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- Page 1 Configuration Manual Label Printer SQUIX Made in Germany...
- Page 2 Edition: 02/2017 - Part No. 9009899 Copyright This documentation as well as translation hereof are property of cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co. KG. The replication, conversion, duplication or divulgement of the whole manual or parts of it for other intentions than its original intended purpose demand the previous written authorization by cab.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................5 Connecting Label Printer to Computer ....................6 Print Services Raw-IP and LPR/LPD in MS Windows ................6 Adjusting Windows Printer Setting ......................6 Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface ..................7 Setting Up a WLAN Connection ....................... 7 Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface ..................... - Page 4 Table of Contents Extras ..............................40 Firmware Update ............................ 40 Save Settings ............................40 Load Settings ............................41 Reset Settings ............................41 Reset Passwords ........................... 41 Cleaning Interval ............................ 42 Legal Notices ............................42 Help ............................... 43 Service Functions ..........................44 11.1 Reset Service Counter ...........................
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction 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 6: Connecting Label Printer To Computer
Connecting Label Printer to Computer Choose from the following options for connecting a computer to the label printer: Direct connection to the Ethernet interface (6) "2.3" on page 7. • Connection via a computer network to the Ethernet interface (6) "2.3" on page 7. •... -
Page 7: Connecting Label Printer Via Ethernet Interface
Connecting Label Printer to Computer Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface To connect the label printer to a network jack, a patch cable with an RJ45 plug for 10 Base T or 100 Base T is required. Attention! Use a shielded cable to connect the printer to the network. ... -
Page 8: Connecting Label Printer Via Rs-232 Interface
Connecting Label Printer to Computer Connecting Label Printer via RS-232 interface Designation Function Carrier Detect Transmit Data Receive Data Data Terminal Ready (not used) Ground Data Set Ready (not used) Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indication (not used) Table 1 Pin assignment of the RS-232 interface ... -
Page 9: Menu
Menu Structure of the Menu The menu contains setting options on several levels for configuring the label printer. In addition, the menu features test and diagnostic functions for supporting the configuration or checking the function of the label printer. 1st Selection Level 2nd Selection Level 3rd Selection Level Info Storage Setup Printing Labels Ribbon Tearing-off Cutting Peeling-off Labelling Interfaces Ethernet WLAN Network services RS-232 Errors Region Time Display Interpreter Test Security Diagnostics Extras Help Service... -
Page 10: Navigating In The Menu
Menu Navigating in the Menu Start level Selection level Parameter/function level Figure 2 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 11: Service Key
Menu Service Key A service key is required for accessing special service functions not accessible to the operator. This key switches the printer to service mode and enables: Access to additional configuration parameters • • Resetting of the service counter • Additional information in the status print and in the device list •... -
Page 12: Info
Info function provides an overview of important status information on the display of the printer. Start menu. Select Info. Return with Close. The following parameters are displayed: Meaning Example Line SQUIX 4/300 Printer type Version number and creation date of the firmware Firmware V5.00 Jul 08, 2016 Serial number of the PCB CPU 164162031171 Hours/no. of labels... -
Page 13: Security
Security Security menu the access rights for several printer function can be set. In the Start menu. Select Security. Parameter Meaning Default PIN protection 0000 Password to protect certain parameters and functions accessible by the control panel. Password ftpprint print Password for FTP printing ... -
Page 14: Configuration
Configuration Configuration via Control Panel A host of parameters for configuring the printer are found in the Setup menu. Configure the printer via the control panel during initial commissioning and when making major changes to the operational conditions. For changes required for processing different print jobs use software settings. Notice! The Setup menu can be protected from unauthorized access via a code number (PIN). 6.1.1 Printing ... -
