USER MANUAL FOR 123 SCHLEIFENPROFI VX EMBOSSING … · The 123 Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine consists of three carrier rollers (one for the new printing foil, one for used printing

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USER MANUAL FOR 123 SCHLEIFENPROFI VX EMBOSSING MACHINE

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CONTENT

1. Delivered Parts ....................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Hardware ............................................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Consumables ...................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Software .............................................................................................................................. 3

2. Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 4

2.1 Installation Printer Driver .................................................................................................. 4

2.2 Setting Printer Driver ......................................................................................................... 6

2.2.1 Set Schleifenprofi VX as Default Printer .................................................................... 6

2.2.2 Set the Parameters of the Printer Driver .................................................................... 7

2.2.3 Setting the Print Size and Print Quality .................................................................... 10

2.3 Installation of Ribbon Printing Software ....................................................................... 11

3. Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 12

3.1 Prepare the 123 Schleifenprofi VX Embossing Machine ........................................... 12

3.1.1 Check Parts .................................................................................................................. 12

3.1.2 Keys and Functions ..................................................................................................... 12

3.1.3 Insert Ribbon ................................................................................................................ 13

3.1.4 Insert Printing Foil ........................................................................................................ 14

3.1.5 Verification .................................................................................................................... 15

3.2 Prepare Ribbon Printing Software ................................................................................. 15

3.2.1 Prepare Links ............................................................................................................... 15

3.2.2 Prepare Layouts ........................................................................................................... 15

3.3 Embossing Process ......................................................................................................... 16

3.3.1 Preparations ................................................................................................................. 16

3.3.2 Embossing .................................................................................................................... 16

3.3.3 Printing Foil Consumption .......................................................................................... 17

3.3.4 Print Quality .................................................................................................................. 17

3.3.5 Standard Parameters per Ribbon Material and Printing Foil ................................ 17

4. Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 19

4.1 Clean Print head .............................................................................................................. 19

4.2 Storage of Printing Foils and Ribbons .......................................................................... 19

5. Technical Data ...................................................................................................................... 20

6. Index ...................................................................................................................................... 20

7. Trouble Shooting .................................................................................................................. 21

8. Help ........................................................................................................................................ 23

8.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 23

8.2 Premium Care Customers .............................................................................................. 23


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1. Delivered Parts

Please check the complete delivery of your 123 Schleifenprofi VX Embossing Machine:

1.1 Hardware

1 Embossing machine

3 carrier rolls for the printing foil, the ribbon and the waste foil

1 Carton roll for the waste foil

1 power cable with Schuko plug

1 connection cable embossing machine - computer (USB interface)

1.2 Consumables

1 High-tech Premium Printing foil (usually gold)

1.3 Software

To always use the latest and most recent software version, please download it directly

from our website:

Printer driver: https://www.hrmtec.com/en/downloads/

You are independent to choose the ribbon printing software or graphics software, which

is most suitable for your company.

As an example you can try the freeware GreenRibbon

(https://greenribbon.de/greenribbon1.htm). Please note that the ribbon printing

software GreenRibbon is a freeware provided by the manufacturer watermann IT

without support and without warranty. For a supported full version (GreenRibbon 2.x)

in English language, please contact Modern Printing,

(https://shop.strato.de/epages/64936362.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/64936362/C

ategories/Software_zum_Schleifendruck). By stating the order number of your 123

Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine you will receive a discount of 100 EUR on the

license price.

For another ribbon printing program, please contact the appropriate manufacturer.


https://greenribbon.de/greenribbon1.htm

https://shop.strato.de/epages/64936362.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/64936362/Categories/Software_zum_Schleifendruck


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2. Setup

2.1 Installation Printer Driver

ATTENTION: the computer must not have the Fleurop printer driver installed at the

same time. The Fleurop printer driver constantly occupies operating resources that

the printer driver also uses and does not release them.

After downloading the latest printer driver from https://www.hrmtec.com/en/downloads/,

unpack the zip file (using WinZip https://www.winzip.com/win/en/downwz.html) and

run the file "Schleifenprofi_VX_v2.exe" to install the printer driver. To do this, follow the

steps below:

Schleifenprofi_VX_v2.exe

Double-click to execute the program.

Select "English" and press "OK".

Press "Next" to continue.


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Select „I have read and accept the

license terms”, and press “Next” to

continue.

Press "Install" to start the installation.

Select the path where the printer

driver should be installed, the

default folder is already entered.


Leave the printer settings

unchanged.

