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General Information ...................................... 5 X - Printadjust .......................................... 36
Important setting instructions .................... 5 Y – Printadjust ......................................... 36
Area of application .................................... 5 Punch mode............................................. 37
Operating the parameter menu ..................... 7 Punch level .............................................. 37
Example .................................................... 7
Parameter Menu ...................................... 8 INTERFACE PARA
Overview Parameter Menus ......................... 9 > EASYPLUGINTERPR
Understanding the Parameter Overviews . 9 Interface................................................... 38
AP 5.4 Parameter .................................... 10 Spooler mode .......................................... 38
Alphabetical Parameter List ........................ 13 Printer ID No. ........................................... 39
Spooler size ............................................. 39
PRINT INFO
Offline mode ............................................ 39
Printer status ........................................... 16
Interface delay ......................................... 39
Memory status ......................................... 18
Font status .............................................. 19 > COM1 PORT
Flashdata status...................................... 22 Baud rate ................................................. 40
Service Status ......................................... 23 No. of data bits......................................... 40
Dottest endless ....................................... 24 Parity........................................................ 40
Dottest punched ...................................... 24 Stop bits................................................... 40
Reference label ....................................... 25 Data synch............................................... 41
RFID Status............................................. 26 Frame error.............................................. 41
> COM3 PORT
PRINT PARAMETERS Baud rate ................................................. 41
Print speed .............................................. 27 No. of data bits......................................... 41
Feed speed ............................................ 27 Parity........................................................ 41
Material type............................................ 28 Stop bits................................................... 42
Material length......................................... 28 Data synch............................................... 42
Material width .......................................... 28 Frame error.............................................. 42
Print direction .......................................... 29 Serial Port Mode ...................................... 42
Punch offset ............................................ 30 > COM4 PORT
Bar code multip. ...................................... 30 Baud rate ................................................. 43
Tradit. Imaging ....................................... 31 No. of data bits......................................... 43
UPC plain-copy ....................................... 31 Parity........................................................ 43
EAN Readline.......................................... 31 Stop bits................................................... 43
EAN sep. lines......................................... 32 Data synch............................................... 43
Rotated Barcodes ................................... 32 Frame error.............................................. 43
Dispenseposition..................................... 32
> USB
Cut mode................................................. 33
USB select ............................................... 44
Cut speed................................................ 35
Cut position ............................................. 35 > NETWORK PARAM.
Double cut ............................................... 35 IP addressassign ..................................... 44
Rewind direction ...................................... 36 IP address................................................ 44
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Net mask ................................................. 44 Gap detect mode ..................................... 58

Gateway address .................................... 45 Periph. device .......................................... 59
Port address............................................ 45 Singlestartquant....................................... 59
Ethernet speed........................................ 45 External signal ......................................... 59
MAC address .......................................... 45 Start print mode ....................................... 60
SNMP agent............................................ 45 Print contrast............................................ 60
SNMP password ..................................... 45 Ram disk size .......................................... 60
FTP server .............................................. 46 Font downl. area ...................................... 61
FTP password ......................................... 46 Free store size ......................................... 62
WEB server ............................................. 47 Print info mode......................................... 62
WEB display refr ..................................... 48 Reprint function........................................ 62
WEB admin passw. ................................. 48 Language................................................. 63
WEB supervisor p. .................................. 48 Keyboard ................................................. 63
Time client............................................... 49 Access authoriz. ...................................... 63
Time server IP......................................... 49 Realtime clock ......................................... 65
Sync. Interval .......................................... 49
DHCP host name .................................... 50 I/O BOARD
Start print mode ....................................... 66
> OPTIONS
Reprint Signal .......................................... 66
RFID Option ............................................ 50
Feed input................................................ 67
StandAlone Input..................................... 50
Pause input.............................................. 67
> DRIVEASSIGNMENT
Error output.............................................. 67
Drive C .................................................... 51
Error Polarity............................................ 68
Drive D .................................................... 51
Status output ........................................... 68
SYSTEM PARAMETERS Status polarity .......................................... 68
End print mode ........................................ 69
Foil end warning...................................... 52
Foil warn stop.......................................... 52 DISPENSER PARA
Print Interpret. ......................................... 52
Dispense Mode........................................ 70
Character sets......................................... 53
Dispenseposition ..................................... 71
Character filter......................................... 54
Display mode ...........................................72
Light sens. type ....................................... 54
Dispense counter..................................... 72
Head-sensor dist. .................................... 54
Application mode ..................................... 72
Sens. punch-LS....................................... 55
Start source ............................................. 73
Foil mode ................................................ 55
Calibration mode...................................... 73
Turn-on mode.......................................... 55
Start offset ............................................... 73
Error reprint ............................................. 55
Start error stop......................................... 74
EasyPlug error ........................................ 56
Product length.......................................... 74
Single job mode ...................................... 56
Current mode........................................... 74
Head resistance ...................................... 56
Min. rew. current ...................................... 75
Temp. reduction ...................................... 57
Max. rew. current ..................................... 75
Thin line emphas..................................... 57
Start rew. current ..................................... 76
Voltage offset .......................................... 58
Start cur. len. ........................................... 76
Miss. label tol. ......................................... 58
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Pullback current ...................................... 76 Store Diagnosis ....................................... 86

Back diameter ......................................... 77 Data blocks del. ....................................... 86
Brake current........................................... 77 EasyPl. file log ......................................... 87
Brake diameter........................................ 77 Log files delete......................................... 87
RFID stat. del........................................... 87
REWINDER PARA
Rewind direction...................................... 78 SERVICE FUNCTION
Current mode .......................................... 78 Service..................................................... 88
Min. rew. current ..................................... 78 Head exchange........................................ 88
Max rew. current ..................................... 78 Roller exchange....................................... 88
Start rew. curr.......................................... 78 Cutter exchange ......................................89
Start cur. len............................................ 79 Serv. data reset ....................................... 89
Pullback current ...................................... 79 EasyPlug monitor..................................... 89
Back diameter ......................................... 79 EP Monitor Mode ..................................... 90
Brake current........................................... 79 Sensor adjust........................................... 90
Break diameter........................................ 79 Sensor test .............................................. 90
Cutter test ................................................ 90
MLI PARAMETERS Matend tolerance ..................................... 91
Darkness ................................................. 80 Feedadjust label ...................................... 91
Control Prefix .......................................... 80 Feed adjust .............................................. 91
Format Prefix........................................... 80 Punch y calibr. ......................................... 91
Delimiter Char ......................................... 81 Memory card test ..................................... 92
Label Top ................................................ 81 Send test ................................................. 93
Left Position ............................................ 81 Receive test ............................................. 94
Manual Calibrate ..................................... 81 Rewinder adjust ....................................... 95
Resolution ............................................... 81 Printtest.................................................... 95
Error Indication........................................ 82
Error Checking ........................................ 82 SERVICE DATA
Image Save Path..................................... 82 > MODULE FW VERS.
Command ^PR ....................................... 82 System version ........................................ 96
Command ^MT....................................... 82 System revision ....................................... 96
Label Invert ............................................. 83 System date............................................. 96
Command ^JM ....................................... 83 Bootloader ............................................... 96
Command ^MD/~SD ............................... 83 uMon........................................................ 96
Peripheraldriver ....................................... 96
SPECIAL FUNCTION
Intern. rewinder........................................ 97
Printer type.............................................. 84
Default Values......................................... 84 > OPERATION DATA
Command sequence ............................... 84 Serv. operations....................................... 97
Delete job ................................................ 84 Headnumber ............................................ 97
Delete spooler ......................................... 85 Roll number ............................................. 97
Factory settings....................................... 85 Cutter number.......................................... 97
Store Parameters .................................... 85 Head run length ....................................... 98
Roll run length.......................................... 98
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Cuts on knife ........................................... 98 Serial number ........................................ 100

Tot. mat. length ....................................... 98 Production date...................................... 101
Tot. foil length.......................................... 98 PCB part number ................................... 101
Total cuts................................................. 98 Board part numb. ................................... 101
Head strobes........................................... 99 Manufacturer.......................................... 101
Head temperature ................................... 99 Work place............................................. 101
Foil diameter ........................................... 99 Company name ..................................... 101
Dispensing cycl. ...................................... 99 > DISPLAY DATA
Operation time......................................... 99 Display version ...................................... 102
> POWERSUPPLYDATA Display SerialNr ..................................... 102
Type ...................................................... 100 > MEMORY DATA
PS temperature ..................................... 100 Ram memory size.................................. 102
> CPU BOARD DATA Flash mem size...................................... 102
CPU identifier ........................................ 100 SD card.................................................. 103
PCB revision ......................................... 100 Space for Jobs....................................... 103
FPGA version........................................ 100 Max. Labellength ................................... 103
MAC address ........................................ 100 Default values ........................................ 103
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General Information

Important setting instructions

Starting in offline mode, you get to the parameter menu by pressing the prog
button. There you can set/alter the different parameters of the printer and ac-
tivate/deactivate options.
Many Parameters provide a range within the setting can be changed with a
standard step width. By this step width, the setting is changed, if the Cut-(Ap-
ply-) or Feed button is pressed once.
¯ The step width can be increased ten times, if the Online button is pressed
simultaneously (Cut+Online or Feed+Online).
¯ Wait at least 10 seconds between switching the device off and on again,
otherwise any modified parameter settings are not saved.
¯ With some parameters, false settings can result in the device being
damaged (e. g. if the print head temperature is too high). Data and/or print
orders are also deleted during formatting and with other settings.
¯ Pay attention to the corresponding notes in the following description to
ensure that no damage occurs!

Area of application
The description counts for all devices listed in the headline of this document.
All status printouts and parameters are described in the same order as they
may appear in the parameter menu of the respective printer.
¯ Not all of the parameters appear in each of the listed printers!
At the beginning of each parameter description can be found information
about the availability of the parameter:

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with installed I/O board.

Fig. 1: At the beginning of each parameter description, the availability of the parameter is
specified: Between the two lines is a list of the concerned printer types; the remark
below (arrow) quotes further conditions.

If a parameter appears in the menu of a certain printer type or not, depends

on the following, which can be read from this bar:
y The printer type:
Printers, which have the parameter available in the parameter menu, are
listed between the lines. Example (see fig. 1): AP 5.4, AP 5.6.
y The configuration with options and/or certain parameter settings:
Example (see fig. 1): The parameter only appears in the menuof an AP 5.4/
5.6, if the device is equipped with an board. If the remark is not assigned to
a special printer type, it is valid for all listed printers.
Firmware This description applies to all printers which are equipped with a firmware
version 7.34 Pre 4081 for AP 5.4/AP 5.6.
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P The paragraph „Overview Parameter Menues“ in this topic section contains

an overview of all available parameters of the respective printer.
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Operating the parameter menu

The illustrations on the following pages clarifie the operating principle of the
parameter menu. The return path shown on the left of the screen, called up
using the Prog. button, also applies for parameters in the middle of the
screen.
Setting values The setting of a parameter always follows this scheme:
1. Select the parameter.
2. Press the Online button.
3. Set the parameter to the intended value by pressing the Cut or Feed button.
4. Confirm by pressing the Online button.

Example
Setting the parameter PRINT PARAMETERS > Material type to punched material.
1. Press prog button.

OFFLINE 0 JOBS Initial state: off-line mode

2. Press prog button.

PRINT INFO

3. Press cut button.

PRINT PARAMETERS

4. Press online button.

PRINT PARAMETERS First parameter in the PRINT PARAMETERS menu.

Print speed

5. Press cut button repeatedly, until the following is displayed:

Material type
Endless

6. Press feed button.

Material type Setting the parameter to the intended value by

Punched pressing the Cut or Feed button.

7. Press online button.

PRINT PARAMETERS Confirm with Online button.

Material type

8. Press prog button 2x.

OFFLINE 0 JOBS "Way back" by pressing the Prog button.

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Parameter Menu

ONLINE 0 JOBS Print contrast

65 %

OFFLINE 0 JOBS

PRINT INFO PRINT PARAMETERS INTERF. PARAM.

PRINT INFO PRINT PARAMETERS

Printer status Print speed

PRINT INFO
Memory status
Scrolls down through the menu and
selects menu items. Reduces values.

Scrolls up through the menu and

selects menu items. Increases values.

Selects the parameter menu from

offline mode. Returns to previous menu.

Switches between online and offline mode

or confirms menu items, values and
status messages.

