Zanasi Z1 Thermal Inkjet RemoteManager Handbuch

Z1 Remote
Manager
Instruction
Manual
Rel: 1.01
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Table of Contents
General....................................................................... 5
Installation and set-up ........................................... 9
Software design...................................................... 16
Functions ................................................................ 21
System settings...................................................... 42
Editor – Label design ............................................. 62
Create print image .................................................. 65
Connections............................................................ 97
Tools ........................................................................ 104
Z1 Remote Manager Touch structure ................... 127
System functions ................................................... 131
Z1 Remote Manager Touch functions .................. 157
Appendix ................................................................... 184
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General
Information on this operating manual
This manual enables safe and effective use of the software.
The manual is a component of the software.
The manual must be available to the staff at all times near the PC
on which the software is installed.
The staff working with the software must have studied this manual
and be familiar with the content.
Compliance with all safety notes and instructions given in this
manual is a basic prerequisite for safe and efficient working.
Illustrations in this manual serve to provide a basic understanding
and may differ at times.
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Explanation of symbols
Safety notes Safety notes are identified by symbols in this manual. The safety
notes are preceded by mnemonics signifying the severity of the
hazard.
It is imperative to observe the safety notes and to act with care to
avoid material damage.
CAUTION!
… points out a possibly dangerous situation which
may lead to material damage if not heeded.
Tipps and recommendations NOTE!

… points out useful tips and recommendations as
well as information to ensure effective and trouble-
free operation..
… this symbol points out a result, following an


Result
action by the operator.
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Limitation of liability
All the information and instructions in this manual were compiled
based on the current standards and regulations, state of the art
technology and our many years of know-how and experience.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from:
 disregarding the manual
 improper use
 use of untrained staff
 changes to the software
The obligations agreed upon in the supply agreement, the general
terms and conditions, the manufacturer’s delivery terms and the
statutory provisions applicable at the time of conclusion of the
contract are applicable.
We reserve the right to make technical changes to improve the
performance and in the course of on-going development.
Copyright
This manual is copyright protected and intended for internal use
only.
Making the manual available to third parties, any form of duplication
– fully or in part – as well as utilization and/or disclosure of
the content, except for internal use, is not permitted without the
written consent of the manufacturer.
Offenders will be liable for damages. Rights to further claims are
reserved.
Guarantee terms
The guarantee terms are specified in the General terms and
conditions of the manufacturer.
Customer service
Please refer to our customer service for technical information.
Our staff is furthermore always interested in new information and
experiences arising from the use of the product and which may be
valuable information for product improvement.
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Intended use
The software has been designed and implemented exclusively for
the intended use described herein.
The software serves to develop and administrate print images
which are transferred to the Z1 printing system.
Intended use also includes adherence to all the specifications in
this manual.
Any use beyond the intended use or any other use is regarded as
misuse.
Any claims arising from damages due to misuse will be rejected.
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Installation and set-up

System requirements
To install the Z1 Remote Manager software on a PC, the following
minimum system requirements must be met:
 Pentium III processor or later
® ®
 Windows XP , Windows Vista, , Windows 7
 512 MB RAM
 25 to 30 MB hard disk
 SVGA monitor, 256 colors minimum
 PC mouse
 or Touchscreen
 Printer interface
(either USB, RS 232 , RS 442 or Ethernet)
Install software
The following steps imply that you have an installation file on USB-
stick.
Unser this link you’ll find always the latest Z1 Remote Manager
software. You’ll get further information from the Support.
You’ll get the latest software update under the link, specified above
or the info button. The latest software includes also the latest
firmware versions.
1. Change to the index where you saved the actual Z1

Remote Manager version.
2. Double click the Setup_Z1_Remote_Manager.exe file.
3. Click on the Esegui button.
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Fig. 1 Z1 Remote Manager Setup Assistant
4. Click on the Next > button.
Fig. 2: Select destination folder
5. Click on Change… button if required and select destination

folder.
(default path C:\Program Files (x86)\Z1 Remote Manager)
6. Click on the Next > button.
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Fig. 3: Start installation
Fig. 4: Complete installation
7. Click on Finish button.
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Fig. 5: Extract the Windows Driver
8. Finally extract the Windows Driver and start the installation.
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Starting and ending software

Start Z1 Remote Manager
1. To start Z1 Remote Manager,
– Click on the desktop button

or:
– Click the Z1 Remote Manager button in the Start/Z1
Remote Manager/Z1 Remote Manager Windows menu
bar:
 The Start window opens.
Fig. 6: Start window
NOTE!
The print systems are shown only if they are
registered previously.
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2. Alternatively, Z1 Remote Manager Touch can be start

optimized for a Touch surface,
– click on the button on the desktop.

or:
– click the button Z1 Remote Manager Touch in the
Windows menu bar Start/Z1 Remote Manager/Z1 Remote
Manager Touch
 The start window opens.
Fig. 7: Start window
NOTE!
The print systems are shown only if they are
registered previously.
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End Z1 Remote Manager

1. To end Z1 Remote Manager
–
Click the button in the title bar.
Fig. 8: End Z1 Remote Manager
 The Start window closes

Or
– Click on end on the bottom left.
Fig. 9: End Z1 Remote Manager
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Software design
Home page
The Z1 Remote Manager software is organized in two fields. On
the left is the navigation menu and on the right is the information
part of the software.
Navigation menu
The navigation menu opens up the functions of Z1 Remote Manager.
Functions
Status messages are shown, print images and parameter are
managed and can be sent to the desired system.
Print image
Functions and settings for the print image.
Print images can be created and managed with the editor and can
send to one or more systems. Data base connections can be
configured and created automatically. Print images can load into
the system via the USB stick backup function.
Connections
The connections menu is used to configure connections to the print
systems.
Tools
The tools menu is used to make settings for the logging, user
management, the language of the software and a system-
independent terminal program.
End
To end the Z1 Remote Manager software.
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Information dialogue
Click the button top right to select the information dialogue.

You can find the complete version number and additional notes for
these Z1 Remote Manager version.
Fig. 10: Finestra di dialogo informativa
Here you can also download the version for a software update.
System tool bar
Fig. 11: System tool bar
The system tool bar contains information to the already configured

print systems.
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Fig. 12: System symbol
The illustration of the print systems in the tool bar is made with a
picture of the connected system, the name, a status LED and
connection information.
If more systems are registered as they can shown, the systems

can scrolled with the bar at the lower side.
Systems, which are registered but aren’t available, are shown in

grey.
Fig. 13: Not available system
The system can be activated for editing with a click on the icon.
The frame around the icon is then wider than the other icons.
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Status LED
The status LED visualizes information about the operating
condition of the activated system.
NOTE!
The status signals can have different meanings,
depending on the system. For further information
have a look to the operating manual.
Symbol Meaning Description
OK The system is ready for use. It exist no problems.
Warning This report is displayed if i.e. a cartridge is nearly empty

and should be changed.
Alarm The system is in the „Alarm“ status and is not ready for
print.
No connection No connection to the system.
NOTE!
System symbol blinks grey
If more than one PC access the print system,
the system flashes grey.
In this case is no configuration of the system over
Z1 Remote Manager possible.
Connection information
Depending on the type of connection the status displays two
information.
1. The name of the system, if a name has been assigned.
2. Different information, depending on the connection
Connection Meaning
TCP/IP Displays the IP-address of the system
USB cable Displays the chip identification
EIA 232 Displays the used COM-Ports

USB-stick Displays the serial number
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PopUp – menu of the system symbol

If you click on a system symbol with the right mouse button, you
get the possibility to change diverse settings of the selected
system.
Fig. 14: PopUp menu
The settings include:
Menu item Available Description
Save all systems Specify an individual name

for the system, e.g.
production line 3
Change IP all systems Change the IP address of the

address connected system and in Z1
Remote Manager.
Add TCP/IP Always Add a new system in Z1

connection Remote Manager
Search system on Always Checks the available COM

the Com Port Ports for connected systems
Search system in Always Check the actual network for

network connected systems
Delete Always Deletes a system in Z1

connection Remote Manager
Auto arrange Always If the check mark is removed,

icons the system icons can be
placed anywhere on the
screen.
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Functions
Description of functions
The status of the connected systems can be shown.
The functions are used to manage print images and parameters
and to transfer these to available printers.
The connected printers are shown as symbols on the user
interface.
Submenu status
The status menu shows information of the system and whose
operating condition, which can call up.
The window is divided in different fields, depending on the print
system. These fields can be selected via the top tabs.
Status - Panel
The status – panel shows the status of the print system.
Fig. 15: Status screen
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The status – panel is structured in different fields.

1.) System status
Fig. 16: System status
The system status summarize all status information, it consists of a

status LED, which shows the status of the system and a status list,
which shows the alarm- and error status of the system.
The system has 3 different statuses generally.
a.) Error – The system isn’t ready.
The status LED is red.
b.) Warning – The system isn’t print ready or there is a warning
(ink nearly empty).
The status LED is yellow.
c.) OK – The system is ready and can print.
The status LED is green.
The status list shows the actual error in form of an own status
LED, the print head, which concerns the error information and
a textual information of the error.
Fig. 17: Example of information in the system status
The information is periodically updated and displayed by the

system.
2.) Head status

The head status is displayed below the system status.
This summarizes the information for the print head.
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Fig. 18: Head status and preview
You can find:

a.) Name of the Printhead
b.) Status LED
summarizes the head status
c.) Filling level of the cartridge in percent
The cartridges and whose filling levels are displayed at the
left edge topdown. The colors of the elements show the
status for the specific cartridges.
d.) Label name
Name of the actual print label.
e.) Print counter
Number of the already printed label.
f.) Preview
Real-time preview of the actual printed label. All fields, also
variable fields, date fields and barcode fields will be
displayed with the actual data.
g.) Head type - pictogram
Shows the print technology with a pictogram.
Cartridges – panel
The cartridges - panel summarizes information for the head and
cartridges.
On the left side is a legend of the displayed information.
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Fig. 19: Cartridge information
The upper part contains information of the head.

There can be seen:
a.) Name of the Printhead
b.) Printhead technology
Displayed as pictogram and text
c.) Printhead configuration
d.) The used channel of the Printhead

e.) Name of the actual print image
f.) Counter
Number of the previously printed labels
g.) Print status
start, pause, stop
h.) Battery status
Below these information are the cartridge information, for each

cartridge separately side by side.
There can be seen:

a.) Cartridge name
b.) Temperature of the cartridges
c.) Filling level of the cartridges
Graphic and text
d.) Ink status
Graphic (LED) and text
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Configuration – panel
The configuration-panel summarizes tabular information of the print

system.
Fig. 20: System configuration
There can be seen:
Name Information Change
Name System name Yes, see Change

name
Type System type No
IP-address Shows the actual IP-address of the system, also Yes, see
when it isn’t connected via TCP/IP Change IP-
address
Firmware Shows the actual installed firmware version Yes, see Firmware
update
Number of heads Shows the number of available heads No
MAC-address Shows the actual MAC-address of the system, also No

when it isn’t connected via TCP/IP
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System Shows the actual set system configuration Yes, see Change
configuration (Advanced, Pro) configuration
Serial number Shows the serial number of the system No
Max. Speed. Shows the maximum print speed of the Yes, see Change
system configuration
Date/Time Shows if the system supports date fields Yes, see Change
configuration
Variable fields Shows if the system supports variable fields Yes, see Change
configuration
Barcodes Shows barcode types, which are supported Yes, see Change
by the system configuration
Passwords Shows if the system is password-saved Yes, see Change

configuration
USB Support Shows if the system supports the USB Yes, see Change
interface configuration
Interface Shows if the system supports the ethernet Yes, see Change
Maximum print Shows if the head coding is active in the Yes, see Change
length system configuration
IO Digital 24V Shows if the system supports the Digital IO Yes, see Change
Save the configuration:

1. Click on „Save“
2. Select the folder to save the file.
3. Enter the file name if necessary.
4. Click on „Save“.
The configuration is saved and can view with every text editor.
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Inputs/Outputs – panel
The inputs/outputs – panel shows diverse graphical real-time signals
Fig. 21: Visualization of the input- and output signals
On the upper field there are control elements to control the display.
These are from left to right:
a.) Start/Stop of the signal preview
This allows a live preview of the signals
b.) Record signals
A file dialogue is shown after a click on this icon. Afterwards
the signals will be written as text in a file.
c.) Loupe 1:1
Renew the original size of the live preview.
d.) Loupe +
Zoom in in the live preview.
e.) Loupe –
Zoom out from the live preview again.
f.) Copy to Clipboard
Copies the current display of the live preview to the Windows
clipboard. This image can than paste into the image
processing software.
g.) Preview in s
The displayed value shows the maximum time interval, which
is shown in the line preview.
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All signals, which are provided from the system, are listed on the
left side. These signals act as legend of the live preview. The
display of the legend happen by:
a.) Signal name
b.) LED
If the signal is active (High), the LED will be light green. If the
signal is inactive (Low), the LED will be dark green.
c.) Selection-Checkbox
Via the checkbox can determine whether this signal should be
displayed in the live preview. It’s possible to display up to 10
different signals.
d.) Signal color
The signal color for all signals, which are shown in the live
preview, is assigned automatically.
Following signals are visualized:

a.) Inputs
If the input is active (High), the LED will be light green. If the
input is inactive (Low), the LED will be dark green
b.) Sensor
If the sensor is active (High), the LED will be light green. If the
sensor is inactive (Low), the LED will be dark green
c.) Pulse
If the pulse exist (High), the LED will be light green. If the pulse
doesn’t exist (Low), the LED will be red.
d.) Active print
The active print LED of the associated Printhead will be light
green during a label print, dark green otherwise.
e.) Outputs
The outputs can be set in this field explicitly. By pressing a
respective button the respective output is set to High for a
second, after that to Low for a second and then back to the
original value, which was present before the button was
pressed.
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Submenu Printing
Fig. 22: Z1 Remote Manager user interface
Print start
To select a print image for print on a specific control system, first
select a control system. Click the “Print” button in the “Functions”
selection field. Select the print image from the list field, bottom
right and select one or more print heads, which should receive the
print image. The selected print heads are marked blue.
To start printing, click the “Start print” button.
If there are variable fields in the print image, they will query now.
If a data base connection is used, a specified data set can be
selected with the search function.
Print stop
Press the „Stop print“ button to stop printing.
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Submenu Label backup

