TSC TTP-384M User Manual

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TTP-384M
THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL BAR CODE PRINTER
USER’S
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Contents
1. Introduction ............................................1
1.1 Product Introduction ...............................................................................1
1.2 Compliances ............................................................................................1
2. Operations Overview .....................................3
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................3
2.2 Printer Overview ......................................................................................4
2.2.1 Front View ......................................................................................4
2.2.2 Interior view....................................................................................5
2.2.3 Rear View........................................................................................6
2.3 Operator Controls....................................................................................8
2.3.1 Front Panel Display .......................................................................8
2.3.2 LED Indicators ...............................................................................8
2.3.3 Front Panel Keys ...........................................................................9
2.4 Setting Up the Printer..............................................................................9
2.5 Loading Ribbon......................................................................................10
2.6 Loading Media........................................................................................13
3. Menu Function .........................................15
3.1 Setup Menu Overview............................................................................16
3.1.1 Printer Setup ................................................................................17
3.1.2 Sensor...........................................................................................24
3.1.3 Serial Comm.................................................................................32
3.1.4 Ethernet........................................................................................35
3.2 File Manager...........................................................................................38
3.2.1 File List.........................................................................................38
3.2.2 Avail. Memory...............................................................................38
3.2.3 Del. All Files..................................................................................39
3.3 Diagnostics ............................................................................................40
3.3.1 Print Config. .................................................................................40
3.3.2 Dump Mode..................................................................................41
3.3.3 Rotate Cutter................................................................................42
3.4 Language................................................................................................42
3.5 Service....................................................................................................43
3.5.1 Initialization..................................................................................43
3.5.2 Mileage Info..................................................................................44
4. Diagnostic Tool.........................................45
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4.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool.......................................................................45
4.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC setup………)
.......................................................................................................................46
5. Troubleshooting ........................................47
5.1 Common Problems................................................................................47
5.2 Mechanism Fine Adjustment to Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles ....................51
6. Maintenance ...........................................53
Revise History ...........................................55
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1. Introduction

1.1 Product Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer. This printer is designed with die-casting aluminum chassis and print mechanism, metal cover with large clear media view window, which ensuring to work for the extreme and heavy duty industrial environment and applications. With back-lit graphic LCD display, printer status can be managed easier and operated more user friendly. The moveable sensor design can accept wide range of label media. All of the most frequently used bar code formats are included. Fonts and bar codes can be printed in any one of the four directions. This printer is built-in the high quality, high performance MONOTYPE IMAGING® True Type font engine and one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed smooth font. With flexible firmware design, user can also download the True Type Font from PC into printer memory for printing labels. Besides the scalable font, it also provides a choice of five different sizes of alphanumeric bitmap font, OCR-A and OCR-B fonts. By integrating rich features, it is the most cost-effective and high performance printer in its class!

1.2 Compliances

CE Class A: EN55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003: EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003: EN 61000-4 SERIES REQULATIONS ETSI EN 301 489-17:V1.2.1(2002-08) FCC: CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3RD EDITION:1997, Class A
L, CUL
U UL 60950 TÜV/Safety:
EN 60950-1/A11:20
-1 1st
200IEC60950-1:
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Wichtige Sicherheits-Hi
nweise
1.Bitte lesen Sie Diese Hinweis
2.Heben Sie diese Anleitung fűr den späteren Ge
3.Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromentz zu trennen
sorgfältig durch
brauch auf.
. Verwenden Sie Keine Flűssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4.Die Netza
nschlußsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebraucht und leicht zugänglich
sein.
5.Das
6.Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf siche
Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schűtzen.
ren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder
Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7.Beáchten Sie beim Anschluß an das stromn
8. Dieses das Gerät kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von maximal
etz die Anschlußwerte.
40 betieben
werden.
CAUTION
1. HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS IN CUTTER MODULE. KEEP FINGER AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY.
2. THE MAIN BOARD INCLUDES REAL TIME CLOCK FEATURE HAS LITHIUM BATTERY CR2032 INSTALLED. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
3. TIONS.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUC
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2. Operations Overview

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Please carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the bar code printer. Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer.
Unpacking the printer, the following items are included in the carton.
One printer unit  One Windows labeling software/Windows driver CD disk  One quick installation guide  One power cord  One USB interface cable  One ribbon take up paper core
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor.
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2.2 Printer Overview

2.2.1 Front View

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1. LED indicators
2. LCD display
3. Front panel buttons
4. Paper exit chute
5. Printer cover
6. Cutter module (Optional)
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2.2.2 Interior view

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1. Ribbon rewind spindle
2. Printhead
3. Ribbon sensor
4. Media sensor
5. Platen roller
6. Printhead release lever
7. Ribbon supply spindle
8. Label rollguard
9. Label supply spindle
10. Media guide bar
11. Label guide
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2.2.3 Rear View

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1. Fan-fold paper entrance chute
2. Centronics interface
3. USB interface
4. RS-232C interface
5. Power jack socket *6. SD card slot
7. Ethernet interface
8. PS/2 interface
9. Power switch
* Recommended SD card specification.
SD card spec SD card capacity Approved SD card manufacturer
V1.0, V1.1 128 MB SanDisk, Transcend
V1.0, V1.1 256 MB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 512 MB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 1 GB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 4 GB
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 4 GB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 microSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic
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V1.0, V1.1 microSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 microSD 512 MB Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 microSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 microSD 4 GB Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 microSD 4 GB Transcend
V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 512 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 miniSD 4 GB Transcend
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 miniSD 4 GB
- The DOS FAT file system is supported for the SD card.
- Folders/files stored in the SD card should be in the 8.3 filename format
- The miniSD/microSD card to SD card slot adapter is required.
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2.3 Operator Controls

