Quicklabel QLS-4100 Xe Manuel d'utilisateur

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4-54 Keypad controls and menus Memory Card - Formatting Memory cards must be formatted before they can be used. If you have a memory card inserted in

QLS-4100 Xe 4-55 Time The QLS-4100 Xe provides a built-in, real-time clock that is used for displaying the time and date. It is also used to provide

4-56 Keypad controls and menus Date The QLS-4100 Xe provides a built-in, real-time clock that is used for displaying the time and date. It is also us

QLS-4100 Xe 4-57 Factory Reset The factory reset feature of the QLS-4100 Xe returns all parameters available through the printer’s front panel to the

4-58 Keypad controls and menus To perform a factory reset: 1 If the printer is in a Ready state, press the PRINT/PAUSE key to pause the printer. 2

QLS-4100 Xe 4-59 Options Menu Other options are accessed via the Options menu. The following sections detail each of the features within this menu ca

4-60 Keypad controls and menus Cutter If using an optional cutter or cutter/stacker accessory, you can enable it using the Cutter menu option. To ena

QLS-4100 Xe 4-61 Cut Flag When using an optional cutter or cutter/stacker accessory, it is possible to enable or disable the insertion of extra blank

4-62 Keypad controls and menus 4 Press the + or – key until the desired setting is displayed. Available options are On or Off. 5 Press the SELECT k

QLS-4100 Xe 4-63 Pull Back - Enable/Disable You can enable/disable the pull back function using the Pull Back option under the Options menu. The pull

QLS-4100 Xe i Table of Contents Chapter 1: Quick Start ... 1-1 QuickLabel Sys

4-64 Keypad controls and menus 4 Press the + or – key to choose the type of pull back mode to enable. Available options are Disabled, Enabled (Manua

QLS-4100 Xe 4-65 Applicator You will use the Applicator option to enable or disable applicator mode. This option applies only to users integrating th

4-66 Keypad controls and menus The following message will appear if you attempt to print without synchronizing. Image Normalization Image normalizat

QLS-4100 Xe 4-67 “No Air” Warning This option enables/disables the “No Air” warning that appears at startup if the printer is not connected to a comp

4-68 Keypad controls and menus Ignore Host Commands This option causes the printer to disregard the Speed, Intensity, Vertical Offset, and Horizontal

QLS-4100 Xe 4-69 System Configuration This option enables/disables special custom operating modes. There are three system configuration options. Stan

4-70 Keypad controls and menus 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the System Configuration menu is displayed. 4 Press the + or – key to choose

QLS-4100 Xe 5-1 Chapter 5: Operation To prepare the QLS-4100 Xe for printing, make sure that: • Power connection has been made • Communication co

5-2 Operation Printing with the QLS-4100 Xe Powering the Printer On When you turn on your printer, it will execute an initialization procedure and se

QLS-4100 Xe 5-3 Operating Without Compressed Air The QLS-4100 Xe RibbonRation ribbon conservation system has been designed so that the printer can op

ii QLS-4100 Xe Print Speed ... 4-11 Print Lin

5-4 Operation Printer Indicators When power is on, the printer has four indicator lights that provide a visual cue to the printer’s current state. In

QLS-4100 Xe 5-5 Error Messages The following pages show a number of possible error messages that may be encountered during operation. Instructions ar

5-6 Operation After reloading media or ribbon, the printer will reprint any label formats that were partially under the print stations when the error

QLS-4100 Xe 5-7 • Indicates that data port-specific commands were received via the status port, causing a communications error. Ensure that the dat

5-8 Operation • Displayed when the CANCEL key is pressed while a batch is being printed. Pressing the SELECT key will cancel all pending labels in

QLS-4100 Xe 5-9 Color Alignment Color alignment refers to the alignment of each color with respect to the other colors: Print Line adjustment refers

5-10 Operation You will also examine the block patterns to observe both the horizontal and vertical alignment. If any color appears horizontally misa