Z1 Remote Manager sends the created print images from a PC
directory via an interface to the memory of a connected printer.
This enables the printer to print these images even without a
permanent connection to the PC.
Contrary, print images can be transferred from the memory of a
connected printer to the PC, for backup.
Z1 Remote Manager also enables automatic generation and
sending of print images from a database.
1. To send one or more print images from a PC to a print

system,
Click the button in the Symbol bar.
Fig. 23: Backup window
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Send print images

1. .Select a print image from the list displayed on the left. The
“Change directory” button also enables you to search for

other print images on your hard disk.
2. Click the Send > button or (to send all print images) the Send
all >> button.
Fig. 24: Backup dialog
Receive print images

1. To transfer print images from the printer to a directory, select
the print images from the list displayed on the right.
2. Click the Receive button or (to transfer all print images) the
Receive all button.
Delete print images

1. To delete print images in the printer’s memory, select the print
images in the right field.
2. Click on the button for deletion.
Fig. 25: Delete print images
1. Click Ok. to delete the selected print image in the printer’s

memory.
Or
Click All to delete the selected print image in the printer’s
memory.
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Submenu Settings
Tab Print parameter
The print parameters depend on the connected type of printer.
NOTE!
Consult the printer manual to set the print
parameter.
1. To call up the print parameter, click in the register “Functions”

the “Settings” button.
2. Select the “Print parameters” in the selected Printhead menu.
Fig. 26: Print parameter
1. Now change the print parameters to configure the selected

system. Any changes are immediately sent to the system.
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Print
Delay
The parameter print delay defines the path distance in mm
between the light barrier trigger by the product and start of printing.
By setting such a print delay, the position of the print image on the
product can be changed. The print delay can be specified for each
print head.
Adjustable values: 0 to 999 mm.
1. Press tab Printhead 1 or Printhead 2 (depends on the
number of the activated print heads) and select the desired
print head.
2. Click on the tab Print parameter.
3. To set the delay,
– Press arrow keys and set the required delay value.
The value 0 means that printing can be triggered immediately after

the light barrier trigger pulse.
NOTE!
The print start delay must not be greater than the
distance between 2 products. If a print start is
triggered before the last print is finished, it will be
ignored.
Intensity
Print image contrast. If necessary, this parameter may have to be
changed to optimize the print image to the product surface. Higher
intensity means increased density and slower drying of the ink.
print head.
3. To set the resolution,
Zoom
This parameter enables an increase or decrease of the number of
pixels. This renders the print image wider or narrower.
print head.
3. To set the zoom,
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NOTE!
When printing barcodes, ensure that widening or
narrowing occurs only in the correct ratio. Note the
optimal print intensity of 300 dpi. Observe the
following table!
Barcode width Permitted zoom factor [%]
1 100, 200
2 50, 100, 150, 200
3 66, 100, 133, 166, 200
4 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200
5 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200
6 50, 66, 83, 100, 116, 133, 150, 166, 183, ...
Print direction
The Print direction parameter specifies the direction in which the
product moves on the conveyor belt as viewed from the Printhead
side.
print head.
3. Set the direction of the conveyor belt in the dropdown menu
print direction.
Nozzle row
Each ink cartridge has two nozzle rows (A and B). One nozzle row
has 150 nozzles.
The nozzles in row A print the uneven numbers 1, 3, 5, 7 …
The nozzles in nozzle row B print the even numbers 2, 4, 6, 8…
Per nozzle row A ~ B, 300dpi are printed vertical.
In this mode, the nozzles are uniformly stressed and the speed
setting is not as critical as with A + B.
If, for instance, using A ~ B, every second print image is of poor
quality, nozzle row A or nozzle row B can be activated.
Both nozzle rows print simultaneously with the setting A+B. The
vertical resolution is 600 dpi. The print image is dark equal. The
speed must be exactly right, because this will cause a shadow or
blurred print when the nozzle rows are not print about each other
correctly.
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The nozzle rows can set as follows:
Nozzle row Description
A~B Printing with both nozzle rows, alternating.

The first print image is printed with nozzle row A
and the second text with nozzle row B.
A+B Printing with both nozzle rows together.

Vertical resolution: 600 dpi
A Printing only with nozzle row A.

B Printing only with nozzle row B.

NOTE!
With setting A + B, the print speed must be accurately
set, to produce a good print result. Otherwise the print
image is blurred (shadow print).
To select the Nozzle row,

print head.
3. Set the desired nozzle row setting in the dropdown menu.
Upside down
The setting Upside Down causes the print image to be printed
upside down.
To select upside down,
print head.
3. Activate upside down in the dropdown-menu.
Encoder resolution
The encoder resolution is a pilot tool to identify the correct encoder
resolution in the print parameter menu.
The encoder resolution is called up with the additional button.
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Fig. 27: DPI-calculator
To calculate the encoder resolution:

1. First determine the number of pulses, generated by the
encoder for a complete rotation and set the value in the field
„Encoder pulses per rotation“.
2. If the encoder runs direct on the conveyor with a wheel,
select the corresponding checkbox.
Depending on your selection the other needed fields will be
activated.
If the encoder wheel runs direct on the conveyor:

3. Determine the diameter of the friction wheel and enter the
value in the corresponding field.
If the encoder isn’t installed on the conveyor directly:

4. Determine the distance of the conveyor per rotation of the
wheel and enter the value in the corresponding field.
5. If you have done all settings, you can see the value below
“Calculation dpi Shaft Encoder“.
6. Click on „Apply“ to adopt the value in the print parameter
menu as effective resolution and close the DPI-calculator.
7. A fine tuning of the DPI number is necessary for an optimal
print result.
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Repeat distance /
Print repeat number
To print several print images on one product, the number of print
images and the distance between them must be specified.
The distance between print images is measured from print start to
print start.
If you select „5“ the print image will be printed 6 times. 1 print plus
5 repeats.
998 prints 999 print images.
Endless printing can be activated with print repeat of „999“.
Parameter Min. Max. Unit
Distance between print images 0 9999 mm
Number of print images 0 999 -
To enter the repeat distance and the print repeat number,

– Endless printing can be activated with a click on the
button at the print repeat number. The value

goes to 999 automatically.
Reverse print delay

Is the print direction backward, i.e. the product moves on the
Printhead from left to right, the calculation point for the print start
delay can set to right or left edge of the print image.
The setting „left border“ ensures a consistent left alignment.
It should be noted that the width of the print image needs to be part
of the set value.
To select Reverse print delay,
print head.
3. Select “left border” or “right border” in the dropdown menu
Reverse print delay.
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Print start delay bi-directional
If the setting „print direction“ will be used at the input

signal, the print start delay applies for the opposite print
direction.
Therefore the print is positioned exactly by using the
print direction reversal.
The parameter „Reverse print delay“ should set to „left
border".
NOTE!
These parameter is only visible if one input is set to
„print direction“.
To select Print start delay bi-directional,

print head.
2. Set one input signal to „print direction“ in the tab Input
configuration.
The parameter „print start delay bi-directional“ is shown
in the tab Print parameter.
3. Press arrow keys and set the required value.
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Tab Printhead setup

1. Click on the print parameters tab to select them.
Fig. 28: Printhead setup
2. Change the Printhead setups to configure the desired system.

All changes will be send to the system immediately.
NOTA!
The head voltage and fire time will be set
automatically, depends on the ink type.
The values should be change carefully and after
instruction, otherwise the cartridge can be
damaged.
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Tab Spitting and Warming

1. Click on the Spitting and Warming button in the head menu to
select the spitting and warming settings.
Fig. 29: Spitting and Warming
2. Now change the Spitting and Warming settings to configure

the selected device. Any changes are immediately sent to the
system.
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Tab Calibration
If a twin Printhead or a Printhead with several modules (Triple,
Quad, ...) is connected to the controller, the offset between the two
print heads must be adjusted, if necessary. If single print heads are
connected, a calibration isn’t necessary.
NOTE!
Before the print heads are calibrated, the print speed
or the rotary encoder setting must be correct.
The offset between the two print heads is compensated for by the
input of correction factors.
A negative value means that the print image of this cartridge
moves to the left side and reverse.
The Printhead must be installed horizontal. There must be neither

an overlap nor a gap between the cartridges in the vertical. Test it
with a print image over all heads.
The speed must be set optimum. The nozzles must be in one row
by printing with A+B. This can be controlled with a loupe. There
must be no shadow print be present.
The intensity must be set optimal by a printing with shaft encoder.
To enter the calibration value,
– Press arrow keys and set the required value.
Tab Input configuration

The inputs of the print system can configured optional and
customer-specific.
It can select between:
 Print direction
 Upside down
 Print pause
 Label selection
 Bulk System
 Shutter Print Head
 Reset ink level.
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System settings
In the menu „System“ are all system specific adjustments for

changing available.
WARNING!
These settings should change from an expert only!
The function of the system can be disrupted by an
incorrect setting.
NOTE!
Every adjustment will be send immediately to the
connected printer.
Fig. 30: System settings
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Save to file
The print head- and system settings can saved on a PC. These
can be used for a later system recovery or be linked to a print
image to change system settings depends on the print image.
1. Press the Save button to save the settings.
2. Enter the file name in the dialog field.
3. Concluding click on the Save button
The settings are saved below your selected file name
Open from file

1. Click on the Open button to load an existing configuration.
2. Select the desired configuration file in the dialog field and
confirm with Open.
3. Concluding click on the Send button to send the loaded
configuration to the system.
The saved settings can be linked with a print image. See Editor
“connect with set of parameters“.
Load defaults
1. Press Standard value to reset all settings in the delivery
status. Head configuration, ink type and interface values won’t
be changed.
2. Confirm the dialog field with OK
Send fonts and logos
To enable the printer to correctly interpret and display the texts and
graphics used in the print images, the respective fonts and logos
must be transferred to the printer’s memory.
NOTE!
Selection of the fonts and logos depends on the
connected printer.
Standard the required fonts and logos for printing will be sent to the
system automatically when a print image with fonts and logos will
be create in the Z1 Remote Manager editor.
There is the possibility to send the files manually.
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Send fonts 1. To send a font to the selected printer, select the “System
settings” button in the “Functions” register.
Fig. 31: Send fonts
2. Select the “Font type” tab.

3. In the list displayed on the left, tick (simply click on) all the
fonts to be sent
or:
– Click the Select all button to select all fonts that are not
in the print system
4. Click the Send button.
The selected fonts are sent to the printer and are shown in
the field.
5. To delete a font in the printer’s memory, select the font in the

field.
6. Click the “Delete” button.
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Send logos 1. Select in the Function menu the System settings tab to send
a logo to the selected system manually.
Fig. 32: Send logos
2. Click on the Logos tab.

