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9, rue Gaspard Monge B.P. 110

26501 Bourg-lès-Valence Cedex
France
Tél. : +33 (0) 4 75 75 55 00
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318897-B 150 Congress Street

Keene, NH 03431
United States of America
Tel.: +1 800-258-5356
www.markem-imaje.com Fax: +1 603-357-1835
Table of Contents
1. General 6
1.1 Introduction 6
1.2 Conditions 6
1.3 Preliminary Instructions 7
Liability 7
Applications 7
Environment 7
Installation 7
Use 8
Moving the system 8
Service 8
Safety instructions 8
1.4 Safety Requirements 9
2. Product Presentation 10
2.1 Positions 10
Stand Pillar Positions 10
Print Unit Positions 11
2000 Pallet Applicator Versions 12
Pallet Applicator – Stand and Pillar
Recommendations 13
2000 Pallet Positioning Parameters 14
Recommended Floor Positioning 16
2.2 Floor Space Plan 18
Pallet Applicator Positions 18
Example 20
2.3 Tools Required 21
2.4 Technical Specification 22
Air Consumption 22
3. Installation 25
3.1 Assembly Instructions 23
Docking Station and Stand Base 23
Pillar 24
Print Unit 25
Applicator Pad 27
Applicator Module – Blow, Wipe, Tamp S 28
Applicator Module – Tamp L (250, 450, 700) 30
Support Blow Tube 33
Applicator Interface 33
Applicator Module – Pallet 35
Table of Contents
Print Unit Bracket – Pallet 38

Print Unit – Pallet 40
Support Blow Tube – Pallet 42
Applicator Connection Board – Pallet 43
3.2 Print Engine Module 45
Fastener Bracket 45
3.3 Terminal 46
Mechanical Installation 46
Terminal – Printer Connection 47
Data Input Device Settings 48
Terminal – G1 50
3.4 Accessories 51
Batch Kit 51
Status Beacon 52
Status Beacon – Pallet 53
Stand Extension 54
360 Degree Kit 55
Barcode Reader 57
Height Position Gauge 58
3.5 Electric Installation 59
General 59
Current Consumption 59
Mains Supply 60
Interface – Ethernet RJ-45 Configuration 60
Interface – Serial Configuration 60
Interface I/O Connection Configuration 61
Interface Barcode Reader 65
Interface – Extension Slot 65
USB 65
Interface – Pallet 66
Interface – Terminal 68
3.6 Examples 70
Two-sided Application 70
3.7 Test Print 72
Instructions 72
3.8 Auto Adjustment of MPS 73
Instructions 73
Table of Contents
4. Adjustments 74
4.1 Print Engine Module 74
Introduction 74
Label Adjustment 74
Ribbon Adjustment 75
Printout Adjustment 76
Dispensing Adjustment 78
Pneumatic Module Adjustments 79
4.2 Batch Kit 80
Introduction 80
Positioning 80
Adjustment 82
4.3 Blow Applicator 83
Adjustment 83
4.4 Wipe Applicator 84
Change Applicator Mode 84
Applicator Positioning 86
Special Applicator Adjustments 88
4.5 Tamp S Applicator 89
4.6 Tamp L Applicator 91
4.7 Pallet Applicator 94
Special Applicator Settings 95
Applicator Arm Angle Adjustment 98
5. Software 99
5.1 Introduction 99
General Overview 99
Labelpoint 99
NetCenter 99
Message Center 99
Network and Communication 99
5.2 Firmware Update (FlashUp) 100
Introduction 100
Requirements 100
Upgrade Procedure 101
Table of Contents
5.3 Firmware Update (NetCenter) 103

Introduction 103
5.4 Message Center 104
Introduction 104
File Versions 104
Workflow Overview 104
Program Overview 105
Creating a Database 106
Editing a Database 107
Creating Database Variables 109
Creating Configuration Prompts 110
Creating Operator Prompts 111
Creating a Label Layout 112
Exporting Label Data to the Terminal 113
5.5 ASCII User Interface 114
Introduction 114
Connecting 115
Configuration Menu 116
Status Beacon Settings 125
Barcode Reader Settings 126
Input Status 127
Printer Overview 129
Ports and Network Settings 130
Label and Character Settings 133
Print and Sensor Settings 135
Other Settings 136
5.6 Web Server 137
Overview 137
Printer Menu 139
Applicator Menu 143
Communication Menu 150
System Menu 153
5.7 Input and Output Settings 155
Output Settings 155
Input Settings 157
1. General
1.1 Introduction
Congratulations to your new 2000 Print & Apply system.
We have done our outmost to develop a system that is easy to use and maintain. The 2000 Print &
Apply system is robust and provides the functionality required for the most demanding operations.
This manual contains detailed information about installation and adjustment of the 2000 Series and
Pallet. All applicator types and various accessories available are included. The software used to
configure and run the system is also described.
Make sure you know your special system configuration and accessories.
Pay special attention to the section Safety.
For basic instructions regarding day-to-day operation, please see the separate 2000 Series and
Pallet User Manual and 2000 Terminal User Manual.
1.2 Conditions
Markem-Imaje reserves the right to change specifications in both the text and illustrations without
prior notice. The contents of the publication may not be copied, either wholly or in part, without
permission from Markem-Imaje.
Markem-Imaje is not responsible for any direct, indirect, specific, accidental or resultant injuries
caused by a fault with the machine system or software, or by an error in the accompanying
documentation. In particular, Markem-Imaje cannot be held responsible for any program or data
stored or used with Markem-Imaje’s products, including the cost of recovering such programs or
data.
First published: 2007

Art no: 318897
Version: 01
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1. General
1.3 Preliminary Instructions
Read these instructions before starting to work with the system.
Liability
Markem-Imaje shall not be held responsible for any damage if the safety instructions are not followed, or if
general, elementary safety rules are not applied when using and servicing Markem-Imaje equipment.
This equipment is certified in accordance with the requirements for CE marking.
This equipment has obtained safety certification meeting safety standards for use in accordance with Markem-
Imaje’s recommendations.
Any modifications may affect equipment compliance with the relevant safety standards.
Any damages resulting from modifications or repairs or from use not complying with Markem-Imaje’s specifications
shall be the sole responsibility of the person carrying them out.
Therefore, in no event shall Markem-Imaje be held liable for any malfunction or damage caused by any
modification to the equipment or for any incident or damage arising from the use of the equipment for any
purposes other than those for which it is designed.
It is the sole responsibility of the user to take the precautions required by any use of the equipment.
Applications
The Print & Apply system is designed to print and apply labels to outer packaging and pallets.
Any other use is prohibited, and any consequences shall be under the entire responsibility of the user.
Environment
Operating temperature: from +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F).
Humidity: 20-85% RH with no condensation.
The system must not be used in explosive atmospheres.
Installation
Do not place foreign items within the applicator’s operation area. It is recommended that the operation area be
marked using barriers or markings on the floor.
The system should be connected to the power supply indicated on the power-rating label. If you are unsure of the
type of power supply available, please contact Markem-Imaje’s service personnel.
The system should be connected to an earthed socket.
The system is equipped with a plug suitable for grounded sockets. This is a safety measure. If the plug does not fit
the power socket, a qualified electrician must replace it.
The system is equipped with T 4A H, 250 V fuses (fuse holder FH1, FH2).
The system is designed for 110 – 240V single-phase voltage.
This system is also designed for IT power distribution system with phase-to-phase voltage 230V.
We do not recommend the use of extension cables.
The power cable must not be subjected to mechanical stress. Ensure that the system is not placed anywhere where
the cable can be put under stress.
Check that the power switch is off (in the ‘0’ position) before connecting the power cable.
Do not use cables that exceed 5 meters (16 feet) in length for RS232-communication. Signals may be corrupted or
lost as a result. This is particularly important in environments where there are high levels of electrical interference.
Ensure that the lighting at the installation site is in accordance with local regulations.
The system installation on the production line must not generate any risks for staff.
The electrical and pneumatic installations upstream of the system must comply with applicable regulations.
Ensure that operators and maintenance staff have sufficient space by the system to perform their duties.
For further information regarding installation, refer to the instructions delivered with the system.
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1. General
1.3 Preliminary Instructions
Use
The Print & Apply System should only be used when correctly mounted and secured, to prevent it from tipping
over.
Consumables (ink ribbons, cleaning products, cleaning cloths) not recommended by Markem-Imaje must not be
used. If such consumables are used, any consequences shall be under the entire responsibility of the user.
Types of Markem-Imaje consumables other than those for which the system is intended should not be used without
Markem-Imaje’s prior approval. If such consumables are used, any consequences shall be under the entire
responsibility of the user.
Moving the system

Be careful not to get anything caught under the stand base when moving the system.
Carefully prevent the system from tipping over when docking and moving.
Make sure that the applicator arm is in its home position when moving the system.
Service
Do not attempt to open any sealed parts of the system! The user cannot service these parts.
Disconnect the system from the mains and pneumatic connections before any operations requiring components to
be removed or exchanged.
Use appropriate tools for any work on electrical and pneumatic components.
Do not use pointed or sharp tools when cleaning or replacing the thermal print head.
Two of the system’s circuit boards contain batteries. Used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations.
Avoid spraying water on the system.
Always switch off the system before cleaning.
Do not use liquids or aerosols when cleaning this product. Always use Markem-Imaje’s special cleaning cloths.
Leave all service work not described in the User Manual to qualified staff.
CAUTION This unit contains a non-replaceable internal lithium Ion battery. The battery can burst or explode,
releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush,
puncture, or dispose of in fire or water.
We recommend that repairs be carried out only by staff that has received technical
training from Markem-Imaje.
Safety Instructions
Never loosen the printer positioning screw except during installation.
Keep away from the applicator arm and all other moving parts when the system is running.
Do not cover the air intake or air outlet.
Watch out for the dancer arms when the system is running and when removing and loading labels.
Do not touch the paper guides or print rolls while the system is running.
The print head area can become very hot. Do not touch until it has cooled off.
Do not place fingers, hands or other body parts within the working area of the system during operation.
Disconnect the power to the system and call in qualified personnel under the following conditions:
The power cable or plug is damaged or worn.
Liquid has been spilled on the system.
Rain or water has leaked into the system.
The system is not functioning correctly although the user has followed the instructions.
The system has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.
The system is not functioning correctly and requires service.
Press the Emergency Stop button to immediately turn off the air-pressure and render
the system immobile.
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1. General
1.4 Safety Requirements
Markem-Imaje disclaims all responsibility regarding the CE certification if the equipment is used,
altered or installed in any way other than described in this manual.
This symbol indicates circumstances that may be hazardous to the user or

cause damage to the equipment.
This symbol indicates important information that will facilitate usage and
! operations.
Please refer to the User Manual for more safety requirements and warnings.
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2. Product Presentation
2.1 Positions
Stand Pillar Positions

The pillar can be mounted in three various positions on the floor stand base, as shown below.
The information in this manual (for all applicators, except the Pallet applicator) is based on the
middle position. All procedures are the same regardless of in which position the pillar is mounted.
Left Position: Middle Position: Right Position:
Note: For the 2000 Pallet, the pillar must be mounted in the left position.
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2.1 Positions
Print Unit Positions

The print unit can be mounted in different positions on the stand, as shown below.
All procedures are the same regardless of in which position the print unit is mounted.
Note: To prevent the stand from tipping over, make sure that it is properly balanced when the
print unit is mounted.
Note: For the 2000 Pallet, the print unit must be mounted in the vertical position (nose down).
Note: The stand can only be used together with a docking station.
Horizontal Position: Vertical Position: Sideways Position:

(nose up or nose down) (requires 360 Degree
Kit)
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2.1 Positions
2000 Pallet Applicator Versions

2000 Pallet is available in two versions, right- and left-handed. As shown below, the pallet
applicator is always mounted with the pillar in the left position and the pallet applicator mounted to
the right. This is the only valid mounting possibility of the pallet applicator and the pillar.
All procedures are the same regardless of which version that is used.
Note: Make sure that the pallet applicator is properly mounted and secured.
Right-hand version: Left-hand version:
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2.1 Positions
Pallet Applicator – Stand and Pillar Recommendations

The 2000 Pallet Applicator can be used both with a fixed and an adjustable stand pillar.
The stand pillar can be mounted directly to the floor or used with a stand base and docking station.
a. Distance for replacement of air dryer filter

(minimum distance: 77 mm)
b. Distance from upper side of stand base to floor

(129 mm)
d. Distance from lower side of applicator pad to

floor/upper side of stand base (450 mm)
x. Distance from floor to lower side of label (lower

side of applicator pad)
d
Label
Date
Content
b x
All values are based on the distance between the floor and the lower side of the applicator pad.
The values are the same for both right- and left-hand versions.
The following table shows the values for each combination. All values are in millimeters (mm).
Combination Min (x) Max (x)

Fixed stand pillar 450 525
Fixed stand pillar + stand base 579 654
Fixed stand pillar + stand base + extension 579 1154
Fixed stand pillar + extension 450 1025
Adjustable stand pillar 450 950
Adjustable stand pillar + stand base 579 1079
Adjustable stand pillar + stand base + extension 579 1579
Adjustable stand pillar + extension 450 1450
Note: Only one extension is recommended by Markem-Imaje. If more extensions are required a
top support bracket must be used. A solution using more than one extension is not supported by
Markem-Imaje.
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2.1 Positions
2000 Pallet Positioning Parameters

