Microplex LOGIJET T8-3 User manual

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LOGIJET T8-3
Operator’s Manual
Edition 1.0prel

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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1. Introduction 7
1.1. General Description 7
1.2. Fundamentals of Thermal Printing 8
1.3. Conventions 9
1.4. General Safety Regulations 11
2. Installation 15
2.1. Printer Unpacking 15
2.2. Check List 17
2.3. Printer Installation 18
2.4. Printer Components 19
3. Basic Operation Sequences 23
3.1. Overview 23
4. Handling of Consumables 25
4.1. Winding Diagram 26
4.2. Handling of Ribbon (Foil) 27
4.2.1. Ribbon Loading 27
4.2.2. Ribbon Removal 36
4.3. Roll-Fed Media Handling 37
4.3.1. Roll-fed Media Loading 37
4.3.2. Media Removal 46
4.4. Printhead Pressure Adjusting 47

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5. Operation and Menu Structure 51
5.1. Attaching the Printer to a Network/PC 51
5.2. Turning on the Printer 52
5.3. Control Panel View 53
5.4. Function of the Control Panel Elements 54
5.5. Configuration via the Control Panel 56
5.6. Menu Structure 58
5.7. Syntax of Diagrams 63
6. Panel Functions 64
6.1. Selecting and Adjusting the Sync Sensors 64
6.1.1. Selecting the Light Sensor Type (Gap or Reflex) 65
6.1.2. Checking and Adjusting the Sensors 66
6.1.3. Automatic Adjust of Sensor Current and Switching Threshold 68
6.1.3.1. Overview 68
6.1.3.2. Example 69
6.1.4. Manual Adjusting of Sensor Current and Switching Threshold 70
6.1.4.1. Reflex Sensor (Black Mark Sensor) 71
6.1.4.2. Gap Sensor (Transparent Sensor) 73
6.1.4.3. Example: Determining the Switching Threshold for a Label Material 75
6.2. Print Process Selecting 78
6.3. Ribbon Unwinding Setting (Ink Inside or Outside) 80
6.4. Media Setting (Material; Label or Continuous) 81
6.5. Adjusting the Zero Position of the Material Transport (Sync.Sens.Offset) ) 82
6.6. Page Length Adjustment 84
6.6.1. Starting the (Printer’s) Measurement of Label Length 86
6.6.2. Configuration of Semiautomatic Label Length Measurement 86
6.7. Material Width Adjustment (Paper Width) 87
6.8. Configuration of Text Margins 89
6.9. Printing the Status Sheet 90
6.10. Printing the Font List 92
6.11. Hexdump Mode Activation 93
6.12. Normal Print Mode Activation (incl. FORM FEED) 94
6.13. Clearing the Input Buffer (Cancel Job) 95

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6.14. Printing the Menu Page 96
6.15. Generating Testsheets (Sliding Pattern) 97
6.16. Print Direction Selection 98
6.17. Data Interface Configuration 99
6.18. Emulation Selection 100
6.19. Display Language Selection 102
6.20. Transparent Code Adjustment 103
6.21. Selection of Memory Distribution (Input Buffer) 104
6.22. Setting to Factory Default 105
6.23. Font Selection 106
6.24. Text Orientation Selection 109
6.25. Symbol Code Selection 110
6.26. Lines per Inch Setting (Line Spacing) 111
6.27. Number of Characters per Inch Setting (Character Spacing) 112
6.28. Print Speed Adjustment 113
6.29. Density (Contrast) Setting 114
6.30. Image Shifting to the X-Direction 115
6.31. Image Shifting to the Y-Direction 117
6.32. Peripheral Device Activation (Tear Off Edge, Cutter) 119
6.33. Selecting the Tear Off Mode (Option: Cutting Mode)122
6.34. Adjusting the Tear Off Position (Option: Cutting Position) 124
6.35. Selecting the Print Mode 126
6.36. Configuration of Network Parameters (IP Address, e.g.) 129
7. Operator Maintenance 133
7.1. Printer Cleaning 133
7.1.1. Printer Cabinet Cleaning 134
7.1.2. Printhead Cleaning 135
7.1.3. Platen Roller Cleaning 138
7.2. Adjusting the Right Pressure Value 139

