CAB A8 Bedienungsanleitung
Edition 2/01
Transfer Printer
A8
Operator's Manual
2 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG / Tharo Systems, Inc.
copyrightbycab/9008147/L07/25
TechnischeÄnderungenvorbehalten
Inaccordancewithour policy of continualproductimprovement,we reserve the righttoalterspecifications without notice
Donnéestechniquemodifiablessansprévais
Gesellschaftfür TharoSystems,Inc.
Computer-undAutomations- 2866NationwideParkway
Bausteine mbH & Co KG P.O. Box798
cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG Brunswick, OH44212-0798
Postfach1904 D-76007Karlsruhe Web:http://www.tharo.com
Telefon +49 (0) 721 / 66 26-0 Tel.:+1330-273-4408
Telefax +49 (0) 721 / 66 26-249 Fax:+1 330-225-0099
Web:http://www.cabgmbh.com
e-mail:[email protected]
3cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG / Tharo Systems, Inc.
Thermal Transfer Printer
Operator's Manual
A 8
Thermal Transfer Printer
Operator's Manual
All rights reserved, including those of the translations.
No part of this manual nor any translation may be reproduced or transmitted in any form
or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use, without the
express written permission of cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG Karlsruhe.
Edition 2/01
Printed in Germany
4 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG / Tharo Systems, Inc.
Table of Contents
Trademarks ............................................................................................................................. 7
A General Guide to the Documentation............................................................................... 8
Operating Manual .............................................................................................................. 8
Further Documentation...................................................................................................... 8
Characteristics of the Thermal Printhead ........................................................................... 9
1. Product Description ...................................................................................................... 10
General Information......................................................................................................... 10
Compliances .................................................................................................................... 11
Instructions for the Lithium Battery ................................................................................. 11
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 12
Optional Features ............................................................................................................ 14
External Rewinder ..................................................................................................... 14
Cutter Assembly........................................................................................................ 14
Present Sensor ......................................................................................................... 15
Cut / Peel-off Adapter ............................................................................................... 15
PC Memory Card....................................................................................................... 15
External Keyboard..................................................................................................... 15
Label Design Software EASYLABEL for Windows .................................................. 15
Print Media....................................................................................................................... 16
Print Media for Direct Thermal Printing .................................................................... 17
Print Media for Thermal Transfer Printing ................................................................ 17
Label / Tag Media Specifications .............................................................................. 18
Transfer Ribbon......................................................................................................... 19
2. General Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 20
3. Unpacking....................................................................................................................... 20
Delivery Contents ............................................................................................................ 20
Removing the Securing Devices ..................................................................................... 21
4. Printer Component Location ........................................................................................ 22
5. Connecting the Printer .................................................................................................. 26
Connection to a Computer .............................................................................................. 26
Connection to Power Supply ........................................................................................... 27
Switch on the Printer ....................................................................................................... 28
6. Media Loading ............................................................................................................... 29
Preparing for Tear-off Mode / Rewind Mode ................................................................... 29
Loading Labels ................................................................................................................ 30
Loading Transfer Ribbon ................................................................................................. 33
5cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG / Tharo Systems, Inc.
7. Adjustments Concerning the Labels ........................................................................... 34
Adjustment of the Label Edge Sensor ............................................................................ 34
Adjustment of the Transfer Ribbon ................................................................................. 35
Adjustment of the Printhead Support .............................................................................. 36
8. Control Panel .................................................................................................................37
System Mode SYSTEM TEST ........................................................................................ 38
System Mode ONLINE .................................................................................................... 39
System Mode OFFLINE .................................................................................................. 40
System Mode PRINT ...................................................................................................... 41
System Mode PAUSE ..................................................................................................... 42
System Mode FAULT-CORRECTABLE .......................................................................... 43
System Mode FAULT-IRRECOVERABLE ...................................................................... 44
System Mode SETUP ..................................................................................................... 45
System Mode TEST PRINT ............................................................................................ 46
System Mode MONITOR MODE / ASCII Dump Mode................................................... 47
System Mode LABEL FROM CARD ............................................................................... 48
System Mode ENTER DATA........................................................................................... 49
9. Setup ............................................................................................................................... 50
Start of Setup Mode......................................................................................................... 50
Overview of the Setup Parameters ................................................................................. 51
Country / Land .................................................................................................................52
Transfer Print ................................................................................................................... 54
Label Sensor....................................................................................................................55
Interface ........................................................................................................................... 56
Cut Position ..................................................................................................................... 58
Peel Position.................................................................................................................... 59
Printhead Position ........................................................................................................... 60
Heat Level........................................................................................................................ 62
Printer Info ....................................................................................................................... 63
Set Date ........................................................................................................................... 64
Set Time........................................................................................................................... 65
Character Set...................................................................................................................66
Format Memory Card ...................................................................................................... 67
Copy Memory Card.......................................................................................................... 68
Backfeed .......................................................................................................................... 69
Debug Mode .................................................................................................................... 70
Tear-off Position...............................................................................................................71
Pause Reprint .................................................................................................................. 72
10. Self Test / Test Print.......................................................................................................73
Start of Test Print .............................................................................................................73
Explanation of the Self Test Printout ............................................................................... 74
11. Printer Info Display........................................................................................................78
Viewing the Printer Info Display ...................................................................................... 78
Definition of the Printer Info Display................................................................................ 78
6 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG / Tharo Systems, Inc.
