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  • Page 2 It must not be concluded from the missing labelling that it is not a registered brand or a registered trademark. Carl Valentin direct print modules comply with the following safety guidelines: EG Machinery Directive (2006/42/EG)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dynacode II Series Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ................3 Introduction ................5 General Instructions ..............5 Intended Use ................5 Safety Instructions ..............6 Machine Overview ..............9 Connection Side of Print Mechanics ........9 Connector Assignment of Control Unit ........
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Dynacode II Series Touch-Screen Display ............67 10.1 Touch-Screen Display Structure ........... 67 10.2 Different Menus ..............68 10.3 Favorites List ................. 69 10.4 Parameter Input ..............71 10.5 Navigation Zones..............73 10.6 Maintenance Zone ..............74 10.7...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Dynacode II Series Introduction Introduction 1.1 General Instructions Basic information and warning references with the corresponding signal words for the danger level are as follows specified in this manual: DANGER identifies an extraordinarily great and immediate danger which could lead to serious injury or even death.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Introduction Dynacode II Series 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 Safety Instructions The direct print module is designed for power supply systems of 110- 230 V.
  • Page 7 Dynacode II Series Introduction The direct printing unit must be integrated with the Emergency Stop circuit when it is incorporated into the overall machine. All isolating safety equipment must be installed before starting-up the machine. DANGER! Danger to life and limb from power supply! ...

  • Page 9: Machine Overview

    Dynacode II Series Machine Overview Machine Overview The continuous and intermittent operating direct print module with high resolution is designed for installation in horizontal and vertical packaging machines. Convincing is the availability of left and right versions. Thanks to the separate control unit it is possible to integrate the direct print module almost in each packaging process without any problems.

  • Page 10: Connector Assignment Of Control Unit

    Machine Overview Dynacode II Series 2.2 Connector Assignment of Control Unit C D E Figure 2 Switch Serial interface RS-232 USB Host interface (USB-B) Connecting cable Power Ethernet interface USB interface (USB-A) CF card slot Connection encoder Connecting cable SPI (printhead + sensor)

  • Page 11: Continuous Mode

    Dynacode II Series Continuous Mode Continuous Mode 3.1 Material Speed Please note that the material has sufficient adhesion at the pressure transducer roll or encoder roll to permit the exact speed by the encoder. It is only possible to print when respecting the operating conditions, i.e.

  • Page 12: Material Guiding

    Continuous Mode Dynacode II Series 3.3 Material Guiding Figure 4 NOTICE! In case the encoder is connected to the counter-pressure roll or the encoder roll you have to observe that the material has sufficient adhesion at the pressure roll or encoder roll to guarantee an exact speed by the encoder.

  • Page 13: Intermittent Mode

    Dynacode II Series Intermittent Mode Intermittent Mode 4.1 Print Principle Figure 5 After starting a print order the printhead moves against the print medium. Afterwards the printing carriage moves corresponding to the set or transferred layout length linear over the material which is to be printed.

  • Page 15: Operating Conditions

    Dynacode II Series Operating Conditions Operating Conditions Before initial operation and during operation these operating conditions have to be observed to guarantee save and interference- free service of our direct print modules. Therefore please carefully read these operating conditions. Shipment and storage of our direct print modules are only allowed in original packing.
  • Page 16 Operating Conditions Dynacode II Series The installation of the power supply to connect our direct print Installation of power supply modules has to be effected according to the international rules and regulations, especially the recommendations of one of the three following commissions: ...
  • Page 17 Dynacode II Series Operating Conditions Immunity according to EN 61000-6-2: 03-2006 Stray radiation and immunity from  Stray radiation against discharge of static electricity according to disturbance 61000-4-2: 03-2009  Electromagnetic fields according to EN 61000-4-3: 05-2006, ENV 50204: 03-1995 ...
  • Page 18 Operating Conditions Dynacode II Series Air convection To avoid inadmissible heating, free air convection has to be ensured. Limit values Protection according IP: 20 Ambient temperature °C (operation): Min. +5 Max. +40 Ambient temperature °C (transport, storage): Min. −25 Max. +60 Relative air humidity % (operation): Max.

