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SOLID T8
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  • Page 1 ________________________________________________________________________________ SOLID T8 SOLID T6 SOLID T5 SOLID T4 Operator’s Manual Edition 2.0M ________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 2 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Handling of Ribbon (Foil) 4.3.1. Ribbon Loading 4.3.2. Setting the Ribbon Tautness 4.3.3. Ribbon Removal 4.4. Setting the Photoelectric Switch 4.5. Printhead Pressure Adjusting 4.6. Printhead Position Adjustment _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 4 Display Language Selection 6.16. Transparent Code Adjustment 6.17. Selection of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer) 6.18. Setting to Factory Default 6.19. Font Selection 6.20. Text Orientation Selection _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 5 Adjusting the Right Pressure Value 8. Troubleshooting 8.1. Error Messages 8.2. Reduced Print Quality 8.3. Incorrect Media Transport 8.4. Print Repetition after an Error 9. Specifications 10. Index _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 6: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Contents _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The SOLID T4, SOLID T5, SOLID T6 and SOLID T8 are all provided with a controller that is also used in SOLID laserprinters. So the advantages of the thermal print technology are combined with the flexibility of the „laserprinter intelligence“.

  • Page 8: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    The dyes and developers within the paper respond to the heat of particular dots, change their colour to black and so the wanted image emerges. The SOLID T4, SOLID T5, SOLID T6 and SOLID T8 can all be used for both methods of printing. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8...

  • Page 9: Conventions

    [Menu Level 1 ] This symbol represents messages shown in the display (panel). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 10: Ce - Conformity

    Because of this, incorrect installation can disturb radio communications. This device complies with the FCC-rules and regulations class B (subject J, part 15) corresponding to high frequency interferences. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 11: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Introduction _______________________________________________________________________________________________ This MICROPLEX product and its consumables are designed and tested according to strict safety standards. Heeding the following instructions ensures secure operation: - Please make sure your electricity source is appropriately grounded. - Install the device on solid and level ground.

  • Page 12: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    - After switching off the device, wait at least 15 seconds before the device is switched on again. - Please follow all the information and hints directly attached to the device and/or described in this manual. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 13: Installation

    3. 1 Ribbon (Foil) 4. CD containing: • Operator’s Manual for SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 • Print drivers • IDOL Programming Manual _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 14: Printer Unpacking

    Do not use other parts of the printer (e.g. the cutter or the magazine ...) to lift the device! Fig. 2.2.a Lifting the printer out of the box Set the device down. Fig. 2.2.b Setting the printer down _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 15: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Place the printer onto a suitable base (see chapter 2.3). Please retain the original packing materials in case the printer has to be transported in the future. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 16: Printer Installation

    - Do not expose the printer to abrupt temperature changes (heating, window or air condition). - The printer should not be exposed to direct sunlight. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 17: Printer Components

    Fig. 2.4.a Main view of the printer Rear view: Centronics interface Ethernet interface power switch USB interface serial interface input power connector Fig. 2.4.b Rear view of the printer _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 18: Basic Operation Sequences

    6 m a r g i n s e t t i n g s e e c h a p te r 6 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 19: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Detailed information on the operations above and to further functions of the printers SOLID T4, T5, T6 and T8 can be found in the following chapters. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 20: Handling Of Consumables

    10 Material unwinder with material 23 Material thickness 11 Outer guide disc 24 Material 12 Ribbon 25 Bouncer arm (not with SOLID T4) 13 Head mounting _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 21: Roll-Fed Media Handling

    Fig. 4.2.1.a Goring the tear-off roll-fed media Open the printer hood. Switch off the printer. Pull off the outer guide disc (1) of the unwinder (2) (see figure 4.2.1.b). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 22: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    (3). Push the material guide to the side (if necessary). Tighten the thumb screw again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 23: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    (5) sit symmetrically on the material. (Notice: in figure 4.2.1.e the printhead has been removed to provide a clearer view) Pay attention to the following safety instructions! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 24: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Fig. 4.2.1.e Arranging the material 11. Close the hood of the printer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 25: Media Removal

