CAB A6 Manuel de l'opérateur

Edition 10/04Thermal-direct Printer / Transfer Printer / / /Operator's Manual

10 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Particular Features A3/200P, A3/300PThe P-versions of the printers are specificly developed

100 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61 2 311. External KeyboardThe printer offers the ability to connect an external keyboard or

101cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Key AssignmentThe printer can be configured to the keyboards configuration for the particular

102 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Special Characters Available with an External KeyboardTable 11a Special characters with refe

103cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6ZZ Z1 Z2 ZZ Z1 Z2 ZZ Z1 Z2 ZZ Z1 Z2To create the character ZZ: Type the first character [Z1],

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A-1cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Appendix A - Operation in Peel-off ModeComponents for the Peel-off ModeThe P-version printer

A-2 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Prelimininary TestsThe media width and height given in the Technical Specifications are sugg

B-1cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Appendix B - Pin Assignment of the Interface ConnectorsPin Assignment of the RS-232 Interface

B-2 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Interface Cable for RS-232To communicate with the printer, a standard RS-232 interface cable

B-3cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Pin Assignment of the Parallel Interface ConnectorThe printer provides a 36 pin connector for

11cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6CompliancesThe device complies with the following safety regulations :CE : The printer complie

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C-1cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Appendix C - Error Messages / Problem SolutionError MessagesThe printer is equipped with a se

C-2 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Non-Recoverable ErrorsDuring printing, an error has occured which cannot be cleared withoutc

C-3cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Possible CauseHardware errorThe data receive buffer is full but thecomputer is still sending

C-4 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Error messageFile not foundFPGAmalfunctionHeadmalfunctionHead open *Head too hot *Invalid da

C-5cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Possible causeThere are labels missing on themedia.The label size defined in the formatsent t

C-6 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Error messageProtocol error (*)Read errorROM malfunctionStructural errorUnknown cardVoltage

C-7cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Cause and SolutionShield for the transfer ribbon is not correctly adjusted.Make the adjustmen

C-8 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Cause and SolutionPrinthead is dirty, clean the printhead (appendix D).Printhead is defectiv

D-1cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Appendix D - Maintenance / CleaningThe A series printers require very little maintenance.Most

12 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Technical SpecificationsPrintheadPrinthead Type : Direct thermal or thermal transferPrinthead

D-2 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Cleaning the PrintheadDuring printing, the thermal printhead will accumulate dirt such as pa

D-3cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6CAUTION !The following instructions do not apply for A6 ! If you try to pull the labeledge s

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E-1cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6The printers are designed so the printhead replacement can be completedwithout making any adj

E-2 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A65617Fig. E-2 Changing Printhead A3-2/A3/A4 (I)1. Remove the media from the printer.2. Swing

E-3cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A618 9 10 8 11 66. Carefully unplug the printhead (1) from the connectors of the printheadcable

E-4 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Replacing the Printhead A6231Fig. E-4 Changing Printhead A6 (I)1. Remove the media from the

E-5cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A64. To lift the printhead assembly, swing the lever (2) clockwise until it stops.5. Remove the

E-6 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A612334567a7c87b9Appendix E - Replacing Assembly UnitsReplacing the Print Roller and the Rewin

E-7cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A610 11 112134Appendix E - Replacing Assembly UnitsFig. E-7 Changing Print Roller and Rewind A

13cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6MediaMaterial : Standard Labels and Cardboard / TagsDirect Thermal, Thermal Transfer and vario

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F-1cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Appendix F - Firmware UpdatesGeneral InformationOver a period of time, the printer's fir

F-2 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Appendix F - Firmware UpdatesFirmware Update from Memory CardPreparing the Memory Card1. For

F-3cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Error Messages During the Firmware UpdateIn the event an error occurs during the updating pro

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cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6IndexAADC malfunction C-3Adjustment of the label edge sensor 46Adjustment of the printhead suppo

cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6IndexLLabel edge sensor 26ff.,65f.,88f.Label edge sensor, adjustment 46Label edge sensor, cleani

cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 IndexRewinder, external 16Rewinder, internal 25Rewind guide plate 23,27,43,47Rewind mode 43,47R

cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6EU - Conformity DeclarationWe declare herewith that as a result of the manner in which the machi

14 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6ElectronicsProcessor : A3 -2, A3 : 32 Bit Motorola Coldfire / 64 MHzA4, A6 : 32 Bit Motorola

15cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6GraphicsGraphic elements : line, box, circle, ellipse, fill-in segment, arrowGraphic file type