Fig. 1: Guideline through the parameter menu. Start into it by pressing the Prog button in
off-line mode.
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Overview Parameter Menus

Understanding the Parameter Overviews

The charts in the following show all of the parameters implemented in the printer firmware. Some
parameters are only visible in the parameter menu under specific preconditions. These parame-
ters are provided with a gray background and a digit at the right column edge. The digit refers to
a footnote describing the precondition under which the parameter is visible.
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AP 5.4 INFO
PRINT Parameter PRINT PARAMETERS INTERFACE PARA (INTERFACE PARA cont.) (INTERFACE PARA cont.) SYSTEM PARAMETER

Printer status Print speed > EASYPLUGINTERPR Parity > OPTIONS Foil end warning
Memory status Feed speed Interface Stop bits RFID Option Foil warn stop
Font status Material type Spooler mode Data synch. StandAlone Input Print Interpret.
Flashdata status 4 Material length Printer ID No. Frame error Character sets
Service status Material width Spooler size > DRIVEASSIGNMENT Character filter
Dottest endless Print direction Offline mode > USB Drive C Light sens. type
AP 5.4 Parameters

Dottest punched Punch offset Interface delay USB select Drive D Head-sensor dist 13/14
Reference label Bar code Multi. Sens. punch-LS
RFID status 22 Tradit. Imaging 13 > COM1 PORT > NETWORK PARAM. Foil mode
UPC plain-copy Baud rate IP Addressassign Turn-on mode
EAN Readline No. of data bits IP Address Error reprint
EAN sep. lines Parity Net mask EasyPlug errors
Cut mode 6 Stop bits Gateway address Single job mode
Cut position 6 Data synch. Port address Head resistance
Double cut 6 Frame error Ethernet speed Temp. reduction
Rewind direction 5 MAC address Thin line emphas 13
Rotated barcodes > COM3 PORT 23 SNMP agent Voltage offset
Dispenseposition 8 Baud rate 23 SNMP password 13 Miss. label tol.
X – Printadjust No. of data bits 23 FTP server Gap detect mode
Y – Printadjust Parity 23 FTP password 13 Periph. device
Punch mode Stop bits 23 WEB server Singlestartquant
FW 7.34 Pre 4081

Punch level 12 Data synch. 23 WEB display refr 1 External signal

Serial Port Mode 23 WEB admin passw. 13 Start print mode 24
Frame error 23 WEB supervisor p. 13 Print contrast
Time client Ram disk size
> COM4 PORT Time server IP 3 Font downl. area
Baud rate Sync. intervall 3 Free store size
No. of data bits DHCP host name Print info mode
1. Only with INTERF.PARAM. > NETWORK PARAM. > WEB Server = „enabled“ 2. Only with BLDC firmware version V4-T36 or higher 3. Only with INTERF.PARAM. > NETWORK PARAM. > Time client = „Enabled“
4. Only with at least one data block stored in the flash memory 5. Only with rewinder 6. Only with cutter 7. Only with „AP 5.4 peripheral“ 8. Only if SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Periph. device = „Tear-off edge“ or
„Tear off + sensor“ 10. Only with activated MONARCH LANGUAGE INTERPRETER™ 12. Only if PRINT PARAMETERS > Punch mode = „Manual“ 13. Only in production mode 14. As in 13. or with a setting value
> 0 18. Only with installed RFID option 20. Only if SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Periph. device = „Dispenser“ 21. Only if SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Periph. device = „Int Rewinder“ 22. Only with an activated RFID
option 23. Only with I/O board 24. Not with I/O board 29. Availability depends on device configuration 30. Only with a memory card inserted
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(SYSTEM PARAM. cont.) I/O BOARD PARA 23 MLI PARAMETERS 10 DISPENSER PARA 20 REWINDER PARA 21 SPECIAL FUNCTION

Reprint function Start delay 23 Version 10 Dispense Mode 20 Rewind direction 21 Printer type 13
Language Start print mode 23 Darkness 10 Dispenseposition 20 Current mode 13+21 Default values 13
Keyboard Reprint Signal 23 Control Prefix 10 Display mode 20 Min rew. current 13+21 Command sequence 13
Access authoriz. Feed input 23 Format Prefix 10 Dispense counter 20 Max rew. current 13+21 Delete job
Realtime Clock Pause input 23 Delimiter Char 10 Application mode 20 Start rew. curr. 13+21 Delete spooler
Error output 23 Label Top 10 Start source 20 Start cur. len. 13+21 Factory settings
AP 5.4 Parameters

Error polarity 23 Left Position 10 Calibration mode 20 Pullback current 13+21 Store parameters
Status output 23 Manual Calibrate 10 Start offset 20 Back diameter 13+21 Store diagnosis
Status polarity 23 Resolution 10 Start error stop 20 Break current 13+21 EasyPl. file log 30
End print mode 23 Error Indication 10 Product length 20 Break diameter 13+21 Log files delete 30
Error Checking 10 Speed Adaption 20 Data blocks del. 4
305 DPI Scaling 10 Current mode 13+20 RFID stat. del. 22
Image Save Path 10 Min rew. current 13+20
Command ^PR 10 Max rew. current 13+20
Command ^MT 10 Start rew. curr. 13+20
Label Invert 10 Start cur. len. 13+20
Command ^JM 10 Pullback current 13+20
Back diameter 13+20
Break current 13+20
Break diameter 13+20
FW 7.34 Pre 4081

1. Only with INTERF.PARAM. > NETWORK PARAM. > WEB Server = „enabled“ 2. Only with BLDC firmware version V4-T36 or higher 3. Only with INTERF.PARAM. > NETWORK PARAM. > Time client = „Enabled“
4. Only with at least one data block stored in the flash memory 5. Only with rewinder 6. Only with cutter 7. Only with „AP 5.4 peripheral“ 8. Only if SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Periph. device = „Tear-off edge“ or
„Tear off + sensor“ 10. Only with activated MONARCH LANGUAGE INTERPRETER™ 12. Only if PRINT PARAMETERS > Punch mode = „Manual“ 13. Only in production mode 14. As in 13. or with a setting value
> 0 18. Only with installed RFID option 20. Only if SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Periph. device = „Dispenser“ 21. Only if SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Periph. device = „Int Rewinder“ 22. Only with an activated RFID
option 23. Only with I/O board 24. Not with I/O board 29. Availability depends on device configuration 30. Only with a memory card inserted
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SERVICE FUNCTION SERVICE DATA (Service Data cont.)

Service 13 > MODULE FW VERS. > CPU BOARD DATA

Head exchange 13 System version CPU identifier
Roller exchange 13 System revision PCB revision
Cutter exchange 13+6 System date FPGA version
Serv. data reset 13 Bootloader MAC address
EasyPlug monitor 23 uMon Serial number
AP 5.4 Parameters

EP Monitor Mode 13 Peripheraldriver 7 Production date

Sensor adjust 13 Intern. rewinder 21 PCB part number
Sensor test Board part numb.
Cutter test > OPERATION DATA Manufacturer 13
Matend adjust Serv. operations Work place 13
Matend tolerance Headnumber Company name 13
Feedadjust label Roll number
Feed adjust Cutter number 6 > DISPLAY DATA
Punch y calibr. 13 Head run length Display version
Memory card test Roll run length Display SerialNr
Send test Cuts on knife 6
Receive test Tot. mat. length > MEMORY DATA
Rewinder adjust 5 Tot. foil length Ram memory size
Print test Total cuts 6 Flash mem size
Head strobes SD card 30
FW 7.34 Pre 4081

Head temperature Space for Jobs

Foil diameter Max. Labellength
Operation time Default values

> POWERSUPPLYDATA
Type
PS temperature
1. Only with INTERF.PARAM. > NETWORK PARAM. > WEB Server = „enabled“ 2. Only with BLDC firmware version V4-T36 or higher 3. Only with INTERF.PARAM. > NETWORK PARAM. > Time client = „Enabled“
4. Only with at least one data block stored in the flash memory 5. Only with rewinder 6. Only with cutter 7. Only with „AP 5.4 peripheral“ 8. Only if SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Periph. device = „Tear-off edge“ or
„Tear off + sensor“ 10. Only with activated MONARCH LANGUAGE INTERPRETER™ 12. Only if PRINT PARAMETERS > Punch mode = „Manual“ 13. Only in production mode 14. As in 13. or with a setting value
> 0 18. Only with installed RFID option 20. Only if SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Periph. device = „Dispenser“ 21. Only if SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Periph. device = „Int Rewinder“ 22. Only with an activated RFID
option 23. Only with I/O board 24. Not with I/O board 29. Availability depends on device configuration 30. Only with a memory card inserted
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Alphabetical Parameter List

Access authoriz. . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Default values. . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Flashdata status . . . . . . . . . . 22
Application mode . . . . . . . . . . 72 Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Foil diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Back diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Delete job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Foil end warning . . . . . . . . . . 52
Back diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Delete spooler . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Foil mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Bar code multip. . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Delimiter Char . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Foil warn stop . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 DHCP host name . . . . . . . . . . 50 Font downl. area . . . . . . . . . . 61
Baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Dispense counter . . . . . . . . . . 72 Font status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Dispense Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Format Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Board part numb. . . . . . . . . 101 Dispenseposition . . . . . . . . . . 32 FPGA version . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Bootloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Dispenseposition . . . . . . . . . . 71 Frame error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Brake current . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Dispensing cycl. . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Frame error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Brake current . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Frame error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Brake diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Display SerialNr . . . . . . . . . . 102 Free store size . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Break diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Display version. . . . . . . . . . . 102 FTP password . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Calibration mode. . . . . . . . . . . 73 Dottest endless. . . . . . . . . . . . 24 FTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Character filter . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Dottest punched . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Gap detect mode . . . . . . . . . . 58
Character sets . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Double cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Gateway address. . . . . . . . . . 45
Command ^JM. . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Drive C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Head exchange . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Command ^MT . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Drive D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Head resistance. . . . . . . . . . . 56
Command ^PR . . . . . . . . . . . 82 EAN Readline. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Head run length . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Command ^MD/~SD. . . . . . . . 83 EAN sep. lines . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Head strobes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Command sequence. . . . . . . . 84 EasyPl. file log . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Head temperature . . . . . . . . . 99
Company name . . . . . . . . . 101 EasyPlug error . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Headnumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Control Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 EasyPlug monitor . . . . . . . . . . 89 Head-sensor dist.. . . . . . . . . . 54
CPU identifier . . . . . . . . . . . 100 End print mode. . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Image Save Path . . . . . . . . . . 82
Current mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 EP Monitor Mode . . . . . . . . . . 90 Interface delay . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Current mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Error Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cut mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Error Indication. . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Intern. rewinder . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Cut position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Error output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cut speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Error Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 IP addressassign . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cuts on knife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Error reprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Cutter exchange . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Ethernet speed. . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Label Invert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cutter number. . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 External signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Label Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Cutter test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Darkness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Feed adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Left Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Data blocks del. . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Feed input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Light sens. type . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Data synch.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Feed speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Log files delete. . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Data synch.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Feedadjust label. . . . . . . . . . . 91 MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Data synch.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Flash mem size . . . . . . . . . . 102 MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Manual Calibrate. . . . . . . . . . . 81 PS temperature . . . . . . . . . . 100 Space for Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . 103

Manufacturer. . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Pullback current . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Spooler mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Matend tolerance . . . . . . . . . . 91 Pullback current . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Spooler size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Material length . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Punch level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 StandAlone Input . . . . . . . . . . 50
Material type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Punch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Start cur. len. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Material width . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Punch offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Start cur. len. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Max rew. current . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Punch y calibr. . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Start error stop. . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Max. Labellength . . . . . . . . 103 Ram disk size. . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Start offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Max. rew. current . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ram memory size . . . . . . . . 102 Start print mode . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Memory card test . . . . . . . . . . 92 Realtime clock . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Start print mode . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Memory status . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Receive test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Start rew. curr. . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Min. rew. current . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Reference label . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Start rew. current . . . . . . . . . . 76
Min. rew. current . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Reprint function . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Start source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Miss. label tol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Reprint Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Status output . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Net mask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Status polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
No. of data bits . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Rewind direction. . . . . . . . . . . 36 Stop bits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
No. of data bits . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Rewind direction. . . . . . . . . . . 78 Stop bits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
No. of data bits . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rewinder adjust . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Stop bits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Offline mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 RFID Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Store Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Operation time . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 RFID stat. del. . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Store Parameters. . . . . . . . . . 85
Parity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 RFID Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sync. Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Parity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Roll number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 System date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Parity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Roll run length . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 System revision . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Pause input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Roller exchange . . . . . . . . . . . 88 System version . . . . . . . . . . . 96
PCB part number . . . . . . . . 101 Rotated Barcodes. . . . . . . . . . 32 Temp. reduction. . . . . . . . . . . 57
PCB revision . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Thin line emphas . . . . . . . . . . 57
Periph. device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Send test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Time client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Peripheraldriver . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Sens. punch-LS . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Time server IP . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Port address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Sensor adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Tot. foil length . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Print contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Sensor test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Tot. mat. length . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Print direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Total cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Print info mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Serial Port Mode. . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tradit. Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Print Interpret. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Serv. data reset . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Turn-on mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Print speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Serv. operations . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Printer ID No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Service Status . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 uMon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Printer status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 UPC plain-copy . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Printer type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Single job mode . . . . . . . . . . . 56 USB select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Printtest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Singlestartquant . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Voltage offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Product length. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 SNMP agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 WEB admin passw. . . . . . . . . 48
Production date. . . . . . . . . . 101 SNMP password. . . . . . . . . . . 45 WEB display refr . . . . . . . . . . 48
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WEB server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
WEB supervisor p. . . . . . . . . . 48
Work place . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
X - Printadjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Y – Printadjust . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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PRINT INFO
¯ Printing of individual reports can be deactivated for certain options (e. g.
for the infeed option).
A material width of 100 mm is necessary to print the reports. The status print-
out is approx. 200 mm long.

Printer status
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

A protocol can be printed to get an overview of customer-specific parameter

settings (three pages, see [1]).
¯ Which parameters are listed, depends on the printer type.

[1] Example printout „printer status“ (64-05 with firmware version 2.46).

Listed items: y Systemversion:

– Shows the installed firmware version as well as the release date of this
version.
– Firmware version: R = firmware RISC processor, H = firmware
H8 processor.
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y Printer type:
– Shows the printer type, which has been set using parameter
SERVICE FUNCTIONS > printer type (e.g. Avery 64-04)
– "USA" displayed after the printer type indicates that the USA font is loaded.
– "8DOT" displayed after the printer type indicates that the 8-Dot emulation
is loaded.
y Printer Parameter Menu
Shows the setting of the parameters in the PRINT PARAMETERS menu.
y Printer Interface Menu
Shows the setting of the parameters in the INTERFACE PARA menu.
y Printer system menu
Shows the setting of the parameters in the SYSTEM PARAMETERS menu.
y Dispenser Interface
Shows the setting of the parameters in the DP INTERFACE menu.
y Internal Options
– Default values: Shows the values which are used in case of a factory reset
(Standard or Default). See parameter SPECIAL FUNCTION > Default Values.
– Realtime Clock: Shows the set time and date, if a realtime clock is installed.
In case of a too low battery, the line "Battery empty" is added.
– 2. com port: Shows if an additionall serial Interface is installed (not
supported).
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Memory status
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

A memory protocol can be printed to provide an overview of the distribution

of the available memory capacity (one page).

[2] Example of a memory Status printout.

Listed items: y Internal Memory Configuration

P See paragraph > MEMORY DATA  on page 168.
y Logos on RAM disc
y Graphics on RAM disc
y Fonts on RAM disc
P See Plug-in card manual , topic section „Application“, chapter „Compact-
Flash card“.
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Font status
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Print samples of all installed characters, bar codes and line samples
(several pages).
Page „Font Library“ shows a list of the internal fonts and line styles.
Internal Fonts « Use the Easy-Plug commands listet in the first column of the report
(e.g. #YT100), to print using the appropriate font.
P Easy Plug commands: Refer to the Easy Plug Manual, topic section
Description of Commands .
P For a list of all characters contained in the internal fonts, refer to the User
Manual, topic section Internal Fonts .

