Metapace L-2
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1. 3 4 6 Ribbon Removal 1 Use a knife or other sharp edged object to cut the ribbon Take care not to injure hands 2 Open the ribbon assembly and remove the ribbon and core by pushing from left to right 3 Detach the ribbon holder from the ribbon and core Cutting 3 4 7 Ribbon Sensor Activation To activate the ribbon sensor check to see if the dip switch is properly set Refer to dip switch table If the ribbon sensor is inactive detection of low ribbon levels and or disconnected ribbon is not possible Xx CAUTION 1 When replacing a ribbon keep affixed the core of the fully used ribbon to the ribbon coiling portion on the other side and do not discard as its use is required 2 As the ribbon holder is required for continuous use make sure not to misplace it Rev 1 00 15 Metapace L 2 3 5 LED Display Pause During print jobs this button can be used to temporarily cease printing and or again to resume printing otatus The current printer status can be viewed Refer to table Error The current printer status can be viewed Refer to table Feed Cancel Paper feed or cancel the print job The current printer status can be viewed via the printer s LED display LED Type PIMS Siue A on standby to receive date from the host Red Blinking Ribbon cover opened Orange bain Print stoppage due to TPH print head overheating On standby for user button input for automatic sensor Red On level2. 1 Serial Communications Settings Handshake Stop Bit Data Bit Parity Baud Rate etc can be set 2 Language Selection Code Page and International Character Set can be set 3 Basic Ribbon Size amp Print Density Settings Paper Width and Length Left Right Margins Print Density etc can be set 4 Hardware Information Storage For user management of equipment the hardware version serial number ID etc can be saved and or confirmed via command User Setting Manager Hand Shake Hardware Stop Bit 1 Stop Bit Data Length 8 Parity Check No Parity Parity Selection Even Baudrate By Dip Switch ha Default Setting High performance High reliability Firmware Downloader Firmware Downloada User Setting Downloader User Setting Manager Factory Font Downloader Calibration Setting Manager Soft Font Downloader File Transfer PCX File Downloader File Transfer Manager RFID Write Read SLCS Tester Exit Set configuration Rev 1 00 21 Metapace L 2 5 3 Pause Cancel During multiple page print jobs the Pause and Cancel button can be used to temporarily cease printing and cancel the print job altogether respectively Print Pause Resume Print Cancel Standby 5 3 1 Pause Resume Function 1 When printing labels pressing the Pause button will result in the temporary stoppage of printing after the currently pri
3. METAPACE User s Manual Metapace L 2 Label Printer Rev 1 00 Metapace L 2 B Table of Contents X Manual Information amp Usage Precautions e ceeeeee eee eee nnne 3 i ContentContirmatio luana 6 2 Product Part Names 7 3 Installation amp Usage iaia 9 J l POWCFCONNECI iaia 9 3 2 Interface Cable ConneclOn riori rri ecce nece ce tcn ri ecce cec 10 SOs aper MSTA AIO i e 11 SA IIDDOD INSANA UOM ai Iotes2t iati s CO ERE NSMEETEERURR Cam ON E Dex vns uE Eee t cuta rS X E ERA 12 0 9 LED DIS DIAY M Rm m 16 SESNI cimo inne E o oU PEE 17 4 Self TGSE n d bae eee bod dd PD CMS aan 18 5 Detailed TEAGUE SS 25 9 9 iaia 19 5 1 Printer Settings with Dip switChes iii 19 5 2 Printer Settings with Utility Program i 21 SS uci iiS aie E I IL II TIME 22 5 4 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration 23 5 5 Gap Sensor Matiuat GCallDEatllOE seus aisi in aas usi P anu ea bia qoa d vaca mi c dc a dc d e DR A 24 sodas UE E LU T LUE 25 9 7 USING Fan Fold Paperino nea UM SE2E a MINE OR PARURE RTRT 21 IFG AUTO CUTTER O PHON nici rniciorerecioieraicioeraleiarennie 28 6 Cleanino Head anirno E EE ETE 29 APPEONODG rima 30 fd 9PECiICallo Saia 30 i 2 Cerilicali0 adelaide 31 TSE QUE Eo 31 Rev 1 00 2 Metapace L 2 B Manual Information This user m
4. Auto Cutter Option Rev 1 00 Metapace L 2 3 Installation amp Usage 3 1 Power Connection Connect power to the printer as shown below OFF Power Switch Power Cord 1 Turn off the printer power switch 2 Check to see that the AC adapter voltage matches that of the power source 3 Connect the AC adapter jack to the printer power connector 4 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 5 Connect the power cord to a power source outlet Rev 1 00 9 Metapace L 2 3 2 Interface Cable Connection Connect the interface cable as shown below This printer supports the following communications interface standards RS 232C Serial IEEE 1284 Parallel USB Ethernet RS 232 Serial Cable USB Cable IEEE1284 Parallel Cable or LAN Ethernet Cable 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used For a Serial cable secure by tightening the screws on both sides For a Parallel cable secure by fastening the clips on both sides Connect USB cable when using USB interface Connect LAN cable when using Ethernet interface Rev 1 00 10 Metapace L 2 3 3 Paper Installation 1 Open the Paper Cover 2 Spread the paper holder and insert paper as shown 3 Open the Ribbon Assembly and spread 4 Adjust the paper guide to the width of the paper guide the paper and close the Ribbon Assembly keep note of paper
