Carl Valentin Pica II 104/8 User manual

Copyright by Carl Valentin GmbH / 7929055.1023
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not a registered brand or a registered trademark.
Carl Valentin label printers comply with the following safety guidelines:
CE
Low-Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU)
Carl Valentin GmbH
Postfach 3744
78026 Villingen-Schwenningen
Neckarstraße 78 –86 u. 94
78056 Villingen-Schwenningen
Phone
Fax
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E-Mail
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Table of Contents
1Introduction............................................................................ 5
1.1 General Instructions ................................................................ 5
1.2 Intended Use........................................................................... 6
1.3 Connector Pin Assignment (Printer Rear)............................... 7
2Safety Instructions................................................................ 9
2.1 Operating Conditions............................................................. 10
3Technical Data..................................................................... 15
3.1 Control Inputs and Outputs ................................................... 18
4Installation............................................................................ 25
4.1 Set up the Label Printer......................................................... 25
4.2 Connect the Label Printer...................................................... 26
4.3 Switch on the Label Printer ................................................... 26
4.4 Start-Up................................................................................. 27
5Load Media........................................................................... 29
5.1 Load Label Roll...................................................................... 29
5.2 Load Fan-Fold Labels ........................................................... 34
5.3 Load Transfer Ribbon............................................................ 35
6Control Panel....................................................................... 37
6.1 Structure of the Control Panel............................................... 37
6.2 Printer States......................................................................... 37
6.3 Key Functions........................................................................ 38
7Printing................................................................................. 41
7.1 Process Print Orders............................................................. 41
7.2 Status Print............................................................................ 41
7.3 Label Feed............................................................................. 42
7.4 Saving Labels........................................................................ 42
7.5 Tear-off Mode........................................................................ 42
7.6 Synchronize the Label Feed.................................................. 42
7.7 Dispenser Mode .................................................................... 43
7.8 Cutter Mode........................................................................... 44
8Service Functions................................................................ 45
9Maintenance and Cleaning................................................. 49
9.1 General Cleaning................................................................... 50
9.2 Clean the Transfer Ribbon Drawing Roller ........................... 50
9.3 Clean the Print Roller............................................................ 51
9.4 Clean the Printhead............................................................... 52
9.5 Clean the Label Photocell ..................................................... 53
9.6 Replace the Printhead (General)........................................... 54
9.7 Replace the Printhead........................................................... 55
9.8 Adjust the Printhead.............................................................. 56
10 Error Correction................................................................... 57
11 Environmentally-Friendly Disposal................................... 67
12 Index ..................................................................................... 69

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Pica II
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1 Introduction
1.1 General Instructions
Basic information and warning references with the corresponding
signal words for the danger level are as follows specified in this
manual:
DANGER identifies an extraordinarily great and immediate
danger which could lead to serious injury or even death.
WARNING identifies a possible danger could lead to
serious bodily injury or even death if sufficient precautions
are not taken.
WARNING of cutting injuries.
Pay attention that cutting injuries caused by blades, cutting
devices or sharp-edged parts are avoided.
WARNING of hand injuries.
Pay attention that hand injuries caused by closing
mechanical parts of a machine/equipment are avoided.
WARNING of hot surfaces.
Pay attention so as not to come into contact with hot
surfaces.
CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation
which could lead to moderate or light bodily injury or
damage to property.
NOTICE gives you tips. They make a working sequence
easier or draw attention to important working processes.
Gives you tips on protecting the environment.

Handling instruction

Optional accessories, special fittings
Date
Information in the display

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1.2 Intended Use
The label printer is a state-of-the-art device which complies with the
recognized safety-related rules and regulations. Despite this, a danger
to life and limb of the user or third parties could arise and the label
printer or other property could be damaged while operating the device.
The label printer may only be used while in proper working order and
for the intended purpose. Users must be safe, aware of potential
dangers and must comply with the operating instructions. Faults, in
particular those which affect safety, must be remedied immediately.
The label printer is solely intended to print suitable media which have
been approved by the manufacturer. Any other or additional use is not
intended. The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for damage resulting
from misuse. Any misuse is at your own risk.
Intended used includes heeding the operating manual, including the
maintenance recommendations/regulations specified by the
manufacturer.

