Datamax I-class series Manuel utilisateur

Operator’s Manual

Important Safety Instructions

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in

the literature accompanying this unit.

This unit has been carefully designed to provide years of safe, reliable performance. As with

all electrical equipment, however, there are some basic precautions that you should follow

to avoid personal injury or printer damage:

•Before using the printer, carefully read all the installation and operating instructions.

•Observe all warning instruction labels on the printer.

•Install the printer on a flat, firm surface.

•Do not place the printer on or near a heat source.

•To protect your printer from overheating, make sure no openings on the printer are

blocked.

•Never insert anything into the ventilation slots and openings of the printer.

•Do not use the printer near water or spill liquid into it.

•Ensure that the AC power source matches the ratings listed for the printer. (If

unsure, check with your dealer or local utility provider.)

•Do not walk on the AC power cord. If the AC power cord becomes damaged or

frayed, replace it immediately.

•If the printer ever needs repair, consult only qualified, trained service personnel. No

user-serviceable parts are inside; do not remove the cover.

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1 Overview

1.1 About the Printer

Congratulations on your purchase of an I-Class printer (hereafter referred to as “the

printer”). This manual provides information regarding printer setup, operation, and care.

To printlabel formats, refer to the instructions provided with your labeling software; or if

you wish to write custom programs, a copy of the Class Series 2 Programmer’s Manual

can be found on the Accessories CD.

As detailed below, each model offers many standard and optional features to meet all your

label generation needs.

1.1.1 Standard Features

The model number, located on the back of the unit, defines many of the printer’s standard

features:

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Standard Features

I-Class Model

Feature 4206 4208 4212 4308 4406 4604

Direct Thermal Printing X X X X X X

Fan-Fold Media Handling X X X X X X

Flash Memory 1MB 1MB 2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB

Liquid Crystal Display X X X X X X

Media Tear Bar X X X X X X

Multi-Language Support X X X X X X

On-Demand and Batch Printing X X X X X X

Resolution (Dots Per Inch) 203 203 203 300 406 600

Rotating Media Hub X X X X X X

SDRAM 8MB 8MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB

Scalable Font Engine X X X X X X

Serial & Parallel Ports X X X X X X

1.1.2 Optional Features (available except as noted)

The following optional features are offered for the printer:

Cutter, Light Duty

A rotary mechanism that cuts material with a maximum thickness of .005 inches (.127 mm)

in lengths as small as 1.25 inches (31.8 mm). An adjustable collection tray (200 label

capacity) can also be added.

Cutter, Standard Duty

A rotary mechanism that cuts material with a maximum thickness of .010 inches (.254 mm)

in lengths as small as 1.25 inches (31.8 mm). An adjustable collection tray (200 label

capacity) can also be added.

DMXNetII and DMXrfNetII

An internal wired or wireless Network Interface Controller for Ethernetconnectivity with

multiple operating system and protocol support, including trap functions.

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External Keyboard (specify voltage & country requirement when ordering)

A portable terminal for stand-alone printing.

External Media Rewinder (specify voltage requirement when ordering)

A feature-dependant bidirectional label rewinding device:

•DMXREW1 – rewinds widths up to 4.5 inches (114 mm) into eight-inch (203 mm)

outer diameter rolls on one to four inch (25 to 101 mm) diameter cores at up to ten

inches per second.

•DMXREW2 – rewinds widths up to 9.5 inches (241 mm) into twelve-inch (304 mm)

outer diameter rolls on a three-inch (76 mm) diameter core at up to thirty inches per

second.

GPI/O Multi-Expansion Card

A slide-in multi-feature circuit card:

•Flash Memory Expansion – stores up to 8 MB of label formats, fonts, and graphics.

•Real Time Clock – keeps the time and date for labeling functions.

•GPIO Port – controls print functions via an external device (e.g., a label applicator).

