User’s Manual LABEL THERMAL PRINTER MODEL LP-50 1 DATECS, Bulgaria
THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT CANNOT BE REPRODUCED IN ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC WAY AND UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT FROM DATECS LTD. Sofia 1784 - BULGARIA, tel: +359 2 974 00 55, fax: +359 2 974 11 00, e-mail: sales@datecs.bg VERSION 06.
CONTENTS 1 OUTLINE .................................................................................... 1 3 1.1 Features ............................................................................13 1.2 Unpacking ...................................................................... 1 4 2 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... 1 5 2.1 Basic specifications ...................................................... 1 5 2.2 Paper Specifications ..........................
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User’s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS —Read all of these instructions and save them for future reference. —Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. —Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. —Do not use this product near water. —Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
1 DATECS LP-50 C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered be the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F.
User’s Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – BE SURE TO OBSERVE In order to prevent hazards to an operator or other persons and damage to property, be sure to observe the following precautions. — The following describes the degrees of hazards and damages that can occur if the given instructions are neglected or the printer is incorrectly operated. ! WARNING Negligence of this precaution may result in death or serious injury. ! CAUTION Negligence of this precaution may result in injury or damage to property.
1 DATECS LP-50 ! WARNING — Never handle the equipment in the following manners, as it may break, become out of order, or overheat causing smoke and resulting in fire or electric shock. If the equip ment is used in an abnormal condition, such as when broken, then problems, smoke emission, abnormal odor/noise, and fire can result. If an abnormal condition exists, be sure to disconnect the power plug from a plug socket, and contact our dealer. Never repair the equipment on your own – it is very dangerous.
User’s Manual ! PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION — Do not use or store the equipment in a place exposed to fire, moisture, or direct sunshine, or in a place near a heater or thermal device where the prescribed operating temperature and humidity are not met, or in a place exposed to much oil, iron powder, or dust. The equipment may become out of order, emit smoke, or catch fire.
1 DATECS LP-50 — Use a shielding wire or twisted pair wire for a signal line, in order to minimize noise effect. Do not route the cable too long or connect it to a noisy device. Connection to a noisy device could cause erroneous printing due to corrupt data, and so on. — Use the equipment in an environment where there is s plug socket near the main body and you can easily disconnect the power plug from it, to shut off the power.
User’s Manual ! PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING Do not handle the equipment in the following manners, because problems may result. — Do not use any other power source besides the accessory AC adapter. Also, do not use the AC adapter for other purposes. — Do not print without paper. — Do not drop or put any foreign object, such as a clip, pin, or the like, inside the printer. — Do not spill any liquid or spray any chemical-containing liquid over the equipment.
1 DATECS LP-50 i DAILY MAINTENANCE — At the time of maintenance, be sure to turn off the power switch of the printer and unplug it from the socket. — Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off stains and dust from the surfaces of the main body case. For severe soiling, dip the cloth in water and wring it, for wiping offthe soil. Never use organic solvents, such as alcohol, thinner, trichlene, benzene, ketone, or chemical dusters. — If the equipment is contaminated with paper powder, use a soft brush to clean it.
User’s Manual 1. OUTLINE This LP-50 is a compact-sized, label thermal printer is designed for various types of data communication terminals and measuring instrument terminals. Its abundant built-in features allow you to widely use this printer for different applications. Prior to using it, read and understand this manual thoroughly. 1.
1 DATECS LP-50 1.2 Unpacking When unpacking the package, confirm that the following parts are provided: —Printer body ................................ 1 unit —Sample paper/label roll ............. 1 roll —AC adapter .................................. 1 piece —User’s manual ........................... 1 copy —CD-R ........................................... 1 piece ! CAUTION — Install the printer body on a flat and stable desk or mount it onto the wall, etc., using a hook, etc.
