Service Manual Vario III - Carl Valentin Drucksysteme
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3. 95 Scanner layout Scanner data does not Check adjustment of scanner difference correspond to bar code data f Check scanner settings connection 96 COM break Serial interface error Check settings for serial data transmission as well as cable printer PC 97 COM general Serial interface error Check settings for serial data transmission as well as cable printer PC 98 No software No printhead FPGA data Please contact your printhead FPGA available responsible distributor 99 Load software Error when programming Please contact your printhead FPGA printhead FPGA responsible distributor 100 Upper position Sensor signal up is missing Check input signals option APL 100 compressed air supply 101 Lower position Sensor signal down is missing Check input signals option APL 100 compressed air supply 102 Vacuum plate empty Sensor does not recognise a Check input signals label at vacuum plate compressed air supply option APL 100 103 Start signal Print order is active but device Check start signal not ready to process it 104 No print data Print data outside the defined Check selected module type label Check selection of left right Selection of wrong module type version design software 105 Printhead No original printhead is used Check the used printhead Contact your distributor 106 Invalid Tag type Wrong Tag type Adapt data or use the correct Tad data do not match the Tag Fag type
4. 4 1 1 DH w Female Ifthe power supply of the M h Printer Ee Machine 3 Shield 1 be effected by the printer 1 E bay Ha o H Cw E Altemative ie N 5 1A 1 1 wa HEAT 25101 Ez ES mo rot E EE E E 4122020 2220 222 0 002222 With this connections exist I mo no potential separation I ot 1 ot GND PE C 3 l oa Port 1 D o 1 1 Print start l GH 1 Counter reset 1 Port 3 7 1 1 c n uts Bota 121 1 L Error reset 1 Port 5 31 T 1 I Port 6 rt 1 i i Pot 5k 1g 1 a Pots im 1 2 COMWDC for Inputs pe T T 8 poa 1 1 o a Ti d 3 1 I a oa U e 2 I U U U 1 3 yl 1 ot U U A The signal level high active 1 1 H D or low active can be set I D in the function menu D i i forall inputs and outputs 1 ro I U IW D D e ha I U poA ki U I oi I U poa U U ot H H IW 1 1 IW poa U U poa U U 201 1 Lu I VDC for Outputs tet i 7 oa g Pong 2 1 1 1 Error 2 Por 10 X 1 1 Q Outputs FE E ort 12 3H 1 1 1 Sr utputs 22 4 tee En e ms N Retraction printing carriage Te Gg 9 1 Transfer ribbon prior waring H IW 1 1 Su 1 COM for Outputs 741 i I 1 21 Im H 22 1 1 1 L A 1 1 SM 324 U U U U U I L Figure 26 Device connection to a operating panel tds 26 pin D Sub Printer Se Shield v HDAW EXT 281 1A 1 v VDT 251 1A I GND PE 1 1 par 1 H 1 H gl I 1 1 1 I H 1 1 i if the power supply of the inp
5. Attach plug connections 2 Position printhead in printhead mounting bracket in such a way that the pin is secured in the corresponding hole in the head plate 3 Lightly keep printhead mounting bracket on the printer roller with one finger and check for correct positioning of the printhead 4 Tighten again screws D Reload labels and transfer ribbon 6 Check resistance value on the type plate of printhead and if necessary change the value in the Service functions heater resistance 7 Check the position of printout and if necessary adjust the print position see chapter 5 3 Service Instructions 19 Replacing Components Zero point adjustment in Y direction Zero point adjustment in X direction 20 Vario Ill Series 5 3 Adjusting the Print Position Press key LF to access the function menu Press key las long as you arrive the Service Functions menu Press key O to select the menu Press key L Jas long as you arrive the menu item Zero point adjustment Indication of value in 1 100 mm After replacing the printhead the print cannot be continued at the same position on the label the difference can be corrected in printing direction NOTICE The value for zero point adjustment is set ex works After replacing the printhead only service personnel are allowed to set this value anew Press key gt to arrive the next menu item Indication of value in 1 100 mm After replacing the pri
6. EXT This voltage is provided from direct print module and can be used output e g as control voltage Never apply any external voltage to this Technical data 11 15 Plug Connector 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 24V 1A Fuse Polyswitch 30V 1 A 5V 1A Fuse Polyswitch 30VW 1 A Port 1 15 Input Tension 5 VDC 24 VDC Impedance 470 100nF 10 KQ Output Tension 5 VDC 24 VDC Impedance 470 100nF 10 KQ 470 Current max High 15 mA Low 15mA Port 16 Input Tension 5 VDC 24 VDC Impedance 100nF 10 KQ Output Tension 5 VDC 24 VDC Impedance 100nF 10 KQ Current max High 500 mA Darlington BCP56 16 Low 500mA Darlington BCP56 16 Optocoupler Output TCMT4106 CTR 100 300 Vishay or TLP281 4 GB CTR 100 600 Toshiba Input TCMT4106 CTR 100 300 Vishay or TLP281 4 GB CTR 100 600 Toshiba Input TCMT4600 CTR 80 300 Vishay or Option 2nd LED TLP280 4 CTR 33 300 Toshiba Service Instructions 55 Control inputs and outputs Example 1 Example 2 56 Vario III Device connection to a machine with S7 300 SPS 26 pin D Sub Series E SES
7. 9 No label found No label available Insert new label roll 10 No ribbon Soiled label photocell Labels not inserted correctly During the print order the ribbon roll becomes empty front printhead Defect at the transfer ribbon photocell front photocell Check if labels are inserted correctly Clean the label photocell Change transfer ribbon Check transfer ribbon photocell service functions 11 COM FRAMING Stop bit error Check stop bits Check baud rate Check cable printer and PC 12 COM PARITY Parity error Check parity Check baud rate Check cable printer and PC 13 COM OVERRUN Loss of data at serial interface Check baud rate Ranah Check cable printer and PC 11 15 Service Instructions 43 Error correction Vario Ill Series Error message Cause Remedy 14 Field numer Received line number is invalid Check sent data SEH Check connection PC printer 15 Length mask Invalid length of received mask Check sent data SEMENN Check connection PC printer 16 Unknown mask Transferred mask statementis Check sent data invalid Check connection PC printer 17 Missing ETB No end of data found Check sent data Check connection PC printer 18 Invalid character One res several characters of Change text the text is res are not available Change font in the selected font SR 19 Invalid statement U
8. Check definition of HIBC code Missing primary code 32 System clock Real Time Clock function is Change battery selected but the battery is empty Change RTC component Defective RTC 33 No CF interface Interrupted connection CPU Check connection CPU CF CF card card interface Defective CF card interface Check CF card interface 34 No print memory No print CF found Check CF assembly on CPU 35 Cover open At start of a print order the Close the printhead and start printhead is open print order anew 36 BCD invalid format BCD error Check entered format Invalid format for the calculation of Euro variable 37 BCD overflow BCD error Check entered format Invalid format for the calculation of Euro variable 38 BCD division BCD error Check entered format Invalid format for the calculation of Euro variable 39 FLASH ERROR Flash component error Run a software update Change CPU 40 Length command Invalid length of the received Check data sent gommabd statement Check connection PC printer 41 o drive CF card not found not Insert CF card correctly correctly inserted 42 Drive error Impossible to read CF card Check CF card if necessary faulty change it 43 ot formatted CF Card not formatted Format CF card 44 Delete current Attempt to delete the actual Change directory directory directory 45 Path too long Too long indication of path Indicate a shorter path 11 15 Service Instructions 45
