Avery Dennison AP4.4 User manual

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Commissioning & Operation
Installing the Printer ......................................2
Unpacking the printer ................................2
Carrying the Printer ................................... 2
Check the Delivery ....................................3
Removing the Transportation Lock ........... 5
Product Description ....................................... 6
Operating Parts AP4.4 / AP5.4 basic ....... 6
Operating parts AP5.4 Dispenser / Internal
Rewinder ................................................... 7
Modes of Operation AP5.4 Dispenser / Inter-
nal Rewinder ............................................. 8
Arrangement of the Connections .............9
Warning Signs at the Maschine .............. 10
Control Panel (Display) ........................... 11
Operating State ....................................... 12
Basic Operating Procedures .......................14
Connecting the Printer .............................14
Setting the Interface .................................15
Activate/Deactivate Internal Rewinder .....15
Activate/Deactivate Dispenser .................16
Operation in Offline Mode ........................17
Operation in Online Mode ........................19
Creating a Print job ..................................19
Transferring a Print Job ...........................20
Using the CF Cards .................................21
Setting the Realtime Clock ......................22
Reading out real time with Easy-Plug ......22
Index ............................................................23

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Installing the Printer
Unpacking the printer
1. Remove all loose objects from the packaging.
2. Carefully lift the printer together with the polystyrene cushions out of the
box. Have a second person keep hold of the box while you remove the prin-
ter.
Fig. 1: AP5.4 in the original packaging.
3. Remove the polystyrene cushions and plastic wrap from the printer. Having
someone else help you with this will also make it easier!
4. Place the printer on an even surface.
Carrying the Printer
One person can easily carry the AP4.4/5.4 because it only weighs 14kg.
«To carry the printer, grip the baseplate from the front and rear (see Fig. 1).
¯CAUTION! - Do not lift the printer by holding the plastic parts on the front
and rear! This could damage the printer.
¯CAUTION! - Do not grip the front cover when attempting to carry the prin-
ter! This could damage the printer.
Fig. 2: When lifting the printer, grip under the baseplate!
Packaging ¯Please retain the original packaging for later use when transporting the
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Check the Delivery
You are bound to want to start using your new AP4.4/5.4 as soon as possi-
ble. However, we would ask you to take a few minutes to check the following:
«Please ensure that the printer has not been damaged in transit. If the pak-
kaging has been dented or torn, please check the contents particularly care-
fully for damage that may have resulted from transportation.
«Are the following articles listed included in the box?
Fig. 3: The following items are delivered with the AP4.4/5.4.
•AP4.4/5.4 Printer
•Power supply cable (1)
The plug for the power supply is different depending on the country of
delivery.
•Data cable (2)
Centronics IEEE 1284 CA Cable 2m. The cable connector for the printer is a
type C connector!
•Core adapters (3)
There are two core adapters each for the material rolls with a core internal
diameter of 76.2mm (3”) and 101.4mm (4”). On delivery, the core adapters
are placed on the printer material dispenser.
•Empty foil core (4)
Empty foil core for rewinding the thermotransfer foil. On delivery, the backing
paper is placed on the foil rewind mandrel.
•Documentation CD (5)
Contains extensive instructions on using the printer as well as the Windows
driver, printer firmware and service manual.
•Quick reference guide (6)
Multilingual quick reference guide in print form.
•Size 10 torx screwdriver (7)
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Tool which is used to replace the print roller and to mount a dispensing edge.
AP5.4 with Cut-
ter •Cutter (Fig. 4)
Only if you ordered the “AP5.4 peripheral with cutter”.
Fig. 4: If ordered, you will find the cutter in a special carrier in the top of the printer pak-
kaging.
PYoucanfindinstructionsonhowtomountthecutterin the cutter manual under
“Connection, Setup, Service”.
¯Thecutterhook,apartwhichisrequiredtomountthecutter,canbe found
fixed to the printer bottom.
AP5.4 with In-
ternal Rewinder •Printer with mounted deflector
•Housing front part, bottom side with screw (fig. 5 right side)
•Cutter flange cover with screws (fig. 5 left side)
¯It is recommended to mount the housing parts, if the printer is used as a
standard device without rewinding function.
Fig. 5: These housing parts are shipped loose with the „AP5.4 Internal Rewinder“.
