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DISPLAYED ITEM 

ITEM DESCRIPTION 

CONTROL 

CODES 

Allows changes to the prefix of the software commands interpreted by the printer, 

where: 

STANDARD 

CODES 

Use these characters: Hex 01 = SOH command; Hex 02 = STX command; count-

by = ^; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x0D = Carriage Return. (Default Setting) 

ALTERNATE 
CODES 

Use these characters: Hex 5E = SOH command; Hex 7E = STX command; count-
by = @; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x0D = Carriage Return. 

ALTERNATE 
CODES 2 

Use these characters: Hex 5E = SOH command; Hex 7E = STX command; count-

by = @; Hex 1B = ESC; Hex 0x7C = Carriage Return. 

CUSTOM 

CODES 

Each DPL command (SOH, STX, CR, and count-by) may be selected by entering 

the desired Hex code.  

FEEDBACK 

CHARACTERS 

Allows the printer to return a Hex 1E (RS) after each label successfully prints, and 

a Hex 1F (US) after each label batch successfully prints, where:  

ENABLED 

Sends feedback characters to the host. 

DISABLED 

Does not send feedback characters to the host. (Default Setting) 

ESC SEQUENCES  

Allows data containing invalid ESC control code sequences to be processed, where:  

ENABLED 

Processes commands normally. (Default Setting) 

DISABLED 

Ignores ESC sequences are during processing (since some systems send a 

“banner” to the printer). Bitmapped font downloads are disabled in this mode. 

HEAT COMMAND 

Determines the way the DPL Heat command is handled, where:   

ENABLED 

Processes commands normally. (Default Setting) 

DISABLED 

Ignores DPL Heat commands; instead, the heat value is controlled via the menu 

setting.  

SPEED 

COMMANDS 

Determines the way DPL Print, Feed, Slew, and Reverse commands are handled, 

where:  

ENABLED 

Processes commands normally. (Default Setting) 

DISABLED 

Ignores DPL speed commands; instead, the speeds are controlled via the menu 

setting. 

TOF SENSING 
COMMANDS 

Determines the way in which DPL Gap, Continuous, and Reflective commands are 
handled, where:  

ENABLED 

Processes commands normally. (Default Setting) 

DISABLED 

Ignores DPL TOF commands; instead, TOF is controlled via the menu setting. 

SYMBOL SET 

COMMAND 

Determines the way in which DPL Single and Double Symbol Set commands are 

handled, where:  

ENABLED 

Processes commands normally. (Default Setting) 

DISABLED 

Ignores DPL Symbol Set commands; instead, the Symbol Set selection is controlled 

via the menu setting.   

CNTRL-CODES 

(DATA) 

Determines the way in which DPL SOH, STX, CR, ESC, and ^ codes are handled, 

where:  

ENABLED 

Processes commands normally. (Default Setting) 

DISABLED 

Ignores DPL Control Codes; instead, the control code functions are established via 

the menu setting.    

STX-V SW 
SETTINGS 

Determines the way in which the DPL <STX>V command is handled, where:   

ENABLED 

Processes commands normally. (Default Setting) 

DISABLED 

Ignores the option-enable command; instead, the option selections are controlled 
via menu settings.  

MAX LENGTH 

COMMAND 

Determines the way in which the DPL <STX>M command is handled, where:   

ENABLED 

Processes commands normally. (Default Setting) 

DISABLED 

Ignores the maximum label length command; instead, Maximum Label Length is 

controlled via the menu setting.  

PROCESS SOH 

(DATA) 

Determines the way the printer responds to an Immediate Command (e.g., Get 

Status, Module Storage, etc.), where:   

ENABLED Operations 

are 

interrupted 

upon receipt to process the command.  

DISABLED 

Processes commands normally. (Default Setting) 

Содержание I-Class Mark II I-4212E/203

Страница 1: ...Operator s Manual...

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Страница 3: ...to duplicate or copy the Firmware or the information contained in the non volatile or programmable memory The firmware Software is protected by applicable copyright laws and Licensor retains all righ...

Страница 4: ...e limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This eq...

