Codesoft s4 User manual

CODE SOFT
s4 Label printer user’s manual
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Table of contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................1
1.1 In the box......................................................................................................1
1.2 Printer Features..........................................................................................2
1.2.1 Front view...........................................................................................2
1.2.2 Rear view............................................................................................2
1.2.3 Interior view........................................................................................3
2. Getting start ...........................................................................................................4
2.1 Loading the ribbon.....................................................................................4
2.2 Loading the media......................................................................................8
2.3 Connecting interfaces.............................................................................12
2.3.1 Centronics port (Parallel port).......................................................12
2.3.2 RS-232 port (Serial port)................................................................12
2.3.3 USB Slave........................................................................................13
2.3.4 Ethernet (Option).............................................................................13
2.4 Power on the printer................................................................................14
2.5 Control panel.............................................................................................14
3. Printer options.....................................................................................................17
3.1 Peeler installation.....................................................................................17
3.2 Cutter installation.....................................................................................24
4. LCD screen icons...............................................................................................30
4.1 LCD screen information .........................................................................30
4.2 Graphic symbol on LCD screen...........................................................31
5. Configuration.......................................................................................................32
5.1 Menu structure..........................................................................................32
5.2 Parameters setup.....................................................................................35
5.2.1 User Setup .......................................................................................35
5.2.2 Communication setup.....................................................................35
5.2.3 Print Setup........................................................................................37
5.2.4 Test....................................................................................................39
5.2.5 Memory.............................................................................................39
5.2.6 Form..................................................................................................39
5.2.7 Warning message ...........................................................................40
5.2.8 Printer status....................................................................................41
6. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................42
6.1 LCD error message..................................................................................42

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7. Specifications......................................................................................................43
7.1 General specifications............................................................................43
7.2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port pin assignment.............................45
7.3 Serial port pin assignment.....................................................................46
7.4 Ethernet module port pin assignment................................................46

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About this user’s manual
This user’s manual is described with a large quantity of illustrations, let the
users understand, step by step, how to work this printer to its best. This
manual includes also the troubleshooting section which could provide a
pre-way to eliminate or find out the troubles, without the help of technician. If
users still cannot banish the troubles from the printer, please contact directly
the distributors.

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1. Introduction
1.1 In the box
After unpacking, please inspect carefully and make sure that you receive all
the necessary parts as below:
Printer
Power supply
Power Cord (varies by country)
Software CD ROM
Quick start guide
USB cable
If any parts are missing, please contact the service department of your
distributor.
Save the carton and all packing materials in case you need to reship back.

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1.2 Printer Features
1.2.1 Front view
1.2.2 Rear view

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1.2.3 Interior view
Media roll holder
Media guide
Adjustable media
gap sensor
Platen roller
Cover-up sensor
Media holder
lock latch
Supply spindles
Printhead
Array sensors
Take up spindles Tear-o
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Dispenser (option)
Peel-off roller
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Dispenser cover
Media sensor

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2. Getting start
2.1 Loading the ribbon
1. Pulling the release latches on two sides toward the front of printer to open
the printer cover.
2. Open the ribbon cover by pushing the ribs (as shown in green) of ribbon
cover. Do not open the ribbon cover by pushing the cover edge which
installed the blade to tear off the label. It might hurt your hands if you push it
hardly.

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3. Insert the ribbon roll to the supply spindle.
4. Rotate the supply hub until the notches align and lock in to the left side of
supply hub.

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5. Insert an empty media core into the take up spindle. Rotate the take up hub
until the notches align and lock on the left side of take up hub.
6. Pull the ribbon out from the roll and stick it with the adhesive tape on the
empty ribbon take up core.

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7. Rotate the take up hub on the left side of ribbon spindle till the ribbon is
pulled tight.
Note: The loading path of ribbon roll (outside wound)

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2.2 Loading the media
Whether the roll media is inside or outside wound, they could be used in this
printer and loaded in the same way.
1. Open the printer cover by pulling the release latch toward the front of
printer.
2. Press the holder latch and pull the media holders open. Place the media
roll on the holders and push media holder toward the roll by pressing the
holder latch. Release the latch when the media is on the holder firmly.

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3. Pull the media so it could extend out the printer. Please make sure the
printing surface is facing up.
4. Before pushing the media under the guides, adjust the label senor to
appropriate position to detect the labels with gap, hole or black mark.

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5. Push the media under the both sides of guides.

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Note: The loading path of label roll (inside and outside wound)

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2.3 Connecting interfaces
The following interfaces could be connected to PC to operate the printer:
2.3.1 Centronics port (Parallel port)
2.3.2 RS-232 port (Serial port)

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2.3.3 USB Slave
2.3.4 Ethernet (Option)

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2.4 Power on the printer
1. Make sure the printer power switch is off
2. Plug the power connector into the power socket at the rear side of printer.
3. Plug the power cord on the power outlet.
4. Turn the printer power switch to on.
Caution. Please ensure that the printer power is off
before connecting the interface cable. Connecting the
interface cable while printer power is on might cause the
damage on printer.

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2.5 Control panel
The key functions are available under the printer READY mode
Button Appearance Function
Menu Enter the menu list to setup the printer configuration
Feed Feed a blank label
The key functions are available under the printer PRINTING mode
Button Appearance Function
Cancel Stop and cancel the current printing job
Removes the error status when problem is
resolved.
Pause Stop and restart the printing process
The key functions are available in Menu System
Button Appearance Function
Return
Return back to previous menu level
Up Scroll up the menu options
Increase the parameter values
Down Scroll down the menu options
Decrease the parameter values
Enter Confirm the selected option