Datamax 4604, 4208, 4406, 4212, 4308 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

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EN60950

For 230 Volt Operation (Europe): Use a cord set, marked “HAR,”
consisting of a min H05VV-F cord which has a minimum 0.75 square
mm diameter conductors, provided with an IEC 320 receptacle and a
male plug for the country of installation rated 6A, 250V

Für 230 Volt (Europa): Benützen Sie ein Kabel, das mit “HAR”
markiert ist, bestehend mindestens aus einem H05VV-F Kabel, das
mindestens 0,75 Quadratmillimeter Drahtdurchmesser hat; sowie eine
IEC320 Steckdose und einen für das Land geeigneten Stecker, 6A,
250 Volt.

As an Energy Star Partner, the manufacturer has determined that this
product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this product
conforms to the following standards or other normative documents:

EMC: EN 55022 (1993) Class B

EN 50024 (1998)

Safety: This product complies with the requirements of

EN 60950/All:1997

Gost-R

Resolution S.I.C. & M., No. 799/99

FCC : This device complies with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A.

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Note: 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 in this manual, it 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 his own expense.

Important Safety Instructions:

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

This unit has been carefully designed to provide years of safe, reliable
performance. However, as with all electrical equipment, there are some basic
precautions that you should follow to avoid personal injury or damage to the
printer:

¾ Before using the printer, carefully read all the installation and operating

instructions.

¾ Observe all warning instruction labels on the printer.

¾ Install the printer on a flat, firm surface.

¾ Do not place the printer on or near a heat source.

¾ To protect your printer from overheati ng, make sure no openings on the

printer are blocked.

¾ Never insert anything into the ventilation slots and openings of the printer.

¾ Do not use the printer near water or spill liquid into it.

¾ Ensure that the AC power source matches the ratings listed for the printer.

(If unsure, check with your dealer or local utility provider.)

¾ Do not place the AC power cord where it can be stepped on. If the AC

power cord becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.

¾ If the printer ever needs repair, consult only qualified, trained service

personnel. No user-serviceable parts are inside; do not remove the cover.

Contents

Printer Overview

1.0 About the Printer..................................................................... 1

1.0.1 Standard Features................................................... 2

1.0.2 Optional Features ...................................................2

1.1 Option Installation................................................................... 6

1.2 Hardware Components .......................................................... 7

Getting Started

2.0 Unpacking the Printer............................................................. 9

2.0.1 Inspection ..............................................................10

2.0.2 Additional Requirements .......................................10

2.1 Media and Ribbon Selection ................................................ 11

2.1.1 Print Quality Controls ............................................11

Setting Up the Printer

3.0 Installation............................................................................. 13

3.0.1 Communications.................................................... 14

3.1 Loading Media ......................................................................17

3.1.1 Roll Media.............................................................. 18

3.1.2 Fan-Fold Media ..................................................... 19

3.2 Media Sensor Adjustment ....................................................20

3.3 Loading Ribbon .................................................................... 21

3.4 Quick Media Calibration....................................................... 23

3.5 Outputting Labels .................................................................24

3.5.1 Rewinding.............................................................. 24

3.5.2 On-Demand Dispensing........................................ 26

3.5.3 Cutting ...................................................................28

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Using the Front Panel

4.0 Operation.............................................................................. 29

4.0.1 Ready Mode: Normal Operatio n ........................... 29

4.0.2 Menu Mode: Configuration.................................... 30

4.0.3 Quick Test Mode: Print Test Labels...................... 31

4.0.4 Indicator Lights ......................................................32

4.0.5 LCD........................................................................ 32

4.0.6 Resetting the Printer.............................................. 33

4.0.6.1 Soft Reset............................................... 33

4.0.6.2 Level One Reset..................................... 33

4.0.6.3 Level Two Reset..................................... 33

4.1 The Menu System ................................................................ 34

4.1.1 Entrance and Exit Prompts ...................................35

4.1.2 Media Settings....................................................... 36

4.1.3 Print Control........................................................... 37

4.1.4 Printer Options.......................................................39

4.1.5 System Settings.....................................................43

4.1.6 Communications.................................................... 53

4.1.7 Diagnostics ............................................................ 58

4.2 Display Messages ................................................................60

4.2.1 User Prompts and Condition Messages ............... 60

4.3 Quick Test Mode .................................................................. 62

4.3.1 Print Quality Label ................................................. 62

4.3.2 Configuration Label ............................................... 63

4.3.3 Quick Ribbon Test Label....................................... 64

4.3.4 Dot Test Pattern Label ..........................................65

4.3.5 Validation Label..................................................... 66

4.3.6 User Defined Label................................................ 66

Adjusting and Maintaining the Printer

5.0 Media Sensor Calibration..................................................... 67

5.0.1 Standard Calibratio n.............................................. 67

5.0.2 Advanced Entry Calibratio n................................... 71

5.1 Printhead Adjustments ......................................................... 77

5.1.1 Leveling Cam Adjustment ..................................... 77

5.1.2 Burn Line Adjustment............................................ 78

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5.2 Printhead Replacement........................................................ 79

