Summary of Contents for F+D ECO 200
- Page 1 User Manual User Manual Label Printer ECO 200 ECO 200 Revision: January 2003 3073.02.994.90.06...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cleaning of the Thermal Print Head ................... 22 Cleaning of the Feed Rollers....................22 Changing of Thermal Print Head ..................22 Update of printer software ECO 200................... 23 Hardware Modifications..................24 Thermal Direct Printing ...................... 24 Transfer Device ......................... 24 Carrier Foil Rewinding Device .................... -
Page 4: Introduction
In addition many more possibilities for comfort and operation are now at the customers disposal. The ECO 200 can be handled simply and easily by means of a LCD- display and 6 keys. Nevertheless, you should take the time to read this user manual, in order to be able to use all the possibilities of this printer to an optimum. -
Page 5: Initial Start Up
Before operating the printer, please make sure that your mains supply is operated at 230V~, 50 Hz or 115V~, 60 Hz. • In order to avoid the risk of an electric shock, do not remove the cover. The interior of the ECO 200 does not contain any parts to be serviced by the operator. •... -
Page 6: Insertion Of Paper And Transfer Ribbon
ECO 200 User Manual Initial Start Up 2.5 Insertion of Paper and Transfer Ribbon Insertion of Paper The label printer is suited to print onto thermal paper. Normal paper, plastic foil and metal foil can only be printed by using the option transfer device. These materials are available on reels or adhesive labels. -
Page 7: Printout Of A Test Label
2.6 Printout of a Test Label 1. Switch printer on. -> g 1 ECO 200 ok 2. Put paper into the printer. #0000 3. Go to menu Printer Infos / Labels 4. Depress the - button in order to chose the label Firmenadresse. -
Page 8: Serial Interface
ECO 200 User Manual Initial Start Up 2.8 Serial Interface In order to connect the serial cable, align the wider side of the plug to the wider side of the printer connector. Afterwards fasten the plug with the two existing screws in order to produce a stable electrical contact. -
Page 9: Operating
The information shown on the display depends on present operating mode of the printer. In total, 4 different sub-screens can be opened. Standard Screen: This mode displays the actual short-status of the printer, which is of ECO 200 ok -> 1 interest during the printing process. This screen (see picture opposite) #0000 should always be displayed when printer is switched on. -
Page 10: Power- And Error-Display
ECO 200 User Manual Operating 3.1.2 Power- and Error-Display Power-Display: This display is green and lights up in case the mains switch of the printer is switched on. Error-Display This display is red and lights up or blinks in those cases the error-screen is active. -
Page 11: Main Menu Mode
ECO 200 User Manual Operating 3.2 Main Menu Mode This menu is called-up by depressing the MENU-key. Depressing the PRINTER INFOS key for only a short time, skips to the start of the menu. Depressing the key longer, skips directly to that option of this menu where it has been exited from last time. - Page 12 A menu option can also mean a further choice of different options. Alternatively at this point a numerical value could be expected to be input according to the actual menu. The ECO 200 places a simple editor at your disposal.
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Page 13: Menu And Parameters
3.3.1 Menu and Parameters ECO 200 ok press MENU PRINTER INFOS print - status labels barcodes fonts logos insert data warnings l EAN 8/13 l COURI06F - byteam.:XXXXH l acknowledge l Firmenadresse l FDLogo l C_2o5_I COURI14F l display only... -
Page 14: Printer Infos
All logos stored in the printer will be displayed here. You can print the PRINTER INFOS select logo by using the SAVE-key. fonts Insert data: Amount of data submitted to the ECO 200. The amount is displayed in a hexadecimal number. Warnings: PRINTER INFOS logos... -
Page 15: Macro Navigater
With the printer a macro means a fixed set of printer characteristics, such as transfer printing, heating time, cutting device, etc. All parameter, which are changeable in the menu of the ECO 200 , can be combined as a macro. Otherwise they will be lost when the printer is MACRO NAVIGATER switched off. -
Page 16: Label Data
ECO 200 User Manual Operating 3.3.4 Label Data Copies - 0000 - 9999 LABEL DATA copies Number of labels to be printed Image Width - 0000 - 0896 dots LABEL DATA Image Width determines the width of the print area. -
Page 17: Dispensing Position
ECO 200 User Manual Operating Dispensing Position - 000 - 999 steps To the position of the start of the label an additional forward feed is effected in order to remove the previously printed label. Parameter: d = dispensing position * 8 / mm in number of motor steps After each dispensing operation and after the label has been removed, the next label will be re-positioned to the start of the label. -
Page 18: Print Parameters
ECO 200 User Manual Operating 3.3.5 Print Parameters Heating Time TPH - from -30% to +30% in steps of 5% By this the blackening intensity of the paper is set. The higher this value, the higher the intensity of black. -
Page 19: Printer Specs
ECO 200 User Manual Operating 3.3.6 Printer Specs. Printer - Mode - without Print key - with print key Printing is only possible by depressing the PRINT-key. Automatic paper sensor - start ? When switching to another label paper there might incur problems with synchronization, should both paper types be very different. - Page 20 ECO 200 User Manual Operating Cutting Device Separating labels by cutting, a cutting device (option) must be installed. - no Should a cutting device be connected, but not logged-on, the logging-on will be effected automatically when switching the printer on.
