CAB SQUIX Series Instruction sheet

cab Label Printers
Conguration Manual

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Conguration Manual
for the following products
Family Type
SQUIX SQUIX 2
SQUIX 4
SQUIX 4.3
SQUIX 6.3
MACH MACH 4S
EOS EOS2
EOS5
HERMES Q HERMES Q2
HERMES Q4
HERMES Q4.3
HERMES Q6.3
PX Q PX Q4
PX Q4.3
PX Q6.3
Edition: 05/2020 - Part No. 9009899
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TrueTypeTM is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
ZPLTM is a registered trademark of Zebra Technologies Inc.
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Topicality
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Germany
cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG
Karlsruhe
Phone [phone]
www.cab.de
USA
cab Technology, Inc.
Chelmsford, MA
Phone [phone]
www.cab.de/us
Taiwan
cab Technology Co., Ltd.
Taipei
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www.cab.de/tw
China
cab (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou
Phone [phone]
www.cab.de/cn
France
cab Technologies S.à.r.l.
Niedermodern
Phone [phone]
www.cab.de/fr
Mexico
cab Technology, Inc.
Juárez
Phone [phone]
www.cab.de/es
China
cab (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
Shanghai
Phone [phone]
www.cab.de/cn
South Africa
cab Technology (Pty) Ltd.
Randburg
Phone [phone]
www.cab.de/za

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer ................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Print Services Raw-IP and LPR/LPD in MS Windows .............................................................................7
2.2 Adjusting Windows Printer Setting...........................................................................................................7
2.3 Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface ......................................................................................7
2.4 Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection.................................................................................................................8
2.4.1 Connecting Printer to Network............................................................................................................8
2.4.2 Installing a Hotspot.............................................................................................................................9
2.5 Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface...........................................................................................10
2.6 Connecting Label Printer via RS-232 interface......................................................................................10
2.7 Setting Up a Bluetooth Connection........................................................................................................10
3 Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Structure of the Menu..............................................................................................................................11
3.2 Navigating in the Menu ..........................................................................................................................12
3.3 Service Key............................................................................................................................................14
4 Info ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
5 Security ................................................................................................................................................. 16
6 Conguration ........................................................................................................................................ 17
6.1 CongurationviaControlPanel .............................................................................................................17
6.1.1 Printing .............................................................................................................................................17
6.1.2 Labels...............................................................................................................................................18
6.1.3 Ribbon..............................................................................................................................................20
6.1.4 Tearing-off.........................................................................................................................................20
6.1.5 Cutting..............................................................................................................................................21
6.1.6 Peeling-off ........................................................................................................................................21
6.1.7 Labelling...........................................................................................................................................22
6.1.8 Interfaces..........................................................................................................................................23
6.1.9 Errors................................................................................................................................................26
6.1.10 Region..............................................................................................................................................26
6.1.11 Time..................................................................................................................................................26
6.1.12 Display..............................................................................................................................................27
6.1.13 Interpreter.........................................................................................................................................28
6.1.14 ZPL...................................................................................................................................................28
6.2 CongurationviatheWebInterface.......................................................................................................29
6.2.1 Status Tab.........................................................................................................................................30
6.2.2 Setup Tab .........................................................................................................................................31
6.2.3 Security Tab......................................................................................................................................32
6.2.4 NoticationsTab ...............................................................................................................................33
6.2.5 Devices Tab......................................................................................................................................34
6.2.6 Fonts Tab..........................................................................................................................................34
6.2.7 Help Menu........................................................................................................................................35
7 Test Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 36
7.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................36
7.2 Status Print.............................................................................................................................................36
7.3 Font list...................................................................................................................................................37
7.4 Device List..............................................................................................................................................38
7.5 Test Grid.................................................................................................................................................39
7.6 Wi-Fi Status............................................................................................................................................40
8 Diagnostic Functions ........................................................................................................................... 41
8.1 Printhead................................................................................................................................................41
8.2 Monitor Mode.........................................................................................................................................42
8.3 LabelProle ...........................................................................................................................................43
8.4 Event Log...............................................................................................................................................44
8.5 Record Data Steam................................................................................................................................45
8.6 Save Print Image....................................................................................................................................46
8.7 Save System Log...................................................................................................................................47

