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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 print modules comply with the following EU directives  EG Low-Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DPM IV Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ................3 Introduction ................5 General Instructions ..............5 Intended Use ................5 Safety Instructions ..............6 Außerbetriebnahme und Demontage ........7 Environmentally-Friendly Disposal .......... 8 Machine Overview ..............9 Print Mechanics ..............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents DPM IV 6.10 Date/Time ................54 6.10.1 Daylight Saving Time (DST) ........... 54 6.10.2 Start Daylight Saving Time ..........54 6.10.3 End Daylight Saving Time ..........54 6.10.4 General Parameters ............54 6.11 Service Functions ..............55 6.11.1...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    DPM IV 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 DPM IV The direct print module 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.

  • Page 7: Außerbetriebnahme Und Demontage

    DPM IV Introduction 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.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Machine Overview

    DPM IV Machine Overview Machine Overview Flexible labelling of packaging foil is effected either by means of Windows printer driver included in delivery or by our proven design software Labelstar Office. With 8 vector fonts, 6 bitmap fonts and 6 proportional fonts the direct print module has a large selection at different font types.

  • Page 10: Print Mechanics

    Machine Overview DPM IV 2.1 Print Mechanics Hinges, adjustable Covering hood Handle Print carriage End position control Ribbon unwinder Thermal printhead Pneumatic connection Connecting cable connection print mechanics – control unit Grounding bolt Ribbon rewinder Cover sensor Zero adjustment Zero control...

  • Page 11: Control Unit

    DPM IV Machine Overview 2.2 Control Unit 1 - LED green Lighting = Speed 100 MBit Off = Speed 10 MBit 2 - LED orange Lighting = Connection avtive –Flashing = Data transfer Off = No connection Figure 2 Function keys...

  • Page 12: Print Principle

    Machine Overview DPM IV 2.3 Print Principle Figure 3 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 13: Operating Conditions

    DPM IV 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 14 Operating Conditions DPM IV Technical data of Power line voltage and power line frequency: See type plate power supply 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%...
  • Page 15 DPM IV Operating Conditions Allowable lines Installation of data 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)
  • Page 16 Operating Conditions DPM IV Please pay attention to the information about admissible print media and the notes to the direct print module maintenance, in order to avoid damages or premature wear. We endeavoured to write this manual in an understandable form to give and you as much as possible information.

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    DPM IV Technical Data Technical Data DPM IV 53 DPM IV 107 DPM IV 128 Print width 53.3 mm 106.6 mm 128 mm Print lenghts 140 mm, 240 mm, 340 mm, 447 mm, 570 mm, 630 mm Resolution 300 dpi 50 …500 mm/s...
  • Page 18 Technical Data DPM IV Operation panel Touchscreen Display colour display: 800 x 480 pixel, screen size 7" Operating functions favorites, function menu, memory card, print start, test print, feed, about menu Settings date, time, shift times 11 language settings (others on demand)

  • Page 19: Control Inputs And Outputs

    DPM IV Technical Data 4.1 Control Inputs and Outputs By means of a maximum of 16 control inputs and outputs which, in the following, are also referred to as ports, different functions of the printer system can be triggered and operating states can be displayed.
  • Page 20 Technical Data DPM IV Configuration of D-Sub socket Figure 5 Port 1 to Port 16 = Assignment for I/O Profile Std_Direct Port Description / Function 11 (Input) Print start 12 (Input) No function 13 (Input) Counter reset 14 (Input) No function...
  • Page 21 DPM IV Technical Data Port Description / Function + 5 VDC 5 Volt DC output for external use. Max. 1 A. This voltage is provided from direct print module and can be used e.g. as control voltage. Never apply any external voltage to this output.
  • Page 22 Technical Data DPM IV Port 1 to Port 16 = Assignment for I/O Profile StdFileSelDirect Port Description / Function 11 (Input) Print start 12 (Input) Error reset 13 (Input) Number of the file to load Bit 0 (Input) 14 (Input)
  • Page 23 DPM IV Technical Data Port 1 to Port 16 = Assignment for I/O Profile SP_Direct0 Port Description / Function 11 (Input) Print start 12 (Input) No function 13 (Input) Counter reset 14 (Input) No function 15 (Input) Error reset 16 (Input)
  • Page 24 Technical Data DPM IV Plug Connector Technical data Type D-Sub connector High Density 26-pin. / connector Manufacturer W+P-Products Reference number 110-26-2-1-20 Output Voltages (connected with GND-PE) + 24 V / 1 A Fuse: Polyswitch / 30 V / 1 A...
  • Page 25 DPM IV Technical Data Example 1 Device connection to a machine with S7-300 SPS. Figure 6 Example 2 Device connection to a operating panel. Figure 7 05.18 Operating Manual...
  • Page 26 Technical Data DPM IV Example 3 Device connection version if 'Option: 2. LED'. Figure 8 Precautions When connecting a reed contact with a control input, the contact must have a switching capacity of min. 1 A in order to prevent the contact from sticking due to the inrush current.

