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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL XTP 604 Tag printer Edition 2 - 2/2025...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    XTP 604 User Manual Contents Please note! - 5 - 5 General Notes Validity of this manual and required compliance - 5 How information is represented - 6 Safety Instructions - 7 - 7 Intended use Safety notes - 8 Warning notes on the machine - 9 Product Description - 12...
  • Page 3 - 62 Removing the used up ribbon - 65 - 66 Alternating use of different sorts of ribbon - 68 Inserting label material XTP 604 with basic loader - 68 XTP 604 with extended loader - 70 Setting and Monitoring - 72 - 72 Setting the tag separator Positioning the Label Sensor - 74...
  • Page 4 XTP 604 User Manual Applied Licences - 111 Index of parameter names and error messages - 112 Edition 2 - 2/2025 Contents...

  • Page 5: Please Note! General Notes

    Please note! GENERAL NOTES Validity of this manual and required compliance Contents The complete operating manual for the label printer XTP 604 (also referred to in the following as “ma- chine” or “printer”) consists of the following parts: Manual Target group...

  • Page 6: How Information Is Represented

    XTP 604 User Manual Copyright NOVEXX Solutions retains all rights to this manual and its appendices. Reproduction, reprint or any other type of duplication, including parts of the manual, are permitted only with written approval. Printed in Germany Manufacturer Novexx Solutions GmbH...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    XTP 604 User Manual Reference to illustration Application none • Only one illustration • Reference to the illustration is obvious • No position number in the illustration • Only one illustration • Reference to the illustration is obvious • Position number in the illustration (see fig.

  • Page 8: Safety Notes

    XTP 604 User Manual Fig. 2: Operating position of the XTP 60x with extended loader. NOVEXX Solutions shall assume no liability for damage resulting from non-intended use of the ma- chine. Safety notes Follow the instructions Safe and efficient operation of the printer can only be guaranteed if you observe all necessary informa- tion.

  • Page 9: Protection Against Injuries By Electrical Current

    Protection against injuries by mechanical action • Only operate the printer when the cover is closed! • (XTP 604 mit Jumbo-Lader, i. e. with hood open at the side) Do not reach under the hood at the side! • Don´t wear loose long hair (if necessary, wear a hairnet).
  • Page 10 XTP 604 User Manual Fig. 3: Warning notes on the XTP 60x with basic loader. Fig. 4: Warning notes on the XTP 60x with extended loader. Edition 2 - 2/2025 Please note! Safety Instructions...
  • Page 11 XTP 604 User Manual Warning note Meaning Article no. The “Pinch point” warning note warns of the danger posed by A5346 the machine´s rotating parts; they can trap items and draw them in. • 1: Warning of risk of being drawn in by rotating ribbon man- drels, ribbon roller, print roller.

  • Page 12: Product Description

    Dimensions | Connection Data | Ambient Conditions Dimensions • Measures: – XTP 604 “Basic” with basic loader: 496 x 312 x 330 mm – XTP 604 “Basic” with extended loader: 531x 377 x 430 mm 141 120 Fig. 5: Measures of the XTP 604 “Basic” with basic loader.
  • Page 13 XTP 604 User Manual 269 141 Fig. 6: Measures of the XTP 604 “Peripheral” mit Jumbo-Lader. Connection data Protection category Mains voltage 100 -240 V (AC) Input current 3.9 - 1.9 A Mains frequency 60 /50  Hz Ambient conditions Installation location • Inside buildings •...

  • Page 14: Label Material

    The properties of individual tags vary greatly in terms of size, thickness, flexibility and surface fin- ish, for example. A reliable statement as to whether a particular label can be transported and printed with the XTP 604 can only be made after a preliminary test. Material types Card and synthetic materials, suitable for printing in thermal direct process and thermal transfer process, as individual labels in stacks.

  • Page 15: Thermal Transfer Ribbon

    XTP 604 User Manual Machine Material width Label length With optional stacking guide for 45-96 mm 55-175 mm wide labels Table 2: Label measures. Stack height Printer max. stack height XTP 60x with basic loader approx. 100 mm XTP 60x with extended loader approx.

