Gainscha GS-2406T PLUS Series User manual

GS-2406T PLUS / GS-3405T PLUS / Series
THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL
SURPASS PLUS LABEL PRINTER
USER’S
MANUAL
Ver.1.1.1

Agency Compliance and Approvals
EN 55032, Class A
EN 55024
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC part 15B, Class A
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 when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at
your own expense.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Environmental protection
Do not dispose of this product in an unsorted public trash can. You should recycle
this product according to local regulations. For more information, please see our
website:
website： http://www.gainscha.com.tw

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Contents
1. Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Product Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Product Features ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Printer Standard Features............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.2 Printer Optional Features.............................................................................................................................. 7
2. Operations Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Printer Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 Front View............................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.2 Interior View........................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.3 Front View..........................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.4 Rear View............................................................................................................................................................10
3. Setup....................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Setting up the Printer............................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Install Printer Driver...............................................................................................................................................12
3.3 Loading the Ribbon ...............................................................................................................................................15
3.4 Loading the Media .................................................................................................................................................16
3.4.1 Loading the Roll Labels................................................................................................................................16

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3.4.2 Ribbon and print media loading diagram...........................................................................................16
4. LED and Button Functions..........................................................................................................................................17
4.1 LED Indicator.............................................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Regular Button Functions ...................................................................................................................................19
4.3 Power-on Utilities...................................................................................................................................................20
5. PrinterUtility .....................................................................................................................................................................21
5.1 Start the PrinterUtility...........................................................................................................................................21
5.2 Printer Function.......................................................................................................................................................22
6. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................23
6.1 Common Problems ................................................................................................................................................23
7. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................................................25
8. Revise History ..................................................................................................................................................................26

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1. Introduction
1.1 Product Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing Gainscha bar code label printer.
The GS-2406T/GS-3405T PLUS series printer features the single motor that is capable of
handling a large capacity of 300 meters ribbon and large rolls of media inside its sleek design.
If the 5” interior label capacity is not enough, simply add an external media roll mount and the
PLUS series can easily handle 8” OD rolls of labels designed for expensive industrial label
printers.
To meet the various printing requirements, GS-2406T PLUS and GS-3405T PLUS series
provides different memory capacity. Moreover, GS-2406T/ GS-3405T PLUS series have
optional peel-off and cutter kits for users to purchase. The movable black mark sensor design
can accept a wide range of label media. All of the most frequently used bar code formats are
included. Fonts and bar codes can be printed in any one of the four directions.
The GS-2406T/ GS-3405T PLUS series printer is built-in the flexible firmware design, user can
download various printer commands to perform the work. Please refer to the types of printer
commands supported in the specifications. By integrating rich features, it is the most cost-
effective and high-performance printer in its class!
To print label formats, please refer to the instructions provided with your labeling software,
available on Gainscha website http://www.gainscha.com.tw.

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⚫Applications
o Manufacturing & Warehousing
◼Work in Progress
◼Item Labels
◼Instruction labels
◼Agency labels
◼Compliance labels
◼Logistics management
labels
◼Electronics labels
o Parcel Post
◼Shipping/ Receiving Labels
o Healthcare
◼Patient Identification
◼Pharmacy
◼Specimen Identification
o Retail Marking
◼Price tags
◼Shelf labels
◼Jewelry tags
◼Asset management labels
◼Care labels
o Small Office/ Home Office

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1.2 Product Features
1.2.1 Printer Standard Features
PRINTER MODEL
GS-2406T PLUS
GS-3405T PLUS
GS-2406T PLUS
GS-3405T PLUS
Grade
Standard
Standard
Empower
Empower
Resolution
8dots/mm(203DPI)
12dots/mm(300DPI)
8dots/mm(203DPI)
12dots/mm(300DPI)
Printing Method
Thermal Transfer &Direct Thermal
Max. print speed
152mm(6”)/second
127mm(5”)/second
152mm(6”)/second
127mm(5”)/second
Max. print width
104 mm (4.1“)
108.4 mm (4.27“)
104 mm (4.1“)
108.4 mm (4.27“)
Max. print
length
2,794 mm (110“)
1,016 mm (40“)
25,400 mm (1000“)
11,430 mm (450“)
CPU
400 MHZ, 32 bits, ARM9
Memory RAM
64 MB SDRAM
128 MB SDRAM
Memory ROM
32 MB Flash Memory
128 MB Flash Memory
Interface
•USB 2.0 High Speed 480Mbps
•USB Host 2.0, for scanner or PC
keyboard
•USB 2.0 High Speed 480Mbps
•USB Host 2.0, for scanner or PC
keyboard
•RS-232
•Ethernet 10/100Mbps
•Internal Bluetooth 4.0 (factory option)
•Internal WiFi (factory option)
Real Time Clock
N/A
Standard (CR2032 Battery Install)
Buzzer
N/A
Standard
Dealer options
N/A
Guillotine cutter (full cut and partial cut)
Peeler
Sensors
Head open sensor, Ribbon end sensor, Reflective sensor (moveable), Transmissive sensor
(moveable)

