OS-314plus User's Manual
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1. Share name 38 7 Check all the data on the showing screen if it is correct click Finish Seagull Driver Wizard Completing the Seagull Driver Q Wizard 4 new printer will be installed using the following settings Name Share Port Default Manufacturer Model Version Araox OS 2140 PPLA USB002 Yes Argox OS 2140 PPLA 7 1 9 M 5 To begin the driver wistanauorn process click Finish 39 8 After the related files have been copied to your system click 9 After driver installation is complete click Close Finish The driver should now be installed Seagull Driver Wizard S Il Dri Wi d 5 E See Nn Seagull Driver Wizard Completed Installing Drivers Successfully Please wait while your system is updated The following operations were completed successfully Installed printer Argox OS 2140 PPLA Installing printer Argox OS 2140 PPLA 40 4l Installing the Printer Driver 1 Turn off the printer Plug the power cable into the power socket on the wall and then connect the other end of the cable to printer s power socket Connect the USB cable Serial cable to the proper port on the printer and on your computer 2 Prepare the documentation and software DVD Rom from printer package and then install to DVD Rom drive of your computer The DVD Rom will bring out the following prompt Click Go oO ARGOX CAN Provide a full range of Products2. Arcox Empower the Barcode DESKTOP BARCODE PRINTER OS 314plus 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 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 possibili
3. Printer Power Supply Power Cord Quick Installation Guide DVD USB Cable 0 5 ID Core for Ribbon 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 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 electrical outlet AC Electrical Outlet 10 i 10 o K Power Cord Power Jack i Switching Power OS 314plus Getting to Know Your Printer The illustrations that follow describe the printer s parts features controls and indicators Parts and Features Top Cover J Soe A Power Switch Power Indicator SQ Ready Indicator Feed Button OS 314plus Release Levers Media Hanger Controls and Indicators The printer s controls and indicators are shown in the diagram below The following table explains control and indicator functions Thermal Print head Top Cover Power Indicator Power Switch Ready Indicator Feed Button Control Indicator e On turns on normal operation Power Switch e Off turns off power Note Turn power off before connecting or disconnecting cables
4. a 3 TX RAZ seGers 3 TX The simplest way to connect to other hosts not PC compatible or terminals is 74 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 default 19200 38400 5 600 115200 bauds 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 Windows and use the serial port you should check the above parameters and set the flow control to Xon Xoff or hardware 75 Appendix Installing the Cutter 1 Turn off the printer power and unplug the power cable and Serial USB cable Remove the top cover Remove the two screws under the base housing 76 4 Remove the whole print head assembly by releasing the 4 screws at its feet Print Head Assembly y A T A E Z ium hi ba S foo oe a 5 pS iaiia l l J16 7I 6 Secure the four screws attaching the cutter 10 11 y V g Yy Cutter Plug the cutter s connector into the PCB s header connector J9 Reattach the print head assembly by securing the 4 screws Click back the middle cover Secure the two scre
5. damage by dent or scratch 4 Connector side should NOT be touched when cleaning TPH to prevent delaminated solder between FPC and Resolution wafer Ink jet characters could be erased if cleaning cloth was touched them on FPC or label Printing Width Max 4 17 104mm Min 1 25 4mm 5 Heater surface should be free from any condensation M 8MB DRAM 5MB user available 4MB Flash ems ROM 2MB user available 6 TPH should NOT be put heater surface down a CPU Type 32 bit RISC microprocessor Media gap amp black line Reflective sensor Operation LED indicator Power Ready x 2 Button Feed x 1 Interface Communication RS 232 USB Parallel Interface Internal character sets standard 5 alpha numeric fonts from 0 049 H 0 23 H 1 25mm 6 0mm Fonts Internal fonts are expandable up to 24x24 4 direction 0 270 rotation Soft fonts are downloadable Ability to print any Windows True Type font easily PPLA Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC A E 2 5 add on EAN 13 8 1D Barcodes UCC EAN 128 Postnet Plessey Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 with a modulo 10 checksum Interleaved 2 of 5 with a modulo 10 checksum and shipping bearer bars Code 128 UCC EAN Code 128 Random Weight HBIC Telepen FIM 64 65 check sum digit Interleaved 2 of 5 with human O ti Operation Temperature 40 F 100 F 4 C 38 C readable check digit Matrix 2 of 5 UPC A E 2 and eee a 0 90 non condensin
