ZMIN X1 User manual

User’s Manual
ZMIN TECHNOLOGIES
2015-4-8 Version 1.5
Part Numbe
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X Series
Label Printer

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ZMIN Technologies takes steps to ensure that its published Engineering specifications and manuals
are correct,however, errors do occur. ZMIN Technologies reserves the right to correct any such errors
and disclaims liability resulting therefore.
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In no event shall ZMIN Technologies or anyone else involved in the creation, production,or delivery of
the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever
(including, without limitation, consequential damages including loss of business profits, business
interruption, or loss of business information) arising out of the use of, the results of use of, or inability to
use such product.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Caution
Only qualified and trained service technicians should attempt to repair the printer.
To avoid getting an electric shock, do not use a worn or damaged power cord. If the power cord
becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.
Be sure that the output of the power adapter is 24VDC and your power source matches the rating listed
on the power adapter. Be certain your power source is grounded.
The printer and power adapter should never be operated in a location where either one can get wet.
Personal injury may result.
Don't stress or impact printers, lest damage printer or lead to printer doesn't operate properly.
Place the printer on a flat, firm, solid surface.
Don’t insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on the printer
The printer power should be turned off while not in use.
To get increased printhead longevity and higher quality printouts, always use approved labels, tags and
thermal transfer ribbons. Approved supplies can be ordered from your dealer.
The printhead becomes hot while printing. To protect from damaging the printhead and risk of personal
injury, avoid touching the printhead.
The discharge of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the surface of the human body or other
surfaces can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components used in this printer. You must
observe static-safe procedures when working with the printhead or the electronic components under
the top cover.

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Contents
Preface.............................................................................................................................................4
Important Notice..............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1 Introduction....................................................................................................................6
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Specifications for Printer................................................................................................................. 6
Specifications for Power Adapter.................................................................................................... 7
Unpacking & Inspection ......................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Installation & Operation.................................................................................................9
Setting up ............................................................................................................................................... 9
Parts and Features................................................................................................................................. 9
Connecting the printer.......................................................................................................................... 12
Attaching Power............................................................................................................................ 12
Interface Connection..................................................................................................................... 12
Consumables installation ..................................................................................................................... 13
Loading the Ribbon....................................................................................................................... 14
Loading the Media ........................................................................................................................ 21
Adjusting the Position of Media Sensor........................................................................................ 26
Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 28
Power Switch ................................................................................................................................ 28
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................... 28
Advanced Functions ..................................................................................................................... 31
DIP Switches at the rear of the printer.......................................................................................... 32
Windows Driver and X Label Software ................................................................................................ 32
Chapter 3 Maintenance................................................................................................................. 34
Cleaning the Printhead......................................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the Platen Roller ................................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the Printer Interior ................................................................................................................. 35
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................... 36
Error Indications ................................................................................................................................... 36
Miscellaneous....................................................................................................................................... 38
Others................................................................................................................................................... 38
Appendix A: Interface Specifications........................................................................................... 39
Appendix B: ASCII Table .............................................................................................................. 41

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Preface
Thank you for choosing ZMIN X series printer. ZMIN Technologies Will offer you high quality products
and services.
This manual contains information on how to set up and operate your X series printer. It also provides
detailed information on configuration and maintenance procedures that can be performed by the
operator.
Please read this manual carefully before using the X series printer.

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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.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Specifications
Specifications for Printer
Model X1 X1i
Printing method Direct thermal & Thermal transfer
Resolution 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 300 DPI (11.8 dots/mm)
Maximum print speed 6 IPS(152.4 mm/s) 4 IPS(101.6 mm/s)
Maximum print width 4.09″(104 mm) 4.15″(105.6 mm)
Maximum print length 157.5″（4000mm）78.7″（2000mm）
Memory 2 MB FLASH ROM, 8 MB SDRAM
Media Roll-feed, die-cut, continuous, fan-fold, tags, tickets in plain paper or thermal
paper
Width：4.5″（114 mm）max.,0.8″（20 mm）min.
Supply roll: OD 5″(127 mm) max., ID 1″(25.4 mm) min.
Thickness: 0.08～0.20mm(0.003″～0.0078″), including liner
Ribbon Wax, Wax/Resin, Resin
Ribbon roll: OD 2.75″(70 mm) max. with ID 1″(25.4 mm) core or ID 0.5″(12.7
mm) core
Max width: 110 mm; Max length: 300 M
Media sensor Adjustable reflective & Transmissive
Bar Code Types 1D Barcode : Code 39，Code 93，Code 128，Codabar，EAN-8/13/128，Interleave
2 of 5，UCC-128，UPC A/E 2 and 5 add-on, etc.
2D Barcode : Data Matrix, MaxiCode, PDF417,QR, etc.
Interfaces RS-232 serial, USB
Power rating* 24 VDC, 2.5 A
Weight 2.62 KGS
Dimensions W208 x D310 x H195 mm
Operation
environment
Temperature: 32°F ~ +104°F (0°C ~ 40°C)
Relative humidity: 5% - 85% non condensing
Storage environment Temperature: -40°F ~ +140°F (-40°C ~ 60°C)
Relative humidity: 5% - 85% non condensing
Optional items Peeler kit, Internal 100/10 M Ethernet Interface card

