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  • Page 1 VARIO III Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 It must not be concluded from the missing labelling that it is not a registered brand or a registered trademark. Carl Valentin label printers comply with the following safety guidelines: Low-Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Vario III Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ................. 5 General Instructions .............. 5 Intended Use................. 5 Important Notes..............6 Connector Pin Assignment (Printer Rear) ......7 Safety Instructions .............. 9 Operating Conditions ............10 Technical Data ..............15 Control Inputs and Outputs ..........
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Vario III Replacing the Printhead (General)........84 Replacing the Printhead ............85 Adjusting the Printhead ............86 Error correction ..............87 Additional information ............97 11.1 Column Printing..............97 11.2 Hotstart ................98 11.3 Backfeed/Delay ..............100 11.4 Photocells .................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Vario III Introduction Introduction 1.1 General Instructions Basic information and warning references with the corresponding signal words for the danger level are as follows specified in this manual: DANGER identifies an extraordinarily great and immediate danger which could lead to serious injury or even death.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    Introduction Vario III The label printer may only be used while in proper working order and for the intended purpose. Users must be safe, aware of potential dangers and must comply with the operating instructions. Faults, in particular those which affect safety, must be remedied immediately.

  • Page 7: Connector Pin Assignment (Printer Rear)

    USB interface Serial interface RS-232 Ethernet 10/100 interface not occupied Parallel interface Switch On/Off Power supply External output/input (option) Winder connection CAUTION! The label printer can be damaged by non-compliant winders.  Attach only winders of Carl Valentin. 06.24 Operating Manual...
  • Page 8 Introduction Vario III Operating Manual 06.24...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Vario III Safety Instructions Safety Instructions The print module is designed for power supply systems of 100 … 240 V AC. Connect the print module only to electrical outlets with a ground contact. Couple the print module to devices using extra low voltage only.

  • Page 10: Operating Conditions

    Safety Instructions Vario III 2.1 Operating Conditions Before initial operation and during operation these operating conditions have to be observed to guarantee save and interference- free service of our printers. Therefore please carefully read these operating conditions. Shipment and storage of our printers are only allowed in original packing.
  • Page 11 Vario III Safety Instructions Power line voltage and power line frequency: See type plate Technical data of power supply Allowable tolerance of power line voltage: +6 % … −10 % of nominal value Allowable tolerance of power line frequency: +2 % … −2 % of nominal value Allowable distortion factor of power line voltage: ≤...
  • Page 12 Safety Instructions Vario III All connecting lines have to be guided in shielded lines. Shielding has Connecting lines to external machines to be connected on both sides to the corner shell. It is not allowed to guide lines parallel to power lines. If a parallel guiding cannot be avoided a distance of at least 0.5 m has to be...
  • Page 13 Vario III Safety Instructions We do not take any responsibility for damage caused by: Guarantee • Ignoring our operating conditions and operating manual. • Incorrect electric installation of environment. • Building alterations of our printers. • Incorrect programming and operation.
  • Page 14 Safety Instructions Vario III Operating Manual 06.24...

  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Vario III Technical Data Technical Data Vario III Vario III Vario III Vario III Vario III 103/8 T 104/8 107/12 107/24 108/12 T Print resolution 203 dpi 203 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi 300 dpi Max. print speed 250 mm/s...
  • Page 16 Technical Data Vario III Operation Panel Vario III Vario III Vario III Vario III Vario III 103/8 T 104/8 107/12 107/24 108/12 T Keys test print, function menu, quantity, CF Card, feed, enter, 4 x cursor, numeric keypad LCD display...
  • Page 17 Vario III Technical Data • Standard equipment Real time clock with printout date and time Automatic daylight saving time Storage of data with shut-down • Variables: link field, counter, date/time, currency and shift variable, CF data • Integrated unwinder (max. outer diameter 200 mm •...

