Argox X-2000V User Manual

I Xellent Series Industrial Barcode Printer X-1000v / X-2000v / X-3000v User’s Manual II Table of Contents Getting Started……………………………………………

15 Loading Ribbon and Media This section describes how to load ribbon and media in the X- Series printers. Loading a Ribbon Note: The X-Series use

17 4. Lead the ribbon through the print head module. (Figure 4) 5. Attach the edge of the ribbon onto the bare core and wind it a bit onto the co

19 Loading Media The X-Series printers offer three different loading modes: standard, peel-off, or with a cutter. • Standard mode allows you to c

21 4. Return the outside media guide, close the bracket, and hook the head latch. (Figure 9) 9 Head Latch Outside Media Gu

23 Peel Off Mode Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Loading the Media – Standard Mode” above. 4. From the leading end of the media roll remove enough labels

25 7. Close the peeler module using the peel-off mechanism release lever. (Figure 14) 8. Close the top access door and turn on

27 Cutting Mode Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Loading the Media – Standard Mode” above. 4. Insert the media into the print head module and under the pa

29 Note: The FEED button does not make the printer cut. For cutting to occur when the panel setting is properly enabled. 18 Cutter 3

31 Printing a Configuration Report To perform a self-test and print a configuration report: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the FEED but

33 Computer Connections This printer comes with USB interface, a standard Centronics parallel interface, and a nine-pin Electronics Industries Associ

III Installing the USB Driver (Plug and Play)……………………. 39 Setting Parameters…………………………………………….. 44 Parameters for Win 98……………………………………… 45 Parameters

35 Communicating with the Printer The bundled printer driver can be applied to all applications under Windows 98/2000/NT, and Windows XP. With this d

37 5. After the related files have been copied to your system, click “Next”. 6. After the installation is complete, click “Finis

39 Installing the USB Driver (Plug and Play) Note: The printer driver needs to install version 1.4.00 or later and support “USB Plug and Play” for Wi

41 6. Select “Continue Anyway”. 42 7. Click “Finish”. 8. The Label Dr200 (4 inch model) printer is added in “Printers and Faxes”.

43 10. The system assigns the USB port for Label Dr200 (4 inch model) printer 44 Setting Parameters After installing the driver, follow the path

45 Parameters for Win 98 Ports In the Properties menu: → Click "Details" → Select the IO

47 Create a custom size In the Properties menu: → Click "Paper" → Select "Custom" → User-Defined Size → Set a custom size → Click

49 Orientation Page order In Printing Preferences: → Click "Layout" → Select "Portrait" or "Landscape" → Click "Pa

51 Create a custom size In the Printers menu: → Right click → Select "Server Properties" → Enter a form name for in "Form Descripti

53 Paper/Output (Speed) Print quality (Darkness) In Default Document: → Click "Advanced" → Click item to select desired parameters →

1 Getting Started Congratulations on choosing the Argox Xellent Series (X-Series) industrial barcode printer. This user’s manual, which describes

55 Orientation Page order In Printing Preferences: → Click "Layout" → Select "Portrait" or "Landscape" → Click "Pa

57 Create a custom size In the Printers menu: → Right click → Select "Server Properties" → Enter a “Form name” → Reset paper size in

59 Ribbon Problems LED/LCD Indication READY and RIBBON LEDs Blinking LCD Display RIBBON OUT Possible Problems Solutions Remarks Ribbon out S

61 Vertical streaks in the printout usually indicate a dirty or faulty print head. (Refer to the following examples.) Clean the print head. If the pr

63 Caring for Your Printer Clean the following components of the printer using a cotton bud dampened with alcohol. Do not soak the cotton bud excessi

65 Technical Reference General Specifications Specification X-1000v X-2000v X-3000v Printing method Direct thermal and thermal transfer

67 Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification The specifications of fonts, bar codes and graphics depends on the printer emulation. The emulation is

69 Notes: 1. Since the fontboard and flash modules use the same connector, they cannot function at the same time. 2. All three models connect to the

71 Serial Interface The RS-232 connector on the printer side is a female, DB-9. Pin Direction Definition 1 In DSR 2 In RxData 3 Out TxData 5

73 The simplest way to connect to other hosts (not PC compatible) or terminals is: Printer Terminal/Host Pin 2- RxData ……… TxData Pin 3- TxData …

3 Placing the Printer Before setting up and connecting the printer you should consider the following. WARNING! Do not operate the printer in an

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77 Appendix B: Stand-alone Keyboard and Barcode Reader This appendix covers stand-alone operation with keyboard or barcode reader. Keyboard To use

79 3. Turn off the printer, connect the keyboard and then turn on the printer. The LCD displays this message: READY (203,PPLB) <ESC> FOR KEYBD

81 Barcode Reader To use the printer in stand-alone operation with a barcode reader (scanner), follow the procedure described below (X-2000v and X-3

83 PA1 FE ZN Single copy End of form Disable store to flash 2. Send the file READER.FRM to printer under MS-DOS >COPY/B READER.FRM LPT1: 3. Tur

85 Appendix C: Cutter Installation Install a cutter into the printer as follows: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the top covers on both left

87 7. Thread the cutter cable through hole (8) and route it to the JP16 connector (CUTTER) on the main board. 8. Turn on the printer. 9. For th

89 4. Connect the dispenser sensor to JP15 (PEELER) on the printer’s main board and secure the dispenser board in the case. 5. Install the ri

91 Modification for the outside and inside coating of ribbon The printer is produced to use the ribbon with inside coating. It is also possible to us

5 Getting to Know Your Printer The illustrations below describe parts and features of the X-Series. Front Panel Top Access Do

7 Buttons There are three buttons, each with two basic functions. Button Function 1 (Press the button) Function 2 (Press the button and power switch

9 Setting Display Language (X-2000v / X-3000v models) The printer’s LCD display supports six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, an

11 Note: Do not change settings during printing or communication. Item and Parameter Settings Item Range Factory Default Remarks PRINTER TYPE Ther

13 Internal Parts and Features Ribbon Pick-up Spindle Ribbon Supply Spindle Media Supply Spindle Bracket Thermal Print