6. following provisions You assume full responsibility for the selection of the Seagull Software to achieve your Space required on drive 33 0 MB intended results and for the installation use and results obtained from the Seagull Software Space available on selected drive 8 3 GB 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 shall remain the property of Seagull Furthermore by using the accompanying driver s you agree to accept all terms of this license If you object to any terms in this license you must immediately JY tee doll il ww mosso mw ete oe N fio ob awees sese Lume ss s b m Sad accept the terms in the license agreement OI do not accept the terms in the license agreement 44 45 6 Click Finish 7 Select Install printer drivers and Click Next Windows Printer Drivers Installation Information cy SEAG LL Seagull Driver Wizard SK SCIENTIFI Follow the instructions below to install the software Welcome to the Seagull Driver Wizard This wizard helps you install and remove printer drivers Instructions After the drivers are unpacked install them using the Driver Wizard Options Run Driver Wizard after unpacking drivers What would you like to Read installation instructions contained in Installation_Instructions
7. in advance you need to turn on the printer or press feed button again to print normally Important You must always carry out calibration when changing media Failure to do so will result in improper detection by the label sensor 26 Sensor Detection Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor The reflective Sensor is positioned at 7mm from the left edge of media The black mark minimum width horizontal should be 14mm on the left edge of media The detection area as illustrated below The gap type label is same as black mark label 2l Black Mark FEED button 4 Ready indicator will then become lit too At this moment m sensor position the printer has resumed its factory default settings Note Revise the factory default settings that stored in flash Black mark should be on a ihe back of media even if turn off the power source cannot be eliminated s nsor POSTION Resetting Printer to Factory Defaults 1 Turn on the printer and wait till both Ready indicator and Power indicator stay solid green 2 Press the Feed button for 5 seconds and the Ready indicator and Power indicator will go off in order at this step if the FEED button is pressed for 10 seconds printer will reset first gt gt feed blank labels as media calibration gt gt and then print configuration self test labels 3 Once Power indicator becomes lit again release the 28 29 Computer Connection
8. in case of corrosion on heating elements Special Caution Warranty of print heads will be void if print head serial number is removed altered defected or made illegible under every TPH Cleaning Direction circumstance When cleaning print head please always wipe in One Way Direction from Left to Right only or from Right to Left only to clean Heating Line of print head gently without excessive stress Do not wipe back and forth to avoid dust dirt or ribbon residue on cleaning cotton would be attached onto print head again Please refer to below picture 60 61 Replacing the Thermal Print Head oS 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 62 6 Disassemble the print head and the mounting bracket by releasing screws 7 Replace with a new print head Reassemble the print head module in reverse order Be careful not to touch the print head elements 63 Important notice during TPH replacement Technical Reference 1 Heater line should NOT be touched by bare hands to prevent any damage caused by ESD or corrosion General Specifications 2 Surface of heaters should NOT be hit or scratched by sharp or hard things to prevent any damage by scratch 3 Residue or contamination should NOT be removed by a cutter to prevent any
9. operation systems are similar Installing a Plug and Play printer driver for USB only Note We strongly recommend that you use the Seagull Driver Wizard instead of the Microsoft Windows Add Printer Wizard when installing and updating your Drivers by Seagull Even though the Add Printer Wizard is from Microsoft it too easily performs a number of tasks incorrectly when updating existing drivers It also badly handles the situation where a printer driver is already in use by a Windows application 34 Turn off the printer Plug the power cable into the power socket on the wall and then connect the other end of the cable to printer s power socket Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the printer and on the PC Turn on the printer If the printer supports Plug and Play and you have successfully connected it using a USB cable then the Windows Add Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the printer and display a dialog that allows you to install a driver Click Cancel and do not install the driver using this wizard Prepare the documentation and software DVD Rom from printer package and then install to DVD Rom drive of your computer The DVD Rom will bring out the following prompt Click Go Sy ARGOX CAN Provide a full range of Products of outstanding quality 35 Seagull Driver Wizard Plug and Play Printer Detection y New Pl d FI int tomatically detected For installation 4 Under
