Argox G-6000 User Manual

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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. Inspect the outer appearances of both the box and the printer for

possible damage.

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.

Printer

User's

Manual

Power Cord

CD ROM

Ribbon

Power Supply

Setting up the Printer

Before setting up the printer you should first consider the following:

♦

Find a solid flat surface with adequate room for the printer. Make

sure there is enough room on the top side for the media and ribbon

access.

♦

The location should be near the host or terminal. Consider the

distance between host and printer for the communication cable

(serial or parallel cable)

♦

Clear the ground and isolate from other electrical cables for the

power adapter.

Connecting the Power Cord

1. Leave the power switch at the ”O” position.

2. Connect the power supply plug to the power jack and the other

end to your AC source.

Power Switch

AC Power Connector

Power Jack

AC Electrical Outlet

Parts and Features

LCD Display

Ribbon Pick-up Spindle

Ribbon Supply Spindle

Media Supply Spindle

Top Access Door

Feed Slot

Front Access Doo

Thermal Print Head

Platen Roller

Bracket

Thermal Print Head

Head Latch

Paper Sensor

Guide

Peeler Sensor

Cutter

Reminder

Peel Off Mode

Loading the Ribbon

Notes:

1. This section is applicable to the transfer thermal printing.

2. Attached ribbon is coating inside.

1. Lift the top access door and the front access door to expose the

compartment. ( Figure 1 )

2. Push the head latch by anti-clockwise, and then fold the bracket.

( Figure 2 )

3. Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll and the bare

core.

4. Insert the ribbon roll into the ribbon supply spindle. ( Figure 3 )

5. Lead the bare core through the print head module. ( Figure 4 )

6. Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it a little bit

onto the core.

Note:

The coating side of the ribbon should be faced down.

7. Insert the bare core into the ribbon pick-up spindle. ( Figure 5 )

8. Turn the pick-up spindle to ensure the ribbon is tightly wound.

Top Cover

Cutter Mode

Front Access

Door

Head Latch

Bracket

Ribbon Supply

Spindle

Bare Core

Ribbon Pick-up

Spindle

Print Head Module

Loading the Media

G-6000 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.

Standard Mode

1. Insert the media roll into the media supply spindle and move the

media guide to the inside. ( Figure 6 )

2. Push the head latch by anti-clockwise, and then fold the bracket.

3. Remove the outside media guide. ( Figure 7 )

1.Lead the Media through the print head module and under the paper

sensor guide. ( Figure 8 )

5. Put back the outside media guide, close the bracket, and buckle the

head latch. ( Figure 9 )

6. Close the top access door and the front access door and then turn

on the printer or press the “FEED” button if the printer is already on

( Figure 10 )

Media Guide

Media Supply

Spindle

Head Latch

Outside Media Guide

Bracket

Paper Sensor

Print Head

Head Latch

Bracket

Outside Media Guide

Peel Off Mode

Follow the common procedure of “ Loading the Media “ of Standard

Mode from step 1 to 3.

4. Remove approximately 6” long labels from the label backing paper

( Figure 11 )

5. Lead the backing paper through the print head module. ( Figure 12 )

6. Turn back under the print head module. ( Figure 13 )

7. Use a sticker to fix the media on the rewinder kit.( Figure 14 )

8. Turn the rewinder kit twice to ensure the media is firmly fixed. ( Figure

15 )

9. Close the side access door and turn on the printer or press the FEED

button if the printer is already on. ( Figure 16 )

Notes:

1. The “ FEED “ button will not drive the printer to peel. The peeling work

can be executed only when (1 ) the software setting is ready; (2) Bit 5

of DIP switch at real panel must be set to ON position.

2. Please sure the peeler sensor is out of ribbon path when it’s installed.

Backing Paper

Print Head Module

Sticker

Rewinder Kit

Cutter Mode

Follow the common procedure of “ Loading the Media “ of Standard

Mode from step 1 to 3.