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8. Troubleshooting 140
8.1. Printer Error Messages 141
8.2. Reduced Print Quality 145
8.3. Incorrect Media Transport 147
8.4. Print Repetition after an Error 149
9. Measures for Transport and Shipping (Repacking) 151
10. Specifications 153
11. Index 157

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1. Introduction
1.1. General Description
The LOGIJET T8-3 is a multifunctional non-impact printer based on
thermal print technology.
The device can be used for thermal transfer printing as well as for
thermal direct printing. Because of its wide range of application, you
can use it to print all kind of information as barcodes, alphanumerical
characters and vector graphics e.g. .
This printer not only knows one device-specific page description
language as standard thermal printers usually do, but most of the
languages used in the industrial field and the well-known market
standards of laserprinters, too.
For this printer options are available (for example, cutter).
The LOGIJET T8-3 printer is provided with a controller that is also
used in SOLID laserprinters. So the advantages of the thermal print
technology are combined with the flexibility of the „laserprinter
intelligence“.
The MICROPLEX printer controller has its integrated website, this
allows a printer configuration via Ethernet. See Networking
Features of MICROPLEX Printers for more information.
Data can be sent without programming expenditure from almost
any software platform, because printer drivers are already
available for this.
The capabilities featured include the MICROPLEX page description
language IDOL. Using this language, complex tasks such as the
creation of forms can be carried out by simple software commands
(see separate IDOL manual).
The resolution is 300 dots per inch corresponding to about 12 dots
per mm.
The print speed is up to 6 inch/second (up to 150mm/second).
Roll-fed media as well as continuous-media can be printed on.
The maximum processable width of media for the LOGIJET T8-3 is
241.3mm (9.5”). 219.5mm (8.64”) of that are printable.

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1.2. Fundamentals of Thermal Printing
The thermal print technology enables a quiet and fast print process with a
high resolution output. The printhead produces the image by heating
single elements (dots). So you need a special ribbon (thermal transfer
printing) or a special kind of paper (thermal direct printing).
While thermal transfer printing the dots touch the thermal ribbon so that
the heating of particular dots leads to a partial melting of the ribbon. Due
to the contact with a media (future carrier of the information, for example
paper) this leads to a transfer of the image onto the media.
While thermal direct printing the dots touch the thermal paper directly.
The dyes and developers within the paper respond to the heat of
particular dots, change their colour to black and so the wanted image
emerges.
The printer LOGIJET T8-3 can be used for both methods of printing.

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1.3. Conventions
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blue colored text
[Menu Level 1 ]
To find the requested information more quickly and to
understand instructions more easily, the following conventions
are used:
This symbol refers to a possible source of danger. If you do not
pay attention to this information, injuries may result, the function
of the printer could be reduced or objects could be damaged.
This symbol refers to important hints and suggestions on using
the printer. Disregarding these hints might cause problems with
the printer or within the environments.
This symbol shows a key of the control panel. Such symbols will
be used in this manual whenever keys have to be pressed in
order to activate certain functions.
Link to another chapter or a different document. By clicking the
blue colored text you'll enter the concerning chapter or
document.
This symbol represents messages shown in the display (panel).

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1.4. General Safety Regulations
This device produces, employs and possibly radiates high
frequency energy. Because of this, incorrect installation can
disturb radio communications.
This MICROPLEX product and its consumables are designed and
tested according to strict safety standards.
Heeding the following instructions ensures secure operation:
- Please make sure your electricity source is appropriately
grounded.
- Install the device on solid and level ground.
- Only trained staff are authorized to transport the equipment.

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- Only use consumables which are specially developed for this
device.
- Using unsuitable consumables may cause a reduction of output
quality or damages to the device.
- Ensure no liquids get on or into the device.
- Do not remove any cover or safety device fastened by screws.
- Do not remove or bridge over any safety device.
- Do not push anything into the ventilation apertures.
- Never carry out installations, cleanings or maintenance
operations which are not described in this manual. This should
only be done by MICROPLEX authorized service personnel.

