Manual Operação MI 8018.pdf

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

General Information

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Safety 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6

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Introduction Copyright Notice 1.2.1 Contacting Markem.Imaje Description 8018 Thermal Transfer Printer Options Labels and Symbols 1.5.1 Retrieving and Downloading Images 1.5.2 Data Storage Capacity Machine Specification

2-1 Introduction General Guidelines Machine Safety Applicable Safety Regulations EMC Considerations Electrical Safety 2.6.1 Recommended cable protection: 2.6.2 Electrical safety testing (after installation) 2.6.3 Static Electricity Protection Isopropanol Safety

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Installation 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

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Introduction Package Contents Installation of the 8018 Thermal Transfer Printer Installation Requirements Bracket Installation Locating Print Body and Print Anvil 3.6.1 Printhead Alignment 3.6.2 Printhead Gap Power Supply 3.7.1 Printer Connection Points 3.7.2 Power Connections 3.7.3 Local User Interface Connection 3.7.4 Substrate Encoder Connection 3.7.5 External I/O Connection 3.7.6 Print Go Input Wiring 3.7.7 Fault and Warning Outputs Encoders 3.8.1 Optional Encoders 3.8.2 Encoder Resolution 3.8.3 Encoder Setup 3.8.4 Loading a New Ribbon 3.8.5 Re- Connecting a Broken Ribbon Print Position Preparing for printing 3.10.1 Power up Initial setup 3.11.1 Machine settings

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Machine Overview 4.1 4.2 4.3

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Machine Operation 5.1 5.2 5.3

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Introduction 4.1.1 Key Features Models Main Components 4.3.1 Model 8018i 4.3.2 Model 8018c Print Designs 4.4.1 8018 and Fonts Image Files Downloading Images Downloading Languages Upgrading Firmware Principles of Printing 4.9.1 Thermal Transfer Technology 4.9.2 Print Process Operating Principles Standard Mode Operation 4.11.1 Print Cycle Model 8018i 4.11.2 Print Cycle Model 8018c

Introduction The User Interface Panel 5.2.1 LCD Screen Keypad 5.3.1 Navigation Keypad Button Usage 5.3.2 Navigation Keypad Button Functions Icons 5.4.1 Menu Icons 5.4.2 Screen Quad Label Icons Screen Types 5.5.1 Home Screen 5.5.2 Security Login Screen Menu Screens Reports Screens 5.7.1 View Menu Screen 5.7.2 Warning and Problem Alert Screens Data Entry Screens 5.8.1 Prompted Data Date Entry Screens 5.9.1 Literal Date Entry 5.9.2 Offset Date Entry Setting Adjustment Screens 5.10.1 Current Setting Adjustment 5.10.2 Enumerated Choice Settings Image Setup Screens Diagnostics Screens

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Menus 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8

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6-1 Introduction Menu Structure Accessing the Menus Image Selection Menus Calibrate Release Ribbon Test Print of the Current Job Print Settings 6.8.1 Print Position 6.8.2 Print Quality Print Darkness Engineering Menus Set Date and Time Shift Codes 6.12.1 Number of Shift Codes 6.12.2 Shift Code name 6.12.3 Shift Code Time Manual Control Digital I/O Control Printer Settings Menus 6.15.1 Image 6.15.2 Print Initiation 6.15.3 Ribbon Setup Password Change Encoder Steps Print Delay Diagnostics Statistics Test Print Select Language File Management

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SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

8018 Thermal Transfer Printer  Operation Manual

SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1

General Information 1.1

Introduction This Manual along with the 8018 Thermal Transfer Printer Quick Start Guide, set out to explain how to safely install, operate and service your 8018 Thermal Transfer Printer. The Operator Manual is available in Adobe Acrobat PDF in various languages on the 8018 Thermal Transfer Printer CD. The manual format is designed to be printed onto 8" x 11" (203mm x 279.5mm) paper, but can also be printed onto 8.5" x 11" (216mm x 279.5) (Previous Markem.Imaje manual paper size) or A4 (210mm x 297mm) Please contact your local supplier for details.

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Copyright Notice Original Copyright © 2006 Markem.Imaje. All rights reserved.

Reproduction of any or part of this manual in any form whatsoever without the expressed written permission of Markem.Imaje is forbidden. The contents of this manual are subject to revision without notice.  All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, Markem.Imaje would greatly appreciate being notified. Markem.Imaje make no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties and fitness for purpose. Markem.Imaje shall not be liable for any errors contained in this material or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. The use of non genuine Markem.Imaje consumables and spare parts may adversely affect the performance of the product and could invalidate the warranty.

Copyright © 1995 - 2006 Markem.Imaje Corporation. 1.2.1

Contacting Markem.Imaje Thank you for choosing Markem.Imaje to provide printing solutions. If questions should arise, please contact the local business centre that assisted with your purchase.

Useful Web Sites www.Markem.com www.myMARKEM.com

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Description The 8018 Thermal Transfer Printer is a small easy to use electronic coder. The two models available are designed to be suitable as a direct replacement for many different methods of coding. The 8018 printer consists of an external power supply a printing device and a hand held local User Interface control module.

The 8018 prints batch codes, best before dates and other variable information directly onto packaging labels, substrate and other materials. The size, position and style of the image are fixed at the creation stage, but certain text field information can be edited during the selecti on process. Time and Date information is automatically updated by the 8018 Thermal Transfer Printer real time clock. 1.4

8018 Thermal Transfer Printer Options Models available Model 8018i - Intermittent Model 8018c - Left Hand Continuous Model 8018c - Right Hand Continuous

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Labels and Symbols Serial/I.D./Rating Label

These labels are located on the rear of the printer and power supply units and indicate the following: • • • •

Machine type Electrical specifications Year of manufacture Serial number  

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Fuse

Cable connector labels

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1) User Interface Connection 2) External I/O Connection 3) Encoder Connection

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Retrieving and Downloading Images Image information can be downloaded by means of a USB memory stick.

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Data Storage Capacity The 8018 Thermal Transfer Printer internal memory is used to store image information and user interface text. The 8018 has 100 default images avail able for selection, with the option of replacing these with image designs created with Markem.Imaje’s CoLOS create software package. Image information and User Interface languages can be download using a USB memory stick. Please consult your local Markem.Imaje sales official or distributer for a complete list of available languages. Available languages:

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English Spanish Brazilian Portuguese Polish Russian Turkish

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Korean Chinese Arabic

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