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1. G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Figure 5 2 POSTEK u G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual POSTEK Figure 5 4 Chapter 2 Setup and Use G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual POSTEK Figure 5 5 Chapter 2 Setup and Use G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual POSTEK Figure 5 6 Chapter 2 Setup and Use G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Loading the Media G 2108 G 3106 printers can be operated in three different modes Standard mode Peel off mode or Cutting mode In Standard mode each printed label remains on the backing liner In Peel off mode each printed label is peeled away from the backing liner automatically In Cutting mode the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed Standard Mode To load media into the G 2108 G 3106 while using Standard Mode eo OSD AAA Lift up the top cover to expose the media compartment see Figure 6 1 Load a roll of media labels facing up on the Media Spindle then slide the two Media Roll Guides with smooth sides facing toward the media onto the Media Spindle from each end until snug against the media When placing a roll of media with a 3 ID core please slide the two Core Adapters onto the Media Spindle first see Fi2. Quick Start Guide CD Rom Media Roll Guides Figure 1 Printer and Accessories POSTEK G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Chapter 2 Setup and Use Setting up the Printer Before setting up the printer consider the following 1 Make sure there is adequate space around the printer for loading consumables and proper ventilation 2 Make sure the printer is close to the host so the interface cable is easily accessible at either end Main Parts and Structures Figure 2 1 PAUSE Button 5 MEDIA Indicator 9 Bottom Case 2 FEED Button 6 RIBBON Indicator 10 Top Cover 3 CANCEL Button 7 Media Exit Path 11 Left Side Cover 4 READY Indicator 8 Cover Handle POSTEK G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Figure 3 1 Printhead Module 5 Reflective Sensor 9 Ribbon Supply Spindle 2 Printhead Bracket 6 TPH Release Lever 10 Guide Wheel 3 Printhead 7 Media Guide 11 Platen Roller 4 Transmissive Sensor 8 Ribbon Loading Knob POSTEK G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Figure 4 1 RS232 Serial Port 4 DC IN Port 2 USB Device Port 5 Centronics Parallel Port Optional 3 Ethernet Port POSTEK G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Connecting the Printer Warnings 1 Do not use the printer near liquids or corrosive chemicals 2 Using the wrong power adapter may cause damag
3. Label Print darkness Speed Others Note The printed label count and printed length may not be reset Button Functions Button Function Description PAUSE 4 Item Parameter Selection Descending Item Parameter selection CANCEL gt Item Parameter Selection Increasing Item Parameter selection FEED ED Confirmation Confirm selection POSTEK 26 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Windows Driver and Label Software The G 2108 G 3106 printer driver is packaged with the printer in the CD ROM pack and is compatible with the following operating systems e Windows 8 e Windows 7 e Windows XP e Windows Vista e Windows ME e Windows 98 e Windows 2000 e Windows 2003 e Windows 95 e Windows 2008 e Windows NT Drivers can also be downloaded from www postek com cn and www postektechnologies com Each G 2108 G 3106 printer is also packaged with powerful barcode label editing software POSTEK 27 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance Warnings 1 Make sure the printer is powered off before performing maintenance operations 2 The Printhead may be hot due to recent printing Wait until the Printhead cools before performing maintenance 3 Use only anhydrous isopropyl alcohol to clean the print head Cleaning the Printhead The Printhead is the mechanism that enables the ink to impact the label Due to the Printheads precision co
4. The 32 bit embedded ARM CPU and high tech system platform delivers the highest quality possible This manual explains how to set up and begin using your G 2108 G 3106 printer It also provides detailed information on configuring your printer basic operations care and troubleshooting Please read this manual carefully before using the G 2108 G 3106 printer Important Notice Read Me First The thermal printhead can be easily damaged due to its precision construction A printhead damaged by misuse is not covered under the terms of the warranty To ensure longevity of the printhead please note the following DO NOT scrape or use tools that might damage the printhead surface To protect from corroding the printhead DO NOT touch the printhead with bare hands DO NOT use thermal paper or thermal transfer ribbons which contain Na K or Cl Keep printhead from any form of liquid or dampness Only use a cotton swab dipped in anhydrous isopropyl alcohol to clean the printhead Always use high quality consumables e When the printhead module is closed pressure is placed directly onto the printhead dirt such as paper scraps sand dust and glue can scrape or damage the printhead e The TPH is also easily damaged by static electricity which may be generated by poor quality ribbons 7 Always inspect consumables for high quality before purchasing Oy Oe Be G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction
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6. Printer Specifications Model G 2108 G 3106 Printing Method Direct Thermal amp Thermal Transfer Printing Resolution 203 dpi 8 dots mm 300 dpi 11 8 dots mm Max Printing Speed 4ips 101 6 mm s 4ips 101 6 mm s Max Printing Width 4 25 108 mm 4 17 106 mm Max Printing Length 315 8000 mm 157 4000 mm Memory 8 MB FLASH ROM 16 MB SDRAM Media Roll feed die cut continuous fan fold tags tickets in plain paper or thermal paper Width 4 3 110 mm max 0 98 25 mm min or with optional adapter 31 8 mm min Supply roll OD 6 152 mm max ID 1 25 4 mm min Thickness 0 003 0 008 0 08 0 20 mm including liner Ribbon Wax Wax Resin Resin Ribbon roll OD 2 75 70 mm max ID 1 25 4 mm core Max width 4 3 110 mm Max length 984 25 300 m Ink side Out Fonts Five built in ASCII fonts Optional multiple language fonts Bar Code Types 1D Barcode Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C Codabar Interleave 2 of 5 UPC A E 2 and 5 add on EAN 13 8 128 UCC 128 2D Barcode MaxiCode PDF417 Data Matrix QR Media Sensor Reflective Adjustable Transmissive Interfaces RS 232 Serial USB 2 0 10 100M Ethernet Power Rating 24 VDC 2 5A Weight 7 72 bs 3 5 kgs Dimensions W 10 07 x D 12 95 x H 7 8 W 256 x D 329 x H 200 mm Operation Environment Temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 5 85 non
7. condensing Storage Environment Temperature 40 F 140 F 40 C 60 C Relative humidity 5 85 non condensing Optional Items External Rewinder External Media Stand Rotary Cutter Media Guide Adapter and Centronics Parallel POSTEK G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Specifications for Power Adapter Input AC 100 240 V 47 63 Hz Output DC 24 V 2 5A Environment 0 C 40 C Contents of Box Inspect the shipping carton s for possible shipping damage if damage is discovered notify the shipping company to report the nature and extent of the damage Please check the items according to the Packing List If there are any items missing notify your authorized reseller Packing List see Figure 1 G 2108 G 3106 Printer 1 pe Power Adapter 1 pe USB interface cable 1 pe Media Spindle 1 pe Media Roll Guides 2 pcs Media Core Adapter 2 pcs Ribbon Spindle 2 pcs Sample Media Roll 1 pe Sample Ribbon 1 pe Quick Start Guide 1 pe CD ROM pack 1 pe Note CD ROM pack includes the printer driver label software User s Manual and the Programming Manual POSTEK 3 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction USB Cable G 2108 G 3106 Head SI A 7 Power Adapter yo SLAY ER 7 eS Na Ribbon Spindles le Ribb Sample Media n AS F Media Spindle Na NO poa We n Media Core Adapters E J
8. for extended periods Follow all recommendations and setup instructions included in this manual Warnings This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures see FCC Notice Static electricity that accumulates on the surface of the human body or other objects can damage the print head or electronic components in the G 2108 G 3106 printer Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling POSTEK ii G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Table of Contents E NN 1 Important A AA A A Ehapter 1 Introducti ob acacia 2 Printer Specifications nanses neiii iann aae dd a S bj Dai DL ol A o A La Ia 2 Specifications for Power Adapter iia ii iaa 3 Concas ol BOr Dauer a Bad ee RANE a aU AEE OLS es a ea a a bade teats ach arith tof 3 Chapter 2 S Giip amd USE arrancado dean cca va in ONIS RARE Setting up the Pinter AA A ROA 5 Mam Pasand SE US A 5 Connecting the Printer asies A Ad A EAA AA E Ea OEE a SA oaos iae 8 Toter ice COMA A A ada 8 Loading the Ribbon Loading the Media Standard Mode Cutting Mode a sec AA AS a IS A St A ds Adjusting the Position of Media Sensor cccscsssssscsssesssssssssscsesssssseesessassssosssessessssossesnsensessossesnssaseseoseesaseasossosaenneegs 22 Chapter 3 Operations and Setengs ciscccscsoscscsioisssccessonsssncaseccovsscoessesascseovesseedessavecetoseousveusdsescessnee
9. RUGGED PARTS DURABLE MACHINES User s Manual G 2108 G 3106 Barcode Label Printer G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment may generate use and or radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in full accordance with this instruction manual interference to radio communications may occur This equipment complies with the limits for a Class A Information Technology Equipment pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may also cause interference In such case the user will be required at own expense to correct the interference using whatever means necessary Trademarks ARM is a registered trademark of Advanced RISC Machines Ltd Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation Microsoft Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation POSTEK is a registered trademark of Postek Electronics Co Ltd Copyright 2004 2015 by Postek Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual cannot be reproduced in an
