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  • Page 1 M-350 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 High Speed and High Quality Plate and Sheet Printer "M-350" Printing is possible on various media, from rigid plastic plates to sheets of labels. The printer incorporates unique control functions, so that from a single idea it will be possible to print name plates, plates, stickers, labels, and cards that can be used in various fields.

  • Page 3: Method Of Reading This Guide

    In this user’s guide, the M-350’s functions and operation methods are explained together with the precautions for use. In order to allow adequate understanding of the M-350’s functions and enable more effective use, please carefully read this user’s guide before using the product. Further, after reading this guide, please carefully store it for future reference.

  • Page 4: Page Layout

    • Page Layout This guide gives explanations using the following type of page layout. 4.4 Routine Cleaning In order to maintain the performance of this printer and allow normal printing, cleaning This groups should be carried out regularly once a month. together explanation Warning In the case where...

  • Page 5: Notes For Customers

    Notes for Customers • It is forbidden to duplicate the contents of this document in whole or in part without permission. • The information described in this document may be changed in the future without prior notice. • Note that in no event shall this company bear any responsibility whatsoever for the effects resulting from the use of this product.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information For Using The Printer

    Important Safety Information for Using the Printer To ensure safe operation of this printer, be sure to observe the following warnings and cautions. Warning • Do not install the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners. If these come into contact with the electrical components inside the printer, it may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Information for Using the Printer • Power Source Warning • In the situation where an abnormality occurs, such as the appearance of smoke or of a strange odor, immediately switch off the power switch, remove the plug from the power socket, and contact your nearest dealer. •...
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information for Using the Printer Cautions • In order to ensure that the power plug can be pulled out at any time, do not leave objects lying around the power socket location. • When removing the power cord, be sure to grasp the plug part and pull it out. If you pull on the cord, the cord may be damaged, resulting in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 9 Important Safety Information for Using the Printer Warnings • Do not place heavy objects on top of the printer. If these objects fall over or drop off, it may result in injury. • In the situation where foreign objects such as pieces of metal, or water or other fluids get into the inside of the printer, be sure to immediately switch off the power switch.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Method of Reading this Guide ................3 • Meanings of Symbol Marks ................3 • Page Layout ......................4 Notes for Customers ....................5 Important Safety Information for Using the Printer ........6 Chapter 1: Preparations Before Use ..............13 1.1 Confirmation of Accessories ................14 •...
  • Page 11 〜 Contents 〜 • Preparations ....................51 • Data Creation ....................51 • Printing ......................54 • Halting the Printing ..................55 3.3 Single Color Printing ..................56 • Single Color Printing ..................58 3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver ..............64 • Methods of Displaying the Printer Driver Setting Screen ......64 •...
  • Page 12 〜 Contents 〜 • When the Print Image is Unreadable ............90 • When the Cleaning Tape has Finished ............90 • When Color Printing cannot be Carried out ..........91 • When the Printed Items are not Ejected ............91 4.3 Printer Messages ....................92 •...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Preparations Before Use

    Preparations Before Use Chapter 1: In this chapter, explanations are given of the accessories included with the product and the names of the parts. 1.1 Confirmation of Accessories ................14 • Packing Materials ..................14 1.2 Names of Main Unit Parts ................15 •...

  • Page 14: Confirmation Of Accessories

    1.1 Confirmation of Accessories Check that the accessories shown below are all included. Cleaning Cassette Ribbon Cassette (Black) USB Cable (2m) Printer Main Unit Simple Installation Printer Driver and Operation Guide Manual (CD-ROM) • Packing Materials The outside box and packing materials that contain the printer should not be discarded and should be stored.

