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- Page 1 Instructions Label Printer SQUIX MADE IN GERMANY...
- Page 2 Edition: 06/2024 - Part No. 9009902 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 ............................4 Safety Instructions ............................ 5 Environment ............................. 5 Installation .............................. 6 Device Overview ............................6 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer ...................... 9 Installing the Wi-FI stick ........................... 9 Connecting the Device ........................... -
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. Warning! Draws attention to a danger with medium risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Introduction Safety Instructions The device is configured for voltages of 100 to 240 V AC. It only has to be plugged into a grounded socket. • • Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage. Switch off all affected devices (computer, printer, accessories) before connecting or disconnecting. -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Device Overview 1 Cover 2 Margin stop (only devices with centered media guiding) 3 Margin stop 4 Roll retainer 5 Ribbon supply hub 6 Ribbon take-up hub 7 Internal rewinder * 8 Print unit 9 Cover * 10 Touchscreen display 11 LED "Power on"... - Page 7 Installation 13 Ribbon deflection 14 Printhead retainer with printhead 15 Label sensor 16 Allen key 17 Printhead locking lever 18 Print roller 19 Guide adjusting knob 20 Guide 21 Dispense plate 22 Rewind assist roller * 23 Locking system * * not at all types Figure 3 Print unit - devices with left-aligned media guiding (excepting SQUIX 8.3)
- Page 8 Installation 13 Ribbon deflection 14 Printhead retainer with printhead 15 Label sensor 16 Allen key 17 Printhead locking lever 18 Print roller 19 Guide adjusting knob 20 Guide 21 Dispense plate 22 Rewind assist roller * 23 Locking system * * not at all types Figure 5 Print unit - devices with centered media guiding...
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Page 9: Unpacking And Setting-Up The Printer
Installation Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer Lift the label printer out of the box. Check label printer for damage which may have occurred during transport. Set up printer on a level surface. Remove foam transportation safeguards near the printhead. ... -
Page 10: Connecting The Device
Installation Connecting the Device The standard available interfaces and connectors are shown in Figure 7. 2.4.1 Connecting to the Power Supply The printer is equipped with a wide area power unit. The device can be operated with a supply voltage of 230 V~/50 Hz or 115 V~/60 Hz without adjustment. -
Page 11: Touchscreen Display
Touchscreen Display The user can control the operation of the printer with the touchscreen display, for example: • Issuing, interrupting, continuing and canceling print jobs, Setting printing parameters, e.g. heat level of the printhead, print speed, interface configuration, language and •... - Page 12 Touchscreen Display With special software or hardware configurations additional symbols appear on the start screen: Printing on demand Printing on demand Direct cut without print job within print job with cutter installed Figure 10 Optional symbols on the start screen Release printing of a single label within a Release a direct cut without media feed print job including peeling-off, cutting...
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Page 13: Navigation In The Menu
Touchscreen Display Navigation in the Menu Start level Selection level Parameter/function level Figure 12 Menu levels To open the menu select on the start screen. Select a theme in the selection level. Several themes have substructures again with selection levels. To return from the current level to the upper one select . -
Page 14: Loading Material
Loading Material Note! For adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying Allen key located in the top section of the print unit. No other tools are required for the work described here. Opening and Closing the Support Bracket SQUIX 8.3 For additional bearing of the roller and printhead assemblies and the ribbon hubs the SQUIX 8.3 is equipped with a support bracket (1) . -
Page 15: Loading Media From Roll
Loading Material Loading Media from Roll 4.2.1 Positioning the Media Roll on the Roll Retainer Figure 15 Loading media from roll 1. Open cover. 2. Turn ring (2) at the margin stop (1) counterclockwise, so that the arrow points to the symbol , and thus release the margin stop. -
Page 16: Inserting The Media Into The Printhead
Loading Material 4.2.2 Inserting the Media into the Printhead Devices with left-aligned media guiding Devices with centered media guiding Figure 16 Inserting the media into the printhead 1. Turn lever (2) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. 2. SQUIX MT: Pull the detent pin (8). The pressing roller system (10) will swing upwards. 3. -
Page 17: Winding Up The Media Strip In Rewind Mode
Loading Material 4.2.4 Winding up the Media Strip in Rewind Mode Figure 17 Guiding the media in rewind mode In rewind mode, the labels are wound up internally after printing for later use. 1. Install rewind guide plate ( 4.5 on page 22). 2. -
Page 18: Removing The Wound Roll
Loading Material 4.2.5 Removing the Wound Roll Figure 18 Removing the wound roll 1. Turn lever (1) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. 2. Cut label strip and wind it fully around the rewinder (3). 3. Hold rewinder (3) firmly and turn knob (2) clockwise. The rewinder spindle relaxes and the wound roll (4) is released. -
Page 19: Winding Up The Liner In Peel-Off Mode
Loading Material Winding up the Liner in Peel-Off mode 4.2.6 Guidance of the material in peel-off mode Figure 19 SQUIX 2, 4, 4.3, 6.3 SQUIX 8.3 Figure 20 Aligning the pinch rollers In Peel-Off mode, the labels are removed after printing, and only the liner is wound up internally. 1. -
Page 20: Loading Fanfold Media
Loading Material Loading Fanfold Media Figure 21 Feed path of fanfold media 1. Turn ring (2) counterclockwise, so that the arrow points to the symbol , and thus release the margin stop (1). 2. Move the margin stop(s) (1) in such a position that ... -
Page 21: Setting The Head Locking System
