edding portable 12 User manual

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TITELSEITE

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Table of contents
1Technical data.......................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Description.....................................................................................................................3
1.2 Operating instructions....................................................................................................4
2Introduction.............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Device overview.............................................................................................................5
2.2 External keyboard..........................................................................................................7
2.3 Battery and battery status..............................................................................................8
2.4 Start-Wizard...................................................................................................................9
2.5 Main screen .................................................................................................................10
2.6 Key combinations & Hotkeys .......................................................................................14
3Selection and creation of texts ............................................................................ 15
3.1 Overview of all saved texts ..........................................................................................15
3.2 Creating a new print message .....................................................................................17
4Settings................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Assistants.....................................................................................................................19
4.2 General........................................................................................................................20
4.3 Print..............................................................................................................................22
4.4 External equipment......................................................................................................23
5External communication....................................................................................... 24
5.1 Access from PC or smartphone/tablet..........................................................................24
5.2 http-Requests...............................................................................................................27
5.3 Dynamic fields via TCP/IP port ....................................................................................29
6Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 30

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Congratulations on the buying of a user-friendly, environmentally friendly and high quality “made
in Germany” product.
Now you own a powerful device allowing you to increase your production efficiency, eliminate
coding errors and ultimately enter the industry 4.0 era.
And even better: With an edding-printer, you are eligible for firmware upgrades that will improve
your system every single day.
1 Technical data
1.1 Description
Print process
High-res TIJ printing technology with 600 dpi
Printing distance to surface up to 8 mm
Print height
Up to 5 lines, between 1.8 mm and 12.7 mm (0.5 inch)
Print speed
76 m (197 feet) per minute with horizontal resolution of 300 dpi
Greater speed at lower resolution
Print surfaces
Wide range of inks for almost all materials and surfaces in several colours
Print options
Alphanumeric characters and logos, date/time, counter,
batch/box number, 1D and 2D barcodes
Memory capacity
Internal memory (8GB) for more than 1,000,000 messages.
Network connectivity
Communication interfaces MQTT, OPC UA, http request and TCP-Server
Web server for access from every workstation
User interface
Intuitive user interface with real WYSIWYG print preview
Automatic wizards for printer set-up
Step-by-step graphic tutorials for set-up and maintenance on the printer
display
Input devices
Wireless compact keyboard (included), any tablet, smartphone or PC
Display
Capacitive colour LCD touchscreen with 4.3 inch display and LED
technology
Indicator lights
6 LED lights (On/Off, printing, low ink, alarm, right/left print direction)
Input / Output
RJ 45 Ethernet connection including DHCP
2 high-speed USB 2.0 inputs
Language selection
German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Turkish
Housing / Body
Ultra-robust and impact-resistant aluminium housing
Stainless steel deflector on the front of the printer for food environments
4-in-1 sandwich design (controller, screen, push-button and ink cartridge)
Independent unit, can be used without PC
Battery
Metabo LIHD premium industrial battery (4000 mAh)
Charger AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 A
Works for 6 hours and only needs 35 minutes to charge
Can be used for other Metabo power tools
Dimensions (L/W/H)
297 x 152 x 104 mm
Weight
1.8 kg incl. battery, without ink cartridge
Operating environment
5–40 °C (41–104 °F) at 10–90 % humidity (non-condensing)
Quality
Made in Germany

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Following ISO 9001, CIG 023, IEC 62368 (US)
1.2 Operating instructions
1. Operate the device only with original Metabo LiHD batteries
2. Charge the battery before first use
3. Insert and remove the cartridge at an angle of 15 degrees
4. To ensure optimal print quality maintain a printing distance of max.
6 - 8 mm to the print object.
5. Should excessive dust and ink accumulate on the print head (which causes the print image
deteriorates), clean the nozzle surface using the cleaning cloth supplied with the cartridge.
6. If the printing position on the product is incorrect, the print delay for the text must be
adjusted under Settings - Messages.
7. In the event of functional printer errors that cannot be corrected autonomously, please
contact your on-site/local distribution partner.