  • Page 18: Control Inputs And Outputs

    Technical Data Vario III 3.1 Control Inputs and Outputs By means of a maximum of 16 control inputs and outputs which, in the following, are also referred to as ports, different functions of the printer system can be triggered and operating states can be displayed.
  • Page 19 Vario III Technical Data Configuration of D-Sub socket Figure 3 Cable identification Number Color white brown green yellow grey pink blue black violet grey-pink red-blue white-green brown-greed white-yellow yellow-brown white-grey grey-brown white-pink pink-brown white-blue brown-blue white-red brown-red white-black brown-black 06.24...
  • Page 20 Technical Data Vario III Port 1 to Port 16 = Assignment for I/O Profile Std_Label Identification Description / Function Port 1 Print start and cut (Input) Port 2 Reprint last printed label (Input) Port 3 Counter Reset (Input) Port 4...
  • Page 21 Vario III Technical Data Port 1 to Port 16 = Assignment for I/O Profile StdFileSelLabel Identification Description / Function Port 1 Print start and cut (Input) Port 2 Error reset (Input) Port 3 Number of the file to load Bit 0 (Input)
  • Page 22 Technical Data Vario III Technical data Plug Connector Type D-Sub connector High Density 26-pin. / connector Manufacturer W+P-Products Reference number 110-26-2-1-20 Output Voltages (connected with GND-PE) + 24 V / 1 A Fuse: Polyswitch / 30 V / 1 A...
  • Page 23 Vario III Technical Data Device connection to a machine with S7-300 SPS. Example 1 Figure 4 Device connection to a operating panel. Example 2 Figure 5 06.24 Operating Manual...
  • Page 24 Technical Data Vario III Device connection version if 'Option: 2. LED'. Example 3 Figure 6 When connecting a reed contact with a control input, the contact must Precautions have a switching capacity of min. 1 A in order to prevent the contact from sticking due to the inrush current.

  • Page 25: Installation

    Vario III Installation Installation  Unpack the Lift the label printer on the bottom and remove the printer from label printer the carton.  Check the label printer for transport damages.  Check delivery for completeness. • Scope of delivery Label printer.

  • Page 26: Connect The Label Printer

    Installation Vario III 4.2 Connect the Label Printer Connect to power The label printer is equipped with a versatile power supply unit. The device may be operated with a mains voltage of 100 … 240 V AC / supply 50-60 Hz without any adjustments or modifications.

  • Page 27: Initial Operation Of The Label Printer

    Vario III Installation 4.4 Initial Operation of the Label Printer After switching on the label printer the main menu appears which shows the printer type, current date and time. Insert label material and transfer ribbon (see chapter 5. Load Media, page 29).
  • Page 28 Installation Vario III Operating Manual 06.24...

  • Page 29: Load Media

    Vario III Load Media Load Media 5.1 Load Label Roll NOTICE! As for the electrostatic unloading the thin coating of the thermal printhead or other electronic parts can be damaged, the label material should be antistatic. The use of wrong materials can lead to printer malfunctions and the guarantee can expire.
  • Page 30 Load Media Vario III 9. To move the printhead (I) down, turn the pressure lever (J) in clockwise direction until it locks. 10. Adjust the limit stops (C) of the label guiding roll to the width of material. 11. Close the printer cover.
  • Page 31 Vario III Load Media Load label roll in cutter mode Figure 9 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Open the printhead (G) by turning the pressure lever (I) anticlockwise. 3. Remove the outside label mounting plate (A). 4. Load the label roll with inner winding onto the unwinding roll (B).
  • Page 32 Load Media Vario III Load label roll in dispenser mode Figure 10 1. Remove the cover plate (H) by turning it to the front. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Open the printhead (N) by turning the pressure lever (O) anticlockwise.

  • Page 33: Load Transfer Ribbon

    Vario III Load Media 5.2 Load Transfer Ribbon NOTICE! For the thermal transfer printing method it is necessary to load a ribbon, otherwise when using the printer in direct thermal print it is not necessary to load a ribbon. The ribbons used in the printer have to be at least the same width as the print media.
  • Page 34 Load Media Vario III 6. Fix the ribbon with an adhesive tape in rotating direction at the empty roll of the rewinding roll (B). 7. To move the printhead (E) down, turn the pressure lever (D) in clockwise direction until it locks.