9. Cool down the print unit before changing material removal or adjustment 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 Other unauthorized work or modifications to the label printer can endanger operational safety Always have service work done in a qualified workshop where the personnel have the technical knowledge and tools required to do the necessary work There are warning stickers on the label printer that draw your attention to dangers Therefore the warning stickers are not to be removed as then you and others cannot be aware of dangers and may be injured 2 DANGER Danger to life and limb from power supply gt Do not open the casing Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Qualifications of personnel General precautions to be heeded when beginning maintenance Additional precautions to be heeded for devices with exposed energized parts Tools Whatto do in case an accident occurs 11 15 Safety Instructions 2 2 Safety Handling When Working With Electricity gt Uy Uy Uuu The following work may only be performed by instructed and trained electricians e work on the electrical assemblies e work on the device while it is open and connected to the power su
10. type in the printer 107 RFID invalid RFID module is not activated Activate RFID module or No RFID data can be remove RFID data from label data processed 108 GS1 128 invalid Transferred GS1 128 bar code Verify bar code data see GS1 is invalid 128 bar code specification 109 EPC parameter Error at EPC calculation Verify data see EPC specification 11 15 Service Instructions 49 Error correction Vario Ill Series Error message Cause Remedy 110 Housing open When starting the print order Close the housing cover and the housing cover is not closed start the print order anew 111 SEAN DOC code Transferred EAN UCC code is Verify bar code data see invalid corresponding specification 112 Print carriage Printing carriage does not Check gear belt possibly move broken 113 Applicator error Error while using applicator Check applicator 114 Left position Left final position switch is not Check LEFT final position in correct position switch for correct function and position Check function of pneumatics for cross traverse 115 Right position Right final position switch is not Check RIGHT final position in correct position switch for correct function and position Check function of pneumatics for cross traverse 116 Print position The print position is not correct Check TOP and RIGHT final position switch for correct functio
11. Adjustments settings and alignment unssrresnneeeeeenne 29 6 1 Adjusting the print mechanism 44s nennen een 29 6 2 Adjusting the Printhead nennen nennen 30 6 3 Adjusting Parallelism of Printhead 31 6 4 Adjusting Pressure of Printhead 2444 nennen 32 6 5 Adjusting Pressure Balance Right Left 32 6 6 Adjusting the ribbon rewinder unwinder aeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 33 6 7 Adjusting the Cutter Ledge nn 34 6 8 Error Correction of Cutting Edge ooooocccinnoncccnnnacccccnnonccccnnnns 35 6 9 Oil and Lubricate nennen 36 7 Re fitting Options uesuusnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnnnnnnannnnn nn 37 LW WO Rate casa 37 1 2 DISPENSING WI aora indir costat 38 TEO A E 40 8 Error Gorrechon concccnnccnonnnnnnoco conan cercare 43 9 Control inputs and outputS nnussnsnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 53 10 Wing Plan As rien 59 10 1 CPU Component Placement Specification 60 11 Je E E 61 11 15 Service Instructions 3 Vario Il Series 11 15 Notes on this Document 1 Notes on this Document 1 1 User Notes This service manual is intended for qualified service and maintenance staff This manual contains information about hardware and mechanical part of the label printers 103 8 T 104 8 107 12 107 24 and 108 12 T Information about operation of printer can be taken from our operating manua
12. Error correction Vario Ill Series Error message Cause Remedy 46 Drive write Memory card is write protected Deactivate write protection protected 47 Directory not file Attempt to indicate a directory Correct your entry as file name 48 File already open Attempt to change a file during Select another file an access is active 49 No file directory File does not exist on CF card Check file name 50 Invalid file name File name contains invalid Correct entry of name remove characters special characters ER Internal file error Internal file system error Please contact your distributor 52 Root full The max number 64 of main directory entries is reached Delete at least one main directory entry and create subdirectories 53 Drive full Maximum CF capacity is Use new CF Card delete no reached longer required files 54 File directory The selected file directory Check name select a different exists already exists name 55 File too large During copying procedure not Use a larger target card enough memory space onto target drive available 56 No update file Errors in update file of Start update file anew firmware 57 Invalid graphic file The selected file does not Check file name contain graphic data 58 Directory not empty Attempt to delete a not empty Delete all files and sub directory directories in the desired directory 59 No interface No CF ca
13. Pin 3 RXD Pin 5 GND Pin 7 CTS Pin 8 RTS Ethernet 10 100 interface USB host for USB keyboard and USB memory stick Parallel interface for Centronics Switch On Off Power supply External output input option Winder connection Service Instructions 11 Vario Il Series Cleaning schedule 11 15 Cleaning 4 Cleaning 2 DANGER Risk of death by electric shock gt _ Disconnect the label printer from power supply before performing any maintenance work NOTICE When cleaning the label printer personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves are recommended General cleaning see chapter As necessary 4 1 page 14 Cleaning pressure roller see Each time the label roll is chapter 4 2 page 14 changed or when the printout and label transport are adversely affected Cleaning printhead see chapter Each time the transfer ribbon is 4 3 page 15 changed or when the printout is adversely affected Cleaning label photocell see When exchanging the label roll chapter 4 4 page 16 D NOTICE The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol IPA must be observed In the case of skin or eye contact immediately wash off the fluid thoroughly with running water If the irritation persists consult a doctor Ensure good ventilation WARNING Risk of fire by easily inflammable label soluble gt When using label soluble dust must be completely removed from the lab
14. of lubricant could settle on neighbouring components and disturb the functions In case those components should have run it because of lack of lubricant exchange these as soon as possible so the functions of the components and the printer remain Install again all components which you have dismantled for the lubrication in the correct position Take care e g tensions of belt springs etc 11 15 Vario Ill Series Refitting Options 7 Refitting Options 2 DANGER Risk of death via electric shock gt Before opening the housing cover disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait approx 2 3 minutes until the power supply unit has discharged 7 1 I O Plate E GA E IE S H i ji Sie ut PRS e i S A y Eu B a A D Cc SC D Figure 19 1 Remove the CPU PCB see page 23 2 Remove cover at the interface disruption from the chassis rear 3 Screw hexagonal pillar A in the corresponding thread bolt at the chassis inside 4 Install the UO plate with fixing screws E at the disruption of chassis rear Fix the I O plate with cross drive screws D and washers C onto the hexagonal pillars A 5 Insert the connecting cables for inputs outputs corresponding to the wiring plan see chapter 9 page 53 into the appropriate plug in positions of the UO plate 6 Install the CPU PCB see page 24 11 15 Service Instructions 37 Refitti