3. To select the logos,
– Click (tick) the boxes in the list displayed on the left
or:
– Click the Select all button.
4. Click the Send button.
 The selected logos are sent to the printer and are shown
in the list on the right.
 A bar graph shows the sending progress.
5. To delete a logo in the printer’s memory, select the logo in the

field.
6. Click the Delete button or (to delete all logos) the Delete all
button.
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Shift code
Fig. 33: Shift code settings
Shift codes are short strings (1-4 signs), which are active,
dependent on the actually time of day, and can integrate in print
layouts.
The shift code can be print as date field with the placeholder „t“ per
sign in the layout.
To activate the shift code:
1. Activate the corresponding shift code line by clicking the
checkbox to the left.
2. Following set the start time of the shift.
(The end time is set by the software automatically)
3. Now type below code the desired marking.
3. Closing click send.
The configured shift codes will be send to the print system
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Set clock of the system
Fig. 34: Date/time dialog
Click on Date/Time to do time adjustments. You have following

setting options:
Synchronization with Windows time (standard)

1. Activate the checkbox „Windows time“ to synchronize the
date and time of the control system with the date and time of
the PC.
2. Click on Send to send the actual time to the control system
and close the dialog.
Manual time setting

1. Deactivate the checkbox „Windows time“ to set the date and
clock manually. The fields to set date and time will be
activated.
2. Set the desired date and the desired clock in the
corresponding fields.
3. Click on Send and the values will be send to the print system
and the dialog closed.
Date offset
The date changes at midnight (00:00 o’clock) exactly. It’s
possible to set the printed date +/- 24h in the label with Z1
Remote Manager. I.e. if the date should change in the print
image with the change of shift at 2 o’clock.
To change the time of the date shift:
1. Activate the checkbox „Time offset for changing date“.
2. Set the desired deviation.
3. Click on send to send the values to the print system and to
close the dialog.
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Tab Device Setup

Language
The language field lists all the installed user languages, in which
the user interface of the print system can be displayed.
To select a language,
1. Select the tab Device setup in the submenu System.
2. Set the desired language in the dropdown menu Language.
Store parameter into label

Following functions can select in the field Store parameter into
label:
 Disabled: not selectable.
 Read only: The saved parameters of a print label are
used.
 Read and write: not selectable.
To select Store parameter to label,

1. Select the tab system settings in the submenu system.
2. Set the desired function in the dropdown menu Store
parameter into label.
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Barcode
correction in This option provides the opportunity to improve the readability of a
pixel barcode element by widening or narrowing. If, for example, the
runs heavily on a coarse fibrillate surface, the readability can be
restored by a pixel-wise reduction of the line width.
To make a barcode correction,
1. Select the Device Setup in the submenu System.
2. Press arrow keys and set the required correction
System configuration
Device name
Click on the icon in the column Device Name: to change the
system name. It opens a dialog where the new name will be asked.
Fig. 38: Dialog to change the system name
Enter the new name in the text field and confirm your input with
OK.

The system name will be changed in Z1 Remote Manager.
Configuration code
It’s possible to change the system configuration, i.e. the setting if the
controller is a Advanced or Pro system.
This is possible via a configuration code. You’ll get the
configuration code from your local distributor with costs.
1. Please go to:
Settings  System 
Configuration code
2. Click on the right icon in the line „configuration code“
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Fig. 39: Dialog: Activation code
3. Insert the activation code in the dialog.

4. Confirm the following dialog with OK

The configuration is now send to the print system.
5. Remove the USB-stick with the Z1 data from the PC.
6. Connect the USB-stick to the Z1 and wait until the system
restarts.
Firmware Update
WARNING!
Data loss effected by update!
It can happen a data loss with an update of the
system software.
Therefore
Perform a backup before every update (see:
"Advanced settings").
1. To update a new print system, click on System settings in

the menu Options.
2. Select the file card System
3. Click in the line „firmware“ on the right icon to start the update
process.
USB Update (offline)

To make a USB offline update, please follow the manual below
Z1 Remote Manager user management.
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Online Update
NOTE!
The online update for a print system is only possible
with the latest firmware.
CAUTION!
Don’t disconnect the power supply voltage of the
system and don’t switch it off.
Fig. 40: Firmware selection
1. Select the desired firmware file in the file dialog. (file

extension: .IMG) and click on Open.
Use always the highest number when several firmware
versions are available.
 An information window opens which shows that the firmware

will be sent to the system.
Fig. 41: Information window
 Concluding an information window opens and the system

restarts.
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Change IP-address
Click on the icon in the column IP-address to change the IP

address: It opens a dialog where the new IP-address can be
entered.
Fig. 45: Dialog for changing the IP address
Enter the new IP address in the entry mask and confirm the input
with OK.
Following the IP address of the print system will be
changed. If the system was already connected with Z1
Remote Manager by TCP/IP, the IP address will also be
changed there,
If the system wasn’t connected by TCP/IP, you will be
asked if the system should be added by TCP/IP
Netmask
Change the netmask of the system with this function.
Gateway
Change the gateway address of the system with this function.
CAUTION!
Consult the system administrator for network
settings. Network damages can be caused by
incorrect settings.
Stitch device
Connect several Z1 Stitch with this function.
To connect the systems to one Stitch system, please proceed as
follows:
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1. Click in the menu Tools on the submenu General settings.

2. Activate the Stitch function.
NOTE!
Only one PC can have access to the Stitch system.
The systems can’t address individually, because
they exchange data among themselves.
NOTE!
Please note that all systems are registered with
different IP address.
Fig. 46: Different IP address of the Stitch systems
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3. To connect the first Z1 Stitch with the second select in the

menu Functions  submenu Settings  tab System 
Device setup  field Stitch device the IP address of the next
system.
Fig. 47: Connection of the systems (1)
4. Both heads restart and it will displayed the first head with the
second in the system only.
Fig. 48: Connection of the systems (2)
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5. Then connect another head to the second one. Repeat this

procedure until the number of desired heads is reached.
The configuration of all connected heads is displayed
in the tab System.
Fig. 49: Stitch configuration
1. The parameters of the Stitch system are displayed and can

change for all heads at once in the tab Print Parameters.
Fig. 50: Parameter of the Stitch system
6. Additional there is the possibility to calibrate the heads to get a

vertical line. Click in the tab Print Parameters on Calibration.
NOTE!
First the system should set up that the print is okay
to 99%. Then the last millimeter should be
optimized with the calibration function.
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7. To use the systems separately again, remove the Stitch
connection. Therefore click on the icon, a dialog window

appears, and remove the connection.
The number of the Stitch device is 0.0.0.0 again.
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Tab Input Output Configuration

All connected in- and outputs of the system can be set with this
function.
A variety of configurations are possible and so the connectors for
output of status messages (OK, Warning, Error), cartridge level
messages (5% low / empty), print ready and print pulse are
possible to use. On the input side signals for heating, spitting, print
direction, upside print, stop and text selection are possible.
The inputs are NPN inputs standard. Can be changed to PNP via
Z1 Remote Manager software.
To set the in- and outputs,
1. Click in the menu Settings on the submenu System.

The submenu System opens.
2. Click on the tab Input Output Configuration.
Fig. 51: Input Output Configuration
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Tab Serial Interface EIA232

To configure the serial interface EIA232,
The submenu System opens.
2. Click on the tab Serial Interface EIA232.
3. Select baudrate, data bits,parity and number of stop bits.
Fig. 52: Serial interface EIA232
Terminal
A direct communication with the coding systems can be done by
the terminal. The commands are sent to the system by an existing
connection. The answer of the system is shown in the lower
window.
CAUTION!
An incorrect use of the terminal can result data loss
or faults of the system.
CAUTION!
There is no checking of the correct notation of the
command by Z1 Remote Manager.
The terminal is so designed that the used control characters will be

translate in their byte code before it will be send to the print
system.
The control characters will be convert in following syntax for a
better write and read ability:
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i.e.
<ESC>*<CR> consists of 3 bytes: decimal. 27, 42, 13
Individual lines can be disabled by setting a // prefixed

// <ESC>*<CR>
Following signs are interpret

1 <SOH>
2 <STX>
3 <ETX>
4 <EOT>
6 <ACK>
9 <TAB>
13 <CR>
10 <LF>
14 <SO>
21 <NAK>
27 <ESC>
127 <DEL>
Input of Hexcodes
It can also use hexcodes in following syntax:
i.e.:
<0x1B>*<0x0D>
Sent and received control characters are highlighted in red in the

communication window.
Fig. 53: Terminal window
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Send interval
If one or more commands should send continuously, it can start with
the icon . The interval length can specified in ms.
Fig. 54: Send interval
Send command
1. Type the desired command in the command window.
2. Click on Send
… The commands will be send to the coding
 systems. The answer of the system is shown in the

lower window.
Use command templates

1. Select the desired template in the upper drop-down menu.
The included command is added in the upper terminal
window.
NOTE!
Lines, which begins with „//“ are comments and are
not send.
2. Click on Send

lower window.
Load commands
1. To load already saved commands click on Open
2. Browse by the file dialog to the desired file.
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NOTE!
The file extension for template files is .ast
3. Open loads the data content of the file in the upper terminal
window.
4. Click on Send to send the commands to the coding system.
The file „Interface Commands.ast“ is in the list.
Save commands
1. Click on Save to save the currently shown commands in the
upper terminal window.
2. Select the file dialog, a name and a storage location and
confirm with Save.
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Editor – Label design

Description of functions
The Editor is used to create and administrate labels for transfer to

one or more printers.
Print images are a combination of text, graphics, barcodes and
functional elements (e.g. counters and variables).
The print images can also be created from elements in a database.
Fig. 63: Structure of the user interface
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File symbol bar

Create new print image Opens a new label after the selection of the label type.
Open existing print image Opens an existing print image. A preview is displayed.
Save print image Saves the current print image. Requests a name if none
exists.
Save print image below… Saves the actual print image below the specified name.
Window tool bar

Cascading Arranges the present windows diagonal stacked.
Horizontal Arranges the present windows parallel.
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Design menu bar

Text field Creates a text field to add static text to the print image.
Variables field Creates a variables field to add a variable to the print image
Date field Creates a date field to add a date to the print image.
Counter field Creates a counter field to add a counter to the print image.
Barcode field Creates a barcode field to add a barcode to the print image.
Logo field For inserting a graph in the print image.
Incremental The selected field can be moved pixel by pixel.
Rotate The selected field can be rotated in 90° steps.
Delete Deletes a field from the label.
Ink consumption calculator Determines the number of prints of the desired label, which
can be print with a full cartridge.
Save set of parameters Links a label with a saved set of parameters.
Print image menu bar

Clipboard Copy a print image in the Windows-clipboard.
Number of modules Define the head modules of a print head.
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Create print image

A print image comprises of different elements and fields:
 Text
 Date / Time
 Counter
 Barcode
 Variable
 Logo
 Action fields
The following chapters describe the insertion and processing of

these elements and fields.
Insert a text field
Enter text
1. To create a text field,
– Click on the button in the Edit bar,

 The text dialog opens.
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Fig. 64: Text dialog
2. Enter text in the input area.

3. Select the font type at the right side (TrueType or printer fonts)
4. Following select and set up the font type.
Position a text field
Fig. 65: Text field inserted in a print image
5. To position the text field in the print image, click on the text
field and move to required position by pressing and holding
the left mouse button.
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Graphic text field
Fig. 66: Graphic text field
6. To create a graphic text field, click on the button True Type. All
fonts types of Windows available now.
7. Height and width are adjustable with the red handle.
Fig. 67: Change size of the graphic text field
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Insert a date field
Date and time are embedded in the print image as a date field.
NOTE!
The function date field is not available for each
system configurations.
Depending on the selected Printhead type, the editing area varies

in size.
Date fields are not static, but dynamic fields; their display format is
defined by variables.
The current date and time are retrieved from the PC clock.
By printing the current date and the current time will be obtained
from the system clock. It makes sense to synchronize the system
clock with the PC clock.
Any combination of variables can be used to configure the display
format. Punctuation marks (e.g. full stop, colon, hyphen, space
etc.) can be inserted between the individual codings.
ab.cd.gh are preset.
Preset variable selection:
Variable Description Display
ab-cd-gh Date 22-05-95
efgh Year 1995
ij:kl:mn Time 11:20:35
ooo Month as string Jan
ppp Day of the year 135
q Weekday 4
rr Calendar week 28
s Hour as string k
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Acceptation of the specific variable letters:
Variable Meaning
a Day, tens
b Day, units
c Month, tens
d Month, ones
e Year, thousands
f Year, hundreds
g Year, tens
h Year, ones
i Hour, tens
j Hour, ones
k Minute, tens
l Minute, ones
m Second, tens
n Second, ones
ooo Month, as string
ppp Day of the year
q Weekday
rr Calendar week
s Hour as character (0=A, 1=B, …, 23=Z)
t Shift code (max. 4 digits)
u Day of the year, hundreds
v Day of the year, tens
w Day of the year, ones
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Further
Variable Meaning
A Day, ones (zero suppression)
B Day as character
(1-9=A, 10-19=B, 20-29=C, ...)
C Month, tens (zero suppression)
D Month as character
(1=A, 2=B, …, 12=M)
G Year, tens (zero suppression)
H Year, units as character (0=C, 1=M, 2=E, 3=A,

4=D, 5=J, 6=O, 7=H, 8=N, 9=S)
I Hour, tens (zero suppression)
K Minute, tens (zero suppression)
L Minutes, tens as character

(0=A, 1=B, …, 5=F)
M Second, tens (zero suppression)
Q Weekday as character
(1=A, 2=B, …, 7=G)
Forward dating, for instance to print a best before date (BBD), can
be defined by the offset parameters year, month and day.
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1. To create a date field,
– Click on the button in the Edit bar.

 The date dialog opens.
Enter date/time format
Fig. 68: Enter date/time format
2. Enter date/time format (see Table) or take over default setting.

You’ll get an info list of the specific letters with the info button.
3. Click OK button.
The date field is inserted in the print image.
Edit date/time format
4. Select the format from the drop down menu.