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9 Extras .................................................................................................................................................... 48
9.1 Firmware Update....................................................................................................................................48
9.2 Save Settings.........................................................................................................................................48
9.3 Load Settings.........................................................................................................................................48
9.4 Reset Settings........................................................................................................................................49
9.5 Reset Passwords...................................................................................................................................49
9.6 Cleaning Interval....................................................................................................................................49
9.7 Legal Notices .........................................................................................................................................50
10 Help ....................................................................................................................................................... 51
11 Service Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 52
11.1 Reset Service Counter...........................................................................................................................52
11.2 Printhead Zero Position X......................................................................................................................52
11.3 Printhead Zero Position Y......................................................................................................................52
11.4 Printer Model..........................................................................................................................................53
11.5 No Branding...........................................................................................................................................53
12 FTP Printer Management ..................................................................................................................... 54
12.1 FTP Login...............................................................................................................................................54
12.2 FTP Printing...........................................................................................................................................54
12.3 FTPAccess to Storage Devices.............................................................................................................54
12.4 FTP Firmware Update............................................................................................................................55
13 Storage Devices ................................................................................................................................... 56
13.1 Suitable Storage Devices.......................................................................................................................56
13.2 Installation..............................................................................................................................................56
13.3 Directory Structure ................................................................................................................................56
13.4 Writing....................................................................................................................................................57
13.5 Storage Device Functions......................................................................................................................57
13.5.1 Load Label........................................................................................................................................57
13.5.2 Print File List.....................................................................................................................................58
13.5.3 Copy Files.........................................................................................................................................58
13.5.4 Format Storage.................................................................................................................................58
13.5.5 Default Storage.................................................................................................................................59
14 Remote Access via VNC ...................................................................................................................... 60
15 External Keyboard ............................................................................................................................... 61
15.1 Connecting External Keyboard ..............................................................................................................61
15.2 Keyboard Assignment............................................................................................................................61
15.3 Special Key Functions............................................................................................................................62
16 cabFirmwareUpdater ........................................................................................................................... 63
17 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 64
Table of Contents

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Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows:
Danger!
Draws attention to an exceptionally great, imminent danger to your health or life due to hazardous
voltages.
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Danger!
Draws attention to a danger with high risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
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Warning!
Draws attention to a danger with medium risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
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Caution!
Draws attention to a danger with low risk which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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Attention!
Draws attention to potential risks of property damage or loss of quality.
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Note!
Advices to make work routine easier or on important steps to be carried out.
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Environment!
Gives you tips on protecting the environment.
Handling instruction
Reference to section, position, illustration number or document.
Option(accessories,peripheralequipment,specialttings).
Time Information in the display.
1 Introduction

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2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer
Choose from the following options for connecting a computer to the label printer:
• Direct connection to the Ethernet interface (6) "2.3" on page 7.
• Connection via a computer network to the Ethernet interface (6) "2.3" on page 7.
• Wi-Fi connection via WiFi adapter connected to an USB host interface "2.4" on page 8.
• Connection to the full-speed USB device interface (5) "2.5" on page 10.
• Connection to the RS-232 interface "2.6" on page 10.
• Connection via optional Bluetooth adapter connected to an USB host interface (4/9) "2.7" on page 10.
SQUIX
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EOS
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MACH 4S
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HERMES Q
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HERMES QL HERMES QR
PX Q
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1 2 8
1 Power switch
2 Power connection jack
3 Slot for SD card
4 2 USB host ports for keyboard, scanner, USB
memory stick, Bluetooth adapter or service key
5 USB Hi-speed device port
6 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
7 Serial RS-232 port
8 I/O interface (Option)
9 USB host port for keyboard, scanner, USB memory
stick, Bluetooth adapter or service key
Figure 1 Connections

