User GuidePart Number: 22834594-EN-E6” print width (163mm) 300 dpi4” print width (106mm) 300 dpi&
Contentsviii Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideNavigating in the Offline Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FTP Printer Management88 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 8914Memory cardsYou can save graphics, fonts, label descriptions and database information for the long?]term on a m
Memory cards90 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide• Formatting in the printer via the Format card menu item• Formatting in the printer via the interfac
Memory cardsPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 91• To print the label a variable number of times, put command A after the ending Ms command.Memory Med
Memory cards92 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuidePrint DirectoryYou can print out the index of the installed memory card with the Print directory func
Memory cardsPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 937 If the function Copy memory card is protected via a PIN, use the arrow buttons to enter the code nu
Memory cards94 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide9 Press any button.Printing file contentsThe label files found on a memory card consist of a sequence
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 9515Fault CorrectionTypes of ErrorsThe diagnostic system indicates on the screen if an error has occurred. The prin
Fault Correction96 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideProblem SolutionProblem Cause RemedyTransfer ribbon creases Head locking system not adjustedAdjus
Fault CorrectionPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 97Error Messages and Fault CorrectionVertical white lines in the print imagePrinthead is dirty Clea
ContentsPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide ixLubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fault Correction98 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideCutter blocked Cutter cannot return into its home position and stays in an undefined positionSwit
Fault CorrectionPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 99Name exists Duplicate usage of field name in the direct pro-grammingCorrect programmingNo DHCP se
Fault Correction100 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideNo Timeserver Timeserver is selected in the configuration, but there is no Timeserver, or the Ti
Fault CorrectionPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 101Structural err. Error in the file list of the memory card, data access is uncertain.Format memor
Fault Correction102 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 10316MediaMedia DimensionsDim. DesignationDim. in mmPlexo! 453 Plexo! 653B Label width 20 - 116 50 - 176H Label hei
Media104 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideDevice DimensionsDr Right margin ≥ 0E Label thickness 0.025 - 0.7F Liner thickness 0.03 - 0.1G Thickness la
MediaPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 105IT Distance printhead 1 (upper) - tear-off edge13.5J Distance 1st heating point - material edge23K Print wi
Media106 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideReflex Mark DimensionsDim. DesignationDim. in mmA Label distance > 2L Width of reflex mark > 5M Heigh
MediaPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 107Cut-out Mark DimensionsDim. DesignationDim. in mmA Label distance > 2N Width of cut-out markfor marginal
Contentsx Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideChapter: 16 Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Media108 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 109IndexBBackfeed 48CCleaningprint roller 69printhead 69Cleaning instructions 69Connecting 7Contents of delivery 6C
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 11IntroductionInstructionsImportant information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows:Wa
Introduction2 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide• Do not use the device in an explosive atmosphere.• Do not use the device close to high-voltage power
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 32InstallationDevice OverviewOverview#Description#Description1 Display 7 Upper ribbon take-up hub2 Navigator pad 8
Installation4 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuidePrint mechanics - upper print unit for printing the main colorNote: When using NiceLabel software, pr
InstallationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 5Print mechanics - lower print unit for printing the secondary colorNote: When using NiceLabel softwar
Installation6 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideConnectionsUnpacking and Setting-up the Printer• Lift the printer out of the box via the straps.• Chec
InstallationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 7•Power cable•USB cable• Documentation• Documentation on CD-ROMNote: Please keep the original packagin
Installation8 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuidePrint Services Raw-IP and LPD in MS WindowsThe print services Raw-IP and LPD are not available in all
InstallationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 93 Switch computer on.4 Place the driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.5 Exit all programs currently running.6
Installation10 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 113Control PanelStructure of the Control PanelThe user can control the operation of the printer with the control pa
Control Panel12 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuidePrinter StatesSymbol Description Symbol DescriptionClock Debug window for abc programsDate sheet Con
Control PanelPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 13Printing label Printing labeland the number of the printed label in the print job.The printer is cur
Control Panel14 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideKey FunctionsThe key functions depend on the current printer state:• Active functions: Labels and sy
Control PanelPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 15pauselights Printing labelPrinting labelInterrupt print job, printer goes into "Pause" sta
