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- Page 1 Instructions Perforation Cutter PCU400 MADE IN GERMANY...
- Page 2 Instructions Edition: 04/2023 - Part No. 9009935 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..................4 Instructions ..................4 Intended Use ...................5 Safety Instructions ................6 Environment ..................6 Technical Data .................7 Mounting ..................8 Operation ..................10 Preparation ..................10 Standard Operation ............... 11 Operation Without Cover Plates ............ 12 Printer Configuration ..............14 Maintenance .................16 Cleaning ..................16 Changing the Blades ..............18 Setting the Initial State of the Cutter ..........20 Error Messages ................22... -
Page 4: Introduction
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. -
Page 5: Intended Use
Introduction Intended Use • The device is intended exclusively as an option for the printers of the SQUIX and XD Q 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. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
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. •... -
Page 7: Technical Data
Introduction Technical Data Perforation Cutter PCU400/2,5 PCU400/10 for printer type SQUIX 4, XD Q4 Material width max. Material weight g/m² 60 - 300 cardboard Material thickness 0.05 - 1.1 Cutting length > 5 Gap height Cut frequency 1/min Perforation frequency... -
Page 8: Mounting
Mounting Removing Cover Loosen screw (1) and remove cover (2). Leave the tear-off or peel-off plate (2) mounted on the printer. 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. - Page 9 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.
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Page 10: Operation
Operation Preparation 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. Insert ribbon Instructions of the printer. ... -
Page 11: Standard Operation
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. Otherwise no synchronization cut is carried out. ... -
Page 12: Operation Without Cover Plates
Operation Operation Without Cover Plates Due to the most varied materials it can come in rare cases to transportation problems of the material depend of the cover plates. It's possible to clear this problem with dismounting the cover plates. Warning! Risk of injury! ... - Page 13 Operation 1. Switch off the printer and demount the cutter. 2. Loosen screws (6) and detach cover plate (5). 3. Loosen screws (2) and detach support (3) with attached over plate (1). 4. Loosen screws (4) and detach cover plate (1) from support (3). 5.
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Page 14: Printer Configuration
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 implemented by additional offsets available in the software. The offset values from setup and software are added together for execution. For detailed instructions for configuration Configuration Manual of the printer. Cut Parameters Start menu. Setup > Cutting. Select Parameter Meaning Default Cut position Offset of the cut position relative to the rear 0.0 mm label edge. - Page 15 Printer Configuration Backfeed Start menu. Setup > Printing. Select 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.
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Page 16: Maintenance
Maintenance 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. Remove dust and paper particles with a soft brush or a vacuum. 4. - Page 17 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).
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Page 18: Changing The Blades
Maintenance Changing the Blades Warning! Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet. 1. Remove the cutter from the printer. 2. Remove the upper cover sheet 5.1 on page 16. 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. - Page 19 Maintenance 8. Remove the support incl. the lower cover sheet 5.1 on page 16. 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.
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Page 20: Setting The Initial State Of The Cutter
Maintenance 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. - Page 21 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). •...
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Page 22: Error Messages
Error Messages Error message Cause Remedy Cutter blocked Switch off the printer. Cutter cannot return into its home position and Remove material. stays in an undefined Switch on the printer. position Restart print job. Change material ... -
Page 23: Licenses
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=2789 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. - Page 24 This page was left blank intentionally.
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