WPL 406 User Manual WPL406
WPL 406 User Manual Copyright Information © 2013 by Wasp Technologies. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Wasp Technologies. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis.
WPL 406 User Manual Agency Compliance and Approvals CE CLASS A EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007 EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 61000-4 SERIES REQULATIONS FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B:2009-Section 15.107 and 15.109 ICES-003 Issue 4:2004 Class A AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009 CLASS A GB4953-2001 GB9254-2008 (CLASS A) GB17625.1-2003 此为 A 级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰，在这种 情况下，可能需要用户对干扰采取切实可行的措施。 UL 60950-1(2nd Edition) CSA C22.2 No.
WPL 406 User Manual Contents Copyright Information ................................................................................................................ i Agency Compliance and Approvals ............................................................................................ ii 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Product Introduction...................................................
WPL 406 User Manual 3. LCD Panel Menu Function (Option) ...................................................................................... 25 3.1 Setup Menu Overview.................................................................................................... 26 3.1.2 Sensor ..................................................................................................................... 41 3.1.3 Serial Comm.......................................................................................
WPL 406 User Manual 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction WPL 406 series of industrial thermal label printers is designed to offer the right features at the best value in the industry. The WPL 406 series features a small footprint and low profile design that fits where larger industrial printers do not. This printer’s quiet operation and fast label throughput is equally at home in the office or shop floor environment.
WPL 406 User Manual 1.2 Product Features 1.2.1 Printer standard features The printer offers the following standard features. 203 dpi models ○ 300 dpi models ○ Direct thermal printing ○ ○ Die-cast based print mechanism ○ ○ Metal cover with large clear media view window ○ ○ Position adjustable gap sensor ○ ○ Position adjustable black mark sensor ○ ○ Ribbon end sensor ○ ○ Ribbon encoder sensor ○ ○ LED indicators ○ ○ Real time clock ○ ○ USB 2.
WPL 406 User Manual Text, barcode, graphics/image printing (Please ○ ○ refer to the WPL programming manual for supporting code page) Supported Barcodes 1D barcode Code 39, Code 93, Code128UCC, Code128 subsets A.B.C, Codabar, Interleave 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN and UPC 2(5) digits add-on, MSI, PLESSEY, POSTNET, China POST, GS1 DataBar, Code 11, Logmars 2D barcode PDF-417, Maxicode, DataMatrix, QR code, Aztec Supported image BITMAP, BMP, PCX (Max. 256 colors graphics) 1.2.
WPL 406 User Manual 1.3 General Specifications General Specifications Physical dimensions 286 mm (W) x 259 mm (H) x 434 mm (D) Weight 11 kg Electrical Internal switching power supply Input: AC 100-240V Output: DC 24V 3.3A Environmental Operation: 5 ~ 40˚C (41 ~ 104˚F), 25~85% non-condensing condition Storage: -40 ~ 60 ˚C (-40 ~ 140˚F), 10~90% non-condensing 1.
WPL 406 User Manual 1.6 Media Specifications Media Specifications 203 dpi models 300 dpi models Label roll capacity 203.2 mm (8”) OD Media alignment Edge alignment Media type Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch Media wound type Printing face outside wound Media width (label + Max. 118 mm (4.6”) liner) Min. 25.4 mm (1.0”) Media thickness (label Max. 0.28 mm (11 mil) + liner) Min. 0.06 mm (2.36 mil) Media core diameter 25.4 mm~76.2 mm (1”~3”) Label length 5~2,286 mm (0.
WPL 406 User Manual 2. Operations Overview 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Please carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the barcode printer. Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer. Unpacking the printer, the following items are included in the carton.
WPL 406 User Manual 2.2 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Front View 1 2 6 3 4 7 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
WPL 406 User Manual 2.2.2 Interior view 1 6 2 3 7 4 8 5 9 1. Ribbon rewind spindle 2. Ribbon supply spindle 3. Print head pressure adjustment knob 4. Ribbon end sensor 5. Print head release lever 6. Label roll guard 7. Label supply spindle 8. Ribbon guide bar 9. Media guide bar 10. Print head 11. Platen roller 10 11 12. Media sensor 13.