5.3 Maintenance Schedule......................................................... 80

5.3.1 Cleaning the Printhead.......................................... 81

5.3.2 Cleaning the Platen Roller .................................... 82

5.3.3 Cleaning Interior and Exterior Surfaces................ 83

5.4 Application Program Updates ..............................................83

5.4.1 Updating from the Ready Mode............................ 84

5.4.2 Updating from the Download Mode ...................... 85

5.4.3 Possible Problems during an Update....................86

5.5 Boot Loader Program Updates ............................................87

Troubleshooting

6.0 Problem Resolution.............................................................. 89

6.1 Fault and Warning Messages .............................................. 93

6.2 Hex Dump Mode ................................................................101

Printer Specifications

7.0 General Specifications .......................................................103

7.1 Media and Ribbon Requirements ...................................... 105

Appendix A

ASCII Control Code Chart........................................................... 107

Appendix B

Available Fonts and Bar Codes ..................................................109

Appendix C

Module Assignments................................................................... 117

Print Resolutions and Maximum Label Widths........................... 117

Available Speeds and Default Settings....................................... 118

Appendix D

GPIO Port Description................................................................. 119

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Appendix E

Menu System Multi-Language S upport ...................................... 121

Advance File Handling Information............................................. 124

Appendix F

Saving a Configuration File .........................................................127

Warranty Information...................................................... 129

Glossary ................................................................................. 133

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Printer Overview

1.0 About the Printer

Congratulations on your purchase of an I-Class printer. The I-Class family,
hereafter referred to as ‘the printer’, blends the rugged durability of die-cast
construction with state-of-the-art electronics and user-friendly features to
redefine the standard in industrial thermal printers.

This manual provides all the information necessary for everyday printer
operation. To begin printing labels, refer to the instructions provided with the
label-creation software you have chosen. If you wish to write custom label
programs, a copy of the I & W Class Programmer’s Manual is included on the
enclosed Datamax Accessories CD; otherwise, a copy may be downloaded from
our web site at http//www.datamaxcorp.com.

The printer’s model number is located on the Serial Tag on the back of the unit.
Each model offers many standard and optional features, as detailed in the
following subsections.

I-Class 1

1.0.1 Standard Features

This printer offers the following standard features:

I-Class Standard Features Listing

Feature

Printhead Density (Dots
Per Inch)
Direct Thermal Printing XXXXXX
On-Demand and Batch
Printing
Rotating Media Hub XXXXXX
Media Tear Bar XXXXXX
Fan-fold media capability XXXXXX
Flash memory 1MB 1MB 2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB
SDRAM 8MB 8MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB
RS-232 interface port XXXXXX
IEEE 1284 Compliant
parallel interface port
Liquid Crystal Display XXXXXX
EFIGS (multi-language
display and co nfiguration
label support)
AGFA Scalable font engineXXXXXX

4206 4208 4212 4308 4406 4604

203 203 203 300 406 600

XXXXXX

XXXXXX

XXXXXX

Model

1.0.2 Optional Features (available except as noted)

The printer offers the following optional features:

Cutter, Light-Duty (Backing-Only)

A rotary-type mechanism to automatically cut material with a maximum
thickness of .005” (.127 mm) into minimum lengths of 1.25 inches (31.8 mm).
An adjustable tray to collect up to 200 cut labels and tags is also available.

Cutter, Standard Duty

A rotary-type mechanism to automatically cut material with a maximum
thickness of .010” (.254 mm) into minimum lengths of 1.25 inches (31.8 mm).
An adjustable tray to collect up to 200 cut labels and tags is also available.

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DMXNet

The DMXNet Print Server Card is an internal Network Interface Controller
(NIC) that enables the printer to provide Ethernet connectivity. Features

include:
¾ Automatic selection of 10Base2 (Thinnet) or 100BaseT Fast Ethernet

connection.

