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1. VnM2 SignMaker Common Questions How do get out of a VnM template A Press and hold down the ALT key and press EXIT at the same time Q made a spelling mistake on a multi line A Press and hold down the ALT key and template how do get back to the line press EXIT at the same time and choose made a spelling error the template again You will have to retype your sign Q made a spelling mistake on a multi line A Press and hold down the ALT key and template how do get back to the line press EXIT at the same time and choose made a spelling error the template again You will have to retype your sign The VnM Ink Roll is coming out with the A Tape the cut ink to the take up core with VnM Media and is being cut what do a piece of scotch tape and wind up the do slack Turn the printer OFF and wait two seconds then turn back ON Print a label The print quality is splotchy and notice A Make sure you are using the right print lines in the final label what should do setting with VnM Ink Roll you are using Also make sure the printhead is clean with the provided cleaning pen and that you have minimal skin contact with the media2. 9 Header aieicii M eR 10 Pipe Markers tette 11 12 Ba gt 13 A 14 15 Test 51 2 16 Select FONE 16 17 Common Questions 18 9090900990090009090990990000909900000090099000900900000009099900000090000090909009000909009009090009090900990000009090900000090900009009900000099 Loading VnM Ink Rolls TURN OFF VnM2 Sign Maker open the VnM2 Load rear ink spindle with the unused por tion of the ink roll Tape or adhere rear ink to front take up ink Wind the front ink spindle to take up the slack make sure there are wrinkles in the ink Load front ink spindle with an empty take Pull ink from rear to the front going under the print head and up to attach to the empty take up core Make sure ink spindles are as shown note larger circular end side End Result close the ink roll acess cover Loading VnM Media AIMPORTANT HANDLE MEDIA ON THE SIDES TO PREVENT BAD PRINTS Load VnM Media onto the media spindle make sure the media is centered with
3. 1 Select the Wire Wrap Template pressing the ENTER key on the VnM2 Keypad 2 Select the Wire Wrap template by press ing the up and down arrow key Make sure you are using VnM Wire Wrap media Enter the text symbols for the wire wrap press the ENTER 4 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER VnM2 TIPS TO GET BACK TO THE MAIN MENU PRESS AND HOLD DOWN THE ALT KEY AND EXIT BUTTON 14 15 VnM2 SignMaker Templates VnM2 Apps 1 Ruler App Fi ta iO Ua Vi Of UP ak ll ltt i Pa dP el 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 19 n 72 Print a 1ft 2ft and ruler on the fly with the VnM2 SignMaker Ruler App The Ruler App works with 1 2 3 and 4 VnM Medias 2 Basic Calculator App Choose the Basic Calculator App to perform basic mathematical functions such as x and Only works with two known variables The Basic Calculator App works with 1 2 3 and 4 VnM Medias THE SQUARE OF 12 8 12 3 Date Time Stamp App Print a Date Time Stamp with a barcode to mark objects with an inspection date or date 7 2 2 2 1 serviced The Date Time Stamp App works with 1 2 3 and 4 VnM Medias 4 Metric Conversion App The Metric Conversion App will convert inches to meters or vice versa Convert inches centimeters meters miles kilometers and yards The Metric Conversion App works with 3 and 4 VnM Medias VnM2 SignMaker Templates Test
