Afinia Label

CP950
Quick Start Guide

Ver. 1.0

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Step 1
Remove Printer and Accessories
Step 3
from packaging Install Ink Drip Tray
Items included: 1. Open Ink Tank Door [A].
Printer Network cable 2. Release Latch [B] to raise Top Assembly.
USB cable Power cable
One ink set (CMYKK) Print head
Quick Start Guide Ink Drip Tray assembly
Media Guides Media Support

Place Printer on a level, stable surface. Make sure

Printer is level.
3. Insert tabs on Ink Drip Tray into frame slots
[C] as shown.

Step 2
Assemble Ink Drip Tray
1. Select the High or Low grate and install it
as shown [A]..
a. High grate is for thinner media
(paper or envelopes)
b. Low grate is for thicker media
(cardboard or cardstock)

4. Close Top Assembly.

Step 4
Assemble Media Guides
1. Install Left and Right Adjustable Media
Guides as shown below (1 & 2).

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 2. Install Media Support and Guide (3 & 4).

Step 6
Print Driver Installation
3 Minimum System Requirements:
 Operating System: Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
(Desktop Mode only). Windows 7. Supports 32 and 64
bit systems.
Must have administrative privileges on system.
NOTE: Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 will only work in
desktop mode. No Windows 8 or 10 metro apps
(applications that work in Windows 8 or 10
environments only) are supported.
 Microprocessor: Pentium II, 2 GHz minimum
(Pentium Dual Core, 2.5 GHz or better, is optimal).
 System memory: 2 GB minimum; or as
recommended for your operating system.
 Free hard drive space: At least 10 GB.
 Browsers: Firefox recommended; Chrome, Safari,
and Opera also supported.

4 
CD/DVD drive.
USB port (2.0/3.0): (Ports are identified as “USB” or
“Enhanced” in Device Manager).
 Microsoft .Net Framework version 3.5 (for 32 bit
systems) or Microsoft .Net Framework version 4 (for
64 bit systems) must be installed.
NOTE: Even if a higher .NET Framework version is
installed; version 3.5 or 4 must also be installed, or

Step 5 Toolbox will not open.

Connect Power to Printer

IMPORTANT: Before installing Printer software,
1. Main Power Switch [1] is turned temporarily disable all antivirus programs and
OFF. firewalls. In addition, you must be logged onto system
with full administrative privileges (admin rights).
2. Plug power cord into receptacle [1]
located below the Main Power 1. Check that Printer is
Switch. Internal power supply in plugged in and turned
Printer is rated 115 to 240VAC, OFF. Disconnect USB
50/60 Hz. connection if already
plugged in. Insert Install
Connect Printer to Computer disc supplied with Printer
in your CD drive. When
USB port [2] for direct computer AutoPlay Window
connection. opens, click “Run WinSetup.exe” to start.
Network Port [3] for operating in a
network environment. 2. Install Printer Software.
Make sure computer system meets minimum
requirements and you followed other
DO NOT CONNECT USB CABLE OR instructions listed on screen.
NETWORK CABLE YET.
DO NOT TURN PRINTER POWER
SWITCH [1] ON YET.

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3. Click “Install Driver”.

8. Connect Device Now.

Turn Printer ON:
1. Press Main Power Switch on Rear Panel.
2. Press Power Button on Control Panel.

Connect USB cable. Do not click either

button. Software will finish installing.
4. License Agreement.
Check “I accept…” then click “Next>”.

5. Printer Connections.
Click “Configure to print using USB”. Then
click “Next>”.
9. Finished software installation.
You can check “Set this printer as the default
printer” at this time. Click “Finish”.

6. Installing Printer Software.

Driver pre-installation begins. 10. Close Installer.

7. Would You Like to Install This Device

Software?
Click “Install”. 11. Restart computer to complete installation.

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Step 7 Step 8
Install Ink Tanks Install Printhead
Printer uses (1) Printhead and (5) Ink Tanks (two Black, Handle Printhead with extreme care to avoid
one Cyan, one Magenta, and one Yellow). damage.

