Metapace L-3 Bedienerhandbuch

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4 Fonts User-downloadable Truetype Fonts (Optional); Five built-in ASCII fonts. Barcode types 1D Barcode: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128/subset A,B,C, Co

6 Chapter 2 Getting Started Setting up Before setting up the printer you should consider the following: 1. Make sure there is adequate space

7 Main Parts and Features Figure 2 1. MENU Button 2. CANCEL Button 3. FEED Button 4. PAUSE Button 5. Media Calibration 6. READY Indicator 7.

8 Figure 3 1. Platen Roller 2. Printhead Module 3. Ribbon Supply Spindle 4. Ribbon Take-up Spindle 5. Bolt 6. Positioning Arm- Media Roll 7. Ex

9 Figure 4 1. Centronics Port 2. PS/2 Port 3. USB Port (Type B) 4. RS232 Serial Port 5. Power Switch 6. AC In Port 7. Ethernet Port

10 Figure 5 1. Media Sensor Handle 2. Media Path 3. Platen Roller 4. Ribbon Path 5. Ribbon

11 Interface Connection Caution: Make sure the printer is switched OFF before connecting the interface cable. The interface between the printer an

12 Loading the Ribbon Caution: This section is not applicable to direct thermal printing. 1. Lift to open the cover; 2. Turn the handle anticlockw

13 7-a 7-b 7-c

14 Loading the Media METAPACE L-3 printers can be operated in three different modes: Standard mode, Peel-off mode, or Cutting mode. -- In S

Thermal PrintersT-1L-1S-1S-2T-2L-2FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

15 Figure 8 7. Move the Media Guide Slide to the edge of the media, making sure not to pinch the media; 8. Turn t

16 Power Switch The power switch is on the back panel of the printer. The symbols on the switch are defined as follows: ࿼ ಧಧ ON ᇲ ಧಧ OFF The Fron

17 Buttons There are five buttons on the front panel. The normal functions of the five buttons are listed in the following table. Mode Function FEE

18 Examples of LCD display 2᧪Button functions BUTTON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION MENU Enter/exit Enter/exit setup mode PAUSE (

19 MAIN MENU SUB MENU DESCRIPTION Common Settings Print Method Direct Thermal, Thermal Transfer. Default: Thermal Transfer. Tear Off Options: Enable,

20 Tear-Off A9R269734.pdf 1 22.01.10 10:04 A9R331578.pdf 1 22.01.10 10:06

21 Manual Peel-Off a. Press the printed label downwards b. Press the label to printer c. Remove the label

22 Adjusting The Pressure Of Printhead Figure 11 As shown in Figure 11, there are two screws, #1 and #2. Unscrew #2 first᧤do not remove

23 instructions. Both the Windows driver and Metapace Label Designer are available on the Printer Accessory CD, also available for download from: www

24 printhead. Never use hard materials for scraping the printhead. 2. Always use high-quality consumables. When the TPH module is closed, pressure is

i Important Safety Instructions Ⴗ Only qualified and trained service technicians should attempt to repair the printer. Ⴗ Do not place the printe

25 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Occasionally situations occur that require some troubleshooting. Possible issues and potential solutions are listed in

26 READY and RIBBON Lamps blink simultaneously Possible Cause Recommend Solutions Remarks Run out of ribbon Load a roll ribbon Ribbon jam C

27 The data has been sent, but not printing 1. Verify you have chosen the correct Windows printer. 2. Reset the printer. If the situation remains uns

28 Appendix A: Interface Specifications RS232 Serial The RS232 connector on the printer is a DB9F: Pin Direction Definition 1 / / 2 Out TX

29 Alternately you can just connect the 3 wires as follows: Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P TX 2 ……… 3 RX RX 2 ……… 2 TX RX

30 Parallel (Centronics) The parallel port is a standard 36-pin Centronics interface. Its pin assignments are as follows: Pin Direction

31 Appendix B: ASCII Table 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 NUL 0 @ P ` p 1 SOH XON ! 1 A Q a q 2 STX “ 2 B R b r 3 XOFF # 3 C

Thermal PrintersT-1L-1S-1S-2T-2L-2FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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ii Contents Preface ... 1 Important Notice, Read Me First! ...

iii Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ... 25 Error Indications ...

1 Preface Thank you for purchasing the METAPACE L-3 label printer. The METAPACE L-3 Industrial Grade barcode label printers feature i

2 Important Notice, Read Me First! Thermal printhead can be easily damaged due to its precision construction. A printhead damaged by misus

3 Chapter 1 Introduction Specifications Model METAPACE L-3᧤200dpi᧥ METAPACE L-3᧤300dpi᧥ METAPACE L-3᧤600dpi᧥ Printing method Direct thermal & Th

4 Fonts User-downloadable Truetype Fonts (Optional); Five built-in ASCII fonts. Barcode types 1D Barcode: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128/subset A,B,C, Co