  • Page 35: Function Menu

    Vario III Function Menu Function Menu 6.1 Operation Panel The top line of the graphic display shows the printer type. The graphic display shows information about the current status of the printer and the print order, reports errors and shows the printer settings in the menus.

  • Page 36: Keyboard Assignment (Text Entry / Customized / Cf Card)

    Function Menu Vario III 6.2 Keyboard Assignment (Text Entry / Customized / CF Card) The foil keyboard of the printing system is equipped with an alphanumeric character block which allows the user to enter parameters and customised variables without the connection of an external keyboard.
  • Page 37 Vario III Function Menu Meaning Function Main menu Back to the main menu. Activate test print. Delete stopped print order. For customized variables, change between the single entries. Down For customized variables, change between the single entries. Funktion menu No function.

  • Page 38: Menu Structure

    Function Menu Vario III 6.3 Menu Structure Print Settings Speed Contrast Ribbon control Y offset X offset Tear-off offset Label Layout Label length Gap length Column printing Measure label Label type Material selection Photocell Scan position Label error length Synchronisation...
  • Page 39 Vario III Function Menu Cutter (option) Operating modes Cutter control Automatic return Dispenser I/O (option) Operating modes Dispenser offset Photocell level I/O port 1-8 I/O port 9-16 Debounce Start signal delay I/O protocol Save signal I/O profile Network IP address...
  • Page 40 Function Menu Vario III Scanner (option) Mode Non readables Label feeding Scanner type Scanner setup Scan offset Scan length Scan mode Scan delay Scan timeout Interface Password Operation Network Interface COM1 Baud Parity Data bits Stop bit Start sign Stop sign...
  • Page 41 Vario III Function Menu Service Functions Label parameters Photocell settings Photocell/sensors Paper counter Heater resistance Printhead temperature Motor ramp Print examples Input/Output Cutter photocell Online/Offline Transfer ribbon prior warning Zero point adjustment Print length +/- Write log files to memory card...

  • Page 42: Print Settings

    Function Menu Vario III 6.4 Print Settings Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press the key to access the function menu. Press the key to select the menu Print settings. Indication of print speed in mm/s (see chapter Technical Data, page Speed 15).

  • Page 43: Label Layout

    Vario III Function Menu 6.5 Label Layout Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press the key to access the function menu. Press the key until the menu Label layout menu is displayed. Press the key to select the menu.
  • Page 44 Function Menu Vario III Press the key to move to the next menu item. In case an error occurs, indication after how many mm a message Label error length appears in the display. Value range:1 mm … 999 mm. On: If a label is missed on the liner an error message is displayed.

  • Page 45: Device Settings

    Vario III Function Menu 6.6 Device Settings Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press the key to access the function menu. Press the key until the menu Device settings is displayed. Press the key to select the menu.
  • Page 46 Function Menu Vario III Press the key to move to the next menu item. Label dimension only: The parameters for label length, gap length External parameters and label width can be transferred to the printer. All other parameter settings are to be made directly at the printer.
  • Page 47 Vario III Function Menu Press the key to move to the next menu item. On: A label which was loaded once from CF card can be loaded again Autoload automatically after a restart of printer. Procedure: The used label is saved onto CF card. The label is loaded from CF card and printed.
  • Page 48 Function Menu Vario III Press the key to move to the next menu item. On: If a print order is started without previous definition of label, the Standard label standard label is printed. Off: If a print order is started without previous definition of label, an error message appears in the display.

  • Page 49: Network

    Vario III Function Menu 6.7 Network Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press the key to access the function menu. Press the key until the menu Network is displayed. Press the key to select the menu.
  • Page 50 Function Menu Vario III Operation Password Entering a 4-digit numeric password. Press the key to move to the next menu item. Protection Printer settings can be changed (contrast, speed, operating mode, ...). configuration The password protection prevents modifications at the printer settings.

  • Page 51: Interface

    Vario III Function Menu 6.9 Interface Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press the key to access the function menu. Press the key until the menu Interface is displayed. Press the key to select the menu.

