Page 2 ATTENTION!!! Use only the materials and settings recommended by Partex Marking Systems. Using other materials could cause a damage to the printer and consequently, to the loss of the warranty. Note •...
Page 3 PO-068. THE PRODUCER’S WARRANTY Use only the materials and settings recommended by Partex Marking Systems. Using other materials could cause a damage to the printer and consequently, to the loss of the warranty. For the list of markers for printing go to pages 142-145.
Page 4 Main Features Compact and easy to carry In addition to being compact at 250 mm (W) x 300 mm (D) x 85 mm (H), the printer also has a lightweight design (2kg), making it easy to transport to the site of electrical facilities. Overall, the printer greatly increases work efficiency. Fast printing When printing at fast speed, the printer can easily print 42 tube segments per minute.* * When a tube is cut into to 20mm segments and five “3mm 100%”...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Explanation of Symbols Safety Precautions Quick Guide to Using the Printer PART 1 PART 3 Before You Begin (Preparation) Character Input 1.1 Names and Functions of Parts 3.1 Inputting Characters Main Unit 18 Inputting characters LCD screen 3.2 Inserting symbols, Polish diacritic Keyboard 22 characters and Cyrillic alphabet 1.2 Connecting the AC Adapter...
Page 6 PART 4 4.6 Other Operations Advanced Operations Removing the print media 4.1 Changing the Characters and Changing the display contrast the Number of Lines Turning off sounds Changing character size Turning off clear tube reverse Changing the spacing between PHM CLEAR characters Restoring the initial settings Adding an underline to “6”...
Page 7 Contents PART 6 Appendices 6.1 Consumable Supplies and Options Materials for printing Optional elements Accessories 6.2 Message List 6.3 Troubleshooting 6.4 List of Symbols 6.5 List of Function 6.6 Main Specifications 6.7 Recommended font settings 6.8 Warranty conditions...
Page 8: Explanation Of Symbols
Explanation of Symbols The meanings of the symbols that are used in this manual are explained below. Symbol of warning A precaution to be followed to use the printer in safe is written. Failure to follow it can result in fatal or serious injury.
Page 9: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions In order to ensure safe operation of the printer, be certain to observe the following safety precautions. The shape of the power plug varies according to country. WARNING Do not disassemble or modify the unit Disassembling or modifying the unit could cause a fire or damage the unit. Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Do not attempt to plug in or unplug the AC adapter plug, etc., while your hands are wet.
Page 10 Always keep the AC plug clean Clean the AC adapter plug periodically. If dust, dirt, soot, etc., is allowed to accu- mulate on the plug, the dust could absorb moisture, creating an insulation fault that could cause a fire. Do not continue to use the unit if an abnormality develops If the unit begins to smoke or emit an unusual odor, turn the power switch off im- mediately, unplug the AC adapter plug from the power outlet, and then contact your nearest dealer.
Page 11 Safety Precautions Use a 100-240V AC power supply Use only at the indicated power voltage. Use at voltage between 100 and 240V AC. If not, it may result in fire, electrical shock or machine failure. Do not use any AC adapter or cord other than the included one Use only the included AC adapter (K30120) and cord.
Page 12: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions CAUTION Do not place the unit on an unstable surface Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or a surface that is subject to vibra- tion. The unit could fall or tip over and cause injury. Do not place the unit on a carpet Do not place the unit directly on a rug or carpet.
Page 13 Safety Precautions Unplug the unit when not in use If the machine will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Otherwise, electrical leakage may occur, and fire could result if dust has accumulated. Keep the area around the AC adapter clear In order to allow you to unplug the AC adapter quickly in an emergency, do not place other objects around the outlet.
Page 14 Handle the unit gently Do not subject the unit to strong impacts. Doing so could damage the unit. Do not operate the keyboard roughly Do not handle the keyboard roughly when typing. Rough handling could result in damage to the unit. Do not re-use ribbons or label tape Do not attempt to re-use ribbons or label tape.
Page 15 Safety Precautions Do not feed wires into the unit The purpose of this unit is to print on tube or labels. This unit cannot print di- rectly on wires or cables, so do not attempt to feed wires or cables into the unit. Doing so could result in damage to the unit.
Page 16: Quick Guide To Using The Printer
Quick Guide to Using the Printer This section explains the basic use of the printer for people who want to start using it quickly. Although the printer features a wide variety of functions, this section explains only the most basic sequence of operations: installing accessories → turning on the power →...
Page 17 Quick Guide to Using the Printer Install the tube attachment. Align the hooks on the tube attachment with the holes in the printer. Push the tube attachment in until it clicks into the place. Insert a tube. Push the tube in until its tip touches the transport roller 2. Transport roller 2 Insert the tube with the warp oriented as shown in the fi-...
Page 18 Inputting Characters [[Example] Printing “C-2” on the profile PO-05. Printed results While holding down [Shift], press [C]. Press [-]. Press [2]. If you accidentally input an incorrect character ex. Although you meant to enter “C-2”, you entered “C=2” by mistake. Press [ ] and [ ] and move the cursor box to...
Page 19 Quick Guide to Using the Printer Printing Press [Print]. Make sure that “Tube” is selected. “No ribbon cassette” is displayed if the ribbon cassette is not installed. Install the ribbon cassette. “No ribbon information. No ribbon amo- unt displayed. Press enter” is displayed if the information cannot be read due to the ribbon cassette failure and so forth.
Page 21: Before You Begin
PART 1 Before You Begin (Preparation) This section describes preparations and some things you should know before entering characters. 1.1 Names and Functions of Parts Main Unit LCD screen Keyboard 1.2 Connecting the AC Adapter 1.3 Use the PC Connection Kit...
Page 22: Names And Functions Of Parts
1.1 Names and Functions of Parts Main Unit *Removing the wrap around tape guide In order to print on other media, remove the self-laminating label attachment. 1. Pull out the cutter. 2. Pull out the wrap-around 3. Reinstall the cutter. tape guide.
Page 23 PART 1 Before You Begin Cover Rolka transportowa 3 Open this cover when you need to load a cassette This roller feeds printed printing media to the cutter. or tube. Transport roller 3 release lever Cover release Pull this lever to the right to release transport roller 3. Pull this lever to the left to open the cover.
Page 24: Lcd Screen
LCD screen Caps Lock : Not half cut, but a solid line is printed showing Indicates whether the Caps Lock mode is active. where to cut with scissors, etc. : Not half cut, but a dotted line is printed sho- : Active, so all alphabetic characters are entered in uppercase.
