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Initiation of this mode causes the printer to print its Configuration Label. The Configuration Label provides
valuable printer information, including the firmware version, memory allocations, enabled options,
communications settings and label-counter data.
To print the Configuration Label:
1) Be sure the printer is properly loaded with media [at least four (4) inches wide] and that the power to
the printer is off.
2) Turn on the printer and allow it to reach a ready state.
3) Press and hold the
button for four (4) to seven (7) seconds and then release. The printer will now
print the current configuration of the printer.
A printer connection to your host PC must be established before proceeding to set up the parameters of
the printer. The connection is established through various options included with the model you are using.
Below provides the setup based on your preference for connection type. Once connected, proceed to
Section 3.4 - NETira ™ CT Printer Configuration Utility for adjusting the settings and parameters of
the printer, as needed.
Serial Connection Setup
To set up, an RJ11 to Serial interface cable is required (optional).
Connect the RJ11 connector to the RL printer. The port is located on the side of the printer and designated
with COM printed on the port cover. Connector should click in place once secured.
Connect the serial-connector portion of the cable to your host computer’s serial port.
The printer will automatically be assigned to COM 1 location.
USB Connection Setup
To connect the printer via USB connection, an Internet connection may be required. You may also need
administrative access rights to your host computer for completing this installation. If you do not, you will
need to log off and log in under a profile that has such rights for your host computer.
To connect your printer to the host computer, a Standard Mini B to Standard USB A Printer Cable is
required (Optional: P/N: 210304-100).
To set up a USB connection on Windows
®
OS 7.0 or later device:
- Power up your printer once the cable connection is made. The Mini B connector is used for
connection to the printer. Connect to the port with the USB-symbol port cover.
- Connect the standard USB connector to an available USB port on the host Windows ® PC.
- Your host computer should recognize the printer and begin “Adding Device Driver.”