LabelStation PRO 340 User manual

Brand: LabelStation

Model: PRO 340

Category: Label printers

Type: User manual

LabelStations

Pro 240 200 dpi

Pro 340 300 dpi

USER MANUAL

Advanced Labelling Limited

58 Nuffield Road

Poole

Dorset

BH16 6BW

Tel. 01202 683212

Fax. 01202 683089

Email. info@labelzone.co.uk

support@labelzone.co.uk

Web. www.labelzone.co.uk (for product information) www.labelstation.co.uk (for support and downloads)

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LabelStation Pro 240

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Compliances

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

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UL 60950-1(2nd Edition)

CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07(2nd Edition)

EN 60950-1/A1:2010

IEC 60950-1/A1:2009

IEC 60950-1:2005(2nd Edition)

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Product Introduction...................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Product Features .......................................................................................................... 6

1.2.1 Printer standard features........................................................................................ 6

1.2.2 Printer optional features ......................................................................................... 7

1.3 General Specifications .................................................................................................. 8

1.4 Print Specifications ....................................................................................................... 8

1.6 Label Specifications ...................................................................................................... 8

2. Operations Overview .......................................................................................................... 9

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................................. 9

2.2 Printer Overview ......................................................................................................... 10

2.2.1 Front View ............................................................................................................ 10

2.2.2 Interior view .......................................................................................................... 11

2.2.3 Rear View............................................................................................................. 12

2.3 Operator Controls ....................................................................................................... 13

2.3.1 Front Panel & Keys .............................................................................................. 13

2.3.2 LED Indicators...................................................................................................... 14

2.5 Ribbon Installation ...................................................................................................... 15

2.5.1 Loading the Ribbon .............................................................................................. 15

2.6 Installation of Label ..................................................................................................... 16

2.6.1 Loading the Roll Label.......................................................................................... 16

2.6.2 Loading Fan-fold Label......................................................................................... 19

2.6.3 Loading the Label in Peel-off Mode (the peeler is an optional extra)................... 19

2.6.4 Loading the label in Cutter Mode (the cutter is an optional extra) ...................... 21

2.7 Print-head Pressure Adjustment Knobs ...................................................................... 23

3. LCD Panel Menu Function (Option).................................................................................. 23

3.1 Setup Menu Overview................................................................................................. 24

3.1.1 Printer Setup (TSPL2) .......................................................................................... 25

3.1.1.1 Speed:............................................................................................................... 26

3.1.1.2 Density: ............................................................................................................. 26

3.1.1.3 Direction: ........................................................................................................... 26

3.1.1.4 Print Mode: (None/Batch Mode/Peeler Mode/Cutter Mode/Cutter Batch) ......... 27

3.1.1.5 Offset:................................................................................................................ 28

3.1.1.6 Shift X & Shift Y: ................................................................................................ 28

3.1.1.7 Code Page: (examples).................................................................................... 28

3.1.1.8 Country:............................................................................................................. 30

3.1.2 Printer Setup (ZPL2) ............................................................................................ 30

3.1.2.1 Darkness: .......................................................................................................... 31

3.1.2.2 Print Speed:....................................................................................................... 31

3.1.2.3 Tear Off: ............................................................................................................ 31

3.1.2.4 Print Mode: (Tear Off / Peel Off / Cutter)........................................................... 32

3.1.2.5 Print Width:........................................................................................................ 32

3.1.2.6 List Fonts:.......................................................................................................... 33

3.1.2.7 List Images: ....................................................................................................... 33

3.1.2.8 List Formats:...................................................................................................... 33

3.1.2.9 List Setup: ......................................................................................................... 33

3.1.2.10 Control Prefix:.................................................................................................. 34

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3.1.2.11 Format Prefix:.................................................................................................. 34

3.1.2.12 Delimiter Character:......................................................................................... 34

3.1.2.13 Media Power Up:............................................................................................. 35

3.1.2.14 Head Close:..................................................................................................... 35

3.1.2.15 Label Top: ....................................................................................................... 35

3.1.2.16 Left Position:.................................................................................................... 36

