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1. Media Guide Lever and in between the Media Sensor Pull the media passed and under the Printhead Module see Figure 7 Move the Media Sensor to the appropriate position see Figure 8 Adjust the Media Sensor to ensure that its position is aligned above the media s separation identifier e g gap black line perforation hole etc Move the Media Guide Slide to the edge of the media making sure not to pinch or squeeze the media keep the media flat and smooth Turn the lever clockwise to close the Printhead Module 10 Close the cover and turn on the printer or press the FEED button if the printer is already on To load media into the TX3 TX6 while using Standard Mode SOV Be DE 2 9 Lift to open the right cover Remove the Media Roll Guide out and insert a media roll onto the Media Spindle pushing it firmly to the inside edge Mount back the Media Roll Guide out to the outside edge of the media roll Tighten the Bolt to lock it in place Turn the Lever counter clockwise to release the Printhead Module Referring to Figure 5 lead the media under the Media Guide Lever and in between the Media Sensor Pull the media passed and under the Printhead Module see Figure 7 Move the Media Sensor to the appropriate position see Figure 8 Adjust the Media Sensor to ensure that its position is aligned above the media s separation identifier e g gap black line perforation hole etc Move the Media Guide Slide to the2. edge of the media making sure not to pinch or squeeze the media keep the media flat and smooth Turn the lever clockwise to close the Printhead Module 10 Close the cover and turn on the printer or press the FEED button if the printer is already on POSTEK 1 TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use edia Guide Slide Handle Figure 8 POSTEK 14 TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Peel off Mode To load media into the TX while using Peel off Mode use the Standard Mode procedures Cutting Mode Using the TX in Cutting Mode requires an optional rotary cutter See an authorized Postek Reseller for additional information With the optional rotary cutter the media loading instructions are provided Adjusting the Position of Media Sensor The TX Series printer has two types of media sensors the reflective media sensor and the transmissive media sensor The two media sensors are fixed together To adjust the position of the media sensors 1 Lift the Right Cover 2 Twist the Handle counterclockwise to release the Printhead Module 3 Lift the Printhead Module to expose the Media Sensor Pointer See Figure 9 POSTEK is TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use 4 Handle Media Sensor Pointer Figure 9 Slide the Media Sensor Handle to adjust the position of the Media Sensor Pointer white arrow making sure it is pointing to the label not anywhere outsid
3. following the ribbon path indicated in Figure 5 Secure the leading edge of the ribbon to the core Slide the core onto the Ribbon Take up Spindle to push it firmly to the inside edge of the Spindle Turn the Take up Spindle until the ribbon is tightly wound Turn the Lever to the close position POSTEK 1 TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Ta POSTEK Figure 6 N A esp de Lh Ribbon 7b uU Figure 7 TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Loading the Media TX Series printers can be operated in three different modes Standard mode Peel off mode and Cutting mode In Standard mode each printed label remains on the backing liner n Peel off mode each printed label is peeled away from the backing liner manually n Cutting mode the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed Standard Mode To load media into the TX2 while using Standard Mode AOS UPS 9o 9 Lift to open the right cover Lift the Positioning Arm of the Media Roll and insert a media roll onto the Media Spindle pushing it firmly to the inside edge Adjust the Positioning Arm by pushing it down and align it to the outside edge of the media roll Tighten the Bolt to lock it in place Turn the Lever counter clockwise to release the Printhead Module Referring to Figure 5 lead the media under the