[3] Print sample „Font Status“ / „Font Library“.

Internal Line Styles « Use the line style number (fist column) with one of the Easy Plug commands
#YL or #YR to print lines in the matching style.
P Easy Plug commands: Refer to the Easy Plug Manual, topic section
Description of Commands .
¯ Additionally, the following line styles are available:
– 13: Checked pattern with 3 dot edge length
– 14: Checked pattern with 1 mm edge length
– 15: Checked pattern with 5 mm edge length
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¯ The line width has to be defined as a multiple of the edge length of the
checked pattern!
Internal bar codes The pages titled „Barcode Library“ show print samples of the internal bar
codes (see [4], [8]).

[4] Print sample „Font Status“ / „Font Library“: Bar code listing.

y Onedimensional bar codes are printed with the Easy-Plug command #YB,
see manual Easy-Plug, topic section Description of Commands .
y Two-dimensional bar codes are printed by means of special Easy-Plug
commands:

Easy-Plug command Bar code

#IDM Data Matrix Code
#MXC Maxi Code
#PDF PDF 417
#CBF Codabar F
#CFN Code 49
#SQR QR Matrix Code
[1] Internal, two-dimensional bar codes.

y GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS) and Composite Component (CC) bar codes are
printed by means of the Easy-Plug command #RSS. The bar code is
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determined by the number in the first column of the subsequent table. This
number is added to the command as a parameter.

[5] Print sample „Font Status“ / „Font Library“: Listing of RSS-Codes and 2-dim. bar codes.
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Flashdata status
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Prints a list of all fonts stored in the flash memory. This can be e. g. custom-
ized fonts or diagnose data.
P For details see topic section Internal Fonts , paragraph „Customized fonts“.
P For detailed information about diagnosis data refer to the service manual,
topic section „Fault location“, „Reading out diagnosis data“.

[6] Example printout „Flashdata status“.

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Service Status
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Print the Service status report to read about operation time, no. of services,
no. of exchanged parts and other matters of service interest (one page).
Use the parameter SERVICE FUNCTION > Serv. data reset, to set all the counters to
zero, which are listed on the printout.

[7] Example of a „Service Status“ printout.

P For information on the operational data on the service status printout refer to
paragraph > OPERATION DATA  on page 159.
P For information on the power supply data on the service status printout refer
to paragraph > POWERSUPPLYDATA  on page 164.
P For information on the CPU board data on the service status printout refer to
paragraph > CPU BOARD DATA  on page 165.
P For information on the peripheral driver data on the service status printout
refer to paragraph > MODULE FW VERS.  on page 157.
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Dottest endless
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Dottest for application with endless label stock.

This function prints a pattern which enables trained personnel to check the
adjustment as well as the function of the printhead.
Test pattern
The „Dottest endless“ or „Dottest punched“ prints a pattern consisting of 33
rows filled with vertical lines on the upper label area. All lines have a constant
distance of 4 dot. With every new row, the line pattern is shifted one dot. The
resulting line-pattern repeats every four rows.
The test pattern shows missing dots clearly as white vertical lines running
through the pattern.
The lower label area is filled with testpatterns, which are kept close to those
used by Kyocera. The patterns are useful for printout comparison.
The bars underneath the test pattern allow the adjustment of the different
zero lines.

Dottest punched
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Dottest for application with punched material.

P See parameter Dottest endless  on page 25.
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Reference label
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Prints a label with some examples of barcodes, fonts, logos... just try out!

[8] Example of a Reference label printout INFO AUSDRUCKEN > Reference label.
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RFID Status
¯ Only with activated RFID option.
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Prints a status printout with RFID specific data:

RFID Status
System version : V4.00
Jun 23 2005
[R4.00 PE2.50 H4.00Q]
Printer type : Avery 64-05
Nr CMD retries : 3
Nr invalid tags : 3

Statistics

Nr of Tags : 7043
Nr. invalid tags : 2788
Total Nr. SELECT : 7803
Invalid SELECT : 16%
Total Nr. READ : 1189
Invalid READ : 29%
Total Nr. WRITES : 5483
Invalid WRITE : 37%
Rate READ : 45
Rate WRITE : 46

[2] Beispiel eines Ausdrucks INFO AUSDRUCKEN > RFID Status.

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PRINT PARAMETERS

Print speed
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The print speed (material feed) can be adjusted according to the ribbon and
material combination being used in order to optimise the contrast depth and
the density of the print image.
x Inch/s Setting range: see table; Unit interval: 0,2 inch/s;
Default setting: 8 Inch/s

Feed speed
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The feed speed can be increased between print periods hereby reducing the
total print time, particularly with long labels with a minimum printed surface.
Setting:
The value for the feed speed should not be set too high for print applications
with long calculating units (e. g. consecutive numbering). This can help to
avoid alternating between abrupt braking to 0 (zero) and acceleration to print
speed.
¯ When altering the print speed, the feed speed is equal to the print speed.
If a different feed speed is required, this must be set again.
x inch/s Setting range: 2 to 12 inch/s; Unit interval: 1 inch/s
Default setting: 8 inch/s
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Material type
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Definition of the materials used. A distinction is made between reel material

and gapped material (hole gaps, self-adhesive material with register gaps).
The detected gap position corresponds to the start of the label.
¯ The value is overwritten by the appropriate Easy Plug command when
sending label formats.
Endless If material is to be used without gaps.
Punched If material is to be used with gaps (default setting).

Material length
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The material length (label length) is the distance between the gaps, meas-
ured from the front edge (beginning) of a label to the front edge of the next
label.
¯ The value is overwritten by the appropriate Easy Plug command when
sending label formats.
xxx mm Setting range: 5 mm to "max. length entry"; Unit interval: 0.1 mm
Default setting: 100 mm
Maximum length entry: dependent on the print head width and memory con-
figuration.

Material width
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Zero position of the left border. If the printer is working in line-printer mode,
alterations can be made in millimetre units.
xxx mm Setting range: "min. width" to "max. width"; Unit interval: 0.1 mm
Default setting: 100 mm
y Min. width: dependent on the printer type
y Max. width: dependent on print head width and memory configuration.
P For detailed material width information, refer to topic section „Specifications“.
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Print direction
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Printer

Printout

A B
[9] Orientation of the printout „Foot first“ (A) or „Head first“ (B).

Foot first (Default) Orientation of the printout according to [10A].

Head first Orientation of the printout according to [10B]. Mind the following:
¯ Define the „true“ label length (without gap length) in parameter
PRINT PARAMETERS > Material length. If the label gap is wider than 5 mm, the
parameter SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Miss. label tol. must be set to a value more than
zero.
¯ The distance between material base line and the first printable dot is
1 mm. To keep this distance while printing „head first“, the material width
must be calculated as follows::
b Mat = b Bp – 2mm , with
bMat: Material width
bBp: Backing paper width
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Punch offset
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The zero position can be determined offset in millimetre units from the detect-
ed gap position.
¯ The value is overwritten by the appropriate Easy Plug command when
sending label formats.
xxx mm Setting range: -8 to +max. label length; Unit interval: 0,1mm
Default setting: 0 mm
Maximum offset in feed direction: -8 mm
Minimum offset against feed direction: +max. label length

[10] Positive and negative offset in relation to the feed direction (arrow).

Bar code multip.

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Bar code height scaling factor

Increases the bar code height defined in the label layout (Easy-Plug) by multi-
plication by a factor of 1 to 10.
x Setting range: 1 to 10; Unit interval: 1; Default setting: 1
The printed bar code height calculates starting with the value defined in the
label layout multiplied by the scaling factor x.
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Tradit. Imaging
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ In production mode only.

Up to firmware version x.31, the barcode height was calculated with the
formula:
Barcodehight Print = ( Barcodehight Layout + 1 ) ⋅ x
with x = PRINT PARAMETERS > Barcode Multi.
By doing so, the printed barcode height in millimeters was by 1 higher than
the value defined in the layout (1 --> 2 mm, 2 --> 3 mm, etc.) 1).
From firmware version x.31 on, the printed barcode is exactly as high in mil-
limeters, as the value in the layout is (1 --> 1 mm, 2 --> 2 mm, etc.) 1).
No New height calculation (1 --> 1 mm, 2 --> 2 mm, etc.) is applied (default set-
ting).
The plain copy line is printed with OCR-B font.
Yes Setting for customers with print layouts based on the old height calculation
scheme.
The plain copy line of the barcodes EAN8, EAN13, UPC-A and UPC-E is prin-
ted with the same fonts, which older printer types like TTK or TTX x50 have
used.

UPC plain-copy
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The position of the first and last digit in the plain-copy line - underneath the
bar code - can be adjusted as required.
Raised First and last digit of the UPCA or first digit with the UPCE are raised (default
setting).
In line All digits in the decoded line are in line under the code.

EAN Readline
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

<> Signs Readline enclosed in "<>" signs or terminated by a ">"-Sign (EAN 13).
Standard Readline without "<>" or ">" signs (default).

1) Assumed that PRINT PARAMETERS > Barcode Multi. = „1“.

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EAN sep. lines

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

EAN separation lines. Parameter for controlling of EAN or UPC barcodes if

they are printed without readline.
With readl. only (Default) The seperation bars at the beginning, end and in the middle of the
barcode are only long, if the barcode is printed with a readline.
Always long The seperation bars at the beginning, end and in the middle of the barcode
are always long, regardless if the barcode is printed with or without readline.
The position of the barcode is the same as with the readline option switched
on.

Rotated Barcodes
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Improves the readability of rotated (90° and 270°) bar codes.

Normal „Normal“ printing without a special processing of rotated bar codes.
Optimized (Default setting) The line and gap widths of rotated bar codes are modified in
order to improve their readability.

Dispenseposition
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Dispense position
Adjusts the dispense position in or against the feed direction. Depending on
the set dispense position, the dispensed label sticks to the backing paper with
a more or less wide strip [13]. The required width of this strip depends on the
further processing.
Dispensed label Dispense position

Dispensing edge
Z0040E.cdr

Backing paper

[11] Dispense position (= stopp position) of the dispensed label.

x.x mm Setting range: -30.0 to +20.0 mm; Unit interval: 0,1 mm; Default
setting: 0 mm
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Cut mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with mounted and activated cutter (SYSTEM PARAMETERS >

Periph. device = „Cutter“).
This is where the procedure for the label output and cut is defined.
Real 1:1 mode The whole surface of the label is printable. The label is pushed forward to the
cutter for cutting. After the cut, the beginning of the next label is drawn back
under the print head. This reduces the output volume (in relation to a certain
time).

Cutter Printhead

1. Printing Avery

2. Printing finished Avery

3. Feeding Avery

4. Cut and
feed back ry
Ave

[12] Printing process (schematic) in „Real 1:1 Mode“.

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Batch mode The whole surface of the label is printable. Cutting takes place during print-
ing. This can result in brief interruptions within the print zone of the following
label. The output volume is at its maximum level.
Requirements for the batch mode are:
y Ribbon economy is not active (parameter SYSTEM PARAMETERS >
Ribbon autoecon. = "Deactivated")
y Material length >18 mm (>14 mm on the TTX 350)
y Number of cuts for a print job - at least 2 or more

Cutter Printhead

1. Printing Avery Avery

2. Stop printing + Avery Avery

cut

Avery
3. Continue
ery
printing Av

[13] Printing process in Batch mode (schematic).

Normal 1:1 mode In N1:1 mode, cutting takes place during printing. The zero-line of the printing
is shifted 18 mm in y-direction. This offset equals the distance cutter-print-
head. Caused by this shifting, the first 18 mm of the label are not printable.
These measurement corresponds to the distance between print head and
cutter. The output volume is at its maximum level.
(The offset of the zero-line is caused historically and serves the compatibility
of older printer models).

Cutter Printhead

1. Printing Avery

2. Printing
Avery
End

3. Feeding Avery

4. Cutting

ry
Ave

[14] Printing process in Normal 1:1 mode (schematic).

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Cut speed
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with mounted and activated cutter (SYSTEM PARAMETERS >

Periph. device = „Cutter“).
The cut speed is to be adjusted to the material thickness and strength.
x inch/s Setting range: 2 to 5 inch/s; Unit interval: 1 inch/s
y 2 inch/s: extremely slow; for thick and strong material
y 5 inch/s: extremely fast; for thin material

Cut position
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with mounted and activated cutter (SYSTEM PARAMETERS >

Periph. device = „Cutter“).
The cut position is identical to the detected gap position, i. e. with the start of
the label. Fine settings to meet specific customer requirements can be pro-
grammed using the parameter PRINT PARAMETER > Cut position.
x inch/s Setting range: -2.0 to +2.0 mm; Unit interval: 0.1mm
y Maximum offset in feed direction: -2.0 mm
y No offset: 0 mm
y Minimum offset against feed direction: -2.0 mm

Double cut
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with mounted and activated cutter (SYSTEM PARAMETERS >

Periph. device = „Cutter“).
Joining grids or the gap area between the labels can be removed using a
double cut, thereby improving the outline.
The first cut is offset by the distance set from the recognized gap position
away in the feed direction, the second cut is made at the gap position.
A possible correction of the cut position ("Cut position" function) is calculat-
ed for both cuts and must be taken into consideration.
x inch/s Setting range: 0.0 to 5.0 mm; Unit interval: 0.1mm
Normal simple cut: 0.0 mm
¯ The smallest possible double cut distance of 1.0 mm must be adhered to!
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Rewind direction
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with mounted and activated rewinder (SYSTEM PARAMETERS >

Periph. device = „Rewinder“).
Determines the sense of rotation of the optional Rewinder.
Printing outside Rewind direction: The printed label is facing outside.
Printing inside Rewind direction: The printed label is facing inside.

