Cognitive Solutions LXG-UG00000 manual Downloading CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator

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NOTE: installing

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administrator will also load print drivers for cognitivetpg label printers. Cognitivetpg printer administrator utility is very useful for configuring, troubleshooting, and updating the Advantage LXprinter.

NOTE: make

sure you have administrative rights to your computer to download the utility and drivers.

NOTE: for best results, power off printer prior to installing cognitivetpg printer administrator and printer drivers.

Chapter 3: Installing CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator and Print Drivers

The updated Advantage LX (S/N starting with“L”) is compatible with existing Advantage LX drivers and the Cognitive Printer Configuration Utility. Additionally, it can be used with the latest utility -- CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator.

CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator is a Java based utility designed for installation on various operating system platforms. Administrator allows complete control over the profiles and settings of the Advantage LX printer.

Downloading CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator

In order to easily make printer configuration changes, install the CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator Utility. Follow the CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator installation instructions at http://www.CognitiveTPG.com/resources_utility.aspx for the Advantage LX printer. You can also follow this path: http://www.CognitiveTPG.com > Downloads

>Utility. This process will also install Windows driver for the printer on your computer. Note that Ser/COM, or Ethernet connection is preferred for use with this utility. Parallel connection provides limited functionality with Administrator Utility.

After downloading and installing CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator and driver files, connect the printer to your computer and power it on. Use the “Add A Printer” wizard to add the appropriate driver. For reference, driver files are downloaded to the following location on the computer: C:\Program Files\Cognitive\Drivers.

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Contents User Guide Copyright 2012, CognitiveTPG Table of Contents Introduction Package ContentsWelcome Operating EnvironmentFront/Rear View Printer Feature OverviewComponent Function Inside View Advantage LX Communication Interfaces 2 and 4 Model DetailComponent DT & TT Models Setting up the Advantage LX Printer Printer InstallationConnecting the Interface and Power Cables Electrostatic Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon Click Power OFF printer to end hexadecimal dump mode Self-TestingDownloading CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator Connection Settings CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator UtilitySelect Use Serial Connection radio dial Select the Use Network Connection radio dial Printer SettingsSelect the Use Parallel Connection radio dial Click ConnectValues Label Positioning Auto Recalibration Click the Delete Selected Objects button Profile Management Firmware Upgrade Sample Test Script in CPL Script EditorCleaning the Printer Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Supplies Cleaning the Thermal Printhead and PlatenSymptom Possible Cause Recommended Solution Troubleshooting & Default SettingsParameter Default Setting