    Remove the roll with the tear-off roll-fed media (if necessary protect the media against unintentional unwinding first). Close the hood of the printer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 26: Handling Of Ribbon (Foil)

    Remove the protection foil if necessary (by unwinding it and cutting it off). ribbon mandrel left mandrel material contact roller Fig. 4.3.1.a Feeding through the ribbon below the printhead _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 27: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Check that the ribbon has no folds and is running straight. If necessary, tauten the ribbon by turning the take-up mandrel in a counter-clockwise direction (5). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 28: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Handling of Consumables _______________________________________________________________________________________________ take-up mandrel Fig. 4.3.1.c Tautening the ribbon by turning the take-up mandrel _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 29: Setting The Ribbon Tautness

    Fig. 4.3.2.a Setting the braking torque of the ribbon roll up mandrel The braking torque is increased by turning them in a clockwise direction. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 30: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Fig. 4.3.2.b Setting the braking torque of the ribbon unwind mandrel During feeding, the ribbon must run between the mandrels evenly and without folds over the entire length. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 31: Ribbon Removal

    Remove the used-up ribbon from the take-up mandrel and dispose it according to the rules. Close the hood of the printer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 32: Setting The Photoelectric Switch

    Handling of Consumables _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.4. Setting the Photoelectric Switch The printers SOLID T4, SOLID T5, SOLID T6 and SOLID T8 are provided with transparency photoelectric switches. The photoelectric switch (2) can be adjusted using the red adjustment knob (1) on the front of the print module over a range of 15 mm crossways to the material feed direction.

  • Page 33: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Setting value = Gap position — 2 mm — Gap position: measured from the left edge of the material — Setting value: scale value on the adjustment knob _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 34: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Handling of Consumables _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Example: Centre of the gap from the left edge = 11 mm, minus 2 mm gives a setting value of 9 mm. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 35: Printhead Pressure Adjusting

    It can be turned using a coin. setting screw Fig. 4.5.a Setting screw for the printhead’s contact pressure (Illustration without printhead) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 36 - Excessive contact pressure can result in premature wearing of the printhead. - See also chapter 7.2 Printhead Exchange and chapter 7.3 Adjusting the Right Pressure Value. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 37: Printhead Position Adjustment

    4. Loosen the black plastic discs (4) on the ribbon roll up mandrel and the ribbon unwind mandrel at the back using a 2mm Allan key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 38: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Fig. 4.6.b Loosening the screws of the plastic discs 5. Adjust the plastic discs to the same position as the printhead interior. 6. Tighten the screws again using the Allan key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 39: Control Panel

    2. Use a proper interface line to connect the printer to the computer or to attach the printer to the network. The printers SOLID T4, SOLID T5, SOLID T6 and SOLID T8 are provided with several interfaces; see figure 2.4.b and chapter 9 Specifications for more information.

  • Page 40: Control Panel View

    Control Panel ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5.3. Control Panel View display (two-lined) ON LINE SOLID T8 Ú ON LINE ↵ FEED PROG ESC Ù function keys (4 units) 5.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements Display The display (LCD-panel, 2 x 16 characters) serves to show the printer’s status messages.

  • Page 41: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    FEED Ù These keys are used for working within the different levels of the CUT Ú menu structure described in the following. PROG ESC ↵ ON LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 42: Configuration Via The Control Panel

    By operating the panel the printer configuration can be changed. In addition a software (called printADMIN) will be available for the SOLID T4, SOLID T5, SOLID T6 and SOLID T8 to allow a printer configuration via Ethernet. The controller has its integrated website with information on the printer status and the printjob status.

  • Page 43: Menu Structure

    Access to the menu structure is possible as soon as the printer is turned OFF LINE and the PROG ESC key was pressed. The menu structure of the printers SOLID T4, SOLID T5, SOLID T6 and SOLID T8 is arranged in different levels: ON LINE mode â...

  • Page 44: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    The ON LINE ↵ key has two main functions. It gives the user access to a particular menu and, once in the menu, it allows the user to select a particular function. ↵ ON LINE ["Function"] _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 45: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    PROG ESC The name of the printer is shown on the display, when this mode is reached (e.g. [SOLID T8 ]). The ON LINE ↵ key switches the user to the ON LINE mode if the printer is in the OFF LINE mode.

