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USER MANUAL
Dual-Color Printing System
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Issue Date
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: May, 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BARCODE PRINTER .................................................................. 2
1-1. Box content ..................................................................................................................... 2
1-2. Specifications .................................................................................................................. 2
1-3. RS-232 Cable Spec if ic a tio n ............................................................................................ 3
2. SET UP FOR DUAL-COLOR PRINTING .................................... 4
2-1. How Dual-Color printing works ....................................................................................... 4
2-2. Steps to set up the Dual-Color printing system .............................................................. 5
2-3. Make a Dual Color Label with QLabel 1.192 .................................................................. 7
3. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 11
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1. Barcode printer
Model
EZPi1200
EZPi1300
Print Method
Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Resolution
203 dpi (8 dot/mm)
300 dpi (12 dot/mm)
Print Speed
6 IPS (150 mm/s)
4 IPS (102 mm/s)
Print Width
4.25” (108 mm)
4.16” (105.7 mm)
Min. 0.16” (4 mm)**
Max. 68” (1727 mm)
Min. 0.16” (4 mm)**
Max. 30” (762 mm)
Memory
4MB Flash (2MB for user storage) ; 8MB SDRAM
Sensor Type
Adjustable reflective sensor. Fixed transmissive sensor, central aligned
Types: Gap labels, black mark sensing, and punched hole; label length set by
Core diameter: 1”, 1.5”, 3” (25.4 mm, 38.1 mm, 76.2 mm)
Types: Wax, wax/resin, resin
Core diameter: 1” (25.4 mm)
EZPL, GEPL (Godex Eltron® Printer Language), GZPL (Godex Zebra® Printer Language)
Label design software: QLabel-IV (for EZPL only)
Driver & 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
1-D Bar codes:
and GS1 DataBar
2-D Bar codes: PDF417, Datamatrix code, MaxiCode, QR code and Micro QR code
CODEPAGE 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869,
Unicode (UTF8, UTF16)
Resident graphic file types are BMP and PCX, other graphic formats are downloadable from the software
1-1. Box content
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer:
Two EZPi1200 / EZPi1300 printers with full package
RS-232 cable
CD for Dual-Color printing (with QLabel 1.192 and user manual)
1-2. Specifications
Print Length
auto sensing or programming
Media
Width: 1” (25.4 mm) Min. - 4.64” (118 mm) Max.
Thickness: 0.003” (0.06 mm) Min. - 0.01” (0.25 mm) Max.
Label roll diameter: Max. 5” (127 mm)
Ribbon
Printer Language
Software
Resident Fonts
Download Fonts
Barcodes
Length: 981’ (300 m)
Width: 1.18” Min - 4.33” (30 mm - 110 mm) Max
Ribbon roll diameter.: 2.67“ (68 mm)
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
Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subset A, B, C), UCC/E AN -128 K-Mart,
UCC/EAN-128, UPC A / E (add on 2 & 5), I 2 of 5, I 2 of 5 with Shipping Bearer
Bars, EAN 8 / 13 (add on 2 & 5), Codabar, Post NET, EAN 128, DUN 14, HIBC,
MSI (1 Mod 10), Random Weight, Telepen, FIM, China Postal Code, RPS 128
Code Pages
Graphics
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WINDOWS 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255
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Interfaces
Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9)
Ethernet 10/100Mbps print server (default off; disables USB when in use)
Control keys: FEED, PAUSE and CANCEL
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: 11.2” (285 mm)
Width: 8.9” (226 mm)
Rotary Cutter
remove PS2 port and Ethernet card to install)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. All company and/or product names are
non-standard materials for min im um height pr int in g capability.
Type
DB 9P/M TO DB 9P/M
Length
1000 mm
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Shell
Shell
Control Panel
Environment
Humidity
USB port (default on)
Parallel port: Centronics 36-pin
PS2 port
CF Card socket
Backlit graphics LCD display: 128 x 64 dots or 4 lines x 16 characters
Three mono-color status-LEDs: Power on, Ribbon out, Media out
CE(EMC), FCC Class A, CB, cUL, CCC
Dimension
Weight
Options
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
** Minimum print height specification compliance can be dependent on non-standard material
variables such as label type, thickness, spacing, liner construction, etc. Godex is pleased to test
Height: 6.8” (171 mm)
6.6 lbs (3.0Kg) ,excluding consumables
Label Dispenser (peel)
External label roll holder for 10” (250 mm) O.D. label rolls
External label rewinder
802.11 b/g wireless print server (Default off; disables USB when in use. Must
1-3. RS-232 Cable Specification
Pin Assignments
CN1 CN2
Brown
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
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2. Set up for Dual-Color printing
2-1. How Dual-Color printing works
For example, make two EZPi1200 printers placed in line. Printer #1 prints the first color and then
the labels are fed directly into the back of printer #2. Printer #2 then prints the second color. Both
printers print simultaneously in this system making volume batch printing possible.
Printer # 1 Printer # 2
The final printing result will be the combination of both printouts as demonstrated below.
Godex’s unique Dual-Color QLabel makes sure that the printing of both printers stays synchronized and that the printing registration of both printers is perfect.
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2-2. Steps to set up the Dual-Color printing system
Please refer to the graphic in right, two printers must
Step 1 Connect both printers to PC with USB / Ethernet and connect them with RS-232 in
between
The Godex dual color printing system supports USB and Ethernet connection for now. But both
printers should be connected with the same type of connection port, e.g. both on USB port or
both on Ethernet port. The RS-232 cable between two printers is used for error handling. This is
essential to synchronize the printers for accurate dual color printing.