4. External Media Loading Opening 11 Media Sensor Cover Plate 4 Ribbon Take up Spindle 8 Media Spindle POSTEK i TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use The Postek TX Series printer is equipped with multiple interfaces and the Ethernet Interface is optional See Figure 4 Figure 4 1 Centronics Port 4 RS 232 Serial Port 7 Power Switch 2 USB Host 5 AC In Port 3 Ethernet Port 6 USB Device 2 0 POSTEK s TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Loading Path See figure 5 a shows the loading path in TX2 Figure 5 a 1 Media Sensor Handle 4 Ribbon Path 7 Media Guide Slide 2 Media Path 5 Ribbon Guide 3 Platen Roller 6 Media Guide Lever Figure 5 b shows the loading path in TX3 and TX6 Figure 5 b 1 Media Sensor Handle 4 Ribbon Path 7 Media Guide Slide 2 Media Path 5 Ribbon Guide 3 Platen Roller 6 Media Guide Lever POSTEK s TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Connecting the Printer Warnings 1 Do not use the printer near liquids or corrosive chemicals 2 Using the wrong power cord may cause damage to your printer POSTEK assumes no liability for any damage in such cases The rating for the printer is 110 220 VAC 10 50 60 Hz Make sure the printer is switched OFF Connect the power cord to the AC Port on the back of the printer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet D POS
5. Item Parameter Selection Descending Item Parameter selection CANCEL gt Item Parameter Selection Increasing Item Parameter selection FEED Confirmation Confirm selection POSTEK 19 TX Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Items to be set and operating guide SUB MENU DESCRIPTION Exit Exit from the menu with or without saving the changes Darkness When set at 0 the printer will accept the default setting or command setting if not the printer will not accept the default setting or command setting Speed Options English Chinese Language Default English Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer Print Method Default Thermal Transfer Tear Off Options Enable Disable Cutter Default Disable Manual Peel Off Options Down Reflective Up Reflective Transmissive Media Sensor Type Default Down Reflective Options 9600 19200 38400 57600 Baud Rate Default 38400 Options 7 Bit 8 Bit Data Bit Default 8 Bit Parit Options None Odd Even a Default None Tear off Offset Positioning Offset Cutting Offset Peeling Offset Horizontal Offset Vertical Offset The increment per TX model are as follows TX2 is 0 125mm TX3 0 085 mm TX6 is 0 0423 mm Cutting Frequency After the specific copies of labels printing will the cutter cut once Default value 01 Error Report Allow or f
6. OSTEK service provider for technical support Poor Printing Quality When experiencing poor print quality check the following Adjust print darkness setting value Adjust print speed setting value Clean the Printhead and the platen roller Poor quality printing may be caused from using a low quality ribbon Change to higher quality ribbon Poor quality printing may be caused from using low quality media Change to higher quality media SPOUSE POSTEK 3 TX Series User s Manual Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Recovery After the miscellaneous has been cleared press the CANCEL button to clear the alarm or restart the printer to resume the printing automatically Note For errors not listed here please contact an authorized POSTEK Service Provider for further assistance POSTEK 31 TX Series User s Manual Appendix A Interface Specifications Appendix A Interface Specifications RS232 Serial The RS232 connector on the printer is a DB9F Pin Direction Definition _________________ 5 Ground J X DGe PG 6 jou 8 e SR Ra IIA AAA SA Connection with host Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P TXD e 3 RX RX2 2TX RX3 2TX TX3 sis 3RX DSR6 8 DTR DTR4 7 DSR DTR20 7 DSR DSR6 8 DTR RISA sis 4 CTS RTS7 4 CTS CISS 2 4 6RTS CTS8 6 RTS GND7 5 GND GND5 5 GND Alternately you can just connect
7. POSTEK RUGGED PARTS DURABLE MACHINES User s Manual TX Series Barcode Label Printer TX Series User s Manual FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment may generate use and or radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in full accordance with this instruction manual interference to radio communications may occur This equipment complies with the limits for a Class A Information Technology Equipment pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may also cause interference In such case the user will be required at own expense to correct the interference using whatever means necessary Trademarks ARM is a registered trademark of Advanced RISC Machines Ltd Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation Microsoft Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation POSTER is a registered trademark of Postek Electronics Co Ltd Copyright O 2008 2015 by Postek Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual cannot be reproduced in a