Страница 5: ...11 2 6 Internal Rewinder 12 3 Printer Operation 3 1 Front Panel 15 3 1 1 Display Icons 16 3 2 Windows Driver 17 Important Notes 18 3 3 Printer Configuration Utility NETira CT 19 3 4 Media Calibration...

Страница 6: ...5 7 Upgrading Firmware 63 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Problem Resolution 65 6 2 Hex Dump Mode 69 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Wireless and Wired LAN Setup B 1 Network Card Setup 75 B 2 Wireless Set...

Страница 7: ...er driver can be found on our website http www datamax oneil com or on the included CD ROM for printing from common applications If you wish to write a custom program a copy of the Programmer s Manual...

Страница 8: ...Chapter 1 Getting Started 2...

Страница 9: ...he printer ensure the Power On Off Switch is in the Off position Place the printer on a firm level surface Ensure that the Power Switch on the Printer is in the Off position Connect the AC Power Cord...

Страница 10: ...nal communications your host must have supporting software The Serial Connection needs a serial interface cable with specific pin outs for proper communications part numbers and pin outs are given bel...

Страница 11: ...unlock the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly 2 Rotate the Media Guide down Printhead Latch Printhead Assembly Media Guide 3 Slide the Roll Media onto the Media Hub 4 Route the Media th...

Страница 12: ...osition the media and ensure proper tracking Printhead Assembly Printhead Latch If the printer does not correctly sense the top of each label it may be necessary to calibrate the printer see Section 3...

Страница 13: ...e TOF is set through the front panel To adjust 1 With media loaded as described in Section 2 2 grasp the Slide Tab and move the Sensor Eye Mark into position over media according to the table below Se...

Страница 14: ...ribbon This can be accomplished via the NETira CT configuration Utility see section 3 3 or via the printers menu system see section 4 5 1 Open the media cover Rotate and unlock the Printhead Latch an...

Страница 15: ...Chapter 2 Printer Setup 9 Ribbon Routing Diagrams CSI Coating Side In Ribbon Routing CSO Coating Side Out Ribbon Routing...

Страница 16: ...4 Close the Printhead Assembly and rotate the Printhead Latch to the locked position Route the ribbon up and then around to the Ribbon Take Up Hub winding it several times in a clockwise direction to...

Страница 17: ...bon combination To make the OPTImedia selection 1 Press the MENU BUTTON 2 Make sure MEDIA SETTINGS is highlighted then press the ENTER KEY 3 Make sure OPTimedia is highlighted then press the ENTER KEY...

Страница 18: ...dition of a Peel and Present option dispensed automatically for application If equipped follow the instructions below to begin using the Internal Rewinder 1 Press down then pull outward to remove the...

Страница 19: ...b Arc Plate Rewinder Hub 5 Wrap the media around the Rewinder Hub Insert the end of the media into a Slot in the Rewinder Hub Slide the Media Retainer into the Slot to secure the media Media Rewinder...

Страница 20: ...Chapter 2 Printer Setup 14...

Страница 21: ...en interface composed of a graphic display and keypad In addition to providing current printer information the mode dependent panel allows the items in the main display area and the key functions to c...

Страница 22: ...d can delay the process Display large fonts DPL Input Mode DPL LINE Input Mode LINE PL Z Input Mode PL Z AUTO Input Mode AUTO SD SD memory card detected USB HOST USB memory or keyboard detected Wired...

Страница 23: ...sit our web site at http www datamax oneil com Be sure your printer s USB Mode is set to Printer This mode can be viewed changed via the printer s front panel menu under Communications USB Port USB De...

Страница 24: ...he Stock setting matches the size of the label you are using If you cannot find a match for your label click New and enter the dimensions of your label Options Tab Print Speed Printhead Temperature Th...

Страница 25: ...please visit our web site at http www datamax oneil com Be sure your printer s firmware version is 10 03_0016B or greater Firmware is available from our website for the latest version please visit our...

Страница 26: ...and Parallel Connections Close the Open a configuration file dialogue box a In the toolbar from the drop down menu box select the appropriate port Then click on the Query Printer Icon For Ethernet Co...

Страница 27: ...ke any changes necessary to the printer configuration 4 Once complete send the new settings to the printer using the Send button Note When sending the changes to the printer only the changes displayed...

