DATAPROCESS ST 230 User Manual
ST 230
USER
MANUAL
DATAPROCESS EUROPE S.p.A.
20082 Binasco (MI)
Viale dell'Artigianato, 19
Tel. 02 900221
Fax. 02 90091353
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CONTENTS:
1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................4
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................5
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................7
4 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION......................................................................................8
5 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT..........................................................................................9
5.1 TRANSPORT................................................................................................................9
6 WORKING PLACE..............................................................................................................9
7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................10
7.1 NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.........................................10
7.2 REAR PANEL, CONNECTION ....................................................................................11
8 BEFORE USE OPERATI ONS.........................................................................................12
9 THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON LOADING PROCEDURE.........................................14
10 LABEL ROLL LOADING PROCEDURE......................................................................17
10.1 STRIP MODE LABEL ROLL LOADING......................................................................19
10.2 DISPENSING MODE LABEL ROLL LOADING...........................................................20
11 FINAL OPERATIONS....................................................................................................22
12 USE OF THE PRINTE R................................................................................................24
13 USE OF THE PRINTE R FRONT PANEL....................................................................26
13.1 OPERATIONS FROM FRONT PANEL.......................................................................29
13.2 ON LINE.......................................................................................................................29
13.3 PRINTING PHASE STOP AND RESTART.................................................................29
13.4 OFF-LINE PHASE.......................................................................................................30
13.5 PRINTING INTERRUPTION........................................................................................31
13.6 DEMO TEXTS.............................................................................................................31
13.7 MACRO SELECTION..................................................................................................32
13.8 SET- UP OR CONFIGURATION MODE.....................................................................32
13.9 BAUD RATE SELECTION ...........................................................................................33
13.10 CHARACTER FONTS MAP SELECTION...............................................................34
13.11 PRINT MARGINS SELECTION................................................................................34
13.12 PRINTING SPEED SELECTION.............................................................................35
13.13 PRINTHEAD TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT .......................................................35
13.14 LABEL CALIBRATION ..............................................................................................36
13.15 OPERATION MODE SELECTION..........................................................................37
13.15.1 Label mode/paper mode....................................................................................37
13.15.2 Ribbon Economizer enable/disable...................................................................37
13.15.3 Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal selection...............................................37
13.15.4 Enable/Disable of the photodispenser sensor (optional)..................................38
13.16 PARAMETER RESET..............................................................................................38
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14 MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................40
14.1 PRINTHEAD CLEANING.............................................................................................41
14.2 RUBBER ROLLS CLEANING.....................................................................................42
14.3 PAPER GUIDES METALLIC SHAFTS CLEANING....................................................42
15 TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................................................................43
16 APPENDIX A..................................................................................................................46
16.1 SERIAL CABLE PINOUT.............................................................................................46
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1 INTRODUCTION
The present manual contains information and advice that has to be followed in order to
ensure a safety use of the printer.
It is recommended to proceed with periodical maintenance and, if necessary, to send faulty
parts back to our distributor, as they are equipped with appropriate tools and specialised
personnel able to operate following the instructions of the manufacturer specialists.
ST 230 has to be installed following the here below instructions.
In case of mal - function contact the authorised distributor directly.
DATAPROCESS EUROPE S.p.A. is not responsible in case of maintenance carried out by
non authorised personnel or if the instructions in the present manual are not correctly
followed.
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2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ST 230 is a label and slip overprinter to be used either in thermal transfer or direct thermal
mode.
The printer has been designed and
manufactured for use in industrial
applications where structure solidity is
essential for high-volume production.
Installation does not require special
technical knowledge and/or special
tools, please follow carefully
instructions in paragraph 7 of the
present manual.
Picture 1
Mechanical regulations are not required. Follow the instructions (see paragraph 13.14) for
automatic calibration of label photosensor.
The only operation before use is the label and ink ribbon roll loading (see relative paragraph).
ST 230 is available with a range of accessories that give more flexibility (see table page 4).
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ST 230 ACCESSORIES TABLE
ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION
SOFTWARE LW230
PC graphics software MS DOS, it allows to
create and print the label.
CUTTER
Allow to produce tags and tickets from
continuous paper roll.
UNWINDER/REWINDER
Allow to unwind labels roll up to 250 mm of
diameter. A motor driven front rewinder
designed to rewind labels roll up to 250 mm of
diameter.
WINDOWS DRIVER
WinLW
PC graphics software Windows98, it allows to
create and print the label.
For further details see the Instructions of the accessories.
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3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRINT MODE: Thermal transfer and direct thermal on thermal paper
PRINTING RESOLUTION: 6 dot/mm or 8 dot/mm
PRINT AREA SIZE: Up to 105 mm (6 dot/mm)
Up to 112 mm (8 dot/mm)
LABEL SIZE:
LENGTH: From 10 to 408 mm (6dot/mm) and from 10 to 287 mm (8dot/mm)
WIDTH: From 40 to 120 mm
LABEL ROLL SIZE: 150 mm maximum outside diameter
PRINT SPEED: Up to 125 mm/s (6 dot/mm), 100 mm/s (8 dot/mm),
regardless of text complexity.
PAPER FEED: Up to 180 mm/s
FONTS: Three standard alphanumeric fonts, two graphics fonts (logos and
symbols); 5 proportionally spaced fonts expandable from 0,8 x
1,2 mm to 110 x 95 mm.
BAR-CODES: Code 39, Code 93, 2/5 interleaved, Codabar, EAN 8, EAN 13,
EAN 128, UPC A, UPC E, Code 128, ADD_ON, ITF 14, ITF 16.
