Godex DT2 User manual

USER MANUAL
DT2 / DT4
User Manual
Version
Issue Date
P/N
: DT2 / DT4
: Rev. A
: 2011.12.21
: 920-014211-00

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 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 EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003, CISPR 22, Class A
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003, IEC 61000- 4 Series EN 61000-3-2 / 2000 & EN 61000-3-3 /
1995. The equipment also tested and passed in accordance with the European Standard
EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted emissions limits.
DT SERIES
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
EN55022 : 1998, CLSPR 22, Class A / EN55024 : 1998 / IEC 61000-4 Serial / EN61000-3-2 :
2000 / EN 6100-3-3 : 1995 / CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3rd Edition : 1997, Class A / ANSI
C63.4 : 2001 / CNS 13438 / IEC60950-1 : 2005 (EN 60950-1 : 2006+A11 : 2009) / GB4943 :
2001 / GB9254 : 1998 / GB17625.1 : 2003 / EN60950-1 : 2001
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.

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Safety instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully.
1. Keep the equipment away from humidity.
2. Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, please check the voltage of the
power source.
3. Make sure the printer is off before plugging the power connector into the power jack.
4. It is recommended that you connect the printer to a surge protector to prevent possible
transient overvoltage damage.
5. Be careful not to get liquid on the equipment to avoid electrical shock.
6. For safety and warranty reasons, ONLY qualified service personnel should open the
equipment.
7. Do not repair or adjust energized equipment under any circumstances.

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1. BARCODE PRINTER.................................................................. 3
1-1. Box content.....................................................................................................................3
1-2. Specifications..................................................................................................................3
1-3. Getting to know your printer............................................................................................5
2. PRINTER SETUP ..................................................................... 7
2-1. Loading the label roll.......................................................................................................7
2-2. Installing the label roll holder..........................................................................................9
2-3. Connecting the printer to the host computer ................................................................10
2-4. Installing the driver........................................................................................................11
3. OPERATOR PANEL................................................................. 13
3-1. FEED button .................................................................................................................13
3-2. LED status ....................................................................................................................13
3-3. Label size calibration ....................................................................................................13
3-4. Self test.........................................................................................................................14
3-5. Error alerts ....................................................................................................................15
4. NETSETTING FOR ETHERNET............................................... 16
4-1. Installing the NetSetting software.................................................................................16
4-2. The interface of NetSetting...........................................................................................17
5. ACCESSORIES ........................................................................ 24
5-1. Installing the label dispenser ........................................................................................24
5-2. Installing the cutter........................................................................................................27
6. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT...................................... 30
6-1. Cleaning the print head.................................................................................................30
6-2. Adjusting the cutter.......................................................................................................30
6-3. Labels with black marks................................................................................................31
6-4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................32
APPENDIX.................................................................................... 33
A. Printer interfaces..............................................................................................................33

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1. Barcode printer
1-1. Box content
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer:
Barcode printer
Power cord
AC adapter
USB cable
Label stock
Quick reference guide
CD (with QLabel label software / user manual)
DT2 DT4
1-2. Specifications
Model
DT2
DT4
Print Method
Direct Thermal
Resolution
203 dpi (8 dot/mm)
Print Speed
4 IPS (102 mm/s)
Print Width
2.12” (54 mm) 4.25” (108 mm)
Print Length
Min. 0.16” (4 mm)** ; Max. 68” (1727 mm)
Memory 4MB Flash (2MB for user storage) ;
16MB SDRAM 8MB Flash (4MB for user storage) ; 16MB SDRAM
Sensor Type
Adjustable reflective sensor. Fixed transmissive sensor, central aligned
Media
Types: Continuous form, gap labels, black mark sensing, and punched hole;
label length set by auto sensing or programming
Width: 0.6” (15 mm) Min. - 2.36” (60
mm) Max.
Thickness: 0.003” (0.06 mm) Min. -
0.008” (0.20 mm) Max.
Label roll diameter: Max. 5” (127 mm)
Core diameter: 1”, 1.5” (25.4 mm, 38.1
mm)
Width: 1” (25.4 mm) Min. - 4.64” (118
mm) Max.
Thickness: 0.003” (0.06 mm) Min. -
0.008” (0.20 mm) Max.
Label roll diameter: Max. 5” (127 mm)
Core diameter: 1”, 1.5” (25.4 mm, 38.1
mm)
Printer
Language
EZPL, GEPL, GZPL, auto switch
Software Label design software: QLabel-IV (for EZPL only)
Driver: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, Windows Server 2003 & 2008
DLL: Windows 2000, XP and Vista

