Godex DT2L User manual

DT2L/DT4L
THERMAL LABEL PRINTER
USER MANUAL
User Manual
Version
Issue Date
P/N
: DT4L
: Rev. 1.0
: 2018.04.20
: 920-015311-00

DT2L/DT4L USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
1
Barcode Printer
01
1.1
1.2
Box Content
Getting to Know Your Printer
01
02
2
Printer Setup
05
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Loading the label roll
Loading the Label Roll Holder
Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer
Installing Printer Driver and GoLabel with Super
Wizard CD
05
08
10
11
3
Printer Setting and Control
16
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Operation Panel
LED Status
Label Calibration and Self Test
Error Alerts
16
17
18
19
4 NetSetting for Ethernet 20
4.1
4.2
Installing the NetSetting Software
The Interface of NetSetting
20
21
5
Maintenance
28
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Cleaning the Print Head
Cleaning the Platen
Cleaning The Cutter
Labels With Black Marks
Troubleshooting
28
29
30
31
32
Appendix

DT2L/DT4L 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 EN55022:2010 Class A, EN61000-3-2:006/A2:2009, EN61000-3-3:2008 and EN55024:1998
/A1:2001/A2:2003, IEC 61000-4-2:2008 series, The equipment also tested and passed in accordance with the
European Standard EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted emissions limits.
DT4L SERIES
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
IEC 60950-1:2005(2nd Edition)+Am 1:2009, GB9254-2008 (Class A ) ; GB17625. 1-2012; GB4943.1-2011,
EN55022:2010 Class A, EN61000-3-2:006/A2:2009, EN61000-3-3:2008 and EN55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003,
IEC 61000-4-2:2008 series, UL 60950-1,2nd Edtion,2007-03-27, UL 60950-1,1st Edition,2007-10-31,
CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-07,2nd Edition, 2007-03, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, 1st Edition, 2006-07, 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。

DT2L/DT4L USER MANUAL
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.
**** 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.
Caution

1Barcode Printer
1.1 Box Content
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer.
USB Cable

DT4L Barcode Printer

CD
Including GoLabel software
and user manual.

AC Adapter
Cleaning Pen
DT4L Quick Guide

DT Series
Power Adapter
Power Cord


1Barcode Printer
1.2 Getting to Know Your Printer
Device Overview
Front View
LED indicator
FEED function button
Printer cover
Release buttons
On/off switch
Rear View
Power jack
USB port
Feed slot for continuous labels
Serial port (RS-232)

1Barcode Printer
Bottom View
Mounting points Cover on bottom of printer

1Barcode Printer
Print head release lever
Label roll holder
Print mechanism
Label supply hub
Label guides
Cutter Module
The Internal View of Printer
Platen cover Platen cover
Platen roller
Label sensor

2Printer 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.
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6. Return the label roll holder to its original position.
7. Pass the label under the paper guides and pull it forward.

8. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the label liner.
2Printer Setup
9. Close the printer cover to finish loading the labels.

2Printer Setup
2.2 Loading the Label Roll Holder
1. Pull the label roll holder out as far as it will go.
2. Fold out the label supply hub as shown in the illustration.
3. Now rotate the label roll holder to return
the label supply hub to its original position.
Press down the label supply hub until it
clicks into place.

A. To load label stock with a 1" core, the locking notch must be
at the top of the label supply hub.
2Printer Setup
1’’ core
1.5’’ core
B. To load label stock with a 1.5" core, the locking notch must be
at the bottom of the label supply hub.
**** The hub is also marked on both sides to indicate the core size, as shown in the illustration.
Note

2Printer Setup
2.3 Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer
1. Please make sure that the printer is switched off.
2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and connect the adapter to the printer.
3. Connect the USB cable to the printer and host computer.
4. Switch on the printer. The operator panel should now light up.

*If the Super Wizard program did not run automatically, you can either turn on the “Auto-run” setting for your
CD/DVD driver or double-click the icon of CD/DVD driver to run the program.
1RWH
2Printer Setup
2.4 Installing Printer Driver and GoLabel with Super Wizard CD
1. Insert the Super Wizard CD in the CD/DVD drive of the host computer and the program should pop up
automatically.
You will see the Welcome screen first. On the Welcome screen, choose “Standard Installation”.
2. The wizard will then ask you to make sure your USB and power cables are connected and that the power is
turned on. Make sure that is done and then click “Next”.
3. The next screen you will see is, “Install the GoLabel Software and Windows driver”. Click “Next” to continue.

2Printer Setup
4. As the printer driver and GoLabel are installing, a screen will display a progress bar.
5. Once the installation is complete, you can start to make and print labels with GoLabel or through the printer driver.
*If you need more resources, tools or reference documents, you can also find them on Super Wizard CD.
Just click “Other Choices” on Welcome Screen to access the files.
1RWH
6. As the optional steps, you can also print a test label or register your printer during the “Standard Installation”
procedure.

2Printer Setup
1. Insert the product CD in the CD/DVD drive of the host computer and open the "Seagull Drivers" folder on the CD.
Select the icon for the driver file and click it to start the installation.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen. The Driver Wizard guides you through the installation procedure.
Select "Install printer drivers".
3. Specify your printer model.
Godex DT4L
Installing Printer Driver Directly from CD Folder

2Printer Setup
4. Specify the port used to connect the printer to the host computer.
6. Once the installation is complete, a summary of the printer settings is displayed.
Check whether the printer settings are correct and click "Finish" to start copying the driver files.
Wait until copying is complete, then finish the installation.
5. Enter a printer name and assign the appropriate rights.
Godex DT4L
Godex DT4L
Godex DT4L
Godex DT4L

2Printer Setup
7. Once the driver installation is complete, the new printer should appear in the "Printers and Faxes" folder.
Godex DT4L
Godex DT4L

3Printer Setting and Control
3.1 Operation Panel
FEED Button
When you press the FEED button, the printer moves the label to the defined stop position.
If you are using continuous labels, pressing the FEED button will move label stock until you release the button again.
If you are using individual labels, pressing the FEED button will move only one label.
If the label does not stop at the correct position, you need to run the auto-detection function on the label stock, please see Label Calibration and Self Test.
PAUSE PRINTING_FEED Button
Pressing the FEED button while the printer is in standby mode will set the printer to pause mode. In this mode,
the printer can receive commands, but it can only process them when it is reset to standby mode. Pressing the
FEED button again will reset the printer to standby mode.
Pressing the FEED button during printing will interrupt printing. When the PFEED button is pressed again, the printer
resumes printing. Example: While a 10-label print job is running, you press the FEED button to pause the printer.
Two of the labels have been printed. To resume printing and print the remaining eight labels, you press the
FEED button again.
CANCEL PRINTING_FEED Button
Pressing the FEED button over 3 seconds during printing cancels a print job. The current print job is cancelled.
Example: While a 10-label print job is running, you press the FEED button. Two of the labels have been printed.
The print job is cancelled and the remaining eight labels are not printed.