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1. Description Printer Printer Port Printer Port Printer Port Serial Port Serial Port Serial Port Serial Part Label Dr 200 4 inch model A r Add Pott Delete Port le Configure Port Enable bidirectional support Enable printer pooling Orientation Layout Paper Quality _ I ams Re ea L ern ee a i A done a ell on mt ADE 4 Od ina Page Order Front to Back Page Format Pages per Sheet 1 v are Draw Borde Paper Size Copy Count Print Quality Speed Output Bin Accessory setting Printinh Preferences menu Click Layout Click Advanced button Click each item to select the parameters Click OK Paper Source Media type Media Darkness Printing Preferences menu Click Paper Quality Select media type Select Darkness Click OK m Label Dr 200 4 inch model Advanced Document Settings z 4 Paper Output ws EH Label10x 0 Copy Count 1 Copy Document Options Advanced Printing Features Enabled Ay Printer Features Print Quality Speed 2 0 Output Bin w o Cutter Peeler Layout Paper Quality Tray Selection Paper Source Automatically Select is Media Darkness 8 id a 57 Paper Size Setup or Create a Custom Size Printing Preferences menu Click Advanced button Click Customize butto2. OK Cancel Apply Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties 2 x General Details Sharing Paper Graphics Device Options Paper size Label 4 0 3 0 Nii a bo Custom Label1 0 Label1 0 Label1 0 Label 1 gt m Orientation A Portrait Landscape Paper source T T amp Media with Gap Media choice Dakness8 O Copies fi H More Options About Restore Defaults 43 Create a custom size Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties Output bin More Options x Accessory setting reyes In the Properties menu w o Cute Dosis Click Paper In the Properties menu Select Custom Click Paper User Defined Size ee Click More Options Set a custom size Select Enable w o Click OK cutter peeler Click OK Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties Print quality Speed In the Properties menu Click Device Options Select parameters Click OK 44 45 Parameters for Win 2000 Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties 2 x Ports General Sharing Potts Advanced Security Device Settings Label Dr 200 4 inch model In the Properties menu CI j ck Po rts Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked pott Select the IO port Pot Description Printer IA Printer Port Wasp DT TT Label Printer gt Click O K COLPT2 Printer Port CILPT3 Printer P
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4. Orientation Portrait Landscape Page Order Front to Back Back to Front Pages Per Sheet 1 Label Dr 200 4 inch model Advanced Options k e g Label Dr 200 4 inch model Advanced Document Settings ag Paper Output Paper size Label 4 0x3 0__ Copy Count 1 Copy iis Document Options Advanced Printing Features Enabled A Printer Features Print Quality Speed 2 0 Output Bin wo Cutter Peeler 53 Paper size setup In Printing Preferences Click tag Layout Click button Advanced Click button Customize Select paper size or add new paper size Click OK Paper Size Setup Add New Paper i Label 1 01 0 Label 1 02 0 Label 1 0 3 0 Label 1 0 4 0 Label 2 0x1 0 Label 2 02 0 Label 2 0x3 0 Label 2 0 4 0 Label 2 0 5 0 Label 2 0x6 0 Label 3 01 0 Label 3 02 0 Label 3 0x3 0 Label 3 0x4 0 Label 4 01 0 Label 4 02 0 Label 4 0x3 0 Label 4 0 4 0 Label 4 0 5 0 54 vi Paper Properties Add New Paper Unit of Measurement Inches v Lo o l Minimum Paper Sizes Width 0 40 in Height 0 25 in Maximum Paper Sizes Width 4 00 in Height 43 00 in Widthfw 0 40 finch Height hj 0 25 A finch Add New Paper 0 40 in x 0 25 in Create a custom size In the Printers menu Right click Select Server Properties Enter a Form name Reset paper size in the Form descr
5. CTS 5V Direction Definition Mini Dim 6P Out TxData o Out 72 73 Note Pin 9 on the OS 204 214 314 and pin 1 on the OS 203 are reserved for a KDU keyboard device unit Do not connect these pins if you are using a general host such as a PC Connection with host Host 25S Printer 9P PC or compatible DTR 20 1 DSR DSR6_ 6 DTR TAZ asn 2 RX RX yen 3 TX CTSG dec 7 RTS RTS 4 8 CTR GND7 00 5 GND Host 9S Printer 9P PC or compatible DIR4 aan 1 DSR DSRO guii 6 DTR IXS apen 2 RX RX2 gt an 3 TX CTS mia 7 RTS RISZ ana 8 CTS GND5 __ 5 GND Alternatively you can connect the 3 wires as follows Host 25S Printer 9P PC or compatible IX Z aisn 2 RX RASS eases 3 TX GND 7 _ 5 GND Host 9S Printer 9P PC or compatible TX aed 2 RX RXZ ere 3 TX GND5 __ 5 GND pin 4 ae E pin 7 74 The simplest way to connect to other hosts not PC compatible or terminals is Terminal Host Pin 2 RxData Pin 3 TxData Pin 5 Ground In general as long as the data quantity is not too large and you use Xon Xoff as flow control it will be problem free Baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 and 38400 Programmable by command Data format always 8 data bits 1 start bit and 1 stop bit Parity always non parity Handshaking XON XOFF as well as CTS RTS hardware flow control If you run an application with the bundled printer driver under Windo
6. Yes The Printer Driver Change 35 Installing the Printer Driver Seagull Driver 4 Selecta driver for your speciy internodes The manufacturer and model determine which printer driver to use printer and click Next Specify the model of your printer 1 Double click the driver file i to execute in Windows License Agreement KJ SEAGULL 2 Click Next Printer Model Argox OS 214 plus PPLB Argox OS 214 Zip Argox OS 214TT PPLA Argox OS 2141T PPLB Argox OS 214v PPLA Argox OS 214v PPLB Araox OS 214v Zip Source C Argox_7 1 6_M 0 Version 7 1 6 M 0 01 07 2009 Please read the following license agreement carefully WINDOWS PRINTER DRIVER LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY Seagull Scientific Inc Seagull grants you a non exclusive license to use the accompanying Windows Printer Driver s and related documentation Seagull Software subject to the following provisions You assume full responsibility for the selection of the Seagull Software to achieve your intended results and for the installation use and results obtained from the Seagull Software Both the software and the related material are Copyrighted and are protected by law Title to and all rights and interests in the Seagull Software wherever resident and on whatever media are and chall remain the nronerty nf Seaqull Furthermnre hy neinn accept the terms in the license agreement C do not accept the term
