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1. 5 GND Note pin 4 pin 4 Pin 9 is reserved for KDU keyboard device unit only therefore do not oin pin 6 connect this pin if you are using a general host like a PC l l pin 6 Al pin 7 1 pin 20 pin 8 55 56 The most simple way to connect to other hosts not PC compatible or terminals is Pin 2 RxData Terminal Host Pin 3 TxData Pin 5 Ground In general as long as the data quantity is not too large or you use Xon Xoff as flow control there will be no problem at all Baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 and 38400 set from bits 6 8 of DIP switch Data format always 8 data bits 1 start bit and 1 stop bit Parity always non parity Handshaking XON XOFF as well as CTS RTS hardware flow control If you run an application with the bundled printer driver under Windows and use the serial port you should check the above parameters and set the flow control to Xon Xoff or hardware 5 Parallel Centronics The parallel port is a standard 36 pin Centronics Its pin assignments are listed as following Direction Definition rin Di oasis n _bata 15 D 16 n poor 4 im KA 5 n Dataa ha n patas 19 30 7 im B 8 n NE 5 NC Ground Ground he NN NES Pin Di 4 5 7 soo p In Dates pex ne ow pack loi be DE 12 jw pe ___ Auto Polling Both the serial and parallel ports are active at the same time on this printer i2. 6 inch modeljor Label Dr 300 6 inch model will appear in the List of Printers select and click Next 8 Select Replace Existing Driver 9 Select the communication port for the label printer For parallel port select LPT1 LPT2 or LPT3 for serial port select COMI or COM2 10 After the related files have been copied to your system the installation is complete 11 If you need to print from the label printer set Label Dr 200 or Label Dr 300 as the Default Printer 35 Notes 1 If you are just updating your driver make sure to delete the previous version first 2 Ifyou install a new bar code application software like ArgoBar LabelL View or CodeSoft the Label Dr 200 or Label Dr 300 driver should be activated and set as the current printer driver ArgoBar File gt New gt Select Printer gt Label Dr on LPTI gt OK LabelView File gt Select Printer gt Label Dr on LPTI gt OK CodeSoft File gt Printer gt Windows gt Label Dr on LPT gt OK LabelMatrix file gt Printer Setup gt Label Dr on LPT gt OK 36 Set the Parameters After installing the driver you can follow the path below to set parameters Start gt Settings gt Printers gt Label Dr gt Properties The parameters include Ports Select the IO port to link with the printer The port may be one of parallel LPT serial COM net work port or file Paper si
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4. LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRENCH ENGLISH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH PORTUGUESE 28 Rear Panel The rear panel includes An8 bit DIP switch A 36 pin parallel port A 9 pin RS 232 serial port A P5 2 keyboard connector A power switch and power connector DIP Switch Centroni PS 2 KB I F entronics RS 232 Serial Port Power Switch Power Connector 29 Printing Configuration Report Performing the Self Test 1 Turn off the printer Press and hold the FEED button 2 Turn on the power 3 When the message SELF TESTING is displayed on the LCD and READY indicator blinks release the button 4 The printer will print out a configuration report 5 Finally the READY message is displayed and the READY indicator stops blinking and lights up 6 The following information will be printed on this report Font list A DIP switch settings Hardware configuration and status A Label parameters A Firmware version Note After self test the printer will enter character dump mode For normal operation press the CANCEL button to stop dump mode 30 Printing Configuration Report Performing the Self Test 1 Turn off the printer Press and hold the FEED button 2 Turn on the power 3 When the message SELF TESTING is displayed on the LCD and READY indicator blinks release the button 4 The printer will print out a configuration report 5 Finally the READY messag
5. Port O Larg Firka Hort JMi Seid Pa IOHA Serie Dad ClCD4X Seid Put end Seid Pot dd Pai Dielete Post Config ie Prit Ende Irdiectiusals TEREI I Enable pine pecirg Cancel e ati ilm Pr WI Paral an Porlezza a ur Pap aula Fi Sida nr Ar hd anc al elm coli Sees El torva ze Belec gb TIT Kedowlh Gas E 171 Hed a wl Had Loc vid TT Centieucus Mediz Sig DT dede ath Esp Gf DT Hada rit Aleck lira uu Dil orlo Redo De Caro Pirati B Orientation Printing Reference menu gt click Layout gt select Portrait or Landscape gt click OK B Paper size Copies B Media choice Accessory setting B Paper Output Speed B Print quality Darkness Printing Reference menu gt click Layout gt click Advanced button gt click each item to select the parameters click OK af Lulmel Dr 2000 Peas ra Pre ler e Line Pagar telly x Ligen I Pera D Ladoga Label br 200 Advanced Upbions d Label Dr 200 Advanced Document Settirgs E Le Paper inp it Paper Size Shstemert Copy count B In Graphic RasolLtion 203 dots par inch la Dacument Ont ers Haftore Color Adjustment Hadai euo Cute Psa Papes Cirat Seed 2 0 ipa Prini all Darkness Motofie Spooling On 42 B Create a new size Printer menu right click to get pop up menu in blank space gt select Server Properties gt enter a form name for
