Argox OS-2140DZ User Manual [nl]
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the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used,
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DESKTOP BARCODE PRINTER
OS-214plus/OS-2140D/
OS-2140/OS-2140Z/
expressed written permission of Argox Information Co., Ltd.
Product Improvements
Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Argox Information Co., Ltd. All
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FCC Compliance Statement
OS-2140DZ/OS-2140E
User’s Manual
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.
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desired operation.
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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
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
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.
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
Table of Contents
Safety .................................................................................... II
Getting Started ..................................................................5
Unpacking .............................................................................. 5
Package Contents................................................................ 6
Connecting the Power Supply ................................................. 7
Getting to Know Your Printer .........................................10
Parts and Features ................................................................. 10
Controls and Indicators ......................................................... 13
Loading Ribbon and Media ............................................15
Loading Ribbon .................................................................... 15
Loading Media...................................................................... 20
Standard Mode.................................................................. 20
Cutter Mode...................................................................... 25
Calibration and Configuration........................................27
Performing Calibration and Configuration ............................ 27
Resetting to Factory Default Settings .................................... 28
Computer Connections...................................................29
USB Interface Requirements................................................. 29
Serial (RS-232) Interface Requirements ................................ 30
Serial Cabling Requirements................................................. 31
Parallel Interface Requirements ............................................ 32
Ethernet Interface.................................................................. 33
Communicating with the Printer ....................................35
Installing a Plug and Play printer driver (for USB only) ........ 35
Installing the Printer Driver................................................... 43
Troubleshooting..............................................................55
LED Diagnosis ..................................................................... 55
Miscellaneous....................................................................... 58
Recovery .............................................................................. 59
Caring for Your Printer....................................................60
Cleaning ............................................................................... 60
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Media Sensor .................................................................... 60
Thermal Print Head ........................................................... 60
Replacing the Thermal Print Head.....................................63
Important notice during TPH replacement ................... 65
Technical Reference ....................................................... 66
General Specifications...........................................................66
Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification ........................ 70
Printer Programming Language A, PPLA ....................70
Printer Programming Language B, PPLB ....................71
Printer Programming Language Z, PPLZ..................... 72
Interface Specifications ......................................................... 74
USB Interface....................................................................74
Serial................................................................................. 75
Ethernet............................................................................. 76
Parallel (Centronics).......................................................... 77
Auto Polling...................................................................... 77
Connection with host...................................................... 78
Appendix I - Installing the Cutter................................... 80
Appendix II - Installing the Extension Card .................. 83
Getting Started
Congratulations on choosing the Argox
OS-214plus/OS-2140D/OS-2140/OS-2140Z/OS-2140DZ/
OS-2140E desktop barcode printers. This manual will help you
get to know your new printer. There are two parts to this manual,
an operation guide and related information. The operation guide
is illustrated to help you quickly become familiar with the printer.
The related information includes troubleshooting, maintenance
and technical information for your reference.
Unpacking
After receiving your printer, please check for possible shipping
damage:
1. Inspect the outside of both the box and the printer for
possible damage.
2. Open the top cover of the printer to see if the media
compartments are in order.
Note: If damage has occurred, contact your shipping company
immediately to file a claim.
3. Check whether you have received the following
accessories together with the printer. If there are any
items missing, please contact your local dealer.
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Package Contents
Printer
Power Supply
Power Cord
Quick Installation Guide
CD ROM
USB Cable
0.5” ID Core for Ribbon
Media Holder
Connecting the Power Supply
Connect the power supply as below.
WARNING! Do not operate the printer and power supply in an
area where they can get wet.
Make sure the power switch is in the "O" position.
1. Insert the barrel connector of the power supply into the power
jack on the back of the printer. Note the location of the power
jack for different models in the diagrams below.
2. Insert the separate power cord into the power supply.
3. Plug the other end of the cord into an AC electrical outlet.
Power Core
Power Cord
OS-2140D/OS-2140/OS-2140Z/OS-2140D
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Power Cord
OS-2140E
OS-214plus
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Getting to Know Your Printer
Power Switch
H Cover
Power
Indicator
Feed Button
The illustrations that follow describe the printer’s parts, features,
controls, and indicators.
Parts and Features
Ready Indicator
OS-214plus/OS-2140D/OS-2140/OS-2140E/OS-2140Z/OS-2140DZ
Top Cover
Ribbon Pick-up Holder
Release Levers
Media Hanger
Ribbon module
(not included with OS-2140D)
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Ribbon Supply Holder
Platen Roller
Thermal Print head
Power Switch
Controls and Indicators
The printer’s controls and indicators are shown in the diagram
below. The following table explains control and indicator
functions.
Power Indicator
Top Cover
Ready Indicator
Power Switch
Feed Button
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Control /
Indicator
Power Switch
Power Indicator
Ready Indicator
Function
On: turns on normal operation
Off: turns off power
Note: Turn power off before connecting or
disconnecting cables
Green light shows the power-on
Light off shows the power-off
Blinking light indicates error has occurred
Green shows printer is ready to operate
Blinking light indicates printer is paused or
data transferring
Seagull driver status monitor
Press to advance labels to the first printing
position
Loading Ribbon and Media
This section describes how to load ribbon and media in the OS
Series printer.
Loading Ribbon
Note: This section does not apply to direct thermal printing.
1. Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment.
2. Unlatch the print head module by pushing the two white
release levers on the sides toward the rear.
3. Turn over the print head module to expose the ribbon
supply holder.
Feed Button
Press to take the printer out of "pause"
Press and hold while turning on the power
to print out a configuration profile
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Release Lever
Ribbon Supply Holder
Media Compartment
Print Head Module
Release Lever
4. Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll
and the bare core.
5. Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it
a little bit onto the core.
6. Insert the ribbon roll into the supply holder. (First snap in
the left side and then the right side.)
Ribbon Supply Holder
Ribbon Roll
Bare Core
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7. Turn back the print head module and then insert the bare
Wheel
core into the pick-up holder. (First snap in the left side, and
then the right side.)
Ribbon Pick-up Holder
Bare Core
8. Turn the wheel of the print head module to ensure the
ribbon is tightly wound.
9. Press down the print head module firmly until you hear a
snap.
Print Head Module
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Loading Media
The OS-214plus/OS-2140D/OS-2140/OS-2140Z/OS-2140DZ/
OS-2140E printers offer Two different loading modes: standard or
with a cutter.
Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely.
Cutter mode automatically cuts the label after it prints.
Standard Mode
1. Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment.
2. Remove the media hanger.
Media Compartment Media Hanger
3. Load the media roll onto the hanger from left to right.
Media Roll
Media Hanger
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4. Click the media hanger back into the media
compartment.
5. Align the media roll to the left end.
6. Move the shield from right to left until it leans against the
media.
Media Compartment
Media Roll
Shield
7. Unlatch the print head module.
8. Hold the print head module upright with one hand to
allow the media to pass under it. Lead the media through
the media guides with the other hand.
9. Lead the media over the platen roller.
Print Head Module
Media Guides
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10. Put the print head module down and press down firmly
until you hear a snap.
11. Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the
"FEED" button if the printer is already on.
Print Head Module
Cutter Mode
Note: For Cutter mode you must first install the cutter and add
the cutter baby board to J16 on the main board. Please
refer to Appendix I.
Follow Steps 1 to 8 listed in Standard Mode above.
9. Thread the media over the platen roller, then route the
media through the slot of the cutter module.
10. Press down the print head module firmly.
Cutter Module
Feed Button
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