7. om Switch off the power and wait for both LEDs to go off Unlatch the print head module Remove the ribbon Push the print head firmly into the casing and shift it to the left It will release from the module Disconnect the print head cable Disassemble the print head and the mounting bracket by releasing screws Replace with a new print head Reassemble the print head module in reverse order Be careful not to touch the print head elements 65 66 Technical Reference General Specifications Specification Model Model Model Model Model Print method Direct thermal Direct thermal OP DPI 8 dots mm Maximum print 2 83 in 4 13in 4 16in Maximum print 10 in 8 in 48 in Maximum print 3 5 inches 2 inches 3 inches speed Onboard DRAM 512 K bytes 2 M bytes Rotation Jo 90 180 and 270 4 direction rotations Media type Direct thermal paper visible light and infrared scan able labels tag stock butt cut or die cut with various adhesives Il All above media plus thermal transfer paper or vinyl labels and N A tags butt cut or die cut with various adhesives 67 Specification Model Model Model Model Model Spee 9 203 08204 08 214 08 2142 08914TT label roll Maximum 4 3 in 109mm outside diameter 0 5 in 12 7 diameter mm inside diameter beside OS 203 Maximum 5 in 127mm outside diameter 0 5 in 12 7 mm inside diameter only OS 203 Label Black stripe and gap indexing Ribbon t
8. 59 LED Indicators Power and Ready LEDs blink alternately Power LED Ready LED Possible Problems Solutions Remarks Ribbon out Supply the ribbon roll Not applicable to Ribbon jam Recover the jam direct thermal Ribbon sensor error Replace ribbon sensor type Note For models OS 203 0S 204 this error will not occur LED Indicators Only the Power LED blinks Power LED Ready LED Possible Problems Serial IO error Check the baud rate Not for Centronics Memory full Add the extension RAM Cutter failed or jam Check the cutter Occurs only when Recover the jam installing or setting the cutter Hardware error Call for service DOS SSS S 60 LED Indicators Only the Ready LED blinks Power LED Ready LED on on Possible Problems Print head too hot Printing will stop until the print head cools to an acceptable printing temperature When it does the printer will automatically resume operation Printer is receiving Wait for the data data transmission finished 6l Miscellaneous If the host shows Printer Time out 1 Check if the communication cable parallel or serial is connected securely to your parallel or serial port on the PC and to the connector on the printer at the other end 2 Check if the printer power is turned on If the data has been sent but there is no output from the printer Check the active printer driver and see if Label Dr for your Windows system and the label print
9. Follow Steps 1 to 8 listed in Standard Mode above 9 Thread the media over the platen roller then route the media through the slot of the cutter module 10 Press down the print head module firmly Cutter Module 26 11 Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the FEED button if the printer is already on Note The FEED button does not make the printer cut Cutting occurs only when the software is properly set 27 Calibration and Configuration This section discusses calibration printing configuration and resetting the printer to factory defaults Performing Calibration and Configuration 1 Turn off the printer power 2 Press and hold the feed button while turning on the power 4 then the printer will execute calibration to let machine automatically stock length of the label Please continuous to press the feed button when machine executes calibration Please continuous pressing the feed button until the printing motor is activated then printer will execute configuration and printing the configuration profile The profile includes firmware version ROM checksum RS232 thermal transfer direct thermal settings hardware configuration and font types After calibration and configuration at PPLB emulation the printer enters character dump mode To exit from dump mode press the feed button again If you accidentally print the label without exiting from dump mode in advance you nee
10. ends If the ribbon itself is less than 11 cm it must be aligned with the bare core at the left end when you install it 2 Since this printer uses band buffer technology If you just print texts or barcodes the maximum length is more than 30 inches If you print many graphics the maximum length can only be a few inches with standard onboard RAM Extension RAM font 71 board and flash modules use the same connector and cannot Interface Specifications function at the same time Serial Printer Programming Language Z PPLZ OS 214Zip For the OS 204 214 214Zip 314 the RS232 connector on the Specification Model printer side is a female DB 9 OS 214Zip Bitmapped Font 1x1 to 24x24 Ea expandability One Dimension Code11 Interleave 2 of 5 Code39 Code93 EAN barcode 13 8 UPCA E Code128 subset A B and C 8 o S _ Industrial 2 of 5 Standard 2 of 5 Codabar 9 Oot eV UPC EAN Extensions MSI Plessey Postnet Two Dimension PDF 417 MaxiCode Data Matrix ECC200 only barcode and QR Code For the OS 203 the RS232 connector is a Mini Dim 6P HEX and binary graphics with normal as well as compressed images 10 resident fonts 9 bitmapped fonts and 1 scalable Seac font International 14 international character sets USA USA2 UK 1 h DSR character sets Holland Den Nor Swe Fin German France1 2 h RxData France2 Italy Spain Misc Japan page 850 3 Out TxData 5 1 5 Ground Out
11. OS Series Desktop Barcode Printer If WS T ke Oi User s Manual Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Argox Information Co Ltd It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein Such proprietary information may not be used reproduced or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Argox Information Co Ltd Product Improvements Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Argox Information Co Ltd All specifications and signs are subject to change without notice FCC Compliance Statement 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 in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures e Reorient or relo
12. cate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into a different outlet on a different circuit Consult the dealer or an experience Radio TV technician for help This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Argox Information Co Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Liability Disclaimer Argox Information Co Ltd takes steps to assure that the company s published engineering specifications and manuals are correct however errors do occur Argox Information Co Ltd reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims any resulting liability In no event shall Argox Information Co Ltd or anyone else involved in the creation production or delivery of the accompanying product including hardware and software 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 out of the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product even if Argox Information Co Ltd has been advised of the possibility of such damages II A Letter to Our Customers Dear Customers Congratulation on selecting an Argox OS series print
13. d to turn on the printer again to print normally 28 Resetting to Factory Default Settings Note Turn on the printer and wait for 5 or more seconds Press the Feed button for 10 seconds and the Ready indicator and Power indicator will go off in order When the two indicators relight release the feed button The printer feeds approximately 3 5 blank labels and then resets to the factory defaults Revise the factory default settings that stored in flash even if turn off the power source cannot be eliminated 29 Computer Connections Note You must insert the power supply s barrel connector into the power jack on the back of the printer before connecting communication cables This printer comes with both a nine pin Electronics Industries Association EIA RS 232 serial data interface for OS 203 it is six pin and a standard Centronics parallel interface In either case you must supply the required interface cable for your application Note This printer complies with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 for Class B Equipment for use with fully shielded six foot data cables Use of longer cables or unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions above Class B limits Serial RS 232 Interface Requirements The required cable must have a nine pin D type for the OS 203 six pin male connector on one end which is plugged into the mating serial port located on the back of the printer The other end of the
14. e along in the left side of the top cover Click the middle cover back into the base housing First click in the front then the rear secure the two screws at the bottom of the base housing H Cover 81 Appendix ii Installing the Cutter 4 Remove m whole print head assembly by releasing the 4 screws at its feet 1 Turn off the printer power and unplug the power cable and Centronics Serial cable 2 Remove the top cover 3 Remove the two screws under the base housing Print Head Assembly 5 a Mount the cutter IC 3717 to U19 on the main board OS 204 214 b Mount the cutter baby board to JP29 on the main board OS 214ZIP c Mount the cutter baby board to JP17 on the main board OS 203 d Mount the cutter baby board to JP29 on the main board OS 314 82 83 6 Secure the four screws attaching the cutter Appendix iil Installing the Extension Card Extension Card designated for all optional extension modules For example RTC Font card and specified function card Install the extension card into the printer as follows 1 Turn off the printer power 2 Remove the top cover 3 Release the two screws at the bottom of the base housing KV My M Cutter 7 Plug the cutter s connector into the PCB s header connector JP13 8 Reattach the print head assembly by securing the 4 screws 9 Click back the middle cover 10 Secure the two screws for the base hou
15. er We believe soon you will find that you have made a cleverest choice This booklet is a small gift from us It is intended for helping you to know your printer better then further to optimize it Basically this booklet contains two parts operation guidance and related valuable information In the part of the operation guidance we will furnish you with a lot of complementary illustrations so you may pick up those operation guides more quickly In the latter chapters of Trouble Shooting Maintenance as well as Reference Technical information which we think you may need them just in case Therefore for your quick reference we try to table them as much as possible Enjoy your reading and have a good time with your printer Best wishes Argox Information Co Ltd MI Table of Contents A Letter 10 OUP CUSIOMNETS ruisen aai AAE I Table Of Conten Saniscara e socecswvewesvesssesscensesceesass IV OCU A I a PEE E E EE EE 1 CAPAC KID e E E wat lean Date ore ane act tare teeteae l Package COn ENTS sern a N soe es 2 Connecting the Power Supply ccccccccssscccceecceeeeeeeeeaeeees 3 Parts and Features OS 214 OS 214Zip OS 314 a 5 Parts and Features OS 203 OS 204 cc cecccccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeees 7 Controls and INdiCators 12 ih cohncireveln tins cnlninieadateceanercxeecdees 10 Loading Ribbon and Media ccccssscssssccssscccsssccssscoeesees 12 Loading a Ribbon OS 214 OS 214Zip OS 314
16. er has been selected Vertical streaks in the printout usually indicate a dirty or faulty print head Refer to the following examples 62 Clean the print head If the problem persists replace the print head Poor printout quality o The ribbon may not be qualified o The media may not be qualified e Adjust the Darkness heat temperature Slow down the print speed Refer to the next chapter and clean the related spare parts Recovery After correcting problems simply press the panel button or restart the printer to continue your print jobs Make sure the LEDs are not blinking and remember to resend your files 63 Caring for Your Printer After using eight rolls of label stock clean the following areas of the printer Note Turn off the printer before cleaning Cleaning Clean the following components of the printer using a cotton bud dampened with alcohol Do not soak the cotton bud excessively Thermal Print Head Thermal paper stock and the ribbon release debris on the print head which degrades printing quality Clean the print head with methanol or isopropyl alcohol and a cotton bud Do not touch the heater element with your fingers Debris or dirt on the roller should be cleaned with alcohol Paper Sensor Debris or dirt on the paper sensor can cause a miss read or unstable detection of the label gap Clean with a cotton bud dampened with alcohol 64 Replacing the Thermal Print Head pe Oo
17. head module down and press down firmly until you hear a snap 11 Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the FEED button if the printer is already on Print Head Module Feed Button 21 Peel Off Mode Note For Peel off mode you must first install the dispenser kit Please refer to Appendix I Follow Steps 1 to 8 listed in Standard Mode above 9 Remove enough labels to expose approximately a 6 length of backing paper Peeler Sensor Backing Paper 22 10 Trim the front edge of the label backing paper with scissors or a knife 11 Lead the backing paper into the slot between the dispenser bar and H cover then ensure it is inserted between the white plastic roller and platen roller H Cover Dispenser Bar 12 Press the FEED button for the label backing paper to 23 come out from the slot under the H cover FEED button if the printer is already on 13 In OS 203 Peel off mode if a misaligned loading occurs keep pressing the FEED button to back feed and reload Note The FEED button does not make the printer peel the label stock Peeling occurs only when the software is properly set 14 To remove any slack rewind the media onto the roll Press down the print head module firmly Label H Cover 15 Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the 24 25 Cutting Mode Note For Cutting mode you must first install the cutter Please refer to Appendix ll
18. ic fonts OCR A and OCR B ASD 4 6 8 10 12 14 and 18 points Smooth fonts Symbol sets for USASCII UK German French Italian Spanish Courier fonts 8 symbol set PC PC A PC B EAMA 94 perm romane Leger Gresk and Russe NA Soft fonts Downloadable PCL fonts Font expandability 1x1 to 24x24 One Dimension Code39 Code93 Code128 subset A B and C Codabar Interleave 2 of 5 UPC A E 2 and 5 add on EAN 13 8 UCC EAN 128 UCC EAN 128 random weight Postnet Plessey HIBC Telepen FIM Two Dimension MaxiCode PDF417 and Datamatrix barcode Graphics PCX BMP IMG and HEX formats 70 Printer Programming Language B PPLB Specification Model Model Model Model e OS 203DT OS 204DT OS 214TT Symbol sets For 203dpi amp 300dpi models Code pages 8 bits code page 437 850 852 860 863 and 865 7 bits USA British German French Danish Italian Spanish Swedish and Swiss For 203dpi model only 8 bits code page 857 861 862 855 866 737 851 869 1252 1250 1251 1253 1254 and 1255 Downloadable soft fonts Font 1x1 to 24x24 expandability One Dimension Code39 Code93 Code128 subset A B and C Codabar Interleave 2 of 5 UPC A E 2 and 5 add on EAN 13 8 UCC EAN 128 Postnet Matrix 2 of 5 Code 128UCC Two Dimension MaxiCode and PDF417 barcode Graphics PCX and binary raster Notes 1 The bare core for the ribbon must be 11 cm in length It should have two opposite slits at two
19. in XP Ports In the Properties menu Click Ports Select the IO port Click OK Paper source Media type In the Printers menu Label Dr Right click Select Printing Preferences Click Paper Quality Select media type Click OK Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties General Sharing Ports Advanced Security Device Settings 9 Sa Label Dr 200 4 inch model Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked port Port Description Printer Printer Port Label Dr 200 4 inch model O LPT2 Printer Port O LPT3 Printer Port O COM1 Serial Port CO COM2 Serial Port CL COM3 Serial Port O COM Serial Port C Enable printer pooling amp Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences a O R Layout Paper Quality Tray Selection Paper Source Automatically Select Media D arkness 8 52 Orientation Page order In Printing Preferences Click Layout Select Portrait or Landscape Click Page order Select Front to Back or Back to Front Click OK IN Paper size Copies Print quality Speed Output bin Accessory setting In Printing Preferences Click Layout Click Advanced Click items to select parameters Click OK amp Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences Layout Paper Quality
20. iption Click OK File Edit view Favorites Tools Help ay gt amp Ms Search E Folders E Address eS Printers and Faxes E w Go IAO Label Dr 200 4 inch model Je 0 View Arrange Icons By gt Refresh 2 Troubleshoot printing Get help with printing Set Up Faxing My Documents E My Pictures 3 My Computer amp Print Server Properties Forms Ports Drivers Advanced Forms on FAE lt P ENGLISH ENEE 10x14 f 11x17 12811 Form name 10x11 Create a new form Define a new form by editing the existing name and measurements Then click Save Form Form description measurements Units Metric English Paper size Printer area margins Width 10 Oin Left 0 00in Top 0 00in Height 1l 55 For Windows Vista Ports In the Properties menu Click Ports Select the IO port Click OK Orientation In the Properties menu Click General Click Printing Preferences button Click Layout Select Portrait or Landscape Click OK 56 Color Management Security __ Device Settings Ports General Sharing checked v Label Dr 200 4 inch model Aot Advanced Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free port Port W LPT1 LPT2 LPT3 COM1 COM2 E coms rAMA
21. izard Completed The following operations were completed successfully Installed printer Argox OS 214TT PPLA Completing the Seagull Driver Wizard A new printer will be installed using the following settings Name Argox OS 214TT PPLA Share name lt Not Shared gt Port LPT1 Default No Manufacturer Argox Model Argox OS 214TT PPLA Version 7 1 6 M 0 01 07 2009 To begin the driver installation process dick Finish 38 39 Notes 1 If you are updating the driver make sure you remove the previous version first 2 If you install new bar code application software such as ArgoBar LabelView or CodeSoft you should activate the Label Dr 200 or Label Dr 300 driver and set it as the current printer driver 3 If you install new bar code application software such as Bartender Ultra Lite you should activate the seagull driver for Argox printers 40 Setting Parameters After installing the driver follow the path below to set parameters Windows 98 2000 2003 Start Settings Printers Label Dr Properties Windows XP Start Settings Printers and Faxes Label Dr Properties Windows Vista Start Control Panel Printers Label Dr Properties 4 Parameters include Select the IO port to link with the printer The port may be parallel LPT serial COM network port or file Paper size Select the proper size If there is no desired size select Cus
22. l outlet Power Supply OS 204 214 214Zip 314 AC Electrical Outlet Power Cord Power Jack Barrel Connector Ea Power Supply OS 203 Model Getting to Know Your Printer There are five models in the OS Series The OS 214 OS 214Zip and OS 314 share the same parts and features as do the OS 203 and OS 204 Parts and features of the OS series are illustrated below Parts and Features OS 214 OS 214Zip OS 314 Top Cover H Cover Se aa p Power Switch 2 Power Indicator Feed Button Ready Indicator OS 214 OS 214Zip OS 314 Models Ribbon Pick up Holder Media Hanger Release Levers Ribbon Supply Holder Thermal Print head Platen Roller Power Switch OS 214 OS 214Zip OS 314 Models Parts and Features OS 203 OS 204 Top Cover H Cover Power Switch Power Indicator a Feed Button Ready indicator OS 203 OS 204 Models Media Hanger Release Levers Platen Roller Thermal Print head OS 203 OS 204 Models Peel Off Option Cutter Option MW WIL HA A EAA White Plastic Roller Cutter OS 203 OS 204 Models Controls and Indicators The printer s controls and indicators are shown in the diagram below The following table explains control and indicator functions Power Indicator Power Switch Ready Indicator Feed Button 10 Control Indicator e On power on Power Switch off shut down Note Turn
23. leshooting maintenance and technical information for your reference Unpacking After receiving your printer please check for possible shipping damage 1 Inspect the outside of both the box and the printer for possible damage 2 Open the top cover of the printer to see if the media compartments are in order Note If damage has occurred contact your shipping company immediately to file a claim 3 Check whether you have received the following accessories together with the printer If there are any items missing please contact your local dealer Printer User s Manual CD Rom Disk Package Contents Printer Power Supply Power Cord User s Manual CD Rom Disk Ribbon not included with OS 203 or OS 204 Sample Media not included with OS 203 or OS 204 Note The ribbon and sample media are not included with the OS 203 or OS 204 models Connecting the Power Supply Connect the power supply as below WARNING Do not operate the printer and power supply in an area where they can get wet Make sure the power switch is in the O position and be careful not to touch the 36 pin parallel connector 1 Insert the barrel connector of the Power Supply into the power jack on the back of the printer Note the location of the power jack for different models in the diagrams below 2 Insert the separate power cord into the power supply 3 Plug the other end of the cord into an AC electrica
24. lick OK Cancel 47 Paper size setup Paper Size Setup In Printing Preferences Click tag Layout Label 1 0x4 0 n Label 2 0x1 0 Click button Advanced Ekis oog IN L b 12 0 3 0 Click button Customize kabel 0x40 Select paper size or Soe add new paper size ere Z Click OK Label 3 0x3 0 Label 4 0x4 0 Label 4 05 0 48 Paper Properties fhad New Paper Unit of Measurement Millimeters Minimum Paper Sizes Width 10 2 mm Height 6 4mm Maximum Paper Sizes Width 101 6 mm Height 1092 2 mm Width w 110 2 mm Height h 4 imm Add New Paper 10 2 mm x 6 4 mm hd New Delete Cancel Ok Create a custom size In the Printers menu Right click Select Server Properties Enter a form name for in Form Description for Reset paper size in Measurements Click OK CT Printers Ioj oj x Fie Edt View Favorites Tools Help amp Back gt GQsearch GyFolders CBristory WS GS X A Ea Address A Printers Go en p PIS LH 3 Add Printer Label Dr 200 Printers 4 inch model This Folder contains information View gt about printers that are currently installed and a wizard to help you Arrange Icons install new printers Line Up Icons To get information about a printer Refresh that is currently installed right click Paste ate the pri
25. n Select Paper Size or add new paper size Click OK 58 Paper Size Setup Add New Paper A lLabel 1 0x1 0 Label 1 0x2 0 Label 1 0x3 0 Label 1 0x4 0 Label 2 0x1 0 Label 2 0x2 0 Label 2 0x3 0 Label 2 0x4 0 Label 2 0x5 0 Label 2 0x6 0 Label 3 0x1 0 Label 3 0x2 0 Label 3 0x3 0 Label 3 0x4 0 Label 4 0x1 0 Label 4 0x2 0 Label 4 0x3 0 Label 4 0x4 0 Label 4 0x5 0 Paper Properties Label 1 0x1 0 Unit of Measurement U Millimeters v f Minimum Paper Sizes Width 10 2 mm Height 6 4 mm Maximum Paper Sizes Width 101 6 mm Height 1092 2 mm EOM Width w 25 4 mm Height h 25 4 mm Label 1 0x1 0 25 4 mm x 25 4 mm Delete Cancel l Ok Troubleshooting Normally when the printer is in not working properly the Power LED blinks continuously while printing and communication between the host and printer stops LED Diagnosis Power and Ready LEDs blinking continuously indicates printer errors To understand the problem please observe the Power and Ready LEDs and refer to the following solutions LED Indicators Power and Ready LEDs blink at the same tempo Power LED Ready LED Possible Problems Miss detect gap Check the label path If you use a Check the label sensor continuous label roll and run under Windows select continuous media Label stock out upply the label roll Install the label roll Recover the jam Label stock not installed Label jam
26. n of electrical noise 1 Double click the driver file Label Dr 200 or Label Dr 300 Ae To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable to execute in Windows a Keep data cables as short as possible 6 ft or 1 83m 2 Click Next ee a iseominended The Wizard wil install Printer Driver on your computer To continue click Next e Do not tightly bundle the data cables with power cords Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits 1 Centronics allows a much higher communication speed than serial 2 The printer automatically detects parallel or serial port No need to set a switch or send a command 3 Default settings are included in the configuration report 32 33 3 Select a driver for your printer and click Next For 203 dpi modes with 4 inches print width you should select Label Dr 200 4 inch model 4 Select the port of the printer and click Next 34 Select Model 200 3 inch model Label Dr 200 6 inch model Printer Driver for 4 inches width label printer lt Back Next gt Cancel Select Model x Anrcox fener ade Bireode Select the model of your printer Printer Driver for 4 inches width label printer lt Back Next gt Cancel 5 After the related files have been copied to your system click Next Extract Files need several minutes HRUREEOEEO 6 After the installation is complete click Finish 7 Click
27. nfigure Port E Enable bidirectional support I Enable printer pooling Cancel ar Label Dr 200 4 inch model Default Document Properties EG Page Setup Advanced l 3 Label Dr 200 4 inch model Document Settings aik Paper Output aw Paper Size lt Envelope 49 gt a Orientation lt Portrait gt E Paper Source lt D Copy Count lt 1 Copy gt E in Graphic vo Resolution lt 203 dots per inch gt ls Document Options r Change Paper Source Setting I Automatically Select 5 ga T T Media with Gap T T Media with Black Line T T Continuous Media gg D T Media with Gap 50 Paper Output Speed Print quality Darkness In Default Document Click Advanced Click item to select desired parameters Click OK Create a custom size Please refer to Create a a Label Dr 200 4 inch model Default Document Properties Eq Eg Page Setup Advanced lA Orientation lt Portrait gt ga Paper Source lt Automatically Select c Copy Count lt 1 Copy gt In Graphic E Resolution lt 203 dots per inch E go Document Options E Halftone Color Adjustment se Media lt w o Cutter Peeler gt z amp Paper Output lt Speed 2 0 ips gt CJ Print Quality 4 es a Metafile Spooling lt On gt Change Print Quality Setting Darkness 0 Darkness 4 custom size in Win 2000 above 51 For W
28. nter s icon Paste Shortcut To install a new printer click the Add Printer icon Select an item to view its description z 4 gt g Displays properties for this server g Print Server Properties i 21x Forms Ports Drivers Advanced Forms on F amp E 2000 EN 11x17 ai 120x78 x Form Description for fi 0x14 J Create a New Form Define a new form by editing the existing name and measurements Then click Save Form Measurements Units Metric English Paper Size Printer Area Margins Width 10 00in Left fo O0in Op 0 00in Height f14 00in Right 10 00in Bottom 0 00in Save Form 49 For NT 4 0 Ports In the Properties menu Click Ports Select IO port Click OK Paper size Orientation Paper source Media type Copies Media choice Accessory setting In the Printer s menu Right click Select Document Defaults Click Advanced Click items to select desired parameters a Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties General Ports Scheduling Sharing Security Device Settings G Label Dr 200 4 inch model Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked port ie Local Port Label Dr 200 4 in O LPT2 Local Port C LPT3 Local Port L COM1 Local Port C come2 Local Port L COM3 Local Port C CNhA Local Port z Add Port Delete Port Co
29. ort CO COM1 Serial Port CO COM2 Serial Port CO COM3 Serial Port LI COM4 Serial Port x Add Port Delete Port Configure Port Enable bidirectional support J Enable printer pooling Pa per source Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences 2 x M e d a ty pe Layout Paper Quality Tray Selection Paper Source Automatically Select In the Printers menu Media CS Right click Select Printing Preferences Click Paper Quality and select media type Click OK Advanced 46 Orientation Label Dr 200 4 inch model Printing Preferences 2 xi P a g eo rd er Layout Paper Quality m Orientation Portrait In Printing Preferences we Click Layout ec aie Select Portrait or Bidaa Landscape Pages Per Sheet 1 z Click Page order Select Front to Back or Back to Front Click OK Paper size Copies 36 Label Dr 200 4 inch model Advanced Document Settings j j E Lag Paper Output j ni q aa ity Paper Size Label 4 0x3 0 Customize S peed Copy Count 1 Copy ike Document Options O utp ut bi n Advanced Printing Features Enabled El A Printer Features Acce SSO ry setti n g Print Quality Speed 2 0 Output Bin wto Cutter Peeler In Printing Preferences Click Layout Click Advanced Click each item to select parameters C
30. ossecssecosesosecosecssesseeeo 64 CEADNA E E OTOT OT 64 Thermal Prit Head osae n a abd estuconevemersayiasucvaukt 64 PICE S ISOT ina feccaaasteedsaacasacsoeaantencel cemsactuetaneeneied 64 Technica Refere CE i csscccecstecse ss enscceusstecsclevsccnnwssiocaee aaae 67 Genera SPC CHICATIONS 94 4 i4 wet cS cts us a todas tes dadesenesaue 67 Fonts Bar Codes and Graphics Specification 0cc008 70 Printer Programming Language A PPLA ecee 70 Printer Programming Language B PPLB 71 Printer Programming Language Z PPLZ OS 214Zip 72 Interface Specifications cvcaceriudswciavanaciasseesdieciendesdssdoswtelusvendesect 73 E a ETN E AAN ONE PE A EE O E EEN 73 Connection with DOSE userre a 74 Para hel CETO S or S 76 AAPO oaar a a a a 76 Appendix I Installing Dispenser Kit eecceeeeeeeees 71 TOD COW T oir a NN Ti Middle COVER sinaran seeheddpontn el eveubedtawesseatasdseats 78 Base PIOUS IG a E R R OAR 79 Appendix II Installing the Cutter ccssssccssssccsesecees 82 Appendix Ill Installing the Extension Card 85 V Getting Started Congratulations on choosing the Argox OS Series desktop barcode printer This manual will help you get to know your new printer There are two parts to this manual an operation guide and related information The operation guide is illustrated to help you quickly become familiar with the printer The related information includes troub
31. power off before connecting or disconnecting cables e Green light shows the power on status Power Indicator e Light off shows the power off status e Blinking light indicates error has occurred Ready Indicator Green shows printer is ready to operate Blinking light indicates printer is paused Press to advance labels to the first printing position Feed Buton Press to leave pause status Press to back feed if a label is not properly aligned for OS 203 Peel Off mode only Press and hold while turning on the power to print out a configuration profile 11 Loading Ribbon and Media This section describes how to load ribbon and media into the OS Series printers Loading a Ribbon OS 214 OS 214Zip OS 314 Note This section does not apply to direct thermal printing 1 Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment 2 Unlatch the print head module by pushing the two white release levers on the sides toward the rear 3 Turn over the print head module to expose the ribbon supply holder 12 Media Compartment Print Head Module Release Lever Release Lever Ribbon Supply Holder 13 Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll and the bare core Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it a little bit onto the core Insert the ribbon roll into the supply holder First snap in the left side and then the right side Ribbon Supply Holder Ribbon Roll Ba
32. re Core 14 7 Put the print head module down and insert the bare core into the pick up holder First snap in the left side and then the right side Ribbon Pick up Holder Bare Core 8 Turn the wheel of the print head module to ensure the ribbon is tightly wound 9 Press down the print head module firmly until you hear a snap 15 Loading Media The OS Series printers offer three different loading modes standard peel off or cutting o Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely Peel off mode peels backing material away from the label as it prints After a label is removed the next label prints Cutting mode automatically cuts the label after it prints Standard Mode 1 Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment Print Head Module 16 17 2 Remove the media hanger Media Compartment Media Hanger 3 Load the media roll onto the hanger from left to right Media Roll Media Hanger 18 Click the media hanger back into the media compartment Align the media roll to the left end Move the shield from right to left until it leans against the media Shield 19 7 Unlatch the print head module 8 Hold the print head module upright with one hand to allow the media to pass under it Lead the media through the media guides with the other hand 9 Lead the media over the platen roller Print Head Module Media Guides 20 10 Put the print
33. s in the license agreement 5 Select the port of the ENT printer and click Next A portis used to connect a printer to the computer 3 Select Install printer drive rs and click Next Welcome to the Seagull Driver i Wizard Specify the port that you are using If you are connecting using TCP IP or another port type not listed below create a new port This wizard helps you install and remove printer drivers Port Type Parallel Port COM1 Serial Port 9600 8N 1 FILE Local Port USBO01 Virtual printer port for USB SHRFAX Fax Monitor Port XPSPort Local Port What would you like to do Install printer drivers Upgrade printer drivers Remove printer drivers Create Port Configure Port xe g 36 37 8 After the related files have eer been copied to your system instating orivers Please wait while your system is updated 6 Enter a specify Printer Name and click Nex ae ee ee ee click Finish Enter a name for this printer Printer name Installing printer Argox OS 214TT PPLA F Use this printer as the default printer Specify whether or not you want to share this printer with other network users When sharing you must provide a share name Do not share this printer gt Share name Argox_OS 214TT_PPLA Finish T Click Finish 9 After the installation is complete click Close ce W
34. signal interface cable connects to a serial port on the host computer For technical and pin out information please refer to the Reference Technical Information Interface Specification 30 Power Jack RS232 Serial Port Parallel Port OS 204 OS 214 OS 214Zip OS 314 Models RS232 Serial Port Power Jack i OS 203 Model Parallel Port 31 Parallel Interface Requirements Communicating with the Printer The required cable IEEE 1284 compliant is recommended must The bundled printer driver can be applied to all applications under have a standard 36 pin parallel connector on one end which is Windows 98 2000 2003 Windows XP and Windows Vista With plugged into the parallel port located on the back of the printer this driver you can run any popular Windows software The other end of the parallel interface cable connects to the applications such as MS Word and print out to this printer printer connector at the host computer For pin out information refer to the Reference Technical Information Interface Before installation Specification 1 Check the contents of the driver to ensure it is complete Serial and Parallel Cabling Requirements 2 Make a backup copy of this driver Data cables must be of fully shielded construction and fitted with Installing the Printer Driver Label Dr 200 or Label Dr metal or metalized connector shells Shielded cables and 300 connectors are required to prevent radiation and receptio
