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  • Page 1 Configuration Manual cab Label Printers...
  • Page 2 Edition: 5/2009 - Part No. 9008579 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 authorisation by cab.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................4 Instructions ............................... 4 Intended Use ............................4 Safety Instructions ............................ 4 Environment ............................. 5 Connecting Label Printer to Computer ....................6 Connecting Label Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface ................7 Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface ..................7 Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface .....................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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. Attention! Draws attention to possible dangers, material damage or loss of quality.

  • Page 5: Environment

    Introduction Other unauthorized work on or modifications to the device can also endanger operational safety. • Always have service work done in a qualified workshop, where the personnel have the technical knowledge and • tools required to do the necessary work. •...

  • 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 serial RS-232 interface (1) ( ”2.1” on page 7). • Direct connection to the Ethernet interface (4) ( ”2.2” on page 7). •...

  • Page 7: Connecting Label Printer Via Serial Rs-232 Interface

    Connecting Label Printer to Computer Connecting Label Printer via Serial RS-232 Interface 2.1.1 Connecting Label Printer The RS-232 interface is operated via an RS-232 cable.  Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.  Secure cable connections with the screws found at the plugs. Configure the RS-232 interface of the printer to match the settings of the connected computer (...

  • Page 8: Connecting Label Printer Via Usb Interface

    Connecting Label Printer to Computer 2.2.1 Print Services Raw-IP and LPD in MS Windows The print services Raw-IP and LPD are not available in all operating systems. In general, special tools are required to set up print services.  Information from dealer. Print service Windows 2000 Windows XP...

  • Page 9: Connecting Label Printer Via Optional Interfaces

    Connecting Label Printer to Computer Connecting Label Printer via Optional Interfaces For the printer the following optional interfaces are available : • Parallel/Centronics • RS-422/485 • WLAN card 802.11b/g The Parallel/Centronics interface and the RS422/485 interface must be connected at a USB master interface of the printer.

  • Page 10: Offline Menu

    Offline Menu Structure of the Offline Menu The offline menu contains setting options on several levels for configuring the label printer. In addition, the offline menu features test functions for supporting the configuration or checking the function of the label printer. Using status functions, the set parameters can be displayed or printed.

  • Page 11: Navigating In The Offline Menu

    Offline-Menü 1st menu level 2nd menu level Access Service Firmware upd. PIN protection possible  Firmw. fr. card Only with memory medium inserted in the default card slot PIN protection possible Clr. service ctr. Only with service key inserted Adj. gap sensor ...

  • Page 12: Service Key

    Offline Menü 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 • • Adjustment of the label sensor •...

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Configuration Configuration via Operating Panel A host of parameters for configuring the printer are found in the Setup menu of the offline menu. Configure the printer via the operating panel during initial commissioning and when making major changes to the ...
  • Page 14 Configuration 4.1.2 Machine Parameters Press the menu button.   Select Setup > Machine param.. Parameter Meaning Default Printhead pos. X 0,0 mm Shifting of the entire print image perpendicular to the direction of paper flow. The absolute shifting is limited by the margins of the print zone. Those are determined by the width of the printing line on the printhead.
  • Page 15 Configuration Parameter Meaning Default at A+ only Applicator Configuration of the optional applicator.  Operating instructions of the applicator If applicator is not installed, access only with service key inserted at MACH4 with RFID unit only RFID Configuration of the RFID unit If RFID unit is not installed, no access to the RFID parameters >...
  • Page 16 Configuration 4.1.3 Print Parameters Press the menu button.   Select Setup > Print param.. Parameter Meaning Default Heat level Heating value for compensating for the differing thermal behavior of printheads. Changing this value is then especially necessary if the printing intensity has changed after replacing the printhead.
  • Page 17 Configuration Parameter Meaning Default Backfeed smart Method for backfeeding the label medium. Backfeeding is necessary in the cutting and peel-off modes since a label is pushed out passed the front edge of the next label above the print line when peeling off/cutting. always: Backfeeding occurs independently of label contents.
  • Page 18 Configuration 4.1.4 Interfaces Press the menu button.   Select Setup > Interfaces. Parameter Meaning Default Definition of the default card slot. Default card Compact- slot CompactFlash or PC-Card : card slots on the back of the printer, Flash Ext. CompactFlash: card slot in the external operating panel, USB Memory: USB flash drive at USB master interface, IFFS: Internal Flash File System Character set...
  • Page 19 PPP funds Displays the current "Pay Per Print" funds in the form of a horizontal bar. "Pay Per Print" is a method of paying for printer leasing by buying consumables from cab. abc debug Debug window for abc programs abc window...
  • Page 20 Configuration 4.1.6 Security By activating a PIN, the Setup menu, certain memory medium functions and the firmware update can be protected from unauthorized access. The protected menu items are then marked with the symbol and are only accessible after the PIN is entered. Press the menu button.