  • Page 52: Emulation

    11.8 Dot/mm (= 300 dpi). NOTICE! ® If the printhead resolution of the Zebra printer differs from that of the Valentin printer, then the size of objects (e.g. texts, graphics) complies not exactly. Press the key to move to the next menu item. ®...

  • Page 53: Date & Time

    Vario III Function Menu 6.11 Date & Time Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press the key to access the function menu. Press the key until the menu Date/Time is displayed. Press the key to select the menu.

  • Page 54: Service Functions

    Function Menu Vario III 6.12 Service Functions NOTICE! So that the distributor res. the printer manufacturer in case of service can offer fast support, the printer is equipped with the menu Service functions. Necessary information such as selected parameters can be taken directly from the printer.
  • Page 55 Vario III Function Menu Press the key to move to the next menu item. Indication of printhead temperature. The printhead temperature Printhead temperature corresponds normally to the room temperature. In case the maximum printhead temperature is exceeded, the current print order is interrupted and an error message appears at the printer display.
  • Page 56 Function Menu Vario III Press the key to move to the next menu item. 1 – Printer is equipped with a cutter Cutter photocell 2 – Printer is not equipped with a cutter 1 – The cutter is in the initial position and ready for the cutting Cutter Home 1 –...
  • Page 57 Vario III Function Menu Press the key to move to the next menu item. Zero point adjustment Indication of value in 1/100 mm. in Y direction After replacing the printhead - the print cannot be continued at the same position on the label, the difference can be corrected in printing direction.

  • Page 58: Main Menu

    Function Menu Vario III 6.13 Main Menu Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. The main menu shows information such as printer type, current date and time, version number of firmware and the used FPGA.

  • Page 59: Options

    Vario III Options Options 7.1 Cutter CAUTION! Risk of injury, particularly during maintenance, the cutter blades are sharp!  Switch off the printer before attaching the cutter!  The cutter may only be used when it is mounted on the printer! ...
  • Page 60 Options Vario III Final cut: A cut is only effected at the end of the print order. Select the desired cutter operating mode, then press the key select additional functions. Cutter control Automatic: After each printed label a cut is released.

  • Page 61: Dispenser I/O

    Vario III Options 7.2 Dispenser I/O NOTICE! In order to operate the printer in dispenser mode a print order has to be started and the printer has to be in 'waiting' mode. Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu.
  • Page 62 Options Vario III After selection of desired Dispenser I/O operating mode, press the key Additional parameters for Dispenser I/O to select additional parameters. First value = Indication of the current sensor level. This indication Dispenser photocell is for checking purposes and cannot be modified.
  • Page 63 Vario III Options Press the key to move to the next parameter. Indication of debounce time of the dispenser input. The setting range Debounce of the debounce time is between 0 and 100 ms. In case the start signal is not clear then you can debounce the input by means of this menu item.
  • Page 64 Options Vario III List of registered Print start and cut (Input) functions for Error reset (Input) StdFileSelLabel Number of the file to load Bit 0 (Input) Number of the file to load Bit 1 (Input) Number of the file to load 2 (Input)

  • Page 65: Wlan

    Vario III Options List of registered Print start and cut (Input) functions for APL Reprint last printed label (Input) Counter reset (Input) Option applicator only: Start application (Input) Error reset (Input) Cancel all print jobs (Input) No function No function...

  • Page 66: Scanner

    Options Vario III 7.4 Scanner Switch on the label printer and the display shows the main menu. Press the key to access the function menu. Press the key until the menu Scanner is displayed. Press the key to select the menu.
  • Page 67 Vario III Options Press the key to move to the next menu item. Indication of value at which the label is moved so the scanner can Scan offset read data onto the label. Press the key to move to the next menu item.
  • Page 68 Options Vario III Operating Manual 06.24...

  • Page 69: Compact Flash Card / Usb Memory Stick

    Vario III Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick* Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick* 8.1 General Information On the back side of the label printer is the slot for the CF card and the USB port for inserting the USB memory stick.

  • Page 70: Navigation

    Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick* Vario III 8.3 Navigation The memory menu is operated with the keys of the foil keyboard of the control unit or with different function keys of an attached USB keyboard. Return to the previous menu.