  • Page 27: Installation And Initiation

    DPM IV Installation and Initiation Installation and Initiation Unpacking/packing the CAUTION! direct print module Danger of injury by imprudent handling when lifting or placing the printing system. Risk of crushing by unexpected linear movement of the printing carriage.  Do not underestimate the weight of the printing system (9-16 kg).

  • Page 28: Installation Of Print Mechanics At Machines

    Installation and Initiation DPM IV 5.1 Installation of Print Mechanics at Machines NOTICE! Only trained and qualified technical personnel may carry out mounting, maintenance and repair work in accordance to this instruction.  At the side parts of print mechanics (C) are two M6 threads (D) on the upper and back side which can be used for the attachment of print mechanics to a machine.

  • Page 29: Installation Position Without Brake

    DPM IV Installation and Initiation 5.2 Installation Position Without Brake NOTICE! For integration of the print mechanics into a packaging machine, the following outlined installation positions without the optional brake are approved. Figure 10 05.18 Operating Manual...

  • Page 30: Installation Position With Brake

    Installation and Initiation DPM IV 5.3 Installation Position With Brake The following outlined installation positions are approved.  Starting from an angle of inclination > 30°, the optionally available brake (A) is mandatory.  A brake can be dispensed with smaller angles of inclination.

  • Page 31: Mounting Of Valentin Counter-Pressure Plate

    DPM IV Installation and Initiation 5.4 Mounting of Valentin Counter-pressure Plate  For the attachment of the optional Valentin counter-pressure plate (A), appropriate threaded holes are designated at the bottom of the print mechanics (D). The suitable screws (B) are included with delivery of this option.

  • Page 32: Using A Customized Counter-Pressure Plate

    Installation and Initiation DPM IV 5.5 Using a Customized Counter-Pressure Plate  The counter-pressure plate (B) should be made of silicone with a hardness of 60 … 65° Shore A and a thickness of 4 mm. The best print results are obtained by vulcanizing the silicone onto a aluminium or steel plate with a thickness of 4 mm.

  • Page 33: Connection Of Pneumatic Power Supply

    DPM IV Installation and Initiation 5.6 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 10 bars and 4 bars after the pressure regulator.

  • Page 34: Installing The Control Unit

    Installation and Initiation DPM IV 5.7 Installing the Control Unit  At the side panels of the control unit (A) are two threads M5 which can be used for the attachment of control unit at a machine. The maximum thread depth is 6 mm.

  • Page 35: Adjustment Of Pressure Power

    (the control suffers with too low pressure, too). The lift indicates the distance between printhead and brake stator in 'print less' status. DPM IV 53 DPM IV 107 DPM IV 128 Recommended pressure...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Direct Print Module

    Installation and Initiation DPM IV 5.9 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 to 230 V / 50-60 Hz without any adjustments or modifications.

  • Page 37: Print Control

    DPM IV Installation and Initiation 5.11 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, USB or Ethernet). The print is started by a start signal to the 'print start-control input'.

