CAB a2+ Operating Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. CAB Manuals
  4. Printer
  5. A2+
  6. Operating instructions manual

CAB a2+ Operating Instructions Manual

Barcode/label printer
Hide thumbs Also See for a2+:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Operator's Manual
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION
Barcode/Label printer
Operating Instructions
Edition 5/06

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the a2+ and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for CAB a2+

Summary of Contents for CAB a2+

  • Page 1 PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Barcode/Label printer Operating Instructions Edition 5/06...
  • Page 2 All rights, including those regarding the translation, are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form (print, photocopy or any other method) or edited, copied or distributed electronically without written permission from cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG Karlsruhe.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Table of contents Notes on the documentation ........5 Structure of the documentation and navigation .
  • Page 4 A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ EC Declaration of Conformity ........37 Index .

  • Page 5: Notes On The Documentation

    • Configuration Instructions These are found on the accompanying CD and the cab website and are directed toward persons who set up, configure and perform more extensive maintenance and service work on the label printer. •...

  • Page 6: Cross References And References To Graphics, Tables And Documents

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Notes on the documentation DANGER! Risk of death via electric shock! Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait a few minutes until the power supply unit has discharged. 1.2.2 Notes Important information is identified with an exclamation mark on the left-hand side of the page. Information is identified with an "i"...

  • Page 7: Safety And The Environment

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Safety and the environment Safety and the environment Read these operating instructions carefully before using the label printer for the first time. The operating instructions describe all of the functions of the label printer during operation. The available functions depend on the version used for a specific job.

  • Page 8: Environmentally-Friendly Disposal

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Safety and the environment Environmentally-friendly disposal Used devices contain valuable recyclable materials which should be utilized. Dispose of used devices separately from other waste, i.e. via an appropriate collection site. The modular nature of the label printer allows it to easily be disassembled into its component parts so that the parts can be turned in for recycling.

  • Page 9: Installation

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Installation Installation Unpacking the label printer Lift the label printer out of the box via the straps. Check label printer for damage which may have occurred during transport. Check delivery for completeness. Scope of delivery • • Label printer Dispense plate (peel-off device ver- sion only) •...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Label Printer

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Installation Connecting the label printer Power switch Power connection jack Slot for Cardbus or a Type II PC card Slot for a CompactFlash memory card Ethernet 10/100 Base-T USB port for a keyboard or scanner USB high-speed slave port Serial RS 232 C port Fig.

  • Page 11: Operating Panel

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Operating panel Operating panel The user can control the operation of the printer with the operating panel, for example: • pause, continue or cancel print jobs • set printing parameters, e.g. heating energy of the printhead, print speed, configuration of the ports, language and time (see “Configuration Instructions“) •...

  • Page 12: Functions Of The Operating Panel During Printing

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Operating panel Functions of the operating panel during printing 4.2.1 Symbol indicators The symbol indicators shown in the following table can appear on the status line of the screen, depend- ing on the configuration of the printer. They inform you of the current status of the printer at a glance. For configuration of the status line, see the “Configuration Instructions“.
  • Page 13 A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Operating panel 4.2.3 'Ready' mode The printer is ready and can receive data. The display shows the text Ready and the configured symbol indicators, such as the time and date Button Label Function go to offline menu (see “Configuration Instructions“) menu illuminates feed...
  • Page 14 A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Operating panel 4.2.6 'Fault - correctable' mode An error which can be remedied by the operator without canceling the print job has occurred. The print job can be continued once the error is remedied. The display shows the symbol , the error type and the number of labels still to be printed.

  • Page 15: Device Types

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Device types Device types Standard device The standard device is used for printing labels or continuous media on rolls or fanfolded media. In Tear-Off mode, labels are removed by hand. The labels can be cut off automatically with the 'cutter' accessory. For details, see the Operating Instruc- tions for the 'cutter' accessory.

  • Page 16: Loading Media

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Loading media Loading media For adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying hexagonal wrench located in the bottom section of the print unit. See Fig. 5, Item 8. No other tools are required for the work described here. Loading labels from a roll 6.1.1 Removing and installing the core adapter...
  • Page 17 A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Loading media 6.1.2 Positioning the label roll on the roll retainer Fig. 5: Loading labels from a roll 1. Open cover (10). 2. Loosen knurled screw (1) and swivel guide (2) upward and push it all the way out. 3.

  • Page 18: Setting The Label Sensor

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Loading media 6.1.4 Setting the label sensor Fig. 6: Setting the label sensor The label sensor (2) can be shifted perpendicular to the direction of paper flow for adaptation to the label medium. The sensor unit (1) of the label sensor is visible from the front through the print unit and is marked with a indentation in the label sensor retainer.

  • Page 19: Winding Up The Label Strip In Rewind Mode

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Loading media 6.1.5 Winding up the label strip in Rewind mode Fig. 7: Guiding the label strip in Rewind mode In Rewind mode, the labels are wound up internally after printing for later use. 1. Remove the locking system for Rewind mode if necessary (see ”6.7” on page 25) and install rewind guide plate (see ”6.6”...
  • Page 20 A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Loading media 6.1.6 Winding up the liner in Peel-Off mode Fig. 8: Guidance of the liner in Peel-Off mode In Peel-Off mode, the labels are removed after printing, and only the liner is wound up internally. 1. Lift the pinch roller (4) off the rewind assist roller (5). 2.