AP5.4 Dispen-
ser •Printer with mounted dispensing edge
•Housing front part, bottom side with screw (see fig. 6)
•Cutter flange cover with screws (see fig. 6)
•Deflector (see fig. 6)
Enables the AP5.4 Dispenser to be operated with internal (label material)
rewinder.
¯It is recommended to mount the housing parts, if the printer is used as a
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Fig. 6: These housing parts are shipped loose with the „AP5.4 Dispenser“.
Removing the Transportation Lock
1. Open the printer lid.
2. Remove the cable tie holding the printhead in place (see Fig. 7). For this,
use side-cutting pliers or strong scissors.
¯CAUTION! Do not use a knife to cut the cable tie! The printhead could be
damaged by the resulting force when splitting the tie!
Fig. 7: AP4.4/5.4 transportation lock (1).
AP5.4 Dispen-
ser «Remove the connector from its transport position at the printer bottom and connect it to the connector at the frontside of the printer.
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Product Description
Operating Parts AP4.4 / AP5.4 basic
Fig. 8: Exterior view of the AP5.4.
Fig. 9: AP5.4 operating parts.
Front cover
Open to insert material
and foil.
Window
Allowsmaterial/foilsupply
checkwithoutopeningthe
front hood.
Control panel
LCD graphics display, 4 buttons;
displays printer operating status,
enables parameter menu
settings.
Connection for additional
devices
Connection for optional
cutter or take-up.
(Not available at AP4.4 and
AP5.4 basic)
Foil unwinding roll mandrel
Holds the new foil roll. Material rewinder
Labelling material roller inserted
here.
Adapter rings
To set the unwinder to the core
diameter of the material roll.
Guide plate
Prevents the material roll from
slipping sideways.
Material strain relief
Ensures even feed of the label-
ling material.
Foil take-up roll mandrel
Holds the backing paper onto
which used foils are wound.
Flange mount for additional
devices
Cutter and take-up can alternately be
screwed on here. To do this, you will
need to remove the plastic cover.
Pressure lever
Opening the pressure lever raises the
printhead. This is required when inser-
ting the material or foil or to clean the
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Operating parts AP5.4 Dispenser / Internal Rewinder
AP5.4
Dispenser
Fig. 10: Additional operating parts of the „AP5.4 Dispenser“.
AP5.4 Internal
Rewinder
Fig. 11: Additional operating parts of the „AP5.4 Internal Rewinder“.
Dispensing edge
Peels the labels off
the backing paper.
Dispensing roller
Holds the material
web tight over the
dispensing edge.
Dispensing roller release button
Press the red button to release the
dispensing roller.
Connector
Connection of the
dispensing edge
sensor.
Rewinder
Wraps up the
backing paper.
Deflector
Deflects the
backing paper.
Rewinder
Wraps up the
label web.
Deflector
Deflects the label
web.
Deflector
Deflects the printed label
web without dispensing
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Modes of Operation AP5.4 Dispenser / Internal Rewinder
With the AP5.4 featuring an internal rewinding module, a label can either be
dispensed (using the dispensing edge) or rewound into the printer housing
(using the deflector) after it is printed.
•Iftheprinter’sDispenserisused,thelabelispulledoverthedispensing edge,
and the backing paper is rewound.
•If its Rewinder is used, the printed label is redirected by a deflector and
rewound together with its backing paper.
The electronics of the rewinder regulate the pull force exerted on the backing
paper so that the same force is exerted regardless of the roll diameter. The
pull force also depends on the material width and the printing speed. The pull
force is either regulated automatically using default parameters, or it can be
set manually.
¯Manual setting is only required in special circumstances and should
always be carried out by a qualified authorised service technician.
After the printer is switched on, the rewinder is initialised and the label
material is stretched.
If a print job has already been received, the printer searches for the first
punch at reduced print speed. The label material is wound forward by the
distancebetween thepunchsensorandthe printhead(70mm).Thisdistance
is used by the rewinder’s control electronics to calculate the diameter of the
backing paper roll already wound up. To enable the control electronics to
calculate diameters even when using continuous material, printing is also
suspended for the first 70 mm. Processing of the print job then commences
at the print speed set on the printer or by the print job.
Should operational issues occur, the rewinder is switched off automatically.
When the maximum diameter of the backing paper roll is reached, a
corresponding message is displayed and the rewinder is switched off
automatically.