  • Page 16: Label Sensor

    XTP 604 User Manual Print speed / Label rate Machine Print speed (mm/s) Print speed (inch/s) XTP 604 75-400 3-16 Recommended print speed: 200 mm/s (8 inch/s). Label rate: The number of labels that can be processed per minute depends heavily on the proper- ties of the label material.

  • Page 17: Character Sets

    XTP 604 User Manual Character sets • 17 character sets with fixed size (fixedfonts) including OCR-A and OCR-B • 3 Scalable character set (speedo fonts) • TrueType character sets are supported (in Unicode as well) • TrueType, speedo and fixed size fonts can be optionally stored on an external memory medium.

  • Page 18: Bar Codes

    XTP 604 User Manual Bar codes Codabar Code 128 A, B, C Code 128 Code 128 UPS Code 128 Pharmacy Code 2/5 Matrix Code 2/5 Interleaved EAN 8 Code 2/5 5-line EAN 13 add-on 2 Code 2/5 Interleaved ratio 1:3...

  • Page 19: Interfaces & Electronics

    XTP 604 User Manual Interfaces & Electronics Interfaces • Data interfaces: – Network: Ethernet 10/100/1000 – USB host (Typ A): USB 2.0, 2x rear, 1x front – USB device (Typ B): USB 2.0 – Serial: RS232, DSub 9 • Signal interfaces: –...

  • Page 20: Design Models

    In addition, the XTP 604 can be equipped for the respective application by installing various options or retrofit kits (see the following chapter). Fig. 9: External distinguishing feature: the “Peripheral” version (right) has a D-Sub connector (A) on the front, below the control panel.

  • Page 21: Options And Accessories

    XTP 604 User Manual Fig. 10: Left: XTP 604 “Basic” with basic loader; Right: XTP 604 “Basic” with extended loader. Options and accessories Internal Options …should be factory-fitted or installed by a service technician: • BasicIO: Signal interface (24 V, PNP, 3x M12) •...

  • Page 22: Functionality

    XTP 604 User Manual FUNCTIONALITY XTP 60x with basic loader Fig. 11: Material and ribbon path inside the XTP 60x. A: print head, B: ribbon unwind mandrel, C: ribbon rewind mandrel, D: label stack, E: print roller The printing principle is based on the thermal print head (A). The core piece of the print head, the ther- mal edge, consists of a row of dot elements, which can be controlled and heated separately.
  • Page 23 XTP 604 User Manual Function of automatic ribbon economy In regular print mode without ribbon saving, ribbon is fed simultaneously with the labelling material. As a result, ribbon is also consumed over unprinted areas of the label. Ribbon saving stops the feeding of the ribbon if there are label areas of a certain size without imprinting.

  • Page 24: Operating Controls

    20 mm Minimum unprinted area for ribbon save OPERATING CONTROLS Fig. 13: Operating controls outside at the XTP 604 “Peripheral” with basic loader. Operation panel Displays the operating status of the machine; for defining settings in the parameter menu Front cover Open this to insert label material and ribbon (At version “Peripheral”...
  • Page 25 XTP 604 User Manual Fig. 14: Operating components at the XTP 604 “Basic” with basic loader. Ribbon unwinding mandrel: Holds the ribbon roll Ribbon winding mandrel: Winds up the used ribbon (With ribbon saving option) Ribbon drive roller: Drives the ribbon...

  • Page 26: Operating Panel

    (B) above the keys. Fig. 15: Operation panel of the XTP 604: A Icons that inform about the interface assignment, B Icons that show the key assignment, C Keys, D Remaining ribbon stock.

  • Page 27: Operating Principle

    XTP 604 User Manual Operating Principle The figure shows, how to toggle between the screens: Fig. 16: How to toggle between the screens: A “Home” (cyan), B “Setup” (white), C “Ready” (cyan). The displayed texts and icons are largely selfexplanatory. Based on the different background colors of...
  • Page 28 XTP 604 User Manual Color State Ready • The printer is ready to receive print data • The commands in the received print job are processed by the interpreter • Errors or warnings can be displayed White Standalone • Selection of a file on a storage medium •...