Page 15: Labels
Configuration Parameter Meaning Default Print on demand Peel-off mode : Behavior after removing a label from the peel position On: The next label will be printed and peeled-off after touching Off: The next label will be printed and peeled-off immediately Cut mode : Behavior between the cuts On: After cutting the next label will be printed and cut after touching Off: All labels will be printed and cut nonstop... -
Page 16: Tearing-Off
Configuration 6.1.4 Tearing-off Start menu. Select Setup > Tearing-off. Parameter Meaning Default Tear-off mode Positioning the label medium for tearing off at the tear-off plate. On: Additional advancement of the label medium which positions the label gap after the last printed label at the dispense plate. Off: Label advance stops once the last label has fully passed the print line. -
Page 17: Labelling
Configuration 6.1.7 Labelling If applicator is not installed, access only with service key inserted. Start menu. Select Setup > Labelling. Parameter Meaning Default Transfer mode Setting the operation mode Stamp on, Roll on, Blow on Stamp on Cycle sequence Setting the application mode Print-Apply / Apply-Print Print-Apply... -
Page 18: Interfaces
Configuration Configuration 6.1.8 Interfaces Start menu. Select Setup > Interfaces. Ethernet Parameter Meaning Default Unique identification of the printer in a network in a human readable Hostname generated of OEM name format and the last six digits of the MAC address DHCP Method of issuing IP address On: Dynamic issuing of IP address by the DHCP server Off: Direct issuing of the IP address by the operator >... - Page 19 Configuration Network Services Parameter Meaning Default Activation of the File Transfer Protocol Activation of the network printing service LPD RawIP 9100 Activation of the network printing service RawIP and selection of the port address Website Activation of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol for the access to the internal printer website Web service Activation of the Simple Object Access Protocol...
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Page 20: Errors
Configuration Parameter Meaning Default Configuration of the I/O signal START START mode Edge Edge: A label will be printed by switching on 24V between START and GND_EXT. Level: In Rewind mode labels are printed as long as 24V are switched on between START and GND_EXT. In Peel-off mode a label will be printed after receiving the signal LBLREM as long as 24V are switched on between START and GND_EXT. -
Page 21: Region
Configuration 6.1.10 Region Start menu. Select Setup > Region. Parameter Meaning Default Language English Setting the display language Setting the country-specific date and time formats. Country Germany The time formats can also be overwritten via software. The changes are not saved permanently, however. Keyboard Automatic Setting of the keyboard layout when using an external keyboard. -
Page 22: Display
Configuration 6.1.12 Display Start menu. Select Setup > Display. Parameter Meaning Default Orientation 0° Adaptation of the display contents to the display orientation. Brightness Brightness of the LCD display. Time powersave 5 min Time between the last operation and activation of energy-saving mode. Parameters of the Setup >... -
Page 23: Configuration Via The Web Interface
Configuration Configuration via the Web Interface The parameters accessible via the control panel can also be set via the web interface contained in the firmware of the printer. The printer web interface can be accessed with a browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox) with JavaScript activated via the Ethernet interface or the optional WLAN interface. Calling Up the Web Interface Attention! Whenever settings are changed via the web interface you are requested to enter the user name "admin"... -
Page 24: Status Tab
Configuration 6.2.1 Status Tab Figure 6 "Status" tab on the printer web interface The following information is contained in the left top section of the "Status" tab: • Printer type • Firmware version • Serial number of the PCB CPU •... -
Page 25: Setup Tab
Configuration 6.2.2 Setup Tab On the "Setup" tab all the configuration parameters can be set which are also accessible via the control panel in the Setup menu. Figure 7 "Setup" tab on the printer web interface To change a parameter: 1. Locate parameter in the tree structure. 2. Set the value of the parameter at the right end of the concerning line. A prompt to enter user name and password appears ... -
Page 26: Security Tab
