Meteor Picasso 200dpi User manual

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FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment may generate, use and/or radiate radio frequency energy. If not
installed and used in full accordance with this instruction manual, interference to
radio communications may occur. This equipment complies with the limits for a
Class A Information Technology Equipment pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area may also cause interference. In such case the user will be required, at his own
expense, to correct the interference using whatever means necessary.
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Disclaimer
This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. The instructions and
descriptions it contains are accurate for the PLFDVVR Series Label Printer at the
time of this manual’s printing. However, succeeding printers and manuals are subject
to change without notice.
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Important Safety Instructions
◆Only qualified and trained service technicians should attempt to repair the printer.
◆Do not place the printer on or near a heat source.
◆Be sure that the output of the power adapter is 24VDC and your power source
matches the rating listed on the power adapter. Be certain your power source is
grounded.
◆To avoid getting an electric shock, do not use a worn or damaged power cord. If
the power cord becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.
◆Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on the printer.
◆The printer and power adapter should never be operated in a location where either
one can get wet. Personal injury may result.
◆The printhead becomes hot while printing. To protect from damaging the
printhead and risk of personal injury, avoid touching the printhead.
◆To get increased printhead longevity and higher quality printouts, always use
approved labels, tags and thermal transfer ribbons. Approved supplies can be
ordered from your dealer.
◆Static electricity that accumulates on the surface of the human body or other
surfaces can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components in this
device. DO NOT touch the printhead or the electronic components with bare
hands.
◆Place the printer on a flat, firm, solid surface.
Possible Corrective Action
◆ Never operate in a high temperature environment.
◆ Turn off the power when not in use for extended periods.
◆ Follow all recommendations and setup instructions included in this manual.
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Contents
Preface.......................................................................................1
Important Notice, Read Me First!..........................................2
Chapter 1 Introduction ...........................................................3
Specifications................................................................................... 3
Unpacking and Inspection................................................................ 4
Chapter 2 Getting Started.......................................................6
Setting up ......................................................................................... 6
Main Parts and Features................................................................... 7
Connecting the Printer ................................................................... 10
Power Connection .................................................................. 10
Interface Connection .............................................................. 11
Loading the Ribbon........................................................................ 12
Loading the Media ......................................................................... 13
Adjusting the Position of Media Sensor......................................... 15
Operation Basics ............................................................................ 16
Power Switch ......................................................................... 16
The Front Panel...................................................................... 16
LCD Panel Operation............................................................. 17
Tear-Off.................................................................................. 20
Manual Peel-Off..................................................................... 21
Adjusting The Pressure Of Printhead............................................. 22
Windows Driver and PosLabel Software ....................................... 22
Chapter 3 Maintenance.........................................................24
Cleaning the Printhead ................................................................... 24
Cleaning the Platen Roller ............................................................. 25
Cleaning the Printer Interior........................................................... 25
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ...................................................26
Error Indications ............................................................................ 26
Miscellaneous ................................................................................ 27
Others............................................................................................. 28
Appendix A: Interface Specifications...................................29
Appendix B: ASCII Table .....................................................32
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Preface
Welcome to PLFDVVR series label printer. The PLFDVVR Series
Industrial Grade barcode label printers feature innovative state of the art
technology and superior quality workmanship. Their all metal frame and
unique core construction form a sturdy and durable stationary printer
platform. A powerful control system can easily handle the most
complicated printing requirements, at high speed printing. Advanced
thermal transfer/direct thermal technology offers optimum printout
clarity.
This manual explains how to set up and begin using your 3LFDVVR series
printer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your printer,
basic operations, care and troubleshooting.
Please read this manual carefully before using the 3LFDVVR series printer.
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Important Notice, Read Me First!
Thermal printhead can be easily damaged due to its precision
construction. A printhead damaged by misuse is not covered under the
terms of the warranty. To ensure longevity of the printhead, please note
the following:
1. DO NOT scrape or use tools that might damage the printhead
surface.