  • Page 71: Define User Directory

    Vario III Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick* 8.4 Define User Directory NOTICE! An user directory is to be defined: • before using and/or navigating through the memory menu. • if formatting of CF card is effected at PC and thus the STANDARD directory was not created automatically.

  • Page 72: Load Layout

    Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick* Vario III Press the key to access the memory menu. Press the key to call the File Explorer. Press the keys to select the directory. Press the key to display all available functions.

  • Page 73: File Explorer

    Vario III Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick* 8.6 File Explorer The File Explorer is the file manager of the printing system. The File Explorer provides the main functions for the user interface of memory menu. In the user directory, press the key to access to the File Explorer.
  • Page 74 Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick* Vario III Loads a file. This can be a configuration saved before, a layout, etc. Load file Press the key to access the memory menu. Press the key to call the File Explorer.
  • Page 75 Vario III Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick* Saves the complete, current printer configuration under the selected Save configuration name. Press the key to access the memory menu. Press the key to call the File Explorer. Press the key to change to the menu Save file.
  • Page 76 Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick* Vario III Formats irrevocably the memory card. Formatting NOTICE! USB sticks cannot be formatted at the printer! Press the key to access the memory menu. Press the key to call the File Explorer.
  • Page 77 Vario III Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick* Creates a duplicate of the original file and/or the original directory to Copying make changes independently of the original. Press the key to access the memory menu. Press the key to call the File Explorer.

  • Page 78: Firmware Update

    Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick* Vario III 8.7 Firmware Update Starting from firmware version 1.58, updates can be performed via the memory menu. Both the USB stick as well as the CF card can be used for this.

  • Page 79: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Vario III Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance and Cleaning DANGER! Risk of death by electric shock!  Disconnect the label printer from power supply before performing any maintenance work. NOTICE! Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait for a moment until the power supply unit has discharged.

  • Page 80: General Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Vario III WARNING! Risk of fire by easily inflammable label soluble!  When using label soluble, dust must be completely removed from the label printer and cleaned. 9.1 General Cleaning CAUTION! Abrasive cleaning agents can damage the label printer! ...

  • Page 81: Cleaning The Pressure Roller

    Vario III Maintenance and Cleaning 9.3 Cleaning the Pressure Roller A soiled pressure roller can lead to a reduced print quality and can affect the transport of material. CAUTION! Pressure roller can be damaged!  Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the pressure roller.

  • Page 82: Cleaning The Printhead

    Maintenance and Cleaning Vario III 9.4 Cleaning the Printhead Printing can cause accumulation of dirt at printhead e.g. by colour particles of transfer ribbon, and therefore it is necessary to clean the printhead in regular periods depending on operating hours, environmental effects such as dust etc.

  • Page 83: Cleaning The Label Photocell

    Vario III Maintenance and Cleaning 9.5 Cleaning the Label Photocell CAUTION! Label photocell can be damaged!  Do not use sharp or hard objects or solvents to clean the label photocell. The label photocell can be soiled with paper dust. This may affect the label scanning.

  • Page 84: Replacing The Printhead (General)

    Maintenance and Cleaning Vario III 9.6 Replacing the Printhead (General) CAUTION! The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts!  Set up the printer on a grounded, conductive surface.  Ground your body, e.g. by wearing a grounded wristband.

  • Page 85: Replacing The Printhead

    Vario III Maintenance and Cleaning 9.7 Replacing the Printhead Figure 17 Removing the 1. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer. printhead 2. When the printhead is closed, loosen the screws (D). 3. Turn the lever (B) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Printhead

    Maintenance and Cleaning Vario III 9.8 Adjusting the Printhead An important characteristic for a high quality print is the parallelism of Parallelism the focal line of the thermal printhead to the pressure roll. Because of the fact that the position of focal line of the printhead depends on fluctuations caused by production, it is necessary to adjust the parallelism.

