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SOLID 45ET
SOLID 45ET-2
Operator's Manual
Edition 2.2
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  • Page 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOLID 45ET SOLID 45ET-2 Operator’s Manual Edition 2.2 _____________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 2 Alterations No liability is assumed for the accuracy of the contents of the documentations. MICROPLEX reserves the right to alter technical or other specifications with no prior notice. Deviations in the documentations from prevailing conditions do not represent an obligation to redeliver.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.2.2. Loading the Lower Paper Path 4.2.3. Paper Removal 4.3. Handling of Ribbon (Foil) 4.3.1. Ribbon Loading 4.3.2. Setting the Ribbon Tautness 4.3.3. Ribbon Removal 4.4. Printhead Pressure Adjusting 4.5. Printhead Position Adjustment ________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 4 6.25. Print Speed Adjustment 6.26. Contrast (Density) Setting 6.27. Image Shifting to the X-Direction 6.28. Image Shifting to the Y-Direction 6.29. Setting the Zero Position of the Material Feed (Sync.Sens.Offset) _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 5 8.1. Remedies for Paper Jam 8.2. Incorrect Media Transport 8.3. Error Message Mark Error 8.4. Reduced Print Quality 8.5. Further Error Messages 9. Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) 10. Specifications 11. Index ________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    In all pictures of this manual a SOLID 45ET-2 printer equipped with two tractors and an external cutter is shown. The SOLID 45ET-2 with two feed units can be used to print on two different types of material alternately (material differing in page length and/or paper width).
  • Page 8 Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the printer SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 a software (called printADMIN) will be available to allow a printer configuration via Ethernet. The controller has its integrated website with information on the printer status and the printjob status. Data can be sent from almost any software platform, because printer drivers are already available for them.

  • Page 9: Conventions

    Link to another chapter or a different document. By clicking the blue coloured text you'll enter the concerning chapter or document. [Menu Level 1 ] This symbol is used to show the announcements of the display. ________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 10: Ce - Conformity

    Because of that, unproper installation can disturb radio communications. This device complies with the FCC-rules and regulations class B (subject J, part 15) which correspond to high frequency interferences. _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 11 Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This MICROPLEX printer and the consumables are designed and tested according to strict safety standards. Regarding the following conditions ensures a permanently secure operation. - Please pay attention to an appropriate grounding of the electricity source. - Install the device on a solid and level ground.
  • Page 12 - After switching off the device, wait at least 15 seconds before the device is switched on again. - Please regard all the information and hints being directly attached on the device or being described in this manual. _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Metal Paper Guide (incl. 3 fastening screws) Printer documentations leaflet with QR Code / Download link (The documentations can be downloaded from the Microplex website via QR code or Download link): • SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Operator’s Manual • Print drivers •...

  • Page 14: Printer Unpacking

    Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down! Keep all packing materials for a later transport if necessary (see chapter 9 Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking)). _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 15: Printer Installation

    Relative humidity: 45% to 75% (without condensation) - Do not expose the printer to abrupt temperature changes (heating, window or air conditioning). - The printer should not be exposed to direct sunlight. ________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 16: Printer Components

    Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.4. Printer Components Hint: In all pictures of this manual a SOLID 45ET-2 printer equipped with two tractors and an external cutter is shown. Main view: display panel hood cutter motor handle of the hood Fig. 2.4.a Main view of the printer...

  • Page 17: Installing The Upper Metal Paper Guide

    2.5. Installing the Upper Metal Paper Guide  The following working steps must be done, if your printer is equipped with two tractors (factory option; SOLID 45ET-2)! 1. Open the hood of the printer. 2. Swivel down the end shield: end shield Fig.
  • Page 18 This is shown in the following figure: microswitch (paper path) Fig. 2.5.c Target position of the microswitch (paper path) _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 19 „outside“ (as shown in the following figure). metal paper guide journal chassis Fig. 2.5.e Detailed illustration of the front holding fixture, mounted in the right way ________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 20 Fig. 2.5.f Screw-affixing the metal paper guide 7. Swivel up the end shield.   end shield Fig. 2.5.g Swivelling up the end shield 8. Close the hood of the printer. _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 21: Basic Operation Sequences

    6 pagelength/ formatgap measuring see chapter 6 margin setting see chapter 6  These settings are necessary only for the SOLID 45ET-2 (double tractor, factory option).  Printing without synchronization  Synchronized printing (Using the blackmarks on the print media)

  • Page 22: Special Case: Reset

    "Printing the Status Sheet " (see section 6.8). Detailed information on the operations above and to further functions of the SOLID 45ET /45ET-2 printers can be found in the following chapters. 3.2. Special Case: Reset ...

