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- Page 1 Operator's Manual Label Printer Hermes+...
- Page 2 Edition: 04/2013 - Part No. 9009264 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 authorization by cab.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................4 Instructions ............................... 4 Intended Use ............................4 Safety Instructions ............................ 4 Safety Marking ............................5 Environment ............................. 5 Installation .............................. 6 Device Overview ............................6 Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer ...................... 9 Connecting the Device ..........................9 Switching on the Device ........................... -
Page 4: Introduction
The printer is designed for the integration into a production line. It is intended exclusively for printing suitable materials that have been approved by the manufacturer and for coupling a cab or non-cab applicator which transfers labels from the printer to a product. Any other use or use going beyond this shall be regarded as improper use. -
Page 5: Safety Marking
Introduction • The device or parts of it, especially the printhead can become hot while printing. Do not touch during operation, and allow to cool down before changing material and before disassembly. • Risk of crushing when closing the cover. Touch the cover at the outside only. Do not reach into the swivel range of the cover. -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Device Overview 1 Cover (Option) 2 Hinges for cab-applicators 3 Control panel 4 Interface for cab-applicators 5 Ribbon take-up hub 6 Ribbon supply hub 7 Print mechanism 8 Roll retainer 9 Pivot arm with guide roller 10 Internal rewinder... - Page 7 Installation 2 Hinges for cab-applicators 3 Control panel 4 Interface for cab-applicators 5 Ribbon take-up hub 6 Ribbon supply hub 7 Print mechanism 8 Roll retainer 9 Pivot arm with guide roller 10 Internal rewinder 11 Guide roller 12 Transport system Fig.
- Page 8 Installation 23 Power switch 24 Power connection jack 25 Slot for PC Card Type II or WLAN card 26 Slot for CompactFlash memory card 27 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T 28 2 USB master ports for keyboard, scanner or service key 29 USB high-speed slave port 30 Serial RS-232 C port 31 Connector central compressed air valve 32 I/O interface...
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Page 9: Unpacking And Setting-Up The Printer
Installation Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer Lift the printer out of the box. Check printer for damage which may have occurred during transport. Remove foam transportation safeguards near the printhead. Check delivery for completeness. Contents of delivery: •... -
Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: Loading Material
Loading Material Notice! For adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying Allen key located in the upper section of the print unit. No other tools are required for the work described here. Loading Labels 4.1.1 Positioning the Media Roll on the Roll Retainer Hermes+ -2 and Hermes+ -3 Fig. - Page 14 Loading Material Hermes+ -2S Fig. 9 Loading label roll 1. Loosen knurled screw (7) and remove flange (8) from the roll retainer (3). 2. Load label roll (6) on the roll retainer (3) in such a way, that the labels are visible from above after unrolling. 3.
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Page 15: Setting The Label Sensor
Loading Material 4.1.2 Inserting the Labels into the Print Mechanism Fig. 10 Inserting the labels into the print mechanism Fig. 11 Label feed path 1. Turn lever (4) counterclockwise to lift the printhead (2). 2. Move the guide (6) to the outermost position by turning the spindle (7) with the Allen key (8). 3. - Page 16 Loading Material 4.1.4 Guiding the Liner to the Internal Rewinder Fig. 13 Guiding the liner to the internal rewinder 1. Turn lever (7) clockwise to lift the locking system (6) from the transport roller (5). 2. Hold rewinder (1) firmly and turn knob (4) clockwise until it stops. 3.
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Page 17: Setting The Head Locking System
Loading Material Setting the Head Locking System The printhead is pushed on via two plungers. The location of the outer plunger (2) must be set to the width of the label medium used so as to • achieve even print quality across the entire label width •... -
Page 18: Loading Transfer Ribbon
Loading Material Loading Transfer Ribbon Notice! With direct thermal printing, do not load a transfer ribbon; if one has already been loaded, remove it. Fig. 15 Loading transfer ribbon Fig. 16 Transfer ribbon feed path 1. Clean printhead before loading the transfer ribbon ( 6.3 on page 21). 2. -
Page 19: Setting The Feed Path Of The Transfer Ribbon
Loading Material Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon Transfer ribbon wrinkling can lead to print image errors. Transfer ribbon deflection can be adjusted so as to prevent wrinkles. Notice! A maladjustment of the head locking system may also cause ribbon wrinkling ... -
Page 20: Printing Operation
Notice! The print of a label must be started by the external START or WDR signal ( Interface Description). When operating Hermes+ without cab applicator the removal of the label must be confirmed by the ETE signal ( Interface Description). -
Page 21: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning Information Danger! Risk of death via electric shock! Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing any maintenance work. The 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 22: 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 23: Error Messages And Fault Correction
Fault Correction Error Messages and Fault Correction Error message 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 24 Fault Correction Error message Cause Remedy 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. there is no SMTP server, or the SMTP Caution! Then a warning cannot be sent by server is not currently available.
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Page 25: Labels
Labels Label Dimensions Fig. 18 Label dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Hermes+ 2 Hermes+ 4 Hermes+ 4.3 Hermes+ 6 Label width 4 - 58 10 - 114 50 - 174 Label height 4 - 200 8 -250 25 -250 Label distance >... -
Page 26: Device Dimensions
Labels Device Dimensions Fig. 19 Device dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Hermes+ 2 Hermes+ 4 Hermes+ 4.3 Hermes+ 6 Distance printhead - peel-off edge Distance 1st heating point - material edge 203 dpi -0,6 -0,6 300 dpi -1,7 600 dpi Print width 203 dpi 104,0... -
Page 27: Reflex Mark Dimensions
Labels Reflex Mark Dimensions Fig. 20 Reflex mark dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Hermes+ 2 Hermes+ 4 / 4.3 / 6 Label distance > 2 Width of reflex mark > 5 Height of reflex mark 3 - 10 Distance mark - material edge 2 - 26 2 - 47 Distance virtual label front edge - actual label front edge... -
Page 28: Cut-Out Mark Dimensions
Labels Cut-out Mark Dimensions for marginal cut-out marks minimum liner thickness 0,06 mm Fig. 21 Cut-out mark dimensions Dim. Designation Dim. in mm Hermes+ 2 Hermes+ 4 / 4.3 / 6 Label distance > 2 Width of cut-out mark > 5 for marginal cut-out >... -
Page 29: Licences
Person authorised to compile the technical file : Erwin Fascher Am Unterwege 18/20 99610 Sömmerda Signed for, and on behalf of the Manufacturer : Sömmerda, 12.04.2013 cab Produkttechnik Sömmerda Gesellschaft für Computer- und Automationsbausteine mbH Erwin Fascher 99610 Sömmerda Managing Director... -
Page 30: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
• EN 55024:2010 • EN 61000-6-2-2005 Sömmerda, 12.04.2013 Signed for, and on behalf of the Manufacturer : 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 31: Index
Index Cleaning Navigator pad ........10 Printhead ........21 Print roller ........21 Cleaning information......21 Offline menu ........12 Connecting .........9 Contents of delivery ......9 Pause ..........11 Control panel ........10 Peel-off mode ........20 Correctable error ......11 Power save mode ......11 Critical error ........11 Power supply ........4 Cut-out marks ........28 Printer states ........ - Page 32 This page is intentionally left blank.