DATAMAX+I+Class+Parts+List%2C+Service+Manual

88-2243-00 Rev. A

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Printed in the United States of America

Agency Compliance and Approvals:UL1950 Information Technology Equipment

EN60950For 230 Volt Operation (Europe): Use a cord set, marked "HAR," consisting of a min H05VV-F cord which has a minimum 0.75 square mm diameter conductors, provided with an IEC 320 receptacle and a male plug for the country of installation rated 6A, 250V Fr 230 Volt (Europa): Bentzen Sie ein Kabel, das mit "HAR" markiert ist, bestehend mindestens aus einem H05VV-F Kabel, das mindestens 0,75 Quadratmillimeter Drahtdurchmesser hat; sowie eine IEC320 Steckdose und einen fr das Land geeigneten Stecker, 6A, 250 Volt.

C22.2 No. 950-M93

As an Energy Star Partner, the manufacturer has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this product conforms to the following standards or other normative documents: EMC: EN 55022 (1993) Class B EN 50082-1 (1992) EN45501 (1992) IEC 801-2 (1991), 8kV CD; 15kV AD IEC 801-3 (1984), 3 V/m IEC 801-4 (1988), 1kV Signal Lines 2kV AC Power Lines This product complies with the requirements of EN 60950 (1992), A1 (1993), A2 (1993), & A3 (1995)

Safety:

Gost-R

FCC: This device complies with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A. Note: 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 in this manual, it 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 his own expense.

Contents

I-Class

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Introduction Printer Setup Printer Options Configuring the Printer Maintenance and Adjustments Troubleshooting Removal and Replacement Circuit Description Printer Assemblies Schematic Diagrams

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Introduction

1.0 Introduction ......................................................................... 1 1.1 About this Printer ................................................................ 2 1.2 Printer Specifications ......................................................... 4

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1.0

Introduction

The I-Class hereafter referred to as the printer, is a user-friendly printer that blends quality and durability at an affordable price. The front panel was designed to make operation of the printer a simple task. The printer offers direct thermal and optional thermal transfer printing as well as RS232 serial and parallel interfaces for ease of connection to your host system. This manual provides all the information necessary to perform general repair and maintenance to the printer. If you wish to write custom programs, a copy of the Programmers Manual is included on the Datamax Accessories CD or at our website, http//www.datamaxcorp.com.

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Introduction

1.1

About this Printer

This printer offers the following standard and optional features:

1.1.1 Standard Features Printing Direct Thermal Printing On Demand and Batch Printing Simple Media Loading Media Tearbar Fan-fold media inlet from the bottom or rear of the printer

Memory 1 MB FLASH Downloadable Program Memory 8 MB DRAM Memory

Interfaces This printer is equipped with a RS-232 serial interface and a IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface.

Operational 2 X 20 backlit LCD and 5 function keys CG Triumvirate Scalable font w/AGFA Scalable font engine Printhead Resistance Verification English, French, Italian, German and Spanish LCD languages support

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1.1.2 Optional Features Standard CutterA standard duty cutter is available for cutting labels and tags with a maximum thickness of .010 (.254mm).

Backing Only CutterA Backing Only cutter is available for cutting material with a maximum thickness of .005 (.127mm).

Cutter TrayThe cutter tray is available for use in conjunction with an optional cutter. The cutter tray will collect the labels and tags after they have been cut.

Internal RewindAn Internal Rewind option is available to rewind backing material (up to 6) when used in conjunction with the Peel and Present option.

Thermal TransferThermal transfer printing requires the use of a ribbon. The ink/wax from the ribbon transfers to the media by the printer to create an image. Thermal transfer printing provides exceptional clarity and scannability.

Present SensorEasily installed, this option is used for on-demand label dispensing, printing labels only when detecting removal of the previously printed label.

Peel and PresentEasily installed, when used in conjunction with the internal rewind option automatically removes printed labels from their backing material. If accompanied by the present sensor option, the printer will Pause until the presented label has been removed.

External Keyboard SupportAllows for the connection of the DMX Passport external keyboard to the printer.