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1.3 Connector Pin Assignment (Printer Rear)
H
B
C
D
A1
2
F
G
E
Figure 1
A
Ethernet 10/100 Interface
B
External Output/Input (Option)
C
Winder Connection
CAUTION!
The label printer can be damaged by non-compliant
winders.
Attach only winders of Carl Valentin.
D
Serial Interface RS-232
E
USB Interface
F
Centronics
G
Power Supply
H
Switch On/Off
1 - LED orange
1 - Lighting = Connection active
1 - Flashing = Data transfer
1 - Off = No connection
2 - LED green
2 - Lighting: Speed 100 MBit
2 - Off: Speed 10 MBit

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Pica II
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2 Safety Instructions
The label printer is configured for a voltage of 230 V AC or 115 V AC
(see type plate). It has to be plugged into a grounded socket only.
Couple the label printer to devices using extra low voltage only.
Before making or undoing connections, switch off all devices involved
(computer, printer, accessories etc.).
Operate the label printer in a dry environment only and do not get it
wet (sprayed water, mist etc.).
Maintenance and servicing work can only be carried out by trained
personnel.
Operating personnel must be trained by the operator on the basis of
the operating manual.
In case of cleaning and maintenance with an open printer cover,
ensure that clothing, hair, jewellery and similar personal items do not
contact the exposed rotating parts.
The print unit and parts of it (e.g. printhead) can get hot during
printing. Do not touch the printhead during operation. Cool down the
print unit before changing material, removal or adjustment.
Never use highly inflammable consumables.
There is a risk of injury at the tear-off edge. If the tear-off edge is not
used, attach the edge protection profile.
Carry out only the actions described in these operating instructions.
Any work beyond this may only be performed by the manufacturer or
upon agreement with the manufacturer.
Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software
can cause malfunctions.
Other unauthorized work or modifications to the direct print module
can endanger operational safety.
Always have service work done in a qualified workshop, where the
personnel have the technical knowledge and tools required to do the
necessary work.
NOTICE!
After a repair the safe functioning of the printer must be
guaranteed.
There are warning stickers on the direct print modules that draw your
attention to dangers. Therefore, the warning stickers are not to be
removed as then you and others cannot be aware of dangers and may
be injured.
DANGER!
Danger to life and limb from power supply!
Do not open the printer casing.

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2.1 Operating Conditions
Before initial operation and during operation these operating conditions
have to be observed to guarantee save and interference-free service
of our printers.
Therefore please carefully read these operating conditions.
Shipment and storage of our printers are only allowed in original
packing.
Installation and initial operation of printer is only allowed if operating
conditions were fulfilled.
Initial operation, programming, operation, cleaning and service of our
printers are only recommended after careful study of our manuals.
Operation of printer is only allowed by especially trained persons.
NOTICE!
Perform trainings regularly.
Content of the training are chapter 2.1 (Operating Conditions),
chapter 5 (Load Media) and chapter 9 (Maintenance and
Cleaning).
These indications are also valid for someone else's equipment
supplied by us.
Only use original spare and exchange parts.
Please contact the manufacturer with respect to spare/wear parts.
The installation place of printer should be even, free of vibration and
currents of air are to be avoided.
The printers have to be installed to ensure optimal operation and
servicing.
The installation of the power supply to connect our printers has to be
effected according to the international rules and regulations,
especially the recommendations of one of the three following
commissions:
•International Electronic Commission (IEC)
•European Committee for Electro technical Standardisation
(CENELEC)
•Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE)
Our printers are constructed according to VDE and have to be
connected to a grounded conductor. The power supply has to be
equipped with a grounded conductor to eliminate internal interfering
voltage.
Conditions for
installation place
Installation of
power supply

