Century Falcon 4 Plus Series, Falcon 6 Plus, CF-4207P, CF-4306P, CF-6206P User Manual
...
User’s Manual
Falcon 4 Plus/ Falcon 6 Plus Series
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERS
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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at own expense.
EMS AND EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR EUROPEAN USERS
This equipment has been tested and passed with the requirements relating to electromagnetic
compatibility based on the standards EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003, CISPR 22 , Class A
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003, IEC 61000- 4 Series EN 61000-3-2 / 2000 & EN 61000-3-3 /
1995. The equipment also tested and passed in accordance with the European Standard
EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted emissions limits.
FALCON PLUS SERIES
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
EN55022 : 1998,CLSPR 22, Class A / EN55024 : 1998IEC 61000-4 Serial / EN61000-3-2 : 2000
/ EN 6100-3-3 : 1995 / CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3rd Edition : 1997, Class A / ANSI C63.4 :
2001 / CNS 13438 / IEC60950-1 : 2001 / GB4943 : 2001 / GB9254 : 1998 / GB17625.1 : 2003
/EN60950-1 : 2001
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced
Replace only with the equivalent type recommended by the manufacture.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
1
Safety Instructions
Bitte die Sicherheitshinweise sorgfältig lesen und für später aufheben.
1. Die Geräte nicht der Feuchtigkeit aussetzen.
2. Bevor Sie die Geräte ans Stromnetz anschließen, vergewissern Sie Sich, dass die
Spannung des Geräts mit der Netzspannung übereinstimmt.
3. Nehmen Sie das Gerät bei Überspannungen (Gewitter) vom Netz. Das Gerät könnte
sonst Schaden nehmen.
4. Sollte versehentlich Flüssigkeit in das Gerät gelangen, so ziehen sofort den
Netzstecker. Anderenfalls besteht die Gefahr eines lebensgefährlichen elektrischen
Schlags.
5. Wartungs- und Reparaturarbeiten dürfen aus Sicherheitsgründen nur von
autorisierten Personen durchgeführt werden.
6. Bei Wartungs- und Reparaturarbeiten müssen die Sicherheitsvorschriften der
zuständigen Berufsverbände und Behörden unbedingt eingehalten werden.
7. Bei Verletzungen unbedingt den Arzt aufsuchen und die gegebenenfalls die
zuständigen Stellen benachrichtigen. Unterlassung kann zum Verlust der
Versicherungsleistungen führen.
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
2
Safety Instructions
Please read the following instructions seriously.
1. Keep the equipment away from humidity.
2. Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, please check the voltage of the
power source.
3. Disconnect the equipment from the voltage of the power source to prevent possible
transient over voltage damage.
4. Don’t pour any liquid to the equipment to avoid electrical shock.
5. ONLY qualified service personnel for safety reason should open equipment.
6. Don’t repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances. Some one
capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety
7. Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury. Never neglect
an injury, no matter how slight it seems.
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
3
1. BARCODE PRINTER...................................................................5
1-1. Printer Accessories.........................................................................................................5
1-2. General Specifications....................................................................................................5
1-3. Communication Interface................................................................................................8
1-4. Printer Parts..................................................................................................................11
2. PRINTER INSTALLATION......................................................... 14
2-1. Label Installation...........................................................................................................14
2-2. Ribbon Installation ........................................................................................................17
2-3. PC Connection..............................................................................................................19
2-4. Driver Installation..........................................................................................................20
3. ACCESSORY............................................................................. 21
3-1. Internal Rewinder for Falcon 4 Plus..............................................................................21
3-2. Rewind Bracket Installation for Falcon 4 Plus ..............................................................23
3-3. Stripper Installation for Falcon 4 Plus...........................................................................25
3-4. Cutter Installation..........................................................................................................27
3-5. Parallel/PS2 Adapter Installation.................................................................................. 29
3-6. Applicator Interface Installation..................................................................................... 31
4. CONTROL PANEL.....................................................................33
4-1. Control Panel Introduction ............................................................................................33
4-2. Control Keys Introduction..............................................................................................33
4-3. Setting mode.................................................................................................................35
4-4. Self-Test........................................................................................................................ 40
4-5. Dump Mode ..................................................................................................................41
4-6. Auto Sensing.................................................................................................................41
4-7. Error Messages.............................................................................................................42
5. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT....................................... 44
5-1. Print Head Module Installation / Removal Instruction...................................................44
5-2. TPH Print Line Adjustment............................................................................................45
5-3. Ribbon Tension Adjustment..........................................................................................46
5-4. Thermal Print Head Cleaning ....................................................................................... 47
5-5. Print Head Balance and Pressure Adjustment .............................................................48
5-6. Ribbon Shield Adjustment.............................................................................................49
5-7. Adjust the Cutter...........................................................................................................50
5-8. CF Card Instruction.......................................................................................................50
5-9. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................51
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
4
1. Barcode Printer
1-1. Printer Accessories
After unpacking, please check the accessories that come with the package, and store
appropriately.