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9. TEK 1 TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Interface Connection The TX supports RS 232 Serial USB Centronics Parallel Ethernet and USB Host interface connections To connect 1 Make sure the printer is powered OFF 2 The printer will identify the communication port automatically 3 The default values of printer port can be obtained from the self test report See Chapter 2 Operation Basics Advanced Functions Self Test 4 Cable configurations for Serial RS 232C interface is found in Appendix A of this guide 5 Please take the following measures to reduce cable noise Restrict the length of the interface cable to less than 6 1 83 M if possible Keep the interface cable separate from power cords Loading the Ribbon Note Load ribbon only when using the thermal transfer printing method Remove any ribbon that may be loaded when using the direct thermal printing method To install the ribbon pe ES m A Lift to open the right cover of the printer Turn the handle counter clockwise to release the Printhead Module Check the ribbon label to see what side the ink is on Unwrap the ribbon roll and separate the ribbon roll and the core Place the roll into the Ribbon Spindle adjusting the brackets see Figure 6 Make sure the ribbon roll is firmly in place Ensuring the ribbon s ink side is facing the media lead the ribbon under the Ribbon Guide and past the Printhead Module see Figure 7
10. ck and is compatible with the following operating systems e Windows 8 e Windows 7 e Windows XP e Windows Vista e Windows ME e Windows 98 e Windows 2000 e Windows 2003 e Windows 95 e Windows 2008 e Windows NT Drivers can also be downloaded from www postek com cn and www postektechnologies com Each TX Series Industrial printer is also packaged with powerful barcode label editing software POSTEK x TX Series User s Manual Chapter 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance Warnings 1 Make sure the printer is powered off before performing maintenance operations 2 The Printhead may be hot due to recent printing Wait until the Printhead cools before performing maintenance 3 Use only anhydrous isopropyl alcohol to clean the print head Cleaning the Printhead The Printhead is the mechanism that enables the ink to impact the label Due to the Printheads precision construction and necessary location in the printer it comes into contact with consumables and therefore is susceptible to dirt accumulation If dirt is not removed the Printhead may be damaged To ensure longevity of the Printhead follow the recommended maintenance guidelines below Note A Printhead damaged by misuse is not covered under warranty Clean the Printhead Clean the Printhead after every 1 roll of ribbon use or every 3 rolls of label media use To clean the Printhead Turn printer power off Open the top cover of the printer Turn the handle to op
11. dots mm 300 dpi 11 8 dots mm 600 dpi 23 6 dots mm Max printing speed 10 ips 254 0 mm s 8 ips 203 2 mm s 4 ips 101 6 mm s Max printing width 4 09 104 mm 4 17 106 mm Max printing length 157 4000 mm 79 2000 mm 19 6 500 mm CPU Memory 8 MB FLASH ROM 16 MB SDRAM Width 4 56 116 mm max 0 98 25mm or Width 4 56 116 mm max 0 39 10 mm min 0 39 10 mm supporting clip removed min Total thickness including liner if any 0 0024 Total thickness including liner if any 0 0024 Media 0 06 mm 0 012 0 305 mm 0 06 mm 0 012 0 305 mm Supply roll OD 8 203 2 mm max ID 1 5 38 Supply roll OD 8 203 2 mm max ID 3 mm min 76 2mm or 1 5 38 mm supporting clip removed min Max width 4 65 118 mm Max length 1968 600 m Ribbon Ink side both In and Out mm min Media sensor UP amp Down Reflective Adjustable Transmissive Adjustable Fonts Five built in dot matrix ASCII fonts user downloadable TrueType Fonts Barcode types 1D Barcode Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C Codabar Interleave 2 of 5 UPC A E 2 and 5 add on EAN 13 8 128 UCC 128 etc 2D Barcode MaxiCode PDF417 Data Matrix QR etc Interfaces RS 232 Serial USB Device 2 0 Centronics Parallel USB Host 100 10 Mb Ethernet LCD display Graphic Dot Matrix Power rating 110 220 VAC 10 50 60 Hz Weight 33 06 Ibs 15 kgs Dimensions W 11 3 286 mm x D 17 6 448 m
