Wasp WPL 406 User manual

WPL 406 User Manual
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Agency Compliance and Approvals
CE CLASS A
EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-4 SERIES REQULATIONS
FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B:2009-Section 15.107 and
15.109
ICES-003 Issue 4:2004 Class A
AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009
CLASS A
GB4953-2001
GB9254-2008 (CLASS A)
GB17625.1-2003
此为 A 级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰，在这种
情况下，可能需要用户对干扰采取切实可行的措施。
UL 60950-1(2nd Edition)
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07(2nd Edition)
EN 60950-1/A1:2010
IEC 60950-1/A1:2009
IEC 60950-1:2005(2nd Edition)

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Contents
Copyright Information................................................................................................................ i
Agency Compliance and Approvals ............................................................................................ ii
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Introduction........................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Product Features ............................................................................................................. 2
1.2.1 Printer standard features .......................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Printer optional features........................................................................................... 3
1.3 General Specifications...................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Print Specifications .......................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Ribbon Specifications....................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Media Specifications........................................................................................................ 5
2. Operations Overview............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Unpacking and
Inspection ................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Printer Overview.............................................................................................................. 7
2.2.1 Front View ................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.2 Interior view ............................................................................................................. 8
2.2.3 Rear View.................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Operator Controls.......................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Front Panel & Keys.................................................................................................. 11
2.3.2 LED Indicators......................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Setting up the Printer..................................................................................................... 13
2.5 Installation of Ribbon ..................................................................................................... 14
2.5.1 Loading the Ribbon ................................................................................................. 14
2.6 Installation of Media ...................................................................................................... 17
2.6.1 Loading the Roll Label ............................................................................................. 17
2.6.2 Loading the Fan-fold Label ...................................................................................... 21
2.6.3 Loading the Media in Peel-off Mode (Option).......................................................... 22
2.6.4 Loading the Media in Cutter Mode (Option)............................................................ 23
2.7 Print Head Pressure Adjustment Knob ........................................................................ 24

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3. LCD Panel Menu Function (Option) ...................................................................................... 25
3.1 Setup Menu Overview.................................................................................................... 26
3.1.2 Sensor..................................................................................................................... 41
3.1.3 Serial Comm............................................................................................................ 49
3.1.4 Ethernet.................................................................................................................. 52
3.2 File Manager.................................................................................................................. 55
3.2.1 File List.................................................................................................................... 55
3.2.2 Avail. Memory......................................................................................................... 56
3.2.3 Del. All Files............................................................................................................. 56
3.3 Diagnostics .................................................................................................................... 57
3.3.1 Print Config. ............................................................................................................ 58
3.3.2 Dump Mode............................................................................................................ 58
3.3.3 Rotate Cutter .......................................................................................................... 58
3.4 Language ....................................................................................................................... 59
3.5 Service........................................................................................................................... 60
3.5.1 Initialization............................................................................................................ 60
3.5.2 Mileage Info............................................................................................................ 60
4. Diagnostic Tool.................................................................................................................... 61
4.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool ................................................................................................ 61
4.2 Printer Function............................................................................................................. 62
5. Setting Ethernet by Diagnostic Utility (Option)..................................................................... 67
5.1 Using USB interface to setup Ethernet interface ............................................................. 67
5.2 Using RS-232 interface to setup Ethernet interface......................................................... 68
5.3 Using Ethernet interface to setup Ethernet interface ...................................................... 69
6. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 71
6.1 Common Problems ........................................................................................................ 71
6.2 Mechanism Fine Adjustment to Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles .................................................. 75
7. Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 77

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1. Introduction
1.1 Product Introduction
WPL 406 series of industrial thermal label printers is designed to offer the right features at the
best value in the industry. The WPL 406 series features a small footprint and low profile design
that fits where larger industrial printers do not.
This printer’s quiet operation and fast label throughput is equally at home in the office or shop
floor environment. The printers all-metal construction and die-cast aluminum print mechanism
engine is durable enough to withstand the toughest production environments.
The moveable sensor design can accept a wide range of label media. All of the most frequently
used barcode formats are included. Fonts and barcodes can be printed in any one of the four
directions.
This printer is built-in the high quality, high performance MONOTYPE IMAGING
® True Type font
engine and one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed smooth font. With flexible firmware design,
user can also download the True Type Font from PC into printer memory for printing labels.
Besides the scalable font, it also provides a choice of five different sizes of alphanumeric bitmap
font, OCR-A and OCR-B fonts. By integrating rich features, it is the most cost-effective and high
performance printer in its class!
To print label formats, please refer to the instructions provided with your labeling software.
•Applications
o Compliance labeling for shipping and receiving
o Pallet labeling
o Inventory control labeling
o Drum labeling
o Warning labels
o Custom signage
o Brand marketing featuring graphics, logos and texts
o Multiple-up labels (two or three labels across)