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Introduction

1.2

Printer SpecificationsWidth Depth Height Weight Operating Temperature 12.62" (32.055 cm) 18.60" (47.24 cm) 12.70" (32.26 cm) 45 lbs. (20.5 kg) 40 F to 100 F (4 C to 38 C)

Mechanical

Printer SpecificationsPrint Type Print Speed Resolution SDRAM Memory FLASH Memory Direct Thermal or optional Thermal Transfer 2 6 IPS (50 152 mm/second) 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 8 MB 1 MB

Media/RibbonMedia Types Max. Media Width Min. Media Width Max. Print Width Max. Print Length Min. Print Length Media Thickness Supply Roll Capacity Media Core Range Max. Ribbon Length Roll-Fed, Die-Cut, Continuous, Fan-Fold 4.65" (118.1 mm) 1" (25 mm) 4.1" (104.0 mm); 203 DPI 15" (2514.6 mm) .25 (6.4 mm) .0025 - .01" (.06 mm - .25 mm) 8" (203.2 mm) O.D. 1.5 3.0 (38 mm 76.2 mm) 1968 Feet (600 Meters)

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CommunicationsInterface Baud Speed Handshaking Parity Stop Bits Data Bits RS-232/DB-25, and IEEE 1284 Centronics Parallel 2400 to 38.4K bps Xon/Off, CTS, DTR Even, Odd, or None 1 or 2 7 or 8

ElectricalInput Voltage 90 - 264 VAC @ 47-63 Hz.

Fonts9 Bit Map fonts Rotated 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees CG Triumvirate Scalable font (optional)

Available Bar CodesCode 39, Interleaved 2 of 5,Code 128 A, B & C, Codabar, LOGMARS, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC 2&5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN 2&5, UPC Random Weight, Code 93, Plessy, USCS, Code 128 MOD 43, Postnet, Uss/EAN-128 Random Weight, Telepen, UPS Maxicode, PDF417, and Datamatrix

Approved MediaTo achieve optimum print quality and maximum printhead life, Datamax recommends the use of DATAMAX brand media and ribbons. These supplies are specially formulated for use in our printers; use of non-Datamax supplies may affect the print quality, performance, and life of the printer or its components. For a current list of approved media and ribbons for use in direct thermal and thermal-transfer applications, please contact a Media Representative at (407) 523-5650.

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88-2243-02 Rev. A

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Printer Setup

2.0 Introduction ......................................................................... 1 2.1 Connecting the Printer........................................................ 12.1.1 Interfacing to the Printer............................................................................. 2

2.2 Loading Media ..................................................................... 3 2.3 Loading Ribbon ................................................................... 6 2.4 Printing a Configuration Label ........................................... 6

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Printer Setup

2.0

Introduction

This chapter explains how to connect your printer, load media and ribbon, and print a configuration label.

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Connecting the PrinterEnsure that the printers power switch is off when connecting the AC power cord or data cables.

Note:

Connect the AC power cord located on the back of the printer and the other end into a properly grounded outlet. The Printer can be connected to your host computer with a parallel cable or an RS-232 serial cable.

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Printer Setup

2.1.1

Interfacing to the Printer

The Printer is equipped with both parallel and serial interface ports for versatile host connectivity. The printer automatically detects data on either port. Once an active port is inactive for the specified Host Timeout Value, (default 3 seconds) both ports will then be scanned again for data. If a label format is partially received when a communications port times out the data transmitted will be lost. The parallel interface requires a standard 36 pin Centronics type cable. For RS-232 serial interfacing, a specific cable pin-out is required. This interface supports both XON/XOFF and CTS/DTR handshaking. At serial transfer speeds greater than 9600 baud, CTS/DTR handshaking is recommended. These cable configurations and part numbers are shown below (contact your reseller for ordering information).

Null Modem (MXM)

PC (DB9P) to Printer

Part number 556000 Cable used for typical connection to other DCE equipment with XON/XOFF flow control.

Part number 556001 Cable used for connection to a PC compatible with DB9P communication ports. Flow control is either XON/XOFF or CTS/DTR.

PC (DB25P) to Printer

Part number 556002 Cable used for connection to a PC compatible with DB25 communication ports. Flow control is either XON/XOFF or CTS/DTR.

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Printer Setup

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Loading Media

This section explains the loading instructions for loading the printer with media. Turn the Printer Off. Lift open the Cover. Unlatch the Printhead. Rotate the Media Hub Guide down and slide a roll of media onto the Media Supply Hub all the way back against the Centerplate. Rotate the Media Hub Guide up and slide it in against the Roll Media.