Dispenser
Modes The following modes of operation are available for the dispenser:
•Dispenser Mode with Dispensing Edge Sensor:
Material is fed right up to the dispensing edge, that is the label to be
dispensedstickstothedispensing edge(setdispensingposition).Theprinter
only feeds the next unprinted label backwards underneath the printhead and
begins printing, once the previous label has been taken off.
•Dispenser Mode with Foot Switch:
Depressing the foot switch triggers the printing and dispensing of one label.
The next unprinted label is immediately positioned under the printhead.
PSiehe Abschnitt Activate/Deactivate Dispenser auf Seite 16.

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Arrangement of the Connections
¯CAUTION! - Additional equipment of poor quality can damage the printer!
«Connect only devices that fulfill SELV circuit requirements to EN60950.
«Connect only original accessories.
PFor information about using the network connection, please read topic
section Advanced Applications.
Fig. 12: Back view of the AP5.4 with mounted I/O board (accessory).
Start/stop signal input
Connection for a treadle
switch (signal starts the prin-
ter) or a stacker (signal stops
the printer).
Keyboard connection
In offline mode, the keyboard
can be used for data input and
print job selection.
Centronics connection
For parallel transfer of print
data.
USB connection
For serial transfer of print data.
Card insert
For CompactFlash cards,
which can be used to save
fonts, logos or graphics.
RS232 interface
For serial transfer of print data.
Status LED/Ethernet
Power supply
Connection to the power supply
using the supply cable provided.
Network connection
Connection for an “Ethernet
10/100 Base T” network.
Power switch
Turns printer on/off.
Serial Interface
RS232 or RS422/485, on the
optional available I/O board.
Signal interface
4inputs / 3 outputs, belongs to
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Warning Signs at the Maschine
Fig. 13: Warning signs at the AP 4.4/5.4.
The warning sign pictured in fig. 13 above warns of the risk of getting hands,
fingers, loose clothing, jewellery, etc. drawn in between rotating parts of the
printer (part no. A5346).
The warning sign pictured in fig. 13 below warns of the risk of getting hands
or fingers burned at hot surfaces close to the printhead (part no. A5640).
«Immediately replace missing or unreadable warning signs!
WARNING
!
Keep hands clear
of rollers.
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Control Panel (Display)
Fig. 14: Control panel for the AP5.4.
Display With 32 digits and two lines, the display shows the operating conditions (mo-
di) for parameters, values, status and errors. You can select the language
you want to use for the display. The backlight ensures good legibility.
Button
Functions General: The buttons offera multitude of operating functions. A logical menu structure is used for operation. The meaning of each button varies according
to the operating condition and the menu item. Additionally, special functions
have been programmed for certain button combinations.
Despite this diverse range, it is possible to identify the following main
functions:
Online Button •Switches between online and offline mode.
•Confirms inputs, menu items or displays.
•Selecting print jobs and inputting field values in standalone mode.
Cut Button •Triggers a cut. Requirements:
– Cutter fitted and activated
– Printer offline
•Additionally, directs to deeper levels within the menu structure and selects
menu items
•Reduces values
Feed Button •Feeds material when the device is offline
•Starts the printing process, once feed has been stopped (in online mode)
•Additionally, directs to deeper levels within the menu structure and selects
menu items
•Enlarges values
Prog Button •Calls up the parameters menu when offline
•Goes back one step in the parameters menu, and/or quits the parameters
menu.
Display
Cut button Online button Feed button Prog button

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PFor more detailed descriptions of the button functions, please see
– sections Operation in Offline Mode on page 17 and Operation in Online
Mode on page 19
– or “Info-Printouts and Parameters”.
Operating State
Offline Mode
Printer settings can be made when the device is offline. The offline mode is
normally active when the printer is switched on. Print jobs are received, but
not processed, via the selected interface.
¯To adjust the printer so that it goes onlinedirectly after you have switched
it on, set the following parameter to Online:
SYSTEM PARAMETER > Turn-on mode
Online Mode In the online mode, print jobs are received and processed immediately.
¯To stop printing, press the online button.
Message Mode The printer uses the message mode to signal an error or a particular opera-
ting status. Message mode indicates that the printer is waiting to quit or for a
fault to be corrected. When exiting, the printer switches from message mode
to offline mode (depending on the error and the progress of the previous pro-
cess).