3.1.2.17 Sensor............................................................................................................. 36

3.1.2.18 Status .............................................................................................................. 36

3.1.2.19 Calibration ....................................................................................................... 37

3.1.2.20 Serial Comm.................................................................................................... 45

3.1.2.21 Baud Rate ....................................................................................................... 46

3.1.2.22 Parity ............................................................................................................... 46

3.1.2.23 Data Bits:......................................................................................................... 46

3.1.2.24 Stop Bit(s):....................................................................................................... 46

3.1.2.25 Ethernet........................................................................................................... 47

3.1.2.26 Status: (IP Address / MAC) ............................................................................. 47

3.1.2.27 MAC ................................................................................................................ 47

3.1.2.28 Configure: (DHCP / Static IP) .......................................................................... 48

3.1.2.28 DHCP .............................................................................................................. 48

3.1.2.29 Static IP ........................................................................................................... 48

3.2 File Manager............................................................................................................... 49

3.2.1 File List................................................................................................................. 49

3.2.2 Avail. Memory....................................................................................................... 50

3.2.3 Del. All Files ......................................................................................................... 50

3.3 Diagnostics ................................................................................................................. 50

3.3.1 Print Config........................................................................................................... 51

3.3.2 Dump Mode.......................................................................................................... 51

3.3.3 Rotate Cutter ........................................................................................................ 51

3.4 Language.................................................................................................................... 52

3.5 Service ........................................................................................................................ 52

3.5.1 Initialization........................................................................................................... 52

3.5.2 Mileage Info.......................................................................................................... 52

4. Diagnostic Tool................................................................................................................. 53

4.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool............................................................................................. 53

4.2 Printer Function........................................................................................................... 53

5. Setting Ethernet by Diagnostic Utility (Option).................................................................. 56

5.1 Using USB interface to setup Ethernet interface......................................................... 56

5.2 Using RS-232 interface to setup Ethernet interface.................................................... 56

5.3 Using Ethernet interface to setup Ethernet interface................................................... 57

6. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 59

6.1 Common Problems ..................................................................................................... 59

6.2 Mechanism Fine Adjustment to Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles.............................................. 64

7. Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 66

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1. Introduction

1.1 Product Introduction

This printer incorporates the MONOTYPE IMAGING®True Type font engine, and one CG Triumvirate

Bold Condensed smooth font. The user can also upload True Type Fonts from a PC. Also there is a

choice of five different sizes of alphanumeric bitmap font, OCR-A and OCR-B fonts.

To design label templates, please refer to your labelling software instructions. To write custom

programs, please refer to the TSPL/TSPL2 programming manual that can be found in the

accessories CD-ROM.

1.2 Product Features

1.2.1 Printer standard features

The LabelStation 240 features the following:

•Thermal transfer printing

•Direct thermal printing

•Die-cast based print carriage

•Metal cover with large clear label view window

•Position adjustable gap sensor

•Position adjustable black mark sensor

•Ribbon end sensor

•Ribbon encoder sensor

•LED indicators

•Real time clock

•USB 2.0 (full speed) interface

•Serial RS-232C (2400-115200 bps) interface

•8MB SDRAM memory

•4MB FLASH memory

•SD FLASH memory card reader for memory expansion up to 4 GB

•Standard industry emulations right out of the box including Eltron®and Zebra®language

support

•Internal 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts

•Fonts and bar codes 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

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•Downloadable firmware upgrades

•Text, bar code, graphics/image printing (Please refer to the TSPL/TSPL2 programming

manual for supporting code page)

Supported bar code Supported image

1D bar code 2D bar code

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

PDF-417,

Maxicode,

DataMatrix,

QR code,

Aztec

BITMAP,

BMP,

PCX

(Max. 256 colors graphics)

1.2.2 Printer optional features

The printer offers the following optional features.