Page 25 PART 1 Before You Begin Previous page indicator Indicates that another page exists prior to the currently displayed page. Printing orientation indicator Indicates which printing orientation has been selected: “horizontal/horizontal character”, “vertical/vertical cha- racter”, or “vertical/ horizontal character”. H/H: Horizontal/horizontal character V/V: Vertical/vertical character V/H: Vertical/horizontal character Frame indicator...
Page 26: Keyboard
Keyboard [A/ ] [Cont Print] page 97) page 103) Use this key to change the printing orientation. Use this key to print a specific page multiple times (continuous printing). [Seg Len] page 111) [Num] page 105) Use this key to change the cutting length (the length of one tube or one label tape), the character align- Use this key to print numbered character data (num- ment (left-justified or centered), and the margin.
Page 27 PART 1 Before You Begin [Maint] [Symbol 1] ,[Symbol 2] page 59) Use this key to feed a printing media forward or bac- Use this key to input symbols. kward ( page 126), o replace the cutter ( page [Adjust] 131), to forcibly full cut a tube or label tape ( page 128), and so forth.
Page 28: Connecting The Ac Adapter
1.2 Connecting the AC Adapter Make sure that the power switch is off. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (K30120). Plug it in all the way. Plug the AC adapter into the printer. Plug the AC adapter power plug into a 100-240V power outlet.
Page 29 PART 1 Before You Begin Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Do not plug in or unplug the AC adapter while your hands are wet. Doing so could result in electric shock. Do not connect to a multi-outlet adapter or extension cord Do not connect this unit to a multi-outlet adapter or extension cord.
Page 30: Use The Pc Connection Kit
1.3 Use the PC Connection Kit Install the printer diver and application in the PC in advance. For details on how to use the PC connection kit, refer to “Application Software for M-1 ProIV” and the printer driver contained in the included Software CDROM. To use the PC connection kit, connect the printer to the PC as shown.
Page 31: Print Na Profilach Po/Poz
PART 2 Basic Operations This section describes the basic steps to take before printing. 2.1 Print na profilach PO/POZ, PHZ and PHM CLEAR Prep 1 Install cassettes Prep 2 Insert tube Prep 3 Turn the power switch on Step 1 Input characters Step 2 Print...
Page 32: Phz And Phm Clear
2.1 Impression on PO/POZ, PHZ and PHM CLEAR profiles Below is presented the procedure of printing on the following profiles: PO/POZ, PHZ and transparent tube PHM CLEAR Install cassettes Prep 1 Insert tube Prep 2 Turn the power switch on Prep 3 Input characters Step 1...
Page 33: Ink Ribbon Cassette
PART 2 Basic Operations Install the ribbon cassette into the printer. Push the cassette in until it clicks into the place. If the ribbon cassette is loose, the ribbon may not be detected, so be sure to press it in until it clicks. Do not touch the connector (metal part) CAUTION Do not hold the connection terminal (metal part) of the cassette.
Page 34: Insert Tube
Insert tube Prep 2 Tube is not provided with the printer; it must be purchased separately. The printer can print on tube with a diameter ranging from 2.5mm to 6.5mm. Note that the printer will not print properly on tube that is bumpy, dirty, or of uneven thickness.
Page 35: Turn The Power Switch On
PART 2 Basic Operations Turn the power switch on Prep 3 Before turning the power switch on, make sure that the cassettes and tube have been inserted properly, that the cover is closed, and that the AC adapter has been properly connected. Press the I/0 side of the power switch.
Page 36: Step 1 Input Characters
Input characters Step 1 ex. Print four each of the following tube segments. 200V Pump Room Tube to be used: PHZ 4.8 mm Input “200V” 200V To input uppercase letters or the characters appearing on the upper half of the keycaps, press and hold the [Shift] key, and then press the desired key.
Page 37 PART 2 Basic Operations If you accidentally input an incorrect character Follow the procedure described below to make changes if you accidentally input an incorrect cha- racter. ex. You meant to input “200V” but accidentally input “240V” Press [ ] or [ ] and move the cursor ( ■...
Page 38 Number of characters that can be input The printer can accept data input of totalling approximately 2500 characters on all pages com- bined; if the printer’s capacity is exceeded, the message “Not enough memory Character in- put is no longer possible.” appears. If this occurs, save all text data ( refer to “Saving charac- ter data”...
Page 39: Step 2 Print
PART 2 Basic Operations Print Step 2 Once the characters have been input, begin printing. Press [Print]. The print media selection display appears. “No ribbon cassette” is displayed if the ribbon cassette is not installed. In- stall the ribbon cassette. A check mark is displayed next to the currently selected print media.
Page 40: From Cassettes
2.2 Printing on Label Tape, Heat Shrink Tube, and 4mm I.D. Strip Print the text by the following operating procedure. Prepare the following according to the type of media to be printed • To print on label tape: label tape cassette •...
Page 41 Close the cover. Close the cover completely so that it clicks shut. Various cassettes Cassettes are not delivered in a set with the printer. Contact Partex company. Cassettes with self-adhesive label. Used for printing on self-adhesive labels. Cassettes with heatshrinkable tube It is possible to print tubes delivered on reels.
Page 42 Do not install the wrong type of cassette Note The printer can print on tube, clear tube, label tape, heat shrink tube, wrap around tape, plate, and 4mm I.D. strip, but each requires a different type of cassette. Loading a wrong type of cassette makes it impossible to print characters properly.
Page 43: Prep 2
PART 2 Basic Operations Turn the power switch on Prep 2 Before turning the power switch on, make sure that the cassettes have been inserted properly, that the cover is closed, and that the AC adapter is connected. Press the I/0 side of the power switch. The startup display appears.
Page 44: Input Characters
Input characters Step 1 ex. Print the following label tape. +12V Relay Label tape being used: 9mm label tape In case of very thick profiles, the print in two lines can be difficult to make. Please check “Recommended font settings” ( Page 153).
Page 45 PART 2 Basic Operations Press either [ ] or [ +12V If you press [Enter] instead of [ ] or [ ] a new page is created. The cursor moves to the second line. Input “-12V”. +12V -12V Press [Enter]. A new page appears, and the system waits for input of more character data.
Page 46: Step 2 Print
Print Step 2 Once the characters have been input, begin printing. Press [Print]. The print media selection display appears. - See “Choosing material for printing” ( page 152). “No ribbon cassette” is displayed if the ribbon cassette is not installed. In- The indicator is displayed next to stall the ribbon cassette.
Page 47: Printing On Wrap Around Tape
PART 2 Basic Operations 2.3 Printing on Wrap around Tape Wrap around tape consists of a printable part and a transparent laminate. It is used for indicating the destinations of cables. Prepare a wrap around tape cassette and print characters by the following procedure. Note that a wrap around tape cassette is not supplied with the machine;...
Page 48: Turn The Power Switch On