QLS-4100 Xe 5-11 Common Adjustments and Tasks Test Patterns The QLS-4100 Xe is equipped with a number of built-in test patterns used for checking col

5-12 Operation Evaluating Print Quality 1 Press the PRINT / PAUSE key to put the printer into the pause mode. 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key unti

QLS-4100 Xe 5-13 7 If print quality is not satisfactory, allow the test pattern to continue to print and press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to access an

QLS-4100 Xe iii Date ... 4-56 Fac

5-14 Operation Enabling and Disabling RibbonRation™ The QLS-4100 Xe RibbonRation™ feature can be enabled or disabled via the user control panel of th

QLS-4100 Xe 5-15 Printing Labels To print labels, you need to send a label from QuickLabel Systems’ Custom QuickLabel software program, or from a 3rd

5-16 Operation

QLS-4100 Xe 6-1 Chapter 6: Advanced Adjustments Your QLS-4100 Xe has been carefully set at the factory to print optimally using your specific type

6-2 Advanced adjustments Printhead Tangency Alignment The proper alignment of the printhead over the platen roller produces optimum transfer of ribbon

QLS-4100 Xe 6-3 Printhead Angularity Adjustment The color registration is monitored on the right side of the label as it exits the printer. The Test

6-4 Advanced adjustments Ribbon Wrinkling Adjustments The QLS-4100 Xe features an automatic ribbon tensioning mechanism to ensure consistent tension f

QLS-4100 Xe 6-5 Ribbon wrinkling may also be alleviated by adjusting the eccentric at the end of the ribbon guide shaft located at the lower, rear se

6-6 Advanced adjustments Printhead & Drive Station Lift Your QLS-4100 Xe printhead and drive station are mounted to a center-pivoting shaft. This

QLS-4100 Xe 6-7 Vertical Baseline This function is used to synchronize printing when using multiple QLS-4100 Xe printers. If you are sending the sam

iv QLS-4100 Xe Printhead Replacement ... 7-5 Platen Replace

6-8 Advanced adjustments Horizontal Baseline This function is used to synchronize printing when using multiple QLS-4100 Xe printers. If you are sendi

QLS-4100 Xe 7-1 Chapter 7: Maintenance and Repair Your QLS-4100 Xe is designed for long-life and trouble-free operation. In order to keep your pri

7-2 Maintenance and repair Recommended Tool List The following is a list of recommended tools for maintenance and repair of the QLS-4100 Xe. 3/16” X

QLS-4100 Xe 7-3 Routine Cleaning The parts of each print station, especially those that come in direct contact with the ribbon, will accumulate resid

7-4 Maintenance and repair To clean printheads: 1 While the printer is on, lift the printhead that will be cleaned. The following message will displ

QLS-4100 Xe 7-5 Printhead Replacement After normal use or as a result of a failure, the printheads will eventually need to be replaced. Some symptoms

7-6 Maintenance and repair 4 Remove the platen roller if you are changing the printhead on print station #1. 5 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen

QLS-4100 Xe 7-7 Platen Replacement Platen rollers are like tires on a car, in that they wear with use. After continued normal use, it may be necessar

7-8 Maintenance and repair 6 Slide the plate and shaft assembly away from the frame plate. The collar and roller will drop down as this assembly is

QLS-4100 Xe 7-9 Drive and Pinch Roller Replacement After prolonged use, the drive roller or pinch roller may develop flat areas, which will impede co

QLS-4100 Xe 1-1 Chapter 1: Quick Start Congratulations ! You have purchased QuickLabel System’s best digital color label printer - ever. The QLS-41

7-10 Maintenance and repair 11 Loosen the set screw on the inner side of the drive roll and pull the roller to the outside against the frame plate.

