Godex EZ-1105 User manual

EZ1105 / EZ1305 BARCODE PRINTER
USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL
VERSION
ISSUE DATE
P/N
: EZ1105 / EZ1305
: Rev. C
: 2013.07.09
: 920-013611-02

EZ1105 / EZ1305 User Manual
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 55022:2006/A1:2007, IEC
61000-4-2:2001 ED. 1.2, The equipment has also been tested and passed in accordance
with the European Standard EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted emissions
limits.
EZ1105 / EZ1305
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
IEC 60950-1:2005(Second Edition)+Am 1:2009, GB9254-2008 (Class A ) ; GB17625. 1-2003;
GB4943.1-2011, EN 55022:2006/A1:2007, IEC 61000-4-2:2001 ED. 1.2, CFR 47, Part 15
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。

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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.
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 power supply adapter model: WDS060240 (7A).
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. BARCODE PRINTER........................................................................................ 1
1-1. Box Contents.......................................................................................................................1
1-2. Specifications......................................................................................................................1
1-3. Interfaces.............................................................................................................................3
1-4. Getting to know your printer............................................................................................4
2. PRINTER SETUP................................................................................................ 6
2-1. Loading the ribbon............................................................................................................6
2-2. Loading the label roll.........................................................................................................8
2-3. Installing the label supply hub.........................................................................................9
2-4. Connecting the printer to the host computer........................................................... 10
2-5. Installing the driver.......................................................................................................... 11
3. OPERATOR PANEL ....................................................................................... 13
3-1. FEED button...................................................................................................................... 13
3-2. LED indicators................................................................................................................... 13
3-3. Label size calibration...................................................................................................... 13
3-4. Self test .............................................................................................................................. 14
3-5. Error alerts ......................................................................................................................... 15
4. ACCESSORIES.............................................................................................. 16
4-1. Installing the RS-232 module (serial port).................................................................... 16
4-2. Installing the Ethernet module...................................................................................... 18
5. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................ 21
5-1. Cleaning the print head................................................................................................ 21
5-2. Adjusting the print head pressure................................................................................ 21
5-3. Adjusting the print line.................................................................................................... 22
5-4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 23

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1. Barcode printer
1-1. Box Contents
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer:
Barcode printer
Power cord
AC adapter
USB cable
Label stock
Ribbon
Empty ribbon core
Label supply hub
Label guide plates (set of 2)
Quick reference guide
CD (with QLabel label software / user manual)
1-2. Specifications
Model
EZ1105
EZ1305
Print Method
Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Resolution
203 dpi (8 dot/mm)
300 dpi (12 dot/mm)
Print Speed
4 IPS (102 mm/s)
3 IPS (76.2 mm/s)
Print Width
4.25” (108 mm)
4.16” (105.7 mm)
Print Length
Min. 0.16” (4 mm)**
Max. 68” (1727 mm)
Min. 0.16” (4 mm)**
Max. 30” (762 mm)
Memory
4MB Flash (2MB for user storage) ; 8MB SDRAM
Sensor Type
Fixed transmissive sensor and reflective sensor.
Media
Types: Continuous form, gap labels, black mark sensing, and punched
hole; label length set by auto sensing or programming
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)
Ribbon
Types: Wax, wax/resin, resin
Length: 360’ (110 m)
Width: 1.18” Min - 4.33” (30 mm - 110 mm) Max
Ribbon roll diameter.: 1.57“ (40 mm)
Core diameter: 0.5” (12.7 mm) with notch
Printer Language
EZPL, GEPL (Godex Eltron® Printer Language), GZPL (Godex Zebra®
Printer Language)
Software
Label design software: QLabel-IV (for EZPL only)
Driver & DLL: Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Resident Fonts
Bitmap fonts: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 16X26 and OCR A & B
Bitmap fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable, single characters 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 characters 90°, 180°, 270°
rotatable
Asian fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable and 8 times expandable in
horizontal and vertical directions
Scalable fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable

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Barcodes
1-D Bar codes:
Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subset A, B, C), UCC/EAN-128 K-Mart,
UCC/EAN-128, UPC A / E (add on 2 & 5), I 2 of 5, I 2 of 5 with Shipping
Bearer Bars, EAN 8 / 13 (add on 2 & 5), Codabar, Post NET, EAN 128, DUN
14, HIBC, MSI (1 Mod 10), Random Weight, Telepen, FIM, China Postal
Code, RPS 128 and GS1 DataBar
2-D Bar codes:
PDF417, Datamatrix code, MaxiCode, QR code and Micro QR 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
Unicode (UTF8, UTF16)
Graphics
Resident graphic file types are BMP and PCX, other graphic formats are
downloadable from the software
Interfaces
USB port (default on)
Control Panel
One Tri-color LED: Power (Green, Orange and Red)
Control key: FEED
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, CCC
Dimension
Length: 10” (254 mm)
Height: 6.7” (170 mm)
Width: 8.8” (224 mm)
Weight
5.5 lbs (2.5Kg) ,excluding consumables
Options
Internal RS-232 card
Ethernet 10/100Mbps print server (default off; disables USB when in use)
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. Interfaces
USB port
Connector type
:
Type B
Pin No. 1 2 3 4
Function VBUS D- D+ GND
Serial port (optional)
Default
settings
:
Baud rate 9600, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, XON/XOFF protocol
and RTS/CTS
RS232 housing (9-pin to 9-pin)
DB9 socket
DB9 plug
---
11
+5V, max 500mA
RXD
22
TXD
TXD
33
RXD
DTR
44
N/C
GND
55
GND
DSR
66
RTS
RTS
77
CTS
CTS
88
RTS
RI
99
N/C
Computer
Printer
【 Note 】 The total current to the serial port may not exceed 500 mA.

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1-4. Getting to know your printer
1.
Release buttons for opening the printer cover
2.
Printer cover
3.
Label supply hub
4.
Ribbon feed mechanism
5.
Print mechanism
6.
Holder for ribbon rewind core
1.
LED
2.
FEED button
3.
Release catches (left/right)
4.
Ribbon viewing window
5.
Screws for adjusting the print head pressure (left/right)
2
1
3
4
5
6
2
1
4
5
3

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1.
Print head
2.
Label guides
3.
Paper feed roller
4.
Screw for adjusting the print line
5.
Holder for ribbon supply core
6.
Label sensor
1.
Feed slot for continuous labels
2.
On/off switch
3.
Power jack
4.
USB port
5.
Ethernet port (optional)
6.
Serial port / RS-232 (optional)
4
6
3
2
1
5

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2. Printer setup
This printer supports the following printing methods:
Thermal transfer
printing (TTP)
Requires a ribbon for transferring a printed image to a medium.
Direct thermal
printing (DTP)
Does not require a ribbon, only thermal paper.
Please check which printing method you are using and alter the settings accordingly in
the printer driver and/or software.
2-1. Loading the ribbon
1. Place the printer on a flat
surface. To open the printer
cover, press the release
buttons on both sides of the
printer housing and lift the
cover.
2. Install the ribbon rewind core
by placing first its right-hand
side and then its left-hand side
on the holder.
3. Release and lift the print
mechanism.