Datalogic Scanning M8300 Barcode Reader User Manual
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1. the label The printer will continue to flash the Status Light indicating a fault 5 Press the Control This will clear the fault feeding the selected label length and then Button print the label On subsequent printer power ups if the media has not been removed simply print the label as outlined in steps 3 and 4 Note To configure the printers power up settings use the Printer Configuration Utility DMXConfig included on the Accessories CD ROM Using this method will result in less label waste when loading continuous label media 16 Printer Operation The printer is equipped with a single multi function Control Button and Status Light Status Light On Normal Operation With the status light in the ON state the control button will function as follows Printer at Idle Printer feeds media to the next label Printing Labels Pauses Printer press again to resume Status Light Flashing Paused or Error Condition The status light flashing indicates that operator attention is required In this state the control button will function as follows Printer is Paused Printer resumes normal operation Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel current print job Error Mode Clears error feeds media to next label and resumes operation Printer Reset The printer can be reset by pressing and holding the Control Button for at least 10 seconds then release the button the Status Light will turn off momentarily Resett2. 2 Print atest label from the host 3 Using a small coin or screwdriver turn the Printhead Pressure Adjustment Screw so the arrows point to the desired setting Printhead Pressure Adjustment Note Excessive pressure can reduce the service life of the printhead and platen roller 24 Media Guide Adjustment Note It is important that the Windows print driver Stock setting matches the size of the label you are using See the Windows Driver section 1 Unplug the printer from its power source 2 Press down on both Printhead Latches to unlock the Printhead Carrier Raise the Printhead Carrier to its up position Printhead Carrier Printhead Latches 3 Adjust the Media Guides to fit the width of your media The guides should be positioned so that there is very little side to side media movement but not so tight as to cause friction or bowing of the media 29 Too Tight Correct Too Loose 4 Close and latch the Printhead Carrier The printer is now ready to be loaded with media see Loading Media 26
3. Ex DATAMAX Printer Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the Ex2 printer The Ex2 hereafter referred to as the printer blends quality and durability into an affordable package with state of the art electronics and user friendly features to redefine the standard in thermal printers The printer uses a unique one button design to simplify operation while its USB RS232 serial and parallel interfaces allow easy connection to your host system This manual provides all the information necessary to operate the printer To print labels or tags simply refer to the instructions included with the software you have chosen to create the labels A Windows printer driver can be found on our website www datamaxcorp com or on the included CD ROM If you wish to write a custom program a copy of the Class Series Programmer s Manual can also be found on the CD ROM N Printer Connections Connecting Power The printer is powered by an external power supply that connects as shown Connect the power cord to the printer first and then plug the other end into a Suitable AC outlet Use only the power supply shipped with the printer Interface Connection The printer can be connected to the host via a USB serial or parallel cable The Printer will automatically connect to the first port USB serial or parallel that transmits valid data After this connection has been made the printer s power must be cy
4. a and position it for printing 11 Loading the Peel and Present Option 1 Open the Peel and Present Door Set the Peel and Present switch to the 1 position 2 Complete the standard media loading as described in the previous section 3 Feed approximately 12 inches of media out of the printer and remove the labels from the media liner 4 Route the media liner over the Peel Bar behind the Rollers and out of the opening beneath the Peel and Present Door as shown Peel Bar Label Edge Rollers Peel and Present Switch 3 Peel and Present Door r F F FF 12 5 While pulling firmly on the Media Liner close the Peel and Present Door It is important to keep the Media Liner taught around the Peel Bar Label Edge white Peel and Present Door Media Liner Pull liner tight blue while closing door 13 Fan fold External Supply Loading With the Media Hanger Guides in their centered position route the media through the Slot in the Cover over the Hanger Guides and into the properly adjusted media guides ai Fan fold or External Supply Media Hanger Guides Centered Positon 14 Media Setup The printer s default setup is for die cut label media 4 101 6mm wide Reflective label media black mark and Continuous label media no black mark holes gaps etc may be used by configuring the printer appropriately using the Windows Printer Driver or Printer Conf