10. Roller after every 3 rolls of label media used To clean the Platen Roller POSTEK 28 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 4 Maintenance Turn off the printer Open the top cover Release and lift the Printhead Module Remove the ribbon if applicable and media SY A AI Use a cotton swab dipped in anhydrous isopropyl alcohol Rub the swab along the Platen Roller while rotating the roller until the swab no longer accumulates ink or debris Cleaning the Printer Interior Over time the printer s interior may collect dust or debris from the consumables It is advised to periodically clean the printer s interior in order to prevent the accumulated debris from damaging internal parts To clean the printer interior use a cotton swabs dipped into anhydrous isopropyl alcohol and remove any debris POSTEK 29 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Occasionally situations occur that require some troubleshooting Possible issues and potential solutions are listed in this section While not every situation is addressed you may find some of these tips useful Error Indications Typically when the printer is not functioning one or two of the three indicator lamps will begin blinking The possible situations addressed by the status of the three indicator lamps are listed below READY and MEDIA Lamps blink simultaneously Possible Cause Recommended Solutions Media s
11. ace cable to less than 6 1 83 M if possible Keep the interface cable separate from power cords POSTEK 8 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Loading the Ribbon Warnings 1 Load ribbon only when using the thermal transfer printing method Remove any ribbon that may be loaded when using the direct thermal printing method 2 When using a ribbon roll with a width less than 110 m please place the ribbon roll in the middle of the Ribbon Spindle corresponding to the symmetry symbol gt To install the ribbon Lift the top cover and push down the Printhead Release Lever to release the Printhead Module see Figure 5 1 Lift the Printhead Module to expose the ribbon supply spindle see Figure 5 2 Unwrap the ribbon pack and separate the ribbon roll and the core Slide the ribbon onto one of the Ribbon Spindles and place the core onto the other spindle see Figure 5 3 Wrap the end of the ribbon around the core see Figure 5 5 Load the core into the Ribbon take up area see Figure 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 Load the Ribbon Spindle into the printer and route the ribbon through the Printhead Module see Figure 5 4 6 7 8 Turn the guide wheel on the left side of the core to ensure the ribbon is tight and smooth 9 Close the Printhead Module and press down until it locks into place POSTEK 9 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual POSTEK Figure 5 1 Chapter 2 Setup and Use 10
12. ause The Printhead is dirty Vertical lines still appear after cleaning the Printhead Corrective Action Clean the Printhead Follow the recommended maintenance guidelines for cleaning the Printhead Contact an authorized POSTEK service provider for technical support Printer Timeout Error Message Execute following corrective actions 1 Check the interface cable for proper connection 2 Ensure the printer is powered on If the trouble still exists please contact an authorized POSTEK service provider for technical support Data Sent but Not Printing 1 Ensure the correct driver is chosen in the label software 2 Reset the printer If the trouble still exists please contact an authorized POSTEK service provider for technical support POSTEK 31 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Poor Printing Quality When experiencing poor print quality check the following Adjust print darkness setting value in the driver under Printing Preferences Options Tab Adjust print speed setting value in driver under Printing Preferences Options Tab Clean the Printhead and the platen roller Poor quality printing may be caused from using a low quality ribbon Change to higher quality ribbon oY O Poor quality printing may be caused from using low quality media Change to higher quality media Note For models with LCD displays the darkness and print speed settings may also be adjusted in print
13. e flow control If you are using software or drivers under the Windows environment the flow control must be set to hardware Any communications port can transmit data from the host RS232 Ethernet or USB Preliminary communications settings are not required since the printer will automatically detect which port is active Note Never send data from 2 ports at the same time Data cannot be sent to more than one port simultaneously or data corruption and print errors may occur Parallel Centronics The parallel port is a standard 36 pin Centronics interface Its pin assignments are as follows Pin pivection Definition Pin Direction Definition bar frase Daa he ma O pa na paws fs e Daas o bom Das bo e o ooo Daas bass Fo e pe PA Bus Any communications port can transmit data from the host Centronics RS232 Ethernet and USB Preliminary communications settings are not required since the printer will automatically detect which port is active Note Never send data from 2 ports at the same time Data cannot be sent to more than one port simultaneously or data corruption and print errors may occur POSTEK 34 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Appendix B ASCII Table Appendix B ASCII Table 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 INUL 0 P p 1 SOH XON 1 A Q a q 2 STX a 2 B R b r 3 XOFF 3 C S c S 4 4 D T d t 5 NAK 5 E U e u 6 JACK amp 6 F V f v 7 BEL i 7 G W g Ww 8 IBS 8
