GoDEX DT series User Manual

DT SERIES USER MANUAL
DT2 / DT2x / DT4 / DT4x
USER MANUAL
P/N
: DT2 / DT4 series
: 920-014211-00
VERSION ISSUE DATE
: Rev. E : 2013.06.25
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the l imi ts f o r a C LA SS 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 EN55022:2010 Class A, EN61000-3-2:006/A2:2009, EN61000-3-3:2008 and EN55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003, IEC 61000-4-2:2008 series, The equipment also tested and passed in accordance with the European Standard EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted emissions limits.
DT SERIES TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
IEC 60950-1:2005(2nd Edition)+Am 1:2009, GB9254-2008 (Class A ) ; GB17625. 1-2003; GB4943.1-2011, EN55022:2010 Class A, EN61000-3-2:006/A2:2009, EN61000-3-3:2008 and EN55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003, IEC 61000-4-2:2008 series, UL 60950-1,2nd Edtion,2007-03-27, UL 60950-1,1st Edition,2007-10-31, CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-07,2nd Edition, 2007-03, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, 1st Edition, 2006-07, 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.
此为Class A产品,在生活环境中,该产品可能造成无线电干扰,在这种情况下, 可能需要用户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施。
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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, please check the voltage of the power source.
3. Make sure the printer is off before plugging the power connector into 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 power supply adapter model: WDS060240P (9A). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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1. BARCODE PRINTER ........................................................................................ 1
1-1. Box content .........................................................................................................................1
1-2. Specifications ......................................................................................................................1
1-3. Getting to know your printer ............................................................................................7
2. PRINTER SETUP ............................................................................................. 9
2-1. Loading the label roll .........................................................................................................9
2-2. Installing the label roll holder ........................................................................................ 11
2-3. Connecting the printer to the host computer........................................................... 12
2-4. Installing the driver .......................................................................................................... 13
3. OPERATOR PANEL ....................................................................................... 15
3-1. FEED button ...................................................................................................................... 15
3-2. LED status .......................................................................................................................... 15
3-3. Label size calibration ...................................................................................................... 15
3-4. Self test .............................................................................................................................. 16
3-5. Error alerts ......................................................................................................................... 17
4. NETSETTING FOR ETHERNET ......................................................................... 18
4-1. Installing the NetSetting software ................................................................................ 18
4-2. The interface of NetSetting ........................................................................................... 19
5. ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................. 26
5-1. Installing the label dispenser ......................................................................................... 26
5-2. Installing the cutter ......................................................................................................... 29
6. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................ 32
6-1. Cleaning the print head ................................................................................................ 32
6-2. Adjusting the cutter ........................................................................................................ 32
6-3. Labels with black marks ................................................................................................. 33
A. Printer interfaces ................................................................................................................ 35
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Model
DT2
DT4
Print Method
Direct Thermal
Resolution
203 dpi (8 dot/mm)
Print Speed
4 IPS (102 mm/s)
4 IPS (102 mm/s)
Print Width
2.12” (54 mm)
4.25” (108 mm)
Print Length
Min. 0.16” (4 mm)** ; Max. 68” (1727 mm)
Processor
32 Bit RISC CPU
4MB Flash (2MB for user storage) ; 16MB SDRAM
8MB Flash (4MB for user storage) ; 16MB SDRAM
Sensor Type
Adjustable reflective sensor. Fixed transmissive sensor, central aligned
Types: Continuous form, gap labels, black mark sensing, and punched hole; label length set by auto sensing or programming
Width: 0.6” (15 mm) Min. - 2.36” (60
38.1 mm)
Width: 1” (25.4 mm) Min. - 4.64” (118
38.1 mm)
Printer Language
EZPL, GEPL, GZPL, auto switch
Label design software: GoLabel (for EZPL only) DLL: Windows 2000, XP and Vista

1. Barcode printer

1-1. Box content

Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer:
Barcode printer Power cord AC adapter USB cable Label stock Quick reference guide CD (with QLabel label software / user manual)
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1-2. Specifications