6. Settings Part Settings eo oper ne General Details Sharing Paper Graphics Device Options Paper sige Label 4 0430 3 A 5s YG 4 Custom 4 Postcad Label 1 0 Label1 0 Label 1 Y 7 Orientatian La fe Portrait A Landscape Paper source T T amp MedawihGap H Media choice Darkness 8 Copies n m Mare Options About Restore Defaults o3 cmm m 38 B Output bin Accessory setting Properties menu gt click Paper gt click more option gt select Enable without Cutter peeler gt click OK B Print quality Speed Properties menu gt click Device Options gt select parameters gt click OK 39 Paper More Options Create User Define Paper Properties menu gt click Paper select Custom gt User Define size gt setup a new size gt click OK 40 For Win 2000 B Ports Properties menu gt click Ports gt select the lO port click OK B Paper source Media type Back to Printers menu gt Label Dr gt right click to get pop up menu gt select Printing Reference gt click Paper Quality select media type gt click OK 4 ATEO Gerera Shang Moti Advarced Sexustv Devine Saiting gt Lett Dy 20 Pral le the Potion owel Documenta wi prom by Hess WHA frase checked port Desai on Pittor Port Label Dr 301 Lebel Dr 200 IL gt T Printer
7. standard peel off or with a cutter B Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely B n peel off mode the backing material is being peeled away from the label asit is printed After the former label is removed the next one will be printed B In cutter mode the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed Standard Mode 1 Insert the media roll into the media supply spindle and move the media guide to the inside Figure 6 2 Push the head latch by anti clockwise and then fold the bracket 3 Remove the outside media guide Figure 7 Lead the Media through the print head module and under the paper sensor guide Figure 8 5 Put back the outside media guide close the bracket and buckle the head latch Figure 9 6 Close the top access door and the front access door and then turn on the printer or press the FEED button if the printer is already on Figure 10 11 Head Latch Outside Media Media Guide 12 Print Head V Module 9 e Paper Sensor Bracket Peel Off Mode Follow the common procedure of Loading the Media of Standard Mode from step 1 to 3 4 Remove approximately 6 long labels from the label backing paper Figure 11 Lead the backing paper through the print head module Figure 12 Turn back under the print head module Figure 13 Use a sticker to fix the media on the rewinder kit Figure 14 CON Os Cn Turn the rewi
8. transfer Turn off the printer open the cover print head module and remove Resolution 203 DPI 8 dots mm the ribbon Rub the print head with a piece of cotton which has Printing width Max 6 3 160 mm Max 6 152mm in cutter mode been moistened with alcohol Check for any traces of black Printing length 1 30 25mm 1143mm coloring or adhesive on the cotton after cleaning Repeat if Printing speed 2 6 ips 51 152 mm s necessary until the cotton is clean after it is passed over the head Memory 2Mb DRAM 1Mb Flash ROM CPU type 32 bit RISC Microprocessor Note Media sensor Reflective and see though Transmissive The print head should be cleaned at least every time the ribbon is Display LCD display 2 linex1 6 LED indicators x 3 replaced and more often depending on actual usage and conditions RENEE NOTA Centronics parallel RS 232 serial i Interface 2 Cleaning the roller Maximum label 8 in 203 mm outside diameter l i l roll diameter 1 5 in 3 0 in 38 mm 76 mm inside diameter Using a cotton moistened with alcohol clean the roll and rip off the Mediatype Rolkfeed die cut continuous fan fold tags ticket in vee lec is A attached glue i thermal paper or plain paper Label indexing j Black stripe and gap Note i Ribbon types i Wax Wax resin and Resin Coating inside The roller should be cleaned whenever it has been in contact with PE i Ribbon size i O