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Specifications for Power Adapter
Input AC 100~240 V, 47~63 Hz
Output DC 24 V, 2.5 A
Environment 0°C ~ 40°C
Unpacking & Inspection
When unpacking the X Series Printer, make sure you save all packing materials.
Inspect the shipping carton(s) for possible shipping damage, if damage is discovered, notify the
shipping company to report the nature and extent of the damage.
Please check the items according to the Packing List. If there are any items missing, notify your
authorized reseller.
Packing List（see Figure 1）:
1. Printer……………………………... 1 pcs
2. Power Adapter……………………. 1 pcs
3. Ribbon Spindle…………………… 2 pcs
4. Media Spindle…………………….. 1 pcs
5. Media Roll Guide…………………. 2 pcs
6. CD Rom……………………………. 1 pcs

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Figure 1：Printer and accessories
Ribbon Spindle
Printer
Power Adapter
Media Spindle
Media Roll GuideCD Rom

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Chapter 2 Installation & Operation
Setting up
Before setting up the printer you should consider the following:
1. Make sure there is adequate space around the printer for loading consumables and proper ventilation.
2. Make sure the printer is close to the host so the interface cable is easily accessible at either end.
Parts and Features
Figure 2
1. Front Panel 2. Media Exit 3. Top Cover
4. Top Cover’s Latch Button 5. Consumables View Window
6. FEED Key 7. PAUSE Key 8. CANCEL Key
9. READY Indicator Light 10. MEDIA Indicator Light 11. RIBBON Indicator Light
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Figure 3
1. Printhead Module 2. Printhead Holder 3. Printhead
4. Reflective Media Sensor 5. Transmissive Media Sensor 6. Printhead Latch Levers
7. Media Guide 8. Ribbon release lever 9. Ribbon Supply Compartment
10. Media Compartment 11. Ribbon Supply Wheel 12. Platen Roller
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Figure 4
1. RS232 Serial Interface 2. DIP Switches 3. USB Interface
4. DC Jack 5. Power Switch 6. Rear Media Supply Window
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Connecting the printer
Attaching Power
Caution:
(1) Use of the wrong power adapter could damage your printer. ZMIN Technologies assumes no
liability for any damage in such case. The rating for the printer is 24VDC.
(2) Make sure the AC voltage which you using is accorded with power adapter requirements.
(3)Never operate the printer and power adapter in an area where they can get wet. Serious
personal injury could result!
1. Make sure the printer’s power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Insert the AC power cord into the power adapter.
3. Insert the power adapter’s DC output plug into the DC Jack on the rear of the printer.
4. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into an appropriate AC electrical outlet.
Interface Connection
Notice:
Make sure the printer’s power switch is in the OFF position before connecting the interface
cable.
The X Series printers support a variety of interface options and configurations. These include: USB
interface, RS232 Serial.
1. Any interface can transmit data from the host. Preliminary communications settings are not required
since the printer will automatically detect which interface is active.
2. The default values of printer interface can be obtained from the self-test report. (See Chapter 2
Operation Basics – Advanced Functions - Self Test)
3. Cable configurations for serial (RS-232C) are shown in Appendix A of this guide.
4. Please take the following measures to reduce cable noise.
（1）Reduce the length of the data cable (keep the cable length under 1.83 meters / 6 feet) if required.
（2）Keep the data cable separate from power cords.

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Consumables installation
The Direct Thermal print method or Thermal Transfer print method can be used in the X Series printer.
The Ribbon and Media should be load into the printer while the Thermal Transfer print method is
configured.
Only Media should be load while the printer is configured to the Direct Thermal print method.
You must use the correct media for the type of printing you require.
The route of loading the Ribbon and media as showed in Figure 5.
Please see “Loading the Ribbon” and “Loading the Media” for a complete description of the operating
procedures.
Thermal Transfer Media Loading Instructions
耗材安装示意图
Ribbon Route
Label Route(Alternative 1)
Label Route(Alternative 2)
碳带通道
标签通道1
标签通道2
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Loading the Ribbon
Notice:
(1) 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.
(2) The maximum width of the ribbon is 110mm. When using a ribbon roll with a width less than
110m, please place the ribbon roll in the middle of the Ribbon Spindle corresponding to the
scale.
(3) This section is not applicable to direct thermal printing.
1. Push the left and right Top Cover’s Latch Button to lift the top cover. (see Figure 5-1)
2. Pull the left and right Printhead Latch levers to release the Printhead Module.
3. Lift the Printhead Module to expose the Ribbon Supply Compartment. (see Figure 5-2)
4. Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll and the core. (see Figure 5-3)
5. Slide the roll of Ribbon onto one of one Ribbon Spindle. (see Figure5-3)
6. Load the Ribbon Spindle into the printer and route the ribbon through the Printhead Module. (see
Figure 5-4)
7. Slide the ribbon take up core onto the other Ribbon Spindle. (see Figure 5-3)
8. Wrap the end of the ribbon around the ribbon take up core. (see Figure5-5)
9. Load the ribbon take up core into the Ribbon rewind Compartment. (see Figure5-6)
10. Rotate the Ribbon rewind wheel on the left of the core to take up the loose ribbon and tighten the
ribbon.
11. Close the Printhead Module and press down until it locks into place.

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Figure 5-1
Top Cover’s Latch Button
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Figure 5-2
Left Printhead Latch Leve
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Pull Pull

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Figure 5-4
Ribbon Supply Wheel’s bulges
Ribbon Spindle’s notches

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Figure 5-5
Ribbon Rewind Wheel’s bugles
Ribbon Spindle’s notches
Use adhesive tape to stick with the ribbon