Operator`s manual

324M/424M Operator’s Manual - 880026-0144 i
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................VII
CHAPTER 1: PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS............................................... 1-1
1.1 General Specifications ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Printing Specifications.......................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Media Specifications ............................................................................................ 1-2
CHAPTER 2: FEATURES AND OPTIONS ................................................ 2-1
2.1 Fonts .................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Graphics............................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Bar codes............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.4 Special Features .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5 Options................................................................................................................. 2-2
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED............................................................ 3-1
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Connecting the Printer ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Printer Power ................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.2 RS232 Serial Communication Interface ........................................................ 3-3
3.2.2.1 RS-232 Serial Cables ............................................................................ 3-4
3.2.3 USB Communication Interface...................................................................... 3-4
3.2.3.1 USB Driver Setup .................................................................................. 3-5
3.3 MICPrinter USB Windows Driver ......................................................................... 3-6
3.3.1 Optional Cutter Interface............................................................................. 3-23
3.3.2 LPD Sensor Input........................................................................................ 3-23
3.3.3 Sensor Inputs 1 and 2................................................................................. 3-23
3.3.3.1 Sensor INPUT 1................................................................................... 3-23
3.3.3.2 Sensor Input 2 ..................................................................................... 3-23
3.4 Loading Media ................................................................................................... 3-24
3.5 Print Button and Status Indicator Light............................................................... 3-26
3.5.1 Print Button ................................................................................................. 3-26
3.5.2 Status Indicator Light .................................................................................. 3-27
3.6 Printer Modes..................................................................................................... 3-27
3.6.1 Idle Mode: GREEN .................................................................................... 3-27
3.6.2 Halted Mode: RED ..................................................................................... 3-28
3.6.2.1 Steps to clear the >STOCK OUT< error ............................................. 3-28
3.6.2.2 Steps to clear the >STOCK OUT< error with “E-Z Out function”.......... 3-28
3.6.2.3 Automatic Stock Eject on >STOCK OUT<........................................... 3-28
3.6.3 Paused Mode: Solid or Flashing AMBER .................................................. 3-28
3.6.4 Diagnostic Mode ......................................................................................... 3-28
3.6.4.1 Entering Diagnostic Mode.................................................................... 3-29
3.6.4.2 Statistics Label..................................................................................... 3-29
3.7 Printer Integration .............................................................................................. 3-29