The messages shown in Table 3 occur when e.g. the printer is set for using
labelling material with perforation, but continuous form material without per-
foration is inserted. In this example, the printer will continue to feed the ma-
terial for a few seconds before it finally sends an error message.
Display Meaning
OFFLINE 0 JOBS No jobs are waiting to be processed.
Tab. 1:Display in offline mode.
Display Meaning
ONLINE 0 JOBS No jobs are waiting to be processed.
ONLINE 0. JOBS Current data transfer to the printer is shown on
the display: This is indicated on the right, under-
neath the number of loaded jobs.
ONLINE 13 JOBS
Restcount: 25 During printing, the display also shows the num- ber of print jobs read (13) and the remaining num-
ber of labels (25) to be printed in the current job.
ONLINE 13 JOBS
Restcount: endless If a print job recognizes an infinite number of la- bels to be printed, then the remaining number for
this job is also shown as infinite.
Tab. 2: Possible messages in the online mode.
Display Meaning
Status 5001
No punch detected Messages are made up of the status number and a brief descriptive text.
Tab. 3: Example of a message.

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PMore information on message reports and a detailed list of all messages can
be found under “Status Reports”.
Standalone
Mode (For AP5.4 only)
In standalone mode, the print jobs are not transmitted via a data cable, but
are stored on a CF-Card. From there, they can be selected using the printer
display or an keyboard connected to the printer.
PFor detailed information about using the standalone mode, refer to topic
section Advanced Applications.

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Basic Operating Procedures
Connecting the Printer
1. Ensure that the printer power switch is set to “0” (Off).
2. Connect the printer to the power supply using the cable provided.
3. Using the data cable supplied, connect the Centronics interface on the prin-
ter to the host computer.
4. Turn on the printer using the power switch (switch to position “1”).
5. By pressing the online button you can switch to the online mode:
¯When the parameter SYSTEM PARAMETER > Turn-on mode is set to
Online, the printer switches directly to online mode when it is turned on!
WARNING!
Printer is driven by mains voltage! Touching of live parts can cause life-
threatening body currents and burns!
«Make sure, that the machine is switched off, before connecting the power
cable.
«Onlyconnecttheprinter to a powersocketthatprovidesthecorrectvoltage,
which can be found on the rating plate.
«Only connect the printer to a grounded power socket fitted to authorized
standards.
«When laying the power supply cable, ensure that:
– no one can trip over it.
– no one can step on it.
– the power supply cable can be pulled out of the power outlet, if
necessary.
Display Meaning
System start... The boot loader has started.
System start...
Start user prog Valid firmware program recognized, program will be started.
Avery AP5.4
V 1.02 Printer type (here: AP5.4) Version number of the printer firmware.
Memory: 8MB
Flashcard: 32MB Internal RAM (here: 8 MB) OptionalRAMontheCompactFlashcard(here:32
MB) – only displayed when a CompactFlash card
is in use.
OFFLINE 0 JOBS Offline mode
Tab. 4: Messages on the display once the printer has been turned on.
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Setting the Interface
According to the factory settings, the AP4.4/5.4 is set for data transfer via the
Centronics interface. Print data can also alternately be transferred via the
RS232, USB or Ethernet interface (AP5.4 only).
«Settings for the interfaces are made using the following parameter:
INTERF. PARAM. > EASYPLUGINTERPR > Interface
PTo find out how to set parameters, see topic section “Info-Printouts and
Parameters”.
PFor part numbers of of power or data cables refer to topic section
„Accessories“.
PFor detailed information about using the Ethernet interface, refer to topic
section Advanced Applications.
Activate/Deactivate Internal Rewinder
¯Only applies to the model AP5.4 with internal rewinder and deflector!
Deactivate «Call SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. Device > None
¯If you do not insert printing material before activating the rewind function,
an error message will be displayed.
PFor details on how to insert printing material, see topic Setup, section
”Inserting Label Stock”.
Activate 1. Call SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. Device > Intern Rewinder
¯Not to be confused with Rewinder - this parameter activates the external
winder (optional extra)!
Upon activation, the rotational direction of the rewinder is set.
2. Press the Cut/Feed button to change the rotation direction.
3. Press Enter to confirm your setting.
The printer is restarted. The main menu now contains the additional menu
REWINDER PARA , which holds the parameter Rewind direction. This can
be used to change the rotational direction again.
During initialisation, the printer attempts to stretch the label material.