  • Page 19: Technical Data

    Dynacode II Series Technical Data Technical Data Dynacode II 53 Dynacode II 107 Dynacode II 128 Print width 53.3 mm 106.6 mm 128 mm Resolution 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi Print speed 50 … 800 mm/s 50 … 600 mm/s 50 …...
  • Page 20 Technical Data Dynacode II Series Dynacode II 53 Dynacode II 107 Dynacode II 128 Operation panel Touchscreen Display 800 x 480 pixel with background lighting screen size 7" Operating functions Home, function menu, maintenance, memory card, print start, test print,...

  • Page 21: Control Inputs And Outputs (Standard)

    Dynacode II Series Technical Data 6.1 Control Inputs and Outputs (Standard) Plug connection - back side of control unit Figure 7 A = Output 1 Port 9-12 B = Input 1 Port 1-4 C = Output 2 Port 13-16 D = External bushing...
  • Page 22 Technical Data Dynacode II Series Example Connection of a lamp to a 24V relay by Out 1: Figure 9 Output II PIN (bushing) Output II Figure 7, C Out 5 / Port 13: Print-Ready signal It is indicated if the print module is ready to process a start impulse.
  • Page 23 Dynacode II Series Technical Data By means of the control inputs it is possible to control printing. The Control inputs control inputs at Input I are galvanic separated and have to be provided with an external tension source. The signal level is active "HIGH".
  • Page 24 Technical Data Dynacode II Series External bushing I/O-24 This input is executed as 15-pole and provides user-sided Figure 7, D 24V/100mA. In case of using this bushing, exists no galvanic separation. Port Function 24 V / 100 mA Print start (NPN initiator)
  • Page 25 Dynacode II Series Technical Data Example 1 Figure 14 Example 2 Figure 15 Example 3 Figure 16 08.16 Operating Manual...

  • Page 26: Control Inputs And Outputs (Option)

    Technical Data Dynacode II Series 6.2 Control Inputs and Outputs (Option) Plug connection - back side of control unit Figure 17 A = Output 1 Port 9-12 B = Input 1 Port 1-4 C = Output 2 Port 13-16 D = Input 2...
  • Page 27 Dynacode II Series Technical Data Example Connection of a lamp to a 24V relay by Out 1: Figure 19 Output II PIN (bushing) Output II Figure 7, C Out 5 / Port 13: Print-Ready signal It is indicated if the print module is ready to process a start impulse.
  • Page 28 Technical Data Dynacode II Series By means of the control inputs it is possible to control printing. The Control inputs control inputs at Input I are galvanic separated and have to be provided with an external tension source. The signal level is active "HIGH".
  • Page 29 Dynacode II Series Technical Data Input II PIN (pin) Input II Figure 17, D In 5 / Port 5: Not used In 6 / Port 6: Not used Figure 23 In 7 / Port 7: Not used In 8 / Port 8: Not used 08.16...

  • Page 30: Registered Functions/Profiles For Inputs/Outputs

    Technical Data Dynacode II Series 6.3 Registered functions/profiles for inputs/outputs Select menu I/O Parameters / I/O Profile to select the desired profile. List of registered Port Function functions for 11 (Input) Print start Std_Direct 12 (Input) Error reset 13 (Input)
  • Page 31 Dynacode II Series Technical Data List of registered Port Function functions for 11 (Input) Print start SP_Direct0 12 (Input) Reset error 13 (Input) Counter reset 14 (Input) No function 15 (Input) Error reset 16 (Input) No function 17 (Input) No function...

  • Page 32: Pin Assignment Of Encoder Socket

    Technical Data Dynacode II Series 6.4 Pin Assignment of Encoder Socket  5-pin connecting bushing, contacts according to DIN 45322 Figure 24 PIN1 = 5 VDC PIN2 = Encoder signal (channel A) PIN3 = Encoder signal (channel B) PIN4 = GND...

