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WPL 612 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.
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WPL 612 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:2010-Section 15.107 and 15.109 ICES-003 Issue 4:2004 Class A AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009 CLASS A GB-4953-2001 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual Contents Copyright Information ................................................................................................................ i Agency Compliance and Approvals ............................................................................................ ii 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Product Introduction...................................................
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.7 Adjustment Knob ........................................................................................................... 25 2.7.1 Print head Pressure Adjustment Knob ..................................................................... 25 2.7.2 Print Head Burn Line Adjustment Knob ................................................................... 25 2.8 Using the Keyboard with PS/2 Interface.......................................................................... 27 3.
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WPL 612 User Manual 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction This printer is designed with a die-casting aluminum chassis and print mechanism, a metal cover with large clear media view window. These components ensure the printer will work in the extreme and heavy-duty industrial environment. With the back-lit graphic LCD display, printer status can be managed easily and the printer is more user-friendly. The moveable sensor design can accept a wide range of label media.
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WPL 612 User Manual 1.2 Product Features 1.2.1 Printer standard features The printer offers the following standard features.
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WPL 612 User Manual Internal 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts Fonts and barcodes can be printed in any one of the four directions (0, 90,180, 270 degree) Internal Monotype Imaging® true type font engine with one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ font Downloadable fonts from PC to printer memory Text, barcode, graphics/image printing (Please refer to the WPL programming manual for supporting code page) Support Barcode 1D barcode Code 39, Code 93, Code128UCC, Co
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WPL 612 User Manual Internal rewind kit (Include label rewind spindle and label - ○ - ○ - - ○ - - ○ - - ○ - - redirect kit) Regular guillotine cutter (Paper thickness: 0.06~ 0.19mm, 500,000 cuts; 0.20~ 0.25mm, 200,000 cuts) Heavy duty cutter module (Paper thickness: Max 0.25 mm/ Max. paper weight <200g/ m2, 1,000,000 cuts; <300g/m2, 500,000 cuts) Care label cutter (Paper thickness: Max. 0.
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WPL 612 User Manual 1.4 Print Specifications Print Specifications 203 dpi models 300 dpi models 600 dpi models Print head resolution 203 dots/inch 300 dots/inch 600 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) (12 dots/mm) (24 dots/mm) Printing method Dot size Thermal transfer and direct thermal 0.125 x 0.125 mm 0.084 x 0.084 mm 0.042 x 0.
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WPL 612 User Manual 1.6 Media Specifications Media Specifications 203 dpi models 300 dpi models Label roll capacity 208.3 mm (8.2”) Media alignment Edge alignment Media type 600 dpi models Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch Media wound type Printing face outside wound Media width Max. 118 mm (4.6”) (label + liner) Min. 25.4 mm (1.0”) Media thickness Max. 0.30 mm (11.8 mil) (label + liner) Min. 0.06 mm (2.36 mil) Max. 76.2 mm (3”) Media core diameter Label length Min. 25.
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WPL 612 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.2 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Front View 1 2 3 4 6 5 1. LED indicators 2. LCD display 3. Front panel buttons 4. Paper exit chute 5. Lower front cover 6.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.2.2 Interior view 7 1 8 13 2 9 3 4 10 5 6 11 12 13 1. Ribbon rewind spindle 2. Ribbon release button 14 3. Ribbon guide plate 4. Print head 5. Platen roller 15 6. Print head release lever 7. Media guide bar 8. Label roll guard 16 9. Label supply spindle 10. Ribbon supply spindle 11. Damper 12. Media sensor lock lever 13. Z axis mechanism adjustment knob 14. Print head pressure adjustment knob 15. Anti-static brush 16. Ribbon sensor 17. Media sensor 18.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.2.3 Rear View output panel 1. Centronics interface 2. USB interface 3. RS-232C interface 4. Power jack socket 5. SD card slot 6. Ethernet interface 7. PS/2 interface 1 8. Power switch 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 Note: The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for the interfaces availability.
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WPL 612 User Manual * Recommended SD card specification. SD card spec SD card capacity Approved SD card manufacturer V1.0, V1.1 128 MB SanDisk, Transcend V1.0, V1.1 256 MB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 512 MB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 1 GB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 4 GB V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 4 GB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 microSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 microSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.3 Operator Controls 2.3.1 Front Panel Display LED indicators LCD display Front panel buttons 2.3.2 LED Indicators LED Status Indication Off The printer power is turned off On The printer power is turned on On Printer is ready Blinking Pause Downloading data into printer.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.3.3 Front Panel Keys Keys Function 1. Enter the menu 2. Exit from a menu or cancel a setting and return to the previous menu Pause/Resume the printing process Advance one label Scroll up the menu list Scroll down the menu list Enter/Select cursor located option 2.4 Setting up the Printer 1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface. 2. Make sure the power switch is off. 3. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable. 4.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.5 Loading Ribbon 2.5.1 Loading Ribbon 1. Open the printer right side cover. 2. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism. 3. Install the ribbon onto the ribbon supply spindle.
