Quick Installation Guide
Printer Overview
Graphic LCD with
Backlit Display
Cutter Module
(Optional)
Printer Cover
Ribbon Rewind
Spindle
Ribbon Supply
Spindle
Print Head Pressure
Adjustment Knobs
Ribbon Guide Bar
Printhead Release Lever
Fan-fold Paper
Entrance Chute
Media View
Window
Printhead
Ribbon
Sensor
Centronics
Interface
USB
Interface
Media Sensor
GPIO Interface (Optional)
RS-232C
Interface
Power Jack
Socket
Platen Roller
Label Supply Spindle
Media Guide Bar
Power Switch
Label Rollguard
SD Card Socket
Ethernet Interface
PS/2 Interface
Label Guide
Loading Ribbon
(1) Lift printer cover open. Push printhead release lever to open printhead mechanism.
(2) Install the ribbon and paper core onto ribbon supply spindle and ribbon rewind spindle.
Note: Make sure the ribbon and paper cores are set at the center of the spindle.
(4) Wind the ribbon rewind spindle clockwise roughly 3~5 circles until ribbon is smooth, properly stretched and wrinkle-free.
(5) Close the printhead mechanism, making sure the latches are engaged properly.
Replace Ribbon
(3) Thread ribbon through the ribbon sensor slot and printhead. Stick ribbon onto ribbon rewind paper core, keeping the ribbon flat and wrinkle-free.
* Loading path for ribbon
(1) Break the ribbon between the ribbon guide bar and ribbon rewind spindle.
(2) Push the printhead release lever to open the printhead mechanism.
(3) Slide the ribbon off from the ribbon rewind spindle.
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Loading Media
(1) Remove ONE label rollguard. (2) Place media roll on label supply spindle. Replace label rollguard.
Note: Make sure the media is set at
the center of spindle.
(3) Push the printhead release lever to open the printhead mechanism.
Control Panel
LED Status Indication
Off Printer power off
On Printer power on
On Printer is ready
Printer is paused
Blinking Printer is downloading data
Off Printer is ready
On
Carriage open OR
Cutter error
Blinking
No paper, Paper jam
OR No ribbon
Keys Function
1. Enter the menu system
2. Once in the menu system, return to previous menu. If at menu root, exits the menu system.
Pauses or resumes printing
Advances one label
Scroll up the menu options
Scroll down the menu options
Select the currently highlighted option
Diagnostic Tool
The Diagnostic Utility toolbox allows users to explore and change printer status and settings. Downloading graphics, fonts, firmware to the printer can be accomplished using this utility, as well as creating bitmap fonts. The Diagtools can be used to send additional commands to the printer and troubleshoot any issues during use.
Note: The Diagnostic Utility requires printer firmwares V6.00 and above.
Start the Diagnostic Tool:
(1) Double click the Diagnostic tool icon ( ) to start the software.
(2) Four features (Printer Configuration, File Manager, Bitmap Font Manager, Command Tool) are included in the
Diagnostic utility.
Features Tab
Interface
(4) Pull the leading edge of the label forward through the media guide bar past media sensor, and place the leading edge onto the platen roller.
* Loading path for media
(5) Adjust the label guide to fit label width.
(6) Close printhead mechanism, making sure the latches are engaged properly.
(7) Using the front display panel, set media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor (See “Media Sensor
Calibration” on facing page).
Note: Re-calibrate the gap/black-mark sensors when changing media.
* For more information and features about this printer, refer to the User’s Manual on the CD disk.
Printer Functions
Printer Setup
Printer Status
(3) The Printer Functions group provides the following options:
Function Description
Factory Default
Initializes the printer, restoring factory default settings.
Dump Text Activates printer dump mode.
Configuration Page Prints printer configuration.
RTC Setup
Calibrate Sensor
Reset Printer
Setup printer’s Real Time Clocks.
Calibrates the sensor to the specifications of the
Printer Setup group media sensor field.
Reboots the printer.
Print Test Page
Ignore AUTO.BAS
Ethernet Setup
Prints a test page.
Disregards the downloaded AUTO.BAS program upon printer startup.
Setup Ethernet settings.
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