Argox F1 User manual

F1 User’s Manual

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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.
Product Improvements
Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Argox Information Co., Ltd. All specifications and signs
are subject to change without notice.
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into a different outlet on a different circuit.
Consult the dealer or an experience Radio/TV technician for help.
This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with
the unit to insure compliance. The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Argox Information Co., Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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 possibility of such damages.

A LETTER TO OUR CUSTOMERS
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on selecting the Argox F Series label printer! You have made
an excellent choice. This manual is intended to help you get to know your new
printer. There are two parts: an operation guide and a technical reference. In
the operation guide there are illustrations to help you quickly learn the
functions and features of the printer. Information in greater detail is included in
the latter chapters on troubleshooting, maintenance and technical reference.
For your convenience much of this information is presented in table format. We
hope you enjoy your new printer.
Sincerely,
Argox Information Co., Ltd.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 3
PRINTER OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................ 3
Front View......................................................................................................................... 3
Rear View.......................................................................................................................... 4
Interior View...................................................................................................................... 5
CONTROL PANEL ..................................................................................................................... 6
CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS ...................................................................................................... 7
Ready Mode...................................................................................................................... 7
Setup Mode....................................................................................................................... 7
CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS.......................................................................................................... 8
PRINTER SETUP...................................................................................................................... 9
UNPACK AND INSPECT THE PRINTER ......................................................................................... 9
PLACING THE PRINTER........................................................................................................... 10
CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A POWER SOURCE................................................................... 10
SELECTING A COMMUNICATION INTERFACE...............................................................................11
USB Interface Requirements...........................................................................................11
Centronics Parallel Interface Requirements....................................................................11
Serial (RS-232) Interface Requirements..........................................................................11
COMMUNICATING WITH THE PRINTER ...................................................................................... 13
Before installation ........................................................................................................... 13
Installing the Driver (Label Dr.200)................................................................................. 13
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER (SEAGULL DRIVER).............................................................. 16
INSTALLING USB DRIVER (WINDOWS 98 ONLY)....................................................................... 21
INSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER (WINDOWS 98 ONLY)................................................................. 23
USB PLUG AND PLAY FUNCTION............................................................................................. 26
INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER IN WINDOWS VISTA (PLUG AND PLAY)......................................... 29
OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 33
LOADING A RIBBON ................................................................................................................ 33
LOADING MEDIA..................................................................................................................... 37
Standard Mode ............................................................................................................... 37
Cutting Mode................................................................................................................... 40
Peel Off Mode................................................................................................................. 42
CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................... 45

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PERFORMING CALIBRATION.................................................................................................... 45
PRINTING A CONFIGURATION LABEL........................................................................................ 45
SELECT OR ADJUST THE MEDIA SENSOR................................................................................. 47
Select the See-through Sensor....................................................................................... 47
Adjust the Reflective Sensor........................................................................................... 47
ADJUST PRINT HEAD PRESSURE ............................................................................................ 48
SETUP MODE ........................................................................................................................ 49
Enter Setup Mode........................................................................................................... 49
Enter Special Setup Mode.............................................................................................. 49
How to Leave Setup Mode.............................................................................................. 49
PASSWORD PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................... 50
MENU SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................... 51
Basic Setup..................................................................................................................... 51
Authorised 1.................................................................................................................... 54
Authorised 2.................................................................................................................... 57
Special Setup.................................................................................................................. 58
MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................... 60
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................ 61
ERROR MESSAGES................................................................................................................ 61
TECHNICAL REFERENCE..................................................................................................... 62
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 62
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................... 65
Serial Interface Specification .......................................................................................... 65
Parallel Interface Specification ....................................................................................... 66
PS2 Keyboard Interface.................................................................................................. 67
USB Interface.................................................................................................................. 67
Auto Polling..................................................................................................................... 67
APPENDIX A: STAND-ALONE KEYBOARD & BARCODE READER.................................. 68
KEYBOARD............................................................................................................................ 68
Keyboard Functions........................................................................................................ 68
BARCODE READER ................................................................................................................ 72
APPENDIX B: CUTTER INSTALLATION............................................................................... 74
Installing Media and Ribbon with Cutter ......................................................................... 74
APPENDIX C: DISPENSER INSTALLATION......................................................................... 76
APPENDIX D: SUPER CARD INSTALLATION...................................................................... 77

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on choosing the Argox F Series industrial barcode printer!
This user’s manual, which describes the F-Series printer, will help you get to
know your new printer. This manual includes a guide to operating the printer as
well as related information on maintenance, troubleshooting and technical
reference.
Printer Overview
Front View
1
LED indicator
2
LCD display
3
Front panel buttons
4
Media door
3
2
1
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Rear View
1
RS232 Serial Port
2
PS/2 Port
3
USB Port
4
Centronics Parallel Port
5
Power switch (O= Off, I = On)
6
Electronics cover
7
AC power connector
1
2
3
4
5
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Interior View
1
Ribbon take-up spindle
2
Media supply hanger
3
Media roll guide
4
Print head module
5
Ribbon supply spindle
6
Media guide
7
Platen roller
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Control Panel
All controls and indicators are located on the control panel.
The LCD shows the operation status and printer parameters.
The control panel buttons are used to operate the printer and to set
parameters.
The LED indicators show the printer’s operation status or indicate which
control panel buttons are active.
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POWER light
2
ALERT light
3
LCD
4
MENU button
5
ENTER button
6
UP arrow or PAUSE button
7
LEFT arrow or CANCEL button
8
DOWN arrow button
9
RIGHT arrow or FEED button
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Control Panel Buttons
The printer has six basic control buttons on the control panel. Some of these
buttons also work as selection keys. The selectable modes and related
functions of the printer key are detailed below.
Ready Mode
Button
Function / Description
MENU
Enter and exit Setup mode.
Press for more than 5 seconds to enter special menu.
LEFT
Arrow/CANCEL
The CANCEL key pauses printing.
When printer has an error, press the CANCEL key to
return to ready mode after resolving the problem.
RIGHT
Arrow/FEED
The FEED key advances one label when the printer is
in stand-by.
UP
Arrow/PAUSE
The PAUSE key temporarily suspends printing. Press
CANCEL to resume printing.
Setup Mode
Button
Function / Description
ENTER
The ENTER key selects the function, item, or
displayed value.
Save changes and exit Setup mode.
LEFT
Arrow/CANCEL
Scrolls the LCD to the previous parameter.
RIGHT
Arrow/FEED
Scrolls the LCD to the next parameter.
UP
Arrow/PAUSE
Increases the value.
Scrolls to the next option.
DOWN Arrow
Decreases the value.
Scrolls to the previous option.