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VSPA 6001
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  • Page 1 VOGEL automatic slide printer VSPA 6001 Manual Serial number: Version: 2017/12...
  • Page 2 VOGEL product. We hope you will be entirely satisfied with your purchase. Your VOGEL Team VOGEL Medizinische Technik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 2 D-35463 Fernwald / Annerod phone: + 49 641 93231 - 0 fax: +49 641 39221 e-mail: zentrale@vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Integrating of the hopper ............4.5. Adapt receiving magazine ..........4.5.1. Cassettes are ejected individually ..........4.6. Connecting the bar code scanner Ribbon ..........................5.1. Resistance against reagents .............. 5.2. Protecting the ribbon 3 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 4 ................9.2. Accessories ..............9.3. Replacement parts Disposal of the printer ......................10.1. Disposal of the packaging ................10.2. Removal ............10.3. Disposal of the appliances Software update .............. Key combination list ............4 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 5 Trouble Shooting ..........................13.1. Recognise errors ......... 13.2. Understanding errors on the display Support ................Guarantee ................. Configuration settings ............Installing a Network Driver ..........Installing the USB Driver ..........5 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 6: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that the following product • automatic slide printer VSPA 6001 conforms to the requirements to bear the CE Mark in accordance with the EMC Directive (89/336; 91/263; 92/31; 93/68/EWG) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23;...

  • Page 7: General Notice

    VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG is strictly prohibited. The VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications as well as to the production process without prior notice.
  • Page 8 VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability and no warranty. copyright This instruction manual is part of the VSPA 6001. It’s only valid as a complete document. Reproduction, modification, extraction or copying by any means or medi- um without the prior written permission of the VOGEL GmbH &...

  • Page 9: Symbol And Statement

    Symbol not household waste For a given note, follow the given instructions for disposal. Recycling symbol This item can be recycled where correct facilities exist. Information This sign makes you aware of an important infor- mation. 9 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 10: Disclaimer

    • use of devices and adaptations, that don’t originate from the VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG (VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG cannot en- sure that they have been designed and manufactured to fulfil the operational stress and safety demands) •...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    The device is only allowed to be repaired by the service personnel of the VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG. You have to use the delivered original power cable. It must not be replaced by another power cable.

  • Page 12: Permitted Users And Restriction Of The Social Circle

    The VSPA 6001 must be used exclusively according to the instructions in this instructions manual. The VSPA 6001 is exclusively produced to be used as an printer. An- other or exceeding use is presumed as improper. damage...

  • Page 13: Depiction Of Safety Signs

    • use of devices and adaptations, that don’t originate from the VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG ( VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG cannot en- sure that they have been designed and manufactured to fulfil the operational stress and safety demands) •...

  • Page 14: Technically Trouble-Free Condition Of The Product

    The owner must ensure that only trained professionals operate with the VSPA 6001. The owner also has to ensure that everyone who works with the VSPA 6001 or who cleans it, has read and fully absorbed the information contained in this instructions manual. The users must know the potential hazards resulting from improper use and if necessary get educated.
  • Page 15 If necessary the owner has to supply protective equipment. In case of malfunctions the user has the obligation to con- tact the owner immediately: VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 2 D-35463 Fernwald / Annerod phone: + 49 641 93231 - 0 fax: +49 641 39221 e-mail: zentrale@vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 16: Product Description

    AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz, 65 W adapter Voltage unit DC 24 V; 2,7 A Climatic conditions for the operation of the instrument Temperature +15 °C to + 30 °C Relative hu- 20-80 % (non-condensing) midity 16 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 17: Unit Components

    Keyboard Receiving magacine inside view explanation RFID-Chip on the print ribbon transport belt print head slide holder back view explanation on and off button network connector 4 USB slots LAN connection USB-device/ HOST port 17 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 18: Before First Time Use

    • weight of packaging: 5,5 kg 4.2. Storage The place you want to put up the VSPA 6001 before putting into use must meet the following conditions: • dry, flat and steady place able to support the weight of the printer •...
  • Page 19 The foamed material in the packaging and the ribbon are residual waste. The place you want to put up the VSPA 6001 before putting into use must meet the following conditions: • dry, flat and steady place able to support the weight of the printer.
  • Page 20 Before first time use Installation procedure 3. Connect the printer to the power supply The VSPA 6001 requires a voltage supply of 110 to 240 V. Only use the supplied power cable (adapter tech, model: ATS072-A240). The integrated protective conductor arranges for a not cancelled protection.

