MX Series Industrial Print Engine User’s Manual Contents
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Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................................... 1
Important Notes........................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 1: Introduction.............................................................................................. 4
1.1 Specifications .........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Contents in the Box................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2: Setup and Use ........................................................................................... 7
2.1 Main Parts and Structures ......................................................................................................7
2.1.1 Front View.....................................................................................................................7
2.1.2 Interior View .................................................................................................................9
2.1.3 Rear View.................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.4 Consumables Loading Path.........................................................................................13
2.2 Setting up the Printer ...........................................................................................................17
2.2.1 Interface Connection ...................................................................................................17
2.2.2 Connecting to a Power Source....................................................................................17
2.2.3 Loading the Ribbon.....................................................................................................19
2.2.4 Loading the Media ......................................................................................................22
2.3 Installing the Printer Driver .................................................................................................32
2.3.1 USB Port Installation ..................................................................................................32
2.3.2 Network Port Installation............................................................................................36
2.4 Installing Label Editing Software ........................................................................................42
Chapter 3: Operations and Settings ........................................................................ 43
3.1 The Front Panel....................................................................................................................43
3.1.1 Panel Buttons ..............................................................................................................44
3.1.2 Status Indicator ...........................................................................................................44
3.1.3 LCD Touchscreen........................................................................................................45
3.2 Settings.................................................................................................................................46
3.2.1 General Settings ..........................................................................................................46
3.2.2 Communication...........................................................................................................55
3.2.3 RFID ...........................................................................................................................59
3.2.4 Management................................................................................................................63
3.2.5 Advanced.....................................................................................................................65
3.3 Mechanical Adjustments......................................................................................................84
3.3.1 Adjusting the Media Sensor ........................................................................................84
3.3.2 Adjusting the Printhead Pressure ................................................................................86
3.3.3 Adjusting the Ribbon Tension.....................................................................................88
Chapter 4: Maintenance ........................................................................................... 89
4.1 Cleaning the Printhead.........................................................................................................89
4.2 Cleaning the Platen Roller ...................................................................................................89
4.3 Cleaning the Printer Interior ................................................................................................89
4.4 Cleaning the Sensors............................................................................................................90
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 91
5.1 Error Messages.....................................................................................................................91
5.2 Miscellaneous Issues............................................................................................................99
