CAB MACH4 Operator's Manual
Mach4 label printer
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual Label Printer MACH4 The Business Class.
- Page 2 Topicality Due to the constant further development of our products discrep- ancies between documentation and product can occur. Please check www.cab.de for the latest update. Terms and conditions Deliveries and performances are effected under the General conditions of sale of cab.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................4 Instructions ............................... 4 Intended Use ............................4 Safety Instructions ............................ 4 Environment ............................. 5 Installation .............................. 6 Device Overview ............................6 Unpacking and Installing the Device ......................7 Connecting the Device ..........................7 Switching on the Device ........................... 7 Control Panel ............................ -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Instructions Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows: Danger! Draws your attention to an exceptionally grave, impending danger to your health or life. Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation that could lead to injuries or material damage. Attention! Draws attention to possible dangers, material damage or loss of quality. -
Page 5: Environment
Introduction • Perform only those actions described in this operating manual. Work going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or service technicians. • Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software can cause malfunctions. • Other unauthorized work on or modifications to the device can also endanger operational safety. •... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Device Overview View A View B pause Bereit menu feed cancel pause menu feed cancel Fig. 1 Overview 1 RS-232 serial interface 10 Roll hub 2 USB 2.0 High Speed Slave interface 11 Holder slots 3 Two USB master interfaces for keyboard and 12 Ribbon rewind hub scanner 13 Printhead mounting with printhead... -
Page 7: Unpacking And Installing The Device
Installation Unpacking and Installing the Device Lift the label printer out of the carton by the straps. Check the label printer for any possible transportation damage. Check that the delivery is complete. Delivery scope: • Label printer •... -
Page 8: Control Panel
Control Panel Structure of the Control Panel The user can control the operation of the printer with the control panel, for example: • Issuing, interrupting, continuing and canceling print jobs, • Setting printing parameters, e.g. heat level of the printhead, print speed, interface configuration, language and time of day (... -
Page 9: Printer States
Control Panel Printer States State Display Description Ready Ready The printer is in the ready state and can receive data. and configured symbol displays, such as time and date Printing label Printing label The printer is currently processing an active print job. -
Page 10: Key Functions
Control Panel Key Functions • The key functions depend on the current printer state: - Active functions: Labels and symbols on the navigator pad keys light up. - Active functions light up white in print mode (e. g. menu or feed). - Active functions light up orange in the offline menu (arrows, key 8 ). -
Page 11: Loading Material
Loading Material Loading Label Rolls 4.1.1 Adapting the Roll Hub Label rolls are supplied with different diameters. The roll hub can hold label rolls with a core diameter of 38 - 75 mm, or 76 mm with the detachable adapters fitted. Fig. -
Page 12: Loading Labels
Loading Material 4.1.2 Loading Labels The method of loading label rolls applies to both thermal paper labels and labels that are printed by means of a transfer ribbon. Fig. 4 Roll holder and path of the label stock 1. Open the cover and hinge down the control panel. 2. -
Page 13: Loading Fanfold Labels
Loading Material Loading Fanfold Labels The method of loading fanfold labels applies to both thermal paper labels and labels that are printed by means of a transfer ribbon. View A Fig. 5 Loading fanfold labels 1. Stack the fan-folded labels (1) behind the printer. Ensure that the labels on the strip are facing upwards. 2. -
Page 14: Loading Labels For Peel-Off Mode
Loading Material Loading Labels for Peel-off Mode Notice! Place the printer in such a position that the liner can run down without hindrance. A label jam can cause malfunctions in printing operations. Fig. 6 Setting up the Peel-off Mode 1. Loading the label stock 4.1 on page 11 or 4.2 on page 13, steps 1 to 10. 2. -
Page 15: Selecting And Positioning Label Sensors
Loading Material Selecting and Positioning Label Sensors 4.4.1 Gap Sensors Fig. 7 Selecting the gap sensor The printer has two gap sensors (1, 2) to detect the start of a label and the end of the material, which can be used alternatively. -
Page 16: Loading Transfer Ribbon
Loading Material Loading Transfer Ribbon Notice! Do not insert a transfer ribbon for direct thermal printing. Attention! When inserting the transfer ribbon ensure that the coated side faces the labels, as otherwise the printhead can become soiled. Fig. 9 Loading Transfer Ribbon... - Page 17 Loading Material 1. Open the cover and hinge down the control panel. 2. Press the release button and hinge the print module up. 3. Press the ribbon supply hub (2) to the right until there is perceptible resistance, pull it to the left out of the guide slot (1) and remove it.
