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1. Top Cover Prop Arm 3 Do not allow the Printer Top Cover to free fall 4 Failure to securely close to click lock the cover will result in poor print quality Label Guides Gray Roller and Metal Cutter Plate Top Cover Open Lever 10 SYZITFIRE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM fA ACCUFORM SIGNS KEYBOARD E oa BR Eu C UU CN NS NET AE MC i r J LEG mea Ded Keypad screen Press the up and Press the F2 key Caps lock is down arrow keys to go into the always default to navigate the printer settings ON when label formats and and to change powering up the menu formats your fonts Spitfire 4 To disable press the caps lock Press the enter If you make an error in a line Press the Press the key to activate you will have to press and exit key to go backspace the label format hold the EXIT keys to back to the arrow to or menu format go back to the main menu first template delete text Horizontal Label SN If the red light is on not flashing AN D the cover is open must be closed x D Greeniighi i properly If the red light is flashing i lt lt means ready gt this means error occurred to print using tags press the feed button on top of the printer to line up 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 11 TEMPLATE MENU HORIZONTA
2. Install the Rewind Core for Ink Ribbon 2 Insert the Ink Ribbon Spindle into Paper Core 3 With larger end of Spindle to the right mount the Paper Core on Ink Ribbon Rewind Spindle on the Front Hubs Start with spring loaded left hub first Turn Spindle until click lock in 4 Open Printer Top Cover pull back the two Top Cover Open Levers at the same time Then raise cover Install the Ink Ribbon Roll 5 Insert the Ink Ribbon Spindle into Ink Ribbon Roll Ribbon feeds from back side downward 6 With larger end of Spindle to the right mount the Ink Ribbon Roll on Spindle on the Rear Hubs Start with spring loaded left hub first Turn Spindle until click lock in 7 Pull the Ink Ribbon Leading Edge downward pass and wrap past the print head Attach the Ribbon Lead Edge to the Ribbon Rewind Paper Core 8 Rotate the Ribbon Rewind Paper Core Spindle away from you until the ribbon leader is thoroughly encompassed by the color section of the ribbon 9 Close the ribbon access window to click lock VERY IMPORTANT Must insert ink spindles correctly or you will get an error when printing 1 Paper Core 2 Ink Ribbon Spindle 3 Front Hubs 4 Ink Ribbon Access Cover 1 Ink Ribbon Roll 2 Ink Ribbon Spindle 3 Ink Ribbon Lead Edge 4 Rear Hub 5 Ink Ribbon Rewind Core Spindle 6 Printer Top Cover 7 Top Cover Open Levers 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accufor
3. e eR OE Oe 23 Label 24 cene 4 5 25 Spitfire 4 Trouble Shooting 26 27 Printer 28 Font Settings a o o c s E e S eS SS m Sm B BEES 29 Spitfire 4 Maintenance 30 Media e 5 31 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters c om www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Spitfire 4 print system The Spitfire 4 is the ideal label printer for safety and maintaining a visual work environment Operating it is easy That s why every facility is choosing the Spitfire 4 to print their custom tags and labels SO many supplies to choose from From magnets to reflective tape the Spitfire 4 will print your sign Small compact footprint and mobility options makes the Spitfire 4 versatile Create labels and tags off site without an outlet Spit out custom labels in seconds at the same time automatically cutting each sign Spitfire 4 labels are built to last in most environments lt EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM ACCUFORM SIGNS COMPLIANCE CE Class B EN55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 EN55024 1998 A1 2001 2 2003 IEC 6100