To achieve the best performance of the 2000 Pallet applicator, the positioning and distance to the
pallet is important. Recommentations how to position the applicator, both with and without the
docking station is described below.
Several factors have to be considered. One important factor is the distance between the applicator
pad and the pallet. Another important factor is the angle of the applicator arm.
See chapter 5.7 for applicator adjustments.
Positioning of right-hand version:
127,5
p=157,5 Pallet
d
min 300
max 480
label
a
min 125
max 250
label
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2.1 Positions
Positioning of left-hand version:
127,5
d b
min 300
max 480
p=157,5 label
a
min 125
max 250
label
Pallet
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2.1 Positions
Recommended Floor Positioning

The pillar can be mounted directly to the floor or to a docking station.
A lot of factors have to be considered when mounting the pallet applicator by the conveyor. The
values below shows an approximate recommentation of where to place the pillar and docking
station.
Positioning of right-hand version:
a. Distance from pillar to pallet

Max value: 958 mm
Min value: 778 mm
b. Distance from pillar to docking station
Fixed value: 574 mm
c. Distance from pillar to corner of pallet
Max value: 333 mm
Min value: 208 mm
d. Distance from pillar to docking station
Fixed value: 197.5 mm
a
b
Pallet
c
label
label
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2.1 Positions
Positioning of left-hand version:
a. Distance from pillar to pallet

Max value: 958 mm
Min value: 778 mm
b. Distance from pillar to docking station
Fixed value: 574 mm
c. Distance from pillar to corner of pallet
Max value: 118 mm
Min value: 7 mm
d. Distance from pillar to docking station
Fixed value: 197.5 mm
a
b
c
label
label
Pallet
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2.2 Floor Space Plan
Pallet Applicator
Right-hand position:
R1100
Work Area
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Left-hand position:
R1100
Work Area
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Example
The drawing below shows one of several possible mounting positions for the Tamp S applicator.
Since there are so many possibilities, please see the Markem-Imaje intranet Planet or contact
Markem-Imaje for additional floor space plans
Tamp S applicator:
862 mm (depending on machine position)
430 mm
211 mm
792 mm
785 mm 837 mm
688 mm
748 mm
516 - 616 mm (depending

615 - 1180 mm
on machine position)
10 - 575 mm
492 mm
157 mm
326 mm
950 mm
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2.3 Tools Required
The following tools are required:
Screwdriver T10, T15:1.5

mm
Screwdriver: 2.5 mm
Allen keys: 1.5 – 10 mm
U-ring keys: 7, 8, 10, 12,

13, 19 mm
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2.4 Technical Specification
Air Consumption
The air consumption is in liter per minute and show as an average air consumption with the air
knife set to 50%.
6 labels per 25 labels per 50 labels per 120 labels per

minute minute minute minute
Blow X 25 35 85
Wipe X 40 50 60
Tamp S X 45 55 70
Tamp L X 50 65
Pallet 23 X X X
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3. Installation
3.1 Assembly Instructions
For troubleshooting, please see 2000 Series and Pallet User Manual.
Docking Station and Stand Base

1. Mount the cross bars to the side guides,
wheels inwards, using 4 x 6 mm Allen
1 screws.
The cross bar with the white plastic rollers
must be inserted through the two guide rails.
The rollers have to be detached and placed
into the guide rails.
! Do not tighten the screws too hard at

this point. Adjustments are necessary at the
final installation place.
2. Attach the two plastic stop brackets on top of

2 the floor stand base using 4 x 4 mm Allen
screws to each bracket.
! This operation is made easier with the

stand base placed sideways.
3. Remove the nut that held the locking pedal

mechanism together during transportation.
Note: The nut is only used for transportation
and should be handled as waste.
4. Keep the parts together by hand and attach

4 the locking pedal using the included Allen
screw.
3 Turn the stand base back on its wheels.
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3. Installation
Pillar
1. Place the pillar on the floor stand base.
4 5 Fasten with 4 x M12 x 25 mm screws.
2. Drive the six plastic plugs into the holes

not used for the pillar.
3. If an adjustable pillar is used, make sure

the lock handle is pointing towards the
conveyor.
4. If an adjustable pillar is used, fasten the

top part using 4 x M6 x 12 mm Allen
3 screws.
Make sure the crank points in a direction

convenient for the operator and not
interferes with any accessories. (For
1 2 example terminal or beacon.)
5. Fasten the crank handle using 2 x M6 x 10

mm Allen screws.
The pillar can be placed in three different

positions on the stand base.
Note: For Pallet applicator only one position

can be used. See section Positions for more
information.
Note: Carefully prevent the system from

tipping over when docking and moving.
See the Instructions Manual and the User
Manual for safety precautions.
Note: Do not install the stand hanging from

the ceiling.
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3. Installation
Print Unit
This section is not valid for the Pallet applicator. See section Applicator Module Pallet for more
information.
Note: If the print unit is installed using a floor stand module from another supplier than Markem-
Imaje, see section Fastener Bracket for fastener bracket drawings.
1. Fit the mounting kit onto the pillar.

3 Make sure the hinged arm points in a
direction where balance is secured.
2. Tighten the 4 Allen screws to fasten the

mounting kit at preferred height on the
pillar.
3. Detach the outer arm from the mounting

2 kit by loosening the handle.
1
4. Fasten the outer arm onto the print unit

interface using 2 x M5 x 8 mm Allen
! screws and washers.
Make sure the outer arm is fastened in
the preferred print position.
! Note the position of the notch.
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3. Installation
Note: The following operation requires

two people.
5. Lift the print engine module with the

fastened arm onto the mounting kit.
Retighten the handle.
6. Remove the protection part.

Assemble the label roll holder onto
!
the shaft using the 1 x M6 x 10 mm
Allen screw. Use of a rubber hammer
might be necessary.
! Note: Make sure the green

friction belt is put over the guiding pin
and over the friction wheel on the
label roll holder.
Note: The label roll holder

contains sharp edges.
7. Push the label roll guide onto the

label unroll shaft.
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3. Installation
Applicator Pad
Note: This step is required for the Wipe, Tamp S and Tamp L applicators. See section Applicator
Module Pallet for assembly of the Pallet applicator pad.
The illustration shows mounting of the applicator pad for Wipe applicator.
See section Adjustments for pad positioning.
1. Mount the pad with the included Allen

screws.
Note: Make sure that the chamfered end of

the plate is placed towards the peel-off bar.
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3. Installation
Applicator Module – Blow, Wipe, Tamp S
Note: The following steps are not required for the Tamp L and Pallet applicators.
1. Assemble the applicator

and the L-profile.
a. Blow applicator
a b b. Wipe applicator
c. Tamp S applicator
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3. Installation
2. Slide the L-profile onto the print

unit.
Fasten the profile in position with
the 6 pre-mounted screws.
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3. Installation
Applicator Module – Tamp L (250, 450, 700)

Note: The following steps are not required for the Blow, Wipe, Tamp S and Pallet applicators.
1. Assemble the applicator and the applicator

bracket.
2. Remove the screw.

Note: The screw should be handled as
waste.
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3. Installation
3. Slide the block onto the print unit.
4. Mount the block in the indicated position

with the included Allen screw.
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3. Installation
5. Slide the bracket onto the print

unit.
Fasten the profile in position
with the 6 pre-mounted
screws.
5 See section Adjustments for final

adjustments.
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3. Installation
Support Blow Tube

Note: The following steps are not required for the Pallet applicator.See section Applicator Module
Pallet for assembly of the Pallet applicator support blow tube.
1. Mount the support blow tube with one

Allen screw.
Use the washers.
Note: Make sure the support blow tube is

mounted parallel to the peel-off bar.
Applicator Interface
1. Loosen the center screw and remove

the control box cover.
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3. Installation
! 2
4
2. Fit the applicator interface into position and 4. Connect the air tube to the support blow
fasten with the pre-mounted screw. tube.
3. Connect the applicator interface connector

to connection board position B. ! Note: Use the cable detensioner.
Replace the control box cover.
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3. Installation
Applicator Module – Pallet

Note: The following steps are not required for the Blow, Wipe, Tamp S and Tamp L applicators.
Open the box and remove the top padding. Read the Instructions manual carefully.
1. Lift the box straight up to uncover the

1 pallet applicator.
Note: The following operation requires two

people.
2. Lift the pallet applicator from the box and

place it standing upwards.
! Use some stable and safe support

to place the pallet applicator on the stand
base.
Note: Do not use the arm cable to

lift the pallet applicator.
Note: Do not use the applicator

arm to lift the pallet applicator.
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3. Installation
3. Fasten the two brackets with the included

Allen screws. There are three screws for
each bracket.
Note: The two brackets are fastened in

exactly the same place for both the right- and
left-hand versions.
4 5 4. Assemble the two brackets with the

spacer bar.
Note: The following operations requires two

people.
5. Use the brackets and spacer bar as a

handle for easier assembly of the
applicator module.
6. Attach the applicator module to the pillar

with the brackets using the four included
Allen screws.
Note: Do not tighten too hard, the height
position of the applicator module must be
6 carefully adjusted.
Note: Do not mount the applicator

module upside down on the pillar.
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3. Installation
! Note: If an adjustable pillar is used,

the distance (d) must be exactly 260 mm.
Otherwise the locking lever can not be used
to lock the pillar.
For other combinations of stand pillar, stand

base and docking station see section Product
Presentation for more information.
7. Tighten the bracket after careful

7 measuring.
8. Mount the air dryer to the applicator

module.
d
8
9. Assemble the applicator pad to the

applicator arm by sliding the bracket onto
9 the holder
Fasten the included screws.
Connect the cable.
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3. Installation
Print Unit Bracket - Pallet

1. Attach the print unit bracket to the pillar using

the included screws.
! Note: Make sure that the lower part of
the bracket is touching the upper surface of
the applicator module bracket.
1
2 2. Remove the control box cover by removing

the two screws.
Uncover the CPU board.
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3. Installation
3. Check the marking of each cable.

Connect the following cables:
P1
P3
P8
to the CPU board.
4. Connect the support blow.
Replace the cover and tighten the two screws.
Note: Make sure the cable is correctly placed

4 in the special opening in the cover (5).
P8 P1 P3 3
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3. Installation
Print Unit - Pallet

1. Fasten the arm onto the print unit interface

using 2 x M8 x 20 mm Allen screws.
Make sure the arm is fastened in the correct
print position.
2 Note: The following operation requires

two people.
2. Lift and slide the print unit onto the print

engine module bracket.
3. Fasten the print unit using the included Allen

screw.
3 Note: Only install the print unit in the

vertical position (nose down).
Note: Only install the print unit above the

pallet applicator
Note: Do not install the print unit hanging

from the ceiling.
Note: Do not install the print unit upside

down.
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3. Installation
4. Remove the protection part.

Assemble the label roll holder onto
!
the shaft using the 1 x M6 x 10 mm
Allen screw. Use of a rubber hammer
might be necessary.
! Note: Make sure the green

friction belt is put over the guiding pin
and over the friction wheel on the
label roll holder.
Note: The label roll holder

contains sharp edges.
5. Push the label roll guide onto the

label unroll shaft.
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3. Installation
Support Blow Tube - Pallet

1. Mount the support blow tube with one

Allen screw.
Use the washers.
Note: Make sure the support blow tube is

mounted parallel to the peel-off bar.
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3. Installation
Applicator Connection Board - Pallet

1. Loosen the center screw to remove

1 the control box cover.
2. Fit the connection board into position

and fasten with the included two
2 screws.
3. Attach the applicator interface cable

to the connection board.
COM2
P8
B
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3. Installation
Check the marking of each cable.

Connect the cable P8 to the connection board.
4. Connect the B cable to B.
4 5. Connect the communication cable to

COM2.
5
Replace the control box cover.
6. Connect the air tube to the support blow

tube.
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3. Installation
3.2 Print Engine Module
Fastener Bracket
Note: This is not valid for the Pallet applicator.
The fastener bracket is a multi-purpose interface for installation of the print unit when using a floor
stand module from another supplier than Markem-Imaje.
M8 (4x)
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3. Installation
3.3 Terminal
Mechanical Installation
Note: Turn off the printer before installation.
1. Mount the bracket onto the pillar at the preferred height, using 2 included Allen screws.
2. Fasten the terminal onto the bracket with 2 x 10 mm Torx screws.