  • Page 21: Configuration Via The Printer Website

    Configuration Configuration via the Printer Website The parameters accessible via the operating panel can also be set via the website contained in the firmware of the printer. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface are accessible there. The printer website can be accessed with a Java-capable browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator) via the Ethernet interface or the optional WLAN card.
  • Page 22 Configuration The following information is contained in the top section of the "Status" tab: • Printer type • Firmware version • Bootloader version • Printhead temperature and temperature of CPU • Heat voltage for the printhead. • The heat voltage is only active during printing. Otherwise, 0.0 V is displayed. •...
  • Page 23 Configuration Setup tab On the "Setup" tab all the configuration parameters can be set which are also accessible via the operating panel in the Setup menu. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface or the WLAN card can be set (see below). Fig.
  • Page 24 Configuration The following parameters for the Ethernet interface can only be accessed via the printer website: Parameter Meaning Default SMTP server E-mails can be sent to selected addresses when certain status and error messages are generated. To activate:  Set parameter to "On". ...
  • Page 25 Configuration System messages tab Status and error messages can be sent automatically to the SNMP manager or via e-mail to the selected addresses immediately after they occur via the Ethernet interface or WLAN card. The messages to be sent and the destination addresses can be selected on the "System messages"...
  • Page 26 Configuration Printer status line tab On the "Printer status line" tab, the status parameters (widgets) can be select which are to be displayed on the printer status line. Fig. "Printer status line" tab on the printer website The symbol, the parameter designation and the width of the symbol in the display (in pixels) are displayed in the top section of the tab.
  • Page 27 The contents of the display correspond with those of the Device list and are described in table 13 on page 32. Help tab When the "Help" tab is selected, an internet connection to the support page of the cab website is opened.

  • Page 28: Test Functions

    13,54m/269,11m IP address of the label printer when connected to a network DHCP-IP 192.168.9.13 mDNS: cab-28154.local mDNS name of the printer for Zeroconf (Zeroconf is a set of techniques that automatically create a usable IP network without configuration or special servers.)

  • Page 29: Status Print

    Start printout with the  button. The printout can be cancelled with the cancel button. Print param. Status print Security Heat level A4+/300 (cab-0874.cab.de) Print speed 100 mm/s Firmware V3.11 (Aug 9 2007) Printer info Transfer print Bootloader V1.18 (May 29 2007)
  • Page 30 Test Functions The Status print contains the following information : Symbol Information Device type and mDNS name of the printer for use in local networks without configuration • Version and creation date of the firmware • • Version and creation date of the system loader (bootloader) •...

  • Page 31: Font List

    Test Functions Font List Function not available at A2+ !  The Font list function prints the most important parameters of the fonts available in the printer in tabular form. The table contains both the original fonts in the printer and other fonts loaded into the printer. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup >...

  • Page 32: Device List

    USB [1] Generic/Generic Hub [0] Full Rev. 3.00 Mfr: 03EB,Class: 09/00,Protocol: 00, Phase: 20/0 USB [2] cab/Service-Key [1/1] Low #7-5037793,Rev. 1.05 Mfr: 0985,Class: FF/00,Protocol: FF, Phase: 20/4 USB [3] cab/Frontpanel [1/3] Full Rev. 2.05 Mfr: 0985,Class: FF/1C,Protocol: 00, Phase: 20/1 abc licensed under Artistic license from Yabasic 2.715 (www.yabasic.de)

  • Page 33: Wifi Status

    Test Functions WiFi Status Access only when a WLAN card is installed!  Function not available at A2+ !  The WiFi status function prints out a list the most important parameters of the accessible Wireless Access Points. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup > Print param. menu. Notice! The printout occurs without taking the label gaps into consideration.

  • Page 34: Ascii Dump Mode

    Test Functions ASCII Dump Mode ASCII Dump Mode offers the option of checking incoming control sequences at the interface when working with direct programming. The incoming commands at the printer are printed out as text. In addition, a corresponding error message is printed out immediately after an error occurs.

  • Page 35: Test Grid

    Test Functions Example: In the following two figures, the printout in ASCII Dump mode is contrasted with the "normal" printout of a label. Fig. Example label printed normally (left) and in ASCII Dump Mode (right) Test Grid The Test grid function prints out the geometric pattern on a background grid. This allows you to assess the evenness of the print quality.

  • Page 36: Label Profile

    Test Functions Label Profile Function not available at A2+ !  The Label profile function carries out a longer label advance. It saves the values measured by the label sensor here and then prints them out in two diagrams. The printout is used to check label detection in conjunction with the optical properties of the label medium.

  • Page 37: Rfid Measurement

    Test Functions 5.10 RFID measurement Access only at MACH4 with RFID read-write unit 13,56 MHz !  That function allows to check the RFID power depending on the position of RFID labels during transport. It is used to find to best read/write position. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup >...

  • Page 38: Event Log

    Test Functions 5.11 Event Log Function not available at A2+ !  Access only when service key is inserted! The label printer saves the following events in the Event log: • Hardware fault • Printhead replacement with a change in resolution •...

  • Page 39: Service Functions

    Service Functions Performing Firmware Update The firmware of the printer is saved in a Flash EPROM. An firmware update can be performed using the following functions: Firmware upd.: Copy a firmware file from a computer connected to one of the interfaces of a label printer •...