X - Printadjust
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The zero point of the mask is moved in relation to the edge of the label on the
X- axis, i. e. lengthways to the material.
¯ If the setting is changed, while the print job is stopped, the printer
recalculates the format using the changed values.
¯ Caution with graphics, which are generated via one of the Easy Plug
commands #YI, #YIR or #YIB! If the graphics is shifted beyond the label
border as a consequence of changing the parameter "X-Printadjust", the part
of the graphics which "juts out" will get lost.
x.x mm Setting range: -5.0 to +5.0 mm; Unit interval: 0.1mm
Default setting: 0.0 mm
y Maximum offset away from the edge of the label: +5.0 mm
y No offset: 0.0mm
y Maximum offset towards the edge of the label: -5.0 mm

Y – Printadjust
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The zero point of the mask is moved in relation to the gap position on the
Y-axis, i. e. in the feed direction.
¯ If the setting is changed, while the print job is stopped, the printer
recalculates the format using the changed values.
¯ Caution with graphics, which are generated via one of the Easy Plug
commands #YI, #YIR or #YIB! If the graphics is shifted beyond the label
border as a consequence of changing the parameter "Y-Printadjust", the part
of the graphics which "juts out" will get lost.
x.x mm Setting range: -5.0 to +5.0 mm; Unit interval: 0.1mm
Default setting: 0.0 mm
y Maximum offset in feed direction: +5.0 mm
y No offset: 0.0mm
y Minimum offset against feed direction: -5.0 mm
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Punch mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Automatic Automatic mode, for material with a contrast zone = gap in the label.
"Automatic" is the default setting, suitable for all materials with which there is
a difference in the transparency between the label and gap of more than 2
values (see Description, sensor check).
Manual Manual setting, for material with several varying contrast zones. Settings are
made using the parameter PRINT PARAMETER > Punch level.
The range of the value automatically measured by the gap detection can be
defined specifically for the label material. This allows materials with high-con-
trast proof points within the label to be processed, which would otherwise be
measured as 'false' gaps by the system. The corresponding setting value is
then equal to, or smaller than, the value measured at the actual gap.

Punch level
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only if PRINT PARAMETERS > Punch mode = „Manual“.

xxx Setting range: 0 to 255; Unit interval: 1
The value xxx stands for the current contrast within the photoelectric switch
of the material which has just been inserted. This serves to determine a
threshold value for the inserted material.

Punchlevel
Punch xxx Val yyy

xxx = current measurement at the punch sensor

yyy = set threshold value
Example
Self-adhesive material with black bars lengthways across the label
y Reading:
– Masking paper: 30
– Masking paper + label: 60
– Masking paper + label + black bars: 190
y Setting value: 60
A setting value of 60 means that all readings over 60 are ignored, therefore
also the reading 190 at the black bar.
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INTERFACE PARA
Interface parameter

> EASYPLUGINTERPR

Interface
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Interface type
This parameter sets the interface, by which the printer will receive data.
Serial Com1 Serial interface Com1.
P Selection of the type of serial interface is done with parameter INTERF. PARAM >
EASYPLUGINTERPR > Serial Port Mode.
Only for Ethernet interface (10/100 Base T):
TCP/IP Socket Print data can be sent to the printer via a TCP/IP socket
LPD Server Print data can be sent to the printer via the LPR/LPD-protocol
USB USB 1.1 interface

Serial Com3 Serial interface Com3.

¯ Only with optional I/O board mounted.
Automatic All interfaces are enabled to receive data, but not simultaneously.
¯ Don´t send data to more than one interface at a time.
¯ Except are interfaces, which are being used by an option (e.g. OLV).

Spooler mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The operating mode of the spooler determines whether print series are proc-
essed individually, or whether the spooler can receive print data when print-
ing several series.
Single print job Single print series mode (the interface can only receive data after printing the
required number of labels of a single series)
Mult. print jobs Multiple print series mode (the interface can receive data while the series is
being printed)
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Printer ID No.
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Printer identification number

Determines the identification number of the printer. In such a way, the printer
can be addressed by the Easy Plug command #!An (n=printer ID).
The use of ID numbers is in particular reasonable for data transfer by RS422/
485 interface, if several printers are connected by one data line. Each of the
connected printers then only incorporates the data mapped to him by #!An
command.
xx Setting range: 0 to 31; Unit interval: 1

Spooler size
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The memory capacity of the printer buffer can be set according to the require-
ments of each customer.
xxx Kbyte Unit interval: 16-2048 kBytes; step width: 16 kBytes; default setting:
64 kBytes

Offline mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Interf. disabled Easy-Plug commands are not accepted, while the machine is in offline mode
(default setting).
Interf. enabled Easy-Plug commands are accepted in offline mode.

Interface delay
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

After switching from online to offline mode, the printer interface is deactivat-
ed. This parameter offers a setable delay time before deactivating the inter-
face.
xxxx ms Setting range: 0-1000; Unit interval: 100; Default setting: 0
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Baud rate
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Data transfer speed

Speed of data transfer using the serial interface.
xxxxxx Baud Setting range: 300 to 115200 Baud; Unit interval: 300/600/1200/2400/4800/
9600/19200/38400/115200 (default)

No. of data bits

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

This parameter can be defined in connection with both the serial and the par-
allel interface.
7 7 Data bits
8 8 Data bits

Parity
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Defines the parity check of serial transmitted data.

The parity bit is for checking data transmission. If the check shows an error,
a corresponding message is displayed. The setting must be identical at the
sender and the receiver. Normally transmission is set without a parity bit.
Odd Odd parity.
A parity bit is added so that there is an odd number of 1 Bits.
Even Even parity.
A parity bit is added so that there is an even number of 1 Bits.
None No check bit. Sending and receiving without check bit.
Always zero Check bit is always 0 (zero). Sending and receiving without parity check.

Stop bits
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Number of stop bits

Number of stop bits at the serial interface.
1 Bit 1 stop bit
2 Bit 2 stop bits
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Data synch.
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Data synchronisation at the serial interface.

RTS/CTS Data synchronisation through hardware
XON/XOFF Data synchronisation through software
None Handshake signals are ignored

Frame error
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Display (Default) An error message is displayed, if a framing error is detected while

the printer is receiving serial data.
Ignore Framing errors will be ignored, no error messages are displayed.

> COM3 PORT

¯ This menu only appears, if the optional I/O board is installed.

Baud rate
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

P See parameter Baud rate  on page 45.

No. of data bits

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

P See parameter No. of data bits  on page 45.

Parity
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

P See parameter Parity  on page 45.
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Stop bits
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

P See parameter Stop bits  on page 45.

Data synch.
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

P See parameter Data synch.  on page 46.

Frame error
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

P See parameter Frame error  on page 46.

Serial Port Mode

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

Setting of the serial interface type.
RS232 Sets Com2 to RS 232.
Data synchronisation may be done by hardware (RTS/CTS) or by software
(XON/XOFF). Maximum cable length is 15 m.
RS422 Sets Com2 to RS 422.
RS 422 is a 4 wire point to point connection, suitable for only one device.
Receiver and driver of the printer are always enabled. Data synchronization
is only possible by software (XON/XOFF). Maximum cable length is 1 km with
twisted telecommunication cable.
RS485 Sets Com2 to RS 485.
RS 485 is a 2 or 4 wire bus system for up to 30 devices. The printer´s receiver
is always enabled, the printer´s driver is only enabled, if the printer sends
data to the host. Data synchronization is only possible by software (XON/
XOFF). Maximum cable length is 1 km with twisted telecommunication cable.
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> COM4 PORT

Internal interface, to which the optional RFID read/write unit can be

connected.

Baud rate
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

P See parameter Baud rate  on page 45.

No. of data bits

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

Fixed setting of 8 Bits.

Parity
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

P See parameter Parity  on page 45.

Stop bits
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

Fixed setting of 2 Bits.

Data synch.
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

P See parameter Data synch.  on page 46.

Frame error
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ With mounted and connected I/O board only.

P See parameter Frame error  on page 46.
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> USB

USB select
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

External Device (Default setting) Setting for the connection of an USB device (e. g. USB-
Stick).
Internal Device Setting for the use of the USB port for internal communication (as device).
Internal Host Setting for the use of the USB port for internal communication (as host).

> NETWORK PARAM.

IP addressassign
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ A change of this parameter setting forces a printer restart.

Fixed IP address This setting activates the parameters "Net mask" and "Gateway address"
(see below).
DHCP IP address is assigned automatically. The assigned IP address is displayed
for a moment on the printer display, while the printer is starting.

IP address
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Setting range per xxx value: 0 to 255

Change between the digits by pressing the Cut or Feed button; Acknowledge
the setting by pressing the Online button. After a change of the IP address,
the printer will reset automatically.

Net mask
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Setting range per xxx value: 0 to 255

Depending on the set IP address appears a default value.
¯ We recommend to use the default value!
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Gateway address
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Setting range per xxx value: 0 to 255

000.000.000.000 = no gateway is used

Port address
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Setting range: 1024 to 65535. Default: 9100.

Ethernet speed
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Auto negotioation The communication speed is selected automatically.

10M half duplex The communication speed is set to 10 MBit/s half duplex.
10M full duplex The communication speed is set to 10 MBit/s full duplex.
100M half duplex The communication speed is set to 100 MBit/s half duplex.
100M full duplex The communication speed is set to 100 MBit/s full duplex.

MAC address
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Displays the MAC address of the CPU board. This address can not be
changed in the parameter menu.

SNMP agent
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Function is not released yet.

SNMP password
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Function is not released yet.
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FTP server
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server (RFC959) allows access to the inter-
nal RAM disk of the printer and, if available, to the memory card. The FTP
server is capable of multisession mode, without evaluating the user name
when logging in. The password must match the set password (see below).
P For further information read the user manual, topic section „Advanced Appli-
cations“, chapter „Data transmission with FTP“.
Enabled Switches the FTP server on.
Disabled Switches the FTP server off.

FTP password
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter only appears in production mode.

Input of the FTP server password by means of a connected keyboard or the
printers operation panel. Default setting: „avery“.
Changing the password:
1. Press the Esc button. The cursor jumps to the first character.
2. Press the Cut- or Feed button until the wanted character appears.
Acknowledge by pressing the Online button.
3. Put in the next character.
4. Acknowledge the new password by pressing the Online button.
¯ If a keyboard is connected, this can be used for typing in the password.
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WEB server
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The web server may be used to

y read out or change parameter settings of the printer into a web browser
y Operate the printer via a web browser.
Requirements for use of the web server function:
y Printer is connected to network
y A valid IP address is assigned to the printer (by the network administrator or
by a DHCP server)
y INTERFACE PARA > NETWORK PARAM. > WEB server must be set to „Enabled“.
Starting the web server:
1. Write down the printers IP address (INTERFACE PARA > NETWORK PARAM. >
IP address).
2. Start the web browser.
Insert into the address field:
http://[IP address without leading zeros]
Example: IP address = 144.093.029.031
Input: http://144.93.29.31
3. Click „Login“.
4. Type in user name (admin) and password (admin).
If the login was successful, you will find the following menu items at the left
window margin:

Menu item Function

Home Jump to the home page
Logout Interrupt the connection to the printer
Parameter Opens the parameter menu. By clicking on submenus and pa-
rameters, those can be opened and the parameter setttings be
changed.
¯ Some parameters force the printer to reset, if their
setting is modified by means of the operation panel. If the
parameters are changed via the web server, this doesn´t
happen automatically. Therefore, the modifications only
become effective after the next printer restart. A restart
can be triggered remote in the „Display view“.
Display view Opens the display operation panel. Enables remote operation
of the printer.
Download Opens another browser window with the URL of the FTP ser-
ver. For more information read the description of
INTERFACE PARA > NETWORK PARAM. > FTP server.
Help Help texts
[3] Functions of the web server.

Enabled Switches the web server on.

Disabled Switches the web server off.
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WEB display refr

WEB display refresh

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only appears, if INTERF.PARAM > NETWORK PARAM. > Time client = „Enabled“.
Automatic updating of the web browser display. The setting determines the
time in seconds between two updates.
¯ Setting 0 = „no automatic updating“.
xx s Setting range: 0 to 20; Default setting: 5

WEB admin passw.

WEB administrator password

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

Modifying the password for web server access as admin.
Default setting: „admin“
¯ The user name is also „admin“.
¯ If the user logs in as admin to the web server, he/she has access to all
parameters, which are not marked with the footmark „only in production
mode“.
Changing the password at the operating panel:
1. Press the Esc button. The cursor jumps to the first character.
2. Press the Cut- or Feed button until the wanted character appears.
Acknowledge by pressing the Online button.
3. Type in the next character.
4. Acknowledge the new password by pressing the Online button.
¯ Alternatively, the password can be typed in using a keyboard, or via the
web server.

WEB supervisor p.
WEB supervisor password

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

Modifying the password for web server access as supervisor.
Default setting: „supervisor“
¯ The user name is also „supervisor“.
¯ If the user logs in as supervisor to the web server, he/she has access to
all parameters.
Changing the password at the operating panel:
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1. Press the Esc button. The cursor jumps to the first character.
2. Press the Cut- or Feed button until the wanted character appears.
Acknowledge by pressing the Online button.
3. Type in the next character.
4. Acknowledge the new password by pressing the Online button.
¯ Alternatively, the password can be typed in using a keyboard, or via the
web server.

Time client
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Loads the current time from a time server.

Disabled The time client is switched off.
Enabled The time client is switched on. The time is loaded with the frequency set un-
der Sync. interval from a time server with the IP address Time server IP.

With the time client service, the current date and time can be obtained
from a time server using RFC868 time protocol on UDP port 37. For
this purpose, a time server IP address needs to be given. Date and
time are initially requested at start up an optional in a setable update interval
during operation time. It is also stored in the internal real time clock. There is
no time offset or daylight saving hour, so the server time must exactly match
the local time of the printer.

Time server IP
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

IP address of the time server.

¯ Only appears if INTERFACE PARA > NETWORK PARAM. > Time client =
„Enabled“.
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Enter the IP address following the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx schema.
Setting range for each xxx value: [0…255].

Sync. Interval
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Determines the frequency for time requests.

¯ Only appears if INTERFACE PARA > NETWORK PARAM. > Time client =
„Enabled“.
xxxx Setting range: [0…9999] s; Default setting: 3600 s.
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DHCP host name

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Host name of the printer. Default setting: „Device name“ + the last 3 figures
of the MAC adress.
Typing in the host name at the operating panel:
1. Press the Esc button. The cursor jumps to the first character.
2. Press the Cut- or Feed button until the wanted character appears.
Acknowledge by pressing the Online button.
¯ Valid characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, -
3. Type in the next character.
4. Acknowledge the new password by pressing the Online button.
¯ Alternatively, the password can be typed in using a keyboard, or via the
web server.

