User Manual DL-210 Label & Barcode Printer
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Important Safety Instructions (English) Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer. • The device and mains-socket must all times be easily accessible. • Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service technician. • Keep this user guide in a place which is easily accessible at all times. • Place the printer on a solid and even base so that it cannot fall.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (German) Lesen Sie bitte diese Sicherheitshinweise durch, bevor Sie den Drucker in Betrieb nehmen. • Das Gerät und die Netzsteckdose müssen jeder Zeit leicht zugänglich sein. • Führen Sie Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen keinesfalls selbst aus, sondern verständigen Sie immer einen qualifizierten Servicetechniker. • Bewahren Sie diese Dokumentation an einem jederzeit zugänglichen Ort auf.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Consignes importantes de sécurité (French) Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes avant de mettre l’imprimante en service. • Le dispositif et la prise principale doivent toujours être accessibles facilement. • Ne jamais effectuer soi-même les travaux d’entretien et de réparations. Contacter toujours un dépanneur qualifié. • Placer l’imprimante sur un support stable de façon à ce qu’elle ne puisse pas tomber.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Indicazioni di sicurezza importanti (Italian) Prima di mettere in funzione la stampante, leggere attentamente le seguenti indicazioni. • Il dispositivo e la presa di corrente devono essere sempre facilmente accessibili. • Non eseguire mai da sé gli interventi di manutenzione e riparazione, ma rivolgersi sempre a un tecnico di assistenza qualificato. • Conservare le presenti istruzioni per l’uso in un luogo sempre accessibile.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Instrucciones de seguridad importantes (Spanish) Lea las siguientes instrucciones con esmero antes de poner la impresora en servicio. • El dispositivo y la toma de corriente deben estar ubicados de forma que sea fácil acceder a ellos. • Nunca lleve a cabo trabajos de mantenimiento o reparación Ud. mismo, sino consulte a un técnico de servicio calificado. • Guarde las presentes instrucciones de servicio en un lugar de fácil acceso en cualquier momento.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Правила по технике безопасности. (Russian) Прочитайте, пожалуйста, инструкцию по технике безопасности перед включением в работу принтера. • Устройство и розетка должны быть всегда легко доступна. • Не выполняйте технические работы и ремонт техники самостоятельно, но сообщайте о неисправностях квалифицированным сервисным техникам. • Данная инструкция должна быть всегда доступна каждому пользователю.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Instruções Importantes sobre Segurança (Portuguese) Leia as instruções de segurança antes de usar a impressora. • A impressora e a tomada devem ser facilmente em todos os momentos acessíveis. • Consulte sempre um técnico qualificado para executar uma reparação . • Coloque a impressora sobre uma base sólida e nivelada, para que ela não sofra quedas. • Jamais instale a impressora nas proximidades de lugares onde haja gás inflamável ou substâncias explosivas.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Önemli Güvenlik Talimatları (Turkish) Lütfen, yazıcıyı işletime geçirmeden önce bu güvenlik talimatlarını bütünüyle dikkatle okuyun. • Cihaz ve elektrik prizinin her zaman kolayca erişilebilir olması gerekir. • Bakım ve tamir çalışmalarını kesinlikle ve hiçbir surette kendi başınıza yapmayın; her zaman kalifiye bir uzman servis-teknisyenine haber verin. • Yazıcıyı, üzerinden yere düşmesi mümkün olmayacak sabit ve düz bir zemine yerleştirin.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “IBM” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. “EPSON” is a trademark of Epson America Incorporated. “DEC” is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. “Centronics” is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. “DOS” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. “SAP” is a trademark of SAP AG.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 DL-210 Thermal Printers ................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Unpacking....................................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Placing the Printer ..
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 5.2.6 Parallel interface ...........................................................................................................39 5.3 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................... 40 6 CODE PAGES ........................................................................................................................... 42 6.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 DL-210 Thermal Printers The Dascom® DL-210 model is the best value in a desktop thermal printer. The DL-210 printer provides thermal transfer and direct thermal printing at speeds up to 6 ips (inches per second) at a 203 dpi (dots per inch) print density. The DL-210 printer features: • Automatic printer language detection and switching between ZPL and EPL programming and label formats. • Easy operation.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 DL-210 printer Ribbon Power cord Media CD-ROM Power Adapter Ribbon Rewind Paper Core The package contents vary with different customized order requirements.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 • Package Contents: Standard Optional Printer 1 unit Ribbon rewind paper core 1 piece Ribbon sample 1 piece Ribbon spindle 2 pieces Media sample 1 piece Media fixer 2 pieces Media spindle 1 piece Power adapter 1 piece Power cord 1 piece Graphic installation guide 1 piece CD-ROM 1 piece Peeler 1 set Cutter 1 set Wax Thermal transfer EU/UK/US Including user guide, Driver, setup tool, graphic installation guide) 1.
