CAB a2+ Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for A2+: Operator's manual Configuration instructions User configuration guide

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26 Operating Instructions Edition 5/06PrintingA2+/A4+/A6+/A8+7 Printing7.1 SynchronizationThe printer is ready for operation when all connections have been made, the labels and, if necessary thetransfer ribbon, have been loaded and the printhead is locked. For details on printer configuration, seethe “Configuration Instructions A2+ A4+ A6+ A8+ “.After loading the label medium, synchronization is necessary. During synchronization, the printer auto-matically determines the length of the loaded labels and sets label advancement accordingly.1. Press the feed button to start synchronization.2. Remove empty labels after synchronization.The printer is synchronized with the loaded label medium.7.2 Tear-Off modeIn Tear-Off mode, labels or continuous media are printed. After printing, the label strip is separated byhand. The label printer is equipped with a tear-off plate for this.Optionally, the label can be cut off or label strips can be wound up externally.7.3 Peel-Off modeIn Peel-Off mode, the labels are automatically peeled off the carrier medium after printing and presentedfor removal. The label printer is equipped with a dispense plate and one of the following accessorydevices for this: peel-off sensor (PS6 or PS8), peel-off adapter (PS5) or applicator (A1000). The carriermedium is wound up inside the printer.7.4 Internal rewindingThe labels are wound up internally after printing with the carrier medium for later use. The label printeris equipped with a rewind guide plate for this.CAUTION!The printhead can be damaged if handled improperly! Do not touch the bottom of the printhead with your fingers or sharp objects. Ensure that the labels are clean. Ensure smooth label surfaces. Raw labels are like emery and reduce the service life of theprinthead. Print at the lowest possible printhead temperature.Synchronization is not necessary if the printhead was not opened between different print jobs, even ifthe printer was switched off.