  • Page 29: Icons

    XTP 604 User Manual Icons Home: Toggle to the “Home” screen Start: To start an operation, e. g. printing Contrast: Setting the print contrast during Halt: To stop an operation, e. g. printing printing; Hidden, if only operator access rights exist Printing: Toggle to the „Ready“...

  • Page 30: Key Combinations

    XTP 604 User Manual Ethernet active: The network interface is Ethernet inactive: The network interface is selected for data transfer and a connection selected for data transfer and a connection could not be established could be established USB: The USB interface is selected for da-...

  • Page 31: Web Panel

    XTP 604 User Manual WEB PANEL Web panel - what´s that? Video “Web Interface”. The web panel is a comfortable external control panel, which can be operated on mobile or stationary computing devices. The web panel is supported by the following machines: •...

  • Page 32: Starting The Web Panel

    XTP 604 User Manual Starting the web panel Procedure 1. Determine the IP address of the machine. The IP address is displayed on the operation panel during machine startup. Alternatively, se- lect the following parameter from the menu: Interface >...

  • Page 33: Related Reference

    XTP 604 User Manual Pos. no. Function Infotext: Display of different operating states of the machine with different background colours • READY: Appears when the control panel on the machine displays “Ready”. • USER AT MACHINE: Appears when the control panel on the machine displays "Home".

  • Page 34: Notifications" View

    XTP 604 User Manual “Notifications” view On the web panel 3 types of notifications are displayed: Error messages, warnings and information. Error messages Fig. 18: Error messages that require a reaction from the operator are displayed in full. Status number and status text match the display on the machine operating panel.
  • Page 35 XTP 604 User Manual Pos. no. Function Error message in the history with timestamp. An explanation of the selected entry appears on the right. If there is a quick guide to correct the error message, it is displayed (C). Quick guide to the error message, if available (Corresponds to the quick guide that can be accessed via a QR code from the machine operating panel)..

  • Page 36: Production" View

    XTP 604 User Manual “Production” view In the production view, the print job in progress can be monitored and settings can be made for the print job. “Job details” view Fig. 21: “Job details” view of a print job in the web panel.

  • Page 37: Machine Settings" View

    XTP 604 User Manual “Job Settings” view Fig. 22: View “Job Settings” of a print job in the web panel. Settings not accessible with the active role (here: “Operator”) are greyed out. The other settings can be changed by clicking on “+” or “-”.
  • Page 38 User Manual Pos. no. Function Opens the NOVEXX Solutions web page Opens an e-mail to the NOVEXX Solutions service hotline Machine settings After clicking on “Machine settings”, the parameter menu familiar from the machine operating panel opens. More or less parameters are displayed depending on the permissions given by the login role. As “Op- erator”...
  • Page 39 XTP 604 User Manual Fig. 25: Machine settings view with the supervisor role. Fig. 26: Example: setting of Print > Print contrast. Search function: If you do not know in which menu the parameter you are looking for can be found, but know at least part of the name, the search function will help you find it quickly: ►...

  • Page 40: Administration" View

    XTP 604 User Manual “Administration” view With the login roles “Supervisor” and “Service”, the “Verwaltung” view appears in the menu addi- EXPERTS tionally. This view provides special functions for qualified and authorized personnel. For more in- formation, refer to the service manual.