  • Page 33: Installation And Initial Operation

    Dynacode II Series Installation and Initial Operation Installation and Initial Operation  Unpack the direct Lift the direct print module out of the box. print module  Check the direct print module for transport damages.  Set up the direct print module on a flat surface.

  • Page 34: Installation Of Print Mechanics At Machines

    Installation and Initial Operation Dynacode II Series 7.1 Installation of Print Mechanics at Machines NOTICE! With the open printing unit (due to construction) the requirements of EN60950-1 regarding fire protection casing are not fulfilled. These must be ensured by the installation into the end device.

  • Page 35: Required Space For Cable Outgoing

    Dynacode II Series Installation and Initial Operation 7.2 Required Space for Cable Outgoing Standard: Cable outgoing sideways Figure 27 Option: Cable outgoing behind Figure 28 08.16 Operating Manual...

  • Page 36: Connection Of Pneumatic Power Supply

    Installation and Initial Operation Dynacode II Series 7.3 Connection of Pneumatic Power Supply The pneumatic power supply for the printhead mechanics has to be made available a minimum continuous pressure of 4 - 6 bars in front of the pressure regulator. The maximum pressure in front of the pressure regulator is 7 bars and 4 bars after the pressure regulator.

  • Page 37: Adjustment Of Pressure Power

    Dynacode II Series Installation and Initial Operation 7.4 Adjustment of Pressure Power Pressure power in dependence Pressure power in dependence Pressure power in dependence of air pressure c53 / i53 of air pressure c107 / i107 of air pressure c128 / i128...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Direct Print Module

    Installation and Initial Operation Dynacode II Series 7.5 Connecting the Direct Print Module Connecting to the The direct print module is equipped with a versatile power supply unit. power supply The device may be operated with a mains voltage of 110-230 V / 50-60 Hz without any adjustments or modifications.

  • Page 39: Print Control

    Dynacode II Series Installation and Initial Operation 7.7 Print Control Because of the fact that the print module is always in control mode it is only possible to transmit and not to start print orders by the available interfaces (serial, parallel, USB or Ethernet). The print is started by a start signal to the 'print start-control input'.

  • Page 41: Loading The Transfer Ribbon Cassette

    Dynacode II Series Loading the Transfer Ribbon Cassette Loading the Transfer Ribbon Cassette 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 direct print module malfunctions and the guarantee can expire.

  • Page 42: Transfer Ribbon With Coating Inside

    Loading the Transfer Ribbon Cassette Dynacode II Series 8.2 Transfer Ribbon With Coating Inside  Turn the lever (A) 90° in clockwise direction.  Remove the ribbon cassette from the print mechanics by pulling handle (B).  Load a new ribbon roll as far as it will go onto the unwinding roll (C).

  • Page 43: Increasing The Clamping Force For Ribbon Roll

    Dynacode II Series Loading the Transfer Ribbon Cassette 8.3 Increasing the Clamping Force for Ribbon Roll NOTICE! The use of high-quality transfer ribbon with a cardboard core is recommended. A sample ribbon roll is included in the scope of delivery. The clamping force of transfer ribbon roll placed on the rewinding/unwinding unit is designed for this quality.

  • Page 45: Function Menu

    Dynacode II Series Function Menu Function Menu 9.1 Menu Structure (Continuous Mode) Print Settings Contrast Transfer ribbon control X Offset Machine Parameters Operating mode Print offset Print position Layouts/cycle Material speed control Encoder resolution Material feed Material speed Layout Settings...
  • Page 46 Function Menu Dynacode II Series Device Settings Field handling Codepage External parameters Language Customized entry Hotstart Password protection Layout confirmation Print after measuring Standard layout I/O Parameters IN signal level OUT signal level Debounce Not ready: error I/O profile Network...
  • Page 47 Dynacode II Series Function Menu Emulation Protocol Printhead resolution Drive mapping Date/Time Set date/time Summertime Start of summertime - Format Start of summertime - Date Start of summertime - Time End of summertime - Format End of summertime - Date...

