Argox G Series User manual

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Argox website: http://www.argox.com
G Series Industrial Barcode Printer
User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Checking Your Box 5
Unpacking 5
Connecting the Power Cord 7
Parts and Features 9
Loading Ribbon 12
Loading Media 16
Standard Mode 16
Peel Off Mode 20
Cutter Mode 24
Adjust Position of Label Sensor 27
2. Printer Operation 28
Front Panel 28
LED Indicators 29
Buttons 30
LCD Display 32
Changing Settings from the Panel 33
Setting Display Language 37
Rear Panel 38
DIP switch 39
Media Calibration 40
Printing a Configuration Report 41
Resetting to Factory Default Settings 42
3. Computer Connections 43
Connecting the Printer 43
Communicating with the Printer 44
Installing a Printer Driver 45
4. Troubleshooting 52
LED and LCD Diagnosis 52

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Media Problems 52
Ribbon Problems 53
Other Problems 53
Printer Status 55
Transmission Problems 56
Recovery 56
Printer Maintenance 57
Cleaning the Print Head 58
Cleaning Interval 58
Cleaning Material 58
Cleaning Direction 59
Cleaning the Roller 59
Cleaning the Media Compartment 59
5. Technical Reference 60
General Specifications 60
Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification 63
Printer Programming Language A, PPLA 63
Interface Specifications 64
Serial Interface 64
Connection with Host 65
Parallel (Centronics) 67
Auto Polling 67
ASCII TABLE 68
6. Accessory 69
Cutter Installation 69
Dispenser & Rewinder Installation 74

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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.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

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1. Checking Your Box
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.

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Package Contents
Printer
Power Cord
Quick Guide
CD Rom (including software and
user’s manuals)
Core for Ribbon
USB to Centronics
Cable

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Connecting the Power Cord
Before setting up and connecting the printer you should consider
the following.
WARNING! Do not operate the printer in an area where it might
get wet.
Find a solid flat surface with adequate room for the printer
and enough space above for media and ribbon access.
Place the printer within cable distance of the host and
printer (serial or parallel cable.)
Isolate the power cord from other electrical cables.
Connect the power cord as below.
1. Leave the power switch at the ”O” position.
2. Connect AC Power Connector to printer’s power jack and
the other end to AC Electrical Outlet.

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Power Switch
AC Power
Connector
Power Jack
AC Electrical Outlet

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Parts and Features
Top Access Door
LCD Display
Front Access Door

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Ribbon Pick-up Spindle
Ribbon Supply Spindle
Media Supply Spindle
Feed Slot
Thermal Print Head
Bracket
Head Latch
Paper Sensor Guide
Platen Roller
Thermal Print Head

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Loading Ribbon
Notes:
1. This section is applicable to transfer thermal printing.
2. Attached ribbon is with coated side in.
1. Lift the top access door and the front access door to expose the
compartment. ( Figure 1 )
2. Push the head latch by anti-clockwise, and then fold the
bracket. ( Figure 2 )
3. Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll and
the bare core.
4. Insert the ribbon roll into the ribbon supply spindle. ( Figure 3 )
5. Lead the bare core through the print head module. ( Figure 4 )
6. Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it a
little bit onto the core.
Note:
The coated side of the ribbon should be faced down.
7. Insert the bare core into the ribbon pick-up spindle. ( Figure 5 )
8. Turn the pick-up spindle to ensure the ribbon is tightly wound.

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Loading Media
G-6000 printer can be operated in three different options:
standard, peel-off, or with a cutter.
■Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely.
■In peel-off mode, the backing material is being peeled away
from the label as it is printed. After the former label is removed,
the next one will be printed.
■In cutter mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after it
is printed.
Standard Mode
1. Insert the media roll into the media supply spindle and move
the media guide to the inside. ( Figure 6 )
2. Push the head latch by anti-clockwise, and then fold the
bracket. ( Figure 7 )
3. Remove the outside media guide. ( Figure 8 )
4. Lead the Media through the print head module and under the
paper sensor guide.
5. Put back the outside media guide, close the bracket, and
buckle the head latch. ( Figure 9 )
6. Close the top access door and the front access door and then
turn on the printer or press the “FEED” button if the printer is
already on ( Figure 10 )

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Peel Off Mode
Follow the common procedure of “ Loading Media “ of Standard
Mode from step 1 to 3.
4. Remove approximately 6” long labels from the label backing
paper ( Figure 11 )
5. Lead the backing paper through the print head module.
( Figure 12 )
6. Turn back under the print head module. ( Figure 13 )
7. Use a sticker to fix the media on the rewinder kit.( Figure 14 )
8. Turn the rewinder kit twice to ensure the media is firmly fixed.
( Figure 15 )
9. Close the side access door and turn on the printer or press the
FEED button if the printer is already on. ( Figure 16 )
Note:
1. The “ FEED “ button will not drive the printer to peel. The
peeling work can be executed only when (1 ) the software
setting is ready; (2) Bit 5 of DIP switch at real panel must be
set to ON position.
2. Please sure the peeler sensor is out of ribbon path when it’s
installed.