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AMT Datasouth 400 Loading the Ribbon, Thermal Transfer Media only, Printhead Latches, Users Guide

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Loading the Ribbon

Loading the Ribbon

Thermal Transfer Media only

1.Lift the printer top cover and to the open position.

2.Slide the two printhead latches toward the back of the printer to unlock the printhead module.

Top Cover in

Open Position

Printhead Latch

Printhead Latch

Figure 6 - Printhead Latches

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AMT Datasouth 400 manual Loading the Ribbon, Thermal Transfer Media only, Printhead Latches, Users Guide

Contents

Fastmark 400 Series User’s GuideBarcode Label Printer Part No. 110021 ATRADEMARK CREDITS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER NOTICESTECHNICAL SUPPORT CONVENTIONSTable of Contents Internal Fonts Symbol SetCourier Font Set Internal Bar CodesTable of Figures Users Guide this page intentionally left blankFigure 1 - Fastmark 400 series PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONFigure 2 - Included Materials UNPACKING and INSPECTIONFinding a Location for the Printer INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATIONFigure 3 - Switches, Indicators and Connections Figure 4 - Power Connection Connecting the Power CordPrint a SELF-TEST to review serial settings Connecting the Printer to Your HostFigure 5 - Printer to Host Thermal Transfer Media only Loading the RibbonFigure 6 - Printhead Latches Top Cover in Open Position Printhead Latch Printhead LatchFigure 7 - Ribbon Core Notch Location Figure 8 - Ribbon Loading Figure 9 - Open Printhead Module Loading MediaPrinthead Latch Printhead Latch Users GuideFigure 11 - Loading Media Figure 10 - Media Spindle and Retainer DiskRetainer Disk Media Spindle Media guidesIf too tight so that the media may buckle and a paper jam could occur 9. Slide in the Right Media Guide until it is snug with the mediaFigure 12 - Loading Media - Peal and Present Loading Media when Peel and Present Option is InstalledFigure 13 - Loading Media - Cutter Loading Media When Cutter is EquippedOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Switch, Indicators and ConnectionsFigure 14 - Switches and Indicators Label Sensor Calibration Procedure Printers Internal Self Test Procedure and Configuration Report Figure 15 - Self Test Sample - PPLA Emulation Self Test Pattern for PPLAUsers Guide Figure 16 - Self Test Sample - PPLB Emulation Self Test Pattern for PPLBUsers Guide Entering into HEX Print mode Resetting the Printer to Factory Default SettingsNote Hex mode is only available when PPLB emulation is installed Command Set for the PPLA COMMAND QUICK REFERENCENote STXKI7n command is ignored by model FM402DT Symbol 1. Control codes for the printer commands2. There is no space code in the command Code hexadecimalSTXa Notes The formatting and editing commands should be grouped together, lead by STXL and ended by E command Command Editing Commandsformat DescriptionObject Object TableString DescriptionNote No spaces are after the escape character Such commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL formatCommand Set for the PPLB Description Command ContParameter 1. x and y represents horizontal and vertical co-ordinate values PRINTER DRIVER Driver InstallationA\WIN95 A\NT40 A\WIN98 A\WIN2000 10. You may wish to change the Printer Name to be more descriptive. Also select this printer as the Default printer. Click Next Parameter setting How to Use the DriverDetails Tab Print to the following port Print using the following driverOrientation Paper Paper sizeSet portrait or landscape according to the print direction Users GuideMedia choice Paper sourceCopies More OptionsPrint speed for the FM402TT can be set at 1 to 3 IPS Device OptionsPrint speed for the FM402DT and FM403TT can be set for 1 to 2 IPS Users GuideTroubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCEPossible Problems Host and Data related errorsSolutions ProblemNote Direct Thermal media can be used with a ribbon Recoveryhowever inadequate heat transfer may result in light print. It is not recommended to use Direct ThermalFigure 17 - Printhead Location Preventive MaintenanceFigure 18 - Platen Roller Cleaning the Platen RollerCleaning the paper sensor Cleaning the Paper CompartmentFigure 19 - Paper Compartment and Paper Sensor Specification Appendix A Printer SpecificationsFM402DT FM402TTFonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Serial RS-232 cable Optional AccessoriesExternal media suppler for media roll with max. 8 inch OD Peel and Present Cutter Flash memory Font boardIntroduction Appendix B INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSSerial Serial port Set-up Parameters Three Wire connectionParity bit None Auto Polling Parallel CentronicsAppendix C ASCII TABLE Internal Fonts Appendix D FONTS AND BAR CODES FOR THE PPLA EmulationUsers Guide Users Guide Users Guide Font Users Guide Users Guide Courier Font SetUsers Guide Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar CodesUsers Guide Users Guide Users Guide 8 bit symbol sets Appendix E FONTS AND BAR CODES FOR PPLB Emulation7 bit symbol sets Internal FontsUsers Guide Symbol SetUsers Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar CodesUsers Guide Charlotte, NC AMT Datasouth Corp704 525 Corporate Headquarters