15. valentin de Vario Ill Series Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents uesusnsannnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnannn 3 1 Notes on this Document nunsnnsenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nennen 5 Lk User Notes tinta ass ne 5 Teo INSHUCIONS riada 5 1 37 Cross KEE 6 2 Safety Instructions a aaee aaae a aede raar t aeaoe naaa apenan aidi 7 2 1 General Safety Instructions ooonnnncccnnnnnccnnnnaccccnnnonncccnnarncrnnnon 7 2 2 Safety Handling When Working With Electricity 9 2 3 Environmentally Friendly Disposal en 10 3 Connector Pin Assignment Printer Rear 11 4 A EEN 13 4 1 General Cleaning nana 14 4 2 Cleaning the Pressure Roller 14 4 3 Cleaning the Printbead nennen nnnnnnnsnnnnnnn nn 15 44 Cleaning the Label Photocell nennen 16 5 Replacing Components uuzsussnunnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnn 17 91 Todls LiSte cocaina cotter 17 5 2 Replacing the Printhead ooocconnnnccnonnniccnnnnnccccnnonnncnanonccnnnnnns 18 5 3 Adjusting the Print Position oooo occnnnnncnnnnnnccccnnonnccnnnancccnnnnns 20 5 4 Replacing the Pressure Roller 21 5 5 Replacing the Label Photocelt AA 22 5 6 Replacing the CPU DCH 23 5 7 Replacing the Power Supply ccccecseceeeeeeeeeeeteeseeaeees 25 5 8 Replacing the WLAN Module nennen nennen 26 5 9 Replacing the Battery unnennnnennennnnnnennnn nenn 27 6
16. 15 Vario Ill Series Replacing Components 5 9 Replacing the Battery d DANGER Danger of explosion when exchanging the battery improper gt Pay attention to polarity Figure 12 1 Lift up the fixing bracket by means of a non metallic device e g plastic ruler 2 Remove the defective battery Insert a new battery into the support A and pay attention to position of polarity db NOTICE The battery is responsible for the current supply of the real time clock After changing the battery the clock is to be set anew in menu Date Time 11 15 Service Instructions 27 Vario Il Series 11 15 Adjustments settings and alignments 6 Adjustments settings and alignments 2 DANGER Risk of death via electric shock gt Before opening the housing cover disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait approx 2 3 minutes until the power supply unit has discharged 6 1 Adjusting the print mechanism Major adjustment of the printing mechanism beyond format based settings is only required if the printhead assembly has been removed or parts in this area have been replaced Excluded from this is the replacement of the printhead after which readjustment is generally not required The following print quality imperfections may indicate maladjustment of the printing mechanism e Print image too light e Print image is spotty e Print image lighter on one side e Horizo
17. 4 rongi H Port10 i L Porta i COM for Outputs Porta i COM for Port N 4 Outputs 21 Port i WDC for 20 GE 1 Outputs Gd i COMWDC 19 Bata t for Inputs 1 VOC for d Pott 1 Outputs a U LI H E SG ATR H I P QO rt 1 T COM for H Outputs i H CH 1 10 1 COMMNDO 4 11 for Inputs U D Option 2 LED U U WDC for 4 DU Outputs i i D 11 H D aR i H CoM tor Outputs U a H COMVDC Br H for Inputs U i i i U i a U a a a U a U i Lk Figure 24 11 15 Service Instructions 53 rr rr rr eee rr ee ss ss aa a a aaa mal Control inputs and outputs Vario Ill Series Configuration of D Sub socket oooooooo nO 000000000 00000000 Figure 25 Port 1 to Port 16 Assignment for I O Profile Std_Label Identification Pin Description Function Port 1 10 Print start and cut Input Port 2 1 Reprint last printed label Input Port 3 11 Counter Reset Input Port 4 2 No function Port 5 12 Error reset Input Port 6 3 No function Port 7 13 No function Port 8 4 No function Port 9 15 Error Output Port 10 6 Print order active Output Port 11 16 Dispenser photocell Label exists at dispenser photocell Output Port 12 7 Single print Output Port 13 17 Ready Output Port 14 8 No function Port 15 18 Option scanner only Bar code not readable Output Port 16 9 Prior warning for transfer
18. AAA EARN EERE KKRT EASA 31 Power supply replacing oooocccccnconococncocccocnnonnononononnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnns 25 Pressure balance adjusting nn 32 Pressure roller ES Ile EE 14 FREPIAGING WEE 21 Pressure adj sting 4 2 0 ari 32 Print position adjusting ussersnneeeensnnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnennn nn 20 Printhead Cleaning ne ren ne AEN 15 Parallelism ACjUStING nn nnnnnnennnnennennnnnnn nn 31 Position adiustinmg nan nc nc nano nn crac nn nn 30 Pressure balance adjusting ooooococconnnnccnnnocicccnnnonnccnanannncnnnancnnnanons 32 Pressure adjusting es enced ev ee anne nen 32 Replacing 22 22 nel ies eee ane 18 19 R Refit options Cuttin Un Lata eiiiai ge tirita 40 41 DISPENSING UNIT citada 38 39 WO plate ET 37 Rewinder adjusting u 42er 33 S Safety handling when working with electricity eeeeeeeeeteeeeeeees 9 Safety INStructiOns tati tias 8 Glothing E dali 7 Protective Clothing iia Bee AE AR 7 Protective eouipment nn 8 Workplace a it EBiehohne 7 T Fools MS ds 17 U Unwinder adiustinmg nn 33 W Wiring platica a as 59 WLAN module replacmng nn 26 Service Instructions 11 15 CY valentin DRUCKSYSTEME 1509001 Carl Valentin GmbH Neckarstra e 78 86 u 94 78056 Villingen Schwenningen Phone 49 0 7720 9712 0 Fax 49 0 7720 9712 9901 info carl valentin de www carl valentin de
19. Shield 1 Ifthe power supply of the 1 D 1 Option 2 LED 5 H inputs outputs should 1 1 1 Le a ve RER printer 1 Fa 1 1 1 O ID Alternative I 24V EXT 26 BEER IE EE E Hi Tr It a H d VET 251 l oa 1 eae d oi I 1A Ead U oa I i ONDPE A aan En net A A nee Soe stan da I Br A wm this connections exist I I 1 i N i no potential separation 1 D I ot U 4 U 1 OND PE ed i U 1 G Eeti t U E 4 I U Port 10 L Print start 1 ep H U toe U I D I 1 SE Tht 1 Counter reset 1 1 1 U t ae U U U U n p uts e TS I Emorteset 1 H Ports 1 Setting of debounce time H H 1 Port 7 a6 1 H in the function menu 1 i 1 Port8 gre 1 Im I U COMIYDG for Inputs I H GC T T I ER l 14 1 VDC for Outputs 20 T T ys T 1 H Pong se gee Error A E 61 1 i Pont SK A 1 imama MT Alam X H p A 1 Port 11 ren H t J 1 I O t t Port 12 ett Y _15mAmax I i u uts Port 18 GE t i Ben de 181 I Retraction printing carriage yellow Tre 1 Port 16 H Transfe ribbon prior warning H d Gi 2 1 D 1 1 1 Mm 1 500mA max D COM for Outputs 4 I 1 U U I H 21 1 H The signal level high active 4 H D 22 1 D or low active can be set D D 1 EJ H in the function menu for 1 1 I 1 all inputs and outputs I 1 Leen ee e en wn e oo Locos Jd Figure 28 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 t
20. VARIO IlI Service Instructions valentin A DRUCKSYSTEME IN a NN Quality Tradition Innovation Copyright by Carl Valentin GmbH 7956045 1115 Information on the scope of delivery appearance performance dimensions and weight reflect our knowledge at the time of printing We reserve the rights to make modifications All rights including those regarding the translation are reserved No part of this document may be reproduced in any form print photocopy or any other method or edited copied or distributed electronically without written permission from Carl Valentin GmbH Due to the constant further development of our devices discrepancies between manual and device can occur Please check www carl valentin de for the latest update Trademarks All named brands or trademarks are registered brands or registered trademarks of their respective owners and may not be separately labelled It must not be concluded from the missing labelling that it is not a registered brand or a registered trademark Carl Valentin label printers comply with the following safety guidelines CE EG Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EG Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC Cy valentin DRUCKSYSTEME Carl Valentin GmbH Postfach 3744 78026 Villingen Schwenningen Neckarstra e 78 86 u 94 78056 Villingen Schwenningen Phone 49 0 7720 9712 0 Fax 49 0 7720 9712 9901 E Mail info carl valentin de Internet www carl
