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A2+/A4+/A6+/A8+

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Edition 5/06 Configuration Instructions 13

1.6.3 Transfer ribbons

Select 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 errors

Detection of the transfer ribbon occurs via checking the rotation of the transfer ribbon supply hub. To

print 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 Software

You can use several methods to control the printer and create label layouts.

1.7.1 Direct programming

The 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 driver

You can obtain cab printer drives for various versions of Windows from your dealer or the internet. The

internet address is found in the current cab brochures. Using the cab printer driver, you can control the

label printer from almost any Windows application.

Functionality depends on the selected application. Use of the printer driver is explained in the online

help.

1.7.3 Label software

A variety of label programs which are adapted to the specific requirements of label printing are offered

for convenient label layout designs. Many programs use the cab printer driver. Some programs already

have their own driver for label printers of the cab A

series. These programs offer the greatest possible

convenience 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.

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