4. PRESS ENTER Tip If you make an error in a line you will have to press and hold the ALT EXIT keys to go back to the main menu 22 SYZITFIRE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM fA ACCUFORM SIGNS HMCIS LABELS Input and identify the hazard ratings of chemicals and materials onto preprinted HMCIS labels ROLL WIDTH 2 OR 4 HEALTH FLAMMABILITY lt gt PPE 2 x 2 HMCIS SQUARE PRESS ENTER or 4 x 4 HMCIS SQUARE PRESS ENTER ENTER HEALTH 4 ENTER FLAMMABILITY 3 ENTER INSTABILITY 2 ENTER PPE P ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 3 HEALTH FLAMMABILITY 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 23 HMCIS LABELS PRESS ENTER ENTER ROLL WIDTH PRESS 1 2 3 OR 4 ROLL WIDTH 1 HEALTH gt FLAMMABILITY 1 x 3 HMCIS PRESS ENTER ENTER HEALTH 4 ENTER FLAMMABILITY 3 ENTER INSTABILITY 2 ENTER PPE P ENTER CHEMICAL NAME CHEMICAL ENTER COMMON NAME COMMON NAME ENTER MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURE ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 1 Tip If you make an error in a line you will have to press and hold the ALT EXIT keys to go back to the main menu GHS LABEL GHS label is ideal for secondary GHS labeling Note When loading preprinted label the Spitfire 4 will automatically calibrate to the label size Keep in mind the printer may go through one to two labels when doing this After calibratio
5. letters y j and g need the extra space to print otherwise you will get a blank ENTER 3RD LINE space where the y j and g are LINE 3 ENTER 4TH LINE LINE 4 ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 3 Press the F2 key to access the PRINT PROPERTIES and to change your fonts See page 29 Tip If you make an error in a line you will have For reverse print press F2 key to access to press and hold the ALT EXIT keys to go PRINT PROPERTIES and turn reverse back to the main menu print ON See page 28 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 13 VERTICAL LABELS Vertical Label is the ideal template for pole and VERTICAL LABEL vertical sign identification Create simple one line PRESS ENTER labels up to four line of text You also have the option of reverse printing your custom sign ENTER ROLL WIDTH PRESS 1 2 3 OR 4 The vertical label is ideal for 5S equipment labels directional labels and directions ENTER 1ST LINE LINE 1 ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 5 Press the F2 key to access the PRINT PROPERTIES and to change your fonts See page 29 Tip If you make an error in a line you will have For reverse print press F2 key to access to press and hold the ALT EXIT keys to go PRINT PROPERTIES and turn reverse back to the main menu print ON See page 28 14 SYZITFIRE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM ACCUFORM SIGNS OSHA LABELS OSHA Label is the ideal
6. template for hazard labels OSHA LABELS and labels Create simple one line labels up to four PRESS ENTER line of text You also have the option of reverse printing your custom sign FATER DINE PRESS 1 2 3 OR 4 The OSHA Label is ideal for facility safety labels ENTER 1ST LINE Must use preprinted OSHA Danger Warning Caution Safety and Notice labels See 31 ENTER 2ND LINE 2ND LINE Note When loading preprinted label the Spitfire 4 will automatically calibrate to the label size Keep in ENTER 3RD LINE mind the printer may go through one to two labels 3RD LINE when doing this After calibration the Spitfire 4 will ENTER 4TH LINE print aligned with your preprinted label Go to page LINE 25 for an explanation on how to load a preprinted roll without wasting a label WOULD YOU LIKE SYMBOLS 1 Y ES or 2 N O If you press 1 or Y go to page 16 for a list of symbols you can use or go to print quantity ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 2 Press the F2 key to access the printer settings and to change your fonts See page 29 Tip If you make an error in a line you will have to press and hold the keys to go back to the main menu 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 15 SYMBOLS Ad BIOHAZARD RADIATION HOT SURFACE 2625 POISON FLAMMABLE NO SMOKING FORKLIFT DO NOT ENTER FIGURE p EXPLOSIVE n p
