Ovation Software Label Printer manual Unpacking and Inspection, Additional Requirements

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Getting Started

1.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Inspect the shipping container(s) for damage, if damage is evident notify the shipping company to specify the nature and extent of the damage.

Remove the printer from the packaging material and check the contents of the package. In addition to this manual the following items should be included:

∙Label printer

∙External power supply

∙Special or additional items purchased.

Note: It is a good idea to save the carton and packaging materials in the event shipping the printer is required.

1.2 Additional Requirements

The following items are necessary to generate labels with your printer. It may be a good idea to contact your local reseller for advice on which media and software is best suited for your needs.

∙Serial or parallel cable, (see Section 1.4)

∙Power cord for 230 VAC operation only, (120 VAC units come with a power cord).

∙Applicable media

∙Applicable software

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Contents Ovation2 Operator’s Manual Part Number Revision B2 Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Troubleshooting Introduction Printer OverviewUnpacking and Inspection Additional RequirementsConnecting Power Connecting power to the PrinterInterfacing to the Printer Interface CablesLoading Media Loading MediaLoading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Media for Peel ConfigurationLoading Ribbon Thermal Transfer Option Ribbon Hub RemovalSelecting the Print Type Size Media Width Adjustment Power-up Configuration and Self-Test 12 Configuration Test LabelFactory Default Settings Setting the Printer to the Factory DefaultsFunction Value Switches and Indicators Switch/Indicator FunctionAvailable Options Thermal TransferPC-Batch Software Ovation2 Programming Commands Printing LabelsImmediate Commands CommandSystem-Level Commands Char Description FormatSystem-Level Commands concluded Label-Formatting Commands Description FormatLabel-Formatting Commands concluded Special Label-Formatting CommandsFont-Loading Commands Programming ExamplesExample line Configuration Command String Example Stxkd @A@ CR@ Sets the printer to gap edge media Memory Cartridges Modules Inserting a Memory CartridgeMaintenance Area Method IntervalCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadFine Printhead Adjustment Fine Printhead AdjustmentPrinthead Replacement 203 DPI Disconnecting the Printhead CablePrinthead Replacement 300 DPI Ovation2 Troubleshooting Ribbon does not advance Label advances 12 inches before a fault indication Ovation2 Page Ascii Control Code Chart Appendix aAscii Control Code Chart Appendix B Printer Specifications Electrical Available Bar Codes Ovation2 Fonts Available Fonts and Bar CodesTable B-1 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Font Sizes Lower caseOvation2 Ovation2 Table B-3 Bar Code Characteristics Bar CodesBar Code E Code Bar Code a Code 3Bar Code C UPC-E Bar Code G EAN-8Bar Code M 2 Digit UPC Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC Bar Code I CodeabarBar Code K Plessey Bar Code O CodeBar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code v FIM Uppercase R Error CodesLowercase Uppercase TError Codes Warranty Information PrinterWarranty Service Procedures Thermal PrintheadGeneral Warranty Provisions Limitation of LiabilityOvation2