4. Templates 1 Line Vertical The 1 Line Vertical template allows you to Below are sample created with the 1 Line easily create a vertical text on VnM Media Vertical template X 4 symbols1 font T T d no reverse text a no reverse text b reverse text 1 Select the 1 Line Vertical template by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM2 Keypad 2 Enter the media width by pressing the number 1 2 3 or 4 Do not press enter after pressing the media size Enter the text symbols for your vertical sign and once you finished the sign press the ENTER key 4 Press the N key for no reverse text a or press the Y key to reverse the print b 5 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER pe VnM2 TIPS IF YOU ARE USING A 4 INCH MEDIA TRY USING A 2 INCH TEMPLATE TO GET A SMALLER FONT VnM2 SignMaker Templates 2 Line Horizontal The 2 Line Horizontal template gives you the Below are sample signs created with the 2 ability to create a label with a large font size Line Horizontal template and the second line font size being smaller BOILER WATER LABORATORY TO BOILER 5 ROOM 602 a 2 Line Horizontal b 2 Line Horizontal 1 Select the 2 Line Horizontal template by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM2 Keypad 2 Enter the media width by pressing the number 1 2 3 or 4 Do not press enter after pressing the media size 3 Enter the text symbols for your first line of text press
5. legend you can make a selection of 5 different fonts below to ensure you are getting the proper that contains symbols and different styles symbol for your sign Keypad 112 5 5 Normal 1123 4 5 6 7 5 Bod 112 3 4 5 6 9 5 Symbolst 112 5 6 7 Sos s a 7 o s Tet alo aner sacana eps ECT E Ee e Ee ee SS ouse te Doma Le er oe s m Bold Cy e The Keypad legend is Symbolist 2 7 1 6 JA what you see forthe _ Symbols2 6 t x 4 gt gt required symbol below Symbols3 A A 4 A A Ue ps poe poe prot epee epee eee RE Normal 12 as symbol ie 5 Symbols1 font is 2 chosen press SHIFT a s T u X 1 2 tkeytoget w The Keypad lcd
6. the most versatile template for the VnM2 first selecting the SYMBOLS1 font second SignMaker Create anything from 1 to 5 lines selecting the 1 to 5 Line Horizontal template of text and control the font size by selecting then select the media width and choosing 1 the appropriate media size for how many lines then typing CAUTION where the on the keypad screen represents symbol UTION 1 Select the 1 to 5 Line Horizontal tem plate by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM2 Keypad a 1 line template no reverse symbols1 font 2 Enter the media width by pressing the number 1 2 3 or 4 Do not press enter after pressing the media size Select how many lines by pressing the numbers 1 2 3 4 or 5 Do not press enter after pressing the amount of lines 4 Enter the text symbols for your sign and once you finished the line or sign press the ENTER key 5 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER ee NOTE If you select the 1 Line template DANGER b 1 line template reverse text press Y NITROGEN c 1 line template no reverse text press N for any media size you will have an extra prompt that asks if you would like reverse text press Y for yes and N for no reverse text is sample b PRINT UP TO 5 LINES OF TEXT VnM2 TIPS WITHOUT THE TO GET BACK TO THE MAIN USE OF A COMPUTER OR SOFTWARE EXIT BUTTON d 5 lines MENU PRESS AND HOLD DOWN THE ALT KEY AND VnM2 SignMaker
7. the two guides Pull media under the white platten roller Adjust media guide to fit the VnM Media being used and keep the media centered Push lever to close VnM top cover na RW nn ne ee Place media the VnM2 SignMaker spindle will sit in between the notches inside the printer Pull media as shown Pull VnM Media through VnM Cutter SO you can see a piece out of the printer as shown Continue the print job by pressing the button of VnM2 or start a new print by turning DL E STG the VnM2 ___ Connecting VnM2 Keypad 1 Connect the RS232 cable male from the VnM Keypad to the back of the VnM2 SignMaker RS232 port female 2 Tighten the RS232 screws to prevent the cable from being pulled off AIMPORTANT RECOMMEND POWERING VNM2 WITH A SURGE PROTECTOR Powering Up the VnM2 SignMaker 1 After connecting the VnM2 Keypad to the VnM2 SignMaker connect the two piece power supply 2 Once the power supply is put together connect the power to the VnM2 Sign Maker as shown in the picture 3 Plug the 3 prong plug into the electrical outlet 4 Turn on the VnM2 SignMaker select your template and print VnM2 SignMaker Templates 1 to 5 Line Horizontal The 1 to 5 Line Horizontal template is The sample sign below a was created by