> OPTIONS

RFID Option
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Disabled RFID-Option is not activated (RFID = Radio Frequency Identification).

¯ The RFID reader is connected to Com1 or Com2 internally, what means,
that it does not have to be plugged into the external serial interface
connector.
Serial Com1 The RFID reader is connected to Com1.
¯ This setting option is only visible, if no other option is activated at Com1.
Serial Com4 The RFID reader is connected to Com4.
¯ This setting option is only visible, if no other option is activated at Com4.

StandAlone Input
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Defines an interface for data input in standalone mode.

¯ Interfaces are only selectable, if installed and not used by another
function (e. g. as data interface). If INTERFACE PARA > EASYPLUGINTERPR >
Interface = „Automatic“, all interfaces besides Com3 are blanked out.
None No data input via interface.
Serial Com1 Com1 is applied for data input in standalone mode.
Serial Com3 Com3 is applied for data input in standalone mode.
TCP/IP socket TCP/IP socket is applied for data input in standalone mode.
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> DRIVEASSIGNMENT

P For detailed information read the Easy-Plug manual, topic section General
Notes, Definitions and Command Overview , chapter „Drive names“.

Drive C
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Assigns drive letter C: to the card slot or to the USB port.

None C: is not assigned
(Default setting) C: is assigned to the SD card slot.
USB-stick C: is assigned to the USB host port.

Drive D
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Assigns drive letter C: to the card slot or to the USB port.

None D: is not assigned
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SYSTEM PARAMETERS

Foil end warning

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Setting of a limit diameter for the ribbon roll. If the ribbon roll diameter falls
below the set value, the displayed message changes from…

ONLINE X JOBS …to…

FOLIE X JOBS …while the display is blinking.

P For details refer to the parameters DP INTERFACE > Ribbon signal and
SERVICE DATA > OPERATION DATA > Foil diameter
x.xx mm Setting range: 25.4 to 50.0 mm; Unit interval: 0.1 mm;
Default setting: 25.4 mm

Foil warn stop

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Disabled (Default setting) Printer does not stop in case of a „Foil end warning“.
Enabled If a „Foil end warning“ occurs, the printer stops after the current label and
shows the status message:

PrintStatus: 5110
Foil low

« Press the online button to acknowledge the message, then the feed button to
continue printing.

Print Interpret.
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The printer uses the MONARCH LANGUAGE INTERPRETER™ to inter-

prete and process data.
Easyplug Printjobs written in the Easy-Plug command language can be interpreted.
Lineprinter Lineprinter (or similar to Lineprinter), print-out of the print command.
Hex Dump Print-out in hexadecimal format.
In Lineprinter and Hex Dump, commands are printed out in the form of a list
with the character set 12.
¯ When setting Lineprinter or Hex Dump, Easy Plug commands which have
not yet been processed are deleted!

MLI Printjobs written in the ZPL II® 1) command language can be interpreted.
¯ Firmware loading requires changing into EasyPlug first.
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Character sets
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Setting the character set:

y 8bit: Choose between IBM and ANSI character set.
y 7Bit: Additionally to the IBM and ANSI character sets, some country specific
character sets are provided, which have some characters allocated
differently (see table below)
¯ The country specific character sets are only suitable for older 7bit
applications!

Decimal 35 36 64 91 92 93 94 96 123 124 125 126 >127

ASCII # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ‘ { | } ~
ISO 8859-2 a) # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ print

ANSI (CP 1250) a) # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ print

ANSI (CP 1252) # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ print

IBM # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ print

Special ƒ ¢ blank blank ¼ ½ blank blank « • » ± blank

Norway # $ @ Æ ¥ Å ^ ` æ ¢ å ~ blank

Spain # $ @ i Ñ Ç ^ ` ¿ ñ ç ~ blank

Sweden # • É Ä Ö Å Ü é ä ö å ü blank

Italy Š $ § ° ç é ^ ù à ò è ` blank

Germany # $ § Ä Ö Ü ^ ` ä ö ü ß blank

France £ $ à ° ç § ^ ` é ù è ~ blank

United Kingdom £ $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ½ blank

USA # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ blank

blank = space, print = printable

[4] Country settings for applications, which base on 7bit ASCII code.
a) Not available with AP 4.4

P For complete tables of all fixfonts characters available with setting "IBM" refer
to the User Manual, topic section "Internal Fonts". You also find there a
comparison of the IBM and ANSI character sets.

1) ZPL II is a registered trademark of ZIH Corp. ZIH Corp. and Avery Dennison (including Paxar
Corporation and its subsidiaries) are not related in any way, and ZIH Corp. has not licensed or
otherwise sponsored MONARCH® printers or Avery Dennison's MONARCH LANGUAGE
INTERPRETER™. MONARCH®, MONARCH LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, MLI are trademarks
of Paxar Americas, Inc. Avery Dennison is a registered trademark of Avery Dennison
Corporation.
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Character filter
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Character >= 20Hex Filter function is activated. Characters smaller than 20H are filtered out of the
data flow.
All character Filter function is deactivated. Characters smaller than 20H are treated as nor-
mal characters.

Light sens. type

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Light sensor type

The optional reflex photoelectric switch for labels with reflecting length mark-
ings, or the normal factory-fitted photoelectric switch for labels with transpar-
ent or register gaps (self-adhesive labels), must be defined according to the
application.
Short label opt. Activates the optional short label sensor.
¯ Appears only in AP 5.4 printers which are equipped with the short label
sensor.
Reflex Reflex photoelectric switch (for reflecting markings)
Punched Transparent photoelectric switch (for gaps)

Head-sensor dist.
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter appears only in production mode or if a value > 0 is set.

Printhead-sensor distance
Special function for setting non-standard punch sensors. Such sensors can
be applied in special application devices ("Nistan"). The value x is the dis-
tance between thermal edge and punch sensor in millimeters.
x mm Setting range: 0 to 400 mm
¯ A „non standard sensor“ must be installed and connected instead of the
regular punch sensor.
¯ 0 = disabled (the regular punch sensor is used).
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Sens. punch-LS
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Sensitivity punch light sensor

Sets the sensitivity of the material photoelectric switch.
xxx% Setting range: 10 to 100%; Unit interval: 10%
Default setting: 50%
Maximum sensitivity: 100%. for narrow gaps (perforations).
Minimum sensitivity: 1%. for clearly detectable gaps.
¯ Too high a level of sensitivity can lead to gaps being detected which do
not even exist (on proofs, material thickness fluctuations, perforations etc.).

Foil mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Thermo transfer Thermo transfer printing (Ribbon sensor activated)

Thermal printing Thermo direct printing (Ribbon sensor deactivated)

Turn-on mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Operating mode of the printer after it has been switched on.

Online Printer starts in on-line mode.
Offline Printer starts in off-line mode.
Standalone Printer starts in standalone mode.

Error reprint
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

If an error occurs while a label is printed, the last printed label will normally
be reprinted. In case of label layouts containing variable data like e.g. count
fields, switching off the reprint function possibly makes sense.
Enabled Reprint in error cases (default setting)
Disabled No reprint in error cases.
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EasyPlug error
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Handling of errors caused by faulty Easy-Plug commands.

Tolerant handl. The label is printed, after the Easy-Plug/Bitimage error was acknowledged
(default setting).
Strict handling The Easy-Plug command, which caused the error, is displayed after approx.
2 seconds in the lower display line. The displayed text is up to 30 characters
long and is scrolled automatically.
If a single character caused the error, this character is marked with „>> <<„
in the display text, to facilitate the detection.
By pressing the cut button, the display can be toggled between error mes-
sage and Easy-Plug command text.
After acknowledging the first occured Easy-Plug error, the printjob and the
spooler are deleted (as by #!CA). This prevents the printing of labels with for-
mat errors.

Single job mode

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

In single job mode (also stop mode) the printer stops after every job and waits
until the operator restarts the print process.
Deactivated Single job mode is switched off (default setting).
Activated Single job mode is switched on. The printer always displays "Start next job",
before starting a new print job. This requests the user to acknowledge by
pressing the Online button.

Head resistance
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

For optimum print quality, the individual print head resistance of the thermo
head employed in the device must be set once with this parameter.
When replacing the print head, the resistance value of the print head (to be
read off from the print head) must be entered again.
¯CAUTION! - Entering a false value can damage the print head!

« Read off the correct value from the print head and set it accordingly.
¯ The value set here remains when the factory settings are carried out.
xxxx Ohm Setting range: 1000 to 1500 Ohm; Unit interval: 1 Ohm
Setting the print head resistance:
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Setting:
1. From the print head, read off the resistance value to be set and make a note
of it (1000 to 1500).
2. In off-line mode press the Prog. button, display: PRINT INFO.
3. Press the Cut button until SYSTEM PARAMETER is displayed.
4. Press the Online button, display:

SYSTEM PARAMETER
Foil end warning

5. Press the Cut button until the following is displayed:

SYSTEM PARAMETER
Head resistance

6. Press the Online button, set value is displayed.

7. Set the previously noted resistance value of the print head using the Feed
and Cut buttons.
8. Press the Online button to confirm the set value.
9. Press the Prog. button to return to the display OFFLINE 0 JOBS.

Temp. reduction
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Reduction in the print head temperature

The parameter SYSTEM PARAMETER > Temperature reduct. allows the power supply
to be reduced in the event of an increase in the print head temperature, there-
by ensuring an evenly good print image.
xxx% Setting range: 0 to 100%; Unit interval: 5%
The following setting alternatives are available:
y 0%: No temperature reduction.
y xx%: Up to xx% temperature reduction with a hot print head.
y Default setting: 20%.
P For further information refer to the user manual, topic section „Advanced
Application“, chapter „Printing with Termperature Compensation“

Thin line emphas

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode

Thin line emphasis. Print emphasis for thin lines in order to get a better print
result.
On (Default) Print emphasis for thin lines is switched on.
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Thin lines in the printout, which run crossways to the printing direction, are
printed approx. 1.5 times wider. This may have the effect, that small white
patches are closed with color (e.g. in the „e“ with very small fonts).
Off Print emphasis for thin lines is switched off.

Voltage offset
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The voltage offset increases the head voltage and therefore the head tem-
perature which e.g. was set by Easy Plug command (HV).
xx% Setting range: 0 to 20%; Unit interval: 1%
Default setting: 0%

Miss. label tol.

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Missing label tolerance

The maximum search path for gaps which cannot be found can be varied. In
cases of difficult gap detection (i. e. minimum variation in the light transpar-
ency, gap to label), shortening the search path is to be recommended. Label
loss resulting from gaps not being detected can be reduced in this way. Print-
ing does not take place during the search process.
xx Setting range: 0 to 50; Unit interval: 1
y Example 0 (Zero label length): A gap must be found after a printed label
otherwise an error message is given. This setting is for detecting every
missing label.
y Example 5 (Five label lengths): A gap must be found after a maximum of 5
label lengths otherwise an error message is given.

Gap detect mode

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

After one of the following events, the printer must always search for the
punch, that is initialize the label material:
y After switching the printer on
y After changing the label material
Manual The operator has to initialize the material always manually by pressing the
feed key several times.
Autom. Forward (Default for printers) The material initialization is always done automatically,
if necessary. There is no backward movement of the material during the ini-
tialization.
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Periph. device
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

After installation, options must be selected under "Peripheral device" in order

to be assured of the corresponding sensor queries and printer reactions.
¯ CAUTION! - Selecting an incorrect option can lead to malfunctions or
damage!
None No peripheral device is installed.
Cutter Sets the printer firmware to the cutter option. Selection permits access to the
cut parameters.
Rewinder Sets the printer firmware to the rewinder option. Selection permits access to
the rewinder setting parameters.
Tear-off edge Sets the printer firmware to the tear-off edge option. The punch is fed forward
to the tear-off edge.
Dispenser Setting for AP 5.4/5.6 dispenser version.
Intern Rewinder AP 5.4/5.6 dispenser only: Setting for printer operation in „internal rewinder“
mode, that is operation with a deflector and without dispensing edge.
Tear-off + sensor AP 5.4 only: Setting for using the dispensing edge as tear-off edge. The
punch is fed forward to the dispensing edge.
Disp. with LTSI Setting for operation of a LTSI applicator, see Technical Manual LTSI 

Singlestartquant
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Single start quantity

xx Setting range: 1 to 10; Unit interval: 1

External signal
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The parameter determines, if and how an incoming signal at the - optional -

single start connector will be interpreted.
Disabled Signal interpretation disabled.
Singlestart The signal triggers the printing of a single label. This setting may be used e.g.
for printing single labels by means of a foot switch.
Stacker full The signal triggers the display of a status report and stops the printer. This
setting may be used when using a stacker (= stacker full signal).
P Detailed information about using start signals can be found in the user man-
ual, topic section „Advanced Applications“, chapter „Printing with start sig-
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Start print mode

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only appears, if no I/O board is installed. Otherwise, the parameter

appears in the I/O BOARD menu.
See parameter Start print mode  on page 102.

Print contrast
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

xxx% Setting range: 1 to 120%; Unit interval: 1; Default setting: 60

CAUTION!
The parameter Print contrast affects directly the life durance of the printhead.
It counts: „The higher the setting of Print contrast is, the lower is the life dur-
ance of the printhead“. This counts even more for settings above 100%.
Therefore mind:
« Always choose the lowest possible setting necessary to produce an accep-
table print result.