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- Be careful when operating equipment with opened cover
hoods (setting-up work or service). Rotating parts can cause
injury , and it is also possible for hair, clothing, jewellery,
etc. to be caught in the machinery.
Ribbon and material should only be inserted and changed by
specially instructed personnel.
- Optional device components may only be installed by
authorized personnel, and in accordance with the
appropriate assembly and usage regulations.
- The cutter may only be installed by trained personnel.
- Only attach or remove the printhead when the device is
switched off.
After switching off the device, wait at least 3 minutes before
removing the printhead.
- Only plug in or remove interface connectors when the device
is switched off.

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In order to disconnect the printer quickly from the main power
in case of emergency please note the following:
- For connected printers with plugs, the power-outlet should
be installed near the printer and easily within reach.
- For permanently connected printers, an easily accessible
emergency power-off switch should be installed close to the
printer.
- Please do not conceal any disconnect devices with the
printer or other objects.
- After switching off the device, wait at least 15 seconds
before the device is switched on again.
- Please follow all the information and hints directly attached
to the device and/or described in this manual.

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2. Installation
2.1. Printer Unpacking
1. Open the box and remove the accessory parts.
Hint: The shipping box etc. of your printer may differ in
form and optic from the parts shown in the
following 2 figures.
Fig. 2.1.a Printer in the shipping box
2. Take the printer and lift it out the box carefully. Get
somebody to hold the box when removing the printer.
Take hold of the printer from the bottom.
Do not use other parts of the printer (e.g. plastic parts at the
printer's front or rear side ...) to lift the device!
Box contains
accessories
Printer

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Fig. 2.1.b Lifting the printer
3. Remove the foil covering the printer.
4. Place the printer onto a suitable base (see section 2.3).
Please retain the original packing materials in case the printer
has to be transported in the future.

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2.2. Check List
First of all place the printer and the accessories onto a level
surface until the definitive location is chosen.
Please make sure that all items are included and that there are
no defects.
Immediately inform your supplier of any damage.
Open the cardboard box carefully and check the contents:
1. Printer LOGIJET T8-3
2. Power cord
3. Data cable (USB)
4. empty Ribbon Sleeve (Ribbon Core)
5. CD containing:
Operator’s Manual for LOGIJET T8-3
Print drivers
IDOL Programming Manual
Fig. 2.2.a Printer with accessories

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2.3. Printer Installation
- The chosen location should be well-ventilated, clean and dry.
- Damaging environmental factors such as metal vapors, oil mist,
corroding lixivium or the like must not come into contact with
the printer.
- Position the printer on solid and level ground.
- Do not exposure the printer to shocks or vibrations.
- The printer and socket have to be easily accessible.
- The printer should not be located near volatile or combustible
materials (e.g. a curtain).
- The printer must be connected to an appropriate AC power
source 120V AC/60 Hz (North America) or 230V/50 Hz
(Europe, United Kingdom e.g.). The power source must be
properly grounded. The socket and power cords must not be
damaged.
- Use the printer only within the allowed fluctuation range of
±10%.
- The voltage support must not be impaired by interference.
- In order to run the printer reliably, please maintain the
following environmental conditions:
Temperature: +5°C to +40°C (operating)
-40°C to +60°C (storage temperature)
Relative atmospheric humidity: 20% to 85% (without
condensation)
- Do not expose the printer to abrupt temperature changes
(heating, window or air condition).
- The printer should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

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2.4. Printer Components
Main view:
Fig. 2.4.a Main view of the printer LOGIJET T8-3
Fig. 2.4.b Side view of the printer
Window
Check the material / foil
supply without opening
the cover.
Cover
Open to insert material
and foil.
LCD Display
Control Panel
6 keys; displays printer
operation status, enables
settings via the menu.
Handle to
open the
cover

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Fig. 2.4.c Rear view of the printer
Fig. 2.4.d Detail: Interfaces of the LOGIJET T8-3
Interfaces
Power socket
Power switch
RS232/RS422
(Optional)
Network interface
(Ethernet)
IEEE 1284
(Centronics)
Slot for optional
SD cards
USB Device Port
Connector for
the optional
WLAN –
Antenna
USB Host Port