12. e of the label Turn the Handle clockwise to close the Printhead Module POSTEK 6 TX Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Basic Operations Power Switch The power switch is on the back panel of the printer The symbols on the switch are defined as follows ON O OFF The Front Panel The Front Panel of the TX printer consists of Three Indicator Lamps MEDIA READY and RIBBON Three multi function buttons PAUSE FEED and CANCEL Indicator Lamps The three lamps indicate the status of the printer please refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting for error indicators Solid Indicates the printer is in the normal state READY Blinking Indicates the printer is in the PAUSE state Solid Indicates the printer is in the normal state Blinking simultaneously with READY Running out of media Solid Indicates thermal transfer printing Off Direct thermal printing no ribbon installed Blinking simultaneously with READY Running out of ribbon POSTEK 0 TX Series User s Manual Panel Buttons Chapter 3 Operations and Settings The five buttons have different functions based on the mode of the operation is performed Mode Function FEED Feed one label PAUSE Press once to pause current print job Press a second time to resume printing Cancel current batch of labels CANCEL Forces the printer to continue workin
13. ecommend Solutions Ribbon ran out Load a new roll of ribbon Ribbon jammed Clear the jam Ribbon Sensor error Contact an authorized POSTEK service provider for technical support Only READY Lamp blinks Possible Cause Recommend Solutions Serial I O error Check LCD menu for the baud rate settings Memory overflow a Restart the printer b Reset the printer POSTEK TX Series User s Manual Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Vertical Blank Lines Appear If the printer prints vertical blank lines as shown in the below picture it may be due to a dirty or defective Printhead See the table below for possible causes and solutions Cause Corrective Action Clean the Printhead Follow the recommended maintenance guidelines for cleaning the Printhead The Printhead is dirty Vertical lines still appear after cleaning the Printhead Contact an authorized POSTEK service provider for technical support Printer Timeout Error Message Execute following corrective actions 1 Check the interface cable for proper connection 2 Ensure the TX printer is powered on If the trouble still exists please contact an authorized POSTEK service provider for technical support Data Sent but Not Printing 1 Ensure the correct driver is chosen in the label software 2 Reset the TX printer If the trouble still exists please contact an authorized P
14. en Remove the ribbon if applicable and media Use a cotton swab dipped in anhydrous isopropyl alcohol Rub the swab along the Printhead until the swab no longer accumulates ink 8 Letthe Printhead dry before using the TX again Clg DAE US br POSTEK a TX Series User s Manual Chapter 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Platen Roller The Platen Roller located at the exit point and underneath labels supports the labels as they feed out of the printer The roller can accumulate debris from consumables such as dirt sand dust or glue To ensure longevity of the Platen Roller follow the recommended maintenance guidelines below Clean the Platen Roller after every 3 rolls of label media used To clean the Platen Roller Turn off the printer Open the top cover Release and lift the Printhead Module Remove the ribbon if applicable and media Use a cotton swab dipped in anhydrous isopropyl alcohol Rub the swab along the Platen Roller while rotating the roller until the swab no longer accumulates ink or debris APD ex Cleaning the Printer Interior Over time the printer s interior may collect dust or debris from the consumables It is advised to periodically clean the printer s interior in order to prevent the accumulated debris from damaging internal parts To clean the printer interior use a cotton swabs dipped into anhydrous isopropyl alcohol and remove any debris POSTEK TX Series User s Manual Chapter 5 Troub