Product option feature User options Dealer options Factory options

LCD display (graphic type,

128x64 pixel) with back light

(for basic model only)

- - 

Internal Ethernet print server

(10/100 Mbps) interface

- - 

USB host (Support PC

keyboard and bar code

scanner)

- - 

Centronics interface - - 

Peel-off module --

Cutter module --

Bluetooth module (RS-232C

interface)

- -

Stand-alone dumb keyboard

display unit

- -

Programmable keyboard

display unit

- -

HCS-200 long range CCD

scanner

- -

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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 condition Operation: 5 ~ 40IC(41 ~ 104IF),

25~85% non-condensing

Storage: -40 ~ 60 IC(-40 ~ 140IF),

10~90% non-condensing

1.4 Print Specifications

Print Specifications 203 dpi models 300 dpi models

Print-head resolution 203 dots/inch (8

dots/mm)

300 dots/inch (12

dots/mm)

Printing method Thermal transfer and direct thermal

Dot size

(width x length)

0.125 x 0.125 mm

(1 mm = 8 dots)

0.084 x 0.084 mm

(1 mm = 11.8 dots)

Print speed

(inches per second)

Up to 6 ips Up to 4 ips

Max. print width 104 mm (4.09”)

Max. print length 2,286 mm (90”) 1,016 mm (40”)

1.6 Label Specifications

Label Specifications 203 dpi models 300 dpi models

Label roll capacity 203.2 mm (8”) OD

Label alignment Edge alignment

Label type Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-

fold, notch

Label wound type Printing face outside wound

Label width (label + liner) Max. 118 mm (4.6”)

Min. 25.4 mm (1.0”)

Label thickness (label + liner) Max. 0.28 mm (11 mil)

Min. 0.06 mm (2.36 mil)

Label core diameter 25.4 mm~76.2 mm (1”~3”)

Label length 5~2,286 mm (0.2”~90”) 5~1,016 mm (0.2”~40”)

Label length (peeler mode) Max. 152.4 mm (6”)

Min. 25.4 mm (1”)

Label length (cutter

mode)

Max. 2,286 mm (90”) Max. 1,016 mm (40”)

Min. 25.4 mm (1”) Min. 25.4 mm (1”)

Gap height Min. 2 mm

Black mark height Min. 2 mm

Black mark width Min. 8 mm (0.31”)

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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 bar code 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.

One printer unit

One Windows labeling software/Windows driver CD disk

One quick installation guide

One power cord

One USB interface cable

One ribbon take up paper core

If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller

or distributor.

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2.2 Printer Overview

2.2.1 Front View

LED indicators

Pause key

Feed key

Menu key

Paper exit chute Label window

LCD

Cover lift handle

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2.2.2 Interior view

Ribbon rewind spindle

Ribbon supply spindle

Print-

head pressure

adjustment Knob

Ribbon expired sensor

Print-head release lever

Label roll guard

3inch core

adaptor

Label supply

spindle

Ribbon guide bar

Label guide bar

Print-head

laten roller

Label sensor 

(horizontally adjustable)

Label guide

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2.2.3 Rear View

NOTE:

This illustration is for reference only. Please refer to product specification for interfaces availability.

*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, V1.1 microSD 512 MB Panasonic

V1.0, V1.1 microSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic

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

•DOS FAT file system supported.

•Folders/files must be in 8.3 filename format

•MiniSD/microSD card adapter required for SD card reader.

SD card slot

RS-232C Interface

(115,200 bps max)

Ethernet interface (optional)

USB interface (USB 2.0

full speed mode)

Centronics parallel

interface (optional)

Power switch

Power jack socket

USB host (option)

Fanfold label entry slot

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2.3 Operator Controls

2.3.1 Front Panel & Keys

Basic Option

Display Option

LED indicators

Pause button

Feed button

Keys

Function

Feed key Advance one (blank) label

Pause key Pause/Resume printing

LED indicators

Keys Function

Menu Enter/exit menu, or cancel setting

and return to previous menu option

Pause Pause/resume printing

Feed Advance one (blank) label

Up Menu up-scroll

Down Menu down-scroll

Select Enter current menu selection

LCD display

Key pad

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2.3.2 LED Indicators

LED Status Indication

POWER Off

Printer power off

Printer power on

ON-LINE On

Flashing

Printer ready

Printer paused or

receiving data from PC

ERROR Off

Blinking

Printer is ready

Carriage (print-head)

open, or cutter failure,

or data being cleared

from memory

No paper, or paper jam,

or no ribbon

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2.5 Ribbon Installation

2.5.1 Loading the Ribbon

1. Open the printer side cover.

2. Push the new ribbon onto the ribbon supply

spindle. Push the spare core onto the rewind

spindle. Push both as far as they will go.