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Power line voltage and power line frequency: See type plate
Allowable tolerance of power line voltage:
+/−10 % of nominal value
Allowable tolerance of power line frequency:
+2 % …−2 % of nominal value
Allowable distortion factor of power line voltage: ≤ 5 %
In case your net is infected (e.g. by using thyristor controlled
machines) anti-interference measures have to be taken. You can use
one of the following possibilities:
•Provide separate power supply to our printers.
•In case of problems please connect capacity-decoupled isolation
transformer or similar interference suppressor in front of our
printers.
Emitted interference according to EN 61000-6-4: 01-2007 industrial
sector
•Interference voltage to wires according to EN 55022: 05-2008
•Interference field power according to EN 55022: 05-2008
•System perturbation according to EN 61000-3-2: 04-2006
•Flicker according to EN 61000-3-3: 09-2008
Immunity to interference according to EN 61000-6-2: 2005
industrial sector
•Stray radiation against discharge of static electricity according to
EN 61000-4-2: 12-2001
•Electromagnetic fields according to EN 61000-4-3: 11-2003,
ENV 50204: 03-1995
•Fast transient burst according to EN 61000-4-4: 07-2005
•Surge according to EN 61000-4-5: 12-2001
•High-frequency voltage according to EN 61000-4-6: 12-2001
•Voltage interruption and voltage drop according to
EN 61000-4-11: 08-2004
NOTICE!
This is a machine of type A. This machine can cause
interferences in residential areas; in this case it can be required
from operator to accomplish appropriate measures and be
responsible for it.
Technical data of
power supply
Anti-interference
measures
Stray radiation and
immunity from
disturbance
Stray radiation and
immunity from
disturbance

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All connecting lines have to be guided in shielded lines. Shielding has
to be connected on both sides to the corner shell.
It is not allowed to guide lines parallel to power lines. If a parallel
guiding cannot be avoided a distance of at least 0.5 m has to be
observed.
Temperature of lines between: −15 …+80 °C.
It is only allowed to connect devices which fulfil the request 'Safety
Extra Low Voltage' (SELV). These are generally devices which are
checked corresponding to EN 62368-1.
The data cables must be completely protected and provide with metal
or metallised connector housings. Shielded cables and connectors are
necessary, in order to avoid radiant emittance and receipt of electrical
disturbances.
Allowable lines
Shielded line:
4 x 2 x 0,14 mm² ( 4 x 2 x AWG 26)
6 x 2 x 0,14 mm² ( 6 x 2 x AWG 26)
12 x 2 x 0,14 mm² (12 x 2 x AWG 26)
Sending and receiving lines have to be twisted in pairs.
Maximum line length:
with interface V 24 (RS-232C) - 3 m (with shielding)
with Centronics - 3 m (with shielding)
USB - 3 m
Ethernet - 100 m
To avoid inadmissible heating, free air convection has to be ensured.
Protection according IP: 20
Ambient temperature °C (operation): Min. +5 Max. +35
Ambient temperature °C (storage): Min. −20 Max. +60
Relative air humidity % (operation): Max. 80
Relative air humidity % (storage): Max. 80
(bedewing of printers not allowed)
Connecting lines to
external machines
Installation of
data lines
Air convection
Limit values

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We do not take any responsibility for damage caused by:
•Ignoring our operating conditions and operating manual.
•Incorrect electric installation of environment.
•Building alterations of our printers.
•Incorrect programming and operation.
•Not performed data protection.
•Using of not original spare parts and accessories.
•Natural wear and tear.
When (re)installing or programming our printers please control the
new settings by test running and test printing. Herewith you avoid
faulty results, reports and evaluation.
Only specially trained staff is allowed to operate the printers.
Control the correct handling of our products and repeat training.
We do not guarantee that all features described in this manual exist in
all models. Caused by our efforts to continue further development and
improvement, technical data might change without notice.
By further developments or regulations of the country illustrations and
examples shown in the manual can be different from the delivered
model.
Please pay attention to the information about admissible print media
and the notes to the printer maintenance, in order to avoid damages
or premature wear.
We endeavoured to write this manual in an understandable form to
give and you as much as possible information. If you have any queries
or if you discover errors, please inform us to give us the possibility to
correct and improve our manual.
Guarantee