3. Connect the power cable.
4. Connect the RS232 cable to the COM1 port on the terminal and the 2000 printer.
4
COM1 COM2 USB LAN
3 3 1 10
C
A
4 1
D
3 1
E
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3. Installation
3.3 Terminal
Terminal – Printer Connection
Serial Connection
1. Connect the COM1 port on the terminal to the COM1 port on the 2000 printer with an RS232
serial cable.
2. In the terminal, enter the menu Control
Panel/Communication Settings/ Terminal – Printer
Connection. Select COM1 and press enter.
3. Select yes on the question auto detect. Press enter.
Auto detect does the following:

- Tests two speeds: 9600 and 57600
- Sets data bits to 8
- Sets flow control to none
- Sets parity to none
- Sets stop bit to 1
Note: Restart the 2000 printer if it has previously communicated via Ethernet or COM2 since it
may be locked to use any of these ports.
Ethernet Connection
1. Connect the LAN port on the terminal to the network with a network cable.
2. Connect the LAN port on the printer to the network with a network cable.
3. Open NetCenter, which is a PC program provided by Markem-Imaje. Select your terminal in
the list and press Settings. Set a hostname for easier identification of the terminal.
You can identify your terminal with its MAC address. It is found in the terminal menu Control
Panel/Port Settings/LAN Settings/MAC Address.
DHCP is default but it is also possible to set a fixed IP address. This can also be set in the
terminal menu Control Panel/Port Settings/LAN Settings.
Note: The 2000 printer must have a fixed IP address. This is also recommended for the
terminal.
4. In the terminal, enter the menu Control Panel/Communication Settings/Terminal – Printer

Connection. Select LAN and press enter.
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3.3 Terminal
5. Enter the printer’s IP address and press enter.
6. Select yes on the question test connection.
Data Input Device Settings

This feature allows you to receive indata from an external device, such as a scale or a barcode
scanner. For further information about this setting, please see the 2000 Series User Manual.
Install the scale or barcode scanner by connecting it to the terminal’s COM2 port.
There are three ways of inserting special characters when setting up this feature:
- Use the up and down arrow keys to find the special character in a list.
- Enter the special character by writing it in the prompt, for example <CR>.
- Enter the hexadecimal code for the special character, for example \x0D.
This barcode contains a product number (PN:123) and a date (D:20081215). The following
sections gives examples on how to use the terminal’s data input device settings to filter the desired
information.
Example 1: Select Product Number from a Barcode

Panel/Communication Settings/Data Input Device
Settings/Filter Test. Scan the barcode. Since we have
not changed any settings yet, the result becomes
PN:123D:20081215<CR><LF>.
2. Enter the menu Packet Stop Marker. In this case the
packet ends with <CR><LF>.
- Setting: Packet Stop Marker = <CR><LF>.
- Barcode scan result: PN:123D:20081215.
3. Enter the menu Sequence Start Marker to identify
where the product number begins.
- Setting: Sequence Start Marker = PN:.
- Barcode scan result: 123D:20081215
4. Enter the menu Sequence Stop Marker to identify
where the product number ends.
Setting: Sequence stop marker = D
Barcode scan result: 123
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3.3 Terminal
Example 2: Select Month from a Barcode

Panel/Communication Settings/Data Input Device
Settings/Filter Test. Scan the barcode. Since we have
not changed any settings yet, the result becomes
PN:123D:20081215<CR><LF>.
2. Enter the menu Packet Stop Marker. In this case the
packet ends with <CR><LF>.
- Setting: Packet Stop Marker = <CR><LF>.
- Barcode scan result: PN:123D:20081215.
3. Enter the menu Sequence Start Marker to identify
where the date begins.
- Setting: Sequence Start Marker = D.
- Barcode scan result: 20081215
4. Enter the menu Data Offset to identify where the
month begins.
Setting: Data Offset = 4
5. Enter the menu Data Length to identify how many
characters long the month is.
Setting: Data length = 2
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3. Installation
3.3 Terminal
Terminal – G1
Note: Disconnect the power supply to the printer

before installation.
1 1. Mount the bracket onto the pillar at the

preferred height, using 2 included Allen screws.
2. Fasten the terminal onto the bracket with 2 x 10

mm Torx screws.
3. Connect the terminal’s signal cable to the

COM1 port on the connection board.
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3.4 Accessories
Batch Kit
1. Assemble the batch kit and the L-profile

using the two Allen screws.
2. Mount the support blow tube onto the batch

kit.
Note: If the batch kit is added later, the

support blow tube must be removed from the
1 print unit and mounted onto the batch kit.
See section Adjustments for batch kit

adjustments.
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3. Installation
3.4 Accessories
Status Beacon
Note: This is valid for the Blow, Wipe and Tamp applicators. See section Status Beacon – Pallet
for installation of the Status Beacon for Pallet applicator.
Note: Disconnect the power supply to the printer

before installation.
1 1. Mount the bracket onto the pillar at the

appropriate height, using the included Allen
screws.
2. Fasten the beacon onto the bracket using the

included Allen screw.
3. Connect the beacon’s signal cable to

connector A on the connection board.
2 3
1 10
C
A
1 3 1 3 1 3
D E F
1 6
J
B G H I
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3.4 Accessories
Status Beacon - Pallet

Note: This is only valid for the Pallet applicator. See section Status Beacon for installation of the
Status Beacon for Blow, Wipe and Tamp applicators.
1. Fasten the beacon onto the bracket using

the included Allen screw.
! Note: Make sure the cable is pulled
through the opening in the bracket.
2. Strap the cable using cable ties in the

! intended spaces.
3. Connect the beacon’s signal cable to

2 connector A on the connection board.
3
1 10
C
A
1 3 1 3 1 3
D E F
1 6
J
B G H I
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3. Installation
3.4 Accessories
Stand Extension
Note: See section Assembly Instructions for assembly of the stand base and pillar.
Note: The illustration shows the mounting on a

stand base. The extension can also be mounted
directly on the floor.
1. Place the stand extension on the stand base.

Fasten with the 4 included screws.
2. Fasten the pillar on the stand extension using

4 included screws, locking nuts and washers.
Note: Only use one stand extension per pillar.

Contact Markem-Imaje if a higher pillar is
2 required.
Note: Do not install the stand or stand

extension hanging from the ceiling.
1
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3.4 Accessories
360 Degree Kit

! 1 Detach the outer arm from the mounting kit.

See section Assembly Instructions for details.
1. Fasten the outer arm onto the 360 degree

kit using 2 included Allen screws and
washers.
Tighten the screws.
! Note the position of the notch.
2. Fasten the 360 degree kit to the print unit

using 2 included Allen screws.
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3.4 Accessories
Note: The following operation requires two

people.
3. Lift the print unit with the fastened kit onto

the stand.
4. Loosen the 2 screws on the 360 degree kit

to adjust the print unit.
Note: The print unit can now rotate

freely. Make sure uncontrolled rotation is
avoided.
Note: Carefully prevent the system from

tipping over when docking and moving.
4 See the User Manual and Instructions Manual

for safety precautions.
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3. Installation
3.4 Accessories
Barcode Reader
Two types of bar code readers are available

for the 2000 series: Sick and Datalogic.
Note: For 2000 Pallet only Sick is available.
For the Tamp and Pallet applicators are

brackets included. Otherwise use brackets
made locally to mount the barcode reader.
See section Electric Installation for installation

a of the interface.
Note: Optimum angular alignment is

achieved when the scan line travels over the
bar code lines at a right angle (90°).
The maximum reading distance (a) for high-

resolution bar codes between reader and
object should not exceed the following values:
Sick: 350 mm
Datalogic: 450 mm
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3. Installation
3.4 Accessories
Height Position Gauge
1. Glue the gasket to the gauge. Reset the

gauge.
Lower the pillar to the bottom position. See the

User Manual for stand height adjustment.
2. Loosen 2 Allen screws to remove the handle.

1
3. Press the shaft inwards and mount the
gauge.
2
4. Tighten the Allen screw.
5. Replace the handle.
Note: Default setting for the gauge is 1 mm per

scale step.
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3.5 Electric Installation
General
The main supply input is reached from the outside. All other connectors are locted behind the
control unit cover.
Note: All connector cables should be fastened in the cable detensioners.
1. Main supply
1
2. Ethernet port
3. Serial ports
4. I/O connections
5. Barcode reader
6. Extension slot
3 6
7. USB-port (not used)
2
8. Main trig photocell
4 COM1 COM2 USB LAN 9. Pre trig photocell (terminal)

7
1 10 5 10. Return sensor (terminal)
C
A
1 3 1 3 1 3
8
D E F
1 6
J
B G H I
9 10
Current Consumption
The current from connector B is limited to 1.5 A. Total current from all other connectors (A, C-J) is
limited to 1.5 A. Of the total current is 0.5 A used by the printer and accessories.
Device: Consumption:
Printer with accessories 0.5 A
Terminal 0.2 A
Status Beacon (3 lights) 0.1 A
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3. Installation
Mains Supply
The mains supply to the 2000 printer is 110-240
VAC, 50-60 Hz with a ground pin connector.
Make sure that no other machines are connected to
the same outlet.
Interface – Ethernet RJ-45 Configuration

Use a standard Ethernet RJ-45 connector for
6 321 communication with a networked computer.
Cable from Control Box, RJ-45 (female).
1 = TX+
LAN 2 = TX-
3 = RX+
6 = RX-
Interface – Serial Com1 + Com2 Configuration

Use a standard Ethernet RJ-45 connector for serial
8 1 communication with a COM port.
1 = RTS
2 = DTS
COM1 COM2 3 = Tx
4 = GND
5 = NC
6 = Rx
7 = NC (+12VDC)
8 = CTS
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3. Installation
Interface – I/O Connection Configuration

The connection board has one part with internal connectors and one part with external connectors.
The internal connectors, for fixed purposes, are Molex snap on, 9-pol D-sub and Amphenol C091.
The external connectors consist of terminal blocks and are for customer use.
On the connection board are also filters to protect the electronics from ESD and other
disturbances.
A. Status Beacon
1 10 B. Applicator Cable
C. Relay outputs
C D. Main Trig
A
1 3 1 3 1 3 E. Pre Trig
F. Return sensor
D E F G. Opto Inputs
1 6 H. LHM cable
J I. Fan cable
B G H I J. Barcode reader
Status Beacon
A. Internal connector for Status
Beacon.
The lamps can be set to flash in the
frequency range 0.2 – 50 Hz.
2
4 5
1 3
Applicator Cable
2
4 5 B. Internal connector for an applicator
1 3 module.
6 8 7
B
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Output
C. Relay outputs.
1 10
The relays are dimensioned for 1 A at 30 VDC
C or 0.5 A at 125 VAC. Maximum ratings: 1 A,
125 VAC, 60 VDC, 62.5 VA and 30 W.
1 3 1 3 1 3
1 6
Output functions are selectable. Configure

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
outputs with the ASCII user interface or web
server interface. See chapter 6 Software for a
C complete list of functions.
Internal The following output functions are available for

relay output 1-5:
Relay out 1 2 3 4 5
C1-2: Relay out1
C3-4: Relay out 2
C5-6: Relay out 3
C7-8: Relay out 4
C9-10: Relay out 5
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Input
D. Main trig. Photocell input for NPN and
PNP photocells.
1 10 E. Pre trig. Photocell input for NPN and PNP

photocells.
1 3 1 3 1 3
1
D E
6
F
F. Return sensor. Photocell input for NPN
and PNP photocells.
Signal D1, E1, F1: 24 V
NPN, PNP D2, E2, F2: NPN or PNP signal
D, E, F
1 2 3 D3, E3, F3: GND
24V GND
Main trig and pre trig are set to trig for voltages
above 19.7 V and below 4.2 V.
E and F can also be used to connect the 2000

terminal.
G. Opto Inputs Dimensioned for 5 to 24 VDC.
Maximum current consumption within the limits

is 15 mA.
Input functions are selectable. Configure inputs

1 10
1 3 1 3 1 3 with the ASCII user interface or web server

interface. See chapter 6 Software for a
1 6
complete list of functions.
G
Absolute maximum rating of voltage is 30 VDC.

1 2 3 4 5 6
G
G1-2: Opto In 1
GND G3-4: Opto In 2
24V G5: 24 V
G6: GND
Internal
Opto In
1 2
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Label Handling Module

H. Internal connector to Label Handling
Module.
1 10 1. Paper Low
2. Label Handling Module enabled
3. GND
1 3 1 3 1 3
1 6
1
H
Fan
I. Fan cable. Internal cable to print engine
cooling fan.
1 10 1. 24 VDC
2. Cooling fan PWM signal
(Pulse Width Modulation)
1 3 1 3 1 3
1 6
2 1
I
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Interface Barcode Reader

Barcode Reader
J. 9-pin D-sub female connector for a
barcode reader.
1 10
Pin configuration:
1. 24V
2. Rx
1 3 1 3 1 3
1 6
J
3. Tx
4. Start
5. GND
9 5 6. Good read
7. not used
8. not used
6 1 9. GND
Interface – Extension Slot

Extension slot for optional compact Flash
memory.
USB
Not supported.
USB
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Interface – Pallet
K L
Air pressure sensor
1. 24 V
2. Pressure guard
3. Ground
1 K
K L
Air valves
1. 24 V
2. Blow
3. 24 V
4. Supportblow
5. 24 V
6. Vacuum
1 L
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3. Installation
Interface external stop
In case of emergency, the pallet applicator can
K L
be stopped by pressing the red emergency stop

button. This action immediately shuts off the
compressed air. It also stops the fans in the
applicator head and stops printer and LHU
operation.
If the machine machine is connected to an

external emergency stop circuit, the emergency
stop function can also be activated externally.
There are two channels on the emergency stop
button for breaking an external stop circuit to
stop other equipment in the vicinity in case of an
emergency.
P3 To resume operation after an emergency stop,

1, 2: Emergency stop, circuit 1 do the following:
3, 4: Emergency stop, circuit 2 1. Reset the stop circuit by releasing the
5, 6: External emergency stop circuit emergency stop button
2. Press the blue reset button in the
applicator control panel to clear the
error.
3. Press the green button.
One channel on the internal emergency stop

button connected to break an external circuit.
No connection for emergency stopping the
applicator from an external circuit.
Two channels on the internal emergency stop

button connected to break an external circuit.
An external relay is used to stop the applicator
from outside.
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3. Installation
Interface – Terminal
Ethernet RJ45
6 321 Use a standard Ethernet RJ45 connector

for communication with a networked
computer.
Cable from Control Box, RJ45 (female).
LAN
1 = TX+
2 = TX-
3 = RX+
6 = RX-
COM1
For serial communication with the COM1
port a RJ45 connector is used.
1
8
COM2
For communication with the

9 5 COM2 a 9-pin D-sub male
connector is used.
6 1
1 = NC
2 = Rx
3 = Tx
4 = DTR (+5 VDC)
5 = GND
6 = DSR
7 = RTS
8 = CTS
9 = NC
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Status Beacon
2 For the Status Beacon an amphenol C091

