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Contents
Safety Notice 1 Safety/ Transfer 2 Installation 3 Power supply 4 Operation/ Safekeeping/ Cleaning 5 Disuse/ Other on operation 6 How to handle paper and ribbon 6 Preparation Unpacking 7 Installation (Important) 7 Altering paper guide width 8 Installation of printer driver from CD 1. To install printer driver 9 2. Function 10 3. To update print driver 14 4. To delete print driver 16 INSTRUCTION Manual 1. Overall View (1) Front and Rear 17 (2) Ink Ribbon Tray 18 (3) Print Head 18 (4) Paper Tray 18 2. LED (1) LED lighting explanation 19 (2) Cut button 19 (3) Power switch 19 3. Operation (1) Setting paper roll 20 (2) Setting ink ribbon 24 (3) Setting of slug box and print tray 26 (4) Checking before printing operation 26 4. Daily Maintenance 27 Emptying slug box 27 Cleaning Feed Section 27 Print Head 28 Pinch roller 28 Monthly maintenance 29 Cleaning of air filter 5. Troubleshooting (1) Ribbon break down 30 (2) Damage at paper leading edge 31 (3) White dots on print 31 6. Error messages (1) Error messages requiring power off/on cycle 32 (2) Recoverable Error 33 7. Specification 34
SAFETY NOTICE
Before you begin using your DPB-6000, read this manual carefully to become familiar with how to operate your DPB-6000 Once you read this manual, keep it handy in case you need to refer to it later. ve The icons used in this manual are intended to prevent injury or damage to property. Safety notices are presented in two formats, Warning and CautionMake sure you understand what . they mean before reading the rest of this manual.
If you have some question about operation and maintenance, please contact to your technical representative. Also if any of abnormal conditions occurs, stop using the printer immediately to turn off power and contact to your technical representative.
NOTICE ON SAFTY
If any of follow conditions occurs, stop using the printer immediately, turn off the power switch on the front of printer, and unplug the printer from the main power socket. Make sure the burning has stopped and then contact your technical representative to request repairs. Operating this printer when it is emitting smoke, is unusually hot to the touch, is emitting an unusual odor or noise, or is in any other abnormal state. If water gets into the printer. If foreign object get inside the printer. Do not continue to use the printer, or you risk fire or electric shock. If any of above conditions occurs, stop using the printer immediately, turn off the power switch on the front of printer, and unplug the printer from the main
WARNING
WARNING
power socket. Make sure the burning has stopped and then contact your technical representative to request repairs. Never attempt to repair this printer yourself, because this can be extremely dangerous.
NOTICE ON TRANSFER
Turn off of power switch and disconnect power plug from the main power
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socket to prevent in fire or electric shock. Do not give a shock to the printer. It will result in fire or electric shock. Be careful with your waist, when installation or carrying the printer. Since this printer is heavy. Also use two or more persons to unpack or move the printer.
CAUTION
NOTICE ON INSTALLATION
This printer for exclusive use of indoor. Do not use the printer to outside, or you risk fire or electric shock.
WARNING
Connect the ground cable to ground connection. If leakage of electricity is occurred it result in fire or electric shock.
WARNING
Do not install the printer as at following place. Do not place to unstable place. Printer may drop or fall down with an injury.
CAUTION
(Install the printer to durable place with horizontal) Do not place the printer in humid or dusty locations; you risk fire or electric shock. Do not expose the printer to oil, smoke or steam, you risk fire or electric shock. Do not place the printer at directly exposed to the sun or high temperature area. Do not place the printer in cramped or poorly ventilated locations such as lockers, racks or bookcases. Do not place the printer near area of anti-fire provisions. Do not place the printer near flammable liquid. Be careful follow to prevent you risk fire or electric shock. Do not cover the printer with a tablecloth or similar covering.
CAUTION
Do not turn over the printer. Do not block the printer ventilation grilles.
WARNING
Be careful follow to prevent you risk electric shock. Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm.
WARNING
Be careful follow to prevent you risk fire or electric shock. Check enough capacity of electric current. Make ground connection surely. Do not connecter the printer to any (Power consumptionRated electric currentW) Check and install the power cable more safety to prevent plug come away in person legs. Be careful follow to prevent you risk fire. Do not use power cable with dusty
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WARNING
Do not wiring same power line with air-condition, copy machine so on.
Be careful follow to prevent you risk fire or electric shock. Turn off the printer power switch before disconnect cable from the printer. Do not use power cable continuity, when power cable has damaged.
CAUTION
Stop to use power cable, when plug is loosen. Do not bend strongly and crush power cable. Do not remove the printerpower cable from the power socket by pulling s on the cable. Doing so could damage the cable and lead to fire or electric shock. Always grasp the plug itself and pull. Keep away power cable from heating appliance. Insert connecter of power cable completely to power plug.
