Polono PL60 User manual

PL60
User Manual
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CONTENT
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................7
1.1 Packing List.........................................................................................................................7
1.2 Appearance and Components........................................................................................... 8
1.3 Dimension.......................................................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION & USAGE..............................................................................................12
3.1 Media Loading................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Power Connection............................................................................................................17
3.3 Paper Sensor.................................................................................................................... 18
3.4 Operation Panel............................................................................................................... 23
3.5 Basic Function.................................................................................................................. 25
CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT.................................................................................28
4.1 Cleaning Print Head......................................................................................................... 28
4.2 Cleaning Roller and/or Paper Path...................................................................................28
CHAPTER 5 WINDOWS DRIVER INSTRUCTION...............................................................................30
5.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 30
5.2 Installation Preparation................................................................................................... 30
5.3 Installation....................................................................................................................... 31
5.4 Usage................................................................................................................................35
5.5 Uninstalling...................................................................................................................... 50
CHAPTER 6 Mac DRIVER INSTRUCTION......................................................................................... 53

6.1 Manual Information.........................................................................................................53
6.2 Driver Preparation for macOS..........................................................................................53
6.3 Driver Installation for macOS...........................................................................................53
CHAPTER 7 LINUX DRIVER INSTRUCTION...................................................................................... 62
7.1 Manual Information.........................................................................................................62
7.2 Operating System (OS) Environment............................................................................... 62
7.3 Linux Driver Installation................................................................................................... 63
7.4 Detailed Linux Driver Settings..........................................................................................68

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Statement
The contents of this manual may be modified without prior notice. We reserve the right to
adjust the technology, spare parts, hardware, and software of our products. Contact us for
more information regarding any changes to this product. Without written consent, copying or
transferring any content from this manual is prohibited.
Warnings
This must be complied with to avoid damage to the human body and the equipment.
This shows the important information and tips for the printer operation.
Attention
Due to continuous improvement of the products, the specifications, accessories and
procedures described in the manual are based on actual machines and may be changed
without prior notice.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the printer, carefully read the following safety considerations in the event of bodily
injury or equipment damage.
1.Safety warning
The print head will become very hot during printing. Do NOT touch the print head or its
peripheral parts during printing or when printing just finished.
Do NOT touch the print head or its contact points to prevent static-induced damage
to the print head.
2.Instructions
Warnings: Violating the following instructions may cause serious injury or death.
1)Do not oversaturate a single power outlet.
• This may cause the products to overheat and start a fire.
• If the plug is wet or dirty, dry or wipe it before using.
• If the plug does not fit perfectly in the outlet, do not plug it in.
• Be sure to use a standardized power outlet.
2) You must use the supplied adapter.
• It is dangerous to use other adapters.
3) Do not remove the plug by pulling on the cable.
• This may damage the cable or cause a fire.
4) Do not plug in or unplug with your wet hands.
• You may be electrocuted.

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5) Do not bend the cable by force or leave it under any heavy object.
• A damaged cable may cause a fire.

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Note: Violating the following instructions may cause slight damage of the product.
1) If you observe any strange smoke, odor or noise from the printer, unplug it before taking the
following measures.
• Switch off the printer and unplug from the mains.
• After the disappearance of the smoke, call your dealer for repair.
2) Operate the printer on a stable surface.
• If the printer falls down, it may break and you may hurt yourself.
3) Only Use the approved accessories and do not try to disassemble, repair or remodel the
printer by yourself.
• Call your dealer when you need these services.
• Do not touch the auto cutter blade.
4) Do not let water or other foreign objects drop into the printer.
• If this happens, 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 an electrocution.
• Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer.
6) Other considerations:
• Place the printer on a solid and even base so that it cannot fall.
• Leave enough space around the printer for operation and maintenance.
• Keep all liquids away from the printer.
• Do not expose the printer to high temperatures, direct sunlight or dust.
• Ensure the printer is connected to a socket with the correct voltage rating.
• Unplug the printer if it is not in use for a long time.
• To ensure the printing quality and reliability, use the same quality or recommended

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paper supplier.
• Switch off the POWER supply when connecting/disconnecting ports, otherwise it will cause
damage to the printer control circuit.
• Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service
Technician.
• Keep this User Manual in a place which is always easily accessible.