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Power
External universal switching power supply
Input: AC 100-240V, 2.5A, 50-60Hz, Output: DC 24V, 2.5A, 60W
User Interface
•1 power switch
•2 buttons (Feed & Pause)
•4 LEDs (Online, Error, Ribbon status, Communication)
Internal fonts
•8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts
•True type font engine (need download scalable font file)
1D Barcode
Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subsets A, B, C), UPC-A, UPC-E, UCC-128, Codabar,
EAN/JAN-8, EAN/JAN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF14, MSI Pleassy, PostCode, Telepen
2D Barcode
QR Code, Micro QR Code, PDF417, Micro PDF417, MaxiCode, Aztec Code, Data Matrix
Rotation
Font and barcode support 0, 90, 180, 270 degree
Printer language
Compatible to TSPL, EPL, ZPL, ZPL II,DPL
Ribbon
300 M long, max. OD 67 mm, 1” core (ink coated outside)
Ribbon width
30 mm ~ 110 mm (1.18” ~ 4.3”)
Media type
Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notched (outside wound)
Media width
20~ 117 mm (0.7“ ~ 4.6“)
Media thickness
0.055 ~ 0.19 mm (2.16 ~ 7.4 mil)
Media core
diameter
25.4 mm (1”)
Label roll
capacity
127 mm (5“) OD
Label length
5 ~ 2,794 mm
(0.2“ ~ 110“)
5 ~ 1,016 mm (0.2“ ~
40“)
5 ~ 25,400 mm
(0.2“ ~ 1000“)
5 ~ 11,430 mm
(0.2“ ~ 450“)
Physical
dimension
273.8mm(D) x 217mm(W) x 190.3mm(H)
Enclosure
ABS plastic
Safety
regulation
FCC Class A, CE Class A, CCC, BIS, CB

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Environment
condition
Operation: 5 ~ 40°C, 25 ~ 85% non-condensing
Storage: -40 ~ 60°C, 10 ~ 90% non-condensing
Environmental
concern
Comply with RoHS, REACH, WEEE
Accessories
•Windows labeling software CD disk
•Quick start guide
•USB cable
•Power cord
•1” ribbon spindle x 2 for 300M ribbon
•External universal switching power supply
1.2.2 Printer Optional Features
Product option feature
User
options
Dealer
options
Factory
options
External Label holder
○
Peeler module
○
○
Regular full cut cutter (Guillotine cutter) Media
thickness: 0.06~0.19 mm Media type: receipt and
label liner w/o glue
○
○
Regular full/partial cutter (TextileCare Cutter)
○
○
RS-232 (D-Sub9 pins)
○
○
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45)
○
○
Internal Bluetooth 4.0 (factory option)
○
Internal WiFi (factory option)
○
NOTE：Except for the linerless cutter, all regular/heavy duty/care label cutters DO NOT cut on
media with glue.

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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.
◼One printer unit
◼One quick installation guide
◼One power cord
◼One external universal switching power
supply
◼One USB interface cable
◼1inch core ribbon shaft for 300m
ribbon
◼One sample ribbon and Label roll
◼One Windows labeling
software/Windows driver CD disk
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
2.2.2 Interior View
1. Comm. indicator
2. RIBBON indicator
3. ERROR indicator
4. FEED button
5. PAUSE button
6. ONLINE indicator
1
2
3
4
5
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1. Printer top cover
2. Top cover open tab
3. The place for new ribbon
4. Fixing tabs
5. Media guide
6. Gap sensor
7. Black mark sensor
8. Platen roller
1
2
4
5
6
8
3
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2.2.3 Front View
2.2.4 Rear View
1 2 3 4 5
1. Power jack socket
2. USB interface
3. USB host (For USB keyboard or
scanner)
4. RS-232 interface
5. RJ-45 Ethernet interface
6. External label entrance chute
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1.
Paper tearing edge (User can tear the paper
up or down)
2. Front bezel;
Accessory assembly ( Cutter / Peeler)
1
2

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3. Setup
3.1 Setting up the Printer
Place the printer on a flat, secure surface, then follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power cord into the AC power cord socket at the rear of the printer. Then, plug the
other side into a properly grounded power outlet.
2. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable.
3. Push the power switch on “-” side to open the power of printer.
NOTE:
* Please switch OFF printer power prior to plugging in the power cord to printer power jack.
* The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for the
interfaces availability.