12. Monitor Mode / ASCII Dump Mode .............................................................................. 80
Start of Monitor Mode / ASCII Dump Mode .................................................................... 80
Representation of the Control Characters ...................................................................... 80
Example of ASCII Dump Mode ....................................................................................... 81
13. Options ........................................................................................................................... 82
External Rewinder ........................................................................................................... 82
Delivery Contents ...................................................................................................... 82
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 83
Selecting the Method of Rewinding .......................................................................... 83
Connecting the Rewinder to the Power Supply ........................................................ 84
Rewinding Directly onto the Rewind Axle ................................................................. 85
Rewinding onto 3 in / 75 mm Cardboard Roll........................................................... 86
Present Sensor ................................................................................................................ 88
Mounting the Present Sensor ................................................................................... 88
Inserting the Labels for Peel-off................................................................................ 89
Cut / Peel-off Adapter ...................................................................................................... 90
Connectors ................................................................................................................ 90
Pin Assignment of the 9-pin-connector .................................................................... 90
Installation of the Cut / Peel-off Adapter................................................................... 91
Memory Cards ................................................................................................................. 92
Preparing the Memory Card...................................................................................... 92
Installation of the Memory Card................................................................................ 93
Formatting the Memory Card .................................................................................... 94
Writing on the Memory Card ..................................................................................... 94
Printing from the Memory Card................................................................................. 95
External Keyboard ........................................................................................................... 96
Connection the External Keyboard ........................................................................... 96
Key Assignment ........................................................................................................ 97
Special Key Functions .............................................................................................. 97
Appendices
Appendix A - Character Tables ......................................................................................... A-1
Setup Selectable Character Tables............................................................................... A-1
Unicode Tables .............................................................................................................. A-5
Special Characters - Keyboard Adapter ....................................................................... A-9
Appendix B - Pin Assignment of the Interface Connectors .......................................... B-1
Pin Assignment of the Serial Interface Connector........................................................ B-1
Interface Cable for RS-232............................................................................................ B-2
Interface Cable for RS-422 / RS-485 ............................................................................ B-3
Interface Cable for RS-232/485-Host Operation........................................................... B-4
Pin Assignment of the Parallel Interface Connector ..................................................... B-5
Centronics Interface Cable ............................................................................................ B-5
Pin Assignment of the Peripheral Port .......................................................................... B-6
7cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG / Tharo Systems, Inc.
Trademarks
Centronics
® is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
Macintosh-
Computer is a product of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft
® is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
Bitstream
® is a registered trademark of Bitstream Inc.
Speedo
™ is a registered trademark of Bitstream Inc.
TrueType
™ is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
Appendix C - Error Messages / Problem Solution ......................................................... C-1
Error Messagages................................................................................................................ C-1
Correctable Errors ......................................................................................................... C-1
Irrecoverable Errors ....................................................................................................... C-2
Error Messages during System Test ............................................................................. C-2
List of Error Messages .................................................................................................. C-3
Problem Solution.................................................................................................................. C-7
Appendix D - Maintenance / Cleaning / Adjustment of the Printhead.......................... D-1
General Cleaning ........................................................................................................... D-1
Cleaning the Media Feed Roller .................................................................................... D-1
Cleaning the Printhead .................................................................................................. D-2
Adjustment of the Printhead.......................................................................................... D-3
Appendix E - Firmware - Update ...................................................................................... E-1
Appendix F - RS-232/485-Host Operation.........................................................................F-1
Index
EC-Conformity Declaration
8 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG / Tharo Systems, Inc.