WPL 406 User Manual 2.2.3 Rear View 4 5 1 2 6 3 7 8 1. Internal Ethernet interface (Option) 2. RS-232C interface (Max. 115,200 bps) 3. USB interface (USB 2.0/ Full speed mode) 4. SD card slot 5. Centronics interface (Option) 6. USB host (Option) 7. Power switch 8. Power jack socket Note: The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for the interfaces availability.
WPL 406 User Manual V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 microSD 4 GB Panasonic V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 microSD 4 GB Transcend V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 512 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 miniSD 4 GB Transcend V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 miniSD 4 GB - The DOS FAT file system is supported for the SD card. - Folders/files stored in the SD card should be in the 8.
WPL 406 User Manual 2.3 Operator Controls 2.3.
WPL 406 User Manual Option LED indicators LCD display Front panel keys Keys Function 1. Enter the menu 2.
WPL 406 User Manual 2.3.2 LED Indicators LED POWER Status Indication Off The printer power is turned off On The printer power is turned on On Printer is ready ON-LINE Blinking ERROR Pause Downloading data into printer Off Printer is ready On “Carriage open”, “Cutter error” or “Clearing data” Blinking “No paper”, “Paper jam” or “No ribbon” 2.4 Setting up the Printer 1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface. 2. Make sure the power switch is off. 3.
WPL 406 User Manual 2.5 Installation of Ribbon 2.5.1 Loading the Ribbon 1. Open the printer right side cover. 2. Install the ribbon and paper core onto the ribbon supply spindle and ribbon rewind spindle. Push the paper core and ribbon roll to the end of the spindle. 3. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism.
WPL 406 User Manual 4. Thread the ribbon leader through the slot between the ribbon sensor and the ribbon guide bar until the ribbon passes through the print head. Place the ribbon leader onto the ribbon rewind spindle. Ribbon Leader Ribbon Sensor Ribbon Guide Bar 5. Stick the ribbon leader onto the paper core. Keep the ribbon flat and without wrinkle. 6. Rotate the ribbon rewind spindle until the ribbon leader is thoroughly, firmly encompassed by the black section of the ribbon. 7.
WPL 406 User Manual Loading path for ribbon: Ribbon rewind spindle Ribbon (Ribbon supply spindle) Ribbon guide bar Ribbon sensor 16
WPL 406 User Manual 2.6 Installation of Media 2.6.1 Loading the Roll Label 1. Open the printer right side cover. 2. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism.
WPL 406 User Manual 3. Move the label roll guard horizontally to the end of the label spindle, then flip down the label roll guard. Note: The yellow 3” core adjustors are not on the label spindle when first opened. You must slide these onto the spindle. 4. Place the roll of media on the label supply spindle. Flip up the label roll guard. Note: When inserting the 3” core adaptor to the spindle, please make sure the arror direction is as shown in the figure below.
WPL 406 User Manual 6. Adjust the label guide to fit the width of the label. Make sure the media sensor triangle indicator is on the paper feed path that can sense the gap or black notch for label sensing. Media sensor indicator Label Guide 7. Close the print head mechanism. Make sure the latches are engaged securely. 8. Use the DiagTool to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor. (Please refer to section 4.) Note: • Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.
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WPL 406 User Manual 2.6.2 Loading the Fan-fold Label Fan-fold media feeds through rear external label entrance chute. 1. Open the printer right side cover. 2. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism. 3. Move the label roll guard horizontally to the end of label spindle then flip down the label roll guard. 4. Remove the 3 inch core adapters from the media supply spindle. 5. Insert the fan-fold media through the rear external label entrance chute. 6.
WPL 406 User Manual 2.6.3 Loading the Media in Peel-off Mode (Option) 1. Open the peel-off cover by pulling-down the tabs located on peel-off cover. 2. Refer to chapter 2.6.1 to install the label. 3. Use the DiagTool to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor. (Please refer to chapter 4.) 4. Pull the label through the front of the printer and take some labels off only leave the liner. 5. Feed the liner into peel-off cover slot. 6. Close the peel-off cover and the print head mechanism.
WPL 406 User Manual 2.6.4 Loading the Media in Cutter Mode (Option) 1. Install the label. (Please refer to chapter 2.6.1) 2. Lead the media through the cutter paper opening. 3. Adjust the label guide to fit the width of the label. 4. Close the print head mechanism making sure the latches are engaged properly. 5. Use the DiagTool to set the printer setting to cutter mode. (Please refer to chapter 4) Press the FEED button to test. Note: Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.
