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1. 10 Hook spring peeler 84 on the circle notch of shaft peeler 87 J 3 L JO JAL SE EP i OD Gy 67 68 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 15 4 Appendix D Cutter Installation 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Remove the top cover and middle cover Middle Cover Pull Chassis 2 69 l 2 aS Og Remove the E ring I gear 27 and release the screw F Remove the bracket peeler 71 from the module 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 Cutter Cable 70 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 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 71 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 12 LIGHT YOUR BUSINESS www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it
2. 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 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 14 3 3 USB 2 D MWN USB series B Receptacle Interface Connector Terminal Pin Assignment 14 3 4 Connection with host Host 258 Printer 9P PC or compatible DTR 20 1 DSR DSR6 _ 6 DTR TX2 8 2 RX RX3 2 3 TX CISS esis 7 RTS RTS4 8 CTR GND7_ 5 GND Host 98 Printer 9P PC or compatible DTR4 aaan 1 DSR DSR6 aaan 6 DTR TXW3 f 2 RX RXN2 mM 3 TX CIS8 asses 7 RTS RIS sbssec 8 CTS GND5 __ 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 EXD ases 2 RX TX3 oa 2 RX RXS gages 3 TX KAY OO gen 3 TX GND7 _ 5 GND GND 5 __ 5 GND pin 4 pin 4 The most simple way to connect to other hosts not PC compatible or terminals 1s 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 www
3. 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 32 Serial 14 33 USB 14 3 4 Connection with host 14 3 5 Parallel Centronics 14 3 6 Auto Polling 14 4 ASCII TABLE APpendix ssessessess MERE UMMM a a a w un 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 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 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 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 l rinter Ribbon Core Adapter Media Hanger Power Cord CD ROM 2 Power Supply WARNING NEVER OPERATE THE PRINTER AND POWER SUPPLY IN AN AREA WHERE THEY CAN GET W
4. 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 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 6 3 LED Indicators 3 Before calibration the media and ribbon must be loaded There are three LED indicators on the front panel READY properly and move the label sensor to correct position MEDIA and RIBBON These indicators display the 4 After self test the printer is at dump mode If you need operation status of the printer normal operation you must press CANCEL to restart the printer 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 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 READY will be also blinking Notes 1 We suggest you make media calibration for the first time media installation after change different type or size of media Cover Lock
5. current printer driver 3 If you install new bar code application software such as Bartender Ultra Lite you should activate the seagull driver for Argox printer 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 LPTI gt OK LabelMatrix File gt Printer Setup gt Label Dr on LPTI 2 OK Nicelabel File Printer Setup Label Dr on LPTI OK Bartender File Printer Setup Label Dr on LPTI 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 1 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 3 Turn on the printer s power and the system detects the device automatically 4 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced click Next Found Mew Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Label printer203dpi Ce If your hardware came with an installation CD Ee or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do CO Install the software automatically Recommended e Install from a list
6. ike Document Options Change Paper Source Setting FA Automatically Select S T T Media with Gap S T T Media with Black Line s TAT Continuous Media gi DAT Media with Gap kK 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 s Label Dr 200 4 inch model Default Document Properties EG Page Setup Advanced a Orientation lt Portrait gt 3 Paper Source Automatically Select gt mM Copy Count lt 1 Copy gt Fl Graphic Ei Resolution lt 203 dots per inch gt 5 ile Document Options B Halftone Color Adjustment Media lt w o Cutter Peeler gt amp gt Paper Output lt Speed 2 0 ips gt ME Print Quality lt gt Q Metafile Spooling On Change Print Quality Setting Darkness 0 Darkness 1 Darkness 2 Darkness 3 Darkness 4 custom size in Win 2000 above www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 46 11 4 4 For Win XP Ports In the Properties menu Click Ports Select the IO port Click OK Paper source Media type In the Printers menu Label Dr Right click Select Printing Preferences Click Paper Quality Select media type gt Click OK Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties General Sharing
