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Novexx Solutions XLP 514 - User Manual

Novexx Solutions XLP 514
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USER MANUAL
XLP 514/516
Label printer
Edition 1 - 8/2021

Table of Contents

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Summary

Please note!

General Notes

General introductory information and notes for the user.

Manual Compliance

Details the manual's scope and required compliance.

Information Representation

Explains symbols and formatting used in the manual.

Safety Guidelines

Safety precautions and guidelines for operating the printer.

Intended Use and Operation

Defines the specific applications and operating position for the printer.

Key Safety Notes

Important safety instructions and requirements for safe operation.

On-Machine Warnings

Highlights safety warnings and precautions to be observed on the machine.

Product Description

Technical Data Overview

Provides detailed technical specifications of the printer.

Dimensions and Environment

Details physical dimensions, connection specifications, and environmental conditions.

Label Material Specifications

Information about compatible label materials and their specifications.

Thermal Transfer Ribbon

Ribbon Type Recommendations

Recommendations for thermal transfer ribbon specifications.

Ribbon Roll Dimensions

Specifications for ribbon roll dimensions.

Performance Data

Print Head Characteristics

Details about the print head technology and characteristics.

Printing Accuracy

Information on the accuracy of printing in the X and Y directions.

Interfaces and Electronics

Printer Interfaces

Describes data and signal interfaces for connecting external devices.

Internal Electronics

Technical specifications of the printer's internal electronic components.

Certifications and Markings

Lists relevant certifications and compliance markings for the product.

Design Models

Printer Version Differences

Describes the available "Basic" and "Peripheral" versions of the printer.

Options and Accessories

Lists internal and external options and accessories for the printer.

Functionality Overview

XLP 51 x Printer Operation

Explains the internal workings and material path of the XLP 51x printer.

Operating Components

External Printer Controls

Identifies and describes the external controls and displays of the printer.

Operating Panel

Panel Controls and Display

Describes the display and keys on the printer's operation panel.

Operating Principle

Display Status Indicators

Explains how display colors indicate the printer's operational status.

Printer Icons

Icon Meanings and Key Functions

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the printer.

Key Combinations and States

Printer State Icons

Explains icons indicating the printer's current state.

Special Key Combinations

Lists key combinations for specific printer functions.

Web Panel Interface

Web Panel Introduction

Introduces the web-based control panel for the printer.

Web Panel Requirements

Lists requirements for accessing and using the web panel.

Web Panel Functions

Outlines the capabilities of the web panel (production, settings, admin).

Notifications Management

Error Message Display

Explains how error messages are displayed and confirmed.

Notification View Details

Details the notification view and its components for troubleshooting.

Production View

Job Details Monitoring

Describes the job details view within the web panel for monitoring print jobs.

Machine Settings View

Main Menu Navigation

Shows the main menu structure for accessing machine settings.

Machine Settings Access

Parameter Search Function

Explains how to use the search function to find parameters.

Administration View

Admin View Access Roles

Describes the administration view, accessible with supervisor/service roles.

Parameter Menu Structure

Parameter Menu Overview

Provides an overview of the printer's parameter menu structure.

Parameter Reference Guide

Print Contrast Settings

Details the Print contrast parameter, its settings, and effects.

Head Pressure Adjustment

Explains the Head pressure parameter and its settings.

X-Axis Print Adjustment

Describes the X-axis print adjustment parameter.

Y-Axis Print Adjustment

Describes the Y-axis print adjustment parameter.

Print Speed and Job Management

Print Speed Settings

Settings for print speed and material feed.

Job Deletion

How to delete a print job from the printer.

Spooler Deletion

How to delete all print jobs from the spooler.

Print Method Selection

Selecting between thermal transfer and thermal direct printing.

Label Detection and Settings

Label Length Detection

How the printer measures and sets label length.

Material Type Configuration

Defines material types based on gap or mark detection.

Material Length Configuration

Parameter for setting the measured label length.

Material Width Configuration

Parameter for setting the material width.

Label Sensor Type

Selection of the label sensor type (punched, reflex).

Ribbon Parameters

Ribbon Length Setting

Setting the total ribbon length for reserve monitoring.

Outer Ribbon Diameter

Setting for the outer diameter of the ribbon roll.

Inner Ribbon Diameter

Setting for the inner diameter of the ribbon roll.

Thin Line Emphasis

Parameter to enhance the visibility of thin lines in printouts.

Favorites Management

Setting Web Panel Favorites

How to select and set parameters as favorites in the web panel.

Printer Connections

Electrical Safety Warning

Critical safety warning regarding mains voltage and electrical hazards.

Accessory Caution

Cautionary note about potential machine damage from defective accessories.

Connection Port Identification

Diagram and explanation of the printer's connection ports.

Before Operation Procedures

Electrical Connection Guide

Section detailing electrical connection procedures.

Mains Power Connection

Instructions for connecting the printer to the mains power.

Data Host Connection

Data Interface Identification

Identifies data interfaces (Ethernet, USB, RS232) on the printer.

Switching the Printer On and Off

Printer Power On

Step-by-step guide to turning the printer on.

Printer Power Off

Step-by-step guide to turning the printer off.

Initial Setup Wizard

Executing Setup Wizard Settings

How to confirm and apply settings made by the setup wizard.

Discarding Setup Wizard Settings

How to cancel and discard settings from the setup wizard.