5. Set a best before date (BBD), if required.
– Use the arrow keys to select the year.
– Use the arrow keys to select the month.
– Use the arrow keys to select the day.
6. Select the font from the drop down menu.
NOTE!
Only printer, no TrueType fonts
7. Select the date field and, by holding down the left mouse
button, position as required inside the print image.
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Insert a counter field

The counters are inserted in the print image through counter fields.
NOTE!
The function is not available for each system
configurations.
Counter fields are inserted to print consecutive numbers on labels.

When starting to print, the counter starting value appears in the
first print. When reaching the end count, the counter re-starts at the
starting value. If the end value is smaller than the starting value,
counting is downward.
Example 1:
Starting value: 01, end value: 10, step size: 2, repeats: 3
Print: 01, 01, 01, 03, 03, 03, 05, 05, 05....
NOTE!
All zeroes in front of a number are also printed.
The leading zeroes can be deselect by the checkbox.
Example 2:
Starting value: 10, end value: 1, step size 1, repeats: 0
Print: 10, 9, 8, 7....1, 10, 9, 8, 7....
Insert the counter field
1. To insert a counter field,

The counter field is inserted in the print image.
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Fig. 69: Counter field inserted in the print image
2. Enter the start value (max. 8 digits).

3. Enter the end value (max. 8 digits).
4. Enter the step width (max. 8 digits).
5. Enter the repeat number (max. 8 digits).
NOTE!
Only printer, no TrueType fonts
7. Click the counter field and position by holding down

the left mouse button.
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Insert a barcode/ 2D Code

NOTE!
The barcode function is not available for all system
configurations.
A barcode is machine-readable writing comprising of parallel lines

and gaps of various widths.
The data in the barcode can also be displayed in plain text, legible
to humans, in a line of plain text directly below the barcode, If the
barcode cannot be read, the data can be evaluated manually.
Z1 Remote Manager offers a range of barcode and 2D Code
types, depending on the selected printer:
Barcode type Meaning Digits
EAN 8 Numerical commercial barcode; used worldwide. 8
EAN 128 Numerical commercial logistics code. Variable fields for date, counter -
and scale as options.
Code 128 Full ASCII barcode; medical-pharmaceutical technology. -
Code 2 of 5 Numerical industrial (materials-handling) barcode, always with even min. 2

number of digits. Also designated 2/5 interleaved, ITF 2/5)
DUN 14 Numerical industrial barcode (materials-handling) 14

st
UPC A Same as EAN 13, but special 1 digit code. 13
Is normally set to 0 followed by 11 digit code.
The 13th digit is an automatically generated test digit. Used in
USA/Canada
Code 39 Alphanumeric barcode for industry, electronics, pharmaceutical. -
UCC Same as Code 2 of 5. For trading in the USA. 14
Data Matrix A 2D code for the electronics industry and pharmaceutical sector. -
EAN Data Matrix A 2D code for the electronics industry and pharmaceutical sector. -
QR Code A 2D-Code
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The following options are available:

 Different barcode types
 Barcode width can be changed
 Barcode height can be changed
 GS-1 Builder
1. To create a barcode,

 The barcode dialog opens:
Fig. 70: Barcode dialog
2. Enter the content and parameter by the barcode dialog.
Fig. 71: Barcode Dialog
3. Enter the plain text line in the input field

4. Select the size of the plain text line from the drop down menu
Select [none] if the plain text line should not be shown.
5. Use the arrow keys to select the height of the barcode.
6. Use the arrow keys to select the width of the barcode.
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7. Click the OK button

 The barcode is inserted in the print image.
Fig. 72: Barcode inserted in the print image
8. Click on the barcode and position it in the print image whilst

holding down the left mouse button.
9. To edit, double-click the barcode.
10. The height and width can set with the red handle.
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Insert a variable field

Variables are inserted in the print image by means of variable
fields.
NOTE!
The function is not available for all system
configurations.
Variable fields are used if a print image contains data (e.g. batch
numbers) that change frequently. This can be automated, shortly
before the print image is released for printing.
The variable field is queried each time before a print image is
called. A dialog window appears, requesting the variable value to
be entered. A new text may then be entered, or the old text
retained. It is possible to enter several variable fields in a text.
Info text is available as an additional function. This info text (e.g.
batch numbers) is displayed during subsequent print call-up
requests, to prevent incorrect entries or, in the case of several
variable fields in a print image, confusion.
Create a variable field
1. To create a variable field,

 The Variables dialog opens.
Fig. 73: Enter the variable text
2. Enter the Variable text in the input field.

3. Enter the info text in the input field.
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NOTE!
Only printer fonts, no TrueType fonts.
5. Use the arrow keys to select the font width.

6. Click the OK button.
 The variable field is inserted in the print image.
7. Click on the Variable field and position whilst holding down the
left mouse button.
Insert a logo
Graphics (logos) can be inserted in a print image as logo or bitmap

files (max pixel height=300).
Open the logo

1. To insert a logo in a print image,

 The file dialog opens.
2. Select a directory from the drop down menu.

3. Select the logo in the field.
 A preview of the logo is displayed in the field
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 The bitmap file is shown in the field.

4. To open a logo,
– double-click the bitmap file.
 The logo is inserted in the print image.
Fig. 74: Logo inserted in the print image
5. Click on the logo and position in the print image whilst holding
down the left mouse button.
6. Double-click the logo to edit it.
 The edit program opens.
Fig. 75: Edit logo
7. Click on Edit to edit the logo in MS Paint.
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Fig. 76: Modifica logo con MS Paint
8. It can specify whether the logo has a fixed size or whether it

should make adjustable. Therefore a height in mm can be
entered (aspect ratio remains) or the height can set with the
red handle.
NOTE!
The graphic data with adjustable logo size will be
saved with the right format in the print image file.
The logo files of a print image with a fixed logo size
will be transfer to the system.
Fig. 77: Setting the size
1. The original size can be restored with 1:1 button.

NOTE!
The file name is restricted to 8 characters
maximum, excluding special characters. The file
name is shortened if there are more than 8
characters. The printer cannot recognize a logo file
(*.lgo) that does not comply with this (e.g. after
renaming in the system directory)!
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Insert an action field

Action fields are fields containing variable data. Data is written to
these fields externally (manually at the printer or by PC) with each
print call.
NOTE!
The function action field is not available for all
system configurations.
By allocating the same ID numbers, the same data can be written

to several fields with each print call.
The ID number is incremented from 1 by the program
automatically, but can be changed.
NOTE!
The ID number must always be bigger than 0.
Action fields are implemented in text fields and barcodes.

To convert a static text field to an action field, the placeholder, e.g.
“x” must be enclosed by the tilde character “~“ for each variable
character (example: Batch: ~xxx~).
The letter variables are pre-allocated. The functions of the

variables are shown in the table below.
Variable Function
a ... w; A ... Q like clock time function
x data transfer from interface
z counter
Z* Counter as character
* not in all print system types available
Action fields can be interlinked. The use of action fields is

explained by some examples below.
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Example: 1:
A print image contains a text field and a barcode. Both fields are
allocated the same ID number in order to receive the same data
with print call.
1. To create the text field,

 The text dialog window opens.
Fig. 78: Enter text
2. Enter the static text Article no.: in the text field.

3. Enter the variable text ~xxx~ in the text field.
4. Click on the Action field button.
Create an action field
Fig. 79: Action field
5. Use the arrow keys to select ID number 1.

6. Click the OK button and close the text field with OK.

 The barcode dialog opens:
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Fig. 80: Enter the barcode
8. Enter the barcode text ~xxx~ in the input field.

9. Click on the Action field button.

11. Press OK to close the action field and barcode window.
Fig. 82: Action fields in the print image
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The text field and the barcode are now two action fields. The data
in the text field are also written to the plain text line of the barcode.
The Article no. and the barcode receive the same data.
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Example 2:
Linking of action fields
A print image contains a text field and a barcode.

The date (8-digit) must be printed in the text field in the DD.MM.YY
format.
The date (6-digit) must be printed in the barcode in YYMMDD
format.
With print call, the data should be written in the text field and in the
plain text line of the barcode.
Furthermore, a lot number must be printed in barcode and to the
text field.
1. To create a text field,

 The text dialog window opens.
Fig. 83: Enter text
2. Enter the static text Prod. Date: in the text field.

3. Enter the variable text ~xxxxxxxx~ in the text field.
Each x represents a character in date format DD.MM.YY.
4. Click on the Action field button and set ID 1
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6. Click on the OK button.

 The barcode dialog opens.
Enter the following data:
Fig. 85: Enter the barcode
Use the GS 1 builder to check or modify the input.
Fig. 86: GS 1 Builder
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8. Enter the plain text line ~xx4xx1xx~ in the input field.

The number before variable x specifies the position in the date
.
9. Click on the Action field button and set ID 2.
11. Click on the OK button.
Fig. 87: Action fields in the print image
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Reference fields
Variable fields, date fields and counter fields can be so designed
that they are available in the label layout, but will not print.
It makes sense if you want to revert to information, like a date in a
barcode, but this date would not print.
Fig. 88: Reference field selection
Create reference field

Activate the check in the corresponding dialogs in front of the
reference.
The corresponding field will be marked grey in the layout and will
not print.
Below the reference field is stated a field number. The field can link
with this number. The field number will be count from 50 up
automatically. The field will be inserted in an action field link with
this number.
i.e.: ~(50)xxxxxx~
Fig. 89: Reference field preview
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Save print image

Depending on the connected printer type, Z1 Remote Manager
saves the print images in *.00I format.
1. To save a print image already created,
– Click on the button in the Symbol bar.
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Open print image

1. To open a print image already created,

2. Select a directory from the drop down menu.

3. Select and mark the print image in the field.
Ink consumption calculator

1. To determine the number of prints per ink cartridge, an already
created print image must be open.
To determine the number of prints per cartridge,
Fig. 90: Ink consumption calculator
 The ink consumption calculator opens.
4. Set the desired parameters (zoom, resolution, nozzle row etc.)

in the ink consumption calculator.
5. The text below shows how many labels can be print with one
or more full cartridges.
NOTE!
The number of prints per cartridge is an
approximate value. The exact value can be seen
after an optimal print image selection.
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Database
The following settings are applied in the Database submenu:

 Database selection
 Settings
Fig. 91: Database menu
Open file
Fig. 92: Open file
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Open
ODBC
Fig. 93: Open ODBC link
Fig. 94: Open database
Use the “Search” button to find a specific line in the database. The
search always references the line entered in “Settings”.
The buttons are used to navigate in the table.

The buttons at each end jump to the beginning (left) and end
(right). The two buttons in the centre move the cursor up (left) or
down (right) by one position.
The Settings tab takes you to the menu item for database settings.
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Settings
Fig. 95: Database settings
The General field determines the column used for the search
function.
Fig. 96: General field
In the expiry date field, an offset can be assigned to the BBD,

determined from the database values. This means that the current
date is increased by the number shown in “Field name”. The
number in the field corresponds to the days added.
By ticking next to “User query”, the generated date can be re-
checked or changed by the user/operator.
Fig. 97: Calculate the expiry date field
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The “Alternative Layout” field enables download of an alternative

layout from the table. The field name for this can be defined here.
This function is switched on by ticking “active”. The name of the
alternative layout must be stored in the table. If the field is empty,
the Standard Layout remains in use.
Fig. 98: Alternative layout field
USB Stick Backup
Fig. 99: USB Stick Backup window:
It’s possible to save the created labels on a USB stick in the

submenu USB Stick Backup and to provide print systems with
these data.
In the saved data include:
- Label for the controller
- The fonts of the labels
- The pictures of the labels
So you use this function:
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1. Open Z1 Remote ManagerEditor USB Stick Backup

2. Click on folder and browse to your local label index.
The list of the selected index is shown in the left window.
3. Select the letter of the drive at the right side, which
belongs to your USB stick
 If there are label on the stick in the right folder structure
already, these will be shown in the right window.
Save data on a USB stick

1. Select the desired labels in the left window, which should be
saved.
2. Click on Send to save the desired label on the USB stick
or
Click on Send all to save the desired label on the USB stick,
Save data from a USB stick on a control system

1. Select the desired labels in the right window, which should be
saved.
2. Click on Receive to save the selected label in the local index,
or
Click on Receive all to save all labels in the local index.
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Label from database

With Z1 Remote Manager it’s possible to create a label from a database
automatically. Thereby the database will be complete systematically and
every data set will be filled in a label and saved separately. The created
labels can be send to a print system.
To use this function:
1. Open a database and configure it that you can use Z1 Remote Manager.
2. Create or open a label with the database field.
3. Click on Label from database
Fig. 100: Choice dialog for label names
4. Select a database field for the label name in the following dialog
and confirm your choice with OK
Fig. 101: Progress window for the label creation
5. Wait until the label is created and the progress window close
automatically.
NOTE!
The labels will be saved in a subfolder in the standard Z1
Remote Manager label index.
The name of the subfolder is identic with the name of the
origin label.
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Connections
Add system
1. Click on the Add system button in the Connections register.
Fig. 102: Add system
2. Now enter a unique name and IP address of the new device.
NOTE!
Manual addition of connections is only required for
Ethernet connections. USB connections are
detected and shown automatically. Serial
connections must be searched for manually using
Search at Com Ports
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Search at COM ports

Z1 Remote Manager interrogate the known serial COM-Ports one
after another to build up a serial communication to a coding
system. If the software find a coding system, this one will be
linked to Z1 Remote Manager and can used afterwards.
Add a system to a serial port:

1. Select Search at Com Ports
Fig. 103: Search of printers at COM-Ports
 A status window opens where the search for system is shown.