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Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Ribbon Pick-up Holder Print Head Mechanism Ribbon Holder Media Holder Print Head Locking Button Print Head Locking Button Print Head Ribbon Pick-up Holder Tear Bar Rotatable Board Component Name Print Head Ribbon Holder Mechanism Print Head Ribbon Pick-up Holder Media Holder Print Head Locking Button Function For placing ribbon, lower seat for new ribbon, top seat for used ribbon.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Media Guide Media Guide Adjuster Media Sensor Black Mark Sensor Platen Roller Component Name Media Guide Media Guide Adjustor Media Sensor Black Mark Sensor Platen Roller Function Align the media in the center of media path Adjust the space between the two media guides For detecting media For detecting black mark. The sensor position can be adjusted according to the black mark position.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 Attaching Power Before you connect the power adapter to the power socket check if the voltage is correct. If you connect the power adapter to power with incorrect voltage this may result in electrical damage to the adapter and the printer. (1) Make sure power off the printer and the computer/host. (2) Insert the AC power cord into the power supply. (3) Insert the power supply’s power connector into the printer’s power receptacle.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.2 Loading Roll Media • Must use thermal media in case of no ribbon in the printer. If using ribbon, you have to use thermal transfer media. • Tips for avoiding media jam: Make sure the media is aligned in the center of the printer and the media fixers are firmly pressed against both sides of the roll. Before printing, it is necessary to check whether the media you use is appropriate or not.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (6) Lead the media under the print head mechanism through the media guides. (7) Control the blue media guide adjustor so as to align the media in the central path. (8) Lead the media over the platen roller and through the tear bar. Black mark sensor must be covered by label rather than label gap. Otherwise, the contents may exceed label area. (9) Put the print head mechanism down and press down firmly until you hear a snap.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.3 Loading Transfer Ribbon Transfer ribbons come in several varieties and in some cases colors to match your application needs. • The media and ribbon types should be matched to provide you with optimal print results. • Always use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear. • For direct thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the printer. Do not use ribbon while using thermal media. Otherwise, barcode and graph will be distorted.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (6) Insert the ribbon roll into the ribbon holder (lower seat of the print head mechanism): Insert the hexagon end onto the ribbon adjustor (blue gear), then insert the other end into the slot of the ribbon holder.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.4 Print a Parameter Setting Page (Self-test Page) Before you connect the printer to the computer, make sure that the printer is in proper working order. You can do this by printing a configuration status label. 1. Make sure the media is properly loaded, the top cover of the printer is closed and the printer is power off. Then, press and hold the Feed button once you are ready. 2.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.5 Connecting the Interfaces The USB interface is standard interface. Serial/parallel/ Ethernet/ Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth are optional interfaces. All interfaces are located at the rear of the printer. Choose the interface which suits your system. Make sure the printer and the computer are switched off before connecting or disconnecting the interface cable to prevent electrical damage to the interface ports. 2.5.1 Connecting USB interface 2.5.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.5.3 Connecting parallel interface 2.5.4 Connecting Ethernet interface 2.5.5 Connecting Wireless interface Users have to prepare a Wlan card by themselves and install it in the Wi-Fi interface. 2.5.6 Connecting to Bluetooth Communication cable is not required while using Bluetooth printer. Users have to prepare a Bluetooth adapter by themselves and install the adapter in the computer so as to connecting the Bluetooth device.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (2) Power on the printer and load the paper roll. (3) Double click the Bluetooth icon at lower right corner on the PC screen. You will see the following window then Click “Add a device”. (4) Select the Bluetooth printer, and then click “Next”.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (5) Select “Enter the device’s pairing code” in the pop-up dialog box. And then click “Next”. (6) Input the default PIN code “0000”, and then click “next”.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (7) Then the Bluetooth adapter has been installed in the computer. (8) Check the Device and Right click “Dascom DL-210”, select “Printer Properties”. Check the Bluetooth serial port name.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (9) The Bluetooth port name is COM4 in this case.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (10) Right click any printer, select Properties → Interface, and select the output port that you have put down (in the case COM4) then click “Apply”.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (11) Select General → Print Test Page, run test page to see the printing outcome. Setting pages vary depending on the different types of Bluetooth adapter.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.6 Installing Driver Switch off the printer before running the printer driver setup. Your printer CD-ROM comes with Windows Driver. Go to the Driver folder and run the installer. (1) Click “Next”.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (3) Select the installation path to the Driver.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (3) Click “Finish”. (4) Click “Yes”.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (5) Click “Next”. (6) Choose interface.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (7) Choose printer model “Tally Dascom DL-210Z”, and the installation path. Then click “Next”. (8) Click “Next”.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (9) Enter printer name. Click “Next”. (10) Click “Finish”.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (11)Then the driver is installed successfully.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 3 OPERATION GUIDE 3.1 Control Panel Operation 3.1.1 LEDs Behavior LEDs Power Status Error LEDs’ behavior Status On ○ Power on. Off ● Error or power off. On ○ Paper end. Off ● Normal. Fast blink ○●○●○●○ Label remains in peeler. Slow blink ○●●○●●○ Ribbon end. On ○ Print head mechanism is opened. Off ● Normal. Fast blink ○●○●○●○ Print head is over-heated. 3.1.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 3.2 Setup Tool Application A CD comes along with printer. The CD contains POS & label printer setup tool for configuring printer. Or, please find the latest setup tool on Dascom website: www.dascom.cn Read the help file carefully before using the setup tool. Please click “Help” button in “Choose Interface” tab for more information. 3.2.1 Model and Interface Setting • Select model number and available interface before configuring printer.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Setup Items Explanation Setup Items Options Default Page Mode On, Off On Print Media Label Paper, Continuous Paper Label Paper Select the actual media type.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Cutter Switch On, Off Off Enable cutter or not Print Position Detection On, Off Off Enable print position detection or not Auto Calibrate Label On, Off Off On: It will auto calibrate the label when you use a different size label. Off: Disable auto calibrate label Paper End Detection On, Off On On: Detect the printer's paper is empty or not. Off: Disable paper end detection.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (3) Enter Upgrade Mode ① Lift up top cover and turn up print head mechanism Print head mechanism ② Hold down Feed Key and switch on printer simultaneously. Release Feed Key once powering on, the printer will beep once. ③ Status LED on, printer enter upgrade mode. (4) Upgrade Firmware ① Run DL-210 setup tool, select model DL-210 and USB interface. ② Select “Update Firmware” tab, then click “Browse” for searching the firmware file, click “Update” at last.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 ③ After firmware loading, press Feed Key when Error LED and Status LED blink. ④ Restart the printer after printer beeps twice. 3.3 Auto Calibrate Label DL-210 can calibrate label automatically. Hold down Feed Key and switch on printer till Power LED blinks twice, buzzer beeps twice.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasionally problems may occur. This chapter provides information on some of the common problems you may encounter and how you may solve them. If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve, please contact your dealer for assistance. Read the following instructions before maintenance and avoid incorrect operation, so as to prevent injury to you and damage to the printer. 4.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 4.2 Resetting the Factory Default Values Sometimes, resetting the printer to the factory defaults may solve some problems. There are two methods to set to factory setting: Method one: Hold down Feed Key and switch on printer till Power LED blinks four times, buzzer beeps four times. Method two: through setup tool, choose restore all setting on printer setup page. 4.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 instead of the ketone or TEC solvent which may cause damage to the plastic parts. Please be aware that excessive moisture will lead to the improper functioning of electronic parts. • Clean the platen roller with soft cloth. While you are cleaning the printer, in order to avoid short circuit, do not damage or loose the cable or electronic parts, do not drop metal material inside, such as Paper Clips or Pins.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 Printer specification Print Parameter Fonts Print method Print width Print speed Print head Resolution Chinese Alphanumeric User-defined Code Pages Scalable/Rotation Graphics Barcodes Ribbon 1D 2D ID OD Length Width Media Spec.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Software Physical Spec. Safety Regulation Dimensions Casing Color Weight Operating condition Storage condition Safety EMC Certificate Optional kit Reliability TPH lifetime Driver (Windows 32bit/64bit, Linux), Barcode Easy, SDK system 230(W)×290(D)×176(H)mm Black, white Approx 3kg 5～40℃/20～95%RH (non-condensing) -20～60℃/≤95%RH (non-condensing) GB 4943.
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Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (3) Power Socket pin assignment Pin Number Signal Name 1 +24 V 2 GND 3 N.C SHELL F.G.
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Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 7 COMMAND SETS 7.1 ESC/POS Command Sets Category Print commands Print position commands Miscellaneous Function Commands Chinese Character control commands Commands Function LF Print and line feed FF Print and feed paper to the head of next page (in page mode) CR Print and carriage return ESC J n Print and feed paper HT Horizontal tab ESC $ nL nH Set absolute print position ESC D n1...nk NUL Set horizontal tab positions ESC \ nL nH Set relative prin
Tally Dascom DL-210 Category User Guide V1.2 Commands Function ESC SP n Set right-side character spacing ESC ! n Select print mode(s) ESC % n Select/cancel user-defined character set ESC & y c1 c2 [x1 d1...d(y × x1)]...[xk d1...
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Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Appendix: Installing the Cutter Disintall the Tear Bar (1) Turn off the printer power and open the top cover and the print head mechanism, and then pull the tear bar to your side. (2) Lift the tear bar up and it can be easily removed.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (3) The tear bar is removed. Note: Do it in reverse steps so as to install the tear bar. Install the Auto Cutter (1) Plug in the cutter connector to the printer.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (2) Put the auto cutter onto the slot of the low casing. (3) Move the auto cutter gently to the reverse board till you hear the click sound.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (4) After installation you can use the auto cutter.
Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Appendix: FCC STATEMENT 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a）This device may not cause harmful interference. b）This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Appendix: DASCOM REPRESENTATIVES GERMANY SINGAPORE (ASIA PACIFIC) DASCOM Europe GmbH Heuweg 3 D-89079 Ulm Deutschland Tel.: +49 (0) 731 2075 0 Fax: +49 (0) 731 2075 100 www.dascom.com DASCOM AP Pte Ltd 21 Bukit Batok Crescent #29-81, WCEGA Tower Singapore 658065 Phone: +65 6760 8833 Fax: +65 6760 1066 www.dascom.com AMERICAS UNITED KINGDOM DASCOM Americas Corporation 421 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980 USA Phone:+1 (877) 434 13 77 www.dascom.