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3.2 Install Printer Driver
(GS-2406T/GS-3405T)
1. Read the license agreement, click [I accept the
terms in license agreement], and click [Next].
2. Select a installation directory and click [Next].
3. Click [Finish].
4. Go to installation process, please click [Install
Printer Driver], and then click [Next].

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5. Click [Other] and click [Next].
6. Select printer model name, click to install and
click [Next].
7. Please use a USB cable to connect the printer
to the computer, click the corresponding USB
interface, and click [Next].
8. Change the printer name as per need, and click
[Next].

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9. Click [Finish].
10. The installation is completed, please click
[Close].
11. Users can check whether the installation is
completed through the following ways:
a. If Windows 10, check from [Windows
Settings] → [Devices] → [Printers and
Scanners].
b. Check from [Control Panel] → [Devices
and Printers].
12. Users can change printer interface through
the following ways:
a. In Windows 10, [Windows Settings] →
[Printers and Scanners] → [Devices] → select
the corresponding printer model →
[Management] → [Printer Content] → [Port]
to change different USB port / COM port as
per need.
b. From [Control Panel] → [Devices and
Printers] → select the corresponding printer
model → right-click → [Printer Content] →
[Port] to modify it.

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3.3 Loading the Ribbon
1. Insert black ribbon roller into new
ribbon.
2. Load ribbon left side first and
then right side, fix it well.
3. Press the button to open ribbon
holder unit as per picture
4. Insert blue ribbon roller into the
empty roll for ribbon collecting
after printed
5. Load the empty roll left side first,
then right side.
6. Pull out ribbon and stick into the
empty roll. Make sure ribbon is
flat and smooth when touch print
head.
7. Put ribbon holder back to its
position as picture showing.
8. Carefully close top cover.

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3.4 Loading the Media
3.4.1 Loading the Roll Labels
3.4.2 Ribbon and print media loading diagram
1. Press two buttons on printer two sides to
lift and open the cover.
2. Load print media into the printer; adjust
the paper guide to be same width of print
media and pull out the print media till it
pass gap sensor and cutter (cutter is
optional), complete media loading.
Gap & black mark sensor
Empty ribbon roll
Ribbon
Print head
Print head
Paper guide
Print media

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4. LED and Button Functions
4.1 LED Indicator
LED 指示燈
Event
Description
Status
lights
1
Status
lights
2
Beep
Thermal
transfer mode
ready
Blue(ONLINE) and Green(RIBBON) solid, and the device is
ready to use.
For the first time after opening the lid, the printer
automatically detects if a ribbon is used.
Direct
thermal mode
ready
Blue(ONLINE) solid, and the device is ready to use.
For the first time after opening the lid, the printer
automatically detects if a ribbon is used.
Open cover
When the cover is open, a beep sound will be made, and
Blue(ONLINE), Red (ERROR), and Green(RIBBON) will flash.
PAUSE
Press the PAUSE button. When the Blue(ONLINE) flash, the
printer will pause.
FEED
Press the FEED button to print as per demand, Blue(ONLINE)
will flash.

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Out of paper
When out of paper, a beep sound will be made, and
Red(ERROR) flash
Out of ribbon
When out of ribbon, a beep sound will be made, and
Red(ERROR) solid,Green(RIBBON) flash
Label
gap/black
mark error
When label gap/black can’t be found, a beep sound will be
made, and Red(ERROR) Blue(ONLINE) flash
Cutter error
When cutter can’t be found, a beep sound will be made, and
Blue(ONLINE)、Red(ERROR) Both flash alternately, flash with
Green(RIBBON)
Print head
overheated
When print head overheated ,a beep sound will be made,
and Blue(ONLINE)and Red(ERROR) alternately flash
Other errors
When other errors ,a beep sound will be made, and
Red(ERROR) and Green(RIBBON) alternately flash
Ethernet
ready
When the RJ45 network cable is plugged in and the
connection is normal, the Orange(COMM) flash
WIFI ready
When the WIFI’s AP or STA mode is connected, the
orange(COMM) solid
Ethernet
+WIFI ready
When the RJ45 network cable is plugged in, and the
connection is normal, and the WIFI’s AP or STA mode is
connected, the orange (COMM) will be solid for 2 seconds
and the orange(COMM) flash.