A General Guide to the Documentation
Operating Manual
The present manual contains information on the characteristics, features,
functions, and use of the A8 transfer printer.
The first few chapters of this manual cover general information which is
necessary for unpacking and operating the printer as well as information about
accessibility to different components of the printer and on optional accessories.
In the next chapters, the loading of media and ribbon, the self test of the
printer, and the configuration in setup will be explained.
In the appendices, you will find useful additional information, such as internal
character sets of the printer, and cabling specifications. Furthermore,
comments on possible error messages and printer maintenance are included.
Note the directions for use on recommended material and comments on
maintenance in order to avoid damage and premature failure of your A8.
Every effort has been made in the creation of this manual to provide as much
information as possible in an understandable manner.
We welcome your comments and suggestions regarding additions or
corrections to improve future editions of this manual. Please, let us know if you
have any questions.
Further Documentation
The A8 programming with its own set of commands is total compatible to the
printers of the Apollo-series and can be found in the "Programming
Instructions - Apollo".
Detailed information about service and maintenance are included in the
"Service Manuals" of the A8 (e.g. replacement of components, adjustment
instructions, circuit diagrams, spare parts lists, etc.)
9cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG / Tharo Systems, Inc.
Characteristics of the Thermal Printhead
CAUTION !
The thermal printhead is the most sensitive part of your printer.
Pay special attention to the following guidelines :
1) The glass cover on the printhead must not be touched with the hand.
Do not use any sharp items, such as knives or screwdrivers, to clean
the printhead.
2) During printing, always take care that there is no dirt or foreign
objects on the labels in order to avoid stratching or abrasion of the
printhead. This way, the printhead might be damaged.
3) Use proper label material with a smooth surface only.
A rough surface will affect the printhead and may cause damage and
reduce its operating life.
4) Clean the printhead regularly with a special printhead cleaning pen, or
an isopropyl alcohol soaked cotton swab.
5) Print with the lowest possible printhead temperature.
Careful use will allow you to print approximately between 18 to 30 miles
(30 to 50 km) of print media before the printhead needs replacing.
Improper usage can cause damage to the printhead.
10 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG / Tharo Systems, Inc.
1. Product Description
General Information
The A8 is an innovative printer which may be used in either direct thermal or
thermal transfer mode. It offers a high resolution with a virtually unlimited
variety of printout design.
All known capabilities of the Apollo printer family are true for the A8, the new
8"-printer.
By using a new 32 bit-processor from Motorola vary large labels (until a length
of 47 in / 1.20 m) can be printed quickly. A8 auto-senses whether there is a
parallel or a serial interface to transfer the data.
A8 has a keyboard interface to connect a standard keyboard as well as a
barcode scanner. By using a memory card it is possible to print and to enter
variable data without any connection with a computer.
The printer has at one's disposal five Bitmap- and three Speedo™-fonts
internally.
Besides it is possible to load True-Type™-fonts. The use of scaleable fonts and
their flexibility in width and height allows exceptional flexibility in label design to
suit any requirements. Additional printing features include reverse, italic, bold,
underlined, and rotated characters. All current barcodes are printed precise.
The operation and usage of the A8 is simple and friendly. All printer settings
can be carried out with only four function keys on the front panel of the printer.
The graphic LCD display keeps the operator constantly informed about the
current status of the printer. The modular design of the A8 guarantees efficient
service.
There is an optional External Rewinder, Present Sensor and Cutter offered for
A8.
Andere Handbücher für A8
1
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Andere CAB Drucker Handbücher
CAB
CAB M4 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB A8 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB E2 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB 4712 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB Apollo Series Betriebsanleitung
CAB
CAB 4114 Series Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB 5946091 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB Hermes Series Handbuch
CAB
CAB A3 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB A Series Betriebsanleitung
CAB
CAB THARO Apollo Series Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB e4 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB Tharo Apollo 4 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB a3-2 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB e4 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB A3 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB A2+ Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB M4 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB Apollo 4 Bedienungsanleitung
CAB
CAB A3 Bedienungsanleitung