7. x 4 preprinted GHS Diamond Labels Note When loading preprinted label the Spitfire 4 will automatically calibrate to the label size Keep in mind the printer may go through one to two labels when doing this After calibration the Spitfire 4 will print aligned with your preprinted label Go to page 25 for an explanation on how to load a preprinted roll without wasting a label Tip If you make an error in a line you will have to press and hold the ALT EXIT keys to go back to the main menu GHS PICTOGRAMS PRESS ENTER ENTER ROLL WIDTH PRESS 2 OR 4 Press and down arrows to scroll through to select specific pictogram SKULL AND CROSSBONES PRESS ENTER CORROSION PRESS ENTER EXCLAMATION MARK PRESS ENTER HEALTH HAZARD PRESS ENTER ENVIRONMENT PRESS ENTER EXPLODING BOMB PRESS ENTER FLAMMABLE PRESS ENTER FLAME OVER CIRCLE PRESS ENTER GAS CYLINDER PRESS ENTER ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 9 20 SYZITFIRE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM J ACCUFORM SIGNS BARCODE LABELS Barcode Labels works with all sizes of continuous tape Two barcode label formats are available The barcode symbology used is Code 39 Use continuous blank label rolls for Barcode Labels format ODE BARCODE 1 PRESS ENTER ENTER BARCODE BARCODE ENTER PRINT QUANTITY BARCODE ENTER PRINT QUANTITY TILLL Tip If you make an error in a line you will have to press
8. 0 Roll T Danger OSHA GLM861 Warning OSHA GLM858 Caution OSHA GLM859 Notice OSHA GLM862 Safety First OSHA GLM863 Danger ANSI GLM875 Warning ANSI GLM876 Caution ANSI GLM877 Notice ANSI GLM878 Ink Nearly a thousand feet of ink These thermal transfer printer ribbons deliver precise text symbols and bar codes 4 15 W x 984 ft length Available in six colors Black GLM420 White GLM421 White for Reflective GLM425 Blue GLM429 Red GLM417 Green GLM419 Accessories e Need to make your printer even more portable Battery pack and travel case are available separately to meet your on the go printing needs Maintenance Cleaning Kit keep your printer running clean and clear with preventive care maintenance Travel Case GLM404 Battery Pack GLM406 Maintenance Cleaning Kit GLM416 3 Roll Adapter GLM457 Many more Spitfire 4 supplies available including Reflective Magnetic Glow In The Dark HMCIS amp NFPA Visit our Website for details 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 31 Ma ACCUFORM SIGNS e Have questions or additional product support needs Contact SPITFIREPRINTERS COM 800 237 1001 2013 All rights reserve d Spitfire is a trademark of Accuform Signs GLM402INST Version 1 3 2013W
9. 0 4 Series EN61000 3 2 2006 amp EN61000 3 3 1995 1 2001 FCC Part 15 Class B UL CUL C Tick CFR 47 Part 15 CISPR 22 3rd Edition 1997 Class B ANSI C63 4 2003 Canadian ICES 003 TUV Safety EN60950 2000 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters c om www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 5 GETTING STARTED When unpacking the Spitfire 4 carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving to ensure the print system is not damaged Spitfire 4 Equipment Checklist Spitfire 4 Printer Spitfire 4 Keyboard Spitfire 4 User Manual Spitfire 4 USB port cable External Universal Switching Power Supply Power Cord Label Spindle 2 Alignment Tabs Ribbon Spindles 2 Ribbon Rewind Spindle Core Spitfire 4 Maintenance Cleaning Kit Media Starter Kit If any parts are missing please contact the Customer Service Department of Accuform Signs or your distributor 2 Cleaning Pens broad and narrow tip 10 Alcohol Swabs 10 Dry Swabs USER MANUAL 10 Dry Wipes EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM ACCUFORM SIGNS COMPONENTS 1 Clear Window Supply Indicator 2 Ink Ribbon Access Cover 3 LED Indicator 4 Feed Button 5 Printer Top Cover 6 Top Cover Open Lever 1 USB Interface 2 Centronics Interface 3 Keyboard Interface 4 Power Jack 5 Power Switch On Off 6 Rear Guide 800 237 1001 www spitfire