3. Press the print-head release lever (in the

direction indicated) to release and lift the print-

head carriage.

4. Thread the silver (sometimes transparent)

ribbon leader around ribbon guide bar then

through the slot (fork) of the ribbon sensor, and

on past the print-head until it reaches the ribbon

rewind spindle.

5. Attach the ribbon leader to the cardboard core

on the rewind spindle. Avoid wrinkling the

ribbon.

Ribbon leader foil

Ribbon guide bar

Ribbon sensor

Adhesive surface

of ribbon leader

attaches here

New ribbon

Spare core

Print-head carriage

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6. Rotate the ribbon rewind spindle until the

ribbon leader has passed from view.

7. Close the print-head carriage, making sure

the latches are engaged securely.

SCHEMATIC

2.6 Installation of Label

2.6.1 Loading the Roll Label

1. Open the printer side cover.

Ribbon rewind

Ribbon supply

Ribbon guide bar

Ribbon sensor

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2. Push the print-head release lever (in direction

indicated) to open the print-head carriage.

3. Move the label roll guard horizontally to the

end of label spindle then flip it down.

4. Place the roll of label on the label supply spindle. Flip up the label roll guard.

Note:

When inserting the 3 inch core adapter to the spindle, please make sure the arrow direction is as

shown below. When using a 1 inch core label, please remove the 3 inch core adaptor from the label

supply spindle.

Print-head carriage

Label roll guard

3inch label core 1inch label core

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5. Pull label roll leading edge forward through the

label guide bar, label sensor and place the label

leading edge onto the platen roller.

6. Adjust the label guide to fit the width of the

label. The label sensor actually comprises two

sensors - a gap sensor and a facing black line

sensor. Make sure the label sensor (indicated

by the triangle) traverses the label’s gaps,

black lines or punched holes as appropriate.

This is important.

7. Close the print-head carriage, making sure the

latches are engaged securely.

8. Calibration of the gap/black mark sensor is

sometimes necessary after changing label roll. To do

this, use the DiagTool (supplied on the CD) referring

to section 4

Label sensor bar

Label guide bar

Label supply spindle

Label guide

Label sensor

location 

horizontally adjustable

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2.6.2 Loading Fan-fold Label

Fan-fold label feeds through an aperture in the rear of the printer. For the initial three steps, see

previous illustrations.

1. Open the printer right side cover.

2. Push the print-head release lever to open the print-head carriage.

3. Move the label roll guard horizontally to the end of label spindle then flip it down (horizontal).

4. Remove the 3 inch core adapters from the

label supply spindle.

5. Insert the fan-fold label through the rear aperture of the printer.

6. Pull the fan-fold label leading edge forward through the label guide bar, label sensor and leave

it resting on the platen roller.

7. Adjust the label roll guard and label guide by sliding them to up to the edge of the label.

8. Close the print-head carriage, making sure the latches are engaged securely.

9. Calibrate the printer to the appropriate sensor,

e.g. Gap, Black Mark or Continuous. Refer to

section 4 for more information.

Note: This operation is often necessary when

changing the label roll.

2.6.3 Loading the Label in Peel-off Mode (the peeler is an optional extra)

1. Open the peel-off unit by releasing the catches and pulling it down.

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2. Refer to chapter 2.6.1 to install the label.

3. Use the DiagTool to set the label sensor type and calibrate the appropriate sensor.

Refer to chapter 4.

4. Pull the label through the front of the printer and remove some labels to expose the

bare liner.

5. Feed the bare liner through the peel-off unit.

After changing label roll it may be necessary to calibrate the gap/black mark sensor.

6. Close the peel-off unit cover and print-head carriage.

Liner

Label

Liner

Slot

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