Argox OS-2130D User Manual

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Introduction....................................................................... 4

Proprietary Statement................................................... 4

Product Improvements ................................................. 4

FCC Compliance Statement ......................................... 4

Liability Disclaimer........................................................ 4

Safety ........................................................................... 5

Table of Contents

OS SERIE PRINTERS

OS-2130D

OS-2130DE

USER’S MANUAL

Getting Started.................................................................. 6

Unpacking Printer......................................................... 6

Package Contents.................................................... 7

Printer Overview........................................................... 8

Front View: OS-2130D and OS-2130DE .................. 8

Rear View: OS-2130D.............................................. 9

Rear View: OS-2130DE ......................................... 10

Interior View I ......................................................... 11

Interior View II ........................................................ 12

Attaching Power ......................................................... 13

Loading Media.............................................................. 4

Preparing Media....................................................... 4

Placing Media Roll ................................................... 4

Printer Operations ............................................................ 8

Printing Media Calibration & Configuration................... 8

Steps to Start Media Calibration & Configuration ..... 8

Sample of Printer Configuration Label ..................... 9

Resetting Printer to Factory Defaults.......................... 11

Printer Controls and Indicators ................................... 12

Troubleshooting by LED and Buzzer Indicators

Diagnosis ................................................................... 16

Miscellaneous............................................................. 20

Recovery .................................................................... 21

Website: http://www.argox.com

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Communications .............................................................22

Interfaces and Requirements......................................22

USB Interface Requirements ..................................22

Serial (RS-232) Interface Requirements.................22

Ethernet 10/100 Internal Printer Server Option.......23

Ethernet Module Status Indicators..........................23

Communicating with the Printer ..................................25

Installing a Plug and Play printer driver (for USB only)

...........................................................................26

Installing a Printer Driver (for other interfaces except

USB)...................................................................32

Caring for Your Printer....................................................39

Print Head Maintenance Guide...................................39

Cleaning Interval.....................................................39

Cleaning Material....................................................39

Cleaning Direction ..................................................40

Product Specification .....................................................41

General Specification..................................................41

Fonts, Barcodes, and Graphics Specification .............45

Printer Programming Language PPLA....................45

Printer Programming Language PPLB....................46

Interface Specification.................................................48

Cash Drawer...........................................................48

USB Interface .........................................................49

Serial Interface........................................................49

Ethernet Interface ...................................................51

Appendix I-Thermal Print Head Replacement...............52

Appendix II-Cutter Installation .......................................54

Appendix III-Dispenser kit Installation ..........................58

Introduction

Proprietary Statement

This manual contains proprietary information of Argox Information Co., Ltd. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Argox Information Co., Ltd.

Product Improvements

Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Argox Information Co., Ltd. All specifications and signs are subject to change without notice.

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  Connect the equipment into a different outlet on a different circuit.  Consult the dealer or an experience Radio/TV technician for help.

This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance. The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Argox Information Co., Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Liability Disclaimer

Argox Information Co., Ltd. takes steps to assure that the company’s published engineering specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Argox Information Co., Ltd. reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims any resulting liability. In no event shall Argox Information Co., Ltd. or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) 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 out of the use of or the results

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of use of or inability to use such product, even if Argox Information Co., Ltd. has been

that may cause undesired operation.

advised of the possibility of such damages.

CAUTION:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Safety

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE:

This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 class A requirements.

Cet equipement est conforme a ICES-003 classe A de la norm Industrielle Canadian.

Supplemental Information: This device complies with the requirement

of FCC Part 15 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

Please only use adapters with the following electrical characteristics and

are certified by current legislation. Using other adapters may damage the

device and void the warranty also cause risks to the user.

Features Output: 24VDC, 2.4A

The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this product

conforms to the following standards or other normative documents:

EMC: EN 55022:2006+A1:2007, class A

EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003

Argox Information Co., Ltd certifies that the following products and/or

components are compliant with the current requirements of the European

Union Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive,

2002/95/EC.

Getting Started

Congratulations on choosing OS-2130D and OS-2130DE printers,

made by Argox Information Co., a leader in the world-wide barcode

industry. OS-2130D and OS-2130DE are ideally designed to easily

bring more efficiency for your business. This manual will help you get

to know your new printer and provide sufficient information needed.

Unpacking Printer

After receiving your printer, please check for possible shipping

damage:

Inspect the outside of both the box and the printer for possible

damage.