14. e to your printer Postek assumes no liability for any damage in such cases The power rating for the printer is 24VDC Make sure the printer is switched OFF Connect the power cord to the Power Adapter Connect the Power Adapter s DC output plug to the DC IN port on the back of the printer pe Se Ne Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet Interface Connection The G 2108 G 3106 supports RS 232 Serial USB2 0 Ethernet and Centronics parallel connections Centronics parallel connection requires an optional Centronics parallel Interface Card Note When connecting the G 2108 G 3106 printer to a computer via the USB interface cable make sure to utilize the same USB port used during the driver installation process which enables the printer to retrieve needed commands or data from the PC If the same USB port is not available or not known then in the printer s Properties Dialogue Box under the Ports tab ensure the current port location is checked To connect 1 Make sure the printer is powered OFF The printer will identify the communication port automatically 3 The default values of printer port can be obtained from the self test report See Chapter 2 Operation Basics Advanced Functions Self Test 4 Cable configurations for Serial RS 232C interface and parallel Centronics is found in Appendix A of this guide 5 Please take the following measures to reduce cable noise Restrict the length of the interf
15. ensor cannot detect labels a Check and confirm the media has been loaded correctly b Check the position of the media sensor and confirm it could detect the media gap or black line c Calibrate the media sensor Note If using continuous media ensure correct Media Type settings in chosen in the label software Media ran out Load a roll of media Media jammed The Media Roll Guides are not firmly positioned against the Media or have not been installed Clear the jam Install the Media Roll Guides correctly and press them firmly press the media Media sensor is broken Contact an authorized POSTEK service provider for technical support READY and RIBBON Lamps blink simultaneously Possible Cause Recommend Solutions Ribbon ran out Load a new roll of ribbon Ribbon jammed Ribbon Sensor error Clear the jam Contact an authorized POSTEK service provider for technical support Only READY Lamp blinks Possible Cause Recommend Solutions Serial I O error Check baud rate settings Memory overflow a Restart the printer b Reset the printer 30 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Miscellaneous Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Vertical Blank Lines Appear If the printer prints vertical blank lines as shown in the below picture it may be due to a dirty or defective Printhead See the table below for possible causes and solutions C
16. er s Manual Important Safety Instructions Only qualified and trained service technicians should attempt to repair the printer Do not place the printer on or near a heat source Be sure that the output of the power adapter is 24VDC and your power source matches the rating listed on the power adapter Be certain your power source is grounded To avoid getting an electric shock do not use a worn or damaged power cord If the power cord becomes damaged or frayed replace it immediately Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on the printer The printer and power adapter should never be operated in a location where either one can get wet Personal injury may result The printhead becomes hot while printing To protect from damaging the printhead and risk of personal injury avoid touching the printhead To get increased printhead longevity and higher quality printouts always use approved labels tags and thermal transfer ribbons Approved supplies can be ordered from your Postek authorized reseller Static electricity that accumulates on the surface of the human body or other surfaces can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components in this device DO NOT touch the printhead or the electronic components with bare hands Place the printer on a flat firm solid surface Never jam or block the air vents or operate in a high temperature environment Turn off the power when not in use