PART 2 Basic Operations Close the cover. Close the cover completely so that it clicks shut. Turn the power switch on Prep 3 Before turning the power switch on, make sure that the cassettes have been inserted properly, that the cover is closed, and that the AC adapter is connected.
Page 49: Prep 2 Install The Wrap Around Tape Guide
Install the ribbon cassette in the printer. Push the cassette in until it clicks into the place. If the ribbon cassette is loose, the ribbon may not be detected, so be sure to press it in until it clicks. Throw away paper block according to the local regulations CAUTION Do not touch the connector (metal part) Do not hold the connection terminal (metal part) of the cassette.
Page 50: Step 1 Input Characters
Input characters Step 1 ex. create three pieces of wrap-around tape of the following types. Input “A-1”. Print Step 2 Once the characters have been input, begin printing. A- 1 Press [Print]. The print media selection display appears. “No ribbon cassette” is displayed if the ribbon cassette is not installed. In- stall the ribbon cassette.
Page 51 PART 2 Basic Operations Attaching the wrap-around tape Peel the printed film from the wrap around tape backing. When wrapping, the laminating cover should overlap the printed part sufficiently. We therefore recommend using with cable of →3 to →7.6 mm. Attach the tape to the cable as shown in the dia- gram, starting from the printed end.
Page 52: Printing On Plates Pp , Ppa And Phzf
2.4 Printing on Plates PP , PPA and PHZF Below is presented the procedure of printing on the following profiles: PP profile, self-adhesive PPA profile and flat heatshrinkable tube PHZF. Install cassettes Prep 1 Insert plate Prep 2 Turn the power switch on Prep 3 Input characters Step 1...
Page 53 PART 2 Basic Operations Install the ribbon cassette into the printer. Push the cassette in until it clicks into the place. If the ribbon cassette is loose, the ribbon may not be detected, so be sure to press it in until it clicks. CAUTION Do not touch the connector (metal part) Do not hold the connection terminal (metal part) of the cassette.
Page 54: Insert Plate
Insert plate Prep 2 Profiles PP , PPA and PHZF are not delivered in a set together with the printer. You should buy them separately. The printer prints on PP profiles with the width: from 4,6 mm to 11 mm. Please, remember that the printer will not print on profiles that are bent or unclean.
Page 55: Prep 3
PART 2 Basic Operations Turn the power switch on Prep 3 Before turning the power switch on, make sure that the cassettes and plate have been inserted properly, that the cover is closed, and that the AC adapter is properly connected. Press the I/0 side of the power switch.
Page 56: Step 1 Input Characters
Input characters Step 1 ex. Print the following plates. A–1 C–1 B–1 A–2 C–2 Plate being used: PP-090. While printing on the profiles: PP-063, PP-100 and PP-110, the half-cutting and full- -cutting function do not work. While printing on plate with the Half Cut [ON] func- tion, a continuous vertical line is printed, instead of cutting.
Page 57 PART 2 Basic Operations Press [Set Lines]. Since the second plate has just one line, press [Set Lines] to change the Line setting for the second pla- A check mark indicates the num- ber of lines that is currently selected. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “1 line”...
Page 58 Input “C-2”. C– 1 C– 2 Press [Set Cut]. Set Cut The Set cut selection display appears. Half cut Full cut Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Half cut” and then press Half cut [Enter]. The Half cut selection display appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Off”...
Page 59: Step 2 Print
PART 2 Basic Operations Print Step 2 Once the characters have been input, begin printing. Press [Print]. The print media selection display appears. “No ribbon cassette” is displayed if the ribbon cassette is not installed. In- stall the ribbon cassette. A check mark is displayed next to the currently selected print media.
Page 61 PART 3 Character Input This section explains how to input characters and symbols, and how to delete and change characters. 3.1 Inputting Characters Inputting characters 3.2 Inserting symbols, Polish diacritic characters and Cyrillic alphabet Inserting symbols and Polish diacritic characters Inserting Russian letters 3.3 Deleting Characters, Creating New Pages, Moving the Cursor...
Page 62: Inputting Characters
3.1 Inputting Characters Inputting Characters Input the following characters: ex. Res 7-1 Input “Res 7-1”. To input uppercase letters or the characters that appear on the top half of the keycaps, hold down the [Shift] key while pressing the desired key. If you input an incorrect character Press [Back Space] to delete the character and then input the correct one.
Page 63: Inserting Symbols, Polish Diacritic Characters And Cyrillic Alphabet
PART 3 Character Input 3.2 Inserting symbols, Polish diacritic characters and Cyrillic alphabet Inserting symbols and Polish diacritic characters Input the following characters: 250Ω Press [Symbol 2]. The symbol selection display appears. Press [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] to select Press [Enter].
Page 64: Inserting Russian Letters
Press [Enter]. ñ Ñ Å Ä If you input an incorrect symbol æ Æ Delete the symbol by holding down the [Alt] key while pressing [Back Space] and then input the correct one. You can also move the cursor by holding down the [Alt] key while pressing [ Hold down [Alt] and press [Enter].
Page 65: Deleting Characters, Creating New Pages, Moving The Cursor
PART 3 Character Input 3.3 Deleting Characters, Creating New Pages, Moving the Cursor Deleting or changing characters There are two methods for deleting characters: one uses the [Back Space] key, and the other uses the [Del] key. ex. Change “-27V” to “+24V” Move the cursor to the “2”...
Page 66: Deleting All Entered Text Data
Deleting all entered text data It is possible to delete all text on all pages in a single operation. There are two alternatives: “Text only” or “Text + settings.” Text only This operation deletes the text on all pages, but leaves the settings from the final page. Text + settings This operation deletes the text on all pages, and restores the initial values for the settings such as character size and character spacing.
Page 67: Insert Mode And Overwrite Mode
PART 3 Character Input Insert mode and overwrite mode Press the [Ins] key to toggle between “insert mode” and “overwrite mode.” To determine which is the current mode, check the upper left corner of the display. If the insert mark ( ) appears, input is in the insert mode;...
Page 68: Creating A New Page
Creating a new page In order to print three tube segments as shown below, a total of three pages of character data must be created. This is accomplished by creating a page break between each page of text data. When a page break is created, a new page is created automatically 200V Pump Room...
Page 69: Moving The Cursor
PART 3 Character Input Moving the cursor The cursor can be moved to the beginning of the line, to the end of the line, or to the preceding or following page. Moving to the beginning of the line Press [Shift] + [ G H and J The cursor moves to the beginning of the line.
Page 71 PART 4 Advanced Operations This chapter explains how to change characters and the number of lines, how to edit pages, how to save text data, and how to perform various printing functions. 4.1 Changing the Characters and Adjusting the printing start position the Number of Lines and vertical position Changing character size...
