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Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Table of Contents Copyright Declaration 3 Introduction 3-4 Product Introduction Compliances Operations Overview 4-7 Printer purchased as part of Wavecom Test n Print Unit Unpacking and Inspection Printer Overview Front View Interior View Rear View Setup 8 Printer Printer purchased as part of Wavecom Test n Print Unit Printer setup when connecting to computer Loading the Media 8-10 Loading the Ribbon 11-12 LED and Button Functi
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Copyright Declaration Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Wavecom Instruments Pty. Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the expressed written permission of Wavecom Instruments Pty. Ltd.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual CAUTION 1. THE MAIN BOARD INCLUDES A REAL TIME CLOCK FEATURE AND HAS A LITHIUM BATTERY INSTALLED. 2. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY INCORRECT TYPE 3. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS Note： The maximum printing ratio per dot line is 15% for this printer. To print the full web black line, the maximum black line height is limited to 40 dots, which is 5mm for 203 DPI resolution printer and 3.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual If any parts are missing, please contact your Supplier or Wavecom Instruments. Printer Overview Front View 4 1 2 1. LED indicator 2. Feed button 3 3. Paper exit chute 4. Media view window 5.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Interior View 1 2 3 4 5 14 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 1. Ribbon access cover 2. Ribbon rewind hub 3. Ribbon rewind gear 8. Media guide 9. Top cover support 10. Black mark sensor 4. Print head 5. Ribbon supply hub 6. Gap sensor (receiver) 7. Media holders 11. Platen roller 12. Gap sensor (transmitter) 13. Media guide adjuster knob 14.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Rear View 1 6 2 4 5 3 1. Power switch 2. Power jack socket 3. USB interface 4. USB host (Factory option) 5. RS-232C interface / Ethernet interface (Option) 6.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Setup Printer Printer purchased as part of Wavecom Test n Print Pack Printer when purchased as part of a Wavecom Test n Print Unit is already fully setup and ready to use. Printer setup when connecting to computer Place the printer on a flat, secure surface. Make sure the power switch is set to “off”. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Separate the media holders to the label roll width. Place the roll between the holders and close them onto the core. Place the paper, printing side face up, through the media guides, media sensor and place the label leading edge onto the platen roller.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Move the media guides to fit the label width by turning the media guide adjuster knob. Hold the top cover and press the top cover support to disengage the top cover support with lower inner cover. Gently close the top cover. Make sure the cover latches securely.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Loading the Ribbon 1. Open the printer’s top cover by pulling the top cover open levers located on each side of the printer and lifting the top cover to the maximum open angle. 2. Insert the ribbon right side onto the supply hub. Align the notches on the left side and mount onto the spokes. 3. Open the ribbon access cover. 4. Insert the paper core right side onto the rewind hub.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual 5. Pull the leading ribbon to pass the print head. 6. Stick the ribbon onto the ribbon rewind paper 7. Turn the ribbon rewind gear until the ribbon plastic leader is thoroughly wound and the black section of the ribbon covers the print head. Close the ribbon access cover and the top cover.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual LED and Button Functions This printer has one button and one three-color LED indicator. By indicating the LED with different color and pressing the button, printer can feed labels, pause the printing job, select and calibrate the media sensor, print printer self-test report, reset printer to defaults (initialization). Please refer to the button operation below for different functions.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Power on Utilities There are six power-on utilities to set up and test printer hardware. These utilities are activated by pressing FEED button then turning on the printer power simultaneously and release the button at different color of LED. Please follow the steps below for different power-on utilities. 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch. 3.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode While calibrate the gap/black mark sensor, printer will measure the label length, print the internal configuration (self-test) on label and then enter the dump mode. To calibrate gap or black mark sensor depends on the sensor setting in the last print job. Please follow the steps below to calibrate the sensor. 1. Turn off the power switch. 2.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Self-test Printer will print the printer configuration after gap/black mark sensor calibration. Self-test printout can be used to check if there is any dot damage on the heater element, printer configurations and available memory space.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Dump mode Printer will enter dump mode after printing printer configuration. 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. Hex decimal data related to left column of ASCII data ASCII Data Note: 1.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Printer Initialization Printer initialization is used to clear DRAM and restore printer settings to defaults. Printer initialization is activated by the following procedures. 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch. 3. Release the button when LED turns green after 5 amber blinks. (Any green will do during the 5 blinks).
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black Mark Sensor Please follow the steps as below. 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch. 3. Release the button when LED turns green/amber after 5 green blinks. (Any green/amber will do during the 5 blinks).
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Troubleshooting The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this bar code 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.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Print Problem Problem Possible Cause Check if interface cable is well Recovery Procedure Re-connect cable to interface. connected to the interface connector. The serial port cable pin configuration Please replace the cable with pin to Not Printing No print on the label Continuous feeding labels is not pin to pin connected. pin connected. The serial port setting is not Please reset the serial port setting.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual 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 (Head cleaner pen) Lint-free cloth Vacuum / Blower brush 100% ethanol 2. The cleaning process is described as following: Printer Part Method Interval 1. Always turn off the printer before cleaning the print head.
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Note: Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it accidently, 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 when changing media to keep optimal performance and extend printer life. The maximum printing ratio per dot line is 15% for this printer.
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