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1. Paper size setup Create a custom size oo igx Paper Properties File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Label 1 0x1 0 fhad New Paper back Qsearch GyFolders GBristory He E X A E 1 1 AIE i E Address a Printers Go In Printing Preferences Label 1 0x2 0 Unit of Measurement In the Printers menu Click tag Layout eet IMilimeters gt Right click 3 n Label 1 0 4 0 x Add Printer Label Dr 200 Click button Advanced Label 2 0x1 0 Select Server Printers 4 inch model Minimum Paper Sizes Click button Customize oe Width 10 2 mm Properties Th fle contains information view i installed and a wizard to help you Arrange Icons b Select paper size or Label 2 0x4 0 Height 6 4 mm Enter a form name for a a para z Label 2 0x5 0 f H s 7 o get information about a printer Refresh add new paper size Label 2 Ox6 0 Maximum Paper Sizes in Form Description for tha caret rtaled rghteckck Par the printer s icon asez A Click OK ial EL eee gt Reset paper size in To avoi printer click the rasta Label 3 0x2 0 Height 1092 2 mm Add Printer icon Server Properties Label 3 03 0 a Measurements Select an item to view its Label 3 0x4 0 A i ae Click OK description BAKU ee gt Label 4 0x1 0 Width w i 0 2 T mm E Displays properties for this server Label 4 0x2 0 Height hi 4 imm Label 4 0x3 0 ant2. 37 38 Output bin Accessory setting In the Properties menu Click Paper Click More Options Select Enable w o cutter peeler Click OK Print quality Speed In the Properties menu Click Device Options Select parameters Click OK More Options tex wo Cutter amp Peeler wo Cutter amp Peeler Cutter Enabled Peeler Enabled Tear off Enabled Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties 39 Create a custom size In the Properties menu Click Paper Select Custom User Defined Size Set a custom size Click OK Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties T T amp Media with Gap More Options About __ Restore Detauts User Defined Size 21x LOK Cancel Restore Detauts 40 11 4 2 Parameters for Win 2000 Ports In the Properties menu Click Ports Select the IO port Click OK Paper source Media type In the Printers menu Right click Select Printing Preferences Click Paper Quality and select media type Click OK Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties E 2 xi General Sharing Parts Advanced Security Device Settings Print to the following ports Documents will print to the first free checked port Printer Port COLPT2 Printer Port COLPT3 Printer Port COCOM1 Serial Port CI COM2 Serial Port CI COM3
3. mm ad Print Server Properties t 2 xi Forms Ports Drivers Advanced N Delet Cancel Ok Forms on FAE 2000 EN ew FIEIE ance Delete Add New Paper 10 2 mm x 6 4 mm 11x17 12078 gi Form Description for fi 0x14 I Create a New Form Define anew form by editing the existing name and measurements Then click Save Form m Measurements Units C Metric English Paper Size Printer Area Margins Width 10 00in Left 0 00in Top o 00in Height 14 00in Right o 00in Bottom 0 00in Save Form Cancel Apply 43 44 11 4 3 For NT 4 0 Ports In the Properties menu Click Ports Select IO port Click OK Paper size Orientation Paper source Media type Copies Media choice Accessory setting In the Printer s menu Right click Select Document Defaults Click Advanced Click items to select desired parameters d Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties General Parts Scheduling Sharing Security Device Settings Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked port ie Local Port Label Dr 200 4 in L LPT2 Local Port C LPT3 Local Port Cl coM1 Local Port _ cOM2 Local Port J COM3 Local Port COMA Lacal Part d Add Pott Delete Port Configure Port Enable bidirectional support I Enable printer pooling Cancel Label Dr 200
4. 4 inch model Default Document Properties EEG Page Setup Advanced 36 Label Dr 200 4 inch model Document Settings b Paper Output i Paper Size lt Envelope 9 gt fn Orientation lt Portrait gt feigPaper Source lt A Copy Count lt 1 Copy gt z in Graphic 3 E Resolution lt 203 dots per inch gt ike Document Options Change Paper Source Setting E Automatically Select g T T Media with Gap Si T T Media with Black Line Ss T T Continuous Media g D T Media with Gap 45 Paper Output Speed Print quality Darkness In Default Document Click Advanced Click item to select desired parameters Click OK Create a custom size Please refer to Create a Label Dr 200 4 inch model Default Document Properties EEG Page Setup Advanced a Orientation lt Portrait gt gt 3 Paper Source lt Automatically Select i c Copy Count lt 1 Copy gt n Graphic i a E Resolution lt 203 dots per inch gt ile Document Options a lan Halftone Color Adjustment Media lt w o Cutter Peeler gt EA Paper Output lt Speed 2 0 ips gt oof Print Quality lt gt Metafile Spooling lt On gt Change Print Quality Setting Darkness 0 Darkness 1 Darkness 2 Darkness 3 Darkness 4 custom size in Win 2000 above 46 11 4 4 For Win XP Ports In the Properties menu Click Ports Select the I