Page 72: Changing The Characters And The Number Of Lines
4.1 Changing the Characters and the Number of Lines This section explains various character and line-related functions, such as changing the size of printed characters, wide- ning the spacing between characters, and printing on two lines. Changing character size It is possible to change the size and width of printed characters. There are seven choices available for the size and width of printed characters.
Page 73: Changing The Spacing Between Characters
PART 4 Advanced Operations Changing the spacing between characters The spacing between printed characters can be changed as desired. There are three possible spacings of printed cha- racters, as shown below. Initially, “Narrow” is selected. Pump Room Narrow: without additional spaces between characters. P u m p R o o m Medium: 0.5mm of space between characters.
Page 74: Adding An Underline To "6" And "9
Adding an underline to “6” and “9” In order to make it easier to distinguish sixes and nines, both characters can be printed with an underline. Initially, the printer prints sixes and nines without an underline. Underlining is printed This function cannot be changed for individual pages. Input the characters.
Page 75: Adding A Frame To Characters
PART 4 Advanced Operations Adding a frame to characters It is possible to add various types of frames to characters as shown below. Initially, the printer is set to print without frames. Pump Room Pump Room Pump Room Pump Room Pump Room Different types of frames can be specified for individual pages.
Page 76: Printing On Two Lines Or Three Lines
Printing on two lines or three lines It is possible to print on two lines or three lines as shown below. Initially, the printer is set to print on one line. The number of lines to be printed can be changed for individual pages. ex.
Page 77 PART 4 Advanced Operations Press [ ] to select “1.3mm 100%” and then press [Enter] The display returns to the character input display. When printing characters on three lines, set the character size to “1.3 mm” before selecting “Number of lines”. You can select the “3 lines” only when the characters size is set to “1.3 mm”.
Page 78: Editing
4.2 Editing Pages Pages Assume that we want to create three tube segments as shown below. First, we input “200V” on the character input di- splay, and this character data is automatically placed on the first page. After the characters have been input, pressing [Enter] creates a new (second) page;...
Page 79: Copying And Pasting Pages
PART 4 Advanced Operations Copying and pasting pages It is possible to copy an entire page of character data and paste it onto a new page immediately before or after another existing page. ex. Paste the character data “200V” from page 1 to a new page immediately following page 2. Pump Room (page 1) (page 2)
Page 80 Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Yes” and then press [Enter]. After the display shown at right is displayed, the character input display re-appears. This indicates that the character data from page 1 has been copied. Press [Edit]. The Page Edit display appears.
Page 81: Cutting And Pasting Pages
PART 4 Advanced Operations Cutting and pasting pages It is possible to cut an entire page of character data and paste it onto a new page immediately before or after another existing page. Use this function to move a page. ex.
Page 82 Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Yes” and then press [Enter]. After the display shown at right appears, display returns to the character input display. This indicates that the character data from page 2 has been cut. Press [Edit]. The Page Edit display appears.
Page 83: Inserting Pages
PART 4 Advanced Operations Inserting pages It is possible to insert blank pages. Use this function if you want to insert a new page in a specific location after you have already input character data for several pages. ex. Insert a blank page between page 1 and page 2. Pump Room (page 1) (page 2)
Page 84: Deleting Pages
Deleting pages It is possible to delete specific pages. If you delete a page, the character data that was input on that page is also deleted. ex. Delete page 2. Pump Room (page 1) (page 2) (page 3) Pump Room (page 1) (page 2) delete page...
Page 85: Dividing Pages
PART 4 Advanced Operations Dividing pages Data entered in two lines on one page can be divided into two pages. The first line becomes the first page, and the second line the second page. ex. On all pages, data entered in two lines is divided into separate pages. Press [Edit].
Page 86 Dividing at a specified page ex. Divide only the third page. Move the cursor ( ) to the first page you ■ want to divide. Press [Edit]. The Page Edit display appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Division” and then press [Enter].
Page 87: Combining Pages
PART 4 Advanced Operations Combining pages Two pages of data can be combined into two lines on a single page. Data from the earlier page is on the first line, and that on the latter page is on the second line. ex.
Page 88 Combining from a specified page ex. Combine only the third through sixth pages. Move the cursor ( ) to the first page you ■ want to combine. Press [Edit]. The Page Edit display appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Combining”, and then press [Enter].
Page 89: Saving, Retrieving And Deleting Character Data
PART 4 Advanced Operations 4.3 Saving, Retrieving and Deleting Character Data Files and Folders You can save character data that you have created in “files” in the printer’s internal memory. When you save a file, you have to assign it a file name; the purpose of the file name is to allow you to quickly identify the data that is stored in that file.
Page 90: Saving Character Data
Saving character data Character data that has been created can be stored in files. A total of approximately 15,000 characters of character data can be saved. For example, if you have already saved a file containing 50 characters, an additional 14,950 characters can be saved. ex.
Page 91 PART 4 Advanced Operations Do not turn the power off during file saving. Turning the power off during file saving can damage data. The maximum number of files that can be saved is 50 The maximum number of files that can be saved in one folder is 50. If an attempt is made to save more than 50 files in a folder, the message “Already 50 files in selected folder.”...
Page 92: Loading Character Data
Loading character data There are two methods for retrieving character data that has been stored in files: “New” and “Add”. Loading with “New” When character data (file) is retrieved, the character data that is currently displayed is deleted and is replaced with the retrieved character data.
Page 93 PART 4 Advanced Operations Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Text + settings” and then press [Enter]. The Choose Folder display appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Folder 2” and then press [Enter]. Switch The Choose File display appears. If no files have been saved in the selected folder, the message “No files in selected folder.”...
Page 94: Deleting Character Data
Deleting character data It is possible to delete character data files that have been saved. There are three different modes for deleting files: “One file”, “Folder contents” and “All files”. One file Deletes only one file in a folder. Folder contents Deletes all files within a folder..