21. aa er 13 General cl anida erate hated nets ads 14 Label photocell nn 16 Pressure roller cleaning ceccececeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeceeeeeeeeeetees 14 Printed ete ne te Basa tee Ree Ad A Ghee RE 15 Component plan CRU 60 Component replacing Baer ce a tie Ee Ee 27 CPUC Bie e Re cect Eos E 23 24 Label obotocell A 22 POWerSUPDlYV E 25 Pressure rolemi aeei aaaea ae aa e aaa aa cnn nn cnn nn nncnnnns 21 Printhead eiii Lita id AT 18 19 Re ei EE 17 WLAN Module voii dt 26 Connector pin assignment printer rear nennen 11 Control inputs and outputs oooocccccononococcnccccononannononnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 54 CPU Component plan 60 CPU PCB replacing eat 23 24 Jumper Plan coi ot ilar ieee ene ie 60 Cutter ledge adjusting oooononccnnnninicinnnncocccnnncannnononann nr nan n cnn naar nn 34 Cutting edge adiustmg nn rro nn 35 Cutting unit TO fl ita hada dias 40 41 D Dispensing Unit Oates ada 38 39 E Electricity safety handling nn 9 Environmentally friendly deposzal nennen 10 Error messages Error corrections 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 l Oiplates retit EE 37 Inp ts outputs Astra nern ein 53 55 lafe EE 5 Service Instructions 61 Index 62 Vario Ill Series J Jumper plan CPU sea eek nel RA 60 L Label photocell VE Ill e EE 16 Replace lia 22 N Notes Bieren LEE 5 A NN E 5 O Oikand lubiAcate ocio tii 36 P Parallelism adjusting nennen EKRE AAAA
22. complete print width use the eccentric A to set the balance 1 Loosen screw B with a screwdriver by approx turn 2 Turn the eccentric pin A in order to obtain a pressure I E balance Adjust as long as the NY Ki printout is perfect for the che el complete print width 3 Tighten again screw B Figure 14 32 Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Adjustments settings and alignments 6 6 Adjusting the ribbon rewinder unwinder AB Figure 15 Due to the many different transfer ribbon variants regarding roller width length and qualities it is necessary to provide the possibility to set transfer ribbon tension The transfer ribbon tension is to set in such way that no wrinkles in the ribbon appear but it is transported in the same way as the labels When using a too high ribbon tension this results usually in an excellent run of the transfer ribbon but this could lead to streaks onto the label or to a rip of ribbon particularly with narrow roles Ex factory the role tension is set to a transfer ribbon 110 mm width and standard quality As approximate values for the factory setting the following can be accepted Transfer ribbon unwinder Distance of screw head B to roller face A 2 mm Transfer ribbon rewinder Distance of screw head B to roller face A 4 mm Tighten hex head screw B Increasing transfer ribbon tensi
23. drill when using spring hooks when loosening or inserting springs snap rings and gripping rings when soldering when using solvents cleaning agents or other chemicals Service Instructions 7 Safety Instructions Protective equipment General safety instructions Vario Il Series A WARNING Risk of injury in case of missing or faulty protective equipment gt After performing maintenance work attach all safety equipment covers safety precautions ground cables etc gt Replace faulty parts and those which have become unusable The label printer is designed for power supply systems of 110 230V Connect the print module only to electrical outlets with a ground contact Couple the print module to devices using extra low voltage only Before making or undoing connections switch off all devices involved computer printer accessories etc Operate the print module in a dry environment only and do not get it wet sprayed water mist etc Do not operate the label printer in explosive atmosphere and not in proximity of high voltage power lines Operate the label printer only in an environment protected against abrasive dust swarf and other similar impurity If the label printer is operated with the cover open ensure that clothing hair jewellery and similar personal items do not contact the exposed rotating parts The print unit can get hot during printing Do not touch the printhead during operation
24. e of old equipment that was manufactured after 13 August 2005 As a principle this old equipment may not be delivered to communal collecting points 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 Carl Valentin GmbH thereby fulfils all obligations regarding timely disposal of old equipment and facilitates the smooth reselling of these products Please understand that we can only take back equipment that is sent free of carriage charges Further information on the WEEE directive is available on our website www carl valentin de Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series 3 Connector Pin Assignment Printer Rear Connector Pin Assignment Printer Rear Figure 1 11 15 nal OU D gt Gomm 0 A e D 1 LED orange E Lighting Connection active Flashing Data transfer F Off No connection 2 LED green Lighting Speed 100 MBit Off Speed 10 MBit G Plug in for CF card USB interface Serial interface RS 232 Pin 2 TXD
25. ect a number between 1 and 9 72 Page selection A page which is not available is Check the defined pages selected 73 Page not defined The page is not defined Check the print definition 74 Format user guiding Wrong format for customised Check the format string entry 75 Format date time Wrong format for date time Check the format string 76 Hotstart CF No CF card found If option hotstart was activated a CF card must be inserted Switch off the printer before inserting the memory card 77 Flip Rotate Selection of print of several columns and also mirror rotate It is only possible to select one of both functions 78 System file Loading of temporary hotstart files Not possible 79 Shift variable Faulty definition of shift times overlapping times Check definition of shift times 80 GS1 Databar General GS1 Databar error Check definition and parameter of GS1 Databar code 81 IGP error Protocol error IGP Check sent data 11 15 Service Instructions 47 Error correction Vario Ill Series Error message Cause Remedy 82 Time generation Printing creation was still active Reduce print speed ar print start Use printers output signal for synchronisation Use bitmap fonts to reduce generating time 83 Transport protection Both DPM position sensors Displace zero point sensor EES Check sensors in service f
26. el printer and cleaned Service Instructions 13 Cleaning 14 4 1 Vario III Series General Cleaning CAUTION Abrasive cleaning agents can damage the label printer gt Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the outer surface of the label printer Remove dust and paper fuzz in the printing area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner Clean outer surfaces with an all purpose cleaner 4 2 Cleaning the Pressure Roller A soiled pressure roller can lead to reduced print quality and can affect transport of material Figure 2 DF ob gt Open printer cover Turn lever C counter clockwise to lift up the printhead B Remove labels and transfer ribbon form the label printer Remove deposits with roller cleaner and a soft cloth Turn the roller A manually step by step to clean the complete roller only possible when printer is switched off as otherwise the step motor is full of power and the roller is kept in its position Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Cleaning 4 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 CAUTION Printhead can be damaged gt Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the printhead gt gt Do not touch protective glass layer of the
