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Hellermann Tyton TrakMark DS Series Operating Instruction

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TrakMark DS Series
Thermal Transfer Printer
TrakMark DS Series
Operating Instruction
Edition 1.1 December 2008
HellermannTyton
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Information on the scope of delivery, appearance, performance, dimensions and weight reflects
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  • Page 1 TrakMark DS Series Thermal Transfer Printer TrakMark DS Series Operating Instruction Edition 1.1 December 2008 HellermannTyton Please check our home page for your nearest sales office Internet http://www.hellermanntyton.com/ Information on the scope of delivery, appearance, performance, dimensions and weight reflects our knowledge at the time of printing.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TrakMark DS Series Table of Contents Introduction.....…....…......…………………………………….. Instructions…………………………………………………………………………………….. Intended Use...…................…..……….………… Safety Instructions..................………………... Environment..............…......………………… Installation..........………....….....………………… Device Overview…………………………………………………………………….………… Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer............………………… Connecting the Device..........………....………………… 2.3.1 Connecting to the Power Supply......…....………………. 2.3.2 Connecting to a Computer or Computer Network..…..………………. Switching on the Device............………………………………..

  • Page 3: Introduction

    TrakMark DS Series Introduction Instructions Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows: Danger! Draws your attention to an exceptionally grave, impending danger to your health or life. Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation that could lead to injuries or material damage.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    TrakMark DS Series Safety Instructions • The device is configured for voltages of 100 to 240 V AC. It must be used with an earthed socket • Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage.

  • Page 5: Installation

    TrakMark DS Series 2 Installation 2.1 Device Overview Adjustment control for ribbon tracking Material guidance Centre guide adjustment Operating Instruction...
  • Page 6 TrakMark DS Series Operating Instruction...

  • Page 7: Unpacking And Setting-Up The Printer

    TrakMark DS Series 2.2 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer ► Lift the transfer printer out of the box via the straps. ► Check transfer printer for damage which may have occurred during transport. ► Set up printer on a level surface.

  • Page 8: Switching On The Device

    TrakMark DS Series 2.4 Switching on the Device When all connections have been made: ► Switch the printer on at the power switch (29). The printer performs a system test, and then shows the system status ready in the display.

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    TrakMark DS Series Control Panel 3.1 Structure of the 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...

  • Page 10: Symbol Displays

    TrakMark DS Series 3.2 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. For the configuration of the status line the Configuration Manual.

  • Page 11: Key Functions

    TrakMark DS Series 3.4 Key Functions The key functions depend on the current printer state: − Active functions: Labels and symbols on the navigator pad keys light up. − Active functions light up white in print mode (e. g. menu or feed).

  • Page 12: Loading Material

    TrakMark DS Series Loading Material Notice! For adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying Allen key located in the upper section of the print unit. No other tools are required for the work described here. 4.1 Loading Printable Media from Roll 4.1.1 Positioning the Media Roll on the Roll Retainer...

  • Page 13: Printable Media Path

    TrakMark DS Series 4.1.2 Printable Media path Fig. 8 Printable Media path Turn lever (1) counterclockwise and lever (6) clockwise to lift both printheads. Move guides (4, 5) apart with the knob (3) until the media can pass between them.

  • Page 14: Setting The Material Sensor

    TrakMark DS Series 4.1.3 Setting the Material Sensor Align material centrally with sensor indicators Screw to lock sensor position Figs. 9 a & b Setting the material sensor The material sensor (2) can be shifted perpendicular to the direction of media flow for adaptation to the media.

  • Page 15: Setting The Feed Path Of The Transfer Ribbon

    TrakMark DS Series Clean printheads before loading the transfer ribbon ( 6.3 on page Turn lever (6) anti-clockwise to lift the upper printhead. Slide transfer ribbon roll (1) onto the ribbon supply hub (3) so that ink coating of the ribbon faces outward when being unwound.

  • Page 16: Setting The Head Locking Systems

    TrakMark DS Series Read current setting on the scale (1) and record if necessary. Turn screw (2) with Allen key and observe the behaviour of the ribbon. In the + direction, the inner edge of the ribbon is tightened, and the outer edge is tightened in the - direction.

  • Page 17: Printing The Same On Both Sides

    TrakMark DS Series 5.2.1 Printing the same on both sides Use TagPrint Pro to open a template design and follow the example below Eg TLFX64X50 Select sheet size as user defined and landscape format Label guide size and shape Set width to 105.6 = printhead width...

  • Page 18: Printing Variable Text On Both Sides

    TrakMark DS Series 5.2.2 Printing variable text on both sides Use TagPrint Pro to open a template design and follow the example below Eg TLFX32X50 Label guide size and shape Select sheet size as user defined and landscape format Set width to 211.2 = 2x width of printhead Set width to 211.2 = 2 x printhead width...

  • Page 19: Backfeed

    TrakMark DS Series 5.2.3 Backfeed Notice! Feeding back the material to the lower printhead in the cut mode or between print jobs is not advised. To avoid the backfeed: ► Activate the option "ignore label position" in the printer driver.

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Printheads

    TrakMark DS Series 6.3 Cleaning the Printheads Cleaning intervals: direct thermal printing - every media roll change thermal transfer printing - every ribbon roll change Substances may accumulate on the printheads during printing and adversely affect printing, e.g. differences in contrast or vertical stripes.

  • Page 21: Fault Correction

    TrakMark DS Series Fault Correction 7.1 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. Table 5 Error states 7.2 Problem Solution...

  • Page 22: Error Messages And Fault Correction

    TrakMark DS Series 7.3 Error Messages and Fault Correction Table 7 Error Messages and Fault Correction Operating Instruction...
  • Page 23 TrakMark DS Series Operating Instruction...

  • Page 24: Media

    TrakMark DS Series Media 8.1 Media Dimensions Table 8 Media dimensions Designation Dim. in mm Media width 10-110 Continuous heatshrink tubing (flattened) 3-85 Ladderstyle heatshrink tubing (flattened) 50-110 Media thickness 0,055-1.2 Height of material passage Print zone height 5-1000 Feed length >5...

  • Page 25: Cut-Out Mark Dimensions

    TrakMark DS Series 8.2 Cut-out Mark Dimensions Fig. 19 Cut-out mark dimensions Table 11 Cut-out mark dimensions Fig. 20 Samples for cut-out marks Operating Instruction...

  • Page 26: Licences

    TrakMark DS Series Licences EU Declaration of Conformity We declare herewith that as a result of the manner in which the machine designated below was designed, the type of construction and the machines which, as a result have been brought on to the general market comply with the relevant fundamental regulations of the EU Rules for Safety and Health.

  • Page 27: Index

    TrakMark DS Series 10 Index Adapting the roll retainer.....………… Lithium battery......……… Loading media......……. Backfeed.........……… Loading printable media from roll..Loading transfer ribbon....……. Cleaning printhead....……..………….. Material sensor setting..... print roller.......……..…. Cleaning information.....….….… Navigator pad......……… Connecting........….…... Contents of delivery......…….…. Offline menu......…… Control panel......………..

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