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PE Series Operator’s Manual1 Printer Overview1.0 IntroductionThe PE Series, hereafter referred to as the printer, is a high quality,high volume, extr

PE Series Operator’s Manual21.1 About This PrinterThis printer offers the following standard and optional features:1.1.1 Standard FeaturesAdvanced Tec

PE Series Operator’s Manual31.1.2 Optional Features300 DPIThis factory installed option provides a printhead resolution of 300 dots per inch with a 4

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PE Series Operator’s Manual5 Getting Started2.0 Before Using This PrinterUnpacking the PrinterThe printer was carefully packaged to avoid any damage

PE Series Operator’s Manual6Inspecting the PrinterAfter removing the printer from the box, check the remaining contentsof the package. In addition t

PE Series Operator’s Manual72.1 General OverviewThe following illustrations show the major components of yourprinter. It may be helpful to refer back

PE Series Operator’s Manual8Figure 2-2 Right-hand Model, Interior Front ViewFigure 2-3 Right-Hand Model, Media Path

PE Series Operator’s Manual9 Setting Up the Printer3.0 IntroductionThis chapter explains how to connect the printer to the host, loadmedia and print

PE Series Operator’s Manual103.2 Loading MediaThis section explains the loading of media.n Move the Head-Lift Lever ‘up’ to raise the printhead, as sh

PE Series Operator’s Manual11p Peel the first 12 inches of label material from the liner anddiscard.; Note: If you wish to leave the label attached to

PE Series Operator’s Manual12Figure 3-5 Media Loading (detail)r To close, raise the Drive Plate back up, until the plate snapsinto place. See Figure

PE Series Operator’s Manual133.3 Loading Ribbon (Thermal Transfer)The printer can use two methods to create an image on the media.The first method, ca

PE Series Operator’s Manual14q Remove the J-Hook from the Ribbon Take-up Hub, ( as aconvenient option you may use an empty ribbon core torewind the sp

PE Series Operator’s Manual153.4 Ribbon RemovalRemoval of a Partially Used Roll of RibbonComplete the following steps to remove and save a ribbon:n Cu

PE Series Operator’s Manual16Removal of a Completely Used RibbonComplete the following steps to remove a completely used ribbon: n Unlatch and ra

PE Series Operator’s Manual173.5 Installing a FLASH CartridgeFLASH cartridges provide the same features as DRAM, with the added benefit of providing p

PE Series Operator’s Manual18p Holding the FLASH Cartridge with the label facing up, insert it into the connector, see Figure 3-10. Push firmly, but

PE Series Operator’s Manual193.6 Printing a Configuration LabelBefore beginning, load the printer with 4” wide media or configurethe Label Width Adjus

CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation.CG Times, based upon Times New Roman under license from TheMonotype Corporation.SEAQ is a trademark

PE Series Operator’s Manual20COMMUNICATION OPTIONS INPUT PORT _ _ _ _ _ PORT A BAUDRATE _ _ _ _ 9600 PARITY _ _

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PE Series Operator’s Manual223.7 Configuration Label ExplanationFebruary 17, 1998 14:13 048 - Printer date and time, including Juliancalendar date.

PE Series Operator’s Manual233.8 Test Pattern LabelThe second of the labels is the Test Pattern Label, see Figure 3-12. This matrix is useful to dete

PE Series Operator’s Manual243.9 Applicator ConnectionThe applicator mechanism will receive the printed label and affix it to an item. Applicator co

PE Series Operator’s Manual25Pin 5 - The Start Print signal is sent from the Applicator to the Printerwhen the Applicator is ready to begin another c

PE Series Operator’s Manual263.10 Options PortThe Options Port is used for external control of the printer via discrete lines. The Port consists of

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PE Series Operator’s Manual28 Using Your Printer4.0 Using the Printer’s Front PanelThe printer’s detachable/rotatable front panel contains nine butto

PE Series Operator’s Manual29Lights Power This illuminates when the printer is powered ‘on’. Adelay of up to one second is normal at ‘power up’ o

PE Series Operator’s Manual304.1 Accessing the Menu TreeThe menu is divided between basic function and advanced setuplevels. (To see a complete over