4. Insert the media into the print head module and under the paper

sensor guide. ( Figure 17 )

5. Put back the outside media guide, close the bracket, and buckle the

head latch. ( Figure 18 )

6. Close the top access door and turn on the printer or press the FEED

button if the printer is already on, and then the label will be fed into the

cutter mode automatically. ( Figure 19 )

Note:

The “ FEED “ button will not drive the printer to cut. The cutting work can

be executed only when (1) the software setting is ready; (2) Bit 3 of DIP

switch at rear panel must be set to the ON position.

Paper Sensor Guide

Print Head Module

Head Latch

Bracket

Outside Media Guide

Cutter

Operator Controls LED Indicators

Front Panel There are three LED indicators on the front panel, “READY”, “MEDIA” and

- 3 LED indicators (READY, MEDIA and RIBBON)

- 3 buttons (FEED, PAUSE and CANCEL)

- A LCD display

“RIBBON”. These indicators display the operation status of the printer.

The front panel includes

✸ READY

✸ MEDIA

✸ RIBBON

The READY indicator will remain lighted except if any of the

following conditions prevail.

- The printer is at PAUSE state.

- A fault condition.

The MEDIA indicator will remain on for the normal

operation of the printer.

Blinking – Media run out.

ONIII– under thermal transfer mode with ribbon installed.

OFF – under direct thermal mode. ( no ribbon installed )

ON - Bit 1 of DIP swith is at ON position. OFF - Bit 1 of DIP swith is at OFF position.

Blinking – Ribbon run out.

Buttons LCD Display

There are three buttons, each having two basic functions.

Button Under normal condition Pressed the button and

turn on the power

simultaneously

FEED Feeds a label. Performs a self test and a

configuration report will

be printed.

PAUSE ■ Stops the printing process.

■ Resume the printing after

press it again.

CANCEL ■ Interrupts and deletes the

printing task.

■ Forces the printer to

continue working after an

error had been solved.

Notes:

1. We suggest you make “ media calibration “.

- after the first time installation

- after change different type or size of media

2. After calibration the printer will save the related parameters

(reflection characteristics, label length, etc.) to E

correct calibration the gap detection is easily lost during printing

especially for small labels (less than 1.5 inches in height).

3. Before calibration, the media and ribbon must be loaded properly

and move the label sensor to correct position.

4. After self-test, the printer is at dump mode, If you need normal

operation, you must press CANCEL to restart the printer.

Perform the media

calibration.

Resets the settings at

PROM.

PROM. Without

Basic Functions :

- to display the printer status

- to display the printer settings

- to display the input data from a keyboard or barcode

reader.

 After power on the following

message is displayed on the

LCD.

The first parameter is only 203 curreutly. It stands for the printer

resolution. The second parameter indicates the emulation (printer

language) PPLA .

 If a keyboard is plugged in,

extra message will be shown

at the second row.

 If a barcode reader is

connected and bits 6 ~ 8 are

all at ON positions, extra

message will be shown at

the second row.

 If any abnormal condition

occurs the related message

will be displayed. For

example,

READY (203,PPLA)

<ESC> FOR KEYBD

READY (203,PPLA)

WITH B.C. READER

RIBBON OUT

Setting from Panel

You can change some settings from proper panel operation instead of

sending commands.

Buttons Function

PAUSE + CANCEL

(Don’t press over 1

second)

FEED Pressing this button will show next parameter.

PAUSE Pressing this button will show next setting item.

CANCEL Selects certain parameter and causes the

Procedure

Turn on the printer.

1. Till “ READY” message is displayed on the LCD, press

[PAUSE]+[CANCEL] buttons simultaneously.

2. Press [PAUSE] button for several times to select the proper item that

you want to change the parameter.

3. Press [FEED] button till the specified parameter appears.

4. Press [CANCEL] button to save it. A “*” mark will appear at the last

column.

5. Press both [PAUSE] and [CANCEL] buttons at the same time, to

return to normal mode.

Note:

Do not make this operation during printing or communication.

Enters setting mode.

A second press will exit setting mode and return to

normal mode.

parameter to be saved in the permanent memory

PROM).

Except you change it from either panel or

command the parameter will be kept even you

restart the printer.