Page 95 PART 4 Advanced Operations Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Switch 1”, and then press [Enter]. Switch The deletion confirmation display appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Yes”, and then press [Enter]. After the display at right appears, the display returns to the cha- racter input display.
Page 96: Renaming A Folder
Renaming a folder Although the printer has three predefined folders (“Folder 1”, “Folder 2”, and “Folder 3”), these folders can be renamed freely. ex. Rename “Folder 2” as “BREAKERS”. Press [File]. The file operation selection display appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Save”...
Page 97 PART 4 Advanced Operations Restoring the original folder name Note To restore the original folder names (“Folder 1”, “Folder 2”, and “Folder 3”) when the folder names have been changed, follow the procedure described below. ex. Restore the name “Folder 2” to the folder named “BREAKERS”. Press [File].
Page 98: Various Printing Functions
4.4 Various Printing Functions Printing count and printing range For the sake of example, assume that the following character data for printing three tube segments has been input..For printing three markers..Pump Room ...three pages with data are created..(page 1) (page 2) (page 3)
Page 99 PART 4 Advanced Operations ex. Create the character data shown below and then use that data to produce tube segments as shown in the example below by printing the character data from pages 2 to 4 as follows. Pump Room (page 1) (page 2) (page 3)
Page 100 Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Range” Press [ ] or [ ] and then select “Specified” Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Start page”, and then press [2]. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “End page”, and then press [4].
Page 101: Changing The Printing Orientation
PART 4 Advanced Operations Changing the printing orientation It is possible to print characters with their orientation changed as shown below. And it is also possible to change the orientation on a page basis or for all pages together after entering characters. Characters horizontally Pump Room Characters vertically...
Page 102 Input “12V”. Confirm that the characters that are input are displayed on their side. Press [ ] or [ If you press [Enter] instead of [ ] or [ ] a new page is created. The cursor moves to the second line.
Page 103: Changing The Length And The Character Alignment
PART 4 Advanced Operations Changing the length and the character alignment After each tube or label is printed, it is output in a “Half cut” condition*. The length between half cuts is called the “seg- ment length”. There are two modes for setting the segment length: “Automatic” and “Specify”. Furthermore, the posi- tioning of characters printed on a tube or label is called the “Alignment”.
Page 104 ex. Print the following character data with 50 mm specified as the segment length, “Normal” for the plate printing area, “Left” for character alignment, and 5 mm as the margin. Data Final result Character size: 3 mm (100%) Margin: 5 mm Spaces between characters: Text adjustment: to the left Wide/1.0 mm...
Page 105 PART 4 Advanced Operations Input character data in accordance with condi- tions. Pump Room “Changing character size” ( page 68) “Changing the spacing between characters” ( page 69) Character Character Perform the printing operation. size space Changing segment length of all pages If “All”...
Page 106 Press [ ] or [ ] to select the adjust-ment va- lue, and then press [Enter]. The correction value can be specified with the [+] or [-] key and numeric keys. You can input a correction value for negative correction. Ho- wever, if there is no correction space (part other than cha- racters), no more correction can be made.
Page 107: Printing A Specific Page Multiple Times (Continuous Print)
PART 4 Advanced Operations Printing a specific page multiple times (Continuous Print) Assume that you want to produce the following tube segments. The number of continuous printings can be set from 1 to 100 for each page. Fig. 1 Pump Room Pump Room Pump Room In this case, it might seem acceptable to create the character data shown below, but what if you wanted to print 20 tube...
Page 108: Continuous Print
Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Set count”, and then input “3” (continuous printing count). If you accidentally input an incorrect number, press [Back Space] to delete the number and then input the correct one. Range of values that can be speci- fied for continuous print Press [Enter].
Page 109: Printing Text With Sequential Numbers (Numbering Print)
PART 4 Advanced Operations Printing text with sequential numbers (Numbering print) Assume that you want to produce the following tubes. Serial characters can be set in only one place on a page. Fig. 1 Pump Room 1 Pump Room 2 Pump Room 3 Pump Room 4 Pump Room 10...
Page 110 Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Decimal”, and then press [Enter]. The decimal numbering setting display appears. In addition to decimal numbering, you can also specify hexadeci- mal or alphabetical numbering. For details, refer to Memo on the next page, “Various types of numbered printing”.
Page 111 PART 4 Advanced Operations Various types of numbering print The following different types of numbering print are possible. The selection of the type is made in step 3 on the preceding page. For decimal numbering: Select “Decimal” in step 3. Pump Room 1 Pump Room 2 Pump Room 3...
Page 112: Adjusting The Printing Start Position And Vertical Position
Adjusting the printing start position and vertical position When printing, enviromental factors or characteristics of the print media may cause printing to start slightly out of posi- tion or to be shifted slightly in the vertical direction so that character data is not printed correctly, even though the correct print media type and size are selected.
Page 113 PART 4 Advanced Operations Press [ ] four times; “Right 1.0mm” is displayed. Pressing [ ] increases the value in steps of 0.25mm. Press [ ] to move the printing start position to the left. The printing start position can be adjusted up to 2.5 mm to the Confirm that the printing start posi- tion is now “Right 1.0mm”.
Page 114: Printing Centerlines
Printing centerlines When printing two lines per page, a centerline can be printed between the lines. This function cannot be changed from one page to another. Centerlines cannot be printed on pages with only one line or three lines. ex. Print the centerline as follows. Press [Func].
Page 115: Printing With Short Pitch Width
PART 4 Advanced Operations Printing with short pitch width By selecting „Expansion” on the Plate Printing Area selection display and selecting character size and number of lines accordingly, the printable number of characters within the short pitch will increase. If “Expansion” is selected on the Plate Printing Area selection display, only plates can be used as the printing media. Printing on a plate for a narrow width terminal block.
Page 116: Printing Result Obtained By Specifying A Character Alignment Mode And A Multiple Line Centering Mode
Input characters. Input “A-123”, press [ ] , and then input “R11”. Perform the printing operation. Only 1.3mm double-byte characters can be set to three lines. Note The maximum number of printable characters depends on segment length setting. While printing on self-adhesive labels, when the cutting option is on and the length of the marker is set to 3 mm or less, there is a possibility that the cuts may coincide with the printed text.