 If a system will be found, it is added to the software and is
shown as system symbol.
NOTE!
The connection persists until the finish of Z1
Remote Manager. The connection is reject by
closing Z1 Remote Manager.
If you want to retain the connection please use the
Save connection function.
Save connection
1. Select a system in the system tool bar.
2. Click in the tab Connections on the Save connection.
3. Enter a name for the system and confirm this with OK.
 The selected connection will be saved and is after a Z1
Remote Manager restart available.
NOTE!
The saving is not for USB-stick connections of the
Z1 available.
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Delete connection
1. Select the system in the system tool bar.
2. Select in the Connection tab the Delete connection button.
Fig. 104: Delete connection dialog
3. Confirm the shown dialog with OK

 The connection to the system will be deleted. The system
symbol in the system tool bar is removed.
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Update firmware
If there was a transmission error during the firmware update and
the systems can’t identified by Z1 Remote Manager, the firmware
update dialog can manually select with the Update firmware
menu.
Start the update dialog manually:

1. Click in the Connection tab on the Restore Firmware button.
Fig. 105: Finestra di dialogo di avviso
2. Read the warning information and confirm the dialog with OK.
3. Select the connected system below printer type.
4. Select the port where the system is connected.
Follow the commands for Load firmware
Z1 Remote Manager system server

The Z1 Remote Manager system server organizes the connection
and communication to the systems.
The server starts with Z1 Remote Manager standard. For service
or diagnostics it can be deactivated and again reactivated.
Stop server 1. Click on the Stop server button in the Connection tab to
stop the Z1 Remote Manager server.
 After the shutdown of the Z1 Remote Manager server the
gears don’t rotate in the upper bar of Z1 Remote Manager
NOTE!
The Stop server button is only selectable if the
server runs, i.e. if the gears rotate in the status bar.
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Start server
1. Click on the Start server button in the Connection tab to

start the Z1 Remote Manager server.
 The gears rotates in the upper bar of Z1 Remote
Manager after a successful start of the Z1 Remote
Manager server.
NOTE!
The Start server button is only selectable if the
server doesn’t run, i.e. the gears don’t rotate in the
status bar.
Interface logging
Fig. 106: Interface Logging
The messages, which are generated from Z1 Remote Manager and

the commands, which are send from Z1 Remote Manager to the
system will be shown in real time and saved in the Log files menu.
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Start
1. To start the real time logging,
– click on the Start logging button.
 The generated system messages of Z1 Remote Manager
are shown in the upper window.
Stop
2. To deactivate the logging,
– click on the Stop logging button.
Delete screen
3. To delete the logo screen,
– click on the Delete button.
Save
1. To save the system messages of Z1 Remote
Manager in a file automatically,
– click on the Start logging button.
2. Select a folder and a file name for the log file and confirm with
Save.
NOTE!
The log file is saved in the folder „Z1 Remote
Manager/Log/“ standard.
The standard extension for log files is „.txt“
Select one system or all systems

Select the respective system with the help of the IP address or the
name or all systems will be logged.
Fig. 107: System selection
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Virtual systems on a USB-Stick

Z1 Remote Manager offers the possibility to connect virtual
systems via a USB- stick. That means, all characteristics and data
at the interface are deposit in a special subdirectory. The required
directory structure can be create by connecting a USB-stick to a
system.
If no system is available, Z1 Remote Manager provide virtual
systems in the folder C:\User\Public\Z1 Remote Manager\Zanasi.
Therefore the complete folder Zanasi will be copied in the main
directory of a USB- stick. The folder Zanasi includes images of all
current system types. Not used systems can be deleted by
removing the subdirectories. The virtual systems will be inserted in
Z1 Remote Manager and will be available for all system-
dependent functions by disconnecting and connecting the USB-
stick.
This function is especially useful when no data connection is
available. All operations, like print start, label backup or also
parameter settings can be done on a virtual system to realize the
operations by connect the USB-stick on a system.
Fig. 108: virtual USB – Stick print system
NOTE!
All system-depending functions, also without a
connection to the system, can be realized with the
assistance of the virtual system function.
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Tools
General settings
Fig. 109: Impostazioni generali
Set up language
1. To change the actual user language, click on General
settings in the selection register Tools.
2. Select the desired language by mouse click in the list field
„user languages“. The changes come into effect partly after
restart.
NOTE!
The changes will be assumed after the Z1 Remote
Manager restart.
Configure Z1
Automatic firmware update
Remote Manager
The actually firmware version of the added control system
will be checked every time if this function is activated. The
user will be informed by a dialog if the firmware version isn’t
actual. The user is guided to the update process by request.
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Fig. 110: Firmware update dialog
Store variable fields

This option specifies whether a queried variable field is saved with
print request and will be displayed as default line with a new print
request. This is useful to enter only the data that has actually
changed. Data that hasn’t changes can confirm by the Enter-
button.
Distributor features
This function is only available for official Zanasi distributors and
must be considered separately.
Stitch function
The option connects several Z1 Stitch to one stitch system.
Counter start value

The start value of a counter must be confirmed with print start or
rather the desired start value can be entered by using a counter
field in a print image with an active function. The last counter value
will be saved by a print stop and continued with a new print start.
Which counter start should be written, can be adapted.
Data type Description
From Label The defined start value in a label will be used

as counter value automatically (standard).
User input The counter start value will be queried without

standard value.
Last value The current counter value will be saved in the

label and used with a new print start.
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Query last value The counter start value will be queried from
the user. The current counter value is
displayed as default line.
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Terminale
Fig. 112: Terminal
The terminal in the menu Tools can contact any other system
(scanner, camera…) and test the communication.
For this a connection is necessary. The connection can be
Ethernet (TCP/IP), USB, or EIA232.
Configure a TCP/IP connection

1. Select below port type TCP/IP.
2. Enter the IP address by which you want to connect.
3. Enter the port with which you want to connect.
4. Click on Connect
Configure a USB connection

1. Select USB below port type
2. Select the desired system below USB.
NOTE!
If the desired system isn‘t in the list, click on to

refresh the list
3. Click on Connect
Configure a RS232 connection

1. Select the port type RS232
2. Select the desired serial port below COM.
NOTE!
If the desired port isn‘t in the list, click on to

refresh the list
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3. Select the baud rate, data bits, parity and the number of stop
bits.
4. Click on Connect.
Connection status
Besides the Connect button is a LED, which displays the status of
the connection with 3 colors.
Color Meaning
Grey No connection
Yellow Link connection
Green Establish connection
A direct communication to the print systems is also possible with

the terminal. The commands will be sent to the print system via the
existing connection.
CAUTION!
The incorrect use of the terminal can cause data
loss and failures of the print system.
CAUTION!
Z1 Remote Manager didn’t check the correct
spelling of the commands.
The terminal translated the used control characters of the Zanasi

systems into its hexadecimal correspondents automatically
before it is send to the print system.
Send interval
If one or more commands should send continuously, it can start
with the icon . The interval length can specified in ms.
Send command
1. Type the desired command in the command window.
2. Click on Send

lower window.
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NOTE!
The terminal allows the sending of ascii signs. This
must be specified in form <0x01> (for
<SOH>) in hexadecimal spelling.
Use command templates

1. Select the desired template in the upper drop-down menu.
The included command is added in the upper terminal
window.
NOTE!
Lines, which begins with „//“ are comments and are
not send.
2. Click on Send

lower window.
Load commands
1. To load already saved commands click on Open
2. Browse by the file dialog to the desired file.
NOTE!
The file extension for template files is .ast
3. Open loads the data content of the file in the upper terminal
window.
4. Click on Send to send the commands to the coding system.
The file „Interface Commands.ast“ is in the list..
Save commands
1. Click on Save to save the currently shown commands in the
upper terminal window.
2. Select the file dialog, a name and a storage location and
confirm with Save.
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USB Firmware Update
Fig. 113: Terminal
You can program USB memory systems with the USB-firmware

update so, that you can make a firmware update on corresponding
systems.
Create a USB-Firmware Stick

1. Click on USB Stick Firmware in the menu Tools
It opens a dialog to create firmware USB-sticks
2. Select the desired system classification in the menu Printer
type.
3. Afterwards select the desired firmware version that should be
installed in the menu Firmware.
4. Insert an USB-stick in a free port of the PC.
The drive of the USB-stick is added to the drop-down
menu automatically.
5. The drop-down menu USB-Stick shows all available
removable medium of the system, select your USB-stick here.
NOTE!
Drive letter of the USB-stick can be look up in the
Windows file explorer or rather below desktop
6. Click on Start to start the programming operation.

It appears a window that informed about the programming
level.
The window closed after a successfully installation.
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NOTE!
Files and folders, which exist on the USB-stick
already and collide with the actual firmware update,
will be moved to the folder „MOP_FW_Backup”.
Software-Update of the system

unit:
Z1 USB Update (offline)
1. Connect the device to the power supply, press the [Ink]-

BUTTON and hold them pressed until the sensor LED flashes
green/red.
2. Insert the USB-stick into the USB socket on the top side of the
system.
3. The sensor LED flashes yellow/red if the program is load.
4. Confirm it by pressing the start-button and wait until the system
restarts.
5. Now remove the USB-stick
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User Management
Overview
The Z1 Remote Manager user management facilities allows for
access to dedicated features of Z1 Remote Manager based on
user name and password identifiers. In this regard, it follows the
standard approach, which most users are familiar with, from i.e.
the Windows operating system and many more.
However, because there are many different requirements on how
to manage user credentials in the field of industrial applications,
Z1 Remote Manager comes with three different flavors of user
management. The list below provides a short overview of those:
Type Characteristics
Simple user Management Three fixed access levels.

Passwords are to be chosen at first configuration and can be changed later on.
Credentials for each level can be changed as well.
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Simple User Management

This type of user management provides three fixed access levels.
The passwords, needed to access one of the levels, can be
adjusted during activation of the user management. The
passwords, as well as credential details, can be changed later on
but note that this can only be done by the level “Administrator”.
Each of the access levels can be configured, except the admin level
which is fixed to have all available credentials. This is mainly
If User Management is activated in Z1 Remote Manager, one has

Guest credentials to type in a password in order to do even the most basic tasks.
Sometimes, this behavior is too restrictive. You want, for example,
a line worker to be able to observe the status of some printers or
want them to be able to start and stop print jobs without the need to
log in each time. This can be achieved by setting up the standard
user as a guest account. If this option is enabled, the standard user
is automatically in logged in state after Z1 Remote Manager is
started and it has no password assigned. However, you can still
restrict some of the more sensible features of Z1 Remote Manager
using the admin and super user access levels.
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Setup the Simple User Management
Fig. 114: User management
1. Start Z1 Remote Manager

2. Select the menu “tools”
3. Press button “user management”.
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4. A new window will appear. Select the choice “simple user

management”.
5. Press “Next”
6. Now, you need to insert three passwords. You will need to

enter each password twice. If you typed all the passwords
correct, the “next” button is enabled. If you cannot press
this button, that means that one of the passwords is not
typed correctly.
7. If everything went well, press “next”. Z1 Remote Manager
will shut down and restart.
Setup the Simple User Management with guest user.