1. Open the top cover of the printer to see if all parts are in order.

Note: If shipping damage has been discovered, contact your

2. Check whether you have received the following accessories

shipping company immediately to file a claim.

together with the printer. If there is any item missing, please

contact your local dealer.

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Package Contents

Printer Overview

Front View: OS-2130D and OS-2130DE

Top Cover

 Quick Installation Guide

 CD ROM (Documentation & Software)

 Power Cord

 Media Hanger & Media Shields

 Printer

 Power Supply

 USB cable

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Power Switch

Cover Lock

Power Indicator

Feed Button

Ready Indicator

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Rear View: OS-2130D

USB

RS-

232 Serial

USB

RS-232 Serial

Ethernet

Cash Drawer Port

Power Jack

Rear View: OS-2130DE

Cash Drawer Port

Power Jack

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Interior View I

Media Hanger

Interior View II

Thermal Print Head

Release Levers

Media Guides

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Attaching Power

1. Make sure the printer’s power switch is in the off position (down)

before conducting following actions.

2. Insert the AC power cord into the power supply.

3. Insert the power supply’s power connector into the printer’s power

jack.

4. Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded

AC electrical outlet.

Warning:

Do not operate the printer and power supply in an area where they

might get wet.

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Loading Media

2. Put the Media Hanger through media supply roll, and then

Preparing Media

In case media roll may become dirty or dusty during shipment,

handling, or storage, firstly remove the outside length of media, which

helps to avoid dragging adhesive or dirty media between the print

head and platen roller. When loading media, it must be placed onto

the media hangers.

Placing Media Roll

1. Open Top Cover of the printer.

centrally align with the two Media Shields to closely lean against

the media supply roll.

Media Roll

Media Hanger

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3. Locate the media supply roll into the Media Compartment of

5. Pull a short length of media till it reaches the Platen Roll of printer.

printer.

Media Compartment

4. Push the Release Levers to open the printer module.

Adjust the media guide at right margin, to make media

left-alignment.

Release Levers

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6. Close the printer module and then press firmly at the both sides to

8. Press the FEED button to feed labels out of the printer.

properly latch until you hear a click.

7. Close the top cover and turn on the printer.

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Printer Operations

then restart printer.

Printing Media Calibration & Configuration

Before connecting the printer to your computer, to make sure that the printer works properly, conduct media calibration and print a self-test/ configuration label.

Steps to Start Media Calibration & Configuration

1. Make sure the media is properly loaded and the top cover of the printer is closed.

2. Turn off the printer power.

3. Press and hold the FEED button while turning on the power, until printer motor is activated.

4. Media Calibration will be performed while the printer automatically feeds the label stock for a certain length; then the printer motor suspends for one second and then prints out a configuration profile. Release the FEED button as soon as printer starts to print.

Sample of Printer Configuration Label

Print head test pattern

Note:

　　If printer is with Argox PPLB printer language, printer will enter Dump mode after printing configuration. In Dump mode, all characters will be printed in 2 columns: the right shows characters received from your system, and the left are the corresponding hexadecimal values of the characters. It allows users or engineers to verify and debug the program. To return to normal operation mode from Dump mode, press the FEED button again. Another way is to turn off printer power, and

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Main board DIP switch settings

Calibration Type

Cutter/Peeler setting offset

Peeler setting

Cutter setting

Backfeed setting

Media type setting

Print speed and darkness

Serial port settings

Printed label length

Internal fonts

Real Time Clock (RTC) setup

Print method

Memory capacity

Firmware version & date code

Follow the steps below to reset printer to default settings:

1. Turn on the printer and wait for 5 or more seconds.

2. Press the "FEED" button for 10 seconds, and the "Ready" indicator and "Power" indicator will go off in order.

3. Once "Power" indicator becomes lit again, release the FEED

button.

4. "Ready" indicator will then become lit, too. At this moment,

the printer has resumed its factory default settings.

Note:

　　The printer factory default settings are stored in printer’s flash; these settings remain stored, without being erased even the printer power is disconnected.

Resetting Printer to Factory Defaults

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Printer Controls and Indicators

The following table explains printer controls and indicators’ functions to help understanding LED indications and printer status:

Power Indicator

Feed Button

Ready Indicator

Power Switch

Control / Indicator

Power

Switch

Power LED

Function

 On: turns on normal operation (at “I” position)

 Off: turns off power ( at “O” position)

Note: Turn power off before connecting or

disconnecting cables

 Off: Printer power off

 Green: Printer power on

 It will start blinking while “Media Out”, “Media

Gap Not Found” has been detected.