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2 Introduction
This chapter describes the printer, the input and the menu structure.
2.1 Device overview
Status LEDs
Power: Printer is supplied with voltage and powered-up
Print: Printer is in print mode; printing is performed when triggered
Ink low: When remaining cartridge volume is <10%; cartridge should be replaced soon
Alarm: Warning/error; the printer is not currently ready to print
Printing direction: Current print direction, viewed from the rear of the printer
Touchscreen
Central control panel of the printer; can be operated by touch or using the wireless keyboard
supplied.
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet port for integrating the printer into an existing network. As a default, the printer
will have the IP address 192.168.0.200.
USB
2x high-speed USB ports for external accessories such as keyboards or USB data carriers.
Ethernet
USB
Status LEDs
Touchscreen
Main switch
Mounting hook
Encoder
Laser
guide
beam
Release switch

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Encoder
Rollers that must be in contact with the surface during printing in order to measure the hand
speed of the printer and automatically adjust the printing speed.
Laser guide beam
Laser marking of the lowest edge of the pressure field. Is displayed on the printing surface after
pressing the release switch. To do this, the front of the printer must be facing the surface with
the opening for the cartridge.

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2.2 External keyboard
A wireless keyboard is part of the printer's scope of delivery and is required above all for
entering new texts. It communicates wirelessly with the printer by plugging the small USB
receiver (2.4 GHz Wireless Technology) into the left USB port on the back of the printer.
Requires 2x AAA batteries (included).
Keyboard, USB receiver und 2x AAA batteries.
The USB receiver is located in the battery compartment
on the back. Open the lid, remove the USB receiver
from the compartment, insert the AAA batteries in the
compartment provided and close the lid again.
Plug the USB receiver into the left USB port of the printer
(marked green).
To turn the keyboard on and off, slide the Off/On switch
on the back of the keyboard in the "On" direction
(marked blue).
Any other USB keyboard can also be used.
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2.3 Battery and battery status
A CAS-compatible 18V LiHD battery (4Ah) incl. the corresponding charger is included in the
scope of delivery of the edding portable 12. A larger battery with 8Ah for a longer working time
can also be purchased.
The status of the battery pack can be checked using the LEDs on the battery. For testing, press
the red button.
The industrial battery of the edding portable 12 is part of the Cordless Alliance System (CAS)
founded by Metabo. The CAS partners are an association of leading generalists and specialists
with a clear focus on power tools for professional applications. It combines a spirit of innovation
with high product performance.
With CAS, you can experience wireless freedom across manufacturers. You can easily combine
machines, battery packs and chargers from a wide range of manufacturers. This means that a
wide range of professional applications are now possible even in rechargeable batteries - from
standard to special tasks.
The multiple use of existing batteries gives you clear cost advantages. More information about
the partners and their 100% compatibility can be found at www.cordless-alliance-system.de.
Power LEDs
Press to check

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2.4 Start-Wizard
When the printer is first powered-up, use the “Basic Settings” assistant (under “Preferences”) for
setting up the printer:
Selection of the language for operating the printer. Selection
is made using the red left or right arrows. Confirm with “Next”.
Selection of the current date and time.

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2.5 Main screen
Central control panel for all important print functions:
General print status: green when the printer is ready to print, yellow when
the ink level is low and red when there is an error and printing is
suspended. Clicking on this button will show further details on the ink and
the device.
Number of products recognised by the photocell.
Number of actual prints performed.
Type of ink cartridge currently used. Colour of the dot indicates the colour
of the ink.
Remaining volume of current cartridge in %. From <10% the warning “low
ink” is displayed on the status LED.
Actual date (dd/mm/yy) and time (hh:mm).
The printer can be shut down by pressing the button. Then disconnect the
main plug.
Press field to open the menu to create new text, edit existing text, and
select the text to be printed.
Press field to open the printer settings menu. This also includes step-by-
step graphic tutorials and settings wizards.
Printer and
Cartridge status
Print preview
Control area