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Ice Zodiac Plus User Manual

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Zodiac Plus
Operator Manual
P/N 361741-21
Revision: AA, November 2005

Table of Contents

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Ice Zodiac Plus Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIce
ModelZodiac Plus
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Disclaimer

About this Manual

Safety

Introduction to Safety

Overview of the safety policy and intended use of the printer, emphasizing personal injury prevention.

Safety Conventions and Notices

Explains warning/caution statements and provides general warnings for operation and maintenance.

General Safety Guidelines

Important guidelines for operating and handling the printer, including electrical codes and warning labels.

Printer Placement and Accessories

Guidelines for printer placement, avoiding hazardous locations, and using approved accessories.

Introduction to the Printer

Equipment Description

Details the high-resolution thermal transfer technology and features of the Zodiac Plus printer.

About this Operator Manual

Defines the manual's purpose for operators and lists related service documentation.

Overview of Printer Parts

Identifies and describes the main components of the Zodiac Plus printer configuration.

CLARITY Operating System

Explains the icon-based operator control system, its interface, and navigation elements.

Creating and Adding New Jobs

Describes how to create and transfer print jobs using CLARISOFT software for the printer.

Getting Started

Setting the Air Pressure

Instructs on setting the correct air pressure for optimal printer operation.

Switching the Power On

Details the procedure for powering on the CLARITY controller and the printer.

Setting the Screen Orientation

Explains how to rotate the screen image by 180 degrees for optimal viewing.

Printer Operation Modes

Describes how to start and stop the printer, and understand printhead LED indicators.

System Settings

Guides users through setting the system's time, date, language, and region.

Printing a Test Image

Provides instructions for printing a test image to verify print quality.

Viewing and Selecting Print Jobs

Viewing Current Job Details

Explains how to view details and preview the currently selected print job.

Selecting a New Print Job

Details the process of selecting a different job from the available list.

Changing Variable Information

Describes how to modify variable data within a print job, such as text and dates.

Modifying Print Position and Appearance

Covers adjustments to print quality and placement, including position, orientation, and darkness.

Adjusting Print Parameters

Details setting print delay, print speed, printhead position, and interleaved printing.

Deleting Jobs from Database

Provides steps to remove unnecessary jobs from the printer's database.

Routine Fault Finding and Maintenance

Working with Faults and Warnings

Explains how to read and respond to fault and warning messages displayed by the system.

Clearing Fault Messages

Details the procedure for clearing fault and warning messages after correction.

Cassette Removal and Reinstallation

Provides step-by-step instructions for removing and reinstalling the printer cassette.

Ribbon Management

Guides on checking ribbon levels, replacing the ribbon, and using different ribbon types.

Cleaning the Printhead

Provides instructions for cleaning the printhead to maintain optimal print quality.

Master and Slave Printer Configuration

Group Job Selection

Describes selecting jobs for multiple printers in a group from the master printer.

Group Control

Explains how to control slave printers and view group-wide parameters from the master.

Printer Specifications

Technical Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the printer models, including dimensions and power.

System Specifications

Lists system-level specifications, including operator interface, languages, and memory.

Print Specifications

Details the software, font, text, and graphics capabilities for printing functions.

Networking and Communications

Outlines the networking and external communication interfaces available for the printer.

Printer Dimensions

Provides physical dimensions of the printer and its controller for installation planning.

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