There are several loading configurations possible dependant on the type of media and the options installed on your printer. Refer to the following pages for your loading configuration. Once the media is loaded, close the printhead, turn the printer on, and push and hold the Feed button for three seconds. The printer will perform a Quick Calibration to sense the Top of Form of your media. If the printer does not sense the Top of Form of your media see Section 5.6.1 Perform Calibration to set the Top of Form.

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Printer Setup

Internal Media Loading:

External Media Loading (Fan-Fold):

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Internal Media Loading with Rewind:

Remove the Front Fascia. Loosen and remove the Thumbscrew and remove the Tear Plate.

Position the Rewind Plate on the Printer and install and tighten the Thumbscrew

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Printer Setup

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Loading Ribbon

If your printer is equipped with the Thermal Transfer Option you may wish to use Thermal Transfer Printing. The printer must be set for Transfer printing either by using the Front Panel or Host commands. Turn the Printer Off. Lift open the Cover. Unlatch the Printhead. Slide a roll of ribbon completely onto the Ribbon Supply Hub, (it should rest fully against the flange on the left of the Ribbon Supply Hub.) Route the ribbon under the Ribbon Roller and through the throat of the printer. Lower the printhead and pull the ribbon up around the Ribbon Take-up Hub as shown.

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Printing a Configuration Label

After you have completed setting up your printer you can print a Configuration Label to verify that the printer is configured for your application. To print a Configuration Label: Press the button. Using the button scroll to Print Configuration Label. Press the button again, the printer will print one Configuration Label. See Section 4.2 Quick Tests for other available self tests and sample labels.

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88-2243-03 Rev. A

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Printer Options

3.0 Introduction ......................................................................... 1 3.1 Internal Rewind Option ....................................................... 1 3.2 Thermal Transfer Option..................................................... 3 3.3 Present Sensor Option ....................................................... 5 3.4 Peel and Present Option ..................................................... 8

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3.0

Introduction

This chapter contains instructions for installing all available options for the printer. For replacement parts see Chapter 9 for a parts breakdown.

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Internal Rewind Option (78-2302-01)

This kit contains the following items:

Internal Rewind Assembly, p/n 15-2773-01 Rewind Bracket, p/n 11-5220-01 Thumbscrew, p/n 17-2858-01 (3) Screws, p/n 10-2903-03

Tools RequiredThe Internal Rewind Option only requires a #2 Phillips head screwdriver for installation.

Preparing the Printer

Turn the power off and unplug the printer. Remove any installed media from the printer. Open the cover and remove the Screw and the Rewind Cover Plate.

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Installing the Internal Rewind Assembly

Position the Internal Rewind Assembly in the printer as shown and secure using the three provided Screws.

Setup and Configuration

Remove the Front Fascia. Loosen and remove the Thumbscrew and remove the Tear Plate.

Position the Rewind Plate on the Printer and install and tighten the Thumbscrew. Refer to the Operators Manual or Chapter 2 for media loading information.

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Options

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Thermal Transfer Option (78-2300-01)

Contents of the Thermal Transfer KitThis kit contains the following items:

Thermal Transfer Assembly, p/n 15-2765-01 (3) Screws, p/n 10-2903-03

Tools RequiredThe Thermal Transfer Option only requires a #2 Phillips head screwdriver for installation.


Turn the power off and unplug the printer. Remove any installed media from the printer. Open the cover and remove the Screw and the Thermal Transfer Cover Plate.

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Installing the Thermal Transfer Assembly

Position the Thermal Transfer Assembly in the printer as shown and secure using the three provided Screws.

Setup and ConfigurationIn order to use thermal transfer printing the printer must be loaded with ribbon and the Select Media Type menu function must be set to Ribbon Transfer. For proper loading of ribbon see the Ribbon Loading instructions in the Operators Manual. Follow the steps below to set the printer to Ribbon Transfer. Verify the printer is in the Ready Mode

Press the button. The Select Media Type menu function should be displayed, press the button. Using the button scroll to Ribbon Transfer. Press the button to select the displayed setting, an asterisk will appear to the left of the setting indicating that it is selected. Once you have selected the desired setting press the button repeatedly until the Save Changes message is displayed. Press the button to save the changes or the button to discard the changes.

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Present Sensor Option (78-2293-01)

Contents of the Present Sensor KitThis kit contains the following items:

Present Sensor Assembly, p/n 24-2518-01 Reflective Block, p/n 16-2576-01

Tools RequiredThere are no tools required for installing the Present Sensor Option.

