3nStar LDT104 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
Printer overview
Printer Installation
Button functions
Loading the label
Feed button
Top cover open lever
Note: The interface picture in the quick start guide is for reference only. Please
refer to the product specification for the interfaces availability.
1.Insert a 1" label spindle into a paper roll (* If your paper core is 1''inch, remove
the 1.5'' core adapter from the fixed tab).
2.Open the printer top cover by pushing
forward the top cover open levers.
(1)Feed labels
When the printer is ready, press the button to feed one label to the beginning of next label.
(2)Pause the printing job
When the printer is printing, press the button to pause a print job. When the printer is
paused the LED will blink green. Press the button again to continue the printing job.
3.Orient a roll of paper on the paper roll mount.
4.Feed the paper, printing side face up, through
the label guide and pass over the platen.
5.Adjust the black center-biasde label guides in
or out turning adjustment knob so they are
slightly touch the edges of the label backing.
6.Close the printer top cover slowly and make sure
the cover locks latch securely.
7.Use the “Diagnostic tool” to set the media sensor type
and calibrate the selected sensor. (See “Diagnostic
tool” and “Sensor Calibrate” in the next page).
Note:
1. Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.
2. Failure to securely close and lock the cover will result in
poor print quality.
Note: Please switch OFF printer power switch prior to
plug in the power cord to printer power jack.
1.5'' Core Adaptor
1"label spindle
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Top cover open lever
Fix Tab
Paper Roll
LED indicator
USB interface
MicroSD slot
Ethernet interface
RS-232
Power jack
Power jack
Power supply
Power plug
power switch
Rear paper guide
Printer top cover
Paper roll mount
Label guide
1.Arrange this printer on a reliable flat surface and make sure the power switch is off.
2.Connect the printer to a computer mainframe with a provided Centronics,RS-232 or
USB cable.
3.Plug the power cord into the power jack
connector at the rear of the printer, then plug
the power cord into a properly grounded outlet.
Adjustment knob
Printing side face up

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1. Double click the icon to start the “Diagnostic Tool” software.
2. Select the PC interface
connected with bar code printer.
3.Click the “Calibrate Sensor”
button to setting.
4.Select the media type (Gap/Black mark /
Continue) and calibration type (Auto/
Manual) to calibrate the sensor specified
in the printer setup group media sensor
field. For the general media you only
need to select the media type then click
the “Calibrate” button.
* For more information and features about this printer, please refer to
the User's Manual inside the CD disk.
* Specifications, accessories, parts and programs are subject to the
change without notice.
Start the Diagnostic Tool
(1)Double click on the Diagnostic Tool icon to start the software
(2)There are 3 features (Printer configuration, File Manage ,Bitmap Font Manager,
Command Tool) included in Diagnostic utility.
(3)The detail functions in the Printer Function Group are listed as below.
Diagnostic tool Sensor Calibrate
Diagnostic Tool.exe
Diagnostic Tool.exe
The Diagnostic Utility is a toolbox that allows users to explore the printer's settings and
status; change printer settings; download graphics, fonts, and firmware; create printer
bitmap fonts; and to send additional commands to the printer. Using this convenient
tool, you can explore the printer status and settings and troubleshoot the printer.
Note: This utility works with printer firmware V1.00 and later versions.
Function
Description
Calibrate Sensor
Calibrate the sensor specified in the printer setup group media sensor field
Ethernet Setup
Setup the IP address, subnet mask, gateway for the on board Ethernet
RTC Time Synchronize printer Real Time Clock with PC
Factory Default Initialize the printer and restore the setting to factory defaul
Reset Printer Reboot printer
Print Test Page Print a test page
Configuration Page Print printer configuration
Dump Text To activate the printer dump mode
Ignore AUTO.BAS Ignore the downloaed AUTO. BAS program
Exit Line Mode Leave Line mode
Password Setup
Set Diag Tool password
Printer functions
Printer status
Features tab
Printer setup
Interface
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