Murrplastik P3B User manual

ACS labelling systems
p³b
operating instructions
As of June 2017 8902865309

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p³b
operating instructions
Index
1 Copyrights and Trademarks............................................................. 4
2 Important hints................................................................................ 4
3 Safety instructions........................................................................... 5
3.1 Intended use.................................................................................... 5
3.2 Not intended use............................................................................. 6
3.3 Choosing an installation site............................................................ 6
3.4 Using the device .............................................................................. 7
3.5 Ink cartridge handling...................................................................... 9
3.6 Repairing the unit.......................................................................... 10
3.7 Radio interference......................................................................... 11
4 Scope of delivery ........................................................................... 12
5 Unit overview ................................................................................ 13
6 Control panel................................................................................. 14
7 Take the printer into operation..................................................... 16
7.1 Set up and connect the printer ..................................................... 16
7.2 Install the ink cartridges ................................................................ 17
7.3 Install and replace the chip bars.................................................... 18
8 Installation for access via USB cable.............................................. 20
8.1 Information about the printer driver ............................................ 20
8.2 Installing the printer driver for USB access ................................... 21
9 Installation for access via network ................................................ 23
9.1 Installing the software EpsonNet Config® ..................................... 23

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9.2 Assign network settings with EpsonNet Config®........................... 26
9.2.1 Prepare for access via network cable............................................ 26
9.2.2 Prepare for access via wireless LAN .............................................. 29
9.3 Information about the printer driver ............................................ 31
9.4 Install the printer driver for network access ................................. 32
9.5 Change the printer name .............................................................. 34
10 Driver settings in Windows®.......................................................... 36
11 Settings in the ACS software ......................................................... 41
11.1 Tags output.................................................................................... 41
11.2 Sheet Labels output - Monomatt .................................................. 43
11.3 Sheet labels output - Labels .......................................................... 44
12 Assembling the base plates / printing ........................................... 47
13 Cleaning and maintenance ............................................................ 48
13.1 Cleaning the printer....................................................................... 48
13.2 Replacing the waste ink tank......................................................... 48
13.3 Replacing the waste ink absorber ................................................. 49
13.4 Ink pads are used up...................................................................... 50
14 Contact .......................................................................................... 50
15 Technical data................................................................................ 51
16 Shipping instructions for return .................................................... 52

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1Copyrights and Trademarks
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Epson® is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
All product names used herein are for identification purposes only and
may be trademarks of their respective owners. Murrplastik disclaims
any and all rights in those marks.
2Important hints
This operating instructions must be read and understood.
It must be kept for further use and passed on together with the device.
To operate the mp-PM Basic ACS Gold Studio Software 2.3.0.95 and
Windows® Vista SP2 or higher is required.
Before putting the device into service
read the safety instructions in chapter 3!

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3Safety instructions
When using the p³b the following basic safety precautions must be
observed to protect against electric shock, injury and fire.
Please read and observe all these hints carefully before putting the
electrical device into operation.
Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
Only use the electrical equipment in accordance with
the regulations and in accordance with the general
safety and accident prevention regulations.
3.1 Intended use
•The p³b is predominantly an inscription device for polycarbonate (PC)
labels based on inkjet technology.
•The possibility of labelling as well as the respective durability and
quality of the inscription with the p³b can only be guaranteed for the
labelling material along with the special ink, both approved by
Murrplastik.
•Only the approved special ink can be used.
•The labelling is to be carried out using software approved for the p³b.
Labels can be printed using black colour only.

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3.2 Not intended use
The possibility of labelling, as well as the durability and quality of the
inscription cannot be guaranteed in the following cases. There is no
guarantee, no warranty and no support.
•Not provided is labelling of non Murrplastik material.
•Not provided is using of ink not approved by Murrplastik.
•Not provided is labelling by means of software which is not approved
by Murrplastik.
•Not provided is labelling of paper.
3.3 Choosing an installation site
•Position the unit on a level, stable surface that is larger than the unit
itself. The unit will not operate properly if it is tipped up or tilted.
•Avoid using locations where the printer will be exposed to extreme
fluctuations of temperature or humidity. Protect the unit from direct
sunlight, excessive light and sources of heat.
•Avoid using sites that might be exposed to impacts or vibrations.
•Keep the unit away from dusty areas.
•Position the unit near to a mains socket, so that no extension cable is
required if possible.
•When transporting or storing the printer, it must not be tipped up,
stood on one of its sides or turned upside down. Otherwise, the unit
may leak ink.