Selection Items

Item Range Factory Default Remarks

CUT/PEEL POS

(mm)

PRINT OFFSET

(mm)

TPH VER OFFS

(mm)

RECOVERY

GAP HEIGHT MORE THAN 10

WIN CON LEN

(mm)

BASE SPEED

(IPS)

COUNTER ON

LCD

MEDIA SENS.

TYPE

-15 ~ 15 mm 0 mm Controls cut and peeling

position.

-8 ~ 15 mm 0 mm Controls vertical print

position. Positive value

only.

-3~3 mm 0 mm Offset of vertical print

position

ENABLED,

DISABLED

mm,

5 ~ 7 mm,

8 ~ 9 mm.

0 ~ 254 mm 0 mm This takes effect only

0 ~ 4 IPS 0 IPS This is for the PPLB

ENABLED,

DISABLED

REFLECTIVE

SEE-THROUGH

ENABLED Contents reprint after

media-out or ribbon-out

MORE THAN 10

ENABLED

REFLECTIVE Select the proper type by

This item appears only

when DIP switch bit 4 is at

ON position.

when you run under

Windows with bundled

printer driver and use

continuous media.

emulation only. When

you choose TLP2642/

3642 driver the speed is

limited under 2 ips. This

makes printer to up

the speed.

the media

rade

characteristics. Once you

change it make sure to

make calibration before

printing.

BACK FEED

BACK

DISTANCE

Notes:

1. To make sure the settings take effect you had better restart the

printer after changing them.

2. When you store graphics with compression in flash board, do not

use them under non-compression mode. They must be consistent.

3. Before selecting the see-through sensor make sure the main board

version is 5.0 or later, otherwise it can not work.

DISABLED,

ENABLED

10~40 mm 0 mm This item appears only

DISABLED

when BACKFEED is

enabled.

Setting Display Language

The printer supports six languages, English, French, German, Italian,

Spanish and Portuguese for LCD display.

To select the language

1. Press PAUSE and CANCEL buttons at the same time.

2. Hold both buttons for about 3 seconds.

3. Release buttons.

4. The language item will appear.

5. Press FEED button for next language.

6. Press CANCEL button to select or set the language for your

Pressing PAUSE or PAUSE+CANCEL buttons exits setting and enters

normal mode.

LANGUAGE ENGLISH, FRENCH,

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH *

need.

Item Range Factory Default

ENGLISH

GERMAN, ITALIAN,

SPANISH, PORTUGUESE.

The rear panel includes

- An 8-bit DIP switch

- A 36-pin parallel port

- A 9-pin RS-232 serial port

- A PS/2 keyboard connector

- A power switch and power connector

PS/2 KB I/F

DIP Switch

Power Connecto

Centronics

RS-232

Serial Port

Power Switch

Rear Panel

Printing Configuration Report

Performing the Self Test

1. Turn off the printer. Press and hold the FEED button.

2. Turn on the power.

3. When the message “SELF TESTING …” is displayed on the LCD and

READY indicator blinks, release the button.

4. The printer will print out a configuration report.

5. Finally the “READY” message is displayed and the READY indicator

stops blinking and lights up.

6. The following information will be printed on this report.

- Font list

- DIP switch settings

- Hardware configuration and status

- Label parameters

- Firmware version

Note:

After self test the printer will enter character dump mode. For normal

operation press the CANCEL button to stop dump mode.

Printing Configuration Report

Performing the Self Test

Returning to Factory Default Settings

If you would like to reset the printer to its factory defaults after certain

1. Turn off the printer. Press and hold the FEED button.

2. Turn on the power.

3. When the message “SELF TESTING …” is displayed on the LCD and

READY indicator blinks, release the button.

4. The printer will print out a configuration report.

5. Finally the “READY” message is displayed and the READY indicator

stops blinking and lights up.

6. The following information will be printed on this report.

- Font list

- DIP switch settings

- Hardware configuration and status

- Label parameters

- Firmware version

After self test the printer will enter character dump mode. For normal

operation press the CANCEL button to stop dump mode.

commands have been sent or settings changed:

1. Turn off the printer. Press and hold the CANCEL button.

2. Turn on the power.

3. When the message “ E2PROM RESET …” is displayed on the LCD and

READY indicator blinks, release the button.