4 5 connector is used.
1 3
1. GND
2. Yellow
3. Not used
4. Blue
5. Green
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3. Installation
3.6 Examples
Two-sided Application
The Wipe applicator uses two photocells to apply two labels on adjacent sides of an object
(front/side). This print & apply cycle is described below.
Note: The two labels will be identical.
Print & Apply Cycle:
1. A passing box activates the main trig.
2. The applicator arm goes out to its end

position and applies the front label.
3. The head return photocell is trigged to

make the arm return and collect the
second label.
4. As the box moves on, the arm goes out

to apply the side label.
5. The arm return to its home position, and

the cycle will restart.
6. The apply delay parameter determines

when the arm goes out.
7. The apply time parameter determines

when the arm returns to its home
position.
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3.6 Examples
Follow the instructions below to set the printer for two-sided application.
Connect the main trig photocell to connector

D.
Connect the head return photocell to
connector F.
1 10
If a 2000 terminal is used, connect to
connector E.
1 3 1 3 1 3
D E F
1 6
Set “two-sided application” to On.
Set “head return” to On.
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3.7 Test Print
Instructions
The status and print quality of your 2000 printer is easily checked with a test print. The test print
displays the setup of the printer. For basic diagnostics, please refer to the Book for Service
Engineers.
Note: Load continuous paper before making a test print.

a. Switch off the printer for at least 15 seconds.
b. Press and hold the print key while switching on the power.
c. Keep the key pressed until a grey pattern is printed. The printout should look like the example
below.
To return to normal operation, switch the power off and on.
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3. Installation
3.8 Auto Adjustment of MPS
Instructions
The sensitivity level of the media position sensor (MPS) is set automatically with a printout in test
mode 3. The printer feeds some paper to determine the transparency of the paper and then sets
the sensitivity level of the sensor.
Note: Load continuous paper before making a test print.

a. Switch off the printer for at least 15 seconds.
b. Press and hold the print key while switching on the power.
c. Keep the key pressed until a grey pattern is printed.
d. Keep the key pressed another 7 seconds after the grey test pattern is printed.
e. The auto adjustment starts and the printer will now feed a number of blank labels.
f. When the printer stops the auto adjustment of the media position sensor is finished. The
printout should look like the example below.
To return to normal operation, switch the power off and on.
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4. Adjustments
Introduction
The performance of the 2000 print engine module is optimized and fine-tuned by several easy
adjustments.
Label Adjustment
Dislocated labels are adjusted by the following
steps:
1. The label path must be straight and the

labels must run adjacent to the inner wall
of the print engine module.
2. The labels must be stretched and run

against the peel-off bar.
3. Make sure that the labels are fed between

the two fingers of the media position
sensor (MPS).
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Ribbon Adjustment
Insert the ribbon rolls as shown in the
illustration.
Check that the ink is facing downwards by
blotting a label. The ink should stick to the
label.
Creased ribbon is adjusted by the following

steps:
1. Wind the ribbon until it is completely

stretched.
2. Stretch the ribbon by adjusting the

dispensing plate.
1
3. Stretch the ribbon by adjusting the rear
ribbon roller. Use an M4 Allen key and
move the plate up/down to adjust the
roller.
2
Make a test print to check if the ribbon still
creases. See section Test Print for more
information.
Note: Only use media specified by Markem-

Imaje. Non-specified media may result in faint
printout and flaking.
3
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4. Adjustments
Printout Adjustment
Use the print head adjustment screws to give a
balanced pressure on the print head.
Change the position of the print head

adjustment screws to fit labels of different
width.
Note: The pressure should be as light as

possible while maintaining high quality printing.
Too much pressure might damage the print
head or make it wear out faster.
1. Loosen the upper nut of the adjustment

screw that should be moved by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Slide the adjustment screw to the new

position and tighten the upper nut.
3. Note: When tightening the upper nut,

make sure it is pressing the sliding rail
against the bottom of the notch and not
1 against the lower nut.
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4. To increase the pressure on the print head,

turn the lower nuts clockwise (downwards).
This tightens the spring.
4
5. To decrease the pressure on the print head,
turn the lower nuts counterclockwise
(upwards).
6. Position the screws A and B as shown in the

illustration.
7. The distance (d) should be about 2 mm.

5
The adjustment screws should make the print
head press evenly onto the media. Make test
prints and adjust accordingly to find the correct
settings.
A B
ZZZYYYXXX
7
A B
25% 50% 25%
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4. Adjustments
Dispensing Adjustment
The labels are dispensed from the print
engine module to the applicator pad.
1. Ensure that the dispensing plate is

parallel to the edge.
2. The distance (d) from the plate to the

edge is set to 0.4 mm when delivered.
Use a thickness gauge and adjust the
plate by the three screws.
1
3. The airflow to the support blow tube can
be adjusted by turning the white screw.
2 Lock in position with the black washer.
Note: The support blow tube must be

parallel to the peel-off bar.
d
Adjust the dispensing feed from the factory
default setting if necessary.
Too high dispensing feed will make the
labels overlap.
Too low dispensing feed will make the labels
stick to the backing paper.
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4. Adjustments
Pneumatic Module Adjustments

Remove the CPU-box cover.
1. Adjust the pressure switch alarm level by

turning the screw.
a. Pressure switch alarm lamp.

Factory default alarm level is 0.2 Mpa (2
bar).
b b. General air pressure indicator.

Factory default is 0,5 Mpa (5 bar).
a 2. Adjust the general air pressure.
3. Press to manually test support blow and

applicator pad air pressure.
1
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4. Adjustments
4.2 Batch Kit
Introduction
Use the batch kit when printing small labels. The complete label surface including the dispensing
feed can be used.
Note: The batch kit is not used with the Pallet applicator.
Positioning
1. Assemble the batch kit with the two

screws and washers.
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4.2 Batch Kit
2. Position the batch kit 1.5 mm from the

2 3 applicator pad, and 0.75 mm above
the pad.
3. Position the L-profile such that the

edge of a printed label runs along the
edge of the batch kit.
The distance (d) depends on the label
size.
System OK
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3
0.75 mm
1.5 mm d
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4. Adjustments
4.2 Batch Kit
Adjustment
The angle of the peel-off bar is intentionally left unadjusted when delivered. It must be adjusted
during installation.
1. Insert label web and feed some labels to

check the dispensing.
Note: The web must run tightly along the peel-

off bar.
1
Tighten the web as follows:
2. Loosen the 2 x 4 mm Allen screws.
3. Use the adjustment screw to position the

peel-off bar in the desired angle.
Retighten the 2 x 4 mm Allen screws.
The brush is factory set to touch the label web.
4. Adjust the brush with the 4 mm Allen

screw. The brush should barely touch the
label web.
3 2
5. Move the support blow tube onto the batch
kit.
Note: The support blow tube must be parallel

to the peel-off bar.
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4. Adjustments
4.3 Blow Applicator
Adjustment
Note: The air-knife must be adjusted when changing label size. It is important that the air knife
and label are centered.
Follow these steps to center the air knife and
1 label:
2 1. Adjust the L-profile to get the applicator pad

in position.
2. Adjust the applicator sideways on the L-

profile.
3. Use an M4 Allen key to position the air-knife.
4. Position the applicator pad 1.5 mm from the

3 peel-off bar and 0.75 mm below the peel-off
bar (e).
Note: these values are relative and must be
adjusted according to the center of the label.
5. Carefully measure the center of the air knife.
6. Position this point to the center of the label.
0.75 mm x x
6
y
1.5 mm e
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4. Adjustments
4.4 Wipe Applicator
Change Applicator Mode

The applicator can operate in left-handed (default) or right-handed mode.
Left-handed mode: Right-handed mode:
Before changing mode, check the applicator part number and note the last two ending digits. They
indicate which adjustment operation to use.
1. The applicator part number is located on the applicator.
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4. Adjustments
4.4 Wipe Applicator
Version 1:
Part number ending with –00 or –01
1
1. Detach the applicator from the L-profile, and
remove the top part.
2. Rotate the lower part of the applicator 180

degrees. Make sure not to twist or jam cables
2 and tubes.
3. Rotate the applicator pad 180 degrees, to

place the chamfered end towards the peel-off
bar.
3
Version 2:
Part number ending with –03 or higher
1. Detach the applicator from the L-profile, and

remove the top part.
2. Rotate the lower part of the applicator 180

1 degrees.
3. Rotate the applicator pad 180 degrees, to

place the chamfered end towards the peel-off
bar.
2 3
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4. Adjustments
4.4 Wipe Applicator
Applicator Positioning
1. Adjust the L-profile.
1
2. Adjust the applicator to position the
2 applicator pad relative to the dispensed
labels.
3. Position the applicator pad 1.5 mm from

the peel-off bar, and 0.75 mm below the
peel-off bar (e).
Note: The chamfered end of the plate must

System OK
be placed towards the peel-off bar.
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0.75 mm
1.5 mm e
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4.4 Wipe Applicator
4. Make sure that 1.5 mm of the label

protrudes from the edge that will touch
the case first.
The applicator pad must be parallel in all

directions to the print unit. Adjust both the
pad angle and pad height.
5. Use the eccentric shaft on the

applicator head to fine-tune the
applicator pad angle. Loosen the Allen
4 screw with a 2.5 mm Allen key. Turn
the eccentric shaft by using a
screwdriver on the opposite side.
Remember to lock the position with
the Allen screw.
1.5 mm 5
6. Make sure that the arm, in its start

position, is parallel to the printer.
Adjust the applicator pad height by
turning the stop screw.
Note: Fasten the stop screw after the
6 adjustment.
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4. Adjustments
4.4 Wipe Applicator
Special Applicator Adjustments

Note: When adjusting the cylinder, turn
out the applicator arm.
Arm speed
1. Adjust the speed of the arm going
out. Screw in the screw into the end
position.
Unscrew three turns.
2. Adjust the speed of the arm

returning. Screw the screw into the
end position.
Unscrew one turn.
End damping
3. Adjust the finite damping of the arm
going out position.
Screw the screw into the end
position.
Unscrew three turns.
4. Adjust the finite damping of the arm

returning.
Screw the screw into the end
position.
Unscrew one turn.
Vacuum suction
5. The vacuum suction on the
applicator pad can be adjusted with
the screw at the rear of the
applicator arm.
Special feature
6. a. To limit the maximum stroke angle
of the arm, use the 30-degree kit.
b. Move the kit onto the wire wheel.
Note: The kit must be moved on
both sides of the applicator.
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4. Adjustments
4.5 Tamp S Applicator
Note: Disconnect the power to the print engine module and turn off the air supply before adjusting
the applicator.
1. Position the applicator pad a 1.5 mm

1
imaje
from the peel-off bar (e).

e
System OK
Note: The chamfered end of the plate

a must be placed towards the peel-off
bar.
2. Adjust the L-profile.

b
3. Adjust the applicator to position the
applicator pad relative to the peel off
bar. Make sure that the label is
centered on the applicator pad.
2 4. Position the applicator pad b 0.75 mm
below the peel-off bar (e), see step 1
3 above.
To adjust the height, loosen the

applicator interface screw to release
the air pressure.
5. Pull out the applicator arm.
6. Use a pair of tongs to pull out the

adjustment screw.
The screw is mounted with a spring
inside the cover.
6 7. Adjust the applicator home position

with the screw, using two 7 mm U-
keys. Lock the position with the lock
5 nut.
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4.5 Tamp S Applicator

Vacuum suction
1 1. Adjust the vacuum suction on the
applicator pad with the screw.
Arm speed
3 Set the speed of the applicator arm using a
screwdriver.
2
Clockwise decreases the speed.
Counterclockwise increases the speed.
Factory default: 6 turns from the bottom
position.
2. Adjust the speed of the arm returning.
3. Adjust the speed of the arm going out.
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4.6 Tamp L Applicator
Note: Disconnect the power to the printer and turn off the air supply before adjusting the
applicator.
1. Position the applicator pad a 1.5

mm from the peel-off bar (e).
1 e
Note: The chamfered end of the
a plate must be placed towards the
imaje
peel-off bar.
System OK
2. Adjust the L-profile to position the

applicator.
Loosen the applicator interface screw

to release the air pressure.
4
3. Pull out the applicator arm.
3
4. Use 2 x 13 mm U-keys to adjust
the home position of the
applicator pad.
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5. Position the applicator pad b 0.75 mm

below the peel-off bar (e), see step 1
above.
Note: The chamfered end of the plate

must be placed towards the peel-off bar.
6. Loosen 4 x M4 Allen screws to

dismount the applicator pad using an
M3 Allen key.
7. Loosen the 2 x M6 Allen screws to

position the applicator sideways using
an M5 Allen key.
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Vacuum suction
1. Adjust the vacuum suction on the
applicator pad with the screw.
Arm speed
2 2. Loosen the cylinder nut (24 mm)

and remove the cover.
Set the speed of the applicator arm

using a screwdriver.
Clockwise decreases the speed.
Counterclockwise increases the speed.
Factory default: 7 turns from the
bottom position.
3. Adjust the speed of the arm going

out.
4. Adjust the speed of the arm

3
4 returning.
Set the finite damping using an M1.5

Allen key.
Factory default: ¼ turn from the bottom
position.
5. Adjust the finite damping of the

arm going out.
5
6 6. Adjust the finite damping of the
arm returning.
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4.7 Pallet Applicator
Note: Disconnect the power to the print engine module and turn off the air supply before adjusting
the applicator.
1 1. Adjust the applicator to

position the applicator pad
relative to the dispensed
labels. To center the label on
the applicator pad, loosen the
screw and adjust the print unit
to the left or right.
2 2. Position the applicator pad a

1.5 mm from the peel-off bar.
b
Loosen the two screws and
adjust the applicator pad up or
down.
Position the applicator pad b 1

mm below the peel-off bar.
Loosen the screw and carefully
turn the print unit.
a
Note: The chamfered end of the
plate must be placed towards the
a peel-off bar.
b
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Special Applicator Settings

Arm Return Sensor
Use the arm return sensor to adust the

switching point value.
The factory default value for switching point

value of the arm return sensor is set to 0.5 Bar.
A higher switching point value decreases the

pressure of the applicator pad on the pallet.
A lower switching point value increases the

pressure of the applicator pad on the pallet.
1
1. The arm return sensor is located in the
applicator module.
2. Loosen the two screws and remove the

cover.
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2 1 4
Follow these steps to set a new switching point
value:
1. Press Edit to activate edit mode

(Out A (up) flashes)
2. Press B to set Out B

A
(Out B (down) flashes)

Edit
C
B
3. Press Edit two times
4. SP field flashes (Switching Point)
5. Set the new switching point value.