  • Page 48: Menu Structure (Intermittent Mode)

    Function Menu Dynacode II Series 9.2 Menu Structure (Intermittent Mode) Print Settings Speed Contrast Transfer ribbon control X Offset Maschine Parameters Operating mode Back speed Print offset Print position Layouts/cycle Layout Settings Print length Column printing Material selection Flip layout...
  • Page 49 Dynacode II Series Function Menu I/O Parameters IN signal level OUT signal level Debounce Start signal delay Not ready: error I/O profile Network IP ddress Net mask Standard gateway Geschwindigkeit/duplex DHCP Printer name MAC address Remote Console Port Mode Interval...
  • Page 50 Function Menu Dynacode II Series Date/Time Set date/time Summertime Start of summertime - Format Start of summertime - Date Start of summertime - Time End of summertime - Format End of summertime - Date End of summertime - Time Time shifting...

  • Page 51: Print Settings

    Dynacode II Series Function Menu 9.3 Print Settings Speed Indication of print speed in mm/s (see Technical Data, page 19). The (intermittent print speed can be determined for each print order anew. mode only) The setting of print speed affects also the test prints.

  • Page 52: Machine Parameters (Continuous Mode)

    Function Menu Dynacode II Series 9.4 Machine Parameters (Continuous Mode) Operating mode It is not possible to start printing by the interface. The machine is always in control mode and the print is released by the control input Print Start. The operating mode is normally transferred with each layout otherwise mode I/O dynamic continuous is used as standard operating mode.
  • Page 53 Dynacode II Series Function Menu Print offset Indication of distance of the layout (res. the first layout in case more layouts per cycles are to be printed) to the zero point of machine. Settings possible either in mm or ms.

  • Page 54: Machine Parameters (Intermittent Mode)

    Function Menu Dynacode II Series Resolution Encoder resolution / material feed per encoder rotation Indication of resolution of used encoder and material feed per rotation of encoder in mm. These settings help measuring the material speed. The material feeding per encoder rotation corresponds for instance, in a 1:1 translation between the encoder and the roller, to the roller circumference.
  • Page 55 Dynacode II Series Function Menu Print offset Indication of distance of the layout (res. the first layout in case more layouts per cycles are to be printed) to the zero point of machine. Value range: 0 … 93 mm Default: 0 mm...

  • Page 56: Layout

    Function Menu Dynacode II Series 9.6 Layout Print length Indication of way the print mechanics has to move. The print length depends on the length of the print mechanics. Column printing Indication of width of one layout as well as how many layouts are placed side by side on the backing paper.

  • Page 57: Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode)

    Dynacode II Series Function Menu 9.7 Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode) Mode No ribbon save. Standard Maximum ribbon save performance, i.e. with this setting there is no loss of transfer ribbon (apart from the safety distance of 1 mm, so the print fields are not printed one into the other).

  • Page 58: Ribbon Save (Intermittent Mode)

    Function Menu Dynacode II Series 9.8 Ribbon Save (Intermittent Mode) Mode No ribbon saving. Standard Maximum ribbon save performance, i.e. with this setting there is no loss of transfer ribbon (apart from the safety distance of 1 mm, so the print fields are not printed one into the other).
  • Page 59 Dynacode II Series Function Menu External parameters Layout dimension only: The parameters for layout length, gap length and layout width can be transferred to the printing system. All other parameter settings are to be made directly at the printing system.

  • Page 60: I/O Parameters

    Function Menu Dynacode II Series 9.10 I/O Parameters IN signal level Indication of signal at which a print order is started = active signal level is 'high' (1) = active signal level is 'low' (0) = signal level is not activated...

  • Page 61: Remote Console

    Dynacode II Series Function Menu 9.12 Remote Console For more information please contact our sales department. 9.13 Interface COM1 / Baud / COM1: P / D / S 0 - serial interface Off. 1 - serial interface On. 2 - serial Interface On, no error message occurs in case of a transmission error.

  • Page 62: Emulation

    Function Menu Dynacode II Series 9.14 Emulation CVPL: Carl Valentin Programming Language Protocol ® ZPL: Zebra Programming Language ® Change between CVPL protocol and ZPL II protocol. ® The direct print module performs a restart and ZPL II commands are transformed into CVPL commands internally by the direct print module and then executed by the direct print module.