1. Start Z1 Remote Manager
2. Select the menu “tools”
3. Press button “user management”.
4. An new window will appear. Select the choice “simple user
management”.
5. Press “Next”
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6. Now, type in the passwords for the admin user and super user.
You can leave the entries for the standard user blank. You will
note, that you need to type each of the passwords twice.
7. Tip the automatic login checkbox inside the standard user
group box.
8. Click the finish button. Z1 Remote Manager will restart.
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Using Z1 Remote Manager with Simple User Management

enabled Login after start
Fig. 117: Login
1. Start Z1 Remote Manager. You will notice that most buttons

and controls are in gray color and that they don't react on
mouse clicks.
2. To log in press the button at top right side of the main screen
as shown in the image above.
3. In the dialog window that will appear now, select first the kind
of access level that you want to enter.
4. After that type the password in the input field below.
5. Press ok to log in.
Log out
1. Press the small black arrow near the login button.
2. On the menu that will appear then, select logout.
3. You will be asked if you really want to log out. Confirm by
pressing the Ok button.
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Further Configuration of the Simple User Management

Make sure that the Simple User Management is activated. If the
Simple User Management is activated, then start Z1 Remote
Manager and log in to Z1 Remote Manager with the access level
admin. Then proceed as follows:
1. From the main menu select the strip “tools”
2. Select “user management”. Z1 Remote Manager should look
like the image below now. If this is not the case than you have
probably not the Simple User Management activated.
Fig. 118: Configuration User management
Change a Password
Fig. 119: Change Password
1. Select an access level (admin, super user or standard user)

from the list at left.
2. Click the edit button below the list of credentials.
3. Type the new password to the input fields above. Note, that
you need to type the new password twice. Confirm your
settings by pressing the Save button.
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Fig. 120: User management settings
Change the credentials

1. Select an access level (admin, super user or standard user)
from the list at left.
2. Click the edit button below the list of credentials.
3. To add a new credential to the selected access level, click on
the check box near the description of the credential. To
remove already assigned credentials remove the tick in the
box by a mouse click.
4. Confirm your changes by pressing the Save button.
NOTE:
It is not possible to add or to remove any credentials from the
admin access level.
Select an access level as guest level

1. Select an access level
2. Click the edit button.
3. Tick the login automatically check box.
4. Confirm your changes by pressing the Ok button.
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Appendix
List of available credentials
Print Start / Stop Access to the “Print” button of the “functions” menu
Status view Access to the “Status” button of the “functions” menu
Label backup Access to the “Label Backup” button of the

“functions” menu.
Basic Device Settings Access to the “Print Parameters” settings strip in the
“settings” form of the “functions” menu.
Change Device Type Access to the “Device Setup” slider in the “settings”
form of the “functions” menu.
Change Ink Settings Access to the “Spitting and Warming” slider in the
“settings” form of the “functions” menu.
Change Head Setup Access to the “Head Setup” slider in the “settings”
forms of the “functions” menu.
Change IO Settings Access to the “IO Output” slider in the “settings”

forms of the “functions” menu.
Database Settings Access to the “Database Connection” button in the

“Layout” menu.
Edit Labels Access to the “Editor” button in the “Layout” menu.
USB Backup Access to the “USB Backup” button in “Layout”

menu.
Labels from DB Access to the “Create labels from DB” button in the
“Layout” menu.
Add Devices Access the buttons “Add ethernet connection”,

“search network”, “search com ports”, “Save” and
“Delete” on the “Connections” menu.
Start / Stop server Access the buttons “Start server” and “Stop server”
on the “Connections” menu.
Update Firmware Access the button “Update Firmware (Legacy)” on

the “Connections” menu.
General Settings Access the button “General Settings” in the “Tools”

menu.
Logfiles Access the button “Interface logging” on the “Tools”

menu.
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Terminal Access the button “Terminal” on the “Tools” menu.
USB Firmware Access the button “USB Stick Firmware” on the

“Tools” menu.
Event log Access the button “Event logging” on the “Tools”

menu.
User management Access the button “User Management” on the tools

menu
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Event Logging
If the user management is active, all user inputs are listed in the
event logging.
Font Creator
The font creator is used to generate Zanasi print fonts from
Windows TrueType fonts. The delivered standard character set of
the print system can add with new sizes and fonts, like i.e. Cyrillic.
Fig. 140: Font Creator
Procedure:
1. To start the font creator, click in the menu Tools on the

submenu Font Creator.
2. Select the required printer type, i.e. Z1.
3. Click on the button Next.
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Fig. 141: Font parameter
1. Select the font name and height in mm. It can also select an
international character set.
Fig. 142: Font Creator package
3. Now you have the possibility to select, whether a single font or

a font package with all sizes should create for the selected
printer type.
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Single font
With the option single font you have the possibility to edit the
character set with Paint.
Therefore click the button Edit.
Fig. 143: Edit with Paint
1. Click on the button Next to save the character set.
Fig. 144: Save single font
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Font package
Specify a name for a new font package by enter a name code for
the first segment. A letter is therefore enough. The second
segment is provide with the height information automatically by the
creation. Following there is the possibility for an addition like, i.e. B
for bold.
Fig. 145: Define a name for a font package
NOTE!
The fonts can also save in other folder, but are
available for the print image creation.
Create and save

Specify a name for the new font package by enter a name code for
the first segment. A letter is therefore enough. The second
segment is provide with the height information automatically by the
creation. Following there is the possibility for an addition like, i.e. B
for bold.
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Fig. 146: Create and save
NOTE!
The new created fonts can used for the print image
creation now.
NOTE!
It isn’t necessary to copy the new fonts in the print
system manually. The new fonts will send
automatically with the print start of Z1 Remote
Manager or by sending the print image in the print
system.
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Z1 Remote Manager Touch structure

Main menu
Fig. 147: Z1 Remote Manager Touch structure, Main menu
1 Z1 Remote Manager Touch 5 Field for screen keyboard / systems

functions 6 Stop program /switch off / version info
2 Field for print image Back button if you are in a submenu
3 System functions 7 Call up screen keyboard
4 Status display / Signal lamps
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Status displays / Signal lamps
Print mode started up and ready to

print.
Print mode interrupted (pause).

Ink cartridge only 5 % full.
Print mode not ready to print.

Ink cartridge is empty.
Fill level of the cartridges
The presentation of the print systems in the toolbar happens with

the IP address and a status display.
Arrow keys
Description
Arrow key Move highlighted field in print image to

the left, pixel by pixel.
Move the cursor in a text to the left.
Arrow up Move highlighted field in print image up,

pixel by pixel.
Move up the cursor in a text.
Arrow key Move highlighted field in print image

down, pixel by pixel.
Move down the cursor in a text.
Arrow right Move highlighted field in print image to

the right, pixel by pixel.
Move the cursor in a text to the right.
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System functions
Function
Start Activate the print mode.

Call the layout up for print.
Pause Print pause, variables and

counter will be retained, by
pressing this button again,
printing is resumed.
Pause / Stop Interrupt print mode.

The print storage will be
deleted.
Settings Settings of the selected

system
Information of the
operation status of the
corresponding system
Z1 Remote Manager Touch functions

Function
Menu Editor Calls up the Editor

menu where the print
images are created.
Menu Setup Calls up the Setup

menu where basic pre-
settings are performed.
Menu Action Calls up the Action log

menu – shows the
action protocol of the
system.
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Toogle functions
Symbol Function Description
Close Terminates application and switches off

the controller.
Back Returns to main menu.
Maximize Maximize the display of the Editor-print

range
Minimize Minimize the display of the Editor-print

range
Call up the screen keyboard
An on-screen keyboard, that can be faded in or out as required, is

available for the entry of text and parameters.
The on-screen keyboard can be used like a normal PC keyboard
and is available in each menu.
NOTE!
If the on-screen keyboard is faded in, the status displays
are not visible.
To call up the on-screen keyboard,
1. Select the button.

The on-screen keyboard is faded in at the bottom half of
the screen.
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Fig. 148: Main menu with screen keyboard
System functions
Load print image
The print image in print memory is printed on the
product surface by the print heads after each impulse
from the light barrier.
To load a print image into the print memory,
1. Touch the button in the main menu.


The file dialog opens.
Fig. 149: File dialog
2. In the Open file field, press the print image and

highlight.
Alternatively, the required print image name can be
entered in the File name field and confirmed with
ENTER

The print image appears in the Preview window.
3. Confirm with Ok.
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The print image is loaded into print memory and displayed in the
main menu.
For systems with multiple heads, a print image can start on all
heads:
Fig. 150: Print start
 The signal lamp lights up and the status display shows

the current print mode.
The print mode is terminated by pressing the button. By

pressing this button again, printing is resumed. Entered variable
values and counter statuses are retained.
If is pressed after the most recently printed text

is re-loaded; variables must be re-entered; the counters re-start
with the starting value.
With pressing the „Stop“ button the print buffer will be cleared. By
pressing the “Start” button a new print image can be selected and
printed.
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Display print storage

On the main-screen you see the actual print image that is printed.
This image is a direct capture from the print storage. This image
will be printed.
Fig. 151: Print storage
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Menu Settings
Basic parameterization must be performed in the Settings menu
before the print system is able to print.
The Settings menu has the following submenus:
Submenu Description
Print heads To specify the print parameter,

Printhead settings, spitting and
warming, calibration and
configuration of the inputs.
System System settings, setting of the

in- and outputs and interface
EIA232.
Logging Messages, which are generated

from Z1 Remote Manager and
commands, which are send from
Z1 Remote Manager to the
system will be shown in real
time and saved in the Log files
menu.
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Submenu print heads

In the sub-menu Cartridges the following parameters can be
modified:
 Print parameter
 Printhead setup
 Spitting and Warming
 Calibration
 Input configuration
To display the Printhead submenu,
1. Select the button in the main menu.


The Settings menu opens.
2. Click in the Settings menu the submenu Print head.
Fig. 152: Submenu Print heads
Tab Print parameter

Print delay
The parameter print delay defines the path distance in mm
between the light barrier trigger by the product and start of
printing. By setting such a print delay, the position of the print
image on the product can be changed. The print delay can be
specified for each print head.
Adjustable values: 0 to 999 mm.
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The value 0 means that printing can be triggered immediately

after the light barrier trigger pulse.
print head.
2. To set the delay,

The value is accepted as soon as the arrow keys are
released
or:
– Enter the delay value via the on-screen keyboard and
confirm with the Enter key on the keyboard

The figures originally displayed in red are displayed in black
after confirming with the Enter key.
NOTE!
The print start delay must not be greater than the
distance between 2 products. If a print start is
triggered before the last print is finished, it will be
ignored.
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Speed in m/min / Intensity / Zoom

The print speed of the print heads must match the conveyor belt
speed, otherwise print images may be distorted.
There are 2 ways to match the print speed to the conveyor belt
speed:
 Internal constant print speed.
 External variable print speed via rotary encoder
.
If no rotary encoder is connected to the controller, the conveyor
belt speed must be measured or estimated and the determined
value entered as a parameter. A test image can then be used for
fine-tuning the print speed. The set print speed is applicable for the
selected Printhead group.
For single heads head 1 and 2 have the same setting and can’t set
separately.
The following parameters must be entered:
 Print speed
Print speed = Conveyor belt speed. The conveyor belt speed
must remain constant!
 Intensity
Print image contrast. If necessary, this parameter may have
to be changed to optimize the print image to the product
surface. Higher intensity means increased density and
slower drying of the ink.
 Print width/Zoom
This parameter enables an increase or decrease of the
number of pixels. This renders the print image wider or
narrower.
NOTE!
When printing barcodes, ensure that widening or
narrowing occurs only in the correct ratio. Note the
optimal print intensity of 300 dpi. Observe the
following table!
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Barcode width Permitted zoom factor [%]
1 100, 200
2 50, 100, 150, 200
3 66, 100, 133, 166, 200
4 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200
5 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200
6 50, 66, 83, 100, 116, 133, 150, 166, 183, ...
Print speed 1,0 400,0 m/min
Intensity 50 900 dpi
Zoom 10 900 %
To enter the print speed, the print intensity and the print width /
zoom,
 The values are accepted as soon as the arrow keys are
released.
or:
– Press and highlight the input field.
– Enter the values via the on-screen keyboard and confirm
with the Enter key on the keyboard.
 The figures originally displayed in red are displayed in black
after confirmation with the Enter key.
Print direction
The Print direction parameter specifies the direction in which the
product moves on the conveyor belt as viewed from the Printhead
side.
print head.
2. Specify the direction of the conveyor in the dropdown menu
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Nozzle row
Each ink cartridge has two nozzle rows (A and B). One nozzle row
has 150 nozzles.
The nozzles in row A print the uneven numbers 1, 3, 5, 7 …
The nozzles in nozzle row B print the even numbers 2, 4, 6, 8…
Per nozzle row A ~ B, 300dpi are printed vertical.
In this mode, the nozzles are uniformly stressed and the speed
setting is not as critical as with A + B.
If, for instance, using A ~ B, every second print image is of poor
quality, nozzle row A or nozzle row B can be activated.
Both nozzle rows print simultaneously with the setting A+B. The
vertical resolution is 600 dpi. The print image is dark equal. The
speed must be exactly right, because this will cause a shadow or
blurred print when the nozzle rows are not print about each other
correctly.
Activate the nozzle rows as follows:
Nozzle row Description
A~B Printing with both nozzle rows, alternating.

The first print image is printed with nozzle row A and the
second text with nozzle row B.
A+B Printing with both nozzle rows together.

A Printing only with nozzle row A.

B Printing only with nozzle row B.

NOTE!
With setting A + B, the print speed must be accurately
set, to produce a good print result. Otherwise the print
image is blurred.
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To select the nozzle row,

print head.
2. Select the desired nozzle row setting in the dropdown
menu.
Upside
Down
The setting Upside Down causes the print image to be printed
upside down.
To select upside down,
1. Press tab Printhead 1 or Printhead 2 (depends on the number of

the activated print heads) and select the desired print head.
2. Activate upside down in the dropdown-menu.
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Repeat distance / Print repeat number

To print several print images on one product, the number of print
images and the distance between them must be specified.
The distance between print images is measured from print start to
print start.
If you select „5“ the print image will be printed 6 times. 1 print plus
5 repeats.
998 prints 999 print images.
Endless printing can be activated with print repeat of „999“.
Distance between print images 0 9999 mm
Number of print images 0 999 -
To enter the repeat distance and the print repeat number,

The values are accepted as soon as the arrow keys are
released.
or:
5. Press and highlight the input field.
with the Enter key on the keyboard
– Endless printing can be activated with a click on the

button at the print repeat number. The value goes to 999
automatically.
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Reverse print delay

Is the print direction backward, i.e. the product moves on the
Printhead from left to right, the calculation point for the print start
delay can set to right or left edge of the print image.
The setting „left border“ ensures a consistent left alignment.
It should be noted that the width of the print image needs to be part
of the set value.
To select Reverse print delay,

print head.
3. Select “left border” or “right border” in the dropdown menu
Reverse print delay.
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Tab Printhead setup
NOTE!
Please read the operator manual of the print
system to set the print parameter.
Fig. 153: Printhead setup
1. Click on the print parameters tab to select them.