  • Page 15: Names Of Main Unit Parts

    1.2 Names of Main Unit Parts • Front Face (20) (19) (18) (17) (16) (15) (10) (11) (14) (12) (13) Name Function Reference (1) Cover This covers the ribbon cassette and the print P.25, P.29 head. (2) Handling Instruction Sticker This is the sticker that describes instructions on handling.
  • Page 16 1.2 Names of Main Unit Parts Name Function Reference (11) Operation Panel This shows the printer functions and conditions, P.19 and sets the functions. (12) Width Regulating Guide This prevents the media from being fed in while P.33 it is tilted. (13) Scale This allows the media length to be measured.

  • Page 17: Rear Face

    1.2 Names of Main Unit Parts • Rear Face Name Function Reference (1) Power Cord Insertion Insert the attached power cord here. P.24 Port (2) Ventilation Holes These expel the heat from inside the printer. (3) USB Cable Insertion Port Insert the attached USB cable here.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Printer Preparations

    Printer Preparations Chapter 2: In this chapter, explanations are given of the preparations that are required before using the printer. 2.1 Operation Panel Component Names and Operations ........19 • Display Lamps ....................19 • Keys ....................... 20 • Display ......................21 1.

  • Page 19: Operation Panel Component Names And Operations

    2.1 Operation Panel Component Names and Operations Display Cancel Power Lamp Cancel Message Online Lamp Menu Online Enter Message Lamp Menu Online Enter • Display Lamps • Power ....This lights in the situation where the Power switch is ON. •...

  • Page 20: Keys

    2.1 Operation Panel Component Names and Operations Note In the situation where the same contents have been set using the printer operation panel and the PC (application and printer driver), the settings on the side that were made last will be effective. Take care particularly in situations where the plate or sheet actually set in the printer is different from the contents set in the PC, since normal printing or feeding may not be possible.

  • Page 21: Display

    2.1 Operation Panel Component Names and Operations • Display Printing ready This displays the printer functions and conditions. Black Plate Refer to “4.1 Convenient Functions” on P.78. Reference 1. Display Data Receiving Message When [On] is selected in [Review Mode] of the Printer Driver [Utility] setting, the following message will be displayed.

  • Page 22: Operation Panel Menu Mode Configuration

    2.1 Operation Panel Component Names and Operations 2. Operation Panel Menu Mode Configuration • Switch the power on. Printing ready Black Plate Press this key to set the printer “offline.” (The online lamp turns off.) Offline Menu <<Menu>> Enter Enter Auto Cleaning Cancel...
  • Page 23 2.1 Operation Panel Component Names and Operations Menu Menu <<Menu>> Enter Enter An Auto-Off “None” to “30 min. later” Cancel Cancel Select this item to set the time until the power automatically switches off. (P.78) Menu <<Menu>> Enter Enter Test Print Menu Cancel Cancel...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Power Cord

    2.2 Connecting the Power Cord Confirm that the power switch of the printer is set to off. (1) Securely insert the power cord connector into the power cord insertion port on the rear face of the printer. (2) Insert the plug of the power cord into an AC100-240V power socket that is properly earthed.

  • Page 25: Setting The Cleaning Cassette

    2.3 Setting the Cleaning Cassette A cleaning cassette is incorporated in the printer to clean the cleaning roller. This should be set according to the following procedures. Note Be sure to set the cleaning cassette for cleaning the cleaning roller. If the printer is used without setting the cleaning cassette, the cleaning roller will remain in a soiled condition, so that there will be a danger of damaging the print head.
  • Page 26 2.3 Setting the Cleaning Cassette (3) Pull out the cleaning tape. By pulling out and peeling off the lead tape, the cleaning tape will be pulled out. Lead Tape Cleaning Tape Adhesive Side (4) Pass the cleaning tape over the cleaning auxiliary roller and set the cleaning cassette aligned with the guide hook.
  • Page 27 2.3 Setting the Cleaning Cassette (5) Lift up the setting lever. The cleaning auxiliary roller will be locked, and the cleaning tape will be set. Note The cleaning tape should be aligned with the auxiliary roller, and should be in a tensioned condition. In the situation where the tape is not tensioned, lower the setting lever to release the locking of the cleaning auxiliary roller, and remove the cleaning cassette.
  • Page 28 2.3 Setting the Cleaning Cassette • Method of Removing the Cleaning Cassette (1) Open the cover. Note In the situation of removing the cleaning cassette, first remove the ribbon cassette. If the cleaning cassette is removed while the ribbon cassette is still mounted in the printer, the cleaning tape may become stuck to the ribbon cassette.