10. L LABELS PRESS ENTER Go to page 13 PIPE MARKERS PRESS ENTER Go to page 18 GHS PICTOGRAMS PRESS ENTER Go to page 20 NFPA DIAMOND LABELS PRESS ENTER Go to page 22 GHS LABEL PRESS ENTER Go to page 24 OSHA LABELS PRESS ENTER Go to page 15 Press up and down arrows to scroll through to select specific template VERTICAL LABELS PRESS ENTER Go to page 14 ANSI LABELS PRESS ENTER Go to page 17 SAFETY TAGS PRESS ENTER CAUTION PRINT UP TO FOUR LIMES Go to page 19 m FOR YOUR TAGS BARCODE LABELS TITLE PRESS ENTER Go to page 21 BARCODE HMCIS LABELS PRESS ENTER E Go to page 23 ZH E es 12 SYZITFIRE CERE TP Y AA 4 816 5 HORIZONTAL LABELS Horizontal Label is the most used label format for HORIZONTAL LABEL the Spitfire 4 printer Create simple one line labels PRESS ENTER up to four lines of text You also have the option of reverse printing your custom sign ENTER ROLL WIDTH PRESS 1 2 3 OR 4 ENTER LINE QUANTITY The horizontal Label is ideal for 5S equipment PRESS 1 2 3 OR 4 labels directional labels and directions ENTER 1ST LINE Note When disabling the caps lock and using LINE 1 lower case letters keep in mind to enter a roll width lower than what is loaded in the print system i e if ENTER 2ND LINE using 4 tape use the 3 roll width to use lower case LINE 2 letters Reason is that the
11. LABELS d ream MANCE 7 Urea EOS USER MANUAL opitfire 4 Tag Label Printer TABLE OF CONTENTS Into EOD ns Ue a eS eee ee ER e 4 e v vx ee qw we 5 Getting Started 6 Unpacking Spitfire 4 Spitfire 4 Checklist COMPONENTS s s s s s ss ro m maA AA E do do UO do ui do u do ue do ew 7 Setup a ce ce tess eee se te ie ite ie ae it By AO Hk OO Sy C 8 Loading the Ink Ribbon x 525529595 RERRRERE AREER X OR OE CROE CR OE ER OE X X ox 9 Loading the Labels 10 Keyboard mom UP Ub UP Ub db db a di db OS GE a e e 11 Template Menu a X 3 12 5 13 5 14 OSHA 15 Symbols for OSHA ANSI labels 16 ANSI Labels 4 4444445 6 s 17 Pipe Markers fe dd ee Re E oe due we XX 18 Safety Tags 19 GHS Pictograms MUR RR SEL SR OS 20 21 NFPA Diamond Labels 22 HMCIS Labels aaa
12. ORM SIGNS MEDIA amp ACCESSORIES Standard Vinyl For indoor outdoor use To order add color code after part number Black BK Blue BU Green GN Red RD Orange OR White WT Yellow YL Brown BR Clear CL Gray GY Purple PR 1 x 150 ft GLM431 2 x 150 ft GLM432 3 x 150 ft GLM433 4 x 150 ft GLM434 NFPA Diamond Labels Labels are pre printed in the required diamond symbol format allowing user to fill in the specific hazard values 100 or 250 per roll To Order Add roll quantity code after part number 100 Roll H 250 Roll T 2 x 2 GLM801 4 x 4 GLM803 GHS Symbol Labels Print the required pictogram symbol inside each red diamond to identify and warn of the hazard s associated with the chemical To Order Add roll quantity code after part number 100 Roll H 250 Roll T 2 x 2 Pictogram GLM812 4 x 4 Pictogram GLM814 3 1 2 x 5 Secondary Labels GLM835 Tags Tags have space for you to add your own message PF Cardstock tags are tear resistant and waterproof 6 1 4 x 3 with 3 8 hole 100 or 250 per roll To Order Add roll quantity code after part number 100 Roll H 250 Roll T ___ DANGER GLM884 CAUTION GLM886 OSHA and ANSI Labels OSHA and ANSI blank header labels are sized at 3 1 2 x 5 and available in 100 or 250 per roll For indoor outdoor use To Order Add roll quantity code after part number 100 Roll H 25
13. T 8 key to get a degree sign You will see an asterix appear where the degree sign will be on the keypad How to align the preprinted label or tag without wasting a label Load your preprinted label or tag as shown in the picture Keep in mind it must be exact and on top of the gray roller or it will not grip the label or tag to advance forward 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 25 TROUBLE SHOOTING Print Quality Issues 1 The final print has slashed lines like the 2 The final print has dots like the picture shown picture shown Answer Decrease the heat settings Answer Increase the heat Print Quality Answers 1 This is usually an indicator that the heat setting is too high Go into printer settings by pressing F2 on the keypad Below is a picture of a custom label printing at the correct heat and speed settings If you are not getting this than adjust the heat settings Optimal Heat Settings for Black Ink based on roll being used Vinyl Heat setting of 2 5 Reflective Heat setting of 4 8 Magnet Heat setting of 6 10 Optimal Heat Settings for White Ink based on roll being used Vinyl Heat setting of 6 9 Reflective Heat setting of 4 8 26 SYZITFIRE 4 EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM 4 ACCUFORN SIGNS TROUBLE SHOOTING Cleaning the cutter 1 2 Turn printer OFF Open printer by pulling back the front side green ta