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2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer
2.1 Print Services Raw-IP and LPR/LPD in MS Windows
Install a standard TCP/IP port as additional port for printing.
During installation of the new port choose between "Raw" and "LPR"
Raw-IP: Enter the same port address in the printer which you have selected during installation.
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Notice!
In the delivery status the print services RawIP (Port 9100) and LPD are activated on the printer page 25.
2.2 Adjusting Windows Printer Setting
When the printer driver valid for your Windows version is installed on your computer, Windows standard applications
can be used to edit the label contents and to start the print jobs. To use the Raw-IP or LPR/LPD print services, the
Windows printer settings must be adjusted:
1. Open the folder containing the printers via Start > Settings > Printers.
2. Right-click the icon of the label printer.
A pop-up menu appears.
3. Select "Properties" in the pop-up menu.
4. Open the "Details" or "Connections" tab.
This tab contains, among other things, the connections which were also set up when the print services were
installed. The names of these connections depend on the installation tool used.
5. Select the Raw-IP or LPR connection.
6. Click OK.
2.3 Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface
To connect the label printer to a network jack, a patch cable with an RJ45 plug for 10 Base T or 100 Base T is
required.
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Attention!
Use a shielded cable to connect the printer to the network.
Connect computer and label printer with a suitable cable.
Make the settings for operation of the Ethernet interface 6.1.8 on page 23.
Set up print service if necessary 2.1 on page 7.
Adjust Windows printer setting 2.2 on page 7.
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Attention!
Do not change the settings of the "IP" and "Gateway" on the printer web interface, as otherwise the
connection to the printer may be lost.

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2 Connecting Label Printer to Computer
2.4 Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection
2.4.1 Connecting Printer to Network
Access only with service Wi-Fi stick installed.
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Note!
That mode allows to use an existing wireless network for controlling and conguring the printer and for
sending print jobs to the printer.
Start menu.
Select Setup > Interfaces > Wi-Fi.
Activate Wi-Fi page 23.
Select Operation mode > Connect to network.
Select Access-Point.
The search for access-points will be started.
The display shows the available access-points including the hidden access-points.
Selectanaccesspointanconrmwith .
For hidden access-points enter the SSID.
Setup DHCP or IP and Mask and if necessary Gateway.
If the network is protected a prompt to enter the passkey appears in the printer display. Enter the passkey and
select .
Set up print service if necessary 2.1 on page 7.
Adjust Windows printer setting 2.2 on page 7.
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Attention!
Do not change the settings of the "IP" and "Gateway" on the printer web interface, as otherwise the
connection to the printer may be lost.