17. er s menu These functions are sub settings under common settings Adjusting functions in the hardware always overrides functions set in software Recovery After the miscellaneous has been cleared press the CANCEL button to clear the alarm or restart the printer to resume the printing automatically Note For errors not listed here please contact an authorized POSTEK Service Provider for further assistance POSTEK 32 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Appendix A Interface Specifications Appendix A Interface Specifications The RS232 connector on the printer is a DB9F Pin ON antl ES e Connection with host RTS Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P TX2 sapan 3 RX RX2 aaeveties 2 TX RX3 senon 2 TX TX3 rs 3RX DSR6 sose 8 DTR DTR4 n 7 DSR DTR20 aa 7 DSR DSRO sssri 8 DTR RTS4 co 4 CTS RTS7 vseheoess 4 CTS CISS manors 6 RTS CISS aswon 6 RTS GND7 aaas 5 GND GND5 an 5 GND Alternately you can just connect the 3 wires as follows Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P TX2 nissan 3RX RX2 uaes 2 TX RX3 on 2 TX TX pasan 3 RX GND7 an 5 GND GND5 _ 5 GND pin 4 pin 4 pin 5 gt pin 6 pin 6 pin 7 pin 20 pin 8 POSTEK 33 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Appendix A Interface Specifications Baud rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 Data format always 8 data bits 1 start bit and 1 stop bit Parity always non parity Flow control RTS CTS Hardwar
18. er 3 Operations and Settings Basic Operations Power Switch The power switch is on the back panel of the printer The symbols on the switch are defined as follows ON O OFF The Front Panel The Front Panel of the C168 Series printer consists of Three Indicator Lamps MEDIA READY and RIBBON Three multi function buttons PAUSE FEED and CANCEL Indicator Lamps The three lamps indicate the status of the printer please refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting for error indicators Solid Indicates the printer is in the normal state Blinking Indicates the printer is in the PAUSE state Solid Indicates the printer is in the normal state Blinking simultaneously with READY Running out of media Solid Indicates thermal transfer printing Off Direct thermal printing no ribbon installed Blinking simultaneously with READY Running out of ribbon 24 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Panel Buttons The three buttons have different functions based on the mode of the operation is performed 3 Advanced Functions Mode Basic Functions see Advanced Functions below Feed Calibration Feed one label Media Sensor Calibration Pause Self Test Press once to pause current print job Self test Press a second time to resume printing The Printer performs a self test and prints out a configuration report Cancel B Reset Cancel current batch of labels Rese
19. ge Setup Graphics Stock Options About Media Settings Print Method Thermal Transfer v Media Type Labels With Gaps v _ Transmissive Sensor Gap Height 3 1mm Gap Offset Omm Media Handling Post Print Action Occurrence After Every Page y Figure 6 5 POSTEK G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual POSTEK Figure 6 6 Chapter 2 Setup and Use 21 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Adjusting the Position of Media Sensor Lift the top cover Push the Printhead Release Lever to release the Printhead Module Lift the Printhead Module to expose the Media Sensor cover see Figure 7 1 Remove the Media Sensor cover and slide the Media Sensor to the appropriate position see Figure 7 3 7 4 and 7 5 Ai A E Replace the media sensor cover Note If there is more than 1 column of media the Media Sensor must be positioned under any of the columns The Media Sensor CAN NOT be positioned right under the horizontal gap or over the outer edge of the media or an error will occur Reflective media sensor cover Media Sensor Figure 7 2 POSTEK 22 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use 2 5mm Media gap Figure 7 3 Media gap Figure 7 4 Media gap Figure 7 5 POSTEK 23 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Chapt
20. gure 6 2 Insert the entire unit into the media compartment in the printer Position the media roll in the middle of the Spindle using the scale for guidance Release and lift the Printhead Module Route the media as shown in Figure 6 3 Slide the Media Guide to the edge of the media Close the Printhead Module and press down until it locks into place see Figure 6 4 Close the cover and press the Feed button to feed the media and ensure proper tracking If the printer does not correctly sense each label it may be necessary to perform the Media Calibration procedure found in the Operation Basics section POSTEK 15 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual POSTEK Figure 6 1 Chapter 2 Setup and Use 16 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use gt 0 Figure 6 2 POSTEK 17 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual POSTEK Figure 6 3 Chapter 2 Setup and Use G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual POSTEK Figure 6 4 Chapter 2 Setup and Use G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Cutting Mode Note Operating the printer in Cutting mode requires the optional Rotary Cutter 1 Enable the cutter function in the driver see Figure 6 5 2 Load media as shown in Figure 6 6 The Rotary Cutter is now ready to use Pa
