Novexx Solutions AP 5.4 User Manual
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07/15 Rev. 02
Product description
Intended Use ................................................. 2
Device types ................................................. 3
Basic ......................................................... 3
Peripheral .................................................. 3
Options .......................................................... 4
Internal Options ......................................... 4
External Options ........................................ 4
Functionality .................................................. 5
AP 5.4/5.6 without dispenser ..................... 5
AP 5.4/5.6 dispenser ................................. 6
Operating controls ......................................... 7
AP 5.4/5.6 dispenser ................................. 9
Operation panel ....................................... 11
Ports and connections ................................ 13
Warning signs on printer ............................. 15
Operating modes ........................................ 16
Offline mode ............................................ 16
Online mode ............................................ 16
Message mode ........................................ 16
Standalone mode .................................... 17
USER MANUAL
AP 5.4 - AP 5.6
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Functionality ..........5 AP 5.4/5.6 without dispenser ..... 5 AP 5.4/5.6 dispenser ......... 6 Operating controls ......... 7 AP 5.4/5.6 “basic” and “peripheral” .... 7 AP 5.4/5.6 dispenser ......... 9 Operation panel ........11 Ports and connections ........ 13 Warning signs on printer ......15 Operating modes ........ -
Page 2: Intended Use
AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 Intended Use AP 5.4 and AP 5.6 printers are designed for printing label material, using the thermal or thermal transfer printing process. In addition, the dispenser versions of both printer types can dispense self-adhesive labels and can rewind the remaining backing paper (ar alternatively the complete label material). -
Page 3: Device Types
Device types AP 5.4 and AP 5.6 are available in 4 versions: Basic AP 5.4/5.6 equipped with serial, USB and Ethernet interface and SD-card slot. Possi- ble upgrade to „peripheral“ version. The following options can be integrated: • Reflex sensor (top and/or bottom) •... -
Page 4: Options
…do not require any special alterations to the printer: • Cutter (required printer: AP 5.4/5.6 peripheral) • AP 5.4 only: (External) rewinder for material rolls with 38 mm (1.5”), 75 mm (3”) or 100 mm (4”) cores (required printer: AP 5.4 peripheral) •... -
Page 5: Functionality
D Material unwinder E Print roller The label printers AP 5.4 and AP 5.6 only differ in the print width. The functionality is the same for both printers. The printing principle is based on the thermal printhead [1A]. The core piece of the printhead, the thermal edge, consists of a row of dot elements, which can be controlled and heated separately. -
Page 6: Ap 5.4/5.6 Dispenser
AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 AP 5.4/5.6 dispenser The AP 5.4/5.6 dispenser allows freshly printed labels to be dispensed (via the dis- pensing edge) or rewound in the printer enclosure (via the defelector). • When used as a dispenser, the label material is drawn around the dispensing edge and only the backing paper is rewound. -
Page 7: Operating Controls
LCD screen; 4 buttons; displays operating status of printer; allows parameter menu settings. B Connection for additional devices: (Only to AP 5.4/5.6 “peripheral”). This is where the optional cutter or rewinder (AP 5.4 only) is connected. C Front cover: Open this to insert material and the ribbon. - Page 8 Holds the cardboard core that rewinds the spent ribbon. C Connection flange for additional devices You can fasten either a cutter or rewinder (AP 5.4 only) here. To do this, you first have to remove the plastic cover. D Pressure lever Opening the pressure lever lifts the printhead.
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Page 9: Ap 5.4/5.6 Dispenser
AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 AP 5.4/5.6 dispenser AP 5.4/5.6 “basic” or “peripheral” dispenser [4] Additional operating controls on AP 5.4/5.6 dispenser. A Dispensing edge: This is where the labels are separated from the backing paper. B Plugs: Connector for dispensing edge sensor. - Page 10 AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 AP 5.4/5.6 “basic” or “peripheral” dispenser in rewinder mode [5] Additional operating controls of AP 5.4/5.6 dispenser in rewinding mode. A Baffle plate: Deflects the printed labels without dispensing any of them. B Deflecting shaft: This deflects the labels.
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Page 11: Operation Panel
Operating controls AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 Operation panel [6] Operation panel of AP 5.4/5.6. A Display The display contains two rows of 32 digits for displaying operating modes, param- eters, values, statuses and messages. Users can adjust the display language so that the text appears in their native language. - Page 12 07/15 Rev. 02 USER MANUAL Operating controls AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 E Prog button – Offline: Opens Parameters menu – Parameter menu: Moves back one step in Parameters menu or quits the menu. For more functions and more details, see •...
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Page 13: Ports And Connections
Applications” chapter Data Transmission with Ethernet , page 17. [7] The rear side of the AP 5.4/5.6 with I/O board (option) installed. A Start/stop signal input Connections for a foot switch (signal starts printer) or stacker (signal stops printer) B Signal port (option) - Page 14 07/15 Rev. 02 USER MANUAL Ports and connections AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 C Memory card slot For SD cards where you can store fonts, logos, graphics, etc. D Serial port (option): RS232 or RS422/485 on optionally available I/O board E USB port (host) For USB sticks, keyboards, etc.
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Page 15: Warning Signs On Printer
Do not remove warning stickers. Replace any warning stickers if they become lost or illegible. [8] Warning signs on AP 5.4/5.6. Warning note Meaning Article no. The ´Pinch point´ warning note warns you of the danger posed by the machine´s rotating A5346 parts;... -
Page 16: Operating Modes
07/15 Rev. 02 USER MANUAL Operating modes AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 Operating modes Offline mode OFFLINE 0 JOBS No print jobs are queued. In Offline mode, you can change the printer settings. This operating mode is normally active when the printer is first turned on. Print jobs are received at the selected port but not processed. -
Page 17: Standalone Mode
07/15 Rev. 02 USER MANUAL Operating modes AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 For instance, status message 5001 (see above) appears when the printer is config- ured for punched label material but continuous material (unpunched) is inserted. In this case, the printer continues to transport the material for a few more seconds until the error message appears.
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