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- Page 1 Configuration Manual Label Printer...
- Page 2 Edition: 02/2012 - Part No. 9009272 Copyright This documentation as well as translation hereof are property of cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co. KG. The replication, conversion, duplication or divulgement of the whole manual or parts of it for other intentions than its original intended purpose demand the previous written authorisation by cab.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................4 Connecting Label Printer to Computer ....................5 Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface ..................5 Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface ..................... 6 Connecting Label Printer via Optional RS-232 Interface ................. 6 Setting Up a WLAN Connection ....................... 7 Setting Up a Bluetooth Connection ...................... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction 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: Connecting Label Printer To Computer
Connecting Label Printer to Computer Choose from the following options for connecting a computer to the label printer: • Direct connection to the Ethernet interface (4) ”2.1” on page 5. • Connection via a computer network to the Ethernet interface (4) ”2.1” on page 5. •... -
Page 6: Connecting Label Printer Via Usb Interface
Connecting Label Printer to Computer 2.1.1 Print Services Raw-IP and LPR/LPD in MS Windows Install a standard TCP/IP port as additional port for printing. During installation of the new port choose between "Raw" and "LPR" Raw-IP: Enter the same port address in the printer which you have selected during installation. ... -
Page 7: Setting Up A Wlan Connection
Connecting Label Printer to Computer Setting Up a WLAN Connection To set up a WLAN connection a WLAN USB Adapter (Part No. 5906225 ) is required. 1. Connect the WLAN USB adapter to an USB master interface. 2. Start the Offline menu. 3. -
Page 8: Offline Menu
Offline Menu Structure of the Offline Menu The offline menu contains setting options on several levels for configuring the label printer. In addition, the offline menu features test functions for supporting the configuration or checking the function of the label printer. Using status functions, the set parameters can be displayed or printed. -
Page 9: Navigating In The Offline Menu
Offline Menu Navigating in the Offline Menu Select in the start display to start the Offline menu. Return from a submenu Status line Menu title Leaving the Offline menu Jump into a submenu Start of the Offline menu Fig. 2 Navigating in the Offline Menu Cancel Confirm... -
Page 10: Service Key
Offline Menu Service Key A service key is required for accessing special service functions not accessible to the operator. This key switches the printer to service mode and enables: • Access to additional configuration parameters • Resetting of the service counter •... -
Page 11: Configuration
Configuration Configuration via Control Panel A host of parameters for configuring the printer are found in the Setup menu of the offline menu. Configure the printer via the control panel during initial commissioning and when making major changes to the operational conditions. -
Page 12: Machine Parameters
Configuration 4.1.2 Machine Parameters Start Offline menu. Select Setup > Machine param.. Parameter Meaning Default Printhead pos. X 0,0 mm Shifting of the entire print image perpendicular to the direction of paper flow. The absolute shifting is limited by the margins of the print zone. Those are determined by the width of the printing line on the printhead. -
Page 13: Print Parameters
Configuration 4.1.3 Print Parameters Start Offline menu. Select Setup > Print param.. Parameter Meaning Default Heat level The Heat level setting only affects the test printouts and print jobs without heat level definition in the software. Otherwise the heat level defined in the software is used. Print speed 50 mm/s Basic print speed setting. - Page 14 Configuration Parameter Meaning Default Reprint option Printing of another label with the information of the previous print job by touching . This function can be executed until the print buffer is cleared with Protocol error On: Printer switches to Error mode when unknown or faulty data is received.
- Page 15 Configuration 4.1.4 Interfaces Start Offline menu. Select Setup > Interfaces. Parameter Meaning Default Network Configuration parameters of the network interfaces Additional configuration parameters for the network interfaces can be accessed via the web interface ”Setup Tab” on page 19. >...
- Page 16 Configuration 4.1.5 Status Line Select the parameters (widgets) to be displayed in Ready mode. Start Offline menu. Select Setup > Status line. Activate the desired widgets. Notice! Because of the limited width of the display it is not possible to display all widgets simultaneously. Widget Meaning Default...
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Page 17: Configuration Via The Web Interface
Configuration Configuration via the Web Interface The parameters accessible via the control panel can also be set via the web interface contained in the firmware of the printer. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet and WLAN interfaces are accessible there. The printer web interface can be accessed with a browser (e.g. - Page 18 Configuration Status tab Fig. 5 "Status" tab on the printer web interface The following information is contained in the left top section of the "Status" tab: • Printer type • Firmware version • Serial number of the PCB CPU • Operative time of the printer •...
- Page 19 Configuration Setup tab On the "Setup" tab all the configuration parameters can be set which are also accessible via the control panel in the Setup menu. In addition, other parameters for the Ethernet interface or the WLAN interface can be set (see below). Fig.
- Page 20 Configuration The following parameters for the Ethernet or WLAN interface can only be accessed via the web interface: Parameter Meaning Default Raw-IP-Port 9100 Service for printing on the network ”2.1.1” on page 6. Select a predefined port address. Activation of the network printing service LPD ...
- Page 21 Configuration Notifications tab The "Notifications" tab allows to send status and error messages automatically to a SNMP manager or via e-mail to selected addresses via the Ethernet interface or WLAN. Furthermore sounds can be assigned to the several messages. Fig. 7 "Notifications"...
- Page 22 Configuration Devices tab The "Devices" tab provides an overview of the most important hardware components installed in the printer and the optional devices connected. Fig. 9 "Devices" tab on the web interface The contents of the display correspond with those of the Device list and are described in table 13 on page 27. Fonts tab The most important parameters of the fonts available in the printer are listed on the "Fonts"...