PRINTING ROTATION: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°.
INTERFACE: RS 232 C, baud rate from 300 to 38400 bauds
XON/XOFF or CTS/RTS protocol
OVERALL SIZE: 280 mm x 210 mm x 460 mm
POWER SUPPLY: 220V +10% -15% single phase 50 Hz.
110 V (60 Hz) and 240 V version on request.
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4 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Open the packaging and check the following standard components:
1. ST 230 Printing mechanism
1. ST 230 User manual
1. Power cord
1. Anti-dust cover
Components inside the printer:
• Thermal/transfer ribbon cartridge
• Thermal/transfer ribbon rewind
clamp
• Ribbon roll locking pin
• Silicon paper locking clamp on the
rewinder
Picture 2
Save the packaging units and the non-impact material, to be used in case of returning the ST
230 printer or for internal moving.
Inspect the packaging to ensure that non damage did not incur during transport, and in
particular:
• check the external part of the printer
• open the side port to verify possible internal damage.
In case of damage.
• Notify the carrier directly, giving details about the damage
• Keep the whole packaging unit available for the inspection by the transporter
• Notify the transporter in writing and send a copy to DATAPROCESS EUROPE S.p.A.
or its distributor, indicating the amount of the damage.
IMPORTANT: DATAPROCESS EUROPE S.p.A is not responsible for
damages incurred during transport and is not authorized to
replace or repair under warranty.
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5 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
In case of non immediate use the ST 230 should be stored within its original
package. The environmental conditions for storage are the following:
• Temperature from 5° C to 40° C
• Humidity: 20% to 90% non condensing.
5.1 TRANSPORT
In order to provide a safe moving of the printer follow the below instructions:
• Disconnect the printer from
the power supply (see
paragraph 7)
• Disconnect the data cable
from the serial port of the
printer
• Verify that both side and front
cover are closed.
Pack the printer as indicated in
picture 3 on your left.
Picture 3
6 WORKING PLACE
ST 230 can be installed on any flat surface able to support the weight of 17 Kg and of
dimensions to adequately locate the printer and its accessories as
indicated in picture 4 on your left.
It is recommended to leave an area around the unit sufficient to
warranty enough to maintain the working temperature within
specification.
Picture 4
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7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The power cable of the printer has a female connector on one side and on the opposite pole
a spindle type "SCHUKO".
To provide a correct and safe
connection to the electrical network
follow the here below instructions,
as indicated on picture 5 on your
left:
1. Insert the female connector into
the proper plug mounted on the
rear panel of the printer.
Picture 5
2. Connect the spindle "SCHUKO" to an appropriate socket outlet with following voltage:
220 VAC +10% - 15% - 50/60 Hz.
The following voltages : 110 VAC and 240 VAC 50/60 Hz as per required
WARNING: Be sure that the power cord is connected to an electri-
cal installation with proper earthing.
Such electrical installation as per CEE safety rules.
7.1 NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
WARNING: If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets
in your factories, it should be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted in accordance with the following instruction:
IMPORTANT: The wires in these mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
• GREEN and YELLOW : EARTH
• BLUE : NEUTRAL
• BROWN : LIVE
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As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of this equipment may not correspond
with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with letter "E" or by the earth symbol
, or coloured green and yellow.
• The core that is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked
with letter "N" or coloured black.
• The core that is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked
with letter "L" or coloured red.
7.2 REAR PANEL, CONNECTION
Connect the printer with the
standard supplying cable, fol-lowing
instructions in para-graph 7.
To interface the printer to an
external driving device (PC, etc.)
use a serial cable with connector
(type D, 9 pin male). See appendix
A for the pin number of the serial
cable.
Before switching the device ON
press the switch button (when
Picture 6
off it shows one red "O"), verify that the cable is correctly
inserted as described on paragraph 7.
Picture 6 shows the rear panel and its connections.
POWER SWITCH
SERIAL CABLE
POWER CORD
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8 BEFORE USE OPERATIONS
WARNING: Before proceeding with the here bel ow instructions,
switch off the printer by pressing the power switch
(indicated on paragraph 7.2) and disconnect the spindle SCHUKO of the power cable from the plug (as in-
dicated in paragraph 7 point 2).
Open the lateral cover as indicated in the picture below.
Picture 7
WARNING : Before working inside the printer be sure that the
cover is completely open.
Then, open the plastic grey front
cover rotating it downward, as
indicated in picture 8 on your left.
Picture 8
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Now lift up the printhead from the
printing position rotating the black
knob half way as indicated in picture
9 on your left.
Picture 9
WARNING: Be careful not to put fingers between printhead and
rubber roll.
On the side of the reloadable
cartridge there is a knurled knob,
unlock and turn it completely in order
to unlock the cartridge, as indicated in
picture 10 on your left.
Picture 10
Take away the cartridge from its housing
pulling it out from the printer as indicated
in picture 11 on your left, and put it on the
work table.
Picture 11
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9 THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON LOADING PROCEDURE
WARNING: The cartridge is a very delicate mechanical component
and it is therefore advisable to treat it with great care
in order not to incur damage of the components.
Take one roll of thermal transfer ribbon
"FOIL" and insert it on support holder
as indicated in picture 12 on your left.
Picture 12
IMPORTANT: Small dimension foil should be centered on the
cartridge and also remember that the foil is anti clockwise wound.
Fasten the steady pin to one of the four
holes on the supporting axis, choosing
the hole that permits a better blocking
of the ribbon, as indi-cated in picture 13
on your left .
If the ribbon is not perfectly fixed on the
supporting axis, the print quality may
be altered.
Picture 13
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