4. Finally the “READY” message is displayed and the READY indicator

stops blinking and lights up.

5. The following parameters automatically reset.

- Label parameters

- Heat(Darkness)

- Speed

- Symbol set (language)

- Others for specific emulation

Note:

Notes :

1. All settings stored in non-volatile E

by turning the printer off.

2. The settings of DIP switch can not be reset.

3. It is necessary to perform label sensitivity calibration after resetting.

4. The printed label count can not be reset.

PROM cannot be destroyed even

Hooking up the Printer & Computer Communicate with the Printer

Connecting the Printer to Your Host Communicate with the Printer

1. You can connect the printer with any standard Centronics cable to

the parallel port of the host computer.

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.)

the use of a serial. 3. Read the README.TXT file for installation guide and change notices.

The bundled printer driver can be applied to all the applications under

Windows XP/2000/98, and Windows NT. Through this driver you may run

any popular software applications e.g. MS-Word and print out the

contents by this label printer as long as they are for Windows.

Before installation

1. Check the contents of the driver to ensure it is complete. Note :

2. Make a backup copy of this driver. Using Centronics allows for a much higher communication speed than

RS232 Serial

Por

Installing Driver Notes:

Note: Before installation, please make sure your “user’s right” is up tothe

level of ‘Administrator'.

1. Click the “Start” button.

2. Select “Setting”, then select “Printers” and double click the “Add

Printer” icon. Click “Next”.

3. click the “Network” or “Local” button and click the “Next” button.

4. Click “Have Disk”, click the pull-down menu to select CD ROM

driver path.

5. click “Browse” button.

6. Select the proper directory for installation:

-WIN98

-WIN2000

-NT4.0

-XP .

7. The driver name “Label Dr. 200” (6 inch model)or” Label Dr.300” (6

inch model)will appear in the “List of Printers”, select and click

“Next”.

8. Select “Replace Existing Driver”.

9. Select the communication port for the label printer. For parallel

port, select “LPT1:”, “LPT2:” or “LPT3:”, for serial port select “COM1:”

or “COM2:”.

10. After the related files have been copied to your system, the

installation is complete.

11. If you need to print from the label printer, set “Label Dr. 200” (or

Label Dr. 300) as the Default Printer.

1. If you are just updating your driver, make sure to delete the previous

version first.

2. If you install a new bar code application software like ArgoBar,

LabelLView or CodeSoft, the Label Dr. 200 (or Label Dr. 300) driver

should be activated and set as the current printer driver:

ArgoBar

File  New  Select Printer  Label Dr. on LPT1:  OK

LabelView

File



CodeSoft

File



LabelMatrix

file



Printer Setup  Label Dr. on LPT1:  OK

Select Printer  Label Dr. on LPT1:  OK

Printer  Windows  Label Dr. on LPT1:  OK

Set the Parameters

After installing the driver, you can follow the path below to set parameters:

Start Æ Settings Æ Printers Æ Label Dr. Æ Properties

The parameters include:

Ports Select the IO port to link with the printer. The port may be one of

parallel (LPT), serial (COM), net work port or file.

Paper size Select the proper size on the menu. If there is no desired

size, select “Custom” (only in Win98/95/Me) to define the paper size.

Create a new size Define paper size in Win 2000/NT4.0.

Orientation Set portrait or landscape according to the print

direction.

Paper source (Media type) T/T stands for thermal transfer

(ribbon) mode and D/T for direct thermal mode (without ribbon).

Media choice (Darkness) Set the heat value or darkness from

this field. The darkness value ranges from 0 to 15.

Copies This function designates the number of printed copies of each

page.

More option (Accessory setting) To use the cutter and peeler

function you still need to enter More Options and select one of the items. (Set DIP Switch also).

Device options (Speed) Set the printer speed. The speed ranges

from 1 to 6 IPS.

For Win 98

❑ Ports

Properties menu

Æ click “Details”

Æ select the IO port

Æ click “OK”

❑ Paper size

❑ Orientation

❑ Paper source

(Media type)

❑ Media choice

(Darkness)

❑ Copies

Properties menu

Æ click "Paper"

Æ click each item to

Æ select desired

parameter

Æ click "OK".