Страница 28: ...RATION COMPLETE will be displayed and the media will be advanced to the next top of form if calibration was successful or CALIBRATION FAILED will be displayed if calibration was not successful In this...

Страница 29: ...ENSOR CALIBRATION Then using the DOWN Button scroll to PERFORM CALIBRATION Press ENTER again and then press YES to proceed PERFORM CALIBRATION Press NO to abort this procedure D With no media installe...

Страница 30: ...value where yyy represents the current sensor reading 1 If using preprinted media ensure that the area placed over the sensor is free of text graphics or borders 2 See Section 2 3 for sensor adjustmen...

Страница 31: ...Press MENU Button Make sure MEDIA SETTINGS is highlighted and press ENTER Then using the DOWN button scroll to SENSOR CALIBRATION Printer Menu C Using the DOWN Button highlight ADVANCED ENTRY then pre...

Страница 32: ...NSOR GAIN 00 0 31 This is the Label Value for a gain setting of 00 Sample Calibration Table Gain Number Label Value TOF Value Difference Value 00 252 01 02 31 Step Action Displayed Message Comment G U...

Страница 33: ...TRAN SENSOR GAIN 31 0 31 1 Do not position the Media Sensor under a perforation and if using preprinted media ensure the label area placed over the sensor is free of text graphics lines etc 2 Do not...

Страница 34: ...Message Comment K In your sample calibration table where both the Label Value and TOF Value are at least 20 subtract the amounts and record the result as a Difference Value see below Identify the lar...

Страница 35: ...he Printhead Assembly Record the sensor reading as P B Raise the Printhead Assembly Place the liner notch or mark over the Media Sensor then lower and latch the Printhead Assembly Record the sensor re...

Страница 36: ...value O Press the ESC Key Scroll to GAP SENSOR LEVEL or if using reflective media MARK SENSOR LEVEL and then press ENTER Set the Gap or Mark value determined in Step M and then press ENTER GAP SENSOR...

Страница 37: ...owed by READY The printer is ready for use If the calibration attempt fails try desensitizing the sensor as follows Re enter the ADVANCED MENU Go to MEDIA SETTINGS SENSOR CALIBRATION ADVANCED ENTRY TR...

Страница 38: ...Chapter 3 Printer Operation 32...

Страница 39: ...chieved The multi purpose Menu Test and Navigation Buttons allow Menu System entry negotiation and parameter selection functions Soft Key Labels Soft Keys MENU Button Enters the Menu System returns to...

Страница 40: ...Control Printer Options System Settings Communications Diagnostics After selecting the Advanced Menu it will be accessed whenever the MENU BUTTON is pressed To enable the Advanced Menu proceed as foll...

Страница 41: ...ol panel or a USB QWERTY keyboard The template is a stored label format where fields delimited by an ampersand become variable The printer will prompt you to enter the variable field data For example...

Страница 42: ...ce 0 99 99 inches that the printer will feed media to find TOF when the Sensor Type is set to GAP or REFLECTIVE before a TOF Fault is declared where 8 00 Is the default setting Maximum Label Length sh...

Страница 43: ...040 is the default setting EMPTY SENSOR LEVEL Establishes the threshold for the empty value 0 255 where 000 is the default setting TRAN SENSOR GAIN Establishes the sensitivity of the transmissive sen...

Страница 44: ...PRINT SPEED Controls the rate of label movement during printing where x x in sec FEED SPEED Controls the rate of label movement between printing areas where x x in sec REVERSE SPEED Controls the rate...

Страница 45: ...l label formatting adjustments where DARKNESS Controls the strobe time 1 64 to establish the nominal HEAT setting for printhead specific thermal characteristics where 32 Is the default setting CONTRAS...

Страница 46: ...FORMAT MODULE Selects from a list of modules available for formatting by the printer Choosing FORMAT MODULE will erase existing data in the selected module DELETE FILE Selects from the list of availab...

Страница 47: ...Interface Card s GPIO function where GPIO DEVICE Sets the option to work with a specific device type where DISABLED Disables the option APPLICATOR Enables parameters for related label applicator func...

Страница 48: ...Type 2 equipped only where ENABLED Enables the output signal DISABLED Disables the output signal System Settings The System Settings menu contains label formatting operation and control functions Men...

