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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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
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Guangzhou
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www.cab.de/cn
France
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Niedermodern
Phone [phone]
www.cab.de/fr
Mexico
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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
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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!
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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.
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MACH 4S
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HERMES Q
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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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