2. To protect from corroding the printhead, DO NOT touch the
printhead with bare hands.
3. DO NOT use thermal paper or thermal transfer ribbon, which
contains Na, K or Cl.
4. Keep printhead from any form of liquid or dampness.
5. Use a Cotton Swab dipped in anhydrous isopropyl alcohol to
clean the printhead only.
6. Always use high-quality consumables:
(1) When the printhead module is closed, pressure is placed
directly onto the printhead; dirt such as paper scraps, sand,
dust and glue can scrape or damage the printhead.
(2) The TPH is also easily damaged by Static Electricity, which
may be generated by poor quality ribbons.
Always inspect consumables for quality before purchasing.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Specifications
Model Picasso 200dpi Picasso 300dpi Picasso 600dpi Picasso 300dpi Picasso 600dpi
Printing method Direct thermal & Thermal transfer
Printing resolution 203 dpi
(8 dots/mm)
300 dpi
(11.8 dots/mm)
600 dpi
(23.6 dots/mm)
Max printing speed 10 ips
(254.0 mm/s)
8 ips
(203.2 mm/s)
4 ips
(101.6 mm/s)
Max printing width 4.09″
(104 mm) 4.17″(106 mm)
Max printing length 157″
(4000 mm)
79″
(2000 mm)
19.6″
(500 mm)
CPU/Memory 32-bit ARM Processor
4 MB FLASH ROM, 8 MB SDRAM
Media
Width: 4.56″(116 mm) max, 0.79" (20 mm) min.
Total thickness (including liner, if any):
0.0024″(0.06 mm)~ 0.012″(0.305 mm).
Supply roll: OD8″(203.2 mm) max.
ID 1.5″(38 mm) min.
Ribbon
Max width: 4.65″(118 mm)
Max length: 1968′(600 m)
Ink side: both In and Out
Ribbon roll: OD3.3″(84 mm) max.
ID1″(25.4 mm) min.
Media sensor Reflective/Transmissive（Adjustable）
Fonts Five built-in dot matrix ASCII fonts
User-downloadable TrueType Fonts
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Barcode types
1D Barcode: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128/subset
A,B,C, Codabar, Interleave 2 of 5, UPC A/E 2
and 5 add-on, EAN-13/8/128, UCC-128, etc;
2D Barcode: MaxiCode, PDF417, Data Matrix,
QR, etc.
Interfaces RS-232 serial, USB, Centronics, PS/2.
LCD display 2 line graphic.
Power rating 110/220 VAC±10%, 50/60 Hz.
Weight 15 kgs.
Dimensions W11.3″(286 mm) x D17.6″(448 mm) x
H11.0″(280 mm).
Operation environment Temperature: 32°F ~ +104°F (0°C ~ 40°C)
Relative humidity: 5% - 85% non condensing
Storage environment Temperature: -40°F ~ +140°F (-40°C ~ 60°C)
Relative humidity: 5% - 85% non condensing
Optional items Cutter kit, Internal 100/10 Mb Ethernet Interface
Card.
Unpacking and Inspection
Inspect the shipping carton(s) for possible shipping damage, if
damage is discovered, notify the shipping company to report the
nature and extent of the damage.
Please check the items according to the Packing List. If there are any
items missing, notify your authorized reseller.
Packing List（Figure 1）:
1.Printer 1pcs
2.Ribbon 1pcs
3. Sample Media 1 pcs
4.CDRom 1pcs
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Figure 1 Printer and accessories
Printe
r
Ribbon
Sample Media
CD-Rom
Printe
r
Ribbon
Sample Media
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Setting up
Before setting up the printer you should consider the following:
1. Make sure there is adequate space around the printer for loading
consumables and proper ventilation.
2. Make sure the printer is close to the host so the interface cable is
easily accessible at either end.