21. nstruction and necessary location in the printer it comes into contact with consumables and therefore is susceptible to dirt accumulation If dirt is not removed the Printhead may be damaged To ensure longevity of the Printhead follow the recommended maintenance guidelines below Note A Printhead damaged by misuse is not covered under warranty Clean the Printhead Clean the Printhead after every 1 roll of ribbon use or every 3 rolls of label media use To clean the Printhead Turn printer power off Open the top cover of G 2108 G 3106 printer Turn the handle to open Remove the ribbon if applicable and media Se Gy ot A A ES Use a cotton swab dipped in anhydrous isopropyl alcohol Rub the swab along the Printhead until the swab no longer accumulates ink 8 Let the Printhead dry before using the printer again Warnings 1 Make sure the printer is powered off before performing maintenance operations 2 The Printhead may be hot due to recent printing Wait until the Printhead cools before performing maintenance 3 Use only anhydrous isopropyl alcohol to clean the print head Cleaning the Platen Roller The Platen Roller located at the exit point and underneath labels supports the labels as they feed out of the printer The roller can accumulate debris from consumables such as dirt sand dust or glue To ensure longevity of the Platen Roller follow the recommended maintenance guidelines below Clean the Platen
22. svensasoornntas 24 Basic Operations 0 eee Power Switch The Front Panel ees Fe vccesssevecevascveneess iveseeasivecvessivescvas svetvess ivese vas ivecvessdvesyeosivetveos NEEDE EA desstens SE Eina ee ierra iiiki 24 Indicator Lamp a a a ad 24 Advanced Funcions A A A e A A aan 25 Cleaning the Printhead iii dd a leia da 28 Cleaning the Platen Roller icir rita ddr a a bot E a E dp Ea dad DAA 28 Cleaning the Printer Into AE AAA AA Aa 29 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting e ssoessoossececocecooecoooosococsocccooeccoesoooesosoccosecossecoesoseososcccosecossesoessseessscscsssessssssesss OU Error IndiGations sai AA e AAA A TA AAA Aa WA S a A E A A ll lies T Vertical Blank Lines Appear Printer Timeout Error Message Data Sent but Not Printing Poor Printing Quality ti AAA ie RECOVERY A ofS aute aroas aabo ea pi Med ea iea a Sad ha a aE E AE h S TeS as EEA TE dhe bots ade aad deeds adhd deb cdi eda dae Appendix A Interface Specifications oooooooomsssss DINERO I OD iii G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Preface Important Notice Preface The G 2108 G 3106 Light Industrial printer is designed to provide general purpose and high performance printing capabilities Boasting multiple user friendly functions and high performance the G 2108 G 3106 printer stands out with its modern appearance and excellent functionality Carefully designed G 2108 G 3106 units are rugged durable and easily operated and maintained
23. t Forces the printer to continue working after Resets the printer to Factory Default Settings an error has been corrected Advanced Functions Media Sensor Calibration It is necessary to accomplish Media Sensor Calibration after a new roll of media has been loaded 1 Press and hold the Feed Calibration button for about 4 seconds 2 The printer will feed approximately 200mm of media 3 The three indicators stop blinking and remain lit the printer is back to a normal state Self Test 1 Press and hold the Pause Self Test button for about 4 seconds 2 The printer will print out a configuration report and the 3 indicators will stop blinking and remain lit The printer is back to a normal state The following information will be printed on the self test report Font list Hardware configuration and status Printer status settings Label parameters Firmware version Reset Reset the Printer to the Factory Default Settings 1 Press and hold the Cancel Reset button for 4 seconds the three lamps will blink simultaneously the printer will return to normal state automatically if no operations are performed within 4 seconds POSTEK 25 G 2108 G 3106 User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings 2 Release and press the Cancel B Reset button again 3 The three indicators stop blinking and remain lit The printer is now in its normal state The following parameters have automatically been reset
24. y form without the prior written permission of Postek No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein G 2108 G 3106 Label Printer User s Manual 16th edition January 2015 Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the Postek G 2108 G 3106 label printer at the time of this manual s distribution However succeeding printers and manuals are subject to change without notice Postek assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the printer and this manual Although this manual describes and details many issues which could possibly occur the manufacturer cannot warrant against unpredictable conditions during the printing process For problems such as the printer not working lost or unclear print content etc the manufacturer and resellers are responsible for correcting these issues according to Postek Printer Warranty Clauses In no event shall the manufacturer or the resellers involved 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 from the use of the results of use or inability to use this product even if the manufacturer has been advised of the possibility of such damages POSTEK i G 2108 G 3106 Us
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