RT200/RT230 BARCODE PRINTER
USER MANUAL
User Manual
Version
Issue Date
P/N
: RT200 series
: Rev. 1.5
: 2013.07.04
: 920-014311-00
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RT200/RT230 USER MANUAL
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Accessories
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CONTENTS
1 Barcode Printer 001
1.1
1.2
2 Printer Setup 005
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
3 Printer Setting And Control 020
3.1
3.2
3.3
Box Content
Getting To Know Your Printer
Open The Printer
Loading The Ribbon
Loading The Label Roll Module
Connecting The Printer To The Host Computer
Installing Printer Driver and GoLabel with Super Wizard CD
Operation Panel
Label Calibration and Self
Error Alerts
Test
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002
005
006
010
013
015
020
021
023
4 NetSetting For Ethernet 024
4.1
4.2
5.1
5.2
5.3
6 Maintenance and Adjustment 044
6.1
6.2
Appendix
Product Specifications
Installing The NetSetting Software
The Interface of NetSetting
Preparation Steps
Installing The Label Dispenser
Installing The Cutter
Cleaning The Print Head
Troubleshooting
Interface
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025
032
034
040
044
045
Contents
RT200/RT230 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, EN 61000-3-2:2006/A2:2009,
EN 61000-3-3:2008 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.
RT200 SERIES
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
IEC 60950-1:2005(2nd Edition)+Am 1:2009, GB4943.1-2011 GB9254-2008(Class A) GB17625.1-2003,
EN 55022:2010 Class A, EN 61000-3-2:2006/A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008 and EN55024:1998/A1:2001
/A2:2003, IEC 61000-4-2:2008 series, UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition, 2011-12-19, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07,
2nd Edition, 2011-12, 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。
Declaration
RT200/RT230 USER MANUAL
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 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.
RT200/RT230 Barcode Printer
Label Stock
USB Cable
Ribbon Module
Empty Ribbon Core
Ribbon
CD
Including GoLabel software
and RT200/RT230 user manual.
Power Adapter
Power Cord
AC Adapter
RT200/RT230 Quick Guide
RT200/RT200i Series
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1 Barcode Printer
1.2 Getting To Know Your Printer
Device Overview
Front View
FRONT
LED INDICATOR
OPERATION PANEL
FEED BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
COVER RELEASE CATCHES
Pull catches for opening the printer cover
Rear View
FAN-FOLD LABEL INSERT
Feed slot for continuous labels
ETHERNET PORT
AUTO CALIBRATION BUTTON
SERIAL PORT
USB PORT
POWER JACK
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1 Barcode Printer
Bottom View
COVER OF THE MODULE CONNECTION JACKS
**** Cut-outs are not intended for wall-mount use.
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1 Barcode Printer
The Internal View Of Printer
LABEL SUPPLY MODULE
LABEL SENSOR MODULE
LABEL SENSOR
GUIDE TRACK
PAPER PRESS BAR
LABEL SUPPLY HUB
RELEASE CATCH
Release catch for opening
the label supply hub
TOP COVER
RELEASE CATCH
Release catch for closing
the printer cover
LABEL GUIDES
PLATEN MODULE
PLATEN
The Printing Mechanism
PLATEN LOCKERS
RIBBON REWIND MECHANISM
RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
HOLDER OF RIBBON REWIND CORE
RIBBON SUPPLY MECHANISM
HOLDER OF RIBBON SUPPLY CORE
PRINT HEAD
RIBBON SUPPLY WHEEL
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2 Printer Setup
2.1 Open The Printer
Open The Printer Cover And The Printing Mechanism
Place the printer on a flat surface. Open the printer cover by pulling the release catches on both sides of the printer
and lift the cover.
Pull the catches toward the direction
Pull the catches toward the direction
COVER RELEASE CATCHES
Pull the catches for opening the printer cover
Lift the printer cover backward
The printing mechanism is lifted up
with the printer cover
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2 Printer Setup
2.2 Loading The Ribbon
A New Ribbon Module Installation
EMPTY RIBBON COREA NEW RIBBON
1. Attach the ribbon to the empty ribbon core with the adhesive strip at the end of the ribbon.
Notch on left side
Stick on empty ribbon core
2. Wind the ribbon around the empty ribbon core for 2 to 3 circles.
Wind the ribbon around the core
3. A ribbon module is assembled as below.
A NEW RIBBON MODULE
RIBBON SUPPLY
RIBBON REWIND
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2 Printer Setup
Load The Ribbon On The Printer
For Ribbon Supply Module
1. Place the right-hand side of ribbon first.
RIBBON SUPPLY MODULE
Right side
Align the ribbon core
to the holder
2. Then place the left-hand side of the ribbon.
Align the notch of the ribbon core to the spoke
Left side
Push the ribbon to tighten
the spring of the holder
SPRING OF HOLDER
NOTCH OF RIBBON CORE
SPOKE
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2 Printer Setup
3. The ribbon supply module loading is completed.
Load The Ribbon On The Printer
For Ribbon Rewind Module
1. Pass the ribbon to round the print head.
RIBBON REWIND MODULE
Move the empty ribbon core upward
to ribbon rewind mechanism
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2 Printer Setup
2. Place the right-hand side of empty ribbon core first.
Right side
Align the empty ribbon core to the holder
Push the empty ribbon core
to tighten the spring of the holder
SPRING OF HOLDER
3. Then place the left-hand side of the empty ribbon core.
Turn the ribbon wheel to align the notch of empty ribbon core to the spoke.
Left side
4. Turn the ribbon rewind wheel to tighten the ribbon until it has no wrinkles.
The ribbon loading is completed once the ribbon supply module and ribbon rewind module are assembled
correctly.
Rotate backward
Align the notch of empty ribbon core
to the spoke
NOTCH OF RIBBON CORE
SPOKE
RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
Rotate backward
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2 Printer Setup
2.3 Loading The Label Roll Module
A New Label Supply Module Loading
LABEL STOCK
1. Unlock the release catch to lift the label supply hub.
Push rightward
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Lift the label supply hub upward
LABEL SUPPLY HUB
2. Place the label stock on the label supply hub.
Place on the label supply hub
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2 Printer Setup
3. Push the label supply module downward and close the release catch.
Push downward to fix the module
4. A new label supply module is completed.
Loading The Label Roll Module On The Printer
1. Feed the Label through the label guides and adjust the label guides to the label width. The label guides will help
to prevent the label swaying.
Through the label guides
Adjust the label guides
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2 Printer Setup
**** Please keeps the rack gear clean to ensure the smoothness of label holder.
2. Unlock the release catch to close the printer cover.
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Push the release catch
Close the printer cover
3. Press the FEED key and make sure the label is fed smoothly. The label loading is completed now.
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