8. Print Settings amp Select Font Utilize the VnM Print Settings template to change the VnM2 print settings for certain VnM Inks and Media o Optimal print setting for VnM White ink Optimal print setting for VnM Black ink Optimal fast print setting for VnM White ink Optimal fast print setting for VnM Black ink Print with high heat setting settings Turn cutter off all other set ting turn on cutter Cuts VnM Media in inches to desired size VnM2 TIPS TURN THE CUTTER OFF TO MIX AND MATCH VNM2 TEMPLATES ONCE YOU HAVE THE DESIRED TURN CUTTER BACK ON VnM2 TIPS USE THE BLANK CUT TEMPLATE TO CUT MEDIA TO A DESIRED LENGTH WITH NO PRINT PERFECT FOR AISLE AND FLOOR MARKERS Manually input speed and heat To utilize different fonts or symbols choose the Select Font template simply by pressing the up arrow key at the main menu 1 Press ENTER to access the fonts 2 Choose your font by pressing ENTER VnM2 TIPS TO GET BACK TO THE MAIN MENU PRESS AND HOLD DOWN THE ALT KEY AND EXIT BUTTON VnM2 TIPS WHEN USING A DIFFERENT COLOR VNM INK OR MEDIA USE THE VNM SETTING f TO SET THE HEAT AND SPEED MANUALLY 16 17 VnM2 SignMaker Templates Fonts Symbols When the Select Font template is selected After selecting your font use the
9. VnM 2 SignMaker User Manual Version 2 01 Updated 07 2010 m m oP SMOKING C UNI Ia 4 STAIRS FIRE EXITS FIRE EXNGN RESTRICTEE AREA AN ENTRANCE APRIL 2110 A CERE OF OF LEA RAGS BOTY HECTOR GOT OUT E HERE ee NOTICE _ 41232 rA JN m m RESTRICTED P NOT Ana __ AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY M M WEST LOT Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VnM2 SignMaker Let your imagination run wild with the VnM2 by creating a variety of signs and labels perfect for identification efficiency and safety Throughout the manual you will see Tip Sections Troubleshoots and important information that will make your sign and label creation experience quick and easy Specifications Dimensions 12 36 L x 8 39 W x 7 40 H Operating Conditions 5 40 C 41 104 F Storage Conditions 40 60 C 40 140 F Resolution 203 DPI AC Input 100 240V Power Supply DC Output 24V 3 75A external adaptor Print Speed 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 inches per second Connections VnM Keypad USB LPT Warranty VnM2 SignMaker comes with a 3 Year Printer Warranty 1 Year Printhead Warranty 6 Month Cutter Warranty and 1 Year Keypad Warranty Suppor
10. ext press the ENTER key when the second line is complete 6 Enter the text symbols for your third line of text press the ENTER key when the third line is complete 7 Enter the text symbols for your fourth line of text press the ENTER key when the fourth line is complete 8 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER 10 VnM2 SignMaker Templates Pipe Marker The Pipe Markers Template meets ANSI Below is a 2 x 12 pipe marker identifying the ASMI letter height standards and tape contents of the pipe as NITROGEN a lengths Create any custom pipe marker with the appropriate template N IT R 1 SPRINKLER WATER DOMESTIC CHILLED WATER b 1 x 7 INCHES DOMESTIC CHILLED WATER DOMESTIC CHILLED WATER c 3x 24 INCHES DOMESTIC CHILLED WATER d 2INCH Repeat Label 1 Select the Pipe Markers Template by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM2 Keypad 2 Select the corresponding Pipe Marker Template with the diameter pipe your are going to identify Press the up and down arrow key to go through the Pipe Marker Template selections 3 Enter the text symbols for the marker press the ENTER key when complete 4 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER VnM2 TIPS IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT MARKING TEMPLATE TO USE REFER THE VNM PIPE MARKING GUIDE VnM2 SignMaker Templates Arc Flash Template The Arc Flash Templates meets the NEC to those who work on or near energized electr