  • Page 41: Parameter Menu

    XTP 604 User Manual PARAMETER MENU Overview parameter menu The table below gives an overview of the structure of the parameter menu and the parameters it con- tains. Only the parameters printed in red are described here. The parameters printed in black are only rel- evant for service personnel and are therefore described in the Service Manual.
  • Page 42 XTP 604 User Manual Options System Printer Language Selection Language Print Interpret. ├ Periph. device Speed unit EasyPlug Setting At this point appear the submenus with Access authoriz. ├ Character filter parameters for further options if such are (Operator password) ├...
  • Page 43 XTP 604 User Manual Printer Language (continued) Interface Interface (continued) Print interface ├ Drive D [12] PDF Setting ├ PDF print quantity Network └ Drive E ├ Scale to Label ├ IP Addressassign └ Drive F ├ ├ IP address...
  • Page 44 XTP 604 User Manual Tools Tools (continued) Diagnostic (Adjustment) ├ ├ (Sensor Adjust) [19] (User modified) ├ Parameter 1 ├ (Matend tolerance) ├ ├ (Feedadjust label) └ Parameter n ├ (Feed adjust) ├ Store Parameters ├ (Forw feed rat.) ├...
  • Page 45 XTP 604 User Manual Info Info (continued) Info (continued) Model ID ├ ├ Space for RAM disc [30] Total cuts Status Printouts ├ Tot. mat. length ├ Storage media ├ Printer Status ├ Tot. ribb. length ├ Internal Flash ├...
  • Page 46 XTP 604 User Manual Info (continued) Info (continued) Info (continued) ├ Production date ├ Electronics └ Power supply ├ Electronics ├ Module part numb. ├ Module name ├ CAN MAC address ├ Serial number ├ Module part numb. └ Module type ├...

  • Page 47: Parameter Reference

    XTP 604 User Manual Parameter Reference Print contrast Setting range Default setting Step width Easy Plug [1...110] % #!H, #PC2045 CAUTION! The parameter Print contrast affects directly the life durance of the print head. It counts: „The higher the setting of Print contrast is, the lower is the life durance of the print head“.
  • Page 48 If the graphics is shifted beyond the label border as a consequence of changing the parameter Printadjust, the part of the graphics which "juts out" will get lost. Print speed Setting range (Inch/s) Default setting Step width Easy Plug XTP 604: [3.0..16.0] Inch/s 8.0  Inch/s 0.1 Inch/s #PC1003, #PR Setting range (mm/s) Default setting Step width Easy Plug XTP 604: [76..406] mm/s...

  • Page 49: Material Type

    XTP 604 User Manual Detect label length Only works if label material is inserted. Measures the label length and writes the value to parameter Material length. During the measurement, the label material is fed approx. 2 label lengths. Material type...

  • Page 50: Ribbon Width

    XTP 604 User Manual • Reflex: Reflex sensor for detection of black marks on the bottom side of the label material The setting “Reflex” appears only when – the optional combined sensor is installed – the combined sensor is activated (Options >...

  • Page 51: Temp. Reduction

    XTP 604 User Manual Inner Ø of the applied ribbon roll. This setting is important for proper functioning of the ribbon-end warning. Inner Ø of the ribbon roll = Outer Ø of the ribbon core! Ribbon end warn. Setting range...

  • Page 52: Definition Of Favorites

    XTP 604 User Manual Definition of Favorites It is possible to create a Favorites menu item containing a selection of parameters as required. Selecting favorites in the web panel Favorites are set in the web panel in the machine settings view. To do this, the operator must be EXPERTS logged in to the web panel with the service role.

  • Page 53: Connections

    XTP 604 User Manual CONNECTIONS WARNING! This machine operates using mains voltage! Touching live electrical parts may expose you to hazardous electrical currents and may lead to burns. ► Make sure that the machine is switched off before connecting the power cable.

  • Page 54: Related Tasks

    XTP 604 User Manual Pos. Connection Application Connector for a start sensor (standard industrial sen- sor, e.g. Novexx N102106 or N102109 or foot switch (Optional) BasicIO board N103110), triggers the printing dispensing cycle. Signal inputs and outputs for controlling the printer or for...

  • Page 55: Before Operation

    XTP 604 User Manual Before Operation ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connecting to the mains power supply WARNING! This machine operates at mains voltage! Contacting electrically live components can cause lethal electrical shocks and burns. ► Make sure that the machine is switched off before connecting the power cable.

  • Page 56: Connecting To A Data Host

    XTP 604 User Manual Disconnecting the mains connection cable: 3. Pull off the cable at the plug. Connecting to a data host The print data can alternatively be transmitted via one of the data interfaces: • Ethernet • USB • Serial interface The desired data interface is prompted by the setup wizard the first time you switch on the machine.