9. D 2 5 in 63mm foreign materials such as dust or adhesives i ID 1 in 25 mm 3 Cleaning the media compartment Compact size W12 1 x H10 2 x L17 3 W310x H260x L445 mm Weight 32lbs 14 5kg Clean the media compartment with cotton which has been Fower E 1 10 220 VAC 10 50 60 Hz moistened with a mild detergent Every time a media roll is printed SONE listing CE UL CUL FCC class A this compartment should be cleaned to reduce the incidence dust Operating 40 1000 4 38 C i temperature i 10 9076 non condensing Storage 40 F 140 F 4 C 60 C temperature 51 52 Windows driver Printer emulation Optional Accessories 9 for Win 3 11 95 98 2000 and NT PPLA Serial RS232 cable Dispenser Cutter Flash memory Font board Standalone KDU ArgoKee USB interface Printer server ArgoNet for Ethernet connection Note The font board and flash memory board cannot be installed simultaneously 2 Fonts Bar Codes and Graphics Specification 39 The specifications of fonts bar codes and graphics depend on the printer emulation The emulation is a printer programming language through which the host can communicate with your printer There are two printer programming languages for all models 9662 they are MPCLand PPL Printer Programming Language A PPL Specification G 6000 smooth fonts Swedish and Danish Norw
10. ING BELT 5 ONEWAY CLUTCH z E s iP BRACKET ONEWAY E H BRARING 1880 SIE RING 64 o Connect the dispenser sensor to JP12 LABEL of main board and secure the dispenser board in front of TPH module 6 Install ribbon and media Ribbon Label Roll Label Label Backing 65 Adjustment The plastic core 13 14 of the rewinder kit must be parallel with the exit media or label To adjust the position you may e remove the screw 13 tune the position of component 14 or e loosen the two screws 15 and 16 shift the position of metal bar and secure the screws 66 Calibration for Dispenser Sensor If you find the sensor is not so sensitive or mis detection you can send two commands to calibrate it Command ASCII Binary Remark Set sensor without label lt ESC gt RO 1BH 24H 52H 30H Commando Set sensor with label lt ESC gt R1 1BH24H 52H 31H Command 1 Step 1 Put the label away from the sensor send command 0 and wait for 2 more seconds Step 2 Put a label under the sensor 10 mm below hold it send command 1 and wait for 2 more seconds 67
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12. USER MANUAL Model Printer Checking Your Box Receiving the box of your printer you are aavised to check first for the possible shipping damage There are two ways you can do it 1 Inspect the outer appearances of both the box and the printer for possible damage 2 Raise the top cover of the printer to see if the media compartments are in order If damages did occur immediately file the claim to the shipping company for settlement Having performed the primary inspections next step please check whether you have received the following accessories together with the printer If there is any item missing contact your local dealer to get it Printer m e Li CD ROM Ribbon Power Supply Setting up the Printer Before setting up the printer you should first consider the following Find a solid flat surface with adequate room for the printer Make sure there is enough room on the top side for the media and ribbon access The location should be near the host or terminal Consider the distance between host and printer for the communication cable serial or parallel cable Clear the ground and isolate from other electrical cables for the power adapter Connecting the Power Cord 1 Leave the power switch at the O position 2 Connect the power supply plug to the power jack and the other end to your AC source Power Jack AC Electrical Outlet Power Switch AC Power C
13. e data can be received on either one however no provision is made for port contention If data is transmitted to both ports simultaneously it will cause the data in the received buffer to be corrupted 58 4 ASCII TABLE Appendix A Printer Status 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 one 0 Q9 P son xn 1 A ala loa PAUSE do ria 29X 2 B R bj r PAUSE or CANCEL to return to normal state 4 MEDIA OUT MEDIA The media is uninstalled or used up 5 NAK 5 E e u READY Load new media to the printer 6 ACK amp 6 F v f v RIBBON OUT RIBBON The ribbon is uninstalled or 7 BEL 7 Gg W g w READY end of ribbon occurred Load new 8 BS 8 H ribbon to the printer If you just use MEN EN thermal media set bit 1 of DIP switch to OFF position SERIAL IO ERROR READY The format or baud rate of the RS232 communication is inconsistent between the printer and host MEMORY FULL READY The printer buffer is full caused by the loaded soft fonts graphics or forms mu Check the format of these data Call for service HEAD OPEN READY The print head latch is not closed To meom ee print the label the head latch must be closed P SENSOR O R READY The media sensor is out of range mS during calibration Make sure the media is installed and the label sensor is put under the media 59 60 Appendix B INSTALLATION FOR CUTTER 1 Turn off the printer 2 Remove the t