Страница 49: ...s 128 512 allocated for the scaleable font engine where 384 KBytes Is the Default Setting SINGLE BYTE SYMBOLS Selects the code page used to print single byte fonts including ARABIC 8 ISO 15 ITALIAN IS...

Страница 50: ...model firmware version and installed options 2 To capture all the data use media that is at least 2 inches 51 mm wide and set the Label Width in Media Settings according to the width of your labels C...

Страница 51: ...ious label has been printed providing the most accurate time stamps but at a slower throughput rate PAUSE MODE Allows for controlled interactive printing where ENABLED Requires you to press the PAUSE...

Страница 52: ...ng column calculations based on 200 dots per inch and the exceptions noted below Exceptions Data Terminator processing When printing I 2 of 5 bar codes D J and L the first non numeric character proces...

Страница 53: ...ents where 000 Retraction occurs when the next label is received and processed Default Setting FONT EMULATION Allows font substitution for all internal fonts where STANDARD FONTS Prints using a standa...

Страница 54: ...atch 1 With no Linear Scanner attached the printer will perform in the STANDARD setting except that VOID will be printed on the faulted label 2 VOID will not be printed if insufficient text space exis...

Страница 55: ...t word is selectable and is the Default Setting STOP BITS Sets the number of stop bits where 1 2 1 One stop or two stop bits are selectable and is the Default Setting PARALLEL PORT A Controls the comm...

Страница 56: ...nterface SNMP ENABLE Sets SNMP NO Default Setting YES TELNET ENABLE Enable Disable Telnet protocol NO Default Setting YES FTP SERVER ENABLE Enable Disable FTP protocol NO Default Setting YES HTTP SERV...

Страница 57: ...g A server assigned IP address takes precedence over any static IP address stored in the interface IP ADDRESS Specifies the static IP Address of the interface in the standard octet format SUBNET MASK...

Страница 58: ...BOOTP The card broadcasts over the network using BOOTP protocol to receive addresses from the responsible server at startup Manual modifications to IP Address Subnet Mask or Gateway Address are not al...

Страница 59: ...and Reverse commands are handled where ENABLED Processes commands normally Default Setting DISABLED Ignores DPL speed commands instead the speeds are controlled via the menu setting TOF SENSING COMMA...

Страница 60: ...test results where TEST PRESENT SENSOR Performs a functional test of the Present Sensor by indicating LABEL PRESENTED when a label blocks the sensor and LABEL NOT PRESENTED when no label blocks the s...

Страница 61: ...quipped with the thermal transfer option where RIBBON ADC LOW 111 RIBBON ADC HIGH 249 iPH REPORT Displays the IntelliSEAQ printhead report data where VIEW Displays the data PRINT Prints a reference la...

Страница 62: ...Chapter 4 Menu System 56...

Страница 63: ...and clean it thoroughly with solvent and a cotton swab After every roll of media Peel Off Roller Rotate the peel off roller and clean it thoroughly with solvent and a cotton swab After every roll of m...

Страница 64: ...dicate a dirty or faulty printhead To clean the printhead 1 Turn Off and unplug the printer 2 Open the cover Unlock the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly Allow the printhead to cool bef...

Страница 65: ...hat the Media Width Adjustment is not engaged 3 Press and hold the TEST Key for approximately four seconds The printer will begin the cleaning routine 4 In cases of heavy build up or if high heat valu...

Страница 66: ...counter clockwise until the image fades across the label as shown in Example 1 below 3 While observing the printed output rotate the Leveling Cam clockwise until the image is complete with even contr...

Страница 67: ...h the use of other print quality controls A With media loaded download your label format or use a Test Menu format then begin printing a small batch of labels B While observing the printed output turn...

Страница 68: ...dy 2 Turn Off and unplug the printer Open the cover if ribbon is installed remove it 3 With the printhead locked in the down position loosen the Printhead Mounting Screw it will remain in the assembly...

Страница 69: ...tamax O Neil Web site at www datamax oneil com and download it onto your computer s hard drive 2 Launch the NETira CT configuration utility and query connect to the printer see section 3 3 for more in...

