HP DMXTM 400/430 Bedienungsanleitung
DMX400/430
Operator’s Manual
HP PCL-4, and HP Laser Jet II are Trademarks of Hewlett Packard Corporation.
CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation.
CG Times, based upon Times New Roman under license from The Monotype
Corporation.
plc, is a product of Agfa Corporation.
DMX, SEAQ, and PC Batch are trademarks of Datamax Barcode Products
Corporation.
As an Energy Star Partner, Datamax Corporation has determined that this product
meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
Firmware (Software) Agreement:The enclosed Firmware (Software) resident
in the EPROM’s is owned by Licensor or its suppliers and is licensed for used
only on a single printer in the user’s Trade or Business. The User agrees not
to, and not to authorize or permit any other person or party to, duplicate
or copy the EPROM’s or the information contained in the EPROM’s.
The firmware (Software) is protected by applicable copyright laws and
Licensor retains all rights not expressly granted. In no event will Licensor or
its suppliers be liable for any damages or loss, including direct, incidental,
economic, special, or consequential damages, arising out of the use or
inability to use the Firmware (Software).
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of Datamax Barcode Products
Corporation. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any
form or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use,
without the expressed written permission of Datamax Corporation.
© Copyright 1997 by Datamax Corporation
7500 Flying Cloud Drive • Suite 655 • Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
(612) 946-0026
All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
Part Number: 88-2190-01
Revision: A2
Agency Compliance and Approvals:
UL: UL1950 Information Technology Equipment
CSA: C22.2 No. 950-M89
TUV: EN60950
VDE: Class B Vfg. 243/1991
1. Nur für Gebrauch innerhalb eines Gebäudes geeignet.
2. Bei Gefahr, Kabel aus der Steckdose herausziehen
3. Falls kein Kabel mitgeliefert wurde, bitte Folgendes bei der
Anschaffung eines Kabels beachten:
Für 230 Volt (Europa):Benützen Sie ein Kabel, das mit "HAR"
markiert ist, bestehend mindestens aus einem H05VV-F Kabel, das
mindestens 0,75 Quadratmillimeter Drahtdurchmesser hat; sowie eine
IEC320 Steckdose und einen für das Land geeigneten Stecker, 6A, 250
Volt.
1. This unit is intended for indoor use only.
2. Disconnect power supply cord in case of emergency.
3. When power supply cord is not provided; for proper power
supply cord selection please see below:
For 230 Volt Operation (Europe):Use a cord set, marked "HAR,"
consisting of a min H05VV-F cord which has a minimum 0.75
square mm diameter conductors, provided with an IEC 320
receptacle and a male plug for the country of installation rated 6A,
250V
FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this
manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Important Safety Instructions
Your Barcode Printer has been designed to give you many years of
safe, reliable service. As with all electrical equipment, there are a
few basic precautions you should take to avoid getting hurt or
damaging the Printer.
•Carefully read the installation and operating instructions
provided with your Printer.
•Read and follow all warning instruction labels on the Printer
itself.
•Place the Printer on a flat, firm, solid surface.
•To protect your Printer from overheating, make sure all
openings on the Printer are not blocked.
•Do not place the Printer on or near a heat source, (i.e., a radiator
or heat register).
•Do not use your Printer near water, or spill liquid of any kind
into it.
•Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on
the back of the Printer. If you are unsure, check with your
dealer or with your local power company.
•Do not place the power cord where it will be walked on. If the
power cord becomes damaged or frayed replace it immediately.
•Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on
the Printer.
•Only qualified, trained service technicians should attempt to
repair your Printer.
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♦Contents
♦Getting Started
1.0 Introduction.........................................................1
1.1 Unpacking and Inspection....................................1
1.2 Supplies Necessary to Print..................................2
1.3 Location of Parts on your Printer .........................2
1.4 Tear-off Assembly Installation.............................4
1.5 Using the Printer’s Control Panel..........................5
1.6 Using Print Media.................................................8
1.6.1 Label Loading Instructions ......................9
1.6.2 Adjusting Printhead Pressure ................10
1.7 Ribbon Loading.................................................12
1.7.1 Ribbon Loading Instructions ................12
1.8 Using the Printer’s Options.................................13
1.8.1 Available Modules ................................13
1.8.2 Cutter ....................................................14
1.8.3 Peel and Present Mechanism .................14
♦Printing Labels
2.0 Checking Voltage Selection................................15
2.1 Power-up Self-Test............................................15
2.2 Interfacing to the Printer.....................................18
2.3 Sample Installation.............................................19
2.4 Switch Settings...................................................21
2.4.1 Setting the Baud Rate ............................22
2.4.1 Other Switches ......................................23
♦Creating Labels Using Internal Batch Software
3.0 Introduction.......................................................25
3.1 The Printer used with a LINK CRT....................26
3.2 Formatting and Printing Labels...........................29
3.3 Create/Modify Label Screen ..............................34
3.4 Print Label Screen ............................................47
3.4.1 Printing a Label from Print Label Screen 47
3.5 System Maintenance Screen ..............................49
(Continued)
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3.6 Quick Reference Listing .....................................51
3.6.1 Create/Modify Label Commands ..........51
3.6.2 Print Parameters (ALT-P)......................52
3.6.3 Special Keys .........................................52
♦Printing Labels
4.0 Introduction........................................................53
4.1 Programming Commands....................................53
4.2 Programming Examples.......................................59
♦Troubleshooting
5.0 Introduction........................................................61
5.1 Controlling Print Quality.....................................62
5.2 Aligning the Printhead.........................................63
5.2.1 Direct-Thermal Stock ..........................63
5.2.2 Tag Stock or Stiff Media......................63
5.2.3 Mechanical Adjustments.......................64
5.3 Printhead Alignment Procedure...........................65
5.3.1 Label Stock Tracking Adjustment.........65
5.3.2 Ribbon Feed and Tracking Adjustments65
5.3.3 Fine Printhead Adjustment....................67
5.4 Adjusting Printhead Pressure and Support..........67
5.5 Troubleshooting..................................................68
♦Maintenance
6.0 Cleaning the Printer.............................................73
6.1 Cleaning the Printhead ........................................74
(Continued)
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♦Appendix A
ASCII Control Code Chart........................................A-1
♦Appendix B
Switch Settings and Cable Interfacing.......................B-1
♦Appendix C
Available Fonts and Barcodes...................................C-1
♦Appendix D
Error Codes ..............................................................D-1
♦Appendix E
Cable Listings ...........................................................E-1
♦Appendix F
Specifications............................................................F-1
♦Appendix G
Warranty Information...............................................G-1
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