Valentin Pica 104/8 User manual

Operating manual – English
Thermal Transfer Printer
Pica Series
79.28.055 • May 2005
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Carl Valentin GmbH • Neckarstraße 78 – 80 & 94 • 78056 Villingen-Schwenningen
[email protected] • www.valentin-carl.de

Table of contents
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PRINTER DRIVER INSTALLATION .......................................................................................1
Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me ...........................................................................................................1
Windows NT ............................................................................................................................................................3
Windows 2000 Professional ....................................................................................................................................5
INITIAL OPERATION ..............................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................... 7
Printer rear...............................................................................................................................................................8
LOADING OF PRINT MATERIAL ........................................................................................... 9
Loading of labels in standard mode.........................................................................................................................9
Loading of labels in rewinding mode .....................................................................................................................10
Loading of labels in cutter mode............................................................................................................................12
Loading of labels in peel-off mode.........................................................................................................................13
Loading of fan-fold material ...................................................................................................................................14
Loading of transfer ribbon......................................................................................................................................15
TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................... 16
TEAR-OFF ............................................................................................................................ 17
CLEANING OF CUTTER ...................................................................................................... 18
OPERATING AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS ............................................................................ 19
FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 20
Print .......................................................................................................................................................................20
Status print ............................................................................................................................................................20
Label feed..............................................................................................................................................................20
Saving ...................................................................................................................................................................20
REWINDING UNIT PR28 ...................................................................................................... 21

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OPTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 22
Dispenser operating modes...................................................................................................................................22
Cutter operating modes .........................................................................................................................................23
INPUT AND OUTPUT ........................................................................................................... 24
ERROR CORRECTION ........................................................................................................ 25
Error table..............................................................................................................................................................26
OPERATING CONDITIONS.................................................................................................. 31
Conditions for the place of installation ...................................................................................................................31
Installation of power supply ...................................................................................................................................31
Technical data of power supply .............................................................................................................................31
Stray radiation and immunity from disturbance......................................................................................................32
Connecting lines to external machines ..................................................................................................................32
Installation data lines .............................................................................................................................................32
Air convection ........................................................................................................................................................32
Limit values............................................................................................................................................................33
Guarantee .............................................................................................................................................................33
INDEX ................................................................................................................................... 35

Manual
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PRINTER DRIVER INSTALLATION
Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me
Start the computer and wait until the operating system is ready.
Click the button.
Place the cursor first on Settings and then on Printers (see illustration below).
The following window appears:
Double click Add Printer and the first dialog of the Add Printer Wizard appears.
Click the Next button and the next dialog of the wizard appears.
Select either Local printer or Network printer and confirm your selection with Next.
Insert your installation CD and then click the Disk button.
Click the Browse button and the Open dialog box appears.
Select from the Drives field the drive which you are using.

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Double click driver and then select one of the available languages.
At the moment you can either chose german or english.
Depending on your operating system select win95, win98 or winme.
The Open dialog box should appear as illustrated below.
Confirm the selection with OK and the following window appears.
Click again the OK button and select the desired printer from the list.
Confirm the selection with Next and the next page of the wizard appears.
Select from the list of Available ports the one which you desire.
Confirm the selection with Next and the next page of the wizard appears.
Click the Printer name field to enter another name as the already existing.
Confirm with Finish and the data is copied from the installation CD into the corresponding directory.
After this procedure the printer is add to the list of Available printers and the installation process is
finished.

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Windows NT
Start your computer and wait until the operating system is ready.
Click the button.
Place the cursor first on Settings and then on Printers (see illustration below).
The following window appears:
Double click Add Printer and the first dialog of the Add Printer Wizard appears.
Select if the printer you want to install is a local printer (My Computer) or a network printer (Network
printer service).
Confirm your selection with Next and the next page of the wizard appears
Select from the list of Available ports the one which you desire and confirm the selection with Next.
Insert the installation CD and click the Disk button.
Click the Browse button and the Locate File dialog box appears.
Select from the Drives field the drive which you are using.

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Double click driver and then select one of the available languages.
At the moment you can either chose german or english.
Select WinNT and the Locate File dialog should appear as illustrated below
Double click the oemsetup.inf file and the following dialog appears.
Click again the OK button and select the desired printer from the list.
Confirm the selection with Next and the next page of the wizard appears.
Click the Printer name field to enter an other name as the already existing.
Confirm with Finish and the data is copied from the installation CD into the corresponding directory.
After this procedure the printer is add to the list of Available printers and the installation process is
finished.

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Windows 2000 Professional
Start your computer and wait until the operating system is ready.
Click the button.
Place the cursor first on Settings and then on Printers (see illustration below).
Following dialog box appears:
Double click the Add Printer icon and the Add Printer Wizard appears.
Select either Local printer if you want to install a local printer or select Network printer if you want to
install the printer directly to the network.
Confirm your selection with Next and the next page of the Add Printer Wizard appears.

