PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Operator´s Manual Thermal / Thermal Transfer e4 k4A cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG Edition 1.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION cab Operator´s Manual valid for following printer types: e4/200 TM e4/300 TM copyright © cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG all rights reserved No parts of this manual may be copied, rewritten or used for anything else than for original cab printers. This interdicts the usage of the manual for OEM products unless you have a written permission. cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG Wilhelm Schickard Str.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Table of Contents e4 series Operator´s manual copyright © cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG ......................................................................... 2 Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... 3 FCC Notice ..................................................................................................................................
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION FCC Notice This equipment may generate, use and/or radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in full accordance with this instruction manual, interference to radio communications may occur. This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Important Safety Instructions Only qualified and trained service technicians should attempt to repair the printer. Do not place the printer on or near a heat source. Be sure that the output of the power adapter is 24VDC and your power source matches the rating listed on the power adapter. Be certain your power source is grounded. To avoid getting an electric shock, do not use a worn or damaged power cord.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Chapter 1 Introduction Printer Specifications Model e4/200 e4/300 Printing method Direct thermal & Thermal transfer Printing resolution 203dpi (8dots/mm) 300dpi (11.8dots/mm) Max printing speed 4ips (101.6mm/s) 3ips (76.2mm/s) Max printing width 4.25” (108mm) 4.17? (106mm) Max printing length 40" (1016mm) Memory 2MB FLASH ROM, 4MB SDRAM Media Roll-feed, die-cut, continuous, fan-fold, tags, tickets in plain paper or thermal paper Width 110mm max. 27mm min.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Packing List¨Figure 1: 1. Printer 2. Power apter 3. Ribbon Spindle 4. Media Spindle 5. Core Adapter 6. Media Roll Guide 7. Ribbon 8. Sample Media 9.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Chapter 2 Getting Started Setting up Before setting up the printer you should consider the following: 1. 2. Make sure there is adequate space around the printer for loading consumables and proper ventilation. Make sure the printer is close to the host so the interface cable is easily accessible to either end. Connecting the Printer Power Connection Caution: (1) Use of the wrong adapter could damage your printer.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Interface Connection CAUTION: Make sure the printer is switched OFF before connecting the interface cable. The interface between the printer and the host will use either a serial,parallel , USB©cable or for Ethernet connection options. 1. 2. 3. 4. The printer identifies the communication port automatically. The default values of printer port can be obtained from the self-test report.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Main Parts and Features Figure 2 1. PAUSE Button 4. READY Indicator 7. Media Exit Path 10. Top Cover 10 2. FEED Button 5. MEDIA Indicator 8. Cover Handle 11.Left Side Cover 3. CANCEL Button 6. RIBBON Indicator 9.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Description Figure 3 1. Printhead Module 2. Printhead Bracket 3. Printhead 4. Media Sensor 5. Platen Roller 6. Release Lever 7. Media Guide 8. Ribbon Loading Knob 9. Ribbon Supply Spindle 10. Media Compartment 11.Guide Wheel Figure 4 1. RS232 Serial Port 2. DIP Switches 3. USB Port 4. PS/2 Port 5. DC IN Port 6. Ethernet Port 7.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Loading the Ribbon Caution: (1) (2) (3) Make sure the inked side of your ribbon faces outwards. Always make sure the inked side of the ribbon faces the media and NOT the printhead. The maximum width of the ribbon is 110mm. When using a ribbon roll with a width less than 110m, please place the ribbon roll right in the middle of the Ribbon Spindle corresponding to the symmetry symbol (-->|<--). This section isnot applicable to direct thermal printing. 1.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG 13
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 14 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Figure 5-5 Figure 5-6 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG 15
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Loading the Media e- Series printers can be operated in three different modes: Standard mode, Peel-off mode, or Cutting mode. -- In Standard mode, each printed label remains on the backing liner. -- In Peel-off mode, each printed label is peeled away from the backing liner automatically. -- In Cutting mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed. Standard Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Peel-off Mode: The loading guide will be provided with the peeler kit. Cutting Mode: The loading guide will be provided with the cutter kit.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Figure6-3 Media Guide Media Leader Label Platen Roller Figure 6-4 18 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Adjusting the Position of Media Sensor 1. Lift the top cover. 2. Push the Release Lever to release the Printhead Module. 3. Lift the Printhead Module to expose the media sensor cover. (Figure 7-1). 4. Remove the media sensor cover and slide the media sensor to the correct position (refer to Figure 7-3, Figure 7-4 and Figure 7-5). 5. Replace the media sensor cover.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Media sensing Figure 7-2 Media sensor 2 – 5mm Media gap Figure 7-3 20 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Media sensing Figure 7-4 Media sensor Figure 7-5 Media sensor cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG 21
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Operation Basics Power Switch The power switch is on the left side of the printer. The symbol on the switch is defined as follows: ON OFF The Front Panel The Front Panel of the printer consists of : - Three Indicator Lamps: MEDIA, READY and RIBBON - Three dual function buttons: PAUSE, FEED and CANCEL Indicator Lamps The three lamps indicate the status of the printer (please refer to Chapter 4 for error indications).
