Eltron Eclipse LP2344 Manuel utilisateur
User’s Manual No. 980158-001 Rev. A
©1997 Eltron International Inc.
Eclipse
LP2344 & TLP2344
User’s Manual
FOREWORD
This manual provides installation and operation information for the Eclipse LP2344 and
TLP2344 printers, manufactured by Eltron International Incorporated, Simi Valley, California.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If for any reason you require product technical support, please contact the Distributor where you
purchased your equipment. If they cannot help you, or at their direction, Eltron Technical Support
can be reached at:
Eltron International Incorporated Eltron International, Europe
41 Moreland Road Unit 2, Rose Kiln Lane
Simi Valley, CA. 93065 Reading, Berkshire, RG2 OHP England
(800) 344-4003 +44 (0) 1734 752 024
FAX (805) 579-1808 FAX: +44 (0) 1734 752 005
e-mail: [email protected]
BBS: (805) 579-3445
RETURN MATERIALS AUTHORIZATION
Before returning any equipment to Eltron for in warranty or out of warranty repair, contact Repair
Administration for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Repack the equipment in the
original packing material and mark the RMA number clearly on the outside. Ship the equipment,
freight prepaid, to the address listed below:
Eltron Repair Administration
41 Moreland Road
Simi Valley, CA. 93065
(805) 579-1800
FAX (805) 579-1808
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This document contains information proprietary to Eltron International Incorporated. This docu-
ment and the information contained within is copyrighted by Eltron International Incorporated
and may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without written approval from Eltron.
While every effort has been made to keep the information contained within current and accurate
as of the date of publication, no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error-free or
that it is accurate with regard to any specification. Eltron reserves the right to make changes, for the
purpose of product improvement, at any time.
TRADEMARKS
Eclipse, LP2344 and TLP2344 are service marks and Eltron is a trademark of Eltron International
Incorporated. Windows & MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other marks
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Eltron warrants the mechanism, control electronics and power supply, under normal use and serv-
ice, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from
the date of purchase by the end user. Eltron warrants the printhead, under normal use and service,
to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date
of purchase by the end user. Proof of purchase or product registration is required. If proof of pur-
chase or product registration cannot be established, shipment date to the original buyer (dealer or
distributor) will be be used to establish the warranty period.
Failure to exercise caution to protect the equipment from electrostatic discharge damage, adverse
temperature and humidity conditions or physical abuse may void the warranty. Eltron will, at it’s
option, repair or replace the equipment or any parts which are determined to be defective within
this warranty period, and which are returned to Eltron F.O.B. factory of origin.
The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is ex-
pressed or implied. Eltron specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fit-
ness for a particular purpose.
FCC NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CSA NOTICE:
This equipment does not exceed Class A limits for radio noise emissions for digital apparatus set
out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. Op-
eration in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception re-
quiring the owner or operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.
Cet equipment ne depasse pas les limites de Classe A d’emission de bruits radioelectriques pour
les appareils numerriques tells que perscrites par le Reglement sur le brouillage redioelectrique
etabli par le ministere des Communications du Canada. L’exploitation faite en milieu residentiel
peut entrainer le brouillage des receptions radio et tele, ce qui obligerait le proprietaire ou l’opera-
teur a pendre les dispositions necessaires pour en eliminer les causes.
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Table Of Contents
Getting Started
Introduction ..........................1
Unpacking Your Printer ....................#
Check List ...........................5
Installation ...........................7
Operation
Controls & Indicators .....................11
Loading Labels or Tags ....................14
Transfer Ribbon Loading ...................23
Label Variations and the Label Sensor.............26
AutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment ..............27
Cleaning The Print Head ...................28
Appendix A - Trouble Shooting ...............33
Appendix B - Supplies and Accessories ...........42
Appendix C - Windows Printer Driver ............45
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1
Getting Started
This section provides information on the
installation of the printer and software.
Introduction The Eltron Eclipse LP2344 (direct thermal)
and Eclipse TLP2344 (thermal transfer) print-
ers are rugged 4" wide low priced industrial
printers. The Eclipse printers designed for in-
dustrial environments, such as, receiving
docks, assembly lines, production inspection
points. The Eclipse printers produce high qual-
ity on-demand printing of labels and tags, with
or without bar codes, from any DOS™, Win-
dows™or ASCII based compatible computer.
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Getting Started
Features •4 inches per second (ips) print speed helps
increase productivity & efficiency
•Large 8 inch media roll capacity for produc-
tion printing reduces the need for frequent
label loading.
•Flash Memory makes firmware updates
seamless.
•Supports over 20 types of bar code symbo-
logies.
•High resolution print head for sharp graph-
ics and text.
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Getting Started
Unpacking Your
Eclipse Printer
The printer is shipped in a carton and protec-
tive bag. Keep all packing material in case you
need to move or re-ship the printer. Avoid
touching the electrical connectors to prevent
electrostatic discharge damage while setting up
the printer.
The discharge of electrostatic energy that
accumulates on the surface of the human body
or other surfaces can damage or destroy the
print head or electronic components used in
this device.
Damage to the printer interface connector
may result from placing the printer on it’s
backside during unpacking or handling.
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Getting Started
CAUTION
CAUTION
Swing open the printer’s front door. The door
has a magnetic latch for easy access.
Remove the tape retaining the Front Door In-
sert Cover while holding the Front Door.
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Remove Tape
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