Wasp Bar Code WPL606 User Manual

WPL606 Thermal Label Printer
User’s Guide

For Wasp Technologies
DT/TT Printer

 Copyright Wasp Bar Code Technologies 2004.

All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
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information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Wasp is a trademark of Wasp Bar Code Technologies. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

Document Revised August 13th, 2001

CONTENTS

1. Product Introduction 1

1.1 Specification..............................................................................................................1

1.1.1 Printer.....................................................................................................................1

1.1.2 Environment..........................................................................................................1

1.1.3 Hardware...............................................................................................................1

1.1.4 Bar Code...............................................................................................................2

1.2 Optional Items...........................................................................................................2

1.3 Supplies.....................................................................................................................2

1.3.1 Label Specification..............................................................................................2

1.3.2 Ribbon Specification...........................................................................................2

2. Getting Started...............................................................................3

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection......................................................................................3

2.2 Equipment Checklist................................................................................................3

2.3 Printer Parts...............................................................................................................3

2.4 Buttons, Indicators and adjustment knobs..........................................................5

3. Set Up.............................................................................................7

3.1 Setting Up the Printer...............................................................................................7

3.2 Ribbon Installation...................................................................................................7

3.3 Label Roll Installation..............................................................................................9

3.4 Peel-off Sensor Installation (Sold Separately)..................................................10

3.5 Loading Label For Peel-off Mode........................................................................11

3.6 Self-test.....................................................................................................................12

3.7 Dump Mode.............................................................................................................12

4. Calibration....................................................................................14

4.1 Printer Initialization.................................................................................................14

4.2 Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration Utility.........................................................15

4.3 Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................................................16

5. Printer Maintenance....................................................................17

5.1 Print Head Cleaning...............................................................................................17

5.2 Printer Cover Cleaning..........................................................................................17

5.3 Internal Parts Cleaning..........................................................................................17

6. Support and Warranty.................................................................18

6.1 Product Support......................................................................................................18

6.2 Warranty Information..............................................................................................18

Appendix 1: LCD Control Panel Operation Map...........................19

1. Product Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the W606 bar code printer. This guide will describe

all of the common operations needed to operate and maintain your W606.

1.1 Specification

1.1.1 Printer

Item Specification

Printing Mode Thermal transfer and direct thermal

Resolution

Max. Print Length 1000 mm ( 39.4” )

Max. Print Width 104 mm ( 4” )

Print Speed 3,4,5,6 ips

1.1.2 Environment

Temperature 5 - 40 OC ( 41OF - 104 OF )

Humidity 30 % - 85 %

Temperature -10 - 60 OC ( 14 OF - 140 OF )

Humidity 20 - 95 %

Ventilation Free air environment

203DPI

Operating Environment

Storage Environment

1.1.3 Hardware

Label gap sensor, Paper end sensor, Ribbon end

Sensors

Memory

Interface

Power 100 - 240 V universal switching power supply.

sensor, Ribbon near end sensor, Black mark
sensor, Head open sensor, Case open sensor,
Label taken sensor, Paper near end sensor.

Flash ROM (2MB), DRAM (2MB) and 8M optional
flash ROM (memory module)

RS-232C, Centronics (SPP), USBV1.1, Internal LAN
adapter (optional).

1.1.4 Bar Code

Code 39, Code 93, Code128 subsets A B and C, Code 11, Codabar,

Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN, UPC, EAN

2 or 5 digit add-on, UPC 2 or 5 digit Add-on, CPOST, MSI Plessy, Postnet,

EAN-14, ITF-14, PDF-417, Maxicode, DataMatrix, QR Code

1.2 Optional Items

l Cutter module
l Peel off sensor
l Portable LCD keyboard
l Memory
l Internal or External Ethernet print server

1.3 Supplies

1.3.1 Label Specification

Item Specification

Type Roll and label, continuous, die-cut, fan-fold, ticket

Label Width 25.4 - 116 mm ( 1” - 4.4” )

Label Length 10 - 999 mm ( 0.4” - 39.33” )

Label Thickness 0.0 - 0.25 mm ( .003” - .001” )

Label Roll Diameter 203 mm Maximum ( 9.8” )

Roll Core Diameter 25 or 77 mm ( 1” or 3”)

Black Mark Width 3 mm Minimum ( .12” )

1.3.2 Ribbon Specification

Item Specification

Ribbon Width 25.4_114.3 mm ( 1” – 4.5” )

Ribbon Length 300 m Maximum ( 984’ )

2. Getting Started

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

After receiving the bar code printer, carefully inspect the device and its

packaging. The printer is specially packaged to withstand damage in shipping.

In case of evident damage, contact the carrier directly to specify the nature and

extent of damage. Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to

reship the printer.

2.2 Equipment Checklist

l W606 printer unit
l Quick installation guide
l Power cord
l Centronics interface cable
l 3” (76.2 mm ) paper core adapter
l Software CD disc

If any parts are missing, please contact Product Support. For contact

information see the Product Support section at the end of this document.

2.3 Printer Parts

External Label
Feed Opening

Centronics Port

USB port

RS-232C Port

Power Switch

Power Supply
Connector

Figure 2: Printer rear view

Ribbon Rewind Spindle

Print Head Pressure
Adjustment Knob

Ribbon Tension

Ribbon Supply Spindle

Adjustment Knob

Label Spindle

Media Guide Bar

Label Guide

Print Head Lift Lever

Figure 3: Printer interior view

2.4 Buttons, Indicators and adjustment knobs

Power Indicator

When the printer is in the power-on state, the Power indicator is lit.

On-Line Indicator

This green On-Line indicator is lit when the printer is ready. The On-Line

indicator blinks when in PAUSE mode.

Error Indicator

The red Error indicator illuminates in the event of a printer error, such as

memory full, carriage open, cutter error and so forth.

MENU/SELECT Button

Press the MENU button to enter printer setup mode. Press the MENU button

again to advance the cursor to the next menu item. (Printer Setup, Sensor

Setup, System Setup, File Setup and Printer Test) For more information, please

refer to Appendix 1 for the structure and operation logic of the menu.

PAUSE/EXE/INC Button

This button combines three functions:

A. PAUSE: If the printer is in the Ready status, pressing the PAUSE:

(1) Stops at the completion of printing of the current label

(2) The On-Line LED flashes, and

(3) The printer holds all data in memory. This allows for trouble-free

replacement of label stock and thermal transfer ribbon. A second

depression of the PAUSE button will restart the printer.

B. EXE/INC (Execute/Increment): If the printer is in the setup mode, Press INC

button to increase the value of parameters. Press EXE to execute the

selected item.

FEED/DEC Button

This button also has dual functions.

Press the FEED button and the printer will advance one label.

Press the DEC button to decrease the value of parameters.

Print Head Lift Lever