2. Change the Printhead setups to configure the desired system.
All changes will be send to the system immediately
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Tab Spitting and Warming
After extended periods of no printing, it may be necessary to rinse

the ink cartridges to open up clogged nozzle ducts again.
During rinsing (spitting), all ink cartridge nozzle ducts are
addressed to eject some ink.
To prevent the nozzles from drying up, an automatic cleaning
impulse can be triggered before the first print. Note that ink
consumption will increase and that the Printhead environment may
be affected.
If you notice a slightly dropping image quality after 20 seconds, you
can activate the spitting function to improve the quality of the print.
Recommended for this scenario is 10 impulses after 15 seconds.
If no product is passing within 15 seconds spitting is active with the
next print impulse.
If a product is passing inside the 15 seconds no spitting is active.
The following parameters must be defined:
Time between the last print and the 1 999 s

spitting process
Number of impulses (lines) printed 5 100 Impulses

during spitting.
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Fig. 154: Spitting and Warming settings
1. Now change the Spitting and Warming settings to configure

the selected device. Any changes are immediately sent to the
system.
Tab Calibration
If a twin Printhead is connected to the controller, the offset between
the two print heads must be adjusted, if necessary. If single print
heads are connected, a calibration isn’t necessary.
NOTE!
Before the print heads are calibrated, the print speed
or the rotary encoder setting must be correct.
The offset between the two print heads is compensated for by the
input of correction factors.
A negative value means that the print image of this cartridge
moves to the left side and reverse.
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The Printhead must be installed horizontal. There must be neither

an overlap nor a gap between the cartridges in the vertical. Test it
with a print image over all heads.
The speed must be set optimum. The nozzles must be in one row
by printing with A+B. This can be controlled with a loupe. There
must be no shadow print be present.
The intensity must be set optimal by a printing with shaft encoder.
Correction factor -50 50 -
Fig. 155: Calibration
To enter a calibration value,

 The values are accepted as soon as the arrow keys are
released.
or:
– Press and highlight the input field.
with the Enter key on the keyboard.
 I valori vengono accettati non appena i tasti freccia vengono

rilasciati.
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Tab Input configuration

The inputs of the print system can configured optional and
customer-specific.
It can select between:
 Print direction
 Upside down
 Print pause
 Label selection
 Bulk System
 Shutter Print Head
 Reset ink level
Fig. 156: Possible configuration of the inputs
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Submenu System
Following settings can be made in the submenu System:
 Device Setup
 Input Output Configuration
 Serial interface EIA232
To display the submenu System,
1. Click on the button in the main menu.

 The menu Settings opens.
 The submenu System opens.
Tab Device Setup

In the tab „Device Setup“ are all system specific adjustments for
changing available.
WARNING!
These settings should change from an expert only!
The function of the system can be disrupted by an
incorrect setting.
NOTE!
Every adjustment will be send immediately to the
connected printer.
The elements of the parameter section can be different depending

on the type of system which is connected.
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Fig. 157: Device Setup
Set default
1. Press Set default to reset all settings in the delivery status.
Head configuration, ink type and interface values won’t be
changed.
2. Confirm the dialog field with OK.
Save set of parameter

If an already saved set of parameter should be changed,
1. Click in the submenu Device Setup on the button
.

A dialog for the text selection opens.
2. Select the desired text over the drop down menu and
confirm with OK.

The settings of the set of parameters opens.
Fig. 158: Text selection
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3. Make the changes as desired and save it under the same or

modified name.
To save a set of parameters,

1. Make the settings as desired in the Device Setup submenu.
2. Touch the button to save the set of

parameters.

The dialog opens to enter the name under which the set
of parameters should be stored.
Fig. 159: File name
3. Confirm with OK .
Language
Language lists all the installed user languages, in which the user
interface of the print system can be displayed.
To select a user language,
1. Select the tab Device Setup in the submenu System.
2. Set the desired language in the dropdown menu.
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Store parameter into label

Following functions can select in the field Store parameter into
label:
 Disabled: The parameters, which are set in the system,
are used, even if the print label parameters are saved.
 Read only: The saved parameters of a print label are
used.
 Read and write: The changed parameters of the actual
printed label can be saved.
To select Store parameter to label,

1. Select the tab system settings in the submenu system.
2. Set the desired function in the dropdown menu Store
parameter into label.
Barcode correction in pixel

This option provides the opportunity to improve the readability of a
barcode element by widening or narrowing. If, for example, the
runs heavily on a coarse fibrillate surface, the readability can be
restored by a pixel-wise reduction of the line width.
To make a barcode correction,
1. Select the Device Setup in the submenu System.
2. Press arrow keys and set the required correction
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Device name
Change the device name of the system.
Configuration code
It’s possible to change the system configuration, i.e. the setting if the
controller is a Advanced or Pro system.
Update firmware
WARNING!
Data loss effected by update!
It can happen a data loss with an update of the
system software.
Therefore
Perform a backup before every update (see:
"Advanced settings").
1. To update a new print system, click on Settings in the main

menu.
2. Click in the submenu System on the tab Device Setup.
3. Click in the line „Update firmware“ on the icon to start

the update process.
 You will guided through the update process depending on

the system.
IP Address
Change the IP address of the system with this function.
Netmask
Change the netmask of the system with this function.
Gateway
Change the Gateway-address of the system with this function.
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CAUTION!
Consult the system administrator for network
settings. Network damages can be caused by
incorrect settings.
Tab Input Output Configuration

All connected in- and outputs of the system can be set with this
function.
A variety of configurations are possible and so the connectors for
output of status messages (OK, Warning, Error), cartridge level
messages (5% low / empty), print ready and print pulse are
possible to use. On the input side signals for heating, spitting, print
direction, upside print, stop and text selection are possible.
The inputs are NPN inputs standard. Can be changed to PNP via
Z1 Remote Manager software.
To set the in- and outputs,

2. Click on the tab Input Output Configuration
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Fig. 161: Input Output configuration
Tab Serial interface EIA232

To configure the serial interface EIA232,
1. Click on the button in the main menu.

3. Click on the tab Serial Interface EIA232.
4. Select baudrate, data bits,parity and number of stop bits.
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Fig. 162: Serial interface EIA232
Submenu Logging
Fig. 163: Logging
The messages, which are generated from Z1 Remote Manager

and the commands, which are send from Z1 Remote Manager to
the system will be shown in real time and saved in the Log files
menu.
Start
1. To start the real time logging,
– click on the Start/Stop button.

 The generated system messages of Z1 Remote Manager
are shown in the upper window.
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Stop 2. To deactivate the logging,

– click on the Start/Stop button.
Delete screen
3. To delete the logo screen,
– click on the Clear button.
Menu Status
The status menu shows information of the system and whose
operating condition, which can call up.
The window is divided in different fields.
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Z1 Remote Manager Touch functions

Menu Editor
The print images are created via the Editor menu. The menu
provides the following functions:
Function
Create new print image Empties the editing area to create a new
print image.
Open print image Opens an existing print image. A preview is

displayed.
Save print image Saves the current print image. Requests a

name if none exists.
Save print image as… Saves the current print image under another
name.
Text field Creates a text field to enter static text in the

print image.
Date / Time field Creates a field to enter a date or time in the

print image.
Barcode field Creates a barcode field to add a barcode to

the print image.
Counter field Creates a counter field to enter a counter in

the print image
Variable field Creates a variable field to enter a variable in

the print image.
Graphic Inserts a graphic in the print image.
Delete field A marked field in the print image or a

complete print image is deleted.
Import / Export Import / export all label and logos from / to a

free selectable storage location
Ink consumption Determines the number of prints of the

calculator desired label, which can be print with a full
cartridge.
The selected field can be moved pixel by

pixel.
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Symbol
Assign a set of Assignment of a set of parameters to an

parameters to a text opened print image in the Editor
Rotate field A marked field in the print image is rotated

clockwise in 90° steps.
Maximize the display of the Editor-print

range
Minimize Minimize the display of the Editor-print

range
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Create print image

A print image may consist of different elements and fields:
 Text
 Date/Time
 Barcode
 Counter
 Variable
 Graphic
 Data base
The following chapters describe the insertion and processing of

these elements and fields.
To create a print image, the Editor menu must be called up and the
on-screen keyboard faded in:
1. Select the button in the main menu.

 The Editor menu opens.
2. Select the button to fade in the screen keyboard.

 The screen keyboard is faded in.
Fig. 164: Editor menu with screen keyboard
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Insert a text field

Static text is inserted in the form of text fields in the print image.
To create a text field,
1. Select the button in the Editor menu.
 The editing window opens.
Fig. 165: Edit window text
2. Enter text via the on-screen keyboard.

2. Edit the type format if needed (Printer fonts or Windows fonts).
3. Select OK button.

The text field is inserted into the print image.
1. To position the text field in the print image,
– Position your cursor on the text field and drag it across
the screen to the required position.
or:
– Select the text field and highlight.
– Select the arrow keys and move the text field to the
required position.
A text field inserted in the print image may be edited and changed
at any time:
1. Double click on the text field.
The editing window opens.
Insert a date field

Date and time are embedded in the print image as a date field.
Date fields are not static but dynamic fields; their display format is
defined by variables.
The current date and current time are retrieved from the PC clock.
Optional combinations of variables can be used to configure the
display format. Punctuation marks (e.g. stop, colon, hyphen, space
etc.) can be inserted between the individual codes. ab.cd.gh are
preset.
Pre-dating to, for instance, print a best before date, can be defined
by setting the offset parameters year, month and day.
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To create a date field,

Fig. 166: Edit window date
2. Select the Format drop down menu and select the Date/Time
format with the scroll bar or accept the default setting.
3. Set a best before date, if required. To do this, select the
year/month/day figures using the arrow keys.
4. If necessary, adjust the font format.
5. Confirm with OK.
 The date field is inserted in the print image.
6. To position the date field in the print image,
– Position your cursor on the date field and drag it across the
screen to the required position.
or:
– Select the date field and highlight.
– Select the arrow keys and move the date field to the
required position.
A date field inserted in the print image may be edited and changed
at any time:
1. Double click on the date field.
Insert a barcode
A barcode is machine-readable “text” comprising parallel lines of
various widths, and gaps.
The information content in the barcode can also be displayed in
writing legible to people in a plain text row directly below the
barcode, If the barcode cannot be read, the information can be
read manually.
The following barcode types are available:
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Barcode Type Description Digits
EAN 128 Numerical commercial logistics code. Variable fields for date, counter -
and scale as options.
Code 2 of 5 Numerical industrial (materials-handling technology) barcode, always min. 2

with even digits. (also marked as: 2/5 interleaved, ITF 2/5)
DUN 14 Numerical industrial and commercial barcode. 14
UPC A Same as EAN 13, but 1st digit in special code, 13

normally set to 0 followed by 11 digit code.
The 13th digit is an automatic test digit. Application: USA/Canada.
Code 128 Full ASCII barcode; medical-pharmaceutical technology.
Code 39 Alphanumeric barcode for industry, electronics, pharmaceutical. -
Data Matrix A 2D code for the electronics industry and pharmaceutical sector. -
EAN Data Matrix A 2D code for the commercial and pharmaceutical sector. -
QR Code Quick Response, 2D Barcode
To create a barcode,
 The selection window opens.
2. Select the Type drop down menu and select the barcode
type and confirm with OK.
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Fig. 167: Barcode selection
Fig. 168: Edit window Barcode
3. Enter the plain writing row in the input field.

4. Set the barcode height, size and width using the arrow keys.
5. Confirm with OK.

The barcode is inserted in the print image.
6. To position the barcode in the print image,
– Position your cursor on the barcode and drag it across the
or:
– Select the barcode and highlight.
– Select the arrow keys and move the barcode to the
required position.
A barcode inserted in the print image may be edited and changed
at any time:
1. Double click on the barcode.

The editing window opens.
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Insert a counter field

The counter is inserted in the print image by means of counter
fields. Counter fields are inserted to print consecutive numbers on
packaging or labels.
At the start of printing, the starting value of the counter appears in
the first print. When reaching the counter end value, counting starts
at the starting value again. If the starting value is smaller than the
end value, counting is downward.
Example 1:
Starting value: 01, end value: 10, step size: 2, repeats: 3
Print: 01, 01, 01, 03, 03, 03, 05, 05, 05....
Example 2:
Starting value: 10, end value: 1, step size 1, repeats: 0
Print: 10, 9, 8, 7....1, 10, 9, 8, 7....
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To create a counter field,

1. Click on the button in the Editor menu.
Fig. 169: Edit window Counter
2. Select the Start value input field and enter the start value
via the screen keyboard.
3. Select the End value input field and enter the end value via
the screen keyboard.
4. Select the Step width input field and enter the step size via
5. Select the Repeats input field and enter the repeat rate via
6. To print zeros preceding a number as well, select the
checkbox and tick.
8. Confirm with OK.