Preparing the Printer Turn the power off and unplug the printer. Remove any installed media from the printer. Open the cover and remove the Front Fascia by gently pulling it from the printer.

Remove the Sensor Cover by pulling it from the printer in the direction of the arrows as shown.

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Installing the Present Sensor

Position the Present Sensor in the printer as shown and rotate the sensor until it snaps into place

Route the Present Sensor Cable along the Baseplate and plug it into the Options Connector as shown.

Install the Reflective Block by inserting the top Catch into the Notch on the Tearplate. Rotate the block downward until it snaps into place.

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Setup and ConfigurationThe printer will automatically sense the presence of the Present Sensor and allow for it to be enabled for present printing. If you wish to enable the Present Sensor it must be enabled within the menu system. To Enable or Disable the Present Sensor follow the steps below. Verify the printer is in the Ready Mode

Press the button. Using the scroll to Printer Options and press the

button button.

Using the button scroll to Present Sensor and press the button.

Using the button scroll to either Enable or Disable. Press the button to select the displayed setting, an asterisk will appear to the left of the setting indicating that it is selected. Once you have selected the desired setting press the button repeatedly until the Save Changes message is displayed. Press the button to save the changes or the button to discard the changes. Note: The use of the present sensor can also be controlled via software commands from the host.

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Peel and Present Option (78-2294-01)

Contents of the Peel and Present KitThis kit contains the following items:

Peel and Present Assembly, p/n 15-2815-01

Tools RequiredThe Peel and Present Option only requires a #2 Flathead screwdriver for installation.


Turn the power off and unplug the printer. Remove any installed media from the printer. Open the cover and remove the Front Fascia by gently pulling it from the printer. Loosen and remove the Thumbscrew and then remove the Tear Plate

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Installing the Peel and Present Assembly

Positon the Peel and Present Assembly on the front of the printer and then tighten the mounting screw.

Route the Present Sensor Cable along the Baseplate and plug it into the Options Connector as shown.

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Setup and ConfigurationThe printer will automatically sense the presence of the Present Sensor and allow it to be enabled for present printing. If you wish to enable the Present Sensor it must be enabled within the menu system. To Enable or Disable the Present Sensor follow the steps below. Verify the printer is in the Ready Mode

Press the button. Using the scroll to Printer Options and press the

button button.

Using the button scroll to Present Sensor and press the button.

Using the button scroll to either Enable or Disable. Press the button to select the displayed setting, an asterisk will appear to the left of the setting indicating that it is selected. Once you have selected the desired setting press the button repeatedly until the Save Changes message is displayed. Press the button to save the changes or the button to discard the changes. Note: The use of the present sensor can also be controlled via software commands from the host.

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88-2243-04 Rev. A

44.0.1 4.0.2 4.0.3 4.0.4 4.0.5 4.0.6

Configuring the Printer

4.0 Front Panel Operation......................................................... 1Ready Mode: Normal Operation (Ready Light On)................................... 1 Menu Mode: Configuration (Ready Light Flashing). ................................. 2 Test Mode: Print Test Labels. .................................................................... 3 Indicator Lights........................................................................................... 4 Display (LCD)............................................................................................. 4 Factory Default Reset ................................................................................ 4

4.1 The Menu System ................................................................ 54.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 4.1.7 Media Settings ........................................................................................... 5 Print Control ............................................................................................... 5 Printer Options ........................................................................................... 7 System Settings ......................................................................................... 8 Communications ...................................................................................... 10 Diagnostics .............................................................................................. 11 Enter and Exit Prompts ............................................................................ 11

4.2 The Quick Tests................................................................. 124.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 Print Quality Label.................................................................................... 12 Print Configuration Label ......................................................................... 13 Ribbon Test Label.................................................................................... 14 Dot Test Pattern Label ............................................................................. 15 User Defined Label .................................................................................. 15

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Front Panel Operation

The printers front panel is equipped with five buttons, 3 indicator lights and a 20 x 2 character Liquid Crystal Display. The functions of the buttons are mode dependent. The three functional modes, READY, MENU and TEST are described below.

4.0.1 Ready Mode: Normal Operation (Ready Light On).: The PAUSE button toggles the Pause condition.

: The FEED button feeds a label, and clears any faults that have been corrected. Pressing and holding the FEED button for three seconds will cause the printer to perform a Quick Calibration to sense Top of Form. : The CANCEL button cancels a job and Pauses the printer.