7. 2 6 Latch print head module 5 3 Cutter Mode 5 2 7 Turn on the printer and press feed button Installing the cutter please refer to Appendix D 5 2 8 Labels will be separated from backing paper and fed out Follow the same procedure as Loading the Media from on H cover while backing paper will come out from the step 5 1 1 to step 5 1 9 slot under the H cover and label will be fed out 5 2 9 Close the top cover 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 Feed Button Label a Screw ER i wa Q DE Cutter E Screw Backing Paper Note Note The FEED button will not drive the printer to peel The rane stated board must be installed prior to cutter peeling work can be executed only when the software Installation setting is ready 1 18 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 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 Perform a self test for configuration report PAUSE Stop the printing process Perform the media Note aa m Resume the printing job calibration The Feed
8. Dr 200 or Label Dr 300 to execute in Windows 2 Click Next Angox Angox Welcome to the Autolnstall Wizard for Printer Driver The Wizard will install Printer Driver on your computer To continue click Next www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 3 Selecta 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 kwi elect Mode PA ki ER Angox Areox Selectthe 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 erup VAN F ina a 5 Selectthe port you want your printer to use lt Back Cancel 29 5 After the related files are copied to your system click Next 6 After the installation is complete click Finish www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it Setup Extract Files need several minutes Selup has finabed installing Printer Driver commuter 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
9. calibration after resetting The printed label count can not be reset iB 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 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 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 t 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 file Label
10. size Printer area margins Width 10 00in Left Q 00in Top 0 00in Height 11 00in Right 0 00in Bottom 0 00in 49 50 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 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 OF Mediajam Recover thejam If everything is Okay try to mark the label sensor calibration please see page 25 51 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 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 positio
11. 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 1s printed this compartment should be cleaned to reduce the incidence dust 54 info meteorbarcode it 14 Reference Technical Information 14 1 General Specifications Specifications Printing method Direct thermal amp Thermal Transfer Printing resolution 203 dpi 300 dpi Printing speed ips 2 6 2 4 Printing length in 0 4 43 0 4 30 Printing width Max 4 25 Max 4 16 2MB 2MB DRAM FROM 2MB IMB IMB CPU type 32 bit RISC microprocessor Media sensor Reflective Movable Mechanism request Roll feed die cut continuous fan fold tags ticket in thermal paper or plain paper and fabric label Max width 4 3 110 m
12. E RAM 1054272 BYTES THERMAL TRANSFER LABEL COUNT 13 IM FLASH MEMORY ON BOARD CHECKSUM gada AE LEN TOP TO TOP 36 mm 304 a Baga 3000 B888 OIF SEDIA SENSOR LEVEL 3 REFLET SENSOR i bidet isi w pre r is is namal font 2 9123456789 ABCabcX 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 8 points 0123458789 ABCab ASD Smooth font 10 points 01 23456789 ABCabcXyz 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 info meteorbarcode it 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 a 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 53 9 4 95 Notes All settings stored in non volatile E PROM cannot be destroyed even by turning the printer off It is necessary to perform label sensitivity
13. ET 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 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 3 Parts READY MEDIA RIBBON and Features Media Hanger Top Cover Release Levers Ribbon Pick up Holder Thermal Printhead Power Switch Cover Lock Cover Lock Platen Roller Power Switch www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 4 Loading the Ribbon 4 2 Note 4 3 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 Release Lever Unlatch the print head module by pushing the two green release levers on the sides toward the rear This allows print head module to rotate upward automatically and expose the ribbon supply holder Print Head Module www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 4 4 Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll 4 7 Turn back the print head module and then insert the bare and the bare core core into the pick up holder First snap in the right side 4 5 Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it then the left side 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 Ribb