Barcode printer
Power cable
USB Cable
Label Roll Sample
Ribbon
Empty Ribbon Roll
Quick Start Guide
CD (includes label editing software CLabel / Manual)
Falcon 4 Plus
Falcon 6 Plus
1-2. General Specifications
Model Falcon 4 Plus (CF-4207P) Falcon 4 Plus (CF-4306P)
Resolution
203 dpi (8 dot/mm) 300 dpi (12 dot/mm)
Print Mode
Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
CPU
32 Bit
Memory
4MB Flash, 16MB SDRAM
Print Speed
2 IPS ~ 7 IPS 2 IPS ~ 6 IPS
Print Length
Min 13mm (0.51”),
Max 4572mm (180”)
Min 13mm (0.51”),
Max 2159mm (85”)
Print Width
104 mm (4.09”)
Sensor Type
Adjustable transmissive sensor and reflective sensor; left aligned
Sensor Detection
Type: Label gap and black mark sensing.
Detection: Label length auto sensing or program command setting
Media
Label Roll: Max. 203mm (8.0”) with 76.2mm (3”) ID core
Core Diameter: 38.1mm (1.5”) ~ 76.2mm (3”)
Width (Tear): 25.4mm (1“) ~ 118.0mm (4.64”)
Width (Cutter): Max. 117mm (4.61”)
Width (Stripper/Rewind): 25.4mm (1“) ~ 118.0mm (4.64”)
Thickness: 0.06~0.25mm
Ribbon
Length: 450 m (1471 ft)
Type: transfer ribbons (wax, hybrid, and resin) in widths of 30 to 110 mm (1.18”
to 4.33”). Auto ink inside and ink outside. Core inner diameter 25.4 mm (1”).
Max. Ribbon roll diameter 76 mm (2.99“).
Printer Language
EZPL (Firmware downloadable)
Software
Application: CLabel-IV(EZPL only)
DLL & Driver: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and XP
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
5
Resident Fonts
11 resident Windows bit mapped fonts (6,8,10,12,14,18,24,30,16X26,OCR A &
B); can be rotated in 8 orientations and expandable 8 times horizontally and
vertically. Scalable Font in 4 orientations.
Fonts Download
Windows bit mapped font: can be rotated in 8 orientations and expandable 8
times horizontally and vertically.
Asian font: can be rotated in 4 orientations and expandable 8 times horizontally
and vertically.
True Type Font: can be rotated in 4 orientations.
Image Handling
Support BMP and PCX. Support ICO, WMF, JPG, EMF file through software.
Support image resize, rotating, mapping and inverse through software.
Barcodes
Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subset A, B, C), UCC/EAN-128 K-Mart,
UCC/EAN-128, UPC A / E (add on 2 & 5), I 2 of 5, I 2 of 5 with Shipping Bearer
Bars, EAN 8 / 13 (add on 2 & 5), Codabar, Post NET, EAN 128, DUN 14,
MaxiCode, HIBC, Plessey, Random Weight, Telepen, FIM, China Postal Code,
RPS 128, PDF417, Datamatrix code & QR code
Interfaces
Serial port: RS-232 ( Baud rate : 4800 ~ 115200 , Xon/Xoff , DSR/DTR )
USB port: V2.0
CF card socket
Control Panel
Back-lit LCD Display:128x64dots Graphic LCD.
Three single-color LEDs: Power, Ribbon, Media
Three control keys: FEED, PAUSE, CANCEL
Power
100/240VAC, 50/60 Hz
Real Time Clock
Standard
Environment
Operation: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Cert. Approval
BSMI,CE, FCC Class A, CB, cUL, GS, CCC
Humidity
Operation: 30-85%, non-condensing. Free air.
Storage: 10-90%, non-condensing. Free air.
Printer Dimension
Length: 512 mm (20.15”)
Height: 291 mm (11.45”)
Width: 274 mm (10.78”)
Weight: 15 Kg
Options
Cutter
Internal re-winder
Ethernet Adapter
Parallel/PS2 Adapter
Applicator Interface (1 input, 3 outputs, power 500mA @ 5V)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Falcon 6 Plus (CF-6206P) Falcon 6 Plus (CF-6304P)
Resolution
203 dpi (8 dot/mm) 300 dpi (12 dot/mm)
Print Mode
Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
CPU
32 Bit
Memory
4MB Flash, 16MB SDRAM
Print Speed
2 IPS ~ 6 IPS 2 IPS ~ 4 IPS
Print Length
Min 13mm (0.51”), Max 3000mm(118”) Min 13mm (0.51”), Max 1371mm (54”)
Print Width
168 mm (6.61”)
Sensor Type
Adjustable transmissive sensor and reflective sensor; left aligned
Sensor Detection
Type: Label gap and black mark sensing.