16 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6OptionsExternal Media Unwinder/RewinderFor operating large print jobs, external unwinders and

17cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 1. Product DescriptionExternal KeyboardThe keyboard connector allows you to connect your prin

18 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61. Product DescriptionPrint MediaThe A3-2, A3, A4 and A6 printers can be run in a direct ther

19cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 1. Product DescriptionPrint Media for Direct Thermal PrintingThe material to be printed must

2 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGcopyright by cab / 9008298 / O45 / 1Angaben zu Lieferumfang, Aussehen, Leistung, Maßen und Gewicht entsprechen un

20 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Item A3-2 A3 A4 A6A Label width .5 - 2.3 (12-60) .5 - 4.6 (12-116) .5 - 4.6 (12-116) 2 - 6.9

21cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 1. Product DescriptionTransfer RibbonThe choice of transfer ribbon plays an important role in

22 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61. Product DescriptionSoftwareThere are several methods to create formats and to send them to

23cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A62. General Safety InstructionsCAUTION !- The printer is built exclusively to print die-cut lab

24 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6123. UnpackingFig. 3 Removing the securing devicesRemoving the Securing Devices1. Place the

25cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61234 5 6 78911104. Printer Component Location4. Printer Component LocationFig. 4a General vie

26 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6123456789101112134. Printer Component LocationFig. 4b Print mechanism Basic Devices with pri

27cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A612345678910111213Fig. 4c Print mechanism R-Versions with printhead open1 - Printhead locking

28 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A612345789 1011121314151664. Printer Component LocationFig. 4d Print mechanism P-Versions with

29cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6123454. Printer Component LocationFig. 4e Control panel1 - Display2 - Navigator pad with key

3cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Thermal-direct Printer /Transfer PrinterOperator's ManualThermal-direct Printer /Transfer

30 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61234564. Printer Component LocationFig. 4f Back view1 - Slot for the additional interface ca

31cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6125. Connecting the Printer5. Connecting the PrinterCAUTION !Make sure the printer is located

32 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A612345. Connecting the PrinterConnection to a ComputerAs standard, the printer is equipped wit

33cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61Switch on the PrinterFig. 5c Switch on the printerAfter making all connections, power on the

34 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A66. Control PanelUse of the Control PanelThe control panel allows the operator the ability to

35cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Structure of the Control PanelThe control panel consists of a graphic display (1) and the Navi

36 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Functions of the Control Panel during PrintingSystem Mode ONLINEThe printer is switched ON an

37cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6System Mode PRINTThe printer is currently processing an active print job.In this mode, the tra

38 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6System Mode FAULT-CORRECTABLEThe printer has encountered a fault during printing which is eas

39cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Functions of the Control Panel in the Offline MenuThe Offline Menu contains options to set mac

4 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Table of ContentsTrademarks ...

40 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A66. Control PanelFig. 6c Navigator Pad in the Offline MenuAfter switching from the "Onlin

41cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 6. Control PanelFig. 6d Display during selection of a functionDuring selection of the test

42 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61 27. Media LoadingGeneral Information1. Pay attention to the specifications of the material

43cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Preparation for Tear-Off Mode / Rewind ModeThe R-version printers are delivered with the rewin

44 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61234891011127. Media LoadingLoading LabelsFig. 7c Label Loading in Tear-off Mode1. Open the

45cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A613Fig. 7d Feed path in Tear-off Mode8. Slide the media guide ring (6) inward until it lightly

46 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A63141579. To accommodate a variety of print jobs, the position of the label edgesensor (3) can

47cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A616 4 17 13 18Fig. 7f Loading Labels from Roll in Rewind Mode7. Media Loading12. In rewind mod

48 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A625 17 13 1822 23 24212019Fig. 7g Loading Labels from Roll in Peel-off mode13. For peel-off m

49cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A612345When printing narrow label stock (width less than 60% of the maximum printwidth), it is p

5cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A68. Printer Configuration ...