 Once printer cutter mode has been enabled,

when Cutter is jammed with paper or Cutter is not installed, POWER indicator will blink.

 When RS-232 communication error is

detected, POWER indicator will blink.

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 When printer is started, the READY indicator

will blink. In Ethernet model, the READY indicator will blink for several seconds to wait till and stop blinking when Ethernet Card is ready.

 When printer receives data from host PC,

READY indicator will start blinking.

Feed Button

 Press to advance the label media to the first

printing position.

 Press during printing to make printer "pause".

 Press and hold while switching on the power to

conduct media calibration and print out a configuration profile.

Ready LED

 READY indicator will blink when printing is

paused.

 It will start blinking while “Media Out”, “Media

Gap Not Found” has been detected.

 It will blink as soon as the printer module is

opened.

Note:

When the print head is over-heated, printer’s thermal protection function will be activated and make READY LED blink to indicate printer is in PAUSE status to wait till print head has been cooled down. The printing tasks sent previously will be resumed automatically later.

 To resume printing after “Media Out “ errors

have been resolved.

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Troubleshooting by LED and Buzzer Indicators

If a continuous label roll

Diagnosis

Normally, when the printer is in not working properly, the "Power" LED blinks continuously, and printing and communication between the host and printer stops. Refer to LED indications listed below to understand possible solutions to resolve the problems printer may run into.

LED Indicators: Power and Ready LEDs blink at the same tempo

Power LED Ready LED

ON ON

OFF OFF

Possible Problems

Media sensor cannot index label gaps

Media out Install a new label roll

Paper jam Recover the jam

Check the label path

Check the label sensor

Solutions Remarks

is in use, set “continuous media” printing in driver settings or commands.

LED Indicators: Only the Power LED blinks

Power LED Ready LED

ON ON

OFF ON

Possible Problems

Serial IO error Check serial baud rate at

both of your system and the printer.

Cutter has failed, or there is paper jam inside the cutter.

Other possible hardware errors.

Check the cutter or recover paper jam.

Contact the reseller for further service.

Solutions Remarks

LED Indicators: Only the Ready LED blinks

Power LED Ready LED

ON ON ON OFF

Possible Problems Solutions

Print head needs to cool down

Printing will stop until the print head cools to normal printing temperature. Once it completes, the printer will automatically resume the printing tasks sent previously.

For serial interface only

Only applicable when cutter mode to cutter mode.

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Printer is in

Press FEED button to resume printing. PAUSE status Printer is receiving data As soon as all the data has been received,

Ready LED will stay solid green and

automatically resume normal operation.

The printer has built-in monitors for the status. The status and error indications will be displayed via the front panel LED indicators and the alert buzzer. Generally, when a malfunction or an abnormal condition is detected, the alert buzzer will beep for three times, and the ERROR LED will also blink. Below list shows the buzzer and LED indications corresponding to various errors.

Situation

Buzzer

Alert

Blinking

LED

Description

Both LEDs blink synchronously.

MEDIA

OUT

YES

READY

POWER

The media is not installed or used up.

Printer fails to detect the media gap.

CUTTER

FAILURE

YES POWER

Cutter failed or jammed at cutter.

The full printer buffer is

MEMORY

FULL

YES POWER

caused by the loaded soft fonts, graphics or forms. Check the format of these data. Call for service

Note:

The alert buzzer can be disabled by Printer Utility.

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Miscellaneous

If the host shows "Printer Time out":

1. Check if the communication cable (serial) is connected securely to your serial port on the PC and to the connector on the printer at the other end.

2. Check if the printer power is turned on.

If the data has been sent, but there is no output from the printer. Check the active printer driver, and see if Seagull driver for your Windows system and the label printer has been selected.

Vertical streaks in the printout usually indicate a dirty or faulty print head. (Refer to the following examples.)

Clean the print head. If the problem persists, replace the print head. Poor printout quality:

 The media may not be qualified.

 Adjust the Darkness (heat temperature).  Slow down the print speed.  Refer to the next chapter and clean the related spare parts.

Recovery

After correcting problems, simply press the panel button or restart the printer to continue your print jobs. Make sure the LEDs are not blinking and remember to resend your files.

