Operator's Manual Barcode/Label printer e4 The Economy Class.
Operator's Manual for the following products Contents Part No. Description Type 5410006 Transfer printer e4/200 5410007 Transfer printer e4/300 Edition: 2009/01 - Part No. 9008554 Copyright This documentation as well as translation hereof are property of cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co. KG.
1 Introduction 1.1 Instructions 1.4 Safety 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. Danger Notice Information • Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage. • Switch off all affected devices (computer, printer, accessories) before connecting or disconnecting.
2 Product Description 2.1 Technical Data Standard Option 1. Printhead e4 Printing method Thermal/Thermal transfer Printhead resolution dpi 203 300 Print speed up to mm/s 100 75 Print width up to mm 108 106 2. Labels Material Labels, continuous material on rolls or leporello, thermal and standard paper, cardboard, foils: PE, PP, PVC, PA, PI Material thickness mm / 0.10 - 0.
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3 Getting Started i When unpacking the device, check that the delivery is complete and that there has been no transport damage. ! Risk of material damage. Please ensure the following before starting up the printer: Warning! 1. Set up the printer in a place where there is adequate space available for inserting the transfer ribbon and media. 2. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation for the device, and keep it out of direct sunlight. 3.
3 Getting Started 3.3 The Label designing Software eLabel Each e4 printer is supplied with eLabel, a high-performance label designing software application. i The printer driver has to be installed before eLabel can be installed. The software is on the supplied CD ROM. Updates can be downloaded from http://www.cabgmbh.com as and when required. Start the installation via the user interface on the CD, and follow the instructions of the wizard. 3.
3 Getting Started 3.5 Positioning the Media Sensor 1 3 4 PAUSE FEED Y READ MEDIA L E C N A C RIBBON 1 3 10 0 80 60 40 4 40 60 80 10 0 1 2 1 Media sensor 2 Media sensor cover 3 Media 4 Spaces between labels 1. Release the printhead module and swing it up. 2. Take the cover (2) off the media sensor (1). 3. Position the media sensor (1) so that the relevant labels pass centrally over it, and the sensor can alternately detect labels and the spaces between them.
3 Getting Started 3.6 Loading the Transfer Ribbon Warning! ! Risk of material damage. When inserting the transfer ribbon ensure that the coated side faces the labels, as otherwise the printhead can become soiled. Ensure that the media is winding in the same direction as shown in the illustration.
4 Operation 4.1 Operator Controls 10 Power Switch The power switch is located on the left-hand side of the printer. Position 0: Off Position I: On DIP Switches i Switch off the printer before setting the DIP switches.
4 Operation 4.2 Operating Functions Normal mode FEED A label is fed forward. PAUSE The current print job has paused, MEDIA flashing. Paused print job resumed. CANCEL The current print job has been stopped. Continue printing after rectifying fault. System mode i In system mode, the printer cannot accept any commands from the PC. Activate system mode: Press the CANCEL button and keep it pressed for four seconds. The three flashing LEDs indicate that the printer is in system mode.
5 Cleaning Danger! Danger from electric shock! Switch off the printer before starting any maintenance work. ! Warning! Risk of damage! Only use cleansers approved by the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage caused by the use of other cleansers. • Remove dust and paper fluff from the interior with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. • The cover of the printer can be cleaned with a standard cleanser. 5.
6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Error Messages 13 A fault is indicated by one or two of the three LEDs flashing.
7 Interfaces 7.1 RS 232 Serial Baud rate: 14 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 (Setting by DIP switches 7 - 8) Data format: Always 8 data bits, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit Parity: Always non parity Flow control: RTS/CTS (Hardware flow control), If you are using software or drivers under the Windows® environment, the flow control must be set to "hardware".
7 Interfaces 7.3 Ethernet Interface Handshake: TCP/IP Connector type: RJ45 Standard IP address: 199.9.9.196. i Only connect the printer if the standard IP address has not been assigned elsewhere, change the other assignment if necessary. Configure the IP address of the printer 1. Switch off printer. 2. Set DIP switch 6 to ON. 3. Switch on printer. 4. Close all application programs on the PC. 5. Start the program IPSETUP.EXE to set the IP address from CD. 6. Press OK. 7.
7 Interfaces 9. Confirm with CLOSE. 10. Switch off printer. 11. Set DIP switch 6 to OFF. i The IP address of the printer can be checked by a self-test printout. Setting up the printer driver 1. Select the cab printer driver in the operating system under "Start" -> "Settings" -> "Printers and Faxes", and add a new standard TCP/IP connection in the properties under "Ports".
7 Interfaces 17 2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the wizard to add a TCP/IP connection. 3. Enter standard as the device type, and follow the further instructions of the wizard. 7.
8 Index 18 A L Accessories.........................................5 Labels Height............................................4 Loading..........................................7 Material..........................................4 Material thickness..........................4 Material weight...............................4 Material width.................................4 Media roll.......................................4 Width..............................................4 LED.....................