  • Page 23: Handling Of Consumables

    Make sure your settings using the control panel and display respectively via interface (see chapter 5 and 6) fit to the printer implementation (ribbon inserted /not inserted). ________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 24: Winding Diagram

    21 Sensor for material in print position 9 Ribbon unwinder with ribbon 22 Material guide 10 not used 23 Material thickness 11 not used 24 Material 12 Ribbon 13 Head mounting _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 25: Paper Handling

    Using unsuitable consumables may cause a reduction of output quality or damages. The SOLID 45ET-2 (with two feed units) can be used to print on two different types of material alternately (material differing in page length and/or paper width). For the two tractors are addressable separately, the printer can be switched from one material type to the other easily.
  • Page 26 20 cm below the corresponding paper feed opening of the printer. This will prevent paper jams, if the material is repositioned during the print process. _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 27: Loading The Upper Paper Path

    4. Place the paper on the upper tractor. Please note:  For the SOLID 45ET-2 (with double tractor, factory option) print media with blackmarks is needed. This print media has to be inserted in the right way to avoid an error (see figure 4.2.1.a and compare section 8.5 Further Error Messages).
  • Page 28 To do this, loosen the thumb screw on the underside of the front material guide (3). Push the material guide to the side. Tighten the thumb screw again. _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 29 Fig. 4.2.1.c Setting the material guide (in the interest of simplicity, this picture was made without the upper metal paper guide)  The following is valid for the SOLID 45ET-2 (with double tractor, factory option): The sensor for the blackmark detection (screw spindle in section 4.1) must not be adjusted.

  • Page 30: Loading The Lower Paper Path

    4.2.2.b). Please note:  For the SOLID 45ET-2 (with double tractor, factory option) print media with blackmarks is needed. This print media must be inserted in the right way to avoid an error (see figure 4.2.2.b and compare section 8.5 Further Error Messages).
  • Page 31 An unintentional deadjustment of the rear tractor can be repaired roughly by moving the tractor towards the printer interior until it stops. 8. Close the tractor cover plates of the lower paper path. ________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 32 (3). Push the material guide to the side. Tighten the thumb screw again. front material guide Fig. 4.2.2.d Setting the material guide (in the interest of simplicity, this picture was made without the upper metal paper guide) _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 33 Handling of Consumables -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  The following is valid for the SOLID 45ET-2 (with double tractor, factory option): The sensor for the blackmark detection (screw spindle 16 in section 4.1) must not be adjusted. This sensor has already been adjusted to the usual position of the blackmarks during manufacture.

  • Page 34: Paper Removal

    Fig. 4.2.3.a Operating the fan lever to remove paper The material can also be expelled from the printer by using the panel function Paper Move (Paper Change; see section 6.24). _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 35: Handling Of Ribbon (Foil)

    Handling of Consumables ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.3. Handling of Ribbon (Foil) 4.3.1. Ribbon Loading If you want to operate the printer SOLID 45ET in the thermal transfer mode a printer ribbon must be used (compare section 1.1).  Make sure you always use a printer ribbon being wider than the medium to print on.
  • Page 36 Fig. 4.3.1.b Securing the ribbon to the ribbon sleeve Check that the ribbon has no folds and is running straight. If necessary, tauten the ribbon by turning the take-up mandrel in a counterclockwise direction (5). _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 37: Setting The Ribbon Tautness

    The braking torque of the ribbon unwind mandrel (1) and the ribbon roll up mandrel (2) can be set from the front using the red plastic hexagonal nuts (3) on the ribbon mandrels. ________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 38 Fig. 4.3.2.b Setting the braking torque of the ribbon unwind mandrel During feeding, the ribbon must run between the mandrels evenly and without folds over the entire length. _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 39: Ribbon Removal