5. always take the proper precautions when using this substance 22 Printhead Cleaning If print quality declines symptoms include non compliant bar codes print dropouts streaks the typical cause is debris build up on the printhead Furthermore when the build up is not removed it may lead to element failure greatly reducing the life of the printhead To clean the printhead 1 Unplug the printer 2 Open the cover Press down on the Printhead Latches and raise the Printhead Carrier Allow the printhead to cool before proceeding 3 Using a Cotton Swab moistened not soaked with isopropyl alcohol gently wipe away any build up on the printhead surface paying close attention to the Burn Line Allow the printhead to dry Printhead Latch Printhead Carrier Swab 4 Lower the Printhead Carrier back to the down and locked position 5 Close the cover Plug in the printer Feed several labels to normalize tracking 23 Printhead Pressure Adjustment To accommodate a variety of media types the pressure applied by the printhead assembly is adjustable This pressure is factory set to work with most media types so this adjustment should only be performed after attempting to improve print quality eeu the use of the 1 heat and or 2 print soeed software controls When adjusting use only the minimum pressure necessary for better imaging To adjust 1 Load the printer with media see Loading Media
6. cled Off and On to change the interface connection USB Connection The USB Interface is supported in Windows 95 and greater Depending upon the operating system of your host computer installation may differ slightly Parallel Connection The parallel interface requires a standard parallel cable with a 36 pin male connector Serial Connection The serial interface supports RS 232C communications via a DB 9 connector The following list of serial port settings is menu selectable and must match the host computer s serial port settings gt Baud Rate Default 9600 bps gt Word Length Default 8 bits 101010 In addition to the port settings the serial interface cable wiring must have specific connections pin outs for proper data exchange between the host and printer The different serial cable pin outs and part numbers are shown below contact your reseller for ordering information An off the shelf serial cable can be used with Xon Xoff handshaking DSR 6 som GND s GND DTR 4 Part 32 2300 01 Part 32 2301 01 Optional Internal Ethernet When using this interface refer to the Ethernet Setup section for proper setup and configuration Ethernet Setup The printer must be assigned and IP address in order to communicate withe the host network This can be accomplished using several methods e Automatically obtain an IP via a DHCP Server e Using the Printer Configuration Utility DMXConfig to
7. essories CD Rom included with your printer For the latest version please visit our web site at www datamaxcorp com Installing the Windows Driver Place the Accessories CD Rom included with your printer into your computers CD Rom drive Once the CD Rom starts select Windows Printer Drivers from the main menu and then click the Install button The Windows Add Printer Wizard will begin Follow the steps p in the wizard to complete the driver installation To Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard When prompted for the driver file select Have Disk and aye Tp ae browse to the following file on the CD Rom locair check Meal Windows 95 98 ME 2000 and XP D DRIVERS Seagull Datamax for 95 98 me 2000 and xp inf Where D is your CD Rom drive Windows NT4 0 D DRIVERS Seagull NT4 Datamax for nt 4 0 only inf Where D is your CD Rom drive 19 Important Notes The Windows driver functions the same as any other Windows printer A built in help file is available for complete information on all settings however there are some important settings that should be observed for trouble free printing Page Setup Tab Stock Options Tab Print Speed amp Printhead Temperature It is important that the Stock setting matches These two settings will have the greatest effect the size of the label you are using If you on print quality Some label stocks will require cannot find a match
8. for your label click New more heat and slower print soeeds to generate a and enter the dimensions of your label quality image 2x Datamax EX Printing Preferences Datamax EX Printing Preferences Page Setup Graphics Stock Options About Page Setup Graphics Stock Option About Stock Print Speed Meme ane Print 3 00 in sec Feed 300in sec New Edi Delte Slew 30 nsec Backup 3 00 inet be l Previsa z r Orientation 4 r Effects r Print Head Temperature a l Megatne ae ke A as Potak 160 A B me Graphics Opbane C Landicapa 150 Encoding Auto T Presit Hama 193 2005 Saagi Selentibe Ine Authors of the BarTender Label sofware The Windows application software used to create the label format will likely have a Page Setup screen This will also need to match the size of the label you are using 20 Printer Configuration Utility DMXConfig DMXConfig located on the Accessories CD ROM is a windows based configuration utility that allows the user to make changes to the existing printer setup via a direct connection to the host computers serial and parallel connection or any port USB Ethernet ect assigned to a Datamax printer driver port DMXConfig Features gt Allows Real Time Control Query of Printer Configuration gt Define and Save Optimal Configurations for Applications gt Saved Configurations can be Shared wit
9. gnostics Meshes MIMS Settings Hetewark Print Opes He hear in Laie A i cite FFFFFF Heal Aa herark Faramrgirs a i P f n Change Farmann i i z HARD p About Dalamar Secondary WANT Serves p P P A A phra in paR fo perform ths iion 4 Set the IP Mask Gateway and other network settings to your desired values 5 Type the Authentication password sysadm into the box on the bottom of the page and click on Apply to apply the changes The new IP address can then be used to browse to the printer s internal web pages for further configuration or used for installing the Windows Driver Loading Media Installing the Media Roll Note The Media Guides must be adjusted to match the width of the media you are using see Media Guide Adjustment Once the Media Guides are set for the width of the media being used it is no longer necessary to perform this adjustment Note It is important that the Windows Printer Driver Stock setting matches the size of the label you are using See the Windows Driver section 1 Slide the Media Hanger Guides outwards until they lock in place Modia gee 2 Insert the roll of Media as shown Gently push the left Media Hanger Guide toward the rear of the printer so that it releases from the Catch The Guides will then retract and grasp the media roll 10 3 Feed the media forward into the printer Once the media is detected the printer will grab the medi