The Schleifenprofi_VX should be

set as default printer.



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The printer drive is now installed.

Please wait until the installation is

complete (which can take several

minutes).

The installation of the printer

driver is completed successfully.

Press "Finish" to close the

window.

2.2 Setting Printer Driver

2.2.1 Set Schleifenprofi VX as Default Printer

Define the "Schleifenprofi VX" printer driver as the default printer (Windows Printer

overview, select printer driver, press right mouse button, select "Set default printer").

How to proceed:


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Check under "Devices and

Printers" if the Schleifenprofi VX

is defined as the default printer

(green checkmark).

If another printer is defined as the

default printer, then set the

Schleifenprofi VX as the default

printer (see next step).

Select Schleifenprofi VX and

press the right mouse button.

Select "Set as Default Printer".

The Schleifenprofi VX is set correctly

as Standard Printer.

2.2.2 Set the Parameters of the Printer Driver

Under "Properties" of the printer driver, the following settings have to be checked or

made:


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Select "Printer Properties".

Under "Printer Settings" make the

following settings:

Check the Page Settings list.

The standard 252 x 550 mm

should be in the list.

After installing the driver for the

first time, this setting must be

made manually. To do this,

press "Add" and continue with

the next step

Depending on the application

further settings can be defined,

we recommend 252 x 650 mm

and 252 x 750 mm.

Enter the following:

Paper Name: 252 x 550mm

Width: 252

Length: 550

Press "OK"

We recommend the additional

settings:


Width: 252

Length: 650


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Width: 252

Length: 750

Select now 252 x 550mm

Press "OK"

Under "Device Settings" make the

following settings:

Manual Paper Feed: 252 x

550mm

Density (Print temperature):

100 Level (this depends on the

material used, ribbon and

printing foil. NOTE: Your default

values are noted on the test

certificate.)

Print Speed: (Printing speed):

LowSpeed (this depends on

the material used, ribbon and

printing foil. NOTE: Your default

values are noted on the test

certificate.)

Press "OK"

ATTENTION: the values for "Density" and "Print Speed" suitable for your device are

listed in the supplied test certificate. Values apply to Warp Moiré and Embossed Moiré

or Super Satin in combination with Metallic Print Foils (Gold, Silver).

For other materials and foil colors, these values must be adjusted, see also 3.3.5


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Please note that in order to get the best print results, the parameters "Density" and

"Print Speed" have to be set according to the ribbon used and the printing foil used.

Under 3.3.5 you find a table with guideline values.

In general, using coarser material (e.g., warp moiré or embossed moiré) tends to

imprint higher print temperatures and lower speed than using fine material (SuperSatin,

SuperSatin Premium, Poly tapes).

Normally, an operation always uses the same ribbon materials. Thus, this setting only

needs to be optimized once and will only be changed if another ribbon material is to

be embossed.

2.2.3 Setting the Print Size and Print Quality

Under "Properties" of the printer driver, the following settings have to be checked or

made:



Select "Printing preferences"

Select "Advanced"


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Check the paper size and select

the same setting as defined in

2.2.2. So, for example the

standard 252 x 550 mm.

Check the set print quality. Set

203 x 203 dots per inch (200

DPI).

ATTENTION: if you define or select a different printing setting as described in 2.2.2

(for example, 252 x 650mm or 252 x 750mm, etc.) then this selection must also be

made here.

2.3 Installation of Ribbon Printing Software

Follow the installation instructions for the product you have selected.

As an example you can try the freeware GreenRibbon

(https://greenribbon.de/greenribbon1.htm). Please note that the ribbon printing

software GreenRibbon is a freeware provided by the manufacturer watermann IT

without support and without warranty. For a supported full version (GreenRibbon 2.x)

in English language, please contact Modern Printing,

(https://shop.strato.de/epages/64936362.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/64936362/C

ategories/Software_zum_Schleifendruck). By stating the order number of your 123

Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine you will receive a discount of 100 EUR on the

license price.

For another ribbon printing program, please contact the appropriate manufacturer.


https://greenribbon.de/greenribbon1.htm



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3. Instructions

3.1 Prepare the 123 Schleifenprofi VX Embossing Machine

3.1.1 Check Parts

The 123 Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine consists of three carrier rollers (one for

the new printing foil, one for used printing foil with cardboard roll and one for the ribbon),

the automatic embossing machine, the power supply cable and the connecting cable

to the computer. In addition, 1x high-tech premium printing foil is included.