14. and hold the ALT EXIT keys to go back to the main menu BARCODE LABELS PRESS ENTER ENTER ROLL WIDTH PRESS 1 2 3 OR 4 TITLE BARCODE BARCODE 2 PRESS ENTER ENTER BARCODE BARCODE ENTER TITLE TITLE ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 2 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 21 NFPA DIAMOND LABELS NFPA DIAMOND LABELS PRESS ENTER ENTER ROLL WIDTH PRESS 1 2 OR 4 Input and identify the hazard ratings of chemicals and materials onto preprinted NFPA 704 diamond labels ROLL WIDTH 2 OR 4 2 x 2 NFPA DIAMOND PRESS ENTER or 4 x 4 NFPA DIAMOND PRESS ENTER ENTER HEALTH HAZARD 1 ENTER FIRE HAZARD 4 ENTER INSTABILITY 3 SPECIFIC HAZARD PRESS 1 Y ES or 2 N O If yes see far right for Legend Symbols reference ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 5 ROLL WIDTH 1 1 x 3 NFPA PRESS ENTER ENTER HEALTH HAZARD 4 ENTER FIRE HAZARD 3 ENTER INSTABILITY 2 SPECIFIC HAZARD PRESS 1 Y ES or 2 N O If yes see far right for Legend Symbols reference ENTER CHEMICAL NAME CHEMICAL ENTER COMMON NAME COMMON NAME ENTER MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURE ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 4 SPECIFIC HAZARD PRESS 1 Y ES or 2 N O W OX SA ALK GOR USE NO WATER PRESS ENTER OXIDIZER PRESS ENTER SIMPLE ASPHYXIANT PRESS ENTER ACID PRESS ENTER ALKALI PRESS ENTER CORROSIVE PRESS ENTER RADIATION HAZARD
15. bs Clean surrounding areas for adhesive or dust and clean with supplied cleaning pen or use optional cleaning kit wipes to clean the areas Use the cleaning kit swabs to clean the front opening area of the cutter If cutter has excessive adhesive please contact your Distributor or Accuform Service Center DO NOT remove the cutter Close printer GENTLY you should hear a click to make sure printer is fully latched DO NOT FORCE CLOSE the printer Turn printer ON Test print Replacing the gray rubber roller 1 2 3 2 Turn the printer OFF Open printer by pulling the front side green tabs See picture Remove the roller by pinching the left and right black tabs where the gray platen roller sits and pull up Install the new roller and make sure it clicks by pushing down on the left and right side DO NOT use tools to remove or install the roller TOOLS are not required USER INSTALLABLE HARDWARE Platen roller Black ink ribbon spindle Tapes Tags amp Label green spindle Printer power supply 3 core external roll holder RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTOR OR ACCUFORM SERVICE CENTER INSTALLING HARDWARE Print heads Cutters When first loading any new preprinted labels or tape keep in mind the first 3 12 inches could come out as imperfect prints This may be due to fingerprints oils and or dust Make sure to properly store your supplies to limit dust Imperfections
16. case press CAPS LOCK to deactivate and activate all caps To leave the Font Settings in the SELECT FONT PRESS ENTER mode the font must be selected or ENTER even if it is the same font already set Then at CHOOSE YOUR FONT main menu press EXIT to return to Label Template Menu 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 29 MAINTENANCE Printhead Cleaning the printhead If you are getting consistent bad quality prints even after changing the heat and speed settings this may mean you need to clean the print head The Spitfire 4 system comes with a maintenance kit for cleaning your print head Use the cleaning pen and wipe the bottom of the printhead going from right to left 1 Turn printer OFF 2 Open printer by pulling the front side green tabs 3 Remove front ink ribbon spindle to expose the print head 4 Use manufacture supplied cleaning pen and swipe the print head area 5 Re install front ink ribbon spindle 6 Close printer you should hear a click to make sure printer is fully latched DO NOT force close the printer it is on a hydraulic mechanism 7 Turn printer ON 8 Test print to check quality Spitfire 4 Maintenance 1 Clean print head every 4 weeks depending on usage 2 Clean cutter area with swab or cleaning cloth SF4 cleaning kit DO NOT remove the cutter If excessive adhesive is noticed please contact your Distributor or Acc