Configuration 6.2.3 Security Tab On the "Security" tab the access rights for several printer function can be set. The tab contains the same parameters as the Security menu of the Setup page 13. Figure 8 "Security" tab on the printer web interface To change a parameter: 1. -
Page 27: Devices Tab
Configuration 6.2.4 Devices Tab The "Devices" tab provides an overview of the most important hardware components installed in the printer and the optional devices connected. Figure 9 "Devices" tab on the printer web interface The contents of the display correspond with those of the Device list "Table 24" on page 31. 6.2.5 Fonts Tab The most important parameters of the fonts available in the printer are listed on the "Fonts"... -
Page 28: Help Menu
6.2.6 Help Menu Independent from the chosen tab some help functions can be selected : Figure 11 "Help" menu on the printer web interface Check of the firmware version and offer for update. Visit the cab-Website. Information about the version and the latest alterations of the web interface. -
Page 29: Test Functions
Start menu. Select Test > Status print. The printout can be canceled with Status print Website Thu Aug 11 08:38:42 2016 Web service cab SQUIX 4/300MP SNMP Firmware V5.00 (Jul 28, 2016) - #164162031171 SNMP community public Zeroconf Printing... -
Page 30: Font List
If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width. Start menu. Select Test > Font list. The printout can be canceled with Font list Thu Aug 11 09:44:06 2016 cab SQUIX 4/300MP Firmware V5.00 (Jul 28, 2016) - #164162031171 Name Type Description _DEF1... -
Page 31: Device List
Start menu. Select Test > Device list. The printout can be canceled with Device list Thu Aug 11 10:06:29 2016 cab SQUIX 4/300MP USB [5] Microchip Technology Inc./AR1100 HID-DIGITIZER Firmware V5.00 (Jul 28, 2016) - #164162031171 Full Rev. 1.01 Mfr. -
Page 32: Test Grid
Test Functions Test Grid The Test grid function prints out a geometric pattern on a background grid. This allows you to assess the evenness of the print quality. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Printing menu. Notice! The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration. This is why endless media are most suitable for this purpose. -
Page 33: Wifi Status
If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width. Start menu. Select Test > WiFi status. The printout can be canceled with WiFi status Thu Aug 11 10:15:20 2016 cab SQUIX 4/300 Firmware V5.00 (Jul 28, 2016) - #164162031171 Channel Name/BSS ID Signal level Security ●●●●●... -
Page 34: Diagnostic Functions
Ready mode. Example: ASCII Dump Mode Thu Aug 11 11:19:55 2016 cab SQUIX 4/300MP Firmware V5.00 (Jul 28, 2016) - #164162031171 Example label printed normally (left) and in ASCII dump mode (right) Figure 17 The control characters (ASCII-Code 00...31) are presented in stylized design. -
Page 35: Label Profile
Start the diagram printout with Continue. The printout can be canceled with Label profile Thu Aug 11 12:38:19 2016 cab SQUIX 4/300MP Firmware V5.00 (Jul 28, 2013) - #164162031171 Peripheral device : None 50 mm/s - Gap Sensor - brightness 5 % 71.09mm - σ²... -
Page 36: Event Log
TPH (#59-0051) -> 300 dpi, 1248 dots 30.06.16 07:46 Firmware update -> V5.00 (0000) 12.07.16 07:38 Firmware update -> V5.00 (0000) 13.07.16 13:35 Druckermodell: cab SQUIX 4/300MP 02.08.16 14:01 Firmware update -> V5.00 (0000) 05.08.16 11:38 Clear service counters 05.08.16 11:38 Cleaning interval ->... -
Page 37: Save Data Steam
Diagnostic Functions Save Data Steam Access only with external storage device! The function Save data stream allows to store data incoming via an interface as an .lbl file to an external storage device (SD card, USB memory module) installed on the printer. Insert SD card or USB memory module. Start menu. Select Diagnostics > Save data stream. ... -
Page 38: Save Print Image
Diagnostic Functions Save Print Image Access only with external storage device! The function Save print image allows to store the last print image as a .png file to an external storage device (SD card, USB memory module) installed on the printer. Insert SD card or USB memory module. Start menu. Select Diagnostics > Save print image. ... -
Page 39: Save System Log
Diagnostic Functions Save System Log Access only with external storage device! The function Save system log allows to store several system files packed to a .zip file to an external storage device (SD card, USB memory module) installed on the printer. Insert SD card or USB memory module. Start menu. Select Diagnostics > Save system log. ... -
Page 40: Extras