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Resident Fonts
Bitmap fonts: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 16X26 and OCR A & B
Bitmap fonts 90°, 180°, 270°rotatable, single char acters 90°, 180°, 270°
rotatable
Bitmap fonts 8 times expandable in horizontal and vertical directions
Scalable fonts 90°, 180°, 270°rotatable
Download Fonts
Bitmap fonts 90°, 180°, 270°rotatable, single char acters 90°, 180°, 270°
rotatable
Asian fonts 90°, 180°, 270°rotatable and 8 times e xpandable in horizontal and
vertical directions
Scalable fonts 90°, 180°, 270°rotatable
Barcodes
1-D Bar codes:
Code 39, Code 93, EAN 8 /13 (add on 2 & 5), UPC A/E (add on 2 & 5), I 2 of 5
& I 2 of 5 with Shipping Bearer Bars,
Codabar, Code 128 (subset A, B, C), EAN
128, RPS 128, UCC 128, UCC/EAN-128 K-Mart, Random Weight, Post NET,
ITF 14, China Postal Code, HIBC, MSI, Plessey, Telepen, FIM and GS1
DataBar
2-D Bar codes:
PDF417, Datamatrix code, MaxiCode, QR code, Micro PDF417, Micro QR
code and Aztec code
Code Pages
CODEPAGE 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869,
737
WINDOWS 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1257
Unicode (UTF8, UTF16)
Graphics Resident graphic file types are BMP and PCX, other graphic formats are
downloadable from the software
Interfaces Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9)
USB Device
Ethernet 10/100Mbps print server
Control Panel One Tri-color LED: Power (Green, Orange and Red)
Control key: FEED
Real Time Clock
Standard
Power
Auto Switching 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Environment Operation temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Humidity Operation: 30-85%, non-condensing.
Storage: 10-90%, non-condensing.
Agency
Approvals CE(EMC), FCC Class A, CB, cUL, CCC
Dimension Length: 8.58” (218 mm)
Height: 6.77” (172 mm)
Width: 3.94” (100 mm)
Length: 8.58” (218 mm)
Height: 6.53” (166 mm)
Width: 6.61” (168 mm)
Weight 2.65 lbs (1.2Kg) ,excluding
consumables 3.3 lbs (1.5Kg) ,excluding consumables
Options
Cutter Module
Label Dispenser
External label roll holder for 10” (250 mm) O.D. label rolls
External label rewinder
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. All company and/or product names are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
** Minimum print height specification compliance can be dependent on non-standard material
variables such as label type, thickness, spacing, liner construction, etc. Godex is pleased to test
non-standard materials for minimum height printing capability.

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1-3. Getting to know your printer
2
4
1
5
3
1.
LED indicator
2.
FEED function button
3.
Printer cover
4.
On/off switch
5.
Release buttons
1
2
3
6
5
4
1.
Print head release lever
2.
Label roll holder
3.
Print mechanism
4.
Label supply hub
5.
Label guides
6.
Front cover

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3
2
1
1.
Platen cover
2.
Label sensor
3.
Platen roller
1
3
2
4
5
1.
Power jack
2.
USB port
3.
Feed slot for continuous labels
4.
Serial port (RS-232)
5.
Ethernet port
12
1.
Cover on bottom of printer
2.
Mounting points

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2. Printer setup
2-1. Loading the label roll
1. Place the printer on a
flat surface and open
the printer cover.
2. Release the label
supply hub.
3. Lift the label roll holder
and pull it out as far as
possible.
4. Install the label roll on
the label supply hub.
5. Now press the label roll
holder down until it
clicks into place.
6. Return the label roll
holder to its original
position.

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7. Pass the label under
the paper guides and
pull it forward.
8. Adjust the paper guides
to the width of the label
liner.
9. Close the printer cover
to finish loading the
labels.