Copal DPB-1500 Instruction
DM4-2067
NIDEC COPAL CORPORATION
DPB-1500
INSTRUCTION
First Edition
January 2005
FCC Compliance Statement
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Properly shielded and grounded cable and connectors must be used for connection to host
computer and / or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.
NOTICE
Operation is subject to the following two conditions
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that 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 one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CONTENTS
Safety Precautions................................................................................................1
During installation.........................................................................................2
Environmental Consideration........................................................................2
During operation...........................................................................................3
During maintenance......................................................................................4
Other precautions.........................................................................................4
Handing of the print media............................................................................4
Preparation............................................................................................................5
Unpack .........................................................................................................5
Installation ....................................................................................................5
Changing paper width...................................................................................6
Printer drivers ...............................................................................................7
1. Windows 2000/XP printer driver...........................................................7
1.1 Plug and Play Installation for the Printer Driver............................... 7
1.2 Printer Driver Settings......................................................................9
- Selection of Paper Size...................................................................9
- Set up for print size “6x4inchX2” ...................................................10
- Set up for Print Mode (Hi-Speed / Hi-Quality)................................11
INSTRUCTION.....................................................................................................12
1. Overall View ................................................................................................12
(1) Front..................................................................................................12
(2) Rear..................................................................................................12
(3) Ink Ribbon Tray Section....................................................................13
(4) Print Head Section.............................................................................13
(5) Roll Paper Tray Section.....................................................................14
2. Operating Panel ..........................................................................................15
(1) Operating Panel LED........................................................................15
(2) Panel Switches..................................................................................16
3. Print media ..................................................................................................17
(1) Loading the roll paper........................................................................17
(2) Loading the ink ribbon.......................................................................22
(3) Printing .............................................................................................24
4. Daily Maintenance ........................................................................................25
Weekly Maintenance .................................................................................26
5. Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................27
(1) In case of ribbon error .......................................................................27
(2) In case of a paper transport error......................................................28
6. Error Messages.............................................................................................29
(1) Error messages upon startup............................................................29
(2) Recoverable Errors...........................................................................31
7. Specifications ...............................................................................................33
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Safety Precautions
Please be sure to read this entire manual before using the product.
Pay special attention to this section “Safety Precautions”.
The precautions listed herein are designed to provide for safe operation of the product, and
to protect the user from experiencing bodily harm and property damage.
Safety notices herein are presented in two formats, “Warning” and “Caution” -- depending on the
degree of danger associated with accidental or other misuse of the product:
Be sure to keep this instruction manual in a safe and readily accessible location.
WARNING:
Failure to follow warning could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow caution could result in
minor bodily injury or property damage.
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During installation
Environmental Considerations:
Ensure the room temperature is between 10 and 30 degrees C (50 and 85 degrees F), with
relative humidity between 30 and 70%.
Do not place unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or temporary freezing conditions.
CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit in areas of high humidity or dust
* Doing so could disable the unit
CAUTION: Do not allow the unit to block the ventilation holes
* Doing so could disable the unit
WARNING: Ensure the unit is properly grounded.
* Electrical discharge could cause shock and present a
fire hazard.
WARNING: Install the unit on a level surface or shelf which can
adequately handle the weight (approx. 24 Kg / 53 lbs)
* Bodily injury and property damage could result from the
unit falling from an unstable surface.
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During operation
CAUTION: Some areas on the unit become hot and may burn the skin if
touched.
CAUTION: Do not insert hand or other objects into the power supply cooling
fan, as bodily injury and damage to the unit could result.
CAUTION: Be sure to use manufacturer-specified parts when replacing
consumables.
CAUTION: In the event of product break down, disconnect power to the unit
and call an authorized service facility.
WARNING: Provide adequate care to ensure water, chemicals or liquids do
not spill on or into the unit.
* Water and liquids can produce electric shock and present a fire
hazard.
WARNING: Do not print when cover panels are opened or removed.
* Electrical shock or other bodily harm could result.
WARNING: Do not touch the print head when power is on.
* High temperatures can burn skin.
WARNING: Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the unit.
* Electrical shock or bodily injury could occur.
WARNING: Do not place the unit within reach of children.