17. gt x CHEM STORAGE WASTE GENERAL HAZARD DO NOT ENTER HAND 3 ACID CORROSIVE HIGH VOLTAGE HAND EMERGENCY EYE WASH hod A PINCHED FINGERS HIGH VOLTAGE BOLT FALL PROTECTION EYE PROTECTION HAND CRUSH EMERGENCY SHOWER O HEARING PROTECTION LASER s LIFT CORRECTLY J FALL SLIP HAZARD 427 HAT is FIRE EXTINGUISHER Press up and down arrows to scroll through to select specific symbol 16 SYZITFIRE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM fA ACCUFORM SIGNS ANS LABELS ANSI Label is the ideal template for facility safety ANSI LABELS labels Create simple one line labels up to four line PRESS ENTER of text Note ANSI Z535 specifies message to be ENTER LINE QUANTITY letters of upper and lower case left justified Printer PRESS 1 2 3 OR 4 default is all caps For lower case press CAPS LOCK You also have the option of reverse printing ENTER 1ST LINE your custom sign 1ST LINE ENTER 2ND LINE Must use preprinted ANSI Danger Warning Caution and Notice labels See page 31 2ND LINE Note When loading preprinted label the Spitfire 4 aul POENE 3RD LINE will automatically calibrate to the label size Keep in mind the printer may go through one to two labels ENTER 4TH LINE when doing this After calibration the Spitfire 4 will 4TH LINE print aligned with your preprinted label Go to page CHOOSE YOUR SYMBOL 25 for an explanation on how to load a preprinted BIOHAZARD roll without wasting a label If you
18. in the media material due to indentations may cause tiny voids in the final print Adjusting the heat will not prevent this from occurring and it is normal If the whole roll is giving you poor results contact your distributor or Accuform Signs and you will be taken care 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 27 PRINTER SETTINGS MENU Press the Press Up and F2 key to Down to scroll access through select the printer specific printer settings setting PRINT PROPERTIES PRESS ENTER PRINT HEAT SETTINGS 4 PRESS ENTER ENTER HEAT 1 15 4 PRINT SPEED SETTINGS 2 PRESS ENTER CHANGE ENTER SPEED 2 5 2 CUTTER 15 ON PRESS ENTER CHANGE CUTTER IS OFF PRESS ENTER TOU CHANGE REVERSE PRIMT 15 OFF PRESS ENTER CHANGE REVERSE PRIHT I5 ON PRESS ENTER TOU CHANGE TECHHICAL SUPPORT NUMBER 1 600 237 1001 Main Menu for Printer Settings Adjust the printer heat settings when you are not getting the desired print quality For black ink heat setting range of 1 5 will work best For white ink heat setting range of 7 12 will work best Default of a new printer is 4 Key in number and press ENTER Adjust the label feed speed to get efficient optimal print quality Speed setting range is 2 5 Default of new printer is 2 Key in number and press ENTER Turn the cutter on and off by pressing the enter key Default of a new pri
19. m com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 9 LOADING THE LABELS Alignment Tab When changing Label Roll make sure the Spitfire 4 is powered Off Label Roll Please follow the steps below to install Label Roll into the Spitfire 4 1 Insert 1 label spindle into the Label Roll s paper Printing Side core Face Up Spindle End 2 Adjust the two Alignment Tabs to the Label Roll so it is centered on the 1 Label Spindle 3 Open Printer Top Cover Pull back the Top Cover Open Levers located on both sides of the printer Lift the Top Cover A Top Cover Prop Arm at the right rear of the printer holds the Printer Top Alignment Tab Cover open 1 Label Spindle 4 Place the label roll into the slots of the Label Roll Mount by setting the Spindle ends 5 Feed the label printing side face up under the white bar through the Label Guide pass over the Gray Roller and over the Metal Cutter Plate under the plastic flange to exit through the front of the printer 6 Adjust the green center biased Label Guides to slightly touch the edges of the label backing 7 Close the Printer Top Cover Lift cover to the maximum open angle to release the right Prop Arm Then use both hands to close the cover GENTLY to click lock Note Lower Cover 1 Make sure hands are not placed under side Top Cover or inside printer when closing the Top Cover 2 DO NOT FORCE CLOSE the Printer Top Cover Printer Top Cover