Printer Operation

Material and Ribbon Insertion Diagrams

Diagrams showing how to thread label material and ribbon.

Inserting and Removing Ribbon

Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon

Detailed instructions for loading thermal transfer ribbon.

Ribbon Removal and Swapping

Alternating Ribbon Types

How to switch between different ribbon types without re-threading.

Inserting Label Material

Standard Roll Material Insertion

Procedure for inserting roll material into standard XLP 51x printers.

Inserting Leporello Material

Leporello Material Insertion Procedure

Step-by-step guide for inserting leporello material.

Inserting Roll Material with Internal Rewinder

Internal Rewinder Roll Insertion

Instructions for inserting roll material with internal rewinder.

Inserting Roll Material with Dispensing Edge

Dispensing Edge Roll Insertion

Steps to insert roll material with internal rewinder and dispensing edge.

Setting and Monitoring

Label Sensor Positioning

How to adjust the label sensor position for optimal detection.

Parameter Menu Settings

Label Pitch Measurement

Setting the label pitch, either automatically or manually.

Material and Print Settings

Material Type Configuration

Setting the material type for detection.

Print Process Selection

Selecting between thermal transfer and thermal direct printing.

Temperature Compensation

Adjusting temperature compensation for print head stability.

Monitoring Printer Operations

Missing Labels Monitoring

How to handle or report missing labels during printing.

Ribbon Reserve Monitoring

Monitoring the remaining ribbon length.

Ribbon End Detection

How the printer signals and handles ribbon end.

Material End Detection

How the printer signals and handles material end.

Ribbon Status

Missing Labels Reporting

How to handle or report missing labels during printing.

Ribbon Reserve Display

Display of remaining ribbon length and how to set its parameters.

Ribbon and Material End Handling

Ribbon End Notification

How the printer signals and handles ribbon end.

Material End Notification

Status message and procedure for when the material roll runs out.

Printing Operations

Creating Print Jobs

Methods for creating print jobs using layout software or Easy Plug.

Transferring Print Jobs via Command File

Command File Transfer Procedure

Steps to transfer print jobs using command files via data cable.

Starting Print Jobs from External Media

External Media Print Job Procedure

Steps to start print jobs stored on an external memory medium.

Standalone Operation

Standalone Operation Requirements

Outlines requirements and functionality for operating without a host.

Selecting Files from External Memory

File Selection Prerequisites

Prerequisites for selecting files from external memory.

File Selection Procedure

Step-by-step process for selecting print jobs from memory media.

External Keyboard Functions

Keyboard Key Assignments

Mapping of printer panel keys to external keyboard keys.

Executing Different File Types

Executing Print Job Files

How the printer interprets and executes files with .FOR extension.

Executing Firmware Files

How firmware files (.tar) are handled for system updates.

Printer Disturbances

Status Report Overview

Explains how status reports are displayed and structured.

Printer Warnings

USI Warning Indicators

Warnings triggered by the signal interface, displayed on the "Ready" screen.

USI Status Messages

Error Message Handling

Details error messages, their acknowledgment, and blocking errors.

Smartphone Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide Procedure

Steps to access troubleshooting guides via QR code and smartphone.

Status Report Reference

Error 5001: No Gap Found

Troubleshooting for "No gap found" error, causes and measures.

Error 5002: Material End

Troubleshooting for "Material end" error, causes and solutions.

Specific Status Report References

Error 5005: Cutter Faults

Troubleshooting for cutter faults, causes and solutions.

Error 5008: Ribbon End

Troubleshooting for "Ribbon end" status, causes and solutions.

Cleaning Procedures

General Cleaning Instructions

General safety and cleaning instructions for the printer.

Recommended Cleaning Agents

Recommended cleaning agents and their article numbers.

Print Head Cleaning

Print Head Cleaning Importance

Explains the importance and frequency of cleaning the print head.

Print Roller Cleaning

Print Roller Cleaning Importance

Explains the importance of cleaning the print roller for print quality.

Label Sensor Cleaning

Label Sensor Cleaning Importance

Explains why and how to clean the label sensor.

Maintenance Procedures

Print Roller Replacement

Step-by-step guide for replacing the printer roller.

Print Head Replacement

Print Head Replacement Cautions

Critical cautions regarding print head installation and compatibility.

Material Guiding Adjustment

Material Guiding Setup Prerequisites

Prerequisites and tools needed for adjusting material guiding.

Appendix

Label Material Types Guide

Guide to selecting appropriate label stock for the printer.

XLP 516 Print Width Limitations

300 dpi Print Head Width Limitations

Details print width limitations for XLP 516 with 300 dpi heads.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Applied Software Licenses

Information on open source software used and where to find license details.

Index of Parameters and Errors

Parameter and Error Index Entries

Index entries for numerical parameter names and error codes.

Novexx Solutions XLP 514 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Supply100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Print MethodThermal Transfer
Print Resolution203 dpi
Max. Print Width104 mm
Max. Print LengthVaries depending on resolution and memory
Media Width25.4 mm - 116 mm
Media Thickness0.05 mm - 0.25 mm
InterfacesEthernet, USB
Maximum Print Width104 mm
Maximum Print LengthVaries depending on resolution and memory
Label Width Range25.4 mm - 116 mm
Label Thickness Range0.05 mm - 0.25 mm
Supported Operating SystemsWindows
Memory8 MB RAM, 8 MB Flash (expandable)
Supported Barcode TypesCode 39, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, POSTNET, PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code

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