2.3.1 Front Panel Display

LCD display
Front panel buttons
LED indicators

2.3.2 LED Indicators

LED Status Indication
Off Printer power off On Printer power on On Printer is ready
Printer is paused
Blinking
Printer is downloading data
Off Printer is ready On Carriage open OR Cutter error Blinking No paper, Paper jam OR "No ribbon
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2.3.3 Front Panel Keys

Keys Function
1. Enter the menu system
2. Once in the menu system, return to previous menu. If at menu root, exits the menu system.
Pauses or resumes printing Advance one label Scroll up the menu options Scroll down the menu options Select the currently highlighted option

2.4 Setting Up the Printer

1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.
2. Make sure the power switch is off.
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable.
4. Plug the power cord into the AC power cord socket at the rear of the printer, and
then plug the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet.
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2.5 Loading Ribbon

1. Lift printer cover open.
2. Push the printhead release lever to open the printhead mechanism.
Printhead release lever
3. Install the ribbon onto the ribbon supply spindle.
Note: Make sure the ribbon is set at the center of the spindle.
4. Install the paper core onto the ribbon rewind spindle.
Note: Make sure the paper core is set at the center of the spindle.
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5. Thread the ribbon through the ribbon sensor slot and printhead.
Ribbon
Ribbon sensor
5. Stick ribbon onto ribbon rewind paper core, keeping the ribbon flat and wrinkle-free.
6. Wind the ribbon rewind spindle clockwise roughly 3~5 circles until ribbon is smooth, properly stretched and wrinkle-free.
7. Close the printhead mechanism, making sure the latches are engaged properly.
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z Loading path for ribbon
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2.6 Loading Media

1. Lift printer cover open.
2. Push the printhead release lever to open the printhead mechanism.
3. Remove ONE label rollguard.
Printhead release lever
4. Place media roll on label supply spindle.
5. Replace label rollguide.
Note: Make sure the media is set at the center of spindle.
Label rollguides
6. Pull the leading edge of the label forward through the media guide bar past media sensor, and place the leading edge onto the platen roller.
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Media sensor
Media guide bar
Label guide
7. Adjust the label guide to fit label width.
8. Close printhead mechanism, making sure the latches are engaged properly.
9. Using the front display panel, set media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
Note: Re-calibrate the gap/black-mark sensors when changing media.
z Loading path for roll labels
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3. Menu Function

Avail
Main Menu Overview
Main Menu
Setup File Manager Diagnostics Language Service Exit
↓↓↓ ↓↓
Printer Setup File List Print Config. English
↓↓↓
Sen sor
↓↓↓
Serial Comm. Del. All Files Ro tate Cutter Chinese(SC) Exit
↓↓↓
*Ethernet Exit
↓↓
Exit
.
Dump Mode Chinese(TC)
Exit
Japanese
German
Italian
French
Russian
Polish
Spanish
Exit
Initialization
Mileage Info.
Notice: * Ethernet function is available on the LCD display when Ethernet card is installed.
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3.1 Setup Menu Overview

Setup
Printer Setup
TSPL2
ZPL2
Exit
↓↓↓
Status Baud Rate Status
↓↓↓
Calibration Parity Con figure
↓↓↓
Exit Data Bi ts
Stop Bit(s)
Exit
Exit
ExitSensor Serial Comm. Ethernet
Notice: * Ethernet function is available on the LCD display when Ethernet card is installed.
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3.1.1 Printer Setup

