Compuprint 6414 Plus User Manual

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User Manual 6414 Plus

CONTENTS

Page
1 Barcode Printer 1

1.1

1.2

2 Printer Setup 4

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

3 Printer Setting and Control 14

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

4

4.1

4.2

5 Accessories 42

5.1

5.2

6 Maintenance and Adjustment 46

6.1

6.2

6.3

6.4

6.5

6.6

6.7

6.8

Appendix 53
Product Specifications

Box Content
Getting to Know Your Printer

Loading the label roll
Loading and Removing the Ribbon
Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer
Installing Printer Driver directly from CD folder

Operation Panel
LCD Interface Introduction
LCD Interface Function
Label Calibration and Self Test
Error Alerts
USB Host

NetSetting for Ethernet

Installing the NetSetting Software
The Interface of NetSetting

Preparation Steps
Installing the Cutter

Installing / Removing the print head module
Adjusting the print line
Adjusting ribbon tension
Cleaning the thermal print head
Adjusting the balance and print head tension
Ribbon shield settings
Cutter settings
Troubleshooting

Interface

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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.

SERIESTO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATESIS IN
CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS

CFR 47, Part 15

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the following instructions carefully.

1. Keep the equipment away from humidity.

2. Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, pleasecheck the voltage of the power source.

3. Make sure the printer is off before plugging the power connector int o the power jack.

4. It is recommended that you connect the printer to a surge protector to prevent possible transient
overvoltage damage.

5. Be careful not to get liquid on the equipment to avoid electrical shock.

6. For safety and warranty reasons, ONLY qualified service personnel should open the equipment.

7. Do not repair or adjust energized equipment under any circumstances.

Caution

 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer.

 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Only use with designated power supply adapter model.
 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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1 Barcode Printer

1.1 Box Content

Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer:

 Compuprint 6414 Plus Barcode Printer

 Label Stock  USB Cable  Compuprint 6414 Plus

Quick Guide

 Ribbon  Power Cord

 CD

Including QLabel software and
Compuprint 6414 Plus user manual

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1.2 Getting To Know Your Printer

Device Overview
Front View

Rear View

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The Internal View of Printer

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2 Printer Setup

2.1 Loading the Label Roll

This printer supports the following printing methods:

 Thermal transfer printing (TTP): Requires a ribbon for transferring a printed image to a media.
 Direct Thermal printing (DTP): Does not requiresa ribbon, only thermal paper.

Please check which printing method you are using and after the setting accordingly in the printer driver.
Printer menu, and/or software.

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Note

* When moving the label roll guide, hold it only by the end that is attached to the bracket, not by its top.

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Note

* Remember to set the movable sensor to gap, black mark, or tag hole by changing the position of the
sensor with the movable sensor.

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2.2 Loading and Removing the Ribbon

Loading Ribbon

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Note

* Do not pass the ribbon under the sensor.

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2.3 Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer

1. Please make sure that the printer is switched off.

2. Connect the power cord to the AC power.

3. USB/serial cable to the printer and host computer.

4. Switch on the printer. The operator panel should now light up.

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Installing Printer Driver Directly from CD Folder

1. Insert the product CD in the CD/DVD drive of the host computer and open the "Seagull Drivers" folder on
the CD.
Select the icon for the driver file and click it to start the installation.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen. The Driver Wizard guides you through the installation procedure.
Select "Install printer drivers".

3. Specify your printer model.

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4. Specify the port to be used to connect the printer to the host computer..

5. Enter a printer name and assign the appropriate rights.

6. Once the installation is complete, a summary of the printer settings is displayed.
Check whether the printer settings are correct and cli ck "Finish" to start copying the driver files.
Wait until copying is complete, then finish the installation.

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7. Once the driver installation is complete, the new printer should appear in the "Printers and Faxes" folder.

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3 Printer Setting and Control

3.1 Operation Panel

Operation Panel Introduction

POWER Button

Press the POWER button to turn on the printer, and the START UP SCREEN appears. The printer is on
“ready to print” status, the LCD screen should display the message “READY“ on the screen.
When printer is turned on, keep pressing the POWER button for 3 second will turn the printer off.

FEED Button

When you press the FEED button, the printer moves the label to the defined stop position.
If you are using continuous labels, pressing the FEED button will move label stock until you release the
button again.
If you are using individual labels, pressing the FEED button will move only one label.

If the label does not stop at the correct position, you need to run the auto-detection function on the label
stock, please see Section 3.4 Label Calibration and Self Test.

PAUSE PRINTING_FEED Button

Pressing the FEED button while the printer is in standby mode will set the printer to pause mode. In this
mode, the printer can receive commands, but it can only process them when it is reset to standby mode.
Pressing the FEED button again will reset the printer to standby mode.

Pressing the FEED button during printing will interrupt printing. When the PFEED button is pressed again,
the printer resumes printing. Example: While a 10-label print job is running, you press the FEED button to
pause the printer. Two of the labels have been printed. To resume printing and print the remaining eight
labels, you press the FEED button again.

CANCEL PRINTING_FEED Button

Pressing the FEED button over 3 seconds during printing cancels a print job. The current print job is
cancelled. Example: While a 10-label print job is running, you press the FEED button. Two of the labels have
been printed. The print job is cancelled and the remaining eight labels are not printed.

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3.2 LCD Interface Introduction

Getting Started

Press the POWER button to turn on the printer, and the START UP SCREEN appears.

If the printer is on “ready to print” status, the LCD screen should display the message “Ready“ on the screen.
Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen and other screen for setting.

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