  • Page 29: Setting The Ribbon Cassette

    2.4 Setting the Ribbon Cassette Set the ribbon cassette that is to be used for printing according to the following procedures. (1) In the situation where a new ribbon cassette is to be set, remove the stopper and wind it in to take up any slackness in the ribbon. Eliminate any slackness in the ribbon.

  • Page 30: Switching On And Off The Power Switch

    2.5 Switching On and Off the Power Switch • When Switching On (1) Confirm that the power cord is correctly connected to a power socket that is properly earthed. (2) Press [ ] on the [ ] power switch on the right hand side of the printer main unit.

  • Page 31: Setting The Plates

    2.6 Setting the Plates In this section, an explanation is given regarding the method of manually printing on plates one by one. Plates should be set according to the following procedures. (1) Lift up the tray support, and open out the tray. Tray Tray Support When printing long plates (200mm or longer), pull out the plate guide.
  • Page 32 2.6 Setting the Plates (3) Place the plate in the center of the feeding table, and insert it into the feeding port until the plate tip just touches the cleaner brush. Feeding Port Cleaner Brush Plate Notes • When inserting the plate tip into the feeding port, do not insert it as far as it will go.
  • Page 33 2.6 Setting the Plates (4) Holding the ridged surfaces of the width regulating guide (close to the locking screw), match the width regulating guide to the plate width. Depending on the position of holding the width regulating guide, the width regulating guide may not move smoothly.

  • Page 34: Tag Plates With Holes

    2.6 Setting the Plates (6) Insert the plate into the feeding port until a “beep” sound is heard. Feeding Port When printing, carry out the printer driver printing setting in the PC as follows. • Feeding Method: [Manual] • Media: [Acrylic] or [PVC] Refer to “3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver”...

  • Page 35: Setting The Roll Sheets

    2.7 Setting the Roll Sheets Roll sheets should be set according to the following procedure. (1) Lift up the tray support, and open out the tray. Tray Support Tray (2) Confirm that the operation panel display shows “Sheet” . Printing ready Black Sheet Refer to “4.1 Convenient Functions”...
  • Page 36 2.7 Setting the Roll Sheets (3) Set the roll sheet in the roll holding rollers. Roll Holding Rollers Notes • In the case where the sheet tip is curled, flatten it out until it becomes even before setting it in the printer. •...
  • Page 37 2.7 Setting the Roll Sheets (4) Holding the ridged surfaces of the width regulating guide, match the width regulating guide to the sheet width. Ridged Surfaces Locking Screw (5) Insert the sheet into the feeding port until a “beep” sound is heard. If a double beep is heard, please carry out the sheet setting procedure again.

  • Page 38: Types Of Roll Sheet

    2.7 Setting the Roll Sheets Note Take care not to touch the roll with your hand while the roll sheet is feeding. If you touch the roll, printing problems may occur. Further, this may cause generation of abnormal noise. • Types of Roll Sheet The following types of roll sheets are available.
  • Page 39 2.7 Setting the Roll Sheets 3. TOF Label • TOF... TOF (Top of form) is marked on the back of the label sheet. (TOF mark example) TOF mark width 3mm or more TOF mark Some types of TOF label sheet may not get the correct leading edge position.

  • Page 40: Removing The Media

    2.8 Removing the Media Cancel Message Menu Online Enter In the situation where the plate or sheet that has been set in the printer is to be removed before printing takes place, pressing the key will lift up the roller to allow the Cancel media to be taken out.