27. g Unit i CAUTION Risk of injury particularly during maintenance the cutter blades are sharp gt gt gt gt Figure 22 Switch off the before attaching the cutter The cutter may only be used when it is mounted on the printer Do not try to cut any materials which exceed the maximum width or thickness specifications Do NOT touch the area of the moving blades 1 Remove winding plate if mounted and the subjacent square end at the printer front 2 Remove left printer cover Loosen two screws at the lower left printer edge and two screws at the chassis upper edge Remove the protective conductor at the inside of the printer cover 4 Place the cutting unit before the printer and guide the connection cable through the visible chassis hole Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Refitting Options QI OT Figure 23 10 11 12 13 14 11 15 Fix the cutting unit with the sole plates onto the spacer shafts E Press the cutting unit onto the spacer shafts E backwards until it engages into the spacer shafts For this purpose press the cutting unit a bit downwards Fix the cutting unit with the enclosed screws at the printer Insert front shaft into boring of the left sole plate of the cutting unit and fix with the screw at the printer Put the front plate C into the spacer shaft D Swing the front plate
28. g screw B in clockwise direction until the correct value is reached Close again the cutter ledge Screw again the counter nut at the rear of the adjusting screw B Install the front shaft and the front plate Press key gt lto test the cutter function If the flexible cutter ledge D pushes from bottom to the fix cutter ledge please follow the steps 1 2 Move the flexible cutter ledge D to the front Turn the adjusting screw B counter clockwise direction until the correct value is reached Screw again the counter nut at the rear of the adjusting screw B Install the front shaft and the front plate Press key D to test the cutter function Service Instructions 35 Adjustments settings and alignments 6 9 Oil and Lubricate Q NOTICE Vario Il Series Make sure when oiling and greasing that no lubricants deposit on photocells electronic components circuit boards printhead and rolls Fett Grease Fett Grease Fett Grease D nnfl ssiges l Low viscosity oil Fett Grease Figure 17 Fett Grease D nnfl ssiges l Low viscosity oil Figure 18 36 Service Instructions In case that dust or other dirt is deposit you have to clean the lubrication at first with alcohol Apply rather in regular intervals 1 2 per year a bit of lubricant as only rarely too much Otherwise the surplus
29. ings Check correct loading of label material Insert new label roll Clean the label photocell Check if labels are inserted correctly 124 Speed too slow Print speed is too slow Increase the speed of customers machine 11 15 51 Service Instructions Vario Ill Series Control inputs and outputs 9 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 The ports are provided by means of a D Sub bushing 26pin HD at the rear panel of the printer system and are galvanically isolated from protective earth PE by means of an optocoupler semi conductor route Each port can be configured as input and as output This function however is predefined in the printer software and cannot be changed by the user The following parameters can be changed and set by using the menu debounce times and high or low active Printer internal WDC for Outputs COM for Outputs COMO for Inputs r N a d 26 pin D Sub circuitry Internal Circuitry w l Intern al Suen i SON 5Y 5 D Port 16 h A 24WERT 26 panas D TA Port13 1 1104 230 Gi 5MERT 25 Port12 D 50 60 Hz TE GND PE 2
30. irmware if necessary Adjust the label photocell Load the printer configuration from the memory card if possible Otherwise set the printer configuration via the operating panel Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Il Series Removing the power supply Installing the power supply 11 15 Replacing Components 5 7 Replacing the Power Supply E t je vorne nenn R e A L 7 ee ji C B B Figure 10 1 Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet 2 Remove left printer cover Loosen two screws at the lower left printer edge and two screws at the chassis upper edge 3 Remove the protective conductor at the inside of the printer cover 4 Unplug all cable connections from power supply A 5 Remove 2 fixing screws B onto the printer bottom side 6 Remove the power supply unit A 7 Unscrew 2 fixing screws at the power supply cover C 8 Remove the power supply cover C with isolation foil from the power supply A 1 Insert the power supply cover C with isolation foil above the new power supply A 2 Install the power supply cover C with 2 fixing screws at the power supply A 3 Insert the new power supply A and fix it with the screws B CAUTION Jamming of line
31. l If a problem arises that cannot be solved with help of this service of manual then please contact your responsible distributor 1 2 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 WARNING identifies a possible danger would could lead to serious bodily injury or even death if sufficient precautions are not taken CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation which could lead to moderate or light bodily injury or damage to property NOTICE gives you tips They make a working sequence easier or draw attention to important working processes E Gives you tips on protecting the environment gt Handling instruction Optional accessories special fittings Datum Information in the display Service Instructions 5 Notes on this Document Hem numbers Cross references to chapters and sections References to other documents Vario Ill Series 1 3 Cross References References to specific items in a figure are marked with item numbers They are identified with parentheses in the text e g 9 If no figure number is provided item numbers in the text always refer to the graphic directly above the text If a reference is made to another graphic the figure number is specified e g 2 in figu
32. l line of the printhead depends on fluctuations caused by production it is necessary to adjust the parallelism 1 Loosen the screws D with a hexagon key by approx rotations 2 Adjust the parallelism with the adjusting screws E Clockwise printhead moves forwards Counter clockwise printhead moves backwards 3 Adjust the parallelism as long as the printing result comes up to your full expectation Tighten again screws D Start a print order with approx 10 labels and control the correct passage of transfer ribbon 11 15 Service Instructions 31 Adjustments settings and alignments Vario Ill Series 6 4 Adjusting Pressure of Printhead CAUTION Damage of printhead by unequal use gt Change factory settings only in exceptional cases NOTICE Increasing the head contact pressure leads to an improvement of the print image density on the corresponding side and to a shifting of the ribbon feed path in the corresponding direction The selection of the smallest value can optimise the life cycle of printhead 1 Turn pressure screws A Figure 13 to change the pressure of printhead 2 Turning the pressure screws A Figure 13 in clockwise direction results in a pressure increase 3 Turning the pressure screws A Figure 13 counter clockwise results in a pressure decrease 6 5 Adjusting Pressure Balance Right Left NOTICE After adjusting parallelism and no even strong pressure exists over the
33. ll again the front plate E Service Instructions 21 Replacing Components Removing label photocell Installing the label photocell 22 Vario Ill Series 5 5 Replacing the Label Photocell Q NOTICE Soiling of the label photocell can also cause malfunctions Before replacing the label photocell check whether it is soiled and clean it if necessary see chapter 4 4 on page 16 DG Figure 8 Remove media from the printer 2 Remove left printer cover Loosen two screws at the lower left printer edge and two screws at the chassis upper edge Remove the protective conductor at the inside of the printer cover 4 Pull out the plug of the photocell connecting cable from the plug housing ST22 on the CPU 5 Remove the cap C of the profile A with a screwdriver 6 Loosen the red knurled knob D and pull the complete photocell unit outwards 1 Guide the photocell cable through the aperture in the chassis 2 Insert the photocell unit B from the cover side into the guiding and push up against direction of the left printer cover Pay attention to the correct position of the sliding blocks Tighten the red knurled knob D 4 Apply again the cap C of the profile 5 Connect the plug of the photocell connecting cable with the plug housing ST22 onto the CPU 6 Connect the protective conductor to the inside of cover 7 Install the left printer cover 8 Adj
