GoDEX EZ2050 User Manual

EZ2050/EZ2150 BARCODE PRINTER

USER MANUAL

User Manual
Version
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: EZ2050 series
: Rev. D
: 2013.07.18
: 920-014411-00

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USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

. BARCODE PRINTER ......................................................................

1-1. Box content .............................................................................................

1-2. Getting to know your printer .................................................................

. PRINTER SETUP .............................................................................

2-1. Loading the label roll .............................................................................

2-2. Loading the ribbon .................................................................................

2-3. Connecting the printer to the host computer ...................................

2-4. Installing the driver ..................................................................................

. OPERATOR PANEL ..................................................................... 1

3-1. Operator panel – introduction .......................................................... 11

3-2. Function buttons – introduction ......................................................... 12

3-3. Settings mode ...................................................................................... 13

3-4. Label Calibration and Self Test .......................................................... 15

3-5. Dump mode ......................................................................................... 17

3-6. Error alerts .............................................................................................. 18

. ACCESSORIES ........................................................................... 1

4-1. internal rewinder .................................................................................. 19

4-2. Installing the rewinder guide .............................................................. 21

4-3. Label dispenser .................................................................................... 22

4-4. Installing the cutter .............................................................................. 24

4-5. Installing the Parallel adapter ............................................................ 26

4-6. Installing the Applicator interface .................................................... 28

. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT .......................................... 3

5-1. Installing / removing the print head module................................... 30

5-2. Adjusting the print line ........................................................................ 31

5-3. Adjusting the ribbon tension .............................................................. 32

5-4. Cleaning the thermal print head ...................................................... 33

5-5. Adjusting the balance and print head tension .............................. 34

5-6. Ribbon shield settings .......................................................................... 35

5-7. Cutter settings ...................................................................................... 36

5-8. Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 37

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Contents

EZ2050/EZ2150

USER MANUAL

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERS

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, 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 EN 55022:2010 Class A, EN61000-3-2:2006/A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008

and EN 55024:1998/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.

EZ2050 SERIES
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS

IEC 60950-1:2005(2nd Edition)+Am 1:2009, GB4943-2001 GB9254-2008(Class A) GB17625.1-2003,

EN 55022:2010 Class A, EN61000-3-2:2006/A2:2009, N 61000-3-3:2008 and EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003,

IEC 61000-4-2:2008 series, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, date July, 2011, UL 60950-1, 1st Edition, 2007-10-31,

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。

Decleration

EZ2050/EZ2150

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

USER MANUAL

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 designated power supply adapter model.

**** 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.

Safety instructions

1 Barcode Printer

1.1 Box Content

Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer.

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EZ2050/EZ2150 Barcode Printer

POWER

RIBBON

MEDIA

DENSITY

SPEED

FEED

PAUSE

CANCEL

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Label Stock

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Ribbon Module

Empty Ribbon Core

Ribbon

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USB Cable

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Power Adapter

Power Cord

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EZ2050 Series Quick Guide

EZ2050/EZ2150 Series

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CD

Including QLabel software

and user manual.

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1 Barcode Printer

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Operator panel

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Lower cover plate

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Viewing window

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Printer cover

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Feed slot for continuous labels

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Auto-Calibration button

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Parallel port (optional)

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Applicator interface (optional)

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Ethernet port

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USB port

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Serial port (DB-9)

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On/Off switch

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Power jack

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Feed slot for continuous labels

1.2 Getting to Know Your Printer

External view

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1 Barcode Printer

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Ribbon rewind hub

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Ribbon supply hub

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Print mechanism

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Platen roller

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Tear-off plate

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Release lever for print head

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Adjustment wheel for sensor

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Paper guide

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Label tension guide

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Label supply hub

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Label roll guide

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Release catch

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Movable sensor

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2.1 Loading the label roll

This printer supports the following printing methods:
Thermal transfer printing (TTP)：Requires a ribbon for transferring a printed image to a medium.
Direct thermal printing (DTP)：Does not require a ribbon, only thermal paper.

Please check which printing method you are using and alter the settings accordingly in the printer driver,

printer menu, and/or software.

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. Place the printer on a flat surface and open the printer cover.

Pull out the print head release lever as shown in the illustration (1) and turn it

anticlockwise to a top right position (2).

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3.4. Pull the release catch for the label roll guide to the right as shown by the blue arrow 1.
Now slide the label roll guide forward and fold it up as shown by the blue arrow 2.

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the sensor with the adjustment wheel.

2 Printer Setup

. Place the label roll on the label supply hub, pushing it right up to the printer housing

(Do not apply too much pressure to avoid damaging the label stock.)

. Fold the label roll guide back down and push it against the label roll.

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hen moving the label roll guide, hold it only by the end that is attached to the bracket

not by its top.

. Load the label roll into the printer as shown in the illustration. Pass it through the

printer as indicated by the blue arrows.

. Pass the label stock through the sensor and up to the tear-off plate.

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emember to set the movable sensor to gap, black mark, or tag hole by changing the position of

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11. Then close the printer cover.

The labels pass between the wall of the printer housing and the adjustable paper

guide.

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ass the labels through the printer as shown in the illustration.

Return the print head release lever to its original position.

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2 Printer Setup

1. Place the printer

3. Place a new

Ink side out

Ink side in

5. Pass the ribbon

2.2 Loading the Ribbon

2. Pull out the print

4. The two

on a flat surface
and open the
printer cover.

head release
lever as shown in
the illustration (1)
and turn it
anticlockwise to a
top right position
(2).

ribbon on the
ribbon supply
hub. Then place
an empty ribbon
core on the
ribbon rewind
hub.

illustrations on the
right show you
how to install the
ribbon
depending on
the ribbon type
(ink side in or out).

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under the print
head and back
up on the other
side. Attach it to
the empty ribbon
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Do not pass the
ribbon under the
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2 Printer Setup

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 AC adapter and connect the adapter to the printer.

3. Connect the USB cable to the printer and host computer.

4. Switch on the printer. The operator panel should now light up.

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2 Printer Setup

Installing Printer Driver Directly from CD Folder

1. Insert the product CD in the CD/DVD drive of the host computer and open the "Seagull Drivers" folder on the CD.

Select the icon for the driver file and click it to start the installation.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen. The Driver Wizard guides you through the installation procedure.

Select "Install printer drivers".

3. Specify your printer model.

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4. Specify the port used to connect the printer to the host computer.

5. Enter a printer name and assign the appropriate rights.

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6. Once the installation is complete, a summary of the printer settings is displayed.

Check whether the printer settings are correct and click "Finish" to start copying the driver files.

Wait until copying is complete, then finish the installation.

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