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USER MANUAL FOR 123 SCHLEIFENPROFI VX EMBOSSING MACHINE - hrmtec
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 ....................................................................... 12
3. Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 13
3.1   Prepare the 123 Schleifenprofi VX Embossing Machine ........................................... 13
3.1.1   Check Parts .................................................................................................................. 13
3.1.2   Keys and Functions ..................................................................................................... 13
3.1.3   Insert Ribbon ................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.4   Insert Printing Foil ........................................................................................................ 15
3.1.5   Verification .................................................................................................................... 16
3.2   Prepare Ribbon Printing Software................................................................................. 16
3.2.1   Prepare Links ............................................................................................................... 16
3.2.2   Prepare Layouts........................................................................................................... 16
3.3   Embossing Process ......................................................................................................... 17
3.3.1   Preparations ................................................................................................................. 17
3.3.2   Embossing .................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.3   Printing Foil Consumption .......................................................................................... 18
3.3.4   Print Quality .................................................................................................................. 18
3.3.5   Standard Parameters per Ribbon Material and Printing Foil ................................ 18
4. Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 21
4.1   Clean Print head .............................................................................................................. 21
4.2   Storage of Printing Foils and Ribbons .......................................................................... 21
5. Technical Data ...................................................................................................................... 22
6. Index ...................................................................................................................................... 22
7. Trouble Shooting .................................................................................................................. 23
8. Help ........................................................................................................................................ 26
8.1   General .............................................................................................................................. 26
8.2   Premium Care Customers .............................................................................................. 26
8.3   YouTube Videos ............................................................................................................... 26

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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 an appropriate point of sale (e.g. Greenware
http://greenware.de/ mit Greenschleife 8).
For another ribbon printing program, please contact the appropriate manufacturer.

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2. Setup

2.1    Installation Printer Driver
ATTENTION: the computer must not run 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.
Tip: the Fleurop Service must be stopped when ribbons are printed. This can be done
in the Task Manager. After the ribbon has been printed, the Fleurop Service can be
restarted. Your IT specialist can also write two batch files for this.

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. See also the
YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIw-lx7e4XY. 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.

                                          Press "Next" to continue.

                                          Leave the         printer    settings
                                           unchanged.

                                          The Schleifenprofi_VX should be
                                           set as default printer.

                                          Press "Next" to continue.

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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").
See also the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBLLyMaEQJk.

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, see also the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBLLyMaEQJk:
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   Select Schleifenprofi VX and
                                           press the right mouse button.

                                          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. Tip: define
                                           the length so that it corresponds
                                           to the presumed maximum text
                                           length that will ever be printed.

                                       Enter the following:
                                        Paper Name: 252 x 550mm
                                        Width: 252
                                        Length: 550

                                       Press "OK"

                                       We recommend the additional
                                       settings:
                                        Paper Name: 252 x 650mm
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   Width: 252
                                          Length: 650

                                        Paper Name: 252 x 750mm
                                        Width: 252
                                        Length: 750
                                       Tip: define the length so that it
                                       corresponds to the presumed
                                       maximum text length that will ever
                                       be printed.

                                          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.)
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   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) at a room
temperature of 20 degrees.
For other materials and foil colors, as well as other room temperatures, these values
must be adjusted, see also 3.3.5

 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.
 Please also note that the embossing machine achieves the optimum print quality at
 room temperature (20 degrees +/- 5 degrees, relative humidity
   Select Schleifenprofi VX and
                                                   press the right mouse button.

                                                  Select "Printing preferences"

                                                  Select "Advanced"

                                                  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
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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 an appropriate point of sale (e.g. Greenware
http://greenware.de/ mit Greenschleife 8).
For another ribbon printing program, please contact the appropriate manufacturer.

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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                 1. Main switch on / off
                                              2. Power connection 220 VAC / 50 Hz
                            2

                                              3. Connection connecting cable to the
                                                 computer (USB interface)

      3

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4             4. Print head Up (Print head down
                                                   takes place automatically during the
                                                   embossing process)

                                                5.   Ribbon forward
                                                6.   Ribbon backward
        5
                                                7.   Tighten waste roll
             6
                     7                          8.   N/A (automatic economy function)
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3.1.3       Insert Ribbon
See also the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRp34yetqeA.
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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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
See also the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRp34yetqeA.
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
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black on white ribbon).

3.1.5      Verification
See also the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRp34yetqeA.
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, Adobe Indesign, 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 !!)

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o   Length: z.B. 550 mm (variable. Adjustment according to the required length of the
          printing area)
      o   Edge adjustments, left and right are dependent on the width of the inserted ribbon
          band

The edge settings (for bands without borders) are recommended as shown in the following
table:

          Ribbon width                   Left Edge                    Right Edge

             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 EDGE 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 edge setting (left or right) is
calculated as follows:

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

3.3       Embossing Process
See also the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRp34yetqeA.

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).