Page 117: Adjusting The Printing Density
PART 4 Advanced Operations Adjusting the printing density Printing may be too dark or too light in some cases, depending on the environment in which the printer is used and the characteristics of the print media. In such cases, adjust the printing density. The printing density can be adjusted to five levels.
Page 118: Changing The Printing Speed
Changing the printing speed It is possible to change the printing speed. However, if the printing speed is too fast for the environment in which the printer is used and the characteristics of the print media, printing may shift out of position or be otherwise affected. The print speed can be set to one of three levels: “Low*”, “Middle*”...
Page 119: Changing The Cutting Method
PART 4 Advanced Operations 4.5 Changing the Cutting Method Half cuts and full cuts If you examine a long tube that has been printed and output, you will see notches between each segment. These not- ches allow you to break the individual tube segments apart by hand. The same is true for label tape. The notches make it easy to peel each label off.
Page 120 ex. Turn off half cuts and print a dotted cutting line. Press [Set Cut]. The Set Cut display appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Half cut” and then press [Enter]. The Half Cut display appears. Initially, “On” is selected for the half cut setting.
Page 121: Making A Full Cut After A Specific Number Of Tube Segments
PART 4 Advanced Operations Making a full cut after a specific number of tube segments For example, if character data as shown in Fig. 1 is input and the number of tube segments to be printed is set as “3”, tube segments are produced as shown in Fig.
Page 122: Other Operations
4.6 Other Operations Removing the print media When changing the print media from tube to label tape, or from label tape to tube, it is necessary to take out the media that is currently set in the printer. However, because the printer feeds tube or label tape into its transport rollers, it is not possible to simply pull out the current media.
Page 123 PART 4 Advanced Operations Detach the attachment or the media cassette from the printer. While moving the handle to the right, raise and pull the profile attachment or cassette with a label. Close the cover. Prepare to print. See “Part 2 Basic Operation” for information on how to set the print media.
Page 124: Changing The Display Contrast
Changing the display contrast The display can be difficult to see, depending on the ambient brightness and the viewing angle. If the display is difficult to see, adjust the display contrast. The display contrast can be set to any of nine levels. ex.
Page 125: Turning Off Sounds
PART 4 Advanced Operations Turning off sounds Follow the procedure described below to turn off sounds such as the warning sound and the key touch sound for opera- tions other than character input. Press [Func]. The Settings display appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Sound”...
Page 126: Restoring The Initial Settings
Restoring the initial settings It is possible to restore all settings to their initial values. Hold down [Del All] while turning the power switch The initialization confirmation display appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Yes” and then press [Enter].
Page 127: Maintenance
PART 5 Maintenance This section explains how to clear jammed print media, such as a tube or label tape, what action to take if the cutter does not cut anymore, and other maintenance matters. 5.1 If a Tube or Label Tape Becomes Jammed Action to Take against Media Jam (When the “Media JAM”...
Page 128: If A Tube Or Label Tape Becomes Jammed
5.1 If a Tube or Label Tape Becomes Jammed If a tube or tape is jammed during printing, a “Media JAM” message is displayed on the LCD and the printer stops. Remove the jammed tube or tape according to the messages shown on the display. If you cannot do this because the “Media JAM”...
Page 129 PART 5 Maintenance Remove the label tape if it is loaded. If the label tape winds itself around some parts and therefore it cannot be removed, proceed to step 6 without removing it. Close the cover. Pull out the printing media while pres- sing the [ ] key continuously to feed the tube reverse.
Page 130: Actions To Take Against Other Jams (When The "Media Jam" Message Is Not Displayed)
Actions to Take against Other Jams (When the “Media JAM” message is not displayed) The tube or tape may wind itself around the roller inside the printer when it is ejected improperly after printing or it is improperly fed after replacement. If you happen to turn off the printer after “Media JAM” message is displayed and as a consequence you cannot clear the jam according to the messages, you can remove the jammed printing media using the Feed function in the maintenance mode.
Page 131 Select “Feed” by pressing the [ ] or [ ] key, and Feed then press the [Enter] key. Forward:[ A display indicating how to feed the printing media forward or Reverse:[ reverse appears. Pull out the printing media while pres- sing the [ ] key continuously to feed the tube reverse.
Page 132: When A Tube Or Label Tape Is Not Ejected/Fed
When a Tube or Label Tape is Not Ejected/Fed Using the Feed function in the maintenance mode allows you to feed the tube or label tape loaded in the printer. Note that this function should be used only when the tube or label tape is not ejected or fed properly. Feeding the tube or label tape continuously can damage the printing media or winds the ribbon of the ribbon cassette around other parts, causing a jam.
Page 133 PART 5 Maintenance Avoid excessive reverse. important If you feed the label tape excessively in the reverse di- rection, the leading edge of the label tape enters the cassette. Refer to Note, “What to do if the label tape be- comes stuck inside the cassette”...
Page 134: What To Do If The Cutter Is Getting Blunt
5.2 What To Do If the Cutter Is Getting Blunt Changing the cutting depth If the cutter does not cut tube or label tape properly, try changing the cutting depth. The cutting depth for half cuts and for full cuts can be adjusted as described below. In addition, these adjustments can be made separately for each type of print media.
Page 135 PART 5 Maintenance Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Depth” and then press [Enter]. The Full Cut Depth display appears. Indicates that the cu Press [ ] once, so that “Deep 1” appears. Each time is pressed, the cutting depth increases by one. When adjusting the depth for a half cut, pressing [ ] reduces the depth.
Page 136: Reducing The Cutting Speed
Reducing the cutting speed If cutting is not performed smoothly for certain types of tube or label tape, try reducing the cutting speed. The cutting speed can be adjusted to one of two levels (“Normal” and “Low”) for half cuts and for full cuts, respectively. This adjustment can also be made separately for different types of print media.
Page 137: Replacing The Cutter
PART 5 Maintenance 5.3 Replacing the Cutter If tube or label tape is not fully separated even with forced full cutting ( page 131) the cutter should be replaced. When replacing the cutter, be sure to replace the cutter receiver at the same time. Contact your nearest dealer for details on how to obtain a replacement cutter.