  • Page 21: Integrating Of The Hopper

    / laptop or desktop can be connected to control the unit via a Windows driver. 4.4. Integrating of the hopper To ensure proper use of the VSPA 6001, only grounded Color Frosted slides may be used. In addition, these 45 degrees should have corners. 21 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 22 Slides must be flush front issue. Please use specimen slides with a thickness of Max. 1.1mm. The hopper has a capacity of max. 100 slides. However, this depends on the slide thickness. 22 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 23: Adapt Receiving Magazine

    The 2nd recording magazine can also be removed. It is connected under the 1st magazine The double receiving magazine is connected in the front Two ball snappers joints are used to fix the receiving maga- zine 23 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 24: Cassettes Are Ejected Individually

    • the quality and resolution capabilities of the bar code reader 2. There is only limited space on the slide, for the bar code availa- 24 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 25 • Maximum reading distance • maximum possible inclined attitude VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG recommends the following bar code scanner: Cognex DM8100 Honeywell Xenon 1900 2D Please note that the barcode scanner must be programmed for the data you require before use. You can find the operating in- structions for programming on the homepage of the respective manufacturer, or with the barcode scanner.

  • Page 26: Ribbon

    Anyhow users are dependent to arrange own tests, for test- ing the durability of the print on the slides. Plenty of factors are outside of the VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG control and can take negative effects. 26 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 27 Press Crtl + i, an information screen shows the total amounts of open prints. If the displays shows “0” prints, the ribbon is empty and has to be removed. The total amount of prints per ribbon is 15.000. 27 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 28: Using Appropriate Slides

    Material of the slide and the dyes used to colour the slide material • 6.1. slide requirements With the VSPA 6001 different slides can be used. This slides must be standard histology slides (DIN ISO 8037-1), which are performed relia- bly in the magazine/ Hopper. However, the following restrictions should...
  • Page 29 +49 641 39221 e-mail: zentrale@vogel-giessen.de homepage: www.vogel-giessen.de In this case VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG assumes no responsibility what- soever for any damages suffered as a consequence of imprints of poor quality or imprints made with non-reagent-resistant ink. 29 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 30: Using Slides

    If there is no slide in the magazine, the print mode cannot start and an error message appears. After a slide is in the magazine, the print mode can start. 30 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 31: Putting Into Operation

    7.2. Switch the printer on The device needs no additional accessories to be put into operation. Working with the printer you always have to wear an appropriate pro- tective equipment. Before using the VSPA 6001 always check the functions. 31 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 32 1. Switching the printer on You can switch the printer on by pressing the on the power button. Disconnect the power supply when the printer is unused for long peri- ods of time. 32 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 33: Adjust The Printer

    Base settings are English (ctrl + c). For further allocations you need a keyboard (switch off the unit, before installing the keyboard). Configuration Menu Explanation Back previous page Network network configuration Save protocol USB flash drive, transfer proto- col files Firmware Update service tool, for updates 33 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 34 Counter setting automatic and semiautomatic counter Print print the information on the screen on the slide 1. Press „Settings“ Enter the desired text in the screen. Press setting tab for choosing the printing characters. 34 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 35 NLQ quality near letter quality Label rotated The lettering will be allegorising rotated. (button Protocol saving the prints on the SD card Manual print Interruption of the print job, and doing a manual print. 35 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 36: Printing

    Do not try to look at the UV-item. ► Do cleaning and care work every time without power supply. ► Use eye protection. 2. Printing Print the information on the screen, via Print-button or Crtl + e button. 36 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 37: Setting Counter

