12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Mounting the Printer Unpacking the 64-xx 1. Lift off the lid of the shipping box [1]. 2. Take out the plastic bag containing the accessories [1B]. 3. Lift off the styrofoam support [1A]. 4.
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Carrying the 64-xx WARNING! The 64-xx is a heavy printer. The weight depends on the printer type and equipement and can vary from 20 kg (64-04/05) up to 29.5 kg (64-08 Dis- penser).
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Mounting the 64-xx The 64-xx has been designed as a desktop printer, which means that it is normally mounted in an upright position on a table [2]. Other sufficiently large, level and sturdy surfaces can also be used as a base. WARNING! When choosing a base for the printer, observe the following guidelines to avoid dangerous operating conditions:...
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Printer connections CAUTION! Add-on devices of an inferior quality may damage the printer! Connect the printer only to devices that fulfil SELV (safety extra-low volta- ge) circuit requirements acc. to EN 60950! ...
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12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx H Optional: Signal interface USI • 4 inputs / 8 outputs • Standard at „64-xx Dispenser A“ I Optional: Mini-DIN connector To connect a remote operator panel J Optional: start/stop signal input •...
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Operator panel Display Prog button Feed button Online button Cut button Operator panel of the 64-xx. Display With 32 digits and two lines, the display shows the operating conditions (mo- des) for parameters, values, status and errors. You can select the language you want to use for the display.
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12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx – Chapter Offline operation on page 13 and Chapter Online operation on page 14 – In topic section Info-Printouts and Parameter Remote operator 64-0x Gen. 3 (or higher) machines can be equipped with a remote operator panel panel.
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Operating modes Offline mode Printer settings can be made when the device is offline. The offline mode is normally active when the printer is switched on. Print jobs are received via the selected interface but not processed.
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12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Standalone mode In standalone mode, print jobs are not transferred but saved on a plugin card. They are started directly from the printer’s operator panel or via a connected keyboard. Standalone mode: see topic section „Advanced Applications“.
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Basic Operating Procedures Connecting the printer WARNING! The printer operates using mains voltage! Touching electrically live parts can cause exposure to hazardous electrical currents and may lead to burns. Make sure that the printer is switched off before connecting the power ca- ble.
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Switching on the printer Turn on the printer using the power switch (set to position “1”). The following sequence of messages is displayed: System start... The boot loader is starting. System start...
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Offline operation • Switching from offline mode to online mode: OFFLINE x JOBS ONLINE x JOBS Online • Switch to online mode when the print job is stopped: OFFLINE x JOBS ONLINE x JOBS Online...
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Online operation • Switching to offline mode: ONLINE x JOBS OFFLINE x JOBS Online • Setting the print contrast: Press the Feed button to increase and the Cut button to decrease the print contrast. ONLINE x JOBS Print contrast...
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Creating a print job Essentially, there are two ways of creating a print job: Either by using the 64-xx Windows printer driver, or by creating a text file using print commands. Windows printer 64-xx printer drivers are available for different versions of Windows.
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12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx clicking PROPERTIES > SHARE (in Windows XP). The sharename stands for a printer, which is connected to a certain port. This is the USB port for tranferring via USB and the TCP/IP port for transferring by Ethernet. A few hints on using the USB interface: ...
CF card. When inserting or removing the CF card, never use force. Flawless functioning of the memory cards is only guaranteed for the types distributed by Avery Dennison: Wide guide notch Slim guide notch Contacts [12] CF card (article no.
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx SD card: 1. Switch off the printer. Wait for 5 seconds. 2. Press onto the memory card, until it unlocks. Remove the memory card from the card slot. [14] Inserting a memory card (A: CF, B: SD). If the memory card has been inserted correctly, it will sit flush with the printer’s back wall (right).
12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx Starting to print Settings for the material type The parameter settings described below provide the printer with the neces- sary information about the label material used. When printing from a layout program, these settings are usually provided automatically by the printer driver.
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12/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Commissioning & Operation 64-xx The heat energy should be kept as low as possible while retaining an accep- table printing result. A high level of heat energy reduces the lifespan of the printhead.
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Setting up Winding diagrams ......... 2 Material / Ribbon end ........11 64-xx ............2 Material end ..........11 Designation of parts ........2 Ribbon end ..........11 64-xx dispenser ......... 3 Rewinder full ..........11 Designation of parts ........
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Winding diagrams The winding diagrams show the winding direction of material and ribbon through the 64-xx or through the 64-xx dispenser printer. You must follow this basic schema when inserting/changing material and ribbon. ...
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser 64-xx dispenser [15] This is how to insert material and ribbon correctly in the 64-xx dispenser (each of type M). Designation of parts No. Designation No. Designation Ribbon unwind mandrel Dispensing edge Ribbon deflector Feed roller...
