Manual TP298
List of Contents 1. Useful start-up information 4 1.1. Start-up support 5 2. General information / product description 9 2.1. General information 2.2. Product description 9 9 3. Safety information 10 3.1. General information 3.2. Properties of the thermal print head 10 10 4. Scope of delivery 11 5. Printer installation - printer configuration 13 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. 5.5. 5.6. 5.7.
8. WAGO ProServe software 31 8.1. Installation of ProServe software 8.2. Design and inscription with smartDesigner 8.3. Inscription using smartMARKING 31 31 36 9. Printer maintenance 38 9.1. 9.2. 9.3. 9.4. 38 38 38 38 General General cleaning Cleaning the print roller Cleaning the print head 10. Frequent questions 40 11.
1. Useful start-up information Dear customer, We are happy about your decision to utilize the WAGO thermal transfer printer TP298. In addition to this manual, you receive a device that is preset for the WAGO "marking strips" (Art.-No. 2009-0110) and "WMB Inline" (Art. No. 2009-0115). In order to simplify the start of these new marking techniques, we offer the following support options: 1. Start-up support and registration form 2. Manual TP298 3. WAGO ProServe 4.1 - CD 4.
1.1. Start-up support This section contains information required by you to begin working with WAGO inscription devices. We have summarized the following data for you: Preset values for marking strip 2009-0110 in smartDesigner Preset values for WMB Inline 2009-0115 in smartDesigner IMPORTANT: Maintenance information for your thermal transfer printer Local Settings The local settings can be changed in the printer's menu.
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Immediately prior to printing a marking strip from the smartDESIGNER, we would like to suggest the following settings that have been tested by WAGO. In smartDESGNER, please activate the following settings: 1.1.2. Distance to left edge: the set position is located left to the roller cut-out as seen from the front! Distance of text to left edge: please reduce this setting to at least "2". Printing factor: please correct the value shown above once in your smartDESIGNER after new installation.
After some seconds, the FEED button will light up in green. Push the FEED button once. The printer will measure the existing labels within seconds (approx. 6-7 labels). When you then push FEED, each label will be advanced forward individually. The printer has correctly measured the WMB label and the gutter. If this is not the case, please recheck the position of the print light sensor, turn off the device and restart the calibration process.
2. General information / product description 2.1. General information By purchasing the innovative WAGO inscription system you have adopted the most cost-effective solution for terminal block labeling. ® ® The new TOPJOB S terminal blocks with CAGE CLAMP S connection by WAGO offer new solutions in cost reduction in terminal block labeling. The center ceptacles for all terminal blocks with sizes from 1.5 mm² to 6 mm² and from 10 mm² to 16 mm² are aligned to the same level.
3. Safety information 3.1. General information ATTENTION! • • • • • • • • This device may be used exclusively for the inscription of labels, endless paper and similar materials, and WAGO inscription materials. Connect the device using a power supply with suitable voltage. The device is designed for AC voltages between 100 and 240 volt.
4. Scope of delivery Please verify the printer condition immediately after its arrival to determine any possible transport damages. ATTENTION! Please keep the original transport packaging for possible future transports.
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5. Printer installation - printer configuration ATTENTION! Never position the printer in a location where the device could be subject to dampness. Supply connection socket Power switch Slot for Cardbus or PC Card Type II Slot for CompactFlash memory card Ethernet 10/100 Base-T USB interface for keyboard and scanner USB-High Speed slave interface Serial RS-232 C interface Prior to connecting the printer to the power supply, please assure that the power switch is in position "0" (OFF). 5.1.
5.3. USB interface Connect the computer to the USB interface of the printer, using the supplied A-B cable. Upon initiation of the printer, the computer detects the newly installed device and requests the installation of the printer driver. Please see also chapter 7. 5.4. RS-232 interface 5.5. Connect the computer and the printer using the cable supplied, and secure the cable connection with the screws and clips located on the plug-in connectors.
Within the first setting, you may activate or deactivate "DHCP", respectively. For changes, press the key. One step further to the right, you will find the IP address setting. Press the setting. Using the arrow buttons, any number can be entered. key to modify the When all connections have been made, you may turn the printer on by actuating the power switch. The printer will run through a quick system check. Upon execution of the check, the button "Feed" and "Menu" in the navigator pad will light up.
The cutting blade is provided with two longer guiding pins on the rear. Make sure that these pins are seated in the bores of the printer enclosure. Then press the whole unit - possibly without jamming with some slight pressure. Finally, hand-tighten the thumb screw on the knife front side. 5.7. Printer configuration During the printer configuration, you may set a number of parameters, in order to configure your printer for the actual application situation.
Pull the print roller from its guidance. Slide the other roller into the guidance. Replace the cover and screw it back on. 6.2. Loading the thermal transfer ink ribbon For WAGO inscription materials, please use high-quality resin foil (Item No. 258-145). This foil is smudge-proof and scratch-resistant on the marking strips (Item No. 2009-110) and on WMB Inline (Item No.
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Fixate the ink ribbon by attaching an adhesive strip to the cardboard core 1 on the front transport roller and turn the front roller somewhat into transport direction in order to slightly tension the ink ribbon. Please note which side of the ink ribbon is coated. The coated side must not face the print head when inserting it. If you are not sure which side is coated, you can test the ribbon with some adhesive tape: the coated side will leave some residue on the adhesive tape.
Guide the strip above the pin and between the two strip guide rails. Then re-adjust the sensor. The strip must be guided between the sensor fork, the ink ribbon is laying above the sensor fork.
Sensor The following illustration shows an overview of the whole progress of the marking strip.
Now move the lever clockwise to its limit stop. This puts the print head in its printing position. Always loosen the print head, when the printer is not in use for some time. This avoids abrasion and defects.