Possible Errors Shortlyafteractivatingtheinternalrewinder,thefollowingerrormessagemay
be displayed:
Rewinder direct.
Facing outside Facing outside is the default setting.
Status 5004
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Possible causes:
– No printing material has been inserted, or the material’s end was not fixed
to the rewinder. Attach the end to the rewinder and press the Online button.
– The printing material is not stretched taut. Press the Online button.
The printer is now ready for the next print job. As soon as the print job is
received, the rewinder’s control electronics analyse the material width and
print speed as specified by the print job and calculate basic initialisation
settings for the rewinding process. These settings cover most areas of
application.
Insomechallengingapplications,a reduced impressionaccuracymay occur.
In cases like these, the basic initialisation settings can be changed. This may
be necessary in the case of:
•Very small labels
•Very rough backing paper
•Backing paper much heavier than label
•Labels stuck to backing paper
•Backing paper perforated along label contour
¯Basicinitialisationsettingsmayonlybechangedbyaqualifiedauthorised
service technician!
Activate/Deactivate Dispenser
¯Only applies to the model AP5.4 with internal rewinder and dispensing
edge!
Deactivate «Call SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. Device > None
Activate «Call SYSTEM PARAMETER > Periph. Device > Dispenser
The printer is restarted. The main menu now contains the additional menu
DISPENSER PARA , which holds the parameters required for dispenser
operation:
PFor more details on the listed parameters, see topic Info- Printouts and
Parameters, section ”Operating the Parameter Menu”.
Parameter Possible Settings
Dispenser Mode Real 1:1 mode (default), batch mode, normal 1:1 mode
Dispensing
Position Set in millimeters (default: 0.0mm)
Display Mode Job rest quant. (default), Dispense counter
Dispense counter Preset Amount (default: 0)
Application Mode Safe Mode (default), Immediate Mode
Start Mode Edge (default), Level low active
Start Source Foot switch (default), Light barrier
Tab. 5: Parameters in the menu DISPENSER PARA.

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Configure
Dispenser •Application A: The label is dispensed so that a small portion still sticks to the backing paper
above the dispensing edge. After the dispensed label has been removed by
hand, the next label is immediately printed and dispensed.
«Set DISPENSER PARA > Dispenseposition to –6.0mm (set to –8.0mm if the
material is very adhesive).
«Set DISPENSER PARA > Start Source > Light barrier .
•Application B:
The printing and dispensing of the label is triggered by a signal from the foot
switch connected.
«Set SYSTEM PARAMETER > External Signal > Stacker full.
«Set DISPENSER PARA > Dispenseposition to –6.0mm (set to –8.0mm if the
material is very adhesive).
«Set DISPENSER PARA > Start Source > Foot switch .
Operation in Offline Mode
Display before Button pressed Display after Function
OFFLINE x JOBS Online ONLINE x JOBS Online mode
OFFLINE x JOBS
Stopped xx Online ONLINE x JOBS Stopped xx Switches to the online mode when print job is stopped
OFFLINE x JOBS Online + Feed OFFLINE x JOBS
feeding... Slower material and foil feed
OFFLINE x JOBS Online + Cut OFFLINE x JOBS
feeding... Material travels backwards un- der the printhead
OFFLINE x JOBS Online + Cut +
Feed OFFLINE x JOBS Reset
OFFLINE x JOBS Prog PRINT INFO Parameters menu selection
OFFLINE x JOBS Feed OFFLINE x JOBS
feeding... Feeds material until next perfo- ration is reached or as long as
the button is held down
OFFLINE x JOBS Cut + Feed OFFLINE x JOBS
Head dot test Tests the printhead for defective dots
Tab. 6: Button combinations in the offline mode (x = Number of print jobs; xx = The remaining number of labels to
be printed in the current print job)

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Fig. 15: Button combinations in the offline mode.
OFFLINE 0 JOBS
Display after
switching on
Pressed
button(s)
Display afterwards
ONLINE 0 JOBS
System start...
Reset
OFFLINE 0 JOBS
feeding...
Material feed
INFO PRINTOUT
To offline parameters menu,
refer to topic section “Info-
Printouts and Parameters”,
paragraph “Operating the
parameters menu”.
Bild_3/Z0191.cdr
OFFLINE 0 JOBS
feeding...
OFFLINE 0 JOBS
feeding...
OFFLINE 0 JOBS
cutting...