  • Page 46: Syntax Of Diagrams

    The ″Panel display″ column shows the display messages ["Message"] corresponding to the sequences listed on the left. In the column ″Notes″ explanations to particular operational steps are given. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 47: Panel Functions

    Make sure your settings match to the printer implementation (ribbon inserted/not inserted). Description of this control panel function continues on the next page. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 48: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    The thermal transfer print process is ON LINE [Thermo transfer ] selected. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer ↵ ON LINE than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 49: Media Setting (Material; Label Or Continuous)

    The printer is adjusted to continuous ↵ ON LINE [Continuous ] material. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer ↵ ON LINE than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 50: Page Length Adjustment

    The page length is changed to 282.5 ↵ ON LINE [Digit1 282.5] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than 2 ↵ ON LINE seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 51: Material Width Adjustment (Paper Width)

    ON LINE [Digit1 210.0] changed to 210.0 mm. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than ↵ ON LINE 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 52: Configuration Of Text Margins

    O N LIN E [Digit1 02387] 2387 dot. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than ↵ O N LIN E 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 53: Printing The Status Sheet

    A status sheet is printed. ↵ ON LINE [Status Sheet ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than 2 seconds. ↵ ON LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 54: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Default character code Options Fonts installed (Font banks) Note: Use the panel function Printing the Font List to show the fonts installed (see the following chapter). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 55: Printing The Font List

    The font list is printed. ↵ ON LINE [Font List ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer ↵ ON LINE than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 56: Hexdump-Mode Activation

    Hexdump-Mode. Time between turning the printer off and on again should be at least 15 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 57: Normal Print Mode Activation (Incl. Form Feed)

    This is necessary because after a test in the Hexdump-Mode it is possible that data can remain in the input buffer unintentionally (cause: in the Hexdump-Mode no control characters are evaluated and no FORM FEED is effected). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 58: Clearing The Input Buffer (Cancel Job)

    ON LINE [Cancel Job ] will be cleared. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer ↵ ON LINE than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 59: Printing The Menu Page

    [Menu Page ] ON LINE (compare chapter 5.6). Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer ↵ ON LINE than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 60: Generating Test Prints (Sliding Pattern)

    Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer ↵ ON LINE than 2 seconds. The printing out of test prints can be stopped by pushing the PROG ESC key. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 61: Data - Interface Selection

    [Centronics ] The Centronics interface is selected. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than ↵ ON LINE 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 62: Emulation Selection

    The emulation HP PCL 5 is selected. [HP PCL 5 ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than ↵ ON LINE 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 63: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Panel Functions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Available Emulations: Standard: MICROPLEX IDOL, HP LaserJet (PCL 5), Epson FX, IBM Proprinter, Diablo 630 Optional: Kyocera Prescribe, Express, Printronix IGP/PGL, HPGL (7475A), QMS (Magnum) Code V, DEC LN03+, Tektronix 4010/4014, Tally MT 6xx, TIFF (CCITT group 4),...

  • Page 64: Display Language Selection

    The display language English is ↵ ON LINE [English ] selected. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer ↵ ON LINE than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 65: Transparent Code Adjustment

    [Digit1 2626] before programming the IDOL commands. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than 2 ↵ ON LINE seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 66: Selection Of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer)

    100 kB is selected as input buffer. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than ↵ ON LINE 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 67: Setting To Factory Default

    ON LINE [Factory Default ] factory defaults. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer ↵ ON LINE than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 68: Font Selection

    ↵ ON LINE [Font 5507 ] selected. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer ↵ ON LINE than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 69: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Panel Functions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ The SOLID T4, SOLID T5, SOLID T6 and SOLID T8 standard equipment contains the following fonts: Font-no. Font width Font height Font name 0600 Kurilen 0602 Kurilen Italic 0610 10.1 Kurilen 1710 10.1 Kurilen Italic 4508 Helgoland...