❑ Output bin

(Accessory setting)

Properties menu

Æ click "Paper"

Æ click "more option"

Æ select

Enable/without

cutter, peeler

Æ click "OK"

❑ Print quality

(Speed)

Properties menu

Æ click "Device

Options"

Æ select parameters

Æ click "OK"

❑ Create User-Define

Paper

Properties menu

Æ click "Paper"

Æ select "Custom"

Æ User-Define size

Æ set up a new size

Æ click "OK"

For Win 2000

❑ Ports

Properties menu

Æ click "Ports"

Æ select the IO port

Æ click "OK"

❑ Paper source

(Media type)

Back to Printers menu

Æ Label Dr.

Æ right click to get

pop-up menu

Æ select "Printing

Reference"

Æ click "Paper

Quality"

Æ select media type

Æ click "OK"

❑ Orientation

Printing Reference menu

Æ click "Layout"

Æ select "Portrait" or

"Landscape"

Æ click "OK"

❑ Paper size

❑ Copies

❑ Media choice

(Accessory setting)

❑ Paper/Output

(Speed)

❑ Print quality

(Darkness)

Printing Reference menu

Æ click "Layout"

Æ click "Advanced"

button

Æ click each item to

select the parameters

Æ click "OK"

❑ Create a new size

Printer menu

Æ right click to get pop-up

menu in blank space

Æ select "Server Properties"

Æ enter a form name for

the new form in "Form

description for"

Æ reset the paper size in

the specific squares of

the "Measurements"

Æ click "OK"

For NT 4.0

❑ Ports

Properties menu

Æ click "Ports"

Æ select the IO port

Æ click "OK"

❑ Paper size

❑ Orientation

❑ Paper source

(Media type)

❑ Copies

❑ Media choice

(Accessory setting)

Printers menu

Æ Label Dr.

Æ right click to get pop-up

Æ select "Document

Defaults"

Æ click "Advanced" button

Æ click each item to select

desired parameter

❑ Paper/Output

(Speed)

❑ Print quality

(Darkness)

Default Document

Æ click "Advanced"

Æ click each item to

select desired

parameter

Æ click "OK"

❑ Create a new size

Please refer to the

procedure of create a

new size on Win 2000.

For Win XP

❑ Ports

Properties menu

→ Click "Ports".

→ Select the IO port.

→ Click "OK".

❑ Paper source (Media type)

Back to Printers menu

→ Label Dr.

→ Right click to get

pop-up menu.

→ Select "Printing

Reference".

→ Click "Paper Quality".

→ Select media type.

→ Click "OK".

❑ Orientation ❑ Create a new size

Printing Reference menu Printer menu

→ Click "Layout". → Right click to get

→ Select "Portrait" or pop-up menu in

"Landscape". blank space.

→ Click "OK". → Select "Server

❑ Paper size

❑ Copies

❑ Media choice

(Accessory setting)

❑ Paper/Output (Speed)

❑ Print quality (Darkness)

Printing Reference menu

→ Click "Layout".

→ Click "Advanced" button.

→ Click each item to select

the parameters.

→ Click "OK".

Properties".

→ Enter a form name

for the new form in

"Form name”.

→ Reset the paper size

in the specific

squares of the "Form

description"

→ Click "OK".

Troubleshooting B. Problems on ribbon

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 and LCD display on the front panel first:

A. Problems on media

Blinking Indicators READYand MEDIA

LCD display MEDIA OUT

Possible Problems Solutions Remarks

Missing gap . Check the media

path

. Check the position of

label sensor.

Media out . Supply the media roll

Media not installed . Install the media roll

Media jam . Recover the jam

If everything is OK try to make the label sensor calibration.( Refer to P31)

If you use continuous

media, check your

application soft ware

and driver.

You should select

continuous.

Blinking Indicators READY and RIBBON

LCD display RIBBON OUT

Possible Problems Solutions Remarks

Ribbon has run out Supply the ribbon roll Does not apply to direct

Ribbon jam Recover the jam not for direct thermal.