  • Page 63: Date & Time

    Dynacode II Series Function Menu 9.15 Date & Time Setting of The upper line of display shows the current date, the second line the date and time current time. Summertime On: Module automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes. Off: Summertime is not automatically recognized and adjusted.

  • Page 64: Service Functions

    Function Menu Dynacode II Series 9.16 Service Functions NOTICE! So that the distributor res. the direct print module manufacturer in case of service can offer fast support all necessary information such as selected parameters can be taken directly from the device.
  • Page 65 Dynacode II Series Function Menu Brake Power Adjustment of brake power for acceleration and braking in %. Brake Power P Adjustment of brake power during printing. Print examples Settings Printout of all settings such as speed, and transfer ribbon material.

  • Page 66: Main Menu

    Function Menu Dynacode II Series Online / Offline This function is activated e.g. if the transfer ribbon is to be changed. It is avoided that a print order is processed although the module is not ready. The respective state is indicated in the display.

  • Page 67: Touch-Screen Display

    Dynacode II Series Touch-Screen Display 10 Touch-Screen Display 10.1 Touch-Screen Display Structure The touch-screen display shows an intuitive graphic user interface with well-defined symbols and buttons. The touch-screen display informs about the current device status and status of the print order, alerts in case of an error and indicates the device settings in the menu.

  • Page 68: Different Menus

    Touch-Screen Display Dynacode II Series 10.2 Different Menus Indication of main menus Figure 38 The selected (active) menu is highlighted on orange background. If a selected menu contains so-called submenus, these are blue highlighted. Different parameters are combined in a submenu.

  • Page 69: Favorites List

    Dynacode II Series Touch-Screen Display 10.3 Favorites List Figure 40 Press Functions to display the a Favorites zone in the first place. The user can store the most important parameters for his application to have a fast as possible access.
  • Page 70 Touch-Screen Display Dynacode II Series Press Add to favorites to add the selected parameter to the favorites list. Figure 42 Remove parameters from favorites Figure 43 Press long (2 s) on a parameter (e.g. print speed) to display the appropriate selection. Press Remove from favorites to remove the selected parameter from the favorites list.

  • Page 71: Parameter Input

    Dynacode II Series Touch-Screen Display 10.4 Parameter Input Parameter input Figure 44 Numeric input Figure 45 In the header of input dialog the name of the parameter and the permissible value range are shown. The input is checked for validity. If the entered value not permissible, the button is blocked.
  • Page 72 Touch-Screen Display Dynacode II Series Selection from list Figure 46 Alphanumeric input Figure 47 Operating Manual 08.16...

  • Page 73: Navigation Zones

    Dynacode II Series Touch-Screen Display 10.5 Navigation Zones Position Position indication indication Figure 48 Navigation Navigation zone 1 zone 2 The respective navigation zone can be moved with an appropriate swipe movement from top to bottom or from the bottom up.

  • Page 74: Maintenance Zone

    Touch-Screen Display Dynacode II Series 10.6 Maintenance Zone Different settings for the display indication can be done. Maintenance - Print preview Figure 49 Print preview activated On/Off With activated print preview a picture of the currently printed layout is shown on the display. If the function is not activated, the field remains empty.
  • Page 75 Dynacode II Series Touch-Screen Display Zoom Selection of a certain zoom value for the representation of print preview. Figure 51 Label: The complete layout is fit to the indication zone. Fields: Only the print range is fit to the indication zone.
  • Page 76 Touch-Screen Display Dynacode II Series Maintenance - LCD Figure 53 Calibration: The touch screen display is calibrated, i.e. the position of printhead is adjusted. Figure 54 For the start of calibration the display must be touched at any position. Afterwards three red points are shown successively and you have to touch them as exact as possible.
  • Page 77 Dynacode II Series Touch-Screen Display Maintenance - System settings Figure 55 Different system settings such as set printer type, reset paper counter etc. can be made. However, for the settings the corresponding password is necessary. Figure 56 08.16 Operating Manual...