  • Page 40: Clearing Service Counter

    Service Functions 6.1.3 Error Messages during the Firmware Update If an error occurs during the update, one of the following error codes is shown in the display: Error code Meaning Checksum error. /b may have been forgotten in the COPY command or the file is defective. Header error.

  • Page 41: Adjusting Label Sensor

    Service Functions Adjusting Label Sensor Access only when service key is inserted! With the Adj. gap sensor function label sensor can be adjusted in the see-through mode. This is necessary if sensor elements or CPU PCB has been changed. Attention! Close the print module and the cover after each loading or removal of material.

  • Page 42: Save Settings

    Service Functions Save Settings Access only possible with memory medium in the default card slot!  With the Save settings function the printer configuration can be saved to a memory medium (memory card, USB flash drive, Internal Flash File System) in the default card slot. The configuration will be saved as XML file in the folder \MISC of the CF card.

  • Page 43: Cleaning Interval

    Service Functions Cleaning Interval The Cleaning interval function is used for additional printhead maintenance control. The length of medium which passes the printhead can be selected in increments of 100 m after which the printhead is to be cleaned. Press the menu button. Select Service >...

  • Page 44: Pay-Per-Print

    Pay-per-Print PPP™ stands for „Pay-per-print“. cab established for distributors a secure internet portal, which can be used to transfer data for: • pay-per-print leasing/rental services • online-purchase of printer features (like database connector, asian fonts) • online-purchase of services (e.g. unlocking printer PIN) Typically for each transaction an encrypted data packet (voucher) of the .ppp type is created, which can be loaded to...

  • Page 45: Ftp Printer Management

    FTP Printer Management The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows to manage and transfer files on the network via the Ethernet interface or WLAN card. An FTP program (FTP client) is required which supports the "binary" transfer mode to manage the printer.

  • Page 46: Directory Structure Of The Ftp Server

    FTP Printer Management Directory Structure of the FTP Server The files accessible via FTP are found in several folders: Folder name Contents Printing of label files stored in this folder is started immediately. The files must be of the type execute .LBL.

  • Page 47: Memory Media

    • Type 1 CompactFlash card up to a maximum size of 2 GB in the corresponding card slot of the printer or in the external operating panel (cab accessory) • PC card (PCMCIA) in the corresponding card slot of the printer USB flash drive up to a maximum size of 2 GB at USB master interface •...

  • Page 48: Directory Structure

    Memory Media Directory Structure On CompactFlash cards some folders are created during formatting. On USB flash drives connected to the printer, the same directory structure is automatically generated when uploading files to the flash drive : Folder name Contents Font files fonts Graphic files images...

  • Page 49: Memory Media Functions In The Offline Menu

    Memory Media Memory Media Functions in the Offline Menu Accessing the Memory card menu is only possible if a memory medium is installed in the default card slot. Only the medium in the default slot ( "4.1.4" on page 18) can be operated via the operating panel. When operating via an interface, each card slot can be addressed via a path.
  • Page 50 Memory Media 9.6.3 Copy Memory Card For external memory media only!  All the data from one memory medium can be copied to another one of the same type with the Copy memory card function. Copying between memory media with different memory capacities is possible. You can also use memory media which already contain data as a destination medium.
  • Page 51 Memory Media 9.6.4 Format Card For external memory media only!  The Format card function can be used to delete all data from a memory medium. This reformats the memory medium. This is why you can also use the Format card function if the Unknown card or Structural err. error message was output when using the medium.

  • Page 52: 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 memory media. Input prompts and the data received from the keyboard are shown in the display. 10.1 Connecting External Keyboard Any MF-2-compatible USB keyboard which supports code set 3 can be connected to the printer.
  • Page 53 External Keyboard Country-specific special characters: Enter the following country-specific special characters with the [Alt] key pressed.  Character [Alt] + Key Character [Alt] + Key € ˘ č ä à ç ´ ˛ ž à ç ˙ á ü è è...
  • Page 54 External Keyboard Other special characters: To enter a special character in the ZZ column first enter the corresponding character in the Z1 column and then  enter the character in the Z2 column while pressing the [Alt] button. À Ò å...

  • Page 55: Index

    Index Font list ........10, 31 Fonts tab...........27 Activating a PIN ......20, 21 OEM name ......... 11, 42 Format card ........10, 51 Offline menu ........10 Adjust gap sensor ....... 11, 41 FTP ...........45 memory media functions .....49 ASCII dump (Card) .....10, 51 FTP logon .........45 navigating ........
  • Page 56 Index Status tab .........21 System messages tab ......25 Tear-off mode ........16 Tear-off position ........14 Test grid ........10, 35 Time powersave .......15 Timezone ..........13 Transfer print ........16 USB flash drive ...6, 18, 32, 46, 47 USB slave interface ......6 Warn level ribbon ......16 Width ASCII dump ......17 WiFi status ........10, 33 Windows printer setting ......8...

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