14. MANUALE COMPACT 400 PLUS R 400 PLUS MANUALE COMPACT 600 R 600 STAMPANTI DI CODICI A BARRE COMMERCIALI LIGHT UP YOUR BUSINESS www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it CONTENTS A al GE 5 1 Standard Mode 5 2 Peel Off Mode 5 3 Cutter Mode 6 Operator Controls sseesccccccsseess 6 1 Power Switch 6 2 Buttons 6 3 LED Indicators m O GO m e od 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 csccsscccccccceees Power SUD DIY seedede Parts and F CAGES kew was a anana an ja sa w Loading the RIDDON seeessccccees Loading the Media eeeeeeeeoeeeooocoseeeoeeen Performing CalibratiON eeeeeseeceeceoeeee 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 cccccecccccccees 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
15. Media Darkness 8 Advanced 4 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 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences Layout Paper Quality Orientation Portrait Landscape Page Order Front to Back C Back to Front Pages Per Sheet 1 v Advanced Cancel Label Dr 200 4 inch model Advanced Options 3 2 x S Label Dr 200 4 inch model Advanced Document Settings S lag Paper Output Paper Size Label 4 0x3 0 EJ Customize Copy Count 1 Copy ile Document Options Advanced Printing Features Enabled A Printer Features Print Quality Speed 2 0 Output Bin wto Cutter Peeler 42 Paper size setup In Printing Preferences Click tag Layout Click button Advanced Click button Customize Select paper size or add new paper size Click OK 43 Paper Properties add New Paper Unit of Measurement Millimeters Minimum Paper Sizes Wi
16. Ports Advanced Security Device Settings ye Sa Label Dr 200 4 inch model Print to the following portis Documents will print to the first free checked pott Port Description Printer LPT1 Printer Port Label Dr 200 4 inch model LI LPT2 Printer Port LI LPT3 Printer Port L COM1 Serial Port L COM2 Serial Port L COM3 Serial Port O COM4 Serial Port Mi Enable printer pooling amp Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences Layout Paper Quality Tray Selection Paper Source Automatically Select v Media Darkness 8 v 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 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it amp Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences Layout Paper Quality Orientation G Portrait O Landscape Page Order G Front to Back O Back to Front Pages Per Sheet 1 Label Dr 200 4 inch model Advanced Options g Label Dr 200 4 inch model Adyanced Document Settings B Lag Paper Output Paper Size Label 4 0x3 0 C
17. Power Switch 2 After calibration the printer will save the related parameters reflection characteristics label length etc to E7PROM Without calibration the incorrect media Gap detection may occur especially for small size labels less than 20mm in height 21 22 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 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 25 www meteorbarcode it 8 Printing Configuration Report 8 1 Performing the Self Test 8 1 1 Turn off the printer Press and hold the feed button 8 1 2 Turn on the power 8 1 3 Ready indicator blinks release feed button 8 1 4 The printer will print out a configuration report 8 1 5 Ready indicator stops blinking and lights up 8 1 6 The following information will be printed on this report Label Printer with Firmuare PPLA R2AB 1 00 052302 RS232 2400 8 DATA BITS NONE PARITY 1 STOP BIT STANDARD RAM 2097152 BYTES USASCT AVAILABL
18. dth 10 2 mm Height 6 4 mm Maximum Paper Sizes Width 101 6 mm Height 1092 2 mm Width w 10 2 mm Height h 4 mm Add New Paper 10 2 mm x 6 4 mm Create a custom size In the Printers menu Right click Select Server Properties Enter a form name for in Form Description for Reset paper size in Measurements Click OK www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 1 Printers E Me E File Edit view Favorites Tools Help back fg Qsearch GyFolders ZHistory A GE X A Ea Address Ze i Add Printer Label Dr 200 Printers 4 inch model This folder contains information View gt about printers that are currently installed and a wizard to help you Arrange Icons gt install new printers Line Up Icons To get information about a printer Refresh that is currently installed right click TE ayi the printer s icon Paste Shortcut To install a new printer click the Add Printer icon Server Properties Select an item to view its description vi 4 gt g Displays properties for this server Forms Ports Drivers Advanced Forms on FAE 2000 EN Oe ig Delete 10x14 m 11x17 120x78 vi Form Description for fi 0x14 Create a New Form Define a new form by editing the existing name and measurements Then click Saye Form Measurements Units CO Met