  • Page 57: Switching On/Off

    XTP 604 User Manual SWITCHING ON/OFF Switching on ► Set the mains switch (A) of the machine to "I" (On). Fig. 33: Mains switch at the XTP 60x. Shortly after switching on the printer, during startup, the following informations show up on the screen: Fig.

  • Page 58: Basic Settings

    XTP 604 User Manual Fig. 36: Display in standby mode. Deactivating standby mode: ► Press the on/off key (A) on the(remote) control panel for approx. 3 seconds. Restart A restart is faster than switching the machine on and off completely, as only part of the firmware is restarted.
  • Page 59 XTP 604 User Manual Fig. 37: Summary of the settings done by the wizard (Example, merged by image processing, in fact it must be scrolled to see all lines). Execute settings: ► Press the key. A restart takes place and the settings are made.

  • Page 60: Operation

    XTP 604 User Manual Operation INSERTION DIAGRAM XTP 60x with basic loader Fig. 38: Insertion diagram for XTP 60x with basic loader. A: label stack, B: printed labels, C: ribbon roll, D: path for thermotransfer ribbon wound with ink outside.

  • Page 61: Insertion Diagram

    XTP 604 User Manual XTP 60x with extended loader Fig. 39: Insertion diagram for XTP 60x with extended loader: A: label stack, B: printed labels, C: ribbon roll, D: path for thermotransfer ribbon wound with ink outside Related tasks Inserting ribbon...

  • Page 62: Inserting And Removing Ribbon

    XTP 604 User Manual INSERTING AND REMOVING RIBBON WARNING! Sharp-edged clamping plates on the ribbon mandrels! Danger of cuts on the hands. ► Be careful when sliding on/removing the ribbon roll. WARNING! During operation, the print head can become hot! ►...
  • Page 63 XTP 604 User Manual 2. Open the pressure lever on the print head (B, figure above). 3. Push the empty cardboard sleeve onto the rewinding mandrel until it stops (A, figure below). 4. Push the ribbon roll onto the unwinding mandrel until it stops (B, figure above).
  • Page 64 XTP 604 User Manual CAUTION! Poor printing results due to wrinkling of the ribbon! ► Tape the ribbon to the cardboard core as described (in no case wrap or knot the ribbon end around the cardboard core - the knot would lead to wrin- kling!) Insert the ribbon into the printer as shown.

  • Page 65: Removing The Used Up Ribbon

    XTP 604 User Manual Related reference Insertion Diagram on page 60 Removing the used up ribbon Before you begin • Machine ist stopped ( “Home” screen). • The warning notes about inserting ribbon have been read and understood (see “Inserting and re- moving ribbon”...

  • Page 66: Alternating Use Of Different Sorts Of Ribbon

    XTP 604 User Manual 4. Remove the empty cardboard sleeve from the unwinding mandrel and push it onto the rewinding mandrel. 5. Clean the print head. What to do next Inserting a new ribbon roll. Alternating use of different sorts of ribbon...
  • Page 67 XTP 604 User Manual 2. Loosen the ribbon between the mandrels: 3. Remove both rolls of ribbon from the mandrels. Pull away the ribbon sideways from the print head: Store your frequently used ribbons as pairs of rolls. Insert a different pair of rolls as follows: 4.

  • Page 68: Inserting Label Material

    ► Before inserting the label roll ensure that the machine is in offline mode ( Home screen). ► Close the devices cover before printing. XTP 604 with basic loader Before you begin • Machine is stopped ( “Home” screen) • The label material is available as stacked single tags.
  • Page 69 XTP 604 User Manual 2. Loosen the thumb screw (A) and slide the label guide (B) outwards. 3. Push the pressure element (A) upwards until it is held by the spring bolt (B). 4. Place the label stack (A) neatly against the rear and front guide wall. Press the pressure element (B) lightly onto the stack.