Ram disk size

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

A part of the printer memory can be identified as a RAM disk. The RAM disk
can be used in the same way as the Compact Flash Card, e.g. for storage of
logos or fonts.
With the parameter Ram disk size, the customer can set the size of the RAM
disk to his needs. Be aware, that RAM disk memory is not available for print
picture buildup. Use of much RAM disk memory reduces the picture buildup
rate of the printer.
¯ Switching the printer off extinguishes the memory content! Fonts, logos
etc., which were loaded on the RAM disk, must be loaded again after
switching the printer off.
xxxx KBytes Setting range: 2048 KBytes to the maximum size, which depends on the
memory configuration and allocation of the printer; Unit interval: 128 KBytes;
Default setting: 512 KBytes
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Font downl. area

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

If speedo-fonts are supposed to be used, they have first to be copied to a re-

served RAM disk area. Use parameter „Font downl. area“ to reserve the RAM
disk area in the required size.
The size of the required RAM disk area depends on the size of the font files
to be loaded.
¯ Mind to reserve a big enough RAM disk area!
There are two ways to copy the font files to the RAM disk:
y Copy from SD-card:
The font files must be placed in a folder named \fonts on the SD-card during
system startup. The files must be named fontxxx.spd (xxx = No. from 200 up
to 999).
P For details refer to the „Plugin-card manual“, topic section „Application“, para-
graph CF/SD-cards .
y Copy via Easy Plug command #DF (download file).
P More information: manual „Easy Plug“, subject section Description of Com-
mands .
xxx KBytes Setting range: 128 KBytes to the maximum size, which depends on the mem-
ory configuration and allocation of the printer; Unit interval: 128 KBytes; De-
fault setting: 256 KBytes
¯ Switching the printer off extinguishes the memory content! Fonts, logos
etc., which were loaded on the RAM disk, must be loaded again after
switching the printer off.
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Free store size

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

By setting this parameter, a part of the memory is reserved, which the printer
firmware can use if necessary (dynamic memory allocation). If this memory
area is dimensioned too small, the printer firmware can not work and the error
message „8856 Free store size“ shows up.
¯ The more memory is allocated using this parameter, the less memory is
available for print jobs.
xxx KBytes Setting range: 2048 KBytes to the maximum size, which depends on the
memory configuration and allocation of the printer; Unit interval: 128 KBytes;
Default setting: 2048 KBytes.
« A good advice is to increase the set value step by step, starting with the mi-
nimum of 2048 KBytes, until the status message 8856 ("Free store size",
what means the memory area is low) does no longer appear during data con-
version.
P Use with the Easy Plug command #YG, see manual Easy Plug .
P See parameter Memory status  on page 18.

Print info mode

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Structure option for info printouts.

Par. values right Setting for 100 mm material width. The parameter values are printed on the
right side of the parameter names:
Parameter name: Value
Par. values left Setting for 100 mm material width. The parameter values are printed on the
left side of the parameter names:
Value: Parameter name
Compact right Setting for 50 mm material width. The parameter values are printed on the
right side of the parameter names:
Parameter name: Value
Compact left Setting for 50 mm material width. The parameter values are printed on the left
side of the parameter names:
Value: Parameter name

Reprint function
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Disabled (Default setting) Reprinting is not possible.

Enabled The last printed label can be reprinted by pressing the feed button in online
mode, if the printer is not printing at that moment.
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Language
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Setting the display language.

Turkish
Polish
Italian
Danish
Dutch
Spanish
French
English
German

Keyboard
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Setting the keyboard layout country version for standalone operation.

Polish
Swedish
Finish
Danish
Spanish
French
English
German

Access authoriz.
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Access authorization
Limits the access either to all printer functions (Power-up code) or only to the
parameter menu (user or supervisor mode). Changed settings become active
after the next switch-on.
Key codes
Regardless when the code is prompted, can three different key codes be
typed in tab. 9.

Enter code

Entering a key code: Type the corresponding buttons of the control panel in
succession. A valid key code switches the printer into the appropriate mode.
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Mode Key code Impact

User 2x Cut Feed, Online Access only to the submenus
PRINT INFO and SERVICE DATA
Supervisor 2x Online, Feed, Cut, 2x Online Access to all parameters ex-
cept production parameters
Production Cut, Online, Feed, Cut, 3x Online Access to all parameters
[5] Permissible key codes.

¯ CAUTION! - The key code "production" allows the access to parameters,

which are used during production to adjust the printer. Input errors to those
parameters can make the printer inoperable or can damage it. For this
reason, the production code may only be applied by trained service
technicians!
¯ Especially service technicians may use the direct access into production
mode, even if the parameter Access authoriz. is set to Deactivated, what
means that no password will be queried at all. To do so, proceed as follows:
1. Switch printer off.
2. Switch printer on, simultaneously press the Feed+Prog-key until the printer
type is displayed.
After the printer was powered up, the key code will be queried:
3. Enter the production code.
Possible Settings
Deactivated Password interrogation switched off (default)
Power-up code Activates the password interrogation directly after switching the printer on.
After the input of a valid key code, the printer switches into offline mode.
Depending on the entered key code, the printer starts in user, supervisor or
production mode.
User Activates the password interrogation when accessing the parameter menu.
y The printer is in the offline mode after switch-on
y Change to the online mode is possible without restriction
y To reach the parameters-menu, enter a valid key code
y Valid key codes: all
Supervisor As setting „User“, with different valid key codes:
y Valid key codes: Supervisor, Production
User auto start Printer starts without password interrogation. Only the menus PRINT INFO and
SERVICE DATA are accessible.
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Realtime clock
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The realtime clock provides actual date and time. Those data can be proc-
esses using the Easy-Plug #YC, #YS or #DM commands.

Realtime Clock dd=Day, mm=Month, yyyy=Year, hh=Hour,

dd.mm.yyyy hh:mm mm=Minute (Example: 19.02.2001 14:41)

Setting date / time:

1. Press the CUT button repeatedly, until the digit blinks which you want to
alter.
2. Set the intended value to the digit by pressing the FEED button (repeatedly).
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until date / time is set correctly.
4. Press the ONLINE button.
¯ Press the ESC button to leave the parameter without altering the setting.
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I/O BOARD
¯ This menu appears only if the optional I/O Board is mounted.

Start print mode

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with an I/O board mounted.

Selecting a print mode. Depending on the selected mode, the input signal
START_PRINT will be interpreted differently by the I/O Board signal inter-
face. The parameter is also used for the device connected to the foot switch
jack.
y Make sure to select SYSTEM PARAMETER > External Signal = Single Start.
P See parameter External signal  on page 85.
y Note: The parameter Start Print Mode replaces the parameter Signal Edge in the
SYSTEM PARAMETER menu.
y Preconditions: Print job is available (DATA READY), printer is in “Online”
mode, no error messages.
Pulse falling (Default setting) The printing of a label is triggered by a high-to-low change
of the signal at the input START PRINT. The printing occurs only after the set
delay time.
Pulse rising The printing of a label is triggered by a low-high change of the signal at the
input START PRINT. The printing occurs only after the set delay time.
Pulse fall/ris The printing of a label is triggered by a low-high-change as well as by a high-
low change of the signal at the input START PRINT. The printing occurs only
after the set delay time.
Level low active Labels will be printed as long as the signal at input START PRINT is held low.
Level high active Labels will be printed as long as the signal at input START PRINT is held
high.

Reprint Signal
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with an I/O board mounted.

Disabled The input signal is disabled
Enabled The last printed label will be reprinted on the falling edge of the REPRINT
signal.
Preconditions:
y The label to be reprinted, should be printed and dispensed.
y Printer is in online mode.
If a REPRINT is triggered while the printer is in “I/O-Board Pause” mode, the
reprint will proceed as soon as the printer is switched back in online mode. Precon-
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Feed input
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with an I/O board mounted.

Concerns the input signal FEED at the signal interface.
Enabled (Default setting) Feeding of one label on the falling signal edge. The display
shows „I/O board feed“ during feeding. Requirements are:
y Offline mode, „stopped mode“ or „pause mode“
y Online mode and no print job loaded.
Disabled Signals at the FEED input are ignored.

Pause input
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with an I/O board mounted.

Concerns the input signal PAUSE at the signal interface.
Disabled Signals at the PAUSE input are ignored.
Pause A high-to-low transition switches the printer into the “I/O-Board Pause” mode.
The next high-low-transition switches the printer back into the online mode. If
parameter I/O-Board > Start print mode is set to „Level high active“ or „Level low
active“, any activating of the PAUSE signal stops the printing after the current
label.
Features:
y Printer display shows „I/O-Board pause“
y ERROR is active (only if I/O Board > Error output is set to „Printer err+Offl“)
y If a print job is available: DATA READY becomes inactive (if I/O Board >
Status output is set to „Print job ready“)
y START PRINT signals are suppressed
y REPRINT requests are processed after switching into online mode.
A "low" signal for 20 ms switches the printer into the pause mode. The pause
mode is the same as the "Online stopped" mode and can be switched to the
“Online” mode by pressing the feed button.

Error output
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with an I/O board mounted.

This parameter defines different events, which activate the output signal
ERROR.
Printer error ERROR will be activated in all of the following cases:
y Material end
y Ribbon end (only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Foil mode = „Thermo transfer“)
y No punch recognized (only if PRINT PARAMETERS > Material type = „punched“)
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y Printhead pressure lever was opened during the printing of a label.

y Start print error
y Other errors, which keep the printer from printing
¯ During the initialization (powering up) of the printer, the ERROR-signal is
instable!
Printererr + Offl In addition to the above mentioned cases avtivate the following events the
ERROR-signal:
y The printer is in offline mode
y The printhead pressure lever is open
y „I/O board pause“ mode
y Stopped mode (the printing was stopped)

Error Polarity
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with an I/O board mounted.

Switches the polarity of the ERROR signal.
Level high activ The output is high when it is active, otherwise low.
Level low active The output is low when it is active, otherwise high. (Default)

Status output
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with an I/O board mounted.

This parameter defines different events, which activate the output signal
MACHINE STATUS.
Low ribbon warn The signal is activated, if the ribbon roll diameter is less than the limit.
P See parameter Foil end warning  on page 68.
Print job ready The signal is activated, if the printer has finished image processing and is
ready to start printing.
The signal is not activated, if:
y the print job is done,
y the print job was stopped,
y the printer was switched to offline mode,
y the printer is in pause mode.

Status polarity
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with an I/O board mounted.

Switches the polarity of the MACHINE STATUS signal.
Level high active The output is high when it is active, otherwise low.
Level low active The output is low when it is active, otherwise high. (Default)
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End print mode

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with an I/O board mounted.

¯ Not available in batch mode.
Concerns the output signal PRINT_END at the I/O board signal interface.
Determines the signal response after printing of a label.
Mode0 inactve No print end signal.
Mode1 high level Low, if the print module is just printing a label, otherwise high.
The output is also deactivated (= low) as long as labels are fed with “Feed
Button” or “Feed Signal”.
Mode2 low level High, if the print module is just printing a label, otherwise low.
The output is also deactivated (= high) as long as labels are fed with “Feed
Button” or “Feed Signal”.
Mode3 low pulse (Default setting) Low for 20 ms after printing and dispensing a label.
The output is also activated (= low) after a label is fed with “Feed Button” or
“Feed Signal”.
Mode4 high pulse High for 20 ms after printing and dispensing a label.
The output is also activated (= high) after a label is fed with “Feed Button” or
“Feed Signal”.
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DISPENSER PARA
¯ This menu appears only in AP 5.4/5.6, and only, if SYSTEM PARAMETER >
Periph. device is set to „Dispenser“.

Dispense Mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.

Governs the run of the print-dispense procedure.
¯ The ribbon autoeconomy function can only be used in "Real 1:1 Mode"!
Normal 1:1 Mode y The printer cannot print on the whole label surface. A stripe at the label
beginning stays unprinted.
y The label is being dispensed while printing.
y The output volume is at its maximum level.
¯ The width of the unprintable stripe is calculated as follows:
Distance print line to dispensing edge (25 mm) + Dispense position
P Also refer to parameter PRINT PARAMETERS > Dispense position.
P A graphic can be found under PRINT PARAMETERS > Cut mode > Normal 1:1 mode.

Backing paper
Label

Feed
Direction

Printhead a b c

Dispensing
Edge

Printing

Non-printable area with

a) Dispense position = 0
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b) Dispense position < 0

c) Dispense position > 0

[15] The size of the not imprintable area in Normal 1:1 depends of the setting of parameter
"SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Dispense Position".
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Batch Mode y The printer can print the whole label surface.
y Dispensing of the label takes place during printing. Printing of the next label
is interrupted until the label is completely dispensed.
y The output volume is at its maximum level.
¯ The Batch mode is optimised for printing and dispensing at high speeds.
Due to this, it is not possible to use all features awaliable in modes
Normal 1:1 or Real 1:1. Also consider, that printing data must be available on
time and in sufficient quantity.
¯ The following Job/Parameter-combinations must not be used:
y Jobs with counter fields
y Jobs with variable fields
y SYSTEM PARAMETER > Dispensing mode must be set to "fast".
y The USI reprint function is not supported. DP INTERFACE > Reprint signal must be
set to "deactivated".
y Foil save
P A graphic can be found under PRINT PARAMETERS > Cut mode > Batch mode.
Real 1:1 Mode (Default setting)
y The printer can print the whole label surface.
y After dispensing a label, the beginning of the next label is drawn back under
the print head.
y The output volume is lower than in Batch Mode or Normal 1:1 Mode.
P A graphic can be found under PRINT PARAMETERS > Cut mode > Real 1:1 mode.

Dispenseposition
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.

Dispense position
Adjusts the dispense position in or against the feed direction. Depending on
the set dispense position, the dispensed label sticks to the backing paper with
a more or less wide strip (Fig. 11). The required width of this strip depends
on the further processing.
Dispensed label Dispense position

Dispensing edge
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Backing paper

[16] Dispense position (= stopp position) of the dispensed label.

x.x mm Setting range: -30.0 to +20.0 mm; Unit interval: 0.1 mm; Default
setting: -6.0 mm
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Display mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.

Makes the already printed labels appear in the display instead of the not yet
printed ones.
Job rest quant. Display of the not yet printed labels of a print job.
¯ The counter keeps it´s value even after switching the printer off.
Dispense counter Counting of start pulses. Activate the counter by selecting "Dispense coun-
ter". The counted number appears on the display after the parameter
Dispense counter (see below) has been selected.

Dispense counter
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.

Dispense counter xxxxxx = Number of dispensed labels.

xxxxxx

¯ The displayed value can be varied by pressing the Cut or Feed button.
There are two ways of setting back the counter:
y Set the parameter Display mode (see above) to "Job rest quant." , then back
to "Dispense counter" and confirm by pressing the Online button.
y Reduce the displayed number by pressing the Cut button.

Application mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.

Save Mode A start signal is required to draw the next label back under the print head. This
setting bears advantages for label material with a strong adhesive, which
would not stay attached to the applicator when the backing paper is fed back-
wards.
Immediate Mode After the just printed label has reached the dispense position, the following
label is drawn back under the print head. The dispensed label stays attached
to the applicator (default setting).
Synchronous mode Not yet implemented (Fw. 3.33).
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Start source
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.