WPL 406 User Manual 2.7 Print Head Pressure Adjustment Knob There are two conditions that will need to adjust the print head pressure. 1. Print with thick media If the media thickness is larger than 0.19 mm, the larger pressure is required to get good quality printout. 2. Print with narrow media If the media width is less than 4 inch wide the print head pressure will need to be adjusted to avoid ribbon wrinkle. There are 5 levels of pressure for adjustment.
WPL 406 User Manual 3. LCD Panel Menu Function (Option) Main Menu Overview Main Menu Setup File Manager Diagnostics Language Service ↓ Printer Setup ↓ File List ↓ Print Config. ↓ English ↓ Initialization ↓ Sensor ↓ Avail. Memory ↓ Dump Mode ↓ Chinese(TC) ↓ Mileage Info. ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Serial Comm. Del.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.1 Setup Menu Overview Setup Printer Setup Sensor Serial Comm.
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WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.1-1.1 Speed: Print Setup > Speed 1/12 Speed 6 Density Direction Use this option to setup print speed. Each increment/decrement is 1 ips. Printer default density is 5 ips (203 dpi) or 3 ips(300 dpi). key to raise the print speed, and press Press key to decrease print speed. Press key to set it into printer. Press setting and return to the previous menu.
WPL 406 User Manual Press key to set the direction as 1, and to enable the setting. Press menu. to set it as 0, and key key to cancel the setting and return to the previous The following 2 figures are the printouts of DIRECTION 0 and 1 for your reference. DIRECTION 0 DIRECTION 1 Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send out the DIRECTION 0 command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel. 3.1.1-1.
WPL 406 User Manual Cutter Mode Enable the cutter mode. Cutter Batch Cut the media once at the end of the printing job. Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send out the command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel. 3.1.1-1.5 Offset: Print Setup Direction 5/12 Offset Print Mode +000 > Offset This option is used to fine tune media stop location for peeler and cutter mode.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.1-1.7 Reference X & Reference Y: Print Setup 9/12 Shift Y Reference Y Reference X 000 > Reference Y This option is used to set the origin of printer coordinate system horizontally and vertically. button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the Press the button to set the value from “0” to “9”. Press the button to set the value key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. into printer. Press The default value is 000.
WPL 406 User Manual SWE Swedish SWI Swiss Windows Code Page (SBCS) Windows Code Page (DBCS) code page number International Character Set code page number International Character Set 1252 1250 Latin 1 Central Europe 950 936 Simplified Chinese GBK 1253 Greek 932 Japanese Shift-JIS 1254 Turkish 949 Korean 1251 Cyrillic 1255 Hebrew 1256 Arabic 1257 Baltic 1258 Vietnam ISO Code Page Traditional Chinese Big5 ISO Code Page code page name International Character Set code page n
WPL 406 User Manual current setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
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WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.1-2.1 Darkness: Print Setup > Darkness 1/17 Dankness Print Speed 16 Tear off Use this option to setup printing darkness. The available setting is from 0 to 30, and the step is 1. Printer default density is 16.You may need to adjust your density based on selected media. and Press to increase/decrease the printing darkness. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the key to enable the setting. Press previous menu.
WPL 406 User Manual “-” or “0” to “9”. Press the button to set the value into printer. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. The default value is +000. Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send out the command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel. 3.1.1-2.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.1-2.6 List Fonts: Print Setup > List Fonts 6/17 Self Test … Printing … 1/1 List Images List Formats This feature is used to print current printer available fonts list to the label. The fonts stored button to print the in the printer’s DRAM, Flash or optional memory card. Press list. 3.1.1-2.7 List Images: Print Setup > List Images 7/17 Self Test … Printing … 1/1 List Formats List Setup This feature is used to print current printer available images list to the label.
WPL 406 User Manual This feature is used to print current printer configuration to the label. Press button to print the list. 3.1.1-2.10 Control Prefix: Print Setup List Formats 10/17 Control Prefix List Setup > Control Prefix < ~ > 7EH This option is used to set control prefix character. Press the button to set the value from the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the “0” to “9” or “A” to “F”. Press the button to move button to set the value into printer.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.1-2.12 Delimiter Char: Print Setup 12/17 Control Prefix Delimiter Char Format Prefix < , > 2CH > Delimiter Char This option is used to set delimiter character. Press the button to set the value from “0” cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the to “9” or “A” to “F”. Press the button to move the button to set the value into printer. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. 3.1.1-2.