3.1.2 Keys and Functions

The 123 Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine provides various buttons for easy

operation:

1. Main switch on / off

2. Power connection 220 VAC / 50 Hz

3. Connection connecting cable to the

computer (USB interface)

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4. Print head Up (Print head down

takes place automatically during the

embossing process)

5. Ribbon forward

6. Ribbon backward

7. Tighten waste roll

8. N/A (automatic economy function)

3.1.3 Insert Ribbon

Adjust the print head so high (with button 4, see 3.1.2) that the (main print axis (black

rubber roller) is easily accessible.

Place the ribbon in the center behind the lower carrier roll, feed the ribbon over the

carrier roll and under the lower deflection bar and fix the adjustment aids accordingly.

The ribbon must run straight between the deflection bar (alignment aids) and the print

head. If you are using the optional Ribbon Management Center, insert the ribbon roll

there.

It is important that the ribbon runs straight and without resistance through the

stamping machine.

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5

6 7

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Note: when changing the ribbon, the printing foil can remain inserted (it only needs to

be relaxed, so that the ribbon can be easily passed through below). For example, when

different ribbon ribbons are to be printed with the same foil (e.g., gold on black ribbon

and gold on white ribbon).

3.1.4 Insert Printing Foil

NOTE: use only original high-tech premium printing foils from HRMTEC. Third party foils

can damage your embossing machine (print head and / or motors). Such damage is

excluded from the product warranty.

First, make sure that the foil is mounted on the carrier roll so that the material is at the

top, which should ultimately appear on the ribbon. For example, the gold foil must have

the golden part at the top while the yellow part looks towards the ribbon.

The foil is passed around the upper deflection bar and then follows the ribbon, under

the print head and is attached to the waste roll (direction of rotation from front to inside).

The foil should be held with little adhesive tape on the waste roll.

Note: when changing the foil, the ribbon may remain inserted. For example, if the same

ribbon should be printed with different colors (for example gold on white ribbon and

black on white ribbon).


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3.1.5 Verification

Make sure that the ribbon is centered and easy to run through the system without

wrinkles. Make sure that the printing foil is centered, well secured to the waste roll,

and easy to run through the system without wrinkles. This can be easily checked by

pressing the button 7 "Fix" (see 3.1.2).

3.2 Prepare Ribbon Printing Software

The ribbon printing software is freely selectable. In use with the 123 Schleifenprofi VX

automatic embossing machine, various commercially available products specialized in

ribbon printing are possible (P & W, GreenRibbon, GreenSchleife, Terradata, etc.). But

programs that do not specifically specialize in ribbon printing can also be used

(CorelDraw, BarTender, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

3.2.1 Prepare Links

To make the required software easily accessible, it is proposed to use a shortcut and

place it on the screen.

3.2.2 Prepare Layouts

We suggest preparing the layouts of the ribbons that you normally use. In normal

operation you then only have to open the respective layout, enter the text and print.

The preparation of a layout depends on your used ribbon printing software. For

questions, please contact the appropriate provider.

The following applies to the 123 Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine when creating

layouts:

The layout defines the print area and not the ribbon itself. The standard printing range

for ALL ribbon widths are:

o Width: 252 mm (always !!)

o Length: z.B. 550 mm (variable. Adjustment according to the required length of the

printing area)

o Margin adjustments, left and right are dependent on the width of the inserted ribbon


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band

The margin settings (for bands without borders) are recommended as shown in the

following table:

Ribbon width Left Margin Right Margin

75 mm 88 mm 88 mm

100 mm 76 mm 76 mm

125 mm 63 mm 63 mm

150 mm 51 mm 51 mm

175 mm 38 mm 38 mm

200 mm 26 mm 26 mm

225 mm 13 mm 13 mm

Table 1 MARGIN ADJUSTMENTS PER WIDTH

Using the settings shown in the table has the advantage that you can see in the print

preview what the entered text looks like on the ribbon. The printing range should be

considered as the ribbon. You can also see here if the entered text does not fit on the

ribbon.

NOTE: When using other widths or ribbons with borders, the margin setting (left or right)

is calculated as follows:

Margin [mm] = (252 [mm] – Ribbon Width [mm]) / 2

3.3 Embossing Process

3.3.1 Preparations

The 123 Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine is switched on, ribbon and printing foil

are inserted according to the description. Your ribbon printing software is started and

you have a layout ready (usually the left ribbon with a commemorative note and the

right ribbon with the names of the survivors).

Manually pull the ribbon in until the text should begin (forerun). You can also use button

5 "Fwd" (see 3.1.2).