19. e it info meteorbarcode it 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 Specification Model R 400 R 400plus Model R 600 languages for R series Bar code types Code 39 checksum Code 93 Code 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 UCC EAN Postnet German Postcode MaxiCode and PDF417 2D symbologies 7 alpha numeric fonts OCR A and OCR B ASD smooth fonts 4 6 8 10 12 14 and 18 points USASCH UK German French Italian Spanish smooth fonts Swedish and Danish Norwegian Courier fonts 8 symbol sets PC PC A Legal Greek and Russian Graphics without host Bar code types Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C 14 2 3 Printer Programming Language Z PPLZ Codabar Interleave 2 of 5 UPC A E 2 and 5 add on EAN 8 13 UCC EAN 128 Post
20. e or darkness from this Darkness field Darkness values range from 0 to 15 More options To use the cutter or peeler function enter Accessories More Options and select one of the items Device options Speed Select the IO port to link with the printer The port may be USB parallel LPT serial COM network port or file Select the proper size If there is no desired size select Custom to define paper size T T stands for thermal transfer ribbon mode and D T for direct thermal mode without ribbon This function designates the number of printed copies of each page Set print speed For the OS 214 plus the speed ranges from 1 3 ips 37 11 4 1Parameters for Win 98 Ports In the Properties menu Click Details Select the IO port gt Click OK Paper size Orientation Paper source Media type Media choice Darkness Copies In the Properties menu Click Paper Click items to select the desired parameters Click OK www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties 21x General Details Sharing Paper Graphics Device Options W Label Dr 200 4 inch model Print to the following port LPT1 Printer Port v Add Pott Delete Port Print using the following driver Label Dr 200 4 inch model New Driver Capture Printer Port End Capture Timeout settings Not selected fi 5 sec
21. es not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Continue Anyway STOP Installation 33 34 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 7 Click Finish Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for hal Label Dr 200 4 inch model a Click Finish to close the wizard 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 Label Or 200 4 inch model Print to the following port s Documents will print ta the first free checked port Port Description Printer COM 1 Serial Fort COM z Serial Port COM 3 Serial Port CO 4 Serial Port FILE Print to File USEBOO1 Virtual printer port fo Label Dr 200 4 inch mid Li gt LI LI gm Hm LI cs Enable bidirectional support Enable printer pooling 36 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 11 4 Setting Parameters After installing the driver follow the path below to set parameters Start Settings Printers Label Dr Properties Parameters include Set portrait or landscape Paper source Media type Media choice Set the heat valu
22. ll 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 ra 12 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 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 1s already on Feed Button Print Head Module Note 3 holder paper is available for 3 ID media roll 13 14 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 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 32 2 5 2 3 5 2 4 5 2 5 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 plate then thread it back into the slot ensuring that it 1s inserted between white plastic roller and plate Pull back the peeler switch to secure backing paper 16 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 5
23. m Min width 1 15 mm Thickness 0025 01 O635mm gt 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 Display LED indicators x 3 Operation interface Button x 3 interface Fonts See details in Int character sets standard 14 2 3 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 See 14 2 3 Maxicode PDF 417 Data Note Matrix ECC 200 only R 400 R 400plus R 600 are used with inside coating ribbons See 14 2 3 PCX bit map GDI graphics R 400K R 400K plus are used with outside coating ribbons Software PPLZ PPLA B Z PPLA B Other specifications are same as R 400 40 F 100 F 4 C 38 C environment 10 90 non condensing Optional items Cutter Dispenser kit Real time clock card PPLA B only ArgoNet print server USB R 400 Zip and R 400plus only Asian font card 2D Barcodes Windows Driver Win 98 2000 NT XP Label editing software ArgoBar Printer Utility 55 56 www meteorbarcod
24. meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 14 4 ASCII TABLE 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 14 3 5 Parallel Centronics sou won a pa pe a STX The parallel port 1s a standard 36 pin Centronics Its pin assignments are listed as following Pin Direction Definition Pin Direction Definition 2 fin ata fisis NG 3 fin Daa 6 Ground 4 n Daa3 j7 Ground s im Data jis SNe 6 m Daas 19 30 Ground mes Does RR 8 fin Daa7 32 fut Fauk CAN on on SEG EEN vo 10 fow ACK 11 Out Busy fw 12 jod EM I U iP pon s bust rt bo ne pet 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 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 15 Appendix 15 2 Appendix B Stand Alone Operation Stand Alone operation for keyboard and barcode reader 15 1 Appendix A Printer Status Apart from related hardware devices and PPLB emulation in order to use keyboards and barcode readers scanner you LED MEDIA The printer is at pause state Press PAUSE or CANCEL 15 3 Appendix C Dispenser Kit i
25. n and the power LED 1s 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 S www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 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 tetetetetetatetstetetatetatetete sbetetetstetsteretereteretererere s tata B D se a W a A tete tete ASIR m YO D bi W 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 www meteorbarcode it 13 Caring for your Printer 13 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
26. net Model R 400 Zip R 400plus Plessey HBIC Telepen and FIM General fonts 9 alpha numeric bitmapped fonts and 1 MaxiCode PDF417 and DataMatrix ECC 200 scaleable font CG Triumvirate Bold only Condensed Germany France Denmark Norway Italy Span Sweden Finland Japan and miscellaneous operation without ArgoKee or scanners host PCX BMP IMG and HEX formats Symbol sets Scaleable font PC 850 Stand alone Bitmapped font USA UK Holland 57 58 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 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 connector
27. nstallation to return to normal state MEDIA The media is uninstalled or used up Load new media to READY the printer 1 Turn off the power switch RIBBON The ribbon is uninstalled or end of ribbon occurred 2 Remove the top cover and middle cover READY Load new ribbon to the printer If you Just use thermal Top Cover media set bit 1 of DIP switch to OFF position READY The format or baud rate of the RS232 communication is inconsistent between the printer me host EH Cover A l The cutter can not cut off the media check the media and cutter n enn The printer buffer is full caused by the loaded soft fonts graphics or forms Check the format of these data Call for service Chassis 2 Pull 65 66 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 3 Remove gear 27 and 31 11 Put back gear 27 and gear 31 4 Plug spring peeler 83 into the right hole on chassis 2 and 12 Mount the cable into chassis 2 and plug the other side lock screw F up into the label on the main board 5 Put shaft peeler 86 and peeler switch 88 into 13 Close the middle cover shaft peeler 87 and then insert it in hole on right side 6 Guide peeler switch 85 go through shaft peeler 87 Fe 7 Hook spring peeler 83 on the circle notch of shaft peeler FA i F Peeler Cover 87 8 Put spring peeler 84 into the left hole of chassis 2 and lock screw F up 9 Put peeler switch 89 into shaft peeler 87
28. on 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 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 4 8 Turn the wheel of the print head module to ensure the 5 Loading the Media ribbon 1s 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 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 51 5 1 Standard Mode 5 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 12 Load the media ro