WPL 406 User Manual the setting and return to the previous menu. Selections Feed Calibration Length No Motion Description Printer will advance one label Printer will calibration the sensor levels, determine length and feed label Printer determine length and feed label Printer will not move media 3.1.1-2.15 Label Top: Print Setup 15/17 Media Power Up Head Close Label Top +000 > Label Top This option is used to adjust print position vertically on the label.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.2 Sensor Sensor Status Calibration Exit 3.1.2.1 Status This function is available to check the printer’s sensor status. When enter the [Status] option, you will see following message. Paper Len. Gap Size Intensity Ref. Level 812 24 3 512 3.1.2.2 Calibration This option is used to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor. W e recommend to calibrate the sensor before printing when changing the media.
WPL 406 User Manual A. Gap Mode Calibration > Gap Mode 1/4 Gap Mode > Automatic Bline Mode Manual Cont. Mode Press the 1/4 Pre-Printed and buttons to scroll the cursor to the media type and press the button to enter the sensor calibration mode. Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send out the GAP or BLINE command, which will overwrite the sensor type setting set from the front panel.
WPL 406 User Manual Gap Size 0024 dot Gap Mode Scan Backing Intensity Ref. Level x xxx 4. Then, Put the label with liner under the media sensor. Press the button to set the value into the printer. Gap Mode Scan Paper Intensity Ref. Level x xxx Gap Mode Complete Intensity Ref. Level 2. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the button to set the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/ mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the gap size into the printer. 3.
WPL 406 User Manual Gap Mode Manual 3/4 > Pre-Printed Exit When enter [Pre-Printed] option, you will see following message. Please complete there steps： Paper Len. 00812 dot Gap Siz 0024 dot Gap Mode Pre-Printed 1. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the button to set the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/ mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the paper length into the printer. 2.
WPL 406 User Manual B. Bline Mode Calibration Gap Mode 2/4 Bline Mode > Automatic > Bline Mode Manual Cont. Mode Press the 1/4 Pre-Printed and buttons to scroll the cursor to the sensor type. Press the button to enter the black-mark sensor calibration mode. B-1 Automatic When enter the [Automatic] option, you will see following message and printer will feed the black mark label to calibrate the sensor sensitivity automatically.
WPL 406 User Manual Bline Mode Scan Mark Intensity Ref. Level x xxx 4. Then, put the label without black mark under the media sensor. Press the button to set the value into the printer. Bline Mode Scan Paper Intensity Ref. Level 3. Open the print head mechanism, put the black mark under the media sensor. Press the button to set the value into the printer. x xxx Note: Normally, the value of “Ref. Level” for mark should be larger than paper for over 128.
WPL 406 User Manual When enter [Pre-Printed] option, you will see following message. Please complete there steps： Paper Len. 00812 dot Bline Size 0024 dot Bline Mode Pre-Printed 1. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the button to set the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/ mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the paper length into the printer. 2.
WPL 406 User Manual C. Cont. Mode Calibration 3/4 Bline Mode Cont. Mode 1/3 > Automatic > Cont. Mode Manual Exit Exit Press the and buttons to scroll the cursor to the sensor type. Press the button to enter the black-mark sensor calibration mode. C-1 Automatic When enter the [Automatic] option, you will see following message and printer will calibrate the sensor sensitivity automatically. When calibration process is completed, the LCD screen will return to the previous menu. Cont.
