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AMT Datasouth 4600 Computer Connections, USB Interface Requirements, Centronics Parallel Port

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Computer Connections

This printer comes with USB interface, a standard Centronics parallel interface, and a nine-pin Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface.

USB Interface Requirements

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is version 2.0 and 1.1 compliant and

provides a full-speed (12Mb/s) interface that is compatible with your existing PC

hardware. The USB’s “plug and play” design makes installation easy. Multiple

printers can share a single USB port/hub.

Centronics Parallel Port

You can connect the printer to the host computer’s parallel port using any standard Centronics cable. The required cable must have a standard 36-pin parallel connector on one end, which is plugged into the parallel port located on the back of the printer. The other end of the parallel interface cable connects to the printer connector at the host computer. For pin-out information, please refer to the Technical Reference in this manual.

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AMT Datasouth 4600 manual Computer Connections, USB Interface Requirements, Centronics Parallel Port

Contents

Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer User’s GuideFastmark 4600 PLUS Series Table of Contents Table of Contents Technical ReferenceIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER NOTICES TRADEMARK CREDITSGetting Started UnpackingPackage Contents 2. Installation Quick Start Guide3. CD Rom User Guides, Utility Software & Drivers 4. AC Power Cord 1. Fastmark 4600 PLUS Series PrinterPlacing the Printer Connecting the Power CordWARNING! Do not operate the printer in an area where it might get wet Getting to Know Your Printer Front PanelLED Indicators ButtonsFor the FM 4602 PLUS Series, and the FM 4603 PLUS Series models, modes ofLCD Display Setting Display Language 300,PAL/PPLZ ESC FOR KEYBD203,PAL/PPLZ WITH B.C. READER 300,PAL/PPLZ WITH B.C. READERChanging Settings from the Panel Setting Procedureduring printing or communication Basic Printer Features and Parameter Settings , PPLA/PPLBNOTE Features can vary based on printer model. Do not change settings Printer Features and Parameter Settings, PAL/PPLZ Feature Factory DefaultINSTALLED characteristics. OnceInternal Parts and Features Ribbon Pick-up SpindleRibbon Supply Spindle Media Supply Spindle Rear Feed Slot Head Latch Thermal Printhead Paper Drive RollerPeeler Option Cutter Module Front Access Loading Ribbon and MediaLoading a Ribbon 2. Turn the head latch counter-clockwise and open the bracket. Figure HeadBracket Ribbon Supply4. Lead the ribbon through the print head module. Figure 6. Insert the core onto the ribbon pick-up spindle. FigureRibbon Pick-upLoading Media Standard Modeoutside media guide. Figure HeadLatch Outside3. Lead the media through the print head module and under the paper sensor guide. Figure Page Remove labels Peel Off ModeBacking Paper Media Backing/Liner Print HeadModule Dispenser4. Close the peeler module using the peel-off mechanism release lever. Figure Cutting Mode Cutter Module Print Head Module Paper Sensor GuideHead Outside Media GuideControl Panel Operation Front PanelLED Indicators Pressed and held down during Power UP ButtonsButton FunctionPressed during normal operation ButtonFunction Pressed for Special functionsWith Keyboard Option installed LCD DisplayStandard Printer With Barcode Reader OptionFront Panel Set-up Menu PRINT MODE DIRECT THERMALSet-up Mode Buttons1. Power on the printer Typical Set-up Control Panel Features features may differ among Feature ItemFactory Default 2. Make sure the settings you desire has an * character by the valueLegacy Data Stream Interpretation PALTM Print and Program OverviewTraditional Printing Standalone/Downtime Applications Host System Ability to operate on line from host or off line in stand-alone mode Calibration & Configuration Performing CalibrationPrinting a Configuration Report Resetting to Factory Default Settings 3. Printed label count is not resetCentronics Parallel Port Computer ConnectionsUSB Interface Requirements Serial RS-232 Port Ethernet 10/100 Internal Printer Server Option1. Centronics allows a much higher communication speed than serial this cableEthernet Module Status Indicators LED StatusDescription BlinkingEthernet LED Indicators Green LED Amber LEDCommunicating with the Printer Page 6. Click Finish TIA-230 TIA-230E TIZ-230 7. Select Install printer drivers and Click Next8. Select model & emulation 9. Select the port of the printer and click Next Not Shared LT1 YES TIA-230E 7.1.8M-0 installed Installed printer TIA-230E PPLBTroubleshooting Media ProblemsNote If problem continues perform a label sensor calibration LED and LCD DiagnosisNote After problem is solved, press CANCEL to continue printing Ribbon ProblemsOther Problems Light /Missing Print Miscellaneous Recovery Cleaning the Print Head Note Turn off the printer before cleaningCaring for Your Printer depending on actual usage and conditionsdust or adhesives Cleaning the RollerCleaning the Media Compartment General Specifications Technical Reference24lbs11kgs PAL/PPLZ PPLAPPLB Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification Printer Programming Language A, PPLAPrinter Programming Language B, PPLB Printer Programming Language Z, PPLZ USB series “B” Receptacle Interface Interface SpecificationsConnector Terminal Pin Assignment Serial Interface if you use a general host such as a PCConnection with Host Printer Pin 2- RxData ……… Pin 3- TxData ……… Pin 5- Ground ……… Terminal/Host TxData RxData GroundData format always 8 data bits, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit ParityParallel Centronics Auto PollingData1 Data3Ethernet Interface SignalASCII TABLE Appendix A Printer Status Appendix B Stand-alone Keyboard and Barcode Reader KeyboardForm Control Functions Example Making a Keyboard Form READY 203,PPLB ESC FOR KEYBD KBDFORM5. Key-in the product name and number Product Name ? Barcode Printer Product No. ? 0123456789 6. Input the label count and copy countOutput ENTER to go on Or ESC to returnBarcode Reader Example Making a Barcode Reader Form Output Product No.? 11223344 Product Name? APPLEAppendix C Cutter Installation Refer to the following steps to install the cutter kit onto printers1. Turn off the printer 2. Remove the top covers on both left and right sides8. Turn on the printer 9. Set parameter “CUTTER INSTALLED”, on the LCD to the ON position5. Loosen and remove the two screws 4 from bracket 1. Put the media end on the roller 2. Close the TPH latch 3. Turn on the printer4. Press the FEED button to feed the media end through the cutter After the cutter is installed, install media and ribbonAppendix D Dispenser Installation Install a dispenser into the printer as follows1. Turn off the printer 2. Remove the top cover on both left and right sidesPage 6. Install the ribbon and media 7. Turn on the printer 8. Set parameter “DISPENSER INSTALLED” on the LCD to the ON positionAppendix E Adjusting Ribbon Tension Appendix F Switching Ribbon Wound Ink-side out or Ink-side in