  • Page 38: Loading Transfer Ribbon

    Installation and Initiation DPM IV 5.13 Loading Transfer Ribbon NOTICE! 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.
  • Page 39 DPM IV Installation and Initiation 3. Push an empty rewinding roll (D) onto the rewinder (C) to stop. 4. Insert the transfer ribbon as shown in the illustration above. 5. Tape the transfer ribbon with an adhesive tape to the empty roll and tighten the transfer ribbon with some turns of the roll.

  • Page 40: Zero Point Adjustment

    Installation and Initiation DPM IV 5.14 Zero Point Adjustment Figure 17 Move the start position of the printing carriage (A) with the slider (B). If the slider is at shaft end (side panel), the maximum print length is available. By adjusting the printer zero point, the usable print area is shortened.

  • Page 41: Function Menu

    DPM IV Function Menu Function Menu 6.1 Print Settings Speed Indication of print speed in mm/s (see Technical Data). The print speed can be determined for each print order anew. The setting of print speed affects also the test prints.

  • Page 42: Machine Parameters

    Function Menu DPM IV 6.2 Machine Parameters Number of pieces: Operating mode A print order with a defined number of pieces is transferred. After the generating process the target number and the actual number of pieces is shown in the display. A cycle is started via signal input 1.
  • Page 43 DPM IV 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 Print position Indication of start position of print carriage in mm.

  • Page 44: Layout Settings

    Function Menu DPM IV 6.3 Layout Settings 6.3.1 Extended Layout Settings Number of columns Indication of width of one layout as well as how many layouts are placed side by side on the backing paper. With this print module, several columns can be printed, i.e. the information of one column can be printed several times (depending on its width) on a layout.

  • Page 45: Device Settings

    DPM IV Function Menu 6.4 Device Settings 6.4.1 Print Job Off: The complete print memory is deleted. Field handling Keep graphic: A graphic res. a TrueType font is transferred to the direct print module once and stored in the direct print module internal memory.

  • Page 46: Print Control

    Function Menu DPM IV Off: After a restart of printer the last used label must be again loaded manually from CF card. NOTICE! A common use of the functions Autoload and Hotstart is not possible. For a correct Autoload procedure the Hotstart must be deactivated in the printer.

  • Page 47: User Environment

    DPM IV Function Menu Auto ready after error On: If an error occurred during printing, whose removal can be recognized by the module (e.g. transfer ribbon end), then the module changes after the error correction immediately in the 'ready' mode.

  • Page 48: I/O Parameters

    Function Menu DPM IV 6.5 I/O Parameters 6.5.1 I/O Port Parameters 1-8 Input print start Input reset error Input reset counter Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 6.5.2 I/O Port Parameters 9-16 Output error Output print order active Output generation Output printing...
  • Page 49 DPM IV Function Menu Save signal On: The start signal for the next layout can already be released during printing the current layout. The signal is registered from the printing system. The printing system starts printing the next layout immediately after finishing the current one.

  • Page 50: Ribbon Saving

    Function Menu DPM IV 6.6 Ribbon Saving Ribbon saving mode No ribbon saving. Standard Maximum ribbon saving 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 51: Network

    DPM IV Function Menu 6.7 Network IP address (DHCP) Each participant must have a 32 bit address. The IP address is separated by full stops and arranged into four parts. Each part has a number range of 0 … 255.

  • Page 52: Interface

    Function Menu DPM IV 6.8 Interface 6.8.1 COM1 COM1 mode Off: serial interface Off On (mode 1): serial interface On On (mode 2): serial interface On; no error message appears in case of a transmission error Baud rate Indication of bits which are transferred per second (speed of data transfer).

  • Page 53: Emulation

    DPM IV Function Menu 6.9 Emulation CVPL: Carl Valentin Programming Language Protocol ® ZPL: Zebra Programming Language ® Change between CVPL protocol and ZPL II protocol. ® The printer performs a restart and ZPL II commands are transformed into CVPL commands internally by the printer and then executed by the printer.