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WPL 612 User Manual 4. Thread the ribbon through the ribbon sensor slot and then through the open space in between the print head and platen. 5. Wrap the ribbon onto the ribbon rewind spindle. Wind the ribbon clockwise about 3-5 circles onto the ribbon rewind spindle until it is smooth and properly stretched. Note: Please DO NOT push the ribbon release button when you are loading the ribbon. The ribbon release button is used to remove used ribbon. 6. Close the print head mechanism.
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WPL 612 User Manual Loading Path for Ribbon: 2.5.2 Remove Used Ribbon 1. Break the ribbon between the ribbon guide plate and the ribbon rewind spindle. 2. Push the ribbon release button to release the ribbon on the ribbon rewind spindle.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3. Slide off the ribbon from the ribbon rewind spindle.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.6 Loading the Media 2.6.1 Loading the Media 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 the label spindle, then flip down the label roll guard.
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WPL 612 User Manual 4. Place the roll of media on the label supply spindle. Flip up the label roll guard. Move the label roll guard horizontally to gently fit the width of the label roll. Note: Replace the 3” label supply spindle to fit the 1” core label by removing two screws. 5. Pull the label roll leading edge forward through the media guide bar, damper, media sensor and place the label leading edge onto the platen roller.
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WPL 612 User Manual 6. Unlock the media sensor lock lever to adjust the media sensor. Note: The sensor location is marked by a triangle mark at the sensor housing. The media sensor position is moveable. Please make sure the gap or black mark is at the location where media gap/black mark will pass through for sensing. 7. Adjust the label guide to fit the width of the label.
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WPL 612 User Manual 8. Close the print head mechanism. Make sure the latches are engage securely. 9. Using the front display panel, set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor. Note: Please calibrate the gap/black sensor when changing media.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.6.2 Loading Fan-fold Labels Fan-fold media feeds through either the bottom or 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. Insert the fan-fold media through the bottom or rear external label entrance chute. 4. Pull fan-fold label leading edge forward through the media guide bar, damper media sensor and place the label leading edge onto the platen roller. 5.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.6.3 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option) 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. Place the roll of media on the label supply spindle. Flip up the label roll guard. Move the label roll guard horizontally to fit the width of label roll. 5.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.6.4 Remove Liner from Internal Rewind (Option) 1. Break the liner between peel-off roller and the internal rewind spindle. 2. Push the liner release button to release the liner on the internal rewind spindle. 3. Then, slide off the liner from internal rewind spindle. 2.6.5 Loading Media in Rewind Liner with Label Mode (Option) This mode can rewind the media including liner and label on the rewind spindle. 1. Open the printer right side cover. 2.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.7 Adjustment Knob 2.7.1 Print head Pressure Adjustment Knob Print head pressure adjustment knobs The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 levels of adjustment. Because the printer’s paper alignment is to the left side of mechanism, different media widths require different pressure to print correctly. Therefore it may require to adjust the pressure knob to get your best print quality.
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WPL 612 User Manual The print head burn line adjustment knobs are used to fine tune the print quality for different thickness of media. Turning the knobs adjusts the print head’s burn line forward or backward as it relates to the platen roller. Caution: Incorrectly adjusting these knobs can lead to poor print quality and may cause damage to the printer. Proceed with caution. Do not adjust unless you have first consulted with tech support.
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WPL 612 User Manual 2.8 Using the Keyboard with PS/2 Interface 1. Turn off the power of printer. 2. Plug the keyboard with PS/2 interface cable into PS/2 connector on the rear of the printer. 3. Turn on the printer. 4. After pressing the F1 key of the keyboard, the LCD of printer will display as following. File List DRAM 2/4 > FLASH CARD 5.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3. Menu Function 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.1 Setup Menu Overview Setup Printer Setup Sensor Serial Comm. Ethernet ↓ WPL ↓ Status ↓ Baud Rate ↓ Status ↓ ZPL2 ↓ Calibration ↓ Parity ↓ Configure ↓ Exit ↓ Exit ↓ Data Bits ↓ Exit Exit ↓ Stop Bit(s) ↓ Exit Notice: * Ethernet function is available on the LCD display when Ethernet card is installed.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.1-1.1 Speed: Print Setup > Speed 1/12 Speed 6 Density Direction Use this option to setup print speed. The each increament/decreament is 1 ips. Press key to raise the print speed, and press key to decrease print speed. Press key to set it into printer. Press cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. key to Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send out the SPEED command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel.