20. n the Spitfire 4 will print aligned with your preprinted label Go to page 25 for an explanation on how to load a preprinted roll without wasting a label 9 tam O 71 e be De sum 1 Labo __ uum of poo bo Choose 1 4 diamonds to scroll through and select the GHS pictogram See menu on page 20 0 mene og _ mon oom c Ld gt 4 22 4 m m haie Tip If you make an error in a line you will have to press and hold the ALT EXIT keys to go back to the main menu GHS LABEL PRESS ENTER ENTER CHEMICAL NAME CHEMICAL NAME ENTER SIGNAL WORD DANGER HOW MANY DIAMONDS PRESS 0 1 2 3 OR 4 ENTER HAZARD STATEMENT HAZARD STATEMENT FROM SDS 1 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT FROM SDS 2 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT FROM SDS ENTER LOT NUMBER 1234 ENTER FILL DATE 12 12 2013 ENTER EXPIRATION DATE 12 12 2014 ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 5 24 SYZITFIRE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM ACCUFORM SIGNS TIPS How to print quotation marks and apostrophes Press and hold down the SHIFT period key to get an apostrophe Do twice to get the quotation or inch symbol Hit once to get an apostrophe or foot symbol How to print a degree sign Press and hold down the SHIF
21. nter is ON Turn the function of reverse printing which works for horizontal and vertical labels on or off Default of a new printer is OFF If you ever need technical support you always have the number with you call 1 800 237 1001 Hint Pressing the ENTER key while on the Technical Support has the ACCUFORM com appear or blank on the footer of the labels To leave the Printer Settings press EXIT You may need to press EXIT twice to return to Label Template Menu Note To leave this selection a number must be keyed in even if it is to key in the same number in order to EXIT out 28 EPSYZITHIHE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM ACCUFORM SIGNS FONT SETTINGS MENU Press the Press up and F2 then down arrows to press up or scroll through down arrow to select for Font specific font Settings setting Main Menu for FONT Settings ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 amp 7 This is the default of a new printer ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 0 amp ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 I 8 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 0 5 amp ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 7 amp New Printer default is all caps For lower
22. press 1 or Y go to page 16 for a list of symbols you can use or go to print quantity ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 4 Press the F2 key to access the printer settings and to change your fonts See page 29 DANGER ADANGER Tip If you make an error in a line you will have to press and hold the ALT EXIT keys to go back to the main menu 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 17 PIPE MARKERS Pipe markers is the ideal template for pipe PIPE MARKERS identification and flow direction PRESS ENTER ENTER ROLL WIDTH PRESS 1 2 3 OR 4 FIT PIPE DIAMETER 8 10 4x 24 ENTER PIPE MARKER CUSTOM PIPE MARKER FIT PIPE DIAMETER 2 5 6 Bx 12 ENTER PIPE MARKER CUSTOM PIPE MARKER FIT PIPE DIAMETER 1 5 2 2x8 ENTER PIPE MARKER CUSTOM PIPE MARKER FIT PIPE DIAMETER 75 1 25 1x 8 ENTER PIPE MARKER CUSTOM PIPE MARKER WOULD YOU LIKE ARROWS PRESS 1 5 OR 2 If you press 2 or N go to enter print quantity SELECT ARROW DIRECTION 1 L EFT OR 2 R IGHT ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 2 Press the F2 key to access the printer settings and to change your fonts See page 29 Tip If you make an error in a line you will have to press and hold the keys to go back to the main menu 18 SYZITFIRE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM fA ACCUFORM SIGNS SAFETY TAGS Create specific messages on Danger and Caution tags ready