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3.4 Using the device
While the printer is printing, keep your hands out of the
machine and do not touch the ink cartridges.
There is a risk of injury!
•Do not move the print head by hand – if you do, you may damage the
equipment.
•Do not block the housing openings.
•Do not cover the housing openings.
•Do not insert any objects into these slots.
•Avoid spilling any liquids onto the unit at all times.
•Always use the power cable supplied with this unit. If a different
power cable is used it can potentially cause fires or electrical shocks.
•Connect all parts of the system to mains sockets that have been
properly earthed. No mains socket may be used if items of equipment
such as photocopiers or fans are already plugged into it, and these
units are regularly switched on and off.
•Do not connect the printer to switchable or timer-controlled mains
sockets.
•Do not connect socket boards or extension cables in series
•Do not use the computer system near areas of potential
electromagnetic interference, such as may be generated by
loudspeakers or cordless telephone base stations.
•Note that the type of electricity source used must match the details on
the equipment’s label.
•Do not use any power cable if it is damaged.

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•If you use an extension lead socket with this unit, take care to ensure
that the total power consumed by the connected equipment does not
exceed the maximum permitted power consumption for the extension
lead socket.
•Also take care to ensure that the total power consumed by the
equipment connected to a wall outlet does not exceed the maximum
permitted power consumption for the affected mains socket.
•Do not attempt to service the device yourself.
•Isolate the unit from mains power and request servicing from a
qualified service technician, if any of the following scenarios occur:
- The power cable or plug is damaged.
- Liquids have leaked into the unit.
- The unit has suffered a fall or its housing is damaged.
- The unit is not working properly or its performance is impaired.
•If the printer is operated within Germany, please observe the
following:
- The building’s electrical installation must be protected using a
circuit breaker (10 A or 16 A), so as to ensure an adequate level of
protection against short-circuiting and overvoltage.
- If the mains plug has become damaged, replace the cabling or
contact a qualified technician. The fuses built into the mains plug
must only be replaced with fuses of the same form factor and the
same rated value.
- If you use a cable to connect the printer to a computer or a
different piece of equipment, check to ensure the proper
alignment of the plug connectors. Each connector can be plugged
only when aligned in a certain way. If you try to plug a connector
when it is wrongly aligned, then both pieces of equipment
connected by the cable may be damaged.

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•Always turn the unit off by using the power button on the control
panel. When you press this key, the mains LED lights up briefly. Do not
disconnect the power plug until the mains LED light has gone out.
3.5 Ink cartridge handling
•Always store ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Cartridge
contents are not edible.
•If you get ink on your skin, clean it off using soap and water. If ink
should get into your eyes, wash it out immediately with plenty of
water.
•Shake new ink cartridges four or five times before opening the
package.
•After opening the packaging, ink cartridges must not be shaken, since
otherwise ink may leak out.
•Use the ink cartridge before the date printed on the packaging.
•Do not attempt to take the ink cartridges apart or to refill them. This
can damage the print head.
•Do not touch the green IC chip on the side of the ink cartridge. This
can have an adverse effect on normal operation and the printing
process.
•The IC chip on this ink cartridge contains a large number of cartridge-
specific details, such as e. g. information about the ink cartridge status.
This ensures that the ink cartridge can be removed and replaced as
many times as necessary. Note, however, that ink is consumed every
time a cartridge is inserted into the unit, since the printer always
performs a self-test.
•If you remove an ink cartridge in order to use it later, make sure that
you protect the ink outlet from dust and dirt, and store the cartridge
somewhere near the printer. The ink outlet features a valve, which
avoids the need for covers or plugs. If the cartridge comes into contact
with an object, however, ink may leak out and cause staining.