¾ Integral HTTP Server to allow monitoring and management from a standard

Web browser program.

¾ Peer-to-Peer (serverless) discovery and printing from Windows

95/98/ME/XP or Windows NT/2000 workstations without a Novell file
server present.

¾ FTP printing to allow printing directly from a Web browser or other FTP

client.

¾ Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS).
¾ Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
¾ Novell “YES” certified.
¾ Novell NetWare PSERVER on both bindery based and Novell Directory

Services (NDS).

¾ LPR/LPD over TCP/IP for UNIX platforms and Microsoft’s Windows.
¾ Raw sockets support over selectable TCP/IP port with filters for selected

UNIX environment.

¾ IP and IPX SNMP support of MIB-2, proprietary NIC MIB and public and

proprietary (private) Printer MIB.

¾ SNMP traps to alert administrators of printer errors (paper/ribbon out, head

up, etc).

¾ E-mail notification of printer errors to specified addresses.
¾ Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).
¾ FTP download allows users to upgrade the interface’s Flash memory.

External Keyboard (specify voltage / country requirement when ordering)

A portable keyboard / display terminal, the DMX Passport™, for stand-alone
printing.

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External Media Rewinder (specify voltage requirement when ordering)

A precision-crafted, bi-directional rewinding mechanism with device-dependant
features:

¾ DMXREW1 – accommodates 1 to 4-inch (25 to 101 mm) diameter cores;

accepts a maximum label width of 4.5 inches (114 mm); and, rewinds to a
8-inch (203 mm) maximum outer diameter at 10 inches per second.

¾ DMXREW2 – accommodates 3-inch (76 mm) diameter cores; accepts a

maximum label width of 9.5 inches (241 mm); and, rewinds to a 12-inch
(304 mm) maximum outer diameter at 30 inches per second.

Font Expansion Card (cannot be used with the I/O Expansi on card)

A slide-in circuit card assembly with 8MB Flash memory expansion for
International Language Printing Capability (ILPC) and/or additional fonts and
graphics. ILPC consists of one of the following:

¾ CG-Times (Western European) Scalable font
¾ Kanji Gothic B Scalable font
¾ Simplified Chinese GB Scalable font
¾ Korean Hangul Scalable font

ILPC – CG Times Firmware

The firmware can be upgraded to include the Datamax ILPC (International
Language Printing Capability) CG Times font. This supports the Datamax

Enhanced Language Code Pages.

Internal Rewinder

An internal mechanism to wind six-inch outer diameter rolls of printed labels, or
the label backing material for the Peel and Present option.

I/O Expansion Card (specify features at time of order)

The standard features* of this slide-in circuit card assembly include:

¾ General purpose (GPIO) interface for external printer and device control.
¾ Time and date calendar (Real Time Clock) function for label time-stamping.

An optional feature also offers:
¾ 8MB Flash memory expansion for graphics and/or additional fonts

including International Language Printing Capability (ILPC).

Linear Scanner

An integrated fixed-position CCD device featuring 32-bit microprocessor
technology for high-speed operation and superior accuracy to ensure the

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readability of printed bar codes. Minimum bar code “X” dimension is 10 mils;
maximum width is 4 inches (101 mm).

Peel and Present Mechanism (requires the Internal Rewind option)

An output control device that automatically separates printed labels from the
backing material and allows subsequent printing to occur only after the removal
of a previously printed label. Minimum label length is 1.5 inches (38 mm).

Present Sensor

An output control device that allows subsequent printing to occur only after the
removal of a previously printed label.

RS-422 Serial Interface**

Single-drop interface hardware to support greater distances from the host at
communication rates of up to 38,400 baud.

Thermal Transfer (specify confi guration at time of order)

A printing method that uses ribbon to produce exceptional image clarity, as
compared to most direct thermal media types. This option must be specified for
use with either ‘coated side in’ ribbon or ‘coated side out’ ribbon.

Twinax/Coax Interface

A slide-in circuit card assembly that provides connectivity to AS/400 and
System/3X Twinax host system or 3270-type host system. Cable included.

USB Port

A slide-in circuit card that provides the printer with a Universal Serial Bus,
Version 1.1, for Windows printing environments only.

*Item unavailable for the I-4206.
**Item unavailable for the I-4206 and I-4208 models.

I-Class 5

1.1 Option Installation

The following table lists the available options and the recommended
qualification level of the installer. For detailed information concerning a specific
option, contact your dealer or Datamax Technical Support.