15. g after an error has been corrected MEDIA CALIBRATION Performs media sensor calibration MENU Enter exit setup menu LCD Display A graphic dot matrix LCD display is affixed to the front panel Data in the form of characters letters and numbers are shown on the LCD display Please see below LCD Panel Operation POSTEK TX Series User s Manual LCD Panel Operation Chapter 3 Operations and Settings The LCD can display the printer s status total print quantities error messages and is also valuable when configuring the printer Following are common examples of LCD displays Ready 203DPI Total 888 Version 1 52 2014 02 01 08 08 08 Ready Status Resolution Total printed labels count will be reset to 0 if cycle the printer power Firmware Version Current Date Current Time Pause Status Pause Total printed labels count will be Total 888 Version 1 52 2014 02 01 08 08 08 4 XXXX t AN 5 reset to 0 if cycle the printer power Firmware Version Current Date Current Time Settings Menu XXXX currently selected option icons in the middle represents different is the name of the 01 36 settings options Selected Total Option Number XXXX Changing An Option s Value SETE m Button functions XXXX is the name of the activated option Status Bar and Value BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION MENU Enter exit Enter exit setup mode PAUSE 4
16. g consumables and proper ventilation 2 Make sure the printer is close to the host so the interface cable is easily accessible at either end Main Parts and Structures 10 11 12 Figure 2 1 MENU Button 5 Media Calibration 9 LCD 2 CANCEL Button 6 READY Indicator 10 READY Indicator 3 FEED Button 7 MEDIA Indicator 11 Media Outlet 4 PAUSE Button 8 RIBBON Indicator 12 Cover Handle POSTEK TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Note The structure of TX3 and TX6 see figure 3 b is not exactly same with TX2 see figure 3 a the main differences are in the media compartment the improved media supporting module in TX3 and TX6 reduces the minimum allowed label height to only 4mm Figure 3 a 1 Platen Roller 5 Bolt 9 ESD Brush 2 Printhead Module 6 Positioning Arm Media Roll 10 Lever 3 Ribbon Supply Spindle 7 External Media Loading Opening 11 Media Sensor Cover Plate 4 8 Ribbon Take up Spindle Media Spindle POSTEK s TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use i T a Pd Figure 3 b Platen Roller 5 Media Roll Guide out 9 ESD Brush 2 Printhead Module 6 Bolt 10 Handle 3 Ribbon Supply Spindle 7
17. h bare hands DO NOT use thermal paper or thermal transfer ribbons which contain Na K or Cl Keep printhead from any form of liquid or dampness Only use a cotton swab dipped in anhydrous isopropyl alcohol to clean the printhead Always use high quality consumables e When the printhead module is closed pressure is placed directly onto the printhead dirt such as paper scraps sand dust and glue can scrape or damage the printhead e The TPH is also easily damaged by static electricity which may be generated by poor quality ribbons 7 Always inspect consumables for high quality before purchasing DAS PINTA Note The TX Series printer functions under Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer print methods Thermal Transfer is set as the factory default requires ribbon for printing However if you need to print on Direct Thermal materials ribbon is not required please contact your printer supplier or service provider to reduce the printhead pressure This can protect your printhead from early performance deterioration due to direct contact with the thermal media Any physical printhead damage caused by direct thermal printing is not covered under warranty POSTEK TX Series User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Printer Specifications Chapter 1 Introduction Ribbon roll OD 3 3 84 mm max ID 1 25 4 Mode TX2 TX3 TX6 Printing method Thermal Transfer Printing resolution 203 dpi 8
18. leshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Occasionally situations occur that require some troubleshooting Possible issues and potential solutions are listed in this section While not every situation is addressed you may find some of these tips useful Error Indications Typically when the printer is not functioning one or two of the three indicator lamps will begin blinking The possible situations addressed by the status of the three indicator lamps are listed bellow READY and MEDIA Lamps blink simultaneously Possible Cause Recommended Solutions Media sensor cannot detect labels a Check and confirm the media has been loaded correctly b Check the position of the media sensor and confirm it could detect the media gap or black line c Calibrate the media sensor d Ifusing continuous media ensure correct settings in chosen in the label software Media ran out Load a roll of media Media jammed The Media Roll Guides are not firmly positioned against the Media or have not been installed Media sensor is broken Clear the jam Install the Media Roll Guides correctly and press them firmly press the media Contact an authorized POSTEK service provider for technical support Note If you are using continuous media without gaps or black lines please make sure the correct Media Type settings are input in PosLabel software READY and RIBBON Lamps blink simultaneously Possible Cause R
