Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer
User’s Guide
Fastmark 4600 PLUS Series
Table of Contents
Technical Reference
Table of Contents
TRADEMARK CREDITS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER NOTICES
Unpacking
Getting Started
1. Fastmark 4600 PLUS Series Printer
Package Contents
2. Installation Quick Start Guide
3. CD Rom User Guides, Utility Software & Drivers 4. AC Power Cord
Placing the Printer
Connecting the Power Cord
WARNING! Do not operate the printer in an area where it might get wet
Front Panel
Getting to Know Your Printer
FM 4603 PLUS Series models, modes of
LED Indicators
Buttons
For the FM 4602 PLUS Series, and the
LCD Display
300,PAL/PPLZ WITH B.C. READER
Setting Display Language
300,PAL/PPLZ ESC FOR KEYBD
203,PAL/PPLZ WITH B.C. READER
Setting Procedure
Changing Settings from the Panel
during printing or communication
Basic Printer Features and Parameter Settings , PPLA/PPLB
NOTE Features can vary based on printer model. Do not change settings
Printer Features and Parameter Settings, PAL/PPLZ
characteristics. Once
Feature
Factory Default
INSTALLED
Thermal Printhead Paper Drive Roller
Internal Parts and Features
Ribbon Pick-up Spindle
Ribbon Supply Spindle Media Supply Spindle Rear Feed Slot Head Latch
Peeler Option Cutter Module
Front Access
Loading Ribbon and Media
Loading a Ribbon
Ribbon Supply
2. Turn the head latch counter-clockwise and open the bracket. Figure
Head
Bracket
Pick-up
4. Lead the ribbon through the print head module. Figure
6. Insert the core onto the ribbon pick-up spindle. Figure
Ribbon
Standard Mode
Loading Media
Outside
outside media guide. Figure
Head
Latch
3. Lead the media through the print head module and under the paper sensor guide. Figure
Page
Remove labels
Peel Off Mode
Backing Paper
Dispenser
Media Backing/Liner
Print Head
Module
4. Close the peeler module using the peel-off mechanism release lever. Figure
Cutter Module Print Head Module Paper Sensor Guide
Cutting Mode
Outside Media Guide
Head
Front Panel
Control Panel Operation
LED Indicators
Function
Pressed and held down during Power UP
Buttons
Button
Pressed for Special functions
Pressed during normal operation
Button
Function
With Barcode Reader Option
With Keyboard Option installed
LCD Display
Standard Printer
Buttons
Front Panel Set-up Menu
PRINT MODE DIRECT THERMAL
Set-up Mode
1. Power on the printer
2. Make sure the settings you desire has an * character by the value
Typical Set-up Control Panel Features features may differ among
Feature Item
Factory Default
Legacy Data Stream Interpretation
PALTM Print and Program Overview
Traditional Printing
Host System
Standalone/Downtime Applications
Ability to operate on line from host or off line in stand-alone mode
Performing Calibration
Calibration & Configuration
Printing a Configuration Report
3. Printed label count is not reset
Resetting to Factory Default Settings
Centronics Parallel Port
Computer Connections
USB Interface Requirements
this cable
Serial RS-232 Port
Ethernet 10/100 Internal Printer Server Option
1. Centronics allows a much higher communication speed than serial
Blinking
Ethernet Module Status Indicators
LED Status
Description
Green LED Amber LED
Ethernet LED Indicators
Communicating with the Printer
Page
6. Click Finish
TIA-230 TIA-230E TIZ-230
7. Select Install printer drivers and Click Next
8. Select model & emulation
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
installed
LED and LCD Diagnosis
Troubleshooting
Media Problems
Note If problem continues perform a label sensor calibration
Note After problem is solved, press CANCEL to continue printing
Ribbon Problems
Other Problems
Light /Missing Print
Miscellaneous
Recovery
depending on actual usage and conditions
Cleaning the Print Head
Note Turn off the printer before cleaning
Caring for Your Printer
dust or adhesives
Cleaning the Roller
Cleaning the Media Compartment
Technical Reference
General Specifications
24lbs11kgs
PAL/PPLZ
PPLA
PPLB
Printer Programming Language A, PPLA
Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification
Printer Programming Language B, PPLB
Printer Programming Language Z, PPLZ
USB series “B” Receptacle Interface
Interface Specifications
Connector Terminal Pin Assignment
if you use a general host such as a PC
Serial Interface
Connection with Host
Parity
Printer Pin 2- RxData ……… Pin 3- TxData ……… Pin 5- Ground ………
Terminal/Host TxData RxData Ground
Data format always 8 data bits, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit
Data3
Parallel Centronics
Auto Polling
Data1
Signal
Ethernet Interface
ASCII TABLE
Appendix A Printer Status
Appendix B Stand-alone Keyboard and Barcode Reader
Keyboard
Form Control Functions
Example Making a Keyboard Form
Product No. ? 0123456789 6. Input the label count and copy count
READY 203,PPLB ESC FOR KEYBD
KBDFORM
5. Key-in the product name and number Product Name ? Barcode Printer
ENTER to go on Or ESC to return
Output
Barcode Reader
Example Making a Barcode Reader Form
Product No.? 11223344 Product Name? APPLE
Output
2. Remove the top covers on both left and right sides
Appendix C Cutter Installation
Refer to the following steps to install the cutter kit onto printers
1. Turn off the printer
8. Turn on the printer
9. Set parameter “CUTTER INSTALLED”, on the LCD to the ON position
5. Loosen and remove the two screws 4 from bracket
After the cutter is installed, install media and ribbon
1. Put the media end on the roller 2. Close the TPH latch
3. Turn on the printer
4. Press the FEED button to feed the media end through the cutter
2. Remove the top cover on both left and right sides
Appendix D Dispenser Installation
Install a dispenser into the printer as follows
1. Turn off the printer
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8. Set parameter “DISPENSER INSTALLED” on the LCD to the ON position
6. Install the ribbon and media 7. Turn on the printer
Appendix F Switching Ribbon Wound Ink-side out or Ink-side in
Appendix E Adjusting Ribbon Tension