RFI Emission OS-214plus User manual
OS-214plus
Desktop Barcode Printer
User’s Manual
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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.
CE Statement of Conformity
This products is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in
the Council Directive on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC). For the
evaluation regarding EMC, the following standard was applied:
RFI Emission:
EN 55022: 2006 + A1: 2007 Class A
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 Class A
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EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2:2005
Immunity:
EN 55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003
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 Co., Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of
such damages.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started.......................................................................... 1
Unpacking .............................................................................. 1
Package Contents.................................................................... 2
Connecting the Power Supply ................................................. 3
Getting to Know Your Printer.................................................. 4
Parts and Features................................................................... 4
Controls and Indicators........................................................... 6
Loading Ribbon and Media...................................................... 8
Loading a Ribbon ................................................................... 8
Loading Media...................................................................... 13
Standard Mode.................................................................. 13
Cutting Mode.................................................................... 18
Calibration and Configuration............................................... 20
Performing Calibration and Configuration ............................ 20
Resetting to Factory Default Settings .................................... 21
Computer Connections........................................................... 22
USB Interface Requirements................................................. 22
Serial (RS-232) Interface Requirements ................................ 23
Parallel Interface Requirements ............................................ 24
Serial and Parallel Cabling Requirements.............................. 24
Communicating with the Printer ........................................... 25
Installing the Printer Driver (Seagull Driver) .................... 25
Driver for Plug and Play (USB Only).................................... 29
Driver for Win Vista (USB Only).......................................... 32
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 36
LED Diagnosis ..................................................................... 36
Miscellaneous....................................................................... 39
Recovery .............................................................................. 40
Caring for Your Printer.......................................................... 41
Cleaning ............................................................................... 41
Media Sensor .................................................................... 41
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Thermal Print Head ........................................................... 41
Replacing the Thermal Print Head.....................................44
Important notice during TPH replacement ........................... 46
Technical Reference ................................................................47
General Specifications...........................................................47
Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification ........................ 49
Printer Programming Language A, PPLA .......................... 49
Printer Programming Language B, PPLB .......................... 51
Interface Specifications ......................................................... 52
USB Interface....................................................................52
Serial................................................................................. 53
Connection with host:........................................................ 53
Parallel (Centronics).......................................................... 56
Auto Polling...................................................................... 56
Appendix I - Installing the Cutter..........................................57
Appendix II - Installing the Extension Card.......................... 60
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Getting Started
Congratulations on choosing the Argox OS-214plus desktop
barcode printer. This manual will help you get to know your new
printer. There are two parts to this manual, an operation guide
and related information. The operation guide is illustrated to help
you quickly become familiar with the printer. The related
information includes troubleshooting, maintenance and technical
information for your reference.
Unpacking
After receiving your printer, please check for possible shipping
damage:
1. Inspect the outside of both the box and the printer for
possible damage.
2. Open the top cover of the printer to see if the media
compartments are in order.
Note: If damage has occurred, contact your shipping company
immediately to file a claim.
3. Check whether you have received the following
accessories together with the printer. If there are any
items missing, please contact your local dealer.
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Package Contents
Printer
Power Supply
Power Cord
Quick Installation Guide
CD ROM
USB Cable
0.5” ID Core for Ribbon
Media Holder
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Connecting the Power Supply
Connect the power supply as below.
WARNING! Do not operate the printer and power supply in an
area where they can get wet.
Make sure the power switch is in the "O" position, and be careful
not to touch the 36-pin parallel connector.
1. Insert the barrel connector of the Power Supply into the power
jack on the back of the printer. Note the location of the power
jack for different models in the diagrams below.
2. Insert the separate power cord into the Power Supply.
3. Plug the other end of the cord into an AC electrical outlet.
OS-214plus
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Getting to Know Your Printer
Parts and features of the OS-214plus are illustrated below.
Parts and Features
OS-214plus
Top Cover
Power Switch
H Cover
Power
Indicator
Ready Indicator
Feed Button
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Ribbon Pick-up Holder
Release Levers
Media Hanger
Power Switch
Ribbon Supply Holder
Thermal Print head
Platen Roller
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Controls and Indicators
The printer’s controls and indicators are shown in the diagram
below. The following table explains control and indicator
functions.
Top Cover
Power Indicator
Ready Indicator
Feed Button
Power Switch
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Control /
Indicator Function
Power Switch
On: turns on normal operation
Off: turns off power
Note: Turn power off before connecting or
disconnecting cables
Power Indicator
Green light shows the power-on
Light off shows the power-off
Blinking light indicates error has occurred
Ready Indicator
Green shows printer is ready to operate
Blinking light indicates printer is paused or
data transferring
Seagull driver status monitor
Feed Button
Press to advance labels to the first printing
position
Press to take the printer out of "pause"
Press and hold while turning on the power
to print out a configuration profile
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Loading Ribbon and Media
This section describes how to load ribbon and media into the
OS-214plus printer.
Loading a Ribbon
Note: This section does not apply to direct thermal printing.
1. Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment.
2. Unlatch the print head module by pushing the two white
release levers on the sides toward the rear.
3. Turn over the print head module to expose the ribbon
supply holder.
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Media Compartment
Release Lever
Print Head Module
Release Lever
Ribbon Supply Holder
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4. Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll
and the bare core.
5. Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it
a little bit onto the core.
6. Insert the ribbon roll into the supply holder. (First snap in
the left side and then the right side.)
Ribbon Supply Holder
Ribbon Roll
Bare Core
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7. Put the print head module down and insert the bare core
into the pick-up holder. (First snap in the left side, and
then the right side.)
Ribbon Pick-up Holder
Bare Core
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8. Turn the wheel of the print head module to ensure the
ribbon is tightly wound.
9. Press down the print head module firmly until you hear a
snap.
Wheel
Print Head Module
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Loading Media
The OS-214plus offers two different loading modes: standard or
cutting.
Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely.
Cutting mode automatically cuts the label after it prints.
Standard Mode
1. Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment.
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2. Remove the media hanger.
3. Load the media roll onto the hanger from left to right.
Media Compartment Media Hanger
Media Roll
Media Hanger
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4. Click the media hanger back into the media
compartment.
5. Align the media roll to the left end.
6. Move the shield from right to left until it leans against the
media.
Media Compartment
Shield
Media Roll
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