Choose a signal source for the start signal:
Foot switch Optional foot switch is used to generate the start signal.
Light barrier (Default setting) Photoelectric switch at the dispensing edge which detects
the taking off of the dispensed label.
¯ The setting "Light barrier" is unsuitable for product sensors! Product
sensors must be connected to the I/O board!

Calibration mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.

¯ Is only effective with label material shorter than 40 mm!
If label material shorter than 40 mm is used, the printer automatically initiali-
zes before printing. This measuring of the label material improves the impres-
sion accuracy. The initialization occurs in the following cases:
y After switching the printer on
y After opening and closing the printhead pressure lever.
¯ Advice: Start the material initialization manually before printing. This is
done by pressing the feed button in offline mode.
Selecting a material initialization procedure:
Automatic (Default) Material initialization is done automatically. Therefore, the label ma-
terial is fed forwards and backwards several times.
¯ There is a risk of the dispensing edge roller getting jammed by labels
sticking to it, which were dispensed by the forward/backward movement. If
this happens, use the setting „Manual“ instead.
Manual The label material is fed two or three label lengths forwards. If this is done,
dispense two labels by pressing the feed button - only afterwards, the initial-
ization is complete.

Start offset
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Function for operation with product sensor.

Use this parameter to set the distance between product sensor (light barrier)
and dispensing edge. The recommended delay time is calculated of the
"Start delay" distance and the conveyor speed (= print speed in cases of di-
rect application).
xxx.x mm Setting range: 0.0 bis 999.9 mm; Unit interval: 0.1 mm;
Default setting: 0 mm
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Start error stop

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Function for operation with product sensor.

Determines the reaction of the machine on a product start error. A product
start error occurs in the following cases:
y If a further start signal arrives, before the current label is completely printed.
y With mounted I/O board only: If a reprint is requested, before the first label
after powering on is printed.
y If a start signal arrives and no printjob is loaded.
If a product start error occurs, the machine stops and displays the appropriate
status message. If an I/O board is installed, the following output signals are
activated (set low):
y ERROR\
y MACHINE STATUS\
On Start errors are worked up (the machine stops!) (default setting)
Off Start errors are being ignored.

Product length
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Function for operation with product sensor.

If this function is activated, the printer ignores all start signals until the product
has passed the dispensing edge.
0.0 mm Setting range: [0.0…1999.9] mm; Default setting.: 0,0

Current mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.
The setting of this parameter influences the impact of the paramters Min rew.
current and Max rew. current.
Table values Display of the automatically calculated motor current chart PWM values
(in %). On the base of this setting, the printer calculates the motor current val-
ues for Min rew. current and Max rew. current out of print speed and material
width. The calculated values appear as default 100%.
Absolute values With this setting, the printer doesn´t calculate and doesn´t adapt to material
width and print speed. The set values for Min rew. current and Max rew.
current are given to the output stage without a modification. The valueas ap-
pear as absolute values.
¯ The setting "Absolute values" should only be applied by qualified
personnell!
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Min. rew. current

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.
Minimal rewinder current
This parameter influences the rewinder current with 25 mm rewinder dia-
meter (min. rewinder diameter).

Problem Solution
The label web runs too loose around the dispensing edge Increase the setting
during printer operation.
The label roll is wound up too loose.
The label web runs too tight around the dispensing edge Decrease the setting
during printer operation.
The label roll is wound up too tight.
[6] Cases, in which the setting of the minimal rewinder current has to be corrected.

XXX% Setting range: 50-200%; Default setting: 100%

Precondition for the setting in percent:
Parameter DISPENSER PARA > Current mode = Table values (see above).
XXX Setting range: 0-750; Default setting: 100;
Precondition for the setting in absolute values:
Parameter DISPENSER PARA > Current mode = Absolute values (see above).

Max. rew. current

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.
Maximum rewinder current
This parameter influences the rewinder current with 120 mm rewinder dia-
meter (max. rewinder diameter).
XXX% Setting range: 50-200%; Default setting: 100%
Precondition for the setting in percent:
Parameter DISPENSER PARA > Current mode = Table values (see above).
XXX Setting range: 0-750; Default setting: 250;
Precondition for the setting in absolute values:
Parameter DISPENSER PARA > Current mode = Absolute values (see above).
The two parameter values Min. rew. current and Max. rew. current are used
by the motor output stage to calculate all other current values for diameters
lying in between.
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Problem Solution
The label web runs too loose around the dispensing Increase the setting
edge during printer operation.
The label roll is wound up too loose.
The label web runs too tight around the dispensing Decrease the setting
edge during printer operation.
The label roll is wound up too tight.
[7] Cases, in which the setting of the minimal rewinder current has to be corrected.

Start rew. current

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.
Start rewinder current
Setting of the start-up current superelevation in % or the normal motor
current.
XXX% Setting range: 0-100%; Default setting: 0%

Start cur. len.

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.
Start current length
Duration of the start-up current superelevation. To be set is the feed length,
during which the increased current is supposed to flow.
XX mm Setting range: 10-40 mm; Default setting: 30 mm

Pullback current
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.
After a label was dispensed, the label web has to be pulled back under the
printhead. To reach this, the rewinder is rotated slightly in the opposite direc-
tion. The braking torque of the rewinder against this rotation may not be too
strong, otherwise this could decrease the impression accuracy. Because of
the brake torque depending on the diameter of the wound up label web, it has
to be corrected at the beginning (min. diameter) and at the end (max. dia-
meter) of the winding-up process. This is done by the Pullback current (sup-
ports the backwards rotation in case of low diameter) and the Brake current
(amplifies the brake torque in case of high diameter). Additionally can be set:
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The diameter up to which the Pullback current is throttled down to zero

(parameter Back diameter), and the diameter, from which on the brake cur-
rent starts (parameter Brake diameter).
The parameter Pullback current sets the support current for the rewinder at
the minimum diameter of 25 mm. When the diameter of the rewound label
web reaches the set value (Back diameter), the support current will be throt-
tled down to a mimimum.

Back diameter
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Pullback current diameter

P See parameter Pullback current  on page 118.
¯ If the label web is loose, while it is fed back under the printhead, decrease
this value in small steps. If the material is tightened too much, increase the
value in small steps.
XX mm Setting range: 0-120 mm; Default setting: 50 mm

Brake current
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.
Sets the brake current
P See parameter Pullback current  on page 118.
XXX Setting range: 0-100; Default setting: 0

Brake diameter
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Dispenser“.
Sets the break diameter.
P See parameter Pullback current  on page 118.
XXX Setting range: 0-120; Default setting: 120
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REWINDER PARA
¯ This menu appears only in AP 5.4/5.6, and only, if SYSTEM PARAMETER >
Periph. device is set to „Intern Rewinder“.

Rewind direction
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Intern Rewinder“.

(Internal) Rewinder rotation direction
Printing inside The label face shows inwards, when the label stock is wound up.
Printing outside The label face shows outwards, when the label stock is wound up.

Current mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Intern Rewinder“.
P See parameter Current mode  on page 116.

Min. rew. current

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Intern Rewinder“.
P See parameter Min. rew. current  on page 117.

Max rew. current

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Intern Rewinder“.
P See parameter Max. rew. current  on page 117.

Start rew. curr.

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Intern Rewinder“.
P See parameter Start rew. current  on page 118.
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Start cur. len.

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Intern Rewinder“.
P See parameter Start cur. len.  on page 118.

Pullback current
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Intern Rewinder“.
P See parameter Pullback current  on page 118.

Back diameter
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Intern Rewinder“.
P See parameter Back diameter  on page 119.

Brake current
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Intern Rewinder“.
P See parameter Brake current  on page 119.

Break diameter
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

¯ Only if SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device = „Intern Rewinder“.
P See parameter Brake diameter  on page 119.
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MLI PARAMETERS
Avery Dennison's MONARCH LANGUAGE INTERPRETER™ (MLI™) helps
you use an Avery Dennison 4.4, 5.4, 64xx, ALX92X, DPM/PEM, or AP7.t
printer which was set up for use with ZIH Corp.’s ZPL II® 1). If you have any
questions about using an Avery Dennison printer with these data streams,
please contact Service.
This section lists the ZPL II® commands that the Avery Dennison printer's
MONARCH LANGUAGE INTERPRETER™ can interpret with any special
notes, if applicable.
¯ This menu appears only with SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Print Interpret. set to „MLI“
or „EasyPlug / MLI“.
¯ MLI is not supported in Standalone Mode.
¯ Recommended settings:
SYSTEM PARMETER > RAM disk size at least 2048 Kbytes
SYSTEM PARAMETER > Free store size at least 2048 Kbytes

Darkness
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Print contrast for MLI printjobs. This setting is modified by printjobs which
contain print contrast information. The print contrast set by
SYSTEM PARAMETERS > Print contrast is not influenced by this setting.
xx Setting range: 0-30; Step width: 1; Default setting: the Easy-Plug setting is
overtaken.

Control Prefix
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Indicates the start of a MLI control instruction.

xxH Default: xx = 7E (0x7E = „Tilde“)

Format Prefix
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Indicates the start of a MLI format instruction.

xxH Default: xx = 5E (0x5E = „Caret“)

1) ZPL II is a registered trademark of ZIH Corp. ZIH Corp. and Avery Dennison (including Paxar
Corporation and its subsidiaries) are not related in any way, and ZIH Corp. has not licensed or
otherwise sponsored MONARCH® printers or Avery Dennison's MONARCH LANGUAGE
INTERPRETER™. MONARCH®, MONARCH LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, MLI are trademarks
of Paxar Americas, Inc. Avery Dennison is a registered trademark of Avery Dennison
Corporation.
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Delimiter Char
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Used as a parameter place marker in MLI format instructions.

xxH Default: xx = 2C (0x2C = „Comma“)

Label Top
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Label top offset (y-offet) in dots. Equals the parameter PRINT PARAMETERS >
Y-Printadjust, which will be ignored, when MLI printjobs are printed.
xxx Dots Setting range: -240 - +240; Default: 0; Step width: 1

Left Position
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Left position offset (x-offset) in dots. Equals the parameter PRINT PARAMETERS >
X-Printadjust, which will be ignored, when MLI printjobs are printed.
xxx Dots Setting range: -9999 - +9999; Default: 0; Step width: 1

Manual Calibrate
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

For endless material, the label length information is sent in the printjob. For
punched material, the label length has to be detected by activating this func-
tion.
YES Label length calculation for punched material.
¯ Activate this function, if label material has changed.
¯ Calibration should be done after changing material, when there are no
printjobs loaded in the printer.
¯ Shortcut (in offline mode): press the feed + prog buttons simultaneously
to activate the calibration.

Resolution
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Print resolution in dpi. A 200 dpi graphic printjob can be printed with a 300 dpi
printhead.
xxx DPI Setting range: 200/300 dpi; Default: 300 dpi;
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Error Indication
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Selects the way, in which the printer responds in the event of error occuring
during printing.
Low Error Setting
High Level LOW HIGH OFF
Off
0 Ignore Ignore Ignore
1 Ignore Flash on the display Ignore
2 Prompt user for action Prompt user for action Ignore
[8] Error handling settings.

Error Checking
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Enables or disables error checking, when the printer is handling print fields.
YES Error checking is enabled. (Default)
NO Error checking is disabled.

Image Save Path

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Selects the memory to be used by the ^IS and ^IL commands.

¯ Interpreter version: 1.10 or higher.
CF Card Optional CompactFlash card
Internal RAM The printer´s internal RAM. (Default)

Command ^PR
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Disable The print rate sent in the MLI printjob is ignored.

Enable The print rate is not ignored.

Command ^MT
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Disable The material type sent in the MLI printjob is ignored (thermo-transfer or ther-
mo-direct).
Enable The material type is not ignored.
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Label Invert
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Rotates the printout by 180°. Equals the parameter PRINT PARAMETERS >
Print direction, which will be ignored, when MLI printjobs are printed.

Printer

Printout

A B
[17] Orientation of the printout: Setting „Disable“ (A) or „Enable“ (B).

Disable The label is printed with „normal“ orientation [20A].

Enable The label printout is rotated by 180° [20B].

Command ^JM
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Interpreter version: 1.32 or higher

The ^JM command changes the printer resolution:
y ^JMA sets the resolution to the default value = printhead resolution.
y ^JMB sets the resolution to 200 dpi, if the actual resolution is 300 dpi. If the
actual resolution is 200 dpi, this command is ignored.
Disable The resolution setting sent in the MLI printjob is ignored.
Enable The resolution setting is not ignored.

Command ^MD/~SD
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

The MLI commands ^MD and ~SD (set printhead darkness value) are proc-
essed optionally.
Enable ^MD- and ~SD are processed.
Disable ^MD- and ~SD are ignored.
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SPECIAL FUNCTION

Printer type
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode.

Selection of the machine type. Must be set after the CPU board was replaced
or after new firmware was loaded.
¯ CAUTION! - Selecting an inappropriate machine type can lead to
malfunctions or damage!

AP5 AP 5.6
AP7 AP 7.t

Default Values
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter appears only in production mode.

User defined The presently selected settings of all parameters will be taken as default val-
ues. That is you will get those settings back even after a firmware update. All
you have to do is to call the parameter "Factory settings".
Standard Calling the parameter "Factory settings" will set all parameters to the factory
preset values.

Command sequence
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter appears only in production mode.

~ „~“ is used as start sign for Easy-Plug command sequences.
# (Default setting) „#“ is used as start sign for Easy-Plug command sequences.

Delete job
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Press the Online-key to cancel the active print job.

Delete Job
Clearing . . .
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Delete spooler
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Press the Online-key to delete all print jobs contained in the spooler.

Delete Spooler
Clearing . . .

Factory settings
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

All parameters are preset ex works to values specific to each device type.
These factory settings can be restored at any time.
All parameters are then overwritten by the factory settings.
The currently valid settings can be checked using PRINT INFO > printer status.
¯ CAUTION! - All data present in the spooler, including data belonging to an
interrupted print job, is deleted!

Store Parameters
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Parameter settings are saved in a text file on SD-card (directory FORMATS\).

