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Operator Controls 

 
 

 

 

Power Switch 

 
 

Controls printer power 

 

On-normal operation 

 

Off-the power should be turned off before connect or disconnect 
the communication cables and power cables 

 

 

Feed Button 

Advance the label media to first printing position 
Press-to advance a label 
Press-takes the printer out of a "pause" condition 
Press-back feed the label to correct label installation, in case that 
label is not properly installed. (for OS-202 Peel-Off mode only) 
Keep pressing while turning on the power- to print out a 
configuration profile 
 

Ready Indicator 

Show the printers status 
Green-printer is ready to operate 
Blinking-printer is paused 
 

Power indicator 

Shows the power and error status 
Off-printer power off 
Green-printer power on 
Blinking-error occurs 
 

 

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Power Indicator 

Ready Indicator 

Power Switch 

Top Cover

Feed Button 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for AP 2.4

Page 1: ...evices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Avery Dennison could void the user s authority...

Page 2: ...ls 25 Performing Calibration 27 Printing Configuration Report 27 Resetting the Printer 28 Hooking up the Printer and the Computer 29 Communicate with the Printer 32 Troubleshooting 44 Caring for Your...

Page 3: ...r to see if the media compartments are in order If damages did occur immediately file the claim to the shipping company for settlement Having performed the primary inspections next step please check w...

Page 4: ...into an appropriate AC electrical outlet WARNING NEVER OPERATE THE PRINTER AND POWER SUPPLY IN AN AREA WHERE THEY CAN GET WET 3 When plugging the connector into power jack please leave the power switc...

Page 5: ...Ribbon Pick up Holder Release Levers Media Hanger Top Cover H Cover Power Indicator Ready Indicator Feed Button 6 Thermal Printhead Platen Roller Power Switch Peel Off Option White Plastic Roller Cutt...

Page 6: ...eatures AP 2 4 Top Cover Thermal Printhead Power Switch H Cover Power Indicator Ready indicator Feed Button Release Levers Platen Roller Media Hanger 8 Peel Off Option Cutter Option White Plastic Roll...

Page 7: ...ting 1 Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment 2 Unlatch the print head module by pushing the two white release levers on the sides toward the rear 3 Turn over the print head module to expo...

Page 8: ...into the pick up holder first snap in the left side then the right side 5 Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it a little bit onto the core 6 Insert the ribbon roll into the supply...

Page 9: ...ons standard peel off or with a cutter Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely In peel off mode the backing material is being peeled away from the label as it is printed After the former...

Page 10: ...the media compartment 3 Load the media roll onto the hanger from the left 5 Move the media roll to the left end 6 Move the shield to the left next to the media Media Compartment Media Hanger Media Co...

Page 11: ...head module upright with one hand to allow the media pass under it Lead the media through the media guides with the other hand 11 Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the feed button i...

Page 12: ...nser bar and H cover ensuring that it is inserted between white plastic roller and platen roller Installing the dispenser kit please refer to the Appendix I Follow the common procedure of Loading the...

Page 13: ...eel Off mode powered on status in case of improper installation just keep pressing the FEED button to back feed the label stock to re install it Note 14 To remove any slack just rewind the media onto...

Page 14: ...Follow the same procedure as Loading the Media from Note step 1 to step 8 The FEED button will not drive the printer to cut The cutting work can be executed only when the software 9 Thread the media...

Page 15: ...ondition Press back feed the label to correct label installation in case that label is not properly installed for OS 202 Peel Off mode only Keep pressing while turning on the power to print out a conf...

Page 16: ...st always be carried length and come back to the factory default settings out whenever media is being changed Failure to do so will result in miss detection of the label sensor Note All settings are s...

Page 17: ...plies with FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 for Class B Equipment using fully shielded six foot data cables Use of longer cables or unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions above the Class B...