50 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61237654Loading Fanfold Labels1. Open the cover.2. Loosen the knurled screw (7) and slide the

51cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 7. Media Loading9. Slide the media guide ring (3) inward until it lightly touches the side of

52 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A634561277. Media LoadingNOTICE !For direct thermal printing no transfer ribbon is needed !1. R

53cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61 274. Slide a cardboard core (1) onto the ribbon take up hub (2). Clamp thecore by rotating

54 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A612435Fig. 7m Adjustment of the Transfer RibbonIn the event that wrinkles appear in the trans

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56 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A68. Printer Configuration8. Printer ConfigurationOverviewThere are a variety of parameters tha

57cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Online[Memory card]Test Setup Local settings CountryTimezoneDaylight savingSet dateSet timeM

58 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Parameter MeaningCountry Set the display language and thedate and time format for thecountryD

59cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 8. Printer ConfigurationCountryThe "Country" parameter allows the setting of the LC

6 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6TrademarksCentronics ® is a registered trademark owned by Centronics Data ComputerCorporation

60 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Parameter Meaning Printhead pos. Shift the print image on the labelX left to right.Default :

61cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 8. Printer ConfigurationParameter Meaning Cutter(Only displayed if the cutter is attached)

62 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Printhead position YUsing this setting will shift the entire print image up or down the label

63cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Demand sensor - Limit peel-off spd.This parameter allows to limit the print speed in peel-off

64 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Print Parameters1. Switch from "Online" mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the

65cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Parameter MeaningWarn level Setting the threshold diameter for theribbon warning message "

66 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Print speedThis parameter allows the adjustment of the print speed. This adjustment alsoaffe

67cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 8. Printer Configurationor tear off the last label at the tear-off plate. When a new print j

68 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Parameter Meaning Character set Select the character set tableDefault : Windows 1252IEEE1284

69cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 8. Printer ConfigurationCharacter setThe parameter defines how different characters (symbols,

7cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6A General Guide to the DocumentationThis manual contains the description and usage instructions

70 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Parameter Meaning PIN Set, erase, change a PIN number toprotect certain functionsDefault : O

71cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6This page is intentionally left blank8. Printer Configuration

72 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A69. Test OptionsOverviewThe printer is equipped with several test options. These options make

73cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 Online [Memory Card]Test Short statusStatus print*Font list*Device list*Printhead profile**A

74 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Short StatusThe "Short status" option offers a convenient method for retrieving and

75cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A65. To leave the "Short status" display and return to the "Test" menu, pres

76 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A69. Test OptionsStatus PrintWhen selecting the "Status print" option, an internal te

77cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6ABDCEF9. Test OptionsFig. 9l Status Print

78 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A69. Test OptionsFont ListThe important parameters of the fonts available in the printer are pr

79cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 9. Test OptionsThe definition of the parameters printed on the font list are as follows:No. :

8 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61. Product DescriptionGeneral InformationA3-2, A3, A4 and A6 are innovative printers which may

80 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A69. Test OptionsDevice ListThe hardware components installed in the printer and the optional d

81cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 9. Test OptionsThe meaning of the details printed on the device list are as follows:CPU : Typ

82 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Printhead ProfileNOTICE !The test option "Printhead profile" is available for A3 on

83cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 9. Test OptionsFig. 9o Printhead Profile

84 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A69. Test OptionsASCII Dump (Monitor) ModeThe ASCII Dump mode provides a method to print the co

85cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 9. Test OptionsCode Printout Code Printout Code Printout Code PrintoutDEC HEX DEC HEX DEC HEX

86 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A69. Test OptionsTest GridThe "Test grid" option generates a printout that prints a t

87cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 9. Test OptionsFig. 9s Test Grid

88 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A69. Test OptionsLabel ProfileThe "Label profile" option checks the recognition of th

89cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 9. Test OptionsFig. 9t Label ProfileThe meaning of the details shown in the label profile are

9cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6Printer TypesA3-2, A3, A4 and A6 printers are available in different equipment variations: fort

90 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A610. Memory CardsThe A-series printers offer the ability to use memory cards to permanentlysav

91cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A61234Installation and Removing the Memory CardInstallation of the Memory CardWith the CompactFl

92 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A610. Memory CardsPreparing the Memory CardIn order to use the memory card the first time, the

93cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 Online Memory card Label from cardPrint directoryCopy memory card *Format card *ASCII dump (

94 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A610. Memory CardsLabel from CardThe "Label from card" option prints labels which are

95cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 10. Memory CardsPrint DirectoryWhen using the "Print directory" option, the directo

96 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A610. Memory CardsCopy Memory CardThis option may be used to copy all of the files from one mem

97cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 10. Memory Cards8. The data that was read from the source card will now be transferred ontoth

98 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A610. Memory CardsFormat CardThis option will format and delete all data from a memory card. T

99cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KGA3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 10. Memory CardsASCII Dump (Card)The label formats stored on a memory card are files that con