  • Page 41: Separating Roll Sheet Segments

    2.9 Separating Roll Sheet Segments Using the following procedure, cut off the sheet that has been ejected. (1) Confirm that printing has finished, and that the “Cut the media and press the enter key” message is being displayed. (2) Using scissors, cut off the printed segment at right angles. In the situation of sheets that are half-cut or have perforations, bend the sheet along the fold line and detach the segment.

  • Page 42: Chapter 3: Installation And Printing

    Installation and Printing Chapter 3: In this chapter, explanations are given of the printer driver installation and the basic methods of inputting and printing. 3.1 Installing the Printer Driver ................43 • Usage Environment ..................43 • Installation ....................43 •...

  • Page 43: Installing The Printer Driver

    3.1 Installing the Printer Driver Before using the printer, install the printer driver in the computer using the attached CD-ROM. This document is written on the assumption that you understand basic functions and operating procedure of Windows. Before installing the printer driver, it is recommended to get experienced on how to operate Windows system.
  • Page 44 3.1 Installing the Printer Driver (3) Set the attached CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the PC. • In the situation where [AutoPlay] is displayed, click on [Run setup.exe]. • In the situation where [AutoPlay] is not displayed, carry out the following operation.
  • Page 45 3.1 Installing the Printer Driver (6) Read the contents of the “License Agreement”. If you agree with the conditions, click on [I accept the terms of the license agreement], and then click on [Next]. If [Print] is clicked, the software license agreement will be printed out from the default printer which has been set in Windows.
  • Page 46 3.1 Installing the Printer Driver (8) Click on [OK]. (9) Click on [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click on [Finish]. (10) When the PC has restarted, connect the PC with the printer using the USB cable, and switch on the printer power switch. Refer to “Connecting the USB Cable”...
  • Page 47 3.1 Installing the Printer Driver (12) Confirm that “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” is selected, and click on [Next]. (13) If the following screen is displayed, click on [Continue Anyway]. (14) When the following screen is displayed, click on [Finish]. The above procedure completes the installation work.

  • Page 48: Connecting The Usb Cable

    3.1 Installing the Printer Driver • Connecting the USB Cable The printer supports USB 2.0 interfaces. Notes • In the situation where the printer driver has not been installed in the PC that is being used, install the printer driver before connecting the USB cable.

  • Page 49: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    3.1 Installing the Printer Driver • Uninstalling the Printer Driver An explanation is given using the situation of uninstalling the printer driver on Windows 7. Notes • Take care that the PC power does not switch off until the uninstallation has been completed.
  • Page 50 3.1 Installing the Printer Driver [When using Windows XP] 1. Select [Control Panel] from the Windows [Start] menu. The “Control Panel” folder will be displayed. 2. Double click on [Add and Remove Programs]. The “Add and Remove Programs” screen will be displayed. 3.

  • Page 51: Using The Printer

    3.2 Using the Printer This explains the basic settings, inputs, and printing operation methods. In this section, an explanation is given taking as an example the methods of creating and printing the following data using the WordPad application in Windows 7. Printing black single-color text on the plate (30 x 100mm size) Left Margin 10mm Right Margin 10mm...
  • Page 52 3.2 Using the Printer (4) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu. The “Page Setup” dialog box will be displayed. (5) Select the printing size and the feeding method from the pull-down list, and set the orientation and margins. For [Size], select the 30 x 100 size from the pull-down list. To display a size on the list, it is necessary to register the form size in the list before creating the data.
  • Page 53 3.2 Using the Printer Notes Setting the Form Size, Feeding Method, Printing Orientation, and Margins • Depending on the application that is being used, the setting methods of the form size [Form Size/Width/Length], feeding method [Manual/ Continuous], the printing orientation [Portrait/Landscape], and the margins [Top, Bottom, Left, and Right], will be different.