NOTICE ON OPERATION
Be careful follow during operation to prevent you risk fire or electric shock. Do not modify the printer by yourself. Contact to your technical representative for repair, readjustment and inspection.
WARNING
Do not place flower vases, plant pots, cups or other vessels containing cosmetics, medicines or water on top of printer. Do not give a shock. Do not place small metal objects on top of printer. Such items could spill or fall inside the printer and cause fire or electric shock. Do not use continuity the printer, if the printer has got water, liquid or small metal. Do not do abnormal operation. The printer is damaged and you may suffer injury. Do not do operation with removed cover. Do not torch the thermal head few minutes after making print. You may have burn by heat.
CAUTION
Do not torch gears. You may have injury to pinch
CAUTION
NOTICE ON SAFEKEEPING
Turn off the power switch and disconnect power cable from the printer for safety, if you do not use the printer over an extended period of time.
CAUTION
WARNING
shock.
NOTICE ON DISUSE
Obey municipal or government ordinance to keep nature environment, when life of the printer is end and throw away it.
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Preparation
Unpacking
Warning: The DPB-6000 unit is heavy and requires 2 people to carry. Please open the box and find DPB and its accessories. 3 2 Standard accessories fig.1 1. Print Tray 2. CD 3. Print samples (adjustment data) 4. AC Cable (UL) 5. Paper width spacer
1 4 Standard accessories
Attention: Please keep test prints in safe place as they may be used as density reference if/when Print Head may need to be replaced.
Installation (Important)
Place DPB-6000 and PC in position
Step 1. Step 2. Connect DPB-6000 and PC with USB cable USB cable is not included in the package Connect the AC power Input power voltage AC100V 240V (single phase) DPB-6000
Rear Side
USB Cable PC
Windows XP
AC Power cable
Microsoft, Windows are registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation in US and other countries
Remove fixing screws and to shift guide positions Spacer for 127 mm paper
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Paper core Adjust for correct size by shifting guide positions Set spacers in case of 5 (127mm) paper
(In case of Windows XP SP2 (3) Specify the location where Printer Driver is stored. (Warning message will be displayed. And click the Continue Anyway button to proceed.)
2 Functions
Printer Driver has following functions. Display version number Function to Set the layout Switching between Black & White and Color Setting of media size Setting of print quality Color correction Actual screen image
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Display Version Number (Screen image shown below is an example. may differ from this example).
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Layout
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[Orientation] This will let you specify vertical or horizontal printing direction. Fitting the image to the specified orientation of the media will be done by the Application Software. [Page Order] Printing sequence is specified. It is necessary that the Application Software has the function to output multiple pages. [Pages Per Sheet] Multiple pages may be combined into one page. It is necessary that the Application Software has the function to output multiple pages.
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Paper/Quality
[Black & White] Image will be printed in black and white. [Color]Default Image will be printed in color.
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Paper Size
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[Paper Size] Media size is selected. It is necessary that the setting of the media here matches the type of media (ink ribbon and paper) actually set in the printer. "1. 5x3.5 inch (127x89 mm)" "2. 6x4 inch (152x102 mm)" Default "3. 5x7 inch (127x178 mm)" "4. 6x8 inch (152x203 mm)" "5. 6x9 inch (152x230 mm)" "6. 6x4 inch x 2 (152x102mmx2)"
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Color correction
[Select file]
This will let you choose an image that you like to preview. displayed. At Default, the image shown above is By clicking this button and by choosing an image, the center portion (256x256) of the
[Save configration]
You may save color correction data you set. [Load configuration]. Once the data is saved, it may be called out by
[Load configration]
Color correction data saved by [Save configration] may be called out to apply it again.
[Default setting]
Data may be reset to the original values. Displayed image will return to the standard image.