5. printing direction Ribbon Assembly NS a PONY i Paper Guide 5 Close the Paper Cover Rev 1 00 11 Metapace L 2 3 4 Ribbon Installation 3 4 1 Type of Ribbon 1 Type by Film Coating Location Take note before ribbon purchase that only ribbons facing outward can be used Coated Area Surface to be printed X Coated Area Surface to be printed Outside Ribbon Inside Ribbon Note Follow the procedure described below to determine the coating surface of the ribbon e Ribbon test using adhesive material Perform contact test in order to determine which side is coated if there are useable labels e Complete the following steps to carry out the contact test Remove the liner from the label Put a piece of adhesive surface of the label on the outer inner surface of the ribbon and apply pressure Remove the label from the ribbon Check whether adhesive surface of the label is stained by black ink ribbon 2 Type by Roll Core This printer can be used to one inch or half inch core ribbon For a 1 inch core a roll core must be used The holder ribbon and roll core of the fully used ribbon must be reused Do not discard O CF one inch Rev 1 00 12 Metapace L 2 3 4 2 Inserting a One Inch Core Ribbon 1 Insert the Holder ribbon into the core and ribbon keep note of ribbon printing direction Core one inch Holder ribbon 2 Open the ribbon as
6. speed and combination of control commands Rev 1 00 30 Metapace L 2 7 2 Certification 1 EMC amp Safety Standards e Europe CE EMC CB Scheme IEC60950 1 GS EN60950 1 2001 A WARNING Use of an unprotected interface cable with this printer conflicts with EMC standards Users should only use cables approved 2 CE Mark EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55002 1994 A1 1995 A2 1997 EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN61000 3 2 2000 EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN6100 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 EN6100 4 3 2002 A1 2002 EN6100 4 4 2004 EN6100 4 5 1995 A1 2001 EN6100 4 6 1996 A1 2001 EN6100 4 8 1993 A1 2001 EN6100 4 11 1994 A1 2001 Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Safety EN60950 1 2001 3 WEEE Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment This mark shown on the product or its literature indicates that the X corresponding item should not be discarded at the end of its working life with ii other household waste To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate marked items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustained reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can conduct environmentally safe recycling of such items Commercial users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of purchase
7. BIT Do not let water or other foreign objects in the printer f this happened switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer PROHIBIT Rev 1 00 Keep the desiccant out of children s reach If not they may eat it PROHIBIT Use only approved accessories and do not try to disassemble repair or remodel it for yourself Call your dealer when you need these services Do not touch the blade of auto cutter DISASSEMBLING PROHIBITED Do not use the printer when it is out of order This can cause a fire or an electrocution Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer TO UNPLUG Metapace L 2 1 Content Confirmation The following items should all be contained in the printer package Contact the dealer from which the purchase was made if any item is damaged and or missing Metapace L 2 Ribbon Paper Power Cord Holder Ribbon 2ea CD User s Manual X Optional items TA 7 SP RS 232C Serial Cable e 77 Sa IEEE1284 Parallel Cable TTT USB Cable Rev 1 00 6 Metapace L 2 2 Product Part Names Pause Button Feed Button Cover Peel off Cover Lever Paper Cover Ribbon Assembly Printer Head Paper Holder Paper Reflector sensor Paper Guide Peel off Sensor Gap Sensor Rev 1 00 f Metapace L 2 Fan Fold USB Receptacle Dip Switch Power Switch IEEE1284 Receptacle Power Receptacle P RS 232C Receptacle