  • Page 54: Printing

    (1) Set the printer power switch to on. Reference Refer to “2.5 Switching On and Off the Power Switch” on P.30. (2) When the “Printing ready.” message is displayed on the M-350, confirm that the online lamp is lit. If the lamp is not lit, press the...

  • Page 55: Halting The Printing

    3.2 Using the Printer (6) Click on [OK] to return to the Print dialog box, and click on [Print]. The printing data will be sent to the printer. • When a ribbon cassette of a color other than black has been set, the “Print in color.

  • Page 56: Single Color Printing

    3.3 Single Color Printing By using the color ribbon cassettes (red and blue) that are sold separately, single color printing will be possible. Notes • When carrying out color printing using this printer, only single color printing should be used. It is not appropriate to use the printer for the printing of graphics that involve complex, multicolor printing.
  • Page 57 3.3 Single Color Printing (3) Set the plate or sheet in the printer, and press the key. Enter (4) When the color ribbon set in the printer is a color that is used in the printing data, printing will start from this color. If the color ribbon set in the printer is a color that is not used in the printing, the ribbon replacing message will be shown, and the colors used in the printing data will be shown on the display.

  • Page 58: Single Color Printing

    3.3 Single Color Printing • Single Color Printing In this section, an explanation is given as an example of the method of printing the following type of color data using the WordPad application on Windows 7. Ex.: Printing the characters “AB” in red, “C” in blue, and “DE” in black on a 30 x 100mm size acrylic plate.
  • Page 59 3.3 Single Color Printing (3) Select [Print] from the [File] menu. The WordPad “Print” dialog box will be displayed. (4) Confirm that “P-PRINTER” is selected in [Select Printer], and click on [Preferences]. The P-PRINTER Print Preferences screen will be displayed. (5) Carry out the print settings.
  • Page 60 3.3 Single Color Printing (7) When the printer receives the data, the online lamp will flash. The data contents will be shown on the printer display. (8) Set the acrylic plate in the printer. Refer to “2.6 Setting the Plates” on P.31. Reference Note Matching the settings in the WordPad [Page Setup] and [Print] [Preferences]...
  • Page 61 3.3 Single Color Printing (10) When the printing of the first color finishes, the “Replace the ribbon cassette.” message will be displayed. The indication of the color that has finished printing will disappear. Refer to “2.4 Setting the Ribbon Cassette” on P.29. Reference (11) Set the plate that has had the first color printed in the printer.
  • Page 62 3.3 Single Color Printing Operation When Printing 2 or more Copies (When printing using single colors) When [Copies] has been set to 2 or more in single color printing, the [Color Mode] setting in the printer driver Advanced Settings tab should be set to [Many]. (1) Implement the color printing from the PC.
  • Page 63 3.3 Single Color Printing • When Printing on Roll Sheet Although procedures (1) to (4) will be the same as the situation for acrylic plates, procedure (5) and after will be as described below. The roll media should be selected using the Main tab. [One Copy] Printing will be carried out one copy at a time.

  • Page 64: Method Of Using The Printer Driver

    3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver In the printer driver, various setting functions have been prepared. Here, an explanation is given of the main settings. • Methods of Displaying the Printer Driver Setting Screen The printer driver settings screen can be displayed by using the following two methods. Here, an explanation is given of the operation method when running Windows 7.

  • Page 65: Main Tab Settings

    3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver • Main Tab Settings In the [Main] tab, it is possible to set the settings such as the plate/sheet size and type, number of copies, etc. Form Name: This selects the size of the printing media (plate or sheet) that is to be used for the printing from the pull-down list.
  • Page 66 3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver Note If [Hole Detection] has been selected as [Off], printing will be carried out while ignoring the holes. If printing is carried out on top of the holes of tag plates with holes, there will be a danger that the print head will be damaged.