5. Serial Port O COM 4 Serial Port Ad Add Port Delete Port Configure Port H Enable bidirectional support Enable printer pooling Wasp DT TT Label Printer Cancel Apply s Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences Layout Paper Quality Tray Selection Paper Source Automatically Select Media Darkness 8 Advanced 4 2 xi Orientation Page order In Printing Preferences Click Layout Select Portrait or Landscape Click Page order Select Front to Back or Back to Front Click OK ION Paper size Copies Print quality Speed Output bin Accessory setting In Printing Preferences Click Layout Click Advanced Click each item to select parameters Click OK Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences Layout Paper Quality Orientation Portrait C Landscape Front to Back Back to Front Page Order Pages Per Sheet 1 Advanced Cancel Apply Label Dr 200 4 inch model Advanced Options Label Dr 200 4 inch model Advanced Document Settings 5 Lag Paper Output Paper Size Label 4 0x3 0 Customize Copy Count 1 Copy ile Document Options Advanced Printing Features Enabled E 4 Printer Features Print Quality Speed 2 0 Output Bin wto Cutter Peeler Cancel 42
6. locations and choose 6 Select Continue Anyway Include this location in the search Input the location of printer driver click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software S Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Hardware Installation Search for the best driver in these locations A The software you are installing for this hardware Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local Printers paths and removable media The best diver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows F Tellme why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the corect operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing C Documents and Settings ALOA Local Settings T Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the diver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Continue Anyway STOP Installation J3 34 7 Click Finis
7. plate then thread it back into the slot ensuring that it is inserted between white plastic roller and plate Pull back the peeler switch to secure backing paper 16 5 2 6 Latch print head module 5 2 7 Turn on the printer and press feed button 5 2 8 Labels will be separated from backing paper and fed out on H cover while backing paper will come out from the slot under the H cover and label will be fed out 5 2 9 Close the top cover Feed Button Label Backing Paper Note The FEED button will not drive the printer to peel The peeling work can be executed only when the software setting is ready 5 3 Cutter Mode Installing the cutter please refer to Appendix D Follow the same procedure as Loading the Media from step 5 1 1 to step 5 1 9 5 3 1 Mount cutter on print head module by fastening with two screws 5 3 2 Thread the media over the platen roller and then route the media through the slot of the cutter module Cutter Note Cutter baby board must be installed prior to cutter installation 18 5 3 3 Press down the print head module firmly 6 Ope rator Controls 6 1 Power Switch Controls printer power On normal operation Off the power should be turned off before connect or disconnect the communication cables and power cables Cutter 6 2 Buttons There are three buttons each has two basic functions BUTTON Pressed at normal status Pressed during power on FEED Feed a l
8. the printer off It is necessary to perform label sensitivity calibration after resetting The printed label count can not be reset 1 Turn off the printer Press and hold the CANCEL button Turn on the power Ribbon indicator blinks release the button Ribbon indicator stops blinking and lights up The following parameters automatically reset Label parameters Heat Darkness Speed Symbol set language Others for specific emulation 26 10 Hooking up the Printer amp Computer 10 1 Connecting the Printer to Your Host 10 1 You can connect the printer with any standard Centronics cable to the parallel port of the host computer 10 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 COM1 COM2 or COM3 Note Using Centronics allows for a much higher communication speed than the use of a serial Power Cord Connecter Parallel Port RS232 Serial Port 27 11 Communicate with the Printer The bundled printer driver can be applied to all the applications under Windows XP 2000 98 95 and Windows NT Through this driver you may run any popular software applications such as MS Word and print to this printer 11 1 Before installation 11 1 1 Check the contents of the driver to ensure it is complete 11 1 2 Make a backup copy of the driver 11 2 Installing Driver 1 Double click the driver fi
