Argox P4 Series User manual

P4 Printer

User Manual

P4-250 / P4-350 / P4-650

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Version: 1.8

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FCC ID

In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in

which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

FCC Warning

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, it

may cause harmful 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.

FCC Statement for Optional RF module

This device complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment.

The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a

separation distance of at least 20 cm from all people and must not be

collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

Bluetooh/Wireless LAN Communication

Compliance Statement

This product has been certified for compliance with the relevant radio

interference regulations of your country or region. To make sure continued

compliance, do not:

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∙Disassemble or modify this product.

∙Remove the certificate label (serial number seal) affixed to this product.

Use of this product near microwave and/or other Wireless LAN equipment,

or where static electricity or radio interference is present, may shorten the

communication distance, or even disable communication.

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

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

(for USA only)

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Liability Disclaimer

ARGOX Corporation takes steps to assure that the company’s published

engineering specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors do

occur. ARGOX reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims any

resulting liability. In no event shall ARGOX 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 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.

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Contents 
Introduction ...........................................................................................................1 
1 Features.......................................................................................................1 
2 Unpacking....................................................................................................2 
3 Understand your printer .............................................................................4 
3.1 Perspective view ............................................................................4 
3.2 Back view .......................................................................................5 
3.3 Interior view I.................................................................................6 
3.4 Interior view II................................................................................7 
4 Printer lights................................................................................................8 
4.1 Status lights....................................................................................8 
4.2 System mode................................................................................10 
Get started ...........................................................................................................11 
1 Attach the power cord ..............................................................................11 
2 Turn on/off your printer............................................................................12 
2.1 Turn on your printer.....................................................................12 
2.2 Turn off your printer ....................................................................13 
3 Load media................................................................................................14 
3.1 Prepare media..............................................................................14 
3.2 Place a media roll.........................................................................15 
3.3 Test media feed............................................................................19 
4 Media types...............................................................................................20 
5 Paper Support Roller.................................................................................22 
6 Placing Ribbon Roll....................................................................................23 
7 Media sensing ...........................................................................................27 
7.1 Transmissive sensor .....................................................................27 
7.2 Reflective sensor..........................................................................28 
Printer operation..................................................................................................29 
1 Printing Media Calibration & Configuration .............................................29 
2 Self test......................................................................................................30 
3 Restore your printer..................................................................................36 
4 Communications .......................................................................................37 
4.1 Interfaces and Requirements.......................................................37 
5 Driver installation......................................................................................38 
5.1 Installing a Plug and Play printer driver (for USB only)................39 
5.2 Installing a Printer Driver (for other interfaces except USB)........44 
 

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Maintenance........................................................................................................50 
1 Cleaning.....................................................................................................50 
1.1 Printhead......................................................................................50 
1.2 Media housing .............................................................................51 
1.3 Sensor...........................................................................................52 
1.4 Platen roller..................................................................................53 
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................54 
1 Printer issues.............................................................................................54 
2 Media issues..............................................................................................54 
3 Ribbon Problems.......................................................................................56 
4 Other issues...............................................................................................57 
Specifications .......................................................................................................58 
1 Printer........................................................................................................58 
2 Media ........................................................................................................59 
3 Fonts, Barcodes, and Graphics Specification ............................................60 
4 Bluetooth...................................................................................................63 
5 Ethernet ....................................................................................................64 
6 Wireless LAN (Option)...............................................................................64 
7 Electrical and operating environment.......................................................66 
8 Physical dimension....................................................................................66 
9 Interfaces...................................................................................................67 
9.1 USB...............................................................................................67 
9.2 Ethernet .......................................................................................68 
9.3 RS-232C ........................................................................................69 
 