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1.2 Product Features
1.2.1 Printer standard features
The printer offers the following standard features.
Product standard feature
203 dpi
models
300 dpi
models
Thermal transfer printing ○○
Direct thermal printing ○○
Die-cast based print mechanism ○○
Metal cover with large clear media view window ○○
Position adjustable gap sensor ○○
Position adjustable black mark sensor ○○
Ribbon end sensor ○○
Ribbon encoder sensor ○○
LED indicators ○○
Real time clock ○○
USB 2.0 (full speed) interface ○○
Serial RS-232C (2400-115200 bps) interface ○○
8 MB SDRAM mem ory ○○
4 MB FLASH memory ○○
SD FLASH memory card reader for memory
expansion up to 4 GB
○○
Standard industry emulations right out of the box
including Eltron
® and Zebra ® language support
○○
Internal 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts ○○
Fonts and barcodes can be printed in any one of
the four directions (0, 90,180, 270 degree)
○○
Internal Monotype Imaging
® true type font engine
with one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable
font
○○
Downloadable fonts from PC to printer memory ○○
Downloadable firmware upgrades ○○

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Text, barcode, graphics/image printing (Please ○○
refer to the WPL programming manual for
supporting code page)
Supported Barcodes
Supported image
1D barcode
2D barcode
BITMAP,
BMP,
PCX
(Max. 256 colors
graphics)
Code 39, Code
93,
Code128UCC,
Code128 subsets
A.B.C, Codabar,
Interleave 2 of 5,
EAN-8, EAN-13,
EAN-128,
UPC-A,
UPC-E,
EAN and UPC 2(5)
digits add-on,
MSI,
PLESSEY,
POSTNET,
China POST,
GS1 DataBar,
Code 11,
Logmars
PDF-417,
Maxicode,
DataMatrix,
QR code,
Aztec
1.2.2 Printer optional features
The printer offers the following optional features.
Product option feature
User
options
Dealer
options
Factory
options
LCD display (graphic type, 128x64 pixel)
with back light (for basic model only)
- - ○
Internal Ethernet print server (10/100 Mbps)
interface
- - ○
USB host (Support PC keyboard and bar
code scanner)
- - ○
Centronics interface - - ○
Peel-off module - ○-
Cutter module
Paper thickness: 0.06~ 0.19mm, 500,000 cuts
0.20~ 0.25mm, 200,000 cuts
Note:
Except for the linerless cutter, all
regular/heavy duty/care label cutters DO NOT
cut on media with glue.
- ○-
Bluetooth module (RS-232C interface) ○- -
KP-200 Plus keyboard display unit ○- -

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1.3 General Specifications
General Specifications
Physical dimensions 286 mm (W) x 259 mm (H) x 434 mm (D)
Weight 11 kg
Electrical Internal switching power supply
Input: AC 100-240V
Output: DC 24V 3.3A
Environmental
condition
Operation: 5 ~ 40˚C (41 ~ 104˚F), 25~85% non-condensing
Storage: -40 ~ 60 ˚C (-40 ~ 140˚F), 10~90%
non-condensing
1.4 Print Specifications
Print Specifications 203 dpi models 300 dpi models
Print head resolution 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm)
Printing method Thermal transfer and direct thermal
Dot size
(width x length)
0.125 x 0.125 mm
(1 mm = 8 dots)
0.084 x 0.084 mm
(1 mm = 11.8 dots)
Print speed
(inches per second)
Up to 6 ips Up to 4 ips
Max. print width 104 mm (4.09”)
Max. print length 2,286 mm (90”) 1,016 mm (40”)
1.5 Ribbon Specifications
Ribbon Specifications
Ribbon outside diameter Max. 81.3 mm
Ribbon length 450 meter
Ribbon core inside diameter 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Ribbon width Max. 110 mm
Min. 40 mm
Ribbon wound type Outside wound

