CAB SQUIX Instruction sheet

Made in Germany
Conguration Manual
SQUIX
Label Printer

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Conguration Manual
for the following products
Family Type
SQUIX SQUIX 4
Edition: 02/2017 - Part No. 9009899
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Germany
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GmbH & Co KG
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Representatives in other countries on request

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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 .............................................................................6
2.2 Adjusting Windows Printer Setting...........................................................................................................6
2.3 Connecting Label Printer via Ethernet Interface ......................................................................................7
2.4 Setting Up a WLAN Connection...............................................................................................................7
2.5 Connecting Label Printer via USB Interface.............................................................................................7
2.6 Connecting Label Printer via RS-232 interface........................................................................................8
2.7 Setting Up a Bluetooth Connection..........................................................................................................8
3 Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.1 Structure of the Menu...............................................................................................................................9
3.2 Navigating in the Menu ..........................................................................................................................10
3.3 Service Key.............................................................................................................................................11
4 Info ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
5 Security ................................................................................................................................................. 13
6 Conguration ........................................................................................................................................ 14
6.1 CongurationviaControlPanel .............................................................................................................14
6.1.1 Printing .............................................................................................................................................14
6.1.2 Labels...............................................................................................................................................15
6.1.3 Ribbon..............................................................................................................................................15
6.1.4 Tearing-off.........................................................................................................................................16
6.1.5 Cutting..............................................................................................................................................16
6.1.6 Peeling-off ........................................................................................................................................16
6.1.7 Labelling...........................................................................................................................................17
6.1.8 Interfaces..........................................................................................................................................18
6.1.9 Errors................................................................................................................................................20
6.1.10 Region..............................................................................................................................................21
6.1.11 Time..................................................................................................................................................21
6.1.12 Display..............................................................................................................................................22
6.1.13 Interpreter.........................................................................................................................................22
6.1.14 ZPL...................................................................................................................................................22
6.2 CongurationviatheWebInterface.......................................................................................................23
6.2.1 Status Tab.........................................................................................................................................24
6.2.2 Setup Tab .........................................................................................................................................25
6.2.3 Security Tab......................................................................................................................................26
6.2.4 Devices Tab......................................................................................................................................27
6.2.5 Fonts Tab..........................................................................................................................................27
6.2.6 Help Menu........................................................................................................................................28
7 Test Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 29
7.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................29
7.2 Status Print.............................................................................................................................................29
7.3 Font list...................................................................................................................................................30
7.4 Device List..............................................................................................................................................31
7.5 Test Grid.................................................................................................................................................32
7.6 WiFi Status.............................................................................................................................................33
8 Diagnostic Functions ........................................................................................................................... 34
8.1 ASCII Dump Mode.................................................................................................................................34
8.2 LabelProle ...........................................................................................................................................35
8.3 Event Log...............................................................................................................................................36
8.4 Save Data Steam...................................................................................................................................37
8.5 Save Print Image....................................................................................................................................38
8.6 Save System Log...................................................................................................................................39

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9 Extras .................................................................................................................................................... 40
9.1 Firmware Update....................................................................................................................................40
9.2 Save Settings.........................................................................................................................................40
9.3 Load Settings.........................................................................................................................................41
9.4 Reset Settings........................................................................................................................................41
9.5 Reset Passwords...................................................................................................................................41
9.6 Cleaning Interval....................................................................................................................................42
9.7 Legal Notices .........................................................................................................................................42
10 Help ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
11 Service Functions ................................................................................................................................ 44
11.1 Reset Service Counter...........................................................................................................................44
11.2 Calibrate Label Sensor...........................................................................................................................44
11.3 Length Correction...................................................................................................................................44
11.4 Printer Model..........................................................................................................................................45
12 I/O Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 46
12.1 Pin Assignment ......................................................................................................................................46
12.2 Circuit Diagram of Inputs and Outputs...................................................................................................47
12.3 Solution Examples .................................................................................................................................48
12.3.1 Peeling-off on Demand with Present Sensor PS800 / PS900..........................................................48
12.3.2 Peeling-off on Demand without Present Sensor...............................................................................49
12.3.3 Cutting on Demand with Cutter CU400............................................................................................52
12.3.4 Pausing and Continuing a Print Job.................................................................................................53
13 FTP Printer Management ..................................................................................................................... 54
13.1 FTP Login...............................................................................................................................................54
13.2 FTP Printing...........................................................................................................................................54
13.3 FTPAccess to Storage Devices.............................................................................................................54
13.4 FTP Firmware Update............................................................................................................................55
14 Storage Devices ................................................................................................................................... 56
14.1 Suitable Storage Devices.......................................................................................................................56
14.2 Installation..............................................................................................................................................56
14.3 Directory Structure ................................................................................................................................56
14.4 Writing....................................................................................................................................................57
14.5 Storage Device Functions......................................................................................................................57
14.5.1 Load Label........................................................................................................................................57
14.5.2 Print File List.....................................................................................................................................58
14.5.3 Copy Files.........................................................................................................................................58
14.5.4 Format Storage.................................................................................................................................58
14.5.5 Default Storage.................................................................................................................................59
15 External Keyboard ............................................................................................................................... 60
15.1 Connecting External Keyboard ..............................................................................................................60
15.2 Keyboard Assignment............................................................................................................................60
15.3 Special Key Functions............................................................................................................................61
16 cabFirmwareUpdater ........................................................................................................................... 62
17 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 63
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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.
• WLAN connection.
• Connection to the full-speed USB slave interface (5) "2.5" on page 7.
• Connection to the RS-232 interface.
• Connection via optional Bluetooth adapter connected to an USB master interface (4/9).
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1 Power switch
2 Power connection jack
3 Slot for SD card
4 2 USB master ports for
keyboard,
scanner, USB memory stick,
Bluetooth adapter or service key
5 USB full-speed slave port
6 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
7 Serial RS-232 port
8 I/O interface (Option)
9 USB master port for keyboard,
scanner, USB memory stick,
Bluetooth adapter or service key
Figure 1 Connections
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 19.
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.

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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 18.
Set up print service if necessary 2.1 on page 6.
Adjust Windows printer setting 2.2 on page 6.
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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.
2.4 Setting Up a WLAN Connection
Start menu.
Select Setup > Interfaces > WLAN.
Activate WLAN 6.1.8 on page 18.
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 6.1.8 on page 18.
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 6.
Adjust Windows printer setting 2.2 on page 6.
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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.
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 2003
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.

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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.
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 19.
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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A Bluetooth software is delivered with the Bluetooth USB Adapter.
1. Connect the Bluetooth USB adapter an to an USB master 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
WLAN
Network services
RS-232
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
Start level Selection level Parameter/function level
Figure 2 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.
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 3 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 4 Buttons for parameter setting