9. 0x11 A 10x14 11x17 12x11 Mi Form name 101 i Create a new form Define a new form by editing the existing name and measurements Then click Save Form Form description measurements Units Metric English Paper size Printer area margins width 10 00in Left 0 00in Top 0 00in Height 11 00in Right 0 00in Bottom 0 00in 49 50 12 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 12 1 Problems on media Possible Problems Missing gap Check the media If you use continuous path media check your Check the position of application software label sensor and driver You should select continuous Media out Supply the media roll Media not installed Install the media roll aa Mediajam____ Recoverthejam If everything is Okay try to mark the label sensor calibration please see page 25 5I 12 2 Problems on ribbon Possible Problems thermal If you use direct thermal set bit 1 of DIP switch to OFF Ribbon jam not for direct thermal Ribbon sensor error Replace the ribbon not for direct thermal sensor 12 3 Miscellaneous 12 3 1 The host shows Printer Time out 1 Is the communication cable parallel or serial connected s
10. 1 13 2 13 3 Before maintenance be sure to turn off the printer power Cleaning the print head TPH Turn off the printer open the cover print head module and remove the ribbon Rub the print head with a piece of cotton which has been moistened with alcohol Check for any traces of black coloring or adhesive on the cotton after cleaning Repeat if necessary until the cotton is clean after it is passed over the head Note The print head should be cleaned at least every time the ribbon is replaced and more often depending on actual usage and conditions Cleaning the roller Using a cotton moistened with alcohol clean the roll and rip off the attached glue Note The roller should be cleaned whenever it has been in contact with foreign materials such as dust or adhesives Cleaning the media compartment Clean the media compartment with cotton which has been moistened with a mild detergent Every time a media roll is printed this compartment should be cleaned to reduce the incidence dust 54 14 Reference Technical Information Specifications Printing method Printing resolution Printing speed ips Printing length in Printing width DRAM FROM CPU type RISC microprocessor Media sensor Display 14 1 General Specifications Direct thermal amp Thermal Transfer 203 dpi 300 dpi 2 6 2 4 0 4 43 0 4 30 Max 4 25 Max 4 16 2MB IMB 2MB IMB 32 bit Mechanism request Reflective Movable LED in
11. 1 4 Unlatch the print head module 5 1 1 Press the cover locks on both sides to swing the top 5 1 5 Hold the print head module upright with one hand to cover toward the rear and expose the media allow the media pass under it Lead the media compartment through the media guides with the other hand The 5 1 2 Load the media roll onto the media hanger media guides can be adjusted centrality to well fit with 5 1 3 Put the media roll on the hanger holder different label width 5 1 6 Route the media through the media sensor for media detection 5 1 7 Lead the media over the platen roller Sensor Print Head Module Media Roll Media Hanger edia Ro Media Guides Platen Roller Media Guides a 12 5 1 8 Turn back the print head module and then press it 5 1 9 Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press down firmly on both sides till you hear a snap feed button if the printer is already on Feed Button Print Head Module Note 3 holder paper is available for 3 ID media roll 13 14 5 2 Peel Off Mode Installing the dispenser kit please refer to the Appendix C Follow the common procedure of Loading the Media of Standard Mode from step 5 1 1 to step 5 1 9 5 2 1 Remove approximate 6 long labels from the backing paper S22 S29 5 2 4 92 9 Trim the edge of label backing paper with scissors or knife Push down peeler switch to ease the access packing paper Lead the backing paper over the
12. 7 and release the screw F 2 Remove the bracket peeler 71 from the module 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Remove the top cover and middle cover Secure two attached screws B for the cable connector Add a baby board to JP29 on the main board Plug the cable connector into JP13 and make sure Jumper J1 position is 2 3 Click back the middle cover Click back the top cover Secure two attached screws M for the cutter Plug cutter cable into External Connector SG Pull eo Ns Chassis 2 Cutter Cable 69 70 Environmentally sensible disposal of electrical and electronic equipment Electrical and electronic equipment contains valuable materials that should be supplied to recycling or recovery Please dispose of electrical and electronic equipment at qualified collecting points separate from municipal waste 7 12 73
13. A BITS NONE PARITY 1 STOP BIT STANDARDO RAM 2097152 BYTES USRSCTI AVAILABLE RAM 1054272 BYTES THERMAL TRANSFER LABEL COUNT 13 1 M FLASH MEMORY ON BOARD CHECKSUM gada AE LEN TOP TO TOP 36 mm 324 a Baga 3000 g t OIF SEDIA SENSOR LEVEL 3 REFLCT SENSOR i bidet ieee pent pre r is is Sianal Fant gt p123456789 ABCabe xX THIS IS INTERNAL FONT 3 0123456789 ABCABC THIS IS INTERNAL FONT 4 012345678 THIS IS INTERNAL FONT 5 812345676 THIS IS INTRNL FONT 6 This is internal font 7 OCR A ABCabc 0123456789 ASO Smooth font a points 123458789 ABCabc ASD Smooth font 10 points 01 23456789 ABCabexyz ASD Smooth font 12 points 0123456789 ABCa ASD Smooth font 14 points 0123456789 ASD Smooth font 18 points 012 Courier Fonts R8 E94 PC PCA PCB LG GK RUS 24 Note 1 After self test the printer will enter character dump mode For normal operation press the cancel button to exit from dump mode 2 On the report PPLA Present emulation type R2A0 1 00 Firmware version 052302 Date code Please provide the above information to Argox support team in case your printer has a printing problem 25 9 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 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 5 Notes All settings stored in non volatile EPROM cannot be destroyed even by turning