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3.Other Precautions
The copyright for this user manual and various other manuals is property of our company. Any
copying or conversion into electronic form and saving of this material without the express
written permission is strictly prohibited. Use of the information contained in this manual is not
subject to any patent liability. This manual has been prepared with utmost care and attention to
details but may contain certain errors and/or omissions. Our company is not legally liable for
any damages resulting from the use of the information in this manual. Our company and its
affiliates are not legally liable (United States excluded) for any damages, loss, costs, and/or
expenses that result from the breakdown, malfunction, and/or misuse of the product due to
violation or neglect of the operation and maintenance information and instructions provided by
our company, as well as from the unauthorized alteration, repair, and/or modification of the
product by the user and/or third party. We are not legally liable for any damages and/or issues
resulting from the use of options and/or parts that are not authentic or authorized products.
4.WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment)
This mark shown on the product or its literature indicates that the corresponding
item should not be discarded at the end of its working life with other household
waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate marked items from other types of waste and
recycle them responsibly to promote the sustained 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 conduct environmentally safe
recycling of such items. Commercial users should contact their suppliers and check the terms
and conditions of purchase contracts. This product should not be combined with other
commercial waste for disposal.
Caution: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Packing List
Note:
1.Unpack the printer and keep the packing materials in case you need to ship the printer in the
future.
2.If Any damages exist, please contact the local dealer.
￭Standard
￭Optional
Note：The packing list is dependent on what was ordered.

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1.2 Appearance and Components
￭Front View & Rear View
￭Inside View
Note：The above diagrams are to be used for reference only; parts and components
may vary depending on your model.

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1.3 Dimension
Unit: mm

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CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS
Items
Parameter
Printing
Printing method
Direct thermal
Resolution
203dpi(8dots/mm)
Printing speed
50-127mm/s
Printing width
50-108mm
Printing length
25mm - 300mm
Processor
32 bits RISC CPU
Memory
RAM
2MB
Flash
2MB
Detection
Sensors
Paper out detection, seam label detection, black
mark detection, open detection
Media(paper)
Types
Roll-fed or Fan-fed, Die-cut or Continuous label
Width
2"(50 mm) – 4.65"(118 mm)
Thickness
0.003"(80 μm) – 0.0087"(220 μm)
Label roll diameter
5’’(127mm) Max
External Folding Paper
W:100mmx L:100mm- 300mm
Programming Language
TSPL
Software
Driver
Windows,MAC,Linux
Resident Fonts
GBK 16x16 24x24dots
ASCII 8×16, 12×24dots

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Items
Parameter
Barcode
1D
Code 39, Code 93, EAN 8/13 (add on 2 & 5), UPC A/E (add
on 2 & 5), I 2 of 5, Codabar, Code 128 (subset A, B, C)
2D
QR Code
Communication Interfaces
USB
HMI
FEED button with three color lights
Tear paper upwards
Adjustable paper guides
Automatic back feed and positioning
Movable sensor for black label
Power
IP: AC230V+/-30V, 1.5A
Environment
Operation
41℉(5℃)-104℉(40℃), 30%-85%,non-condensing
Storage
-4℉(-20℃)-122℉(50℃), 10%-90%,non-condensing
Physical
Characteristics
Dimension
220(L) x 120.49(W) x 108(H)mm
Weight
1.5Kg
Options & Accessories
External label roll holder
Folding carton

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CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION & USAGE
3.1 Media Loading
3.1.1 Paper Roll Loading
■Folding Paper Loading
1. Power on the printer and adjust the paper guides to fit the width of paper.
1.Insert the paper into the external paper roll inlet.
2.The paper will automatically feed into the printer.

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■External Paper Roll Loading
NOTE:
1) When the printer is powered on, the paper will automatically feed through the
path.
2) The external paper roll holder needs to be aligned with the hooks at the bottom
of the printer.

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3.1.2 Paper Jam
1. Press the cover open levers and hold upwards.
2. Open the printer cover.
3. Take out the jammed paper, then clean up the print head and platen.
4.Reload new paper.

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3.2 Power Connection
1. Make sure the printer’s power switch is in the off position.
2. Connect the power cord to printer.
3. Connect the other end of the power cord to the socket.
NOTE:
1) Use only the original power adapter to prevent damage caused by improper
charging.
2) Unplug the printer power cord if it is not in use for a long time.