e
0
Y
0
Printer Setup
TSPL2
Speed Density Direction Print Mode Offset Shift Y Reference X Code Pag
↓↓ ↓
51 1Batch Mode 62 GER 003 73 Cutter Mode 84
95 10 6 11 7 12 8
9 10 11
13 14 15
None
Peeler Mode
Cutter
Exit
Shift X Reference
+000~-00
↓↓ ↓↓↓
+000~-00
000~999↓000~9994 0 0 +000~-
USA 001
BRI 002
FRE 031
DAN 032
ITA 033
SPA 034
SWE 036
SWI 038
437 039 850 041 852 860 863 045 865 046
857 047 1252 048 1250 049 1253 1254 1251 1255 1256 1257 1258
8859-1 8859-2 8859-3 8859-4 8859-5 8859-6 8859-7 8859-8
8859-9 8859-10 8859-15
950 936 932 949
Country
042 04412
055 061 351 358 Exit
Exit
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3.1.1.1 Speed:
Print Setup 1/12 > Speed Density Direction
Speed
6
Use this option to setup print speed. The available print speed is between 4~12 ips and each increament/decreament is 1 ips. The default print speed is 6 ips. Press key to raise the print speed, and press key to decrease print speed. Press key to set it into printer. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send
out the SPEED command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel.
3.1.1.2 Density:
Print Setup 2/12 Speed > Density Direction
Density
8
Use this option to setup printing darkness. The available setting is from 0 to 15, and the step is 1. Printer default density is 8.You may need to adjust your density based on selected media. Press and to increase/decrease the printing darkness. Press
return to the previous menu.
Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send
3.1.1.3 Direction:
Print Setup 3/12 Speed Density > Direction
The direction setting value is either 1 or 0. Use this option to setup the printout
key to enable the setting. Press key to cancel the setting and
out the DENSITY command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel.
Direction
0
direction. Printer default printout direction is DIRECTION 0. Press key to set the direction as 1, and to set it as 0, and
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key to enable the setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. The following 2 figures are the printouts of DIRECTION 0 and 1 for your reference.
DIRECTION 0 DIRECTION 1
Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send
out the command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel.
3.1.1.4 Print Mode: (None/Batch Mode/Peeler Mode/Cutter Mode/Cutter Batch)
Print Setup 4/12 Density Direction > Print Mode
Print Mode 2/6 > Batch Mode Peeler Mode Cutter Mode
This option is used to set the print mode. Printer default setting is Batch Mode. When enter this list, the print mode in the right side of " >" icon is the printer current setting. Press
and to select the different print mode and press
button to enable the setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
Printer Mode Description
Next label top of form is aligned to the printhead burn line
None
location. (Tear Off Mode) Once image is printed completely, label gap/black-mark will
Batch Mode
be fed to the tear plate location for tear away.
Peeler Mode Enable the label peel off mode.
Cutter Mode Enable the label cutter mode.
Cutter Batch Cut the label once at the end of the printing job.
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Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send
3.1.1.5 Offset:
out the command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel.
Print Setup 5/12 Direction Print Mode > Offset
Offset
+000
This option is used to fine tune media stop location. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the button to set the value from “+” to “-” or “0” to “9”. Press the button to set the value into printer. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. The default value is +000.
Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send
out the OFFSET command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel.
3.1.1.6 Shift X & Shift Y:
Print Setup 7/12 Offset Shift X > Shift Y
Shift Y
+000
This option is used to fine tune print position. Press the the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the from “+” to “-” or “0” to “9”. Press the button to set the value into printer. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. The default value is +000.
Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send
out the SHIFT command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel.
3.1.1.6 Reference X & Reference Y:
Print Setup 9/12 Shift Y Reference X > Reference Y
button to move
button to set the value
Reference Y
000
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This option is used to set the origin of printer coordinate system horizontally and vertically. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the button to set the value from “0” to “9”. Press the button to set the value into printer. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. The default value is 000.
Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send
3.1.1.7 Code Page:
out the REFERENCE command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel.
Print Setup 10/12 Reference X Reference Y > Code Page
Code Page 11/41 > 850 852 860
Use this option to set the code page of international character set. For more information about code page, please to refer the programming manual. When enter the code page list, the code page in the right side of ">" icon is the printer current setting. Press the and to select the code page, and press the button to enable the setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send
out the command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel.
7-bit 8-bit
code page name
International
Character Set
code page
number
International
Character Set
USA USA 437 United States
BRI British 850 Multilingual
GER German 852 Slavic
FRE French 860 Portuguese
DAN Danish 863 Canadian/French
ITA Italian 865 Nordic
SPA Spanish
SWE Swedish
SWI Swiss
Windows Code Page (SBCS) Windows Code Page (DBCS)
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code page
number
International
Character Set
code page
number
International
Character Set
1252 Latin 1 950 Traditional Chinese Big5 1250 Central Europe 936 Simplified Chinese GBK 1253 Greek 932 Japanese Shift-JIS 1254 Turkish 949 Korean 1251 Cyrillic 1255 Hebrew 1256 Arabic
1257 Baltic 1258 Vietnam
ISO Code Page ISO Code Page
code page name
3.1.1.8 Country:
Print Setup 11/12 Reference Y Code Page > Country
International
Character Set
code page
number
International
Character Set
8859-1 Latin 1 8859-7 Greek 8859-2 Latin 2 8859-9 Turkish 8859-3 Latin 3 8859-10 Latin 6 8859-4 Baltic 8859-15 Latin 9 8859-5 Cyrillic
Country 1/23 > 001 002 003
Use this option to set the country code for the LCD display. Press the and
to select the country code, and press the button to set the
value into printer. When enter this list, the country code in the right side of ">" icon is the printer current setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
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Code Country Code Country Code Country Code Country
001 USA 034
002 Canadian-French 036 Hungarian 045 Danish 061
003
031 Dutch 039 Italian 047 Norwegian 358 Finnish
032 Belgian 041 Switzerland 048 Polish
033 French (France) 042 Slovak 049 German
Spanish
(Latin America)
038 Yugoslavian 046 Swedish 351 Portuguese
Spanish
(Spain)
044
United
Kingdom
055 Brazil
English
(International)
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3.1.2 Sensor

