GA DiTi 203iD User manual

Direct Thermal Label Printer
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User Manual

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Contents
The Printer 3
Introduction 3
Instructions for Proper Use and Precautions 3
Limitation of Liability 3
Product Features 4
Standard Equipment 4
Specifications 5
Print Specifications 5
Media Size 5
Product Introduction 6
What’s in the Box 6
Printer Components 7
Installation 8
Installing the Printer 8
Installing the Media 9
Printer Settings and Control 10
Operation Panel 10
Cleaning the printer 11
Cleaning Media Sensor 11
Cleaning Print Head 11
Cleaning the Roller or Media path 11

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The Printer
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the DiTi™ direct thermal printer.
The new direct thermal printer from GA International can print our growing line of direct thermal labels
designed for various applications throughout the lab, without the need for additional ink sources. This aordably
priced direct thermal printer will also work with other third-party labels and standard direct thermal labels.
Small and lightweight, the DiTi printer can be easily moved and set up anywhere in the lab, with an easy
loading design for quick roll replacement. The printer can accommodate three label roll core sizes and can
also be used with an optional external roll holder for larger label rolls.
The printer comes with a free software and templates are available upon request.
Instructions for Proper Use and Precautions
• The printer should only be used in a dry environment, do not expose it to moisture (sprays of water,
mists, etc.).
• Do not use the printer in an explosive atmosphere (under atmospheric conditions with a mixture of
dangerous substances in the air).
• The printer should not be used close to high-voltage power lines.
• If operating the printer with the cover open, ensure that any clothing, hair, jewelry, etc., does not contact
exposed rotating parts.
• Printer operation should be limited to only those actions outlined in the user manual. Work beyond this
may only be performed by trained personnel or certified service technicians.
• The printer should always be stored and operated under the recommended environmental conditions
(Please see page 5 of this manual).
• This product may cause radio interference, and users may need to take adequate preventive measures.
• The user must take proper care to avoid potential electric shock hazards.
• Precautions should be taken by the user to prevent possible burn risks (e.g., the printhead may become
hot and cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool before manipulating it).
• Care should be taken when handling the product to ensure it is not damaged (e.g., dropping the printer,
spilling liquids/chemicals into the printer, using dierent power voltage than specified).
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall GA International Inc., its ailiates, or any of the parties involved in the creation, production, or
delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any loss, inconvenience,
or damage whatsoever, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or otherwise (including,
without limitation, consequential damages including loss of business profits, business interruption, or loss of
business information/data) arising out of the use of, the results of the use of, or inability to use the product,
even if GA International Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Product Standard 203DPI
Direct Thermal Printing ✓✓
ABS Plastic Housing ✓✓
Gap Sensor ✓✓
Out of Media Detection ✓✓
Cover Open Sensor ✓✓
USB 2.0 Communication Interface ✓✓
2 MB RAM ✓✓
2 MB FLASH ✓✓
LED Indicators ✓✓
Characters and Barcodes Can be Printed in Four Degrees of Rotation (0, 90, 180, 270) ✓✓
Can Print text, Barcodes, and Pictures
✓✓
Supported Barcodes Supported Picture Formats
1D Barcodes 2D Barcodes
PNG, JPG
UPC-A, UPC-E
UPC-Supplemental,
EAN8, EAN13, JAN13,
CODE39, CODE39
Extended, CODE39
Mod43, ITF, CODEBAR,
PostNet, Bookland,
CODE11, CODE128,
CODE128A, CODE128B,
CODE128C, CODE93,
Logmars, MSI Mod10,
Interleaved 2of5,
Standard 2of5, Telepen,
FIM, Pharmacode,
GS1_128
PDF417, Datamatrix
code, QR code, Micro
PDF417, and Aztec code,
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Product Features
Standard Equipment

Print Specifications
Media Size
Printhead Resolution 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm)
Print Speed (Inches/Second) up to 4 inch/s (102mm/s)*
Maximum Print Width 3.35” (85mm)
Minimum Print Length 0.59” (15mm)*
Maximum Print Length 11.8” (300mm)
Maximum Media Roll Diameter 3.54” (90mm) OD
Media Type Continuous, gap (die-cut), black mark, notch
Media Width Min 1” (25.4mm)/Max 3.54” (90mm)
Media Thickness Min 2.36mil (0.06mm)/Max 9.84mil (0.25mm)
Roll Core Diameter 1” / 25.4mm and other sizes too
Label Length 0.59”-11.8” (15-300mm)
Media Gap Height Min 0.118” (3mm)
Model DiTi™
Printer Size
Length: 7.4” (188mm)
Height: 5.9” (150mm)
Width: 5.27” (134mm)
Printer Weight 1.94lbs (0.88Kg)
Power Supply Input: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 1.5A
Output: 12V, 2A
Operating
Conditions
Work environment: 41°F to 122°F (5°C to 50°C); 25-85%RH, non-condensing
Storage environment: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C); 10-90%RH, non-condensing
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Specifications
*Minimum print height and maximum print speed specifications can be dependent on non-standard variables such as label type, thickness,
spacing, liner construction, etc.