  • Page 70: Xtp 604 With Extended Loader

    Positioning the Label Sensor on page 74 Setting the tag separator on page 72 XTP 604 with extended loader Before you begin • Machine is stopped ( “Home” screen) • The label material is available as stacked single tags. • The label separator was adjusted to the label thickness.
  • Page 71 XTP 604 User Manual 2. Loosen the knurled screw (A) and slide the entire side guide (C) outwards. Release the clamping lever (B) and slide the stacking guide (D) backwards. 3. Place the label stack (A) neatly against the rear (B) and front (C) guide wall.

  • Page 72: Setting And Monitoring

    72 SETTING AND MONITORING Setting the tag separator The description shows the XTP 604 with basic loader, but applies equally to the XTP 604 with extend- ed loader. About this task Before printing a new label type, the separator must first be set to the label thickness. This ensures that only one label at a time is pulled out of the bottom of the stack.
  • Page 73 XTP 604 User Manual 2. (Only XTP 604 with basic loader) Push the pressure element (A) upwards until it is held by the spring bolt (B). 3. Slide a single label (A) under the label separator (C) as shown. Grasp the label at the rear end and push it back and forth repeatedly.

  • Page 74: Positioning The Label Sensor

    XTP 604 User Manual Positioning the Label Sensor About this task Adjusting the label sensor position is necessary, if • the machine is put into operation for the first time • a material change takes place on wider or narrower material or on material with different punching...

  • Page 75: Settings In The Parameter Menu

    XTP 604 User Manual Settings in the Parameter Menu The settings described below are generally included in the print job, in which case they do not need to be made. Manual settings that were made before a print job was transferred will be overwritten by the settings in the print job.

  • Page 76: Print Process

    XTP 604 User Manual Fig. 42: Label stock (A: Label width, B: Label Length) Material width 1. Measure the width of the label (A). 2. Call Print > Material > Label > Material width and enter the measured value in millimetres.
  • Page 77 XTP 604 User Manual The temperature compensation is the greater, the higher the setting of the parameter System > Print Control > Temp. reduction is (see fig. below). Parameter Function Print > Print contrast Sets the print contrast, i.e. indirectly, the print head temperature (actually adjusts the driving power of the print head).

  • Page 78: Monitoring Functions

    (d) of the ribbon roll in millimeters. Inner-Ø ribbon roll = Outer-Ø ribbon core! The default setting matches the NOVEXX Solutions standard ribbon 10287-600-xxx. Fig. 44: Outer (D) and inner (d) diameter of the ribbon roll. To monitor the ribbon reserve, a critical ribbon length can be set. If the remaining length falls below this level, a warning or an error message appears - depending on the setting.

  • Page 79: Ribbon End

    XTP 604 User Manual ► Set System > Print Control > Ribbon warn stop to the desired behavior: • Off: Printer shows ribbon warning and does not stop: Fig. 45: Ribbon warning during a print job: yellow background, the ribbon icon flashes.

  • Page 80: Printing

    XTP 604 User Manual PRINTING Creating Print Jobs There are two ways to create a print job: • Using layout software Layout software may include any type of software that has a print function (for example text process- [38] ing). Special label layout software is more suitable, for example NiceLabel .

  • Page 81: Transferring A Print Job From A Host By Means Of A Command File

    XTP 604 User Manual Transferring a Print Job from a Host by Means of a Command file Describes how to tranfer a print job from a host using a data cable and a text file containing Easy Plug commands ( “command file”).
  • Page 82 XTP 604 User Manual 4. (Optional) Ethernet/USB interface: copy testjob.txt \\ComputerName\ShareName – ComputerName: can be found under Windows 10 as follows: Press the key. The start menu opens. b. Type “System Information” into the search field. The window “System Informations” opens.

  • Page 83: Starting A Print Job From An External Memory Medium

    XTP 604 User Manual Starting a Print Job from an External Memory Medium Before you begin • The print job is stored on an external storage medium (e. g. USB thumb drive) in folder \Formats. • The name of the print job file ends with .for •...
  • Page 84 XTP 604 User Manual 7. Press key 2 to start the print job without changing the print amount. To change the print amount or other input fields, see figure below. If the printer showed the “Ready” screen before it was toggled into standalone mode, the print- ing starts immediately.

