RFI Emission OS-214plus Specifications

OS-214 plus Desktop Barcode Printer User’s Manual IProprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Argox Informat

14Loading Media The OS-214 plus offers three different loading modes: standard, peel-off, or cutting. • Standard mode allows you to collect each

164. 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

18 10. Put the print head module down and press down firmly until you hear a snap. 11. Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the &quo

20 10. Trim the front edge of the label backing paper with scissors or a knife. 11. Lead the backing paper over the dispenser bar, then thread it ba

22 Note: The "FEED" button does not make the printer peel. Peeling occurs only when the software is properly set.

2411. Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the "FEED" button if the printer is already on. Note: The "FEED" bu

26Resetting to Factory Default Settings 1. Turn on the printer and wait for 5 or more seconds. 2. Press the "Feed" button for 10 second

28Serial (RS-232) Interface Requirements The required cable must have a nine-pin "D" type male connector on one end, which is plugged int

30Communicating with the Printer The bundled printer driver can be applied to all applications under Windows 98/2000/NT, and Windows XP. With this

324. After the related files are copied to your system, click “Next”. 5. After the installation is complete, click “Finish”.

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34Installing 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 W

366. Select “Continue Anyway”. 377. Click “Finish”. 8. The Label Dr200 (4 inch model) printer is added in “Printers and Faxes”.

3810. The system assigns the USB port for Label Dr200 (4 inch model) printer 39Setting Parameters After installing the driver, follow the pa

40Parameters for Win 98 Ports In the Properties menu: → Click "Details" → Select the IO port. → Click "OK&

42Create a custom size In the Properties menu: → Click "Paper" → Select "Custom" → User-Defined Size → Set a custom size → Clic

44Orientation Page order In Printing Preferences: → Click "Layout" → Select "Portrait" or "Landscape" → Click "

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

48Paper/Output (Speed) Print quality (Darkness) In Default Document: → Click "Advanced" → Click item to select desired parameters →

50Orientation Page order In Printing Preferences: → Click "Layout" → Select "Portrait" or "Landscape" → Click "P

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

IVFor Win XP ... 49 Troubleshooting...

54LED Indicators: Power and Ready LEDs blink alternately Power LED Ready LED ON OFF OFF ON Possible Problems Solutions Remarks Ribbon out Suppl

56Clean the print head. If the problem persists, replace the print head. Poor printout quality: • The ribbon may not be qualified. • The media ma

58Replacing the Thermal Print Head 1. Switch off the power and wait for both LEDs to go off. 2. Unlatch the print head module. 3. Remove the rib

60Technical Reference General Specifications Specification Model OS-214 plus Print method Direct thermal and thermal transfer Resolution 203 DPI (8

62Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification The specifications of fonts, bar codes and graphics depends on printer emulation, which is a printer

64Interface Specifications USB Pin Signal Name1 VBUS 2 D - 3 D+ 4 GND Serial For the OS-214 plus, the RS232 connector on the printer side

66The simplest way to connect to other hosts (not PC compatible) or terminals is: Printer Terminal/HostPin 2- RxData ……… TxData Pin 3- TxData ……

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70 Middle Cover 8. Release the two screws at the bottom of the base housing. 9. Remove the middle cover. 10. Take off the H. Cover. 11. Tape the

7213. Unlatch the print head module. Hook the white roller on the brackets of the chassis, ensuring the long thinner end is on the left side. 14. Gu

2 Printer Package Contents • Printer • Power Adapter • User’s Manual • CD Rom Disk • Ribbon • Sample Media Power AdapterSample Media Ri

74Appendix II - Installing the Cutter 1. Turn off the printer power and unplug the power cable and Centronics / Serial cable. 2. Remove the top c

76 6. Secure the four screws attaching the cutter. 7. Plug the cutter's connector into the PCB's header connector (JP16)

4 Getting to Know Your Printer Parts and features of the OS-214 plus are illustrated below. Parts and Features OS-214 p

6 Peel-Off Option White Plastic Roller Cutter Option Cutter 7Controls and Indicators The printer’s controls and indicators a

8 Control / Indicator Function Power Switch • On: power on • Off: shut down Note: Turn power off before connecting or disconnecting cables P

10 Media Compartment Release LeverPrint Head Module Release Lever Ribbon Supply Holder 114. Unwrap the ribbon roll p

127. 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.)