Use up/down to enter the value
6. Press Edit and hold for 3 seconds to save

the value
Now the arm return sensor is activated in run

mode.
Replace the cover and fasten the two screws.
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Pneumatic Indicators
1. Loosen the Allen screw.

Pull out the pneumatic box to access
the pneumatic indicators.
1 1. Manometer, pressure zone 2

Value: 0,25-0,3 Mpa (low pressure
zone)
2 2. Regulator, pressure zone 2

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3. Manometer, pressure zone 1
Value: 0,4-0,45 Mpa (high pressure
zone)
3 4. Soft start
6 5 4 Value: 3 sek
5. Pressure switch
Value: 0,35 Mpa
6. Regulator, pressure zone 1
7. Manometer, air in
Value: 0,6 – 0,8 MPa
Carefully push the pneumatic box back in

place. Fasten the screw.
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Applicator arm angle adjustment

1. Remove the covers.
1
2. Loosen the lock nut on the damper by
using a 17 mm U-ring key.
3. Loosen the 6 Allen screws 3 turns by

using a 5 mm Allen key.
2 4. Turn the outer arm stop cap clockwise

for a smaller angle and counter
3 clockwise for a larger angle.
5. Tighten the 6 Allen screws using a 5

mm Allen key.
Note: Turn the print head for easier
4 access.
6. Adjust the damper when the outer arm

2 is in its outer position. Screw until the
damper is 1 mm from its lowest
position.
7. Tighten the lock nut by using a 17 mm

U-ring key.
8. Replace the covers.
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5.1 Introduction
General Overview
There are many software packages included in the 2000 Print & Apply system. All software
documentation can be found on the Markem-Imaje web site www.markem-imaje.com and the 2000
Series and Pallet Getting Started CD.
Labelpoint
The 2000 Print & Apply system can be controlled using Labelpoint II (LP II), a simple yet very
powerful command language.
The Programmer’s Reference Manual is included in the 2000 Series and Pallet Getting Started CD.
NetCenter
NetCenter is a tool to locate, manage and control Markem-Imaje printers connected to the same
local area network (LAN). It is mainly intended for network administrators.
The NetCenter User Manual is included in the 2000 Series and Pallet Getting Started CD and can
also be downloaded from the Markem-Imaje web site.
Message Center
Message Center is a powerful label creating program which uses the Markem-Imaje printer
features such as fonts, barcodes, etc.
Message Center can be downloaded from the Markem-Imaje web site.
Network and Communication

High speed RS-232, 300-115 200 bps.
Ethernet 10/100. The following protocols are supported: TELNET, FTP, HTTP, LPD (Line Printer
Daemon) and RAW TCP. RAW TCP printing is used for transparent communication between a
client and a print device. The default TCP raw port is 9100. RAW TCP is the default print protocol
for most print devices.
Please refer to the Book for Service Engineers for more detailed information.
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5.2 Firmware Update (FlashUp)
Introduction
FlashUp is a user-friendly application used to upload firmware for the following Markem-Imaje
printers:
• Compact ITP series
• NOVA ITP series
• 2300 ITP series
• 2000 series
• 2000 terminal
• 4020
FlashUp is also used to upload new projects from Message Center to the 2000 Terminal.
Complete update file packages are downloaded from the Markem-Imaje web site www.markem-
imaje.com.
Both firmware and project are uploaded via a serial cable from the COM1 port on the PC to the
COM1 port on the printer.
Requirements
To be able to run FlashUp, the following is required:
• A computer running Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP
• Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (VM). The latest version of Microsoft Java VM can be
downloaded from the Markem-Imaje web site www.markem-imaje.com
• Microsoft Internet Explorer. The system is optimized for Microsoft Internet Explorer from
version 4.0 or later
• A valid serial port on the computer
• A firmware update, downloaded from the Markem-Imaje web site www.markem-imaje.com.

This includes the Markem-Imaje FlashUp utility
• A serial cable with 9-pin DSUB female / RJ-45 connector
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Upgrade Procedure
a. Turn off the power to the printer unit.
b. Connect the serial cable between the

COM1 port on the PC and the COM1
port on the printer.
If no COM1 port is available, see below.
c. Start the FlashUp.exe application on the

computer.
d. Turn on the power on the printer unit.
e. After a few seconds the FlashUp

program will display the Flash
programming process.
f. A message to inform about the

completed task appears after a
successful program update.
g. Click Close to exit the program.
h. Restart the printer/terminal.

It is now ready to use.
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To use another COM port, follow these steps:
a. Click Stop.
b. Select COM port used for printer/terminal

from the list.
c. Follow steps d-h on previous page.
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5.3 Firmware Update (NetCenter)
Introduction
NetCenter is a tool to locate, manage and control Markem-Imaje printers connected to the same
local area network (LAN). It is mainly intended for network administrators.
Currently the NetCenter tool is used for the following Markem-Imaje products:
• 4020
• 2000 series
• 2300
• MP Nova models
• MP Compact4 models
Complete update file packages are downloaded from the Markem-Imaje web site www.markem-
imaje.com.
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5.4 Message Center
Introduction
Message Center is a powerful program to design, download and print labels on the 2000 printer.
Message Center uses the features of the printer such as system fonts, scalable fonts, barcodes
etc.
The program generates an lbl file, which can easily be downloaded to the terminal and stored
together with graphics in the 2000 terminal memory.
See the Message Center on-line help for detailed information about working with label projects.
File Versions
All 2000 terminals check the lbl file version number. Any lbl file with a version number equal to or
higher than 2 will be accepted.
(The file version number is incremented each time the lbl format is changed.)
For 2000 terminals with file version lower than 1.4.X there may be a problem with new label
designs.
Workflow Overview
A label project is composed by several parts, such as database creation, variable creation and
layout design.
The following pages describe the steps required to create a label project. In the example we follow
the recommended work flow which starts with creating databases, then adding variables (operator
prompts, configuration prompts and database variables), and finally composing the label layout.
This is an iterative process.
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5.4 Message Center
Program Overview
1. Object Browser window:

All components of the current label project are displayed in a tree structure. Choose the
object you want to work with.
2. Object Properties window:

View and edit the properties of the object marked in the object browser window.
3. Label View:
View and edit the label layout.
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5.4 Message Center
Creating a Database
1. To create a new database, select Database Designer in the Tools menu.
2. Enter data in the fields to create a database table.
3. Layout Field:
Select the FieldName in the database which describes the layout to use.
Note: The DataType must be Text.
4. Key field:
Select a database key field. (This will be the field corresponding to the terminal selection
page.)
Click Apply.
5. The Description field is shown in the terminal display.
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5.4 Message Center
Editing a Database
1. To edit a new or existing database, open the Product Data Editor in the Tools menu.
Note: To edit a database, the corresponding layout or project must be opened.
2. Enter the database values in the fields.

The table columns will appear in the same order as they were entered in Database Designer.
3. Select the required layout for the opened project.

Use the drop down menu to choose between available layouts.
4. If available, the description field for the selected product will be shown in the same order in
the terminal selection page, when a valid name has been entered.
Otherwise the database values will be shown.
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Note: A label project in Message Center can contain more than one database, but only one
database can be exported with the project to the terminal.
Select the project in the Object Browser window and choose between available database tables in
the Object Properties window.
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5.4 Message Center
Creating Database Variables

2 3 4
1
1. Open the Variables folder in the Object Browser window.
2. Select New Variable and Database Variables to add a new database variable to the label
project.
3. Select the required field from the database table in Select Field.
4. Select the required value in Select Value.
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5.4 Message Center
Creating Configuration Prompts
2
4
1. Open the Variables folder in the Object Browser window
2. Select New Variable and Configuration Prompt to add a new configuration prompt.
3. To view and edit configuration prompt data, open the Object Properties window.
The Value field can be left empty or with a default value.
MaxNoOfChars: Maximum number of characters allowed for an external variable.

Value: All integers > 0.
CharacterType: Type of characters allowed for an external variable.

Value: 0 – all characters,
1 – numeric characters (0-9),
2 – alphanumeric characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-9).
4. The text in the PromptText field will be used in the terminal display.
Note: The fields will appear in the same order in the terminal display as they were entered in the
label project.
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5.4 Message Center
Creating Operator Prompts
3
2
4
1. Open the Variables folder in the Object Browser window
2. Select New Variable and Operator Prompt to add a new configuration prompt.
3. To view and edit operator prompt data, open the Object Properties window.
The Value field can be left empty or with a default value.
MaxNoOfChars: Maximum number of characters allowed for an external variable.

Value: All integers > 0.
CharacterType: Type of characters allowed for an external variable.

Value: 0 – all characters,
1 – numeric characters (0-9),
2 – alphanumeric characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-9).
4. The text in the PromptText field will be used in the terminal display.
Note: The fields will appear in the same order in the terminal display as they were entered in the
label project.
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5.4 Message Center
Creating a Label Layout
One or more label layouts can be added to the project. Place text, barcodes, images, variables,
counters etc on the label in the Label View window.
Note: The label project must contain at least one database variable to function in the terminal.
This variable does not need to be placed on the layout.
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5.4 Message Center
Exporting Label Data to the Terminal

Label data can be transferred to the terminal by either serial or Ethernet connection. If you are
using a serial connection, the terminal need to be restarted before the transfer starts.
1. Make sure that the terminal and PC are connected by either serial or Ethernet connection.
2. Make sure that the label project has been saved.
3. Enter the menu Tools/Options in Message Center. Select the tab Export to Terminal.
4. Enter the menu File/Export/To Printing Terminal in Message Center. Click Start.
5. If you are using a serial connection, restart the terminal in the Control Panel menu.
6. Click close when all label data has been exported. If you are using a serial connection, the
terminal need to be restarted. It will restart automatically.
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5.5 ASCII User Interface
Introduction
Tera Term is an easy to use configuration tool for the 2000 Series, Nova and Compact printers. It
provides access to the printer’s internal setup menu where all parameters, such as port and
network settings, print, label and applicator settings are defined.
For more information about Tera Term, see the index file in the help menu or Tera Term
homepage:
www.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002416/teraterm.html .
Tera Term Software Manual is included in the 2000 Series and Pallet Getting Started CD and can
also be downloaded from the Markem-Imaje web site.
The configuration menu can also be accessed as a HTML version, through the printer’s built-in
web server using Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Before accessing the web server in the
printer, all network information in the printer must be defined.
Enter the printer’s IP address in the address bar of the browser. A configuration menu with most of
the common parameters will be displayed.
Note: Do not use the web server user interface and the ASCII user interface at the same time.
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Connecting
Tera Term configuration tool can be used to

connect the printer with serial and network
connections.
When using a serial cable, first select which
port to use for the connection.
Select Setup Serial port from the menu to

configure the port.
The settings shown to the left are the
default settings.
Select Setup Terminal from the menu and

mark the box Local Echo to be able to view
the entered characters.
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Configuration Menu
The command to enter the setup menu is: !A <enter>.
Use the Arrow keys and the Enter key to select menus and to toggle and select settings.
Use the Esc key to exit menus. You can also use the keyboard commands shown in the lower part
of the window.
From the configuration menu the following information is accessed:
• System Status: Status of the applicator/printer.
• Applicator: Settings and adjustments for the applicator system.
• Printer: Settings and adjustments for the print engine.
• Restart: Restart the printer/system.
When you press Return after changing a setting, the dialog box below will appear.
Y (yes) saves the new setting.
Note: Settings are applied after Save and Exit (<ctrl>-S) is pressed.
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Restart
When Restart is selected and confirmed the printer is restarted.
The printer must be restarted when the following parameters have been changed:
In Print Settings: Strobe Boost.
In COM1 and COM2: BaudRate, Parity, DataBits, StopBits, BufferSize, FlowCtrl, Com Port Mode,
TCP Port.
In Network Settings: IPAddress, IPMask, KeepAliveTime, GateWay.
In Network Ports: RawData.
In Miscellaneous: Factory Defaults, Application Mode.
All other parameters are changed instantly. No restart is required.
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Applicator
Behavior Settings --> Behavior Settings: Select applicator model and

sequence
Timer Settings -->
Timer Settings: Set timers and delays
Trig Settings -->
Trig Settings: Applicator start signal settings
Sensor Settings -->
Sensor Settings: Configuration of applicator sensors
Display Settings -->
Display Settings: Configuration of LCD display
Barcode Reader -->
Barcode Reader: Configuration of barcode reader
Status Beacon -->
Status Beacon: Set Status Beacon flash frequency
Input Status -->
Input Status: Visual status of the input signals
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Behavior Settings
Applicator Model Wipe Applicator Model: Select the applicator
model corresponding to your machine sign.
Applicator Update ... If None is set, these menus are not
accessible: Timer, Trig, and Sensor
Sequence 1.Trig->Print&Apply
Settings, Barcode Reader, Miscellaneous.
Two-Sided No Note: For Pallet applicator, the model is
already set to Pallet and can not be
Linear First No changed.
PrintButton Func. In Pause: PrintLabel
Applicator Update: This operation updates
model setting. (Exit and enter the menu to
No of Retries None see the update.)
Sequence: Select Print and apply

sequence.
1. Trig->Print&Apply: When the MainTrig
port is activated, a label is printed and
applied.
2. PreTrig->Print,MainTrig->Apply: When
the PreTrig port is activated a label is
printed. Then, if the MainTrig port is
activated the label will be applied.
3. MainTrig&PreTrig->Print&Apply: Only
used for one-way conveyors. (If the
conveyor is reversed there will be no
printing.) Both MainTrig and PreTrig
ports must be used, otherwise same as
the first sequence.
4. Trig->Apply->Print: When the MainTrig
port is activated the label will be
applied, then the next label is printed
automatically.
Two-Sided: Applies two labels on the same

box. (Only valid for Wipe and Pallet
applicator.)
Linear First: Set to decide linear

application first or not. (Only valid for Pallet
applicator.)
PrintButton Func. In Pause: Set function

for the Print Button.
PrintLabel: pressing the Print Button results
in a printout.
Print&Apply: pressing the Print Button
results in a complete print and apply cycle.
Note: For Pallet applicator, the PrintLabel
is already set and can not be changed.
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Applicator Model Wipe No of Retries: Set the number of retries (0-

3) after one of the following application
Applicator Update ... errors:
Barcode Error, Matchcode Error, Barcode
Sequence 1.Trig->Print&Apply
Quality, No Label On Grid, or No
Two-Sided No Returnsignal. (Not available for two-sided
Wipe application.)
Linear First No
PrintButton Func. In Pause: PrintLabel
No of Retries None
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Timer Settings – Blow Applicator
ApplyDelay (ms) 0 ApplyDelay: Time from trig signal to start of applicator.