  • Page 70: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    You can use the panel function Printing the Font List (see chapter 6.7) to generate a list of all fonts installed to the printer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 71: Text Orientation Selection

    Text orientation assignment: Orientation 0 = Portrait (upright format) Orientation 1 = Landscape (horizontal format) Orientation 2 = Portrait upside down Orientation 3 = Landscape upside down _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 72: Symbol Code Selection

    ON LINE [901, IBM PC-I ] selected. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer ↵ ON LINE than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 73: Paper Change And Manual Material Transport (Paper Move)

    ON LINE ↵ key longer than 2 seconds. ↵ ON LINE  Return to the ON LINE mode from this menu level only via the PROG ESC key (compare chapter 5.6) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 74: Print Speed Adjustment

    [ 4 inch/s ] ON LINE inch/s. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer ↵ ON LINE than 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 75: Contrast (Density) Setting

    [Contrast: 60 % ] density is decreased). Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than ↵ ON LINE 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 76: Setting The Zero Position Of The Material Feed (Sync Sensor Offset)

    Press the FEED s or CUT t key until [Sync.Sens.Offset ] is displayed. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ FEED Ù The instructions are continued on the following page. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 77 5 mm in feed direction by this offset. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than ↵ ON LINE 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 78: Setting The Sync Sensor Mode

    The sensor mode manual is chosen. [Manual ] The adjusting of the Sync sensor level Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ is described in the following chapter. PROG ESC _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 79: Setting The Sync Sensor Level

    ON LINE ↵ key. [Level: 190 / 60 ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than ↵ 2 seconds. ON LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 80: Setting The Sync Sensor Sensitivity

    Please pay attention to the following: A too high level of sensitivity can lead to gaps being detected that do not even exist (on proofs, material thickness fluctuations, perforations etc.). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 81: Selecting The Light Sensor Type

    Within the panel function Sync.Sens.Type please choose the sub-point Reflex. Transparent Photoelectric Switch It is suitable for labels with transparent or register gaps. Within the panel function Sync.Sens.Type please choose the sub-point Punched. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 82: Selecting The Cut Mode

    The cut mode batch mode is selected. [Batch Mode ] ↵ ON LINE Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than 2 seconds. ↵ ON LINE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 83 This reduces the output volume (in relation to a certain time). Print head Cutter 1. Print 2. Print end 3. Feed, then cut 4. Return Label, unprinted Label, printed _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 84: Batch Mode

    The output volume is at its maximum level. A material length greater 18 mm is required for the batch mode. Cutter Print head 1. Print 2. Cut 3. Print Label, printed Label, unprinted _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 85 The output volume is at its maximum level. Print head Cutter 1. Print 2. Feed 3. Cut Non-printable Label, unprinted Label, printed area _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Cutting Position

    Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than ↵ ON LINE 2 seconds. ‚ This panel function is valid for printers equipped with a cutter (option). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 87: Configuration Of Network Parameters (F.e. Ip Address)

    The new IP address is stored. [192.168.010.123 ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE ↵ key longer than ↵ ON LINE 2 seconds. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 88 Select the subitem Off from the network menu to switch off the network access.  Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: offers among other things a centralized address management. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 89: Operator Maintenance

    In order to run the printer on its highest quality level, it is necessary to perform regularly simple cleaning operations, and to occasionally replace certain components. These operations can be performed by a MICROPLEX trained operator. A not trained person is not allowed to perform these operations.

  • Page 90: Printer Cabinet Cleaning

    If necessary the cloth can be moistured with water or a neutral detergent. Inside the printer dust or paper dust can be removed best with a soft (non-metallic) brush. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 91: Printhead Cleaning

    For further cleaning use cotton-wool tips saturated with isopropyl alcohol (99.9 %). 3. After cleaning, return the printhead mounting to its old position and retighten the thumb screws. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 92: Sensor Cleaning

    (99.9 %). Make sure the concerning transport rollers have been cleaned on their whole extent so that there is no reason for irregular media transport after that. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 93: Printhead Exchange

    Only use consumables being specially developed for this device. Using unsuitable consumables or excessive contact pressure can result in premature wearing of the printhead. Only a MICROPLEX - trained operator is allowed to exchange the printhead. The following operations have to be done to carry out the...