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WPL 612 User Manual return to the previous menu. 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 command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel. 3.1.1-1.
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WPL 612 User Manual Cutter Batch Cut the label 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 5/12 Direction Offset Print Mode +000 > Offset This option is used to fine tune media stop location. Press the move the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the value from “+” to “-” or “0” to “9”. Press the printer.
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WPL 612 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. 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”. 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual ITA Italian SPA Spanish SW E Swedish SW I Swiss 865 Windows Code Page (SBCS) code page number International Nordic Windows Code Page (DBCS) Character Set code page number International Character Set 1252 Latin 1 950 Traditional Chinese Big5 1250 Central Europe 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 ISO Code Page code page
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WPL 612 User Manual into printer. W hen enter this list, the country code in the right side of “>” icon is the printer current setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.
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WPL 612 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. Press and to increase/decrease the printing darkness. Press key to enable the setting. Press return to the previous menu.
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WPL 612 User Manual move the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the value from “+” to “-” or “0” to “9”. Press the button to set 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual “9” or “dot” to “mm”. Press the button to set the value into printer. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. 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. 3.1.1-2.6 List Fonts: Print Setup > List Fonts 6/17 Self Test … List Images Printing … 1/1 List Formats This feature is used to print current printer available fonts list to the label.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.1-2.9 List Setup: Print Setup > List Setup 9/17 Self Test … Printing … 1/1 Control Prefix Format Prefix 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.1-2.12 Delimiter Char: Print Setup 12/17 Control Prefix Format Prefix Delimiter Char < , > 2CH > Delimiter Char This option is used to set delimiter character. Press the the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the from “0” to “9” or “A” to “F”. Press the Press button to move button to set the value button to set the value into printer. key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. 3.1.1-2.
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WPL 612 User Manual This option is used to set the action of the media when you close the printhead. Printer default setting is No Motion. W hen enter this list, the print mode in the right side of “ >” icon is the printer current setting. Press and to select the different print mode and press button to enable the setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
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WPL 612 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. W hen 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual A. Gap Mode Calibration > Gap Mode 1/4 Gap Mode > Automatic Bline Mode Manual Cont. Mode Press the the 1/4 Pre-Printed and buttons to scroll the cursor to the media type and press 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual Gap Size 0024 dot Gap Mode Scan Backing Intensity Ref. Level x 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. Open the print head mechanism, put the label backing (liner) under the media sensor. Press the button to set the value into the printer. xxx Media sensor Label backing (liner) 4.
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WPL 612 User Manual When enter [Pre-Printed] option, you will see following message. Please complete there steps： Paper Len. 00812 dot Gap Size 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.
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WPL 612 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual Bline Mode Scan Mark Intensity Ref. Level x 3. Open the print head mechanism, put the black mark under the media sensor. Press the button to set the value into the printer. xxx Media sensor Black mark Bline Mode Scan Paper Intensity Ref. Level x 4. Then, put the label without black mark under the media sensor. Press the button to set the value into the printer. xxx Media sensor Label without black mark Note: Normally, the value of “Ref.
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WPL 612 User Manual 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. 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”.
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WPL 612 User Manual C. Cont. Mode Calibration 3/4 Bline Mode Cont. Mode > Automatic > Cont. Mode 1/3 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. W hen calibration process is completed, the LCD screen will return to the previous menu. Cont.
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WPL 612 User Manual Cont. Mode Complete Intensity Ref. Level x 3. The sensor calibration is complete. Press the button the LCD screen will return to the previous menu. xxx 3.1.3 Serial Comm. Serial Comm.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.3.1 Baud Rate Serial Comm. 1/5 > Baud Rate 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. Press and buttons to select the different baud rate and press button to set the value into printer. W hen 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.3.4 Stop Bit (s): Serial Comm. 4/5 Parity Data Bits > Stop Bit(s) Stop Bit(s) > 1 1/3 2 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. W hen you enter this list, the option in the right side of “>” icon is the printer current setting. Press cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
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WPL 612 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. Press and buttons to select the different options and press button to enter the option. Press previous menu. key to cancel the setting and return to the Ethernet Status ↓ IP Address ↓ MAC ↓ Exit Configure ↓ DHCP ↓ Static IP ↓ Exit Exit 3.1.4.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.4.1.2 MAC Ethernet 1/3 > Status Status IP Address Configure 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.
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WPL 612 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 DHCP 2/3 > Static IP Exit Press Configure Exit and buttons to select the different options and press button to enter the option. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. Subnet Mask IP Address 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 Press Gateway 000.000.000.
