ZMIN X Series User manual

ZMIN Label Printer Setup Guide —— X Series
1. Unpacking the Printer
2.Consumables installation
Before setting up the printer you should consider the following:
Make sure there is adequate space around the printer for loading consumables and proper ventilation.
Make sure the printer is close to the host so the interface cable is easily accessible at either end.
Ribbon Route
Label Route(Alternative 1)
Label Route(Alternative 2)
Thermal Transfer Media Loading Instructions
Loading the Ribbon:
Remove the protective materials：
Please check the items, if there are any items missing, notify your authorized reseller.
Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future.
printer power cord Ribbon Spindle Media Spindle Media Roll Guide Software CD-ROM
(1) Push the left and right Top Cover’s Latch Button
to lift the top cover.
(2) Pull the left and right Printhead Latch levers to
release the Printhead Module. Lift the Printhead
Module to expose the Ribbon Supply Compartment.
(3) Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the
ribbon roll and the core. Slide the roll of Ribbon
onto one of one Ribbon Spindle.
Make sure the ink side of your ribbon faces
outwards. Always make sure the ink side of the
ribbon faces the media and NOT the printhead.
(4) Load the Ribbon Spindle into the
p
rinter and route the ribbon through the
Printhead Module.
(5) Wrap the end of the ribbon
around the ribbon take up core.
Load the ribbon take up core
into the Ribbon rewind
Compartment.
(6) Rotate
the Ribbon
rewind
wheel on
the left of
the core to
take up the
loose ribbon
and tighten
the ribbon.
Close the
Printhead
Module and
press down
until it locks
into place.
Continue to the other side
Important Notice
Thermal printhead can be easily damaged due to its precision construction. A printhead damaged by misuse is not covered under the terms of the warranty. To ensure longevity of the printhead, please
note the following:
1. DO NOT scrape or use tools that might damage the printhead surface.
2. To protect from corroding the printhead, DO NOT touch the printhead with bare hands.
3. Keep printhead from any form of liquid or dampness.
4. Use a Cotton Swab dipped in absolute alcohol to clean the printhead only.
5. Always use high-quality consumables: (1) When the printhead module is closed, pressure is placed directly onto the printhead; dirt such as paper scraps, sand, dust and glue can scrape or damage
the printhead. (2) The printhead is also easily damaged by thermal paper or thermal transfer ribbon, which contains Na, K or Cl.
So,always inspect consumables for quality before purchasing.

3.Connecting the printer
4.Install Windows Driver and XLabel Software
Error Indications
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Loading the Media:
Typically, when the printer is not functioning, one or two of the three indicator lights will begin flashing. The possible situations addressed by the status of the three indicator lights are listed
below.
READY and MEDIA lights flash simultaneously
or
READY and RIBBON lights flash simultaneously
Only READY light flash
or
Please confirm whether you have pressed the PAUSE key or not, force the print enter print pause state?
Please press PAUSE key, if the problem is still exist, it’s may be the following list cause:
The printer driver supports Windows 7/Vista/2003/XP/2000/NT operating systems. Each X Series printer comes with powerful barcode label edit software. Both the Windows driver and software
are available on the manufacturer’s CD-ROM shipped with the product. If you do not have the manufacturer’s CD-ROM or wish to upgrade your current software, it is available for download
from: http://www.zmin.com.cn/en/?p=4
Note: If you need to update the driver, please remove any old versions of the driver before continuing.
Once the printer software has been successfully installed onto your computer, your printer is ready to use.
Caution:
(1) Make sure the printer’s power switch is in the OFF position.
(2) Any interface can transmit data from the host. Preliminary communications settings are not required since the printer will automatically detect which interface is active.
DIP switches
USB Interface
DC Jack
Power Switch
(1) Load a roll of media (labels facing up) on the
Media Spindle, then slide the two Media Roll
Guides with their smooth sides toward the media
onto the Media Spindle from each end until snug
against the media.
(2) Insert them into the Media Compartment. Corresponding to the scale
on the Media Spindle, position the media roll in the middle of the Spindle.
Route the media as shown in figure. Slide the Media Guide to the edge of
the media. Close the Printhead Module and press down until it locks into
place.
Adjusting the Position of Media Sensor
Release the Printhead Module,Lift the Printhead Module to expose the media
sensor.Slide the media sensor to the appropriate position。
Only the Reflective Media Sensor can’t be moved, the Transmissive Media Senor is
fixed installed.
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Possible Cause Recommended Solutions Remarks
Cannot detect the media gap or black
line
(1) Check the media path
(2) Check the position of the media sensor
(3) Perform media sensor calibration
If you are using continuous media, be sure you
have the correct settings in your software
Media run out Load a roll of media
Media jam Clear the jam
The Media Roll Guides are not firmly
positioned against the media
Adjust the Media Roll Guides to firmly press
against the media
Media sensor error Service media sensor
Possible Cause Recommend Solutions Remarks
Run out of ribbon Load a roll ribbon
Ribbon jam Clear the jam
Ribbon Sensor error Service Ribbon Sensor To be serviced only by qualified
Possible Cause Recommend Solutions Remarks
Serial I/O error Check DIP switches for the band rate settings
Memory overflow c. Restart the printer
d. Perform Reset
Possible Cause Recommend Solutions Remarks
Serial I/O error Check DIP switches for the band rate
settings
Memory overflow a. Restart the printer
b. Perform Reset