WPL 406 User Manual 3. The sensor calibration is complete. button the LCD Press the screen will return to the previous menu. Cont. Mode Complete Intensity Ref. Level x xxx 3.1.3 Serial Comm Serial Comm.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.3.1 Baud Rate Serial Comm. > Baud Rate 1/5 Parity Baud Rate > 9600 bps 4/9 19200 bps Data Bits 38400 bps This option is used to set the RS-232 baud rate. The default setting is 9600 bps. and Press buttons to select the different baud rate and press button to set the value into printer. When you enter this list, the baud rate value in the right side of “>” icon is the current setting in the printer. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. 3.1.3.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.3.4 Stop Bit(s): Serial Comm. Parity Data Bits 4/5 Stop Bit(s) > 1 1/3 2 > Stop Bit(s) Exit This option is used to set the RS-232 Stop Bits. The default setting is “1” stop bit. Press and buttons to select the different Stop Bits and press button to set the value into printer. When you enter this list, the option in the right side of “>” icon is the printer current setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.4 Ethernet Use this menu to configure internal Ethernet configuration check the printer’s Ethernet module status, and reset the Ethernet module. This function is available on the LCD display when Ethernet card is installed. and Press buttons to select the different options and press button key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. to enter the option. Press Ethernet Status ↓ IP Address ↓ MAC ↓ Exit Exit Configure ↓ DHCP ↓ Static IP ↓ Exit 3.1.4.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.4.1.2 MAC Ethernet 1/3 > Status Configure Status IP Address 2/3 > MAC Exit MAC Address 001B82-FF0918 Exit The MAC address information will be shown on the LCD display. Please press or button to return to the previous menu. 3.1.4.2 Configure: (DHCP / Static IP) Use this menu to set the printer’s DHCP and Static IP. 3.1.4.2.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.4.2.2 Static IP Use this menu to set the printer’s IP address, subnet mask and gateway. Ethernet 2/3 Status > Configure 2/3 DHCP > Static IP Exit Press Configure Exit and buttons to select the different options and press key to cancel the setting and return to the button to enter the option. Press previous menu. IP Address Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000 Press 000.000.000.000 Gateway 000.000.000.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.2 File Manager This feature is used to check the printer available memory and file list. File Manager File List ↓ DRAM ↓ FLASH ↓ CARD ↓ Exit Avail. Memory Del. All Files ↓ DRAM ↓ FLASH ↓ CARD ↓ Exit Exit 3.2.1 File List Use this menu to show, delete and run (.BAS) the files saved in the printer DRAM/Flash/Card memory. To show the files： File Manager > File List Avail. Memory Del. All Files 1/4 File List 2/4 > FLASH CARD > DEMO.TTF DEMO.BAS Exit DEMO.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.2.2 Avail. Memory Use this menu to show available memory space. File Manager 2/4 File List > Avail. Memory Del. All Files Avail. Memory DRAM: FALSH: 256 KB 6656 KB CARD: 0 KB 3.2.3 Del. All Files Use this menu to delete all files. Press button to delete all files in the device. Press to cancel deleting files and go back to previous menu. File Manager File List Avail. Memory > Del. All File 3/4 File List 1/4 > DRAM FALSH Del.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.3 Diagnostics Diagnostics Print Config.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.3.1 Print Config. This feature is used to print current printer configuration to the label. On the configuration printout, there is a print head test pattern, which is useful for checking if there is any dot damage on the print head heater element. (Please refer to section 4.2.) Self Test … Diagnostics > Print Config. Printing … 1/4 1/1 Dump Mode Rotate Cutter 3.3.2 Dump Mode Captures the data from the communications port and prints out the data received by printer.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.4 Language Language English Chinese (TC) Chinese (SC) Japanese German Italian French Russian Polish Spanish Exit This option is used to setup the language on LCD display. Press and buttons to scroll the curser to desire language and press button to select this option. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. The default language setting is English.
WPL 406 User Manual 3.5 Service Service Initialization Mileage Info. Exit This feature is used to restore printer settings to defaults and display printer mileage information. 3.5.1 Initialization Service 1/3 > Initialization Mileage Info. Initialization SELECT YES MENU Exit Initializing … NO The printer settings are restored to defaults once printer is initialized. (Please refer to section 4.2 for default settings.
WPL 406 User Manual 4. Diagnostic Tool The Diagnostic Utility is an integrated tool incorporating features that enable you to explore a printer’s settings/status; change a printer’s settings; download graphics, fonts and firmware; create a printer bitmap font; and send additional commands to a printer. With the aid of this powerful tool, you can review printer status and settings in an instant, which makes it much easier to troubleshoot problems and other issues. 4.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool 1.
WPL 406 User Manual 4.2 Printer Function 1. Select the PC interface connected with barcode printer. 2. Click the “Printer Function” button to setup. 3. The detail functions in the Printer Function Group are listed as below.