User’s Manual 2. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Basic specifications Printing system Printing width Dot density Paper feed pitch Printing speed Character size Character types Barcode type Paper Interface Input buffer Download characters AC adapter Power consumption Weight Outer dimensions Operating temperature and humidity Storage temperature and humidity Reliability Line thermal dot printing 48 mm (384 dots/line) 8 dots/mm (Width, Length) 0.
1 DATECS LP-50 2.2 Paper Specifications 2.2.1 Recommended Paper Thermal paper roll Type: Thermal paper Paper width: 58 + 0/–1 mm Paper thickness: 60~75µm Roll diameter: φ 83 mm or less Printing surface: Outside of the roll (Surface) Recommended paper: TF50KS-E2C (Monochrome) made by NIPPON SEISHI or its equivalent 735FA (2-color, Black based) made by RICOH or its equivalen PB670 (2-color, Red based) made by MITSUBISHI SEISHI or its equivalent Core: φ12 mm (Inner dia.), φ18 mm (Outer dia.
User’s Manual 2.2.2 Recommended Paper Thermal paper 2.2.
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User’s Manual (1) POWER switch Turns on/off the power for the printer body. (2) POWER lamp Lights green when the printer is switched on (3) ERROR lamp Flashes red when the printing head is overheated. (4) PAPER lamp Flashes red when the printer is out of paper, lights red constantly if the paper is put, but the lever is not pushed down. (5) FEED switch (Button LF) Feeds the paper. It is fed continuously while the switch is held down. (6) Paper holder Set the paper roll in this holder.
1 DATECS LP-50 4. OPERATION 4.1 Connecting AC Adapter 1 Turn off the power. 2 Connect the cable connector of the AC adapter to the power connector located on the back of the printer. 3 Connect the AC power cord of the AC adapter, and plug it into a socket. ! CAUTION — Use only the specified AC adapter. — When disconnecting/reconnecting the cable connector of the AC adapter, be sure to hold the connector. — Separate the AC adapter from other noise-generating devices.
User’s Manual 4.2 Connecting Interface Cable 1 Turn off the power. (Mating side included) 2 Check the top and bottom of cable terminals, and connect to the interface connector. 3 Connect the cable to the host computer. 4.3 Inserting the Paper ! CAUTION — Be sure to use the specified paper roll. — Use of non-specified peper may not guarantee the print quality, printing head life, and so on. 1 2 3 4 Hold the convexity on the rear of the printer cover, and raise it upward.
1 DATECS LP-50 ! CAUTION — The printer cover is not stationary (Opening/Closing). After detaching it, be careful not to lose or break it — Do not insert a ragged or dog-eared end of the paper roll, because it could result in a paper jam or insertion error. ! CAUTION — If the paper roll is still slack, rewind the paper to remove the slack — If the paper roll is tilted, rais the head-up lever to correct the paper roll posotion, or pull out the paper roll and set it again.
User’s Manual 4.4 Eliminating the Paper Jam 1 2 3 4 5 Turn off the power. Detach the printer cover. Cut the paper roll near the paper insertion slot. Raise the head-up lever. Raise the blue levers located on both sides of the platen roller unit, to gently detach the unit. The platen roller unit can be detached by manually raising the blue levers. 6 Remove the remaining paper roll completely from the paper passage. 7 Confirming the direction of the platen roller unit, reattach it to the mechanism.
1 DATECS LP-50 4.5 LEDs POWER Lights green when the printer is switched on. ERROR Flashes red when the printing head is overheated. PAPER Flashes red when the printer is out of paper, lights red constantly if the paper is put, but the lever is not pushed down. 4.6 FEED Switch Function P Pressing this button feeds the paper until it is released. P The button must be pressed to continue printing after out of paper error.
User’s Manual 5. DIP SWITCH SETTING 5.1 Location of DIP Switch 1 Turn off the power. 2 Detach the printer cover, and take out the paper roll. (The switch is ound under the paper roll.) 3 There is 1 DIP switch (8-pole ) for the serial interface. 5.