Detection: Label length auto sensing or program command setting
Media
Label Roll: Max. 203mm (8.0”) with 76.2mm (3”) ID core
Core Diameter: 38.1mm (1.5”) ~ 76.2mm (3”)
Width (Tear): 50.8 mm (2“) ~ 178.0mm (7”)
Width (Cutter): Max. 165mm (6.5”)
Width (Heavy duty cutter): Max. 172mm (6.8”)
Width (Stripper/Rewind): 50.8 mm (2“) ~ 178.0mm (7”)
Thickness: 0.06~0.25mm
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
6
Ribbon
Length: 450 m (1471 ft)
Type: transfer ribbons (wax, hybrid, and resin) in widths of 60 to 174 mm (2.36”
to 6.85”). Auto ink inside and ink outside. Core inner diameter 25.4 mm (1”).
Max. ribbon roll diameter 76mm (2.99“).
Printer Language
EZPL (Firmware downloadable)
Software
Application: CLabel-IV(EZPL only)
DLL & Driver: Microsoft Windows, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP.
Resident Fonts
11 resident Windows bit mapped fonts (6,8,10,12,14,18,24,30,16X26,OCR A &
B); can be rotated in 8 orientations and expandable 8 times horizontally and
vertically. Scalable Font in 4 orientations.
Fonts Download
Windows bit mapped font: can be rotated in 8 orientations and expandable 8
times horizontally and vertically.
Asian font: can be rotated in 4 orientations and expandable 8 times horizontally
and vertically.
True Type Font: can be rotated in 4 orientations.
Image Handling
Support BMP and PCX. Support ICO, WMF, JPG, EMF file through software.
Support image resize, rotating, mapping and inverse through software.
Barcode
Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subset A, B, C), UCC/EAN-128 K-Mart,
UCC/EAN-128, UPC A / E (add on 2 & 5), I 2 of 5, I 2 of 5 with Shipping Bearer
Bars, EAN 8 / 13 (add on 2 & 5), Codabar, Post NET, EAN 128, DUN 14,
MaxiCode, HIBC, Plessey, Random Weight, Telepen, FIM, China Postal Code,
RPS 128, PDF417, Datamatrix code & QR code
Interface
Serial port: RS-232 ( Baud rate : 4800 ~ 115200 , Xon/Xoff , DSR/DTR )
USB port: V2.0
CF card socket
Control Panel
Back-lit LCD Display:128x64dots Graphic LCD.
Three single-color LED lamps: Power, Ribbon, Media
Three control keys: FEED, PAUSE, CANCEL
Power
100/240VAC, 50/60 Hz
Real Time Clock
Standard
Environment
Operation: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Humidity
Operation: 30-85%, non-condensing. Free air.
Storage: 10-90%, non-condensing. Free air.
Cert. Approval
BSMI,CE, FCC Class A,CB,cUL,GS,CCC
Printer Dimension
Length: 516mm (20.31”)
Height: 285 mm (11.22”)
Width: 345 mm (13.58”)
Weight: 16.7 Kg
Options
Cutter
Stripper sensor (with internal re-winder)
Ethernet Adapter
Parallel & PS2 Adapter
Applicator Interface (1 input, 3 outputs, power 500mA @ 5V)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
7
1-3. Communication Interface
Parallel Interface
Handshake : DSTB connects to the printer, BUSY connects to the host
Interface cable : Parallel cable compatible to IBM PC
Pin out : See below
PIN NO. FUNCTION TRANSMITTER
1
2-9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19-30
31
32
33
34-35
36
/Strobe
Data 0-7
/Acknowledge
Busy
/Paper empty
/Select
/Auto-Linefeed
N/C
Signal Gnd
Chasis Gnd
+5V,max 500mA
Signal Gnd
/Initialize
/Error
Signal Ground
N/C
/Select-in
host / printer
host
printer
printer
printer
printer
host / printer
host
host / printer
printer
host / printer
Serial Interface
Serial Default
Setting
:
9600 baud rate､no parity､8 data bits､1 stop bit､XON/XOFF protocol and
RTS/CTS。
RS232 HOUSING (9-pin to 9-pin)
DB9 SOCKET DB9 PLUG
--- 1 1 +5V,max 500mA
RXD 2 2 TXD
TXD 3 3 RXD
DTR 4 4 N/C
GND 5 5 GND
DSR 6 6 DTR
RTS 7 7 CTS
CTS 8 8 RTS
RI 9 9 N/C
PC
PRINTER
【
Note】The total current output from parallel port and serial port altogether can not exceed
500mA.