QLS-4100 Xe 7-11 Changing the Fuse or Line Voltage Your QLS-4100 Xe has been configured for your line voltage at the factory. Should you need to repl

7-12 Maintenance and repair Firmware Upgrades Firmware is the internal operating system of the QLS-4100 Xe. Periodically, firmware upgrades are made

QLS-4100 Xe 7-13 2 Choose the Next button. The following screen will appear. 3 Set up communications to your printer by selecting the appropriate

7-14 Maintenance and repair 5 When no error is indicated, press the Next button to proceed to the final screen. This last screen begins the actual

QLS-4100 Xe 7-15 When the upgrade is complete, the printer will reset again. Please verify the version displayed during the power-up sequence. Your p

7-16 Maintenance and repair

QLS-4100 Xe 8-1 Chapter 8: Print & Peel The Print & Peel system is available for peeling labels from the liner and presenting them for remo

8-2 Print & Peel Print & Peel System Overview The Print & Peel system is made up of two components: • QLS-4100 Xe (with Pull Back option

QLS-4100 Xe 8-3 Compatible Media Standard QLS-4100 Xe media types including paper and synthetic may be used. However, some flexible synthetic media t

1-2 Quick start QuickLabel Systems media Your QLS-4100 Xe has been designed to provide optimal print quality only when used with Genuine QuickLabel S

8-4 Print & Peel Important Safety Features Before using the Print & Peel System, become familiar with the following important safety features

QLS-4100 Xe 8-5 Print & Peel Installation The installation process will vary based on how the system components were obtained. • Complete Print

8-6 Print & Peel Refitting an Existing QLS-4100 Xe QLS-4100 Xe printers (models with Pull Back option only) can be refitted for use with the Prin

QLS-4100 Xe 8-7 3 Position the QLS-4100 Xe as indicated in the following illustration. The printer is heavy and it is suggested that at least two pe

8-8 Print & Peel Installing the Print & Peel System Use the following instructions to install the Print & Peel System. To install the Pri

QLS-4100 Xe 8-9 Attach using four flat washers (14606000) and four ¼-20 hex bolts (1117017). These only need to be hand tight. A bottom view is illu

8-10 Print & Peel 6 Ensure the Print & Peel Base on/off switch is in the off position. Connect the AC power cord to the Print & Peel Bas

QLS-4100 Xe 8-11 Print & Peel Setup This section describes how to set up Print & Peel. To set up Print & Peel: 1 Ensure the printer powe

8-12 Print & Peel 5 Move the Rewind Enable/Disable switch to the up position to enable the rewind motor. 6 Enable Print & Peel as described

QLS-4100 Xe 8-13 Enabling/Disabling Print & Peel You will use the Print & Peel option to enable or disable Print & Peel mode. Two Print &

QLS-4100 Xe 1-3 Quick Start Guide If you are an experienced user of a QuickLabel Systems Digital Color Printer or you have attended QuickLabel System

8-14 Print & Peel 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Print & Peel Mode menu is displayed. 4 Press the + or – key to choose the Pri

QLS-4100 Xe 8-15 Printing and Peeling Labels Use the following instructions to print and peel labels. To print and peel labels: 1 Make sure that the

8-16 Print & Peel Adjusting the Liner Guide The liner should track in alignment with the core as labels are printed. If the liner drifts inward o

QLS-4100 Xe 8-17 2 Tighten only the inside (right side) set screw. The outer (left side) set screw will be tightened later. 3 Thread the liner over

8-18 Print & Peel • In single label mode, when the media is retracting you may notice the liner drift from right to left across the peel edge. T

QLS-4100 Xe 8-19 Print & Peel Adjustment Options This section describes menu options associated with Print & Peel adjustment. Form Stop Adjus

8-20 Print & Peel Peel Delay When labels are printed, they are advanced from the front of the printer for removal. After you remove a label, the

QLS-4100 Xe A-1 Appendix A: Physical Data

A-2 Physical data QLS-4100 Xe Dimensions *all dimensions are in inches

QLS-4100 Xe A-3 QLS-4100 Xe Dimensions *all dimensions are in inches

1-4 Quick start

A-4 Physical data

QLS-4100 Xe B-1 Appendix B: Specifications

B-2 Specifications QLS-4100 Xe Specifications Printing Method Thermal Transfer, Spot and CMYK Process Color Print Stations 4 printheads Registrati