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Selecting ribbon/material Label material When selecting the material, you must take 3 factors into account: – the abrasive behavior of the surface structure of the material; – the properties with regard to the chemical reaction when printing ink is transferred;...
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Inserting material CAUTION! Rotating axles! These can pull in and tear off hair, clothing and jewelry. – Do not operate the machine with the hood open! – Keep long hair, loose clothing, jewelry etc.
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03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Only 64-xx dispenser: 9. Guide material through under the dis- penser roller (1). 10. Pull labels off the backing paper over a length of about 50 cm (Fig. 1). 11.
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03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Continued on next page. 14. Guide the backing paper around the feed roller (1) and guide pins (2) of the drawing module to form an S shape (Fig. 1). 15.
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Inserting fan-folded material 1. Set the outer disc of the material unwinder to the width of the material. 2. Pull the material through the inlet opening (1) to the material guide with the side to be printed showing upwards.
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Changing material Proceed as described in the following to replace an inserted material roll befor it comes to an end. The printer must be switched on; otherwise, the printhead presses on the material.
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Inserting ribbon 1. Switch the printer on. 2. Open the hood of the printer. 3. Place the roll of ribbon on the right ribbon mandrel (1) so that it can unwind anti- clockwise.
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Material / Ribbon end Material end If the material end has passed the material guiding, the following status message appears: Status 5002 Material end 1. Press the opener and pull the remaining material from the front side (display side) out of the print unit.
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Settings for all printers Ribbon tension The torques of the ribbon unwind mandrel (1) and ribbon rewind mandrel (2) can be set using the red plastic hexagons on the ribbon mandrels.
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Material light barrier The series 64-xx printers are fitted with transmitted-light light barriers. Reflector light barriers are also available as an option. To set Setting is performed by means of the red rotary knob (1) on the outside of the print module.
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Print head contact pressure Different material widths and/or material thicknesses have an effect on the contact pressure of the thermal strip on the feed roller. The contact pressure can be set in 3 steps: Position for 64-04/05 or for thin/narrow material up to the maximum print width of the 64-05 (1)
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Adjusting the position of the print head Only for the standard version of 64-05/ 06/08! The print head 0 line can be adjusted va- riably from 2 mm (from the left edge of the label) to 13 mm: 1.
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Material parameters The following three parameters are used to tell the printer the properties of the label material with which you would like to work: Parameter Function PRINT PARAMETER > material type Sets the type of material (punched or continuous) PRINT PARAMETER >...
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Settings at 64-xx dispensers Dispenser types The 64-xx is available as „Dispenser M“ or „Dispenser A“ (see tab. 2). Type Property Operating mode • Short dispensing edge with Printing/dispensing is triggered manually label sensor (single start), e.
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Einrichten 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Information about operation with start signal can be found in topic section Advanced Applications, chapter „Printing with start signal“. Parameter settings for „64-xx dispenser M“ The printing/dispensing process can be triggered by foot switch or by light barrier: Foot switch The values preset by the manufacturer (see tab.
03/13 Rev. 5.08-01 USER MANUAL Setting up 64-xx – 64-xx dispenser Index Changing material Material end Designation of parts Rewinder full - 64-xx Ribbon end - 64-xx dispenser Dispenser Setting label material parameters - parameters for version A Setting the material light barrier - parameters for version M Setting the position of the print head Drawing module...
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Advanced Applications Printing with temperature compensation ..2 Access via Web/FTP server .......21 Requirements ..........2 Web server ..........21 Function description ........
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Printing with temperature compensation Requirements • Suitable printers: All devices listed in the headline of this document •...
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Drive performance print head TR=0 TR=20% TR=40% TR = “SYSTEM PARAMETERS / Temp. reduction” °C Print head temperature...
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Printing with start signal Application notes Print-and-Apply systems are normally triggered by an external start signal, which typ- ically comes from a product sensor placed at the conveyor.
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Connecting the signal source Footswitch Footswitches are available as accessory for both, 64-xx and AP 5.4/5.6 printers and are shipped ready configured (see topic section Accessories ).
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x USI, AI, E/A The 3 accessory boards USI, AI and I/O provide each a signal interface shaped as a D-Sub connector [2B] [3A].
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Settings in the parameter menu Setting Interface Printer Parameter Value Accept start si- SYSTEM PARAMETER >...
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Standalone Operation Requirements Printer Suitable printers: all devices listed in the headline of this document, except for AP 4.4 (which has no card slot) Firmware Printer...
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Keyboard On request, a keyboard can be connected to the printer. This considerably simplifies entry of variable data, especially when dealing with text.
