Godex BP500L User manual

USER MANUAL
BP500L SERIES
: Rev.B
: 2018.02.13
: 920-016411-00
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CONTENTS
1 Barcode Printer .................................................................................................................................................................................1
1-1 Box Content.................................................................................................................................................................................1
1-2 Getting To Know Your Printer....................................................................................................................................................2
2 Printer Setup......................................................................................................................................................................................4
2-1 Open The Printer Cover..............................................................................................................................................................4
2-2 Open The Printing Mechanism...................................................................................................................................................5
2-3 Loading The Ribbon....................................................................................................................................................................6
2-4 Loading The Label Roll...............................................................................................................................................................8
2-5 Installing The Label Supply Hub ..............................................................................................................................................10
2-6 Preparing For Tag Printing.......................................................................................................................................................11
2-7 Installation of External Label Roll and Fanfold Label Roll......................................................................................................12
2-8 Connecting The Printer To The Host Computer......................................................................................................................13
2-9 Wizard CD Standard Installation ..............................................................................................................................................14
2-10 Wizard CD Other Choice Installation .....................................................................................................................................17
3 Operation Panel...............................................................................................................................................................................20
3-1 LED Operation Panel.................................................................................................................................................................20
3-2 Label size calibration and Self Test Page................................................................................................................................21
3-3 Error Alerts................................................................................................................................................................................22
4 NetSetting for Ethernet...................................................................................................................................................................23
4-1 Installing the NetSetting software............................................................................................................................................23
4-2 The Interface of NetSetting.......................................................................................................................................................25
5 Accessories.....................................................................................................................................................................................32
5-1 Installing the Label Dispenser..................................................................................................................................................33
5-2 Installing The Cutter..................................................................................................................................................................38
5-2-1 Installing The Guillotine Cutter...........................................................................................................................................38
5-2-2 Installing The Rotary Cutter................................................................................................................................................42
6 Maintenance And Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................................46
6-1 Cleaning The Print Head...........................................................................................................................................................46
6-2 Adjusting The Print Head Pressure..........................................................................................................................................47
6-3 Adjusting The Print Line...........................................................................................................................................................48
6-4 Adjusting The Cutter.................................................................................................................................................................49
6-5 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................................50
APPENDIX

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 subpart B 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at own expense.
EMS AND EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR EUROPEAN USERS
This equipment has been tested and passed with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility
based on the standards EN55032:2010+AC:2011, Class A, EN61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008
and EN55024:2010+A1:2015, IEC 60950-1(ed.2), IEC 60950-1(ed.2);am1, IEC 60950- 1(ed.2);am2 series The equipment
also tested and passed in accordance with the European Standard EN55032 for the both Radiated and Conducted
emissions limits.
BP500L Series
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
IEC 60950-1(ed.2), IEC 60950-1(ed.2);am1, IEC 60950- 1(ed.2);am2, GB9254-2008 (Class A ) ; GB17625. 1-2012;
GB4943.1-2011,EN55032:2010/AC2011 Class A, EN61000-3-2:2014 ,EN61000-3-3:2013 and EN55024: 2010 +A1:2015,
UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition, 2014-10-14, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd Edition,
2014-10, CFR 47, part 15 subpart B
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.
此为Class A产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能造成无线电干扰，在这种情况下，可能需要用户对其干扰采取切实可行
的措施。

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following instructions carefully.
Keep the equipment away from humidity.
Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, please check the
voltage of the power source.
Make sure the printer is off before plugging the power connector into
the power jack.
It is recommended that you connect the printer to a surge protector to
prevent possible transient overvoltage damage.
Be careful not to get liquid on the equipment to avoid electrical shock.
For safety and warranty reasons, ONLY qualified service personnel
should open the equipment.
Do not repair or adjust energized equipment under any circumstances.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Only use with designated power supply adapter model.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Specifications are subject to change without notice

1
1 Barcode Printer
1-1 Box Content
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer.
(Package content and Logo style may vary per region。)
Barcode Printer Ribbon Hubs ( set of 2 )
Power Cord Empty Ribbon Core
Label Supply Hub USB Cable
Label Guide Plates ( set of 2 ) CD ( with QLabel software
/ user manual )
Quick Reference Guide

2
1-2 Getting To Know Your Printer
Front View
Rear View
EXTERNAL LABEL INSERT
AUTO-CALIBRATION BUTTON
USB PORT
POWER JACK
TOP COVER
VIEWING WINDOW
FRONT COVER
LED INDICATOR
之
POWER BUTTON
FEED BUTTON
FAN-FOLD LABEL INSERT
之

3
Open The Printer Cover


Open The Printing Mechanism
LABEL SUPPLY MODULE
-LABEL SUPPLY HUB
-LABEL GUIDE PLATES
RIBBON FEED MECHANISM
RIBBON HUB
EMPTY RIBBON CORE
ADJUSTMENT SCREW ( RIGHT )
Screw for adjusting the print head pressure
ADJUSTMENT SCREW ( LEFT )
Screw for adjusting the print head pressure
RELEASE CATCH ( RIGHT )
RELEASE CATCH ( LEFT )
PRINTING MECHANISM
PLATEN
RIBBON SUPPLY HUB
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
LABEL GUIDE ( RIGHT )
LABEL SENSOR (Movable)
LABEL GUIDE ( LEFT )

4
2 Printer Setup
2-1 Open The Printer Cover
Pressing The Cover Open Buttons
Place the printer on a flat surface. Open the printer cover by pressing the release buttons on both sides of the printer
housing and lift the cover.

5
2-2 Open The Printing Mechanism
Pressing The Release Catches
Release and lift the printing mechanism.
Lift the printing mechanism
RELEASE CATCH (RIGHT)
RELEASE CATCH (LEFT)
Pressing
Pressing

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2-3 Loading The Ribbon
A New Ribbon Module Installation
Place the new ribbon on the hub which forms a ribbon supply hub.
Place the empty ribbon core on the hub which forms a ribbon rewind hub.
Stick the ribbon supply hub on the ribbon rewind hub and wind the rewind hub 2~3 circles.
Place on the hub
NEW RIBBON
RIBBON HUB
RIBBON SUPPLY HUB
Place on the hub
RIBBON FEED MODULE
RIBBON HUB
NEW RIBBON
Wind the ribbon around the core