RT700/RT730 BARCODE PRINTER
USER MANUAL
User Manual: RT700 series
Version |
: Rev. 1.5 |
Issue Date |
: 2013.10.18 |
P/N |
: 920-014711-00 |
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RT700/RT730 USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
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Barcode Printer |
001 |
1.1 |
Box Content |
001 |
1.2 |
Getting to Know Your Printer |
002 |
2 |
Printer Setup |
006 |
2.1 |
Open the Printer |
006 |
2.2 |
Loading the Ribbon |
007 |
2.3 |
Loading the Label Roll Module |
012 |
2.4 |
Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer |
014 |
2.5 |
Installing Printer Driver and GoLabel with Super |
016 |
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Wizard CD |
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3 |
Printer Setting and Control |
021 |
3.1 |
Operation Panel |
021 |
3.2 |
Label Calibration and Self Test |
022 |
3.3 |
Error Alerts |
024 |
4 |
NetSetting for Ethernet |
025 |
4.1 |
Installing the NetSetting Software |
025 |
4.2 |
The Interface of NetSetting |
026 |
5 |
Accessories |
033 |
5.1 |
Preparation Steps |
033 |
5.2 |
Installing the Label Dispenser |
035 |
5.3 |
Installing the Cutter |
041 |
6 |
Maintenance and Adjustment |
045 |
6.1 |
Cleaning the Print Head |
045 |
6.2 |
Troubleshooting |
046 |
Appendix
Product Specifications
Interface
Contents
RT700/RT730 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 EN55022:2010 Class A, EN61000-3-2:2006/A1:2009/A2:2009,
EN 61000-3-3:2008 and EN55024:2010, 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.
RT700 SERIES
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
IEC 60950-1:2005(2nd Edition)+Am 1:2009, CB9254-2008 (Class A ) ; GB17625. 1-2003; GB4943.1-2011, EN55022:2010 Class A, EN61000-3-2:2006/A1:2009/A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008 and EN55024:2010, 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.
Class A
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Declaration
RT700/RT730 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
1.1Box Content
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer.
RT700/RT730 Barcode Printer
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Label Stock |
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Ribbon Module |
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Empty Ribbon Core |
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Ribbon
Ribbon Hubs
Set of 2.
USB Cable
Power Adapter
Power Cord
AC Adapter
RT700/RT730 Quick Guide
Series
RT700/RT700i
CD
Including GoLabel software and RT700/RT730 user manual.
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1 Barcode Printer
1.2Getting to Know Your Printer
Device Overview
Front View
PRINTER COVER
LED INDICATOR
OPERATION PANEL |
FEED BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
FRONT COVER
COVER RELEASE CATCHES
Pull catches for opening the printer cover
Rear View
FAN-FOLD LABEL INSERT
Feed slot for continuous labels
ETHERNET PORT
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 GUIDE PLATE
Set of 2
LABEL SUPPLY HUB
Set of 2
LABEL
SUPPLY
MODULE
LABEL GUIDE |
Set of 2
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RELEASE CATCH |
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Release catch for opening |
RELEASE CATCH |
the label supply hub |
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Release catch for closing |
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the printer cover |
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LABEL SENSOR |
MODULE |
LABEL SENSOR |
GUIDE TRACK |
PLATEN MODULE |
PLATEN |
PLATEN LOCKERS
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1 Barcode Printer
The Printing Mechanism
PRINT HEAD
RIBBON REWIND MECHANISM
COVER |
The cover for Ribbon rewind mechanism
NOTCH OF RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
RIBBON
SUPPLY MECHANISM
PAPER PRESS BAR
NOTCH OF RIBBON SUPPLY WHEEL
RIBBON SUPPLY WHEEL
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2 Printer Setup
2.1Open the Printer
Open the Printer Cover and the Printing Mechanism
Place the printer on a flat surface. Open the printer cover by pulling the cover release catches on both sides of the printer and lift the printer cover.
Pull the catches toward the direction
Pull the catches toward the direction
COVER RELEASE CATCHES
Pull the catches for opening the printer cover
The printing mechanism is lifted up with the printer cover
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2 Printer Setup
2.2Loading the Ribbon
A New Ribbon Module Installation
A NEW RIBBON |
EMPTY RIBBON CORE |
RIBBON HUB |
1.Attach the ribbon to the empty ribbon core with the adhesive strip at the end of the ribbon.
Stick on empty ribbon core
2. Insert the ribbon hub into empty |
new ribbon. Wind the ribbon around the empty ribbon core |
for 2 to 3 circles. |
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Insert the ribbon hub |
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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
RIBBON SUPPLY MECHANISM
NOTCH OF RIBBON SUPPLY WHEEL
RIBBON SUPPLY WHEEL
1.Place the ribbon supply module into the printing mechanism. Please the left-hand side of ribbon hub first. Make sure the holder of ribbon hub is inserted into the notch. Then place the right-hand side of ribbon hub.
RIBBON SUPPLY |
Place |
MODULE |
Left side
Place
HOLDER
NOTCH OF
RIBBON SUPPLY WHEEL
Right side
HOLDER NOTCH
Place
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2 Printer Setup
2.Unlock the release catch to close the printer cover. Push the release catch forward to unlock it. The ribbon supply module loading is completed.
2 |
1 |
Close the printer cover |
Push |
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RELEASE CATCH
Release catch for closing the printer cover
Load the Ribbon on the Printer
For Ribbon Rewind Module
RIBBON REWIND MECHANISM
COVER |
The cover for Ribbon rewind mechanism
NOTCH OF RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
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2 Printer Setup
1.Open the cover of ribbon rewind mechanism.
Open the cover
2.Place the ribbon rewind module into the ribbon rewind mechanism.
Please the left-hand side of ribbon hub first. Make sure the holder of ribbon hub is inserted into the notch. Then place the right-hand side of ribbon hub.
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Place |
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Left side |
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Place |
Place |
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HOLDER |
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NOTCH OF |
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RIBBON REWIND WHEEL |
RIBBON REWIND |
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MODULE |
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Right side |
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HOLDER |
NOTCH |
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Place |
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2 Printer Setup
3.Turn the ribbon rewind wheel to tighten the ribbon until it has no wrinkles.
Rotate backward
RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
4.Close the cover of ribbon rewind mechanism.
The ribbon loading is completed once the ribbon supply module and ribbon rewind module are assembled correctly.
Close the cover
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2 Printer Setup
2.3Loading the Label Roll Module
Loading the Label Stock on the Printer
LABEL
SUPPLY
MODULE
LABEL STOCK
1.Unlock the ribbon catch and pull to open the label guide plate.
LABEL GUIDE PLATE
Set of 2
LABEL SUPPLY HUB
Set of 2
LABEL GUIDE |
Set of 2
RELEASE CATCH
Release catch for opening the label supply hub
Pull to open |
2 |
2 |
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LABEL GUIDE PLATE
Set of 2
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RELEASE CATCH |
1 |
Release catch for opening the label supply hub |
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2.Place the label stock on label supply hubs. Make sure the label stock is aligned to both hubs. Adjust the label guide plates to fix the label width.
Remember to push the release catch when moving the label guide plates.
Place |
Close the plates
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