In use when sequence 1 is active.
ApplyTime (ms) 130 Value: 0-6141 ms (0-6,1 s). Resolution 3 ms, that is 1-4
ms will be rounded off to 3 ms, 5-7 ms to 6 ms, etc.
TrigBlock (ms) 0
ApplyTime: The time is 1 time by value.
Timer Update ... Value: 30-255 ms (0.03-0.255 s).
TrigBlock: Trig Signal blocking to block LabelOnGrid

sensor, for example while a box passes very close to
the sensor.
Value: 0-8415 ms (0-8.4 s). Resolution 33 ms, that is 0-
17 ms will be rounded off to 0 ms, 18-50 ms to 33 ms,
etc.
Timer Update: Updates all timers.
Timer Settings – Wipe Applicator
ApplyDelay (ms) 0 ApplyDelay: Time from trig signal to start of applicator

arm. In use when sequence 1 is active.
ApplyTime (ms) 130 Value: 0-6141 ms (0-6,1 s). Resolution 3 ms, that is 1-4
ms will be rounded off to 3 ms, 5-7 ms to 6 ms, etc.
TrigBlock (ms) 0
ApplyTime: Used for timer return of applicator arm.
Timer Update ... Value: 66-8415 ms (0,07-8,4 s). Resolution 33 ms, that
is 66-82 ms will be rounded off to 66 ms, 83-115 ms to
99 ms, etc.
the sensor.
Value: 0-8415 ms (0-8.4 s). Resolution 33 ms, that is: 0-
17 ms will be rounded off to 0 ms, 18-50 ms to 33 ms,
etc.
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Timer Settings – Tamp L Applicator
ApplyDelay (ms) 0 ApplyDelay: Time from trig signal to start of

applicator. In use when sequence 1 is active.
ApplyTimeout (ms) 500 Value: 0-6141 ms (0-6,1 s). Resolution 3 ms, that is:
1-4 ms will be rounded off to 3 ms, 5-7 ms to 6 ms,
TrigBlock (ms) 0 etc.
Target Press (ms) 0 ApplyTime/ApplyTimeout: Used for timer return of

applicator arm.
Timer Update ... Value: 100-3000 ms (0,1-3,0 s). Resolution 33 ms,
that is 100-115 ms will be rounded off to 99 ms, 116-
148 ms to 132 ms, etc.
Note: If Return Sensor is activated, ApplyTime is

shifted to ApplyTimeout, a time out for the entire print
and apply cycle.
TrigBlock: Trig Signal blocking to block

LabelOnGrid sensor, for example while a box passes
very close to the sensor.
Value: 0-8415 ms (0-8.4 s). Resolution 33 ms, that is
0-17 ms will be rounded off to 0 ms, 18-50 ms to 33
ms, etc.
Target Press: (Only if Return Sensor is activated.)

Used for timer applicator head pressure.
Value: 0-500 ms (0-0,5 s).
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Timer Settings – Tamp S Applicator
ApplyDelay (ms) 0 ApplyDelay: Time from trig signal to start of

applicator. In use when sequence 1 is active.
ApplyTimeout (ms) 500 Value: 0-6141 ms (0-6,1 s). Resolution 3 ms, that is: 1-
4 ms will be rounded off to 3 ms, 5-7 ms to 6 ms, etc.
TrigBlock (ms) 0
ApplyTime/ApplyTimeout: Used for timer return of
Target Press (ms) 0 applicator arm.
Value: 30-500 ms (0,03-0,5 s).
Timer Update ... Note: If Return Sensor is activated, ApplyTime is
shifted to ApplyTimeout, a time out for the entire print
and apply cycle.

the sensor.
Value: 0-8415 ms (0-8.4 s). Resolution 33 ms, that is
0-17 ms will be rounded off to 0 ms, 18-50 ms to 33
ms, etc.
Target Press: (Only if Return Sensor is activated.)

Value: 0-500 ms (0-0,5 s).
Timer Settings – Pallet Applicator
ApplyDelay (ms) N/A ApplyDelay: Not used for Pallet.
ApplyTimeout (ms) N/A ApplyTime/ApplyTimeout: Not used for Pallet.
TrigBlock (ms) N/A TrigBlock: Not used for Pallet.
Target Press (ms) 0 Target Press: (Only if Return Sensor is activated.)

SwingInDelay (ms) 2000 Value: 0-2000 ms (0-2 s).
Timer Update ... SwingInDelay: Time from label application to start of

outer arm return to home position.
Value: 0-3000 ms (0-3 s).
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Trig Settings
TrigFilter (ms) 16 TrigFilter: To set minimum required time for a

start signal.
PreTrigEdge Positive Edge Value: 0-1020 ms. Resolution 4 ms, that is 0-1
ms will be rounded off to 0 ms, 2-5 ms to 4 ms,
MainTrigEdge * Positive Edge etc.
MainTrigType * Positive Edge PreTrigEdge: Set photocell pre trigger edge.

Positive edge = beginning of box.
StopOnTrigRemoved Yes Negative edge = end of box.
ReturnSensorEdge Positive Edge MainTrigEdge: Set photocell main trigger edge.

Negative edge = end of box.
*Note: Not valid for Pallet.
MainTrigType: Set photocell main trigger edge.

Positive level = main trig high during complete
cycle.
Negative level = main trig low during complete
cycle.
*Note: Only valid for Pallet.
StopOnTrigRemoved: Set if a cycle should be

interruptred when main trig is inactive. (Only
available if main trig type is set to positive level or
negative level.)
Note: Only valid for Pallet.
ReturnSensorEdge: Set return sensor edge.

Note: Only valid for Wipe, Tamp S and Tamp L.
Sensor Settings
Label On Grid On Label On Grid: Activation and deactivation of the

label on grid sensor.
Return Sensor Off
Note: Not available for Pallet.
Return Sensor: Activation and deactivation of the

return sensor. (Only for Wipe and Tamp
applicators.)
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Display Settings
Language English Language: Set LCD display language.
Contrast 6 [....I......] Contrast: Set LCD display contrast.
UpsideDown No Upside Down: Rotate LCD display text 180

degrees.
Status Beacon Settings
Error LED (ms) 0 Set the status signals flashing frequency

between 0 and 5000 ms.
Warning LED (ms) 0 Value 0 gives continuous light.
Other values gives frequent intermittent light.
Ready LED (ms) 0
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Barcode Reader Settings
Barcode Reader None Barcode Reader: Select type of barcode reader

(None, Sick CLV420, Datalogic DS2400A).
Timeout (ms) 2000 Note: Only None and Sick CLV420 are
available for Pallet.
NoReadsBeforeStop 1
Timeout: Set the time how long the beam is lit
No Of Barcodes 1 [I..........] after start signal. (0-10200 ms = 0-10.2s)
Symbologies All NoReadsBeforeStop: Specifies the number of
continuous failed barcode read attempts, before
Match Code No
the system stops and signals. Range: 0-9.
0=Only Warning, the system will not stop, only
Fixed Code Length 0 [I..........]
warn after a failed read attempt.
Accepted Quality Disabled
No Of Barcodes: Set the number of barcodes
to be read before the scanner finishes a
Device Update ...
reading. Note: Only for Sick CLV420.
Symbologies: Select barcodes to be

supported.
Match Code: Enables matching of barcodes

read by the barcode reader to a predefined
verification code. Match code enabled without a
defined verification code will give error
message.
Fixed Code Length: Sets length of barcode to

be read. 0 = variable barcode length.
Accepted Quality: Set the lowest acceptable

barcode quality.
Note: Only for Datalogic DS2400A.
Device Update: Updates all barcode reader

settings.
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Input Status
Internal Inputs --> Internal Inputs: Shows status of the inputs.
[*] = signal is high. [ ] = signal is low.
External Inputs -->
External Inputs: Shows status of the inputs.
[*] = signal is high. [ ] = signal is low.
Internal Inputs
This menu is intended for troubleshooting. Active
AirPressureSensor [*] internal signals are displayed.
ArmOutSensor [ ] AirPressureSensor: Pressure switch alarm.
ReturnSensor [ ] ArmOutSensor: Wipe, Tamp and Pallet applicators.

Home position for applicator arm.
LabelOnGrid [ ]
ReturnSensor: Wipe and Tamp applicators. Not used
CoverLifted [ ] when applicator arm is time-controlled.
HeadLifted [ ] LabelOnGrid: Label on applicator grid sensor.
PaperLow [ ] CoverLifted: Ribbon cover sensor.

RibbonLow [ ] HeadLifted: Print head lifted sensor.
AirValveOn [ ] PaperLow: LHU photocell for paper level.
EmergencyStop [ ] RibbonLow: Pallet applicator. Active if ribbon low has
been detected.
ArmOutSensor [ ]
Note: The following internal signals are only valid for
InnerArmHome [ ]
Pallet applicator:
InnerArmAskew [ ] AirValveOn: active if there is any air pressure.
OuterArmOut [ ] EmergencyStop: active if internal or external

emergency stop.
PadJointAskew [ ]
ArmOutSensor: active if the arm is not in home
posistion.
InnerArmHome: active if the inner arm is in home

position.
InnerArmAskew: active if the inner arm is forced out of

its position.
OuterArmOut: active if the outer arm is not in its home

position.
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PadJointAskew: active if the pad is forced out of its
position.
External Inputs
This menu is intended for troubleshooting. Active
MainTrig [ ] external signals are displayed.
PreTrig [ ] MainTrig: Main trig for the print and apply cycle.
ReturnSensor [ ] PreTrig: Additional trig.
OptoInput1 [*] ReturnSensor: Wipe, Tamp and Pallet applicators.

Not used when applicator arm is time-controlled.
OptoInput2 [*]
OptoInput1: Extra feature.
OptoInput2: Extra feature.
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Printer Overview
From the printer menu the following information is accessed:
• Ports: Configure the COM ports or give the printer an IP-address (network settings).
• Label Settings: Set label feed and adjust the print area.
• Print Settings: Set print and feed speed.
• Char Settings: Select character set, command character and end of line character.
• Sensor Settings: Adjust the printer to the inserted media type automatically. Select sensor
type.
• Date and Time: Set date and time.
• Miscellaneous: Reset to factory defaults and remove file system data.
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Ports and Network Settings

Ports –2000 Series and 2300
COM1 --> COM1, COM2: Configure the COM ports.
COM2 --> Network Settings: Configure network settings
Network Settings --> Network Ports: Port information.
Network Ports --> External Output: Configuration of the output

signals.
External Output -->
External Input: Configuration of the input signals.
External Input -->
COM1, COM2
Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate: 1200 - 115 200 baud.

(Default is 9 600 baud).
Parity None Parity: None, Odd, Even, Zero or One.
Number of data bits per character: 7 or 8.
Data Bits 8
(Default is 8).
Stop Bits 1 Number of Stop Bits: 1 or 2.
(Default is 1 bit.)
Buffer Size 2000 Input Buffer Size: 500 b -10000 b.
(Default is 2000 bytes)
Flow Control Both Flow Control: Both rts/cts and xon/xoff (default),
rts/cts, xon/xoff, none, disabled.
Com Port Mode Passive (Server)
Com Port Mode: Print (Labelpoint), Passive
TCP Port 2001 (Server), Active (Client), RF-ID, Stacked Printer.
TCP Port: Valid when Com Port Mode is set to
Login Script Passive (Server). When Com Port Mode is set to
Active (client), the printer always connects to the
Telnet port (TCP port 23) on the remote server.
Login script: When Com Port Mode is set to
Active (Client) a login script may be given to
automate the login process. If no login script is
given, the login process is manual.
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Network Settings
IP Address 0. 0. 0. 0 The IP Address is set when DHCP is disabled.