QLS-4100 Xe B-3 Dimensions 24” H x 15.5” D x 36” L (610mm L x 394 mm D x 914mm L) Weight 140 lbs. (64 kg) - no media, no ribbons Power R

B-4 Specifications Print & Peel Specifications Weight Weight of rewind base is 60 lbs. Total weight is weight of rewind base plus weigh

QLS-4100 Xe C-1 Appendix C: Replacement Parts

C-2 Replacement parts Replacement Parts Part Number Description 14076-001 Printhead 14039-001 Drive Roll (black polyurethane) 14039-401

QLS-4100 Xe C-3 Replacement Parts Part Number Description 12361-013 Slip Clutch, Thermal Transfer Ribbon (4) 26599-800 Sensor, Optical E

C-4 Replacement parts

QLS-4100 Xe D-1 Appendix D: Custom QuickLabel® setup

QLS-4100 Xe 2-1 Chapter 2: Physical Setup This chapter will help you to familiarize yourself with the orientation and components of the QLS-4100 Xe

D-2 Custom QuickLabel setup Custom QuickLabel setup The following guide explains how to configure Custom QuickLabel software for use with the QLS-410

QLS-4100 Xe D-3 4 Open the File >> Print Setup menu. The following screen will appear: 5 Choose QLS-4100Xe Single Sided from the Select Prin

D-4 Custom QuickLabel setup 8 Click on the Communications tab. The following screen will appear: 9 Select the desired Printer Communication: Bidir

QLS-4100 Xe D-5 10 Select the appropriate Printer Mode. DUAL – Select this option for parallel and serial port connection. LPT – Select this option

D-6 Custom QuickLabel setup

QLS-4100 Xe E-1 Appendix E: Windows Printer Driver Setup

E-2 Windows printer driver setup Windows Printer Driver Setup The following guide explains how to configure the Windows Printer Driver for use with t

QLS-4100 Xe E-3 Accessing Printing Preferences 1 Open the Printers and Faxes window. (Start >> Control Panel >> Printers and Faxes) 2 R

E-4 Windows printer driver setup Inches/Centimeters - Select the unit of measure that will be used on the label. Width - If you are setting up a cust

QLS-4100 Xe E-5 Graphics Options Halftoning Options • Fine - Choose Fine for labels containing large areas of light solid colors. This option prod

2-2 Physical setup Unpacking the Printer 1 Remove the printer from the packing carton. 2 Ensure that the printer has suffered no visible signs of

E-6 Windows printer driver setup Error Diffusion - Choose Error Diffusion for labels containing complex graphics and logos. It can also be used to be

QLS-4100 Xe E-7 Color Options - Process Color Type - Select the color type to be used by the driver. The following color types are available: • CM

E-8 Windows printer driver setup Brightness and Contrast - Use these controls to adjust the brightness and contrast of the image. As you adjust the b

QLS-4100 Xe E-9 Color Options - Spot Spot Color Setup - Use the spot color setup options to indicate the spot colors that are installed on your sys

E-10 Windows printer driver setup pick colors that closely resemble those that are on the label when setting up the driver. Intensity & Speed Opt

QLS-4100 Xe E-11 Speed - Use the speed option to control the printer's motor speed. The available speed range is 2 - 7 inches/second. When setti

E-12 Windows printer driver setup

QLS-4100 Xe F-1 Appendix F: Format error codes

F-2 Format error codes QLS-4100 Xe Format Error Codes 1 Field X location error The X coordinate of a Set Field Location command (<STX>FLx,y) i

QLS-4100 Xe F-3 13 Bar-code check digit error The selection for enabling the bar-code check digit is faulty. 15 Bar-code interpretation width error

QLS-4100 Xe 2-3 Printer Orientation The illustration below is provided to orient you to the QLS-4100 Xe printer. The keypad and display is the printe

