Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product OS-214ZIP Argox
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Ar go x OS-214ZIP Printer User Manual.
Proprietary Statement This manual c ontains pro prietary info rmation of Ar gox Informatio n Co., Ltd. I t is intended solely for th e informati on and use of par ties operat ing and m aintaining the equipm ent described herein.
Page Checking Your Box.......... ............ ............ ............. ............ .........1 Power Supply........... ............ ............. ............ ............. ......... ....... 3 Parts and Features......... ............ ............. .
Checking Your Box Receiving the box of your printer , you are advised to check first for the possible shi pping damage. There are two way s you can do it: 1. Inspect the outer appearan ces of both the box and the printe r fo r possible damage. 2. Raise the top cover of the pri nter to see if the media compa rtments are in order.
Power Supply 1. The Power Adapter has a barrel connector on one end that must be inserted into the power jack on the back of the printer. 2. Plug the other end of the cord into an appropriate AC electrical outlet. WARNING: NEVER OPERATE TH E PRINTER AND POWER SU PPLY IN AN AREA WHERE THEY CAN GET WET.
Parts and Features (OS-214, OS-314) Power Switch Ribbon Pick - up Holder Release Levers Media Hanger T op Cover H Cover Power Indicator Ready Indicator F eed Button 6 Thermal Printhead Platen Roller P.
Parts and Features (OS-202 , OS-204) T op Cover Thermal Printhead Power Switch H Cover Power Indicator Ready indicator Feed Button Release Levers Platen Roller Media Hanger 8 Peel-Off Option Cutter Op.
Loading the Ribbon (OS-214, OS-314) Media Compartment Note: This section is not applicable to the direct thermal printing. 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.
4. Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll and the bare core. 7. Turn back the print head module and then insert the bare core 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.
Loading the Media 8. Turn the wheel of the print head module to ensure the ribbon is tightly wound. 9. Press down the print head module firmly till you hear a snap. OS Series printers can be operated in three different options: standard, peel-off, or with a cutter.
2. Remove the media hanger. 4. Click the media hanger back to the media compartment. 3. Load the media roll onto the hanger from the left. 5. Move the media roll to the left end.
7. Unlatch the print head module. 10. Turn back the print head module and then pr ess it down firmly till you hear a snap. 8. Hold the print head module upright with one hand to allow the media pass under it. Lead the media through the media guides with the other hand.
Peel Off Mode 10. Trim the edge of the label backing paper with scissor or knife. 11. Lead the backing paper over the dispenser bar, then thread it back into the slot between the dispenser bar and H cover, ensuring that it is inserted between white plastic roller and platen roller.
12. Press "FEED" button and the label backing paper will come out from the slot under the H cover. 15. Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the "FEED" button if the printer is already on.
Cutter Mode 11. Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the "FEED" button if the printer is already on. ( Installing the cutter, please refer to Appendix II ) Follow the same procedure as "Loading the Media" from Note: step 1 to step 8.
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 .
Performing Calibration Resetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings 1. Keep pressing the feed button while turning on the power, until the printing motor becomes activated. 1. Turn on the printer and wait for 5 or more seconds. 2. The calibration has been performed while the printer automatically feed label stock for certain length.
Hooking up the Printer and Computer 30 OS-204/214/314 Note : Power Jack The power supply barrel connector must be inserted into the power jack on the back of the printer before connecting the communication cables.
Parallel Interface Requirements Communicate with the Printer The required cable (IEEE 1284-compliant is recommended) must have a standard 36-pin parallel connector on one end, which is plugged into the parallel port located on the back of the printe r.
Installing Driver Notes : 1. If you are just updating your driver, make s ure to delete the previous version first. 1. Click the "Start" button. 2. Select "Settings", then select "Printers" and double click the "Add Printer" icon.
Set the Parameters For Win 98 ▀ P o r t s After installing the driver, you can follow the path below to set parameters: Properties menu Start → Settings → Printers → Label Dr.
▀ Output bin (Accessory setting) Properties menu → click "Pap er" → click "more option" → select Enable/without → cutter, peeler → click "OK" ▀ Print qualit.
For Win 2000 ▀ Ports Properties menu → click "Ports" → select the IO port → click "OK" ▀ Paper source (Media type) Back to Printers menu → right click to get pop-up men.