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3 Technical Data
Pica II 104/8
Pica II 106/12
Pica II 103/8 T
Pica II 108/12 T
Print Resolution
200 dpi
300 dpi
203 dpi
300 dpi
Max. Print Speed
100 mm/s
100 mm/s
100 mm/s
100 mm/s
Print Width
104 mm
105,7 mm
104 mm
108,4 mm
Passage Width
110 mm
110 mm
110 mm
110 mm
Printhead
Flat Type1
Flat Type1
Flat Type2
Flat Type2
Labels
Labels/Continuous Material
Rolls, Fan-Fold, Paper, Cardboard, Textile, Synthetics
Max. Material Weight
220 g/m² (larger on demand)
Min. Label Width
15 mm
Min. Label Height
Standard: 6 mm
Cutter/dispenser mode: 15 mm
Max. Label Height
Standard: 750 mm
Option: 650 mm
Max. Roll Diameter
Internal Unwinder
180 mm
Internal Rewinder
---
Core Diameter
40 mm / 75 mm (Option)
Winding
Outside or Inside
Label Sensor
Standard: transmission
Option: transmission + reflexion from above / from below
Transfer Ribbon (for thermal transfer printer only)
Ink
outside or inside (option)
Max. Roll Diameter
Ø 70 mm
Core Diameter
25,4 mm / 1″
Max. Length
300 m
Max. Width
110 mm
Dimensions (mm)
Width x Height x Depth
230 x 230 x 350
Weight
9 kg
Electronics
Processor
High Speed 32 Bit
RAM
16 MB
Battery Cache
For Real Time Clock (Storage of Data with Shut-Down)
Warning Signal
Acoustic Signal when Error
Interfaces
Serial
RS-232C (max. 115200 Baud)
Parallel
Centronics (SPP)
USB
2.0 High Speed Slave
Ethernet (Option)
10/100 Base T, LPD, RawIP-Printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP
WLAN (Option)
module 802.11 b/g/n WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, EAP
Operation Data
Power Supply
230 V AC / 50-60 Hz 2 A
115 V AC / 50-60 Hz 3 A (Option)
Max. Power Consumption
150 VA
Operating Temperature
5 … 35 °C
Max. Humidity
80 % (not condensing)
1
Thermal Transfer
2
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Operation Panel
Keys
Test Print, Status Print, Feed, Enter
LCD Display
Graphic Display 122 x 32 pixel
Monitoring
Stop Printing If
Transfer Ribbon End
End of Label
Status Print
Extensive status print with information about settings
e.g. print length counter, runtime counter, photocells,
interface and network parameters
Printout of all internal fonts and supported bar codes
Fonts
Font types
6 Bitmap fonts
8 Vector fonts/TrueType fonts
6 proportional fonts
other fonts on demand
Character sets
Windows 1250 up to1257, DOS 437, 850, 852, 857, UTF-8
all West and East European Latin, Cyrillic, Greek
and Arabic (option) characters are supported
Other character sets on demand
Bitmap fonts
Size in width and height 0,8 … 5,6
Zoom 2 … 9
Orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Vector fonts/TrueType fonts
Size in width and height 1 … 99 mm
Variable zoom
Orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Font attributes
Depending on character font
Bold, Italic, Inverse, Vertical
Font width
Variable
Bar Codes
1D Bar Codes
CODABAR, Code 128, Code 2/5 interleaved, Code 39,
Code 39 extended, Code 93, EAN 13, EAN 8, EAN ADD ON,
GS1-128, Identcode, ITF 14, Leitcode, Pharmacode,
PZN 7 Code, PZN 8 Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
2D Bar Codes
Aztec Code, CODABLOCK F, DataMatrix, GS1 DataMatrix,
MAXICODE, PDF 417, QR Code
Composite Bar Codes
GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar
Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked
Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Truncated
All bar codes are variable in height, module width and ratio
Orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Optionally with check digit and human readable line
Software
Configuration
ConfigTool
Process Control
NiceLabel
Label Design Software
Labelstar Office Lite, Labelstar Office
Windows Driver
Windows 7® - Windows 10® 32/64 Bit, Windows 11®
Windows Server 2008® (R2) - Windows Server 2022®