  • Page 85: Starting And Monitoring A Print Job

    XTP 604 User Manual Starting and Monitoring a Print Job The printer starts to print, as soon as the following conditions are met: • The printer is switched on • The display shows the “Ready” screen • A print job has been transmitted and interpreted •...

  • Page 86: Standalone Operation

    XTP 604 User Manual STANDALONE OPERATION Requirements and Functions Requirements • External memory medium (USB thumb drive) • Computer, to write on the memory medium • (Optional) Keyboard, simplifies entry of variable data (see chapter Functions with external keyboard on page 88)
  • Page 87 XTP 604 User Manual • Drive letter C: must be assigned to the storage medium (that is, Print interface > Drives > Drive C must be set to that storage medium on which the file with the print job is stored).

  • Page 88: Functions With External Keyboard

    XTP 604 User Manual Functions with external keyboard Suitable keyboards Keyboards with USB connection are suitable. Before first use, check if the intended keyboard really works with the printer. The matching keyboard layout is set with parameter Options > Keyboard.

  • Page 89: Quick Selection

    XTP 604 User Manual Keyboard key Function Delete the character left of the cursor Confirm a modification Discard a modification Move the cursor to the left Move the cursor to the right Insert the selected character into the string Jump to the beginning (e. g. of a selection list) Jump to the end (e.

  • Page 90: Executing Different File Types

    XTP 604 User Manual 1. On the keyboard, press the key for the first letter of the wanted file name , e. g. „n“. Display: The filter icon stands for the activated filter function. Through the filter appear only those file names that start with „n“...

  • Page 91: Automatic File Execution

    XTP 604 User Manual Automatic file execution [40] If a file named DEFAULT.FOR exists on the memory medium in the folder \FORMATS, it is executed automatically at system start. [41] If a file \AUTOSTRT.FOR is also existing in the root directory, it will be executed first. But be aware that standalone print jobs are only executed properly, if the relevant file is stored in the folder \FORMATS, as described above.

  • Page 92: Disturbances

    XTP 604 User Manual Disturbances DISPLAY OF STATUS MESSAGES During operation, tests are continually carried out to determine whether a malfunction has occurred. If a malfunction is detected, the corresponding status report appears on the display. The status report shown on the display is structured as follows: Fig.

  • Page 93: Unspecific Errors

    XTP 604 User Manual The Easy Plug command, which caused the error, is displayed after approx. 2 seconds in the lower display line. The displayed text is up to 30 characters long and is scrolled automatically. If a single character caused the error, this character is marked with “>> <<” in the display text, to facili- tate the detection.

  • Page 94: Access Troubleshooting Instructions With Your Smartphone

    XTP 604 User Manual ACCESS TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE Fig. 53: If the error message has a barcode symbol (A), a QR code (B) can be used to call up troubleshooting instructions (C) on the smartphone. This function is currently only available for the most important error messages relevant to the ma- chine operator.

  • Page 95: Reference Of Status Reports

    XTP 604 User Manual REFERENCE OF STATUS REPORTS 5001 No gap found No gap found or several blank labels fed. Illustrated description for troubleshooting: Click here or scan the QR code: The error can have several causes: Cause Measure Label sensor at the wrong position.
  • Page 96 XTP 604 User Manual Possible causes Solution Ribbon roll is used up. ► Insert new ribbon roll. Ribbon was inserted incorrectly. ► Remove the ribbon completely and insert it according to the winding diagram. The ink side of the ribbon must be on the label side, not on the print head side.

  • Page 97: Cleaning

    XTP 604 User Manual Cleaning CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Dangerous situations may arise during maintenance and cleaning work. Accidents may occur due to mechanical or electrical effects if the relevant safety instructions are not observed! ► Switch off the machine before cleaning or maintenance and pull out the mains pow- er connecting line! ►...