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Page 18: Printing Operation
Loading label stock 4.1 on page 11 or 4.2 on page 13. Peel-off Mode The peel-of mode is available for the printer types MACH4/200P, MACH4/300P and MACH4/600P. In peel-off mode, the labels are automatically detached from the media after printing, and presented for removal. -
Page 19: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning Information Danger! Danger to life and limb from electric shock! Disconnect the printer from the electricity supply before starting any maintenance work. The label printer requires very little maintenance. It is important to clean the thermal printhead regularly. This guarantees a consistently good printed image and plays a major part in preventing premature wear of the printhead. -
Page 20: Cleaning The Cutter
Cleaning Cleaning the Cutter Attention! When cutting through the label material remains of adhesive may accumulate on the blades. If operating in backfeed mode, such remains of adhesive may be deposited on the drive roller as well. Both, the drive roller and the cutter blades, must be cleaned often. Fig. -
Page 21: Fault Correction
Fault Correction Types of Errors The diagnostic system indicates on the screen if an error has occurred. The printer is set into one of the three possible error states according to the type of error. State Display Remark Correctable error pause flashes ... -
Page 22: Error Messages And Fault Correction
Fault Correction Error Messages and Fault Correction Error messages Cause Remedy ADC malfunction Hardware error Switch the printer off and then on. If error recurs call service. Barcode error Invalid barcode content, e.g. alphanumeric Correct the barcode content. characters in a numerical barcode Barcode too big The barcode is too big for the allocated Reduce the size of the barcode or move it. - Page 23 Fault Correction Error messages Cause Remedy No Link No network link Check network cable and connector. Please contact your network administrator. No record found Refers to the optional memory card; Check programming and card contents. database access error No SMTP server The printer is configured for SMTP, but Switch off SMTP in the configuration.
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Page 24: Media
Media Media Dimensions Labels Endless material Fig. 11 Label / endless material dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Label width 6 - 116 Label height 5 - 1000 in peel-off mode 20 - 200 Tear-off length > 30 Cut length >... -
Page 25: Device Dimensions
Media Device Dimensions Fig. 12 Device dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Distance printhead - peel-off edge 13,2 Distance printhead - cut edge 16,0 Distance printhead - tear bar 22,7 Print width with printhead 203 dpi 104,0 Print width with printhead 300, 600 dpi 105,6 Distance reflective sensor - middle of paper track -56 - +10... -
Page 26: Reflex Mark Dimensions
Media Reflex Mark Dimensions Labels with reflex marks Endless material with reflex marks Fig. 13 Reflex mark dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Label distance > 2 Width of reflex mark > 5 Height of reflex mark 3 - 10 Distance mark - middle of paper track for reflective sensor recognition -56 up to +10 Distance virtual label front edge - actual label front edge... -
Page 27: Cut-Out Mark Dimensions
Media Cut-out Mark Dimensions Labels with cut-out marks Endless material with cut-out marks for marginal cut-out marks minimum liner thickness 0,06 mm Fig. 14 Cut-out mark dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Label distance > 2 Width of cut-out mark >... -
Page 28: Licences
• EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 • EN 61000-3-3:2008 Signed for, and on behalf of the Manufacturer : Sömmerda, 20.06.2013 cab Produkttechnik Sömmerda Gesellschaft für Computer- und Automationsbausteine mbH Erwin Fascher 99610 Sömmerda Managing Director NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 29: Index
Index Release button of the print module..6 Ribbon rewind hub......6 Adapter Roll hub ..........6 dismounting ........ 11 cancel .........10 adapting ........11 mounting ........11 feed ..........10 menu ...........10 pause ..........10 Safety instructions ......4 Key functions ........10 Cleaning ........19, 20 cutter ...........20 offline menu ........10 Scope of delivery ........7... - Page 30 This page is intentionally left blank.