10. 155mm x L 285mm Weight 1 95kgs Ribbon 66 67 Fonts Bar Codes and Graphics Specification The specifications of fonts bar codes and graphics depends on the printer emulation The emulations PPLA PPLB and PPLZ are printer programming languages through which the host can communicate with your printer Printer Programming Language A PPLA Language 9 fonts with different point size Internal fonts 6 fonts with ASD smooth font Courier font with different symbol sets Courier font symbol set Roman 8 ECMA 94 PC sds sets PC A PC B Legal and Code pages PC437 Greek Russian Soft fonts Downloadable soft fonts Fontsize 1x1 to 24x24 times Character 0 90 180 270 degree 4 direction rotation rotation Graphics PCX BMP IMG HEX GDI Code 39 standard with checksum digit Code 93 Interleaved 2of 5 standard with checksum digit with human readable check digit EAN 8 EAN 13 UPC A UPC E Postnet Codabar Code Bar code types 128 subset A B C UCC EAN 128 UCC EAN 128 K MART UCC EAN 128 Random Weight Plessey HBIC Telepen FIM UPC2 UPC5 GS Data Bar MaxiCode PDF417 Data Matrix ECC 200 only QR code Composite Codes 68 Printer Programming Language B PPLB Programming Language PPLB Internal fonts 5 fonts with different point size Symbol sets Code pages 8 bits code page 437 850 852 860 863 865 857 861 862 855 866 737 851 869 1252 1250 1251 1253 1254 1255 7 bits
11. OS 2140 product selection prompt choose Seagull NES EREE BEERE AD PERPE ETET san TERE ee Driver version and then start installation Select the printer driver to install Areox Printer Medel Pot Argox OS 2140 PPLA UsE0OZ os 2140 88 Quick Installation Guide OS Series Quick Guide 88 Programmer Manual PPLA PPLB Install a driver For another printer 88 Printer Driver Argax 771 9 M 6 Seat _ Driver is specially designated to the z application of Bartender UL Label Design Software Bartender UL BT92_2674 UL_Argox n a OS 2 OS 2140DZ OS 2140Z Gir Then click Next Instead of the flash prompt above another way to install Seagull driver is to run the DriverWizard utility from the Installation Directory where the Seagull driver files are located 5 On the Seagull Driver Wizard prompt select the first radio button to Install a driver for a Plug and Play printer 36 37 6 Enter Printer name i e Argox OS 2140 PPLA and select do not share this printer and click Next Argox x 1000ve pPLB Seagull Driver Wizard Specify Printer Name Names are used to identify the printer on this computer and on the network Enter a name for this printer Printer ANOO AONEYA C 0N ed ud aN V 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
12. RS232 connector on the printer side is a female DB 9 with IEEE 1284 standard compatibility mode Pin assignments are as follows Pin Direction Definition Shorted to Pin 6 40 ONG n STROBE Ground ee 2 9 Data 1 8 Peripheral o erp wee pep e High 5 Ground 6 f ShortedtoPin1 7 Ot RS _ _ s mn os _ 9 0 VO 5V Signal Mee me ese ens n oniNIT NIT 14 m RAUTOFEED 33 35 ND no n SEEN Note Pin 9 are reserved for KDU keyboard device unit therefore do not connect these pins if you are using a general host like py 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 72 13 Connection with host Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P PC or compatible PC or compatible DTR 20 1 DSR DTR4 aan 1 DSR DSR 6 yesi 6 DTR DSR aan 6 DTR IXZ aei 2 RX IXS au 2 RX RAS oe 3 TX RAZ amai 3 TX CESS wrs 7 RTS CISS suri 7 RTS RTS 4 8 CTR RIST teens 8 CTS GND7 00 5 GND GND5 _ 5 GND Alternatively you can just connect the 3 wires in the following way Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P PC or compatible PC or compatible TAZ is 2 RX i Dy es e 2 RX RX3
13. code page USA BRITISH GERMAN FRENCH DANISH ITALIAN SPANISH SWEDISH and SWISS Soft fonts Downloadable soft fonts Fontsize 1x1 to 24x24 times Character 0 90 180 270 degree 4 direction rotation rotation Graphics PCX BMP IMG HEX GDI Binary raster Bar code types Code 39 standard with checksum digit Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 standard with checksum digit with human readable check digit EAN 8 standard 2 digit add on 5 digit add on EAN 13 standard 2 digit add on 5 digit add on UPC A standard 2 digit add on 5digit add on UPC E standard 2 digit add on 5 digit add on Postnet Codabar Code 128 subset A B C Code 128 UCC Shipping Container Code Code 128 Auto German Postcode Matrix 2 of 5 UCC EAN 128 UPC Interleaved 2 of 5 GS1 Data Bar MaxiCode PDF417 Data Matrix ECC 200 only QR code Composite Codes 69 Notes 1 The bare core for the ribbon must be 11 cm in length It should have two opposite slits at two ends If the ribbon itself is less than 11 cm it must be aligned with the bare core in the left side when you install it 70 Interface Specifications USB Interface This is port complies with USB 2 0 Full Speed ae Terminal Pin a Ves NS EeO data signaling pair 3 D Differential data signaling pair USB series B Receptacle Interface 71 Parallel Centronics Serial The parallel port is a standard 36 pin Centronics which complies The