Sensor
ExitStatus Calibration
3.1.2.1 Status
This function is available to check the printer’s sensor status. When enter the [Status] option, you will see following message.
Paper Len. 812 Gap Size 24 Intensity 3 Ref. Level 512
3.1.2.2 Calibration
This option is used to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor. We recommend to calibrate the sensor before printing when changing the media.
Calibration
Gap Mode Bline Mode Cont. Mode
↓↓ ↓
Automatic Automatic Automatic
↓↓ ↓
Manual Manual Manual
Pre-Printed
Exit
↓↓
Pre-Printed Exit
Exit
Exit
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A. Gap Mode
Calibration 1/4 > Gap Mode Bline Mode Cont. Mode
Gap Mode 1/4 > Automatic Manual Pre-Printed
Press the and buttons to scroll the cursor to the media type and press the button to enter the sensor calibration mode.
Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send
out the GAP or BLINE command, which will overwrite the sensor type setting set from the front panel.
A-1 Automatic
When enter the [Automatic] option, you will see following message, and printer will feed 2 to 3 gap labels to calibrate the sensor sensitivity automatically. When calibration is completed, the LCD screen will return to the previous menu.
Gap Mode Automatic
A-2 Manual
In case “Automatic” sensor calibration cannot apply to the media, please
use “Manual” function to calibrate the gap sensor manually.
Gap Mode 2/4 Automatic > Manual Pre-Printed
When enter [Manual] option, you will see following message. Please
complete there steps
Paper Len.
00812 dot
1. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit,
and press the the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/
mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the paper length into the printer.
button to set
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Gap Size 0024 dot
Gap Mode Scan Backing Intensity x Ref. Level xxx
Gap Mode Scan Paper Intensity x
2. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit,
and press the the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/
mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the gap size into the printer.
3. Open the printhead mechanism, put the label backing (liner) under the
media sensor. Press the button to set the value into the printer.
4. Then, Put the label with liner under the media sensor. Press the
button to set the value into the printer.
button to set
Ref. Level xxx
Gap Mode Complete Intensity x Ref. Level xxx
5. The gap sensor calibration is complete. Press the
button the LCD screen will return to the previous menu.
A-3 Pre-Printed
This function can set the paper length and gap size before auto-calibrate the sensor sensitivity. It can to get the sensor sensitivity accurately.
Gap Mode 3/4 Manual > Pre-Printed Exit
When enter [Pre-Printed] option, you will see following message. Please
complete there steps
Paper Len.
00812 dot
Gap Size 0024 dot
1. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit,
and press the the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/
mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the paper length into the printer.
2. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit,
and press the the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/
mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the gap size into the printer.
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Gap Mode Pre-Printed
3. Then, printer will feed labels to calibrate the sensor sensitivity automatically. When calibration is completed, the LCD screen will return to the previous menu.
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B. Bline Mode
Calibration 2/4 Gap Mode > Bline Mode Cont. Mode
Bline Mode 1/4 > Automatic Manual Pre-Printed
Press the and buttons to scroll the cursor to the sensor type. Press the button to enter the black-mark sensor calibration mode.
B-1 Automatic
When enter the [Automatic] option, you will see following message and printer will feed the black-mark label to calibrate the sensor sensitivity automatically. When calibration process is completed, the LCD screen will return to the previous menu.
Bline Mode Automatic
B-2 Manual
In case “Automatic” sensor calibration cannot apply to the media, please
use “Manual” function to calibrate the bline sensor manually.
Bline Mode 2/4 Automatic > Manual Pre-Printed
When enter [Manual] option, you will see following message. Please
complete there steps
Paper Len.
00151 dot
Bline Size
0024 dot
1. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit,
and press the the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/
mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the paper length into the printer.
2. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit,
and press the the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/
mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the bline size into the printer.
button to set
button to set
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Bline Mode Scan Mark Intensity x Ref. Level xxx
Bline Mode Scan Paper Intensity x Ref. Level xxx
Note:
Normally, the value of “Ref. Level” for mark should be larger than paper for over 128. If the media sensor fails to do so, you have to manually
change the Intensity by pressing above value.
Bline Mode Complete Intensity x Ref. Level xxx
3. Open the printhead mechanism, put the black-mark under the media
sensor. Press the to set the value into the printer.
4. Then, put the label without black-mark under the media sensor. Press the
button to set the value into
the printer.
and to reach the
5. The bline sensor calibration is complete. Press the
button the LCD screen will return to the previous menu.
button
B-3 Pre-Printed
This function can set the paper length and gap size before auto-calibrate the sensor sensitivity. It can to get the sensor sensitivity accurately.
Bline Mode 3/4 Manual > Pre-Printed Exit
When enter [Pre-Printed] option, you will see following message. Please
complete there steps
Paper Len.
00812 dot
Bline Size
0024 dot
1. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit,
and press the the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/
mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the paper length into the printer.
2. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit,
and press the the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/
mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the bline size into the printer.
button to set
button to set
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Bline Mode Pre-Printed
3. Then, printer will feed labels to calibrate the sensor sensitivity automatically. When calibration is completed, the LCD screen will return to the previous menu.
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C. Cont. Mode
Calibration 3/4 Bline Mode > Cont. Mode Exit
Cont. Mode 1/3 > Automatic Manual Exit
Press the and buttons to scroll the cursor to the sensor type. Press the button to enter the black-mark sensor calibration mode.
C-1 Automatic
When enter the [Automatic] option, you will see following message and printer will calibrate the sensor sensitivity automatically. When calibration process is completed, the LCD screen will return to the previous menu.
Cont. Mode Automatic
C-2 Manual
In case “Automatic” sensor calibration cannot apply to the media, please
use “Manual” function to calibrate the sensor manually.
Cont. Mode 2/3 Automatic > Manual Exit
When enter [Manual] option, you will see following message. Please
complete there steps
Cont. Mode Remove Label Intensity x
1. Remove the continuous label. Press the
into the printer.
button to set the value
Ref. Level xxx
Cont. Mode Scan Paper Intensity x Ref. Level xxx
2. Then, put the continuous label under the media sensor. Press the
button to set the value into
the printer.
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Cont. Mode Complete Intensity x Ref. Level xxx