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2.4.2 Installing a Hotspot
Access only with service Wi-Fi stick installed.
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Note!
In that mode the Wi-Fi stick will be congured as a hotspot. That way a printer-own wireless network will be
installed and the printer can be controlled and congured by a mobile device.
Start menu.
Select Setup > Interfaces > Wi-Fi.
Activate Wi-Fi page 23.
Select Operation mode > Hotspot.
The new network gets a SSID generated of the OEM name and the last six digits of the MAC address and the
password hotspot!. Both parameters can be changed if necessary.
Select Hotspot Info.
The display shows the IP address of the printer, the SSID and the password of the network and a QR code which
can be scanned by a mobile device.
Figure 2 Hotspot info
Scan the QR code.
The mobile device will be connected with the printer hotspot.
Alternatively the connection can be established using the Settings of the mobile device.
Following the network services can be used depending on the settings of both devices.
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2.5 Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface
The full-speed USB interface allows the label printer to be operated via a USB interface of a computer running one of
the 32bit or 64bit operating systems:
• Windows Vista • Windows 8.1 • Windows Server 2008 • Windows Server 2012
• Windows 7 • Windows 10 • Windows Server 2008 R2 • Windows Server 2012 R2.
• Windows 8 • Windows Server 2016
A printer driver must be installed if a USB interface will be used for connection. The printer driver for your unit is found
on the "Installer DVD" which is included in the scope of delivery or on the internet.
1. Switch label printer off..
2. Connect computer and label printer with an A-B cable.
3. Switch computer on.
4. Place the "Installer DVD" in the DVD drive.
5. Exit all programs currently running.
6. Switch printer on.
The Windows Installation Wizard is started automatically.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions. After successful installation, an icon for the label printer appears in the
Windows "Printer" system folder.
8. Click icon in "Printer" system folder and make printer settings if necessary.
2.6 Connecting Label Printer via RS-232 interface
Pin Designation Function
1 CD Carrier Detect
2 TxD Transmit Data
3 RxD Receive Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready (not used)
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready (not used)
7RTS Request to Send
8 CTS Clear to Send
9 RI Ring Indication (not used)
Table 1 Pin assignment of the RS-232 interface
Connect the 9-pin socket to the matching port of the computer.
For the most computers a 9pin serial SUB-D cable with 1:1 wiring can be used.
Install the Windows Printer Driver from the DVD included in the delivery contents of the printer.
Conguretheinterfaceparametersoftheinterfacematchingtothesettingsofthecomputer.page 25.
2.7 Setting Up a Bluetooth Connection
To set up a Bluetooth connection a Bluetooth USB Adapter (Part No. 5977732) is required.
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Notice!
A Bluetooth software is delivered with the Bluetooth USB Adapter.
1. Connect the Bluetooth USB adapter an to an USB host interface.
2. Switch on the printer.
3. Install the Bluetooth software on the computer.
4. Start the Bluetooth software.
5. Start "Search devices".
The printer will be shown in a list of Bluetooth devices.
6. Optional:Foranwell-denedconnectionofthedevicesselecttheprinterandclick"ConnectDevices".
Either a passkey will be shown or a window will be opened where a passkey can be set. Set a passkey if
necessary .
The display of the printer shows a prompt to enter the passkey too. Enter the passkey.
7. Select in the software "Connecting" via "Serial Bluetooth Interface".
The new interface, e.g COM5, will be shown
8. Install the current printer with connection via the new COM interface in the label software or in Windows.
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3 Menu
3.1 Structure of the Menu
Themenucontainssettingoptionsonseverallevelsforconguringthelabelprinter.Inaddition,themenufeatures
testanddiagnosticfunctionsforsupportingthecongurationorcheckingthefunctionofthelabelprinter.
1st Selection Level 2nd Selection Level 3rd Selection Level
Info
Storage
Setup Printing
Labels
Ribbon
Tearing-off
Cutting
Peeling-off
Labelling
Interfaces Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Network services
RS-232
I/O
Errors
Region
Time
Display
Interpreter
ZPL
Test
Security
Diagnostics
Extras
Help
Service
Table 2 Structure of the menu

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3 Menu
3.2 Navigating in the Menu
The orientation of the display contents is adapted to the orientation of the display in the typical operation position of
the printer.
Portrait Landscape
Figure 3 Orientation of the display contents
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Note!
At printers with divers possible operation positions the orientation of the display contents can be turned in steps of
90 degree "6.1.12" on page 27.
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Note!
In that manual all following screen shots are shown in the portrait orientation.
Start level Selection level Parameter/function level
Figure 4 Menu levels
To open the menu select on the start screen.
Select a theme in the selection level.
Several themes have substructures again with selection levels.
To return from the current level to the upper one select . To leave the menu select .
Continue the selection until the parameter/function level is reached.