3.3.2 Embossing

In the ribbon print program execute the function "Print".

The 123 Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine prints the left ribbon. After embossing

the left ribbon, use the 4 "Printhead up" button (see 3.1.2) to slightly lift the print head


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and pull the ribbon out until the desired ribbon length is reached (caster). You can also

use button 5 "Fwd" (see 3.1.2). Then cut off the left loop with scissors and start the

embossing of the right ribbon with the same steps as for the left ribbon.

3.3.3 Printing Foil Consumption

To optimize the print foil consumption, you have reduced the layout to the minimum

size of the text field. This means that you have to manually pull the ribbon a little bit

(for example 30 cm) out of the embossing machine ("feed"), then emboss the text, and

then manually pull the ribbon out of the embossing machine to reach the desired

ribbon length. You can also use the key 5 "Fwd" (ribbon forward, see 3.1.2).

In a later version of the printer driver software, this process is automated and can be

switched on / off via the button 8 (economy function, see 3.1.2).

3.3.4 Print Quality

Note that the print quality depends on the ribbon material and the print film you are

using. If the print quality is insufficient, please change the print parameters "Density"

and "Print Speed" as described under 2.2.2.

Changed parameters are saved for further embossing.

3.3.5 Standard Parameters per Ribbon Material and Printing Foil

Recommended setting (guide values) of the parameters of the printer driver

(depending on the embossing machine, ribbon material, printing foil and room

temperature / humidity):

MaterialHRMTEC

Printing Foil

Density

(Temperature)

Print Speed

(Speed) - v1

Print Speed

(Speed) - v2

Gold 50-100 LowSpeed Low

Silver 50-100 LowSpeed Low

Black 5-30 NormalSpeed Middle









Black 10-50 LowSpeed Low



Black 1-30 SuperSpeed Very High


Silber 1-30 LowSpeed Low

Schwarz 1-20 SuperSpeed Very High

Poly

Moiré

(Warp

)

Moiré

(Em

boss

)

Satin

Super-

satin

Super-

satin

Pre

miu

m


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Table 2 RECOMMENDED PRINTING PARAMETERS PER MATERIAL AND PRINTING FOIL

These parameters must be modified according to the device, room temperature and

humidity.

If the print temperature is set too hot, the print foil will tear most of the time, or the

writing margin will be unclean. If the printing temperature is too low, the font is not

opaque.

The correct setting of the printing temperature and speed are essential for optimum

printing results.

The above settings are basic values which should be changed individually and

in single steps in order to obtain an optimal print result.

The embossing machine comes with an associated test certificate and proofs (gold

on moiré ribbon and gold on super satin ribbon) created with your device. At the

beginning, use exactly these settings to compare your print result with the

reference result.

Note: Black on moiré ribbon is difficult to emboss, and depends very much on the

ribbon used (manufacturer, surface) and room temperature. It is possible that

satisfactory print quality cannot be achieved. In such a case, one should change to

another band material.

Changed parameters are saved for further embossing.


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4. Maintenance

The print head is a precise and sensitive electronic device. It can be damaged by hard

/ pointed objects, electrostatic discharge or liquids.

To reduce the risk of damage and increase the service life, please handle the print

head with care.

The surface of the print head consists of a thin layer of silicon dioxide protective film,

but can also be damaged by hard / pointed objects, electrostatic discharge or liquids.

The operation should be as described below:

1. Do not touch the hot area of the print head directly.

2. Make sure the print media (ribbon) is clean, with no hard particles (such as stapler

clips or paper clips) or droplets on the surface.

3. Do not touch the surface of the print head with metallic or hard objects.

4. Keep the workplace clean and tidy. Protect the embossing machine from dust and

moisture.

4.1 Clean Print head

After printing about 100 ribbons, please clean the print head as follows:

1. Remove the printing foil.

2. Lift the print head by pressing the 4 button (see Error! Reference source not

found.)

3. Disconnect the power and unplug the power cable.

4. Use a cotton swab (dry) to gently clean the print head

5. After cleaning the surface, check that there are no more foil residues on the print

head.

6. Reload the printing foil, reconnect the power and turn the power back on, and the

123 Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine is ready for additional embossing.

4.2 Storage of Printing Foils and Ribbons

The printing foils, as well as the ribbon, must be stored with care.

Store the printing foils and ribbon in a place where the room temperature is in the range

of 5-30oC and the humidity is in the range of 20%-80%. It is prohibited to store the

printing foils in direct sunlight or in a damp place.