14. O port Click OK Paper source Media type In the Printers menu Label Dr Right click Select Printing Preferences Click Paper Quality Select media type Click OK amp Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties General Sharing Ports Advanced Security Device Settings o S Label Dr 200 4 inch model Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked port Port Description Printer LPT1 Printer Port Label Dr 200 4 inch model C LPT2 Printer Port C LPT3 Printer Port O COM1 Serial Port O COM2 Serial Port CL COM3 Serial Port O COM4 Serial Port v Add Pott vable bidirectional support j C Enable printer pooling amp Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences Layout Paper Quality Tray Selection Paper Source Automatically Select Media Darkness 8 47 Orientation Page order In Printing Preferences Click Layout Select Portrait or Landscape Click Page order Select Front to Back or Back to Front Click OK ION Paper size Copies Print quality Speed Output bin Accessory setting In Printing Preferences Click Layout Click Advanced Click items to select parameters Click OK amp Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences Layout Paper Quality Orientation P
15. Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Argox Information Co Ltd It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein Such proprietary information may not be used reproduced or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Argox Information Co Ltd Product Improvements Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Argox Information Co Ltd All specifications and signs are subject to change without notice FCC Compliance Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation betwee
16. abel Perform a self test for configuration report PAUSE Stop the printing process Perform the media Note Resume the printing job calibration The Feed button will not drive the printer to cut after press it again The cutting work can be executed only when the software CANCEL Interrupt and delete the Reset the settings at setting is ready printing job E PROM Force the printer to continue working after an error had been recovered 6 3 LED Indicators There are three LED indicators on the front panel READY MEDIA and RIBBON These indicators display the operation status of the printer RIBBON Notes We suggest you make media calibration for the first time media installation after change different type or size of media 1 The READY indicator will remain lighted except if any of the following conditions prevail Receiving data from host A fault condition The MEDIA indicator will remain on for the normal operation of the printer The printer is at PAUSE state Blinking Media run out READY will be also blinking 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 READY will be also blinking After calibration the printer will save the related parameters reflection characteristics label length etc to E7PROM Without
17. calibration the incorrect media Gap detection may occur especially for small size labels less than 20mm in height 21 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 Top Cover Cover Lock Power Switch 22 7 Performing Calibration After the media loaded it is necessary to do the calibration for the label size detection 7 1 Press and hold the pause button 7 2 Turn on the power 7 3 Media indicators will blink at this point release PAUSE button 7 4 The printer will feed the labels for 6 inches 7 5 Media indicators stop blinking and remain illuminated Note This procedure is very important and must always be carried out after installation and every time the media type is changed Failure to do so will result in the gap and label empty detection being incorrect 23 8 Printing Configuration Report 8 1 Performing the Self Test 8 1 1 8 1 2 8 1 3 8 1 4 8 1 5 8 1 6 Turn off the printer Press and hold the feed button Turn on the power Ready indicator blinks release feed button The printer will print out a configuration report Ready indicator stops blinking and lights up The following information will be printed on this report Label Printer with Firmuare PPLA R2A0 1 00 052302 RS232 3400 8 DAT