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Start a function. The printer will carry out the function possibly after a preparing dialogue.
- or -
Select a parameter to set. The setup possibilities are depending from the parameter type.
Logical parameters Selection parameters Numerical parameters Date/time
Figure 5 Samples for parameter setting
Scroll bar for rough value setting
Decreasing the value step-by-step
Increasing the value step-by-step
Return without saving the setting
Return with saving the setting
Parameter is disabled, touching enables the parameter
Parameter is enabled, touching disables the parameter
Figure 6 Buttons for parameter setting
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3 Menu
3.3 Service Key
A service key is required for accessing special service functions not accessible to the operator. This key switches the
printer to service mode and enables:
• Accesstoadditionalcongurationparameters
• Resetting of the service counter
• Additional information in the status print and in the device list
• Changing of the device name
• AccesstoPIN-protectedcongurationparametersandfunctionswithoutenteringthePIN
• Accesstocongurationparametersforoptionalassemblies,eveniftheyarenotcurrentlyinstalled
Figure 7 Service key
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Attention!
Incorrect settings and data loss via unauthorized access.
Access protection is deactivated when the service key is inserted. Operation of the printer by unauthorized
persons can lead to incorrect settings and data loss in this case.
Provide the service key to authorized persons only.
Remove service key after service work and store it in a secure location.
Insert service key into a USB host interface of the printer.
The service key also can be inserted while the device is switched on.
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Notice!
In this document, parameters and functions which are only accessible when the service key is inserted are
indicated using the following note:
Access only with service key inserted!

