Operator’s Manual
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Copyright Information
Firmware Software Agreement
Agency Compliance and Approvals
C22.2 No. 950-M93
EN60950
C US Listed
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Important Safety Instructions
Contents
Setting Up the Printer
Printer Overview
Getting Started
Using the Front Panel
Adjusting and Maintaining the Printer
Troubleshooting
Printer Specifications
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix E
Appendix F
Menu System Multi-LanguageSupport
Glossary
Printer Overview
1.0About the Printer
1.0.1Standard Features
Cutter, Light-Duty Backing-Only
Cutter, Standard Duty
I-ClassStandard Features Listing
DMXNet
Linear Scanner
ILPC – CG Times Firmware
Internal Rewinder
Present Sensor
RS-422Serial Interface
Twinax/Coax Interface
USB Port
1.1 Option Installation
Experience Level for Options Installation
Recommended Installer
Option
1.2Hardware Components
I-Class
I-Class
Getting Started
2.0Unpacking the Printer
2.0.1Inspection
2.0.2Additional Requirements
2.1Media and Ribbon Selection
2.1.1Print Quality Controls
Media Selection – Direct Thermal
Media Selection – Thermal Transfer
Direct Thermal Media Type
Print Speed
Print Energy
Thermal Transfer
Setting Up the Printer
3.0Installation
Serial Port
3.0.1Communications
Parallel Port
Null Modem MXM
“PC” DB9P to Printer
Part Number
Part Number
USB Port optional
3.1Loading Media
3.1.1Roll Media
3.1.2Fan-FoldMedia
3.2Media Sensor Adjustment
Media Sensor Selection and Adjustment
Media Type
Sensor Eye Mark Position
3.3Loading Ribbon
Removal
Ribbon Routing Diagrams
‘Coating Side In’ Ribbon Supply Hub
‘Coating Side Out’ Ribbon Supply Hub
I-Class
3.4Quick Media Calibration
Calibration Hints
3.5Outputting Labels
3.5.1Rewinding
Removal
I-Class
3.5.2On-DemandDispensing
Removal
I-Class
3.5.3Cutting
Using the Front Panel
4.0Operation
I-Class
4.0.3Quick Test Mode: Print Test Labels
ŒLiquid Crystal Display
4.0.4Indicator Lights
4.0.5LCD
4.0.6Resetting the Printer
4.0.6.1Soft Reset
4.0.6.2Level One Reset
4.0.6.3Level Two Reset
4.1The Menu System
4.1.1Entrance and Exit Prompts
MENU MODE
4.1.2Media Settings
MEDIA TYPE
SENSOR TYPE
LABEL LENGTH
4.1.3Print Control
HEAT
PRINT SPEED
FEED SPEED
CUSTOM ADJUSTMENTS
Print Control continued
PRESENT SENSOR
4.1.4Printer Options
MODULES
SCANNER
Printer Options continued
CUTTER
Printer Options continued
Used to set the specific number of barcodes
Printer Options continued
GPIO PORT
4.1.5System Settings
CONFIGURATION FILE
DEFAULT MODULE
SINGLE BYTE SYMBOLS
System Settings continued
DOUBLE BYTE SYMBOLS
PRINT CONFIGURATION
TIME AND DATE
System Settings continued
CONFIGURATION LEVEL
System Settings continued
SET FACTORY DEFAULTS
FORMAT ATTRIBUTES
IMAGING MODE
System Settings continued
PAUSE MODE
PEEL MODE
SECURITY
System Settings continued
PLUS EMULATION
System Settings continued
ALLEGRO EMULATION
DPI EMULATION
DPI EMULATION
System Settings continued
COLUMN EMULATION
SOP EMULATION
BACK AFTER PRINT
MENU LANGUAGE
System Settings continued
FAULT HANDLING
System Settings continued
The distance to backup on the defective
SERIAL PORT B
4.1.6Communications
SERIAL PORT A
Communications continued
PARALLEL PORT A
PARALLEL PORT B
NIC ADAPTER
Communications continued
Specifies the network gateway address the
HOST SETTINGS
Communications continued
Allows the user to disable the DPL Heat
Communications continued
4.1.7 Diagnostics
OPTIONS TESTING
HEX DUMP MODE
PRINT TEST RATE
RIBBON SENSOR LIMITS
Diagnostics continued
SENSOR READINGS
4.2Display Messages
4.2.1User Prompts and Condition Messages
User Prompts and Condition Messages
Displayed Message
User Prompts and Condition Messages continued
Displayed Message
Description
Conditions
4.3Quick Test Mode
4.3.1Print Quality Label
4.3.2Configuration Label
4.3.3Quick Ribbon Test Label
Œ Press the
•Use the Key to scroll to ‘Ribbon Test Label’
ŽUse the Key to select a quantity; see Section
4.3.4Dot Test Pattern Label
4.3.5Validation Label
4.3.6User Defined Label
Adjusting and Maintaining the Printer
5.0Media Sensor Calibration
5.0.1Standard Calibration
Step
Standard Calibration continued
Step
Operator Action
Displayed Message
Notched stock: adjust
Reflective stock: Adjust
Standard Calibration continued
Step
Standard Calibration continued
