Godex RT200 User manual

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RT200/RT230 BARCODE PRINTER
USER MANUAL
User Manual
Version
Issue Date
P/N
: RT200 series
: Rev. 1.5
: 2013.07.04
: 920-014311-00

RT200/RT230 USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
1 Barcode Printer 001
1.1
1.2
Box Content
Getting To Know Your Printer
001
002
2 Printer Setup 005
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Open The Printer
Loading The Ribbon
Loading The Label Roll Module
Connecting The Printer To The Host Computer
Installing Printer Driver and GoLabel with Super Wizard CD
005
006
010
013
015
3 Printer Setting And Control 020
3.1
3.2
3.3
Operation Panel
Label Calibration and Self Test
Error Alerts
020
021
023
4 NetSetting For Ethernet 024
4.1
4.2
Installing The NetSetting Software
The Interface of NetSetting
024
025
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Accessories
032
5.1
5.2
5.3
Preparation Steps
Installing The Label Dispenser
Installing The Cutter
032
034
040
6 Maintenance and Adjustment 044
6.1
6.2
Cleaning The Print Head
Troubleshooting
044
045
Appendix
Product Specifications
Interface
Contents

Declaration
RT200/RT230 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 55022:2010 Class A, EN 61000-3-2:2006/A2:2009,
EN 61000-3-3:2008 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.
RT200 SERIES
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
IEC 60950-1:2005(2nd Edition)+Am 1:2009, GB4943.1-2011 GB9254-2008(Class A) GB17625.1-2003,
EN 55022:2010 Class A, EN 61000-3-2:2006/A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008 and EN55024:1998/A1:2001
/A2:2003, IEC 61000-4-2:2008 series, UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition, 2011-12-19, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07,
2nd Edition, 2011-12, 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。
Declaration

RT200/RT230 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
Safety instructions

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RT200/RT230 Barcode Printer
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1Barcode Printer
1.1 Box Content
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer.
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USB Cable
CD
Including GoLabel software
and RT200/RT230 user manual.

Power Adapter
Power Cord
AC Adapter

RT200/RT230 Quick Guide

RT200/RT200i Series
Label Stock
Ribbon Module
Empty Ribbon Core
Ribbon
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Front View
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1Barcode Printer
1.2 Getting To Know Your Printer
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Device Overview
Rear View
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ETHERNET PORT
SERIAL PORT
FAN-FOLD LABEL INSERT
Feed slot for continuous labels
POWER JACK
USB PORT
AUTO CALIBRATION BUTTON
COVER RELEASE CATCHES
Pull catches for opening the printer cover
LED INDICATOR
OPERATION PANEL
FEED BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
FRONT

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Bottom View

1Barcode Printer
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COVER OF THE MODULE CONNECTION JACKS
**** Cut-outs are not intended for wall-mount use.

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1Barcode Printer
The Internal View Of Printer
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RELEASE CATCH
Release catch for closing
the printer cover
TOP COVER
LABEL SUPPLY MODULE
LABEL SENSOR MODULE
LABEL SENSOR
GUIDE TRACK
PAPER PRESS BAR
LABEL SUPPLY HUB
LABEL GUIDES
PLATEN MODULE
PLATEN
PLATEN LOCKERS
RELEASE CATCH
Release catch for opening
the label supply hub
The Printing Mechanism
RIBBON SUPPLY WHEEL
PRINT HEAD
RIBBON REWIND MECHANISM
RIBBON SUPPLY MECHANISM
HOLDER OF RIBBON SUPPLY CORE
RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
HOLDER OF RIBBON REWIND CORE

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2Printer Setup
2.1 Open The Printer
Open The Printer Cover And The Printing Mechanism
Place the printer on a flat surface. Open the printer cover by pulling the release catches on both sides of the printer
and lift the cover.
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Pull the catches toward the direction
COVER RELEASE CATCHES
Pull the catches for opening the printer cover
Pull the catches toward the direction
Lift the printer cover backward
The printing mechanism is lifted up
with the printer cover

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2Printer Setup
2.2 Loading The Ribbon
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A New Ribbon Module Installation
1. Attach the ribbon to the empty ribbon core with the adhesive strip at the end of the ribbon.
2. Wind the ribbon around the empty ribbon core for 2 to 3 circles.
3. A ribbon module is assembled as below.
EMPTY RIBBON COREA NEW RIBBON
Stick on empty ribbon core
Notch on left side
Wind the ribbon around the core
A NEW RIBBON MODULE
RIBBON SUPPLY
RIBBON REWIND

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2. Then place the left-hand side of the ribbon.
Load The Ribbon On The Printer
For Ribbon Supply Module
1. Place the right-hand side of ribbon first.
Right side
Push the ribbon to tighten
the spring of the holder
Align the ribbon core
to the holder
SPRING OF HOLDER
Left side
Align the notch of the ribbon core to the spoke
NOTCH OF RIBBON CORE
SPOKE
RIBBON SUPPLY MODULE

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3. The ribbon supply module loading is completed.
Load The Ribbon On The Printer
For Ribbon Rewind Module
1. Pass the ribbon to round the print head.
RIBBON REWIND MODULE
Move the empty ribbon core upward
to ribbon rewind mechanism

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2. Place the right-hand side of empty ribbon core first.
Right side
Push the empty ribbon core
to tighten the spring of the holder
SPRING OF HOLDER
Align the empty ribbon core to the holder
3. Then place the left-hand side of the empty ribbon core.
Turn the ribbon wheel to align the notch of empty ribbon core to the spoke.
Left side
SPOKE
NOTCH OF RIBBON CORE
Align the notch of empty ribbon core
to the spoke
Rotate backward
4. Turn the ribbon rewind wheel to tighten the ribbon until it has no wrinkles.
The ribbon loading is completed once the ribbon supply module and ribbon rewind module are assembled
correctly.
RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
Rotate backward

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2Printer Setup
2.3 Loading The Label Roll Module
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A New Label Supply Module Loading
1. Unlock the release catch to lift the label supply hub.
LABEL STOCK
LABEL SUPPLY HUB
2
1Push rightward
Lift the label supply hub upward
2. Place the label stock on the label supply hub.
Place on the label supply hub

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3. Push the label supply module downward and close the release catch.
Push downward to fix the module
4. A new label supply module is completed.
Loading The Label Roll Module On The Printer
1. Feed the Label through the label guides and adjust the label guides to the label width. The label guides will help
to prevent the label swaying.
Through the label guides
Adjust the label guides

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Close the printer cover 1Push the release catch
2. Unlock the release catch to close the printer cover.
3. Press the FEED key and make sure the label is fed smoothly. The label loading is completed now.
**** Please keeps the rack gear clean to ensure the smoothness of label holder.

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2.4 Connecting The Printer To The Host Computer
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1. Please make sure that the printer is switched off.
2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
AC ADAPTER
POWER CORD
Connect the jack of the power adapter to the printer and connect the plug of the power adapter to the socket
of the wall.
RT200/RT230 BARCODE PRINTER
POWER ADAPTER
THE WALL
SOCKET
SLOT
JACK
PLUG

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3. Connect the USB/serial cable to the printer and host computer.
4. Pressing the power button. The power LED indicator should now lights up.
RT200/RT230 BARCODE PRINTER
USB CABLE
PC
SOCKET
USB PORT
PLUG
PLUG
Pressing the power button
POWER LED INDICATOR
OPERATION PANEL

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2Printer Setup
2.5 Installing Printer Driver and GoLabel with Super Wizard CD
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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.
****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.

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4. As the printer driver and GoLabel are installing, a screen will display a progress bar.
6. As the optional steps, you can also print a test label or register your printer during the “Standard Installation”
procedure.
5. Once the installation is complete, you can start to make and print labels with GoLabel or throug 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.