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Page 23: Test Functions
Exit the Short status menu with Close. The following parameters are displayed in the Short status menu: Line Meaning Example EOS1/300 Printer type Firmware V4.02 Version number and creation date of the printer operating system Sep 02 2011 (firmware) -
Page 24: Status Print
If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width. Start Offline menu. Select Test > Status print. The printout can be cancelled with Status print Fri Sep 23 09:46:51 2011 EOS1/300 Firmware V4.02 (Sep 21, 2011) - #170110417590 Local settings WLAN Access-Point Language... - Page 25 Test Functions The Status print contains the following information : Symbol Information • Date and time of the printout • Device type • Version and creation date of the firmware • Serial number of the PCB CPU Current values of selected local settings "4.1.1" on page 11. Current values of selected machine parameters ...
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Page 26: Font List
If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width. Start Offline menu. Select Test > Font list. The printout can be cancelled with Font list Fri Sep 23 11:27:49 2011 EOS1/300 Firmware V4.02 (Sep 21, 2011) - #170110417590 Name Type Description _DEF1... -
Page 27: Device List
The printout can be cancelled with Device list Geräteliste Fri Sep 23 11:40:05 2011 USB [6] SMI Corporation/USB DISK EOS1/300 [2/1] Full #AA04012900007545, Rev. 1.00 Firmware V4.02 (Sep 21, 2011) - #170110417590 Mfr. 090C, ID: 1000, Class: 08/06, Protocol: 50 Name... -
Page 28: Wifi Status
If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width. Start Offline menu. Select Test > WiFi status. The printout can be cancelled with WiFi status Fri Sep 23 12:53:54 2011 EOS1/300 Firmware V4.02 (Sep 21, 2011) - #170110417590 Channel Name/BSS ID Signal level Encryption ●●●●●... -
Page 29: Ascii Dump Mode
Test Functions ASCII Dump Mode ASCII Dump Mode offers the option of checking incoming control sequences at an interface. The commands are printed out as text. In addition, a corresponding error message is printed out immediately after an error occurs. The printout occurs using the heat level and print speed specified in the Setup >... -
Page 30: Label Profile
If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width. Start the diagram printout with Continue. The printout can be cancelled with Mon Sep 26 13:26:04 2011 EOS1/300 Firmware V4.02 (Sep 26, 2011) - #170110417590 Peripheral device : None 50 mm/s - Gap Sensor 32 (23-46), Max 704 71.35mm - σ²... -
Page 31: Event Log
If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width. Start Offline menu. Select Test > Event log. Event log Mon Sep 26 15:41:57 2011 EOS1/300 Firmware V4.02 (Sep 26, 2011) - #170110417590 Date Description 06.05.11 14:06 Clear service counters 31.05.11 08:53... -
Page 32: Service Functions
Service Functions Firmware Update from Storage Device Notice! The firmware file can be obtained from the internet. Access only with storage device defined as Default storage ! 1. Select Setup > Interfaces > Default Storage > USB Memory "4.1.4" on page 15. 2. -
Page 33: Save Settings
Service Functions Save Settings Access only with storage device defined as Default storage ! With the Save settings function the printer configuration can be saved to a storage device (USB flash drive, Internal Flash File System). The configuration will be saved as XML file in the folder \MISC of the storage device. The current date is used as file name YYYYMMDD.XML (e.g. -
Page 34: Reset Service Counter
Service Functions Reset Service Counter Access only with service key inserted! The printer has total and service counters. • Total counter: The total counter contains the values for the entire service life of the printer up to now. The values of the total counter are displayed in the Short status and in the Status print. -
Page 35: Save Log Files
Service Functions Save Log files Access only with storage device defined as Default storage ! The function Save log files saves a file with the name export.log on the storage device. That file contains the printer settings and the executed processes since the last startup. The function supports the firmware programmer in localizing errors. -
Page 36: Ftp Printer Management
After logging on the FTP server is accessible in a manner similar to a Windows folder. FTP Printing Label files in cab JScript format ( Programming Manual) can be printed directly via FTP connection: Establish a FTP connection with the user name ftpprint and the defined password (Default: print). -
Page 37: Ftp Firmware Update
FTP Printer Management FTP Firmware Update FTP allows to carry out a firmware update: Establish a FTP connection with the user name ftpadmin and the defined password (Default: admin). An empty folder of the FTP server will be shown. ... -
Page 38: Storage Devices
Storage Devices Label descriptions, graphics, fonts, and database information can be saved for the long-term on memory media. Notice! Always create a backup copy of external devices in case of a malfunction. Suitable Storage Devices External Devices • USB flash drive at USB master interface. Internal Devices •... -
Page 39: Writing
Storage Devices Writing The storage devices can be written to in several ways. The most functionally secure way is writing to the storage device via a data interface. Attention! The device selected as Default storage is written to by default. To write to another device specify the path name of the device in the file name (... - Page 40 Storage Devices 8.5.2 Printing Directory The Print directory function creates a list of the files stored on the default storage device. 1. Insert printable medium (labels, endless paper) which extends across the entire printing width. 2. If the printout is to occur using thermal transfer printing, insert transfer ribbon with the maximum width. 3.
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Page 41: External Keyboard
External Keyboard An external keyboard or a compatible input device (e.g. barcode scanner) can be connected directly to the printer. Using an external keyboard facilitates the entry of variable data while processing print jobs and printing from storage devices. Input prompts and the data received from the keyboard are shown in the display. Connecting External Keyboard Any HID compatible USB keyboard can be connected to the printer. -
Page 42: Index
Index Service key ........10 Setup tab ..........19 Activating a PIN ........16 Handshake ........15 Shifting print image ......12 ASCII dump mode ......8, 29 Heat level..........13 Short status ........23 Status line ........8, 16 Backfeed...........13 IFFS ..........15 Status print ........8, 24 Backfeed position ......12 IP ............15 Status tab .........18 Barcode error........14...