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WPL 406 User Manual 5. Setting Ethernet by Diagnostic Utility (Option) The Diagnostic Utility is enclosed in the CD disk \Utilities directory. Users can use Diagnostic Tool to setup the Ethernet by RS-232, USB and Ethernet interfaces. The following contents will instruct users how to configure the Ethernet by these three interfaces. 5.1 Using USB interface to setup Ethernet interface 1. Connect the USB cable between the computer and the printer. 2. Turn on the printer power. 3.
WPL 406 User Manual 5.2 Using RS-232 interface to setup Ethernet interface 1. Connect the computer and the printer with a RS-232 cable. 2. Turn on the printer power. 3. Start the Diagnostic Utility by double clicks on the icon. Note: This utility works with printer firmware V6.00 and later versions. 4. Select “COM” as interface then click on the “Setup” button to setup the serial port baud rate, parity check, data bits, stop bit and flow control parameters. 5.
WPL 406 User Manual 5.3 Using Ethernet interface to setup Ethernet interface 1. Connect the computer and the printer to the LAN. 2. Turn on the printer power. 3. Start the Diagnostic Utility by double clicks on the icon. Note: This utility works with printer firmware V6.00 and later versions. 4. Select “Ethernet” as the interface then click on the “Setup” button to setup the IP address, subnet mask and gateway for the on board Ethernet. 5.
WPL 406 User Manual The default IP address is obtained by DHCP. To change the setting to static IP address, click “Static IP” radio button then enter the IP address, subnet mask and gateway. Click “Set IP” to take effect the settings. Users can also change the “Printer Name” by another model name in this fields then click “Set Printer Name” to take effect this change. Note: After clicking the “Set Printer Name” or “Set IP” button, printer will reset to take effect the settings. 8.
WPL 406 User Manual 6. Troubleshooting 6.1 Common Problems The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this barcode printer. If the printer still does not function after all suggested solutions have been invoked, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor for assistance. Problem Possible Cause Power indicator does not illuminate Recovery Procedure * The power cord is not properly connected.
WPL 406 User Manual Not Printing Memory full ( FLASH / DRAM ) SD card is unable to use * Re-connect cable to interface. * If using serial cable, - Please replace the cable with pin to pin connected. - Check the baud rate setting. The default baud rate setting of printer is 9600,n,8,1. * If using the Ethernet cable, - Check if the Ethernet RJ-45 connector green LED is lit on. - Check if the Ethernet RJ-45 connector amber LED is blinking. - Check if the printer gets the IP address when using DHCP mode.
WPL 406 User Manual * Reload the supply. * Clean the printhead. * Clean the platen roller. * Adjust the print density and print speed. * Run printer self-test and check the print head test pattern if there is dot missing in the pattern. * Change proper ribbon or proper label media. * Adjust the printhead pressure adjustment knob. - If the left side printout is too light, please adjust the left side * Ribbon and media is loaded pressure adjustment knob to the incorrectly higher index (higher pressure).
WPL 406 User Manual * Calibrate the sensor sensitivity again. * Set the correct label size and gap size. * Press [MENU] [SELECT] x3[DOW N]x6 [SELECT] to fine tune the parameter of Shift Y. (Option) * If using the software BarTender, please set the vertical offset in the driver. The printing position of small label is incorrect * Media sensor sensitivity is not set properly. * Label size is incorrect. * The parameter Shift Y in the LCD menu is incorrect.
WPL 406 User Manual 6.2 Mechanism Fine Adjustment to Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles This printer has been fully tested before delivery. There should be no ribbon wrinkle presented on the media for general-purpose printing application. Ribbon wrinkle is related to the media thickness, print head pressure balance, ribbon film characteristics, print darkness setting…etc. In case the ribbon wrinkle happens, please follow the instructions below to adjust the printer parts. Adjustable Printer Parts Symptom 1.
WPL 406 User Manual Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knob Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knob Left knob Right knob The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 levels of settings. Clockwise direction adjustment is to increase the print head pressure. Counter Clockwise adjustment can decrease the print head pressure. If the wrinkle on the label starts from the lower left side to upper right side, please do following adjustment.
WPL 406 User Manual 7. Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer. 1. Please use one of following material to clean the printer. Cotton swab Lint-free cloth Vacuum / Blower brush 100% ethanol 2. The cleaning process is described as following, Printer Part Method 1. Always turn off the printer before cleaning the print head. 2. Allow the print head to cool for a minimum of one minute. 3.
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