CAB a2+ Configuration Instructions

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CAB a2+ Configuration Instructions Manual pdf 11 page image

A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+Product descriptionEdition 5/06 Configuration Instructions 111.5.7 External keyboardsA compact keyboard or numerical keypad for entering alphanumerical or numerical data in standalonemode can be connected to the printer via a USB master interface (see "9.1" on Page 63).1.5.8 Applicator A 1000Applicator A 1000 is used to transfer labels being printed to a product. The transfer occurs via a stampmoved with a pneumatic cylinder between the home and labeling positions.See cab catalog“A+ Barcode/Label Printer“.1.6 Print media1.6.1 Printing methods and print mediaThe printers of the A+ Series are available as either thermal direct printers or transfer printers.Thermal direct printingThe label medium is coated with a thermoreactive material which responds by changing color whenheated (e.g. from white to black). The thermal printhead generates the print image via pointwise heatingof the label medium.Thermal transfer printingPointwise heating by the printhead causes color particles from the color coating of a ribbon to be trans-ferred to an uncoated label medium. The ribbon can only be used once for printing. A great variety ofmedia, e.g. normal paper, cardboard and polyester film, are suitable for thermal transfer printing.The print quality essentially depends on how well the coloring from the transfer ribbon adheres to thelabel medium. Ask your dealer for advice when selecting labels and transfer ribbons. Run tests if nec-essary.