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AMT Datasouth 4600 manual

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1.Turn off the printer. Plug the power cable into the power socket on the wall, and then connect the other end of the cable to printer's power socket. Connect an interface cable (i.e USB, Parallel or Serial) from the printer to the PC.

2.Turn on the printer. If the printer supports Plug-and-Play, and you have successfully connected it using a USB cable, then the Windows Add Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the printer and display a dialog that allows you to install a driver. Click Cancel and do not install the driver using the Windows Add Hardware Wizard. Instead use the Seagull Driver Installation Wizard provided on the CD ROM received with your printer.

3.Utilizing the CD ROM from your printer package, select and start the Seagull Driver Wizard.

4.On the prompt, Windows Printer Driver, select “I accept…” and click "Next".

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AMT Datasouth 4600 manual

Contents

Fastmark 4600 PLUS Series User’s GuideThermal Transfer Barcode Printer Table of Contents Technical Reference Table of ContentsTRADEMARK CREDITS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER NOTICESUnpacking Getting Started2. Installation Quick Start Guide Package Contents3. CD Rom User Guides, Utility Software & Drivers 4. AC Power Cord 1. Fastmark 4600 PLUS Series PrinterWARNING! Do not operate the printer in an area where it might get wet Connecting the Power CordPlacing the Printer Front Panel Getting to Know Your PrinterButtons LED IndicatorsFor the FM 4602 PLUS Series, and the FM 4603 PLUS Series models, modes ofLCD Display 300,PAL/PPLZ ESC FOR KEYBD Setting Display Language203,PAL/PPLZ WITH B.C. READER 300,PAL/PPLZ WITH B.C. READERSetting Procedure Changing Settings from the PanelNOTE Features can vary based on printer model. Do not change settings Basic Printer Features and Parameter Settings , PPLA/PPLBduring printing or communication Printer Features and Parameter Settings, PAL/PPLZ Factory Default FeatureINSTALLED characteristics. OnceRibbon Pick-up Spindle Internal Parts and FeaturesRibbon Supply Spindle Media Supply Spindle Rear Feed Slot Head Latch Thermal Printhead Paper Drive RollerPeeler Option Cutter Module Loading a Ribbon Loading Ribbon and MediaFront Access Head 2. Turn the head latch counter-clockwise and open the bracket. FigureBracket Ribbon Supply6. Insert the core onto the ribbon pick-up spindle. Figure 4. Lead the ribbon through the print head module. FigureRibbon Pick-upStandard Mode Loading MediaHead outside media guide. FigureLatch Outside3. Lead the media through the print head module and under the paper sensor guide. Figure Page Backing Paper Peel Off ModeRemove labels Print Head Media Backing/LinerModule Dispenser4. Close the peeler module using the peel-off mechanism release lever. Figure Cutter Module Print Head Module Paper Sensor Guide Cutting ModeOutside Media Guide HeadFront Panel Control Panel OperationLED Indicators Buttons Pressed and held down during Power UPButton FunctionButton Pressed during normal operationFunction Pressed for Special functionsLCD Display With Keyboard Option installedStandard Printer With Barcode Reader OptionPRINT MODE DIRECT THERMAL Front Panel Set-up MenuSet-up Mode Buttons1. Power on the printer Feature Item Typical Set-up Control Panel Features features may differ amongFactory Default 2. Make sure the settings you desire has an * character by the valueTraditional Printing PALTM Print and Program OverviewLegacy Data Stream Interpretation Host System Standalone/Downtime Applications Ability to operate on line from host or off line in stand-alone mode Performing Calibration Calibration & ConfigurationPrinting a Configuration Report 3. Printed label count is not reset Resetting to Factory Default SettingsUSB Interface Requirements Computer ConnectionsCentronics Parallel Port Ethernet 10/100 Internal Printer Server Option Serial RS-232 Port1. Centronics allows a much higher communication speed than serial this cableLED Status Ethernet Module Status IndicatorsDescription BlinkingGreen LED Amber LED Ethernet LED IndicatorsCommunicating with the Printer Page 6. Click Finish 8. Select model & emulation 7. Select Install printer drivers and Click NextTIA-230 TIA-230E TIZ-230 9. Select the port of the printer and click Next Not Shared LT1 YES TIA-230E 7.1.8M-0 Installed printer TIA-230E PPLB installedMedia Problems TroubleshootingNote If problem continues perform a label sensor calibration LED and LCD DiagnosisOther Problems Ribbon ProblemsNote After problem is solved, press CANCEL to continue printing Light /Missing Print Miscellaneous Recovery Note Turn off the printer before cleaning Cleaning the Print HeadCaring for Your Printer depending on actual usage and conditionsCleaning the Media Compartment Cleaning the Rollerdust or adhesives Technical Reference General Specifications24lbs11kgs PPLB PPLAPAL/PPLZ Printer Programming Language A, PPLA Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics SpecificationPrinter Programming Language B, PPLB Printer Programming Language Z, PPLZ Connector Terminal Pin Assignment Interface SpecificationsUSB series “B” Receptacle Interface if you use a general host such as a PC Serial InterfaceConnection with Host Terminal/Host TxData RxData Ground Printer Pin 2- RxData ……… Pin 3- TxData ……… Pin 5- Ground ………Data format always 8 data bits, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit ParityAuto Polling Parallel CentronicsData1 Data3Signal Ethernet InterfaceASCII TABLE Appendix A Printer Status Form Control Functions KeyboardAppendix B Stand-alone Keyboard and Barcode Reader Example Making a Keyboard Form KBDFORM READY 203,PPLB ESC FOR KEYBD5. Key-in the product name and number Product Name ? Barcode Printer Product No. ? 0123456789 6. Input the label count and copy countENTER to go on Or ESC to return OutputBarcode Reader Example Making a Barcode Reader Form Product No.? 11223344 Product Name? APPLE OutputRefer to the following steps to install the cutter kit onto printers Appendix C Cutter Installation1. Turn off the printer 2. Remove the top covers on both left and right sides5. Loosen and remove the two screws 4 from bracket 9. Set parameter “CUTTER INSTALLED”, on the LCD to the ON position8. Turn on the printer 3. Turn on the printer 1. Put the media end on the roller 2. Close the TPH latch4. Press the FEED button to feed the media end through the cutter After the cutter is installed, install media and ribbonInstall a dispenser into the printer as follows Appendix D Dispenser Installation1. Turn off the printer 2. Remove the top cover on both left and right sidesPage 8. Set parameter “DISPENSER INSTALLED” on the LCD to the ON position 6. Install the ribbon and media 7. Turn on the printerAppendix F Switching Ribbon Wound Ink-side out or Ink-side in Appendix E Adjusting Ribbon Tension