Memory
Media
mm) Max. Thickness: 0.003” (0.06 mm) Min. -
0.008” (0.20 mm) Max. Label roll diameter: Max. 5” (127 mm) Core diameter: 1”, 1.5” (25.4 mm,
mm) Max. Thickness: 0.003” (0.06 mm) Min. -
0.008” (0.20 mm) Max. Label roll diameter: Max. 5” (127 mm) Core diameter: 1”, 1.5” (25.4 mm,
Software
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Driver: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 , Windows Server 2003 & 2008
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Bitmap fonts: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 16X26 and OCR A & B
Scalable fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable
Bitmap fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable, single characters 90°, 180°, 270°
Scalable fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable
1-D Bar codes: Code 39, Code 93, EAN 8 /13 (add on 2 & 5), UPC A/E (add on 2 & 5), I 2
Codabar, Code 128 (subset A, B,
Post NET, ITF 14, China Postal Code, HIBC, MSI, Plessey, Telepen, FIM and GS1 DataBar
2-D Bar codes: PDF417, Datamatrix code, MaxiCode, QR code, Micro PDF417, Micro QR code and Aztec code
CODEPAGE 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869,
Unicode (UTF8, UTF1 6 )
Resident graphic file types are BMP and PCX, other graphic formats are downloadable from the software
USB Device (B-Type) IEEE 802.3 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet port (RJ-45)
One Tri-color LED: Power (Green, Orange and Red) Control key: FEED
Real Time Clock
Standard
Power
Auto Switching 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Operation temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Storage temperature: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Operation: 30-85%, non-condensing. Storage: 10-90%, non-condensing.
Agency
Approvals
Length: 8.58” (218 mm) Width: 3.94” (100 mm)
Length: 8.58” (218 mm) Width: 6.61” (168 mm)
2.65 lbs (1.2Kg) ,excluding consumables
3.3 lbs (1.5Kg) ,excluding consumables
Cutter Module
External label rewinder
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
non-standard materials for minimum print height and maximum print speed capability.
Resident Fonts
Download Fonts
Barcodes
Bitmap fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable, single characters 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable Bitmap fonts 8 times expandable in horizontal and vertical directions
rotatable Asian fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable and 8 times expandable in horizontal and vertical directions
of 5 & I 2 of 5 with Shipping Bearer Bars, C), EAN 128, RPS 128, UCC 128, UCC/EAN-128 K-Mart, Random Weight,
Code Pages
Graphics
Interfaces
Control Panel
Environment
Humidity
Dimension
Weight
737 WINDOWS 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1257
Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9)
CE(EMC), FCC Class A, CB, cUL, CCC
Height: 6.77” (172 mm)
Height: 6.53” (166 mm)
Options
** Minimum print he ight and maximum print s p eed specification compliance can be dependent on non-standard
material variables such as label type, thickness, spacing, liner construction, etc. Godex is pleased to te st
Label Dispenser External label roll holder for 10” (250 mm) O.D. label rolls
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Model
DT2x
Print Method
Direct Thermal
Resolution
203 dpi (8 dot/mm)
Print Speed
7 IPS (1 77 mm/s)
Print Width
2.12” (54 mm)
Print Length
Min. 0.16” (4 mm)** ; Max. 68” (1727 mm)
Processor
32 Bit RISC CPU
Memory
4MB Flash (2MB for user storage) ; 16MB SDRAM
Sensor Type
Adjustable reflective sensor. Fixed transmissive sensor, central aligned
Continuous form, black mark sensing, and punched hole; label length set by auto sensing or programming
Width: 0.6” (15 mm) Min. - 2.36” (60 mm) Max.
Core diameter: 1”, 1.5” (25.4 mm, 38.1 mm)
Printer Language
EZPL, GEPL, GZPL, auto switch
Label design software: GoLabel (for EZPL only)
DLL: Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Bitmap fonts: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 16X26 and OCR A & B
Scalable fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable
Bitmap fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable, single characters 90°, 180°, 270°
Scalable fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable
Media
Software
Resident Fonts
Download Fonts
Thickness: 0.003” (0.06 mm) Min. - 0.008” (0.20 mm) Max. Label roll diameter: Max. 5” (127 mm)
Driver: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8 , Windows Server 2003 & 2008
Bitmap fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable, single characters 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable Bitmap fonts 8 times expandable in horizontal and vertical directions
rotatable Asian fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable and 8 times expandable in horizontal and vertical directions
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Model
DT2x
1-D Bar codes:
& 5), I 2
of 5 & I 2 of 5 with Shipping Bearer Bars, Codabar, Code 128 (subset A, B,
Post NET, ITF 14, China Postal Code, HIBC, MSI, Plessey, Telepen, FIM and GS1 DataBar
2-D Bar codes:
DF417, Datamatrix code, MaxiCode, QR code, Micro PDF417, Micro QR
code and Aztec code
CODEPAGE 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869,
Unicode (UTF8, UTF1 6 )
Resident graphic file types are BMP and PCX, other graphic formats are downloadable from the software