Ribbon sensor error Replace the ribbon

sensor

C. Other Problems

Blinking Indicators READY

LCD display Possible Problems and Solutions Remarks

SERIAL IO ERROR . Inconsistent baud rate, format or

protocol between host and

printer

. Check bits 6 ~ 8 of DIP switch.

Refer to section 2 for DIP switch.

CUTTER FAILED . Check the media

. Check the connection between

cutter and main board.

. Call for service.

thermal. If you use direct

thermal, set bit 1 of DIP

switch to OFF.

not for direct thermal.

not for

Centronics

DIP switch bit 3

should be ON

for cutter.

MEMORY FULL . Check the graphics and soft fonts

from host.

. Make sure to delete the graphics

and soft fonts if they are no longer

used by the application software.

(Refer to the Technical Reference

Manual for details).

Note:

After the problems have been solved, press CANCEL to continue printing.

D. Miscellaneous

♦

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 position

‘1’ and the power LED is still not illuminated, call for service.

♦

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.

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.

♦ ♦ Unstable ribbon roll rotation.

Check the label path and make sure the head latch is securely

closed.

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

Caring for your Printer 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.

Addendum Turn off the printer, open the cover, print head module and remove

If you use small labels ( label height is less than 30 mm ) and the area

near top is unprintable you can adjust the top margin slightly by the

following procedure.

1. Hold FEED ( or PAUSE ) button and count the blink times for READY

LED. Each blink stands for 1 pixel. For 0.5 mm you need 4 blinks.

2. Release the button.

3. Restart the printer.

4. Send data to printer to print again.

5. Check the print position.

If you make calibration again the slight adjustment will be reset.

Before maintenance be sure to turn off the printer power.

1. Cleaning the print head (TPH)

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.

2. 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.

3. Cleaning the media compartment

Clean the media compartment with cotton which has been

moistened with a mild detergent. Every time a media roll is printed

this compartment should be cleaned to reduce the incidence dust.

Reference Technical Information

1. General Specification

Specification Model G-6000

Print method Direct thermal and thermal transfer

Resolution 203 DPI ( 8 dots/mm)

Printing width Max 6.4” (164 mm), Max 6” (152mm) in cutter mode.

Printing length 1” ~ 30” (25mm ~ 762mm)

Printing speed 2~6 ips (51~152 mm/s)

Memory 2Mb DRAM, 1Mb Flash ROM

CPU type 32 bit RISC Microprocessor

Media sensor Reflective and see-though Transmissive

Display Back-lit LCD display, 2-lineX16, LED indicator X 3

Communication

interface

Maximum label

roll diameter

Media type Roll-feed, die-cut, continuous, fan-fold, tags, ticket in

Label indexing Black stripe and gap

Ribbon types Wax, Wax/resin and Resin ; Coating inside

Ribbon size OD 2.5 in. (63mm)

Compact size W12.1” ╳ H10.2” ╳ L17.3” (W310╳ H260╳ L445 mm)

Weight 32Ibs ( 14.5kg )

Power source 110/220 VAC + 10%, 50/60 Hz

Agency listing CE, UL, CUL, FCC class A

Operating

temperature

Storage

temperature

Centronics parallel, RS-232 serial

8 in.(203 mm) outside diameter

1.5 in. ~ 3.0 in.(38 mm ~ 76 mm) inside diameter

thermal paper or plain paper.

ID 1 in. (25 mm)

Internal Universal Power Supply

40° ~ 100°F (4° ~ 38°C)

10~90% non condensing

-40°F ~ 140°F (-40°C ~ 60°C)

Windows driver for Win 98, 2000 ,NT and XP

Printer emulation PPLA

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Optional

Accessories

Serial (RS232) cable

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Dispenser

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Cutter

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Flash memory

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Font board

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Standalone KDU – ArgoKee

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USB interface

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Printer server – ArgoNet

( for Ethernet connection )

Note:

The font board and flash memory board cannot be

installed simultaneously.

2. Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification 3. Interface Specifications

The specifications of fonts, bar codes and graphics depend on the

printer emulation. The emulation is a printer programming language,

through which the host can communicate with your printer.