  • Page 54: Date/Time

    Function Menu DPM IV 6.10 Date/Time 6.10.1 Daylight Saving Time (DST) Daylight saving time On: Printer automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes. Off: Summertime is not automatically recognized and adjusted. DST difference (HH:MM Indication of time difference in hours and minutes for summer/winter time changeover.

  • Page 55: Service Functions

    DPM IV Function Menu 6.11 Service Functions 6.11.1 Sensor Status Carriage sensor left Verifies the left stop of printing carriage. Verifies the right stop of printing carriage. Carriage sensor right Indication of value 0 to 3 for the status of transfer ribbon rewinding Ribbon encoder winder roll.

  • Page 56: Ribbon Service

    Function Menu DPM IV 6.11.3 Ribbon Service Length and ink side Selection of the used transfer ribbon length (see Technical Data). With smaller ribbons, a higher number of cycles can be reached. Selection of the coating side of transfer ribbon, either outside or inside.
  • Page 57 DPM IV Function Menu I/O status input Indication of input signal level 0 = Low 1 = High Port Function Print start Reset error Counter reset No function No function No function No function No function I/O status output Indication of output signal level...

  • Page 58: General Parameters

    Function Menu DPM IV 6.11.5 General Parameters Print examples Settings: Printout of all device settings such as speed and transfer ribbon material. Bar codes: Printout of all available bar code types. Fonts: Printout of all available font types. Write log files to Starting with firmware version 1.70, the printer logs different events...

  • Page 59: Operation

    DPM IV Function Menu 6.12.1 Operation Password Entering a 4-digit numeric password. Protection Device settings can be changed (contrast, speed, operating mode, ...). configuration The password protection prevents modifications at the device settings. Protection With the functions of the memory card, labels can be stored, loaded, memory card etc.

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    Function Menu DPM IV 6.13 Maintenance 6.13.1 Print Preview Preview available 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. Zoom Selection of a certain zoom value for the representation of print preview.

  • Page 61: Lcd

    DPM IV Function Menu 6.13.2 LCD Backlight Setting of contrast of background lighting. LCD orientation Landscape 180°: The display is represented turned by 180 degres to the function 'Landscape'. Landscape: The display is represented turned by 90 degres to the reading direction.
  • Page 62 Function Menu DPM IV Operating Manual 05.18...

  • Page 63: Touch-Screen Display

    DPM IV Touch-Screen Display Touch-Screen Display 7.1 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 64: Different Menus

    Touch-Screen Display DPM IV 7.2 Different Menus Indication of main menus The selected (active) menu is highlighted on orange background. If a selected menu contains so-called submenus, these are blue highlighted. Indication of submenus Different parameters are combined in a submenu.

  • Page 65: User-Defined Info Field

    DPM IV Touch-Screen Display 7.3 User-Defined Info Field From the predefined contents, the user can define the display of the user-defined info field (green). Select menu Maintenance/System settings/User-defined info field to specify what is to be displayed in the user-defined info field.
  • Page 66 Touch-Screen Display DPM IV Selection of parameters Standard: Horizontale display orientation: Empty info field Vertical display orientation: Indication of job info (label name and number of printed labels) Job info: Indication of label names and the number of already printed...

  • Page 67: Favorites List

    DPM IV Touch-Screen Display 7.4 Favorites List Add parameters to favorites Press long (2 s) on a parameter (e.g. print speed) to display the appropriate selection. Press Add to favorites to add the selected parameter to the favorites list. 05.18...
  • Page 68 Touch-Screen Display DPM IV Remove parameters from favorites 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. Operating Manual 05.18...

  • Page 69: Parameter Input

    DPM IV Touch-Screen Display 7.5 Parameter Input Parameter input Numeric input 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 70 Touch-Screen Display DPM IV Selection from list Select the parameter for which you want to change the selection. The currently selected value is highlighted on orange background. Press to confirm the selection. Alphanumeric input The alphanumeric input is shown in the header of input dialog.

