Marrison MD Series User manual

MD/ME Series
USER MANUAL
User Manual : MD/ME series
Version : A
Issue Date : 2016/01
P/N : 920-016511-00

CONTENTS
1. Barcode Printer...............................................................................................1
1-1 Box Content..........................................................................................................................1
1-2 Getting To Know Your Printer.............................................................................................2
2. Printer Setup...................................................................................................4
2-1 Open The Printer Cover.......................................................................................................4
2-2 Open The Printing Mechanism ...........................................................................................5
2-3 Loading The Ribbon ............................................................................................................6
2-4 Loading The Label Roll........................................................................................................8
2-5 Installing The Label Supply Hub Base On Internal Diameter .......................................10
2-6 Preparing For Tag Printing...............................................................................................11
2-7 Connecting The Printer To The Host Computer ............................................................12
2-8 Wizard CD Standard Installation .....................................................................................13
2-10 Wizard CD Other Choice Installation ............................................................................16
3. Operation Panel............................................................................................19
3-1 LED Operation Panel ........................................................................................................19
3-2 Error Alerts .........................................................................................................................20
3-3 Label size calibration and Self Test Page........................................................................21
3-4 Operation Panel..................................................................................................................22
4. Maintenance And Adjustment.....................................................................23
4-1 Cleaning The Print Head....................................................................................................23
4.2 Adjusting The Print Head Pressure..................................................................................24
4-3 Adjusting The Print Line....................................................................................................25
4-5 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................26
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................27

Declaration
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 Class A, EN61000-3-2:2006, 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.
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. 1-2003; GB4943.1-2011,
EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 Class A, EN61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:2008 and
EN55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003, IEC 61000-4-2:2008 series, UL 60950-1, 1st Edition, 2007-10-31, 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 A级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰，在这种情况下，可能需要用户对干扰采取切实
可行的措施。

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 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.

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1. Barcode Printer
1-1 Box Content
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer.
Barcode Printer Ribbon Hubs ( set of 2 )
Power Adapter
AC Adapter Label Supply Hub
USB Cable Label Guide Plates ( set of 2 )
Quick Guide
Empty Ribbon Core
CD ( with LabelPro software /
user manual )

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1-2 Getting To Know Your Printer
Front View
Rear View
TOP COVER
LED INDICATOR
FEED BUTTON
FRONT COVER
COVER OPEN
BUTTONS
POWER SWITCH
FAN-FOLD LABEL INSERT
USB PORT
POWER JACK

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Open The Printer Cover
Open The Printing Mechanism
ADJUSTMENT SCREW ( LEFT )
Screw for adjusting the print head pressure
LABEL SUPPLY MODULE
- LABEL SUPPLY HUB
- LABEL GUIDE PLATES ( SET of 2 )
ADJUSTMENT SCREW ( RIGHT )
Screw for adjusting the print head pressure
RIBBON MODULE
-
RIBBON FEED MECHANISM
- RIBBON HUB
- EMPTY RIBBON CORE
LABEL GUIDE ( LEFT )
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
Screw for adjusting
the print line
LABEL GUIDE ( RIGHT )
PLATEN
LABEL SENSOR
Movable
RIBBON SUPPLY HUB
PRINTING MECHANISM
RELEASE CATCH ( RIGHT )
RELEASE CATCH ( LEFT )

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2. Printer Setup
2-1 Open The Printer Cover
Pressing The Cover Open Buttons
Place the printer on a flat surface. Open the printer cover by pressing the release buttons on both sides of the
printer housing and lift the cover.
COVER OPEN BUTTONS
Release buttons for opening the printer cover.
Pressing the button
Pressing the button
Lift the printer cover backward

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2-2 Open The Printing Mechanism
Pressing The Release Catches
Release and lift the printing mechanism.
Pressing
Pressing
Lift the printing mechanism
RELEASE CATCHES