  • Page 87: Error Correction

    Vario III Error correction 10 Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Line too high Line rises up completely or Move line down (increase Y partly over the upper edge of value). label. Check rotation and font. Line too low Line rises up completely or Move line up (reduce X value).
  • Page 88 Error correction Vario III Error message Cause Remedy Field number Received line number is invalid. Check sent data. Check connection PC - printer. Length mask Invalid length of received mask Check sent data. statement. Check connection PC - printer. Unknown mask Transferred mask statement is Check sent data.
  • Page 89 Vario III Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Application Selected application identifier is Check code data. Identifier not available in GS1-128. HIBC definition Missing HIBC system sign. Check definition of HIBC code. Missing primary code. System clock Real Time Clock function is Change battery.
  • Page 90 Error correction Vario III Error message Cause Remedy Drive write- Memory card is write-protected. Deactivate write protection. protected Directory not file Attempt to indicate a directory Correct your entry. as file name. File already open Attempt to change a file during Select another file.
  • Page 91 Vario III Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Zero point Defective photocell. Change photocell. Compressed air Pressure air is not connected. Check pressure air. External release External print release signal is Check input signal. missing. Column too wide Wrong definition of column Reduce the column width res.
  • Page 92 Error correction Vario III Error message Cause Remedy Time generation Printing creation was still active Reduce print speed. at print start. Use printers' output signal for synchronization. Use bitmap fonts to reduce generating time. Transport protection Both DPM position sensors Displace zero point sensor (start/end) are active.
  • Page 93 Vario III Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Scanner layout Scanner data does not Check adjustment of scanner. difference correspond to bar code data. Check scanner settings / connection. COM break Serial interface error. Check settings for serial data transmission as well as cable (printer-PC).
  • Page 94 Error correction Vario III Error message Cause Remedy Housing open When starting the print order Close the housing cover and the housing cover is not closed. start the print order anew. EAN.UCC code Transferred EAN.UCC code is Verify bar code data (see invalid.
  • Page 95 Vario III Error correction Error message Cause Remedy Print asynchronous The label photocell do not work Check label size and gap size. in the order as it is expected according to print data. The settings of the photocell Check label photocell settings.
  • Page 96 Error correction Vario III Error message Cause Remedy Script failure LUA script is incorrect. Check the script. Script user error Error in LUA script user input. Correct the input value. No reprint available No label data for reprinting Send new label data to the available.

  • Page 97: Additional Information

    Vario III Additional information 11 Additional information 11.1 Column Printing With this printer several columns can be printed, i.e. the information of one column can be printed several times (depending on its width) on a label. Caused by this the use of the complete print width is possible and the generating time is enormously reduced.

  • Page 98: Hotstart

    Additional information Vario III 11.2 Hotstart NOTICE! The data is saved onto CF card. Therefore the CF card is a condition for the Hotstart menu item. The function Hotstart contains e.g. that in case of a power failure the currently loaded label can be further processed without any loss of data.
  • Page 99 Vario III Additional information In case at switching off the label printer a print order was active, then Start print order a print start is released automatically and the required res. actual number of printed labels is refreshed. In case the print order was stopped at switching off the label printer, it is again set to the stopped mode after switching on the label printer anew.

  • Page 100: Backfeed/Delay

    Additional information Vario III 11.3 Backfeed/Delay In continuous dispenser mode (IO dynamic continuous, IO static Backfeed modes continuous, IO photocell continuous) no optimised backfeed is possible. Because of the fact when changing the print order, then the current label in the offset sector is already printed from the old print order.
  • Page 101 Vario III Additional information No backfeed Dispenser: After printing the label it is driven into the dispenser offset and there waited. When releasing a new start signal (IO dynamic) then the next label is immediately printed. Because of the fact that the label is already in the offset, the label is only printed from beginning of offset position, i.e.

  • Page 102: Photocells

    Additional information Vario III 11.4 Photocells NOTICE! When using reflection photocells you should observe that the label printer cover is closed and in this way other light (e.g. working lamp) on the photocell is prevented. Transmission For this photocell type the transmitter is at the top res. the receiver at the bottom, i.e.