Extras Firmware Update Notice! The firmware file can be obtained from the internet. Access only with external storage device! Copy the firmware file to the "misc" directory of the storage device. This can be done on a computer or via FTP on the printer. Insert the prepared storage device into the printer. Start menu. Select Extras. If the menu is protected via a PIN a prompt appears in the display. Enter the code number and confirm it. ... -
Page 41: Load Settings
Extras Load Settings A printer configuration previously saved to a storage device can be loaded with the Load settings function. Start menu. Select Extras. If the menu is protected via a PIN a prompt appears in the display. Enter the code number and confirm it. Select Load settings. Select the desired file. Confirm the selection with . Loading of the configuration data starts. Do not remove the USB flash drive until the loading procedure is complete. The printer returns to the Extras menu. If an error occurs during the loading procedure, an error message appears in the display. Restart the loading procedure in this case. If an error occurs again, the configuration parameters must be entered via the control panel. -
Page 42: Cleaning Interval
Extras Cleaning Interval With the parameter Cleaning interval an interval for the printhead cleaning can be set in steps of 100 m media passage. If the set length of the medium (label strip, transfer ribbon) has passed the printhead and an error occurs in the flow of the medium (e.g. label end, transfer ribbon end), the Clean printhead! message appears in the display. The error message for the error which occurred is not displayed until the Clean printhead! message is acknowledged. -
Page 43: Help
Help The Help menu contains video clips about important operations. Start menu. Select Help. A list of clips will be shown. Select a clip. The playback of the clip will start. Figure 23 Help video clip The playback can be controlled by buttons: Leave current clip, return to clip selection Pause playback Start playback... -
Page 44: Service Functions
Service Functions 11.1 Reset Service Counter Access only with service key inserted! The printer has total and service counters. • Total counter: The total counter contains the values for the entire service life of the printer up to now. The values of the total counter are displayed in the Info menu and in the Status print. -
Page 45: Printer Model
Service Functions 11.4 Printer Model Access only with service key inserted! With the Printer model function the firmware can be adapted to the device type. Start menu. Select Service > Printer Model. Select a model. Following the Info function, all test prints and the web interface show the selected prucker model. -
Page 46: I/O Interface
I/O Interface For use in a network the printer is equipped with an I/O interface. 12.1 Pin Assignment The interface has a 25 pin SUB-D connector. Pin 1 Pin 14 Pin 25 Pin 13 Figure 25 I/O interface Note! The function of the outputs on the pins 4, 9 10 and 21 can be re-defined temporarily by direct programming e.g. -
Page 47: Circuit Diagram Of Inputs And Outputs
I/O Interface Signal Name Description Activation / Active State PEELPOS Label in peel-off position +24 V on Pin 21 For peel-off mode only. A label is in peel-off position. Bit 3 User Bit 3 is set ERROR General error message 0 V on Pin 22 The operation will be stopped and the error type will be displayed. -
Page 48: Solution Examples
I/O Interface 12.3 Solution Examples 12.3.1 Peeling-off on Demand with Present Sensor PS800 / PS900 In the standard peel-off mode a label will be printed immediately after the previous label has been taken from the peel position. Using the I/O interface the print of the next label can be triggered by an external signal. Requirements: •... -
Page 49: Peeling-Off On Demand Without Present Sensor
I/O Interface 12.3.2 Peeling-off on Demand without Present Sensor In the peel-off mode with PS800 or PS900 the label removal from the peel position is detected by an optical sensor. Using the I/O interface the label removal can be confirmed by the external signal LBLREM. That way it is possible to operate the printer in peel-off mode without present sensor. Starting Print and Confirming Label Removal with Two Signals Requirements: •... - Page 50 I/O Interface Starting Print and Confirming Label Removal with Signal LBLREM Requirements: • Operation without present sensor. • External circuit as shown in Figure 30. Setting Printing > Print on Demand = "On". • Setting Interfaces > I/O > START mode = "Level". •...
- Page 51 I/O Interface Starting Print and Confirming Label Removal with Signal START Requirements: • Operation without present sensor. • External circuit as shown in Figure 31 Setting Printing > Print on Demand = "On". • Setting Interfaces > I/O > START mode = "Level". •...