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WPL 612 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual 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 1/4 > File List Avail. Memory File List 2/4 > FLASH CARD Del. All Files FLASH File List > DEMO.TTF DEMO.BAS Exit To delete the file：Please follow the order to press the FLASH File List DEMO.TTF > DEMO.TTF DEMO.BAS button. 1.75 MB DOWN: Delete To run the file (.BAS)：Please follow the order to press the FLASH File List DEMO.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.3 Diagnostics Diagnostics Print Config. Dump Mode Rotate Cutter Exit 3.3.1 Print Config. This feature is used to print current printer configuration to the label. On the sconfiguration 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. Diagnostics Print Config.
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WPL 612 User Manual Self-test printout (with printer firmware V7.
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WPL 612 User Manual Numbers of download files Total & available memory space Print head check pattern 69
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.3.2 Dump Mode Captures the data from the communications port and prints out the data received by printer. In the dump mode, all characters will be printed in 2 columns as following. The left side characters are received from your system and right side data are the corresponding hexadecimal value of the characters. It allows users or engineers to verify and debug the program. Diagnostics Pritn Config. 2/4 Printing … Dump Mode 1/1 > Dump Mode Rotate cutter Note: 1.
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WPL 612 User Manual 3.3.3 Rotate Cutter In case paper is jammed in the cutter, this feature can rotate the cutter blade forward or reverse direction, which is helpful to remove the jammed paper easily from the cutter. Diagnostics Print Config. 3/4 Dump Mode > Rotate Cutter UP: Fwd. MENU: Exit DOWN: Rev. 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.
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WPL 612 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 Initialization 1/3 > Initialization SELECT Mileage Info. YES MENU Exit Initializing … NO The printer settings are restored to defaults as below once printer is initialized. Note : When printer initialization is done, please calibrate the gap or black mark sensor before printing.
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WPL 612 User Manual Gap sensor sensitivity 3 (W ill be reset. Need to re-calibrate the gap) Bline sensor 2 (W ill be reset. Need to re-calibrate the gap) sensitivity Language English IP address DHCP 3.5.2 Mileage Info. Use this option to check the printed mileage (displayed in meter). Service 1/3 Initialization > Mileage Info. Exit Mileage: (m) Labels: (pcs.
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WPL 612 User Manual 4. Diagnostic Tool The Diagnostic Utility is a toolbox that allows users to explore the printer’s settings and status; change printer settings; download graphics, fonts, and firmware; create printer bitmap fonts; and to send additional commands to the printer. Using this convenient tool, you can explore the printer status and settings and troubleshoot the printer. Note: This utility works with printer firmware V6.00 and later versions. 4.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool 1.
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WPL 612 User Manual 4.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC setup………) 1. Select the PC interface connected with barcode printer. 2. Click the “Function” button to setting. 3. The detail functions in the Printer Function Group are listed as below.
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WPL 612 User Manual 5. Setting Ethernet by Diagnostic Utility 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.
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WPL 612 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.
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WPL 612 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual 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. Click “Exit” button to exit the Ethernet interface setup and go back to Diagnostic Tool main screen.
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WPL 612 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 Recovery Procedure Power indicator does * The power cord is not properly connected.
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WPL 612 User Manual Not Printing Memory full ( FLASH / DRAM ) * 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual Poor Print Quality * 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual * Media sensor sensitivity is not set The printing position properly. * Label size is incorrect. of small label is * The parameter Shift Y in the LCD menu is incorrect. incorrect * The vertical offset setting in the driver is incorrect. * Calibrate the sensor sensitivity again. * Set the correct label size and gap size. * Press [MENU]  [SELECT] x3[DOWN]x6  [SELECT] to fine tune the parameter of Shift Y. * If using the software B Tthedcorrect l label size.
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WPL 612 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.
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WPL 612 User Manual Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knob Left knob Right knob Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knob Left knob Right knob The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 levels of settings. Clockwise direction adjustment levels of settings. Clockwise direction adjustment is to increase the print head pressure. Counter is to increase the print head pressure.
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WPL 612 User Manual 7. Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer. Please use one of following material to clean the printer.  Cotton swab (Head cleaner pen)  Lint-free cloth  Vacuum / Blower brush  100% ethanol The cleaning process is described as following Printer Part Method Interval 1. Always turn off the printer Clean the print head when changing a before cleaning the print head. new label roll 2.
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WPL 612 User Manual Note:  Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it careless, please use ethanol to clean it.  Please use 100% Ethenol. DO NOT use medical alcohol, which may damage the printer head.  Regularly clean the print head and supply sensors once change a new ribbon to keep printer performance and extend printer life.