Otherwise the printer asks the DHCP server for
IP Mask 255.255. 0. 0 an IP Address, IP Mask and Gateway.
Default 0. 0. 0. 0 KeepAlive: Defines for how long (0-7200 sec)

Gateway the printer will try to keep the Telnet
communication.
DHCP Yes
Host Name: Normally the default host name is
KeepAlive (s) 0 used. It is “MP” followed by the serial number of
the printer in hex format.
Host Name MP002be6
MAC Address: Specific address for the CPU
Domain Name Imaje.com card.
MAC Address 00-90-9B-00-2B-E6
Network Ports
FTP 21 Network ports for transfer using FTP, Telnet,

HTTP and LPD.
Telnet 23
Raw Data: Sets TCP port number.
HTTP 80 Min value: 1024.
LPD 515 (Queue name:

mp)
Raw Data 9100
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External Output
Output 1 Not Active See chapter 6.7 Input and output settings for
location and specification of the outputs.
Output 1 Type NormallyOpen 2000 Series: 5 outputs.
2300: 2 outputs.
Output 2 Not Active
Output: All information, warning and error signals
Output 2 Type NormallyOpen can be used.
Output 3 Not Active Output n Type: Select NormallyClosed or

NormallyOpen.
Output 3 Type NormallyOpen
Output 4 Not Active
Output 5 Not Active
External Input
See chapter 6.7 Input and output settings for
Opto Input 1 Not Active location and specification of the inputs.
Opto Input 2 Not Active Opto input: Select the opto input signal behavior.
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Label and Character Settings

Label Settings
Disp feed (mm) 10.0 Disp feed: The distance the paper is fed after the
next label has reached the print area (for label
Rev feed (mm) 0.0 stock), or after printing is completed (for
continuous stock). It can be set to position the
Min feed (mm) 0.0 paper for tear-off after printing, or to dispense pre-
cut labels properly.
Max feed (mm) 300.0
Rev feed: If set, the printer automatically reverse
Hor offs (mm) 0.0 feeds the paper the specified distance before
printing. (Used for layouts starting at the very start
Vert offs (mm) 0.0 of the label.)
Missing labels 0[I..........] Min feed: Minimum length of paper to be fed

during a print cycle. With label stock paper,
sensing is disabled until the specified amount of
paper has been fed.
Max feed: Maximum paper feed length. Valid

values are all positive numbers.
Hor offs: Horizontal offset. Shifts the print picture

east (positive values), or west (negative values).
Ver offs: Vertical offset. Shifts the print picture

north (positive values), or south (negative values).
Missing labels: Set number of labels to be

missing before giving error signal.
Value between 0 – 10. The total length may not
exceed the maximum feed.
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Print Settings –2000 Series
Print speed (mm/s) 200[...I.......] Print speed: Speed during printing.

Feed speed: Blank feed speed. Can be set
Feed speed (mm/s) 200[...I.......] higher than the normal print speed.
Barc. speed: Can be set lower or equal to
Barc. speed (mm/s) 200[...I.......] the normal print speed to get a higher print
quality for matrix codes and vertical (ladder)
Print density (%) 100[...I.......] barcodes.
Print density: The darkness of the printout
Historic comp. (%) 100[......I....] in percent of nominal strobe value, 50-150%.
Default is 100%. (Valid for 2000 Series).
Strobe Boost Off Strobe time (μs) Compact, NOVA: Compact
default 490 μs.
Historic control On Historic comp: When printing at high speed,
problems may occur with “bleeding”
Barcode text On characters or diffuse edges. This effect is
caused by the print head dots not having
time to cool down. The Historic
compensation can reduce this effect. The
amount of heat (strobe time) is adjusted at
each step, thereby improving print quality.
(20-150 %). Default 100%.
Strobe boost: Set to on to give the print
head extra power required by certain types of
ink ribbon.
Note: Only set to on when resin ribbon
types are used. The machine must be
restarted to activate the setting.
Historic control: When set to on, historic
strobes will automatically be calculated
during printout.
Note: This option is not available for older
Compact models with CPU v 4 board
(without USB port).
Barcode text: Enables human readable
barcode. This is automatically printed below
the barcode.
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Character Settings
Command Char 33 Command Char: All decimal ASCII code

numbers are valid. Default is 33.
EOL Char 0
EOL Char: End of line character. All decimal
Character Set CP-1252 ASCII values are valid.
Character Set: Changes the code page for

the Labelpoint printer command language.
Sensor Settings
MPS type Outer MPS type: The Media position sensor (MPS)
can operate in three different modes. They
Auto Adjust Press <SPACE> are changed depending on how and where
label gaps are positioned. The mode is set
Sensitivity Normal by selecting the inner sensor, outer sensor
or black mark sensor.
Current level 5[......I....] Note: This option is valid only for Nova
models. Compact either has a gap sensor or
Offset value 120[......I....] a black mark sensor. 2000 Series and 2300
use only outer sensor. The sensor type is
Gap value 103
automatically detected and no adjustments
should be necessary.
Auto Adjust: Press spacebar to

automatically adjust the printer to the
inserted media type.
Current level, Offset value, Gap value: Set

as default values. May not be changed.
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Other Settings
Date and Time Settings
Date dd/mm/yyy 07/12/2006 Date dd/mm/yyy: Set date in the

printer.
Time hh:mm:ss 09:07:34
Time hh:mm:ss: Set time in the
Date Change 00:00
hh:mm printer.
Date Change hh:mm: Set time for

date to change
Miscellaneous Settings
Factory Defaults ... Factory Defaults: Reset to factory

defaults and restart.
Clear Filesystem ...
Clear Filesystem: Remove all file
Application Mode Off
system data.
Application Name (no application present)
Application Mode: ??
Printer Type TT
Application Name: ??
RibbonLowLimit 50[......I....]
(m) Printer Type: Choose between DT
or TT.
RibbonLowLimit: Set the ribbon low

alarm. Valid value between 30 – 70
m.
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Overview
Web Server Configuration Menu –2000 Series
The best way to configure a printer is by accessing it through the web server. All network
information in the printer must be defined before it can be accessed.
Enter the IP address of the printer in the browser address field to connect to printer. All
configurations are defined in the interface below.
Note: Do not use the web server and the ASCII user interface at the same time.
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Web Server Menu Overview
This is a brief description of what you can define in the menu sections. Please see Labelpoint
Programmer’s Reference Manual for more information.
Printer
Label Settings: Set label feed and adjust the print area.
Print Settings: Set print and feed speed.
Character Settings: Select character set, command character
and end of line character.
Sensor Settings: Adjust the printer automatically to the used
media type. Select sensor type.
Applicator
Behavior Settings: Set applicator model and sequence.
Timer Settings: Set timers and delays.
Trig Settings: Applicator start signal settings.
Sensor Settings: Configuration of applicator sensors.
Display Settings: Configuration of LCD display.
Barcode Reader: Configuration of barcode reader.
Status Beacon: Set Status Beacon flash frequency.
Communication
COM port Settings: Configure the COM ports.
Ethernet Settings: Configure network settings.
Output Settings: Configuration of the output signals.
Input Settings: Configuration of the input signals.
System
System Info: Retrieve Printer Info & status.
Date and Time: Set time and date.
Security: Set web server password.
Miscellaneous: Reset to factory defaults and remove file
system data.
Restart: Restart printer.
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Printer Menu
Label Settings
Dispense feed: The distance the paper is fed after the next label has reached the print area (for
label stock) or after printing is completed (for continuous stock). It can be set to position the paper
for tear-off after printing, or to dispense pre-cut labels properly.
Reverse feed: If set, the printer automatically reverse feeds the paper the specified distance
before printing. (Used for layouts starting at the very start of the label.) Note: Not supported by
2000 Series and 2300 in TT mode.
Min feed: Minimum length of paper to be fed during a print cycle. With label stock paper, sensing
is disabled until the specified amount of paper has been fed. Default is 0 mm (2000 Series, 2300).
Max feed: Maximum paper feed length. Valid values are all positive numbers. Default 300 mm
(2000 Series), 900 mm (2300).
Horizontal offset: Shifts the print picture east (positive values) or west (negative values).
Vertical offset: Shifts the print picture north (positive values) or south (negative values).
Missing labels: Set number of labels to be missing before giving error signal.
Values between 0 – 10. The total length may not exceed the maximum feed.
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Printer Settings
Print Type: Choose between DT or TT printing mode.
Print density: The darkness of the printout in percent of nominal strobe value, 50-150%. Default is
100%. (Valid for 2000 Series). Strobe time (μs) Compact, NOVA: Compact default 490 μs.
Historic compensation: When printing at high speed, problems may arise with “bleeding”
characters or diffuse edges. This effect is caused by the print head dots not having time to cool
down.The Historic compensation can reduce this effect. The amount of heat (strobe time) is
adjusted at each step, thereby improving print quality. (20-150 %). Default 100%.
Strobe boost: Set to on to give the print head extra power required by certain types of ink ribbon.
Note: Only set to on when resin ribbon types are used. The machine must be restarted to activate
the setting.
Print speed: Speed during printing.
Feed speed: Blank feed speed. Can be set to higher value than the normal print speed.
Barcode speed: Can be set to a value lower or equal to the normal print speed to get a higher
print quality for matrix codes and vertical (ladder) barcodes.
Historic control: When set to on, historic strobes will automatically be calculated during printout.
Note: This option is not available for older Compact models with CPU v 4 board (without USB
port).
Barcode text: Enables human readable barcode. This is automatically printed below the barcode.
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Character Settings
Command char: All decimal ASCII code numbers are valid. Default is 33.
EOL Char: End of line character. All decimal ASCII values are valid.
Character set: Changes the code page for the Labelpoint printer command language.
Sensor Settings
Detection: Auto (Startup): Printer detects sensor type at start-up (reboot).

Auto (Auto adjust): Printer detects sensor type when auto adjust. (Recommended.)
Manual: Manual selection of MPS type.
Note: Not available for Nova, 2000 Series and 2300.
MPS type: The Media position sensor (MPS) can operate in three different modes. They are
changed depending on how and where label gaps are positioned. The mode is set by selecting the
inner sensor, outer sensor or black mark sensor. Note: This option is valid only for Nova models.
Compact either has a gap sensor or a black mark sensor. 2000 Series and 2300 use only outer
sensor. The sensor type is automatically detected and no adjustments should be necessary.
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Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity of the MPS receiver. Set low for very thin medias. Set to High or
Extra High for very thick medias. Note: Not available for Compact and NOVA.
Current level: Sets the energy level of the MPS transmitter (luminous intensity).
Offset value: The value that indicate the breakpoint between gap and label. Value higher than
offset value is gap. Value lower than offset is label level.
Gap value: The present label value.
Auto: Click auto to automatically adjust the printer to the inserted media type. Automatically sets
the Current value, Offset value and Gap value. This is the recommended way to adjust the sensor.
Can be used for all common media types.
Apply: Click apply to save MPS settings.
Ribbon Low Limit: Set the ribbon low alarm. Valid value between 30-70 m. Note: Depending on
the thickness of the ribbon core, the value can be misleading.
Procedure for Manual adjustment of MPS-sensor

Gap sensors:
1. Make sure labels are loaded and that the sensor not is positioned over a gap.
2. Set current level to a gap value between max 80 and min 40.
3. Set offset value to a value at least ‘gap value + 32’ if the gap value is less than 64. Otherwise
set offset value to at least ‘gap value + 48’.
Note: If the difference between present gap value and the value set in step 3 above is greater
than 32, then offset value must be set to ‘present gap value – 16’.
If the difference is less than 32, then offset value must be set to the mean between present gap
value and the value set in step 3 above.
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Applicator Menu
Behavior Settings
Applicator Model: Select the applicator model corresponding to your machine sign.
If None is set, these menus are not accessible: Timer, Trig, and Sensor Settings, Barcode Reader,
Miscellaneous. Note: For Pallet applicator, the model is already set to Pallet and can not be
changed.
Apply: This operation updates model setting. (Exit and enter the menu to see the update.)
Sequence: Select Print and apply sequence.

1. Trig->Print->Apply: When the MainTrig port is activated, a label is printed and applied.
2. PreTrig->Print,MainTrig->Apply: When the PreTrig port is activated a label is printed. Then
if the MainTrig port is activated the label will be applied.
3. MainTrig&PreTrig->Print->Apply: Only used for one-way conveyors. (If the conveyor is
reversed there will be no printing.) Both MainTrig and PreTrig ports must be used,
otherwise same as first sequence.
4. Trig->Apply->Print: When the MainTrig port is activated the label will be applied, then the
next label is printed automatically.
Note: For Pallet only sequence 1 and 2 is available.
Two-sided application: Applies two labels on the same box. (Only valid for Wipe and Pallet
applicator).
Linear application first: Set to decide linear application first or not. (Only valid for Pallet
applicator.)
Print function in pause: Set function for the Print Button.

PrintLabel: pressing the Print Button results in a printout.
Print&Apply: pressing the Print Button results in a complete print and apply cycle.
Note: For Pallet applicator, the PrintLabel is already set and can not be changed.
Number of retries: Set the number of retries (0-3) after one of the following application errors:
Barcode Error, Matchcode Error, Barcode Quality, No Label On Grid, or No Returnsignal. (Not
available for two-sided Wipe application.)
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Timer Settings – Blow Applicator
Apply delay: Time from trig signal to start of applicator. In use when sequence 1 is active.
Value: 0-6141 ms (0-6,1 s). Resolution 3 ms, that is 1-4 ms will be rounded off to 3 ms, 5-7 ms to 6
ms, etc.
Apply time: The time is 1 time by value. Value: 30-255 ms (0.03-0.255 s).
Trig block:Trig Signal blocking to block LabelOnGrid sensor, for example while a box passes very
close to the sensor.
Value: 0-8415 ms (0-8.4 s). Resolution 33 ms, that is 0-17 ms will be rounded off to 0 ms, 18-50
ms to 33 ms, etc.
Timer Settings – Wipe Applicator
Apply delay: Time from trig signal to start of applicator arm. In use when sequence 1 is active.
Value: 0-6141 ms (0-6,1 s). Resolution 3 ms, that is 1-4 ms will be rounded off to 3 ms, 5-7 ms to 6
ms, etc.
Apply time: Used for timer return of applicator arm.