  • Page 67: Setting The Form Setting Tab

    3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver • Setting the Form Setting Tab Using the [Form Settings] tab, it is possible to register forms in which the [Width] and [Length] have been freely set. When you wish to print using a size that does not appear in the pull-down list of [Form Name] in the [Main] tab, the size should be registered in advance before printing.
  • Page 68 3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver • If a name is input that has already been registered in the [Form Name] pull-down list, it will be possible to edit the previous data by overwriting it. • It will not be possible to edit “Default Plate (40 x 150)” . •...
  • Page 69 3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver [Save Form Information] This is used when saving the form information that is contained in the P-PRINTER printer driver. All of the selection values displayed in the [Form Name] pull-down list will be saved in a file.

  • Page 70: Setting The Advanced Settings Tab

    3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver • Setting the Advanced Settings Tab Using the [Advanced Settings] tab, it is possible to set color/monochrome printing, mirror printing, and the printing density. Color/Monochrome: When [Off (Monochrome)] is selected, printing will be carried out using only the color of the ribbon that is incorporated in the printer.

  • Page 71: Setting The Status Monitor Tab

    Use Status Monitor: This selects [Use] or [Not Use]. [Using the Status Monitor] In the status monitor, the M-350 condition, media type and size, and the ribbon color and remaining amount will be displayed. Further, messages will be displayed according to the condition.

  • Page 72: Setting The Profiles Tab

    3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver • Setting the Profiles Tab Using the [Profiles] tab, by registering the settings that are often used, it will be possible to easily retrieve the settings from a list when printing. Printing Profiles : This displays the registered names of the Profile settings. Details : This displays the setting details.

  • Page 73: Setting The Maintenance Tab

    3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver • Setting the Maintenance Tab Using the Maintenance tab, when the printer is online it is possible to display the cleaning, print adjustment, and test pattern printing dialog boxes. Cleaning…: When this is clicked, one-time cleaning is carried out. Auto Cleaning: This displays the dialog box in which the cleaning settings are carried out.

  • Page 74: About

    3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver Test Pattern : This starts the test pattern printing. About : This allows confirmation of the printer driver version and the copyright information. When this is clicked, the [About] dialog box will be displayed. •...
  • Page 75 3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver (2) The [Printer Settings] dialog box screen will be displayed. Show Setup Information...: This displays items that are possible to acquire and set using the printer driver. Review Mode…: This allows switching on and off the printer Review mode. •...

  • Page 76: Printing Area

    3.4 Method of Using the Printer Driver Print Mode: This allows setting of the printing speed. • Speed: Printing is carried out at 60mm/sec. • Quality: Printing is carried out at 40mm/sec. • Language: The language shown on the display can be changed. •...

  • Page 77: Chapter 4: Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 4: In this chapter, explanations are given regarding the countermeasures required in the case where printer errors occur, the printer settings required by some customers, and the routine cleaning and maintenance required. 4.1 Convenient Functions ..................78 • To Reduce the Power Consumption When the Printer is not in Use ..78 •...

  • Page 78: Convenient Functions

    4.1 Convenient Functions In this printer, convenient modes are incorporated to make the printer even easier to use. In the situation where you wish to use these modes, press the Online to switch off the online lamp and set the printer to “offline” . However, note that while printing is taking place and when the cover is open, it will not be possible to set the printer to the offline condition.

  • Page 79: To Change The Language Shown On The Display

    4.1 Convenient Functions • To Change the Language shown on the Display • Language Mode This allows setting of the language shown on the display. Menu (1) Press the key. Menu (2) Press the key or the key to change the menu items. <<Menu>>...

  • Page 80: To Change The Timing For Cleaning The Cleaning Roller

    4.1 Convenient Functions • To Change the Timing for Cleaning the Cleaning Roller <<Menu>> • Cleaning Mode Auto Cleaning This sets the timing for automatically cleaning the cleaning roller. The cleaning interval is set according to the length that has been printed (0.5/1/2/5m/ None).