Press and hold for four seconds to reset the printer and clear all temporary host settings.: The MENU button toggles functions between the READY and MENU Modes. In READY Mode, press and hold for 3 seconds to change the display contrast.

: The TEST button enters the Test Mode.

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4.0.2 Menu Mode: Configuration (Ready Light Flashing).:

The DOWN ARROW moves to the previous (reverse) menu item; also decrements numerical values within certain menu selections. :

The UP ARROW moves to the next (forward) menu item; also increments numerical values within certain menu selections. :

The ENTER button selects a displayed function or value (indicated with an *); also moves between fields in multiple parameter selections. :

The ESCAPE button moves to the previous menu level and finally back to the READY mode.

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4.0.3 Test Mode: Print Test Labels.:

Scrolls to the previous test function.: Scrolls to the next test function.

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Pressing CANCEL will toggle the quantity of the selected test to be printed.Preset choices are; 2, 100, 1000, and 9999. You can also hold down the button and scroll to a desired quantity.

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Pressing the MENU button will exit the Test Mode. :

Pressing the TEST button will print the selected test label.

Note:

While printing a test, pressing

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buttons will abort printing.

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4.0.4 Indicator Lights: On indicates READY mode

Slow Blink indicates MENU mode. Fast Blink indicates the printer is receiving data. :

On indicates a Paused state. :

Fast Blink indicates an error condition. Slow Blink indicates a warning condition. To clear, press the FEED button. See section 6.2 for a list an explanation of possible error and warning conditions.

4.0.5 Display (LCD) Display LCD The LCD shows several types of information. After the power on sequence is complete, the LCD displays the READY message. The time and date will only be displayed if the printer has received it from the host, front panel, or the Time and Date Option is installed. When a label format is printing, a label counter is displayed. If an error has occurred, the LCD will indicate the error message.

4.0.6 Factory Default ResetPress and hold the Pause and Cancel buttons while turning on the printer. Continue to hold the buttons down until the READY message appears. This will reset the printer to its factory defaults and return the menu system to the English Language.

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4.1

The Menu System

The menu system is used to control the printers mode of operation. One of its primary functions is to allow the operator to configure the printer to operate with specific media and installed options. The configuration can be saved in the printers non-volatile memory so that when power is removed the same configuration will be restored when power is turned back on. A security feature can be enabled to prevent accidental changes. Commands from the host computer for the same menu items will override the printers menu settings. If a reset command is sent by the host the current configuration, (including host changes) will be saved. The printers current selection is indicated with a * on the LCD. Settings designated with a q require a printer reset before changes to this item will become effective. A printer reset will be automatically invoked upon exiting the menu system and answering Yes to saving changes. Note: Refer to Section 4.02 for specific button functions when in MENU mode. From the READY mode, enter the Menu by pressing the button.

Note: Entering the menu system will clear the printers memory of any menu settings sent from the host, unless the host has reset the printer and saved these settings in permanent (non-volatile) memory.

4.1.1 Media Settings MEDIA TYPEDIRECT THERMAL RIBBON TRANSFER Sets printing for either direct thermal or thermal transfer stock. For use with direct thermal stock, heat sensitive. For use with stocks requiring a ribbon. Select the sensor type which matches your label stock. Printer recognizes labels by sensing gaps in stock. No sensing, user must set a continuous label length. Printer senses black stripes on backside of media. Label/Page length used to determine top of form when CONTINOUS SENSOR TYPE is selected. Select the maximum length between gaps or registration marks. If this limit is exceeded, a top of form fault is declared. Adjusts media sensors for use with a particular stock Printer adjusts the media sensors as the stock is sampled. User directly inputs values to adjust media sensors. Set thresholds for stock, gap, and registration mark detection. Entry for paper, gap/mark, and empty thresholds. Set SENSOR GAIN and observe A/D reading. Adjust the sensitivity of the sensor for custom label stock. Higher gain means more sensitivity, but if set too high, the printer loses the ability to distinguish gap or mark from paper.