29. onds Transmission retry 45 seconds Spool Settings Port Settings OK Cancel Apply Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties x General Details Sharing Paper Graphics Device Options Paper size Label 4 0x3 0 e J a LI Custom Label1 0 Label1 0 Label1 0 Label1 Orientation A Portrait AJ C Landscape Paper source T T amp MediawithGap Wi Media choice Dakness8 yi Copies m More Options About Restore Defaults 38 Output bin Accessory setting In the Properties menu Click Paper Click More Options Select Enable w o cutter peeler gt Click OK Print quality Speed In the Properties menu Click Device Options Select parameters Click OK Create a custom size Paper More Options ki ES Output bin wa Cutter amp Peeler vi wo Cutter amp Peeler Cutter Enabled Click Paper Select Custom User Defined Size Set a custom size Click OK Peeler Enabled Tear off Enabled Cancel Restore Defaults Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties General Details Sharing Paper Graphics Device Options Speed 2 0 v Print quality Restore Defaults 39 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it In the Properties menu Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties 20x General Details Sharing Paper Graphics Device Options Pa
30. opy Count 1 Copy ies Document Options Advanced Printing Features Enabled i Printer Features Print Quality Speed 2 0 Output Bin wo Cutter Peeler 48 Paper size setup sapen ize Setup Create a custom size Paper Properties Wa Add New Paper K Add New Paver In Printing Preferences Label 1 0x1 0 hhaha In the Printers menu m ki Label 1 0x2 0 Unit of Measurement i gt Click tag Layout Label 1 0x3 0 Right click Label 1 0x4 0 Click button Advanced ae ne ain rae Select Server a 22 l p Ul Click button Customize Label 2 0x2 0 Anne LIT Properties ae Label 2 0x3 0 z 2 Select paper size or Label 2 04 0 Height 0 25 in Enter a Form name Label 2 0x5 0 Add new paper size are Maximum Paper Sizes Reset paper size Click OK Label 3 0x1 0 valle ABU in the Form description Label 3 0x2 0 Height 43 00 in Label 3 0x3 0 i SEER Click OK Label 3 0x4 0 Label 4 0x1 0 wiki inch Label 4 02 0 Heiahtiht es Label 4 0x3 0 gn men Label 4 0x4 0 Add New Paper 0 40 in x 0 25 in Label 4 0x5 0 amp Print Server Properties A w A w Forms Ports Drivers Advanced Forms on FAE XP ENGLISH 10x14 11x17 12x11 Form name 1 0x11 Create a new form Define a new form by editing the existing name and measurements Then click Save Form Form description measurements Units O Metric G English Paper
31. or specific location Advanced Click Nest to continue 32 www meteorbarcode it info meteorbarcode it 5 Select Search for the best driver in these 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 pour search and installation options Hardware Installation 5 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 driver 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 AP Tell me why this testing l important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of pour system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that pou stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing C Documents and SettingsADOZALocal Settings T Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows do
32. per size User defined size Label 4 0 ME oui Label 1 0 Label1 0 Label1 0 Label 1 Orientation G Portrait C Landscape Paper source T T amp Media with Gap v Media choice Darkness 8 v Copies fi More Options About Restore Defaults cov a User Defined Size 2 xi Unit Width Cs 139 400 zi l e 0 01 inches Length 24 24 4300 Cancel Restore Defaults 0 1 millimeters 40 11 4 2 Parameters for Win 2000 Ports In the Properties menu Click Ports Select the IO port gt Click OK Paper source Media type In the Printers menu Right click Select Printing Preferences Click Paper Quality and select media type Click OK s Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties ixi General Sharing Ports Advanced Security Device Settings Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked port Printer Port CILPT2 Printer Port LILPT3 Printer Port L COM1 Serial Port O COM2 Serial Port LI COM3 Serial Port O COM4 Serial Port vi Add Part Delete Port Configure Port Enable bidirectional support l Enable printer pooling Wasp DTATT Label Printer Cancel s Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences 2 xl Layout Paper Quality Tray Selection Paper Source Automatically Select
33. ric English Paper Size Printer Area Margins Width f10 00in Left 10 00in Height 14 00in Right 10 00in ft op 0 ti 0 0 in Bottom 0 00in Save Form Cancel Apply 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 Ports Scheduling Sharing Security Device Settings Ep Label Dr 200 4 inch model Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked port vi Local Port Label Dr 200 4 in LPT2 Local Port LJ LPT3 Local Port L COM1 Local Port L COM2 Local Port L LOM3 Local Port COMA Lacal Dart vi Add Pott Delete Port Configure Port Enable bidirectional support l Enable printer pooling Cancel sg Label Dr 200 4 inch model Default Document Properties EEG Page Setup Advanced 3 Label Dr 200 4 inch model Document Settings A ag Paper Output Paper Size lt Envelope 9 gt Orientation lt Portrait gt A Paper Source lt mM Copy Count lt 1 Copy gt A in Graphic i E Resolution lt 203 dots per inch gt

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