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Assembly Instructions Cutter CSQ 400 MADE IN GERMANY...
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Assembly Instructions Edition: 02/2020 - Part No. 9003435 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 authorization by cab.
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.
Introduction Intended Use • The device is intended exclusively as an option for the printers of the SQUIX series in the basic version for cutting suitable materials. Any other use or use going beyond this shall be regarded as improper use. The manufacturer/supplier shall not be liable for damage resulting from unauthorized use;...
Introduction 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. •...
Introduction Technical Data Cutter Technical data CSQ 401 CSQ 402 for printer type SQUIX 4, SQUIX 4M, SQUIX 4, SQUIX 4M, SQUIX 4.3, SQUIX 4.3M SQUIX 4.3, SQUIX 4.3M Material width up to mm weight up to g/m² cardboard thickness up to mm Cutting length from mm...
Mounting Removing Covers Loosen screw (2) and remove cover (1). Loosen screws (4) and remove cover (3). Attention! For cutter operation 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.
Mounting Mounting Cutter Attention! Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet before mounting or removing the cutter. Insert the pins (3) of the cutter (5) into the holes (1) of the printer. Press the cutter against the printer. That way the plug of the cutter will be connected to the peripheral port (2) of the printer.
Mounting Mounting Cutter Tray Hook the cutter tray box (3) with the fixing brackets into the recesses (1) on the mounted cutter (2). Slide the divider (4) according to the label height into the corresponding groove in the cutter tray box. This ensures a correct stacking of the cut labels.
Operation Preparation Slide lever (1) to the left to fold down the cutter unit (2). Insert labels for tear-off mode Instructions of the printer. Place the media strip between the printhead and the drive roller, so that the front edge of the strip reaches through the cutter.
Operation Standard Operation Switch on the printer. The cutter performs a synchronization action. Note! To operate the cutter with continuous material in the printer menu Setup - > Labels - > Label sensor the setting Continuous media has to be selected.
Printer Configuration Note! The values of the setup are basic settings for the current printer/cutter combination. After changing the cutter or printer a re-adjustment may be necessary. Changes required for processing different print jobs should be imple- mented by additional offsets available in the software. The offset values from setup and software are added together for execution.
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Printer Configuration Backfeed Start menu. Select Setup > Printing. 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.
Maintenance Removing the blades for cleaning and replacement Warning! Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet. Caution! Risk of injury. The cutter blades are sharp. To clean the blades, they must be removed. 1. Disassemble the CSQ cutter from the printer. 2.
After each cleaning and before installing new blades, grease must be applied. Attention! Use only a plastic grease to grease the blades and running surfaces. cab Part No.: 5984552.001 Grease guide slots Grease sliding surfaces...
Maintenance Reassembling the blades The assembly of the cleaned or new blades and the assembly of the cutter is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly. 1. Put on the upper blade(2) and make sure that the springs (3) should not be kinked and remain in the guides 2.
Maintenance Calibrating the cutter Attention! After every blade change and removal and installation of the blades for cleaning, the blades must be calibrated! Remove label material. Start menu. > Calibrate device. Select Setup > Cutting Press Continue to start the calibration process. After a cutter movement the display shows Device successfully calibrated.
Error Messages Error message Cause Remedy Cutter blocked Switch off the printer. The media cannot be cut and the blades cannot Remove trapped material. return in the home Switch on the printer. position. New start of the print job. Change material.
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=3599 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.
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