[Brightness]
[Function]: Alters the brightness of the image [Range]: (Dark) -10 to 0 to +10 (Bright)
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[Contrast]
[Function]: Alter the contrast of the image [Range]: (Low) 10 to 0 to +10 (High)
[Saturation]
[Function]: Alter color saturation of the image [Range](Low) 10 to 0 to +10 (High)
[Sharpness]
[Function]: Alter sharpness of the image [Range]: (No adjustment) 0 to +7 (Strong)
[Resize]
[Function]: Enlarge/reduce image size [Range]: (Reduce) 90 to 100 to 110 (Enlarge)
[Natural color]
[Function]: Applies natural color matching [Range]: On/Off
[Red (Cyan)]
[Function]: Alter image color [Range]: -10 to 0 to +10
[Green (Magenta)]
[Function]: Alter image color [Range]: -10 to 0 to +10
[Blue (Yellow)]
[Function]: Alter image color [Range]: -10 to 0 to +10
[Unsharp mask]
[Function]: To apply unsharp mask [Range]: On or Off
[Amount]
[Function]: Set unsharp mask level The level here means the amount of increase in contrast of pixel. [Range]: 100% to 150 to 400% (in the step of 25%)
[Radius]
[Function]: Set the radius of unsharp mask range Radius indicates the value how sharp the pixels around edge pixels may be made. [Range]: 0.1 to 1.0 to 3.0 (in the step of 0.1)
[Threshold]
[Function]: Set the threshold value for unsharp mask When the difference between pixels and surrounding pixels exceeds the threshold value, these pixels will be considered edge pixels for sharpness adjustment. [Range]: 0 to 5 to +20 (in the step of 1)
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Click [Next>]
(6) Click [Finish] to update Driver. (7) If you are asked to confirm the location of the driver again during the update, please specify the drive and folder where the new driver is stored.
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(4) Click [Drivers] and select the printer name which you need to delete from [Installed printer drivers].
Front
Rear
USB2.0
AC Power Cable
Rear WarningTo avoid electrical shock, always ensure hands are dry
when inserting power cable.
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Front
Caution:
Do not touch Print Head when Power is on and immediately after switched off power. *Could burn your fingers
Print Head
Print Head
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2. LED
Blue LED (Upper) Red LED (Lower) STATUS ERROR
Paper Cut Switch Left view Power Switch Right view For descriptions on errors, please refer to Part 6 (error messages).
Explanation
OFF
OFF
Transferring image data Paper set completion (When roll paper is set)
Error.
RED BLUE Flash Flash
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3. Operation
(1) Setting roll paper
(Note 1) Use of cloth gloves is recommended while handling the roll paper. (Fingerprints may stick to prints to cause problem on printed image) (Note 2) If paper end or ribbon end is reached during operation, please replace both roll paper and ribbon at the same time with keeping the power of the printer on. * * * If paper end is reached during continuous printing, print will automatically continue after setting paper. If power is turned off during the operation of changing paper/ribbon, data will be lost. One roll paper and one Ink ribbon are both designed to make 600 prints of 6x4 size. When one (roll paper or ink ribbon) becomes empty, please replace both at the same time. Preparation: Prepare new roll paper and new ink ribbon DPB-6000 power should be on
Ink Ribbon
By turning on the power switch, Status LED (blue) and Error LED (red) will turn on Roll Paper Paper and Ink Ribbon LED
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Lever
By releasing the lock levers which lock both ends of paper core, pull out the paper core
Lock lever
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Step 3.
Remove left plate (red) with pushing the black button from the paper core shaft
Removing left plate Step 4 Set roll paper to the paper core shaft
Right plate
Left plate
NOTE: When paper sets to the right plate, check paper direction to see an arrow of label as picture. If opposite, paper can not set correctly to printer. Push in roll paper to right plate Step 5. Push in left place Roll paper set core should be
securely fit into the Printer and set locking levers. Join red colors. Set red plate of paper core into red block of paper tray. Push red area
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Step 6. Remove seal at the paper leading edge. Insert paper leading edge until it reaches the paper set position.
Roller (Silver)
Roller (white)
Insert paper edge between rollers Setting Roll Paper Roller (white) Guide plate Paper
Guide plate Sensor Insert paper leading edge into guide plates
(Note) Paper is set correctly when the paper leading edge reaches the sensor positioned at the rear side of the guide plate.
Sensor position Insert paper until blue LED starts to flash Paper set position Red lit Red lit
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Take-up side
Spring
Do not leave space to gear Set ribbon while keep pushing to the left
Spring Set at the middle of the bearing Leave no space to the gear Take-up side Push towards right bearing Set ribbon while keep pushing to the right
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(Note) If there is sag on ribbon after setting it, please remove ribbon sag by rotating the take-up gear
Step 2.
After setting paper/ribbon, close the front door until it becomes securely locked.
Close front door securely Step 3. Operation after closing front door If paper was set with DPB-6000 power on, After initial movement, paper leading edge will be chopped off for five times (10cm x 5) and Printer will become Ready If paper was set while DPB-6000 power was off, After initial movement, Printer will become Ready (Note) In this case, there will be no chopping off of paper
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Print Tray Slug Box and Print Tray Position to set Print Tray
Hook lever of the print tray to hole of the front door as left side picture. Front door Paper tray
Setting and removing of Slug Box Removing of Slug Box Pull Setting of Slug Box Lock
(Note) Before you operate the printer, please make sure to clean the cut slug from the box (up to 600 cut slugs can be stored in the slug box)
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4. Daily Maintenance
Please make sure that dust will not enter into the printer If you find symptom on print that may be caused by dust, please clean feed roller inside the front door, Print Head, paper tray and ribbon tray sections. (Note) Please use ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol as cleaning solvent.