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Communications

Interfaces and Requirements

Argox OS-2130D and OS-2130DE printers come with a nine-pin Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface, a USB interface, Cash drawer interface and Ethernet. A variety of interface options are suitable for versatile applications:

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Note:

1. You must insert the power supply’s barrel connector into the power jack on the back of the printer before connecting communication cables.

2. This printer complies with FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 15, for Class A Equipment, for use with fully shielded six-foot data cables. Use of longer cables or unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions above Class A limits.

USB Interface Requirements

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is version 2.0 and 1.1 compliant and provides a full-speed (12Mb/s) interface that is compatible with your existing PC hardware. The USB’s “plug and play” design makes installation easy. Multiple printers can share a single USB port/hub.

Serial (RS-232) Interface Requirements

The required cable must have a nine-pin "D" type male connector on one end, which is plugged into the mating serial port located on the back of the printer. The other end of the signal interface cable connects to a serial port on the host computer.

Ethernet 10/100 Internal Printer Server Option

This connector is for Ethernet application; it is convenient to use several printers by Ethernet connector at the same time.

Note:

When using Ethernet model printer, please wait till the Ready Indicator to stop blinking, before starting printer operations.

Ethernet Module Status Indicators

LED Status

Both Off

Blinking

Green

Amber

OS-2130DE Ethernet LED Indicators:

No Ethernet link detected.

The printer waits for printer ready. It will take about 20 seconds to be ready.

Speed LED

Link/Activity LED

Description

On: 100 Mbps link

Off: 10 Mbps link

On: link up Off: link down Flash: activity

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Communicating with the Printer

The bundled printer driver can be applied to all applications under Windows 2003/ XP/ Vista/ Windows 7, supporting 32-bit/ 64-bit operation systems. With this driver you can operate any popular Windows software applications including Argox Bartender UL label editing software or MS Word, etc., to print to this printer.

Green LED

Amber LED

The following installation steps are based on OS-2130D as an example. The screens included for these steps are taken from Windows XP; steps in other versions of operation systems are similar.

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Installing a Plug and Play printer driver (for USB only)

Note:

We strongly recommend that you use the Seagull Driver Wizard instead of the Microsoft Windows Add Printer Wizard when installing and updating your Drivers by Seagull. (Even though the "Add Printer Wizard" is from Microsoft, it too easily performs a number of tasks incorrectly when updating existing drivers. It also badly handles the situation where a printer driver is already in use by a Windows application.)

1. Turn off the printer. Plug the power cable into the power socket on the wall, and then connect the other end of the cable to printer's power socket. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the printer and on the PC.

2. Turn on the printer. If the printer supports Plug-and-Play, and you have successfully connected it using a USB cable, then the Windows Add Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the printer and display a dialog that allows you to install a driver. Click Cancel and do not install the driver using this wizard.

3. Prepare the documentation and software CD-Rom from printer package and then install to CD-Rom drive of your

computer. The CD-Rom will bring out the following prompt. Click “Go”:

4. Under OS-2130D/ OS-2130DE product selection prompt, choose Seagull Driver version and then start installation:

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Instead of the flash prompt above, another way to install Seagull driver is to run the DriverWizard utility from the Installation Directory where the Seagull driver files are located.

5. On the Seagull Driver Wizard prompt, select the first radio button to “Install a driver for a Plug and Play printer”:

Then click “Next.”

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6. Enter Printer name (i.e. Argox OS-2130D PPLA) and select

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2130D PPLA

"do not share this printer”, and click "Next"

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8. After the related files have been copied to your system, click "Finish".

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7. Check all the data on the showing screen, if it is correct, click "Finish".

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USB002

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7.1.9_M-5

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9. After driver installation is complete, click "Close". The driver should now be installed.

Installed printer Argox OS-2130D PPLA

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Installing a Printer Driver (for other interfaces except USB)

1. Turn off the printer. Plug the power cable into the power socket on the wall, and then connect the other end of the cable to printer's power socket. Connect the Parallel cable, Serial cable, or Ethernet cable to the proper port on the printer and on your computer.

2. Prepare the documentation and software CD-Rom from printer package and then install to CD-Rom drive of your computer. The CD-Rom will bring out the following prompt. Click “Go”:

3. Under OS-2130D/ OS-2130DE product selection prompt, choose Seagull Driver version and then start installation:

Instead of the flash prompt above, another way to install Seagull driver is to run the DriverWizard utility from the Installation Directory where the Seagull driver files are located.