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Buttons Three buttons perform different functions based on the mode the printer is in. The printer operates in one of the following modes: Normal Mode: Normal printer functions (i.e. Pause, Feed, and Cancel). See the table below. System Mode: Allows the printer to perform Reset, Media Sensor Calibration and Self-testing. See the following table at section ‘System Mode’. Setting Mode: Only for G-2108D and G-3106D.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION The following parameters automatically reset: - Label parameters - Print darkness - Speed - Others for specific emulation Note: The printed label count cannot be reset. Media Sensor Calibration It is necessary to perform Media Sensor Calibration after a new roll of media is loaded. 1. After entering System Mode, press FEED button. 2. The three indicators continue blinking. 3.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION DIP Switch at the Back Panel Caution: Make sure the printer is powered OFF before adjusting the DIP switch settings.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Windows Driver Installation The printer driver supports Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 operating systems and can be found on the CDROM included with the printer or is available for download from: http://www.cabgmbh.com. Installation 1. Single click the Windows “Start” menu 2. Click “Control Panel” button Click “Printers” button Double click “Add printer” icon Click “Next” to continue» 3.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Chapter 3 Maintenance Warning: 1. Make sure the printer is powered OFF before performing any maintenance operation. 2. The printhead becomes hot while printing, be careful, when maintaining the printhead. 3. Use only the cleaning agents indicated. cab Produkttechnik Gmbh & Co KG will not be responsible for damage caused by any other cleaning materials used on this printer. 4.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Occasionally situations occur that require some troubleshooting skills. Possible issues and potential solutions are listed in this section. While not every situation is addressed, you may find some of these tips helpful. Error Indications Typically, when the printer is in an abnormal state, one or two of the three indicator lamps will begin blinking.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Miscellaneous Vertical blank lines Continuous vertical blank lines in printout indicate a dirty or faulty printhead as shown below: If the problem cannot be solved by cleaning the printhead, replace the printhead. The host shows ‘Printer Timeout’ 1. Check if the interface cable is connected. 2. Check if the printer is turned on. If the situation remains unsolved, please contact your reseller or our customer service engineers.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Appendix A: Interface Specifications RS232 Serial The RS232 connector on the printer is a DB9F Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Direction / Out In In Out In Out / Definition / TX RX CTS Ground TS DSR DTR / Connection with host: Host 25S TX 2 RX 3 DSR 6 DTR 20 RTS 4 CTS 5 GND 7 ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… Printer 9P 3 RX 2 TX 8 DTR 7 DSR 4 CTS 6 RTS 5 GND Host 9S RX 2 TX 3 DTR 4 DSR 6 RTS 7 CTS 8 GND 5 ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… Printer 9P 2 TX 3 RX 7 DSR 8 DTR 4
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Parallel (Centronics) The parallel port is a standard 36-pin Centronics interface.
PRODUCT MARKING AND BARCODE IDENTIFICATION Appendix B: ASCII Table 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 32 0 1 NUL SOH XON STX XOFF NAK ACK BEL BS LF ESC FF CR SO SI RS US 2 ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , .
