Argox Xellent X-1000VL User manual

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Argox website: http://www.argox.com
X-1000VL
X-2000V / X-2000V Zip
X-2300E / X-2300ZE
X-3200 / X-3200Z
X-3200E / X-3200ZE
Xellent Series Industrial Barcode Printer
User‟s Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started 5
Unpacking 5
Connecting the Power Cord 8
Internal Parts and Features 10
Loading Ribbon 13
Switching Ribbon Wound Ink-side out or Ink-side in 17
Loading Media 19
Standard Mode Loading Media 19
Peel Off Mode Loading Media 23
Cutter Mode Loading Media 27
Adjust Position of Label Sensor 30
2. Printer Operation 31
Front Panel 31
LED Indicators 32
Buttons 33
LCD Display 34
Setting Display Language 36
Changing Settings from the Panel 37
Media Calibration 45
Printing a Configuration Report 46
Resetting to Factory Default Settings 50
3. Computer Connections 51
USB Interface Requirements 51
Centronics Parallel Port 51
Serial (RS-232) Port 52
Ethernet 10/100 Internal Printer Server Option 53
Ethernet Module Status Indicators 53
Communicating with the Printer 55
Installing a Plug and Play printer driver (for USB only) 55

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Installing a Printer Driver (for other interfaces except USB)
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4. Troubleshooting 68
LED and LCD Diagnosis 68
Media Problems 68
Ribbon Problems 69
Other Problems 69
Printer Status 70
Transmission Problems 71
Recovery 71
Printer Maintenance 72
Cleaning the Print Head 73
Cleaning Interval 73
Cleaning Material 73
Cleaning Direction 74
Cleaning the Roller 74
Cleaning the Media Compartment 74
5. Advanced Installation and Adjustment 75
Print Head Pressure 75
Print Head Print Line Position 78
Ribbon Tension Adjustment 81
Printing Wrinkle 83
Rotary Cutter and Guillotine Cutter Installation 86
Rotary Cutter with Paper Jam 89
Guillotine Cutter with Paper Jam 90
Dispenser Installation 91
RTC Battery Replacement 94
Stand-alone with Keyboard 95
Form Control Functions 96
Example: Making a Keyboard Form 97
Stand-alone with Barcode Reader 101

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Example: Making a Barcode Reader Form 102
6. Technical Reference 105
General Specifications 105
Printer Programming Language A, PPLA 109
Printer Programming Language B, PPLB 110
Printer Programming Language Z, PPLZ 112
Interface Specifications 114
USB 114
PS/2 114
Serial Interface 115
Connection with Host: 116
Parallel (Centronics) 118
Ethernet Interface 119
Auto Polling 119
ASCII TABLE 120

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1. Getting Started
Congratulations on choosing the Argox Xellent Series (X-Series)
industrial barcode printer. This user‟s manual describing the
Xellent Series printer models, will help you get to know your new
printer. The manual includes a guide to operate the printer as well
as related information on troubleshooting, maintenance, and
technical reference. Illustrations are provided to help you quickly
become familiar with the printer.
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.
Unpacking
After receiving your printer, please check for possible shipping
damage:
1. Inspect the outside of both the box and the printer for

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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
Core for Ribbon
CD Rom (including
software and user‟s
manuals)
USB Cable
1”ID Core for
Ribbon
Power Cord
Printer
CD ROM
Quick
Guide
USB 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.

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Connect the power cord as below.

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Internal Parts and Features
Ribbon Pick-up Spindle
Ribbon Supply Spindle
Media Supply Spindle
Bracket
Thermal Print Head
Feed Slot

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Standard Mode
Head Latch
Paper Sensor Guide
Paper Roller
Thermal Print Head

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Peel Off Mode
Cutter Mode

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Loading Ribbon
Note: Thermal Transfer printing requires media to print with
appropriate ribbon. This section can be referred to, for X-Series
to use transfer thermal printing. The sample steps below are
based on ribbon wound ink-side in as an example.(X series
printers use ribbon wound ink-side in as default. To change
setting to ribbon would ink-side out, refer to Section - Switching
Ribbon Wound Ink-side out or Ink-side in)
1. Lift the top cover and front access door to expose the
media compartment. (Figure 1)
2. Turn the head latch counter-clockwise and open the
bracket. (Figure 2)
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3. Unwrap the ribbon and separate the ribbon roll from the
bare core. Insert the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply
spindle. (Figure 3)
Bracket
2
Head
Latch
3
Ribbon Supply
Spindle

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4. Lead the ribbon through the print head module. (Figure 4)
5. Attach the edge of the ribbon onto the bare core and wind
it a bit onto the core. Make sure the coating side of the
ribbon is face down.
Bare Core
Print
Head
Module
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6. Insert the core onto the ribbon pick-up spindle. (Figure 5)
7. Turn the pick-up spindle to ensure the ribbon is tightly
wound.
Ribbon
Pick-up
Spindle
5
Ribbon
Pick-up
Spindle

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Switching Ribbon Wound Ink-side in or Ink-side out
The printer is produced to suit flexible applications, no matter with
ribbon wound ink-side in (manufacturing default), or with ribbon
wound ink-side out. The steps to switch for ribbon wound ink-side
out are listed as follows:
1. Pull and move the SHAFT RIBBON ADJ to “Outside”:

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2. After the adjustment above, ribbon wound ink-side out can be
used. Then install the ribbon:
3. If ribbon wound ink-side in is in use, pull and move the
SHAFT RIBBON ADJ to “Inside”. Then install the ribbon:

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Loading Media
The X-Series printers offer three different loading modes:
standard, peel-off, or with a cutter.
Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely.
Peel-off mode peels backing material away from the label
as it prints. After the label is removed, the next label prints.
Cutter mode automatically cuts the label after it prints.
Standard Mode Loading Media
1. Insert the media roll into the media supply spindle and
move the media guide to the inside. (Figure 1)
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Media
Guide
Media Supply
Spindle

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2. Turn the head latch counter-clockwise and open the
bracket. Remove the outside media guide. (Figure 2)
3. Lead the media through the print head module and under
the paper sensor guide. (Figure 3)
Head
Latch
Bracket
Outside
Media
Guide
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