18. connector they cannot function simultaneously u In Note Pin 9 is reserved for KDU keyboard device unit only therefore do not connect this pin if you are using a general host like a PC 59 60 14 3 3 USB USB series B Receptacle Interface Pin Signal Name 1 VBUS 2 D Connector Terminal Pin Assignment 14 3 4 Connection with host Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P PC or compatible PC or compatible DTR 20 1 DSR DTR4 aaa 1 DSR DSR6__ 6 DTR DSR6 were 6 DTR Tee heer 2 RX EAS ae 2 RX RX aii 3 TX RXZ aag 3 TX CISS varies 7 RTS CIS 8 anaia 7 RTS RTS4 a 8 CTR RIS esru 8 CTS GND 7 _ 5 GND GNDS sieve 5 GND 6 Alternatively you can just connect the 3 wires in the following way Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P PC or compatible PC or compatible EX2 apa 2 RX TAS aavu 2 RX RXS sherk 3 TX RX 2 uyni 3 TX ONDT sies 5 GND GND5 _ 5 GND pin 4 pin 4 The most simple way to connect to other hosts not PC compatible or terminals is Pin 2 RxData 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 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 and 38400 Data format always 7 or 8 data bits 1 2 stop bit Parity note even odd parity Handshaking XON XOFF as well as CTS RTS hardware flow control 62 14 4 ASCII TABLE If you run an application with the bundled pr
19. dicators x 3 Roll feed die cut continuous fan fold tags ticket in thermal paper or plain paper and fabric label Max width 4 3 110 mm Min width 1 15 mm Thickness 0025 01 0635mm 254mm Max roll capacity 6 OD 152 mm Core size 1 1 5 25mm 37mm Core sized 3 ID can by applied by installing with extra media core adapter Wax Wax Resin Resin inside costing Ribbon width 2 4 Ribbon roll max 2 67 OD 68 mm Ribbon length Max 360m Core size ID 1 core 25 mm Built in Tear off bar front open cover clear window fan fold paper back cover face in ribbon run way un adjustable TPH carrier W 314x H 231 x L218 mm 9 3 Ibs Button x 3 Parallel RS 232 Operation interface Communication interface Fonts Internal Power Switch 90 250VAC Agency listing CE UL CUL FCC class A CCC Operation environment Optional items Parallel RS 232 USB Int character sets standard 5 alpha numeric fonts from 049 23 H 1 25mm 6 0mm Fonts are expandable to 24x24 4 direction 0 270 rotation Soft fonts are downloadable Matrix ECC 200 only Graphic PCX bit map GDI graphics See details in 14 2 3 40 F 100 F 4 C 38 C 10 90 non condensing Cutter Dispenser kit Real time clock card PPLA B only ArgoNet print server USB R 400 Zip and R 400plus only Asian font card Note R 400 R 400plus R 600 are used with in
20. ecurely 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 and the power LED is still not illuminated call for service 12 3 2 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 22 12 4 12 3 3 Vertical streaks in the printout usually indicate a dirty or faulty print head Clean the print head first if they still persist replace the print head SO Me ae a sepes A e a a eeaeee teet ea i mai EELEE E EEEE EEEE Aa aiaa a RO sn ER teats sien nees E A R RA NNS NNE snn i eree acne KERER ES 12 3 4 Unstable ribbon roll rotation Check the label path and make sure the head latch is securely closed 12 3 5 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 53 13 Caring for your Printer 13
21. h Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for A Label Or 200 4 inch model i a Click Finish to close the wizard z Back Cancel 8 The Label Dr200 4 inch model printer is added in Printers and Faxes 9 Reboot the system 35 10 The system assigns the USB port for Label Dr200 4 inch model printer Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties General Sharing Ports Advanced Device Settings About 7 Sa Label Or 200 4 inch model Print to the following portis Documents will print to the first free checked port Description Printer Serial Port Serial Fort Serial Fort Serial Fort Frint to File USBO01 Virtual printer port fo Label Or 200 4 inch rif T gt L Enable bidirectional support C Enable printer pooling 36 11 4 Setting Parameters 11 4 1Parameters for Win 98 Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties 21 x After installing the driver follow the path below to set parameters Ports seal ee ae sre eae SY Label Dr 200 4 inch model Start Settings Printers Label Dr Properties In the Properties menu gt Click Details Print to the following port Parameters include Select the IO port GEE Re Delete Pott Click OK Print using the following driver Select the IO port to link with the printer aT Naina The port
22. he format of these data Call for service 65 15 2 Appendix B Stand Alone Operation Stand Alone operation for keyboard and barcode reader Apart from related hardware devices and PPLB emulation in order to use keyboards and barcode readers scanner you should follow apply with ArgoKee 15 3 Appendix C Dispenser Kit installation 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Remove the top cover and middle cover Top Cover Chassis 2 Pull 66 Remove gear 27 and 31 11 Plug spring peeler 83 into the right hole on chassis 2 and 2 lock screw F up Put shaft peeler 86 and peeler switch 88 into ie shaft peeler 87 and then insert it in hole on right side Guide peeler switch 85 go through shaft peeler 87 Hook spring peeler 83 on the circle notch of shaft peeler 87 Put spring peeler 84 into the left hole of chassis 2 and lock screw F up Put peeler switch 89 into shaft peeler 87 Hook spring peeler 84 on the circle notch of shaft peeler 87 AN A TE Cable Connector fs D I if E N 4 A N NRE Sa ZN 8 SY a Af SZ a NEZ i Ci A l SS Ree ITN ZN a N 67 Put back gear 27 and gear 31 Mount the cable into chassis 2 and plug the other side into the label on the main board Close the middle cover Peeler Cover 68 15 4 Appendix D Cutter Installation 1 Remove the E ring 1 gear 2
