Avery Dennison AP4.4 User manual

05/09 Rev. 5.02-01 USER MANUAL

AP4.4 – AP5.4

Setup & Operation

Installing the Printer ......................................2

Unpacking the printer ................................2

Carrying the Printer ................................... 2

Check the Delivery ....................................3

Removing the Transportation Lock ........... 6

Product Description ....................................... 7

Operating Parts AP4.4 / AP5.4 basic ....... 7

Operating parts AP5.4 Dispenser /

Internal Rewinder ...................................... 9

Modes of Operation AP5.4 Dispenser /

Internal Rewinder .................................... 11

Arrangement of the Connections ........... 12

Warning Signs at the Printer ................... 14

Control Panel (Display) ........................... 15

Operating State ....................................... 16

Basic Operating Procedures .......................18

Connecting the Printer .............................18

Setting the Interface .................................19

Activate/Deactivate Internal Rewinder .....19

Activate/Deactivate Dispenser .................20

Configure Dispenser ...............................21

Operation in Offline Mode ........................21

Operation in Online Mode ........................22

Creating a Print job ..................................23

Transferring a Print Job ...........................23

Using CF Cards (AP5.4) .........................24

Setting the Realtime Clock (AP5.4) .........26

Reading out real time with Easy-Plug

(AP5.4) ....................................................26

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AP4.4 – AP5.4

Installing the Printer

Unpacking the printer

1. Remove all loose objects from the packaging.

2. Carefully lift the printer together with the polystyrene cushions out of the

box. Have a second person keep hold of the box while you remove the

printer.

[1] AP5.4 in the original packaging.

3. Remove the polystyrene cushions and plastic wrap from the printer. Hav-

ing someone else help you with this will also make it easier!

4. Place the printer on an even surface.

Carrying the Printer

One person can easily carry the AP4.4/5.4 because it only weighs 14kg.

«To carry the printer, grip the baseplate from the front and rear [2].

[2] When lifting the printer, grip under the baseplate!

Packaging ¯Please retain the original packaging for later use when transporting the

printer!

CAUTION! - Observe the following to avoid damaging the printer:

«Do not lift the printer by holding the plastic parts on the front and rear.

«Do not grip the front cover when attempting to carry the printer.

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Check the Delivery

You are bound to want to start using your new AP4.4/5.4 as soon as possible.

However, we would ask you to take a few minutes to check the following:

«Please ensure that the printer has not been damaged in transit. If the pack-

aging has been dented or torn,please check the contents particularly carefully

for damage that may have resulted from transportation.

«Are the following articles listed included in the box?

[3] The following items are delivered with the AP4.4/5.4.

•AP4.4/5.4 Printer

•Power supply cable [3A]

The plug for the power supply is different depending on the country of

delivery.

•Data cable [3B]

Centronics IEEE 1284 CA Cable 2m. The cable connector for the printer

is a type C connector!

•Core adapters [3C]

There are two core adapters each for the material rolls with a core internal

diameter of 76.2mm (3”) and 101.4mm (4”). On delivery, the core adapt-

ers are placed on the printer material dispenser.

•Empty foil core [3D]

Empty foil core for rewinding the thermotransfer foil. On delivery, the back-

ing paper is placed on the foil rewind mandrel.

•Documentation CD [3E]

Contains extensive instructions on using the printer as well as the

Windows driver, printer firmware and service manual.

•Quick reference guide [3F]

Multilingual quick reference guide in print form.

BA F

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AP4.4 – AP5.4

•Size 10 torx screwdriver [3G]

Tool which is used to replace the print roller and to mount a dispensing

edge.

AP5.4 with Cutter Cutter [4]

Only if you ordered the “AP5.4 peripheral with cutter”.

[4] If ordered, you will find the cutter in a special carrier in the top of the printer packaging.

You can find instructions on how to mount the cutter in the Cutter Manual .

¯The cutter hook, a part which is required to mount the cutter, can be found

fixed to the printer bottom.

AP5.4 with Internal

Rewinder •Printer with mounted deflector

•Housing front part, bottom side with screw [5B].

•Cutter flange cover with screws [5A].

¯It is recommended to mount the housing parts, if the printer is used as

a standard device without rewinding function.

[5] These housing parts are shipped loose with the „AP5.4 Internal Rewinder“.

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AP5.4 Dispenser •Printer with mounted dispensing edge

•Housing front part, bottom side with screw [6A].

•Cutter flange cover with screws [6B].

•Deflector [6C].

Enables the AP5.4 Dispenser to be operated with internal (label material)

rewinder.

¯It is recommended to mount the housing parts, if the printer is used as

a standard device without dispensing or rewinding function.

[6] These housing parts are shipped loose with the „AP5.4 Dispenser“.

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AP4.4 – AP5.4

Removing the Transportation Lock

1. Open the printer lid.

2. Remove the cable tie holding the printhead inplace [7A]. For this, use side-

cutting pliers or strong scissors.

[7] AP4.4/5.4 transportation lock (A).

AP5.4 Dispenser «Remove the connector from its transport position at the printer bottom and

connect it to the connector at the frontside of the printer.

CAUTION! - Observe the following to avoid damaging the printhead:

«Do not use a knife to cut the cable tie.

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AP4.4 – AP5.4

Product Description

Operating Parts AP4.4 / AP5.4 basic

[8] Exterior view of the AP5.4.

AControl panel:

LCD graphics display, 4 buttons; displays printer operating status, enables

parameter menu settings.

BConnection for additional devices:

(Not at AP4.4 and AP5.4 basic) Connection for optional cutter or take-up.

CFront cover:

Open to insert material and foil.

DWindow:

Allows material/foil supply check without opening the front hood.

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AP4.4 – AP5.4

[9] AP5.4 operating parts.

AFoil unwinding roll mandrel:

Holds the new foil roll.

BFoil take-up roll mandrel:

Holds the backing paper onto which used foils are wound.

CFlange mount for additional devices:

Cutter and take-up can alternately be screwed on here. To do this, you will

need to remove the plastic cover.

DPressure lever:

Opening the pressure lever raises the printhead. This is required when in-

serting the material or foil or to clean the printhead or printing roller.

EMaterial rewinder:

Labelling material roller inserted here.

FMaterial strain relief:

Ensures even feed of the labelling material.

GGuide plate:

Prevents the material roll from slipping sideways.

HAdapter rings:

To set the unwinder to the core diameter of the material roll.

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Operating parts AP5.4 Dispenser / Internal Rewinder

AP5.4 Dispenser

[10] Additional operating parts of the „AP5.4 Dispenser“.

ADispensing edge:

Peels the labels off the backing paper.

BConnector:

Connection of the dispensing edge sensor.

CDispensing roller:

Holds the material web tight over the dispensing edge.

DDispensing roller release button:

Press the red button to release the dispensing roller.

EDeflector:

Deflects the backing paper.

FRewinder:

Wraps up the backing paper.

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AP5.4 Internal Rewinder

[11] Additional operating parts of the „AP5.4 Internal Rewinder“.

ADeflector:

Deflects the printed label web without dispensing any labels.

BDeflector:

Deflects the label web.

CRewinder:

Wraps up the label web.

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