Datamax Ex2 User manual

Printer Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ex2 printer. The Ex2 hereafter referred to as ‘the

printer’, blends quality and durability into an affordable package with state-of-the-art

electronics and user-friendly features to redefine the standard in thermal printers. The printer

uses a unique one button design to simplify operation, while its USB, RS232 serial, and

parallel interfaces allow easy connection to your host system.

This manual provides all the information necessary to

operate the printer.

To print labels or tags simply refer to the instructions

included with the software you have chosen to create the

labels. A Windows® printer driver can be found on our

website (www.datamaxcorp.com) or on the included CD-

ROM. If you wish to write a custom program, a copy of

the 'Class Series Programmer’s Manual' can also be

found on the CD-ROM.

Printer Connections

Connecting Power

The printer is powered by an external power supply

that connects as shown. Connect the power cord to

the printer first and then plug the other end into a

suitable AC outlet.

Use only the power supply shipped with the printer.

Interface Connection

The printer can be connected to the host via a USB, serial or parallel cable.

The Printer will automatically connect to the first port (USB, serial or parallel)

that transmits valid data. After this connection has been made, the printer’s

power must be cycled Off and On to change the interface connection.

USB Connection: The USB Interface is supported in Windows 95 and

greater. Depending upon the operating system of your host computer,

installation may differ slightly.

Parallel Connection: The parallel interface requires a standard parallel

cable with a 36 pin male connector.

Serial Connection: The serial interface supports RS-232C communications

via a DB-9 connector. The following list of serial port settings is menu-

selectable and must match the host computer’s serial port settings: >Baud

Rate (Default 9600 bps) >Word Length (Default 8 bits)

In addition to the port settings, the serial interface cable wiring must have

specific connections (pin-outs) for proper data exchange between the host

and printer. The different serial cable pin-outs and part numbers are shown

below (contact your reseller for ordering information). An "off the shelf" serial

cable can be used with Xon/Xoff handshaking.

Optional Internal Ethernet: When using this interface, refer to the Ethernet

Setup section, for proper setup, and configuration.

Ethernet Setup

The printer must be assigned and IP address in order to communicate withe the host/network.

This can be accomplished using several methods:

• Automatically obtain an IP via a DHCP Server

• Using the Printer Configuration Utility (DMXConfig) to set IP values

• Using the default IP, configure settings via the printer's internal web pages

Automatically Obtain an IP via a DHCP Server

The printer is factory configured to "DHCP Enabled". When the printer is powered on it will

search for a DHCP server, if found, the server will assign an IP address to the printer.

Connect the network cable to the printer and power on the printer. Allow 90 seconds (from

power up) for the printer to retrieve an IP address from the server. After this time, print a

Configuration Label to verify the printers current network settings.

To print the Configuration Label:

1. Be sure the printer is properly loaded with media (at least 2 inches wide), and that the

power to the printer is off.

2. Apply power to the printer, once the Status light is on press and hold the Control

Button.

3. Continue to hold the Control Button until the Configuration Label starts to print.

Note: After the printer has completed printing the Configuration Label the printer will

enter Hex Dump Mode. To exit Hex Dump Mode simply remove power from the

printer or perform a 'Printer Reset' by holding the Control Button for at least 10

seconds, then releasing.

The 'NIC ADAPTER' section on the

Configuration Label will list the printer's current

network settings.

After 90 seconds if a DHCP server is not found

the printer will fall back to its default network

settings of:

IP Address: 192.168.10.2

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: 0.0.0.0

If the DHCP retrieval was successful, a new IP

address value should be shown. This IP

address can then be used to browse to the

printer's internal web pages for further

configuration or used for installing the Windows

Driver.

Using the Printer Configuration Utility (DMXConfig) to set IP values

1. Connect the printer to the host via the parallel or serial port

2. Start the DMXConfig program, see the Printer Configuration Utility section for installation.

3. Click “Query Printer” Button – This will

retrieve the printer's current configuration.

4. Click on the “Communications” Tab,

scroll to bottom for IP settings.

5. Set the IP, Mask, Gateway to your

desired values.

6. Click the ‘Configure Printer” button to

send the changed values to the printer.

7. Go to “User Functions” Tab and click the

“Print Configuration” Button to confirm the

printer has received the new values.

8. Exit the DMXConfig program.

9. Power Off the printer and remove the

parallel or serial connection. Connect the

network cable to the printer and power on

the printer.

The new IP address can then be used to

browse to the printer's internal web pages

for further configuration or used for

installing the Windows Driver.

Configure Settings via The Printer's Internal Web Pages

The printer is factory configured to the default network settings of:

IP Address: 192.168.10.2

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: 0.0.0.0

If these values are in range of your network, (if you are unsure contact your system administrator),

you can browse directly to the printer's internal web pages by entering this IP address into a web

browser.

1. Connect the network cable to the printer and power on the printer.

2. Open a web browser such as "Internet Explorer". Type the default IP address

(192.168.10.2). The printer's internal web pages should appear:

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