23. 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 Sample Media Ribbon N rinter Ribbon Core Adapter iV Media Hanger Power Cord CD ROM li 2 Power Supply WARNING NEVER OPERATE THE PRINTER AND POWER SUPPLY IN AN AREA WHERE THEY CAN GET WET 2 1 Leave the power switch at the O Position 2 2 Connect the power supply plug to the power cord connecter and the other end to your AC source AC Electrical Outlet Power Switch Power Cord Connecter Power Cord 3 Parts and Features Top Cover e READY e MEDIA RIBBON Power Switch Cover Lock Media Hanger Release Levers Ribbon Pick up Holder Thermal Printhead Cover Lock Platen Roller Power Switch 4 Loading the Ribbon Note This section is not applicable to the direct thermal printing 4 1 Press the cover locks on both sides to open the top cover Cover Lock 4 2 Unlatch the print head module by pushing the two green release levers on the sides toward the rear 4 3 This allows print head module to rotate upward automatically and expose the ribbon supply holder Print Head Module Release Lever 4 4 Unwrap the
24. in sccssesisiscnacssesisieasgewss Loading the RIDDON ceeeescecccees Loading the Media cccscccccccssccssees Performing Calibration cccccceeees Printing Configuration Report Returning to Factory Default Settings Hooking up the Printer and the Computer Communicate with the Printer 13 14 15 Caring for Your Printer ccccscccccceees 54 13 1 Cleaning the print head THP 13 2 Cleaning the roller 13 3 Cleaning the media compartment Reference Technical Information 55 14 1 General Specifications 14 2 Fonts Bar Codes and Graphics Specification 14 2 1 Printer Programming Language A PPLA 14 2 2 Printer Programming Language B PPLB 14 2 3 Printer Programming Language Z PPLZ 14 3 Interface Specifications 14 3 1 Introduction 14 3 2 Serial 14 3 3 USB 14 3 4 Connection with host 14 3 5 Parallel Centronics 14 3 6 Auto Polling 14 4 ASCH TABLE APPENA IK ssa a a 65 15 1 Appendix A Printer Status 15 2 Appendix B Stand Alone Operation 15 3 Appendix C Dispenser Kit Installation 15 4 Appendix D Cutter Installation 1 Checking Your Box Receiving the box of your printer you are advised to check first for the possible shipping damage There are two ways you can do it 1 1 Inspect the outer appearances of both the box and the printer for possible damage 1 2 Raise the top cover of the printer to see
25. inter driver under Windows and use the serial port you should check the above parameters and set the flow control to Xon Xoff or hardware 14 3 5 Parallel Centronics rsou won Ea ofa STX The parallel port is a standard 36 pin Centronics Its pin assignments are listed as following Pin Direction Definition Pin Direction Definition 2 fin Data tas Ne 3 fin Data2_ te Ground 4 fin Dats fj7 Ground S fm Daag fjs NC 6 m Daas fi9 s30 Ground zom pms p __ e_ 8 Jn Data 32 fut Fault o hm aes bsa e 10 fow ACK u fow Busy 12 fow PET o o ER sa tust b gt o o o 14 3 6 Auto Polling Both the serial and parallel ports are active at the same time on this printer 1 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 63 64 15 Appendix 15 1 Appendix A Printer Status Blinking Description LED MEDIA The printer is at pause state Press PAUSE or CANCEL to return to normal state READY the printer RIBBON READY READY The ribbon is uninstalled or end of ribbon occurred Load new ribbon to the printer If you just use thermal media set bit 1 of DIP switch to OFF position inconsistent between the printer and host and cutter The printer buffer is full caused by the loaded soft fonts graphics or forms Check t
26. le Label Dr 200 or Label Dr 300 to execute in Windows 2 Click Next Arcox Arcox Welcome to the Autolnstall Wizard for Printer Driver The Wizard will install Printer Driver on your computer To continue click Next Next gt Cancel 28 Select a driver for your printer and click Next For 203 dpi modes with 4 inches print width you should select Label Dr 200 4 inch model 4 Select the port of the printer and click Next Select Model X Select the model of your printer Label Dr 200 2 inch model Label Dr 200 3 inch model Label Dr 200 4 inch model Label Dr 200 6 inch model Printer Driver for 2 inches width label printer lt Back Next gt Cancel Setup X Select the port you want your printer to use 29 5 After the related files are copied to your system click Next 6 After the installation is complete click Finish Extract Files need several minutes Sep has finabed installing Printer Driver computer 30 Note 1 If you are updating the driver previous driver files are overwritten automatically 2 If you install new bar code application software such as ArgoBar LabelView or CodeSoft you may activate the Label Dr 200 or Label Dr 300 driver and set it as the current printer driver 3 If you install new bar code application software such as Bartender Ultra Lite you