F-4 Format error codes 36 Box height error The height value of a graphics field is invalid. 37 Line thickness error The value for line thickness in

QLS-4100 Xe F-5 85 Field data string error An invalid data string is part of the label format. Valid ASCII characters are from 20h to FFh, and all d

F-6 Format error codes

QLS-4100 Xe G-1 Appendix G: Menu Structure

G-2 Menu Structure

QLS-4100 Xe MenusPause Pause: Cal & SetupPress SELECTPause: RibbonPress SELECTPause: OptionsPress SELECTPause: CommunicationPress SELECTPause Stat

QLS-4100 Xe i Index Applicator ... 4-65, 4-66, 4-67, 4-68 Calibration ... 3-8, 4-23 Cancel ...

ii Index Rear Panel ... 2-6 Recommended Tools ... 7-2, 8-6 Replacement Parts ...

2-4 Physical setup Features of the QLS-4100 Xe Facing the left side of the QLS-4100 Xe with its cover lifted, you can view the media unwind, print st

QLS-4100 Xe 2-5 Side view

2-6 Physical setup Rear Panel View Facing the rear panel of the printer, you will observe the air intake regulator, power connection, and other inter

QLS-4100 Xe 2-7 Installing the Media Unwind Mandrel Your QLS-4100 Xe was shipped with the media unwind mandrel uninstalled to protect it from damage

2-8 Physical setup Power Connection 1 Locate the AC Power Input at the bottom of the rear panel. 2 Plug the power cord into the printer. Be sure to

QLS-4100 Xe 2-9 Computer Connections The parallel interface is normally the primary method of sending data from the host computer to the printer. A h

2-10 Physical setup RS-232 Serial Port 1 Using a standard (straight through connection) RS-232 serial cable, connect the appropriate mating end of t

QLS-4100 Xe 2-11 Ethernet Port and TCP/IP Communication The QLS-4100 Xe is a 10Base-T device that provides a 10Mbps ethernet connection. Using hubs a

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2-12 Physical setup Print Servers The QLS-4100 Xe can be connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) using an appropriate external print server. The prin

QLS-4100 Xe 2-13 Utility Port Connection On the rear panel of the printer, the Utility Port permits connection to external devices such as the option

2-14 Physical setup Compressed Air Connection Preparing the Air Regulator When you receive the QLS-4100 Xe Printer, the Air Regulator is ready for op

QLS-4100 Xe 3-1 Chapter 3: Loading Media and Calibration Now that your QLS-4100 Xe is unpacked and all connections have been made to the printer,

3-2 Loading media and calibration Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon The QLS-4100 Xe is capable of printing using Spot Color or Process Color thermal tr

QLS-4100 Xe 3-3 To load thermal transfer ribbon on each print station: 1 Fully seat a roll of coated-side-in ribbon on the print station’s Supply Ma

3-4 Loading media and calibration Loading Label or Tag Media The QLS-4100 Xe is capable of printing on a wide variety of media types and sizes and is

QLS-4100 Xe 3-5 3 Flip the Drive Roller Lift Lever clockwise to open the drive roller. 4 Remove the Media Retainer from the media supply mandrel b

3-6 Loading media and calibration 12 Continue to thread the media through each of the print stations over the platen rollers. 13 Finally, thread t

QLS-4100 Xe 3-7 Adjusting the Media Sensor The QLS-4100 Xe is equipped with two intelligent media sensors. One sensor is used for gap, or notched med

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3-8 Loading media and calibration Calibrating for Media Types Calibrating the printer for the type of media being used is essential and is the first

QLS-4100 Xe 3-9 6 Press the + or - key until Gap is displayed. 7 Press the SELECT key. The display will show the following prompt: 8 Press and ho

3-10 Loading media and calibration The user must re-initiate the calibration procedure. 14 After successful calibration, press the PRINT/PAUSE key

QLS-4100 Xe 3-11 Calibrating Reflective Media 1 Lift each of the printheads for this calibration routine in order to conserve ribbon. Disengage the