Value: 66-8415 ms (0,07-8,4 s). Resolution 33 ms, that is 66-82 ms will be rounded off to 66 ms,
83-115 ms to 99 ms, etc.
Trig block: Trig Signal blocking to block LabelOnGrid sensor, for example while a box passes very
Value: 0-8415 ms (0-8.4 s). Resolution 33 ms, that is: 0-17 ms will be rounded off to 0 ms, 18-50
ms to 33 ms, etc.
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Timer Settings – Tamp L Applicator
Value: 0-6141 ms (0-6,1 s). Resolution 3 ms, that is: 1-4 ms will be rounded off to 3 ms, 5-7 ms to
6 ms, etc.
Apply time/timeout: Used for timer return of applicator arm.

Value: 100-3000 ms (0,1-3,0 s). Resolution 33 ms, that is 100-115 ms will be rounded off to 99 ms,
116-148 ms to 132 ms, etc.
Note: If Return Sensor is activated, ApplyTime is shifted to ApplyTimeout, a time out for the entire
print and apply cycle.
ms to 33 ms, etc.
Target press time: (Only if Return Sensor is activated.) Used for timer applicator head pressure.
Value: 0-500 ms (0-0,5 s).
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Timer Settings – Tamp S Applicator
Value: 0-6141 ms (0-6,1 s). Resolution 3 ms, that is: 1-4 ms will be rounded off to 3 ms, 5-7 ms to
6 ms, etc.
Apply time/timeout: Used for timer return of applicator arm.

Value: 30-500 ms (0,03-0,5 s).
Note: If Return Sensor is activated, ApplyTime is shifted to ApplyTimeout, a time out for the entire
print and apply cycle.
ms to 33 ms, etc.
Value: 0-500 ms (0-0,5 s).
Timer Settings – Pallet Applicator
Value: 0-2000 ms (0-2 s).
Swing in delay: Time from label application to start of outer arm return to home position.
Value: 0-3000 ms (0-3 s).
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Trig Settings
Trig filter: To set minimum required time for a start signal.

Value: 0-28 ms. Resolution 4 ms, that is 0-1 ms will be rounded off to 0 ms, 2-5 ms to 4 ms, etc.
PreTrigEdge: Set photocell pre trigger edge. Positive edge = beginning of box. Negative edge =
end of box.
MainTrigEdge: Set photocell main trigger edge. Positive edge = beginning of box. Negative edge
= end of box. Note: Not valid for Pallet.
MainTrigType: Set photocell main trigger edge. Positive edge = beginning of box. Negative edge
= end of box. Positive level = main trig high during complete cycle. Negative level = main trig low
during complete cycle. Note: Only valid for Pallet.
StopOnTrigRemoved: Set if a cycle should be interruptred when main trig is inactive. (Only
available if main trig type is set to positive level or negative level.) Note: Only valid for Pallet.
ReturnSensorEdge: Set return sensor edge. Positive edge = beginning of box. Negative edge =
end of box. Note: Only valid for Wipe, Tamp S and Tamp L.
Sensor Settings
Label on grid: Activation and deactivation of the label on grid sensor.
Return sensor: Activation and deactivation of the return sensor. (Only for Wipe and Tamp
applicators.)
Note: Not valid for Pallet.
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Display Settings
Language: Set LCD display language.
Contrast: Set LCD display contrast.
Upsidedown: Rotate LCD display text 180 degrees.
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Barcode Reader Settings
Barcode reader: Select type of barcode reader (None, Sick CLV420, Datalogic DS2400A).
Timeout: Set the time how long the beam is lit after start signal. (0-10200 ms = 0-10.2s)
No reads before stop: Specifies the number of continuous failed barcode read attempts, before
the system stops and signals. Range: 0-9.
0=Only Warning, the system will not stop, only warn after a failed read attempt.
No of barcodes: Set the number of barcodes to be read before the scanner finishes a reading.
Only valid for Sick CLV420.
Symbologies: Select barcodes to be supported.
Match Code: Enables matching of barcodes read by the barcode reader to a predefined
verification code. Match code enabled without a defined verification code will give error message.
Fixed Code Length: Set the length of barcode to be read. 0 = variable barcode length.
Accepted quality: Barcode quality index is a feature that approves printed barcodes with a quality
level defined by the user.
Barcode quality level is only available for Datalogic DS2400A in combination with the following
barcode symbologies: Code39, 2/5 Interleaved, Code128 and Codabar.
Status Beacon Settings
Set the status signals flashing frequency between 0 and 5000 ms.
Value 0 gives continuous light. Other values gives frequent intermittent light.
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Communication menu
COM1, COM2 Settings
Baud Rate: 1200 - 115 200 baud. (Default is 9 600 baud).
Parity: None, Odd, Even, Zero or One.
Number of data bits per character: 7 or 8. (Default is 8).
Number of Stop Bits: 1 or 2. (Default is 1 bit.)
Input Buffer Size: 500 b -10000 b. (Default is 2000 bytes.)
Flow Control: Both rts/cts and xon/xoff (default), rts/cts, xon/xoff, none, disabled.
Com Port Mode: Print (Labelpoint), Passive (Server), Active (Client), RF-ID, Stacked Printer.
TCP Port: Valid when Com Port Mode is set to Passive (Server). When Com Port Mode is set to
Active (client), the printer always connects to the Telnet port (TCP port 23) on the remote server.
Login script: When Com Port Mode is set to Active (Client) a login script may be given to
automate the login process. If no login script is given, the login process is manual.
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Network Settings
The IP Address is set when DHCP is disabled. Otherwise the printer asks the DHCP server for an
IP Address, IP Mask and Gateway.
TCP keepalive: Defines for how long (0-7200 sec) the printer will try to keep the Telnet
communication.
Host Name: Normally the default host name is used. It is “MP” followed by the serial number of the
printer in hex format.
MAC Address: Specific address for the CPU card.
Network Ports
Network ports for transfer using FTP, Telnet, HTTP and LPD.
Raw Data: Sets TCP port number. Min value: 1024.
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Output Settings
See chapter 6.7 Input and output settings for location and specification of the outputs.
2000 Series: 5 outputs.
2300: 2 outputs.
Output: All information, warning and error signals can be used.
Output n Type: Select NormallyClosed or NormallyOpen.
Input Settings
See chapter 6.7 Input and output settings for location and specification of the inputs.
Input: Select the opto input signal behavior.
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System Menu
System Info
System Info: Displays printer status and information.
Date and Time Settings
Date dd/mm/yyy: Set date in the printer.

Time hh:mm:ss: Set time in the printer.
Date Change hh:mm: Set time for date to change.
Security
Security: Set web server password. Blank by default.
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Miscellaneous
Clear filesystem: Remove all file system data.

Restore factory defaults: Reset to factory defaults and restart.
Application mode: Not supported
Restart
When Restart is selected and confirmed the machine is restarted.
The printer must be restarted when the following parameters have been changed:
In Print Settings: Strobe Boost.
In COM1 and COM2: BaudRate, Parity, DataBits, StopBits, BufferSize, FlowCtrl, Com Port Mode,
TCP Port.
In Network Settings: IPAddress, IPMask, KeepAliveTime, GateWay.
In Network Ports: RawData.
In Miscellaneous: Factory Defaults, Application Mode.
All other parameters are changed instantly. No restart is required.
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Output Settings
Relay output Type Description

signal
Not Active - -
Software Information The relay output is controlled with a software command sequence.
Controlled
ApplyDelay too Warning The printout has not finished when the apply cycle was supposed to
Short start, i.e. printout finished before the ApplyDelay timeout.
No Label on Error No label on grid when expected.
Grid
Label on Grid Error Label on grid when not expected.
Arm Jammed Error The arm has not returned to its home position.
Arm Not Home Error The arm is not in home position when expected.
No Air Error No air pressure.
Pressure
Barcode Error Error The barcode scan failed. The barcode scan did not succeed before
the barcode reader timout, or a new print & apply cycle was started
before the barcode reader timeout.
Main Trig Input signal The MainTrig signal input.
Label on Grid Input signal The label on grid sensor signal input.
Sensor
Air Pressure Input signal The air pressure sensor signal input.
Sensor
Arm Out Input signal The arm out sensor signal input. Note: The signal is active (set to 1)
Sensor when the arm is not in home position!
Return Sensor Input signal The return sensor signal input.
Barcode Warning The barcode scan failed, but the number of noreads before stop is
Warning set to only activate a system warning.
Pre Trig Input signal The PreTrig signal input.
Input 1 Input signal The opto 1 signal input.
Input 2 Input signal The opto 2 signal input.
Paper Low Warning Running out of paper.
Ribbon Low Warning Running out of ribbon.
Applicator Busy Information The applicator is busy with a print and apply cycle.
Head Lifted Input signal The head lifted sensor signal input.
Sensor
Ribbon Out Error No ribbon.
Label Not Not Not available
Taken available
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Paper Out Error No paper.
Cover Open Error The ribbon cover is open.
Overheated Error The temperature around the power unit is to hot.
System OK Information System is OK and ready to print and apply.
Offline Information The system is offline, i.e. not ready for a print and apply cycle.
Pause Information The system is paused.
Paper or Error No paper or ribbon.
Ribbon Out
System Error Error An machine error has occurred.
Memory Error Error The building of the page, or rendering of a bitmap, failed.
Parameter Error The machine could not save the parameters. Concerns both the
Error parameters in the fixed RFS area and the parameters stored in file.
IO Board Error Error One of the PIC processors, on the I/O board, has an erroneous
behavior.
No Init File Error The parameter file(s) could not be found in the sys-folder in the
RFS (Remote File System).
File System Error Set if there is not enough RFS (Remote File System) for rendering
Error the scalable fonts.
No Error No returnsensor signal when expected. The returnsensor brings the
Returnsignal applicator arm back to its home position.
Target Ready Information A print and apply cycle has successfully finished.
Matchcode Error The matchcode function failed. The printed barcode does not match
Error the scanned barcode.
System Warning One or several warnings are active.
Warning
Head Lifted Error The printhead is not in print position.
Cover Open Input signal The cover open sensor signal input.
Sensor
Barcode Error The barcode quality function failed. The printed barcode is of poor
Quality Error quality.
All Barcode Error One or several barcode errors has occurred.
Errors
Printer Busy Information The machine is busy with a printout.
System Busy Information The machine is busy with a printout or a print and apply cycle.
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Input Settings
Opto input signal Description

Not Active -
Offline Set the system "Offline", i.e. not ready for a print and apply cycle.
Startbutton Emulates a pressed start button.
Applicator Start Emulates a pressed start button on the pallet applicator.
Applicator Stop Emulates a pressed stop button on the pallet applicator.
Main Trig
Pre Trig
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6. Revision 11/
03/
2006
2007
05/ 2008
Revisions to this manual
Revision index
Date published Revision index documentation Software index

12/2009 B
Photographs and drawings are not binding in detail. This document was originally written
in English. The English text of this document shall alone be authentic and shall prevail in
the event of a dispute. Markem-Imaje reserves the right to modify the specifications of its
products without prior notice. Any reproduction, even partial, of this document is
prohibited. Translation of the original manual: the original manual (in English) is available
on the CD-Rom supplied with the printer.
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Installation manual 2000.

9, rue Gaspard Monge B.P. 110

318897-B 150 Congress Street

Print Unit Bracket – Pallet 38

5.3 Firmware Update (NetCenter) 103

First published: 2007

Moving the system

This symbol indicates circumstances that may be hazardous to the user or

Stand Pillar Positions

Left Position: Middle Position: Right Position:

Print Unit Positions

Horizontal Position: Vertical Position: Sideways Position:

2000 Pallet Applicator Versions

Right-hand version: Left-hand version:

Pallet Applicator – Stand and Pillar Recommendations

a. Distance for replacement of air dryer filter

b. Distance from upper side of stand base to floor

d. Distance from lower side of applicator pad to

x. Distance from floor to lower side of label (lower

Combination Min (x) Max (x)

2000 Pallet Positioning Parameters

Positioning of right-hand version:

Positioning of left-hand version:

Recommended Floor Positioning

Positioning of right-hand version:

a. Distance from pillar to pallet

Positioning of left-hand version:

a. Distance from pillar to pallet

862 mm (depending on machine position)

516 - 616 mm (depending

Screwdriver T10, T15:1.5

Allen keys: 1.5 – 10 mm

U-ring keys: 7, 8, 10, 12,

6 labels per 25 labels per 50 labels per 120 labels per

Docking Station and Stand Base

! Do not tighten the screws too hard at

2. Attach the two plastic stop brackets on top of

! This operation is made easier with the

3. Remove the nut that held the locking pedal

4. Keep the parts together by hand and attach

3 Turn the stand base back on its wheels.

2. Drive the six plastic plugs into the holes

3. If an adjustable pillar is used, make sure

4. If an adjustable pillar is used, fasten the

Make sure the crank points in a direction

5. Fasten the crank handle using 2 x M6 x 10

The pillar can be placed in three different

Note: For Pallet applicator only one position

Note: Carefully prevent the system from

Note: Do not install the stand hanging from

1. Fit the mounting kit onto the pillar.

2. Tighten the 4 Allen screws to fasten the

3. Detach the outer arm from the mounting

4. Fasten the outer arm onto the print unit

! Note the position of the notch.

Note: The following operation requires

5. Lift the print engine module with the

6. Remove the protection part.

! Note: Make sure the green

Note: The label roll holder

7. Push the label roll guide onto the

See section Adjustments for pad positioning.

1. Mount the pad with the included Allen