PE Series Operator’s Manual31Ebsloftt Fine tunes the print contrast level. Used to matchprint contrast level when replacing the printhead.*Factory

PE Series Operator’s Manual324.1.2 Advanced SetupAdvanced setup is a gateway leading to additional system, maintenanceand testing sub-levels. PE Op

PE Series Operator’s Manual33QF!Pqujpot(cont.)Backfeed Cntrl Controls the timing associated with the backfeedingof a presented label. *20 ms after p

PE Series Operator’s Manual34Mbcfm!Pqujpot(cont.)Print Speed Allows the selection of different rates that the labelwill be printed. *6.0 ips Value

PE Series Operator’s Manual35Tztufn!pqujpot Allows access to eight system level options.Factory Settings Returns all printer settings to factory d

PE Series Operator’s Manual36DpnqbubcjmjuzThree selections to control label positioningOffset Bias*220 110 Selects from two different Start of Prin

PE Series Operator’s Manual37Pqfsbujpo(CONT.)Test Mode Causes the printer to send debug characters back tothe host. See Appendix E for listings. *D

PE Series Operator’s Manual38Nbjoufobodf Selects five different maintenance functions.Test Print Each test print function is activated by pressing

PE Series Operator’s Manual39Nbjoufobodf(cont.)Installed Options There are two installed options to choose from: Cutter Ribbon SaverNpevmft Mo

Agency Compliance and ApprovalsUL: UL1950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment1. Nur für Gebrauch innerhalb eines Gebäudes geeignet.Für 230 Volt

PE Series Operator’s Manual40Inputs Sensor Name Possible ConditionHD Head D = Down, U = UpCT Cutter D = Down, U = UpSP Present Sensors Y = Blocked,

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PE Series Operator’s Manual42PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS5.0 IntroductionWhen changing label size or material it may be necessary to adjust certain printer com

PE Series Operator’s Manual435.2 Media Width AdjustmentThe printer is able to use a wide variety of media types, widths andthickness. The printhead m

PE Series Operator’s Manual44; Note: Labeling program settings can override many of the functions available through the printer’s menu.5.3 Label Star

PE Series Operator’s Manual455.5 Setting Start of Print and Peel PositionEvery effort has been made to make the default parameters work for yourapplic

PE Series Operator’s Manual465.6 Controlling Print QualityThe printer provides maximum flexibility by offering both directthermal and thermal transfer

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PE Series Operator’s Manual48MAINTENANCE6.0 IntroductionThe chapter covers the cleaning recommendations for your printer. The following items will he

PE Series Operator’s Manual496.1 Cleaning ScheduleThe following table provides a recommended cleaning schedule for various parts of your printer.CAUTI

Important Safety InstructionsThis printer has been carefully designed to give you many years ofsafe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equi

PE Series Operator’s Manual506.2 Cleaning the PrintheadWhen print quality begins to degrade the typical cause is a dirtyprinthead. Unreadable barcode

PE Series Operator’s Manual516.3 Cleaning the Platen RollerPrint quality may be affected if the platen becomes contaminatedwith grit, label adhesive,

PE Series Operator’s Manual52TROUBLESHOOTING7.0 IntroductionOccasionally, situations occur that require some troubleshootingskills. Possible problem

PE Series Operator’s Manual53No display (the Power LED is on): The display contrast may be set too low. Using a smallscrewdriver use the access ope

PE Series Operator’s Manual54No Print (cont.): Perform a Self-Test. If the labels printed correctly, check thelabel format and communication parame

PE Series Operator’s Manual55Missing Data in the printed label: Check the label format, (see Section 7.3). Verify that theproper syntax was used fo

PE Series Operator’s Manual567.2 Error MessagesThe printer's control electronics monitors various operations. If aproblem is detected, an error

PE Series Operator’s Manual57BQQMJDBUPS!CVTZSystem is waiting for control of the PrintCycle from the applicator. Printer applicator enable control m

PE Series Operator’s Manual58Op!Npevmft!BwbjmbcmfThe printer could not find a valid module;possible causes: No module is installed or configured.