Page 18: ...ong as they are for Windows Before installation 1 Check the contents of the driver to ensure it is complete Data cables must be of fully shielded construction and fitted with metal or metalized connec...

Page 19: ...river path ArgoBar File New Select Printer Label Dr on LPT1 OK 5 Click Browse button 6 Select the proper directory for installation LabelView WIN95 File Select Printer Label Dr on LPT1 OK WIN98 WIN200...

Page 20: ...rding to the print direction Paper source Media type T T stands for thermal transfer ribbon mode and D T for direct thermal mode without ribbon Media choice Darkness Set the heat value or darkness fro...

Page 21: ...click more option select Enable without cutter peeler click OK Print quality Speed Properties menu click Device Options select parameters click OK 38 Create a new size Properties menu click Paper sel...

Page 22: ...Printing Reference click Paper Quality select media type click OK 40 Orientation Printing Reference menu click Layout select Portrait or Landscape click OK Paper size Copies Media choice Accessory set...

Page 23: ...enter a form name for the new form in Form description for reset the paper size in the specific squares of the Measurements click OK Paper size Orientation Paper source Media type Copies Media choice...

Page 24: ...tem to select desired A Power and Ready LEDs blink at the same tempo parameter click OK Power LED Ready LED ON ON OFF OFF Create a new size Please refer to the procedure of create a new size on Win 20...

Page 25: ...nated check the fuse inside the power adapter case The data has been sent but there is no output from the printer Check the active printer driver if Label Dr for your Windows system and the label prin...

Page 26: ...ontinue your print jobs after the abnormal conditions have been corrected simply press the panel button or restart the printer Make sure that the LED is not blinking and remember to resend your files...

Page 27: ...sh the print head firmly into the casing and shift it to the left It will release from the module 5 Disconnect the print head cable 6 Dissemble the print head and the mounting bracket by releasing scr...

Page 28: ...ll above media plus thermal transfer paper or vinyl labels and tags butt cut or die cut with various adhesives Maximum label roll diameter 4 3 in 109mm outside diameter 1 in 25 mm inside diameter Labe...

Page 29: ...Model OS 204DT Model AP 2 4 Model OS 314TT General fonts 7 alpha numeric fonts OCR A and OCR B ASD Smooth fonts 6 8 10 12 14 and18 points 4 6 8 10 12 14 and 18 points Symbol sets for fonts smooth USAS...

Page 30: ...6 Out DTR 7 Out RTS 8 In CTS 9 Out 5V Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P PC or compatible PC or compatible DTR 20 1 DSR DTR 4 1 DSR DSR 6 6 DTR DSR 6 6 DTR TX 2 2 RX TX 3 2 RX RX 3 3 TX RX 2 3 TX...

Page 31: ...and you use Xon Xoff as flow control it will be problem free Baud rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 and 38400 programmable by command Data format always 8 data bits 1 start bit and 1 stop bit Parity always n...

Page 32: ...m SO RS N n SI US O _ o DEL 2 Unwrap the PC bag of dispenser kit to take out the screw the shaft the plastic roller the dispenser bar the direction label and the peeler sensor cable Top Cover 3 Take o...

Page 33: ...nsor cable and sensor board with Loctite 444 instant adhesive or equivalent 8 Release the two screws at the bottom of the base housing 9 Remove the middle cover 10 Take off the H Cover Sensor Cable 11...

Page 34: ...he sensor cable connector through the hole on the upper left corner of middle cover Dispenser Bar Screw Bracket Screw White Plastic Roller 13 Unlatch the print head module Hook the white roller on the...

Page 35: ...oard of the base housing 1 Turn off the printer power unplug the power cable and Centronics Serial cable 21 Click the middle cover back to the base housing First click in the front part then the rear...

Page 36: ...rd 6 Secure four attached screws for the cutter Print Head Assembly 68 Cutter 7 Plug the cutter s connector into the PCB s header connector JP13 8 Reinstate the print head assembly by securing back th...

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