  • Page 71: Navigation Zones

    DPM IV Touch-Screen Display 7.6 Navigation Zones The respective navigation zone can be moved with an appropriate swipe movement from top to bottom or from the bottom up. NOTE! With the used resistive touch screen variant a certain pressure on the display is needed.

  • Page 72: Maintenance Zone

    Touch-Screen Display DPM IV 7.7 Maintenance Zone Different settings for the display indication can be done. Maintenance - Print preview Print preview With activated print preview a picture of the currently printed layout is activated On/Off shown on the display. If the function is not activated, the field remains empty.
  • Page 73 DPM IV Touch-Screen Display Print preview – Zoom Selection of a certain zoom value for the representation of print preview. Label: The complete layout is fit to the indication zone. Fields: Only the print range is fit to the indication zone.

  • Page 74: Maintenance Lcd

    Touch-Screen Display DPM IV Print preview – Interval During a running print order the preview is refreshed in the set interval. Value range: 0 .. 10 seconds In the LCD maintenance sector, different parameters ro the touch- Maintenance - LCD screeen display can be set.
  • Page 75 DPM IV Touch-Screen Display LCD – Backlight Setting the brightness of background lighting. Value range: 0 .. 100%. LCD - Orientation Landscape 180°: The display is represented turned by 180 degres to the function 'Landscape'. Landscape: The display is represented turned by 90 degres to the reading direction.
  • Page 76 Touch-Screen Display DPM IV Maintenance - System settings Different system settings such as set printer type, reset paper counter etc. can be made. However, for the settings the corresponding password is necessary. Operating Manual 05.18...

  • Page 77: Process Data

    DPM IV Touch-Screen Display 7.8 Process Data Activation of display for process data In order to show the process data, the parameter must be activated before in the menu Maintenance/Print preview. Add parameter to process data Press long (2 s) on a parameter (e.g. current time) to display the appropriate selection.
  • Page 78 Touch-Screen Display DPM IV Remove parameter from process data Press long (2 s) on a parameter (e.g. current time) to display the appropriate selection. Press Remove from process data to remove the selected parameter from the process data list. Change of display vies With activated print preview, the display shows a picture of the Process data –...

  • Page 79: Memory Menu

    DPM IV Touch-Screen Display 7.9 Memory Menu Compact Flash Card On the left side, the content of the currently selected directory is USB Stick shown one below the other. The preview zone in on the right side is. If available, the preview of the selected layout is shown.
  • Page 80 Touch-Screen Display DPM IV The user query can be entered at the cursor position. Press to change to the input of number of copies. Number of copies Enter the number of layouts to be printed. Operating Manual 05.18...

  • Page 81: Information Zone

    DPM IV Touch-Screen Display 7.10 Information Zone By pressing the Info button the versions of the installed components are displayed. By pressing the Info button once more, the Home view is again displayed. 7.11 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 82 Touch-Screen Display DPM IV Operating Manual 05.18...

  • Page 83: Maintenance And Cleaning

    DPM IV Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance and Cleaning DANGER! Risk of death by electric shock!  Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait for a moment until the power supply unit has discharged.

  • Page 84: Cleaning The Transfer Ribbon Roller

    Maintenance and Cleaning DPM IV 8.2 Cleaning the Transfer Ribbon Roller A soiled print roll can lead to reduced print quality and can affect transport of material. Figure 18 1. Open the cover of print mechanics. 2. Remove transfer ribbon.

  • Page 85: Cleaning The Printhead

    DPM IV Maintenance and Cleaning 8.3 Cleaning the Printhead Printing can cause accumulation of dirt at printhead e.g. by colour particles of transfer ribbon, and therefore it is necessary to clean the printhead in regular periods depending on operating hours, environmental effects such as dust etc.

  • Page 86: Replacing The Printhead

    Maintenance and Cleaning DPM IV 8.4 Replacing the Printhead CAUTION! The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts!  Set up direct print module on a grounded, conductive surface.  Ground your body, e.g. by wearing a grounded wristband.
  • Page 87 DPM IV Maintenance and Cleaning Installing the printhead Do not touch the contacts of printhead. Position the printhead in the printhead support. Screw again screws (A) and tighten it. Connect again printhead cable (C). Insert again the transfer ribbon material (see 5.13. on page 38).