Step 2 Place two printers in a line and load the label and ribbon respectively
be placed in a line and make sure they are aligned
correctly so that the label feeding path can be kept
straight. Load a color of ribbon on the first printer and
load another color of ribbon on the second printer.
Load a label roll on the first printer and keep pulling
the label, then feed the label to the second printer
from the slot for Fan-Fold media. Connect the Godex
supplied serial cable to each printer’s serial port.
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Step 3 Execute the auto calibration for both printers
Execute the auto calibration function for both printers
to make sure the label can be fed to correct position.
(For more details about calibration function, please
refer to EZPi1000 series user manual.) Please start
doing it from the first printer then to the second printer.
If you start from the second printer, there may be not
enough labels to complete the auto calibration.
Design your dual color label format with QLabel and Print
Step 4
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2-3. Make a Dual Color Label with QLabel 1.192
QLabel is a FREE label editing software provided by Godex. You can find the installation file
from the Dual Color CD in your printer package. Insert your product CD, follow the instructions to
install the QLabel and start to execute it. For more detail about the operation of QLabel, please
refer to QLabel operation manual in Produc t CD .
The exclusive function in QLabel 1.192 is able to select color of the font and graphic in red of black (default). The other function is the same as standard Godex QLabel function.
1) Font: click and type characters in the field. In the down-right side of window, select
which kind of colors you would like to print.
2) GHS or graphic: For GHS sign, please prepare those graphics into 2 images ( red s qur e
and warning symbol) with other Image Tool, like Photoshop, as better resolution as
possible and in different size of the image. For example, 10 x10 mm. In QLabel when
you extend image, this worse the image quality, so that a concrete size of the symbols is
important.
As same as 1) describes, after load your preferred image, select “BLACK „or “RED”. You
will see on the screen the color changed.
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3) Serialized number, Variable and Database: the function is the same as standard QLabel. After you are ready with number setting or database connection, please select the color you prefer to.
4) The Label Format now is ready.
5) Label / Printer Setup: make sure the setting in the below windows.
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6) After all settings are done and ready to print, go to “AdvanceDownload Dual Color”.
A window of Dual Color Tool V.1 is pop-up. To print, pleases click “SEND”.
7) Print delay setting between printer #1 and #2 Set the delay time of Printer #2 (max : 9999(ms)). The delay time setting is just for second printer because only the second printer needs to be delayed for cooperating with the first printer. Usually, you don’t need to set the delay time since the software tool and the printer firmware can handle the delay time for collaborative printing. It is reserved for some cases if you may need to print with more complicated label contents or special kinds of material.
Other functions of the operation interface of Dual Color Tool:
1) Port configuration Detect the connection ports of the printers (USB or LAN). It can switch the port setting between USB and LAN as well.
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2) Printer actions Printer action control for both printers. It can perform various printer actions for specific printer or for both printers.
3) Printer settings Setting tools for both printers. It can change printer setting options for specific printer or for both printers.
4) IP address of printer #1 when connecting via Ethernet Display the IP address of Printer #1 when the printer is connec te d with Eth ernet p ort.
5) IP address of printer #2 when connecting via Ethernet Display the IP address of Printer #2 when the printer is connec te d with Eth ernet p ort .
6) The connection port status The connection port detection result will be displayed here when the Dual-Color Software tool is opened. Click “SEARCH” button to do the detection again if the connection port is changed.
7) A button to clear files from the software tool Clear the content in both command windows of Printer #1 and Printer #2.
8) A button to send the print job to printers #1 and #2 for dual-color printing Send the printer commands to both printers and start to do the dual color printing.
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3. Troubleshooting
The printer is switched on but the display does not light up.
lint-free cloth dipped in alcohol.
Check the quality of the print medium.
Check the paper guide settings.
The cutter does not cut off the labels in a straight line.
The cutter does not cut off the labels completely.
♦ Check whether the cutter has been correctly installed.
Check whether the label stock is positioned correctly.
Problem Solution
♦ Check the power supply.
♦ Check the software settings (driver settings) or command
One or both LEDs light up red and printing is interrupted.
♦ Look for the error alert in the table in Section 3-8. Erro r
♦ Check whether the cutter is functioning normally and
codes.
alerts from printer user manual.
whether it is cutting at all. (Only if a cutter is installed.)
The label stock passes through the printer but no image is printed.
The label stock jams during printing.
There is no printed image on part of the label or the image is blurred.
The printed image is positioned incorrectl y or a label is missed out during printing.
♦ Please make sure that the label stock is loaded the right
way up and that it is suitable material.
♦ Please make sure that the ribbon is loaded correctly.
♦ Clear the paper jam. Remove any label material left on the
thermal print head and clean the print head using a soft
♦ Check the thermal print head for dust or other dirt (label
material or ribbon residue).
♦ Check for errors in the application software.
♦ Check the ribbon for wrinkles.
♦ Check the power supply.
♦ Run a self test and check the test print pattern to see
whether the print head prints over the entire width of the
medium.
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♦ Run the auto-detection function.
♦ Check the label height setting.
♦ Check whether there is paper or dust covering the sensor.
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♦ Check whether the label stock is positioned straight.
♦ Check whether the label is more than 0.2 mm thick.
When using the cutter, the labels are not fed through or cut off incorrectly.
The label dispenser is not functioning normally.
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If any problems occur that are not described here, please contact your dealer.
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♦ Check whether the paper guides are functioning correctly.
♦ Check whether there is dust on the lab el disp ens er.
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