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
8
USB Interface
Connector Type : Type B
PIN NO. 1 2 3 4
FUNCTION VBUS D- D+ GND
PS2 Interface
PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6
FUNCTION DATA N/C GND VCC CLOCK N/C
PS2 interface from PC to printer
Printer Keyboard
DATA 1 1 DATA
N/C 2 2 N/C
GND 3 3 GND
VCC 4 4 VCC
CLOCK 5 5 CLOCK
N/C 6 6 N/C
Internal Interface
UART1 wafer Ethernet module
N.C
1
1
N.C
TXD
2
2
RXD
RXD
3
3
TXD
CTS
4
4
RTS
GND
5
5
GND
RTS
6
6
CTS
E_MD
7
7
E_MD
RTS
8
8
CTS
E_RST
9 9
E_RST
+5V
10 10
+5V
GND
11 11
GND
+5V
12 12
+5V
UART2 wafer Expansion module
N.C
1
1
N.C
TXD
2
2
RXD
RXD
3
3
TXD
CTS
4
4
RTS
GND
5
5
GND
RTS
6
6
CTS
N.C
7
7
N.C
RTS
8
8
CTS
N.C
9 9
N.C
+5V
10 10
+5V
GND
11 11
GND
+5V
12 12
+5V
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
9
Applicator wafer
Applicator module
+5V
1
1
+5V
+24V
2
2
+24V
Printing (out)
3
3
Printing
Print error (out)
4
4
Print error
Printed (out)
5
5
Printed
Print (in)
6
6
Print
GND
7
7
GND
N.C
8
8
GND
9 9
N.C
10 10
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
10
1-4. Printer Parts
Appearance
4
3
1
2
1. Control panel
2. Bottom Front Cover
3. Observing Window
4. Top Cover
1
2
6
3
4
5
7
1. Fan-Fold Label Insert
2. CF Card Slot
3. Serial Port *
4. USB Port
5. Power Switch
6. Power Socket
7. Fan-Fold Label Insert
* The communication ports may vary depending on product types.
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
11
Internal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
12
11
10
9
8
1. Ribbon Rewind Shaft
2. Ribbon Supply Shaft
3. Printer Mechanism
4. Platen
5. Tear off Bar
6. Print Head Lever
7. Sensor Knob
8. Label Guide
9. Label Tension Plate
10. Label Roll Bar
11. Label Supply Guide
12. Label Alignment Guide
1
1. Movable sensor
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
12
Control Panel
2
3
1
4
6
7
5
9
10
8
1. MEDIA LED
2. RIBBON LED
3. POWER LED
4. LCD
5. CANCEL Key
6. PAUSE Key
7. FEED Key
8. MINUS (-) Key (In setting mode)
9. MENU Key (In setting mode)
10. PLUS (+) Key (In setting mode)
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
13
2. Printer Installation
This printer model has the following print modes:
Thermal Transfer
(TT)
When printing, ribbon must be installed to transfer the print contents onto the
media.
Direct Thermal
(DT)
When printing, no ribbon is necessary; it only requires direct thermal media.
Please check the specific print mode, and then go into the Setting Mode after power on the
printer。
2-1. Label Installation
1. Place the printer on a
horizontal surface, and
open the top cover.
2. Follow the sequence
and direction as the
figure shows, pull the
Print Head Lever out
and flip it upward to the
right.
2
1
3. Pull the Label
Alignment Guide to the
direction as the blue
arrow 1 indicates.
4. Flip the Label Supply
Guide upward as the
blue arrow 2 indicates.
2
1
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
14
5. Place the label roll onto
the Label Roll Bar and
align the label to
printer’s inner wall. (To
avoid the damage of
media, please do not
squeeze label roll too
hard.)
6. Pull the Label
Alignment Guide back
and make it fit the edge
of label roll.
【
Note】
Please always hold the
bottom of the Label
Alignment Guide when
moving.
7. Follow the direction as
the figure shows to feed
the label.
8. Put the label under the
Moveable Sensor and
stretch it to the Tear-Off
Bar.
【
Note】
Moveable Sensor should be
aligned to the position of
label gap, black mark and
punch hole. You can adjust
the position with Moveable
Sensor Lever.
1
2
3
Falcon 4 Plus/Falcon 6 Plus User’s Manual
15
Loading...