Pantum PT-B680 Series User manual

Pantum PT-B680 Series
Barcode Printer
User Manual
It is recommended to read the Manual carefully before use

Contents
About the Manual..............................................................................................................................................1
Safety Information............................................................................................................................................2
Legal Information..............................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1 Product Description.......................................................................................................................6
1.1 Unpacking Checklist.................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Appearance and Components .................................................................................................................7
1.3 Product dimensions..................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Product specifications ............................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Installation and Use.................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Components installation........................................................................................................................ 12
3.1.1 Installing the paper roll................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Installing the ribbon........................................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Power connection.................................................................................................................................. 18
3.3 Interface connection.............................................................................................................................. 19
3.4 Operating Interface Description ............................................................................................................ 20
3.5 Basic functions ...................................................................................................................................... 21
3.5.1 Power on/off................................................................................................................................... 21
3.5.2 Print test......................................................................................................................................... 21
3.6 Paper Tear-off Direction........................................................................................................................ 21
3.6.1 Paper Tear-off Direction................................................................................................................. 21
Chapter 4 Ports............................................................................................................................................. 22
4.1 USB....................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.2 Serial port.............................................................................................................................................. 22
4.3 Network port.......................................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 5 Printer Cleaning .......................................................................................................................... 24
5.1 Cleaning the printhead.......................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 Cleaning the sensor, rubber roller and paper path ............................................................................... 24
Chapter 6 Driver Installation........................................................................................................................ 25
6.1 Driver installation for Windows system ................................................................................................. 25
6.2 Driver installation for Linux system ....................................................................................................... 28
6.3 Bartender registration guidelines .......................................................................................................... 32
Appendix 1: Statement for Pollution Control of Electronic Information Products................................. 36