USB Device (B-Type) IEEE 802.3 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet port (RJ-45)
One Tri-color LED: Power (Green, Orange and Red) Control key: FEED
Real Time Clock
Standard
Power
Auto Switching 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Operation temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Storage temperature: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Operation: 30-85%, non-condensing. Storage: 10-90%, non-condensing.
Agency
Approvals
Length: 8.58” (218 mm)
Width: 3.94” (100 mm)
Weight
Cutter Module
External label rewinder
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
non-standard materials for minimum print height and maximum print speed capability.
Code 39, Code 93, EAN 8 /13 (add on 2 & 5), UPC A/E (add on 2
C), EAN 128, RPS 128, UCC 128, UCC/EAN-128 K-Mart, Random Weight,
Barcodes
P
Code Pages
Graphics
Interfaces
Control Panel
Environment
Humidity
Dimension
Options
737 WINDOWS 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1257
Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9)
CE(EMC), FCC Class A, CB, cUL, CCC
Height: 6.77” (172 mm)
2.65 lbs (1.2Kg) ,excluding consumables
Label Dispenser External label roll holder for 10” (250 mm) O.D. label rolls
** Minimum print he ight and maximum print s p eed specification compliance can be dependent on non-standard
material variables such as label type, thickness, spacing, liner construction, etc. Godex is pleased to test
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Model
DT4x
Print Method
Direct Thermal
Resolution
203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print Speed
7 IPS (177 mm/s)
Print Width
4.25” (108 mm)
Print Length
Min. 0.16” (4 mm)** ; Max. 68” (1727 mm)
Processor
32 Bit RISC CPU
Memory
8MB Flash (4MB for user storage); 16MB SDRAM
Sensor Type
Adjustable reflective sensor. Fixed transmissive sensor, central aligned
Types: Continuous form, gap labels, black mark sensing, and punched hole; label length set by auto sensing or programming.
Width: 1” (25.4 mm) Min. - 4.64” (118 mm) Max.
Core diameter: 1”, 1.5” (25.4 mm, 38.1 mm)
Printer Language
EZPL, GEPL, GZPL auto switch
Label design software: GoLabel (for EZPL only)
DLL: Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Bitmap fonts: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 16X26 and OCR A & B
Scalable fonts 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable
Media
Software
Resident Fonts
Thickness: 0.003” (0.06 mm) Min. - 0.008” (0.2 mm) Max. Label roll diameter: Max. 5” (127 mm)
Driver: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, Windows Server 2003 & 2008
Bitmap fonts 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable, single characters 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable Bitmap fonts 8 times expandable in horizontal and vertical directions
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Model
DT4x
Bitmap fonts 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable, single characters 0°, 90°, 180°,
Scalable fonts 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable
1-D Bar codes:
Telepen, FIM, GS1
DataBar
2-D Bar codes: PDF417, Datamatrix code, MaxiCode, QR code, Micro PDF417, Micro QR code and Aztec code
CODEPAGE 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869,
Unicode (UTF8, UTF1 6 )
Resident graphic file types are BMP and PCX, other graphic formats are downloadable from the software
USB Device (B-Type)
IEEE 802.3 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet port (RJ-45)
RTC
Standard
One Tri-color LED: Power (Green, Orange and Red) Control key: FEED
Power
Auto Switching 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Operation temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) Storage temperature: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Operation: 30-85%, non-condensing. Storage: 10-90%, non-condensing.
Agency
Approvals
Length: 8.58” (218 mm) Width: 6.61” (168 mm)
Weight
3.3 lbs (1.5Kg) ,excluding consumables
Cutter Module
External label rewinder
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
non-standard materials for minimum print height and maximum print speed capability.
Download Fonts
Barcodes
270° rotatable Asian fonts 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable and 8 times expandable in horizontal and vertical directions
Code 39, Code 93, EAN 8 /13 (add on 2 & 5), UPC A/E (add on 2 & 5), I 2 of 5 & I 2 of 5 with Shipping Bearer Bars, Codabar, Code 128 (subset A, B, C), EAN 128, RPS 128, UCC 128, UCC/EAN-128 K-Mart, Random Weight, Post NET, ITF 14, China Postal Code, HIBC, MSI, Plessey,
Code Pages
Graphics
Interfaces
Control Panel
Environment
Humidity
Dimension
Options
737 WINDOWS 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1257
Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9)
CE EMC, FCC Class A, CB, cUL
Height: 6.53” (166 mm)
Label Dispenser External label roll holder for 10” (250 mm) O.D. label rolls
** Minimum print he ight and maximum print s p eed specification compliance can be dependent on non-standard
material variables such as label type, thickness, spacing, liner construction, etc. Godex is pleased to te st
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1.
LED indicator
2.
FEED function button
3.
Printer cover
4.
On/off switch
5.
Release buttons
1.
Print head release lever
2.
Label roll holder
3.
Print mechanism
4.
Label supply hub
5.
Label guides
6.
Front cover
2
4
1
5
3
1
2
3
6
5
4