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•Tear-Off Edge
•Real time clock with printout date and time
Automatic daylight saving time
Storage of data with shut-down
•Integrated Rewinder
(max. outside diameter 180 mm
•Thermal Direct or Thermal Transfer Version
•USB Interface
•Cutter Unit
•Dispenser Unit with Photocell
•Dispenser Unit without Photocell
•Label Photocell
(transmission and reflexion from above / from below)
•External Rewinder for Labels
•External Rewinder for Backing Paper
•Ethernet Interface
•WLAN Interface
•Dispenser I/O
Standard equipment
Optional equipment

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3.1 Control Inputs and Outputs
By means of a maximum of 16 control inputs and outputs which, in the
following, are also referred to as ports, different functions of the printer
system can be triggered and operating states can be displayed.
The ports are provided by means of a D-Sub bushing (26pin HD) at
the rear panel of the printer system and are galvanically isolated from
protective earth (PE) by means of an optocoupler semi-conductor
route.
Each port can be configured as input and as output. This function
however, is predefined in the printer software and cannot be changed
by the user.
The following parameters can be changed and set by using the menu:
debounce times and high or low active.
Figure 2
Printer, internal
circuitry

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Figure 3
Number
Color
1
white
2
brown
3
green
4
yellow
5
grey
6
pink
7
blue
8
red
9
black
10
violet
11
grey-pink
12
red-blue
13
white-green
14
brown-greed
15
white-yellow
16
yellow-brown
17
white-grey
18
grey-brown
19
white-pink
20
pink-brown
21
white-blue
22
brown-blue
23
white-red
24
brown-red
25
white-black
26
brown-black
Configuration of
D-Sub socket
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Port 1 to Port 16 = Assignment for I/O Profile Std_Label
Identification
Pin
Description / Function
Port 1
10
Print start and cut (Input)
Port 2
1
Reprint last printed label (Input)
Port 3
11
Counter Reset (Input)
Port 4
2
Option applicator only:
Start application (Input)
Port 5
12
Error reset (Input)
Port 6
3
Cancel all print jobs (Input)
Port 7
13
Label end sensor (Input)
Port 8
4
External release signal (Input)
Port 9
15
Error (Output)
Port 10
6
Print order activ (Output)
Port 11
16
Dispenser photocell:
Label exists at dispenser photocell (Output)
Port 12
7
Single print (Output)
Port 13
17
Ready (Output)
Port 14
8
Option applicator only:
Ready for application (Output)
Port 15
18
Option scanner only
Bar code not readable (Output)
Port 16
9
Prior warning for transfer ribbon end (Output)
COM/VDC
for Inputs
19
Common reference potential of all control inputs. 'COM/VDC for
Inputs' is usually connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage
and the control inputs are switched to active (+).
By means of the option '2nd LED', 'COM/VDC for Inputs' can
optionally be connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage.
Then, the control inputs are switched to active (-).
VDC for
Outputs
20
Common supply connection of all control outputs. 'VDC for Outputs'
must be connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage.
Never leave 'VDC for Outputs' open even if no output is used.
COM for
Outputs
5,14
21,22
Common reference potential of all control outputs. 'COM for Outputs'
must be connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage.
Never leave 'COM for Outputs' open even if no output is used.
GND-PE
23,24
'GND-PE' is the reference potential of the '+5 VDC EXT' and '+24
VDC EXT' voltages provided by the printer system.
'GND-PE' is printer internally connected with protective earth (PE).