J&Maya JMB4 User manual

JMB4 user’s manual
Version: 2.4
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Table of contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................3
1.1 In the box......................................................................................................3
1.2 JMB4 Printer Features ..............................................................................4
1.2.1 Front view...........................................................................................4
1.2.2 Rear view............................................................................................4
1.2.3 Interior view........................................................................................5
2. Getting started.......................................................................................................5
2.1 Loading the foil...........................................................................................5
2.2 Loading the media .....................................................................................9
2.3 Printing up to three ribbons..................................................................12
2.4 JMB4 Connecting interfaces...............................................................122
2.4.1 USB Slave......................................................................................122
2.5 Power on the printer..............................................................................133
2.6 JMB4 Control panel ...............................................................................144
3. Specifications......................................................................................................17
3.1 JMB4 general specifications.............Error! Bookmark not defined.17
3.2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port pin assignment.............................18
3.3 Serial port pin assignment.....................................................................19
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1. Introduction
1.1 In the box
After unpacking, please inspect carefully and make sure that you have
received all the necessary parts as below:
A. Printer
B. Core for foil take-up
C. Quick start guide
D. USB cable
E. Power Cord
F. Quick start guide
G. External carrier for media/ribbon
If any parts are missing, please contact us.
Save the carton and all packing materials in case you need to reship back.
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1.2 JMB4 Printer Features
1.2.1 Front view
1.2.2 Rear view
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1.2.3 Interior view
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2. Getting started
2.1 Loading the foil
1. Pull the release latches on both sides toward the front of printer to open the
printer cover.
2. Open the foil cover by pushing the ribs (as shown in green) of foil cover.
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3. Insert the foil roll to the supply spindle.
4. Rotate the supply hub until the notches align and lock in to the left side of
supply hub.
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5. Insert an empty media core into the take up spindle. Rotate the take up hub
until the notches align and lock on the left side of take up hub.
6. Pull the foil out from the roll and stick it with adhesive tape on the empty foil
take up core.
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7. Rotate the take up hub on the left side of foil spindle until the foil is pulled
tight.
Note: The loading path of foil roll (outside wound)
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2.2 Loading the media
Whether the media roll is inside or outside wound, they could be used in this
printer and loaded in the same way.
1. Open the printer cover by pulling the release latch toward the front of
printer.
2. Press the holder latch and pull the media holders open. Place the media
roll on the holders and push media holder toward the roll by pressing the
holder latch. Release the latch when the media is firmly on the holder.
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3. Pull the media so it could extend out the printer. Make sure the printing
surface is facing up.
4. Before pushing the media under the guides, adjust the label senor to
appropriate position to detect the labels with gap, hole or black mark.
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5. Push the media under both sides of guides.
Note: The loading path of label roll (inside and outside wound)
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2.3 Printing up to three ribbons, with external holder and an
optional adapter card
When printing on textile ribbons, an optional adapter is available, enabling
printing on three ribbons simultaneously.
2.4 JMB4 Connecting interfaces
The following interfaces could be connected to PC to operate the printer:
2.4.1 USB Slave
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2.5 Power on the printer
1. Make sure the printer power switch is off
2. Plug the power connector into the power socket at the rear side of printer.
3. Plug the power cord in the power outlet.
4. Turn the printer power switch to on.
Caution. Please ensure that the printer power is off
before connecting the interface cable. Connecting the
interface cable while printer power is on might cause
damage to the printer.
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2.6 JMB4 Control panel
The key functions are available under the printer READY mode
Button
Appearance
Function
Func.
Enter printer function mode
Feed
Feed a blank label
Note: Press func. key for over 3 seconds to enter the function mode. When
printer is in function mode, Func. key will keep flashing till the Func. key is
pressed again to escape the function mode.
The key functions are available under the printer PRINTING mode
Button
Appearance
Function
Cancel
Stop and cancel the current printing job
Removes the error status when problem is
resolved.
Pause
Stop and restart the printing process
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Press func key for over 3 seconds to enter Function mode:
Button
Appearance
Function
Func
Quit Function mode
Cancel
Calibrate the label
Pause
Dump mode
Feed
1. Press func key to Print self test page
2. Press func key for over 3 seconds to factory
default
Press Cancel key for over 3 seconds to enter Advanced Calibration mode:
Button
Appearance
Function
Func
High Sensitive mode
Cancel
Quit Cancel mode
Pause
Normal mode
Feed
Low Sensitive mode
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Buttons light
Cancel
Flash in red light
Error message
Foil out (error)
Label out (error)
Top cover opened
Cancel
Func.
Flash in red light
Flash in blue light
Error message
Gap out
Cancel
Pause
Flash in red light
Flash in blue light
Error message
Label out (error)
Cancel
Feed
Flash in red light
Flash in blue light
Error message
Foil out (error)
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3. Specifications
3.1 JMB4 specifications
Model
JMB4
Resolution
203/300 dpi
Print mode
Direct Thermal/Thermal Transfer
CPU
32-bit CPU
Memory
RAM: 8MB SDRAM
ROM: 4MB Flash ROM
Flash ROM expandable to 8MB
Print speed
200 dpi 1 to 4 ips/300 dpi 1 to 3 ips
Max. print length
150”(3810mm)
Print width
4.1”(104mm)
Sensor type
Moveable reflective sensor
Foil sensor
Cover open sensor
Control panel
4 functional keys
4 status LED light
1 error LED light
Media
Maximum label width: 4.33”(110mm)
Minimum label width: 0.59”(15mm)
Maximum roll diameter: 5”(127mm)
Core diameter: 1.0”(25.4mm)
Media thickness: 0.002”(0.06mm) to 0.0075”(0.2mm)
Media type: Continuous, die-cut, tag, fan-fold, black mark
Foil
OD: 1.535”(39mm)
Max length: 100m
Width: 1.0”(25.4mm) to 4.3”(110mm)
ID: 0.5”(12.7mm)
Foil type: Wax, wax/resin, resin
Interfaces
Serial port-RS-232
USB master port
USB slave port
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1D barcodes
Code39 standard or extended, Code39 with check digit, Code93,
Code128 UCC, Code128 autoA,B,C modes, Codabar, EAN8, EAN8/13
2&5 digit add-on, EAN13, Interleaved 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5 with check
digit, Interleaved 2 of 5 with human readable check digit, UCC/EAN 128,
UPC A, UPC A 2&5 digit add-on, UPC E, UPC E 2&5 digit add-on, UPC
Interleaved 2 of 5, Code11
2D barcodes
Data Matrix, MaxiCode, PDF417, QR code
Fonts
5 internal expandable bitmap fonts (alpha-numeric)
2 internal expandable bitmap fonts (numeric only)
Downloadable soft font
4 directions: 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees
Image
PCX, Direct binary graphic
Options
JMB4 Peeler kit
JMB4 Cutter
Ethernet module
Expand card with battery
Power
Switching power adapter
Input: 100 to 240V, 1.8A, 50~60Hz
Output: 24V, 2.5A
Audio
N/A
Real Time Clock
Battery board card
Environment
Operation: 5℃to 45℃(40℉to 112.9℉)
Storage: -20℃to 50℃(-4℉to 121.9℉)
Humidity
Operation: 10% to 90% non condensing
Storage: 5% to 95% non condensing
Printer dimension
Width: 200.00mm (7.83”)
Length: 263.19mm (10.36”)
Height: 188.29mm (7.41”)
Weight: 2KG
Certification
CE, FCC class B, CB, CCC
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3.2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port pin assignment
Connector type: Type A and B
USB A (Master) USB B (Slave)
Pin
Function
1
VBUS
2
D-
3
D+
4
GND
Note: Master VBUS provides +5V max current 500mA. Slave VBUS is N/C.
For more information about USB, please visit the website:
www.usb.org.
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