1-3. Getting to know your printer

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1.
Platen cover
2.
Label sensor
3.
Platen roller
1.
Power jack
2.
USB port
3.
Feed slot for continuous labels
4.
Serial port (RS-232)
5.
Ethernet port
1.
Cover on bottom of printer
2.
Mounting points
3
2
1
1
2
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1. Place the printer on a
2. Release the label
3. Lift the label roll
5. Now press the label

2. Printer setup

2-1. Loading the label roll

flat surface and open the printer cover.
supply hub.
holder and pull it out as far as possible.
4. Install the label roll on the label supply hub.
roll holder down until it clicks into place.
6. Return the label roll holder to its original position.
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7. Pass the label under
8. Adjust the paper
9. Close the printer
the paper guides and pull it forward.
guides to the width of the label liner.
cover to finish loading the labels.
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1. Pull the label roll
A. To load label
1.5" core

2-2. Installing the label roll holder

holder out as far as it will go.
2. Fold out the label supply hub as shown in the illustration.
3. Now rotate the label roll holder to return the label supply hub to its original position. Press down the label supply hub until it clicks into place.
B. To load label
Note】
The hub is also marked on both sides to
the core size, as shown in the illustration.
stock with a 1" core, the locking notch must be at the top of the label supply hub.
stock with a 1.5" core, the locking notch must be at the bottom of the label supply hub.
indicate
1" core
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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 power supply and to the AC adapter, then connect the adapter to the printer.
3. Connect the printer with the host computer via the USB port or serial port.
4. Switch on the printer. The LED indicator should light up.
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1. Insert the product
3. Follow the
5. Specify your printer

2-4. Installing the driver

CD in the CD/DVD drive of the host computer and open the "Windows Drivers" folder on the CD.
2. Execute the file with the same icon as the file selected in the illustration on the right.
instructions in the installation wizard.
4. Select "Install printer drivers" to start with the driver installation.
model and continue with the installation.
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6. Specify the port used
7. Enter a printer name.
11. Once copying is
to connect the printer to the host computer.
The printer will be listed under this name in the "Printers and Faxes" folder.
8. Specify whether or not you want to share the printer with other network users and assign the printer a share name.
9. When you have configured all the settings, a summary of the printer settings is displayed, which you should check.
10. If all settings are correct, click Finish to start copying the driver files.
complete, the new printer should be visible in the "Printers and Faxes" folder.
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3. Operator panel

3-1. 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 (see Section 3-3).

