Carl Valentin PICA II User manual

PICA II
Operating Manual

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CE EG Low-Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
EG Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC)
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Pica II Serie Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents............................................................................. 3
1Introduction............................................................................ 5
1.1General Instructions ................................................................ 5
1.2Intended Use ........................................................................... 5
1.3Environmentally-Friendly Disposal .......................................... 6
1.4Connector Pin Assignment (Printer Rear) ............................... 6
2Safety Instructions................................................................ 7
2.1Warning Instructions................................................................ 7
2.2Operating Conditions............................................................... 8
3Technical Data..................................................................... 13
3.1Control Inputs and Outputs ................................................... 16
3.2Plug & Play ............................................................................ 21
4Installation............................................................................ 23
4.1Setting up the Label Printer................................................... 23
4.2Connecting the Label Printer................................................. 24
4.3Switching on the Label Printer............................................... 24
4.4Start-Up ................................................................................. 25
5Loading Media ..................................................................... 27
5.1Loading Label Roll................................................................. 27
5.2Loading Fan-Fold Labels....................................................... 32
5.3Loading Transfer Ribbon....................................................... 33
6Control Panel....................................................................... 35
6.1Structure of the Control Panel ............................................... 35
6.2Printer States......................................................................... 35
6.3Key Functions........................................................................ 36
7Printing................................................................................. 39
7.1Processing Print Orders ........................................................ 39
7.2Status Print ............................................................................ 39
7.3Label Feed............................................................................. 40
7.4Saving Labels ........................................................................ 40
7.5Tear-off Mode ........................................................................ 40
7.6Synchronization of Label Feed.............................................. 40
7.7Dispenser Mode .................................................................... 41
7.8Cutter Mode........................................................................... 42
8Service Functions................................................................ 43
9Maintenance and Cleaning................................................. 47
9.1General Cleaning................................................................... 48
9.2Cleaning the Print Roller ....................................................... 48
9.3Cleaning the Printhead.......................................................... 49
9.4Cleaning the Label Photocell................................................. 50
9.5Replacing the Printhead (General)........................................ 51
9.6Replacing the Printhead ........................................................ 52
9.7Adjusting the Printhead ......................................................... 53
10Error Correction................................................................... 53
11Index ..................................................................................... 61

Pica II Series Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 General Instructions
Important information and instructions in this document are
designated as follows:
DANGER identifies an extraordinarily great and immediate
danger which could lead to serious injury or even death.
WARNING identifies a possible danger would could lead to
serious bodily injury or even death if sufficient precautions
are not taken.
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
Time Information in the display
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.
NOTICE!
The complete documentation is included in the scope of
delivery on CD ROM and can also currently be found in the
internet.

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1.3 Environmentally-Friendly Disposal
Manufacturers of B2B equipment are obliged to take back and
dispose of old equipment that was manufactured after 13 August
2005. As a principle, this old equipment may not be delivered to
communal collecting points. It may only be organised, used and
disposed of by the manufacturer. Valentin products accordingly
labelled can therefore be returned to Carl Valentin GmbH.
This way, you can be sure your old equipment will be disposed of
correctly.
Carl Valentin GmbH thereby fulfils all obligations regarding timely
disposal of old equipment and facilitates the smooth reselling of these
products. Please understand that we can only take back equipment
that is sent free of carriage charges.
Further information on the WEEE directive is available on our website
www.carl-valentin.de.
1.4 Connector Pin Assignment (Printer Rear)
H
B
C
D
A
1
2
F
G
E
Figure 1
A Ethernet 10/100 Interface
B External Output/Input (Option)
C Winder Connection
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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2 Safety Instructions
The label printer is configured for a voltage of 230 V. 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.).
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 can get hot during printing. Do not touch the printhead
during operation. Cool down the print unit before changing material,
removal or adjustment.
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.
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.
2.1 Warning Instructions
Warnings are presented with three signal words for the different levels
of danger.
DANGER identifies an extraordinarily great and immediate danger
which could lead to serious injury or even death.
WARNING identifies a possible danger would could lead to serious
bodily injury or even death if sufficient precautions are not taken.
CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation which could lead
to moderate or light bodily injury or damage to property.

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2.2 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 2.2 (Operating Conditions),
chapter 5 (Loading 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.
CPU of printer is equipped with a lithium battery (type CR 2032) for
which the battery regulation is to apply. This regulation plans that
unloaded batteries have to be given to used battery collecting
containers of trade and public carries. In case that batteries were not
completely discharged you have to make arrangements for short-
circuits. At a shutdown of printer the battery has to be disposed in
either case separately from printer.
DANGER!
Danger of life by explosion!
Use non-conducting tools.
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.
Instructions for
lithium battery
Conditions for
installation place

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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.
Power line voltage and power line frequency: See type plate
Allowable tolerance of power line voltage:
+6% … −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
Installation of
power supply
Technical data of
power supply
Anti-interference
measures
Stray radiation and
immunity from
disturbance

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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 tension 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.
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 60950.
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
Stray radiation and
immunity from
disturbance
Connecting lines to
external machines
Installation of
data lines