The Economy Class.: Operator's Manual
The Economy Class.: Operator's Manual
The Economy Class.: Operator's Manual
Barcode/Label printer
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2.3 Accessories
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i When unpacking the device, check that the delivery is complete and that there has been no transport damage.
Warning!
! Risk of material damage.
Please ensure the following before starting up the printer:
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. Do not operate the printer in a wet environment or in the vicinity of corrosive chemicals.
4. Do not exceed the maximum length of cable (according to interface), and ensure that all plugs are easily accessible.
Warning!
! Risk of material damage.
The printer must be switched off, power switch in position 0.
Power supply
1. Plug the power adapter into the power unit.
2. Plug the output plug of the power adapter into the power input socket on the side of the printer.
3. Plug the power cable into the power socket.
Interfaces
The printer and PC can be connected by either a serial or parallel cable, a USB cable or an Ethernet link. If you have any
queries, please contact a specialist dealer.
1. The printer recognizes the selected interface automatically.
2. The default settings of the interface can be seen on the self-test printout.
3. The cable configurations for the serial (RS 232 C) and parallel (Centronics) interfaces are listed in the appendix.
4. To avoid transmission problems, ensure that the length of the interface cable does not exceed the specifications for the
relevant interface.
An already installed driver must be uninstalled before a newer driver version can be installed.
i Switch the printer on before starting the installation.
1. Select "Start" -> "Settings" -> "Printer and Faxes" -> "Add a printer".
2. Select "Network Printer" or "Local Printer".
3. Select the corresponding connection, e.g. LPT1 (parallel port).
4. Select "Have Disk..." and go to the directory containing the printer driver.
5. Select the printer model, e.g. cab e4/200, and follow the instructions.
3 Getting Started
3.3 The Label designing Software eLabel
Each e4 printer is supplied with eLabel, a high-performance label designing software application.
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.
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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.
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i When inserting the two spindles (1) ensure that the wider side is placed in the respective holder (4, 7), and slots in.
5. Attach the end of the ribbon to the empty core (3) with adhesive tape.
6. Lead the ribbon round the printhead module as shown in the illustration.
7. Pull out the knob (6), insert the core and spindle into the rewind holder (7), allow the knob to slot in again.
8. Turn knob (6) clockwise to take up the slack in the ribbon.
9. Close the printhead module by pressing it down until it locks in.
10. Close the cover.
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4.1 Operator Controls
Power Switch
The power switch is located on the left-hand side of the printer.
Position 0: Off
Position I: On
DIP Switches
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DIP
3 Reserved Always OFF
2
4 Reserved Always OFF
3
5 Reserved Always OFF
4
6 Reserved Always OFF
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7, 8 8|7 Serial interface RS 232
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0 | 0 – 9600,n,8,1 Baud rate setting
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0 | 1 – 19200,n,8,1 0: OFF, 1: ON
ONI
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1 | 0 – 38400,n,8,1 Default: 00
1 | 1 – 57600,n,8,1
Control Panel
The operating panel consists of three LEDs and three multifunction buttons.
LEDs
They indicate the status of the printer.
READY Lights Standard printer status
MEDIA Lights Standard printer status
Flashes simultaneously with READY Media roll has run out
Flashes PAUSE status
RIBBON Lights Standard printer status
Off Direct thermal printing
(no transfer ribbon inserted)
Flashes simultaneously with READY Ribbon roll has run out
Multifunction buttons
The printer is either in standard or system mode.
Normal mode System mode
PAUSE Pause print job Self-test
Continue print job after pause
FEED Feed one label Calibrating the media sensor
CANCEL Cancel print job Reset
Continue printing after rectifying fault
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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.
Self-test
1. Press the PAUSE button in system mode.
2. The three LEDs flash.
The device prints a configuration report.
3. The three LEDs are continually lit.
The printer is in standard status again.
4. The following information is printed out:
- List of fonts
- Hardware configuration and status
- DIP switch settings
- Label parameters
- Firmware version
Reset
1. Press the CANCEL button in system mode.
2. The following parameters are reset to the factory settings:
- Label parameters
- Heat level
- Print speed
- Other special settings
3. The three LEDs light up.
The printer is in standard status.
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.
Warning!
! Printhead damage!
Do not use sharp objects for cleaning the printhead.
Warning!
! Danger from hot printhead!
The printhead can become very hot during operation, allow it to cool before starting maintenance work.
Pin assignment
Printer Host 1 Host 2
9-pin interface 25S 9S 25S 9S
TX 2 RX 3 RX 2 RX 3 RX 2
RX 3 TX 2 TX 3 TX 2 TX 3
CTS 4 RTS 4 RTS 7
GND 5 GND 7 GND 5 GND 7 GND 5
RTS 6 CTS 5 CTS 8 4 4
DSR 7 DTR 20 DTR 4 5 6
Any communications port can transmit data from the host (Centronics, RS 232, Ethernet, and USB).
Preliminary communications settings are not required since the printer will automatically detect which port is active.
Only connect the printer if the standard IP address has not been assigned elsewhere, change the other assignment
i if necessary.
6. Press OK.
7. Select a network adapter and printer IP, enter gateway if necessary. Confirm with OK.
8. Setup is now executed. An error message appears if an IP address cannot be entered, in this case check the network
connection.
The following window appears when the setup has been finished successfully.
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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.