14. d Seagull Driver Wizard Specify Printer Name Names are used to identify the printer on this computer and on the network Completing the Seagull Driver Wizard Enter a name for this printer 4 new printer will be installed using the following settings Printer Argox OS 2140 PPLA Name Argox OS 2140 PPLA Share Use this printer as the default printer Port Default Yes USBO001 Specify whether or not you want to share this printer with other network users When Manufacturer sharing you must provide a share name Model Argox OS 2140 PPLA Do not share this printer version 7 1 9 M 5 Share name To begin the driver installation process click Finish 50 51 12 After the related files have been copied to your system click 13 After driver installation is complete click Close Finish The driver should now be installed Seagull Driver Wizard Seagull Driver Wizard Installing Drivers Please wait while your system is updated Seagull Driver Wizard Completed Successfully The following operations were completed successfully Installed printer Argox OS 2140 PPLA Installing printer Argox OS 2140 PPLA 52 53 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 er
15. d module to ensure the core into the pick up holder First snap in the left side and ribbon is tightly wound then the right side 9 Press down the print head module firmly until you hear a snap J Ribbon Pick up Holder Bare Core Print Head Module 16 17 2 Remove the media hanger Loading Media The OS 314plus printers offer Two different loading modes standard or with a cutter Media Hanger Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely Cutter mode automatically cuts the label after it prints Standard Mode 1 Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment Media Hanger 18 19 4 Click the media hanger back into the media compartment 5 Align the media roll to the left end 6 Move the shield from right to left until it leans against the media Media Compartment 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 Media Guides 20 21 10 Put the print 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 22 Feed Button 23 Cutter Mode Note For Cutter mode you must first install the cutter and add the cutter baby board to J16 on the mai
16. ded construction and fitted with metal or metalized connector shells Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable Keep data cables short 6 ft or 1 83m recommended Do not tightly bundle the data cables with power cords Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits Notes Default settings are included in the configuration report 32 Parallel Interface Requirements The required cable IEEE 1284 compliant is recommended must have a standard 36 pin parallel connector on one end which is plugged into the parallel port located on the back of the printer The other end of the parallel interface cable connects to the printer connector at the host computer For pin out information refer to the Reference Technical Information Interface Specification Power Jack RS232 Serial Port Parallel Port 33 Communicating with the Printer The bundled printer driver can be applied to all applications under Windows XP Vista Windows 7 and 8 supporting 32 bit 64 bit operation systems With this driver you can operate any popular Windows software applications including Argox Bartender UL label editing software or MS Word etc to print to this printer The following installation steps are based on OS 2140 as an example The screens included for these steps are taken from Windows XP steps in other versions of
17. e Green light shows the power on Power Indicator Light off shows the power off e Blinking light indicates error has occurred Green shows printer is ready to operate Blinking light indicates printer is paused or Ready Indicator data transferring Seagull driver status monitor Press to advance labels to the first printing position Feed Button Press to take the printer out of pause Press and hold while turning on the power to print out a configuration profile 12 Loading Ribbon and Media This section describes how to load ribbon and media in the OS Series printer Loading Ribbon 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 13 Media Compartment Release Lever Ribbon Supply Holder 14 Print Head Module Release Lever 4 Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll and the bare core 5 Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it a little bit onto the core 6 Insert the ribbon roll into the supply holder First snap in the left side and then the right side Ribbon Supply Holder Ribbon Roll Bare Core 15 7 Turn back the print head module and then insert the bare 8 Turn the wheel of the print hea
18. eous 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 Seagull driver for your Windows system and the label printer has been selected Vertical streaks in the printout usually indicate a dirty or faulty print head Refer to the following examples 37 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 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 58 Caring for Your Printer Adhesives and coatings of media can over time transfer onto the printer components along the media path including the thermal print head and media sensor This build up can accumulate dust and debris Failure to clean the print head media path and media sensor could result in inadvertent loss off labels label jams and possible damage to the printe