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2-3 Loading The Ribbon
A New Ribbon Module Installation
Place the new ribbon on the hub which forms a ribbon supply hub.
Place the empty ribbon core on the hub which forms a ribbon rewind hub.
Stick the ribbon supply hub on the ribbon rewind hub and wind the rewind hub 2~3 circles.
NEW RIBBON
RIBBON HUB
Place on the hub
RIBBON SUPPLY HUB
EMPTY RIBBON CORE
RIBBON HUB
Place on the hub
RIBBON FEED MODULE
Wind the ribbon around the core 2~3 circles

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Install The Ribbon On The Printer
Place the ribbon supply hub at the back of the printing mechanism
Pass the ribbon supply hub under the print head.
Insert the ribbon rewind hub on the ribbon feed mechanism.
Close the printing mechanism, making sure that it clicks into place.
Insert into the printing mechanism
Place on the printing mechanism
RIBBON FEED MECHANISM
Wind to the back

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2-4 Loading The Label Roll
A New Label Roll Module Installation
Place the label stock on the label supply hub, attach the guide plates to the label stock holder
Install The Label Roll Module On The Printer
Now load the label stock into the printer
LABEL STOCK
Place on the ribbon hub
Place on the printer
LABEL SUPPLY HUB
LABEL GUIDE PLATES

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Release the printing mechanism and lift it.
Pass the labels through the label guides up to the tear-off plate.
Adjust the label guides to the label width.
Close the printing mechanism
Through the label guides
LABEL GUIDES
Close

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2-5 Installing The Label Supply Hub Base On Internal Diameter
1" Cores
Installing the label supply hub for 1" cores.
1.5" Cores
Installing the label supply hub for 1.5" cores
3" Cores
Installing the label supply hub for 3" cores.

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2-6 Preparing For Tag Printing
In tag printing, the tag hole indicates the height of a label. During adjustment, the sensor must therefore be
positioned directly below the tag hole as shown in the illustration.
SENSOR POSITION

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2-7 Connecting The Printer To The Host Computer
Please make sure that the printer is switched off.
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and connect the adapter to the printer.
Connect the USB / parallel cable to the printer and host computer. (USB / parallel cable’s type
depends on the printer which you purchase.
Switch on the printer. The LED indicator should now lights up.
B
1
USB PORT
B
1
USB PORT
A
1
POWER SLOT
A
1
POWER JACK
A
2
PLUG
A
2
THE SOCKET OF THE WALL
B
2
USB PORT
B
2
USB PORT

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2-8 Wizard CD Standard Installation
Step.01 Insert the Super Wizard CD in the CD/DVD drive of the host computer and the installation program should pop up
automatically.
You will see the Welcome screen first. On the Welcome screen, choose “STANDARD INSTALLATION”.
Step.02 The wizard will then ask you to make sure your USB and power cables are connected and that the power is
turned on. Then click “NEXT”.
Step.03 The next screen you will see is, “Install the LabelPro Software and Windows driver”. Click “NEXT” to continue.
Note
*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 manually.

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Step.04 As the printer driver and LabelPro are installing, a screen will display a progress bar. While downloading
completed you will see Installation completed. Click “NEXT” to continue.
Step.05 You can also print a test label. If don’t print a test label, the screen display as step 6.
Note
* If you need more resources, tools or reference documents, you can also find them on Super Wizard CD.
Just click “Other Choices” on the Welcome Screen to access the files.

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Step.06 Once the installation is complete, you can start to make and print labels with LabelPro or through the printer
driver.

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2-10 Wizard CD Other Choice Installation
Step.01 Click “OTHER CHOICES” to next screen and select “PRINTER DRIVERS”.
Step.02 Click “INSTALL SEAGULL SCIENTIFIC WINDOWS DRIVER” to next screen, and click “NEXT”.
Step.03 Select “I accept the terms in the license agreement”, and click ”Next”，then click ”Finish” to step 4.