14. e is displayed and the READY indicator stops blinking and lights up 6 The following information will be printed on this report Font list DIP switch settings Hardware configuration and status Label parameters Firmware version Note After self test the printer will enter character dump mode For normal operation press the CANCEL button to stop dump mode 31 Resetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings If you would like to reset the printer to its factory defaults after certain commands have been sent or settings changed Turn off the printer Press and hold the CANCEL button 2 Turn on the power 3 When the message E2PROM RESET is displayed on the LCD and READY indicator blinks release the button 4 Finally the READY message is displayed and the READY indicator stops blinking and lights up 5 The following parameters automatically reset Label parameters Heat Darkness Speed Symbol set language J Others for specific emulation Notes 1 All settings stored in non volatile E PROM cannot be destroyed even by turning the printer off 2 The settings of DIP switch can not be reset 3 Itis necessary to perform label sensitivity calibration after resetting 4 The printed label count can not be reset 22 Hooking up the Printer 8 Computer Connecting the Printer to Your Host l You can connect the printer with any standard Centronics cable to the parallel port of the hos
15. egian Courier fonts 8 symbol sets PC PC A PC B EAMA 94 Roman Legal Greek and Russian Soft fonts Downloadable PCL fonts Font expandability 1x1 to 24x24 Bar code types Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C Codabar Interleave 2 of 5 UPC A E 2 and 5 add on EAN 8 13 UCC EAN 128 Postnet Plessey HBIC Telepen and FIM MaxiCode PDF417 and DataMatrix 2D symbologies PCX BMP IMG and HEX formats Stand alone operation without ArgoKee host 3 Interface Specifications Introduction 54 Connection with host This appendix presents the interface specifications of IO ports for the printer These specifications include pin assignments protocols and Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P detailed information about how to properly interface your printer with PC or compatible PC or compatible your host or terminal DTR 20 el 1 DSR DTR4 1 DSR Serial DSR6 Joi 6 DTR DSR zes 6 DTR ID CAM 2 RX ID 2 RX The RS232 connector on the printer side is a female DB 9 RAJ dello 3 TX 29 0 siii 3 TX CTSG tati 7 RTS CTS uite 7 RTS Pin Direction Definition RISA ideas 8 CTR RIST oues 8 CTS 1 Im sR GND7 sun 5 GND ENDS resuena 5 GND 2 n Rata Alternatively you can just connect the 3 wires in the following way 5 Ground fe i Out DTR Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P PC or compatible PC or compatible TAXES Guess 2 RX TAS ss 2 RX RAO wee 3 TX RXZ ria 3 TX GND 7 5 GND GND 5
16. h etc to E PROM Without correct calibration the gap detection is easily lost during printing especially for small labels less than 1 5 inches in height Before calibration the media and ribbon must be loaded properly and move the label sensor to correct position After self test the printer is at dump mode If you need normal operation you must press CANCEL to restart the printer LCD Display Basic Functions to display the printer status to display the printer settings to display the input data from a keyboard or barcode reader After power on the following message is displayed on the LCD READY 203 MPCL The first parameter is either 203 or 300 It stands for the printer resolution The second parameter indicates the emulation printer language MPCL or PPLB If a keyboard is plugged in extra message will be shown at the second row If a barcode reader is connected and bits 6 8 are all at ON positions extra message will be shown at the second row If any abnormal condition occurs the related message will be displayed For example READY 203 MPCL lt ESC gt FOR KEYBD READY 203 MPCL WITH B C READER RIBBON OUT 24 Setting from Panel You can change some settings from proper panel operation instead of sending commanas PAUSE CANCEL Enters setting mode Don t press over 1 A second press will exit setting mode and return to second normal mode FEED Pressing th