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•Do not touch the ink outlet or the area around it.
•Do not remove or pull on the label, because this may cause ink to leak
out.
•Always install an ink cartridge immediately after opening the
packaging. If the ink cartridge is unpacked and then left out for a while
before being used, it may then be impossible to print with it.
•Always store ink cartridges with the label at the top. Do not store ink
cartridges upside down (label at the bottom).
Cartridge ink information:
The inks used in the cartridges are ECO solvent inks. These inks do not
release any harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the
workplace. Specialised air purification systems are therefore not
required. The use of milder solvent agents in the inks causes less wear
on the print heads, and reduces expenditure for servicing and cleaning.
3.6 Repairing the unit
•Do NOT attempt to repair the equipment yourself. The opening or
removal of covers can lead to contact with parts conducting
dangerous electrical current and other hazards, as well as voiding
product warranties. Contact the manufacturer or a customer service
point authorised by the manufacturer.
•If the unit has suffered a fall or the housing is damaged, unplug the
unit from the mains and contact the manufacturer or a customer
service point authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise there is a risk
of electrical shock.
•If the unit becomes unusually hot, starts producing smoke or unusual
odours or if you spill liquids onto the equipment by mistake, then you
must unplug the unit from the mains immediately. Contact the
manufacturer or a customer service point authorised by the
manufacturer.

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•If the unit no longer works properly, although it has been used in
accordance with the usage instructions, then configure the unit's
settings only as described in these usage instructions. Incorrect
changes made to other control elements can damage the unit, and
often require time-consuming work to be performed by qualified
technicians in order to restore the normal operating condition of the
equipment.
In chapter 16 you will find detailed instructions for returning
defective devices for repair.
3.7 Radio interference
This product complies with Directive EN 55022 (CISPR Publication
22)/Class B. If you connect the equipment to a computer, take care to
ensure that you use a USB cable that is not more than 3 m long.
Important information
You will need administrator rights for installing the
USB printer driver!
A possible network installation must be carried out
by the user's responsible administrator. Since this
is a specific installation NO support shall be applied
here whatsoever.

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4Scope of delivery
Upon receipt of the device check the shipment for completeness.
Please keep the outer packaging in case the device needs to be sent in
for service or repair.
Scope of supply:
A Printer with carrier plate and exchangeable base plate
B Canopy
C 4 Screws
D Torx spanner
E CD (driver, documentation)
F Operating instructions
G USB cable
H Power cable
I Spare waste ink tank
J Spare waste ink absorber
K Ink cartridges MK + BK
L 3 red Chip bars

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5Unit overview
1
Control panel
See next page.
2
Service flap
Open to replace ink cartridges.
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Carrier plate
Holds the base plates for labelling
material.
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Inspection window
Lets you check the level of the waste ink
tank.
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Waste ink tank
Collects the ink released during
initialisation and cleaning procedures.
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Print head
Moves from left to right during printing.
Do not move the print head by hand.
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Cartridge cover
Open to replace the cartridges.
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Ink cartridges
Photo Black BK + Matte Black MK only.
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Canopy
Reverse side
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Power connection
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USB port
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Ethernet connection

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6Control panel
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WLAN connection LED (blue/blue)
Lights up or flashes to indicate the network status or network
errors. If both LEDs are out, the printer is not connected to a
network.
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On/Off key (mains power button)
Used to switch the printer on or off.
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Status LED (blue)
The operating status of the printer is indicated by the LED
(steady or flashing)
On: Printer is switched on. Off: Printer is switched off.
Flashing: Initialization, still no operation possible.
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WLAN key
Used to set the parameters for a WLAN connection.
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Network status sheet key
Press and hold the key for at least three seconds to print out a
sheet with the network status. To apply the sheet, place the
p³b label plate reversed (180° rotation).
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Print job deletion key
Press this key while the printer is printing to cancel the print job.
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Warning LED (red)
Lights up or flashes if a problem occurs.