3-12 Loading media and calibration 10 Reposition the media by pressing and holding the FORM FEED/ADVANCE key until the red light no longer shines th

QLS-4100 Xe 3-13 Calibrating Continuous Media 1 Press the PRINT/PAUSE key until the printer is in a paused state. 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key

3-14 Loading media and calibration

QLS-4100 Xe 4-1 Chapter 4: Keypad Controls and Menus The QLS-4100 Xe features an intuitive control panel consisting of a backlit LCD display, stat

4-2 Keypad controls and menus Keypad Layout and Functions The keypad buttons perform the following general functions. PRINT/PAUSE Toggles the printe

QLS-4100 Xe 4-3 Print/Pause When the printer is idle (i.e. not printing labels), the PRINT/PAUSE key will toggle the printer between a Ready state an

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4-4 Keypad controls and menus Menu Overview The following list outlines all of the menus that are accessible via the user interface. Some menus, as n

QLS-4100 Xe 4-5 Label Reprint Reprints up to 999 copies of the last label printed, if using the Windows print driver. (Available only from Ready sta

4-6 Keypad controls and menus Operation Menu Options are available in a Pause state only. Pull Back Requires special hardware. Contact QuickLabel

QLS-4100 Xe 4-7 TCP/IP Subnet Mask Specifies the subnet mask. TCP/IP Gateway Specifies the default gateway. TCP/IP Connections Specifies whether t

4-8 Keypad controls and menus Applicator Activates the label applicator mode. Possible values are Enabled 1, Enabled 2, or Disabled. Ignore Host Com

QLS-4100 Xe 4-9 Ready State & Adjust Menu Options in this category are accessed in two ways. You can access these options by pressing the NEXT or

4-10 Keypad controls and menus To set printhead intensity via the front panel: 1 If the printer is in a Ready state, proceed to the next step. If th

QLS-4100 Xe 4-11 Print Speed This function allows you to choose the printing speed. The printer is capable of printing at speeds of 2 – 7 in/s (inche

4-12 Keypad controls and menus Print Line Adjustment Print line adjustments allow you to align the printing of each of the four print stations to obt

QLS-4100 Xe 4-13 4 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Print Line Adj menu for the printhead you want to adjust is displayed. 5 Press the + o

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4-14 Keypad controls and menus Cross Web Adjustment Cross Web Adjustments allow you to align the printing of each of the four print stations to obtai

QLS-4100 Xe 4-15 4 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Cross Web Adj menu for the printhead you want to adjust is displayed. 5 Press the + or

4-16 Keypad controls and menus Vertical Offset By default, when printing on media with registration marks (gaps, reflective marks, etc.), the printer

QLS-4100 Xe 4-17 Negative values move the image down on the label (out away from the printer). Positive values move the image up the label (in toward

4-18 Keypad controls and menus 3 Press the + or – key until the desired horizontal offset setting is displayed. Offset settings range from <– 120

QLS-4100 Xe 4-19 Display Counter The printer can dynamically display either the ongoing total number of labels that have been printed since the print

4-20 Keypad controls and menus Cut Offset When printing on media with registration marks (gaps, reflective marks, etc.), the printer will place the l

QLS-4100 Xe 4-21 Label Reprint When using the QuickLabel Systems Printer Driver for Windows to print to the QLS-4100 Xe, data is transmitted from the

4-22 Keypad controls and menus Peel Delay When labels are printed, they are advanced from the front of the printer for removal. After you remove a la

QLS-4100 Xe 4-23 Cal & Setup Menu Calibration & setup options are accessed via the Cal & Setup menu. The following sections detail each o

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4-24 Keypad controls and menus Test Print The QLS-4100 Xe is equipped with a number of built-in test patterns used for checking color alignment, prin

QLS-4100 Xe 4-25 Vertical Baseline This function is used to synchronize printing when using multiple QLS-4100 Xe printers. If you are sending the sa