8. anager Factory Font Downloader Calibration Setting Manager Cancel Soft Font Downloader File Transfer Cancel Calibration PCX File Downloader File Transfer Manager RFID i ite SLCS Tester Set Configuration Write Read CLOSE 1 If the firmware version is Ver 1 39 or higher please click F W Ver 1 39 or Later tap If the firmware is lower than Ver 139 please click on F W Ver Less than tab 2 Select the sensing type and input the label length by millimeter and click on Check sensing Value tap Then printer starts to calibrate 3 Printer will print the scanned values after calibration and the values will appear on the Screen 4 Optimal sensing values will appear in black bold letters on the left of the utility screen and select one of the values and click on Save Calibration 5 If chosen value does not work properly please try the other values among the black bold letters 6 To go back to the initial value please click on Cancel Calibration Rev 1 00 24 Metapace L 2 5 6 The Peel Off As a function that is used to peel off labels it is used only with label paper After adjusting the peeler switch power must be turned off and on in order for the operation to be acknowledged 1 Open the paper cover 2 Open the ribbon roll 3 Open the label peel off cover and set the peeler switch to the ON position Check to see that the LED has turned on 4 Remove one sheet of the label paper
9. and insert the paper as shown in the image below Prior to removing a label the peeler switch must be set to the ON position Remove Rev 1 00 25 Metapace L 2 5 Adjust the paper guides and close the label peel off cover 6 Close the ribbon roll and paper covers 7 Turn the printer off and on Rev 1 00 26 Metapace L 2 5 7 Using Fan Fold Paper Supplying paper to the printer externally is done as follows o 1 Printer Preparation Remove the rear paper supply cover on the back side of the printer with a knife or other cutting instrument Take care not to injure the hands and or any other part of the body when performing this step Remove 5 2 When Using Pan Fold Paper 1 Insert the paper at the rear of the printer using the slot and guides 2 Adjust the holder and guides to the width of the paper Paper Holder Rev 1 00 21 Metapace L 2 5 8 Auto Cutter Option The Auto Cutter can be used for automatic cutting 1 Open the dip switch cover and turn switch 1 number 7 On Refer to the printer mode settings in Chapter 5 1 2 Insert a paper roll into the printer and close the cover Rev 1 00 28 Metapace L 2 6 Cleaning Head Paper dust on the heating elements may lower the printer quality When dirty clean the print head as follows Xx CAUTION Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning As the print head gets very hot during prin
10. anual contains basic information for product usage as well as for emergency measures that may be required The following separate manuals provide more detailed content on various technological issues and areas 1 Windows Driver Manual This manual provides information on the installation instructions and main functions of the Windows Driver 2 Unified Label Printer Utility Manual This manual provides information on the usage of software for function selection of this product operating condition modification etc The following functions are available 1 Firmware Downloader 2 Factory Font Downloader 3 Soft Font or Downloadable font Downloader 4 PCX File Downloader 5 User Setting Manager 6 File Transfer Manager 7 SLCS Tester 3 Programming SLCS Manual This manual provides information on label printer commands 4 True Font Downloader Manual This manual provides information on the usage of the font downloader that can download True Fonts and facilitate their usage as Device Fonts 5 Ethernet interface Manual This manual provides information on the configuration and usage of Ethernet interface 6 Label craft Manual This manual provides information on the usage of the Windows PC program that can make labels by adding text graphics or barcodes at desired positions Rev 1 00 3 Metapace L 2 BI Safety Precautions In using the present appliance please keep the following safety regulations in order to
11. contracts This product should not be combined with other commercial waste for disposal 7 3 Label Types PET Rev 1 00 31
12. correction Green Print stoppage after input of Pause button Press Pause Red On Blinking button again to resume printing Print cancellation after input of Cancel button Press Red Blinking Green On Cancel button to return to standby mode all data received deleted in Cancel mode Rev 1 00 16 Metapace L 2 3 6 Test printing 3 6 1 Printing using Windows driver 1 Install the Windows driver Refer to the Windows driver manual in the CD for the installation procedure 2 Set the port of Windows driver to the appropriate interface to be used Refer to the Ethernet interface user s manual in the CD when using Ethernet interface 3 Print the test page using the Print test page function of Windows driver 3 6 2 Printing using label design program Label design program is sold separately and contained in the CD 1 Install the label design program 2 Configure the interface by referring to the Label craft manual in the CD 3 Print the test page after designing a label Rev 1 00 17 Metapace L 2 4 Self Test The self test checks whether the printer has any problems Users cannot perform this procedure if using the printer s label peel off option If the printer does not function properly contact an authorized dealer The self test checks the following 1 Make sure that the paper roll has been installed properly 2 Turn on the power while holding down the FEED button The self te