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Page 52: Cutting On Demand With Cutter Cu400
I/O Interface 12.3.3 Cutting on Demand with Cutter CU400 In the standard cut mode all labels of a print job will be printed and cut one after another without interruption. Using the I/O interface the print job can be split into single steps with printing and cutting each one label. Requirements: •... -
Page 53: Pausing And Continuing A Print Job
I/O Interface 12.3.4 Pausing and Continuing a Print Job In the standard operation without a peripheral device connected all labels of a print job will be printed without interruption. To adapt the label output of the printer e.g. to an external device with a lower transport speed the print job can be interrupted meanwhile. -
Page 54: Ftp Printer Management
After logging on the FTP server is accessible in a manner similar to a Windows folder. 13.2 FTP Printing Label files in cab JScript format ( Programming Manual) or in ZPL format can be printed directly via FTP connection: Establish a FTP connection with the user name ftpprint and the defined password (Default: print) An empty folder of the FTP server will be shown. -
Page 55: Ftp Firmware Update
FTP Printer Management 13.4 FTP Firmware Update FTP allows to carry out a firmware update: Establish a FTP connection with the user name ftpadmin and the defined password (Default: admin). An empty folder of the FTP server will be shown. Copy a valid firmware file (e.g. 500_6714.cfw) to the folder. The status of the saving procedure is shown by a progress indicator in the display. The printer resets automati- cally after the update is carried out successfully. -
Page 56: Storage Devices
Storage Devices Label descriptions, graphics, fonts, and database information can be saved for the long-term on memory media. Notice! Always create a backup copy of external devices in case of a malfunction. 14.1 Suitable Storage Devices External Devices USB flash drive at USB master interface. •... -
Page 57: Writing
Storage Devices 14.4 Writing The storage devices can be written to in several ways. The most functionally secure way is writing to the storage device via a data interface. Attention! The device selected as Default storage is written to by default. To write to another device specify the path name of the device in the file name (... -
Page 58: Print File List
Storage Devices 14.5.2 Print File List The Print file list function creates a list of the files stored on the default storage device. Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width. If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width. ... -
Page 59: Default Storage
Storage Devices 14.5.5 Default Storage With the parameter Default storage Definition the storage device can be defined, which can be operated via interfaces and FTP printer management. At functions started from the printer display all storage devices are accessible, but the default storage will be offered first. Start menu. Select Storage > Default storage. The display shows the selection of storage devices. -
Page 60: Connecting External Keyboard
Remote Access via VNC Attention! For the remote access via VNC the firmware version 5.03 or later must be installed. VNC is a software that allows remote control of a printer's operation control panel (server) via a computer (client) through input devices like keyboard and mouse. VNC ist not platform dependent and enables the use of a Windows computer as well as a mobile Android or iOS system as an external remote control. -
Page 61: External Keyboard
External Keyboard An external keyboard or a compatible input device (e.g. barcode scanner) can be connected directly to the printer. Using an external keyboard facilitates the entry of variable data while processing print jobs and printing from storage devices. Input prompts and the data received from the keyboard are shown in the display. 16.1 Connecting External Keyboard Any HID compatible USB keyboard can be connected to the printer. - Page 62 External Keyboard 16.3 Special Key Functions General : Executes the Load label storage device function. [F1] [F2] Prints an additional label from the last print job. Corresponds to Repeats the last print job with renewed polling of the variable data and polling of the label [F3] quantity.
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Page 63: Cabfirmwareupdater
The cabFirmwareUpdater, which can be downloaded free of charge from the cab Website, offers an easy way to transfer firmware files from the computer to the printer. Figure 34 cabFirmwareUpdater With the cabFirmwareUpdater it is possible to start a firmware update via USB, Ethernet or serial interface : 1. Start the cabFirmwareUpdater. 2. Select the printer model. -
Page 64: Index
Index Roll-on time ........17 RS-232 .........19, 20, 22 Apply/Print ........17 Heat level..........14 ASCII dump mode ......34 Save data stream ......37 IFFS ..........54, 56 Save print image.......38 Backfeed...........14 Important information......5 Save settings ........40 Backfeed position ......16 Interfaces ..........18 Security tab........26 Baud rate ..........19 Interpreter .........22 Service key ........