Carl Valentin VARIO III series User manual

VARIO III
Operating Manual

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Vario III Series 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Important Notes ....................................................................... 6
1.4Connector Pin Assignment (Printer Rear) ............................... 7
2Safety Instructions ................................................................ 9
2.1Operating Conditions............................................................. 10
3Technical Data ..................................................................... 15
3.1Control Inputs and Outputs ................................................... 18
3.2Plug & Play ............................................................................ 23
4Installation............................................................................ 25
4.1Setting up the Label Printer................................................... 25
4.2Connecting the Label Printer................................................. 26
4.3Switching the Label Printer On and Off ................................. 26
4.4Initiation of the Label Printer.................................................. 27
5Loading Media ..................................................................... 29
5.1Loading Label Roll................................................................. 29
5.2Loading Transfer Ribbon....................................................... 33
6Function Menu ..................................................................... 35
6.1Operation Panel..................................................................... 35
6.2Menu Structure ...................................................................... 36
6.3Print Settings ......................................................................... 40
6.4Label Layout .......................................................................... 41
6.5Device Settings...................................................................... 43
6.6Network ................................................................................. 46
6.7Remote Console.................................................................... 46
6.8Interface................................................................................. 47
6.9Emulation............................................................................... 48
6.10Date & Time........................................................................... 49
6.11Service Functions.................................................................. 50
6.12Main Menu............................................................................. 53
7Options ................................................................................. 55
7.1Cutter..................................................................................... 55
7.2Dispenser I/O......................................................................... 57
7.3WLAN .................................................................................... 60
7.4RFID ...................................................................................... 61
7.5Scanner ................................................................................. 64
8Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick ........................ 67
8.1General Information............................................................... 67
8.2Display Structure ................................................................... 67
8.3Navigation.............................................................................. 68
8.4Define User Directory ............................................................ 69
8.5Load Layout........................................................................... 70
8.6File Explorer .......................................................................... 71
8.7Firmware Update ................................................................... 76
8.8Filter....................................................................................... 76

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9Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................. 77
9.1General Cleaning................................................................... 78
9.2Cleaning the Pressure Roller ................................................ 78
9.3Cleaning the Printhead.......................................................... 79
9.4Cleaning the Label Photocell................................................. 80
9.5Replacing the Printhead (General)........................................ 81
9.6Replacing the Printhead ........................................................ 82
9.7Adjusting the Printhead ......................................................... 83
10Error correction ................................................................... 85
11Additional information ........................................................ 95
11.1Column Printing ..................................................................... 95
11.2Hotstart .................................................................................. 96
11.3Password............................................................................... 98
11.4Backfeed/Delay ................................................................... 100
11.5Photocells ............................................................................ 102
12Touch-Screen Display....................................................... 103
12.1Touch-screen display structure ........................................... 103
12.2Different Menus ................................................................... 104
12.3Favourites List ..................................................................... 105
12.4Parameter Input................................................................... 107
12.5Navigation Zones................................................................. 109
12.6Maintenance Zone............................................................... 110
12.7Memory Menu...................................................................... 114
12.8Information Zone ................................................................. 116
12.9Change to Foil Keyboard..................................................... 116
13Environmentally-Friendly Disposal ................................. 117
14Index ................................................................................... 119

Vario III Series Introduction
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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 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
Datum 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.