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Product Introduction
What’s in the Box
1. DiTi™ Direct Thermal Printer
2. Power adapter
3. Power cord
4. USB cable
5. Cable retention clip
6. Flash drive with software and driver installation instructions
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Power Button
LED Indicator
Feed Button
Cover Open Lever
Top Cover
Media Sensor (Movable)
Thermal Print Head
Media Roll Shaft
Media Guides (Movable)
Cables Retention Clip
Cash Draw Interface
Power Interface
USB Interface
Serial Interface
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Printer Components

Cable Connector
AC Adapter
AC Power Cord
Varies by Local or Region
Inlet
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Installation
Installing the Printer
1. Place the printer on a stable surface.
2. Make sure the power is turned o.
Do not plug in the power cord when the printer is turned on.
3. Connect an USB or serial cable to the printer and PC.
4. Connect the power cord to the power supply socket.

Thermosensitive Layer
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Installing the Media
1. Pull the catches on the left and the right towards the front to unlock and open the printer cover.
2. Pull out the media roll holder.
3. Insert the media roll into the holder, and then lock the holder.
4. Pull some media out, adjust the media guide to fix the media.
5. Close the cover and tear o the excess media.
Note: Please position the sensor in the middle when not printing on labels with a black mark.
Caution: the tear bar
of this printer contains
a sharp edge. Please do
NOT touch it

Power Button
LED Indicator
Feed Button
LED Indicator
Color Status Remarks
BLUE
ON The printer is ready
FLASH Did not pass the RAM test
GREEN ON The printer is feeding/printing
RED ON Limit switch not in place
CYAN
ON The printer is ready to print on continuous media
FLASH Out of media
YELLOW ON The printer is ready to print on continuous media
PURPLE ON The print head is overheated
WHITE ON The printer is ready to print on labels with black mark
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Printer Settings and Control
Operation Panel
Power Button
This button is used to turn the printer on/o. If you want to power on the printer, please hold and press the
power button for approx. 1-2 seconds and the LED indicator turns blue. If you want to power o the printer,
please press and hold the power button for approx. 1-2 seconds. The LED indicator is green if the printer
works normally. The LED indicator is red if the printer is out of media or in case of any other error.
Feed Button
This button is used to feed media manually and for self-test printing. When the printer is ready, press the
feed button for approx. 1 sec to feed one label. When using continuous media, press the feed button once to
send out a predetermined length of media.
1. Make sure media is loaded properly.
2. Make sure the printer is powered o and the top cover is closed properly.
3. Press the feed button and power on the printer simultaneously.
The printer will now print the self-test page.

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Cleaning the printer
Adhesives and coatings can transfer onto the printer parts over time along the media path, including the print
head and media sensor. This build-up can accumulate dust and debris. Failure to clean the print head, media
path, and media sensor could result in the loss of print quality, label jams and possible damage to the printer.
CAUTION
Make sure to turn the printer o prior to cleaning.
The print head gets very hot during printing. Please turn the printer o and wait approx. 2 to 3 minutes
before cleaning if you intend to clean the print head.
When cleaning the print head, take care not to touch the heated portion of the print head since the print
head is susceptible to damage from static electricity.
Take care not to allow the print head to become scratched and/or damaged in any way.
Cleaning Media Sensor
Debris or dirt on the media sensor can cause a miss-read or unstable detection of the label gap. Clean with
a cotton swap dampened with alcohol.
Cleaning Print Head
Clean the print head with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swap. Do not touch the heating elements
with your fingers.
1) Open the Printer Cover and then use the cotton swap to clean the head from the center of the head
towards the outside.
2) After cleaning the head, do not use the printer until the alcohol used for cleaning evaporates
completely (approx. 1 to 2 minutes) and the printer has completely dried.
Perform the cleaning process each time the media roll is replaced to prevent print quality deterioration.
Cleaning the Roller or Media path
1) Open the printer cover and remove the media.
2) Using a dry cloth or cotton swab, remove any dust or foreign substance.
3) Soak the cloth or cotton swab in ethanol or isopropyl alcohol and use it to remove adhesive, foreign
substances or other materials.
4) After cleaning the parts, do not use the printer until the alcohol evaporates completely (approx. 1 to 2
minutes) and the printer has completely dried
Clean the parts when there is a degradation of print quality or media detection.

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