    • Decimal • alphanumeric lower case • alphanumeric capital letters • roman The start value will be defined in area „start value“, the maximum value in the area „end value“. 37 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 38 To delete the counter press F9 (automatic counter) and/or F10 (semi- counter) a second time. Example for automatic counter: Before leaving the menu, you have to save your settings by pressing the Enter. 38 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 39 3. If you like to start with a special number enter your number into the current counter value. 4. Press enter to save. 5. Leave the Counter Settings. Label settings (label settings after setting counter) 39 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 40 5. For entering the counter, enter the numbers from left to the right. 6. Press enter to save. To delete the counter press F9 (automatic counter) and/or F10 (semi- counter) a second time, when you are in the 1st field of counter. 40 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 41: Templates Management

    For saving print jobs with our without counter press templates. Label Settings Template Management Menu Explanation Up and down movement inside the stored templates Filename file name Back Exit Delete delete job Load displaying the job 41 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 42 Enter Filename (1) and press save (2). 2nd time for overwrite existing File. Template Management 3. Recall the job Find the job in Template Management (1) by scrolling up and down. Mark the job and load the job (2) Template Management 42 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 43: Protocol

    Template Management If you want to save the press “Enter” before shut-down. The last num- ber will be saved. 7.7. Protocol It is possible to save the printed jobs on a SD card. Label Settings 43 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 44 2. Saving a protocol If the protocol point is marked in the screen, the printer starts to save all prints after the termination of print. Press ctrl + c to get into the Configuration menu. Configuration 44 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 45: Do Additional Settings

    Before connecting the printer to an greater system, you have to chance the configuration settings. 7.8.2. LAN Interface A LAN interface, access the unit, with data from processing communi- cation systems. In the standard settings the LAN interface is deactivated. 45 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 46: Units With Usb Windows- Driver

    The curing of the ink (polymerizing) takes place automatically by the slides is moved to a position after printing for exposure. After exposure, the cassette moves automatically out of the unit. 46 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 47: Problem Reports

    Only do the listed problem solutions. Other activities are not allowed in order to protect the printer form damages as well as higher costs. Repairs should only be done by the producer or trained personnel. 47 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 48: Cleaning

    Suitable cleaning agents Cleaning 8.1. Suitable cleaning agents Before cleaning the VSPA 6001 you have to switch the printer off and disconnect it from the power supply. During work and clean, liquid may not reach the interior of the printer.
  • Page 49 Cleaning Print head cleaning protocol inside view explanation printing head Clean the print head every day after work with an alcohol containing cotton bud. 49 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 50: Substitute Material

    Substitute material Consumables Substitute material Consumables, original accessories and replacement parts are availa- ble at VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG. Only use parts that are recommended by the producer. 9.1. Consumables Order - Nr. explanation VO-5-9601-RFID Ribbon maximum of 15,000 prints 9.2.
  • Page 51 Substitute material Replacement parts D-35463 Fernwald / Annerod phone: + 49 641 93231 - 0 fax: +49 641 39221 e-mail: zentrale@vogel-giessen.de homepage: www.vogel-giessen.de 51 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 52: Disposal Of The Printer

    10.2 for the removal. Then you can follow these steps: 1. Take the printer to pieces Take the VSPA 6001 into its components. 2. Sort the materials by type Sort the pieces into recycling pieces and plastics as well as in com- ponents which have to be disposed off in a special way.

  • Page 53: Software Update

    6. Press “Update”. Firmware Update 7. During the software update the USB flash drive should not be removed from the USB port (this can destroy the SD card). 8. After Update, restart the printer. 53 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 54: Key Combination List

    Configuration menu / ribbon counter Ctrl +j Countermenu Crtl + n Network menu PageUP Increase semiautomatic counter Insert Toggle insert/ overwrite mode Help Error memory menu Template menu Clear text Alt +F 4 Clear screen and counter position 54 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 55 Alt + F8 Move ribbon to end of reel not allow to delete the green marked fields Crtl + k with F4/Alt F4 allow to delete the green marked fields with Crtl + l F4/Alt F4 55 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 56: Trouble Shooting

