Avery Weigh-Tronix ZG352 User manual

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ZG352
DIRECT THERMAL BAR CODE PRINTE
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USER ’ S
MANUAL

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Contents
Copyright Declaration
1. Introduction
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1.1 Product Introduction ii
1 .2 Compliances
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2. Operations Overview
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2.1 Unpacking and Inspection 1
2 .2 Printer Overvie
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2.2.1 Front View
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2.2.2 Interior View
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2.2.3 Rear View
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3 . Setup
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3.1 Setting Up the Printer . 8
3 .2 Loading the Media
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3.2.1 Loading the Media
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3.2.2 Loading External Media
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3.2.3 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option)
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3.2.4 Loading Media in Cutter Mode (Option)
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3 .3 Diagnostic Tool 18
3.3.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool
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3.3.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC
setup)
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3.4 Setting Ethernet by Diagnostic Utility 20
3.4.1 Using USB interface to setup Ethernet interface
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3.4.2 Using Ethernet interface to setup Ethernet interface
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3.5 Install MicroSD Memory Card .23
3.6 Mount the Printer on the Wall . 2
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4. LED and Button Functions
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4 .1 LED Indicator.
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4.2 Regular Button Function . 27
4.3 Power on Utilities . . 27
4.3.1 Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration
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4.3.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode
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4.3.3 Printer Initialization
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4.3.4 Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black
Mark Sensor
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4.3.5 Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor
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4.3.6 Skip AUTO.BAS
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5. Troubleshooting
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5.1 LED Status 34
5.2 Print Problem 35
5.3 LCD 36
6. Maintenance
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Revise History
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1. Introduction
1.1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a ZG352 bar code printer. Although the printer has a small footprint,
it delivers reliable, superior performance.
This printer provides direct thermal printing at user selectable speed of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0
ips. It accepts roll feed, die-cut, and fan-fold media with gap or black mark. All common bar
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formats are available. Fonts and bar codes can be printed in 4 directions, 8 differen
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alphanumeric bitmap fonts and built-in scalable font capability. You will enjoy trouble free, high
throughput for printing labels with this printer.
1.2 Compliances
CE Class B:
EN55022: 1998+A1: 2000+A2: 2003
EN55024: 1998+A1: 2001 +A2: 2003 IEC 61 000-4 Series
EN61 000-3-2: 2006 & EN61 000-3-3: 1 995+A1: 2001
FCC Part 15, Class B
UL, CUL: UL60950-1
C-Tick:
CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3r
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Edition: 1997, Class B
ANSI C63.4: 2003
Canadian ICES-003
TÜV/Safety: EN60950-1 / IEC 60950-1
Wichtige Sicherheits-Hinweise
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fűr den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3.
Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromentz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine
Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur
Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschluß-Steckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich
sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schűtzen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder
Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß ans Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
8. Dieses Gerät kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von maximal 40
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CAUTION
PARTSAWAY.
2. THE MAIN BOARD INCLUDES REAL TIME CLOCK FEATURE HAS LITHIUM BATTERY
CR2032 INSTALLED. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE.
1. HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS IN CUTTER MODULE. KEEP FINGER AND OTHER BODY
3. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS.
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Note The maximum printing ratio per dot line is 15% for this printer. To print the full web black line,
the maximum black line height is limited to 40 dots, which is 5mm for 203 DPI resolution
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2. Operations Overview
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Please
carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the bar code printer. Please retain
the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer.
Unpacking the printer, the following items are included in the carton.
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One printer unit
One Windows labeling software/Windows driver CD disk
One quick installation guide
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One power cord
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One auto switching power supply
One USB interface cable
One How to create a Logo
Manual
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased
reseller or distributor.

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2.2 Printer Overview
2.2.1 Front View
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1. Top cover open lever
2. MicroSD card socket
3. Media view window
4. LED indicator
5. Feed button
6. Paper exit chute
* Recommended MicroSD card specification.
- The DOS FAT file system is supported for the SD card.
- Folders/files stored in the SD card should be in the 8.3 filename format
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SD card spec SD card capacity Approved SD card manufacturer
V1.0, V1.1 MicroSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 MicroSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 MicroSD 512 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 MicroSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 MicroSD 4 GB Transcend

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1. Top cover
2. Media holder
3. Media guide
4. Printhead
5. Gap sensor (receiver)
6. Gap sensor (transmitter)
7. Platen roller
8. Black mark sensor
9. Media holder lock switch
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1. Power switch
2. Power jack socket
3. USB interface
4. Fan-fold paper entrance chute
Note:
The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for
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interfaces availability.
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3. Setup
3.1 Setting Up the Printer
1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.
2. Make sure the power switch is set to
“ off ” .
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable.
4. Plug the power cord into the AC power cord socket at the rear of the printer, and then plug
the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet.
Note: Please switch OFF printer power switch prior to plug in the power cord to printer power jack.
3.2 Loading the Media
3.2.1 Loading the Media
1. Open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front of the
printer, and then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle.
2. The media holder can be used for 1 ” and 1.5 ” media core by rotating the upper part of
label holder 180 degrees clockwise.
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3. Separate the media holders to the label roll width.
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4. Place the roll between the holders and close them onto the core.
5. Place the paper, printing side face up, through the media guides, media sensor and place
the label leading edge onto the platen roller.
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6. Close the top cover gently and make sure the cover latches securely.
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7. Use “Diagnostic Tool” to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
(Start the “Diagnostic tool” Select the “Printer Configuration” tab Click the “Calibrate
Sensor” button)
Note: Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.
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Loading path for roll labels
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3.2.2 Loading External Media
1. Open the printer’s top cover and separate the media holders to fit the media
width.
2. Press down the media holder lock switch to fix the media holder.
3. Feeds the media through the rear external label entrance chute. And place the paper,
printing side face up, through the media guides, media sensor and place the label leading
edge onto the platen roller.
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4. Close the top cover gently.
5. Use “Diagnostic Tool” to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected
(Start the “Diagnostic tool” Select the “Printer Configuration” tab Click the “Calibrate
Sensor” button)
Note: Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.
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3.2.3 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option)
1. Refer to section 3.2.1 to load the media.
2. Open the top cover and peel-off panel after calibrated the sensor.
Peel-off panel
3. Lead the media through the backing paper opening, beneath the peel-off roller.
Backing paper opening Peel-off roller
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