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4. On the prompt, Windows Printer Driver, select “I accept…” and click "Next".

5. Assign the directory to keep Seagull driver, (for example:

C:\Seagull) and click "Next".

6. Click "Finish".

7. Select Install printer drivers and Click "Next"

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8. Select model & emulation - the following examples are based on

10. Enter Printer name (i.e. Argox OS-2130D PPLA) and select

model OS-2130D PPLA:

Argox CP-2140 PPLB

A rgox OS-2310D PPLA

9. Select the port of the printer and click "Next".

"do not share this printer”, and click "Next".

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11. Check all the data on the showing screen, if it is correct, click

"Finish".

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USB001

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7.1.9_M-5

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

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2130D

PPLA

"Finish".

Caring for Your Printer

Print Head Maintenance Guide

To keep the Print Head remain in the best conditions and efficiency

and to extend duration for use, regular cleaning action is needed:

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13. After driver installation is complete, click "Close".

The driver should now be installed.

Note: Always switch off printer power before cleaning.

Cleaning Interval

It’s strongly recommended to regularly clean print heads at least

when changing every one label roll (in direct thermal printing mode).

In addition, if printers are operated under critical applications and

environments, or if it’s found that print quality is degraded, please

clean print heads more frequently.

Cleaning Material

Surface of print head’s heating element is very fragile. To prevent

from any possible damage, please use the Printhead Cleaning Pen

or soft cloth/ cotton buds with “Ethanol” or “industry alcohol” to clean

print head surface.

It’s strongly recommended to wear hand gloves during cleaning

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progress.

Do not touch print head surface by bare hands or with any hard

equipment.

Water or spit should be kept away in case of corrosion on heating

elements.

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Cleaning Direction

When cleaning the print head, always wipe in One-Way Direction -

from Left to Right only, or, from Right to Left only, to clean “Heating

Line” of print head gently without excessive stress.

Do not wipe back and forth, to avoid dust or dirt on cleaning cotton

Product Specification

General Specification

Specification

Print method Direct thermal

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would be attached onto print head again.

Special Caution:

Warranty of print heads will be void if print head serial number is

removed, altered, defected, or made illegible, under every

Printing resolution 203 DPI (8 dots/mm)

Printing speed 2ips ~ up to 4ips (51~102mm/s)

Printing length Max 100"(2540mm)

Printing width Max 2.83" (72mm), Min 1"(25.4mm)

Memory 8MB SDRAM(6MB user available)

4MB Flash ROM(2MB user available)

CPU type 32 bit RISC microprocessor 100MHz

Sensors Reflective (Left side)

Operation interface Button(Feed) x 1

Communication

interface

Fonts

RS-232, USB, Cash drawer, Ethernet(optional)

PPLA:

Internal fonts:

9 fonts with different point size

6 fonts with ASD smooth font.

Courier font with different symbol sets.)

PPLB:

Internal fonts: 5 fonts with different point size

Soft fonts and 2-byte Asian fonts are downloadable

circumstance.

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Ability to print any Windows True Type Font easily

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1D barcodes PPLA:

fold, tags, ticket

pacity core 0.5" OD 4.3"(109 mm),

Code 39 (standard/with checksum digit), Code 93

Interleaved 2of 5 (standard/with checksum

digit/with human readable check digit), EAN-8,

EAN-13,UPC-A,UPC-E, Postnet, Codabar, Code

128 subset A/B/C, UCC/EAN-128, UCC/EAN-128

K-MART, UCC/EAN-128 , Random Weight,

Plessey, HBIC, Telepen, FIM, UPC2, UPC5, GS1

DataBar

PPLB:

Code 39 (standard/with checksum digit),Code 93

Interleaved 2 of 5 (standard/with checksum

digit/with human readable check digit), EAN-8

(standard/2 digit add-on/5 digit add-on), EAN-13

(standard/2 digit add-on/5 digit add-on), UPC-A

(standard/2 digit add-on/5digit add-on), UPC-E

(standard/2 digit add-on/5 digit add-on), Postnet,

Codabar, Code 128 subset A/B/C, Code 128 UCC

(Shipping Container Code), Code 128 Auto,

2D barcodes

Graphics PPLA/PPLB: PCX, BMP, IMG, HEX,GDI, Binary

Emulation PPLA, PPLB

Software-label

editing

Software-utility

Media type Roll-feed, die-cut, continuous, fan-

Media Max width 3.03” (77 mm)