Страница 70: ...to the Tools Upgrade Firmware Select the binary files BIN files for each of the Boot files 4 Check the Select and Download Boot 1 file Select and Download Boot 2 file and Erase System and or User Area...

Страница 71: ...rly installed Plug in and turn On the printer You should hear the cutter blade rotate and position itself properly However if the problem continues call for service The LCD is blank but the Ready Indi...

Страница 72: ...erial communications ensure that the interface cable meets the requirements found in Section 2 1 2 Missing print on left or right side of the label Information may be formatted outside the label dimen...

Страница 73: ...n 2 4 If there is no image on the used ribbon Print any Internal Test Label see Section 4 4 If an image is printed then check the protocol and port settings for both the printer and host These setting...

Страница 74: ...d see Section 5 3 The Platen Roller may be dirty or worn clean or call for service Skips labels when printing Media Calibration may be needed see Section 3 4 The Media Sensor may be out of position re...

Страница 75: ...of missing data in the character string To print the Hex Dump Label To begin go to the Diagnostics menu and enable Hex Dump Mode see Section 4 5 Exit the menu and save the changes Now HEX DUMP MODE w...

Страница 76: ...Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 70...

Страница 77: ...Temperature 32 F to 100 F 0 C to 38 C Humidity 10 95 non condensing AC Input Voltage 90 132 or 180 264 VAC 47 63 Hz auto ranging Printing Print Method Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer optional Print Sp...

Страница 78: ...ity Matched to media approx 1968 600 m long Ribbon Core 1 010 006 25 6 mm 2 mm inner diameter Communications Interface USB RS 232 DB 9 and IEEE 1284 Compliant Centronics Parallel Baud Speed 600 to 38...

Страница 79: ...Dimensional Requirements Designator Description Minimum 1 Maximum 1 A Label width 1 00 4 65 B Liner width 1 00 4 65 C Gap or notch between labels 3 10 D Label length 3 25 E Media thickness 0025 010 F...

Страница 80: ...Appendix A Specifications 74...

Страница 81: ...nds for the printer to retrieve an IP address 3 At this point it is recommended to print a Network Report This Network Report is generated by the printer and lists important default information such a...

Страница 82: ...ge will appear The printer s internal web pages are divided into 10 pages that are accessible via the navigation bar on the left hand side Most of the items on these pages mimic the printer s internal...

Страница 83: ...sses section enter valid static IP addresses for Printer IP Address Printer Subnet Mask and Printer Gateway 3 Scroll down the page to Network Type select infrastructure from the drop down box 4 In the...

Страница 84: ...After a successful setup is made via a wired connection the Wireless connection if equipped can now be configured in ad hoc mode using a static IP address To configure the wireless card in Ad hoc mode...

Страница 85: ...ecute drop down box Enter the password at the top of the page default is sysadm and click Execute to restart the printer 11 Once the printer has restarted the icon will be displayed signifying that an...

Страница 86: ...zard The following screen should appear click Next 2 Make sure that Local Printer is selected and then click Next 3 Select on Create a new port and then select Standard TCP IP Port from the drop down...

Страница 87: ...name field Next select whether or not to set this printer as your default printer Then Click Next 14 Select whether or not to share this printer on your network Then Click Next 15 Select No then Click...

Страница 88: ...Appendix B Wireless and Wired LAN Setup 82...

Страница 89: ...e column or modify the existing column in the spreadsheet click on the Generate DPL file s radio button and then send that file s to the printer Software requirements for modifying the menu language a...

Страница 90: ...trying to modify the MAX value however if cutting and pasting fields this warning system may be defeated Two Line Messages Some of the message are displayed as two lines These are indicated in the co...

Страница 91: ...uage Save the changes when prompted A reset will occur as font validation is performed An error has occurred if the printer displays the new language selection but all messages remain in English In th...

Страница 92: ...roying the new menu language s Module Y can be UNLOCKED by sending this DPL string STX KpY0 To restore the factory generated EFIGS image download the file 832296 01A to the printer This file is locate...

Страница 93: ...Appendix C Menu Language 87 The screen shot below is an example of Unicode defined languages Chinese Russian Note the only additional information required is the double in row 1...

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