  • Page 88: Transfer Ribbon Tension

    Maintenance and Cleaning DPM IV 8.5 Transfer Ribbon Tension Figure 21 For a regular print quality it is necessary that the transfer ribbon is to tighten even over its width. With the nuts (A) it is possible to regulate a different transfer ribbon tension by a sideways overturn of the printhead.

  • Page 89: Angle Adjustment

    DPM IV Maintenance and Cleaning 8.6 Angle Adjustment Figure 22 The installation angle of the printhead (B) 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 90: Print Quality Optimisation

    Maintenance and Cleaning DPM IV 8.7 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 Possible solution  Regular inferior print quality Increase contrast ...

  • Page 91: Cycle Optimisation

    DPM IV Maintenance and Cleaning 8.8 Cycle Optimisation Cycle = completed print cycle per time unit Figure 23 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 92 Maintenance and Cleaning DPM IV Operating Manual 05.18...

  • Page 93: Signal Diagrams

    DPM IV Signal Diagrams Signal Diagrams 9.1 Mode 1 (Single Item Processing) 05.18 Operating Manual...

  • Page 94: Mode 2 (Continuous Mode)

    Signal Diagrams DPM IV 9.2 Mode 2 (Continuous Mode) Operating Manual 05.18...

  • Page 95: Error Correction

    DPM IV Error Correction 10 Error Correction Error message Cause Remedy Line too high Line rises up completely or Move line down partly over the upper edge of (increase Y value). label. Check rotation and font. Line too low Line rises up completely or Move line up (reduce Y value).
  • Page 96 Error Correction DPM IV Error message Cause Remedy Length mask Invalid length of received mask Check sent data. statement. Check connection PC - printer. Unknown mask Transferred mask statement is Check sent data. invalid. Check connection PC - printer. Missing ETB No end of data found.
  • Page 97 DPM IV 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 DPM IV 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 DPM IV 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 DPM IV Error message Cause Remedy IGP error Protocol error IGP. Check sent data. 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.
  • Page 101 DPM IV 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 DPM IV 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 DPM IV Error Correction Error message Cause Remedy Print asynchronous The label photocell does not Check label size and gap size. work in the order as it is expected according to print data. The settings of the photocell Check label photocell settings.
  • Page 104 Error Correction DPM IV Error message Cause Remedy Script user error Error in LUA script user input. Correct the input value. No reprint available No label data for reprinting Send new label data to the available. printer. Printhead short Electrical short at the printhead.

  • Page 105: Additional Information

    DPM IV Additional Information 11 Additional Information 11.1 Hotstart NOTICE! The data is saved onto CF card. Therefore the CF card is a condition for the Hotstart menu item. The function Hotstart contains e.g. that in case of a power failure the currently loaded layout can be further processed without any loss of data.
  • Page 106 Additional Information DPM IV 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: Index

    DPM IV Index 12 Index Außerbetriebnahme/Demontage ............7 Connecting ..................36 Control unit, figure ................11 Control unit, installing ................. 34 Counter-pressure plate (customized), using ........32 Counter-pressure plate (Valentin), mounting ........31 Date/time Daylight saving time ................ 54 End daylight saving timet ..............54 Start daylight saving time..............
  • Page 108 Index DPM IV Print settings ................... 41 Ribbon saving ................. 50 Service functions ............55, 56, 57, 58 Hotstart ..................105, 106 I/O parameter I/O port parameter ................48 Initiation ....................37 Initiation, preparations ................ 36 Inputs/outputs ..........19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 Installation at machines ..............
  • Page 109 DPM IV Index Password Network ................... 59 Operation ..................59 Pneumatic power supply, connection ..........33 Pressure power .................. 35 Print control ..................37 Print mechanics, figure ............... 10 Print principle ..................12 Safety Instructions ................6, 7 Service functions Device status ..................

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