13. he red LED turns on 4 Press the paper feed button D Once The LED color changes to orange The previous gap sensor correction value is erased and reset to its default value 2 Twice The LED color changes to green The gap sensor auto calibration is performed as 2 3 pages of paper are fed continuously 5 Gap sensor auto calibration is complete Rev 1 00 23 Metapace L 2 5 5 Gap Sensor Manual Calibration Manual calibration of media detection can be used when the printer cannot detect a media gap or black mark even after auto calibration has been executed Users can calibrate sensor parameters in detail by using the utility program provided by the manufacturer Please make sure the printer is connected and execute the utility program Please the Calibration Setting Manager Button after setting the interface type Manual Calibration FAW Ver 1 39 or Later FAY Ver less than 1 39 Unified Label Utility Version 1 3 5a Sensing Value Distribution STEP 1 Start Interface Type 0000 Sensing Type G B METAPACE 0000 0000 0000 Label Length mm Comm Setting 150 LPT Port COM Port Baud Rate Data Bits 0010 STEP 2 Save High performance IP 0006 High reliability E Parity 0007 Middle Gap Value 3 0007 Stop Bits 0006 152 0004 Firmware Downloader comes E 5 0008 Gap Count z 0006 Firmware Downloader 0011 7 v User Setting Save Calibration Downloader User Setting M
14. nted label is completed and a change in the LED status Status LED Green Blinking Error LED Red On 2 While the print job is paused press the Pause button again to resume printing 5 3 2 Print Cancellation 1 During label printing and or pause mode pressing the Cancel button enters the print cancellation mode 2 The following processes occur in the print cancellation mode All label printing cancelled All data received in the printer communications buffer deleted All received data deleted 3 The LED status in the print cancellation mode can be as follows Status LED Green On Error LED Red Blinking 4 While in the print cancellation mode press the Cancel button again to return to print standby mode Rev 1 00 22 Metapace L 2 5 4 Gap Sensor Auto Calibration Gap sensor auto calibration is used when the printer does not detect a gap on the label paper correctly Generally a printer is set to detect most gap types but sometimes detection fails and paper continues to be fed without stopping when special paper is used In such cases use the gap sensor auto calibration function to facilitate proper detection 1 Check to see that the paper is aligned correctly 2 Open the paper cover and ribbon roll and turn on the printer while holding down the paper feed button located near the ribbon roll The green LED blinks 3 Close the ribbon roll and paper cover An information message is printed and t
15. prevent any hazard or material damage WARNING Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death Do not plug several products in one multi outlet You must use only the supplied adapter This can provoke over heating and a fire e It is dangerous to use other adapters e If the plug is wet or dirty dry or wipe it before usage If the plug does not fit perfectly with the outlet do not plug in Be sure to use only standardized multi outlets ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTER NN X PROHIBIT PROHIBIT Do not pull the cable to unplug Keep the plastic bag out of children s reach This can damage the cable which is the origin of a fire or a If not a child may put the bag on his head breakdown of the printer PROHIBIT Do not plug in or unplug with your hands wet Do not bend the cable by force or leave it under any heavy object You can be electrocuted Adamaged cable can cause a fire PROHIBIT ee Rev 1 00 4 CAUTION Metapace L 2 Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance If you observe a strange smoke odor or noise from the printer unplug it before taking following measures Switch off the printer and unplug the set from the mains e After the disappearance of the smoke call your dealer to repair it TO UNPLUG Install the printer on the stable surface If the printer falls down it can be broken and you can hurt yourself PROHI