Experience Level for Options Installation

Option Re comme nde d I nsta lle r

Cutters and trays: Light / Standard Duty Operator

DMXNet DMX Certified Technician

External Keyboard Operator

External Media Rewinder Operator

Font Expansion Card DMX Certified Technician

ILPC DMX Certified Technician

Internal Rewinder Operator

I/O Expansion Card DMX Certified Technician

Linear Scanner Factory only

Peel and Present Mechanism Operator

Present Sensor Operator

RS-422 Serial Interface DMX Certified Technician

Thermal Transfer Assembly Operator

Twinax/Coax Interface DMX Certified Technician

USB Port DMX Certified Technician

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1.2 Hardware Components

The following drawing highlights the user-assessable components of the printer.
Items denoted with an asterisk (*) are optional equipment.

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8I-Class

Getting Started

2.0 Unpacking the Printer

Inspect the shipping container(s) for damage; if evident, immediately notify the
shipping company to report the nature and extent of the damage.

The printer has been carefully packaged to avoid damage during transit. In order
to operate the printer, you will need to remove the tape and foam placed there
for shipment. Complete the following steps prior to connecting power or
attempting to load media.

n With the arrow on the box pointing up,

open the box.

o Remove Accessories Box.

p Tilt the printer on its side and slide the

printer out of its box.

q Place the printer in an upright position

and remove the packing foam, plastic
bag, and tape.

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Note: It is a good idea to save the carton and packaging materials in the

event that future shipment is required.

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2.0.1 Inspection

After removing the printer from the packaging material, check the contents of
the package. In addition to this manual, the following items should be included:

¾ Printer
¾ Power Cord
¾ Accessories CD
¾ Any special or additionally

purchased items.

2.0.2 Additional Requirements

The following items are necessary to produce labels. Contact your dealer or a
customer support representative for advice on which media and software may
best suit your needs.

¾ A serial or parallel interface cable; see Section 3.0.1
¾ Applicable media; see Section 2.1 for suggestions and Section 7.1 for

requirements.

¾ Applicable software

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2.1 Media and Ribbon Selection

The following is a limited overview of media characteristics. For complete
infor mation and advice regardi ng your specific application needs, always
consult a qualified media specialist or a Datamax Media Representative.

Media Selection – Direct Thermal
Consider three important factors when selecting direct thermal stock:

The abrasive qualities of the material that covers the thermal reactive layer

of the paper.

The ability of that layer to control the chemical reaction that occurs when

the image is “burned”.

The amount of heat required to create an image on the paper.

Media Selection – Thermal Transfer
Consider three important factors when selecting thermal transfer media

combinations:

The label top coating and ribbon combinations affect image quality.
Ribbon backcoating is highly recommended. It provides protection for the

printhead, and may also provide an anti-static coating.

For additional printhead protection, use ribbon with a slightly greater width

than the overall width of the label and backing material.

2.1.1 Print Quality Controls

The printer provides flexibility with a comprehensive set of print controls. Of
these, the amount of heat applied by the printhead and the rate of media
movement will have the most effect on the printed images. Low cost direct
thermal stocks, for example, have raised reaction temperatures and therefore
require higher heat values and slower print speeds to make a clear image on the
media. In general, there are three standard methods to control print quality:

The first method is to select the ‘Media Type’ menu setting that matches the

media being used. For example, when printing with ribbon use the thermal
transfer setting.

The second method is to change the ‘Print Control / Heat’ menu setting

(also selectable as ‘Heat Setting’ in most labeling software programs).
Increasing this value causes more energy to be transferred to the media,

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resulting in a darker image. Conversely, if the image is too dark, reduce this
value.

The final method is to change the ‘Print Control / Print Speed’ menu setting

(also selectable as ‘Print Speed’ in most software programs). Changing the
print speed changes the amount of time the media is under the printhead.
Slower speeds allow more time and control for energy transfer, while faster
speeds will increase throughput, but may require higher heat settings.

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Note: Heat and Speed settings can be overridden by host software

commands.

You will find that printing barcodes and detailed images on less expensive direct
thermal and thermal transfer media at higher speeds can be tricky. At one heat
setting, the images will fade and at the next higher heat setting, the images will
bleed. This is because the reaction temperature of the media is so high that at
higher rates of speed, it cannot react fast enough. To print fine images at higher
speed, media with lower reaction or release temperatures are required. On the
slower end of the print rate settings, crisper images are possible because the
media is not being stretched beyond its limits.

The following table is intended for reference only (for specific application
information, consult your media specialist or a Datamax Media Representative).