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The Info function provides an overview of important status information on the display of the printer.
Start menu.
Select Info.
Return with Close.
The following parameters are displayed:
Line Meaning Example
1 Printer type
Versionnumberandcreationdateofthermware
SQUIX 4/300
Firmware V5.13
Dec 18, 2017
2 IPv4 address of the printer when connected to a network via Ethernet
MAC address of the network adapter on the PCB CPU Ethernet IPv4 10.20.2.42
MAC 00:02:e7:05:cb:bf
3 IPv4 address of the printer when connected to a network via Wi-Fi
MAC address of the Wi-Fi adapter Wi-Fi IPv4 192.168.10.1
MAC e8:4e:06:3e:72:26
4 Zeroconf host name mDNS
cab-05cbbf.local
5 Operative time and number of printed labels Hours/no. of labels
150h/1208
6 Previously printed paper lengths with thermal direct printing / thermal
transfer printing Thermal/Transfer 29.04m/32.52m
7 Resolution, number of dots and revision of the printhead Printhead
300dpi, 1248dots
Rev. 2.1.0
8 Results of the label sensor calibration Label sensor
Brightness 13-38
9 Serial number of the PCB CPU, Revision of PCB CPU and the FPGA PCB
S/N 164162036456
PCB Rev. 0
FPGARev. 13
Table 3 Info display
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In the Security menu the access rights for several printer function can be set.
Start menu.
Select Security.
Parameter Meaning Default
PIN protection Activation of a four-digit PIN to protect certain parameters and functions
accessible by the control panel.
Setup: Protection of the submenu Setup
Menu: Protection of the whole menu
Off
Password ftpprint ¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > FTP = "On"
Password for FTP printing
Login as ftpprint
print
Password ftpcard ¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > FTP = "On"
Password for FTP access to storage devices (USB stick, SD card, IFFS)
Login as ftpcard
card
Password ftpadmin ¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > FTP= "On"
PasswordforFTPrmwareupdate
Login as ftpadmin
admin
Password website ¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > Website = "On"
Password for Parameter setting via web interface
Login as admin
admin
Security web service ¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > Web service = "On"
Authentication type for the SOAP protocol Digest
Password web service ¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > Web service = "On"
Password for the SOAP protocol soap
Password VNC ¾Access only when Interfaces > Network services > VNC server = "On"
Password for the VNC server vnc
Password OPC UA Password for networking via OPC UA opcpass
Anonymous OPC UA Access authorization level via OPC UA without password Read
permission
TLS/SSL Provides communications security to access the printer via https or ftps.
Theprinterautomaticallygeneratesacerticate,whichisnotsignedby
athird-partycerticateauthority.Whenaccessingtheprinterasecurity
message may appear.
Off
TLS certicate AllowstoloadacerticateinPEMformatsignedbyathird-partycertif-
icate authority to provide communications security. Serial no. of the
certicate
Block ext. storage Blocks the access to installed SD cards and USB memories Off
Block USB ports Blocks the access to USB host ports Off
Table 4 Parameters of the Security menu
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6 Conguration
6.1 Conguration via Control Panel
AhostofparametersforconguringtheprinterarefoundintheSetup menu.
Conguretheprinterviathecontrolpanelduringinitialcommissioningandwhenmakingmajorchangestothe
operational conditions.
For changes required for processing different print jobs use software settings.
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Notice!
The Setup menu can be protected from unauthorized access via a code number (PIN).
6.1.1 Printing
Start menu.
Select Setup > Printing.
Parameter Meaning Default
Heat level Heating value for compensating for the differing thermal behavior of
printheads. Changing this value is then especially necessary if the
printing intensity has changed after replacing the printhead.
To adapt the printing intensity when using different media, print
speeds or printing contents, you should change the heat level in the
software.
Thesettingsofconguration and software are added together.
The Heat level setting also affects the test printouts.
0
Print speed Basic print speed setting.
Theprintspeedcanbere-speciedforeachprintjobviasoftware.The
basic setting is not changed by this.
The print speed setting also affects the test printouts.
50 mm/s
Print position X Shifting of the entire print image perpendicular to the direction of paper
ow.
The absolute shifting is limited by the margins of the print zone. Those
are determined by the width of the printing line on the printhead.
The setting can also be adjusted by the software.
Thesettingsofconguration and software are added together.
0.0 mm
Print position Y Shiftingoftheentireprintimageinthedirectionofpaperow.With
positivevalues,printingbeginslaterinthedirectionofpaperow.
Shiftingoftheprintimageinthedirectionofpaperowalsoinuences
the peel and cut positions.
Correct the Peel position and Cut position parameters by the same value
in the opposite direction.
The setting can also be adjusted by the software.
Thesettingsofconguration and software are added together.
0.0 mm
Backfeed Method for backfeeding the label medium.
Backfeeding is necessary in the cutting and peel-off modes since a label
is pushed out passed the front edge of the next label above the print line
when peeling off/cutting.
always: Backfeeding occurs independently of label contents.
smart: Backfeeding only occurs when the next label is not yet completely
prepared when peeling off/cutting the current label. Otherwise, the
secondlabelispushedonandcompletedafterremovaloftherstlabel
without backfeeding.
SQUIX,
EOS,
MACH 4S
smart
HERMES Q
PX Q
always
Backfeed position Offset of the backfeed movement 1.0 mm