    Remove the used-up ribbon from the take-up mandrel and dispose it according to the rules. Close the hood of the printer. ________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 40: Printhead Pressure Adjusting

    The position of the red setting screw (4) is shown in figure 4.4.a. This setting screw is recessed into the front plate. It can be turned using a coin. Fig. 4.4.a Setting screw for the printhead’s contact pressure (Illustration without printhead) _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 41 This protects the printhead and the entire device. - Excessive contact pressure can result in premature wearing of the printhead. - See also section 7.2 Printhead Exchange and section 7.3 Adjusting the Right Pressure Value. ________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 42: Printhead Position Adjustment

    “lateral position“ of the ribbon to the new position of the printhead. 4. Loosen the black plastic discs (4) on the ribbon roll up mandrel and the ribbon unwind mandrel at the back using a 2mm Allan key. _______________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 43 Fig. 4.5.b Loosening the screws of the plastic discs 5. Adjust the plastic discs to the same position as the printhead interior. 6. Tighten the screws again using the Allan key. ________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 44: Control Panel

    2. Use a proper interface line to connect the printer to the computer or to attach the printer to the network. The SOLID 45ET is provided with several interfaces; see figure 2.4.b and chapter 10 Specifications for more information.

  • Page 45: Control Panel View

     PRO G ESC FEED  function keys (4 units) 5.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements Display The display (LCD-panel, 2 x 16 characters) shows the printer’s status messages. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 46 In the OFF LINE mode the paper is conveyed one format length further after having activated the FEED  key. These keys are used for working within the different levels of the menu structure described in the following. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 47: Configuration Via The Control Panel

    In addition a software (called printADMIN) will be available for the SOLID 45ET /45ET-2 printers to allow a printer configuration via Ethernet. The controller has its integrated website with information on the printer status and the printjob status.

  • Page 48: Menu Structure

    Access to the menu structure is possible as soon as the printer is turned OFF LINE and the PROG ESC key was pressed. The menu structure of the SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 printers is arranged in different levels: ON LIN E mode ...
  • Page 49 The ON LINE  key has two main functions. It gives the user access to a particular menu and, once in the menu, it allows the user to select a particular function. ["Function"] ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 50 If the PROG ESC key is pressed instead, the changes are only stored temporary (not saved as setup). (This key takes the user to the respective previous menu level). PROG ESC ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 51 The name of the printer is shown on the display, when PROG ESC this mode is reached (e.g. [SOLID 45ET ]). The ON LINE  key switches the user to the ON LINE mode if the printer is in the OFF LINE mode.

  • Page 52: Syntax Of Diagrams

    FEED  key has to be pressed. The Panel display column shows the display messages ["Message"] corresponding to the sequences listed on the left. In the column Notes explanations to particular operational steps are given. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 53 Control Panel ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 54: Panel Functions

    For thermal direct printing it is not allowed to insert a ribbon to avoid damaging the printhead. Make sure your settings match to the printer implementation (ribbon inserted/not inserted). Description of this control panel function continues on the next page. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 55 After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key  ON L INE PRO G ESC longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 56: Synchronization With Blackmarks Selection (Material)

    ON L INE PRO G ESC  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE  This panel function is only available for the SOLID 45ET-2 (with double tractor, factory option). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 57: Feeder (Tractor) Selection

    ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE  This panel function is only available for the SOLID 45ET-2 (with double tractor, factory option). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2...

  • Page 58: Page Length Adjustment

     ON L INE PRO G ESC After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key  ON L INE longer than 2 seconds. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 59: Format Gap Adjustment

    After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer  ON L INE PRO G ESC than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 60: Material Width Adjustment (Paper Width)

    LINE  key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE PRO G ESC  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 61: Configuration Of Text Margins

    LINE  key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE PRO G ESC  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 62: Printing The Status Sheet

    Press the ON LINE  key again. A status sheet is printed. [Status Sheet ] Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 63 / left bottom / right Default character code Options Fonts installed (Font banks) Note: Use the panel function Printing the Font List to show the fonts installed (see the following section). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 64: Printing The Font List

    [Font List ] [Font List ] The font list is printed. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON LIN E ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 65: Hexdump-Mode Activation