The printing foils and the ribbon should be stored standing on their front side.


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5. Technical Data

Operating systems Windows 7 (64 bit), (8), 10

Dimensions (L x W x H) 575mm x 320mm x 235mm

Resolution 200 - 300 DPI (dots per inch)

Software compatibility Open print interface

Input terminal, output terminal USB 2.0

Power supply 220 VAC 50 Hz 400 W

The factory setting is for a voltage of 220

VAC. For other voltage requirements,

please contact us

Printing foils Exclusively original high-tech premium

printing foils from HRMTEC

6. Index

Table 1 MARGIN ADJUSTMENTS PER WIDTH......................................................................... 16

Table 2 RECOMMENDED PRINTING PARAMETERS PER MATERIAL AND PRINTING FOIL

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7. Trouble Shooting

This chapter will be continuously expanded according to the problems encountered. Download the latest user manual from https://www.hrmtec.com/en/downloads and update your manual.

Error /

Symptom

Possible Causes Troubleshooting

Ribbon

wrinkles

Ribbon is not

inserted straight

Ribbon is not

guided with the

adjustments

Printing foil is too

narrow for ribbon

width

Insert ribbon straight

Move the adjustments to the ribbon margin

Insert a printing foil that matches the ribbon

width (same width or more)

Printing foil

breaks

Print temperature

(Density) is too

high

Reduce "Density", see 2.2.2. First in steps

of 10, then smaller.

Print film

does not

come off

cleanly

(blurred

margin)

Print temperature

(Density) is too

high

Reduce "Density", see 2.2.2. First in steps


Printing foil

does not

release

enough (too

little

covering

print)

Print temperature

(Density) is too

low

Increase "Density", see 2.2.2. First in steps


Embossing

machine

does not

print (1)

Printer driver is

not set as the

default printer

Set printer driver as default printer (2.2.1)

Reinstall the printer driver (2.1)

Embossing

machine

does not

print (2)

Printer driver does

not detect a

printer (offline, off)

even though the

embossing

machine is turned

on and connected

First switch on the printer, then turn on the

computer, then

Delete open print jobs and

Remove checkmark in "Use printer offline"


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Windows 10 verwenden

Install Printer Driver v2

Embossing

machine

does not

print (3)

Fleurop driver is

installed on the

same computer

Use a computer that does not have a

Fleurop driver installed.

Uninstall the Fleurop environment on the

machine used for ribbon printing.

Printing is

not centered

The width given

by the ribbon

printing software

is not 252 mm

Icorrect DPI

setting

Ribbon printing

software passes

incorrect width

(seen at

Terradata)

Create layout with width = 252 mm (3.2.2)

Set print quality to 203 x 203 DPI (Error!

Reference source not found.)

Use GreenRibbon v1.3 (1.3), or other

ribbon printing or standard software

Embossing

machine

The width given

by the ribbon

Create layout with width = 252 mm (3.2.2)

Set margins left / right according to table /


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prints

beyond the

ribbon

printing software

is not 252 mm

The margins are

not set correctly

formula (3.2.2)

Adjust the font size so that the text in the

print preview is within the print area

Printer

driver

reports error

in print job

(printer not

found)

Driver v2 is

incompatible with

the Windows

environment

Install the printer driver v1

Submit the Windows version, Computer

Model, Processor Model to

[email protected] so we can get more

information for problem solving.

NOTE: use only original high-tech premium printing foils from HRMTEC. Third party foils

can damage your embossing machine (print head and / or motors). Such damage is

excluded from the product warranty.

The high print quality is achieved exclusively with the original high-tech premium printing

foils from HRMTEC.

8. Help

8.1 General

If, despite careful application of the steps described in the manual and despite reading Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting, you still need help, our support is available. Send an email to [email protected] and briefly describe your problem. Always also send photos of the print result, the printing parameters used, and photos showing how the ribbon and foil were inserted. You can send the photos directly from your smartphone. Only with this information is the support in a position to help you efficiently. The support will suggest a solution via email, or request further information / photos. If the Support considers useful, a call and / or remote maintenance session is done.

8.2 Premium Care Customers

Premium Care customers have a dedicated email address and phone number for support requests, which will be communicated upon purchase of the Care Package. Requests from customers with a current Premium Care package are given priority.


mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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USER MANUAL FOR 123 SCHLEIFENPROFI VX EMBOSSING … · The 123 Schleifenprofi VX embossing machine consists of three carrier rollers (one for the new printing foil, one for used printing