35. sing 11 Click the top cover into place 84 85 4 Remove the middle cover 6 Click back the middle cover 7 Secure the two screws for the base housing ame O 8 Click the top cover into place eari Slot for S Extension Card Hey O g UU o 86 87
36. tom to define paper size Set portrait or landscape Paper source T T stands for thermal transfer ribbon Media type mode and D T for direct thermal mode without ribbon Media choice Set the heat value or darkness from this Darkness field Darkness values range from 0 to 15 Copies This function designates the number of printed copies of each page More options To use the cutter or peeler function enter Accessories More Options and select one of the items Device options Set print speed For OS 214 and OS 214Zip Speed speed ranges from 1 3 ips for OS 314 204 speed ranges from 1 2 ips for OS 203 speed ranges from 1 3 5 ips 42 Parameters for Win 98 Ports In the Properties menu Click Details Select the IO port Click OK Paper size Orientation Paper source Media type Media choice Darkness Copies In the Properties menu Click Paper Click items to select the desired parameters Click OK Label Dr 200 4 inch model Properties 21x General Details Sharing Paper Graphics Device Options Label Dr 200 4 inch model Print to the following port JLPT1 Printer Port x Add Port Delete Port Print using the following driver abel Dr 200 4 inch mode New Driver Capture Printer Port End Capture Timeout settings Not selected fi 5 seconds Transmission retry 45 seconds Spool Settings Port Settings
37. ws and use the serial port you should check the above parameters and set the flow control to Xon Xoff or hardware 75 Parallel Centronics The parallel port is a standard 36 pin Centronics Pin assignments are as follows Fin Direction Definition in Direction Definition aim pemo fs fow SELECT EE o 3m pa a2 fe p from aim pas pm Ground Sin aa fhac 6n ass fosok feroa a en Data 82 ou Fat om pas e e woa pe amou puy o ooo mow p if iS Auto Polling Both the serial port and parallel port of this printer can be activated at the same time i e the printer can simultaneously communicate with two PCs via different ports However as no port contention is made for this printer if both PCs transmit data at the same time the data may become damaged in the receiving buffer 76 Appendix Installing Dispenser Kit 1 Turn off the printer power and unplug the printer 2 Unwrap the dispenser kit and take out screws the shaft the plastic roller the dispenser bar the direction label and the peeler sensor cable Top Cover 3 Take off the top cover of the printer 4 The peeler sensor cable has a sensor board at one end and a connector at the other end 5 Mount the two little holes of the sensor board on the two spines at left upper corner inside the top cover keeping the cable at the left 6 Route the peeler sensor cable through the guides along the left side of the top cover 7 Fi
38. x the sensor cable and sensor board with Loctite 444 instant adhesive or equivalent fa Sensor Cable Middle Cover 8 Remove the middle cover 9 Take off the H Cover 10 Tape the direction label on the top of the H cover with the arrow sign heading opposite you H Cover 78 Base Housing 11 Release the screw on the left bracket of the chassis 79 12 13 14 15 16 Unlatch the print head module Hook the white roller on the brackets of the chassis ensuring the long thinner end is on the left side Guide the shaft through the respective holes on the left bracket the white roller and then the right bracket in order To smooth this procedure hold the white roller with one hand Secure the attached screw to the right bracket of the chassis to fix the shaft Hook the dispenser bar on the brackets of the chassis positioning it above the white roller Ensure that the dispenser bar is parallel with the black platen roller and its long thinner end is on the left Guide the sensor cable connector through the hole on the upper left corner of the middle cover Dispenser Bar Shaft White Plastic Roller 80 17 18 19 20 21 Click the top cover back onto the middle cover Insert the sensor connector into its receptacle on the main logic board of the base housing Use screw to install the sensor to the front left side of the top cover The sensor cable should b
39. ypes Wax Wax Resin and Resin Ribbon size Ribbon width 1 4 Ribbon roll max OD 1 45 37 mm Ribbon length max 91m Core size ID 0 5 core 13 mm 1 2Kg 2 1 kg 2 6lbs 4 Agency Listing FCC FCC class B CE clUVus approved Power Source Universal switching power supply Input 100V 240V 1 5A 47 63Hz Output 24VDC 2 92A 7OW Max Operating 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Storage 4 F 122 F 20 C 50 C temperature Humidity 10 90 RH 68 Optional Accessories Serial RS232 cable External media stacker for media roll with max 8 inch OD Dispenser Kit Cutter 2MB Flash memory card Font card OS 214Zip Traditional Chinese or Simplified Chinese or Korean only RTC card with 1MB Flash board OS 214Zip does not support RTC card Parallel to USB adapter Standalone KDU ArgoKee 69 Fonts Bar Codes and Graphics Specification The specifications of fonts bar codes and graphics depends on printer emulation which is a printer programming language PPL through which the host communicates with your printer There are two PPLs for models OS 203 204 214 314 The factory default is PPLA and you can also update firmware to PPLB Note Improper firmware updating may crash printer firmware Please contact your supplier for assistance Printer Programming Language A PPLA Specification Model Model Model Model epee osaoaor osaodor oS 214TT os31arT General fonts 7 alpha numer
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