PPLA/PPLB:

MaxiCode, PDF417, Data Matrix (ECC 200 only),

QR code, Composite codes

raster(PPLB Only)

Windows Driver (Win 2003/XP/Vista/Win 7)

BarTender

Printer Utility、Font Utility

in thermal paper

Min width 1” (25.4 mm)

Max length 100" (2540mm)

Min length:0.196" (5mm)

Thickness 0.0025”~0.01” (0.0635mm ~0.254mm)

Max roll ca

core 1" OD 4” (102 mm)

Core size 0.5”(12.7mm) and 1"(25.4mm) ID

German, Postcode, Matrix 2 of 5, UCC/EAN 128,

UPC Interleaved 2 of 5, GS1 Data Bar

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Dimensions W 134 x H 163 x L 228 mm

Weight 1.2kgs

Power Source 100V~240V,1.8A, 50~60Hz Input

24V, 2.5A Typical, Output

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Operation

94, PC,

Operation Temperature: 40°F~100°F (4°C~38°C),

Fonts, Barcodes, and Graphics Specification

Environment

Other Buzzer internal

Optional Items

10% ~ 90% non-condensing,

Storage Temperature: -4°F~122°F (-20°C~50°C)

RTC internal

Note: RTC Lithium Battery Specification

CR2032, +3V, 225mAh

 Rotary Cutter

 Guillotine Cutter

 Dispenser kit

 External 8"OD media stacker

 ArgoKee

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

printer emulation. The emulations PPLA and PPLB are printer

programming languages, through which the host can communicate

with your printer.

Printer Programming Language PPLA

Programming

Language

Internal fonts

Symbol sets

(Code pages)

9 fonts with different point size

6 fonts with ASD smooth font.

Courier font with different symbol sets.

Courier font symbol set: Roman-8, ECMA-

PPLA

PC-A, PC-B, Legal, and

PC437 (Greek), Russian.

Soft fonts Downloadable soft fonts

Font size

1x1 to 24x24 times

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Character

rotation

Graphics

Bar code types

0, 90, 180, 270 degree, 4 direction rotation

PCX, BMP, IMG, HEX, GDI

Code 39 (standard/with checksum digit), Code 93

Interleaved 2of 5 (standard/with checksum

digit/with human readable check digit), EAN-8,

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EAN-13,UPC-A, UPC-E, Postnet, Codabar, Code

737,851,869, 1252, 1250, 1251,

UCC

128 subset A/B/C, UCC/EAN-128, UCC/EAN-128

K-MART, UCC/EAN-128 , Random Weight,

Plessey, HBIC, Telepen, FIM, UPC2, UPC5, GS1

Data Bar

Printer Programming Language PPLB

Programming

Language

Internal fonts

Symbol sets

(Code pages)

5 fonts with different point size

8 bits code page : 437, 850, 852, 860, 863, 865,

857, 861, 862, 855, 866,

1253, 1254, 1255

7 bits code page: USA, BRITISH, GERMAN,

FRENCH, DANISH, ITALIAN,

SPANISH, SWEDISH and

SWISS.

PPLB

Bar code types

Code 39 (standard/with checksum digit),Code 93

Interleaved 2 of 5 (standard/with checksum

digit/with human readable check digit), EAN-8

(standard/2 digit add-on/5 digit add-on), EAN-13

(standard/2 digit add-on/5 digit add-on), UPC-A

(standard/2 digit add-on/5digit add-on), UPC-E

(standard/2 digit add-on/5 digit add-on), Postnet,

Codabar, Code 128 subset A/B/C, Code 128

(Shipping Container Code), Code 128 Auto,

German, Postcode, Matrix 2 of 5, UCC/EAN 128,

UPC Interleaved 2 of 5, GS1 Data Bar

Soft fonts Downloadable soft fonts

Font size

Character

rotation

Graphics

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1x1 to 24x24 times

0, 90, 180, 270 degree, 4 direction rotation

PCX, BMP, IMG, HEX, GDI, Binary raster

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Interface Specification

USB Interface

Cash Drawer

The following port complies with cash drawer communication.

Pin Signal

1 Ground

2 -

3 Drawer _Back

4 +24V

5 Drawer_KICK2

6 Ground

This is port complies with USB 2.0 Full Speed.