34. n and position Check pneumatics for function 117 XML parameter The parameters in the XML file Please contact your are not correct responsible distributor 118 Invalid variable Transferred variable is invalid Select correct variable without with customized entry customized entry and transfer it 119 No ribbon During the print order the Change transfer ribbon Honan rol becomes empty Check transfer ribbon photocell rear printhead service functions Defect at the transfer ribbon photocell rear photocell 120 Wrong directory Invalid target directory when Target directory must not be copying within the source directory Check target directory 121 No label found No label found at the rear Insert new label roll prne ad KENG Clean the label photocell Salsa labeliphetocell Check if labels are inserted Labels not inserted correctly correctly 122 IP occupied The IP address was already Assign a new IP address assigned 50 Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy 123 Print asynchronous The label photocell do not work in the order as it is expected according to print data The settings of the photocell are not correct Settings of label size and gap size are not correct No label found at the rear printhead Soiled label photocell Labels not inserted correctly Check label size and gap size Check label photocell sett
35. ng Options Vario Ill Series 7 2 Dispensing Unit Dispensing unit without photocell Figure 20 1 Remove winding plate if mounted and the subjacent square end at the printer front 2 Open the dispenser whip by pulling the dispenser axe to the left 3 Mount the dispenser unit B with the enclosed screws A C at the printer 4 Engage again the dispensing whip 38 Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Il Series Refitting Options Dispensing unit with photocell Figure 21 1 Remove left printer cover Loosen two screws at the lower left printer edge and two screws at the chassis upper edge 2 Remove the protective conductor at the inside of the printer cover 3 Remove winding plate if mounted and the subjacent square end at the printer front 4 Open the dispenser whip by pulling the dispenser axe to the left 5 Place the dispenser unit B before the pressure roller Guide the photocell cable through the visible chassis hole 6 Mount the dispenser unit B with the enclosed screws A C at the printer 7 Insert the photocell cable corresponding to the wiring plan see chapter 9 page 53 into the appropriate plug in positions of the dispensing photocell 8 Engage again the dispensing whip 9 Connect the protective conductor to the inside of printer cover 10 Mount again the printer cover 11 15 Service Instructions 39 Refitting Options 40 Vario Il Series 7 3 Cuttin
36. nknown transferred data Check sent data record Check connection PC printer 20 Invalid check digit For check digit control the Calculate check digit anew entered res received check digit is wrong Check code data 21 Invalid SC number Selected SC factor is invalid for Check SC factor EAN res UPC 22 Invalid number of Entered digits for EAN res Check number of digits digits UPC are invalid lt 12 gt 13 23 Check digit Selected check digit calculation Check calculation of check calculation is not available in the bar code digit Check bar code type 24 Invalid extension Selected zoom factor is not Check zoom factor available 25 Offset sign Entered sign is not available Check offset value 26 Offset value Entered offset value is invalid Check offset value 27 Printhead Printhead temperature is too Reduce contrast temperature high l Change printhead Defective printhead sensing device 28 Cutter error With cut an error occurred Check label run Paper jam Check cutter run 29 Invalid parameter Entered data do not correspond Check code data to the characters allowed from the application identifier 44 Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy 30 Application Selected application identifier is Check code data Identifier not available in GS1 128 31 HIBC definition F Missing HIBC system sign
37. ntal lines not parallel to the horizontal label edges e Clear lateral drift of the transfer ribbon Eh NOTICE Print image errors can also arise from wrinkling of the transfer ribbon This is why the transfer ribbon feed path and the head locking system should be checked before making adjustments to the printing mechanism see operating manual Service Instructions 29 Adjustments settings and alignments Vario Ill Series 6 2 Adjusting the Printhead CAUTION The printhead assembly can be damaged Attempting to adjust the printhead when the fixing screw D is tight can lead to defects at the printhead assembly gt Always loosen the fixing screw D before adjusting the printhead Complete the following printhead settings to achieve the best possible print image gt Align the heating line with the highest point of the print roller Density of the print image is the greatest at this point gt Set the parallelism of horizontal lines with the edge of the label amp NOTICE Open and close the printhead locking device after each step of the adjustment 30 Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Adjustments settings and alignments 6 3 Adjusting Parallelism of Printhead DE EDC Figure 13 NOTICE An important characteristic for a high quality print is the parallelism of the focal line of the thermal printhead to the pressure roll Because of the fact that the position of foca
38. nthead the print cannot be continued at the same position on the label the difference can be corrected across the printing direction Q NOTICE The value for zero point adjustment is set ex works After replacing the printhead only service personnel are allowed to set this value anew Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Removing the pressure roller Installing the pressure roller 11 15 Replacing Components 5 4 Replacing the Pressure Roller Figure 7 1 Turn lever A counter clockwise to lift up the printhead 2 Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer 3 Lift up approx 3 4 mm the pins of the two parts plastic rivet D with help from a tweezers or a small screwdriver After pulling 2 rivets D the front plate E can be removed 4 Unscrew 2 screws C at the bearing cover B and then remove the bearing cover B 5 Remove pressure roller F from the striker arm G 1 Press the pressure roller F into the striker arm G Pay attention to the correct position of striker arm pins of the pressure roller F 2 Mount the bearing cover B with 2 screws C to the bottom side of sole plate 3 At reassembly pay attention to a precise fitting of the pressure roller F 4 Remove the possible axial play of the pressure roller by interlocking the striker arm G and the mounted pressure roll F 5 Insert the pins of the plastic rivets D and insta
39. o the inrush current As an alternative a suitable resistor can be connected in series If one of the printer s internal voltages 5 VDC EXT or 24 VDC EXT is used an external fuse e g 0 5 AF should be additionally installed to protect the printer electronics In the event of an inductive load an antiparallel connected diode for instance must be used to discharge the induction energy In order to minimise the influence of leakage currents at control outputs a resistor must depending on what is connected be installed in parallel with the load In order to avoid any damages to the printing system the max output currents must not be exceeded or outputs shorted Service Instructions 57 Vario Ill Series Wiring Plan 10 Wiring Plan deeinrichtur ER aa v ad z i oa Ss o En FH eo a E Fr oe as DS ae gt or bf 3 dd lt c 2a ov E x re a Se Je 23 EB Su ET 55 a type SB Tyg