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20. g Storage Temperature 5 add on EAN 8 13 Code 128UCC UCC EAN eco 4 F 122 F 20 C 50 C PPLB Universal Switching Power Supply Input Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 subset A B C Power Source 100V 240V 10 1 8A 50 60Hz Output 24VDC Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 with 2 5A PPLB MaxiCode PDF 417 QR Code Composite codes Agency Listing PPLA PCX BMP IMG HEX GDI Special configuration Graphics PPLB PCX Binary raster GDI BMP files can be recs converted to PCX file in the printer utility editing BarTender from Seagull Scientific Printer Utility gt Font Utility Utility Media Tene Roll feed die cut continuous fan fold tags ticket YP in thermal paper or plain paper and fabric label Postnet Cutter Stacker RTC Card 4M Asian Font PPLA PDF 417 MaxiCode Data Matrix ECC200 Optional Items Card Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese only OR Code Composite codes Korean and Japanese 2D Barcodes CE CCC amp S Max Width 4 3 108mm Min Width 1 25 4mm Thickness 0 0025 0 01 0 0635 0 254mm Max roll capacity OD 4 3 109mm Core size l 0 5 12 7mm Media ee gt Max roll capacity OD 4 3 109mm 1 25 4mm Optional Max roll capacity OD 3 8 96 5mm 1 5 38 1mm Optional Ribbon Width 1 4 Ribbon roll max OD 1 45 37mm Ribbon Length max 92m Core size ID 0 5 12 7mm with notch Wax Wax Resin Resin Outside Ribbon W 189mm x H
21. html Install printer drivers Upgrade printer drivers Remove printer drivers 46 47 h fth i lick N 8 Select model amp emulation the following examples are based 3 Select the port of the printer and click Next on model OS 2140 PPLA Seagull Driver Wizard Specify Port 4 port is used to connect a printer to the computer Seagull Driver Wizard Specify Printer Model The manufacturer and model determine which printer driver to use 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 Specify the model of your printer p Printer Model Argox 4 50 PPLB Argox 4 100 PPLB Argox 4 150 PPLB Argox 4 200 PPLB Argox 4 200e PPLB Argox 4 300 PPLB 4rqox 4 2240 PPLA Arons amp 224N PPI 7 Source C Seagull New Folder Yersion 7 1 6 M 3 05 06 2009 Port Type COM28 Serial Port 9600 8N1 COM29 Serial Port 9600 8N1 COMe2 Serial Port 9600 8N1 FILE Local Port USBOO1L Virtual printer port for USB USBOO02 Virtual printer port for USB USBOOS Virtual printer port for USB _USBO04 Virtual orinter port for USB a Create Port Configure Port 48 49 10 Enter Printer name i e Argox OS 2140 P Ribs aad select 11 Check all the data on the showing screen if it is correct click do not share this printer and click Next Finish Seagull Driver Wizar
22. ing Language A PPLA 68 Printer Programming Language B PPLB 69 Interface Specifications serosiieorostooknisoioniienee i a ai 71 SIMS TACO siie AN 71 SSP a A T2 Parallel CENTONO Seinnear i badaasnnnnanetanass 73 AWO PONE aeea teecrc get cate dean eheeat ametoei sabes eaten oneal 73 Connection with host ccccsssssssteseseseeeeeees 74 Appendix Installing the Cutter ccc eeeeeeeee ees 76 Appendix Il Installing the Extension Card 79 IV Getting Started Congratulations on choosing the Argox OS 314plus desktop barcode printers 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 troubleshooting 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 Package Contents
23. n board Please refer to Appendix I 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 24 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 25 Calibration and Configuration This section discusses calibration printing configuration and resetting the printer to factory defaults Performing Calibration and Configuration Make sure the media is properly loaded and the top cover of the printer is closed Turn off the printer power Press and hold the feed button while turning on the power until the printing motor is activated Media calibration is performed while the printer automatically feeds the label stock for a certain length the printing motor suspends for one second and then prints out a configuration profile Release the feed button as soon as printer starts to print The profile includes firmware version ROM checksum RS 232 thermal transfer direct thermal settings hardware configuration and font types 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
24. of outstanding quality n y ii 42 3 Under OS 2140 product selection prompt choose Seagull Driver version and then start installation I os 2140 Quick Installation Guide OS Series Quick Guide 88 Programmer Manual PPLA PPLB a Printer Driver Argex 71 9 M 6 bes seal Torie ally d ed to the appl te ver is specially designated ication of Bartender UL Label Design Software Bartender UL BT92_2674_UL_Argox Instead of the flash prompt above another way to install Seagull driver is to run the DriverWizard utility from the Installation Directory where the Seagull driver files are located 43 4 On the prompt Windows Printer Driver select I accept 5 Assign the directory to keep Seagull driver for example and click Next C Seagull and click Next Windows Printer Drivers Windows Printer Drivers License Agreement K SEAGULL Installation Directory KJ SEAGULL SCIENTIFIC Please read the following license agreement carefully Pima aA T te RA WINDOWS PRINTER DRIVER i The software will be unpacked to the directory listed below To unpack to a different directory either LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY type in the new path or click Browse to select a different directory Seagull Scientific Inc Seagull grants you a non exclusive license to use the accompanying Installation Directory SAE Windows Printer Driver s and related documentation Seagull Software subject to the