19. m x H 11 0 280 mm Operation environment Storage environment Temperature 32 F 4 104 F 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 5 85 non condensing Temperature 40 F 4140 F 40 C 60 C Relative humidity 5 85 non condensing POSTEK TX Series User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Optional items External Rewinder and Rotary Cutter POSTEK TX Series User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Contents of Box Inspect the shipping carton s for possible shipping damage if damage is discovered notify the shipping company to report the nature and extent of the damage Please check the items according to the Packing List If there are any items missing notify your authorized reseller Packing List TX Series Printer 1 pc Power Cord 1 pc USB interface cable 1 pc Sample Ribbon 1 pc Sample Media Roll 1 pc TX Quick Start Guide Sheet 1 pc CD ROM 1 pc Note CD ROM pack includes TX printer driver label design software TX Series User s Manual and the Programming Manual TX Series Printer 4 Media Rell _ Ribbon Pr N A USB Cable E Figure 1 Printer and Accessories POSTEK TX Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Setup and Use Chapter 2 Setup and Use Setting up the Printer Before setting up the printer consider the following 1 Make sure there is adequate space around the printer for loadin
20. mportant Safety Instructions Only qualified and trained service technicians should attempt to repair the printer Do not place the printer on or near a heat source Be sure that the output of the power adapter is 24VDC and your power source matches the rating listed on the power adapter Be certain your power source is grounded To avoid getting an electric shock do not use a worn or damaged power cord If the power cord becomes damaged or frayed replace it immediately Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on the printer The printer and power adapter should never be operated in a location where either one can get wet Personal injury may result The printhead becomes hot while printing To protect from damaging the printhead and risk of personal injury avoid touching the printhead To get increased printhead longevity and higher quality printouts always use approved labels tags and thermal transfer ribbons Approved supplies can be ordered from your Postek authorized reseller Static electricity that accumulates on the surface of the human body or other surfaces can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components in this device DO NOT touch the printhead or the electronic components with bare hands Place the printer on a flat firm solid surface Never operate in a high temperature environment Turn off the power when not in use for extended periods Follow all recommenda
21. nd Settings csccissscsecssescsescsescsesesescsesesescsecesescsesesescsecesescsesesescsecetessseseseccseiesescsesetesssecetesssesesessseietesssess 17 EDICTUM 17 Power SWwItGDs iie retire e eee t e eie E ESQ ERREUR HER niet ee HERO RETE REN na nie in ne RTI RE I ERE IRE 17 ogni iim 17 PED DIS Plays e RS 18 LCD Panel Operas AA AAA AAA A aisles atthe E 19 Teatros O tes iiti itera a ete E ERE 21 Manual Perlas 22 Cutting M de T ete 23 Adjusting the Pressure of the Printhead iie nem ien e EP n e rA EP Ee ree ev kv cinc 26 Windows Driver and Label Software 26 Chapter HEIDI ten 27 Cleaning AAA dete te eere eet e dre eet HU esr de Per die e Ree tee sieved desea eiia 27 Cleaning the Platen Roller ettet ite Etre RR Reap HEX oa EPA sass ERE eR A tes Reb p da rene ser arc 28 Cleaning the Printer Interior imitan airada 28 Chapter 5 Lroubleshooting n 29 Error Indica ON siii are 29 Misco lia 30 Vertical Blank Lines Appear en RU bi nete Gb RE YO n aee C AR RS eine 30 Printer Timeout Error Messages eret ter RO FCU E To rir e edi eire edite ete atteste sentent 30 Data Sent but Not Printing es o en epe eter PEE Free PE en ide 30 Poor Printing Quality cioe
