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Operator's Manual PCU Series Perforation Cutter Made in Germany...
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Terms and conditions Deliveries and performances are effected under the General conditions of sale of cab. Asia Germany France cab Technology Co., Ltd. cab Produkttechnik cab technologies s.a.r.l. cab Technology Inc. GmbH & Co KG F-67350 Niedermodern Tyngsboro MA, 01879 Junghe, Taipei, Taiwan Téléphone +33 388 722 501...
Introduction 1.1 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.
Introduction 1.1 Intended Use • The device is intended exclusively as an option for the printers of the A+, XC and XD series for perforating and cutting suitable materials that have been approved by the manufacturer. Any other use or use going beyond this shall be regarded as improper use.
Introduction 1.2 Safety Instructions • Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet before mounting or removing the cutter. • The cutter may only be operated when it is mounted on the printer. • Risk of injury, particularly during maintenance, the cutter blades are sharp. •...
Mounting Attention! Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet before mounting or removing the cutter. 1. Loosen the screw (2). 2. Remove the front cover (1). Attention! For cutter operation with A+ printer there has to be mounted a tear-off plate or a dispense plate on the printer, to lead the material through the blades of the cutter.
Printer Configuration Once the cutter is connected to the printer, the printer will automatically recognize it on turn on. The printer can be configured to suit the individual requirements of cut mode in the „Setup“ menu. When the cutter is installed, the „Cutter“ menu will appear.
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Printer Configuration Under Setup -> Print parameters the method for recognizing material and the method of backfeed when using cut mode can be selected. Parameter Meaning Default Label Method for detecting the starting end of the sensor sensor label. To operate the perforation cutter typically choose the setting Continuos media.
Loading Material Load transfer ribbon and endless material as described in the Operator's Manual of the printer. Use the tear-off mode information for loading endless material for cut mode. Place the media strip between the printhead and the drive roller, so that the front edge of the strip reaches through the cutter.
Operation Attention! In several label software solutions the perforation command C p is not implemented. Perforating material via such a software is not possible. For direct programming use the following command : O Cn n...Value between 0.0 and 10.0 Notice! If the label software has no setting for the cutting depth, i.e.
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Operation Warning! Risk of injury! The cutter blades are sharp! Disconnect printer from electrical outlet . 1. Switch off the printer and demount the cutter. 2. Loosen screws (1) and detach cover plate (2). 3. Loosen screws (3) and detach support (5) with attached over plate (4). 4.
Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning Warning! Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet. Attention! Risk of injury. The cutter blades are sharp. 1. Remove the cutter from the printer. 2. Loosen the screws (2) and remove the upper cover sheet (1). 3.
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Maintenance 5. Remove all deposits at the cutter blades with isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. 6. Grease the cylindrical areas (4) at both ends of the circular blade (5) with an All round-High quality Grease. For that hold a greased brush on the cylindrical areas and turn the axle (3) with a screwdriver for slotted head screws (slot width 7 mm).
Maintenance 6.2 Changing the Blades Warning! Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet. 1. Remove the cutter from the printer. 2. Remove the upper cover sheet chapter 6.1. 3. Turn the axle (3) of the circular blade (2) with a screwdriver for slotted head screws (slot width 7 mm) so that the inscription (1) of the blade points downward.
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Maintenance 8. Remove the support incl. the lower cover sheet chapter 6.1. 9. Remove spring (6) and lineal blade (11). 10. Insert the axle of the (new) lineal blade withe the washer (B) in the bearing (10) of the mounting plate. 11.
Maintenance 6.3 Setting the Initial State of the Cutter To operate the cutter correctly after cleaning or after changing the blades the circular blade (4) and the clock wheel (11) must be adjusted to each other. 1. Unscrew the screws (1), (3) and (6, at the rear). 2.
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Maintenance 1 - right 2 - wrong 3 - wrong 4. Check the position of the clock wheel (11). • If the clock wheel is in the right position 1, the edge (10) of the clock wheel (11) is located in the area of the marking (9). •...
Licences 7.1 Reference to the EU Declaration of Conformity The perforation cutters of the PCU series comply with the relevant funda- mental regulations of the EU Rules for Safety and Health: • Directive 2014/30/EU relating to electromagnetic compatibility • Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous...