Godex EZ-4206 User manual

P/N. 920-010511-03
Edition 1
April 02
EZ-4206/4216/4304 User s Manual
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERS
This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limitsfor a CLASS A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare 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 frequencyenergyand, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation ofthisequipment in a residential area is likelyto cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at hisown 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 standardsEN50081-1 (EN55022 CLASS A)and EN61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-8/-11 (IECTeil 2,3,4).
The equipment also tested and passed in accordance with the European Standard EN55022 for the both
Radiated and Conducted emissions limits.
CAUTION
Dangerofexplosion ifbatteryis incorrectlyreplaced
Replace onlywith the equivalent type recommended bythe manufacture.
Dispose of used batteriesaccording to the manufacturers instructions.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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EZ-4206/4216/4304 USER S MANUAL ................................. 0
1. About The Printer.........................................................................3
1-1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................... 3
1-2. PRINTER WITH OPTIONS ...........................................................................3
1-3. CONTENTS............................................................................................... 3
1-4. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................4
1-5. PRINTER PARTS ....................................................................................... 5
1-6. COMMUNICATION PORT SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 6
2. Setting up Your Printer................................................................7
2-1. LOADING THE RIBBON............................................................................... 7
2-2. LOADING A LABEL ROLL............................................................................ 9
2-3. STRIPPER ................................................................................................ 9
2-4. CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO AN INTERFACE..........................................10
3. Control Panel..............................................................................11
3-1. GENERAL MESSAGES.............................................................................. 11
3-2. NORMAL OPERATION .............................................................................. 12
3-3. SELF-TEST ............................................................................................ 13
3-4. DUMP MODE .......................................................................................... 13
3-5. AUTO SENSING....................................................................................... 14
3-6. DOWNLAND MODE.................................................................................. 14
3-7. SETTING MODE ...................................................................................... 14
3-8. ERROR MESSAGES ................................................................................. 15
4. Maintenance And Adjustments.................................................16
4-1. CLEANING THE PRINTER HEAD.................................................................16
4-2. ADJUSTING THE CUTTER.........................................................................16
4-3. ADJUSTING THE PRINTER HEAD PRESSURE .............................................. 16
4-4. RIBBON EXPANSION PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ...........................................17
4-5. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 18
All the MG-200 commands can be used forEZ-4206/4216/4304.
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1. About The Printer
1-1. Introduction
The EZ-Seriesisdesigned with the concept of…
User friendliness------------------------End userdoes not require training
Expandable features-------------------Featuressuch as cutter and stripperare easilyexpandable bythe user
The EZ-Seriesincludes the following features:
l Genuine 16-bit CPU with 16-bit circuit firmware design
l Easyto use LCD display
l Internal memorythat can download labels, pictures, and fonts
l Y2K compliant InternalTime/Date clock can record the time automaticallyand functionswhen powerisoff
l Able to support large label rolls of260 min length and a 300 mribbon
l Optional memory(SRAM) can expand the printing length to 40 inches
l Optional stripper
l Optional cutter
l Free software bundled with everyprinter package, thus providing a complete solution
1-2. Printer With Options
Standard Stripper
Cutter
Optionscan be purchased manufacturerinstalled or ordered at a later date
1-3. Contents
The contents comprise ofthe following:
<1>Printer <2>Power Cord <3> Ribbon
<4> Roll ofLabels <5> CD (Software/Manual/Driver/DLL)
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1-4. General Specifications
Specifications EZ-4206\EZ-4216 EZ-4304
Resolution 203 dpi 300 dpi
Print speeds 2”~ 6”2”~ 4”
Print length 10mm~406mm 10mm~152mm
Print width 25mm~104mm 25mm~108mm
Media Thickness: 0.06mmto 0.2mm
Roll size:
EZ-4206 Maxi. O.D. 6”(15.2 cm) on a 1”or3”I.D. core
EZ-4216/EZ-4304 Maxi. O.D. 10”(25.4 cm) on a 1”or 3”I.D.
Ribbon Max.110mmwidth; 300 meters length; I.D. 1”
Memory Fonts, Graphics, Formats and Double-byte charactersstorage
Programming Godex EZ seriesProgramming Language (EZPL)
Label Create Software –QLabel-III
Windows Driver
DLL
Bar codes Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subset A,B,C), UCC 128, UPC A / E (add on 2 & 5), I 2 of
5, EAN 8 / 13 (add on 2 & 5), CODABAR, POSNET, EAN 128, DUN 14
2D Barcodes MAXICODE, PDF417
Fonts Internal CG Triumvirate fonts, and download fontsrotatable 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees
Graphics BMP, PCXfile; Support ICO, WMF, JPG, EMF file through software
Front Panel LCD Displaywith Backlight
LED: Power, Status
Key: Feed, Stop, Pause
Sensing Sensor type: Labelgap sensing, Black marksensing
Detection: Label length auto sensing and/or ProgramCommand setting
Real Time Clock Standard
Firmware Downloadable
Interface RS-232
Centronicsparallel
Environment Operating Temperature: 40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Operating Humidity: 30%~85%
Storage Temperature: -40°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Storage Humidity: 10%~90%
Options Expanded memorymodule
Cutter
Stand Alone Data Terminal Keypad
Stripper
USB
DatamatrixCode and QR Code
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1-5. Printer Parts
Use the following diagramto familiarize yourselfwith the featuresand componentsofthe EZ-Series printer
P1 POWER JACK P14 LABEL ROLL STAND
P2 PARALLEL PORT P15 LABEL ROLL CORE
P3 SERIAL PORT P16 RIBBON SUPPLYSPINDLE
P4 POWER SWITCH (POWER) P17 RIBBON REWIND SPINDLE
P5 TOPCOVER P18 LOCK SWITCH (2EA, LEFT/RIGHT)
P6 FRONT COVER P19 RIBBON ROLLER (LONG)
P7 TROUBLE INDICATOR (STATUS) P20 TEAR BAR
P8 POWER INDICATOR (POWER) P21 RIBBON ROLLER (FRONT)
P9 LCD DISPLAYPANEL P22 PRINTER HEAD
P10 STOP KEY P23 RIBBON ROLLER (SHORT)
P11 PAUSE KEY P24 PAPER FIXBAR
P12 FEED KEY P25 LABEL GUIDE
P13 PRINTER HEAD ASSEMBLY P26 REPLACEABLE RUBBER ROLLER
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1-6. Communication Port Specifications
Parallel Interface
Handshake : DSTB to printer and BUSYto host.
Interface cable : DB25 Male (IBM-PC)36 position parallel printer cable.
Pin out : Tabulated below.
PIN NO. FUNCTION TRANSMITTER
1
2-9
10
11
12
13
14-16
17
18
19-30
31
32
33
34-36
Strobe
Data 0-7
Acknowledge
Busy
Paper empty
Select
N/C
Chassis Ground
N/C
Signal Ground
N/C
Fault
Signal
N/C
host
host
printer
printer
printer
printer
host
printer
ground
Serial Interface
Serial port is set at the factorywith baud rate 9600, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and XON/XOFF protocol as
wellasRTS/CTS.
The connector is RS-232 DB9 female. The pin assignments are listed below.
PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
FUNCTION +5 V TXD RXD N/C GND DTR/CTS N/C DTR/CTS N/C
PC to serial port (pin to pin) description.
PC EZ-Series
1 1 +5V
RXD 2 2 TXD
TXD 3 3 RXD
4 4 N/C
GND 5 5 GND
DSR 6 6 DTR/CTS
7 7 N/C
RTS 8 8 DTR/CTS
9 9 N/C
USB Interface
The connector is USBType A. The pin assignmentsare listed below.
PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5
FUNCTION USBVCC D- D+ GND
PC to USB port (pin to pin) description.
PC EZ-Series
USBVCC 1 1 USBVCC
D- 2 2 D-
D+ 3 3 D+
GND 4 4 GND
5 5
NOTE: Verifythat the USB driver is installed before connecting the printer and PC via USB port. In addtion USB
port and parallel port cannot be used simulataneouly.
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2. Setting up Your Printer
EZ-Series printer modes:
Thermal Transfer Mode: Ribbon is needed for printing.
Direct Thermal Mode: No Ribbon is needed. Direct thermal paper mustbe used.
Referto Chapter 3-2 (General Messages) to set up the correct Printing Mode. When choosing ThermalTransfer
Mode, perform the following the stepsto load the ribbon
2-1. Loading The Ribbon
1. Open the top cover(P5).
2. Bypressing toward the cap-side, take out the
ribbon supplyspindle (P16) and the rewind
spindle (P17) (see Fig. 2-1).
3. Install a newribbon onto the supplyspindle
(P16), and install an emptypaper core onto
the rewind spindle (P17).
4. Replace the supplyspindle (P16) and rewind
spindle (P17).
Fig. 2-1
5. Press the two lockkeys (P18) to loosen the
printer head assembly (P13) (see Fig. 2-2).
Fig. 2-2
6. Lift the printer head assembly (P13), and
lowerthe paper fixbar (P24) (see Fig. 2-3).
Fig. 2-3
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7. Load the ribbon between the ribbon roller
(short) (P23) and paperfix bar (P24); then
wrap the front edge ofthe ribbon around the
papercore ofthe rewind spindle (P17) and
secure with a piece of tape or label (see Fig.
2-4).
Fig. 2-4
8. Return the paperfix bar (P24) to its original
position (see Fig. 2-5).
9. Load the paper (Refer to Chapter2-2).
Fig. 2-5
10. Lower and lockthe printerhead assembly
(P13) (see Fig. 2-6).
11. Close the top cover (P5)
12. Turn the power on (P4), and set up the mode
forthermaltransfer.
13. Press the feed key (P12), to release some
paper.
Fig. 2-6
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2-2. Loading A Label Roll
1. Open the top cover (P5).
2. Take out the label roll core (P15) and load
the paper roll.
3. Put the paper roll in the label roll stand (P14).
4. Press the lockkeys (P18) to loosen the
printer head assembly (P13).
5. Lift the printer head assembly (P13), and
load the paperunderthe paper fixbar (P24)
(see Fig. 2-2-1).
Fig. 2-2-1
6. Adjust the label guide (P25) in accordance to
the width ofthe label (see Fig. 2-8).
7. Lower the paper fixbar (P24).
8. Load the ribbon. (Referto Chapter 2-1).
9. Lower and lockthe printerhead assembly
(P13).
10. Close the top cover (P5).
11. Turn the power on (P8). Referto Chapter 3-2
(General messages) to set up the correct
paper.
12. Press the feed key (P12) to release some
paper.
Fig. 2-2-2
2-3. Stripper
The Stripper (peeler) helpsseparate the printed label fromthe linerpaperone at a time. Onlywhen the separated
labelhas been taken awaywill another label be automaticallyprinted.
1. Turn the power off (P4) and open the top
cover (P5) (We are assuming that the paper
roll and ribbon are alreadyinstalled).
2. Press the lockkeys (P18) to loosen the
printer head assembly (P13).
3. Lift the printer head assembly (P13) and
move the stripper down to open.
Fig. 2-3-1
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