The counter field is inserted in the print image.
9. To position the counter field in the print image,
– Position your cursor on the counter field and drag it
across the screen to the required position.
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or:
– Select the counter field and highlight.
– Select the arrow keys and move the counter field to the
required position.
A counter field inserted in the print image may be edited and
changed at any time:
1. Double click on the counter field.

Insert a variable field

Variables are inserted in the print image through variable fields.
Variable fields are inserted if a print image contains data (e.g. batch
numbers) that change frequently. This can be performed
automatically, shortly before the print image is released for printing.
The variable field is queried before each print image is called up. A
dialogue window appears, requesting the variable value to be
entered. A new text may be entered or the old text retained. It is
possible to enter several variable fields in a text.
Informative text is available as an additional function. This text (e.g.
batch numbers) is displayed at subsequent print requests, to
prevent incorrect entries or mistakes in variable fields in a print
image.
To create a variable field,
1. Click the button in the Editor menu.

Fig. 170: Edit window Variable
2. Select Default line input field and enter the variable text via
3. Select the Info text input field and enter the info text via the
screen keyboard.
5. Confirm with OK.

The variable field is inserted in the print image.
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6. To position the variable field in the print image,

– Position your cursor on the variable field and drag it across
the screen to the required position.
or:
– Select the variable field and highlight.
– Select the arrow keys and move the variable field to the
required position.
A variable field inserted in the print image may be edited and
changed at any time:
1. Double click on the variable field.

Insert a graphic
Graphics can be inserted in a print image as bitmap files.
To insert a graphic in a print image,
 The Open file window opens.
Fig. 171: Open file
2. Select the drop down menu and select a directory.

3. Select a graphic in the field and highlight.

A preview of the graphic is displayed in the field.
4. To open the graphic,
– Double click the bitmap file.
or:
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– Select the bitmap file and highlight.

– Click the “OPEN” button.

The graphic is inserted in the print image.
5. To position the graphic in the print image,
– Position your cursor on the graphic and drag it across the
or:
– Select the graphic and highlight.
– Select the arrow keys and move the graphic to the
required position.
Assign a set of parameters to a print image

There is the possibility to assign a pre-saved set of parameters to a
print image and to print them with the saved settings.
To assign a set of parameters to a print image,
1. Open the desired print image in the editor and touch the
button.

A dialog for text selection opens.
Fig. 172: Print parameter set
2. Select the desired parameter set in the drop down menu and
confirm with OK .
3. Save the print image by touching the Save

button.
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4. Select the pre-saved print image by touching the Start
button in the main menu.


The print image will be printed with the assigned
parameter set now.
NOTE!
If the parameter values will be changed during
printing, this have no effects for the saved parameter
set of the print image.
Viz. if the print image call up with the Start

button again, it will be print with the saved parameter
set.
Data base
To use the data base function, the data base must be opened.
An opened data base is identified by this symbol .

A text field for creation will be opened in the editor.
Fig. 173: Text field with open data base
Select the button for the data base .

Select a random column from the data base, over the field name.
Fig. 174: Field name selection
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Confirm after selection and add further fields in the same

procedure.
The field names are place holder in the label now and will be
identified by the line |Field name|.
Fig. 175: Text field
To open a specific row from the data base press the button
by the print start. The information will be insert in the label
automatically.
Edit the font format
1. Select the button in a field’s editing window.
Fig. 176: Edit window
2. Select the Name drop down menu and select the font type
using the scroll bar.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the font width.
4. Confirm with OK.
Save print image

To save a print image already created

2. To save the print image under another name, select the
button.

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3. Enter the file name in the File name field via the on-screen
keyboard or select the file to be overwritten in the Save file
field.
NOTE!
The file automatically receives a .00I extension.
4. Confirm with OK.

 The print image is saved.
Open print image

To open a print image already created,

2. In In the Open file field, press the print image and highlight.

3. Confirm with OK.

The print image is opened.
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Delete print image

1. To delete a print image already created,
– Select the button in the Editor menu.


2. In the Open file field, press the print image and highlight.

3. Select the button to delete the print image.

4. Confirm with OK.

The print image is deleted.
Menu Setup
The menu Setup includes following submenus:
 System
 Interface
 Database
 Directories
Submenu System
To display the System submenu,
1. Select the button in the main menu and click on

the submenu System.

.
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Fig. 179: Submenu System
Specify start parameter

If the Windows Shell Interface (user interface) is activated, the
program starts automatically and the system shuts down when
closing the program.
This function is active standard.
If the function is deactivated, the program must be started
manually via the desktop; Windows will not shut down when the
program is closed.
CAUTION!
Malfunctions due to incorrect Windows system
settings!
The Windows system may malfunction due to
incorrect settings in the print system.
Therefore:
– Settings may only be applied by specialized staff.
To deactivate the Windows Shell Interface, go to the submenu

Settings, to the tab System and General
1. Select the checkbox and untick.
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Adjust Event log

During printing, all the operating data are captured by the system
and recorded in a log file. This file can be displayed as an event
log.
The data file will be saved in the index Z1 Remote Manager / Log
below the date automatically.
I.e.: 2017-01_01.txt
The data that should be recorded in the log file can be selected.
Type of data Description
No data No data are logged.
Diagnostics All data are logged.
Notes Texts and notes are logged.
Errors Errors arising are logged.
To adjust the event log,

1. Select the Log level drop down menu.
2. Choose the required option from the list and select.
User language
The User language field lists all the installed user languages.
To select a user language, go to the menu Setup, to the submenu
System
1. Select a language.

The user interface is immediately shown in the selected
user language.
mostrata nella lingua utente selezionata.
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Fig. 180: User language
Counter start value

The start value of a counter must be confirmed with print start or
rather the desired start value can be entered by using a counter
field in a print image with an active function. The last counter value
will be saved by a print stop and continued with a new print start.
Which counter start should be written, can be adapted.
Data type Description
From Label The defined start value in a label will be used

as counter value automatically (standard).
User input The counter start value will be queried without

standard value.
Last value The current counter value will be saved in the

label and used with a new print start.
Query last value The counter start value will be queried from
the user. The current counter value is
displayed as default line.
To activate the function,

1. Click on Setup in the main menu and on the submenu
System.

2. Click on the dropdown menu Counter start value.
3. Select the desired option.
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Check for firmware update

If this function is enabled, the firmware version of an added print
system will be checked whether the firmware is up to date. If this
isn’t the case, the user is informed by a dialog and is guide through
the update process on request.
Print pause after Shutdown

If the system is shut down with an active print, it will not be print
automatically with a restart, the system is in a pause mode. This
prevents an automatic print start after switch-on. The safety
function can disabled.
Disable main window frame

For a higher-level software, in which Z1 Remote Manager Touch
should be embed, the window frame of the main application can
switched off.
Keyboard layout
The field keyboard layout list all installed keyboard layouts.
To select a keyboard layout,
2. Select the desired layout.

The keyboard is shown in the desired keyboard layout
directly.
Store variable fields

This option specifies whether a queried variable field is saved with
print request and will be displayed as default line with a new print
request. This is useful to enter only the data that has actually
changed. Data that hasn’t changes can confirm by the Enter-
button.
User Management
To activate the user management, please proceed as follows:
1. Click in the main menu on the button Settings and the
submenu System.

2. Click on the button and select the

desired user management.
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Submenu Interface
If the print system is connected to and controlled by a machine
control point or PC via an external interface, such interface must
be set up.
The following interfaces are available for selection:
 Ethernet interface RJ45
 Serial interface RS232
Ethernet interface
To set up the Ethernet interface, go to the menu Setup and

submenu Interface
1. Check the box „Enable“.
2. Using the screen keyboard, enter the enabled data port
(standard: 10200) in the activated input field.
Serial interface RS232
To set up the Ethernet interface, go to the menu Setup and

submenu Interface
1. Check the box „Enable“.

2. Select and click on the com port address in the dropdown
menu Com Port.
NOTE!
The selected port address must correspond to the port
address of the Windows interface. By default it is COM1.
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3. Select and click on the baudrate in the dropdown menu

baudrate.

The serial interface is set up.
NOTE!
The selected baud rate must correspond to the baud
rate of the connected PC!
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Submenu Data base

The data connection can setup in this submenu. The data
connection can i.e. an excel chart or also an ODBC connection to
an external data base. If this connection is setup and opened, it will
be closed after program end and will be automatically re-
established with a restart.
You can change the following settings in submenu Data base:

 Open/Close data base
 Database settings
1. Press the button in the main menu.

2. Click on the submenu data base.
Fig. 181: Submenu Data base
Select data base
To select / activate a database press the button
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Fig. 182: Data source selection
Database from file,
Fig. 183: Open data base
or select ODBC database connection.
Fig. 184: ODBC data base connection
If a data base connection is established, one of the charts must

select for use. An access to multiple charts at once isn’t possible.
You´ll see in Z1 Remote Manager software the database
connection tool In the print operation mode this button is

also a search function.
Within label design of Z1 Remote Manager it will change properties.
With pressing the database will closed / disconnected.
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If a database connection is not closed explicitly, Z1 Remote

Manager restore it with a program start automatically.
Search
With the button a line / entry can be triggered. The

search function is always fixed to the previously defined index field.
Buttons allows navigation in the

database. The outer buttons (left) first entry and (right) end of
database. Both middle buttons allows scroll in between the
database entry.
Settings
Calculate MHD offers the possibility for to have an automated
offset function for the date function which is calculated from
defined field of a database. This function takes the actual date and
adds the offset entered in “field name” Therefore the date field will
be added by the value defined in “field name” by days.
There´s a double check possibility activating the checkbox „User
inquiry“. The generated date can be controlled and changed by the
operator. If the checkbox is “active”, the option can turned on or
off.
Fig. 185: Calculate the best before date
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The “Alternative Layout” field enables download of an alternative

layout from the table. The field name for this can be defined here.
This function is switched on by ticking “active”. The name of the
alternative layout must be stored in the table. If the field is empty,
the Standard Layout remains in use.
Fig. 186: Field Alternative Layout
Submenu Directories
In the settings menu directories you have to register the possibility
existing label directories. Sign up is that this subdirectory is displayed
in the file selection dialog.
"Subdirectory include" means that all subdirectories of a registered
folder are also displayed for selection.
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Menu Action log

In the Event log submenu, all printed print images, events and
warnings and alarms that have arisen are listed in chronological
order. The data to be displayed can be selected.
To display the Event log,
1. Select the in the main menu.


The Event log opens.
Fig. 187: Action log
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Appendix
Directory structure
The Z1 Remote Manager software has the following directory and sub-directories:
[data] Example database
[firmware] Includes firmware files for the coding systems
[fonts] Include fonts
[label] Print images
[local] Include language files.
[logos] Include the logos for the labels.
[settings] Include temporary configuration files.
[terminal] Include saved terminal notes.
[log] Include saved log files.
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Installation and set-up ........................................... 9

Editor – Label design ............................................. 62

Create print image .................................................. 65

Tools ........................................................................ 104

Z1 Remote Manager Touch structure ................... 127

System functions ................................................... 131

Z1 Remote Manager Touch functions .................. 157

Appendix ................................................................... 184

Tipps and recommendations NOTE!

… this symbol points out a result, following an

Installation and set-up

software. You’ll get further information from the Support.

1. Change to the index where you saved the actual Z1

Fig. 1 Z1 Remote Manager Setup Assistant

4. Click on the Next > button.

Fig. 2: Select destination folder

5. Click on Change… button if required and select destination

Fig. 3: Start installation

Fig. 4: Complete installation

7. Click on Finish button.

Fig. 5: Extract the Windows Driver

8. Finally extract the Windows Driver and start the installation.

Starting and ending software

– Click on the desktop button

Fig. 6: Start window

2. Alternatively, Z1 Remote Manager Touch can be start

– click on the button on the desktop.

Fig. 7: Start window

End Z1 Remote Manager

Fig. 8: End Z1 Remote Manager

 The Start window closes

Fig. 9: End Z1 Remote Manager

The navigation menu opens up the functions of Z1 Remote Manager.

Click the button top right to select the information dialogue.

Fig. 10: Finestra di dialogo informativa

System tool bar

Fig. 11: System tool bar

The system tool bar contains information to the already configured

Fig. 12: System symbol

If more systems are registered as they can shown, the systems

Systems, which are registered but aren’t available, are shown in

Fig. 13: Not available system

Symbol Meaning Description

OK The system is ready for use. It exist no problems.

Warning This report is displayed if i.e. a cartridge is nearly empty

No connection No connection to the system.

TCP/IP Displays the IP-address of the system

USB cable Displays the chip identification

EIA 232 Displays the used COM-Ports

PopUp – menu of the system symbol

Fig. 14: PopUp menu

The settings include:

Menu item Available Description

Save all systems Specify an individual name

Change IP all systems Change the IP address of the

Add TCP/IP Always Add a new system in Z1