  • Page 78: Memory Menu

    Touch-Screen Display Dynacode II Series 10.7 Memory Menu Compact Flash Card USB Stick Figure 57 Contents of current directory Loading of selected layout and starting the print job Preview zone If available, a preview of the selected layout is displayed...
  • Page 79 Dynacode II Series Touch-Screen Display Input of variables Figure 58 Change the number of copies Value of defined variable Customer query Quick start of printout List of variables defined on the layout Number of copies Figure 59 Enter the number of layouts to be printed.

  • Page 80: Information Zone

    Touch-Screen Display Dynacode II Series 10.8 Information Zone Figure 60 By pressing the Info button the versions of the installed components are displayed. 10.9 Change to Foil Keyboard Press long (> 3 s) on the company logo left above, and the display changes to the indication of a conventionalize foil keyboard.

  • Page 81: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Dynacode II Series Maintenance and Cleaning 11 Maintenance and Cleaning DANGER! Risk of death by electric shock!  Disconnect the direct print module from power supply before performing any maintenance work. NOTICE! When cleaning the label printer, personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves are recommended.

  • Page 82: Cleaning The Transfer Ribbon Roller

    Maintenance and Cleaning Dynacode II Series 11.2 Cleaning the Transfer Ribbon Roller A soiled print roll can lead to reduced print quality and can affect transport of material. Figure 62 Remove transfer ribbon cassette. Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth.

  • Page 83: Replacing The Printhead

    Dynacode II Series Maintenance and Cleaning 11.4 Replacing the Printhead CAUTION! The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts!  Set up the device on a grounded, conductive surface.  Ground your body, e.g. by wearing a grounded wristband.
  • Page 84 Maintenance and Cleaning Dynacode II Series Figure 64 Installing the printhead 1. Insert connection assembly to the new printhead. 2. Position printhead in printhead support (A), so the engaging pieces catch in the appropriate holes in the printhead support (A).

  • Page 85: Angle Adjustment (Intermittent Mode)

    Dynacode II Series Maintenance and Cleaning 11.5 Angle Adjustment (Intermittent Mode) Figure 65 The installation angle of the printhead is default 26° to the print surface. However, manufacturing tolerances of printhead and mechanics can require another angle. CAUTION! Damage of printhead by unequal use! Higher wastage of ribbon by faster ripping.

  • Page 86: Print Quality Optimisation

    Maintenance and Cleaning Dynacode II Series 11.6 Print Quality Optimisation The following table shows some possibilities to improve the print quality. Generally you have to note: the higher the print speed the lower the print quality. Problem Mögliche Behebung ...

  • Page 87: Cycle Optimisation (Intermittent Mode)

    Dynacode II Series Maintenance and Cleaning 11.7 Cycle Optimisation (Intermittent Mode) NOTICE! The cycle is a finished print cycle per a unit of time. Figure 66 In case of 'time critical' applications you have the possibility with a good selection of different device parameters to increase the effective print speed and it this way the clock cycle.

  • Page 89: Signal Diagrams

    Dynacode II Series Signal Diagrams 12 Signal Diagrams 12.1 Continuous Mode NOTICE! The line 'data receipt' indicates when the direct print module receives data. Dispensing mode: Number of layouts per print order: 1 Data memory: standard Dynamic Ribbon save: On...
  • Page 90 Signal Diagrams Dynacode II Series Number of layouts per print order: 1 Data memory: extended Ribbon save: On Trigger input print start: increasing slope Figure 68 Layout For a better comparison we used the same layouts as before. Data receipt As soon as the generation of the layout is finished a new one is send to the direct print module.
  • Page 91 Dynacode II Series Signal Diagrams Number of layouts per print order: 3 Data memory: Off/standard/extended Ribbon save: On Trigger input print start: increasing slope Figure 69 Layout/generation with The use of printer variables means that each layout is different and...
  • Page 92 Signal Diagrams Dynacode II Series Number of layouts per print order: 4 Dispensing Mode: Static Data memory: Off/standard/extended Ribbon save: On Trigger input print start: level High Figure 70 Layout 4 layouts with counter. In 'dispensing mode: static' the level of the start impulse is recognised Print start/print as valid start signal.