Connector Terminal Pin Assignment

Signal Description

VBUS 5V

D - Differential data signaling pair -

D + Differential data signaling pair +

GND Ground

3 4

USB series “B” Receptacle Interface

Serial Interface

The RS232 connector on the printer side is a female, DB-9 and pin to pin

standard type.

Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600(default), 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

bauds.(programmable by command)

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Pin Direction Definition

1 Shorted to Pin 4,6 2 Output TX 3 Input RX 4 Shorted to Pin 1,6 5 Ground 6 Shorted to Pin 1,4 7 Input CTS 8 Output RTS 9 Output +5V

Note :

1. Pin 9 are reserved for KDU (keyboard device unit), therefore

do not connect these pins if you are using a general host like

a PC.

Ethernet Interface

The following port complies with Ethernet communication.

1 Transmit+

2 Transmit-

3 Receive+

4 Reserved

5 Reserved

6 Receive-

7 Reserved

8 Reserved

Signal

2. OS-2130D, OS-2130DE used with standard RS-232 cable, the

user can buy it on local. Argokee attached to the RS-232

cable is a special pin assignment to use in non-OS-2130D,

OS-2130DE models.

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Appendix I-Thermal Print Head Replacement

1. Switch off the power and wait for both the LEDs to go off.

2. Open the top cover.

3. Unlatch the print head module and swing it to the opposite.

4. Push the TPH firmly into the mounting bracket to release it from

the module.

5. Disassemble the TPH and the metal plate by removing the

screws.

6. Unplug the 2 print head cables from the connectors on the old

TPH-module.

7. Replace the TPH.

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8. Plug the 2 print head cable to the new print head.

9. Put the new “Print Head module” onto “Printer Chassis” with the

same way, which you released it from “Printer Chassis”.

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Appendix II-Cutter Installation

1. Turn off the printer power, unplug the power cable and

USB/Ethernet/Serial cable.

2. Remove the top cover.

3. Remove two screws at base housing.

Figure 6.2

Figure 6.1

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4. Remove the whole print head assembly by releasing 4 screws at its

7. Plug the cutter's connector into the PCB's header connector (J3).

feet.

5. Add a cutter baby board to J5 on the main board.

6. Secure three attached screws for the cutter.

Figure 6.3

8. Reinstate the print head assembly by securing back the 4 screws.

9. Click back the middle cover.

10. Secure two screws back at base housing.

11. Install the top cover.

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Figure 6.4

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Appendix III-Dispenser kit Installation

1. Turn off the power switch.

2. Unwrap the PC bag of dispenser kit to take out the screw, the

shaft, the plastic roller, the dispenser bar, the direction label and

the peeler sensor cable.

3. Take off the top cover of the printer.

4. Fix the sensor board on the top cover and secure the screw.

Keep the cable at the left.

5. Rout the peeler sensor cable through the guides along the left

side of the top cover.

6. Release the two screws at the bottom of the base housing shown

in Figure 6.1 to 6.3.

7. Remove the middle cover.

8. Take off the H cover.

9. Tape the direction label on the top of the H cover with the arrow

sign heading toward the opposite of you.

H Cover

Sensor Cable

Screwe

Figure 6.5

Top Cover

Middle Cover

10. Release the screw on the left bracket of the chassis.

11. Unlatch the print head module. Hook the white roller on the

brackets of the chassis, ensuring the long thinner end at the left

side.

12. Guide the shaft and go through the respective holes on the left

bracket, the white roller, and the right bracket in order (To smooth

this procedure, better hold the white roller with one hand.).

13. Secure the attached screw at right bracket of the chassis to fix

the shaft.

14. Hook the dispenser bar on the brackets of the chassis,

positioning it above the white roller. Ensure that the dispenser bar

is paralleled with the black platen roller and its long thinner end is

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at that left.

15. Plug the sensor board’s connector into the PCB's header

16. Secure back the screw on the left bracket of the chassis.

17. Guide the sensor cable connector through the hole on the upper

Screw

Dispenser bar

connector (J2).

left corner of the middle cover.

Shaft

18. Click the top cover back to the middle cover.

19. Insert the sensor connector into its receptacle on the main logic

board of the base housing.

20. Click the middle cover back to the base housing. First click in the

front part then the rear.

21. Secure the two screws at the bottom of the base housing.

H. Cover

Middle Cover

White plastic roller

Figure 6.7

4mm Gap

Figure 6.8

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