CAB a2+ Configuration Instructions

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A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+Product descriptionEdition 5/06 Configuration Instructions 131.6.3 Transfer ribbonsSelect transfer ribbons which are only a little wider than the labels:• If a ribbon is too narrow, the printhead comes into contact with the labels wear• If a ribbon is too wide, there is a risk of wrinkling print image errorsDetection of the transfer ribbon occurs via checking the rotation of the transfer ribbon supply hub. Toprint all labels up to the end of the transfer ribbon cleanly, the trailer tape may not be longer than 60 mm.It must be possible to easily remove the end of the transfer ribbon from the cardboard core.1.7 SoftwareYou can use several methods to control the printer and create label layouts.1.7.1 Direct programmingThe printer has an extensive command set for creating label layouts. With a text editor, the printer com-mands can be combined in a file. This label programming can then be sent to the printer via a data inter-face (e.g. via the DOS command COPY). The description of direct programming is found in the“Programming Instructions for cab Transfer Printers“.1.7.2 Windows printer driverYou can obtain cab printer drives for various versions of Windows from your dealer or the internet. Theinternet address is found in the current cab brochures. Using the cab printer driver, you can control thelabel printer from almost any Windows application.Functionality depends on the selected application. Use of the printer driver is explained in the onlinehelp.1.7.3 Label softwareA variety of label programs which are adapted to the specific requirements of label printing are offeredfor convenient label layout designs. Many programs use the cab printer driver. Some programs alreadyhave their own driver for label printers of the cab A+ series. These programs offer the greatest possibleconvenience when creating and printing labels.Low-quality transfer ribbons can lead to premature wear of the printhead and poor print image. cab rec-ommends using only transfer ribbons from well-known manufacturers.