10. h other Printers and Sent via Email gt Download Files Formats and Fonts gt Query Memory Modules Note Be sure to use the DMXConfig utility located on the Accessories CD Rom that is included with your printer Older versions might not operate correctly with some printers For the latest version please visit our web site at www datamaxcorp com Installing DMXConfig Place the Accessories CD Rom included with your printer into your computers CD Rom drive Once the CD Rom starts select Printer Configuration Utility from the main menu and then click the Install button The DMXConfig setup program will begin Follow the steps to complete the program installation 21 Maintenance and Adjustments Cleaning Intervals The following table outlines the recommended maintenance schedule for the various printer parts p Ara Method _ O Interval Printhead Turn off the printer before cleaning the After every roll of media printhead Use solvent on a cotton swab to clean the printhead from end to end Platen Roller Turn the power off Remove the platen roller After every roll of media and clean it thoroughly with solvent and a cotton swab Rotate the peel off rollers and clean it Rollers thoroughly with solvent and a cotton swab After every roll of media Mild detergent or desktop cleaner It is recommended that a solvent containing isopropyl alcohol be used Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable solvent
11. iguration Utility DMXConfig both provided on the Accessories CD Consult the help files found in these programs for additional information Continuous Label Media Media Setup Windows Printer Driver Driver setup is required for any software application that uses the Windows Printer Driver This setup only provides the printer with dynamic settings that are lost when power is removed Printer driver setup Load labels Create label format Printing Preferences from the General tab on the driver provides the proper controls to setup for the desired label media From there the Page Setup tab must be selected to specify the label size width and length The Stock tab is where the label type is controlled Media Control Label Sensor provides appropriate selections for the label type in use Select Label Sensor Disabled for continuous label media Loading continuous labels will depending on its reflectance levels may result in a Top of Form fault This is normal printer drivers do not configure the printer until a label is sent to be printed Using any Windows application create a label format Ensure that the page size selected in the application software is the same as that configured in the printer driver Print the label The printer will continue to flash the Status Light indicating a fault 5 Press the Control This will clear the fault feeding the selected label length and then Button print the label On subseque
12. ing the printer will clear RAM of downloaded images fonts label formats and remove temporary printer configuration changes 17 Maintenance Mode Initiation of this mode causes the printer to print its Configuration Label and to begin the Hex Dump Mode The Configuration Label provides valuable printer information including the firmware version memory allocations enabled options communications settings and label counter data To print the Configuration Label 1 Be sure the printer is properly loaded with media at least 4 inches wide and that the power to the printer is off 2 Apply power to the printer once the Status light is on press and hold the Control Button 3 Continue to hold the Control Button until the Configuration Label starts to print After the printer has completed printing the Configuration Label the printer will enter Hex Dump Mode In this mode all data sent to the printer will be immediately output in hexadecimal code along with the printable ASCII equivalents The Hex Dump Mode is a useful tool for advanced users in the diagnosis of problems including communications handshaking and DPL syntax errors To decode this information the Programmer s Manual is an essential reference To exit Hex Dump Mode simply remove power from the printer or perform a Printer Reset by holding the Control Button for at least 10 seconds then releasing 18 Windows Driver The Windows driver is located on the Acc
13. l to bottom for IP settings 5 Set the IP Mask Gateway to your desired values 6 Click the Configure Printer button to send the changed values to the printer 7 Go to User Functions Tab and click the Print Configuration Button to confirm the printer has received the new values 8 Exit the DMXConfig program 9 Power Off the printer and remove the parallel or serial connection Connect the network cable to the printer and power on the printer The new IP address can then be used to browse to the printer s internal web pages for further configuration or used for installing the Windows Driver TOF Sening Commands ents i S CSW Symbol Set Command Enatie CNTAL Codas Dnia En o STHA Switch Setings Enta a Maw Length Command lente St lt Cti iS Process SOH DATA Dase a DHCP Staas IP Agdas Subnet Mask Gairwey Addeess b RMP Tran Dertinaihge a g Host Connection Svatem Settegs User Funcions Senso Calibration Prai Contra C Cantal Codes Sena Feedback Characiorg Escape Sequences Ensble o Heat Command Ente o Speed Commands Ente o SY TOF Sensing Commends Ennio o Symbol Set Command Enble CNTRL Codes Ciata Entice O STAY Sench Settings ren Bie i a Printer Madel Nadia Satie Host Connection System Setinas User Functions Sensor Calibraton Pret Control In See bet below you Gen order DPL eoremands io tend bh the printer Reqmange fro