  • Page 93: Intermittent Mode

    Dynacode II Series Signal Diagrams 12.2 Intermittent Mode Mode 1 (single item processing) Figure 71 Mode 2 (continuous mode) Figure 72 08.16 Operating Manual...
  • Page 94 Signal Diagrams Dynacode II Series Mode 4 (continuous mode, return without 'layout printing' signal) Figure 73 Operating Manual 08.16...

  • Page 95: Error Correction

    Dynacode II Series Error Correction 13 Error Correction Error message Cause Remedy Line too high Line rises up completely or Move line down (increase Y partly over the upper edge of value). label. Check rotation and font. Line too low Line rises up completely or Move line up (reduce X value).
  • Page 96 Error Correction Dynacode II Series Error message Cause Remedy Field numer Received line number is invalid Check sent data. at RS-232 and Centronics. Check connection PC - printer. Length mask Invalid length of received mask Check sent data. statement. Check connection PC - printer.
  • Page 97 Dynacode II Series Error Correction Error message Cause Remedy Application Selected application identifier is Check code data. Identifier not available in GS1-128. HIBC definition F Missing HIBC system sign. Check definition of HIBC code. Missing primary code. System clock Real Time Clock function is Change battery.
  • Page 98 Error Correction Dynacode II Series Error message Cause Remedy Drive write- Memory card is write-protected. Deactivate write protection. protected Directory not file Attempt to indicate a directory Correct your entry. as file name. File already open Attempt to change a file during Select another file.
  • Page 99 Dynacode II Series Error Correction Error message Cause Remedy Zero point Defective photocell. Change photocell. Compressed air Pressure air is not connected. Check pressure air. External releaser External print release signal is Check input signal. missing. Row too long Wrong definition of column Reduce the column width res.
  • Page 100 Error Correction Dynacode II Series Error message Cause Remedy Time generation Printing creation was still active Reduce print speed. at print start. Use printers' output signal for synchronisation. Use bitmap fonts to reduce generating time. Transport protection Both DPM position sensors Displace zero point sensor (start/end) are active.
  • Page 101 Dynacode II Series Error Correction Error message Cause Remedy Scanner layout Scanner data does not Check adjustment of scanner. difference correspond to bar code data. Check scanner settings / connection. COM break Serial interface error. Check settings for serial data transmission as well as cable (printer-PC).
  • Page 102 Error Correction Dynacode II Series Error message Cause Remedy Housing open When starting the print order Close the housing cover and the housing cover is not closed. start the print order anew. EAN.UCC code Transferred EAN.UCC code is Verify bar code data (see invalid.
  • Page 103 Dynacode II Series Error Correction Error message Cause Remedy Print asynchronous The label photocell do not work Check label size and gap size. in the order as it is expected according to print data. The settings of the photocell Check label photocell settings.

  • Page 105: Additional Information

    Dynacode II Series Additional Information 14 Additional Information 14.1 Hotstart NOTICE! Because of the fact that no battery-buffered SRAM is available, the necessary data has to be saved in another way, i.e. the data is saved onto CF card. Therefore the CF card is a condition for the Hotstart menu item.
  • Page 106 Additional Information Dynacode II Series Starting the In case at switching off the direct print module a print order was print order active, then a print start is released automatically and the required res. actual number of printed layouts is refreshed. In case the print order was stopped at switching off the direct print module, it is again set to the stopped mode after switching on the direct print module anew.

  • Page 107: Password Protection

    Dynacode II Series Additional Information 14.2 Password Protection Example 1: The supervisor programs a CF Card directly with the direct print module. He stores 10 different layouts. As well he adjusts the print parameters, like contrast, speed, etc. to the corresponding values.
  • Page 108 Additional Information Dynacode II Series Definition of password In case no password is defined res. the password protection is not activated, all functions can be used. Enter the password in menu Device Settings/Password Protection and activate the function. Then it iis possible to select which functions are to be blocked.