3.1.3 Serial Comm.

3. The sensor calibration is complete. Press the
screen will return to the previous menu.
button the LCD
Serial Comm.
Baud Ra te Parity Data Bits Exit
↓↓↓
1200 bps None 7 1
↓↓↓
2400 bps Odd 8 2
↓↓↓
4800 bps Even Exit Exit
↓↓
9600 bps Exit
19200 bps
38400 bps
57600 bps
115200 bps
Exit
Stop Bit(s)
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3.1.3.1 Baud Rate
Serial Comm. 1/5
Baud Rate 4/9
3.1.3.2 Parity
> Baud Rate Parity Data Bits
> 9600 bps 19200 bps 38400 bps
This option is used to set the RS-232 baud rate. The default setting is 9600 bps. Press and buttons to select the different baud rate and press
button to set the value into printer. When you enter this list, the baud rate
value in the right side of ">" icon is the current setting in the printer. Press
key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
Serial Comm. 2/5 Baud Rate > Parity Data Bits
Parity 1/4 > None Odd Even
This option is used to set the RS-232 parity. The default setting is “None”. Press
button to set the value into printer. When you enter this list, the parity in the right side of ">" is the printer current setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
3.1.3.3 Data Bits:
Serial Comm. 3/5 Baud Rate Parity > Data Bits
This option is used to set the RS-232 Data Bits. The default setting is “8” data bits. Press and buttons to select the different Data Bits and press
and buttons to select the different parity and press
Data Bits 2/3 7 > 8 Exit
button to set the value into printer. When you enter this list, the Data Bits
in the right side of ">" icon is the printer current setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
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3.1.3.4 Stop Bit(s):
Serial Comm. 4/5
Stop Bit(s) 1/3
Parity Data Bits > Stop Bit(s)
> 1 2 Exit
This option is used to set the RS-232 Stop Bits. The default setting is “1” stop bit. Press and buttons to select the different Stop Bits and press
button to set the value into printer. When you enter this list, the option in
the right side of ">" icon is the printer current setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
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3.1.4 Ethernet

Use this menu to configure internal Ethernet configuration check the printer’s Ethernet module status, and reset the Ethernet module. This function is available on the LCD
display when Ethernet card is installed. Press and buttons to select the different options and press button to enter the option. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
Ethernet
Status Configure
↓↓
IP Address DHCP
↓↓
MAC Static IP
↓↓
ExitExit
Exit
3.1.4.1 Status: (IP Address / MAC)
Use this menu to check the Ethernet setting status.
3.1.4.1.1 IP Address
Ethernet 1/3
Status 1/3
IP Address
0.0.0.0 > Status Configure Exit
> IP Address MAC Exit
Subnet Mask
0.0.0.0
Gateway
0.0.0.0
The IP address information will be shown on the LCD display. Please press
or button to return to the previous menu.
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3.1.4.1.2 MAC
Ethernet 1/3
Status 2/3
MAC Address
> Status Configure Exit
The MAC address information will be shown on the LCD display. Please press
or button to return to the previous menu.
3.1.4.2 Configure: (DHCP / Static IP)
Use this menu to set the printer's DHCP and Static IP.
3.1.4.2.1 DHCP
Ethernet 2/4 Status
IP Address > MAC Exit
Configure 1/3 > DHCP
001B82-FF0918
> Configure Reset
Static IP Exit
Press and buttons to select the DHCP function and press
to enter. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the
previous menu.
DHCP
SELECT: YES MENU: NO
Press button the printer will set DHCP and restart to reset the setting. Press button to return to the previous menu.
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3.1.4.2.2 Static IP
Use this menu to set the printer's IP address, subnet mask and gateway.
Ethernet 2/3
Configure 2/3
Status > Configure Exit
DHCP > Static IP Exit
Press and buttons to select the different options and press
button to enter the option. Press key to cancel the setting and
return to the previous menu.
IP Address
000.000.000.000
Subnet Mask
000.000.000.000
Gateway
000.000.000.000
Press button to move the cursor from left to right digits and press the
button to scroll the value from “0” to “9”. Press button to next
setting.
Static IP
SELECT: YES MENU: NO
Press the button printer will restart to reset the Ethernet module setting. Press key to cancel the setting.
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3.2 File Manager

This feature is used to check the printer available memory and file list.
File Manager
File List Avail. Memory Del. All Files
↓↓
DRAM DRAM
↓↓
FLASH FLASH
↓↓
CARD CARD
↓↓
Exit Exit
Exit

3.2.1 File List

Use this menu to show, delete and run (.BAS) the files saved in the printer DRAM/Flash/Card memory.
To show the files
File Manager 1/4 File List 2/4 > File List > FLASH > DEMO.TTF Avail. Memory CARD DEMO.BAS
FLASH File List
Del. All Files Exit
To delete the filePlease follow the order to press the button.
FLASH File List > DEMO.TTF 1.75 MB DEMO.BAS DOWN: Delete
DEMO.TTF
To run the file (.BAS)Please follow the order to press the button.
FLASH File List DEMO.BAS DEMO.TTF 406 Byte(S) > DEMO.BAS DOWN: Delete SELECT: Run

3.2.2 Avail. Memory

Use this menu to show available memory space.
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File Manager 2/4 Avail. Memory File List DRAM: 256 KB > Avail. Memory FALSH: 6656 KB Del. All Files CARD: 0 KB

3.2.3 Del. All Files

Use this menu to delete all files. Press button to delete all files in the device. Press to cancel deleting files and go back to previous menu.
File Manager 3/4 File List 1/4 Del. All Files File List > DRAM Avail. Memory FALSH SELECT: YES > Del. All File CARD MENU: NO
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3.3 Diagnostics

