User’s Manual
ZMIN TECHNOLOGIES
2015-4-8 Version 1.5
Part Number: 8010001002
X Series
Label Printer
Page 1: ...User s Manual ZMIN TECHNOLOGIES 2015 4 8 Version 1 5 Part Number 8010001002 X Series Label Printer...
Page 2: ...gies 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 conseq...
Page 3: ...r 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 i...
Page 4: ...nnection 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 Switc...
Page 5: ...fer 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 pr...
Page 6: ...ing 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 inabsolute alcohol to clean the printhead only 5 Always use...
Page 7: ...5 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 M...
Page 8: ...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 a...
Page 9: ...8 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1 Printer and accessories Ribbon Spindle Printer Power Adapter Media Spindle Media Roll Guide CD Rom...
Page 10: ...d 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...
Page 11: ...inthead 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 C...
Page 12: ...11 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 4 1 RS232 Serial Interface 2 DIP Switches 3 USB Interface 4 DC Jack 5 Power Switch 6 Rear Media Supply Window 1 2 3 4 5 6...
Page 13: ...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 p...
Page 14: ...int 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 l...
Page 15: ...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...
Page 16: ...15 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 5 1 Top Cover s Latch Button Top Cover s Latch Button...
Page 17: ...16 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 5 2 Left Printhead Latch Lever Right Printhead Latch Lever Pull Pull...
Page 18: ...17 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 5 3...
Page 19: ...18 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 5 4 Ribbon Supply Wheel s bulges Ribbon Spindle s notches...
Page 20: ...19 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 5 5 Ribbon Rewind Wheel s bugles Ribbon Spindle s notches Use adhesive tape to stick with the ribbon...
Page 21: ...20 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 5 6 Click Rotate the Ribbon Rewind Wheel until the ribbon is pulled tight across the printhead...
Page 22: ...until snug against the media If you are placing a roll of media with a 3 ID core please slide the two Core Adapters onto the Media Spindle first see Figure 6 2 3 Insert them into the Media Compartment...
Page 23: ...22 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 6 1 Top Cover s Latch Button Top Cover s Latch Button...
Page 24: ...23 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 6 2...
Page 25: ...24 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 6 3 Media Guide Transmissive Media Sensor Platen Roller Media Guide...
Page 26: ...25 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 6 4 Click...
Page 27: ...or is fixed installed 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 3 Lift the Printhead Mod...
Page 28: ...27 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Operation Figure 7 3 Figure 7 4 Figure 7 5 Gap 2 5mm Gap Gap Media Feed Direction Media Feed Direction Media Feed Direction...
Page 29: ...n Power Switch The power switch is on the rear of the printer The symbols on the switch are defined as follows ON position OFF position Front Panel The Front Panel of the printer consists of Three Ind...
Page 30: ...thermal transfer printing Off Direct thermal printing no ribbon requirements Flashing simultaneously with READY Running out of ribbon The Indicator lights combinations indicate the status of the print...
Page 31: ...he operation is performed Key Name Basic Functions Advanced Functions see Advanced Functions below FEED Feed one label Media Sensor Calibration PAUSE Press once to pause current print job Press a seco...
Page 32: ...following information will be printed on the self test report Printer s model and part number Firmware version Hardware configuration and status DIP switch settings Label parameters Font list Reset Re...
Page 33: ...stalled Cutter setting Default OFF 4 ON Peeler is installed OFF Peeler is not installed Peeler settings Default OFF 5 ON Transmissive Media Sensor OFF Reflective Media Sensor Media Sensor type setting...
Page 34: ...e 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 www zmin com cn Note If you nee...
Page 35: ...1 Always use proper cleaning materials and techniques to clean the printhead Never use hard materials for scraping the printhead 2 Always use high quality consumables When the TPH module is closed pre...
Page 36: ...35 8010001002 X Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer Interior With a brush or a vacuum cleaner as needed...
Page 37: ...e situations addressed by the status of the three indicator lights are listed below READY and MEDIA lights flash simultaneously or Possible Cause Recommended Solutions Remarks Cannot detect the media...
Page 38: ...ice Ribbon Sensor To be serviced only by qualified personnel 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...
Page 39: ...printing 1 Verify you have chosen the correct Windows printer 2 Reset the printer If the situation remains unsolved please contact your reseller or our customer service engineer Print quality problems...
Page 40: ...7 In CTS 8 Out RTS 9 Connection with host Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P TX 2 3 RX RX 2 2 TX RX 3 2 TX TX 3 3 RX DSR 6 6 DSR DTR 4 4 DTR DTR 20 4 DTR DSR 6 6 DSR RTS 4 7 CTS RTS 7 7 CTS CTS 5...
Page 41: ...e set to hardware Parallel Centronics The parallel port is a standard 36 pin Centronics interface Its pin assignments are as follows Pin Direction Definition Pin Direction Definition 1 In STROBE 13 Ou...
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