23. printers com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 7 SETUP 1 Place Spitfire 4 Printer and Keyboard on flat secure surface 2 Make sure the power switch is off 3 Connect the Spitfire 4 Keyboard cable plug into the Spitfire 4 printer Keyboard Interface 4 Plug the power cord into the Power Jack connector at the rear of the Spitfire 4 printer 5 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded receptacle Open Spitfire 4 Printer Top Cover Load the Ink Ribbon see pg 9 Load the Labels see pg 10 oco N Close Spitfire 4 Top Cover Lift cover to the maximum open angle to release right Prop Arm and close GENTLY to click lock 10 Turn On Spitfire 4 Power Switch at rear of printer 11 Choose template and print 12878 020 059 O U 089 95 005 aj WW GES URS Ay GS 209 gt 5 Z X C V B M SPACE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM ACCUFORM SIGNS LOADING THE INK RIBBON When the Spitfire 4 is powered on the printer will detect if the ink ribbon is seated properly When changing ink ribbons make sure the Spitfire 4 is powered off If the ink ribbon comes out of the machine immediately turn the printer off and rewind excess then turn back on Please follow the steps below to install the ink ribbon into the Spitfire 4 1 Push down on the Ink Ribbon Access Cover to unlatch and raise up the cover
24. to hang Must use preprinted Danger and Caution tags See page 31 Note 3 Extended Roll Adapter part no GLM457 is ideal when loading safety tags The Spitfire 4 will automatically calibrate to the tag size Keep in mind the printer may go through one to two tags when doing this After calibration the Spitfire 4 will print aligned with your safety tag When first loading a safety tag roll and running print the LED indicator may flash red error Simply press the feed button on top of the printer once or twice the LED indicator will turn green and the printer will calibrate to the tag If powered off the tag will have to recalibrate PRINT UP TO FOUR LINES OF TEXT FOR YOUR TAGS By ENTER Date DATE L Tip If you make an error in a line you will have to press and hold the ALT EXIT keys to go back to the main menu SAFETY TAGS PRESS ENTER HOW MANY LINES PRESS 0 1 2 3 OR 4 If O is entered then go to enter name ENTER 1ST LINE 1ST LINE ENTER 2ND LINE 2ND LINE ENTER LINE 3RD LINE ENTER 4TH LINE 4TH LINE ENTER NAME NAME ENTER DATE 5 1 2013 ENTER PRINT QUANTITY 3 Press the F2 key to access the printer settings and to change your fonts See page 29 800 237 1001 www spitfireprinters com www accuform com Spitfire 4 Printer User Manual 19 PICTOGRAMS GHS Pictograms template works with 2 x 2 and 4
25. uform s Service Center for correct procedures Spitfire 4 Tips 1 Store printers away from direct heat example leaving printer out in a hot car without the portable case 2 Do not use sharp objects around printing mechanism print head or platen rubber roller 3 Adjusting ink density due to ambient temperatures will help print quality See page Spitfire 4 Settings Menu 4 Use manufacture supplied cleaning pen or cleaning kit to clean the printers print heads only DO NOT use other cleaning agents 5 Cleaning print heads once a month is recommended depending on usage 6 If print quality looks a little faded check ink heat setting See Spitfire 4 Troubleshooting Page 7 If heat setting is too high you will get solid prints with crescent moon slashes turn heat setting down and test print again See Spitfire 4 Troubleshooting Page 8 If cutter is not cutting correctly partial cut or jamming DO NOT remove the cutter please contact your Distributor or Accuform Service Center The cutter may have excessive adhesive on the cutting blade 9 The rubber or platen roller is what grips the tape media to feed it forward to print It also helps add pressure to the printing mechanism for a better quality print For heavy users of the Spitfire 4 the platten roller will be worn down and needs replacement See troubleshooting page for install directions 30 SYZITFIRE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM fa ACCUF

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