▀ Create a new size For NT 4.0 Printer menu → right click to get pop- ▀ Ports up menu Properties m enu → click "Ports" → select "Server → select the IO port Properties".
For Win XP ▀ Paper/Output (Speed) ▀ Print quality (Darkness) Default Document menu → C lick "Advanced". → C lick each item to select desired parameter. → C lick "OK". ▀ Create a new size Please refer to the procedure of create a new size on Win 2000.
46 ▀ Orientation ▀ Create a new size Printer menu Printing Reference menu → C lick "Layout". → R ight click to get → S elect "Portrait" or pop-up menu in "Landscape". blank space. → C lick "OK". → S elect "Server Properties".
Troubleshooting B. Power and Ready LE Ds blink alternately Power LED Ready LED ON OFF OFF ON Normally, when the printer is in abnormal condition, the "POWER" LED will keep blinking. The printing work and the communication between the host and printer will stop.
Poor printout quality. D. Miscellaneous . The ribbon may not be qualified. The host shows "Printer Time out" . The media may not be qualified. 1. Check if the communication cabl e(parallel or serial) is connected securely to your parallel or serial port on the PC and to the connector on the printer at the other end .
Caring for Your Printer Replacing Thermal Print Head 1. Switch off the power and wait for both LEDs to go off. Clean the following areas of the printer after 8 rolls of label st ocks have been used. In each case, use a cotton bud dampened with alcohol.
Reference Technical Information 1. General Specifications 54 Specification Model OS-203DT Model OS-204DT Model OS-214TT Model OS-314TT Print method Direct thermal Direct thermal and thermal transfer Resolution 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) Maximum print width 2.
2. Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification Ribbon types Ribbon size Wax, Wax/Resin and Resin OD 1.45 in. (37 mm); ID 0.5 in. (12.7mm); Length11 Dimension W5.3 x D9.0 x H6.4 in. W7.3 x D10.9 x H6.0 in Weight 1.2Kg (2.6 lbs) 1.7 kg (3.74 lbs) 1.9 kg (4.
3. Interface Specifications Printer Programming Language B, PPLB Specification Model OS-203DT Model OS-204DT Model OS-214TT Model OS-314TT General fonts 5 fonts with different point sizes Symbol sets (Code pages) 8 bits: cod e page 437, 850, 852, 860, 863 and 86 5.
Note : The simplest way to connect to other hosts (not PC compatible) or terminals is: Pin 9 on OS-204/214/314 and pin 1 on OS-203 are reserved for KDU(keyboard device unit), therefore do not connect these pins if you are using a general host like a PC.
Parallel (Centronics) 4. ASCIITABLE The parallel port is a standard 36-pin Centronics. Its pin assignments are listed as following. 62 NUL 0 @ P ' P SON XON ! 1 A Q a q STX " 2 B R b r XOFF .
Appendix I - Installing Dispenser Kit 6. Route the peeler sensor cable through the guides along the left side of the top cover. 7. Fix the sensor cable and sensor board with Loctite-444 instant adhesive or equivalent. 1. Turn off the printer power and unplug the printer.
Middle Cover Base Housing 8. Release the two screws at the bottom of the base housing. 12. Release the screw on the left bracket of the chassis. 9. Remove the middle cover. 10. Take off the H Cover. 11. Tape the direction label on the top of the H cover with the arrow sign heading toward the opposite of you.
16. Hook the dispenser bar on the br ackets of the chassis, positioning it above the white roller. Ensure that the dispenser bar is paralleled with the black platen roller and it's long thinner end is at the left. 19. Click the top cover back to the middle cover.
Appendix II - Installing the Cutter 4. Remove the whole print head assembly by releasing 4 screws at its feet. 1. Turn off the printer power, unplug the power cable and Centronics / Serial cable. 70 2. Remove the top cover. 3. Remove two screws at base housing.
5. Add a driver IC to U19 on the m ain board. 6. Secure four attached screws for the cutter. 7. Plug the cutter's connector into the PCB's header connector (JP13). 8. Reinstate the print head assemb ly by securing back the 4 screws. 9. Click back the middle cover.
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