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Main Parts and Features
Figure 2
1. MENU Button 2. CANCEL Button 3. FEED Button
4. PAUSE Button 5. Media Calibration 6. READY Indicator
7. MEDIA Indicator 8. RIBBON Indicator 9. LCD
10. Right Cover 11. Media Outlet 12. Cover Handle
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Figure 3
1. Platen Roller 2. Printhead Module 3. Ribbon Supply Spindle
4. Ribbon Take-up
Spindle 5. Bolt 6. Positioning Arm- Media Roll
7. External Media
Loading Opening 8. Media Spindle 9. ESD Brush
10. Lever 11. Media Sensor
Cover Plate
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Figure 4
1. Centronics Port 2. PS/2 Port 3. USB Port (Type B)
4. RS232 Serial Port 5. Power Switch 6. AC In Port
7. Ethernet Port
Note: The above figure illustrates all possible interface ports on a 3LFDVVR
series printer, but some ports may not be available for your
printer. Please check your requirements when purchasing the
printer
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Figure5
1. Media Sensor Handle 2. Media Path 3. Platen Roller
4. Ribbon Path 5. Ribbon Guide 6. Media Guide Lever
7. Media Guide Slide
Connecting the Printer
Power Connection
Caution: Do not use the printer near liquids or corrosive chemicals.
1. Make sure the printer is switched OFF.
2. Connect the power cord to the AC Port on the back of the printer.
3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet.
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Interface Connection
Caution: Make sure the printer is switched OFF before connecting the
interface cable.
The interface between the printer and the host will use either a serial or
USB (or parallel) cable. Contact your reseller for Ethernet connection
options.
1. The printer identifies the communication port automatically.
2. The default values of printer port can be obtained from the self-test
report. (See Chapter 2 Operation Basics - System Mode - Self Test)
3. Cable configurations for serial (RS-232C) and parallel
(Centronics) interfaces are shown in Appendix A of this guide.
4. Please take the following measures to reduce cable noise.
（1）Reduce the length of the interface cable (keep the cable length
under 1.83 meters / 6 feet) if required.
（2）Keep the communication cable separate from power cords.
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Loading the Ribbon
Caution: This section is not applicable to direct thermal printing.
1. Lift to open the cover;
2. Turn the handle anticlockwise to release the Printhead Module;
3. Check the ink side on the label of the ribbon roll then unwrap the
ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll and the core;
4. Adjust the brackets (figure 6), making sure that the ribbon roll is
firmly in place on the ribbon spindle;
Figure 6
5. Follow the Ribbon Path per Figure 5, slide the ribbon roll on the
ribbon supply spindle to the inside edge;
6. Refer to Figure 5, lead the ribbon through and under the Ribbon
Guide and the printhead module; (The ink side of the ribbon
should always be facing the media.)
7. Pull the ribbon pass under the printhead (Figure7);
Ribbon Spindle
Shrapnel
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7-c
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8. Attach the edge of the ribbon to the core and wrap it on;
9. Insert the core onto the ribbon take-up spindle to the inside edge;
10. Turn the take-up spindle untill the ribbon is tightly wound;
11. Turn the lever to the close position.
Loading the Media 3
3LFDVVRSeries printers can be operated in three different modes: Standard
mode, Peel-off mode, or Cutting mode.
Ribbon
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-- In Standard mode, each printed label remains on the backing liner.
-- In Peel-off mode, each printed label is peeled away from the backing
liner manually.
-- In Cutting mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after it is
printed.
Standard Mode
1. Lift the Positioning Arm of the Media Roll, insert the media roll
onto the media spindle to the inside edge;
2. Adjust the Positioning Arm, push it down, align it to the outside
edge of the media roll and lock it in place;
3. Turn the lever anticlockwise to release the Printhead Module;
4. Refer to Figure 5, lead the media through and under the media
guide lever, in between the media sensor;
5. Pull the media passed and under the printhead(Figure 7);
6. Move the media sensor to the appropriate position（Figure 8）:
adjust the media sensor to ensure that the Sensor Position is
aligned with the proper identifier (gap, black line, perforation,
hole, etc.)
Figure8
7. Move the Media Guide Slide to the edge of the media, making
Slide Handle
Sensor position
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