3-2. LED status

Press the FEED button and keep it pressed, then switch on the printer. You will hear two beeps and the LED lights up red. Release the FEED button. The printer will now automatically measure the label size (see Section 4-3.) and then print a test page (see Section 4-4.)
LED
indicator
Status
Description
Green Standby mode The printer is ready for operation.
Red
(flashing)
Error mode
The printer has detected an error. (see Section 3-5. Error alerts)

3-3. Label size calibration

The printer can automatically detect and store label height. That means the host computer does not need to transmit the label height to the printer.
1. Check that the label sensor is positioned correctly.
2. Check that the label stock is loaded correctly.
3. Switch off the printer.
4. Switch on the printer, keeping the FEED button pressed. When the LED starts to flash
red, release the FEED button. The printer will now measure the label stock and store the label height.
5. Once the printer has successfully measured the label stock, it will print a self-test
label.
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3-4. Self test

The self-test function helps you find out whether the printer is functioning normally. The printer prints the following test page:
Note】
For more information about advance settings, such as “Sensor switch” or “Dump Mode”,
please
refer to Programmer’s manual.
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LED
indicator
The print mechanism is not correctly closed.
Open the print mechanism and close it again.
Make sure that the label sensor is
again.
The paper is finished.
Replace the label roll.
Possible reasons: the print
around the rubber roll; the sensor
labels; there is
no paper. Please reset the sensor.
The memory is full. The printer
full".
Use the "~X4" command to print files exist and whether the names
are correct.
A file of the same name
is repeated".
Change the name of the file and

3-5. Error alerts

Beeps Description Solution
Red 2 x 4 beeps
Red
(flashing)
Red 2 x 2 beeps
Red 2 x 2 beeps Paper feed problem.
Red 2 x 2 beeps
Red 2 x 2 beeps
Red 2 x 2 beeps
None
High temperature at the print head.
No paper is detected.
prints the message "Memory
Unable to find file. The printer prints the message "Filename cannot be found".
already exists. The printer prints the message "Filename
Once the print head has cooled down, the printer switches to standby mode.
positioned correctly. If the sensor still does not detect the paper, run the auto-detection function
medium has become trapped
cannot detect a gap or black mark between the
Delete unnecessary data or install additional memory.
all files. Then check whether the
try storing it again.
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4. NetSetting for Ethernet

4-1. Installing the NetSetting software

The NetSetting software is use d to manage the n etwork conf iguratio ns when connec ting the printer via Ethernet port. It is available on product CD or can be downloaded from official website. To install the NetSetting, please follow below steps.
STEP-01 Insert the product CD in the CD/DVD drive of the host computer and open the
"Ethernet" folder on the CD. STEP-02 Select the icon for the NetSetting installation file and click it to start the installation.
STEP-03 Follow the instructions on the screen. The Setup Wizard guides you through the
installation procedure.
STEP-04 Specify the “Installation Folder".
STEP-05 Click ”Next” to start the installation. STEP-06 Once the installation is completed; you will see the NetSetting icon on your
desktop.
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4-2. The interface of NetSetting

Click the NetSetting icon to start the program; you will see the start page as below. The start page will display the basic information of connected printer and your PC.
Click the magnifier icon to search the Godex printers which are connected via Ethernet port in you network environment. Once a connected Godex printer is detected, it will be listed on the start page.
There are six tabs on the top of interface which can configure different types of network settings. But for the data security reason, you need correct password to enter the configuration pages.
Note】
The default password is “1111”, you can change the password later from the “IP Setting”
tab.
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IP Setting
The IP Setting tab can change the printer name, Port number, Gateway setting and the password for configuring the printer. You can also set the printer’s IP address ether by DHCP or by Static IP.
You can press “Set” button to apply the settings and “ReGet” button to refresh the setting values.
Note】
To fully benefit from the NetSetting software, you should be familiar with basic networking principles. Please contact your network administrator for related network setting information.
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Alert Path Setting
NetSetting will send the alert messages to designated mail account when the error happened on printer. The alert messages are sent by SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) or SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). You can set or change the configurations of SMTP and SNMP on this “Alert Path Setting” tab.
You can press “Set” button to apply the settings and “ReGet” button to refresh the setting values.
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Alert Message Setting
For the alert message notification function, you can decide which error cases need to be sent out to the operator. Moreover, the alert messages can be set to be sent by SMTP, SNMP or both.
You can press “Set” button to apply the settings and “ReGet” button to refresh the setting values.
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Printer Configuration
Set or change the configurations of connected printer. Most of key settings for the printer operation can be done by this setting page.
You can press “Set” button to apply the settings and “ReGet” button to refresh the setting values.
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User Command
The “User Command” tab provides a communication interface for operator to control the printer. Input printer commands in "Input Command" window and press “Send Command” button, the commands will be sent to the printer. For some commands that will return response message, the message will be displayed in "Output Message" window.
You can press “Send Command” button to send printer commands via Ethernet port and control the printer remotely.
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Firmware Download
On “Firmware Download” tab, the current version of printer firmware will be showed on the screen. If you need to update the printer firmware, just specify the file location of firmware file and press “Start Download Firmware” button. The printer firmware then can be updated remotely.
In addition to the firmware update, you can press “Recover To Factory Settings” button to restore the printer configurations back to factory default.
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Label dispenser
2
Screws (set of 2)
Note1】 Remember to
mm (DT2).
1. Place the printer on a
2. Remove the front cover.
3. Pass the dispenser cable
2
1

