Initial Setup of Epson TM-C4000e

To be able to use the printer in vistrax, the device must first be configured. The printer driver must be installed in the operating system for configuration. The media definition is then imported into the printer settings. Finally, the format/label is imported into vistrax.

Note

When printing with an inkjet printer, please follow the manufacturer's care and maintenance instructions. These can be found in the manufacturer's manual. Inkjet printers must be used regularly to prevent the cartridges from drying out.

1 Importing the media definition

1.1   The printer should be listed under Control Panel → Printers and Devices. Click on the printer to open the print settings.

1.2   Click on “Media definition” in the print settings.

Note

You can adjust this setting at any time in the 'Printer Properties.' This is especially necessary if the printing media changes in the future.
1.3   Then import the XML files and close the window.

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1.4   Finally, select the corresponding media definition and apply the change.

Note

When using the label paper, a plastic part must be inserted from the rear cover into the front cover. Please refer to the Epson operating instructions.

2 Adding new layout templates in vistrax

Open the layout overview page with the following link. Through clicking on your printer its layout options are shown. Download your desired layout and import it in vistrax (see section 2.1). Please consider the size and properties of your print medium. If necessary, you may have to adjust the print properties accordingly.

Printer Layouts Overview

In addition to a layout template, you need a suitable paper type. Again, you must take into account the dimensions of the print medium you have

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2.1   Within the print management, the corresponding printer must be selected in the “Visitor badge” section and the new layout template must be imported. Click on “New” to import the downloaded layout template and the paper type.


2.2   First the new paper type (if not already available) must be imported. To do so, click on “New” under “Paper type”. If you have already imported the required paper type, you can continue with step 2.4.


You can ignore the following note with “No”.


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2.3   In the next dialog, please click on “Import” and select the previously downloaded paper type. Below you can see an example of how the dialog window might look like afterwards.


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2.4  Now the visitor badge must be imported. To do this, click on “Import” in the lower left corner and select the layout template you downloaded earlier. You should then be able to see the imported layout template. Click “Ok” to save the new layout template.



Note

Note that the template must first be activated under “Status” before it can be selected.