32: Reflex Mark Dimensions

    Media Reflex Mark Dimensions Labels with reflex marks Endless material with reflex marks SQUIX 4/4P virtual label front edge reflex mark SQUIX 4M/4MP/4MT virtual label front edge reflex mark Reflex mark dimensions Figure 28 Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Label distance > 2 Distance between print zones > 2 Width of reflex mark >...

  • Page 33: Cut-Out Mark Dimensions

    Media Cut-out Mark Dimensions Labels with cut-out marks Endless material with cut-out marks SQUIX 4/4P SQUIX 4M/4MP/4MT for marginal cut-out marks minimum liner thickness 0,06 mm Figure 29 Cut-out mark dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Label distance > 2 Distance between print zones >...

  • Page 34: Licenses

    Licenses Reference to the EU Declaration of Conformity The printers of the SQUIX series comply with the relevant fundamental regulations of the EU Rules for Safety and Health: • Directive 2014/35/EU relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits •...

  • Page 35: Index

    Index Backfeed...........24 Safety instructions ......5 Service work ........5 Setting-up ...........8 Cleaning Supply voltage ........9 information ........25 Switching on ........9 printhead ........25 Synchronization of the paper feed ..23 print roller ........25 Cleaning information......25 Connecting .........9 Tear-off mode ......14, 23 Contents of delivery ......8 Tear-off plate ........20 Cut mode ..........23 Unpacking...........8...
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