5. Accessories

5-1. Installing the label dispenser

switch off the printer before installing the label dispenser.
Note 2】 A label liner
thickness of 0.006 mm ± 10% and a weight of 65 g/m 6% are recommended.
Note3】 The label dispenser
will take labels up to a max. width of 110 mm (DT4) or 54
flat surface and open the printer cover.
2
±
Note】
You can use a coin or screwdriver to open the cover.
through the opening as shown in the illustration.
4. Fit the label dispenser in the recess provided.
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DT4
DT2
5.
5.
the printer.
6.
6.
Note】
7. Connect the cable to
8. Close the cover again
Turn the printer upside down and tighten the screws to secure the label dispenser.
Open the cover on the bottom of the printer to access the motherboar d.
You can use a coin or screwdriver to open the cover.
Turn the printer upside down and remove the screw that secures the cover on the bottom of
Tighten the screws to secure the label dispenser.
the motherboard.
Note】
The motherboard has two
connectors, one for the cutter and the other for the dispenser. Please make sure that you are using the correct connector.
(DT2: and secure it with the screw).
9. Place the printer the right way up again.
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10. Open the dispenser by
12. Remove the first label
position to 9 mm (DT2: 8 mm).
13. Pass the label liner
14. Fold up the dispenser
15. Switch on the printer
folding it out.
11. Load the labels, following the instructions in Section 2-1.
and pass the label liner over
the roller and the tear-off plate.
Note】
The label stock should be at least 25 mm high.
Suggestion】
When using the label dispenser, set the stop
through the printer and dispenser as shown in the illustration.
cover to close it.
and press the FEED button to measure the label stock.
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Cutter module
Important】
Note 2】
Qlabel and/or in the driver to 30.
1. Place the printer on a
2. Remove the front cover.
2
1

5-2. Installing the cutter

1 2 Screws (set of 2)
Remember to switch off the printer before installing the cutter.
Note 1】
Do not use to cut adhesive labels! Glue residue will be left on the cutter blade and impair its functioning. The cutter has a blade life of 1,000,000 cuts when using paper weighing up to 120 g/m² and 500,000 cuts when using paper weighing between 120 g and 170 g/m².
You can cut paper with a max. width of 114 mm.
Note 3】
Labels should be at least 30 mm high (DT4). (DT2: 40 mm)
Suggestion】
During installation of the cutter, set the stop position in
flat surface and open the printer cover.
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3. Pass the cutter cable
DT4
DT2
5.
5.
6.
d
.
6.
7. Connect the cutter to
through the opening as shown in the illustration.
4. Fit the label cutter in the recess provided.
Turn the printer upside down and tighten the screws to secure the cutter.
Open the cover on the bottom of the printer to access the motherboar
the motherboard.
Note】
Please make sure that you are using the correct connector.
Turn the printer upside down and remove the screw that secures the cover on the bottom of the printer.
Tighten the screws to secure the label cutter.
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8. Close the cover on the
10. Follow the instructions in
11. Pass the start of the label
bottom of the printer (DT2: and secure it with the screw).
9. Place the printer the right way up again. In the next step, load the label stock.
Section 2-1.
roll through the cutter and press the FEED button to finish.
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Dirt on the print head or ribbon, or glue
clean the print head.
While using the cutter, paper jams may
and remove the
3. The adjustment screw is located on