PE Series Operator’s Manual59SJCCPO!GBVMUThe system has detected a fault in ribbonmotion. The ribbon may be incorrectly installedor the wrong type f

iContents Printer Overview1.0 Introduction ... 11.1 About This Printer...

PE Series Operator’s Manual60UPG!GBVMUThe printer’s Edge Sensor cannot see a gapor notch in the label stock. Examine the Label Edge Sensor forobstru

PE Series Operator’s Manual617.3 Character Dump ModeThe character dump mode is a useful tool for diagnosing various printer problems, communication pr

PE Series Operator’s ManualA-1Appendix AASCII Control ChartChar Dec He x Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec HexNUL 0 00 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60SOH 1 01

PE Series Operator’s ManualA-2Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec HexÇ 128 80 á 160 A0 192 C0 Ó 224 E0ü 129 81 í 161 A1 193 C1 ß 225 E1é 1

PE Series Operator’s ManualB-1Appendix BAvailable Fonts and BarcodesAll character fonts and bar codes available with the Printer are described in this

PE Series Operator’s ManualB-2Human-Readable FontsFont Matrix Sizes Charac.Per InchFont DotHeightDotWidthDotSpacing203DPI0 7 5 1 33.831 13 7 2 22.562

PE Series Operator’s ManualB-30 - Identifies a 96-character alphanumeric font.1 - Identifies a 145-character uppercase and lowercase alpha

PE Series Operator’s ManualB-46 - Identifies a 62-character alphanumeric uppercase font. 7 - Identifies a font that prints OCR- A, size I.8 -

PE Series Operator’s ManualB-5Barcode FontsFont Bar Code Length Cksum Valid CharactersA Code 3 of 9 Varies No 0-9, A-Z, -. *$/+% and space char.B UPC-

ii Using Your Printer4.0 Using the Printer’s Front Panel ...284.1 Accessing the Menu Tree ...

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PE Series Operator’s ManualB-7 Barcode O

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PE Series Operator’s ManualC-1Appendix CCable ListingWhen a serial interface between the Printer and host is used, a serial cable meeting specific pin

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PE Series Operator’s ManualD-1Appendix DApplicator Port Test BoxThe Applicator Port can be tested and monitored with a simple testcircuit. The schema

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PE Series Operator’s ManualE-1Appendix EError CodesThe most common error codes transmitted by the Printer are described below.Lower case “c” Printer r

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PE Series Operator’s ManualF-1Appendix FPrinter SpecificationsPrintingPrint Methods Direct thermal or thermal transfer.Print Resolution PE42: 203 dot

iii AppendicesAppendix AASCII Control Chart...A-1Appendix BAvailable Fonts and Barcode

PE Series Operator’s ManualF-2ElectricalPower Supply 115/230 VAC, 60/50 Hz, 3.0/1.5AAuto RangingCircuit Protection 5 A., 250V fuseEnvironmentalOperati

PE Series Operator’s ManualF-3Label Material Thermal-transfer plain-coated papers,vinyl, Mylar, metalized paper, non-woven fabric, fine-woven fabric,t

PE Series Operator’s ManualF-4Printer DimensionsFigure F-1 Print Engine Critical Dimensions.

PE Series Operator’s ManualF-5Media SpecificationsFigure F-2 Acceptable Media DimensionsDescription Max.(inches)Min.(inches)A Label width 5.0 1.000B

PE Series Operator’s ManualF-6Media and Ribbon BasicsMedia Selection - Direct ThermalConsider three important factors when selecting direct thermal st

PE Series Operator’s ManualG-1Appendix GMenu Tree

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PE Series Operator’s ManualH-1Appendix HWarranty InformationDatamax Bar Code ProductsLimited Warranty StatementPE42/PE43 Print EnginePrinterDatamax wa

PE Series Operator’s ManualH-2Warranty Service ProceduresIf a defect should occur during the warranty period, the defective unitshall be returned, fre

PE Series Operator’s ManualH-3Limitation of LiabilityIn no event shall Datamax be liable to the purchaser for any indirect,special or consequential da