    Hexdump-Mode. Time between turning the printer off and on again should be at least 15 seconds. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 66: Normal Print Mode Activation (Incl. Form Feed)

    Hexdump-Mode it is possible that data can remain in the input buffer unintentionally (cause: in the Hexdump-Mode no control characters are evaluated, and no FORM FEED is affected). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 67: Clearing The Input Buffer (Cancel Job)

    All data contained in the input [Cancel Job ] buffer will be cleared. Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON LIN E ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 68: Printing The Menu Page

    [Menu Page ] is displayed.    [Menu Page ] A menu structure presentation of the SOLID 45ET is printed out [Menu Page ] (compare section 5.6). Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.

  • Page 69: Generating Test Sheets (Sliding Pattern)

    Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  The printing out of test prints can be stopped by pushing the PROG ESC key. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 70: Data - Interface Configuration

    LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE Note: The printer uses SIA (Simultaneous Interface Administration) to check, which interface is currently used for the transfer of print data. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 71: Emulation Selection

    After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  PRO G ESC ON L INE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 72 HPGL (7475A), QMS (Magnum) Code V, DEC LN03+, Tektronix 4010/4014, Tally MT 6xx, Bull MP6090, XEROX XES Notice: The brand names mentioned are registered trademarks of the enterprises named above. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 73: Display Language Selection

    After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE   key longer than 2 seconds. PRO G ESC ON L INE  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 74: Transparent Code Adjustment

    After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer  PRO G ESC ON L INE than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 75: Selection Of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer)

    LINE  key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the  PRO G ESC ON L INE ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 76: Setting To Factory Default

    Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  To reset the printer, the panel function described above has to be performed first. After that, please perform the Basic Operation Sequences (see section 3.1). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 77: Font Selection

    ON LINE  key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer  PRO G ESC ON L INE than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 78 Panel Functions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ The SOLID 45ET standard equipment contains the following fonts: Font no. Font width Font height Font name 0600 Kurilen 0602 Kurilen Italic 0610 10.1 Kurilen 1710 10.1 Kurilen Italic 4508 Helgoland 4510 Helgoland 4714 14.4 Helgoland Bold...
  • Page 79 Additional fonts can be selected from the font catalogue depending upon the memory capacity. You can use the panel function Printing the Font List (see section 6.9) to generate a list of all fonts installed to the printer. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 80: Text Orientation Selection

    ON L INE Text orientation assignment: Orientation 0 = Portrait (upright format) Orientation 1 = Landscape (horizontal format) Orientation 2 = Portrait upside down Orientation 3 = Landscape upside down ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 81: Symbol Code Selection

    After this decision turn the printer  ON L INE PRO G ESC ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 82: Paper Change And Manual Material Transport (Paper Move)

    Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON LIN E  Return to the ON LINE mode from this menu level only via the PROG ESC ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 83: Print Speed Adjustment

    After this decision turn the printer  ON L INE PRO G ESC ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 84: Contrast (Density) Setting

    ON LINE  key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again:  ON L INE PRO G ESC Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 85: Image Shifting To The X-Direction

    LINE  key). After this decision turn  ON L INE the printer ON LINE again: Press the PRO G ESC ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 86 X-direction. In this example the value of the Image X-Position Feed was increased (FEED  direction key). (print direction) Previous position of the printout margin (prior to the image shifting) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 87  PRO G ESC ON L INE After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 88: Image Shifting To The Y-Direction

    Y-direction. direction In this example the value of (print the Image Y-Position was direction) increased (FEED  key). Previous position of the printout margin (prior to the image shifting) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 89: Setting The Zero Position Of The Material Feed (Sync.sens.offset)

     Press the FEED  or CUT  key ON LINE until [Sync. Menu ] is displayed.    FEED  The instructions are continued on the following page. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 90 ON L INE PRO G ESC LINE  key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2  ON L INE seconds. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 91: Setting The Sync Sensor Mode

    ON L IN E The adjusting of the Sync sensor level is described in the following section.  PR O G ESC O N L IN E  O N L IN E ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 92: Setting The Sync Sensor Level

    After this decision turn the printer  ON L INE PRO G ESC ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 93: Setting The Sync Sensor Sensitivity