Printer Programming Language A, PPLA

Specification G-6000

General fonts 7 alpha-numeric fonts, OCR A and OCR B

6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 18 points

ASD smooth fonts

Symbol sets for

smooth fonts

Courier fonts 8 symbol sets (PC, PC-A, PC-B, EAMA-94,

Soft fonts Downloadable PCL fonts

Font expandability 1x1 to 24x24

Bar code types Code 39, Code 93, Code 128/subset A,B,C,

Graphics PCX, BMP, IMG and HEX formats

Stand-alone

operation without

host

USASCII, UK, German, French, Italian, Spanish,

Swedish, and Danish/Norwegian

Roman ,Legal, Greek and Russian)

Codabar, Interleave 2 of 5, UPC A/E/2 and 5

add-on, EAN-8/13, UCC/EAN-128, Postnet, Plessey,

HBIC, Telepen and FIM.

MaxiCode, PDF417 and DataMatrix (

ArgoKee

2D symbologies).

Introduction

This appendix presents the interface specifications of IO ports for the

printer. These specifications include pin assignments, protocols and

detailed information about how to properly interface your printer with

your host or terminal.

Serial

The RS232 connector on the printer side is a female, DB-9.

Pin Direction Definition

1 In DSR

2 In RxData

3 Out TxData

5 - Ground

6 Out DTR

7 Out RTS

8 In CTS

9 Out +5V

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.

Connection with host: The most simple way to connect to other hosts (not PC compatible) or

Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P (PC or compatible) (PC or compatible)

DTR 20 ……….. 1 DSR DTR 4 ……….. 1 DSR DSR 6 ……….. 6 DTR DSR 6 ……….. 6 DTR TX 2 ……….. 2 RX TX 3 ……….. 2 RX RX 3 ……….. 3 TX RX 2 ……….. 3 TX CTS 5 ……….. 7 RTS CTS 8 ……….. 7 RTS RTS 4 ……….. 8 CTR RTS 7 ……….. 8 CTS GND 7 ……….. 5 GND GND 5 ……….. 5 GND

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)

TX 2 ……….. 2 RX TX 3 ……….. 2 RX RX 3 ……….. 3 TX RX 2 ……….. 3 TX GND 7 ……….. 5 GND GND 5 ……….. 5 GND pin 4 pin 4 pin 5 pin 6 pin 6 pin 7 pin 20 pin 8

terminals is:

Printer Terminal/Host Pin 2- RxData ………… TxData Pin 3- TxData ………… RxData Pin 5- Ground ………… Ground

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: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400.

(set from bits 6 ~ 8 of DIP switch )

Data format: always 8 data bits, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit.

Parity : always non parity

Handshaking : XON/XOFF as well as CTS/RTS (hardware flow control).

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”.

The parallel port is a standard 36-pin Centronics. Its pin assignments are

listed as following.

Pin Direction Definition Pin Direction Definition

1 In /STROBE 13 Out SELECT

2 In Data 1 14,15 NC

3 In Data 2 16 - Ground

4 In Data 3 17 - Ground

5 In Data 4 18 NC

6 In Data 5 19~30 - Ground

7 In Data 6 31 NC

8 In Data 7 32 Out /Fault

9 In Data 8 33~36 - NC

10 Out /ACK

11 Out BUSY

12 Out PE

Auto Polling

Both the serial and parallel ports are active at the same time on this

printer, i.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.

4. ASCII TABLE Parallel (Centronics)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

0 NUL 0 @ P ` p 1 SOH XON ! 1 A Q a q 2 STX “ 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 ACK & 6 F V f v 7 BEL ‘ 7 G W g w 8 BS ( 8 H X h x

9 ) 9 I Y i y A LF * : J Z j z B ESC + ; K [ k { C FF , < L \ l | D CR - = M ] m }

E SO RS . > N ^ n ~

F SI US / ? O _ o DEL

Appendix A: Printer Status Appendix B:

LCD display Blinking LED Description

PAUSE READY The printer is at pause state. Press

PAUSE or CANCEL to return to normal

state.

