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Operator's Manual MACH 4S Label Printer Made in Germany...
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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 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. •...
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. Check delivery for completeness. Contents of delivery: • Label printer • Power cable •...
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 operations with the memory module ( Configuration Manual) Update the firmware ( Configuration Manual) •...
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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 at devices with cutter Figure 5 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...
Touchscreen Display Navigation in the Menu Start level Selection level Parameter/function level Figure 7 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 .
Loading Material Loading Label Rolls 4.1.1 Adjusting the Roll Retainer Label rolls are supplied with different diameters. The roll retainer can hold label rolls with a core diameter of 38 - 75 mm, or 76 mm with the detachable adapters fitted. Figure 9 Adapting the roll retainer Dismounting the adapter ...
Loading Material 4.1.2 Loading the Label Roll Figure 10 Loading the label roll Open the cover and remove the roll retainer (3) with the margin stops (1,5) from the printer. Press the lever (6) and remove the margin stop (5) from the roll retainer (3). ...
Loading Material Loading Fanfold Media Figure 12 Loading fanfold labels Stack the labels (2) behind the printer. Ensure that the labels on the strip are facing upwards. Open the cover and unlock and lower the control panel. Feed the media underneath the cover (1) into the printer. ...
Loading Material Loading Labels for Peel-off Mode Attention! Place the printer so that the liner can run down without hindrance. A label jam can cause malfunctions in printing operations. Pressure roller in parking position Pressure roller in working position Figure 13 Activation of the pressure roller ...
Loading Material Selecting and Positioning Label Sensors 4.4.1 Gap Sensors Figure 15 Selecting the gap sensor The printer has two gap sensors (1, 2) to detect the labels front edge as well as the end of the material, which can be used alternatively.
Loading Material Loading Transfer Ribbon Note! Do not insert transfer ribbon for direct thermal printing! Attention! Risk of contamination! When inserting the transfer ribbon ensure that the coated side faces the labels, otherwise the printhead will be dirtied. Figure 17 Removing the ribbon unwinder core ...
Loading Material Figure 19 Loading transfer ribbon Remove and adjust the ribbon rewinder core (8) in the same manner. Slide an empty cardboard roll (9) onto the core (8) against the lever. Press the rectangular end of the core against the spring of the tensioning wheel (10) and slide the left end into the slot (7) until it snaps in.
Printing Operation Attention! Printhead damage caused by improper handling! Do not touch the bottom side of the printhead with 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.
Cleaning Cleaning Information Danger! Risk of death via electrocution! Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing any maintenance tasks. The label printer requires very little maintenance. It is important to clean the thermal printhead regularly. This guarantees a consistently well printed image and plays a major part in preventing premature wear of the printhead.
Cleaning Cleaning the Cutter Note! When cutting through the label material remains of adhesive may accumulate on the blades. If operating in backfeed mode, such remains of adhesive may be deposited on the drive roller as well. Clean the drive roller and the cutter blades often. Figure 21 Cleaning the cutter ...
Fault Correction Error Display The appearance of an error will be shown on the display: Figure 22 Error display The error treatment is dependent on the error type 7.2 on page 21. The display offers the following possibilities to continue after an error occurred: Repeat The print job will be continued after clearing the error cause.
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Fault Correction Error message Cause Remedy No label size The size of the label is not defined in the Check programming. programming. Out of paper Out of label roll Load labels. Error in the paper feed Check paper feed. Out of ribbon Out of transfer ribbon Insert new transfer ribbon. Transfer ribbon melted during printing Cancel current print job.
Fault Correction Problem Solution Problem Cause Remedy Transfer ribbon deflection not adjusted Adjust the transfer ribbon deflection. Transfer ribbon creases 4.6 on page 17 Transfer ribbon too wide Use a transfer ribbon slightly wider than the width of label. Print image has smears or Printhead is dirty Clean the printhead ...
Media Reflex Mark Dimensions Labels with reflex marks Endless material with reflex marks virtual label front edge reflex mark Reflex mark dimensions Figure 25 Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Label distance > 2 Width of reflex mark > 5 Height of reflex mark 3 - 10 Distance mark - middle of paper track for reflective sensor recognition -56 up to +10 Distance virtual label front edge - actual label front edge 0 up to A / recomm.: 0 ...
Media Cut-out Mark Dimensions Labels with cut-out marks Endless material with cut-out marks for marginal cut-out marks minimum liner thickness 0,06 mm Figure 26 Cut-out mark dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Label distance > 2 Width of cut-out mark >...
Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment EU Declaration of Conformity https://www.cab.de/media/pushfile.cfm?file=2980 NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.