GoDEX RT700 User Manual

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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

1

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

 

Wizard CD

 

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

,.

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

 

Label Stock

 

 

Ribbon Module

 

 

Empty Ribbon Core

 

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

 

RELEASE CATCH

 

Release catch for opening

RELEASE CATCH

the label supply hub

 

Release catch for closing

 

the printer cover

 

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.

 

Insert the ribbon hub

 

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

 

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.

 

Place

 

Left side

 

Place

Place

 

 

 

 

 

HOLDER

 

 

NOTCH OF

 

 

RIBBON REWIND WHEEL

RIBBON REWIND

 

 

MODULE

 

 

 

Right side

 

 

HOLDER

NOTCH

 

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

 

 

LABEL GUIDE PLATE

Set of 2

 

RELEASE CATCH

1

Release catch for opening the label supply hub

 

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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