Considered are also parameters which belong to options, which are not acti-
vated.
Without adj. par (Default) Parameters, which contain device specific settings, are not saved.
(Default file name: SETUP.FOR).
Application example: Transfer of printer settings to another printer (device
specific settings as printhead resistance or sensor settings should not be
overwritten).
With adjust para Parameters, which contain device specific settings, are also saved. The rel-
evant parameter names are marked with a * in the text file.
(Default file name: SETUPALL.FOR).
Application example: Service
P For more information about saving and reading parameter settings read topic
section „Advanced Applications“, chapter „Saving and Transferring
parameter settings“.
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Store Diagnosis
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Stores the diagnostic data on SD-card. The default file name composes as
follows:
„Diagnose AP 5.4 203 Dpi A429403110613.log“
y AP 5.4 203 Dpi: printer type and printhead resolution
y A429403110613: serial number of the CPU board; equals the value
displayed under SERVICE DATA > CPU board data > Serial number
P For details read the service manual, topic section „Fault Location“, chapter
„Reading out diagnostic data“.

Data blocks del.

Delete data blocks

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only appears, if at least one data block is in the flash memory.

Bxx (Default setting) After calling the parameter, data block number 01 is
displayed:
Data blocks del.
B01 diagnose inf

„B01“: block number 01

„diagnose inf“: name of the data block, is contained in the data block header.
If the flash memory contains more than one data block:
« Press the cut button several times, until the wanted data block appears.
Deleting a data block:
« Press the online button.
Data blocks del.
Delete? --> no

« Press the feed button to change to „yes“.

« Press the online button to delete the block.
All All data blocks contained in the flash memory are deleted.
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EasyPl. file log

Easy-Plug file log

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only visible, if a SD-card is inserted.

¯ Activating this parameter may slow down the label rate. Therefore disable
the function after error analysis.
¯ Activating this parameter may cause error messages, which may be
difficult to understand. Therefore disable the function after error analysis. If
an error occurs, disable the function and restart the printer.
Disabled The file log function is switched off.
All data All received data, including immediate commands, are written into the log file.
Interpreter data All data is written into the log file, which the Easy-Plug interpreter reads out
of the reception spooler. Immediate commands are not included.

Log files delete

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only visible, if a SD-card is inserted.

No (Default setting) No function.
Yes Deletes all log files on the inserted SD-card, which fulfil the following con-
ditions:
y Filename matches the scheme „EPxxxxxx.log“
xxxxx = number from 1 to 999999, preceding digits filled with „0“. Example:
„EP000001.log“.
y Location: folder \LOGFILES on SD-card
Those conditions are matched by logfiles, which are automatically generated
by SPECIAL FUNCTION > EasyPl. file log.

RFID stat. del.

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Sets all RFID counters to zero.

P See PRINT INFO > RFID status.
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SERVICE FUNCTION

Service
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Parameter only appears in production mode.

Increases the counter level of the "Service" counter on the "Service Status"
printout by one.
P See parameter Service Status  on page 24.
yes Increases the counter "Services" by one
no Doesn´t increase the counter

Head exchange
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter only appears in production mode.

Increases the counter „Head number“ on the info printout „Service Status“ by
one.
P See parameter Service Status  on page 24.
yes Increases the counter "Head number" by one
no Doesn´t increase the counter

Roller exchange
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter only appears in production mode.

Increases the counter „Roll number“ on the info printout „Service Status“ by
one.
P See parameter Service Status  on page 24.
yes Increases the counter "Roll number" by one
no Doesn´t increase the counter
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Cutter exchange
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter only appears in production mode and only with a cutter

mounted and activated.
Increases the counter „Cutter number“ on the info printout „Service Status“
by one.
P See parameter Service Status  on page 24.
yes Increases the counter "Cutter number" by one
no Doesn´t increase the counter

Serv. data reset

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter only appears in production mode.

Sets all counters on the info printout „Service Status“ to zero.
P See parameter Service Status  on page 24.

EasyPlug monitor
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter only appears in production mode.

The parameter activates the logging of received Easy Plug data. Data is
transmitted to COM1 or COM2.
¯ Activating this parameter may slow down the label rate. Therefore disable
the function after error analysis.
¯ To keep the influence of the monitoring function on the data rate as low
as possible, the baud rate should be set to 115,000!
Disabled (Default setting) The monitor function is disabled.
Serial Com1 The Easy-Plug monitor data is transmitted to Com1.
Serial Com2 The Easy-Plug monitor data is transmitted to Com2.
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EP Monitor Mode
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter only appears in production mode.

¯ Activating this parameter may slow down the label rate. Therefore disable
the function after error analysis.
Interpreter data (Default setting) All received Easy-Plug data, apart from immediate com-
mands, are transmitted.
All data All received Easy-Plug data, including immediate commands, are trans-
mitted.

Sensor adjust
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter only appears in production mode.

P For detailed instructions sensor adjustment, please refer to the service
manual, topic section "Service Electronics", paragraph "Settings".

Sensor test
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

P The description of the sensor test can be found in the printer service manual,
topic section „Service Electronics“, chapter Sensor test .
The values displayed are for checking the sensors (sensor check) and can
by adjusted by service personnel.

Cutter test
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Makes it possible to test the cutter function without having to set the para-
meter SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. device to „cutter“.
Press Cut Key Triggers a cut, if a cutter is installed. Without a cutter nothing will happen.
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Matend tolerance
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Material end tolerance

This is relevant for label stock with very long punches. To avoid those punch-
es being recognized as material end by mistake, can here the distance be
set, after which the gap over the light sensor is interpreted as material end.
¯ By choosing a very high material end tolerance, you loose the protection
of the print roller against being printed on!
xxx mm Setting range: 20-300 mm; Default setting: 35 mm

Feedadjust label
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Prints a scale, which enables to calculate the feed adjust value (see next
parameter).
For application instructions, refer to the Service Manual, topic section
„Electronics Gen. 3“, chapter Adjusting the imprint position .

Feed adjust
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Corrects the material feed length. Such a correction can be necessary when
printing on very long labels, to compensate slippage-related feeding inaccu-
racy.
For application instructions, refer to the Service Manual, topic section
„Electronics Gen. 3“, chapter Adjusting the imprint position .
x.x % Setting range: -10,0 to +10,0; Step width: 0,1%; Default setting: 0%

Punch y calibr.
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only in production mode

Compensating the variation of distance between punch sensor and thermal
bar of the printhead.
x.x mm Setting range: -3.0 to 3.0; Default setting: 0.0; Unit interval: 0.1
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Memory card test

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Test SD-cards
Pressing the online button starts a test routine for the Compact Flash Card
memory. The following display shows up after successful testing:

Memory card test

Card Test O.K.

If the SD-card is defective or not available, a corresponding error report

shows up.
For test purposes, the printer creates a file named TESTXXXX.TXT in the
root directory of the card. An already existing file with this name will be over-
written.
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Send test
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Serial connection
Carrying out the send test requires a terminal program, e.g. the Hyper Termi-
nal contained in Windows95.
Start send test as follows:
1. Start the terminal program and set it to the transmission parameters used by
the printer.
2. Press the Online-key to start the send test.

Send test
running . . .

[18] Pattern in the terminal window.

The terminal window should show a regular pattern of four repeating charac-
ters. Those characters are continuous sent by the printer.
A transfer fault would be recognizable as irregularity of the pattern. Press the
Prog-key to stop testing.
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Receive test
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Serial connection
Assumption is a serial data line between PC and printer; the parameter
INTERF.PARAM. > Interface must be set on RS232 or RS485.
1. Start the MS-DOS-window (using Windows).
2. Set the interface to the values adjusted at the printer by means of MS-DOS
command MODE:
Example of printer settings:
– Baud rate: 19200
– No. of data bits: 8
– Parity: none
– Stop Bits: 1
– Data synch.: RTS/CTS
DOS-Command: mode com2 19200 8 n 1
(if com2 is the serial port)
3. Press the Online-key to start Receive test.

Receive test
0 Bytes

4. Send any file to the printer (Condition: com2 = Printer port; anyfile.txt = any
file ):
copy anyfile.txt com2 (add /b for binary files)
The following shows up on the printer display:

Receive test
xxxxx Bytes

xxxxxx is the size of the sent file in bytes. This value is being counted up dur-
ing the test. The test is complete if the file size does not vary any more. If the
bytes announced at the printer match the size visible in the MS-DOS window,
transfer was successful. Otherwise, transmission errors occurred.
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Rewinder adjust
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with „Rewinder 2000“ installed.

Setting up the rewinder.
The rewinder setup compensates differeces in characteristic or assembly of
the light barrier.
¯ CAUTION! - This parameter counts for both, the external rewinder option
for AP 5.4 and the backing paper rewinder of the ALX 92x. But mind that the
setting values are different!
P A setting description for the rewinder option is given in the „Manual Rewinder
2000“, paragraph Adjusting the sensor .
Resting pos.xxx Setup of the resting position (xxx = actual sensor value).
End pos. xxx Setup of the End position (xxx = actual sensor value).
The setting follows in both cases this scheme:
1. Bring the dancer arm to its resting position.
2. Press the cut button
¯ Not the Online button (as with TTX x50)!
3. Bring the dancer arm to its end position.
4. Press the Online button.

Printtest
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

General printtest, prints line by line the set printer type and the firmware ver-
sion. Material settings (Material type, length, width) are considered.
Stop the printtest by pressing the Online button.
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SERVICE DATA

> MODULE FW VERS.

System version
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the firmware version number.

System revision
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows a consecutive revision number.

¯ Only for factory-internal use.

System date
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the date, at which the firmware was generated.

Bootloader
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the bootloader version number.

uMon
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the bootloader version number.

Peripheraldriver
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with mounted (optional) peripheral output stage board.

Applied PIC version on the output stage board driving the peripheral motor.
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Intern. rewinder
(Internal rewinder)

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ „AP 5.4/5.6 peripheral with internal rewinder“ only.

Applied PIC version on the internal rewinder motor output stage board.

> OPERATION DATA

Serv. operations
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the num+ber of service operations. The counter is increased by call-

ing the parameter SERVICE FUNCTION > Service = yes. Maximum value: 4 billions.

Headnumber
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the number of printhead changes. The counter is increased by calling

the parameter SERVICE FUNCTION > Cutter exchange = yes. Maximum value: 4 bil-
lions.

Roll number
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the number of exchanged print rollers. The counter is increased by

calling the parameter SERVICE FUNCTION > Roller exchange > yes. Maximum value:
4 billions.

Cutter number
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with mounted and activated cutter.

Shows the number of exchanged cutters. The counter is increased by calling
the parameter SERVICE FUNCTION > Cutter exchange =yes. Maximum value:
4 billions.
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Head run length

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the total "covered distance" of the printhead. The counter is reset with
each calling of the parameter SERVICE FUNCTION > Cutter exchange = yes. Maximum
value: 4 billions.

Roll run length

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the total "covered distance" of the print roller. The counter is reset with
each calling of the parameter SERVICE FUNCTION > Roller exchange = yes. Maximum
value: 4 billions.

Cuts on knife
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with mounted and activated cutter.

Shows the number of cuts done by one knife. The counter is reset with each
calling of the parameter SERVICE FUNCTION > Cutter exchange = yes. Maximum value:
4 billions.

Tot. mat. length

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the total "covered distance" of the feed roller. In comparison to the
counter Roll run length, this counter is not reset after a roller exchange. Max-
imum value: 4 billions.

Tot. foil length

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the total "covered distance" of the ribbon roller.

Total cuts
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with mounted and activated cutter.

Shows the number of cuts done by all knifes. In comparison to the counter
Cuts on knife, this counter is not reset after a knife exchange. Maximum val-
ue: 4 billions.
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Head strobes
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the counted head strobes, which are a measure for the service life of
the printhead. A strobe is counted for each line in which at least one dot ist
printed. Maximum value: 4 billions.

Head temperature
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the current printhead temperature in °C.

Foil diameter
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the calculated foil diameter: A measurement routine calculates the ac-
tual ribbon roll diameter with an exactness of 7.5%.
The parameter SYSTEM PARAMETER > Foil end warning can be used to set a critical
foil roll diameter. If the foil roll diameter equals this value, a message appears
on the printer display.
P See parameter Foil end warning  on page 68.

Dispensing cycl.
(Dispensing cycles)

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ AP 5.4/5.6: Dispenser version only.

Shows the number of dispensed labels.

Operation time
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the elapsed time since the last switch-on of the machine.
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> POWERSUPPLYDATA

Type
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the type of power supply, e.g. „Blue Mountain“.

PS temperature
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the current power supply temperature in °C. If for any reason the func-
tion is not supported, „??? °C“ is displayed.

> CPU BOARD DATA

CPU identifier
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the designation of the applied processor.

PCB revision
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the layout revision and part number of the CPU board.

FPGA version
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the FPGA version.

MAC address
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the MAC Address, an unchanging board address, which is pro-

grammed by the board manufacturer.

Serial number
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Serial number: Is programmed by the board manufacturer.

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Production date
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Production date: Is programmed by the board manufacturer.

PCB part number

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the part number of the board without components.

Board part numb.

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the part number of the board with components.

Manufacturer
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter appears only in production mode.

Shows the board manufacturer.

Work place
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter appears only in production mode.

Shows the printer work place.

Company name
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Parameter appears only in production mode.

Shows the company name.
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> DISPLAY DATA

Display version
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the version number of the operation panel.

Display SerialNr
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the serial number of the operation panel.

> MEMORY DATA

Ram memory size

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the available RAM memory size.

Flash mem size

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the available Flash memory size. The abbreviation which is displayed
behind the memory size indicates the manufacturer of the applied Flash-
RAM:

Abbreviation Manufacturer
MX Macronix
AMD AMD
FUJ Fuji
[9] The displayed abbreviations indicate the manufacturer of the Flash-RAM.
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SD card
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

¯ Only with plugged-in SD-card.

Shows the memory size of the SD-card:

SD card
971 MB / 1024 MB

Display example: 971 MB of 1024 MB are free.

¯ The card slot must be assigned to a drive letter, otherwise the displayed
text may be faulty.
P Assigning a dirve letter: see chapter > DRIVEASSIGNMENT  on page 65.

Space for Jobs

AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the memory size, which is available for print jobs.

Max. Labellength
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the maximum printable label length, which results from the memory
allocation.

Default values
AP 5.4 AP 5.6

Shows the setting of parameter SPECIAL FUNCTION > Default values.