27. may be USB parallel LPT serial Capture Printer Patt End Capture COM network port or file Timeout settings j j Not selected fi 5 seconds Paper size Select the proper size If there is no desired POTELEA ransmission retry 5 seconds size select Custom to define paper size Spool Settings Port Settings Set portrait or landscape Paper source T T stands for thermal transfer ribbon Media type mode and D T for direct thermal mode without ribbon Paper size General Details Sharing Paper Graphics Device Options i l Orientation Media choice Set the heat value or darkness from this Paper source Paper size Label 4 0x3 0 Darkness field Darkness values range from 0 to 15 Media type if a a Bj L P ustom abel 1 abel 1 abel 1 abe Copies This function designates the number of Media choice E printed copies of each page Darkness jaiai Copies Portrait C Landscape More options To use the cutter or peeler function enter Accessories More Options and select one of the items In the Properties menu Paper source T T amp Media with Gap 7 l Click Paper Mediachoice Dakness8 H Device options Set print speed For the OS 214 plus the SOl erns oseere Speed zaj speed ranges from 1 3 ips desired parameters gt Click OK More Options About Restore Defaults OK Cancel Apply Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties 21x
28. n the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different than that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experience Radio TV technician for help NOTE This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Argox Information Co Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Liability Disclaimer Argox Information Co Ltd takes steps to assure that its published engineering specifications and manuals are correct however errors do occur Argox Information Co Ltd reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom No Liability for Consequential Damage In no event shall Argox Information Co Ltd or anyone else involved in the creation production or delivery of the accompanying product including hardware and software be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product even if Argox Information Co Ltd has been advised of the possibility of such damages A Letter to Our Customers Dear Customers Congratulation on selecting an Argox Refi
29. ne series printer We believe soon you will find that you have made a cleverest choice This booklet is a small gift from us It is intended for helping you to know your printer better then further to optimize it Basically this booklet contains two parts operation guidance and related valuable information In the part of the operation guidance we will furnish you with a lot of complementary illustrations so you may pick up those operation guides more quickly In the latter chapters of Trouble Shooting Maintenance as well as Reference Technical information which we think you may need them just in case Therefore for your quick reference we try to table them as much as possible Enjoy your reading and have a good time with your printer Best wishes Argox Information Co Ltd CONTENTS Se ale ade aa a 5 1 Standard Mode 5 2 Peel Off Mode 5 3 Cutter Mode 6 Operator Controls ccccccccscccccsccccees 6 1 Power Switch 6 2 Buttons 6 3 LED Indicators me O O0 N m D e 11 1 Before installation 11 2 Installing Driver 11 3 Installing the USB Driver Plug and Play 11 4 Set Parameters 11 4 1 For Win 98 11 4 2 For Win 2000 11 4 3 For Win NT 4 0 11 4 4 For Win XP 12 Troubleshooting sessesessesessesesesesoeo 12 1 Problems on media 12 2 Problems on ribbon 12 3 Miscellaneous 12 4 Recovery Checking Your BOX ccccssccccccceeees Power SUD DIY sesiooni a Parts and FGatures
30. ondensed host Span Sweden Finland Japan and Bar code types Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C 14 2 3 Printer Programming Language Z PPLZ Plessey HBIC Telepen and FIM Symbol sets Scaleable font PC 850 Stand alone Bitmapped font USA UK Holland o miscellaneous languages for R series Codabar Interleave 2 of 5 UPC A E 2 and 5 Specification Model R 400 Zip R 400plus MaxiCode PDF417 and DataMatrix ECC 200 operation without ArgoKee or Argox scanners Germany France Denmark Norway Italy 31 58 Soft fonts Downloadable soft fonts 14 3 Interface Specifications Font expandability 14 3 1 Introduction Bar code types Code 39 checksum Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C Codabar Interleave 2 of 5 This appendix presents the interface specifications of I O ports for the checksum Industrial 2 of 5 Standard 2 of 5 printer These specifications include pin assignments protocols and UPC A E 2 and 5 add on EAN 8 13 detailed information about how to properly interface your printer with Postnet Code 11 logmars MSI code your host or terminal MaxiCode and PDF417 QR code 2D symbologies 14 3 2 Serial Graphics Bitmap graphic can be converted into PPLZ via Argox print utility The RS232 connector on the printer side is a female DB 9 Stand alone operation Connected with ArgoKee Quick Basic mode without host only Pin Direction Definition 2 In RxData Notes As the font board and flash modules use the same