PT-B680 Series User Manual
About the Manual
The Manual contains basic information on product use, installation and other respects. The following
provides more detailed information on various technical problems and areas.
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Safety Information
Before using the printer, please read the following precautions carefully to avoid personal
injury or equipment damage.
1. Safety Warning Signs
--------Warning: Must be observed to avoid personal injury or equipment damage.
--------Note: Give important information and tips for operating the printer.
2. Safety Precautions
Warning: Failure to comply with following instructions can cause serious injury or death.
1) Do not plug several products in one multi-outlet.
• This can cause overheating and fire.
• If the plug is wet or dirty, dry it or wipe it clean before use.
• If the plug does not fit perfectly with the outlet, do not plug in.
• Be sure to use only standardized multi-outlets.
2) You must use only the supplied adapter.
• It is dangerous to use other adapters.
3) Do not pull the cable to unplug.
• This can damage the cable, which is the origin of a fire or a breakdown of the printer.
4) Do not plug in or unplug with your hands wet.
• This can cause electric shock.
5) Do not bend the cable forcibly or place it under heavy objects.
• A damaged cable can cause a fire.
Note: Failure to comply following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance.
1) If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from the printer, unplug it before taking following
measures.
• Switch off the printer and unplug it.
• After the disappearance of the smoke, call your dealer to repair it.
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2) Install the printer on a stable, flat surface.
• If the printer falls, it can be broken and cause personal injury.
3) Use only approved accessories and do not try to disassemble, repair or remodel it for yourself.
• Call your dealer when you need these services.
4) Do not let water or other foreign objects in the printer.
• If this happened, switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer.
5) Do not use the printer when it is out of order. This can cause a fire or electric shock.
• Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer.
6) Other Precautions
• Leave enough space around the printer for operation and maintenance.
• Keep the printer away from water and direct sunlight, glare, and heat.
• Do not use or store the printer in placeswith high temperatures, high humidity, and heavypollution.
• Avoid placing the printer where it is subject to vibration and shock.
• Connect the printer's power adapterto an appropriate grounded outlet to avoid use the same outlet
with large motors or other devices that can cause fluctuations in the supply voltage.
• If you are not using the printer for a long time, disconnect the printer from the power source.
• To ensure the print quality and the service life of the product, it is recommended to use
recommended paper or paper of equivalent quality.
• When connecting or disconnecting each interface, you must first turn off the power to avoid
damage to the printer control circuit;
• Keep this manual properly for reference.
3. Other Precautions
Although we are very careful when preparing this manual, some errors or omissions are still inevitable.
We are not responsible for any loss arising from the use of the information contained herein.
We and our branches are not legally responsible to any users or third parties for product damage, failure
or misuse caused by failure to comply with or ignorance of the information and instructions on operation
and maintenance, and damages, losses, costs or expenses caused by unauthorized alteration,
maintenance or modification of the product.
We are not legally responsible for damages or problems caused by the use of counterfeit options,
components or unauthorized products.
Note: For constant improvement of the products, the specifications, accessories and
procedures described herein depend on the real products, and are subject to change
without notice.
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4. WEEE (Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment)
This marking or its literature indicates that itshould notbe disposedof with other household
wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes
and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or
their local government office, for details of where and how they can return this item for
environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the
terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other
commercial wastes for disposal.
Warning:
This is Class A product which may cause radio interference in the living environment.In this case,
users may be required to take practical measures against interference.
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Legal Information
This symbol indicates that, at the end of your product’s life, it must not be
discarded as domestic waste. Instead, you should dispose of your used
equipment at a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment. Ref: EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Please contact your distributor / supplier
for further information.
European Community (EC) directives conformity
This product complies with the protection requirements of EC directives
2014/35/EU and 2014/30/EU on the approximation and harmonization of the
laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and
safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.
The manufacturer of this product is: Zhuhai Pantum Electronics Co.,Ltd.,
No.3883, Zhuhai Avenue, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China 519060.
A declaration of conformity to the requirements of the Directives is available
upon request from the Authorized Representative.
This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55032 and safety
requirements of EN62368.
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Chapter 1 Product Description
1.1 Unpacking Checklist
Note:
1) Open the printer package and keep the packing materials for future packing and shipping.
2) If any items are damaged or missing, please contact the dealer who sells the product.
Printer Installation CD Instructions
USB cable Power cord Paper roll + Ribbon
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1.2 Appearance and Components
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Note: During use, keep your fingers as far away as possible from the paper cutter to avoid injury
to your hands. We are not responsible for any injuries caused by the paper cutter during use.
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1.3 Product dimensions
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Chapter 2 Product specifications
Model PT-B680 Series
Printing
Print method Thermal direct/thermal transfer
Resolution 300dpi(11.8dots/mm)
Maximum print speed 203mm/s(Max)
Maximum print width 106.7mm
Label print length 710mm(27.9")
Consumables
Paper type Continuous Paper, Gap Paper, Folding Paper, Black Mark
Paper, Perforated Paper, Wash Care Label
Paper winding form Printing surface outside roll
Paper width
(Label + liner) Maximum 120mm (4.72"), minimum 20mm (0.78")
Maximum outer
diameter of built-in roll 203mm
Paper thickness
(Label + liner) Maximum 0.254mm (10mil), minimum 0.06mm (2.36mil)
Gap height: Minimum 2mm
Paper roll core size 25.4mm-38mm
Outer diameter of
ribbon Maximum 81.3mm
Ribbon length Maximum 450m
Ribbon core size 1inch(25.4mm)
Ribbon width Max.110mm, Min.30mm
Ribbon winding form Outside roll
Detection Sensor Paper Out, Uncover, Overheated, Gap, Ribbon detection
Software Windows driver Support WIN10 (32/64 bit), WIN8.1, Win8, WIN 7, Windows
Server 2016, WindowsServer2008 R2, Windows Server2012
R2, Vista
Linux driver Support Linux19.10, Linux18.04.5, Red Hat Linux, etc.
Software communication interface 3 port (serial port + USB + network port)
Human-computer interaction LED indicators: Power, running and warning indicator
Key: Set, Back, Feed, Pause, Up and Down
Memory DRAM:16M FLASH:8M
Power Built-in
Input: AC200-240V 1.5A 50/60Hz
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Model PT-B680 Series
Programming language ZPL
Printhead life 30km
Environmental
parameters Working 5°C ~45°C，25%-85%RH
Storage -10°C ~50°C，10%~90%RH
Physical
parameters
Product dimensions 425mm×255mm×265mm (L×W×H)
Product weight 9.65 KG
Packing dimension 525mm×365mm×375mm (L×W×H)
Packing weight 11.95 KG
Image GRF, PNG format (other formats need to be converted to GRF
format)
Supported
barcode types 1D
Code 11, Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF), Code 39, Code 49, Planet,
EAN-8, UPC-E, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-13, Industrial 2 of 5,
Standard 2 of 5, ANSI Codabar, LOGMARS, MSI, Plessey,
UPC/EAN, UPC-A
2D QR Code、PDF417、Micro PDF 417、Aztec、DATAMATRIX
Built-in fonts Downloadable alternative vector fonts
Chinese character coding GB-18030, UTF-8
Accessories Instructions, USB cable, power cord, CD (driver, user manual,
labeling software), test ribbon, test label paper
Certification CE、RoHS
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Chapter 3 Installation and Use
3.1 Components installation
3.1.1 Installing the paper roll
1. Fix the paper loading block horizontally, move it to the extreme extent and wrench it flat.
2. Install the paper roll on its mounting shaft, hold the loading block upright and adjust it to the proper
position so that it touches the edge of the paper roll lightly.
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3. Push the printhead cover hook in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to open the
printhead.
4. Pass the front end of the paper through the flexible paper guiding channel and extend the paper
through the gap black-mark sensor toward the printhead exit to the first sheet sensor. (Refer to the
“Paper Installation Path” as illustrated below)
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5. Adjust the paper clamping block to fit the paper width. To adjust the gap black-mark sensor, make sure
that the paper gap (or black mark) passes through the triangular position of this sensor.
6. Press both ends of the printhead as shown, close the printhead and make sure that the cover hook
snaps into the groove for a fully closed state and that the paper extends to the first sheet sensor.
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3.1.2 Installing the ribbon
1. Lift the right cover of the printer and install the ribbon and the empty paper roll on the ribbon supply
spindle and the ribbon recovery spindle respectively.
2. Push the printhead cover hook in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to open the ribbon
holder.
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3. Pass the front end of the ribbon under the ribbon guiding bar and through the ribbon sensor, then pull it
forward and out. (Refer to the “Ribbon Installation Path” as illustrated below).
4. Attach the front end of the ribbon to the empty paper roll on a flat and wrinkle-free basis.
5. Roll the ribbon recovery spindle 3~5 times by hand to make the ribbon completely smooth and tight.
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6. Press both ends of the ribbon holder as shown, close the ribbon holder and make sure that the cover
hook snaps into the groove for a fully closed state.
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3.2 Power connection
1. Make sure that the power switch is off (O).
2. Connect the power cord to the printer.
3. Connect the other end of the power cord to a nearby outlet.
Note:
• Use the original power adapter provided by the Company to avoid danger and damage to the
product.
•If you do not use the printer for a long period, disconnect the power cord.
•Power off or data cable disconnected during printing:
When all the information is transmitted to the printer, it will not continue printing or reprint the
information if disrupted and reconnected; when part of information is transmitted to the printer,
it will reprint the information if disrupted and reconnected.
Power cord
OFF
ON
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