22. ny form without the prior written permission of Postek No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein TX Series Label Printer User s Manual 6th edition January 2015 Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the Postek TX Series label printer at the time of this manual s distribution However succeeding printers and manuals are subject to change without notice Postek assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the printer and this manual Although this manual describes and details many issues which could possibly occur the manufacturer cannot warrant against unpredictable conditions during the printing process For problems such as the printer not working lost or unclear print content etc the manufacturer and resellers are responsible for correcting these issues according to Postek Printer Warranty Clauses In no event shall the manufacturer or the resellers involved be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or other pecuniary loss arising from the use of the results of use or inability to use this product even if the manufacturer has been advised of the possibility of such damages POSTEK TX Series User s Manual I
23. orbid the printer to send back error information to the host Options Enable Disable IP Address The range of XXX is 0 255 press PAUSE 4 to decrease CANCEL D to increase FEED Ge to move to next XXX Upon completion pressing FEED J will proceed Gateway to the Save Abort screen Subnet Mask Port Set Date Set system date Set Time Set system time View Fonts Browse the stored fonts Delete Fonts Delete stored fonts Options PPLE PPLZ Command Type POSTEK Default PPLE 20 TX Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Options Enable Disable Default Disable After DHCP is enabled the printer will ask for a restart As the printer being powered on DHCP again the LCD will prompt DHCP CONFIGURING PLEASE WAIT Normally it takes 2 minutes to finish the network settings If failed the printer will disable the DHCP and prompt DHCP DISABLED CHECK CONNECTIONS For printers with firmware versions before V6 28 LCD displays INITIALIZING PLEASE WAIT Options Enable Disable Dump Mode Default Disable The Media feed length when perform Media Calibration Detect Length Default 200 Unit mm Offline Printing Browse the pre stored label forms select one to print Clear Form Clear the forms downloaded to the printer Clear Graphic Clear the graphics downloaded to the printer Clear Setting Clears only those settings accomplished
24. pressing the Setup Exit button on the Front Panel Enable the cutter under the LCD menu Reset the printer press and hold the Cancel button for 4 seconds the three lamps will blink simultaneously Release and press the Cancel button again the three indicators stop blinking and remain lit The printer is now in its normal state see Figure 11 With media loaded the cutter is now ready to use see Figure 12 a and 12 b LU E E E READY MEDIA RIBBON POSTEK TX Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Figure 12 a Cutting Mode TX2 POSTEK 24 TX Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Figure 12 b Cutting Mode TX3 TX6 POSTEK x TX Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Adjusting the Pressure of the Printhead 1 O Increase Decrease TPH Pressure ATA 2 Figure 13 As shown in Figure 13 there are two screws 1 and 2 Unscrew 2 first but do not remove it Then unscrew 1 Adjust the position of screw 1 towards Increase or Decrease as required Then first fasten screw 1 then the 2 Windows Driver and Label Software The TX Series Industrial printer driver is packaged with the printer in the CD ROM pa