Direct Thermal Me dia Ty pe Print Speed* Print Energy

Fasson 300 HD Direct Thermal Facesheet

Fasson 300 MD Direct Thermal Facesheet

Thermal Transfer

Me dia Ty pe

Ribbon

Type

Great Label TTL GPR Plus

10-12**

Print

Speed*

Print

Energy

10-12** Medium Medium

Medium

Image

Durability

MaxWax

IIMAK Versamark

Coated Paper,

Wax 2 - 10 Low Low

Uncoated Paper, Tag
Stock, Some Films,
So me Synthetics

Coated Paper, Glossy

Wax/Resin 2 - 8 Medium High

Paper, Tag Stock,

So me Synthetics, Films
Synthetics, Films Resin 4 - 6 High High

*Values given in inches per second (IPS)
**Highly recommended for optimum print quality at speeds above 10 IPS.

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Setting Up the Printer

3.0 Installation

This section explains how to connect the printer, and load it with media and
ribbon.

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Note: When connecting the AC Power Cord or interface cables to the printer,

ensure the Power On/Off Switch is in the ‘Off’ position.

n Place the printer on a firm, level surface.

o Turn ‘Off’ the Host Computer and ensure that the Power Switch on the

Printer is in the ‘Off’ position.

p Depending upon your interfacing requirements, connect the appropriate

interface cable between Host Computer and Printer; see Section 3.0.1.

q Connect the AC Power Cord to the receptacle on the back of the Printer,

and then plug the AC Power Cord into a properly grounded outlet. (The
power supply automatically detects and then adjusts to the applied line
voltage; see Section 7.0 for the acceptable voltage ranges.)

If connecting the printer to a network or USB port, refer to the additional
documentation supplied with that option.

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3.0.1 Communications

Using a data detection process, the interface selection occurs automatically in the
printer. At power-up, the printer begins monitoring the interface ports for
activity. When the host transmits data, the printer port detecting this data is set
‘active’ and remains active as long as data flow continues. Once the incoming
(received) data flow stops and the Host Timeout Value (see Section 4.1.6) is
exceeded, the detection process will be repeated. In addition, should the data
flow stop before a complete label format is received, the format will be ignored
and must be sent to the printer again.

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Note: To change an active port immediately, cycle the printer power ‘Off’

and ‘On’.

Paralle l Po rt:

The parallel interface has two menu-selectable modes of operation: uni­directional or bi-directional. Uni-directional mode is forward channel

communication and requires a Centronics cable with a 36 pin male connector.
Bi-directional mode is IEEE 1284 Compliant, using forward and reverse channel
communications. In this mode, data can be sent to the host provided it is also
IEEE 1284 Compliant and has supporting software. This mode requires an IEEE

1284 cable with a Centronics 36 pin male connector.

Se rial Port:

The serial interface supports RS-232C and, if equipped, RS-422
communications. The following list of serial port settings is menu-selectable and
must match the host computer’s serial port settings; see Section 4.1.6.

Baud Rate (serial communication speed)
Word Length
Word Parity
Number of Stop Bits
Handshaking Protocol

In addition to the port settings, the serial interface cable wiring must have
specific connections (pin-outs) for proper data exchange between the host
and printer. The different serial cable pin-outs, suggested applications, and part

numbers are in the following table (contact your reseller for ordering
information).

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Serial Interface Cable Listing (all models, except as noted)

Null Modem (MXM) “PC” (DB9P) to Printer

Part Number 556000 Part Number 556001

For connection to other DCE equipment.

Flow control is only Xon/Xoff.

For connection to a PC compatible with

DB9P communication ports. Flow control

can be either Xon/Xoff or CTS/DTR.

“PC” (DB25P) to Printer RS-422 Connection

*

Part Number 556002 Part Number N/A

For connection to a PC compatible with

DB25 communication ports. Flow control

can be either Xon/Xoff or CTS/DTR.

Diagram only provided for reference.

*

Not available for the I-4206 and I-4208.

NIC Adapte r (optional):

The NIC Adapter has several menu-selectable
modes; see Section 4.1.6 for details. Refer to the
information provided with the option for
connection requirements and detailed operational
instructions. The Status Indicators, viewable from
the back of the printer, provide a quick operational
check.

Normal Operating Conditions:

Green LED – indicates the operating
condition. Upon power-up, the LED is ‘On’
indicating that the NIC Adapter is performing
self-tests. The LED may also be ‘On’ when
awaiting a print job.