Page 138 Install the new cutter. To ensure correct orientation, align the “-” mark on the cutter with mark as shown, and insert the cutter all the way in. Pull out the cutter receiver. Insert the new cutter receiver. Push the cutter receiver in as far as it will go. Make sure that the cutting unit is placed in the right position.
Page 139 PART 5 Maintenance Press [Maint]. The Maintenance display appears. Press [ ] or [ ] to select “Replace cutter” nd then press [Enter]. After the display shown at right appears, the display returns to the character input display. The setting that was made in the section “Changing the cutting depth”...
Page 140: Replacing The Cassette
5.4 Replacing the Cassette Replacing the ribbon cassette If the message “End of ribbon.” appears while printing is in progress, replace the ribbon cassette as shown below. Con- tact your nearest dealer to purchase replacement ribbon cassettes. Open the cover. Push the cover handle to the left and open the cover.
Page 141: Replacing A Tube Or The Label Tape Cassette
PART 5 Maintenance Replacing a tube or the label tape cassette Remove the tube or label tape cassette as follows, and install a new one. Contact your dealer if you need to purchase tube or label tape cassettes. The same procedure as for a label tape cassette applies when using heat shrink tube, wrap around tape and 4mm I.D. strip.
Page 142: Maintenance
5.5 Maintenance Cleaning the printer Wipe the body with a cloth that has been dampened with water and then wring out thoroughly. Do not use alcohol, benzene, or other so- lvents. Doing so could not only damage the finish, but could also da- mage the unit itself.
Page 143: Close The Cover
PART 5 Maintenance Clean the transport rollers. Transport roller 3 release lever To clean transport rollers 2 or 3, first pull the trans- port roller 3 release lever to the right. Transport roller 1 Transport roller 2 Transport roller 3 Close the cover.
Page 144: Cleaning The Print Head
Cleaning the print head Use a cotton swab to clean dirt from the print head. Be very careful not to scratch the head. Also, always be sure to turn the power switch off before beginning to clean the print head. If the print head is extremely dirty, place a few drops of water on the cotton swab, and then wipe the dirt away.
Page 145 PART 6 Appendices These appendices describe consu- mable supplies and options, the list of symbols, and the main specifications of the printer. 6.1 Consumable Supplies and Options Materials for printing Optional elements Accessories 6.2 Message List 6.3 Troubleshooting 6.4 List of Symbols 6.5 List of Function 6.6 Main Specifications 6.7 Recommended font settings...
Page 146: Consumable Supplies And Options
Consumable supplies Below are listed the materials which can be printed with the printer. Use only the materials recommended by Partex company. Using other materials could cause a damage to the printer and consequently, to the loss of the warranty.
Page 147: Optional Elements
PART 6 Appendices PP- Flat profile for markers WIDTH TYPE PACKAGE APPLICATION disk 15 m PT+, PTC, PTZ, PM-10 PP-046 disk 15 m for Phoenix Contact terminals* PP-063 disk 18 m PM-20, PTM20, PS PP-090 10.2 disk 15 m for Entrelec terminals PP-10 PP-110 11.0...
Page 148 TYPE FOR WIRES LENGTH LABEL PACKAGE 15 mm PF-10015 ~1.3 - 3.0 mm PT-02 21 mm PF-10021 package 200 pcs carton 500 pcs ~0.25 - 1.5 mm 30 mm PF-10015 x 2 15 mm PF-10015 ~2.5 - 5.0 mm 21 mm PF-10021 package 200 pcs carton 500 pcs...
Page 149 PART 6 Appendices PTM - markers for cables LENGTH WIDTH WIDTH TYPE PACKAGE L mm B1 mm OF THE HOLE S mm 500 pcs PTM 10/23 500 pcs PTM 10/30 11.0 500 pcs PTM 20/20 PS - markers for components Transparent module WIDTH THICKNESS...
Page 150: Accessories
Accessories The following items can be used with the printer. For more information please contact Partex company. Ribbon ACCESSORIES T800-RB-BLACK black ribbon 100 m T800-RB-WHITE white ribbon 85 m cleaning kit guide for tube T800-TA-CLEAN attachment (3 pcs) T800-TW-CLEAN cleaning kit guide for the profiles heater (3 pcs)
Page 151: Message List
PART 6 Appendices 6.2 Message List MESSAGE DESCRIPTION ACTION An attempt was made to select an unavailable Check the User's Guide and make the correct Cannot modify. setting. setting. An attempt was made to input a value that is Check the User's Guide and make the correct Input value out of range.
Page 152 Press [Enter]. If the message displays again, ple- Error While printing, an error occurred. ase contact Partex company. An error was found in the data for some reason, Set up the printer functions again. Check the Data check Resetting completely so all of the data was initialized.
Page 153: Troubleshooting
PART 6 Appendices 6.3 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS CAUSE ACTION Turn the power switch off, and then make sure that the AC adapter is securely plugged into the power The AC adapter is not connected properly. outlet and is connected to the main unit. Then turn the power back on.
Page 154 SYMPTOMS CAUSE ACTION The cover is open. Close the cover. Minimize the load that is placed on the tube. The The load placed on the tube when supplying tube cannot be transported if the load exceeds the tube is too heavy. 4.9N (500gf).
Page 155: List Of Symbols
PART 6 Appendices 6.4 List of Symbols...
Page 156: List Of Function
6.5 List of Function (2-150mm) PP Printing Area Normal Alignment Centerd All line centering Left (2-5mm) Expansion Alignment Centerd All line centering Left Print speed Clear tube reverse *About the Printing Performed with the Segment Length Specified The following table summarizes the specifications to conform to when printing characters with “Normal” specified on the Plate Printing Area selection display and a value less than 8.5 mm specified on the Seg Length selection display: MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS APPLIED WHEN THE SEGMENT LENGTH IS SPECIFIED TO A VALUE LESS THAN 8.5 MM...
Page 157: Main Specifications
PART 6 Appendices 6.6 Main Specifications Thermal transfer method of printing with a use of a thermal head Resolution 300 dpi Printing speed Profile: High speed (40 mm/sec.), Medium speed (25 mm/sec.), Low speed (18.5 mm/sec.) Label: High speed (40 mm/sec.), Medium/Low speed (25 mm/sec.) Efficiency Profile: High speed (40 markers/min.), Medium speed (35 markers/min.), Low speed (30 markers/min.)
Page 158: Recommended Font Settings
6.7 Recommended font settings To gain the best results with printing markers on PROMARK T-800 printer, use the following settings. LINES QUANTITY SUGGESTED SUGGESTED SUGGESTED SUGGESTED SUGGESTED MARKERS MARKERS MARKERS MARKERS MARKERS TEXT FONT FONT FONT FONT FONT 2mm 100%...
Page 159: Warranty Conditions
(especially not using the appliance for what it was intended or using it in improper conditions), the User, making repairs or alterations on one’s own, random incidents, using profiles made by other producers than Partex. b) Damages caused by improper using of the appliance, at variance with the tips listed in the printe- r’s instruction.
Page 160 THE PRODUCER’S WARRANTY Use only the materials and settings recommended by Partex Marking Systems. Using other mate- rials could cause a damage to the printer and consequently, to the loss of the warranty. For the list of markers for printing go to pages 142-145.
Page 161 notes...
Page 162 notes...
Page 164 PARTEX MARKING SYSTEMS AB 61-64 Station Road, Coleshill, GB - B46 1JT Birmingham Phone: +44 167 546 367 0, Fax: +44 167 546 352 0 SE - 547 22 Gullspång e-mail: sales@partex.co.uk, www.partex.eu Phone +46 (0) 551 280 00 PUB. 4Y5-8343-020 Fax +46 (0) 551 280 99 sales@partex.se...