WARNING! CAUTION
INK IN INK TANKS MAY BE HARMFUL IF  Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection
SWALLOWED. KEEP NEW AND USED INK when handling Printhead.
TANKS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DISCARD
EMPTY INK TANKS IMMEDIATELY.  Hold Printhead by handles ONLY.
 DO NOT touch ink couplings, nozzle surface
or electrical contacts.
1. Look at the Control Panel
Touchscreen. Ink Tank status  DO NOT unpack Printhead until Printer is
information appears in right ready for installation. Once unwrapped, delay
side of the Touchscreen. Note in installing Printhead can compromise print
quality.
that the Ink Tank indicator
boxes are empty.  DO NOT place an unwrapped Printhead on any
NOTE: The question marks surface before installing. Protect Printhead
from scratches, dust, fibers, dirt and other
indicate that no Ink Tanks are
contaminants at all times.
detected by the Printer.
2. Open the Ink Tank Door (hinged at bottom).
(Disconnects Printer communication with Ink 1. Open the Top Cover. Print head latch should
Tanks and allows safe installation and be in the open positon. If not, on the
replacement) Open Ink Tank Latches [A]. Touchscreen open the Service dropdown from
3. Remove new Ink Tank(s) from packaging. Menu. Press Release Printhead. Printer runs,
then Latch [1] pops open.
4. Insert Ink Tanks (labels up) into appropriate
color slots [B]. Close Ink Tank Latches.
INSTALLATION TIP: Make sure Ink Tanks
seat properly. Insert Ink Tank into
appropriate Ink Station, then pull Ink Tank
back about an inch and push forward firmly
to insure that Ink Nozzles penetrate seals on
Ink Tanks.

CAUTION
DO NOT PRY OR MANUALLY LIFT PRINTHEAD
LATCH OR LATCH MAY BREAK.
ONLY OPEN LATCH USING THE RELEASE
PRINTHEAD BUTTON ON THE TOUCHSCREEN
OR IN THE PRINTER TOOLBOX.

5. Close Ink Tank Door. Ink colors fill

in as Ink Tanks are installed. If ink
colors do not fill in after a few
seconds, open Ink Tank Door
again and reinstall Ink Tank(s).

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 5. Close Printhead Latch [6].
NOTE: Remove Cap
6. Close the Top Cover.
Protectors [2] on Ink
Confirm the missing
Nozzles. Be sure to open
printhead message is
Latch fully to retract Ink
cleared from the touchscreen
Nozzles.
Status area. Select Clear
Error if an Ink Cartridge error
message appears

7. Printer starts up and primes

2. Carefully remove Printhead from foil
ink into Printhead (this may
packaging (A) and orange cover (B)
take a few minutes.)

8. Watch the Control Panel Touchscreen. Check

that the Printhead icon [7] in Printer image is
primed (solid color).
9. After priming completes, open the top door and
verify that the ink hoses are filled. Close the
door.

10. When ONLINE

3. Remove protective tapes [8] appears, the
Printer is ready
Remove the protective tapes covering the for use.
contacts (C) and print nozzles (D). Do not lift
NOTE: If the
the tape from the nozzles at less than a 45
Printhead icon
angle.
continues to
display an outline
or a question mark (?) try the following
procedures:
[1] Printhead icon shows an outline
(Printhead unprimed): Click “Circulate
Ink” under “Maintenance” drop-down in
Printer Toolbox. If issue persists, try the
“Install Printhead” procedure again. If this
does not clear up the issue, please contact
technical support.
Take care not to damage copper contacts, [2] Printhead icon displays a question
metal plate, or gold Printhead surface. mark (Printhead not recognized): Try the
“Install Printhead” procedure again. If the
4. Carefully insert Printhead into compartment at issue continues, please contact technical
an angle (as shown) [4]. Once seated, gently tilt support.
Printhead back until it snaps into position [5].
NOTE: Printer may take up to 12 minutes to
DO NOT FORCE Printhead into position. set itself up during initial startup. This is
normal.

Step 9
For more instructions on installing Accessories and
Printer set-up or operation, please refer to “Afinia
CP950 Operator Manual” in Print Driver CD supplied
with Printer.

Copyright © 2019 Afinia Label

05/30/2019

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