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When finished with the self-tests, the LED blinks, and may blink again after
printer initialization is completed.

Amber LED – generally indicates job activity. When receiving print jobs
over the network, the amber LED blinks; it remains ‘Off’ during inactivity.

Error Conditions:

Combinations of blinking LEDs – 1 to 7 amber blinks followed by 1 to 12
green blinks – indicate various hardware failures. See the DMXNet
Resource Manual for more information.

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Note: Following power-up the printer may indicate ‘READY.’ However, the

NIC Adapter will NOT be able to receive data until its boot-up process
(as denoted by the message ‘DMXNET INITIALIZING’) is complete.
This process may take up to two minutes.

USB Po rt ( opt ional):

The USB Interface is supported under Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP.
Depending upon the operating system of your host computer, installation may
differ slightly. Consult the additional documentation supplied with this option
for detailed information.

The USB Port is plug and play and operates transparently within the printer;
there are no menu-selectable settings or modes.

The USB Port is a device-end only printer connection. Never
connect a keyboard, mouse, modem, etc. into this port. Damage

WARNING

can result.

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3.1 Loading Media

Begin loading as follows:

n Raise the Access Cover.

o Rotate the Printhead Latch forward and raise the Printhead Assembly.

p Slide the Media Guide out away from the frame and then lower it to the

down position.

q If using roll media, the Media Hub can accept 3.0-inch (76mm) and 1.5-

inch (38mm) cores. To use 1.5-inch cores, first slide off the 3 Inch Hub by
grasping and then pulling it firmly outward.

r Proceed according to the type of media you are using: go to Section 3.1.1

for Roll Media or go to Section 3.1.2 for Fan-Fold Media.

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3.1.1 Roll Media

This loading method is for roll type media applications. To load:

n Slide the Roll Media

onto the Media Hub
until it rests against the
Backstop.

o Route the media as

shown: under the
Media Idler, through
the Media Sensor, then
out the front of the
printer.

p Raise and slide the

Media Guide over until
it rests lightly against the edge of the media.

q Position the Media Sensor; see Section 3.2.

r If your application uses thermal transfer media, load ribbon (see Section

3.3); otherwise continue.

s Lower the Printhead Assembly and rotate the Printhead Latch completely

back into the locked position. Close the Access Cover.

t Turn ‘On’ the printer. After ‘Ready is displayed, press and hold the FEED

Key until at least one label gap or mark is advanced; see Section 3.4.

If using less than full width media, adjust the Leveling Cam; see
Section 5.1.1.

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3.1.2 Fan-Fold Media

This loading method is for tag and fan-fold type media applications. To load:

n Bring the media in through the Bottom or the Rear Media Slot. (If using

reflective stock, ensure that the mark is facedown.)

o Depending upon the entry point, route the media as shown: if through the

Rear Media Slot, route the media over the Media Hub; or, if through the
Bottom Media Slot, route the media over the Media Rewind Hub.

p Continue routing the media under the Media Idler, through the Media

Sensor and out the front of the printer.

q Raise and slide the Media Guide over until it rests lightly against the edge

of the media.

r Position the Media Sensor; see Section 3.2.

s If your application uses thermal transfer media, load ribbon (see Section

3.3); otherwise continue.

t Lower the Printhead Assembly and rotate the Printhead Latch completely

back into the locked position. Close the Access Cover.

u Turn ‘On’ the printer. After ‘Ready is displayed, press and hold the FEED

Key until at least one label gap or mark is advanced; see Section 3.4.

If using less than full width media, adjust the Leveling Cam; see
Section 5.1.1.

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3.2 Media Sensor Adjustment

The Media Sensor needs to be positioned so that the printer can detect the
presence of media and the top-of-form (except for continuous stock, where the
TOF is set through programming; see Label Length, Section 4.1.2). To adjust:

n With media loaded, as described in Section 3.1.1 or 3.1.2, grasp the Slide

Tab and move the Sensor Eye Mark into position over media according to
the table below.

o If loading media, return to the media loading instructions.

Me dia Se nsor Sele ct ion a nd A djust me nt

Me dia Ty pe Se nsor Eye Mark Posit ion Sensing Required

Die-cut Near the middle of the label Gap

Notched Centered over the notch Gap

Reflective Centered over the black mark Reflective

Continuous Near the middle of the media Continuous

*

See Section 4.1.2 for Sensor Type selection.

*

;

Note: Changes to the start of print position can be made using the Print

Control/Row Adjust or Row Offset (see Section 4.1.3).

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