Partex PROMARK T-800 User Manual

Prep 1

Step 1

Before You Begin

Names and Functions of Parts

Main Unit

Connecting the AC Adapter

Use the PC Connection Kit

PART 2 Basic Operations

Print Na Profilach PO/POZ

Prep 1 Install Cassettes

Prep 1

Turn the Power Switch on

Step 1 Input Characters

Step 2 Print

2.2 Impression on the Profiles Unwrapped

Prep 2

Step 2 Print

Printing on Wrap Around Tape

Installing Cassettes

Prep 2

Turn the Power Switch on

Step 1 Input Characters

Step 2 Print

Printing on Plates PP , PPA and PHZF

Install Cassette

Prep 2

Prep 3

Step 1 Input Characters

Step 2 Print

Inputting Characters

Inserting Symbols, Polish Diacritic Characters and Cyrillic Alphabet

Pages, Moving the Cursor 61

Deleting Characters, Creating New Pages, Moving the Cursor

Changing the Characters and the Number of Lines

Editing

Saving, Retrieving and Deleting Character Data

Various Printing Functions

Changing the Cutting Method

Other Operations

Maintenance

If a Tube or Label Tape Becomes Jammed

What to Do if the Cutter Is Getting Blunt

Replacing the Cutter

Replacing the Cassette

Replacing the Ribbon Cassette

Maintenance

PART 6 Appendices

Consumable Supplies and Options

Message List

Troubleshooting

List of Symbols

List of Function

Main Specifications

Recommended Font Settings

Warranty Conditions

Quick Links

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