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Ink key
Used to move the print head into the position for replacing the
ink cartridges. After replacing the ink cartridges, press the key
again to move the print head to its normal working position (far
right). Press and hold the key for at least three seconds to carry
out print head cleaning.
Before pressing the ink button
(1)
, the drawer
must fully be pulled out. If not, a double LED
error can occur, which can only be prevented
by switching off and on the device.
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Ink LED (red)
Lights up or flashes if ink cartridges are nearly empty and are to
be replaced.
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Extend carrier plate key
Press the key to extend the carrier plate out of the printer. Press
the key again to retract the carrier plate.
Additional note(1):
Before starting the print
head cleaning by the
driver, the drawer must
be pulled out, as well.

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7Take the printer into operation
Read the safety instructions for this printer at the beginning of this
manual before using the device.
7.1 Set up and connect the printer
1. Attach the canopy.
To do so, slide the canopy (2.)
from above onto the output
opening on the back of the
printer.
Insert the 4 bolts (3.) and
tighten them gently using the
supplied Torx spanner.
2. Position the unit at its installation site.
Ensure there is enough room in front of the unit so the carrier
plate can extend without being obstructed.
3. Plug the supplied power cable into
the printer’s power cord socket (a).
Connect the printer to the PC by
plugging the supplied USB cable
into the printer’s USB port (b) and
an unused USB port on the PC.
Alternatively network connection (c)
4. Use the On/Off button (a)
to switch the printer on.
The Status LED (b) flashes.
The Ink LED (c) lights up when
the ink cartridges are missing.

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5. Open the service flap.
6. Check whether a waste ink tank is
installed. The waste ink tank (a)
is located behind the inspection
window (b) underneath the
print head (c). Install if necessary!
7.2 Install the ink cartridges
1. Carefully cut open the ink cartridge pouch and remove the
cartridge. Do not touch the chip on the front edge with your
fingers.
2. Remove the round opaque
bung from the cartridge’s
air vent.
Keep the plug in a safe place.
The plugs are needed later
when transporting the printer.
3. Press and hold the ink key (a)
for about one second.
The print head moves to the
replacement position.
The Status LED (b) flashes.
Before pressing the ink button,
the drawer must fully be pulled out.

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4. Open the service flap and the cartridge cover. Place each ink
cartridge in its correspondently marked cartridge bay (MK/BK) and
press it down until you hear it click into place.
Close the cartridge cover/service flap.
5. Press and hold the ink key (a)
for about one second. Now the
printer starts to prime the ink
supply lines. This can take up to
three minutes. After this the
Status LED (b) remains lit.
Before pressing the ink button,
the drawer must fully be pulled out.
7.3 Install and replace the chip bars
The colour ink cartridges are substituted by three red chip bars. If a
cartridge is 'empty' the appropriate bar must be taken out and
inserted again to do a reset for the printer.
Bar 1 – substitute for Yellow + Magenta
Bar 2 – substitute for Red + Orange
Bar 3 – substitute for Gloss + Cyan

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Unmounting the chip bars
Press the ink-key to make the
cartridge storage/print head
move to the left to open the
service flap.
Open the cartridge cover and
remove the red chip bars by
moving it a little bit backwards
and then draw it straight up.
Before pressing the ink button, the drawer
must fully be pulled out.
Do not remove the white plugs!
Installing the chip bars
Insert the red chip bars straight
from top to bottom. When inserted
correctly they cannot be moved
backward or forward.
Close the cartridge cover and press the ink-key again. The cartridge
initialisation starts and the Status LED is blinking. When finished the
LED is lighting permanently.
Before pressing the ink button, the drawer
must fully be pulled out.
Do not remove the white plugs!

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8Installation for access via USB cable
8.1 Information about the printer driver
Important information for installation by the administrator!
According to system requirements there are two driver versions
available: 32bit and 64 bit drivers. Both versions are available on the
CD included but can alternatively be downloaded from the Murrplastik
homepage. Before installing resp. downloading make sure whether
you have a 32bit or 64bit operating system.
Before the driver installation, the printer must be
connected to the PC via a USB cable, and the printer
as well as the PC must be switched on.
Administrator rights are required for installation.
The driver installation is started by running the appropriate exe file.
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The file name can be different to that listed here.