Diagnostics
ExitPrint Config. Dump Mode Rotate Cutter

3.3.1 Print Config.

This feature is used to print current printer configuration to the label. On the
sconfiguration printout, there is a printhead test pattern, which is useful for checking if there is any dot damage on the printhead heater element.
Diagnostics 1/4 Self Test ... Printing ... > Print Config. 1/1 Dump Mode Rotate Cutter
Self-test printout
Printhead check pattern Model name and F/W version Printed mileage (meter) Firmware checksum Serial port configuration Code page Country code Print speed (inch/sec) Print darkness Label size (inch) Gap distance (inch) Gap/black-mark sensor sensitivity
Numbers of download files Total & available memory space
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3.3.2 Dump Mode

Captures the data from the communications port and prints out the data received by printer. In the dump mode, all characters will be printed in 2 columns as following. The left side characters are received from your system and right side data are the corresponding hexadecimal value of the characters. It allows users or engineers to verify and debug the program.
Diagnostics 2/4 Printing ... Dump Mode Pritn Config. 1/1 > Dump Mode Rotate cutter
Note:
1. Dump mode requires 4” wide paper width.
2. Turn off / on the power to resume printer for normal printing.
3. Press FEED button to back to the previous menu.
D "TEST2. 44 20 22 54 45 53 54 32 2E DAT",5,CL 44 41 54 22 2C 35 2C 43 4C S DOWNLO 53 0D 0A 44 4F 57 4E 4C 4F AD F,"TES 41 44 20 46 2C 22 54 45 53 T4.DAT",5 54 34 2E 44 41 54 22 2C 35 ,CLS DOW 2C 43 4C 53 0D 0A 44 4F 57 NLOAD "TE 4E 4C 4F 41 44 20 22 54 45 ST2.DAT", 53 54 32 2E 44 41 54 22 2C 5,CLS DO 35 2C 43 4C 53 0D 0A 44 4F WNLOAD F, 57 4E 4C 4F 41 44 20 46 2C "TEST4.DA 22 54 45 53 54 34 2E 44 41 T",5,CLS 54 22 2C 35 2C 43 4C 53 0D DOWNLOAD 0A 44 4F 57 4E 4C 4F 41 44 "TEST2.D 20 22 54 45 53 54 32 2E 44 AT",5,CLS 41 54 22 2C 35 2C 43 4C 53 DOWNLOA 0D 0A 44 4F 57 4E 4C 4F 4I D F,"TEST 44 20 46 2C 22 54 45 53 54
4.DAT",5, 34 2E 44 41 54 22 2C 35 2C CLS 43 4C 53 0D 0A
DOWNLOA 0D 0A 44 4F 57 4E 4C 4F 4I
ASCII Data
Hexdecimal data related to left column of ASCII data
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3.3.3 Rotate Cutter

In case paper is jammed in the cutter, this feature can rotate the cutter blade forward or reverse direction, which is helpful to remove the jammed paper easily from the cutter.
Diagnostics 3/4 UP: Fwd. Print Config. DOWN: Rev. Dump Mode > Rotate Cutter MENU: Exit

3.4 Language

Language
English Chinese (TC) Chinese (SC) Japanese Polish Spanish Exit
German Italian French Russian
This option is used to setup the language on LCD display. Press and buttons to scroll the curser to desire language and press
button to select this option. Press key to cancel the setting and
return to the previous menu. The default language setting is English.
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3.5 Service

Service
Initialization Mileage Info. Exit
This feature is used to restore printer settings to defaults and display printer mileage information.

3.5.1 Initialization

Service 1/3 Initialization Initializing ... > Initialization Mileage Info. SELECT YES Exit MENU NO
The printer settings are restored to defaults as below once printer is initialized.
Note : When printer initialization is done, please calibrate the gap or black-mark sensor before printing.
Parameter Default setting Speed Density Label width Label height Sensor type Gap setting Print direction Reference point Offset Print mode Serial port settings Code page Country code Clear flash memory Shift X
2 IPS (50.8 mm/sec)
8.0
8.64"(219.5mm)
4.00"(101.6mm) Gap sensor
0.12"(3.0mm) 0 0,0(upper left corner) 0 Batch mode 9600 bps, none parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit 850 001 No 0
Shift Y Gap sensor
0 3 (Will be reset. Need to re-calibrate the gap)
sensitivity
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Bline sensor sensitivity
2 (Will be reset. Need to re-calibrate the gap)
Language IP address
English DHCP

3.5.2 Mileage Info.

Use this option to check the printed mileage (displayed in meter).
Service 1/3 Mileage:(m) Initialization 4016 > Mileage Info. Labels: (pcs.) Exit 51698
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4. Diagnostic Tool

The Diagnostic Utility toolbox allows users to explore and change printer status and settings. Download graphics, fonts, firmware to the printer can be accomplished using this utility, as well as creating bitmap fonts. The Diagtools can be used to send additional commands to the printer and troubleshoot any issues during use.
Note: The Diagnostic Utility requires printer firmware V6.00 and above.