  • Page 21: Setting The Head Locking System

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Loading media 6.1.7 Setting the head locking system The printhead is pushed on via two plungers. The location of the outer plunger must be set to the width of the label medium used so as to • achieve even print quality across the entire label width •...

  • Page 22: Removing The Wound Roll

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Loading media Removing the wound roll Fig. 10: Removing the wound roll 1. Turn lever (7) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. 2. Cut label strip and wind it fully around the rewinder (2). 3. Hold rewinder (2) firmly and turn knob (3) clockwise. The rewinder spindle relaxes and the wound roll is released.

  • Page 23: Loading Transfer Ribbon

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Loading media 4. Guide label strip to print unit via the roll retainer (3). See Fig. 11. 5. Push guide (2) against the label strip, swivel it upward against the roll retainer and tighten knurled screw (1). 6. Insert label strip into printhead (see ”6.1.3” on page 17). 7.

  • Page 24: Setting The Feed Path Of The Transfer Ribbon

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Loading media 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. See also “Setting the head locking system” on page 21. The adjustment is best carried out during printing.

  • Page 25: Removing And Installing The Feed Roll

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Loading media Removing and installing the locking system Removing the locking system 1. Position printer at edge of table so that the oblong hole is accessible from below. 2. Screw out screws (1) (2) and remove them. 3. Remove the pinch roller (4) and bottom plate (3).

  • Page 26: Printing

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Printing Printing CAUTION! The printhead can be damaged if handled improperly! Do not touch the bottom of the printhead with your fingers or sharp objects. Ensure that the labels are clean. Ensure smooth label surfaces. Raw labels are like emery and reduce the service life of the printhead.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Basic Maintenance

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Cleaning and basic maintenance Cleaning and basic maintenance DANGER! Risk of death via electric shock! Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing any maintenance work. Maintenance plan Maintenance task When General cleaning (see ”8.3” on page 28) as necessary Clean print roller (see ”8.4”...

  • Page 28: General Cleaning

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Cleaning and basic maintenance General cleaning CAUTION! Abrasive cleaning agents can damage the printer! Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the outer surfaces or assemblies. Remove dust and paper fuzz in the printing area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Clean outer surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Printhead

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Cleaning and basic maintenance 1. Turn lever (1) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. 2. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer. 3. Remove hexagonal wrench (5) from its retainer. 4. Press the latch (3) and slowly pull label sen- sor outward via the tab (4).
  • Page 30 A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Cleaning and basic maintenance CAUTION! The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts! Set up printer on a grounded, conductive surface. Ground your body, e.g. by wearing a grounded wristband. Do not touch contacts on the plug connections (2, 3). Do not touch printing line (5) with hard objects or your hands.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Print Roller And Rewind Assist Roller

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Cleaning and basic maintenance Replacing the print roller and rewind assist roller Removing the side plate 1. Turn lever (1) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. 2. Lift the pinch roller (5) off the rewind assist roller. 3. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer.

  • Page 32: Error Treatment

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Error treatment Error treatment Error types When an error occurs, the diagnostic system displays the error on the screen and switches the printer into one of the three possible error modes, depending on the error type: Symbol Navigator pad Error type pause flashes Fault - correctable...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Error treatment Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Transfer ribbon wrinkles Transfer ribbon deflection not See “Setting the feed path of the trans- adjusted fer ribbon” on page 24. Head locking system not See “Setting the head locking system” adjusted on page 21. Transfer ribbon too wide Use only transfer ribbons which are just a bit wider than the label.

  • Page 34: Error Messages And Recovery

    A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Error treatment Error messages and recovery Error message Cause Error recovery Hardware error Switch printer off and on again. ADC malfunction If it occurs again → Service. Invalid barcode contents, e.g. Correct barcode contents. Barcode error alphanumeric characters in numerical barcode Barcode is too large for the Shrink or shift barcode.
  • Page 35 A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Error treatment Error message Cause Error recovery Several labels are missing Press the pause button several times No label found from the label strip until the next label on the strip is detected by the printer. The label format specified in Cancel print job.
  • Page 36 A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Error treatment Error message Cause Error recovery Printer receives an unknown Press the pause button to skip the com- Protocol error or incorrect command from mand or the computer. Press the cancel button to cancel the print job. Read error when accessing Check data on memory card.

  • Page 37: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    - EC Low Voltage Regulations 73/23/EEC - EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 89/336/EEC of Data Machines Limits and methods of measurement Signed for, and on behalf of, the Manufacturer : cab Produkttechnik Sömmerda und Automationsbausteine mbH Erwin Fascher Managing Director Edition 5/06 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 38 A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Index Index Pause ......13 Printing Label .....13 Cleaning .
  • Page 39 A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Index Synchronization ..... . 26 System error ......14 Unpacking .
  • Page 40 A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+ Operating Instructions Edition 5/06...

This manual is also suitable for:

A4+A6+A8+

Table of Contents