Control Panel16 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideMenu option to the rightSheets to the right Cursor shift to the rightStart of a selected menu option
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 174ConfigurationConfiguration via Operating PanelA host of parameters for configuring the printer are found in the
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuidePart Number 22834594-EN-EVersion 1.21/2015QuickLabel® Systemsan Astro-Med, Inc. Product GroupWorld Headquarters600 E
Configuration18 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideMachine Parameters1) Press the menu button.2) Select Setup > Machine param.Set time Setting the s
ConfigurationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 19Printhead pos. Y Shifting of the entire print image in the direction of paper flow. With positive va
Configuration20 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuidePrint Parameters1) Press the menu button.2) Select Setup > Print param.Contrast LCD Contrast of t
ConfigurationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 21Transfer print On for thermal transfer printing: Sensor for monitoring the transfer ribbon is activa
Configuration22 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideBackfeed Method for backfeeding the label medium.Backfeeding is necessary in the cut-ting and peel-o
ConfigurationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 23Interfaces1) Press the menu button.2) Select Setup > Interfaces.Width ASCII dump Width of the pri
Configuration24 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideRS-422/485 Configuration of the optional serial RS-422 or RS-485 interface. See documentation of the
ConfigurationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 25Status LineSelect the parameters to be displayed in Ready mode.1) Press the menu button.2) Select Se
Configuration26 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideSecurityBy activating a PIN, the Setup menu, certain memory medium functions and the firmware update
ConfigurationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 27Configuration via the printer websiteThe parameters accessible via the operating panel can also be s
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Configuration28 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideStatus tabThe following information is contained in the top section of the “Status” tab:•Printer typ
ConfigurationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 29The buttons on the bottom line of the “Status” tab have the following functions:Button FunctionDispl
Configuration30 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideSetup tabOn the “Setup” tab, you can set all the configuration parameters which are also accessible
ConfigurationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 31Note: Information is not updated automatically while the “Setup” tab is open. Updating occurs when
Configuration32 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideSystem messages tabStatus and error messages can be sent automatically to the SNMP manager or via e-
ConfigurationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 33Note: The settings are not accepted until the Transfer button is clicked. If you switch to another
Configuration34 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuidePrinter status line tabOn the “Printer status line” tab, you can select the status parameters which
ConfigurationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 35Devices tabThe “Devices” tab provides an overview of the most important hardware components installe
Configuration36 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 375Offline MenuStructure of the Offline MenuThe offline menu contains setting options on several levels for configu
Plexo! Printhead and Platen WarrantyQuickLabel Systems warrants the printhead and the platen from the date of purchase for a period of 90 days or for
Offline Menu38 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideTest Status printFont listDevice listASCII Dump modeTest gridLabel profile1st menu level 2nd menu lev
Offline MenuPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 39Setup Local setting PIN protection possibleMachine param.Print param.InterfacesStatus lineSecuritySer
Offline Menu40 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideNavigating in the Offline MenuAll settings and functions in the offline menu can be controlled with t
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 416Loading MaterialFor adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying Allen key located in the prin
Loading Material42 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideInserting Labels into the Print Mechanics1) Unroll a label strip of approx. 1 m. Guide the label
Loading MaterialPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 43• Position label sensor with tab (3) in such a way that the sensor (1) can detect the label gap o
Loading Material44 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideLoading Transfer RibbonAttention: Risk of errors by wrong color assignment. Ensure that programm
Loading MaterialPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 459) Turn lever (1) clockwise to close the printhead.Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer RibbonTr
Loading Material46 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 477Printing OperationPrinthead ProtectionNote: Printhead damage caused by improper handling!• Do not touch the hea
Contact Information for Factory Sales and ServiceQuickLabel USA and World Headquarters 600 East Greenwich Avenue West Warwick, RI 02893 USA Toll Free
Printing Operation48 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideSuppressing BackfeedNote: Feeding back the material to the lower printhead in the cut mode or
Printing OperationPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 49Optimization of the Data TransferIf sequent labels contain differing information, the internal
Printing Operation50 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 518AccessoriesCutterSee “CU4/CU6 Cutter Accessory” on page 59.External keyboardYou can connect an external keyboard
