Ovation Software Label Printer manual Loading Media

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Getting Started

The printer can also be connected to the host with a parallel connection. In addition, the printer has a unique feature where if you connect both the serial and parallel cables to the printer at the same time, the printer will automatically interface to the first connection, (serial or parallel) that transmits valid data. After a connection has been made, the printer must be turned off and then back on again to change the interface connection.

1.6 Loading Media

1. Open the cover.

2. Push the printhead latch toward the back of the printer and raise the printhead carrier assembly.

3. Place a roll of media (labels facing up) on the media hub and insert them into the printer. Slide the media hub against the roll of media

4. Pull 6² (152 mm) of media from the media roll in the printer.

5. Slide the media guide to the edge of the media.

6. Close the printhead carrier assembly and press down until it locks into place.

Figure 1-5 Loading Media

7. Close the cover and press the ‘Feed’ Button several times to feed the media and ensure proper tracking.

Note: The printer is factory set for 4-inch media and ribbon, when using different width media/ribbon please refer to Section 1.9.

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Contents Ovation2 Operator’s Manual Part Number Revision B2 Agency Compliance and Approvals Page Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Troubleshooting Printer Overview IntroductionAdditional Requirements Unpacking and InspectionConnecting power to the Printer Connecting PowerInterface Cables Interfacing to the PrinterLoading Media Loading MediaLoading Media for Peel Configuration Loading Media for Peel ConfigurationRibbon Hub Removal Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer OptionSelecting the Print Type Size Media Width Adjustment 12 Configuration Test Label Power-up Configuration and Self-TestFactory Default Settings Setting the Printer to the Factory DefaultsFunction Value Switch/Indicator Function Switches and IndicatorsThermal Transfer Available OptionsPC-Batch Software Ovation2 Printing Labels Programming CommandsCommand Immediate CommandsChar Description Format System-Level CommandsSystem-Level Commands concluded Description Format Label-Formatting CommandsSpecial Label-Formatting Commands Label-Formatting Commands concludedProgramming Examples Font-Loading CommandsExample line Example Stxkd @A@ CR Configuration Command String@ Sets the printer to gap edge media Inserting a Memory Cartridge Memory Cartridges ModulesArea Method Interval MaintenanceCleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadFine Printhead Adjustment Fine Printhead AdjustmentDisconnecting the Printhead Cable Printhead Replacement 203 DPIPrinthead Replacement 300 DPI Ovation2 Troubleshooting Ribbon does not advance Label advances 12 inches before a fault indication Ovation2 Page Appendix a Ascii Control Code ChartAscii 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 Lower case Font SizesOvation2 Ovation2 Bar Codes Table B-3 Bar Code CharacteristicsBar Code C UPC-E Bar Code a Code 3Bar Code E Code Bar Code G EAN-8Bar Code K Plessey Bar Code I CodeabarBar Code M 2 Digit UPC Bar Code N 5 Digit UPC Bar Code O CodeBar Code u UPS MaxiCode Bar Code v FIM Lowercase Error CodesUppercase R Uppercase TError Codes Printer Warranty InformationThermal Printhead Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability General Warranty ProvisionsOvation2