Wasp WPL608 User manual

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Wasp 610/608 Barcode Printer
User’s Manual

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Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................ 1
1.1 Product Introduction......................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Compliances ...................................................................................................................... 1
2. Operations Overview ................................................. 3
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Printer Overview ................................................................................................................ 4
2.2.1 Front View............................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Interior view............................................................................................................ 5
2.2.3 Rear View ................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Operator Controls.............................................................................................................. 7
2.3.1 Front Panel Display ............................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 LED Indicators........................................................................................................ 7
2.3.3 Front Panel Keys.................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Setting Up the Printer........................................................................................................ 8
2.5 Installation of Ribbon........................................................................................................ 9
2.5.1 Loading Ribbon...................................................................................................... 9
2.5.2 Remove Used Ribbon.......................................................................................... 12
2.6 Installation of Media ........................................................................................................ 13
2.6.1 Loading Roll Labels............................................................................................. 13
2.6.2 Loading Fan-fold Labels ..................................................................................... 16
2.6.3 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option).......................................................... 18
2.6.4 Remove Liner from Internal Rewind (Option) ................................................... 20
2.6.5 Loading Media in Rewind Liner with Label Mode (Option).............................. 21
2.6.6 Remove Labels from Internal Rewind (Option) ................................................ 23
2.7 Adjustment Knob.............................................................................................................24
2.7.1 Print head Pressure Adjustment Knob.............................................................. 24
2.7.2 Print Head Burn Line Adjustment Knob ............................................................ 24
3. Menu Function..................................................... 26
3.1 Setup Menu Overview ..................................................................................................... 27
3.1.1 Printer Setup ........................................................................................................ 28
3.1.2 Sensor................................................................................................................... 34
3.1.3 Serial Comm. ........................................................................................................ 42
3.1.4 Ethernet ................................................................................................................ 45
3.2 File Manager..................................................................................................................... 48
3.2.1 File List ................................................................................................................. 48
3.2.2 Avail. Memory....................................................................................................... 49

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3.2.3 Del. All Files.......................................................................................................... 49
3.3 Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................... 50
3.3.1 Print Config. ......................................................................................................... 50
3.3.2 Dump Mode .......................................................................................................... 51
3.3.3 Rotate Cutter ........................................................................................................ 52
3.4 Language.......................................................................................................................... 52
3.5 Service.............................................................................................................................. 53
3.5.1 Initialization .......................................................................................................... 53
3.5.2 Mileage Info. ......................................................................................................... 54
4. Troubleshooting.................................................... 55
4.1 Common Problems.......................................................................................................... 55
4.2 Mechanism Fine Adjustment to Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles ............................................. 59
5. Maintenance ...................................................... 61

1. Introduction
1.1 Product Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a 610/608 barcode printer. This durable printer has a die-cast
aluminum chassis and print mechanism and a metal cover featuring a large clear media view window.
These features ensure your new printer will perform even in industrial environments and applications.
The back-lit graphic LCD display, makes management and operation of the printer status features easy
and user-friendly. The moveable sensor design can accept a wide range of label media and all of the most
frequently used bar code formats are included. Fonts and bar codes can be printed in four directions. This
printer includes the high quality, high performance MONOTYPE IMAGING® True Type font engine and
one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed smooth font. With a flexible firmware design, the user can also
download any True Type Font from a PC into the printer memory for printing labels. Besides the scalable
fonts, it also provides a choice of five different sizes of alphanumeric bitmap font, OCR-A and OCR-B
fonts.
1.2 Compliances
CE Class A:
EN55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003:
EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003:
EN 61000-4 SERIES REQULATIONS
ETSI EN 301 489-17:V1.2.1(2002-08)
FCC:
CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3RD EDITION:1997, Class A
ANSI C63.4:2003
CANADIAN ICES-003
C-Tick:
AS/NZS CISPR22 (Class A)
UL, CUL
UL 60950 3rd

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TÜV-GS:
EN60950: 2000
Important Safety Warnings
1.Please read this reference manual carefully.
2.Keep these safety recommendations for later reference.
3.Before cleaning the printer, disconnect it from the power source. Do not use abrasive or aerosol
cleaners. A damp cloth is recommended for cleaning.
4.The printer should be located near the power source and the power source should be easily accessible.
5.The printer and accessories should be protected from humidity.
6.Use caution when moving the printer. Tilting or dropping this equipment could damage it.
7. Pay attention when plugging the unit into the wall outlet as high voltage is involved.
8. The printer should not be stored where temperatures exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer instructions.

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2. Operations Overview
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Carefully inspect the
packaging and printer upon receiving the bar code printer. Retain the packaging materials in case you
need to reship the printer.
The following items are included in the printer packaging.
 One printer unit
 One Windows labeling software/Windows driver CD disk
 One quick installation guide
 One power cord
 One USB interface cable
If any parts are missing, please contact Wasp Customer Service.

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2.2 Printer Overview
2.2.1 Front View
1. LED indicators
2. LCD display
3. Front panel buttons
4. Paper exit chute
5. Lower front cover
6. Printer right side cover
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2.2.2 Interior view
1. Ribbon rewind spindle
2. Ribbon release button
3. Ribbon guide plate
4. Print head
5. Platen roller
6. Print head release lever
7. Media guide bar
8. Label roll guard
9. Label supply spindle
10. Ribbon supply spindle
11. Damper
12. Label guide
13. Z axis mechanism adjustment knob
14. Print head pressure adjustment knob
15. Print head secure screw
16. Ribbon sensor
17. Media sensor
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2.2.3 Rear View
1. Fan-fold paper entrance chute
2. Centronics interface
3. USB interface
4. RS-232C interface
5. Power jack socket
6. GPIO interface
*7. SD card slot
8. Ethernet interface
9. PS/2 interface
10. Power switch
* Recommended SD card specification.
SD V 1.0, V 1.1 SD V 2.0 (SDHC)
 128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
4GB class 6
-Supported DOS FAT file system.
-Folders stored on the SD card should be in the 8.3 filename format.
-Approved SD card manufacturer: SanDisk, Transcend.
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Note:
1. SD card slot, Ethernet interface and PS/2 interface are standard
interfaces for WPL610 model, but optional for WPL608 model.

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2.3 Operator Controls
2.3.1 Front Panel Display
2.3.2 LED Indicators
LED Status Indication
Off The printer power is turned off
On The printer power is turned on
On Printer is ready
Pause
Blinking Downloading data into printer.
Off Printer is ready
On "CARRIAGE OPEN" or “CUTTER ERROR”
Blinking "NO PAPER", "PAPER JAM" or "NO RIBBON"
LCD display
LED indicators
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anel buttons