Material feed
backwards
Slow feed of
material+ribbon
OFFLINE 0 JOBS
Head dot test
Printhead Dot Check
Calling the
parameters menu
Cutting
Feed
Online
Cut Online Feed
Feed
Online
Cut Feed
Cut
Prog
Cut Online

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Operation in Online Mode
Tab. 7: Button combinations in the online mode.
Creating a Print job
Essentially, there are two ways of creating a print job: Either by using the
AP4.4/5.4 printer driver for Windows or by creating a text file with print com-
mands.
Windows
Printer Driver •AP4.4/5.4 printer drivers are available for different versions of Windows. You
can print from nearly every Windows application using the printer drivers.
ONLINE 5 JOBS
Restmenge 26
ONLINE 5 JOBS
Gestoppt 26
System start...
Reset
Druckkontrast
xxx%
Z0192D.eps
OFFLINE 5 JOBS
Gestoppt 26
OFFLINE 0 JOBS
(See paragraph “Operation
in Offline Mode”)
Cut Online
Online
Online
Feed
Feed
Prog
ONLINE 5 JOBS
Restcount 26
Display Pressed button(s)
ONLINE 5 JOBS
Stopped 26
System start...
Reset
Print contrast
xxx%
Z0192E.eps
OFFLINE 5 JOBS
Stopped 26
OFFLINE 0 JOBS
(See paragraph “Operation
in Online Mode”)
Cut Online
Online
Online
Feed
Feed
Prog
Display before Button pressed Display after Function
ONLINE X JOBS Prog Print contrast
xxx% Set print contrast: Press the Feed button to increase and Cut
button to reduce print contrast
ONLINE X JOBS Online OFFLINE X JOBS Changes to the offline mode
ONLINE X JOBS
Restcount XXX Online ONLINE X JOBS Stopped XXX a Interrupts print job: The device
will complete the print for the cur-
rent label
ONLINE X JOBS
Stopped
XXX<Arial_8_hoch> a
Online OFFLINE X JOBS Changes to the offline mode
when the print job is stopped
ONLINE X JOBS
Stopped
XXX<Arial_8_hoch> a
Feed ONLINE X JOBS
Restcount XXX Continues print job
Tab. 8: Button combinations in the online mode (x = Number of print jobs; xx = The remaining number of labels to
be printed in the current print job).
a) „Stopped xxx“ alternates with „Press feed“.

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However, functionality is strongly dependent on the choice of software. Spe-
cial label layout programs are best suited, e.g. Jetmark 2000 or WinLabel.
«You can find printer drivers for each Windows version
– on the Documentation CD in the \AP_Driver\ directory.
– or on the Internet under:
http://www.machines.averydennison.com/downloads/drivers
PHow to use the printer driver is explained by the driver’s help function. The
help function on your Windows operating system will tell you how to install a
driver.
File with Print
Commands •Youcanwriteasequenceof commands in a text file and sendittotheprinter.
To do this, you can use any text editor and the MS-DOS copy command.
Easy Plug provides a special command language to formulate print jobs.
However, writing a print job in text file format does require some pro-
gramming knowledge. Furthermore, you will not be able to preview the resul-
ting printout on the screen. Instead, you have to run atest print to see a copy
of the finished result.
PYou can find a practice example of a print job together with instructions in the
Easy Plug Manual in the section “Program Example” under “General, Defini-
tions Commands Overview”.
Transferring a Print Job
The printer can only complete a print job once this job has been transferred
into the printer’s RAM. This can be accomplished in two ways: using direct
transfer from your PC via a data cable or by saving to a CompactFlash (CF)
card.
Data Cable The print job can be transferred via parallel or serial communication. To do
this, connect the PC and the printer via the serial or parallel interface. Send
the print job file – from the DOS window – to the interface (e.g. “copy test-
job.txt lpt1” to send the print job to the parallel interface).
To send the print job from a text program, you need to ensure that the driver
for the relevant printer is installed.
Special label layout programs, such as Jetmark, make this much easier. The-
se programs also require a driver to be installed.
Card You require the following to load a print job from a CF card:
•a CF card, onto which you can copy the print job,
•a PC with a PCMCIA drive and
•an adapter for the CompactFlash cards.
Rename the print job file on the CF card autostrt.for so that the printer can
recognize it. Once this is finished, the printer will complete the print job as
soon as it is set online.