Accessories52 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideIn the offline menu and for entry of variable dataKey assignment and special charactersThe printer fea
AccessoriesPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 53The following country-specific special characters are entered with the [Alt] key pressed.Characters be
Accessories54 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideOther special charactersExampleWLAN-CardFunctionThe WLAN-card 802.11 b/g allows to link a printer to a
AccessoriesPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 55SetupSet the following parameters of the menu Setup > Interfaces > Wireless LAN 802.11 matching
Accessories56 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideExternal Operating PanelDelivery Contents• External Operating Panel• Cable SUB-D-9 socket - USB A• 2 S
AccessoriesPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 57Mounting• Prepare the installation point for the external operating panel as shown in the drilling tem
Ownership InformationCongratulations and thank you for your business. Your purchase of a QuickLabel digital label printer is an investment in producti
Accessories58 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 599CU4/CU6 Cutter AccessoryCutterThe Cutter is an optional peripheral device. With the cutter unit installed, label
CU4/CU6 Cutter Accessory60 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide• Do NOT touch the area of the moving blades!Mounting the Tear-off Plate / Dispense Plate
CU4/CU6 Cutter AccessoryPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 61Mounting the Cutter Tray1 Loosen the screws (1).2 Place the cutter tray (2) on the screws
CU4/CU6 Cutter Accessory62 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide3 Remove the front cover (1).4 Insert the pins (3) of the cutter (7) into the holes (4) o
CU4/CU6 Cutter AccessoryPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 63Under Setup > Print parameters the method for recognizing the start of label and the m
CU4/CU6 Cutter Accessory64 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideOnce the cutter is mounted on the printer and is ready for operation, the printer can be
CU4/CU6 Cutter AccessoryPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 65Caution: Risk of injury! The cutter blades are sharp!1 Loosen the screw (1) and remove t
CU4/CU6 Cutter Accessory66 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide3 Hang out the spring (13) on the bearing plate (15) and the linear blade (11).Note: Att
CU4/CU6 Cutter AccessoryPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 67Note: Attend on an accurate position of the bearing plate (15) to the profile (7) of the
Declaration of ConformityDeclaration de ConformitéUbereinstimmungserklärungDichiarazione di ConformitàID DoC-22834594Manufacturer’s name and addressN
CU4/CU6 Cutter Accessory68 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 6910CleaningCleaning InformationWarning: Risk of death via electric shock! Disconnect the printer from the power s
Cleaning70 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide• Lift the printheads.• Remove media and transfer ribbon from the printer.• Clean printhead surfaces with
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 7111Test FunctionsOverviewThe printer is equipped with different test functions providing information on:• the most
Test Functions72 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideStatus PrintThe Status print function prints a test image containing information on the configurati
Test FunctionsPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 733 Press the menu button.4 Select Test > Status print menu.5 Start printout with the Enter button
Test Functions74 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideFont ListThe Font list function prints the most important parameters of the fonts available in the
Test FunctionsPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 75The printout can be cancelled with the cancel button.The parameters have the following meaning:Devi
Test Functions76 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideThe printout can be cancelled with the cancel button.Name InformationCPU Type and serial number of
Test FunctionsPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 77ASCII Dump ModeASCII Dump Mode offers the option of checking incoming control sequences at the inte
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide viiContentsChapter: 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Functions78 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideExample: In the following two figures, the printout in ASCII Dump mode is contrasted with the "
Test FunctionsPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 79The printout of the test grid can be cancelled with the cancel button.Label profileThe Label profil
Test Functions80 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideThe following figure shows an example label profile. The top diagram shows the gradient determined
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 8112Service FunctionsPerforming firmware updateThe firmware of the printer is saved in a Flash EPROM. You can updat
Service Functions82 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide3 Copy the firmware file to the "misc" directory of the memory medium. This can be don
Service FunctionsPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 83You can save the printer configuration to a CompactFlash memory card with the Save settings func
Service Functions84 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide
Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 8513FTP Printer ManagementUsing the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), you can manage and transfer files on the network
FTP Printer Management86 Plexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User GuideNote: It is absolutely necessary to define a PIN for FTP access with the username .root..
FTP Printer ManagementPlexo! 453 / Plexo! 653 User Guide 87FTP Firmware UpdateTo carry out a firmware update, you must be logged on with the username
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