  • Page 98: General Cleaning

    XTP 604 User Manual • Operating conditions • Daily operating duration • Label material/ribbon combination used General cleaning Dust particles are especially likely to accumulate in the area of the print mechanics. ► Remove dust particles with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 99 XTP 604 User Manual 2. Open the front hood (A, figure below). 3. Open the print head pressure lever (B, figure above). 4. (Optional) Loosen the ribbon web and push it aside at the print head. 5. Moisten a lint-free cloth with cleaning agent and wipe off the thermo strip (A, B).

  • Page 100: Cleaning The Print Roller

    XTP 604 User Manual CLEANING THE PRINT ROLLER CAUTION! Risk of damaging the roller. ► Never use knives or sharp-edged objects to clean the rollers! It is recommended to remove the roller completely for cleaning. This can be done easily and without tools using the bayonet coupling.

  • Page 101: Cleaning The Ribbon Path

    XTP 604 User Manual 5. Remove the print roller (A) (see chapter “Maintenance” > “Replacing the print roller”). 6. Moisten a dust-free cloth with roller cleaner and wipe the roller. 7. Reinstall the roller. CLEANING THE RIBBON PATH Fig. 55: Ribbon deflections at a XTP 60x (A: Print head nose, B: Axle, C: metal or rubber roller).

  • Page 102: Cleaning The Label Sensor

    XTP 604 User Manual CLEANING THE LABEL SENSOR Procedure Cleaning for light soiling: 1. Open the front hood. 2. Open the print head pressure lever. 3. Remove the label web from the print module. 4. (Optional) Loosen the ribbon web and push it aside at the print head.
  • Page 103 XTP 604 User Manual 7. Pull out guiding profile (A). 8. Move the light barrier fork (B) all the way out by turning the setting knob (A). 9. Carefully lift the upper part of the light barrier fork (B). 10. Moisten a cloth or cotton swab with methylated spirit (A, figure above) and wipe it over the light barrier at the end of the light barrier fork.
  • Page 104 XTP 604 User Manual 11. When assembling, push the guide profile through the guide (A) of the light barrier fork again and push the rear end back onto the bolt (B) in the base plate. 12. Screw the plastic part tight again:...

  • Page 105: Maintenance

    XTP 604 User Manual Maintenance REPLACING THE PRINT ROLLER The print roller is held in place by a bayonet coupling and can be replaced without any tool. Procedure Removing a roller: 1. Switch off the machine. 2. Open the front hood (A).
  • Page 106 XTP 604 User Manual 5. Press the print roller (A) firmly in up to the stop, then turn it to the left and pull it out. Installing: 6. Push the roller (A) through the external bearing plate. 7. Turn the roller so that the steel pin (B, figure above) at its end engages in the opening (C) of the bayonet coupling.

  • Page 107: Print Head Replacement

    XTP 604 User Manual PRINT HEAD REPLACEMENT Fig. 56: A: Print head, B: Thermal strip at the print head WARNING! Burn hazard. The print head becomes hot during operation. ► Allow print head to cool before touching. ► Be careful whenever touching the print head.
  • Page 108 XTP 604 User Manual 2. Open the front hood (A, figure below). 3. Open the print head pressure lever (B, figure above). 4. (Optional) Loosen the ribbon web and push it aside at the print head. 5. Loosen thumb screw (A) and pull print head (B) forward.
  • Page 109 XTP 604 User Manual Installing the print head: 6. Position the new print head with the holes (A) on the bolts (B). Carefully press the print head with the plug contacts on the rear side into the connector (C). 7. Tighten thumb screw (D, figure above).

  • Page 110: Appendix

    Models XLP 604 / XLP 605 / XLP 606 / XTP 604 General designation Label Printer...

  • Page 111: Open Source Software

    XTP 604 User Manual APPLIED LICENCES Open Source Software This uses open source software. A directory of the used software libraries and licenses is stored in the machine and can be downloaded via web browser. Enter the following address in the web browser: http://<hostname>/licenses.zip...
  • Page 112 XTP 604 User Manual Index of parameter names and error messages Numerics 5001 No gap found X - Printadjust 5008 Ribbon end 5110 Ribbon low 6033 Print Head not supp. 9028 System Exception Y - Printadjust Color Side Delete Job...
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