40. on Loosen hex head screw B Reducing transfer ribbon tension 11 15 Service Instructions 33 Adjustments settings and alignments Vario Ill Series 34 6 7 Adjusting the Cutter Ledge i CAUTION Risk of injury particularly during maintenance the cutter blades are sharp gt Switch off the before attaching the cutter The cutter may only be used when it is mounted on the printer gt gt Do not try to cut any materials which exceed the maximum width or thickness specifications gt Do NOT touch the area of the moving blades Figure 16 1 Remove 2 countersunk screws at the front plate and hang front plate out 2 Unscrew screw C and remove front shaft Loosen counter nut on the rear of the adjusting screw B 4 Insert a piece of paper or labels between the lower plate A and fix cutter ledge Move by hand the flexible cutter ledge D carefully upwards and control the cut The cutter has to start cutting approx 5 mm from the left edge of the fix cutter ledge 5 Tighten counter nut on the rear of the adjusting screw B 6 Install front shaft and front plate 7 Press key D to test the cutter function Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series 11 15 Adjustments settings and alignments 6 8 Error Correction of Cutting Edge If the cut is too far right please follow the steps 1 2 Move the flexible cutter ledge D to the front Turn the adjustin
41. ower supply unit has discharged 5 1 Tools List Some service work requires the following tools e Philips head screwdriver size 1 e Slot screwdriver size 1 e Hexagonal wrench 2 5 mm e Flat wrench size 0 5 11 15 Service Instructions 17 Replacing Components Vario Ill Series 5 2 Replacing the Printhead NOTICE The printhead 4 is preinstalled on a head plate 1 and aligned at the factory Figure 5 Head plate Plug connection signal Plug connection tension Printhead Focal line moou gt CAUTION The printhead can be damaged by static electricity discharges and impacts Set up printer on a grounded conductive surface Ground your body e g by wearing a grounded wristband Do not touch contacts on the plug connections B C UU Uy Do nat touch printing line E with hard objects or your hands 18 Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Removing the printhead Installing the printhead 11 15 Replacing Components DE E DC Figure 6 1 Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer 2 When printhead is closed loosen the screws D 3 Turn lever B counter clockwise to lift up the printhead 4 If the printhead C is not disengaged on the pressure roller continue loosen the screws D 5 Remove the printhead carefully to the front until you can reach the plug connections 6 Remove plug connections and then remove printhead C
42. pply Locate the emergency stop or power switch so that it can be actuated in case of an emergency Unplug the device from the electrical outlet before performing the following work e removing or installing power supply units e working in the immediate vicinity of exposed power supply parts e mechanical inspection of power supply parts e modifying the device circuits Ensure that the device is de energized Check the workplace for possible sources of danger e g moist floors defective extension cables faulty protective conduction connections Give another person the task of remaining near the workplace This person must be familiar with the location and operation of the emergency stop and power switches and switch off the power if danger arises Use only one hand while working on electrical circuits when a device is switched on Hold the other hand behind your back or put it in your jacket pocket This prevents the electricity from flowing through your body To not use worn or damaged tools Use only tools and testing equipment that is suitable for the respective task Proceed in a very cautions and calm manner Avoid endangering yourself Switch the power off Request medical help emergency physician Call for first aid if necessary Service Instructions 9 Safety Instructions Vario Ill Series 2 3 Environmentally Friendly Disposal Manufacturers of B2B equipment are obliged to take back and dispos
43. printhead Figure 3 Open printer cover Turn lever A Figure 2 counter clockwise to lift up the printhead Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer e ob gt Clean printhead surface with special cleaning pen or a cotton swab dipped in pure alcohol 5 Allow printhead to dry for 2 3 minutes before commissioning the printer 11 15 Service Instructions 15 Cleaning 16 Vario III Series 4 4 Cleaning the Label Photocell CAUTION Label photocell can be damaged gt Do not use sharp or hard objects or solvents to clean the label photocell The label photocell can become dirtied with paper dust and this can adversely affect label detection Figure 4 1 Open printer cover 2 Turn lever A in Figure 2 counter clockwise to lift up the printhead Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the label printer 4 Blow out the photocell A with pressure gas spray Observe strictly the instructions on the spray can 5 Clean the label photocell A additionally with a cleaning card B before soaked in pure alcohol Move the cleaning card from one side to the other see illustration 6 Reload labels and transfer ribbon Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Il Series Replacing Components 5 Replacing Components 2 DANGER Risk of death via electric shock gt Before opening the housing cover disconnect the device from the mains supply and wait approx 2 3 minutes until the p
44. rd drive found Check connection of CF card drive Contact your distributor 60 No CF card No CF card is inserted Insert CF card in the slot 61 Webserver error Error at start of web server Please contact your distributor 62 Wrong FPGA The direct print module is Please contact your distributor equipped with the wrong FPGA 63 End position The label length is too long Check label length res the The number of labels per cycle li cle is too much 46 Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy 64 Zero point Defective photocell Change photocell 65 Compressed air Pressure air is not connected Check pressure air 66 External releaser External print release signal is Check input signal missing 67 Row too long Wrong definition of column Reduce the column width res width res number of columns correct the number of columns 68 Scanner The connected bar code Check the connection scanner signals a device error scanner printer Check scanner dirty 69 Scanner NoRead Bad print quality Increase contrast Printhead completely soiled or Clean printhead or exchange if defective necessary Print speed too high Reduce print speed 70 Scanner data Scanned data does not Exchange printhead correspond to the data which is to print 71 Invalid page As page number either 0 or a number gt 9 is selected Sel
45. re 5 For a cross reference to chapters and sections the chapter number and page number are specified e g a reference to this section see chapter 1 3 2 on page 35 References to other documents have the following form See operating manual Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Il Series Workplace and method of working Clothing Protective clothing 11 15 N Yu y Safety Instructions Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions Keep the area around the device clean during and after maintenance Work in a safety conscious manner Store dismantled device parts in a safe place while maintenance is being performed CAUTION The drawing in of items of clothing by moving parts can lead to injuries gt H possible do not wear clothing which could be caught by moving device parts Button or roll up shirt or jacket sleeves Tie or pin up long hair UU Tuck the ends of scarves ties and shawls into your clothing or secure them with non conductive clips 2 DANGER Risk of death from increased flow of current via metals parts which come into contact with the device gt Do not wear clothing with metal parts gt Do not wear jewellery gt Do not wear glasses with a metal frame If a possible danger to your eyes is present wear protective goggles especially in the following cases when knocking in or knocking out pins and similar parts with a hammer when using an electric