SELECT SENSOR TYPEGAP CONTINUOUS REFLECTIVE

LABEL LENGTH 04.00in (0-99.99) MAXIMUM LABEL LENGTH 8.00in (0-99.99) SENSOR CALIBRATIONPERFORM CALIBRATION ADVANCED ENTRY SENSOR LEVELS SENSOR GAIN

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HEAT 10

(0-30)

Controls the BURN TIME of the printhead. HEAT SETTING along with the DARKNESS SETTING determines the Print Darkness. 2-6 IPS; Default = 6 IPS

PRINT SPEED 6.0 in/sec (2-6) FEED SPEED 6.0 in/sec (2-8) REVERSE SPEED 4.0 in/sec (2-6) ROW OFFSET 00.00in (0-99.99) COLUMN OFFSET 00.00in (0-99.99) LABEL WIDTH 4.10in q (0-4.10) PRESENT DISTANCE 0.00in (0-9.99)

2-8 IPS; Default = 6 IPS

2-6 IPS; Default = 4 IPS; Shifts the vertical start of print position upward relative label.

Shifts the horizontal start of print position to the right.

Sets the maximum limit for width of the printable surface. Objects extending beyond this limit will not print. When possible, smaller LABEL WIDTH values can provide more efficient use of system memory, longer print buffer space. Sets the label stop position past the start of print.

Note: If the printer is in PAUSE mode and the PRESENT DISTANCE setting is larger than zero then a label will remain presented until the pause button is pressed (confirming label removal). At this point the printer will automatically backfeed the media and if instructed from the host, print and present the next label. If the printer is equipped with the Present Sensor Option and the Present Sensor is enabled then a label will remain presented until it is removed. At this point the printer will automatically backfeed to the start of print position and then print and present the next label. Otherwise the PRESENT DISTANCE is ignored.

CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS

DARKNESS 32 (1-64) ROW ADJUST 064 (1-128) COLUMN ADJUST 000 (1-128) PRESENT ADJUST 064 (1-128)

Includes settings which allow for calibration adjustments for each individual printer by the factory. These setting are intended to fine-tune the print positions and print darkness due to mechanical and media tolerances. Adjusts the BURN TIME of the printhead to give optimum performance at a nominal HEAT setting of 10. This is the factory adjustment / fine-tune of the HEAT setting. Skews the vertical start of print position upward on a label. This is the factory adjustment / fine tune of the ROW OFFSET setting. Shifts the horizontal start of print position point to the right. This is the factory adjustment / fine tune of the COLUMN OFFSET setting. Adjusts the present distance to compensate for mechanical tolerance of the printer, cutter, or tearplate. This is the factory adjustment / fine tune of the PRESENT DISTANCE setting.

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4.1.3 Printer Options MODULESPRINT DIRECTORY PRINT FILE FORMAT MODULE Physical presence of a memory module(rear of printer) must be detected to show the Module Function selections in the menu system. Physical presence of the Present Sensor must be detected to show the ENABLE/DISABLE selections in the menu system.

PRESENT SENSORENABLE DISABLE NOT DETECTED

CUTTER ENABLE DISABLE NOT DETECTED

Physical presence of the Cutter must be detected to show the ENABLE/DISABLE selections in the menu system.

BARCODE VERIFIERENABLE DISABLE NOT DETECTED

Physical presence of the Verifier must be detected to show the ENABLE/DISABLE selections in the menu system.

RIBBON SAVERENABLE DISABLE NOT DETECTED

Physical presence of the Ribbon Saver must be detected to show the ENABLE/DISABLE selections in the menu system.

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4.1.4 System Settings MEMORY SETTINGSINTERNAL MODULE 1024 (100-8192) SCALEABLE FONT CACHE 0232 (100-8192) Sets the number of 1K blocks allocated for the internal RAM module. Sets the number of 1K blocks allocated for the scaleable font engine. Selects the code page used by the printer unless otherwise specified in DPL. 29 selections are Standard, see the Programmers Manual for listings. Allows the user to set Date/Time Shows the number of inches since the date it was last reset. The number inches printed from the value set for beginning of printers life. User cannot reset. The number of inches printed from the date last reset. User may reset. Resets the printers resettable counters to zero. Prints the effective configuration of the system. In addition, if settings were changed which require a reset to become effective, this will be indicated. If you wish to update the software inside the printer, the hardware and software compatibility levels must match for the update to be accepted. This information is displayed here and printed on the configuration coupon. Each printer has a unique KEY number of the form 4206-PA01990615-123 where: 4206 represents the model number of the software loaded. PA01 represents configuration level PA represents main board hardware compatibility 01 represents software compatibility level, (can be upgraded) 990615 is a manufacturing date code (s.a. June 15, 1999) UPGRADE PRINTER CODE 123 is a unique time stamp You may only update your printer with a software level of equal or lesser value than the printers software computability level. However, the printers software compatibility level can be increased by purchasing and entering the proper upgrade code here