25. r 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 Media 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 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 39 TPH Cleaning Interval It s strongly recommended to regularly clean print heads at least when changing every one ribbon roll in thermal transfer printing mode or every one label roll in direct thermal printing mode In addition if printers are operated under critical applications and environments or it s found print quality is degraded please clean print heads more frequently TPH Cleaning Material Surface of print head s heating element is very fragile To prevent from any possible damage please use soft cloth or cotton buds with Ethanol or industry alcohol to clean print head surface It s strongly recommended to wear hand gloves during cleaning progress Do not touch print head surface by bare hands or with any hard equipment Water or spit should be kept away
26. rors 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 54 Label stock out Supply the label roll i eed Label stock not Install the label roll installed Label jam Recover the jam i l LED Indicators Power and Ready LEDs blink alternately Power LED Ready LED ono oF OFF 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 LED Indicators Only the Power LED blinks Power LED Ready LED Possible Problems Solutions Remarks Serial IO error Check the baud rate Serial interface only Memory full Add the extension RAM flash memory card Cutter failed or jam Check the cutter Occurs only when 55 at cutter Recover the jam installing or setting the cutter Hardware error Call for service Pr LED Indicators Only the Ready LED blinks Possible Problems Solutions Remarks 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 56 Miscellan
27. s 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 a nine pin Electronics Industries Association EIA RS 232 serial data interface and a USB interface You must supply the required interface cable for your application Note This printer complies with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 for Class A Equipment for use with fully shielded six foot data cables Use of longer cables or unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions above Class A limits USB Interface Requirements The Universal Serial Bus USB interface is version 2 0 and 1 1 compliant and provides a full speed 12Mb s interface that is compatible with your existing PC hardware The USB s plug and play design makes installation easy Multiple printers can share a single USB port hub 30 Serial RS 232 Interface Requirements The required cable must have a nine pin D type 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 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 RS 232 Serial Port USB Port Parallel Port Power Jack OS 314plus 31 Serial Cabling Requirements Data cables must be of fully shiel
28. ty of such damages CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Safety CE The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this product conforms to the following standards or other normative documents EMC EN55022 2010 class A EN55024 2010 Argox Information Co Ltd certifies that the following products and or components are compliant with the current requirements of the European Union Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive 2011 65 EC II Table of Contents IC a E A A E T T E I Getting Started sssaaa 5 Unpack aceite states mate AE EEE 5 Packaze Conert aros arriden e En EA ee es ee en 6 Getting to Know Your Printer ccccceeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeees 8 PPA SG AS 8 a fesse area te angen E EEA nnn AE 8 Controls and Indicators ios ciiseivsdesiecdsndswarsseinsasatenesneansinsddiesdaseces 11 Loading Ribbon and Media cccscceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 13 Loading RIDON ee eenennne serene iraner ren Pet sn nnn este enero ees 13 Loadins Moli eters csc visu E E 18 S M OUO reaper R EEE 18 CUT NOR a E E EE AE EE ANEA 24 Calibration and Configuration c cccssssseseeeeeeeeeees 26 Performing Calibration and Configuration ccccccceee 26 Sea or DCCD ee ee nee een ne een ene eee 21 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor ccccceeeeee
29. ws for the base housing Click the top cover into place 78 Appendix II Installing the Extension Card Extension Card designated for all optional extension modules For example RTC card and Add on 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 79 4 Remove the middle cover 5 Mount the extension card to J14 on the main board Slot for Extension card 6 Click back the middle cover 7 Secure the two screws for the base housing 8 Click the top cover into place 80 81
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