Loading Material Setting the Head Locking System Devices with left-aligned media guiding The printhead is pushed on via two plungers. The location of the outer plunger must be set to the width of the label medium used so as to •... -
Page 22: Removing And Installing The Rewind Guide Plate, Dispense Plate Or Tear-Off Plate
Loading Material Removing and Installing the Rewind Guide Plate, Dispense Plate or Tear-off Plate To convert the printer for use in another operating mode, a rewind guide plate (2a), a dispense plate (2b) or a tear-off plate (2c) may need to be installed. Removing and installing the rewind guide plate, dispense plate or tear-off plate Figure 24 Removing a plate... -
Page 23: Loading Transfer Ribbon
Loading Material Loading Transfer Ribbon Note! With direct thermal printing, do not load a transfer ribbon; if one has already been loaded, remove it. Devices with left-aligned media guiding Devices with centered media guiding Figure 25 Loading transfer ribbon 1. Clean printhead before loading the transfer ribbon ( 6.3 on page 27). 2. -
Page 24: Setting The Feed Path Of The Transfer Ribbon
Loading Material Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon Transfer ribbon wrinkling can lead to print image errors. The transfer ribbon deflection (3) can be adjusted so as to prevent wrinkles. Note! A maladjustment of the head locking system may also cause ribbon wrinkling ( 4.4 on page 21). Figure 27 Setting the feed path of the transfer ribbon Note! -
Page 25: Printing Operation
Printing Operation Attention! Printhead damage caused by improper handling! Do not touch the underside of the printhead with fingers or sharp objects. Ensure that the labels are clean. Ensure that the label surfaces are smooth. Rough labels may reduce the service life of the printhead. ... -
Page 26: Suppressing Backfeed (Squix Mt Only)
Printing Operation Suppressing Backfeed (SQUIX MT only) Note! Feeding back the material to the printhead in the cut mode or between print jobs is not allowed for SQUIX MT. To avoid the backfeed : In the printer driver menu General > Print Settings > Advanced Setup > Options deactivate the setting "Single buffer mode". -
Page 27: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning Information Danger! Risk of death via electric shock! Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing any maintenance work. The label printer requires very little maintenance. It is important to clean the thermal printhead regularly. This guarantees a consistently good printed image and plays a major part in preventing premature wear of the printhead. -
Page 28: Cleaning The Label Sensor
Cleaning Cleaning the Label Sensor Attention! Label sensor can be damaged! The cleaning method described here cannot be used for SQUIX 6.3 and SQUIX 8.3. There is a risk that the label sensor cable could be ripped out. In the case of the SQUIX 6.3 or SQUIX 8.3, commission cleaning by the Service Department. Attention! Label sensor can be damaged! Do not use sharp or hard objects or solvents to clean the label sensor. -
Page 29: Fault Correction
Fault Correction Error Display The appearance of an error will be shown on the display: Figure 29 Error display The error correction depends on the error type 4.2 on page 29. The display offers the following possibilities to continue after an error occurred: Repeat The print job will be continued after clearing the error cause. - Page 30 Fault Correction Error message Cause Remedy No label found Press Repeat repeatedly until printer recognizes the There are labels missing on the label material next label on the material. The label format as set in the software Cancel current print job. does not correspond with the real label Change the label format set in the software.
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Page 31: Problem Solution
Fault Correction Problem Solution Problem Cause Remedy Transfer ribbon deflection not adjusted Adjust the transfer ribbon deflection. Transfer ribbon creases 4.7 on page 24 Head locking system not adjusted Adjust the head locking system. 4.4 on page 21 Transfer ribbon too wide Use a transfer ribbon slightly wider than the width of label. -
Page 32: Media
Media Media Dimensions Labels Continuous material / Shrink tubes Figure 30 Media dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm 2/2P 4/4P 4M/4MP/ 4MT/ 6.3/6.3P 8.3/8.3P 4.3/4.3P 4.3M/ 4.3MT 4.3MP Label width 4 - 63 20 - 116 4 -110 4 -110 46 - 176 46 - 220 Label height... -
Page 33: Device Dimensions
Media Device Dimensions Devices with left-aligned media guiding Devices with centered media guiding Gap sensor & Reflective sensor Printhead Peel-off edge Tear-off edge Cut edge Figure 31 Device dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm 4.3M 4.3MT 4.3P 4.3MP 6.3P 8.3P Distance printhead - peel-off edge 13,5 13,5... -
Page 34: Reflex Mark Dimensions
Media Reflex Mark Dimensions Labels with reflex marks Continuous material with reflex marks Devices with left-aligned media guiding virtual label front edge reflex mark Devices with centered media guiding virtual label front edge reflex mark Reflex mark dimensions Figure 32 Dim. -
Page 35: Cut-Out Mark Dimensions
Media Cut-out Mark Dimensions Labels with cut-out marks Continuous material with cut-out marks Devices with left-aligned media guiding Devices with centered media guiding for marginal cut-out marks minimum liner thickness 0,06 mm Figure 33 Cut-out mark dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm 2/2P 4/4P 4M/4MP/... -
Page 36: Licenses
Licenses Reference to the EU Declaration of Conformity The printers of the SQUIX series comply with the relevant fundamental regulations of the EU Rules for Safety and Health: • Directive 2014/35/EU relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits •... -
Page 37: Index
Index Backfeed...........26 Safety instructions ......5 Service work ........5 Setting-up ...........9 Cleaning Supply voltage ........10 information ........27 Support Bracket SQUIX 8.3....14 printhead ........27 Switching on ........10 print roller ........27 Cleaning information......27 Synchronization of the paper feed ..25 Connecting ........10 Contents of delivery ......9 Tear-off mode ......16, 25 Cut mode ..........25 Tear-off plate ........22... - Page 38 This page was left blank intentionally.
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