  • Page 103: Touch-Screen Display

    Vario III Touch-Screen Display 12 Touch-Screen Display 12.1 Menu Structure Print Settings Print speed Contrast Ribbon control Y-displacement X-displacement Tear-off displacement Label Settings Extended Label Settings Number of columns Material Flip label Rotate label Rotate label (in degrees) Alignment Label Detection...
  • Page 104 Touch-Screen Display Vario III Cutter (Option) General Parmeters Operating mode Offset Control Auto backfeed Single cut Dispenser I/O (Option) I/O Port Parameter 1-8 Input print start (and cut) Input reprint label Input reset counter Input continue applying (applicator) Input reset error...
  • Page 105 Vario III Touch-Screen Display Network IP address Netmask Standard Gateway Speed/Duplex DHCP Printer name MAC address Net Time Protocol Server Scanner (Option) COM2 COM2 mode Baud rate Parity Data bits Stop bits General Parameters Operating mode Non readables Feed labels...
  • Page 106 Touch-Screen Display Vario III Interface COM1 COM1 mode Baud rate Parity Data bits Stop bits General Parameters SOH/ETB Data memory Port test Emulation Protocol Printhead resolution Drive mapping B Drive mapping E Drive mapping R Automatic recognition Date/Time Daylight Saving Time...
  • Page 107 Vario III Touch-Screen Display Service Functions Photocell Service Transmission photocell level Transmission photocell min level Transmission photocell max level Transmission photocell trigger level Transmission photocell PWM Reflexion photocell level Reflexion photocell min level Reflexion photocell max. level Reflexion phocell trigger level...
  • Page 108 Touch-Screen Display Vario III Password Operation Password Password configuration menu Password protection configuration menu Password favorites Password protection favorites Password memory card Password protection memory card Password printing Password protecion printing Network Password Password protection HTTP Password protection Telnet Passwort protection remote access...

  • Page 109: Touch-Screen Display Structure

    Vario III Touch-Screen Display 12.2 Touch-Screen Display Structure The touch-screen display shows an intuitive graphic user interface with well-defined symbols and buttons. The touch-screen display informs about the current device status and status of the print order, alerts in case of an error and indicates the device settings in the menu.

  • Page 110: Indication Of Menus

    Touch-Screen Display Vario III 12.3 Indication of Menus Indication of main menus The selected (active) menu is highlighted on orange background. If a selected menu contains so-called submenus, these are blue highlighted. Indication of submenus Different parameters are combined in a submenu.

  • Page 111: User-Defined Info Field

    Vario III Touch-Screen Display 12.4 User-Defined Info Field From the predefined contents, the user can define the display of the user-defined info field (green). Select menu Maintenance/System settings/User-defined info field to specify what is to be displayed in the user-defined info field.
  • Page 112 Touch-Screen Display Vario III Selection of parameters Standard: Horizontale display orientation: Empty info field Vertical display orientation: Indication of job info (label name and number of printed labels) Job info: Indication of label names and the number of already printed...

  • Page 113: Favorites List

    Vario III Touch-Screen Display 12.5 Favorites List Add parameters to favorites Press long (2 s) on a parameter (e.g. print speed) to display the appropriate selection. Press Add to favorites to add the selected parameter to the favorites list. 06.24...
  • Page 114 Touch-Screen Display Vario III Remove parameters from favorites Press long (2 s) on a parameter (e.g. print speed) to display the appropriate selection. Press Remove from favorites to remove the selected parameter from the favorites list. Operating Manual 06.24...

  • Page 115: Parameter Input

    Vario III Touch-Screen Display 12.6 Parameter Input Parameter input Numeric input In the header of input dialog the name of the parameter and the permissible value range are shown. The input is checked for validity. If the entered value not permissible, the button is blocked.
  • Page 116 Touch-Screen Display Vario III Selection from list Select the parameter for which you want to change the selection. The currently selected value is highlighted on orange background. Press to confirm the selection. Alphanumeric input The alphanumeric input is shown in the header of input dialog.

  • Page 117: Navigation Zones

    Vario III Touch-Screen Display 12.7 Navigation Zones The respective navigation zone can be moved with an appropriate swipe movement from top to bottom or from the bottom up. NOTICE! With the used resistive touch screen variant a certain pressure on the display is needed.