    Please pay attention to the following: A too high level of sensitivity can lead to gaps being detected that do not even exist (on proofs, material thickness fluctuations, perforations etc.). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 94: Selecting The Light Sensor Type

    Within the panel function Sync.Sens.Type please choose the sub-point Reflex. Transparent Photoelectric Switch It is suitable for labels with transparent or register gaps. Within the panel function Sync.Sens.Type please choose the sub-point Punched. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 95: Selecting The Cut Mode

    LINE  key). After this decision turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE PRO G ESC  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 96 This reduces the output volume (in relation to a certain time). Print head Cutter 1. Print 2. Print end 3. Feed, then cut 4. Return Label, unprinted Label, printed ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 97 The output volume is at its maximum level. A material length greater than 18 mm is required for the batch mode. Print head Cutter 1. Print 2. Cut 3. Print Label, printed Label, unprinted ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 98 The output volume is at its maximum level. Print head Cutter 1. Print 2. Feed 3. Cut N on-printable Label, unprinted Label, printed area ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 99: Adjusting The Cutting Position

    LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  PRO G ESC ON L INE  ON L INE  This panel function is valid for SOLID 45ET printers equipped with a cutter (option). ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 100: Tightening The Label Material In Print Pauses (Standby Time)

    After this decision turn the printer ON  ON L INE PRO G ESC LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON L INE ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 101 2) You must wait until the label material is tightened before you switch off the printer. Therefore the waiting time after the last print job has to be longer than the chosen standby time. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator’s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 102: Configuration Of Network Parameters (Ip Address, E.g.)

    The new IP address is saved as setup value. Turn the printer ON LINE again:  ON LINE Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds.  ON LIN E _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 103 (compare section 5.6 Menu Structure). Select the subitem Off from the network menu to switch off the network access. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: offers among other  things a centralized address management. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 104 Capability of a device for sending and receiving data at the same time. In the case of full duplex, collision detection is deactivated. A full duplex capable device can buffer data packets. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 105 Panel Functions ________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 106: Operator Maintenance

    To operate the printer on the highest quality level it is necessary to carry out simple cleaning operations or to replace special components occasionally. These operations can be carried out by a MICROPLEX trained operator. A not-trained person is not allowed to carry out these operations.

  • Page 107: Printer Cabinet Cleaning

    If necessary, the cloth can be moistured with water or a neutral detergent. Inside the printer dust or paper dust can be removed best with a soft (non-metallic) brush. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 108: Printhead Cleaning

    (non-metallic) brush. For further cleaning use cotton-wool tips saturated with isopropyl alcohol (99.9 %). 3. After cleaning, return the printhead mounting to its old position and retighten the thumb screws. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 109: Sensor Cleaning

    The sensor for the blackmark detection is located “below” the printhead mounting (SOLID 45ET with double tractor (factory option) only). The photoelectric switch to detect "material in print position" is located in an U-shaped component mounted to the printer's front plate.

  • Page 110: Printhead Exchange

    Using unsuitable consumables or excessive contact pressure can result in premature wearing of the printhead. Only a MICROPLEX - trained operator is allowed to exchange the printhead. The following operations have to be done to carry out the printhead exchange:...

  • Page 111: Printhead Removal And Installation

    - If the printhead is axially adjusted please mark the actual position at first. 5. Unscrew the two thumb screws on the printhead mounting until the entire printhead mounting can be removed from the contact shaft. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 112 (inscription: R = ..., value in Ohm). 9. Connect the new printhead to the printer using the two plug connections. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 113 11. Move the printhead to the right (old) axial position and tighten the thumb screws. Following the printhead exchange the resistance value of the new printhead has to be set (see section 7.2.2 )! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 114: Head Resistance Value Setting

    [Service Mode] is displayed [Service Mode ] shortly. Now the functions of the service mode are available (compare dashed areas in the Menu Structure of section 5.6). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 115    [Service Mode ] [Head Resistance] The instructions are continued on the following page! Attention: The input of an incorrect resistance value can cause a damage of the printhead! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 116 Turn the printer ON LINE again: Press the ON LINE  key longer than 2 seconds. After having finished the settings described above, the printer has to be turned off and on. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 117: Adjusting The Right Pressure Value

