Meteor Manuale Compact 400 Plus User manual
MANUALE COMPACT 400 PLUS (R-400 PLUS)
MANUALE COMPACT 600 (R-600)
STAMPANTI DI CODICI A BARRE COMMERCIALI
CONTENTS
Page
1. Checking Your Box…………………………….. 1
2. Power Supply…………………………………… 2
3. Parts and Features……………………………... 3
4. Loading the Ribbon……………………………. 5
5. Loading the Media……………………………... 10
5.1 Standard Mode
5.2 Peel Off Mode
5.3 Cutter Mode
6. Operator Controls……………………………… 20
6.1 Power Switch
6.2 Buttons
6.3 LED Indicators
7. Performing Calibration………………………... 23
8. Printing Configuration Report………………... 24
9. Returning to Factory Default Settings...……… 26
10. Hooking up the Printer and the Computer…... 27
11. Communicate with the Printer………………... 28
11.1 Before installation
11.2 Installing Driver
11.3 Installing the USB Driver (Plug and Play)
11.4 Set Parameters
11.4.1 For Win 98
11.4.2 For Win 2000
11.4.3 For Win NT 4.0
11.4.4 For Win XP
12. Troubleshooting……………….……………….. 51
12.1 Problems on media
12.2 Problems on ribbon
12.3 Miscellaneous
12.4 Recovery
13. Caring for Your Printer……………….………. 54
13.1 Cleaning the print head (THP)
13.2 Cleaning the roller
13.3 Cleaning the media compartment
14. Reference Technical Information……………...
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14.1 General Specifications
14.2 Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification
14.2.1 Printer Programming Language A, PPLA
14.2.2 Printer Programming Language B, PPLB
14.2.3 Printer Programming Language Z, PPLZ
14.3 Interface Specifications
14.3.1 Introduction
14.3.2 Serial
14.3.3 USB
14.3.4 Connection with host
14.3.5 Parallel ( Centronics )
14.3.6 Auto Polling
14.4 ASCII TABLE
15. Appendix……………………………... ………...
15.1 Appendix A : Printer Status
15.2 Appendix B : Stand-Alone Operation
15.3 Appendix C : Dispenser Kit Installation
15.4 Appendix D : Cutter Installation
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1. Checking Your Box
Receiving the box of your printer, you are advised to check first for
the possible shipping damage. There are two ways you can do it:
1.1 Inspect the outer appearances of both the box and the printer
for possible damage.
1.2 Raise the top cover of the printer to see if the media
compartments are in order.
If damages did occur, immediately file the claim to the shipping
company for settlement.
Having performed the primary inspections, next step, please check
whether you have received the following accessories together with the
printer. If there is any item missing, contact your local dealer to get it.
Ribbon Core Adapter
Printe
r
Power Cord
Sample Media Ribbon
User's Manual
CD ROM
Media Hanger
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2. Power Supply
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE THE PRINTER AND POWER SUPPLY IN AN AREA
WHERE THEY CAN GET WET.
2.1 Leave the power switch at the “ O ” Position.
2.2 Connect the power supply plug to the power cord connecter and
the other end to your AC source.
Power Cord
AC Electrical Outlet
Power Switch
Power Cord Connecter
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3. Parts and Features
Top Cover
Power Switch
Cover Lock
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Thermal Printhead
Power Switch
Ribbon Supply Holder
Platen Roller
Cover Lock
Release Levers
Ribbon Pick-up Holder
Media Hanger
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4. Loading the Ribbon
Note:
This section is not applicable to the direct thermal printing.
4.1 Press the cover locks on both sides to open the top cover
Cover Lock
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4.2 Unlatch the print head module by pushing the two green
release levers on the sides toward the rear.
4.3 This allows print head module to rotate upward
automatically and expose the ribbon supply holder.
Print Head Module
Release Lever
Ribbon Supply Holder
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4.4 Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll
and the bare core.
4.5 Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it
a little bit onto the core.
4.6 Insert the ribbon roll into the supply holder. (First snap in
the right side and then the left side.)
Noted:
It is the inside-coated ribbon used in the figure for
R-400/R-400plus/R-600. For R-400K/R-400K plus models,
please use outside-coated ribbon.
Ribbon Roll
Bare Core
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4.7 Turn back the print head module and then insert the bare
core into the pick-up holder. (First snap in the right side,
then the left side.)
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4.8 Turn the wheel of the print head module to ensure the
ribbon is tightly wound.
4.9 Press down the print head module firmly on both sides till
you hear a snap.
Note:
1. R-400/R-600/R-400plus ribbons are face-in (inside
coating). R-400K/R-400K plus ribbons are face-out
(outside coating)
2. Optional ribbon core adapter is available once ribbon
width is less than 4’’ width.
Print Head Module
Wheel
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5. Loading the Media
R-Series printers can be operated in three different options:
standard, peel-off, or with a cutter.
-Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely.
-In peel-off mode, the backing material is being peeled away
from the label as it is printed. After the former label is
removed, the next one will be printed.
-In cutter mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after
it is printed.
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5.1 5.1 Standard Mode
5.1.1 Press the cover locks on both sides to swing the top
cover toward the rear and expose the media
compartment.
5.1.2 Load the media roll onto the media hanger.
5.1.3 Put the media roll on the hanger holder.
Media Roll Media Hanger
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5.1.4 Unlatch the print head module.
5.1.5 Hold the print head module upright with one hand to
allow the media pass under it. Lead the media
through the media guides with the other hand. The
media guides can be adjusted centrality to well fit with
different label width.
5.1.6 Route the media through the media sensor for media
detection.
5.1.7 Lead the media over the platen roller.
Media Guides
Media Guides
Print Head Module
Platen Roller
Senso
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5.1.8 Turn back the print head module and then press it
down firmly on both sides till you hear a snap.
Print Head Module
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5.1.9 Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press
feed button if the printer is already on.
Note:
3” holder paper is available for 3” ID media roll.
Feed Button
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5.2 Peel Off Mode
(Installing the dispenser kit, please refer to the Appendix C.)
Follow the common procedure of "Loading the Media "of
Standard Mode from step 5.1.1 to step 5.1.9.
5.2.1 Remove approximate 6" long labels from the backing
paper.
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5.2.2 Trim the edge of label backing paper with scissors or
knife.
5.2.3 Push down peeler-switch to ease the access packing
paper.
5.2.4 Lead the backing paper over the plate, then thread it back
into the slot, ensuring that it is inserted between white
plastic roller and plate.
5.2.5 Pull back the peeler-switch to secure backing paper.
Peele
r
-Switch
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5.2.6 Latch print head module.
5.2.7 Turn on the printer and press feed button.
5.2.8 Labels will be separated from backing paper and fed out
on H cover, while backing paper will come out from the
slot under the H cover, and label will be fed out.
5.2.9 Close the top cover.
Note:
The "FEED" button will not drive the printer to peel. The
peeling work can be executed only when the software
setting is ready.
Feed Button
Backing Paper
Label
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5.3 Cutter Mode
(Installing the cutter, please refer to Appendix D )
Follow the same procedure as "Loading the Media" from
step 5.1.1 to step 5.1.9.
5.3.1 Mount cutter on print head module by fastening with two
screws.
5.3.2 Thread the media over the platen roller, and then route
the media through the slot of the cutter module.
Note:
Cutter baby board must be installed prior to cutter
installation.
Screw
Screw
Cutter
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5.3.3 Press down the print head module firmly.
Note:
The "Feed" button will not drive the printer to cut.
The cutting work can be executed only when the software
setting is ready.
Cutter
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6. Operator Controls
6.1 Power Switch
Controls printer power
On-normal operation
Off-the power should be turned off before connect or disconnect
the communication cables and power cables
6.2 Buttons
There are three buttons, each has two basic functions.
BUTTON Pressed at normal status Pressed during power-on
FEED Feed a label. Perform a self-test for
configuration report.
PAUSE ■Stop the printing process.
■Resume the printing job
after press it again.
Perform the media
calibration.
CANCEL ■Interrupt and delete the
printing job.
■Force the printer to
continue working after an
error had been recovered.
Reset the settings at
E2PROM.
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6.3 LED Indicators
There are three LED indicators on the front panel, “READY”,
“MEDIA” and “RIBBON”. These indicators display the
operation status of the printer.
READY The READY indicator will remain lighted except if any
of the following conditions prevail.
- Receiving data from host.
- A fault condition.
MEDIA The MEDIA indicator will remain on for the normal
operation of the printer.
- The printer is at PAUSE state.
- Blinking – Media run out. (READY will be also
blinking.)
RIBBON ONI– under thermal transfer mode with ribbon installed.
OFF – under direct thermal mode. (No ribbon installed.)
Set by Windows driver or command.
Blinking – Ribbon run out. (READY will be also
blinking.)
Notes:
1. We suggest you make “ media calibration “.
- for the first time media installation
- after change different type or size of media
2. After calibration, the printer will save the related parameters
(reflection characteristics, label length, etc.) to E2PROM.
Without calibration, the incorrect media/Gap detection may
occur, especially for small-size labels (less than 20mm in
height).
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3. Before calibration, the media and ribbon must be loaded
properly and move the label sensor to correct position.
4. After self-test, the printer is at dump mode, If you need
normal operation, you must press CANCEL to restart the
printer.
Top Cover
Cover Lock Power Switch
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7. Performing Calibration
After the media loaded, it is necessary to do the calibration for
the label size detection.