4-26 Keypad controls and menus Horizontal Baseline This function is used to synchronize printing when using multiple QLS-4100 Xe printers. If you ar

QLS-4100 Xe 4-27 Printer Settings This function prints all of the current settings of the printer using the printhead of your choice. To print curren

4-28 Keypad controls and menus The sample report shown below indicates the type of information that will be printed. Notes: The OFFSET line display

QLS-4100 Xe 4-29 Variable Maximum Gap This function allows you to set the maximum gap between labels to a value between 1-200mm. This feature is usef

4-30 Keypad controls and menus Cutter Baseline This function is used to synchronize printing when using multiple cutters. If you are sending the sam

QLS-4100 Xe 4-31 Operation Menu Operation options are accessed via the Operation menu. The following sections detail each of the features within this

4-32 Keypad controls and menus To activate manual media pull back with the Operation menu: 1 If the printer is in a Ready state, press the PRINT/PAU

QLS-4100 Xe 4-33 To activate manual media pull back with the FORM FEED button: 1 While the printer is in a Ready state, press the FORM FEED key. The

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4-34 Keypad controls and menus Label Reprint When using the QuickLabel Systems Printer Driver for Windows to print to the QLS-4100 Xe, data is transm

QLS-4100 Xe 4-35 Synchronize Labels This function applies only to users integrating the printer with a label applicator or Print & Peel (Multiple

4-36 Keypad controls and menus 3 Press the SELECT key. The printer will feed one or two labels and then be ready for applicator mode or Print &

QLS-4100 Xe 4-37 Ribbon Menu Ribbon options are accessed via the Ribbon menu. The following sections detail each of the features within this menu cat

4-38 Keypad controls and menus Drop/Lift Adjust The QLS-4100 Xe is equipped with QuickLabel Systems’ patented RibbonRation™ technology. This feature

QLS-4100 Xe 4-39 To use the Drop/Lift Adjust function: 1 If the printer is in a Ready state, press the PRINT/PAUSE key to pause the printer. 2 Pres

4-40 Keypad controls and menus Ribbon Sensor This function is for use by QuickLabel Systems’ technicians when performing diagnostics at the factory.

QLS-4100 Xe 4-41 Communications Menu Communications options are accessed via the Communications menu. The following sections detail each of the featu

4-42 Keypad controls and menus 4 Press the + or – key until the desired data port is displayed. Available options are Parallel, Serial, or Ethernet.

QLS-4100 Xe 4-43 RS232 Baud Rate If you are using the RS232 serial port connection, you can configure the printer to use one of four specific baud ra

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4-44 Keypad controls and menus RS232 Handshaking If you are using the RS232 serial port connection, you can configure the printer handshaking method.

QLS-4100 Xe 4-45 TCP/IP: IP Address A TCP/IP address uniquely identifies each device connected to your network. If you are using ethernet to connect

4-46 Keypad controls and menus TCP/IP Subnet Mask You will use the TCP/IP Subnet Mask option in the Communications menu to set a subnet mask for the

QLS-4100 Xe 4-47 TCP/IP Gateway You will use the TCP/IP Gateway option in the Communications menu to set a subnet mask for the QLS-4100 Xe printer. T

4-48 Keypad controls and menus TCP/IP Connections You will use the TCP/IP Connections option in the Communications menu to select whether the TCP/IP

QLS-4100 Xe 4-49 System Menu System options are accessed via the System menu. The following sections detail each of the features within this menu cat

4-50 Keypad controls and menus Memory Card - Write Protection Memory cards allow you to save fonts, bitmap images, and other configuration informatio

QLS-4100 Xe 4-51 Front Panel Lock/Unlock The Front Panel Lock/Unlock feature allows you to lock the menu, preventing unauthorized users from modifyin

4-52 Keypad controls and menus 4 Press the + or – key to increase or decrease the first number in the password, then press the SELECT key. Press the

QLS-4100 Xe 4-53 4 Press the + or – key to increase or decrease the first number in the password, then press the SELECT key. Press the + or – key to