Valentin DUOPRINT User manual

DUOPRINT
Operating Manual

Copyright by Carl Valentin GmbH / 7981005.1015
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DuoPrint 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Product Description ................................................................. 6
2Safety Instructions ................................................................ 7
2.1Operating Conditions............................................................... 8
3Two-colour printing............................................................. 13
3.1Label Design.......................................................................... 13
3.2Printhead 2 Offset.................................................................. 14
3.3Label Photocells .................................................................... 14
3.4Test Print ............................................................................... 15
3.5Correcting the Printout .......................................................... 15
3.6Material Savings - Labels ...................................................... 15
3.7Colour Processing ................................................................. 16
3.8Error Correction ..................................................................... 17
4Technical Data ..................................................................... 19
4.1Accessories ........................................................................... 21
4.2Control inputs and outputs .................................................... 22
4.3Plug & Play ............................................................................ 27
5Installation............................................................................ 29
5.1Setting up the Label Printer................................................... 29
5.2Connecting the Label Printer................................................. 30
5.3Connector Pin Assignment (Printer Rear)............................. 30
5.4Start-Up ................................................................................. 31
6Loading Media ..................................................................... 33
6.1Loading Label Roll................................................................. 33
6.2Loading Label Roll with Option PA 8X .................................. 34
6.3Loading Transfer Ribbon....................................................... 35
7Function Menu ..................................................................... 37
7.1Keyboard ............................................................................... 37
7.2Menu Structure ...................................................................... 38
7.3Print settings.......................................................................... 41
7.4Label layout ........................................................................... 42
7.5Device settings ...................................................................... 44
7.6Dispenser I/O (option) ........................................................... 46
7.7Material Savings .................................................................... 50
7.8Network ................................................................................. 52
7.9Remote console..................................................................... 52
7.10Interface................................................................................. 53
7.11Date & Time........................................................................... 54
7.12Service Functions.................................................................. 55
7.13Main menu............................................................................. 58
8Compact Flash Card / USB Memory Stick ........................ 59
8.1General Information............................................................... 59
8.2Display Structure ................................................................... 59
8.3Navigation.............................................................................. 60
8.4Define User Directory ............................................................ 61
8.5Load Layout........................................................................... 62
8.6File Explorer .......................................................................... 63
8.7Firmware Update ................................................................... 68
8.8Filter....................................................................................... 68

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9Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................. 69
9.1General Cleaning................................................................... 70
9.2Cleaning the Printer Roller .................................................... 70
9.3Cleaning the Printhead.......................................................... 71
9.4Cleaning the Label Photocell................................................. 72
9.5Replacing the Printhead ........................................................ 73
9.6Adjusting the Printhead ......................................................... 75
10Error correction ................................................................... 77
11Additional Information ........................................................ 87
11.1Column Printing ..................................................................... 87
11.2Password Protection ............................................................. 88
11.3Photocells .............................................................................. 90
12Environmentally-Friendly Disposal ................................... 91
13Index ..................................................................................... 93

DuoPrint 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.

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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.
1.3 Product Description
The label printer provides the ideal solution in which labels as well as
textiles and plastics can be printed in two colours with one working
process. With two printheads arranged one behind the other, labels
are printed with two different colours. The second printing unit is
equipped with ribbon saving function by default, i.e. the printhead is
raised and the transfer ribbon consumption is reduced to a minimum.
With 8 vector fonts, 6 bitmap fonts and 6 proportional fonts the label
printer has a large selection at different font types. It can be printed
inverse, in italic format or 90 degrees turned fonts.
The handling of our durable label printers is easy and comfortable.
The parameter settings are made with the keys of the foil keyboard. At
each time the display shows the current status.
Time-saving printer update is possible by interface. The label printer is
equipped with all usual interfaces such as Centronics, RS-232 as well
as USB 2.0 and Ethernet 10/100 Base-T. Two additional USB ports
for keyboard or scanner are also integrated as standard. The label
printer automatically recognizes by which interface it is controlled
The label printer is delivered with a printer driver and the free label
software Labelstar Office LITE. The software controls which parts of
the label are printed by the first or second printing unit. Existing labels
can be saved to a CF card or an USB stick, opened and/or modified
with a PC keyboard and finally stand-alone printed.

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2 Safety Instructions
The label printer is designed for power supply systems of
110-230 V. Connect the label printer only to electrical outlets with a
ground contact.
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.).
Do not operate the label printer in explosive atmosphere and not in
proximity of high voltage power lines.
Operate the label printer only in an environment protected against
abrasive dust, swarf and other similar impurity.
In case of cleaning and maintenance with an open 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 label printer 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 label printers 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 casing.

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2.1 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 2.1 (Operating Conditions),
chapter 6 (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 61000-6-3: 2007 industrial
sector
Interference voltage to wires according to EN 55022: 09-2003
Interference field power according to EN 55022: 09-2003
System perturbation according to EN 61000-3-2: 09-2006
Flicker according to EN 61000-3-3: 1955 + A1:2001 + A2:2005
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: 02-2005
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