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From the list of available ports, select the one you want the printer to use and confirm your selection
with Next. The next page of the Add Printer Wizard appears.
Insert the installation CD, then click the Have Disk button.
Click the Browse button and the Locate File dialog appears.
Double click the Driver folder, then select the desired printer.
After double clicking the desired printer you have the possibility to select one of the available
languages.
At this time you have the possibility either to select german or english.
Double click the Win2K (Windows 2000) folder.
Double click the *.inf file and you return to the Install From Disk dialog (see above).
Click the OK button and a list of available printers appears. Select the desired printer type and confirm
your selection with Next.
Click the Printer name field to enter another name as the already proposed one.
Follow the further instructions at the screen and data is copied from the installation CD into the
corresponding directory.
After termination of this procedure the printer is add to the list of Available printers and the
installation is finished.

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INITIAL OPERATION
Turn on the power switch at the rear of the printer.
Load label material and if required transfer ribbon.
Start measuring by pressing the keys and one after the other. Make sure that the printer is in
online mode (green LED lights up).
With the key it is possible to change from online mode (green LED lights up) to offline mode
(green LED flashes).
Note: To guarantee a correct measuring at least two complete labels have to run through the
photocell (not when using continuous labels).
INSTALLATION
Note: Before initial operation the operating conditions described at the end of this operating manual
have to be granted.
Please check the printer status immediately after the receipt, to be sure that nothing was damaged on
the route of transportation.
As the delivery is customized, please compare the supplied accessories with your order.
Note: Keep the original packaging for possible later deliveries
Put the printer onto a suitable ground, avoiding exposure to bright sunlight.
Please avoid high humidity and dust environment and make sure that the printer is not used in dump
or wet area.
Our printers are exclusive for printing on labels, continuous paper and similar materials.
Operate the printer only with the original cable with safety contact.
Note: When servicing or repairing, the power switch has to be turned off and the cable
disconnected.
Connect the power line at the rear of the printer (see illustration below).
Connect the interface cable (RS-232) at the rear of the printer and lock it.
Make a connection to the computer at a free interface.
You can operate the printer via printer driver or via our label design software.
While creating connexions you have to switch off all devices (printer, PC, etc.) that you want to
connect. If you want to remove connexions you have to switch off the devices, tool.
Caution: Not open printer cover in order to avoid electrical shock!

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Printer rear
1 = Ethernet interface (option)
2 = Centronics interface
3 = Serial interface
4 = Primary fuse
5 = Slots for cooling system
6 = Input/Output (option)
7 = Connection for external unwinder
8 = Power supply with On/Off switch

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LOADING OF PRINT MATERIAL
Loading of labels in standard mode
Open the printer cover.
Open printhead (A) by turning the lever (B) against clockwise direction.
Remove the outside label mounting plate (C).
Load the label roll (G) with inner winding onto the unwinding roll (D) and attach again the label
mounting plate (C).
Lead the label material (G) below the label guiding (E) and take care that the material runs through the
photocell (F).
To move the printhead (A) down, turn the lever (B) in clockwise direction until it locks.
Adjust the adjusting rings (H) of the label guiding to the width of material.
Close the printer cover.

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Loading of labels in rewinding mode
Rewinder behind
Open the printer cover.
Open printhead (A) by turning the lever (B) against clockwise direction.
Remove the outside label mounting plate (C).
Load the label roll with inner winding onto the unwinding roll (D) and attach again the label mounting
plate (C).
Lead the label material (H) below the label guiding (E) and take care that the material runs through the
photocell (F).
Lead the supporting paper (I) between pressure roll and dispenser whip (G) to the rear.
Clamp the supporting paper (I) with the designated handle (H) at the rewinding roll (J).
To move the printhead (A) down, turn the lever (B) in clockwise direction until it locks.
Adjust the adjusting rings (K) of the label guiding to the width of material.
Close the printer cover.

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Rewinder in front
Open the printer cover.
Open printhead (A) by turning the lever (B) against clockwise direction.
Remove the outside label mounting plate (C).
Load the label roll with inner winding onto the unwinding roll (D) and attach again the label mounting
plate (C).
Lead the label material (E) below the label guiding (F) and take care that the material runs through the
photocell (G).
Lead the supporting paper over the pressure roll (H) and clamp it with the designated handle at the
rewinding roll (J).
To move the printhead (A) down, turn the lever (B) in clockwise direction until it locks.
Adjust the adjusting rings (J) of the label guiding to the width of material.
Close the printer cover.

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Loading of labels in cutter mode
Open the printer cover.
Open printhead (A) by turning the lever (B) against clockwise direction.
Remove the outside label mounting plate (C).
Load the label roll with inner winding onto the unwinding roll (D) and attack again the label mounting
plate (C).
Lead the label material (E) below the label guiding (F) and the printhead (A) and take care that the
labels run through the photocell (G).
Lead the label material between inserting angle (H) and cutter ledge.
To move the printhead (A) down, turn the lever (B) in clockwise direction until it locks.
Adjust the adjusting rings (I) of the label guiding to the width of material.
Close the printer cover.