Step
Operator Action
Displayed Message
5.0.2Advanced Entry Calibration
Step
Operator Action
Displayed Message
Advanced Entry Calibration continued
Step
Operator Action
Displayed Message
Notched stock: adjust
Reflective stock: Adjust
Advanced Entry Calibration continued
Step
Advanced Entry Calibration continued
Step
Operator Action
Displayed Message
Advanced Entry Calibration continued
Step
Operator Action
Displayed Message
Advanced Entry Calibration continued
Step
Operator Action
Displayed Message
5.1Printhead Adjustments
5.1.1Leveling Cam Adjustment
5.1.2Burn Line Adjustment
5.2Printhead Replacement
5.3Maintenance Schedule
Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Area
Method
5.3.1Cleaning the Printhead
5.3.2Cleaning the Platen Roller
5.4Application Program Updates
5.3.3Cleaning Interior and Exterior Surfaces
5.4.1Updating from the Ready Mode
Step
Displayed Message
Operator Action
5.4.2Updating from the Download Mode
Step
Displayed Message
Operator Action
5.4.3Possible Problems during an Update
Application Update Error Messages
Descriptions / Causes / Solutions
Displayed Message
5.5Boot Loader Program Updates
Boot Loader Update Procedure
Step
Displayed Message
I-Class
Troubleshooting
6.0Problem Resolution
If experiencing this problem…
Try this solution…
Erratic printing instead of the
If experiencing this problem…
Try this solution…
If experiencing this problem…
Try this solution…
If there is an image on the used ribbon
If there is no image on the used ribbon
If experiencing this problem…
Try this solution…
Nothing happens when trying
the I & W Class Programmer’s Manual for
6.1Fault and Warning Messages
Fault Messages
Printer Fault Messages
Possible Solutions
Printer Fault Messages continued
Possible Solutions
Displayed Message
Description
Printer Fault Messages continued
Possible Solutions
Displayed Message
Description
Printer Fault Messages continued
Possible Solutions
Displayed Message
Description
Printer Fault Messages continued
Possible Solutions
Displayed Message
Description
Printer Fault Messages continued
Possible Solutions
Displayed Message
Description
Warning Messages
Printer Fault Messages continued
Possible Solutions
Displayed Message
Printer Warning Messages
Displayed Message
Description
Actions
6.2Hex Dump Mode
I-Class
Printer Specifications
7.0General Specifications
Bar Codes
Fonts
Printing Specifications
Environmental Requirements
Mechanical
I-4208,
7.1Media and Ribbon Requirements
Printing Specifications continued
I-4212, I–4308
1 MB I-4206,
Approved Media
Media Dimensions
Media and Ribbon Requirements continued
Designator
ASCII Control Code Chart
Appendix A
Char
Char
ASCII Control Code Chart continued
Char
Char
Char
Appendix B
Available Fonts and Bar Codes
Fonts
Font
Font
Height
Width
Spacing
Font 4: 62-characteralphanumeric
Font 5: 62-characteralphanumeric
uppercase
uppercase
I-Class
Font 7: OCR-A,size
Font 8: OCR-B,size
Bar Code Summary Data
I-Class
Bar Code A: Code Bar Code C: UPC-E
Bar Code E: Code Bar Code G: EAN-8
Bar Code I: Codabar
Bar Code B: UPC-A
Bar Code K: Plessey
Bar Code M: 2 Digit UPC addendum
Bar Code O Code
Bar Code Q: UCC/EAN Code
Bar Code W1c: DataMatrix Bar Code W1f: Aztec
Bar Code T: Telepen Bar Code v: FIM
Bar Code WG: USD-8 Bar Code W1d: QR Code
Bar Code W1z: MicroPDF417
Print Resolutions and Maximum Label Widths
Appendix C
Module Assignments
Resolutions and Widths
Available Speeds and Default Settings
Printer Speed Ranges and Defaults
Default Setting
Speed Range
Appendix D
GPIO Port Description
GPIO Port Connections
Signal
External Start of Print Control
GPIO Pin Configuration
GPIO Port Specifications
Appendix E
Menu System Multi-LanguageSupport
Required Software
Comment
Creating a Menu Language
I-Class
I-Class
Description
Advance File Handling Information
Menu Language Error Message
I-Class
I-Class
Saving a Configuration File
Appendix F
Step
Displayed Message
Operator Action
Comments
Warranty Information
Printer
Limited Warranty Statement I-Class Printers
When returned to the factory for service
When returned to the factory for service
Warranty Service Procedures
Thermal Printhead, Platen Roller, and Belts
General Warranty Provisions
Limitation of Liability
I-Class
Glossary
fan-fold Media that is folded and stacked
I-Class
I-Class