6. Maintenance and adjustment

6-1. Cleaning the print head

residue from the label liner may result in inadequate print quality. The printer cover must therefore always be closed. Keeping dirt and dust away from the paper or labels ensures a good print quality and a longer lifespan of the print head. Here is how you clean the print head:
1. Switch off the printer.
2. Open the printer cover.
3. To remove any label residue or other dirt from the print head (see blue arrow), please use a soft lint-free cloth dipped in alcohol.
Note 1】
The print head should be cleaned once a week.
Note 2】
Please make sure that there are no metal fragments or other hard particles on the soft cloth used to

6-2. Adjusting the cutter

occur. You can solve this problem by adjusting the cutter.
1. Turn the printer upside down. A screw is located on the bottom of the cutter housing.
2. Unscrew the screw housing.
the side of the cutter. Use a screwdriver and turn the screw anticlockwise to loosen the cutter blade and pull out the jammed label.
4. When you have cleared the jam, turn the screw clockwise to secure the cutter blade again.
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6-3. Labels with black marks

If you are using black-mark label stock that has the printer's maximum feed width, the printer may not recognise the black marks because they are outside the sensor range. When using label stock with black marks, you should therefore observe the following restrictions:
DT2
For 60 mm wide label stock, the black marks should have the following positions and sizes:
A > 13.1 mm high B < 5mm high C > 8.1 mm high
DT4
For 118 mm wide label stock, the black marks should have the following positions and sizes:
A > 10.05 mm high B < 1.95 mm high
C > 8.1 mm high
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Problem
Solution
The printer is switched on but the LEDs do not light up.
Check the power supply.
The LED lights up red (ERROR) and
Check whether is an error in the software settings or
installed,)
The label stock passes through the
Please make sure that the label stock is loaded the
printing mode.
The label stock jams during printing.
Clear the paper jam. Remove any label material left using a soft lint-free cloth dipped in alcohol.
The label stock does not move
Check whether any label material is stuck to the
Check the power supply.
There is no printed image on part of
Check the thermal print head for dust or other dirt.
Check the quality of the print medium.
The printed image is positioned
Check whether there is paper or dust covering the
Check the paper guide settings.
A label is missed out during printing.
Check the label height setting.
Check whether there is dust covering the sensor.
The printed image is blurred.
Check the darkness setting. other dirt.
The cutter does not cut off the labels in a straight line.
Check whether the label stock is positioned straight.
The cutter does not cut off the labels completely.
Check whether the label is more than 0.1 6 mm thick.
When using the cutter, the labels are
Check whether the cutter has been correctly
correctly.
The stripper is not functio ning co rr ectly .
Check whether there is dust on the label dispenser. correctly.
6-4. Troubleshooting
printing is interrupted.
printer but no image is printed.
the print commands.
Replace the print medium with a suitable medium. Check whether there is a label jam. Check whether the label stock is finished. Check whether the print mechanism is closed (the
print head is not positioned correctly).
Check whether the print medium is covering the
sensor.
Check whether the cutter is functioning normally
and whether it is cutting at all. (Only if a cutter is
right way up and that it is suitable material.
Choose the correct printer driver. Choose the correct label stock and a suitable
on the thermal print head and clean the print head
correctly and there is no printed image on some parts of the label.
the label.
incorrectly.
thermal print head.
Check for errors in the application software. Check whether the starting position has been set
incorrectly.
 
Use the internal “~T” command to check whether
the thermal print head will carry out a complete print job.
 
sensor.
Check whether the label liner is suitable. Please
contact your dealer.
    Check the thermal print head for glue residue or
not fed through or cut off incorrectly.
Note】If any problems occur that are not described here, please contact your dealer.
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Check whether the paper guides are functioning
  Check whether the label stock is positioned
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Default setting
Baud rate 9600, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, XON/XOFF protocol and RTS/CTS
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
RTS
RTS
7 7
CTS
CTS
8 8
RTS
RI
9 9
N/C
Computer
Printer
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
Appendix

A. Printer interfaces

Serial port
:
RS232 housing (9-pin to 9-pin)
Note】 The total current to the serial port may not exceed 500 mA.
USB port
Connector type : Type B
Pin No. 1 2 3 4
Function VBUS D- D+ GND
Internal interface
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