Slug Box
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Print Head
To clean Print Head, please use dry soft cloth like a lens cleaner. Do not use ethyl alcohol against head damage.
(Note) By opening the front door, you will find Print Head inside Caution:
Do not touch Print Head while power is on or immediately after operating the
Print Head
printer. Could cause burn to fingers Could cause damage to Print Head
Print head
Pinch Roller
Clean the Pinch Roller with clean cloth soaked with clean water. If dirt from ribbon sticks and is difficult to remove, please clean it with a soft cloth such as ethyl alcohol-soaked gauze.
Protect cover
Pinch roller
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Monthly maintenance
(Note) If filter is extremely dirty, please replace it with a new filter (Replace after 3 to 6 months)
Remove cover
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5. Troubleshooting
(1) Ribbon break down
Turn off DPB power and follow steps described below. Step 1. Open front door, apply tape to put together the cut off portion of the ink ribbon
Tape
Wrap the ribbon a few times around take-up core * Ribbon set position Ribbon should be set in a way that OP (transparent area of the ribbon) is positioned in the area between unused ribbon and take-up core. Rotate ribbon core to the ribbon set position with removing the ribbon crease. Front side is Supply core and Rear side is Take-up core.
Wrap the ribbon a few times around take-up core and remove ribbon crease
(Note) Please check the paper. If a half processed print is on the paper, please be sure to cut off this portion before setting the paper roll in position
Step 3.
After making sure that Error LED (red) went off, press
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Measure:
Dirt or dust may be clinging to pinch roller. with clean cloth soaked with clean water. roller, please remove it with finger nails.
Please clean the Pinch Roller If the dirt sticks firmly into the
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6.
Error messages
(1)Error messages requiring power off/on cycle
Error No. E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E07 E08 E09 E10 E11 E12 E13 E14 E15 E16 Print Head does not work (up) Please re-start a printer Print Head does not work (down) Please re-start a printer Failed to feed ribbon Please check the ribbon and re-start a printer Error in head controller Please re-start a printer Failed to feed paper (forward feed) Please check the paper and re-start a printer Paper jam during rewinding (rewind feed) Please check the paper and re-start a printer Abnormal paper cutting Please re-start a printer Internal command error Please re-start a printer Error writing in Flash ROM Please re-start a printer Failure in power supply Please re-start a printer Failure in grip roller movement Please re-start a printer Please check the room thermistor in the printer Please re-start a printer Please check the room thermistor in the printer Please re-start a printer Please check the print-head thermistor Please re-start a printer Please check the print-head thermistor Please re-start a printer Failed to write in EEPROM Please re-start a printer Description
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(2)Recoverable errors
Error No. W50 W51 W52 W53 W54 W55 W56 W57 W58 W59 W60 W61 W73 W78 W79 Printer is not Ready Ink Ribbon run out Please replace the Ink Ribbon Please place a proper size of paper and ink ribbon Also, check paper size setting of the printer driver Front door is open Please close the door Ink Ribbon is not set Please set an ink ribbon Roll paper is empty Please replace the roll paper Paper cannot be fed correctly Please re-set the roll paper Please place a proper size of paper and ink ribbon Also, check paper size setting of the printer driver Front door is open Please close the door Received an invalid command Please try printing again Received an invalid parameter Please try printing again Printer is initializing Please wait for a while Failed to detect the ribbon mark Please check the ink ribbon Ink ribbon is abnormal Please check the ink ribbon Head unit position is abnormal Please check the print head Description
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Specification
Item Type Print Head Print Resolution Gradation Maximum Print Width Print Speed Interface Buffer Memory OS Specification Dye Sublimation Printer 300 dpi (Dual Line Print Head) 300X600dpi 16.7 million colors, full color 154 mm About 8 seconds (6x4 inch) USB 2.0 64 MB (32 MB x 2) Windows XP 5 x 3.5 (127x 89) 6 x 4 (152 x 102 mm) Borderless 5 x 7 (127 x 178 mm) 6 x 8 (152 x 203 mm) 6 x 9 (152 x 230 mm) 6 x 4 2 (152 x 102 mm x 2) x Paper type Ink Ribbon Outer dimensions Weight Power voltage and power frequency Power consumption Roll paper YMC+OC (Exclusive type Ink Ribbon) 300mm(W)410mm(D)355mm(H) Approximately 25Kg (not including paper) AC 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz Automatic voltage switching Maximum 315 W
Print size
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