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Parameter Meaning Default
Print on demand Peel-off mode : Behavior after removing a label from the peel position
On: The next label will be printed and peeled-off after touching
Off: The next label will be printed and peeled-off immediately
Off
Cut mode : Behavior between the cuts
On:
After cutting the next label will be printed and cut after touching
Off: All labels will be printed and cut nonstop
Reprint Printing of another label with the information of the previous print job by
touching .
This function can be executed until the print buffer is cleared with
.
Re-render: Adaption of counter values, variable data can be newly put in.
Duplicate: New label is identical with the last label of the print job.
Off: No reprint
Re-render
Single label buffer Thenextlabelwillbeprocessedonlywhenthecurrentonehasnished
printing. Off
Length scale Eliminate deviations of the print length from the length set in the
programming 0,0%
Slippage correction To correct the slippage of the media transport the positioning of the print
image will be re-adjusted to the position of the last detected label front
edge considering the programmed label distance.
Off
Table 5 Parameters of the Setup > Printing menu
6.1.2 Labels
Start menu.
Select Setup > Labels.
Parameter Meaning Default
Label sensor Method for detecting the starting end of the label.
Gap Sensor: Detection using changes in the transparency between the
label and label gap.
Bottom-Reect:Detectionusingreexmarksonthebottomofthemedium.
Continuous media: Checking the existence of media only.
Gap sensor
Calibrate label sensor To adapt the printer electronics to the label sensor and
SQUIX / EOS / HERMES Q / PX Q: the used liner material.
MACH 4S: the used liner and ribbon material.
Extrapolate labels The positions of the labels which are between the label sensor and the
printheadarecalculatedfromtherstlabelrecognizedbythesensor
and the programmed label distance. That way those labels can be
printed although the printhead previously was open.
Off
Ignore paper end Suppression of wrong Out of paper error messages when using labels with
transparent liner. Off
Sensor unwinder Only at HERMES Q!
On: Sensor for monitoring the label supply roll is activated.
Off: Sensor for monitoring the label supply roll is not activated.
On
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Parameter Meaning Default
Warn level labels Only at HERMES Q!
Threshold diameter (80–240 mm) of the label supply roll, if the value is
undershot the "labels low" message will be activated.
Off
Pause on warning The print job will be interrupted when the "labels low" message appears Off
Table 6 Parameters of the Setup > Labels menu
Sensor kalibrieren
SQUIX / EOS / HERMES Q / PX Q
Start menu.
Select Extras > Calibrate label sensor.
The display shows Step 1/2 Remove labels.
Remove labels and select Continue.
After a few seconds the display shows Step 2/2 Insert liner.
Insert the liner without labels and select Continue.
After a few seconds the message Sensor successfully calibrated appears.
The display shows the characteristic values of the sensors e.g. Brightness 12-28.
Select Continue to quit the function.
MACH 4S
Start menu.
Select Extras > Calibrate label sensor.
The display shows Step 1/4 Remove labels and ribbon.
Perform step 1 and select Continue.
After a few seconds the display shows Step 2/4 Insert liner.
Perform step 2 and select Continue.
The display shows Step 3/4 Remove liner, insert ribbon.
Perform step 3 and select Continue.
The display shows Step 4/4 Insert liner and ribbon.
Perform step 4 and select Continue.
After a few seconds the message Sensor successfully calibrated appears.
The display shows the characteristic values of the sensors e.g. Brightness 2-5 / 18-111.
Select Continue to quit the function.

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6.1.3 Ribbon
Start menu.
Select Setup > Ribbon.
Parameter Meaning Default
Transfer print On: Sensor for monitoring the transfer ribbon is activated.
Off: Sensor for monitoring the transfer ribbon is not activated.
The setting can be overwritten for each print job via software. The basic
setting is not changed by this.
On
Warn level ribbon Threshold diameter (32–74 mm) of the ribbon supply roll, if the value is
undershot the "ribbon low" message will be activated Off
Pause on warning The print job will be interrupted when the "ribbon low" message appears Off
Monitor ink side Setting of the ribbon unwinding direction
The print job will be interrupted when the wrong ribbon winding direction
has been detected. The error message "Ribbon ink side" appears.
Off
Ribbon tension Only at EOS!
Adaptation of the winding torque at the ribbon rewinder to different
ribbons.
0
Table 7 Parameters of the Setup > Ribbon menu
6.1.4 Tearing-off
Start menu.
Select Setup > Tearing-off.
Parameter Meaning Default
Tear-off mode Positioning the label medium for tearing off at the tear-off plate.
On: Additional advancement of the label medium which positions the
label gap after the last printed label at the dispense plate.
Off: Label advance stops once the last label has fully passed the print
line.
On
Tear-off position Shiftingofthetear-offpositioninthedirectionofpaperow.With
positive values, the label strip is transported farther out of the printer. 0.0 mm
Table 8 Parameters of the Setup > Tearing-off menu