46. ribbon end Output COM VDC 19 Common reference potential of all control inputs COM VDC for for Inputs Inputs is usually connected with the terminal of the control voltage and the control inputs are switched to active By means of the option 2nd LED COM VDC for Inputs can optionally be connected with the terminal of the control voltage Then the control inputs are switched to active VDC for 20 Common supply connection of all control outputs VDC for Outputs Outputs must be connected with the terminal of the control voltage Never leave VDC for Outputs open even if no output is used COM for 5 14 Common reference potential of all control outputs COM for Outputs Outputs 21 22 must be connected with the terminal of the control voltage Never leave COM for Outputs open even if no output is used GND PE 23 24 GND PE is the reference potential of the 5 VDC EXT and 24 VDC EXT voltages provided by the printer system GND PE is printer internally connected with protective earth PE 54 Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Control inputs and outputs Identification Pin Description Function 5 VDC 25 5 Volt DC output for external use Max 1 A EXT 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 24 VDC 26 24 Volt DC output for external use Max 1 A
47. s can cause short circuits gt Donot jam lines under the power supply 4 Connect all cable connections to the appropriate plug in positions 5 Connect the protective conductor to the inside of cover 6 Mount again the left printer cover Service Instructions 25 Replacing Components Vario Ill Series 5 8 Replacing the WLAN Module Sw Xs L f Figure 11 Removing the WLAN module Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet Screw off the left printer cover Remove the CPU PCB see chapter 5 6 page 23 Remove hot melt glue from WLAN module J and then remove antenna cable B from WLAN module J Remove connecting cable L from WLAN adapter E PF ob gt a Loosen screws G and washers F and dismount the WLAN adapter E 7 Dismount screws K spacer rings H and hex nuts D and remove WLAN module J from WLAN adapter E Installing the 1 Insert the new WLAN module J to the WLAN adapter E and fix WLAN module it with screws K spacer rings H and hex nuts D at the WLAN adapter E 2 Mount the WLAN adapter E with screws G and washers F at the hexagon bolts C Insert connection cable L in the WLAN adapter E 4 Connect antenna cable B with WLAN module J and fix the plug connectors with a drop of hot melt glue 5 Install the CPU PCB see chapter 5 6 pagee 23 6 Install the left printer cover 26 Service Instructions 11
48. unctions menu 84 No font data Font and web data is missing Run a software update 85 No layout ID Label ID definition is missing Define label ID onto the label 86 Layout ID Scanned data does not Wrong label loaded from CF correspond to defined ID card 87 RFID no label RFID unit cannot recognise a Displace RFID unit or use an label offset 88 RFID verify Error while checking Faulty RFID label programmed dae Check RFID definitions 89 RFID timeout Error at programming the RFID Label positioning abel Faulty label 90 RFID data Faulty or incomplete definition Check RFID data definitions of RFID data 91 RFID tag type Definition of label data does not Check storage partitioning of correspond with the used label used label type 92 RFID lock Error at programming the RFID Check RFID data definitions label locked fields Label was already programmed 93 RFID programming Error at programming the RFID Check RFID definitions label 94 Scanner timeout The scanner could not read the bar code within the set timeout time Defective printhead Wrinkles in transfer ribbon Scanner wrong positioned Timeout time too short Check printhead Check transfer ribbon Position scanner correctly corresponding to the set feeding Select longer timeout time 48 Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Error correction Error message Cause Remedy
49. upwards and fix it with the enclosed screws A to the front shaft Mount the motor plate H with the washers and screws G at the printer chassis Insert the cutter cable and connection cable corresponding to the wiring plan see chapter 10 page 59 into the appropriate plug in positions of the PCB Connect the protective conductor to the inside of printer cover Mount again the printer cover Insert the protective plate on the spacer shaft E at the printer front Service Instructions 41 Vario Ill Series 8 Error message Error correction Cause Error correction Remedy 1 Line too high Line rises up completely or Move line down increase Y partly over the upper edge of value SES Check rotation and font 2 Line too low Line rises up completely or Move line up reduce X value partiy Over the engen Check rotation and font label 3 Character set One res several characters of Change text the text is res are not available Chande font in the selected font gean 4 Unknown code type Selected code is not available Check code type 5 Unvalid position Selected position is not Check position available 6 CV font Selected font is not available Check font 7 Vector font Selected font is not available Check font 8 Measuring label While measuring no label was Check label length and if labels found are inserted correctly Set label length is too large Restart measuring anew
50. ust the label photocell Service Instructions 11 15 Vario Ill Series Removing the CPU PCB 11 15 Replacing Components 5 6 Replacing the CPU PCB Figure 9 ON om am JS If possible save the printer configuration to a Compact Flash card Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet Remove left printer cover Loosen two screws at the lower left printer edge and two screws at the chassis upper edge Remove the protective conductor at the inside of the printer cover Detach all interface cables from the back of the printer Remove the memory card from the slot Unplug all side plug connections from the CPU PCB Remove the 4 screw bolts A at the Centronics interface and 2 fixing bolts B from the CPU PCB Carefully remove the CPU PCB Service Instructions 23 Replacing Components Installing the CPU PCB 24 N zs mp m mp EF w Vario Ill Series Place CPU PCB into the printer Secure PCB to the chassis with the 4 screw bolts A and 2 fixing screws B Insert all plug connections on the PCB Restore all interface connections on the back of the printer Connect the protective conductor to the inside of cover Mount again the left printer cover Connect the power cable at the rear of the printer Update the f
51. uts outputs should be effected by the printer TMA typ per Input Le ee e ee rn e e or rrr 45 Terminal U Cay E Alternativ e H A r Y Cla GND PE_24 S 231 1 with this connections exist U Dn no potential separation Dn 1 U GND PE 1 H r U l U 10 y Print start Port 1 po Te 1 1 Ports ug u Counter reset n pu Ss See e i 1 Error reset Port 6 xk r Setting of debounce time Port 7 gr H in the function menu Port 8 o 1 Im COMIMDC for Inputs T IW 1 U 201 1 l ve VDC for Outputs r r T A Bara iret error T x 61 1 Porto Ter i nam TT Aem CJ X we d d x 1 E utputs PORT The 1 Ready 15mA max 31 1 E e 13 1 Retraction printing carriage yellow Te Port 16 E Transfer ribbon prior warning 1 Gi 2 rot Rn ae COM for Outputs pe LA E 1 H 21 i Dn The signal level high active g 22 1 1 or low active can be set EJ 1 in the function menu U Jd Leen ven e ee e e br ee rn e Figure 27 for all inputs and outputs Service Instructions Lee ee ee 22222222 ee ee ee e ll 11 15 Vario Ill Series Example 3 Precautions 11 15 Control inputs and outputs Device connection version if Option 2 LED PR o o een 2 PR ooo 2 d 2 26 pin D Sub l t d Female Te Printer Termina H Sl
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