* Electrical shock or bodily injury could occur.
WARNING: Do not bend or damage the power cable.
* This presents an electrical and fire hazard.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service the unit. Only qualified service
engineer should attempt to disassemble or repair the unit.
* Electrical shock or other bodily harm could result.
WARNING: Do not place objects on or near the unit’s ventilation area.
* This presents a fire hazard.
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During maintenance
Other precautions
AC Power supplied to the unit should be between 100V and 240 V (Single phase)
Wear (cloth) gloves when handling paper. Undesirable printing (i.e. dirt and fingerprints)
could result should the paper come in contact with bare hands.
Handling of the print media
Storage: Keep the media away from high humidity and direct sunlight. Storage in cool
place is recommended. (Room temperature between 10 and 30 degrees C (50 and 85
degrees F), with relative humidity between 30 and 70%. Avoid dew condensation.)
Type of media: Use the genuine Copal print media. Use of the other make of media in the
Copal DPB-1500 printer may result into the bad influence to the print quality, malfunction of
the printer and/or may cause an serious damage to the printer which could not be repaired.
WARNING: Turn power switch OFF before attempting to perform any
maintenance to unit.
* The unit otherwise produces high voltage and hot surfaces which
can pose a danger to the person performing the maintenance.
WARNING: Do not force the safety interlock switch to the ON position.
* Electrical shock or bodily injury could occur.
WARNING: Ensure hands are dry before inserting power plug into outlet.
* Electrical shock or bodily injury could occur.
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Preparation
Unpacking
Please find the following accessories when unpacking the DPB unit.
* Please store the test print carefully, as the print will be
of the reference for density check when the print head
would be replaced.
Installation
Setup the DPB unit and PC in a fixed location.
Step1. Connect the DPB unit to the PC. (USB2.0 cable should be prepared separately)
Step2. Connect the supplied power cable to the DPB-1500 unit and power supply.
(AC 100V – 240V, single phase).
Step3. Turn on the printer and PC.
Step4. Install the DPB-1500 printer driver (supplied on the CD-ROM) to the PC.
See: Printer drivers install procedures
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and
other countries.
Warning: The DPB unit is heavy and requires 2 people to carry.
USB cable (USB2.0)
AC Power cable
DPB Back Side
Personal computer
OS: Windows 2000/XP
Power Switch
Cable connections
Accessories:
1. CD-ROM (Printer Driver, Manual,
Parts List, Adjustment Tool Software)
2. Print sample (shows factory
adjustment data.) *
3. Print tray
4. AC cable
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Changing paper width
* With moving the paper guides, the printer can be set to either 5-inch (127mm) width or
6-inch (152mm) width of paper.
* The default paper width is 6 inch (152 mm) at the factory shipment.
Replacing the left and right paper guides
Step1. Pull the paper tray forward. Fig1.
Step2. Remove the left and right guides, boards A and B. (Four guides in total, fixed by
one screw each) Fig1. Fig.2.
Step3. Set the guides to the grooves for the desired paper width.
Step4. Fix the left and right, A and B guides with screw. Fig1.
Left guide A
Left guide B
Right guide A
Right guide B
Fig.1
Fig.2 Guide
Guide A 127mm
Guide B 152mm
Guide B 127mm
Guide A 152mm
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Printer drivers
1. Windows 2000/XP printer driver
* You need to log on as a Computer Administrator account when installing printer driver.
A Limited User cannot install it.
* After installation, ensure the printer is set to be Windows’ default printer, and select the
appropriate print format.
1.1 Plug and play Installation for the Printer Driver
1) Turn on computer and launch OS
2) Connect DPB to computer and turn on.
3) Plug & Play will start [Found New Hardware] dialog box will be display.
* File name W2k XP: Windows2000/XP
1. Found New Hardware will be displayed.
2. Hardware wizard Found New Hardware dialog box will be displayed.
3. Specify location where driver exists. Then click [Next].
Windows 2000 Windows XP
* Please select [Next>] button.
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4.Select [YES] button Select [Continue Anyway] button
Windows 2000 Windows XP
5. Select [Finish] button, and DPB-1500 is registered
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