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Page 21: Character / Lcd
ECO 200 User Manual Operating 3.3.7 Character / LCD Schedule CHARACTER / LCD - ANSI schedule - ASCII - multilingual CHARACTER / LCD Country country - USA - England - Germany CHARACTER / LCD - Denmark Update FlashData - France... -
Page 22: Maintenance
ECO 200 User Manual Maintenance 4. Maintenance 4.1 Ribbon- and Paper-Changing Change the paper or transfer ribbon respectively as described under 2.5. 4.2 Cleaning of the Thermal Print Head Depending on the application- as well as the environmental- conditions of the thermal printer, the print head must be cleaned every 10 to 20 working hours. -
Page 23: Update Of Printer Software Eco 200
4.5 Update of printer software ECO 200 A new printer software / firmware can be load via the serial or parallel port to the ECO 200. Please take note that an update is only possible if the present version is 1.20 or higher. -
Page 24: Hardware Modifications
ECO 200 User Manual Hardware Modifications 5. Hardware Modifications 5.1 Thermal Direct Printing The direct printing requires special thermal direct paper, which reacts to temperature due to special pre- treatment. This enables the printing without "colour ribbon", but it is sensitive to light, heat, and various chemicals. -
Page 25: External Rewinder / Winder
ECO 200 User Manual Hardware Modifications 5.7 External Rewinder / Winder The external rewinder is an accessory to the label printer, which rewinds large label rolls after printing. This unit is connected to the printer by means of an adaptor plate. The external rewinder can be combined with the external winder, if desired, to ensure that equally large label rolls can be wound and rewound. -
Page 26: Service Diagnosis
ECO 200 User Manual Service Diagnosis 6. Service Diagnosis 6.1 Improvement of the Printing Quality Unprinted stripes run over the printed image in printing direction • Dust particles are fixed onto the thermal print head and have to be removed with a spirit dampened cloth. -
Page 27: Error Correction
ECO 200 User Manual Service Diagnosis 6.2 Error Correction Error Description Reason for Error Error Correction No green LED Mains Cable Change Mains Cable Mains Plug Establish correct contact Mains Fuse Change Mains Fuse Internal Power Supply defective Manufacturer Service... -
Page 28: Error Level 1
ECO 200 User Manual Service Diagnosis 6.2.1 Error Level 1 In this error status all printer functions are still allowed. After warning-message(s) have been deleted by depressing the CLEAR-key, the printout will be started, which can be incorrect. With this error category most of the time incorrect control sequences or object sequences by the user are the reason. -
Page 29: Accessories, Options
ECO 200 User Manual Accessories, Options 7. Accessories, Options F+D Order Form Fax : +49(0)6229-70067 Customer: .............. Name: .............. Tel.: .............. Printer: .............. Spare part: Amount Description Remarks Article-No. Cutting Device complete 3073.01.735.30.40 Dispenser complete 3073.01.835.30.40 Rewinding Device with fixing screws 3073.01.889.90.40... -
Page 30: Technical Data
ECO 200 User Manual Technical Data 8. Technical Data Printing Method: Thermal Direct- or Thermal Transfer Printing Print Resolution: 8 dots/mm Printing Speed: 200 mm/sec Print Width: 108 mm History Control: Software Fonts: 2 internal bitmap fonts: Courier bold, Arial bold; optional: bitmap fonts... -
Page 31: Declaration Of Conformity
ECO 200 User Manual Declaration of Conformity 9. Declaration of Conformity Feinwerk- und Drucktechnik GmbH Kirchenstraße 38, D-69239 Neckarsteinach Tel.: 06229 7000, Fax: 06229 70067 E-Mail: hotline@fuddruck.de, Internet: http://www.fuddruck.de... -
Page 32: Index
ECO 200 User Manual Index 10. Index Carrier Foil Rewinding Device......24 Maintenance .............22 Changing of Thermal Print Head .......22 Makro Navigater ..........15 Character / LCD..........21 Menu and Parameters........13 Cleaning of the Feed Rollers......22 Operating............9 Cleaning of the Thermal Print Head ....22 Paper End ............16... -
Page 33: F+D Feinwerk- Und Drucktechnik Gmbh
F+D Feinwerk- und Drucktechnik GmbH Kirchenstr. 38 D-69239 Neckarsteinach Tel. +49(0)6229 / 700-0 Fax. +49(0)6229 / 700-67 Mail: hotline@FuDdruck.de Web: www.FuDdruck.de Copyright by F+D 3073.02.994.90.06 Spezifications subject to change without prior notice...