31. ortrait O Landscape Page Order Front to Back Back to Front Pages Per Sheet 1 Label Dr 200 4 inch model Advanced Options g Label Dr 200 4 inch model Advanced Document Settings dg Paper Output EM Label 4 03 0 iv Copy Count 1 Copy E iio Document Options Advanced Printing Features Enabled Ay Printer Features Print Quality Speed 2 0 Output Bin wo Cutter Peeler 48 Paper size setup Rape SIZe Setup Create a custom size Paper Properties m a In Printing Preferences Label 1 0x1 0 i In the Printers menu 4 Label 1 0x2 0 Unit of Measurement Click tag Layout Label 1 0x3 0 Right click Label 1 0x4 0 Click button Advanced ae ne Select Server a Minimum Paper Sizes Click button Customize eer Width O 40in Properties aDel 2 UX Select paper size or Label 2 0x4 0 Height 0 25 in Enter a Form name Add new paper size T Maximum Paper Sizes Reset paper size Click OK Label 3 0x1 0 wae SU in the Form description Label 3 0x2 0 Height 43 00 in Label 3 0x3 0 i pi Click OK Label 3 0 4 0 5 T amp Print Server Properties Label 4 0x1 0 Width w oo G inch Label 4 0x2 0 Height h inch Label 4 0x3 0 ant 025 i puey Label 4 0x4 0 Add New Paper 0 40 in x 0 25 in Label 4 0x5 0 Forms Ports Drivers Advanced Forms on FAE XP ENGLISH 1
32. ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll and the bare core 4 5 Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it a little bit onto the core 4 6 Insert the ribbon roll into the supply holder First snap in the right side and then the left side Ribbon Roll Bare Core Noted It is the inside coated ribbon used in the figure for R 400 R 400plus R 600 For R 400K R 400K plus models please use outside coated ribbon 4 7 Turn back the print head module and then insert the bare core into the pick up holder First snap in the right side then the left side 4 8 Turn the wheel of the print head module to ensure the 5 Loading the Media ribbon is tightly wound 4 9 Press down the print head module firmly on both sides till you hear a snap R Series printers can be operated in three different options standard peel off or with a cutter Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely In peel off mode the backing material is being peeled away from the label as it is printed After the former label is removed the next one will be printed In cutter mode the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed Print Head Module Note 1 R 400 R 600 R 400plus ribbons are face in inside coating R 400K R 400K plus ribbons are face out outside coating 2 Optional ribbon core adapter is available once ribbon width is less than 4 width 9 10 51 5 1 Standard Mode 5
33. should activate the seagull driver for Argox printer ArgoBar File gt New gt Select Printer gt Label Dr on LPT1 gt OK LabelView File gt Select Printer gt Label Dr on LPT1 gt OK CodeSoft File gt Printer gt Windows gt Label Dr on LPT1 gt OK LabelMatrix File gt Printer Setup gt Label Dr on LPT1 gt OK Nicelabel File Printer Setup Label Dr on LPT1 OK Bartender File Printer Setup Label Dr on LPT1 OK 31 11 3 Installing the USB Driver Plug and Play Note The printer driver needs to install version 1 4 00 or later and support USB Plug and Play for Windows XP Windows 2003 and Windosw 2000 Extract the PrinterDriver exe to the fixed route C Label Dr 200 for example Connect the label printer to a computer with a USB cable Turn on the printer s power and the system detects the device automatically Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Label printerz03dpi If your hardware came with an installation CD is or floppy disk inzert it now What do you want the wizard to do D Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Adwanced Click Nest to continue 32 5 Select Search for the best driver in these
34. side coating ribbons R 400K R 400K plus are used with outside coating ribbons Other specifications are same as R 400 Windows Driver Win 98 2000 NT XP Label editing software ArgoBar Printer Utility 55 56 14 2 Fonts Bar Codes and Graphics 14 2 2 Printer Programming Language B PPLB Specification Specification The specifications of fonts bar codes and graphics depend on General fonts 5 fonts with different point sizes the printer emulation The emulation is a printer programming Symbol sets 8 bits code page 437 850 852 860 863 and language through which the host can communicate with your Code pages 865 printer There are printer PPLA PPLB programming 7 bits USA British German French Danish Italian Spanish Swedish and Swiss Soft fonts Downloadable soft fonts 14 2 1 Printer Programming Language A PPLA Font expandability 1x1 to 24x24 Bar code types Code 39 checksum Code 93 Code Model R 400 R 400plus 128 subset A B C Codabar Interleave 2 of 5 checksum Matrix 25 UPC A E 2 and 5 add on EAN 8 13 Code 128UCC Symbol sets for USASCII UK German French Italian Spanish UCC EAN Postnet German Postcode smooth fonts Swedish and Danish Norwegian MaxiCode and PDF417 2D symbologies Courier fonts 8 symbol sets PC PC A Legal Greek and Russian Graphics without host add on EAN 8 13 UCC EAN 128 Postnet 9 alpha numeric bitmapped fonts and 1 scaleable font CG Triumvirate Bold only C
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