    The abrasion of the concerning components (for example the printhead surface) will be accelerated considerably due to the increase of the pressure value. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 118 This adjustment can be carried out by a service engineer or a MICROPLEX trained operator. An untrained person is not allowed to carry out these operations. Attention: Wrong adjustments can cause a damage of the...
  • Page 119 Operator Maintenance _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    - do not try open a tractor while a job is printing by selecting print media from this same tractor - for a SOLID 45ET with two tractors: push the lower paper path firmly into the printer after loading it.
  • Page 121 3. Swivel down the end shield. Fig. 8.1.a Swiveling down the end shield 4. Loosen the fastening screw of the upper guide plate. upper guide plate fastening screw Fig. 8.1.b Loosening the fastening screw _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 122 8. To remove further paper from the paper paths of the printer the red fan lever of the transport roller has to be operated. fan lever of the transport roller Fig. 8.1.d Operating the fan lever to remove paper _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 123 Fig. 8.1.e Position of the print roller If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 124 12. Reassemble the upper guide plate and tighten the fastening screw. 13. Swivel up the end shield. Fig. 8.1.f Swiveling up the printer‘s end shield 14. Now the paper must be loaded again (see section 4.2). _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 125: Incorrect Media Transport

    (does only (compare section 4.2) apply to a SOLID 45ET with - load the second paper path with fresh two tractors). paper, if the transport is not performed fault-free (Compare section 4.2.
  • Page 126 Fig.8.2.a: Modifying the Sensor adjustment with a screwdriver The sensitivity of this sensor will be increased the more, the more the setting screw is turned clockwise. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 127 Now the print material can be loaded to the printer. If you want to print on a different kind of material, it may be necessary to modify the adjustment of the sensor again. If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2...

  • Page 128: Error Message Mark Error

    8.3. Error Message Mark Error If the Error Message [Mark Error ] is displayed while using a SOLID 45ET with double tractor (factory option), this can be caused by one of the following reasons: • the print material currently used is not provided with...

  • Page 129: Reduced Print Quality

    - check the print process selecting and correct it, if necessary (see section 6.1) - reduce the contrast (see section 6.26) - only use consumables being specially developed for this device _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 130 - the printhead must be exchanged if, for example after a big printout performance the printout isn’t correct anymore (printhead exchange; see section 7.2) If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2...

  • Page 131: Further Error Messages

    - see section 8.1 Remedies for paper jam and section 8.2 Incorrect media transport, too If the remedies above are not successful, please call a MICROPLEX authorized service engineer. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 132: Measures For Transport And Shipping (Repacking)

    • Lock all moveable parts of the printer (use all original transport safety devices, adhesive fasteners and so on). Repack all items in their original packing material and ship them in the original boxes. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 133 Measures for Transport and Shipping _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 134: Specifications

    45 to 75 % (without condensation) Mains connection: 230 V AC, 50 Hz, (Europe, United Kingdom e.g.) 120 V AC, 60 Hz, (North America) Power input: Max. input current: about 0.45 kVA 3.2 A _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 135 There isn’t any generally valid rule to calculate the costs per page. Therefore values given by different manufacturers are very often not comparable. The values given by MICROPLEX are based on the utilization time of the so-called consumables of the printer. There isn’t any generally valid rule for this calculation, either.
  • Page 136 An exchange of parts is only then necessary even if the MNPSQ is already exceeded. quality Utilization time exchange exchange MNP SQ MNP CAQ pages _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 137 Specifications _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

  • Page 138: Index

    85, 87 data - interface 70 input buffer 67, 75 density 84 installation 13 diagrams 52 interfaces 70, 134 dimensions 134 IP address 102 display 45 display language 73 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 139 2 normal 1:1 mode 98 PROG ESC key 45 normal print mode 66 punch-offset 89 OFF LINE 48 ON LINE  key 46, 49, 50 operator - maintenance 106 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 140 134 weight 134 standby time 100 status sheet 62 symbol code 81 symbols 9 Sync sensor level 92 Sync sensor mode 91 Sync sensor sensitivity 93 syntax of diagrams 52 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...
  • Page 141 Index _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ MICROPLEX Operator‘s Manual SOLID 45ET / 45ET-2 Edition 2.2...

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