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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
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), the values in brackets () are the initial values at a room
temperature of 20 degrees (N / A = not available, TBD = values are still being
determined):

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HRMTEC         Density           Print Speed      Print Speed
     Material
                    Printing Foil (Temperature)        (Speed) - v1     (Speed) - v2

                         Gold         40-85 (45)        LowSpeed             Low
                        Silver        40-85 (45)        LowSpeed             Low
       (Warp)
        Moiré

                        Black             100           HighSpeed            High
                        White             N/A              N/A               N/A
                    Special colors        N/A              N/A               N/A
                         Gold           50-100          LowSpeed             Low
       (Emboss)

                        Silver          50-100          LowSpeed             Low
         Moiré

                        Black             100           HighSpeed            High
                        White             N/A              N/A               N/A
                    Special colors        N/A              N/A               N/A
                         Gold            15-65          LowSpeed             Low
                        Silver           15-65          LowSpeed             Low
         Satin

                        Black             35          NormalSpeed           Middle
                        White             TBD              TBD               TBD
                    Special colors        TBD              TBD               TBD
                         Gold         20-30 (20)        LowSpeed             Low
                        Silver        20-30 (20)        LowSpeed             Low
       Super-
        satin

                        Black         30-40 (35)        LowSpeed             Low
                        White         15-25 (20)        HighSpeed            High
                    Special colors    55-75 (65)        HighSpeed            High
                         Gold         20-30 (20)        LowSpeed             Low
     Premium

                        Silver        20-30 (20)        LowSpeed             Low
      Super-
       satin

                        Black         30-40 (35)       SuperSpeed         Very High
                        White         15-25 (20)        HighSpeed            High
                    Special colors    55-75 (65)        HighSpeed            High
                         Gold             1-30          LowSpeed             Low
                        Silver            1-30          LowSpeed             Low
         Poly

                        Black             1-20         SuperSpeed         Very High
                        White             TBD              TBD               TBD
                    Special colors        TBD              TBD               TBD
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 edge 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.

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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
    ound.)
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 EDGE ADJUSTMENTS PER WIDTH .............................................................................. 17
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 /         Possible Causes                                  Troubleshooting
  Symptom
 Ribbon               Ribbon is not                  Insert ribbon straight
 wrinkles              inserted straight              Move the adjustments to the ribbon edge
                      Ribbon is not                  Insert a printing foil that matches the ribbon width
                       guided with the                 (equal or wider than the ribbon)
                       adjustments
                      Printing foil is too
                       narrow for ribbon
                       width
 Printing foil        Print temperature              Reduce "Density", see 2.2.2. First in steps of 10,
 breaks                (Density) is too                then smaller.
                       high                           Increase "Speed", see 2.2.2.
                      The speed is too
                       slow
 Print film           Print temperature              Reduce "Density", see 2.2.2. First in steps of 10,
 does not              (Density) is too                then smaller.
 come off              high                           Increase "Speed", see 2.2.2.
 cleanly              The speed is too
 (blurred              slow
 edge)
 Printing foil        Print temperature              Increase "Density", see 2.2.2. First in steps of 10,
 does not              (Density) is too                then smaller.
 release               low                            Decrease "Speed", see 2.2.2.
 enough (too          The speed is too
 little                high
 covering
 print)
 Embossing            Printer driver is              Set printer driver as default printer (2.2.1)
 machine               not set as the                 Reinstall the printer driver (2.1)
 does not              default printer
 print (1)
 Embossing            Printer driver does            First switch on the printer, then turn on the
 machine               not detect a printer            computer, then
 does not              (offline, off) even            Delete open print jobs and
 print (2)             though the                     Remove checkmark in "Use printer offline"
                       embossing

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machine is turned
                      on and connected

                                                    Windows 10 verwenden
                                                    Install Printer Driver v2

Embossing            Fleurop driver is             Use a computer that does not have a Fleurop
machine               active on the                  driver installed.
does not              same computer                 Uninstall the Fleurop environment on the
print (3)                                            machine used for ribbon printing.
                                                    Delete the Fleurop Service in the Task Manager
                                                     during the ribbon printing process. The Fleurop
                                                     Service can be reactivated after the ribbon has
                                                     been printed. Your IT specialist can write two
                                                     batch files for that (start / stop Fleurop Service).
                                                 
Printing is          The width given by            Create layout with width = 252 mm (3.2.2)
not centered          the ribbon printing           Set print quality to 203 x 203 DPI (2.2.3)
                      software is not               Use GreenRibbon v1.3 (1.3), or other ribbon
                      252 mm                         printing or standard software
                     Incorrect DPI
                      setting
                     Ribbon printing
                      software passes
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incorrect width
                        (seen at
                        Terradata)
Embossing              The width given by            Create layout with width = 252 mm (3.2.2)
machine                 the ribbon printing           Set edges left / right according to table / formula
prints                  software is not                (3.2.2)
beyond the              252 mm                        Adjust the font size so that the text in the print
ribbon                 The edges are not              preview is within the print area
                        set correctly
Printer                Driver v2 is                  Install the printer driver v1
driver                  incompatible with             Submit the Windows version, Computer Model,
reports error           the Windows                    Processor Model to support@hrmtec.com so we
in print job            environment                    can get more information for problem solving.
(printer not
found)
Printer                Driver v2 cannot              Use a different port in the printer driver:
driver                  find the correct
reports error           USB port
in print job
(printer not
found)

                                                      Contact support@hrmtec.com and we will solve
                                                       it for you via remote maintenance.

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.

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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.
Basic support is free of charge with normal use and only works remotely (email,
telephone, remote maintenance).
Send an email to support@hrmtec.com 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.
Inquiries from customers with an ongoing Premium Care package are treated with
priority and in accordance with our service level standards.

8.3    YouTube Videos
Watch the following videos on our YouTube channel:

• Explanatory film printer driver (in German): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIw-
lx7e4XY&t=12s
• Explanatory film print parameter settings (in German): c
• Explanatory film 123 Schleifenprofi VX:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRp34yetqeA&t=2s

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