    10 to optimize the printout Printing too Check setting X (tem- increase or reduce; far left or plate) setting X > 0; increase right and decrease in steps of 5 to optimize the printout 56 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 57 3. slid not in the right stacking position (see trouble shooting) Print Error message UV- Call Service depart- smudged or lamp? ment disappears after the pro- cess bright display bright display Defect display; call Ser- vice department 57 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 58: Understanding Errors On The Display

    6. Ribbon is not 6. call service moving department 13.2. Understanding errors on the display Error message on display wheel feed chute printerboard: checksum error in Please contact service-depart- message ment 58 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 59 IP: null address not allowed check IP adress Network configuration not valid check IP adress Printerboard: solenoid not con- Please contact service-depart- nected ment Printerboard: UV-LED not con- Please contact service-depart- nected ment 59 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 60 Communication with Emu pro- Please contact service-depart- cess failed ment No file name given Please insert file name Press save again to overwrite Save it existing file No templates selected Choose template 60 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 61: Support

    Support Understanding errors on the display 14. Support Our customer consultants will be d to assist you. VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 2 D-35463 Fernwald / Annerod phone: + 49 641 93231 - 0 fax: +49 641 39221 e-mail: zentrale@vogel-giessen.de homepage: www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 62: Guarantee

    • use of devices and adaptations, that don’t originate from the VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG (VOGEL GmbH & Co. KG cannot en- sure that they have been designed and manufactured to fulfil the operational stress and safety demands) •...

  • Page 63: Configuration Settings

    1. Open devices and printer 2. Print server properties • create a new form (1) • Formname: Object (2) • Insert (3) width: 2,44 height: 2,44 • Pres OK button afterwards 3. Conform the properties Press „OK“. 63 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 64 Configuration settings Understanding errors on the display 4. Choose printer and press „OK“ 5. Device settings 6. Change from A4 to object 64 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 65 Configuration settings Understanding errors on the display 7. Press general and expanded 8. Change paper size, print quality and slot 9. Press OK after changing 65 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 66 Configuration settings Understanding errors on the display Press OK Button and afterwards again 66 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 67: Installing A Network Driver

    Installing a Network Driver Understanding errors on the display 17. Installing a Network Driver 1. Add printer (network) 2. Network printer not looking for “the printer that I want is not listed” 67 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 68 Installing a Network Driver Understanding errors on the display 3. “printer using an IP address ...” 4. IP address specify 68 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 69 Installing a Network Driver Understanding errors on the display 5. retrieve print data 6. Choose „Generic Network Card“ and go further 69 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 70 Installing a Network Driver Understanding errors on the display 7. Driver model is determined 8. Find the driver on the data media 9. Find the driver on the data media. 70 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 71 Installing a Network Driver Understanding errors on the display 10. DrTrSearch 11. DrTrChoice 12. VOGELDRUCKER installing 71 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 72 Installing a Network Driver Understanding errors on the display 12. VOGELDRUCKER installing 13. Port 4444 Setting properties in configuration 72 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

  • Page 73: Installing The Usb Driver

    1. Switch on the printer 2. Connect the printer to the computer Connect the printer USB-cable to the USB-port at the computer. 3. New software installation 4. Open the start button 5. Open printer and units 73 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 74 Installing the USB Driver Understanding errors on the display 6. Add printer 7. choose a local printer 8. Select existing connection 74 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 75 Installing the USB Driver Understanding errors on the display 9. Installation of the printer Driver 75 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 76 Installing the USB Driver Understanding errors on the display Do not use it as a standard printer Press manual print at the printer 76 / 77 VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...
  • Page 77 VOGEL Medizinische Technik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 2 D-35463 Fernwald / Annerod phone: + 49 641 93231 - 0 fax: +49 641 39221 e-mail: zentrale@vogel-giessen.de 77 / 77 homepage: www.vogel-giessen.de VSPA 6001 www.vogel-giessen.de...

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