  • Page 118: Maintenance Zone

    Touch-Screen Display Vario III 12.8 Maintenance Zone Different settings for the display indication can be done. Maintenance - Print preview Print preview activated With activated print preview a picture of the currently printed layout is shown on the display. If the function is not activated, the field remains On/Off empty.
  • Page 119 Vario III Touch-Screen Display Print preview – Zoom Selection of a certain zoom value for the representation of print preview. Label: The complete layout is fit to the indication zone. Fields: Only the print range is fit to the indication zone.
  • Page 120 Touch-Screen Display Vario III Print preview – Interval During a running print order the preview is refreshed in the set interval. Value range: 0 .. 10 seconds In the LCD maintenance sector, different parameters ro the touch- Maintenance - LCD screeen display can be set.
  • Page 121 Vario III Touch-Screen Display LCD - Backlight Value range: 0 .. 100 %. LCD - Orientation Landscape 180°: The display is represented turned by 180 degres to the function 'Landscape'. Landscape: The display is represented turned by 90 degres to the reading direction.
  • Page 122 Touch-Screen Display Vario III Maintenance - System settings Different system settings such as set printer type, reset paper counter etc. can be made. However, for the settings the corresponding password is necessary. Operating Manual 06.24...

  • Page 123: Process Data

    Vario III Touch-Screen Display 12.9 Process Data Activation of display for process data In order to show the process data, the parameter must be activated before in the menu Maintenance/Print preview. Add parameter to process data Press long (2 s) on a parameter (e.g. current time) to display the appropriate selection.
  • Page 124 Touch-Screen Display Vario III Remove parameter from process data Press long (2 s) on a parameter (e.g. current time) to display the appropriate selection. Press Remove from process data to remove the selected parameter from the process data list. Change of display vies With activated print preview, the display shows a picture of the Process data –...

  • Page 125: Memory Menu

    Vario III Touch-Screen Display 12.10 Memory Menu On the left side, the content of the currently selected directory is Compact Flash Card shown one below the other. The preview zone in on the right side is. If available, the preview of the selected layout is shown.
  • Page 126 Touch-Screen Display Vario III The user query can be entered at the cursor position. Press to change to the input of number of copies. Number of copies Enter the number of layouts to be printed. Operating Manual 06.24...

  • Page 127: Information Zone

    Vario III Touch-Screen Display 12.11 Information Zone By pressing the Info button the versions of the installed components are displayed. By pressing the Info button once more, the Home view is again displayed. 12.12 Change to Foil Keyboard Press long (> 3 s) on the company logo left above, and the display changes to the indication of a conventionalize foil keyboard.
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  • Page 129: Environmentally-Friendly Disposal

    It may only be organised, used and disposed of by the manufacturer. Valentin products accordingly labelled can therefore be returned to Carl Valentin GmbH. This way, you can be sure your old equipment will be disposed of correctly.
  • Page 130 Environmentally-Friendly Disposal Vario III Operating Manual 06.24...

  • Page 131: Index

    Vario III Index 14 Index backfeed/delay ..............100, 101 column printing ................97 compact flash card change directory ................73 copying ..................77 define user directory ............... 71, 72 delete file ..................75 display structure ................69 filter....................78 firmware update ................78 formatting ..................
  • Page 132 Index Vario III loading media cutter mode .................. 31 dispenser mode ................32 rewind mode ................29 tear-off mode ................30 transfer ribbon ................ 33, 34 maintenance/cleaning general cleaning ................80 label photocell cleaning ..............83 maintenance schedule ..............79 pressure roller cleaning ..............
  • Page 133 Vario III Index transfer ribbon loading ............... 33, 34 USB stick change directory ................73 copying ..................77 delete file ..................75 display structure ................69 filter....................78 firmware update ................78 load file ..................74 load layout ................... 72 navigation ..................
  • Page 134 Carl Valentin GmbH Neckarstraße 78 86 u. 94 . 78056 Villingen-Schwenningen Phone +49 7720 9712-0 . Fax +49 7720 9712-9901 info@carl-valentin.de . www.carl-valentin.de...

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