•ILPC Fonts (optional) – extends printing capabilities with CG-Times, Kanji Gothic B,

Simplified Chinese GB, Korean Hangul scalable fonts.

•MCL Serial Port (optional) – allows use with MCL application programs and firmware.

Internal Rewinder

An internal device capable of rewinding six-inch (152 mm) outer diameter rolls of labels or

backing material.

Linear Scanner (unavailable for I-4206; cannot be used with a cutter option)

A CCD device that ensures the readability of bar codes.

Peel and Present Mechanism (requires the Internal Rewinder option)

A device that peels labels from the backing material for immediate application, regulated by

previous label removal [minimum label length is 1.5 inches (38 mm)].

Present Sensor

A device that regulates output to the removal of a previously printed label.

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RFID

An integrated Radio Frequency Identification tag encoding and reading device with data

capture capabilities, available for immediate or future use:

•Factory Installed – complete, ready to use.

•Ready – factory installed antenna, requiring installation of additional hardware.

RS-422 Serial Interface (unavailable for I-4206 and I-4208 models)

Single-drop interface hardware for greater printer to host serial communication distances

(at up to 38,400 baud).

Thermal Transfer (specify ribbon configuration at time of order)

A device that allows the use of ribbon to produce exceptional image clarity (as compared to

most direct thermal media).

Twinax/Coax Interface

A slide-in circuit card that provides connectivity to AS/400 and System/3X Twinax host

systems or 3270-type host systems (cabling included).

USB Port

A slide-in circuit card that provides a Universal Serial Bus (Version 1.1) interface for

Windows printing environments.

Option Installation

Experience levels for option installations are detailed below. (Contact your dealer or

Datamax-O’Neil Technical Support for more information.)

Option Installations

Option Recommended Installer

Cutters / Trays – Light or Standard Duty Operator

DMXNetII or DMXrfNetII DMX Certified Technician

External Keyboard Operator

External Media Rewinder Operator

GPI/O Multi-Expansion Card DMX Certified Technician

Internal Rewinder Operator

Linear Scanner DMX Certified Technician

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Option Installations (continued)

Option Recommended Installer

Peel and Present Mechanism Operator

Present Sensor Operator

RFID-Ready DMX Certified Technician

RS-422 Serial Interface DMX Certified Technician

Thermal Transfer Operator

Twinax/Coax Interface DMX Certified Technician

USB Port DMX Certified Technician

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2 Getting Started

2.1 Unpacking the Printer

The printer has been carefully packaged to prevent transit damage. (Inspect the container

for damage; if evident, notify the shipping company before acceptance.)

Complete the steps below to ready the printer for use:

A. With the arrow pointing upward, open the box.

B. Remove Accessories Box.

C. Tilt the box sideways and then slide out the printer.

D. Place the printer in an upright position and remove the

packing foam, bag, and tape.

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Note: Save the carton and packaging materials for future use.

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2.1.1 Inspection

After removing the packaging, check the contents of the shipment. The following items

should be included:

•Printer

•Power Cord

•Accessories CD

•Any special or additionally purchased items.

2.1.2 Additional Requirements

Other items can also be needed for operation:

•An interface cable; see Section 3.1.1.

•Applicable media; see Section 7.3.

•Applicable software; consult the Accessories CD-ROM and see Appendix E for details,

or refer to your dealer or Datamax-O’Neil for information.

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3 Setting up the Printer

3.1 Installation

Interface and connect power to the printer:

A. Place the printer on a firm, level surface.

B. Turn OFF the Host Computer then, depending upon your system, connect an appropriate

interface cable from the host to the printer; see Section 3.1.1.

C. Turn ON the Host Computer.

D. Ensure that the printer’s Power On/Off Switch is in the OFF position. Connect the AC

Power Cord to the AC Power Connector, and then plug the AC Power Cord into a properly

grounded AC Outlet.

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Note: When interfacing, ensure AC power has been turned OFF, and always apply

power to the Host before the Printer.

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