16. re off when up and on when down following the figure 4 New settings take effect when the printer is turned back on XxX CAUTION Make sure if the dip switch cover is closed prior to operating Rev 1 00 19 Metapace L 2 Table 1 Dip Switch 1 Details Of idi Msi MK Density on of __ 8 1 5 Exhibition Off Normal Mode Selection On Demo Mode Off Label Paper NL ASIEN On Thermal Continuous Paper Without Auto Cuter With Auto Cuter Back Feeding Enable dad eee dud Back Feeding Disable Table 2 Dip Switch 2 Details E Detect Black Mark Media Detection on 4 Dip S W 1 6 OFF Reverse Side Black Mark 2 Dip S W 1 6 On Printed Side Black Mark Option Enable Enable oO 2 4 Ribbon Sensor Default off Receive Buffer Full Receive Buffer Full 1 0 0 2 6 Busy Condition O Offline N Receive Buffer Full 257 Status Long Label Split Printing Rev 1 00 20 Metapace L 2 5 2 Printer Settings with Utility Program The printer settings utility program offered by the manufacturer can be used to change a variety of basic printer settings The basic settings set via the utility override printer command settings Thus users wishing to use command settings to control the printer should not change the basic settings via the utility Run the Metapace United Label Printer Utility from the enclosed CD and click the User Setting Manager button
17. sembly and insert the 3 Apply tape to the coiling portion of the ribbon and core by pushing from left to ribbon right Tape 4 Press the Close area to shut the ribbon assembly 3 4 3 Inserting a Half Inch Core Ribbon 1 Open the ribbon assembly and insert the 2 Apply tape to the coiling portion of the ribbon and core by pushing from left to ribbon right Keep note of ribbon printing direction Rev 1 00 13 Metapace L 2 3 4 4 Knob Adjustment by Ribbon Length Ribbon lengths of 74m 100m 0 5 core and 300m 1 core can all be used with this product Adjust the knob accurately according to the ribbon length 74 300 m Exercise care as print quality and operation can be affected The product is shipped with a default setting for a ribbon length of 300m 1 core To use a 74m 0 5 core ribbon adjust rotate the knob in the direction of 74m prior to use When the cover is outside the knob as shown in the image the ribbon length is set to 74m If the cover is inside the knob as shown in Image B the ribbon length is set to 300m Knob Cover Image A 74m Image B 300m B Knob Adjustment Grasp the ribbon while it is fitted and rotate the knob as shown in the image I s Knob Ribbon Rev 1 00 14 Metapace L 2 3 4 5 Narrow Ribbon Installation When using ribbons of widths of 110mm or lower install in a centered position on the holder ribbon
18. st begins 3 The self test prints the current printer status which provides the control ROM version and the DIP switch settings 4 After the self test results are printed out No button input within 2 seconds Normal Print Mode Button pressed once within 2 seconds Hex Dump Mode Button pressed twice within 2 seconds Line Print Mode Line Print Mode Received data is printed in sequence similar to a receipt printer Note When printing a short length label 56mm or less several labels are outputted in order to calculate save the initial value of the label length f the initial value of a short length label 56mm or less is saved several labels are outputted when turning power on off in order to locate the precise printing position Rev 1 00 18 Metapace L 2 5 Detailed features 5 1 Printer Settings with Dip switches The following functions can be selected using the dip switches Print Speed Print Density Paper Select Auto Cutter Back Feed Ribbon Sensor Operation Paper Sensor Operation Serial Communication Speed and Busy Status The dip switches are located on the bottom of the printer Follow these steps when changing dip switch settings 1 Turn the printer power switch off 2 Turn the printer upside down and remove the dip switch cover on the bottom 3 Flip the dip switches using tweezers or another narrow ended tool Switches a
19. ting if intending to clean the print head turn the printer power off and wait approximately 2 3 minute before commencement When cleaning the print head take care not to touch the heated portion of the print head Printer Head is susceptible to damage from static electricity etc Take care not to allow the print head to become scratched and or damaged in any Way 1 Open the paper cover and remove paper and ribbon 2 Wipe the print head with a cleaning pen 3 Use a cloth moistened with an alcohol solution to clean the paper sensor are and remove any paper remnants and or dust 4 Insert paper into the printer 1 2 minutes after completing the cleaning process and close the printer cover x Perform the cleaning process each time the paper roll is replaced to prevent print quality deterioration Rev 1 00 29 Metapace L 2 7 Appendix 7 1 Specifications Printer Dot Density 203 dpi 8 dot mm Option 300 dpi 12 dot mm 25 6mm o ee Width 25 116 mm Paper Rol Max130mm pl 25 4 38 1mm 1 1 5 Length Ie Max 300m 33 110mm Ribbon Wax Wax Resin Resin Outside type 0 5 1 Output Voltage DC 24V 0 45 C Operating 25 70 C Storage Conditions Humidity 30 80 RH Operating except for paper 10 90 RH Storage Input Voltage AC 100 240V Tot Frequency 50 60 Hz Usage Temperature X Note Printing speed can vary depending on the data transmission
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