6.4. Loading the WMB Inline Make sure that the device is turned off. The insertion of the WMB Inline (2009-115) is performed analog to the insertion of the marking strip. Please note the following: The spool must be inserted in such a manner that the upper side of the labels is printed and the follow-up guidance of the labels is assured. The spool, the red strip guidance and the material should be aligned to a straight line.
7. Printer driver installation 7.1. Printer driver installation There are 3 options to control the TP298: 1. via the USB interface (not possible with Windows NT or Windows 98) 2. via the serial interface 3. via the network The printer drivers are part of the WAGO ProServe CD. The installation is performed in Setup using the register "Downloads". Insert the CD into the CD-Rom drive. If the auto start function is activated, the menu will start automatically.
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The status monitor is not mandatory for the driver operation and may be installed when required. The installation of the printer driver is completed.
7.2. Printer driver settings for marking strips In the Windows Printers folder, rightclick on the corresponding printer (TP298) and select the entry "Printer setting" in the context menu. The settings for print speed, print temperature and paper format can be set under Options. The illustration shows the optimum values for marking strips (Item No. 2009-110): The settings for the sensor and for the cutting unit can be modified in Advanced printer settings.
These settings have been tested for the application of a cutting knife (Item No. 258-161). If you do not use a cutting knife, please activate in item Cutting the parameter NEVER. The cutting offset is usually in the range between –1.0 mm and –1.8 mm, depending on the print head position. Please determine the appropriate offset by conducting test prints. Cutting offset 2 is usually set to 0 mm. 7.3.
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Advanced printer settings WMB Inline (Item no. 2009-115): The print head offset is preset for the use with WMB Inline. Please adjust the print head offset only minimally (in 1/10th increments upwards) if the imprint on the WMB labels shifts horizontally downwards. This may occur after a certain time of use.
8. WAGO ProServe software The following section introduces two other components of the ProServe CD: the programs smartDESIGNER and smartMARKING. Both programs are very well suited to quickly and easily print marking strips (Item no. 2009-110) and WMB Inline (Item no. 2009-115) on your new printer. 8.1. Installation of ProServe software Start the installation routine from the ProServe CD (see also section 6.1).
8.2.2. Planning Direct input of article number - click on "ADD" Via Drag & Drop from the library tree / index Via Drag & Drop from the library display INSERT ARTICLE SEVERAL TIMES • • 32 Input of an article number and change of quantity - click on "Planning" Via Drag & Drop from library display by holding shift key. Input of quantity.
8.2.3. Inscription of planned terminal blocks First deactivate the item Activation of font size check > Limitation of fonts in the menu item Options > Settings. • • • • Section of the inscription surfaces (multiple selection possible using Shift or Ctrl).
• • 8.2.4. Either direct input of inscriptions in the table, or selection of cells of the inscription table and inscription using the Wizard. Output of inscription via menu item "Inscription - Print marking strip" or "Inscription - print WMB Inline". Settings in smartDesigner To obtain optimum print results on the marking strips or WMB Inline, please make the following settings in the software.
DESCRIPTION OF PARAMETERS Distance to left edge The distance to the left edge is variable and depends on the position of the strip in the device (between 5 and 80 mm). Text Distance from left edge The preset standard value does not usually require modification. Line thickness Grid lines are the separating lines between the individual terminal block inscriptions. Their thickness value should not be larger than 0.5. Separating line thickness The thickness of the lines at the end of a strip (= cutting edge).
Number of print-outs (= Number of copies) Print separating line The separating lines can be deactivated here. Printer selection Here you activate the desired printer for printing the strip. Settings for WMB Inline are performed in the same manner, however, the separating lines cannot be set, because separating lines are not printed in WMB Inline in principle, since WMB Inline is stretchable and can equalize certain tolerances. 8.3.
First, you click on the tab "Printer" and select the corresponding driver by clicking on the button Apply . You switch then to the area Output devices and select the desired output device. By clicking on the button Close you leave the output devices dialog. 8.3.1.
9. Printer maintenance 9.1. General The printer requires little maintenance. A regular cleaning of the print head is very important. Only this assures a consistently good print image and contributes considerably to the prevention of premature wear and tear of the print head. Attention! The printer must be disconnected from the power supply prior to maintenance activities! We recommend the following maintenance tools: • • • 9.2.
We recommend the following cleaning intervals. Thermal transfer print – marking strips 2009-110: to be cleaned after 50 to 70 m printing; if a deterioration of the print image is observed earlier, cleaning should be commenced immediately.
10. Frequent questions Fault Possible cause What to do Printer does not react Printer is not turned on Check the power supply and turn on printer Printer is turned on / does not react PC connection faulty Check the PC connection via Printer does not react False printer driver is active When utilizing several USB connections under Windows 2000/XP, the driver creates itself as COPY. Therefore, it is possible that the driver activated in smartDESIGNER is actually OFFLINE.
11. Registration form If you cannot find the registration form for the printer, please complete this form and return to WAGO: Fax No.: ++49 (0)571 - 8 87 86 56 or via e-mail to: support.proserve@wago.com Your device: Item No. : 258-298 Driver/Firmware: xxxxxxx/xxxxxxxx Software: ProServe V4.1 - CD001 Manual: Version 1.0 Please complete your information here: Company: ________________________________________ Contact/Dept.
Support Hotline ProServe: Phone ++49/ 0571/ 887-630 Fax ++49/ 571/ 887-8630 support.proserve@WAGO.com 42 TP298 0888-0415/0400-3601 · Manual TP298 · 1.E · 11/06 · Printed in Germany, JA · Technical changes reserved WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG P.O. Box 28 80, D-32385 Minden Hansastraße 27 · D-32423 Minden Phone ++49/571/ 887-0 Fax ++49/571/ 887-169 info@wago.com www.wago.
