Avery Dennison AP4.4 User Manual

05/09 Rev. 5.02-01 USER MANUAL
AP4.4 – AP5.4
Setup & Operation
Installing the Printer ...................................... 2
Unpacking the printer ................................ 2
Carrying the Printer ................................... 2
Check the Delivery .................................... 3
Removing the Transportation Lock ........... 6
Product Description ....................................... 7
Operating Parts AP4.4 / AP 5.4 basic ....... 7
Operating parts AP5.4 Dispenser /
Internal Rewinder ...................................... 9
Modes of Operation AP5.4 Dispenser /
Internal Rewinder .................................... 11
Arrangement of the Connections ........... 12
Warning Signs at the Printer ................... 14
Control Panel (Display) ........................... 15
Operating State ....................................... 16
Basic Operating Procedures .......................18
Connecting the Printer .............................18
Setting the Interface .................................19
Activate/Deactivate Internal Rewinder .....19
Activate/Deactivate Dispenser .................20
Configure Dispenser ...............................21
Operation in Offline Mode ........................21
Operation in Online Mode ........................22
Creating a Print job ..................................23
Transferring a Print Job ...........................23
Using CF Cards (AP5.4) .........................24
Setting the Realtime Clock (AP5.4) .........26
Reading out real time with Easy-Plug
(AP5.4) ....................................................26

Avery Dennison AP4.4 Specifications

General

Brand	Avery Dennison
Model	AP4.4
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Printer Setup and Handling

Unpacking the Printer

Steps for carefully removing the printer from its packaging, including handling precautions.

Carrying the Printer

Guidelines for safely lifting and transporting the printer, emphasizing correct grip points.

Delivery Check and Components

Checking Delivered Items

Removing Transportation Lock

Transportation Lock Removal Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove the transportation lock from the printer.

Dispenser and Rewinder Modes

Operational Modes Overview

Printer Connectivity: Rear Panel

I/O and Signal Interface Connections

Printer Connectivity: Interfaces and Power

Interface and Power Connections

Printer Safety Warnings

Identification of Warning Signs

Explains the meaning of warning signs related to pinch points and hot surfaces on the printer.

Control Panel Overview

Display and Button Functions

Describes the printer's display and the general functions of its control panel buttons.

Basic Operating Procedures

Connecting the Printer

Provides essential safety warnings and steps for connecting the printer to power and a host computer.

Printer Interface Settings

Configuring Communication Interfaces

Internal Rewinder Activation

Activating and Deactivating the Internal Rewinder

Dispenser Activation and Configuration

Activating and Deactivating the Dispenser

Dispenser Parameters

Print Job Management

Creating Print Jobs

Describes methods for creating print jobs using the Windows printer driver or text file commands.

Transferring Print Jobs

Explains how to transfer print jobs to the printer's RAM via data cable or CF card.

Using CF Cards

Approved CF Card Usage

Provides guidelines and a list of approved CF cards for use with the AP 5.4 printer.

CF Card Installation

Inserting the CompactFlash Card

Realtime Clock and Easy-Plug

Setting the Realtime Clock

Instructions on how to set the printer's internal realtime clock for date calculations and printing.

Reading Real Time with Easy-Plug