  • Page 81: To Remove A Plate

    4.1 Convenient Functions • To Remove a Plate <<Menu>> This feeds the plate. Remove Function This is used when a plate has become jammed and when the plate is to be removed. Reference Refer to “2.8 Removing the Media” on P.40, and “Has the plate or sheet become jammed?”...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    4.2 Troubleshooting • When the Power does not Switch On • Is the power cord correctly connected to the power socket? Insert the power cord connector into the power cord insertion port of the printer, and insert the power plug into an AC100-240V power socket. Refer to “2.2 Connecting the Power Cord”...

  • Page 83: When Nothing Is Printed

    4.2 Troubleshooting • When Nothing is Printed • Are the colors of the edited data using intermediate colors? In the situation where the colors of the edited data are intermediate colors, there may be some cases where nothing is printed. Because faint colors will become white, dark colors will become black, and intermediate colors will be recognized as any one of the colors, create the edited data using the red, blue and black colors.
  • Page 84 4.2 Troubleshooting Notes • In the situation of removing the media from the printer, do not use a hard object such as a metal rod. If this scratches the parts inside the printer, there will be a danger of adversely affecting the printing performance. •...
  • Page 85 4.2 Troubleshooting (3) Lower the setting lever to release it, and remove the cleaning cassette. When the cleaning tape has become wound round the cleaning roller, remove the cleaning roller at the same time. Refer to “2.3 Setting the Cleaning Cassette” on P.25. Reference Cleaning Cassette Setting Lever...

  • Page 86: When The Printed Items Are Soiled

    4.2 Troubleshooting • Does the width adjustment of the width regulating guide match the plate or sheet? Adjust the width regulating guide so that the plate or sheet moves smoothly. Refer to “2.6 Setting the Plates” on P.31, and “2.7 Setting the Reference Roll Sheets”...

  • Page 87: When There Is Faint Printing At The Top And Bottom Of The Printed Items

    4.2 Troubleshooting • When there is faint printing at the Top and Bottom of the Printed Items • Is the plate warped? In the situation where a rigid plate is warped, so that the print head does not contact the plate equally, the printed characters may be faint in some parts. Use plates that have no warping.

  • Page 88: When The Printing Position Is Misplaced

    4.2 Troubleshooting • When the Printing Position is Misplaced • Is the printing media suitable for use with this printer? The types, sizes, and thicknesses of the printing media that can be used with this printer are determined. If there are variations in the materials and thicknesses of the printing media, printing may not be carried out in the position specified by the created printing data (the print image), so that for example the printing may be wider than the margins of the created printing data.
  • Page 89 4.2 Troubleshooting <<Menu>> • Length Adjustment Mode Length Adjustment (1) Press the key to set the printer to “Offline” (The online lamp will Online switch off). Menu (2) Press the key. <<Menu>> • is displayed. Auto Cleaning (3) Press the Menu key or key to change the Menu item.

  • Page 90: When The Print Image Or Lines Have Been Changed

    4.2 Troubleshooting • When the Print Image or Lines have been Changed • Is the printing media suitable for use with this printer? In the situation where a printing media is used that should not be used with this printer, or if there are variations in the materials and thicknesses of the printing media, the printing position may be displaced or the print image may be changed.

  • Page 91: When Color Printing Cannot Be Carried Out

    4.2 Troubleshooting • When Color Printing cannot be Carried out • Have the colors of the edited data been set to intermediate colors? In the situation where the colors of the edited color data use intermediate colors, printing will not be carried out according to the image. Because faint colors will become white, dark colors will become black, and intermediate colors will be recognized as any one of the colors, create the edited data using the red, blue and black colors.

  • Page 92: Printer Messages

    4.3 Printer Messages In the situation where messages are displayed when using this printer, refer to this chapter to check the anticipated causes of the problems and implement appropriate measures. • Notification Messages Message Cause and Countermeasures The cover is open. Cover open.