  • Page 109: Ribbon Save / Foil Saving

    Dynacode II Series Ribbon Save / Foil Saving 15 Ribbon Save / Foil Saving 15.1 Explication Ribbon save = maximum utilisation of transfer ribbon Layout Transfer ribbon without ribbon save \--/ \--/ Layout ribbon save Field ribbon save Transfer ribbon...

  • Page 110: Standard Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode)

    Ribbon Save / Foil Saving Dynacode II Series 15.2 Standard Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode) Select ribbon save mode Standard. Ribbon save mode 0 mm = It is always so far retracted that an optimal ribbon save is Return correction reached (no loss of transfer ribbon). This is rather rarely realised, as the ribbon position can deviate because of inaccuracies at speed measurement (encoder).
  • Page 111 Dynacode II Series Ribbon Save / Foil Saving Expert parameters This menu item is password protected. Enter and confirm password, then the following parameters are indicated: PhDownT = printhead down time in ms: Printhead down time This is used from ribbon save algorithm for the calculation of start time of printhead upwards movement.

  • Page 112: Shift Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode)

    Ribbon Save / Foil Saving Dynacode II Series Rewind speed Rwind v = rewind speed in mm/s: Indication of rewind in mm/s. Speed 1. Field If 0 (default value) is set, the parameter has no influence to the ribbon save. Otherwise the ribbon save algorithm does not use the measured speed for the calculation of layout ribbon save but the speed that is indicated here.
  • Page 113 Dynacode II Series Ribbon Save / Foil Saving X-Shift: 2 mm; Y-Shift: −3 mm X-Shift: 2 mm; Y-Shift: −3 mm Example Lanes: 2; R-Shift: −5 Lanes: 2; R-Shift: +3 mm Layout Transfer ribbon X-Shift X-Shift Y-Shift Print result Print direction 08.16...
  • Page 114 Ribbon Save / Foil Saving Dynacode II Series X-Shift: 0 mm; Y-Shift: −10 mm; Lanes: 2; R-Shift: 0 mm Example Lanes printing Supposed that the print speed is so high that no field ribbon save is possible, but after a lane enough time is available then by means of...

  • Page 115: Savestrt Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode)

    Dynacode II Series Ribbon Save / Foil Saving 15.4 SaveStrt Ribbon Save (Continuous Mode) Ribbon save mode Select ribbon save mode SaveStrt. Expert parameters This menu item is password protected. Enter password and then confirm the entry. Please find the description of Expert Parameters in chapter 15.2, page 110).

  • Page 116: Shift Optimierung (Intermittierender Modus)

    Ribbon Save / Foil Saving Dynacode II Series 15.6 Shift Optimierung (intermittierender Modus) Ribbon save mode Select ribbon save mode Shift. X-Shift / Y-Shift Please find the description in chapter 15.3, page 112. Lanes / R-Shift Please find the description in chapter 15.3, page 112.

  • Page 117: Environmentally-Friendly Disposal

    It may only be organised, used and disposed of by the manufacturer. Valentin products accordingly labelled can therefore be returned to Carl Valentin GmbH. This way, you can be sure your old equipment will be disposed of correctly.

  • Page 119: Index

    Dynacode II Series Index 17 Index Clamping force (ribbon roll) ..............43 Connection ..................38 Connection side of print mechanics ............. 9 Connector assignment of control unit ..........10 Continuous mode Material guiding ................12 Material speed ................11 Print principle .................. 11 Encoder, pin assignment ..............
  • Page 120 Index Dynacode II Series Installation at machines ..............34 Instructions ................... 5 Intended use ..................5 Intermittent mode Print position ................... 13 Print principle .................. 13 Maintenance/cleaning Angle adjustment ................85 Cycle optimisation (intermittent mode) ........... 87 General cleaning ................81 Print quality optimisation ..............
  • Page 121 Dynacode II Series Index Technical data ................19, 20 Touch-screen display Alphanumeric input ................. 72 Favorites list ................69, 70 Foil keyboard display ..............80 Information zone ................80 Main menus ..................68 Maintenance zone ............74, 75, 76, 77 Memory menu ................

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