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Rice Lake RL-22DT, RL-42DT Operation Manual

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RL-22DT/RL-42DT
Thermal Printer
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1.1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.1 Label Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Label Roll Core Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 PC Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.1 Store Format - Autoform Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.2 Deleting the AUTOFR Form From the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Stripper Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Cutter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 LED Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 Feed Key Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 Self-Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4 Auto-Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.5 Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6 See-Through Sensor On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.7 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.1 Print Head module Installation/Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Thermal Print Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.3 Cutter Adjustment (Paper Jams) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1 Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3 Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4 Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.5 USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.6 Internal Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
© 2011 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
February 2011
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About This Manual
Warning
LED Light
Feed key
Power Switch
Cover Option button
This manual is intended for use by qualified service technicians responsible for installing and servicing the
RL-22DT/RL-42DT printers.
Authorized distributors and their employees
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
can view or download this manual from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems distributor
www.ricelake.com.
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1.0 Introduction
After unpacking, check to make sure all accessories are included:
• Barcode printer
• Power cord
• Switching power
1.1 Safety Instructions
• Keep the equipment away from humidity.
• Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, check the voltage of the power source.
• Disconnect the equipment from the voltage of the power source to prevent possible transient over-voltage damage.
• Don’t pour any liquid near the equipment, as it may result in electric shock.
• Only qualified service personnel should open the equipment.
• Don’t repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety.
•USB cable
• Label
1.2 Printer Parts
Figure 1-1. Outside of printer
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Print Head Lift
Label Roll Holder
Print Mechanism
Label Roll Core
Label Guides
Front Cover Piece
Platen Cover
Platen Cover
Label Sensor
Label Roller
Figure 1-2. Inside of printer
Figure 1-3. Inside of printer
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Figure 1-4. Back of printer
Power Socket
USB Port
Fan-Fold Label Insert
Serial Port (RS-232)
Bottom Case Cover
Hang Holes
Figure 1-5. Bottom of printer
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2.0 Installation
This section contains instructions on installing labels, the label roll core switch, and software and driver installation.
2.1 Label Installation
1. Place the printer on a horizontal surface and open the top cover.
2. Press and release the lock of the label roll core.
3. Pull up the label roll holder and lift the label roll core upward.
4. Place a new label roll onto the label roll core.
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5. Flip the label roll core downward and pull back the label roll holder.
6. Pull and lock the label roll core to the original position.
7. Put the label under the label guide and stretch it frontward.
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8. Pull the label guide inward and make it fit the edge of the label.
9. Close the top cover to complete the label installation.
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