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Loading of labels in peel-off mode
Open the printer cover.
Open printhead (A) by turning the lever (B) against clockwise direction.
Remove the outside label mounting plate (C).
Load the label roll with inner winding onto the unwinding roll (D) and attach again the label mounting
plate (C).
Lead the label material (E) below the label guiding (F) and printhead (A) and take care that the labels
run through the photocell (G).
Move the axe first to the left side then lift the whip (H) to the bottom.
Strip some labels (E) from the supporting paper.
Lead the supporting paper (I) over the whip (J), then the transport roll (K) and the plastic roll (K).
Press again the whip (H) to the top.
Lead the supporting paper (I) to the outside of printer. In case of an existing rewinding unit clamp it
with the designated handle at the rewinding roll.
Close the printer cover.
We recommend a minimum label height of 15 mm.

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Loading of fan-fold material
Open the printer cover.
Open printhead (A) by turning the lever (B) against clockwise direction.
Load the fan-fold material from the back in the corresponding guiding (F).
Lead the fan-fold material (C) through the photocell (E).
To move the printhead (A) down, turn the lever (B) into clockwise direction until it locks.
Close the printer cover.
Adjust the adjusting rings of the label guiding to the width of material.
Close the printer cover.

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Loading of transfer ribbon
Note: As for the electrostatic unloading the thin coating of the thermal printhead or other electronic
parts can be damaged, the transfer ribbon should be antistatic.
The use of wrong materials can lead to printer malfunctions and the guarantee can expire.
Note: For the thermal transfer printing method it is necessary to load a ribbon, otherwise when
using the printer in direct thermal print it is not necessary to load a ribbon. The ribbons used
in the printer have to be at least the same width as the print media. In case the ribbon is
narrower than the print media, the printhead is partly unprotected and this could lead to early
wear and tear.
Open the printer cover.
Open printhead (A) by turning the lever (B) against clockwise direction.
Load the transfer ribbon roll with outer winding to the unwinding roll (D).
Make sure that you push the roll as far at it goes.
Place an empty ribbon roll on the rewinding roll (E).
Lead the transfer ribbon below the printhead (A).
Fix the ribbon with an adhesive tape in rotating direction at the rewinding roll (E).
To check the perfect run of the transfer ribbon, turn the rewinding roll (E) several times against
clockwise direction.
To move the printhead (A) down, turn the lever (B) in clockwise direction until it locks.
Close the printer cover.
Note: Before loading a new transfer ribbon roll, we recommend to clean the printhead with
printhead and roll cleaner (97.20.002).

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TECHNICAL DATA
Pica 104/8 Pica 108/12
Print
max. material width
min. label width
min. label height
print width
max. print height
resolution
print speed
printhead
110 mm
15 mm
6 mm
104 mm
750 mm (without Ethernet)
650 mm (with Ethernet
200 dpi
50-80 mm/s
Flat Type
110 mm
15 mm
6 mm
108 mm
500 mm (without Ethernet)
450 mm (with Ethernet
300 dpi
100 mm/s
Flat Type
Build-in fonts
free scalable fonts - Helvetica Bold and Roman,
Swiss light, Baskerville, Brush
Script, Monospace
pixel fonts
proportional fonts
6
6
6
6
Bar codes EAN 8, EAN 13, EAN 128, EAN ADD ON, CODABAR,
Code 39, Code 39 extended, Code 93, Code 128, PZN Code,
Code 2/5 interleaved, Pharmacode, UPC A, UPC E,
Leitcode, Identcode
2D Bar codes 12 dot printer: CODABLOCK F, DataMatrix, MAXICODE, PDF417, QR Code
Composite bar codes 12 dot printer: GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1
DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked
Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Truncated
Interfaces
serial RS-232, 2400...38400 Baud
parallel Centronics (SPP)
Ethernet/LAN internal 10/100 Base-T (Option)
USB (Option)
Transfer ribbon
core diameter
max. length
25,4 mm / 1"
300 m
Dimensions (mm)
width x height x depth 230 x 230 x x350
Weight ca. 9 kg
Power requirements
Nominal voltage 230 V / 50-60 Hz - Fuse: 1 AT
115 V / 50-60 Hz - Fuse: 2 AT (option)
Power consumption max. 120 VA
Operating conditions
temperature 5 - 35°C
relative humidity max. 20 - 80 % (non-condensing)
Technical modifications are subject to change
Standard accessories
•CD ROM with Windows printer drivers for all operating systems as well as with the most important
manuals for printer and software
•Multi tasking operating systems
•Tear off
Options
•External rewinding unit
•Cutting unit (up to 110 mm material width)
•Dispensing unit (up to 110 mm material width)
•Input/Output