7.1 Press and hold the pause button.
7.2 Turn on the power.
7.3 Media indicators will blink, at this point release PAUSE
button.
7.4 The printer will feed the labels for 6 inches.
7.5 Media indicators stop blinking and remain illuminated.
Note:
This procedure is very important and must always be carried out
after installation and every time the media type is changed.
Failure to do so will result in the gap and label-empty detection
being incorrect.
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8. Printing Configuration Report
8.1 Performing the Self Test
8.1.1 Turn off the printer. Press and hold the feed button.
8.1.2 Turn on the power.
8.1.3 Ready indicator blinks, release feed button.
8.1.4 The printer will print out a configuration report.
8.1.5 Ready indicator stops blinking and lights up.
8.1.6 The following information will be printed on this report.
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Note:
1. After self-test the printer will enter character dump mode. For
normal operation press the cancel button to exit from dump
mode.
2. On the report:
PPLA – Present emulation type
R2A0-1.00 – Firmware version
052302 – Date code
Please provide the above information to Argox support team in
case your printer has a printing problem.
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9. Resetting the Printer to Factory
Default Settings
If you would like to reset the printer to its factory defaults after
certain commands have been sent or settings changed:
9.1 Turn off the printer. Press and hold the CANCEL button.
9.2 Turn on the power.
9.3 Ribbon indicator blinks, release the button.
9.4 Ribbon indicator stops blinking and lights up.
9.5 The following parameters automatically reset.
-Label parameters
-Heat (Darkness)
-Speed
-Symbol set (language)
-Others for specific emulation
Notes :
1. All settings stored in non-volatile E2PROM cannot be destroyed
even by turning the printer off.
2. It is necessary to perform label sensitivity calibration after
resetting.
3. The printed label count can not be reset.
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10. Hooking up the Printer & Computer
10.1 Connecting the Printer to Your Host
10.1 You can connect the printer with any standard Centronics
cable to the parallel port of the host computer.
10.2 Alternatively you can connect the printer with a serial
cable to the RS232C port of your computer or terminal.
(for PC compatibles, the RS232C port is COM1, COM2
or COM3.)
Note :
Using Centronics allows for a much higher communication speed
than the use of a serial.
Parallel Port
Power Cord
Connecter
RS232 Serial Port
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11.Communicate with the Printer
The bundled printer driver can be applied to all the applications
under Windows XP/2000/98/95, and Windows NT. Through this
driver you may run any popular software applications such as
MS-Word and print to this printer.
11.1 Before installation
11.1.1 Check the contents of the driver to ensure it is complete.
11.1.2 Make a backup copy of the driver.
11.2 Installing Driver
1. Double click the driver file (Label Dr. 200 or Label Dr. 300)
to execute in Windows.
2. Click “Next”.
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3. Select a driver for your
printer and click "Next".
For 203 dpi modes with 4
inches print width, you
should select Label
Dr.200 (4 inch model).
4. Select the port of the
printer and click "Next".
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5. After the related files
are copied to your
system, click “Next”.
6. After the installation
is complete, click
“Finish”.
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Note:
1. If you are updating the driver, previous driver files are
overwritten automatically.
2. If you install new bar code application software such as
ArgoBar, LabelView or CodeSoft, you may activate the
Label Dr. 200 (or Label Dr. 300) driver and set it as the
current printer driver:
3. If you install new bar code application software such as
Bartender Ultra Lite, you should activate the seagull
driver for Argox printer.
·ArgoBar
File
Æ
New
Æ
Select Printer
Æ
Label Dr. on LPT1
Æ
OK
·LabelView
File
Æ
Select Printer
Æ
Label Dr. on LPT1:
Æ
OK
·CodeSoft
File
Æ
Printer
Æ
Windows
Æ
Label Dr. on LPT1:
Æ
OK
·LabelMatrix
File
Æ
Printer Setup
Æ
Label Dr. on LPT1:
Æ
OK
·Nicelabel
File→Printer Setup →Label Dr. on LPT1: →OK
·Bartender
File→Printer Setup →Label Dr. on LPT1: →OK
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11.3 Installing the USB Driver (Plug and Play)
Note:
The printer driver needs to install version 1.4.00 or later and
support “USB Plug and Play” for Windows XP, Windows 2003
and Windosw 2000.
1. Extract the PrinterDriver.exe to the fixed route. (“C:\Label Dr.
200”, for example)
2. Connect the label printer to a computer with a USB cable.
3. Turn on the printer’s power and the system detects the device
automatically.
4. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, click
“Next”.
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5. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and choose
“Include this location in the search”. Input the location of printer
driver, click “Next”.
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6. Select “Continue Anyway”.
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7. Click “Finish”.
8. The Label Dr200 (4 inch model) printer is added in “Printers and
Faxes”.
9. Reboot the system.
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10. The system assigns the USB port for Label Dr200 (4 inch model)
printer
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