11. ical code for Arc flash hazard warnings electrical equipment are required to reduce the occurrences of serious injury or death due to arcing faults Select the Arc Flash Template by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM2 Keypad 2 Selecti media size of 2 or 4 only Press the number 2 or 4 erem Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER VnM2 TIPS TO GET BACK TO THE MAIN MENU PRESS AND HOLD DOWN THE ALT KEY AND EXIT BUTTON 12 13 VnM2 SignMaker Templates Barcode Templates The Barcode Template includes a basic Below are samples of the 4 x 1 and 4 x 2 inventory asset and a bin shelf barcode barcode templates template utilizing the CODE39 symbology BIN SHELF LABEL 17895412668 487569512341 AT 4 110 LABEL b 4 X 2 BIN LABEL Select the Barcode Label template by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM2 Keypad Select the Barcode template by pressing the up and down arrow key 4 X 1 ID LABEL B 4 X 2 ID BIN SHELF LABEL VnM2 TIPS USE 2 3 AND 4 VNM MEDIA FORTHE BARCODE TEMPLATES DEPENDING ON THE LENGTH OF YOUR BARCODES VnM2 SignMaker Templates Wire Wrap The Wire Wrap Template is an easy way Below are samples of both Wire Wrap of identifying wires and cables with an Templates identification number or identifying what type of wiring you are working with a 2INCH x 1INCH b 2INCH x 1 5INCH
12. t For support call the VnM Service amp Technical department at 800 262 7298 or your local distributor Out of the Box The VnM2 SignMaker out of the box includes VnM2 SignMaker VnM2 Keypad VnM2 Power Supply VnM2 Power Cord USB Cable Take Up Core for Ink VnM Media Spindle w 2 Guides 2 VnM Ink Take Up Spindles p EM Tu e Accessories VnM2 SignMaker accessories sold separately include Travel Case Portable Battery Pack and VnM Label Direct Sign Software AWARNINO EA VnM2 Quickstart 1 Open VnM2 SignMaker and 2 Load VnM Media and feed load VnM Ink Roll am through VnM2 Cutter Connect VnM2 Keypad to 4 Connect power cable to VnM2 SignMaker VnM2 SignMaker Connect power cord to elec 6 Turn ON 2 SignMaker trical outlet choose template and print Table of Contents MOUTON RR TRECE 1 VnM2 SignMaker 1 l UE LAIA A 1 1 Guo i o M 9 1 ucc A OAO Y O0uO 1 VnM2 2 Loading VAM Ink ROMS 4 Loading VnM Media Connecting VnM2 Keypad ttt 6 Powering Up the VnM2 6 VnM2 SignMaker Templates 1 to 5 Line 7 8 2 Line
13. the ENTER key when the first line is complete 4 Enter the text symbols for your second line of text press the ENTER key when the second line is complete 5 Enter the quantity to print and press ENTER VnM2 TIPS MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE RIGHT PRINT SETTING WITH THE PROPER INK AND MEDIA VnM2 SignMaker Templates Header The Header template is perfect for creating Caution Warning Notice and Safety labels a symbols1 font 5 Line Header CAUTION DO NOT STAND WITHIN 25 FEET OF MACHINERY Left is a sample Header sign a SYMBOLS1 font is selected first then choose the Header template and press ENTER For the Header line CAUTION is shown the keypad press ENTER Then enter the information for the 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th line The seen on the keypad after SYMBOLS1 font is chosen translates to the yield symbol Keep in mind that if you do not need 4 lines of text to blank out the first line or any line you choose 1 Select the Header template by pressing the ENTER key on the VnM2 Keypad 2 Enter the media width by pressing the number 2 3 or 4 Do not press enter after pressing the media size 3 Enter the text symbols for header press the ENTER key when the first line is complete 4 Enter the text symbols for your first line of text press the ENTER key when the first line is complete 5 Enter the text symbols for your second line of t
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