17. hen you choose TLP2642 3642 driver the speed is limited under 2 ips This makes printer to upgrade the speed co em LCD DISABLED TYPE SEE THROUGH the media 26 characteristics Once you change it make sure to make calibration before printing CHECKED CHECKED This item appears only IGNORED when DIP switch bit 3 is at ON position For general media set it to CHECKED except for thick media BACK FEED DISABLED DISABLED ENABLED BACK 10 40 mm Omm This item appears only DISTANCE when BACKFEED is enabled Notes 1 To make sure the settings take effect you had better restart the printer after changing them 2 When you store graphics with compression in flash board do not use them under non compression mode They must be consistent 3 Before selecting the see through sensor make sure the main board version is 5 0 or later otherwise it can not work Setting Display Language 2 The printer supports six languages English French German Italian Spanish and Portuguese for LCD display To select the language 1 Press PAUSE and CANCEL buttons at the same time 2 Hold both buttons for about 3 seconds 3 Release buttons 4 The language item will appear LANGUAGE ENCLISH Press FEED button for next language 6 Press CANCEL button to select or set the language for your need Pressing PAUSE or PAUSE CANCEL buttons exits setting and enters normal mode Mem Range Factory Default
18. is button will show next parameter PAUSE Pressing this button will show next setting item Selects certain parameter and causes the parameter to be saved in the permanent memory E2PROM Except you change it from either panel or command the parameter will be kept even you restart the printer Procedure Turn on the printer 1 Til READY message is displayed on the LCD press PAUSE CANCEL buttons simultaneously 2 Press PAUSE button for several times to select the proper item that you want to change the parameter 3 Press FEED button till the specified parameter appears 4 Press CANCEL button to save it A mark will appear at the last column 5 Press both PAUSE and CANCEL buttons at the same time to return to normal mode Note Do not make this operation during printing or communication 23 Selection Items Range CUT PEEL POS 15 15 mm 15 mm mm mm ENABLED PRINT DISABLED GAP HEIGHT MORE THAN 10 mm 5 FMI 8 9 mm WIN CON LEN 0 254 mm mm Factory Default Remarks me vi cut and peeling position m ene vertical print position Positive value only position media out or ribbon out m mm MORE THAN 10 This item appears only m when DIP switch bit 4 is at ON position 0 This takes effect only when you run under Windows with bundled printer driver and use continuous media BASE SPEED O 4 IPS O IPS This is for the PPLB IPS emulation only W
19. linking Indicators READY LCD display Possible Problems and Solutions mn d SERIAL IO ERROR Inconsistent baud rate format or not for protocol between host and Centronics printer Check bits 6 8 of DIP switch Refer to section 2 for DIP switch CUTTER FAILED Check the media For X 2000 Check the connection between and X 3000 cutter and main board DIP switch bit 3 Call for service should be ON for cutter 4 MEMORY FULL Check the graphics and soft fonts fromhost Make sure to delete the graphics and soft fonts if they are no longer used bythe application software Refer to the Technical Rference Manual for details Note After the problems have been solved press CANCEL to continue printing D Miscellaneous The host shows Printer Time out l Isthe communication cable parallel or serial connected securely to your parallel or serial port on the PC and to the connector on the printer 2 Is the printer power turned on If the power cord is connected the power switch is at position 1 and the power LED is still not illuminated call for service The data has been sent but there is no output from the printer Check the active printer driver it should be Label Dr for your Windows system and the label printer Check the emulation and the print command file 48 Vertical streaks in the printout usually indicate a dirty or faulty print head Clean the print head fir
20. nder kit twice to ensure the media is firmly fixed Figure 15 9 Close the side access door and turn on the printer or press the FEED button if the printer is already on Figure 16 Notes 1 The FEED button will not drive the printer to peel The peeling work can be executed only when 1 the software setting is ready 2 Bit 5 of DIP switch at rear panel must be set to ON position 2 Please sure the peeler sensor is out of ribbon path when it s installed I5 Backing Paper oy Print Head Module AS ed Rewinder Kit Sticker que Cutter Mode Follow the common procedure of Loading the Media of Standard Mode from step 1 to 3 4 Insert the media into the print head module and under the paper sensor guide Figure 17 5 Put back the outside media guide close the bracket and buckle the head latch Figure 18 6 Close the top access door and turn on the printer or press the FEED button if the printer is already on and then the label will be fed into the cutter mode automatically Figure 19 Note The FEED button will not drive the printer to cut The cutting work can be executed only when 1 the software setting is ready 2 Bit 3 of DIP switch at rear panel must be set to the ON position 19 Bracket Cutter Outside Media Guide 20 Operator Controls Front Panel The front panel includes QLED indicators READY MEDIA and RIBBON Q but