SYMBOL SET SELECT29 Standard Symbol Sets

DATE / TIME MEDIA COUNTERSABSOLUTE COUNTERS RESETTABLE COUNTERS RESET COUNTERS

PRINT CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION LEVELPRINTER KEY

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FACTORY DEFAULTSSET FACTORY DEFAULTS Overwrite the current settings with the factory default settings. Note: ALL settings in menu are restored except the factory adjustment and calibration section. If necessary the printer will reset automatically. Prints the current printer settings to a label. Settings which will become effective after a reset are prefixed with a & symbol on the label Affects the manner in which overlapping text and graphics are treated when the label is printed. The available choices are TRANSPARENT, XOR, and OPAQUE, which are explained in the Programmers Manual. Instructs the printer whether it can pre-image the label format. This is useful when printing the printers date and time information. This selection can effect throughput. This mode produces the fastest throughput. Printer images the label after the previous label has been successfully printed. Date/Time stamp is current. When enabled, PAUSE MODE suspends printing between each label until the pause button is pressed. Printer requires operator to un-pause after each label. Printer completes label batch without pausing between labels. Provides the user with the ability to password protect all printer settings made through the operator panel. Enable or disable the front panel menu system security lockout Yes No Modify the password required to access the front panel menu when security is enabled. Selects the measurement system in which the systems settings are represented in the menu system and on configuration labels.

PRINT CONFIGURATION

FORMAT ATTRIBUTESTRANSPARENT XOR OPAQUE

IMAGING MODEMULTIPLE LABELS SINGLE LABELS

PAUSE MODEENABLE DISABLE

SECURITYSELECT SECURITY ENABLE DISABLE MODIFY PASSWORD

UNITS OF MEASUREMETRIC IMPERIALq

SELECT LANGUAGE

ENGLISHFRENCH GERMAN SPANISH ITALIAN USER DEFINED

Selects the language in which the menu system messages and configuration coupon settings are displayed. English French German Spanish Italian Allows the use of a download set of message strings

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4.1.5 Communications SERIAL PORTq BAUD

Controls serial port settings. Determines the baud rate at which the serial port communicates

RATE 38400 28800 19200 9600 4800 2400 q PROTOCOL BOTH SOFTWARE HARDWARE NONE q PARITY NONE ODD EVEN q DATA BITS 8 (7-8) q STOP BITS 1 (1-2)

Sets Protocol XON/XOFF CTS/DTR No handshaking Sets Parity

Sets Word length Sets Stop Bits Controls parallel port settings. Determines if messages are sent from the printer to the host via the parallel port. Enables IEEE 1284 back channel operation. No Yes

PARALLEL PORTPORT DIRECTION

UNI-DIRECTIONALBI-DIRECTIONAL

HOST TIMEOUT VALUE The number of seconds a communications port must be idle before processing data from a different port. 03 (1-60) CONTROL CODESSTANDARD CODES ALTERNATE CODES Allows the operator to change the prefix of the commands listed in the Programmers manual, as they are interpreted by the printer. Hex 01 = SOH command; Hex 02 = STX command; count-by = ^ Hex 5E = SOH command; Hex 7E = STX command; count-by = @ Returns a 0x30, [RS], after each label successfully prints, and a 0x31, [US], after each batch of labels in printed. Yes No

FEEDBACK MODEENABLE DISABLE

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4.1.6 Diagnostics HEX DUMP MODEENABLE DISABLE Most commonly used mode for trouble shooting. Prints data & instructions received from the host rather than interpreting them. Yes No Tests currently installed options

OPTIONS TESTINGTEST PRESENT SENSOR TEST CUTTER TEST VERFIER TEST RIBBON SAVER

TEST INPUT/OUTPUTMONITOR GPIO INPUT TEST GPIO OUTPUT

Test the optional GPIO port when installed.

PERFORM DOT CHECK SENSOR READINGSTHR TRAN RIBM 24V -> 255 255 255 255 *04 5>OR

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