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Features Standalone operation in brief: • Printing without computer connection • Data entry via control panel or keyboard •...
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x 3. Press the Online button to start proceeding the file In case of a printjob file, the printjob is started, in case of a firmware file, the firm- ware upload starts.
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x mation about the job is displayed in the "Print control" console. While the print job is processed, it is started newly in the „Standalone“...
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Executing firmware files Files with the extension .S3B are firmware files. Selecting a firmware file means start- ing a firmware download.
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Insert Input Field in Printjob Input fields can be defined in the following Easy Plug field types: •...
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x 7. Simultaneously press the Online and ESC keys. The first file on the memory card is displayed: Choose a file AVERY .FOR...
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Data input by interface Available with firmware x.33 or a later version. Apart from putting in data by operation panel or by external keyboard, the data can be sent via interface.
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Data Transmission with Ethernet System Requirements CAUTION! - Unqualified manipulations of a data network can disturb or stop its pro- per functioning.
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Integration of Ethernet Interface The Ethernet interface of the printers is layed out as 10/100 Base T. The transmission speed is set by autonegotiation.
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Setting the IP Parameters The IP-parameter settings can either be set fix, or they can be requested from a DHCP server with every start of the printer.
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Transmission with LPD Server Printing data can be transmitted to the printer using the LPR/LPD (Line Printer Dae- mon) protocol (“BSD Spooler”).
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Access via Web/FTP server Web server Applications The web server makes it possible •...
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H Click on this button after entering user name and password Displays the machine model Displays the firmware version K Links to the Avery Dennison Machinery website Logging in to the web 1. Click on the “Login” link [9B] server 2.
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Changing a setting in Click on the names of submenus and parameters to open them so that you can the labeller menu change the settings they contain.
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x The virtual operator panel [12] The virtual operator panel After the “Display view” link is clicked, an image of the operator panel (= virtual oper- ator panel) appears on the screen [12].
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x D Status line [13E] In order to avoid putting an operating person at the machine at risk by sudden starting up of the machine, the virtual operator panel is locked as soon as a button at the machine operator panel is pressed.
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x 4. Enter user name and password. A user name can be chosen at will; preset password = “avery” INTERFACE PARA >NETWORK PARAM.
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x If the login was successful, separate folders appear in the FTP client, one for the in- ternal RAM disk and one for each connected memory medium [13]: •...
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Data transmission with WLAN According to standard IEEE 802.11b Requirements Suitable printers Printer Firmware AP 5.4, AP 7.t 3.00...
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x PC setup 1. In Windows XP call: Start > Settings > System > Network. 2.
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Storing and transferring parameter settings Recommendations • Suitable printers: All printers listed in the headline, apart from the AP 4.4 (which has no card slot) •...
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Storing settings on memory card SPECIAL FUNCTION > Store parameters 1. Call parameter ...
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Loading settings from memory card All files with parameter settings, which are stored in the \FORMATS directory, can be read out using the standalone mode.
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Setup 1. Place the printer on the OLV mounting plate as illustrated. Operating the OLV at a DPM / PEM / ALX 92x requires a support stand match- ing the respective installation situation 2.
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x [22] 64-05 with OLV mounted (side view).
11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x Appendix Example: Setup file for AP 5.4 #!A1 #G Machine Setup for AP 5.4 300 Dpi Version: V3.10 #G Serial number...
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x #G------------------------------------------------------------------- #G COM2 Port Parameter #G------------------------------------------------------------------- #PC1302/5 Baud rate : 9600 Baud #PC1303/8 No.
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x #G------------------------------------------------------------------- #G Options Parameter #G------------------------------------------------------------------- #PC5300/0 Remote Display : Disabled #G------------------------------------------------------------------- #G Printer System Menu #G------------------------------------------------------------------- #PC2001/24.5 Head disp dist.
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x #G------------------------------------------------------------------- #G Peripheral Parameter Menu #G------------------------------------------------------------------- #PC2512/1 Rewinder Motor : Generation 2 #PC2501/0 Current mode : Table values #PC2502/100...
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11/14 Rev. 03 USER MANUAL Advanced Applications AP 4.4 – AP 5.4 – AP 5.6 – AP 7.t – 64-xx – DPM – PEM – ALX 92x #G MLI Parameter Menu #G------------------------------------------------------------------- #PC4002/15 Darkness : 15 #PC4003/126 Control Prefix : 7EH #PC4004/94 Format Prefix : 5EH...
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: Multitech Sys #G readonly ID=30045 #G Work place : FCT Test Station #G readonly ID=30046 #G Company name : Avery Dennison #G------------------------------------------------------------------- #G CF card slot status #G------------------------------------------------------------------- #G readonly ID=30047 #G Card in slot : Yes #G readonly...