25. ri etre HEREIN UE VONT LE REP vavaneddedo yess UOS HET EEEE TAE ama lees 30 unidad 31 Appendix A Interface Specifications seeeeeeneeeneeeneneneeeneneeeneneseeesss 32 Appendix SANA O 27 POSTEK i TX Series User s Manual Preface Important Notice Preface Your POSTEK TX Series high performance industrial barcode label printer features innovative state of the art technology and superior quality workmanship Boasting an all metal frame and unique core construction the TX achieves a sturdy and durable stationary platform for smooth printing A powerful control system can easily handle the most complicated printing requirements and advanced thermal transfer direct thermal technology offers optimum printout clarity This manual explains how to set up and begin using your TX Series printer It also provides detailed information on configuring your printer basic operations care and troubleshooting Please read this manual carefully before using the POSTEK TX Series printer Important Notice Read Me First The thermal printhead can be easily damaged due to its precision construction A printhead damaged by misuse is not covered under the terms of the warranty To ensure longevity of the printhead please note the following DO NOT scrape or use tools that might damage the printhead surface To protect from corroding the printhead DO NOT touch the printhead wit
26. the 3 wires as follows Host 258 Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P IX2 es 3RX RX2 is 2TX RX3 2TX TX3 3RX GND7 5 GND GND5 5 GND pin 4 pin 4 pin 5 EM pin 6 1 pin 6 pin 7 Baud rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 Data format always 8 data bits 1 start bit and 1 stop bit Parity always non parity How control RTS CTS Hardware flow control If you are using software or drivers under the Windows environment the flow control must be set to hardware Any communications port can transmit data from the host RS232 Ethernet or USB Preliminary communications settings are not required since the printer will automatically detect which port is active Note Never send data from 2 ports at the same time Data cannot be sent to more than one port simultaneously or data corruption and print errors may occur POSTEK y TX Series User s Manual Appendix B ASCII Table Appendix B ASCII Table 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 NUL 0 P p 1 SOH XON 1 A Q a q 2 STX a 2 B R b r 3 XOFF 3 C S c S 4 4 D T d t 5 NAK 5 E U e u 6 ACK amp 6 F V f V 7 BEL i 7 G W g Ww 8 IBS 8 H X h x 9 9 I Y i y A LF J Z j Z B ESC K k C FE lt L 1 D CR M m E SO RS gt N n F JSI US 7 O L o DEL Note The sign is included in the embedded table at DEC128 or HEX 80
27. through the front panel Please read the content in Important Notice section before setting your printer to direct thermal mode Tear off DI a Grab printed label b Tear down Figure 9 Press MENU to enter setup menu Common Settings Tear Off select Enable 2 Follow the directions shown in Figure 9 to tear off the label 3 Ifthe tear off position needs to be adjusted press MENU to enter setup menu Offset Settings Tear off Offset input suitable offset value POSTEK 21 TX Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Manual Peel off b Press the label to printer A I B C Remove the label Figure 10 Press MENU to enter setup menu Manual Peel Off select Enable Follow the directions shown in Figure 10 to peel off the label Press PAUSE to print next label If the peeling position needs to be adjusted press MENU to enter setup menu Peeling Offset input suitable offset value A IES POSTEK m TX Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Operations and Settings Cutting Mode Note The Rotary Cutter Kit is an optional accessory 1 2 3 Turn on the printer and enter the Setup Menu by
28. tions and setup instructions included in this manual Warnings This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures see FCC Notice Static electricity that accumulates on the surface of the human body or other objects can damage the print head or electronic components in the TX printer Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling POSTEK i TX Series User s Manual Table of Contents jv M 1 Important Notice Read Me First Leere eee eite e eese eene ente t en nono noco stas esses stesse esses sess sess etas etas sena sess sess sess sess esses sena 1 Chapter 1 hr scuriiiCustO ripe 2 Printer SpeCIICAONS eie 2 Contents Of BOX i ie dee ene ehe entree he a hee vo v ve edes 4 Packing Listes cett uu du dU IM MI EU IU MI I EI UNE vs 4 Chapter 2 Setup and USE P 5 A NON 5 Main Parts and Stru t resssss sites in eee il RR 5 Connectins the Printer ereus id A A aaa AE FEIER asii 9 Interface C moce UON ME PE 11 Loading th RODOM enr UEM 11 Loading the Medid siini nn a a a a aN O i n ind 13 Standard Mode aeris anan te E oe A OTO Ae eee e et ae e A ett Poe e e eds 13 Cutting Mode istics teret teer n ne e e Ee eie E er tee deri ier tee AAA 15 Adjusting the Position of Media Sensor iii 15 Chapter 3 Operations a
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