Page 1: Table Of Contents
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL 64-xx Commissioning & Operation Mounting the Printer ........2 Creating a print job ........13 Unpacking the 64-xx ......... 2 Transferring a print job ......13 Carrying the 64-xx ........3 Using CompactFlash cards ......15 Mounting the 64-xx ........4 Setting the realtime clock ......16 Printer connections ........
Page 2: Mounting The Printer
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Mounting the Printer Unpacking the 64-xx 1. Lift off the lid of the shipping box [1]. 2. Take out the plastic bag containing the accessories [1B]. 3. Lift off the styrofoam support [1A]. 4.
Page 3: Carrying The 64-Xx
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Carrying the 64-xx WARNING! The 64-xx is a heavy printer. The weight depends on the printer type and equipement and can vary from 20 kg (64-04/05) up to 29.5 kg (64-08 Dis- penser).
Page 4: Mounting The 64-Xx
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Mounting the 64-xx The 64-xx has been designed as a desktop printer, which means that it is normally mounted in an upright position on a table [2]. Other sufficiently large, level and sturdy surfaces can also be used as a base. WARNING! When choosing a base for the printer, observe the following guidelines to avoid dangerous operating conditions:...
Page 5: Printer Connections
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Printer connections CAUTION! Add-on devices of an inferior quality may damage the printer! Connect the printer only to devices that fulfil SELV (safety extra-low volta- ge) circuit requirements acc. to EN 60950! Only connect OEM devices.
Page 6 12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx H Optional: Signal interface USI 4 inputs / 8 outputs Standard at „64-xx Dispenser A“ I Optional: Mini-DIN connector To connect a remote operator panel J Optional: start/stop signal input Standard at 64-xx Dispenser To connect a foot switch (signal starts printer) or a stacker (signal stops printer) K Centronics interface...
Page 7: Operator Panel
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Operator panel Display Prog button Feed button Online button Cut button Operator panel of the 64-xx. Display With 32 digits and two lines, the display shows the operating conditions (mo- des) for parameters, values, status and errors. You can select the language you want to use for the display.
Page 8 12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx For more detailed descriptions of the button functions, please see – Chapter Offline operation on page 12 and Chapter Online operation on page 13 – In topic section Info-Printouts and Parameter Remote operator 64-0x Gen.
Page 9: Operating Modes
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Operating modes Offline mode Printer settings can be made when the device is offline. The offline mode is normally active when the printer is switched on. Print jobs are received via the selected interface but not processed.
Page 10 12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Standalone mode In standalone mode, print jobs are not transferred but saved on a plugin card. They are started directly from the printer’s operator panel or via a connected keyboard. Standalone mode: see topic section „Advanced Applications“.
Page 11: Basic Operating Procedures
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Basic Operating Procedures Connecting the printer WARNING! The printer operates using mains voltage! Touching electrically live parts can cause exposure to hazardous electrical currents and may lead to burns. Make sure that the printer is switched off before connecting the power ca- ble.
Page 12: Setting The Interface
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Memory: 64 MB Internal RAM (here: 64 MB) Flashcard: 32 MB Optional RAM on the CompactFlash card (here: 32 MB) – only displayed when a CompactFlash card is in use. OFFLINE 0 JOBS Offline mode Initialisation ONLINE...
Page 13: Offline Operation
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Offline operation Switching from offline mode to online mode: OFFLINE x JOBS ONLINE x JOBS Online Switch to online mode when the print job is stopped: OFFLINE x JOBS ONLINE x JOBS Online Stopped Stopped...
Page 14: Online Operation
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Online operation Switching to offline mode: ONLINE x JOBS OFFLINE x JOBS Online Setting the print contrast: Press the Feed button to increase and the Cut button to decrease the print contrast. ONLINE x JOBS Print contrast...
Page 15: Creating A Print Job
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Creating a print job Essentially, there are two ways of creating a print job: Either by using the 64-xx Windows printer driver, or by creating a text file using print commands. Windows printer 64-xx printer drivers are available for different versions of Windows.
Page 16 12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx clicking PROPERTIES > SHARE (in Windows XP). The sharename stands for a printer, which is connected to a certain port. This is the USB port for tranferring via USB and the TCP/IP port for transferring by Ethernet. A few hints on using the USB interface: The method described here does not work in Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows NT 4.0.
Page 17: Using Compactflash Cards
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Using CompactFlash cards CF = CompactFlash CAUTION! - Observe the following guidelines to avoid damaging the printer or the CF card. Only use CF -cards approved by the manufacturer. Always wait at least 5seconds after switching off the printer before remo- ving or inserting the CF card.
Page 18: Setting The Realtime Clock
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Setting the realtime clock The realtime clock in the 64-xx printers can be used, for example, to calcu- late and print the expiry date of a perishable product. This is how you set the realtime clock: SYSTEM PARAMETER >...
Page 19: Starting To Print
12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Starting to print Settings for the material type The parameter settings described below provide the printer with the neces- sary information about the label material used. When printing from a layout program, these settings are usually provided automatically by the printer driver.
Page 20 12/08 Rev. 5.01-01 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx The heat energy should be kept as low as possible while retaining an accep- table printing result. A high level of heat energy reduces the lifespan of the printhead.