  • Page 94: Printhead Removal And Installation

    - If the printhead is axially adjusted please mark the actual position at first. 5. Unscrew the two thumb screws on the printhead mounting until the entire printhead mounting can be removed from the contact shaft. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 95 (inscription: R = ..., value in Ohm). 9. Connect the new printhead to the printer using the two plug connections. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 96 Following the printhead exchange the resistance value of the new printhead has to be set (see chapter 7.2.2 Input of Head Resistance)! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 97: Head Resistance Value Setting

    [Service Mode] is displayed shortly. [Service Mode ] Now the functions of the service mode are available (compare dashed areas in the Menu Structure of chapter 5.6). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 98 ON LINE [Head Resistance] The instructions are continued on the following page! Attention: The input of an incorrect resistance value can cause a damage of the printhead! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 99 Operate the PROG ESC key until the name of the printer is displayed. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ PROG ESC [SOLID T8 ] The printer is turned ON LINE again. ↵ ON LINE After having finished the settings described above, the printer has to be turned off and on.

  • Page 100: Adjusting The Right Pressure Value

    The abrasion of the concerning components (for example the printhead surface) will be accelerated considerably due to the increase of the pressure value. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 101 This adjustment can be carried out by a service engineer or a MICROPLEX trained operator. A untrained person is not allowed to carry out these operations. Attention: Wrong adjustments can cause a damage of the...

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    [TT Mat. MoveX Err.] - remove the jammed consumables (labels sticking together e.g.) - see chapter 8.3, too: Incorrect media transport If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8...

  • Page 103: Reduced Print Quality

    2.3 and 9) Printout too strong - check the print process selecting and correct it, if necessary (see chapter 6.1) - reduce the contrast (see chapter 6.24) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 104 - the printhead has to be exchanged if, for example after a big printout performance the printout isn’t correct any more (printhead exchange; see chapter 7.2) If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8...

  • Page 105: Incorrect Media Transport

    (see chapter 5.6 Menu Structure) - check if the jammed consumables have been removed completely If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8...

  • Page 106: Print Repetition After An Error

    EEPROM - configuration) if the user wants to resume the print job at a position he chooses himself. In addition to this see panel function Clearing the Input Buffer (chapter 6.10). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 107 Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) The Printer is shipped with special packing material and fixing measures. It is recommended to store the boxes and those packing materials. In case of further shipping or returning of the products they must be repacked in the original way in order to avoid damaging during transportation.

  • Page 109: Specifications

    4 up to 12 Inch / second Resolution: 300 dpi (dots per inch, horizontal and vertical) SOLID T4 SOLID T5 SOLID T6 SOLID T8 Media width: 25.4 to 113 25.4 to 154 30.2 to 185 100 to 254 max. Print width: Media thickness: 0.2 to 0.9 mm...
  • Page 110 There isn’t any generally valid rule to calculate the costs per page. Therefore values given by different manufacturers are very often not comparable. The values given by MICROPLEX are based on the utilization time of the so-called consumables of the printer. There isn’t any generally valid rule for this calculation, either. Therefore MICROPLEX has fixed the definition of consumables as follows: 1.
  • Page 111 An exchange of parts is only then necessary even if the MNPSQ is already exceeded. quality Utilization time exchange exchange MNPSQ MNPCAQ pages _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 112 Specifications _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

  • Page 113: Index

    108 Font List 55 CUT t key 41 fonts 53, 68 cut mode 82 FORM FEED 41, 57 cutting position 86 function keys 40 fundamentals 8 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 114 1:1 mode 85 language 64 normal print mode 57 LCD display 40 light sensor type 81 ON LINE ↵ key 44, 45 operation sequences 18 operator maintenance 89 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 115 Sync sensor sensitivity 80 printhead cleaning 91 syntax of diagrams 46 printhead exchange 93 printhead position 37 printhead pressure 35 printhead removal 94 PROG ESC key 40 punch-offset 76 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 116 8, 20, 47 thermal transfer printing 8, 26, 47 transparent code 65 transport roller 92 troubleshooting 102 utilization time 108 wearing 36 weight 107 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...
  • Page 117 Index _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID T4 / T5 / T6 / T8 Edition 2.0...

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