14. n Fee printer eal ponar m s basta thee lah Erie commands at teen in te bos belie COT Roy Send Command i Set Time Soot Fact Serd File ad Date Daaa Pari are Repa is r Prins the configuration on the pe writer Configure Settings via The Printer s Internal Web Pages The printer is factory configured to the default network settings of IP Address 192 168 10 2 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 lf these values are in range of your network if you are unsure contact your system administrator you can browse directly to the printer s internal web pages by entering this IP address into a web browser 1 Connect the network cable to the printer and power on the printer 2 Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer Type the default IP address 192 168 10 2 The printer s internal web pages should appear Palmi Mesage READY Agplicaian Werlen EJI OS HE Puintes Hay 1S EF ioe toot Loader Werden GATHA 1608 PIF Conliguiation MAC Adine OC OG TOF FIA Spam Seeing Herweak Speed 07 kinabit FPGA Vein Lig gn cette Harwark Print Opang Heda Hehyark Parsee Change Piire fiboul Dalamar DATAMAX 3 Click on the TCP IP Configuration tab Unii nl erred ce Heferark Sanna lA i i pe Wid wera Saningi 5 ri i iz 1 7 7 gm Sytem Hingi Daaba Wireless Hadia Seatlings ee Print Gentoj Pan Wussis i Ari Prostar piana SM Treg Destination Abh 7 7 Ai CammitHEjip Dia
15. nt printer power ups if the media has not been removed simply print the label as outlined in steps 3 and 4 Note To configure the printers power up settings use the Printer Configuration Utility DMXConfig included on the Accessories CD ROM Using this method will result in less label waste when loading continuous label media 15 Reflective Mark Label Media Media Setup Windows Printer Driver Driver setup is required for any software application that uses the Windows Printer Driver This setup only provides the printer with dynamic settings that are lost when power is removed Printer driver setup Printing Preferences from the General tab on the driver provides the proper controls to setup for the desired label media From there the Page Setup tab must be selected to specify the label size width and length The Stock tab is where the label type is controlled Media Control Label Sensor provides appropriate selections for the label type in use Select Label Sensor Label Mark for reflective label media Load labels Loading reflective label media will depending on its reflectance levels may result in a Top of Form fault This is normal printer drivers do not configure the printer until a label is sent to be printed Create label format Using any Windows application create a label format Ensure that the page size selected in the application software is the same as that configured in the printer driver Print
16. set IP values e Using the default IP configure settings via the printer s internal web pages Automatically Obtain an IP via a DHCP Server The printer is factory configured to DHCP Enabled When the printer is powered on it will search for a DHCP server if found the server will assign an IP address to the printer Connect the network cable to the printer and power on the printer Allow 90 seconds from power up for the printer to retrieve an IP address from the server After this time print a Configuration Label to verify the printers current network settings To print the Configuration Label 1 Be sure the printer is properly loaded with media at least 2 inches wide and that the power to the printer is off 2 Apply power to the printer once the Status light is on press and hold the Control Button 3 Continue to hold the Control Button until the Configuration Label starts to print After the printer has completed printing the Configuration Label the printer will enter Hex Dump Mode To exit Hex Dump Mode simply remove power from the printer or perform a Printer Reset by holding the Control Button for at least 10 seconds then releasing The NIC ADAPTER section on the Configuration Label will list the printer s current network settings After 90 seconds if a DHCP server is not found the printer will fall back to its default network settings of IP Address 192 168 10 2 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gatewa
17. y 0 0 0 0 If the DHCP retrieval was successful a new IP address value should be shown This IP address can then be used to browse to the printer s internal web pages for further configuration or used for installing the Windows Driver a ga O 14 STOP BITS PRINT CONTROL HEAT ae PARALLEL PORT A P RINT SPEED PORT DIRECTION E occa eee OFFSET SUBNET MA sk GATEWAY PRESENT DISTANCE 900 000 000 000 one P TRAP DESTINATION STOP LOCATION P TE CER RY CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS ENABLED DARKNESS HOST SETTINGS HOST TIMEOUT sel CONTROL CODES coitnin anuust FEREG CHARACTERS 0 DOTS l ESC SEQUENCES mer ie a Using the Printer Configuration Utility DMXConfig to set IP values 1 Connect the printer to the host via the parallel or serial port 2 Start the DMXConfig program see the Printer Configuration Utility section for installation 3 Click Query Printer Button This will retrieve the printer s current configuration ama Printer Coniipratem Oily Printer Model mmama dia Seiny Host Connecton System Settings User Functions Sesece Calibration Pret Contrai C Mi pee EnS TE a and other data Fw porn pris Eara medei pail ports RPT GA j map ook ai J an phina Dair Dmie dma Wien wang fof tht ariy koaa sending dala open a raved ation Eis ks Weer adetcouaie cova and miiy the dohpen at 1 pria See HELP a eee deia 4 Click on the Communications Tab scrol
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