Argox MP Series User manual

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MP Series User's Manual

MP-2140 / MP-2140Z

V1.0-11-12-2017

MP Series - User’s Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ....................................................................... 6

Proprietary Statement ............................................................6

Product Improvements ...........................................................6

FCC Compliance Statement.....................................................6

Liability Disclaimer..................................................................6

Document Icons ......................................................................7

2. Getting Started ................................................................... 8

Unpacking Printer ...................................................................8

Package Contents ...............................................................9

Printer Overview ...................................................................10

Front View:.......................................................................10

Rear View: ........................................................................11

Interior View I ..................................................................11

Interior View II .................................................................12

Connecting Power Cord ........................................................13

Loading Media.......................................................................14

Preparing Media...............................................................15

Placing Media Roll ............................................................15

Sensor type.......................................................................19

Loading Ribbon .....................................................................22

Preparing Ribbon..............................................................22

Placing Ribbon Rolls .........................................................23

3. Printer Operations .............................................................29

LED Indicators .......................................................................29

Buttons..................................................................................31

Media Calibration..................................................................32

Printing a Configuration Report............................................33

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DIP Switch ........................................................................36

Resetting to Factory Default Settings ...................................37

4. Communications ............................................................... 38

Interfaces and Requirements................................................38

USB Interface Requirements ............................................38

Serial (RS-232) Interface Requirements ...........................39

Parallel Interface Requirements.......................................39

Serial and Parallel Cabling Requirements ........................40

Communicating with Printer.................................................40

Installing a Plug and Play printer driver (for USB only)....41

Installing a Printer Driver (for other interfaces except USB)

.....................................................................................48

5. Troubleshooting ................................................................ 54

LED Diagnosis........................................................................54

Printer Status ........................................................................57

Transmission Problems .........................................................58

Recovery ...............................................................................58

Printer Maintenance.............................................................59

Cleaning Print Head ..............................................................60

Cleaning Roller ......................................................................62

Cleaning Media Compartment..............................................62

6. Product Specification......................................................... 63

General Specification............................................................63

Fonts, Barcodes, and Graphics Specification ........................65

Printer Programming Language PPLA ..............................65

Printer Programming Language PPLB ..............................66

Printer Programming Language PPLZ...............................67

Interface Specification ..........................................................68

USB Interface....................................................................68

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Serial Interface .................................................................69

Parallel (Centronics) Interface..........................................70

Auto Polling ......................................................................70

7. Index .................................................................................73

Rotary Cutter and Guillotine Cutter Installation...................73

Rotary Cutter and Guillotine Cutter Settings........................76

Rotary Cutter with Paper Jam...............................................79

Guillotine Cutter with Paper Jam..........................................80

MP Series - User’s Manual

1. Introduction

Proprietary Statement

This manual contains proprietary information of Argox Information Co., Ltd. It is intended

solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment

described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed

to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of

Argox Information Co., Ltd.

Product Improvements

Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Argox Information Co., Ltd. All

specifications and signs are subject to change without notice.

FCC Compliance Statement

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 in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into a different outlet on a different circuit.

Consult the dealer or an experience Radio/TV technician for help.

This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be

used with the unit to insure compliance. The user is cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved by Argox Information Co., Ltd. could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Liability Disclaimer

Argox Information Co., Ltd. takes steps to assure that the company’s published engineering

specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Argox Information Co.,

Ltd. reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims any resulting liability. In no

event shall Argox Information Co., Ltd. or anyone else involved in the creation, production,

or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for

any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits,

business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of

the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product, even if Argox Information

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Co., Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

CAUTION:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Document Icons

The following icons indicate useful and important information as described:

Note: gives additional and important information. A note

also provides information that may only be applicable to

some situations.

Caution: Advises of possible failure to take or avoid a

specific action under certain circumstances.

Caution - Electricity: Warns of a potential electric shock

situation or static electricity to prevent.

Caution - Hot: Warns of a situation where excessive heat

could cause a burn to avoid.

Caution - Sharp: Warns of a situation where fingers may be

hurt by sharp edges of cutter blade.

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2. Getting Started

Thank you for choosing MP Series printer, which is ideally designed to

easily bring more efficiency for your business. This manual will help you get

to know your new printer and provide sufficient information needed.

Unpacking Printer

After receiving your printer, please unpack and check first before use:

1. Inspect the outside of both the box and the printer to see if there

is any damage caused by transportation.

2. Open package of the printer, then open top cover of printer, and

then check inside to see if all assemblies are in order.

3. Check whether you have received the following accessories

together with the printer.

Note: If shipping damage has been discovered, or any item is

missing, please directly contact the local dealer whom you’ve

bought this printer from.

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Package Contents

Quick Installation Guide

Power Cord

Printer

USB cable

Ribbon Core Adaptors

1” ID Core for Ribbon

DVD

Power Cord

Ribbon Core Adaptors

1” ID Core for Ribbon

Printer

USB Cable

Quick Installation Guide

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Printer Overview

Front View:

Printer’s front panel includes:

3 LED indicators (READY, MEDIA and RIBBON)

3 buttons (FEED, PAUSE and CANCEL)

Front Cover

Top Access Door

Front Panel

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