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1.6 Media Specifications
Media Specifications 203 dpi models 300 dpi models
Label roll capacity 203.2 mm (8”) OD
Media alignment Edge alignment
Media type Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch
Media wound type Printing face outside wound
Media width (label +
liner)
Max. 118 mm (4.6”)
Min. 25.4 mm (1.0”)
Media thickness (label
+ liner)
Max. 0.28 mm (11 mil)
Min. 0.06 mm (2.36 mil)
Media core diameter 25.4 mm~76.2 mm (1”~3”)
Label length 5~2,286 mm (0.2”~90”) 5~1,016 mm (0.2”~40”)
Label length (peeler
mode)
Max. 152.4 mm (6”)
Min. 25.4 mm (1”)
Label length (cutter
mode)
Max. 2,286 mm (90”) Max. 1,016 mm (40”)
Min. 25.4 mm (1”) Min. 25.4 mm (1”)
Gap height Min. 2 mm
Black mark height Min. 2 mm
Black mark width Min. 8 mm (0.31”)

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2. Operations Overview
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Please
carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the barcode printer. Please retain the
packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer.
Unpacking the printer, the following items are included in the carton.
One printer unit
One Windows labeling software/Windows driver CD disk
One quick installation guide
One power cord
One USB interface cable
One ribbon take up paper core
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased
reseller or distributor.

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2.2 Printer Overview
2.2.1 Front View
1
2
6
3
4
7
5
1. LED indicators
2. LCD
3. Keys for LCD module (Option)
4. Paper exit chute
5. Lower front cover
6. Media viewer
7. Printer right side cover opener

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2.2.2 Interior view
1. Ribbon rewind spindle
2. Ribbon supply spindle
3. Print head pressure adjustment knob
4. Ribbon end sensor
5. Print head release lever
6. Label roll guard
7. Label supply spindle
8. Ribbon guide bar
9. Media guide bar
10. Print head
11. Platen roller
12. Media sensor
13. Label guide
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6
2
3
7
4
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2.2.3 Rear View
1. Internal Ethernet interface (Option)
2. RS-232C interface (Max. 115,200 bps)
3. USB interface (USB 2.0/ Full speed mode)
4. SD card slot
5. Centronics interface (Option)
6. USB host (Option)
7. Power switch
8. Power jack socket
Note: The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product
specification for the interfaces availability.
* Recommended SD card specification
SD card spec SD card capacity Approved SD card manufacturer
V1.0, V1.1 128 MB SanDisk, Transcend
V1.0, V1.1 256 MB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 512 MB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 1 GB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 4 GB
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 4 GB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 microSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 microSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 microSD 512 MB Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 microSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic
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5
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V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 microSD 4 GB Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 microSD 4 GB Transcend
V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 512 MB Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 miniSD 4 GB Transcend
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 miniSD 4 GB
- The DOS FAT file system is supported for the SD card.
- Folders/files stored in the SD card should be in the 8.3 filename format
- The miniSD/microSD card adapter is required for SD card reader.

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2.3 Operator Controls
2.3.1 Front Panel & Keys
Standard
LED indicators Feed key
Pause key
Keys Function
Feed key
Advance one label
Pause key
Pause/Resume the printing process

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Option
LED indicators
LCD display
Front panel keys
Keys Function
1. Enter the menu
2. Exit from a menu or cancel a setting and return to the previous menu
Pause/Resume the printing process
Advance one label
Scroll up the menu list
Scroll down the menu list
Enter/select cursor located option

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2.3.2 LED Indicators
LED Status Indication
POWER Off The printer power is turned off
On The printer power is turned on
ON-LINE
On Printer is ready
Blinking Pause
Downloading data into printer
ERROR
Off Printer is ready
On “Carriage open”, “Cutter error” or “Clearing data”
Blinking “No paper”, “Paper jam” or “No ribbon”
2.4 Setting up the Printer
1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.
2. Make sure the power switch is off.
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable.
4. Plug the power cord into the AC power cord socket at the rear of the printer, and then plug
the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet.
Note:
Please switch OFF printer power switch prior to plug in the power cord to printer power jack.

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2.5 Installation of Ribbon
2.5.1 Loading the Ribbon
1. Open the printer right side cover.
2. Install the ribbon and paper core onto the
ribbon supply spindle and ribbon rewind
spindle. Push the paper core and ribbon
roll to the end of the spindle.
3. Push the print head release lever to open
the print head mechanism.

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4. Thread the ribbon leader through the slot
between the ribbon sensor and the ribbon
guide bar until the ribbon passes through
the print head. Place the ribbon leader
onto the ribbon rewind spindle.
Ribbon Leader
Ribbon Sensor
Ribbon Guide Bar
5. Stick the ribbon leader onto the paper
core. Keep the ribbon flat and without
wrinkle.
6. Rotate the ribbon rewind spindle until the
ribbon leader is thoroughly, firmly
encompassed by the black section of the
ribbon.
7. Close the print head mechanism. Make
sure the latches are engage securely.