21. onnector Parts and Features Top Access D LCD Displ op Access Door Front Access Door gt Ribbon Pick up Spindle Ribbon Supply Spindle Media Supply Spindle Feed Slot Thermal Print Head Bracket 1 a i L y ra A rd hw L1 AS s EET E i ns XE TESCO CEPR SERRA a Head Latch axe Platen Roller Paper Sensor Guide Peeler Sensor Cutter Loading the Ribbon Notes 1 2 This section is applicable to the transfer thermal printing Attached ribbon is coating inside Lift the top access door and the front access door to expose the compartment Figure 1 Push the head latch by anti clockwise and then fold the bracket Figure 2 Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll and the bare core Insert the ribbon roll into the ribbon supply spindle Figure 3 Lead the bare core through the print head module Figure 4 Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it a little bit onto the core Note The dull side of the ribbon should be faced down Insert the bare core into the ribbon pick up spindle Figure 5 Turn the pick up spindle to ensure the ribbon is tightly wound Print Head Module ARA E x i n U POST ITY a emo Bracket Ribbon Supply Spindle Ribbon Pick up t Spindle S WM Loading the Media 9662 Series printers can be operated in three different options
22. op covers on both left and right sides 3 Mount the cutter IC to U22 on main board Take care of the location and direction the IC hole ix at lower Position 4 Set bit 3 of DIP switch 1 8 to ON position 5 Secure two screws for cutter 1 and bracket 2 Note The drive IC for cutter is 3770 BRACKET SCREW 61 6 Loosen two screws 4 from bracket 5 7 Insert the left side of cutter bracket 7 and secure two screws 6 to the TPH module 62 8 Thread the cutter cable through a hole 8 and route it to JP13 connector CUTTER After the cutter is installed install media and ribbon Put the media end on the roller Close the TPH latch Hold the PAUSE CALIBR button and turn on the Printer Release the button when the cutter starts cutting After cutting the Printer will feed the label for 12 inches Cc ka WN Notes The above procedure is taken at first time after installation or cutter jam Normally the Procedure is 1 Put the media end on the roller 2 Close the TPH latch 3 Turn on the printer 4 Press the FEED button to let the media end go through the cutter 63 Appendix C INSTALLATION for DISPENSER and REWINDER 1 Turn off the printer 2 Remove the top covers on both left and right sides 3 Set bit 5 of DIP switch 1 8 to ON position 4 Refer to the diagram Assemble the related components for both left and right sides S0NEWAY BEARING DTIMM
23. rt Madia cw a Cute Pax skr I ie Paps Luisul lt 5pesd 2l pss j rin Qua eee ev BS Mztzlie Soockng Do gd pean Pet Cial Saira Dieikres x 1 i De elkreezs Dakr 2 L Eikres 3 Geikress 4 Troubleshooting Generally when a malfunction or an abnormal condition occurs the READY LED will keep blinking and printing and communication between the host and printer will stop To understand what the problem please check the LEDs and LCD display on the front panel first A Problems on media Blinking Indicators READYand MEDIA LCD display MEDIA OUT Possible Problems Solutions Remarks Missing gap Check the media If you use continuous path media check your Check the position of application soft ware label sensor and driver You should select continuous Supply the media roll _ Media not installed Install the media roll J Media jam Recover the jam If everything is OK try to make the label sensor calibration Refer to P30 46 B Problems on ribbon Blinking Indicators READY and RIBBON LCD display RIBBON OUT Possible Problems Solutions O Ribbon has run out Supply the ribbon roll Does not apply to direct thermal If you use direct thermal set bit 1 of DIP switch to OFF Ribbon jam Recover the jam not for direct thermal Ribbon sensor error Replace the ribbon not for direct thermal sensor C Other Problems B