MEDIA OUT MEDIA

READY

RIBBON OUT RIBBON

READY

SERIAL IO ERROR READY The format or baud rate of the RS232

CUTTER FAILED READY The cutter can not cut off the media,

MEMORY FULL READY The printer buffer is full caused by the

HEAD OPEN READY The print head latch is not closed. To

P. SENSOR O.R. READY The media sensor is out of range

The media is uninstalled or used up.

Load new media to the printer.

The ribbon is uninstalled or

end-of-ribbon occurred. Load new

ribbon to the printer. If you just use

thermal media set bit 1 of DIP switch

to OFF position.

communication is inconsistent

between the printer and host.

check the media and cutter.

loaded soft fonts, graphics or forms.

Check the format of these data. Call

for service.

print the label the head latch must be

closed.

during calibration. Make sure the

media is installed and the label sensor

is put under the media.

Installation for Cutter

1. Turn off the printer

2. Remove the top covers on both left and right sides.

3. Mount the cutter IC to U22 on main board; Take care of the location

and direction, the IC hole ix at lower Position.

4. Set bit 3 of DIP switch (1~8) to ON position.

5. Secure two screws for cutter (1) and bracket (2).

Note:

The drive IC for cutter is 3770.

6. Loosen two screws (4) from bracket (5).

7. Insert the left side of cutter bracket (7) and secure two screws (6) to

the TPH module.

8. Thread the cutter cable through a hole (8) and route it to JP13

connector (CUTTER) on the main board.

After the cutter is installed, install media and ribbon.

1. Put the media end on the roller.

2. Close the TPH latch.

3. Hold the PAUSE/CALIBR button and turn on the Printer.

4. Release the button when the cutter starts cutting.

5. After cutting the Printer will feed the label for 12 inches.

Notes:

The above procedure is taken at first time after installation or cutter jam.

Normally the Procedure is

1. Put the media end on the roller.

2. Close the TPH latch.

3. Turn on the printer.

4. Press the FEED button to let the media end go through the cutter.

Appendix C: 5. Connect the dispenser sensor to JP12 (LABEL) of main board and

Installation for

Dispenser and Rewinder

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Remove the top covers on both left and right sides.

3. Set bit 5 of DIP switch (1~8) to ON position.

4. Refer to the diagram. Assemble the related components for both left

and right sides.

secure the dispenser board in front of TPH module.

6. Install ribbon and media.

Adjustment

The plastic core (13,14) of the rewinder kit must be parallel with the exit

media or label. To adjust the position you may

• remove the screw (13), tune the position of component (14), or

• loosen the two screws (15 and 16), shift the position of metal bar and

secure the screws.

Calibration for Dispenser Sensor

If you find the sensor is not so sensitive or mis –detection you can send

two commands to calibrate it.

Command ASCII Binary Remark33 33

Set sensor without label <ESC>$R0 1BH 24H 52H 30H Command 0

Set sensor with label <ESC>$R1 1BH 24H 52H 31H Command 1

Step 1. Put the label away from the sensor, send command 0 and wait

for 2 more seconds.

Step 2. Put a label under the sensor (10 mm below), hold it, send

command 1 and wait for 2 more seconds.

Important Safety Information

mains to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.

13. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings, this could cause fire or

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Please keep this User‘s Manual for later reference.

3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don‘t

use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or clothe

for cleaning.

4. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the

equipment and shall be easily accessible.

5. Please keep this equipment from humidity.

6. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when install. A drop or fall could

cause injury.

7. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage

temperature above 40°C, it may damage the equipment.

8. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protect the

equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

9. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the equipment

to the power outlet.

electrical shock.

14. Never open the equipment. For safety reason, qualified service personnel

should only open the equipment.

15. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by

service personnel:

a. The Power cord or plug is damaged.

b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

d. The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to

user‘s manual.

e. The equipment has dropped and damaged.

f. If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage

16. Never open the equipment. For safety reason, qualified service personnel

should only open the equipment.

10. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not

place anything over the power cord. The power cord must be rated for the

product and for the voltage and current marked on the product’s

electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should

be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.

11. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

12. If the equipment is not use for long time, disconnect the equipment from

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