4.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool

1. Double click the Diagnostic tool icon ( ) to start the software.
2. Four features (Printer Configuration, File Manager, Bitmap Font Manager, Command Tool) are included in the Diagnostic utility.
Features tab
Printer functions
Printer Status
Interface
Printer setup
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4.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC setup………)

1. Select the PC interface connected with bar code printer.
2. Click the “Function” button to setting.
3. The Printer Functions group provides the following options:
Function Description
Factory Default
Dump Text Activates printer dump mode.
Configuration Page Prints printer configuration.
RTC Setup Setup printer’s Real Time Clocks.
Calibrate Sensor
Reset Printer Reboots the printer.
Print Test Page Prints a test page.
Ignore AUTO.BAS
Ethernet Setup
Initializes the printer, restoring factory default settings.
Calibrates the sensor to the specifications of the Printer Setup group media sensor field.
Disregards the downloaded AUTO.BAS program upon printer startup.
Setup Ethernet settings.
Note: For more information about Diagnostic Tool, please refer to the diagnostic utility quick start guide in the CD disk \ Utilities directory.
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5. Troubleshooting

5.1 Common Problems

The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this bar code printer. If the printer still does not function after all suggested solutions have been invoked, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor for assistance.
Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure
Power indicator does
not illuminate
Carriage Open
No Ribbon
No Paper
Paper Jam
* The power cord is not properly
connected.
* The printer carriage is open. * Please close the print carriage.
* Running out of ribbon. * The ribbon is installed incorrectly.
* Running out of label. * The label is installed incorrectly. * Gap/black-mark sensor is not
calibrated.
* Gap/black-mark sensor is not set
properly. * Make sure label size is set properly. * Labels may be stuck inside the printer
mechanism.
* Plug the power cord in printer and outlet. * Switch the printer on.
* Supply a new ribbon roll. * Please refer to the steps in user’s manual to
reinstall the ribbon.
* Supply a new label roll. * Please refer to the steps in user’s manual to
reinstall the label roll.
* Calibrate the gap/black-mark sensor.
* Calibrate the gap/black-mark sensor. * Set label size correctly.
UP: Fwd. DOWN: Rev. MENU: Exit
* Cutter jam. * There is no cutter installed on the
printer. * Cutter PCB is damaged.
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* If the cutter module is installed, please press UP
or DOWN key to rotate the cutter up or down to
make the knife back to the right position. * Remove the label. * Make sure the thickness of label is less than
0.254 mm (10mil)
* Replace a cutter PCB.
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Not Printing
Memory full
( FLASH / DRAM )
SD card is unable to
use
PS/2 port does not
work
* Cable is not well connected to serial or
USB interface or parallel port.
* The serial port cable pin configuration
is not pin to pin connected.
* The space of FLASH/DRAM is full.
* SD card is damaged. * SD card doesn’t insert correctly. * Use the non-approved SD card
manufacturer.
* Did not turn off power prior to plug in
the PS/2 keyboard. * PS/2 keyboard is damaged. * PS/2 keyboard doesn’t plug-in
correctly. * There is no BAS file in the printer.
* Re-connect cable to interface. * If using serial cable,
- Please replace the cable with pin to pin connected.
- Check the baud rate setting. The default baud rate setting of printer is 9600,n,8,1.
* If using the Ethernet cable,
- Check if the Ethernet RJ-45 connector green LED is lit on..
- Check if the Ethernet RJ-45 connector amber LED is blinking.
- Check if the printer gets the IP address when using DHCP mode.
- Check if the IP address is correct when using the static IP address.
- Wait a few seconds let the printer get the communication with the server then check the IP address setting again.
* Chang a new cable. * Ribbon and media are not compatible. * Verify the ribbon-inked side. * Reload the ribbon again. * Clean the printhead. * The print density setting is incorrect. * Printhead’s harness connector is not well
connected with printheat. Turn off the printer and plug the connector again.
* Check if the stepping motor is plugging in the
right connector.
* Check your program if there is a command
PRINT at the end of the file and there must have
CRLF at the end of each command line. * Delete unused files in the FLASH/DRAM. * The max. numbers of file of DRAM is 256 files. * The max. user addressable memory space of
DRAM is 2048 KB. * The max. numbers of file of FLASH is 256 files. * The max. user addressable memory space of
FLASH is 6656KB. * Use the supported capacity SD card. * Insert the SD card again. * The supported SD card spec.
- 128MB
- 256MB
- 512MB
- 1GB
- 4GB SDHC CLASS 6
* Approved SD card manufacturers; SanDisk,
Transcend * Turn off printer power prior to plug in the PS/2
keyboard . * Plug the PS/2 keyboard again. * Make sure the keyboard is fine. * Make sure if there is any BAS file downloaded
into printer.
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Poor Print Quality
LCD panel is dark and
keys are not working
* Ribbon and media is loaded incorrectly * Dust or adhesive accumulation on the
printhead. * Print density is not set properly. * Printhead element is damaged. * Ribbon and media are incompatible. * The printhead pressure is not set
properly.
* The cable between main PCB and LCD
panel is loose.
* Reload the supply. * Clean the printhead. * Clean the platen roller. * Adjust the print density and print speed. * Run printer self-test and check the printhead
test pattern if there is dot missing in the pattern. * Change proper ribbon or proper label media. * The release lever does not latch the printhead
properly.
* Check if the cable between main PCB and LCD
is secured or not.
LCD panel is dark but
the LEDs are light
LCD panel is dark and
LEDs are lit on, but
the label is feeding
forward
Ribbon encoder
sensor doesn’t work
Ribbon end sensor
doesn’t work
Cutter is not working
Label feeding is not
stable (skew) when
printing
Skip labels when
printing
The left side printout
position is incorrect
Missing printing on
* The printer initialization is
unsuccessful.
* The LCD panel harness connector is
loose.
* The ribbon encoder sensor connector
is loose.
* The connector is loose. * The ribbon sensor hole is covered with
dust.
* Turn OFF and ON the printer again. * Initialize the printer.
* The LCD panel harness connector is plugged
upside down.
* Fasten the connector.
* Check the connector. * Clear the dust in the sensor hole by the blower.
* The connector is loose. * Plug in the connect cable correctly.
* If the label is moving to the right side, please
* The media guide does not touch the
edge of the media.
move the label guide to left. * If the label is moving to the left side, please
move the label guide to right.
* Label size is not specified properly. * Sensor sensitivity is not set properly. * The media sensor is covered with dust.
* Wrong label size setup. * The parameter Shift X in LCD menu is
incorrect.
* Check if label size is setup correctly. * Calibrate the sensor by Auto Gap or Manual
Gap options. * Clear the GAP/Black-mark sensor by blower. * Set the correct label size. * Press [MENU] Æ [SELECT] x 3 Æ [DOWN] x 5
Æ [SELECT] to fine tune the parameter of Shift
X.
the left or right side of
label
RTC time is incorrect
when reboot the
printer
Multi interface board
doesn’t work
Power and Error LEDs
are blinking fast
Wrinkle Problem
* Wrong label size setup. * Set the correct label size.
* The battery has run down. * Check if there is a battery on the main board.
* The installation is incorrect.
* Power switch OFF and ON too fast.
* Printhead pressure is incorrect. * Ribbon installation is incorrect. * Media installation is incorrect. * Print density is incorrect. * Media feeding is incorrect.
* Check if the board is plugged in the right
connector.
* Turn off the printer and wait all LEDs are dark,
and turn on the printer again.
* Make sure the label guide touch the edge of the
media guide. * Make sure label, paper core and ribbon are set
at the center of the spindle.
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Gray line on the blank
label
Irregular printing
* The printhaed is dirty. * The platen roller is dirty.
* The printer is in Hex Dump mode. * The RS-232 setting is incorrect.
* Clean the printhead. * Clean the platen roller.
* Turn off and on the printer to skip the dump
mode. * Re-set the Rs-232 setting.
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5.2 Mechanism Fine Adjustment to Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles

This printer has been fully tested before delivery. There should be no ribbon wrinkle presented on the media for general-purpose printing application. Ribbon wrinkle is related to the media thickness, print head pressure balance, ribbon film characteristics, print darkness setting…etc. In case the ribbon wrinkle happens, please follow the instructions below to adjust the printer parts.
Left print head pressure adjustment
Adjustable
Right print head pressure adjustment
Printer
Parts
Symptom
Wrinkle
Example
There are 5 levels of print head pressure adjustment knob settings.
The lowest pressure index is 1 and the highest pressure index is 5.
1. Wrinkle happens from label lower left to upper right direction ("ˊ")
2. Wrinkle happens from label lower right to upper left direction ("ˋ")
Feed direction
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Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knobs
Left knobs
Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knobs
Right knobs
The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 levels of settings. Clockwise direction adjustment is to increase the print head pressure. Counter Clockwise adjustment can decrease the print head pressure.
If the wrinkle on the label starts from the lower left side to upper right side, please do following adjustment.
1. Decrease the right side print head pressure adjustment knobs setting 1 level per each adjustment then print the label again to check if wrinkle is gone.
2. If the right side print head adjustment knobs setting has been set to index 1 (the lowest pressure index), please increase the left side print head pressure.
The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 levels of settings. Clockwise direction adjustment is to increase the print head pressure. Counter Clockwise adjustment can decrease the print head pressure.
If the wrinkle on the label starts from the lower right side to upper left side, please do following adjustment.
1. Decrease the left side print head pressure adjustment knobs setting 1 level per each adjustment then print the label again to check if wrinkle is gone.
2. If the left side print head adjustment knobs level has been set to index 1 (the lowest index), please increase the right side print head pressure.
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6. Maintenance

This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer.
1. Please use one of following material to clean the printer.
Cotton swab (Head cleaner pen)  Lint-free cloth  Vacuum / Blower brush  100% ethanol
2. The cleaning process is described as following
Printer Part Method Interval
1. Always turn off the printer before cleaning the printhead.
2. Allow the printhead to cool for a minimum of one minute.
3. Use a cotton swab (Head cleaner pen) and 100% ethanol to clean the printhead surface.
Clean the printhead when changing a new label roll
Printhead
Platen Roller
Sensor
Exterior
Interior
1. Turn the power off.
2. Rotate the platen roller and wipe it thoroughly with 100% ethanol and a cotton swab, or lint-free cloth.
Compressed air or vacuum Monthly Wipe it with water-dampened
cloth Brush or vacuum As needed
Clean the platen roller when changing a new label roll
As needed
Note:
z Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it careless, please use ethanol to clean
it.
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z Please use 100% Ethenol. DO NOT use medical alcohol, which may damage the
printer head.
z Regularly clean the printhead and supply sensors once change a new ribbon to keep
printer performance and extend printer life.
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Revise History

Date Content Editor
2008/12/17
2009/3/4 2009/3/9
2009/3/23
2009/4/7 2009/6/19 2009/6/25
Revise troubleshooting section
Revise 2.1 section (Add ribbon take up paper core) Camille
Revise recommended SD card specification list (2.2.3 section)
Revise section 1.2 Camille
Revise section 1.2 Camille
Revise section 1.2 and 2.2.2 Camille
Add 5.2 section (Mechanism fine adjustment to avoid ribbon
wrinkles)
Camille
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