24. st if they still persist replace the print head OOOO a OCA a e afa at res A Db ate etel etate ata ata tat RER alata nos Unstable ribbon roll rotation Check the label path and make sure the head latch is securely closed Poor printout quality The ribbon may be not qualified The media may be not qualified Adjust the Darkness heat temperature Slow down the print speed Refer to the following paragraphs and clear the related modules Recovery In order to continue your print jobs after any abnormal conditions have been recovered simply press the CANCEL button or restart the printer Make sure that the LED indicator is illuminated and not blinking and remember to resend your files 49 Addendum If you use small labels label height is less than 30 mm and the area near top is unprintable you can adjust the top margin slightly by the following procedure 1 Hold FEED or PAUSE button and count the blink times for READY LED Each blink stands for 1 pixel For 0 5 mm you need 4 blinks 2 Release the button 3 Restart the printer 4 Send data to printer to print again 5 Check the print position If you make calibration again the slight adjustment will be reset 50 Caring for your Printer Reference Technical Information Before maintenance be sure to turn off the printer power 1 General Specification 1 Cleaning the print head TPH Print method i Direct thermal and thermal
25. t computer 2 Alternatively you can connect the printer with a serial cable to the RS232C port of your computer or terminal for PC compatibles the RS232C port is COMI COM2 or COM3 Note Using Centronics allows for a much higher communication speed than the use of a serial Centronics ed PC d ST rl i af Y PC i RS232 Seria ni Port TI 33 Communicate with the Printer Communicate with the Printer The bundled printer driver can be applied to all the applications under Windows 2000 98 95 and Windows NT Through this driver you may run any popular software applications e g MS Word and print out the contents by this label printer as long as they are for Windows Before installation 1 Check the contents of the driver to ensure it is complete 2 Make a backup copy of this driver 3 Read the README TXT file for installation guide and change notices 34 Installing Driver Note Before installation please make sure your user s right is up tothe level of Administrator 1 Click the Start button 2 Select Setting then select Printers and double click the Add Printer icon Click Next 3 click the Network or Local button and click the Next button 4 Click Have Disk click the pull down menu to select CD ROM driver path Click Browse button 6 Select the proper directory for installation WIN95 WIN98 WIN2000 NT4 0 7 The driver name Label Dr 200
26. tons FEED PAUSE and CANCEL A LCD display 21 LED Indicators There are three LED indicators on the front panel READY MEDIA and RIBBON These indicators display the operation status of the printer X READY The READY indicator will remain lighted except if any of the following conditions prevail The printer is at PAUSE state A fault condition 3X MEDIA The MEDIA indicator will remain on for the normal operation of the printer Blinking Media run out x RIBBON ON under thermal transfer mode with ribbon installed OFF under direct thermal mode no ribbon installed Set by Windows driver or command Blinking Ribbon run out 22 Buttons There are three buttons each having two basic functions Under normal condition Pressed the button and turn on the power simultaneously Performs a self test and a configuration report will FEED Feeds a label be printed PAUSE Stops the printing process Perform the media Resume the printing after calibration press it again CANCEL Interrupts and deletes the Resets the settings at printing task E27PROM Forces the printer to continue working after an error had been solved Notes 1 23 We suggest you make media calibration after the first time installation after change different type or size of media After calibration the printer will save the related parameters reflection characteristics label lengt
27. ze select the proper size on the menu If there is no desired size select Custom only in Win98 95 Me to define the paper size Create a new size Define paper size in Win 2000 NT4 0 Orientation Set portrait or landscape according to the print direction Paper source Media type T T stands for thermal transfer ribbon mode and D T for direct thermal mode without ribbon Media choice Darkness set the neat value or darkness from this field The darkness value ranges from O to 15 Copies This function designates the number of printed copies of each page More option Accessory setting To use the cutter and peeler function you still need to enter More Options and select one of the items Set DIP Switch also Device options Speed set the printer speed The speed ranges from 1 to 6 IPS 37 For Win 98 B Ports Properties menu gt click Details gt select the lO port gt click OK B Paper size Orientation m Paper source Media type B Media choice Darkness B Copies Properties menu gt click Paper gt click each item to gt select desired parameter gt click OK Label Dr 200 Properties _ General Details Sharing Paper Graphies Device Options Delete Port Punt using the following driver be 200 El audi Capture Printer Port End Capture Timeout settings Mot selected 5 seconds Transmission retry 45 seconds Spool
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