  • Page 93: Breakdown Messages

    4.3 Printer Messages Message Cause and Countermeasures The plate or sheet has become jammed. ⇒ Open the cover and remove the jammed media from the printer. → Refer to “Has the plate or sheet become jammed?” of Media feed error. “When Plates and Sheets cannot be Fed Normally”...

  • Page 94: Routine Cleaning

    4.4 Routine Cleaning In order to maintain the performance of this printer and allow normal printing, cleaning should be carried out regularly once a month. Warning When cleaning the printer, switch off the power switch and remove the power plug from the power socket. •...
  • Page 95 4.4 Routine Cleaning • Cleaning by Removing the Roller According to the soiling condition of the cleaning roller, the roller should be periodically taken out of the printer for cleaning. (1) Switch off the power switch of the printer. Open the cover, and remove the ribbon cassette and the cleaning cassette.
  • Page 96 4.4 Routine Cleaning Notes • Take care when cleaning the cleaning roller, since scratching the roller surface with your fingernails may cause the roller surface to peel off. In addition, after cleaning, set the roller after it has completely dried. •...

  • Page 97: Other Cleaning Locations

    4.4 Routine Cleaning • Other Cleaning Locations Switch off the printer power switch. Open the cover, remove the ribbon cassette and the cleaning cassette, then carry out the inspection and cleaning described below. Print Head Print Head Feeding Roller Soft Cloth Platen Roller Cleaning Roller Roll Holding Rollers...

  • Page 98: Plate Cleaning And Storage

    4.5 Plate Cleaning and Storage • Plate Cleaning Due to static electricity, the surfaces of plates tend to easily attract paper powder from the protective paper and dust and dirt from the air. If printing is carried out with this soiling still attached, printing problems will occur, and the print head may become damaged.

  • Page 99: Plate And Sheet Storage

    4.5 Plate Cleaning and Storage •Plate and Sheet Storage Regarding the storage of plates and sheets, because the surface and the shape of plates will greatly influence the printing quality, please observe the items described below. • Place plates in plastic bags to stop dust and dirt from becoming attached. •...

  • Page 100: Test Printing

    4.6 Test Printing This printer is capable of carrying out test printing itself. (1) Switch the power switch on. (2) Set a plate or sheet in the printer. Set a plate or sheet that has a width of 60mm and a length of 120mm or more in the printer.

  • Page 101: Chapter 5: Appendix

    Appendix Chapter 5: In this chapter, an explanation is given of the main specifications of the printer. 5.1 Main Specifications ..................102 5.2 Index ....................... 103...

  • Page 102: Main Specifications

    5.1 Main Specifications Model Name PR-P101 Types of Plates* Rigid plastic (acrylic, PVC) without burr or warping Normal Plate Size Thickness: 0.2 to 3mm Size: Width 10 to 80mm, length 60 to 500mm Sheet Types and Sizes Soft plastic (PVC, polyester film) Thickness: 0.2 to 1.0mm, width: 40 to 80mm, length: 45 to 500mm Roll sheet maximum diameter: Diameter 140mm...

  • Page 103: Index

    5.2 Index Form registration 67 Form setting tab 67 Advanced settings 70 Form size 67 Advanced settings tab 59 Auto cleaning 80 Auto-off 75 Auto-off mode 78 Guide hook 26 Backing paper 39 Hole detection 66 Cancel 20 Install 43 Cassette code 92 Cleaning 73 Cleaning and storage 98...
  • Page 104 5.2 Index Online 19 Tray support 16,31 Online lamp 19 Operation panel 19 Uninstall 49 USB cable 48 Page setup 52 Utility 21 Platen roller 86,95,97 Utility tab 64,74 Plates 31,98 Position adjustment 88 Power cord 24 Power lamp 19,30 Ventilation holes 17 Power switch 30 Preferences 54,59...
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