In no event shall Datamax-O'Neil be liable to the purchaser for any damages resulting from or related to any failure or delay of Datamax-O'Neil in the delivery or installation of the computer hardware, supplies or software or in the performance of any services.
Agency Compliance This product complies to the following: CFR 47 Part 15, Class A Digital Device This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
1. Safety Warnings and Cautions ..................1 General Safety Information ................... 1 2. Overview Workstation Series Overview ................3 w1110 Product Tour .....................3 Options ..........................6 Standard Features ....................7 Options ......................... 8 Unpacking the Printer ................... 8 Checking the Contents ..................8 Specifications .......................
Safety Warnings and Cautions The following Warnings and Cautions are used throughout this manual: Warning: Warnings alert you to possible safety risks. Caution: Cautions alert you to the potential for equipment damage. General Safety Information Caution: This product is intended for indoor use only. All service procedures should be done by properly trained and qualified service personnel.
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1 | Safety The printhead heats during printing. Do not touch. Caution: Serious damage and bodily injury can result if this printer is exposed to liquids or foreign objects. Workstation Series User’s Guide...
Overview Workstation Series Overview w1110 Product Tour The following illustrations show some of the features and available options for the printer. Figure: 2 - 1 Front View - w1110 1. Cover Latch Release 2. Stop/Resume 3. Power LED (Green) 4. Error LED (Red) 5.
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2 | Overview Figure: 2 - 2 Rear View - w1110 1. Power Switch 3. Reset Button 2. DC Power Inlet 4. USB 2.0 Port 5. Ethernet/Network Port Workstation Series User’s Guide...
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Overview | 2 Figure: 2 - 3 Media Area 1. Printhead 6. Right Core Adapter 2. Upper Top-of-Form Sensor 7. Right Media Support Bracket 3. Cover Latch 8. Lower Top-of-Form Sensor 4. Left Media Support Bracket 9. Platen Roller 5. Left Core Adapter Workstation Series User’s Guide...
Overview | 2 Standard Features The thermal printer has the following standard features: Table 1: Standard Features Features Descriptions Max Print Speed 4 IPS / 102 mmps Resolution 300 dpi / 11.8 dpmm Memory 32MB Flash (4MB User Space) / 32MB DDR2 RAM Printer Type Direct Thermal Media Supply...
2 | Overview Features Descriptions Printer Driver Supported • Windows XP Operating Systems • Windows Vista • Windows 7 • Windows 8 Operating Temperature 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C) Options The following options are available: • Peel and Present • Serial Interface •...
2 | Overview Minimum System Requirements Supported Operating Systems Windows XP - x86 & x64 Windows Vista - x86 & x64 Windows 7 - x86 & x64 Windows 8 Configuration Utility Table 6: Configuration Utility Minimum System Requirements Minimum System Requirements Processor / Speed 500 MHz processor Supported Operating Systems...
Connections and Setup Connections Power To connect the printer to a viable power source, please follow the steps below. Caution: Ensure the printer power switch is off before connecting the AC power and data/network connectivity cables to the printer. Caution: Adhere to all environmental requirements when installing and using the printer.
3 | Connections and Setup Media Loading The w1110 printer supports either a 1” core or a 1.5” core paper roll. The core adapters can be removed, rotated and reinstalled depending on the desired core size. Please consult your reseller to obtain the appropriate media.
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Connections and Setup | 3 Note: Ensure the core adapters have snapped into place. 3. Slide the media support brackets outward and place the paper roll between them. Note: The paper must be wound out. Figure: 3 - 2 Paper Roll Installation 4.
3 | Connections and Setup 5. Route the paper under the support bracket guides. Figure: 3 - 3 Support Bracket Guides Left Guide Right Guide 6. Close and latch the printer cover. 7. Feed the paper to find top-of-form. Note: When installing new media, perform a paper calibration to ensure the printer finds the top-of-form.
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Connections and Setup | 3 1. Open the peel and present sub-assembly. a. Rotate the peel and present sub-assembly forward. Figure: 3 - 4 Peel and Present Assembly 2. Load the media into the support bracket and the core adapters. 3.
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3 | Connections and Setup Note: Be sure there are no labels attached to the backing that is routed behind the peel and present sub-assembly. Figure: 3 - 5 Media Backing Label Backing 4. Pull the label backing tight to ensure proper tension of the label backing. 5.
Connections and Setup | 3 Control Panel The control panel consists of the two (2) main buttons on the printer cover, two (2) LEDs on the printer cover and the reset button on the back of the printer. All three are used to perform certain printer functions.
3 | Connections and Setup Buttons The operation of the buttons consists of long or short presses depending on the operation being performed. A button pressed for three (3) or more seconds is considered a long press. A button pressed for less than three (3) seconds is considered a short press.
Connections and Setup | 3 Sensor Calibration Sensor calibration is set during the manufacturing process and should only need to be performed after upgrading the printer’s software. This is indicated by the red LED blinking slowly after power-up. 1. Remove the paper from the printer. 2.
The Windows driver is located on the Accessories CD-ROM included with the printer. For the latest version please visit our web site at http://www.datamax-oneil.com Installing the Windows Driver: 1.
‘Next’ and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. 7. When prompted, select your printer from the list, (i.e. Datamax-O’Neil w1110). Continue to follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. Important Notes: The Windows driver functions the same as any other Windows printer. While built-in help...
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3 | Connections and Setup Workstation Series User’s Guide...
Operation Printer Modes The w1110 features three (3) modes: • Tear Mode • Present Sensor Mode • Pause Mode The modes are set in the printer’s configuration utility. Tear Mode Tear mode is used for most common print jobs and is the default mode for the printer.
4 | Operation To continue the print job, select the Stop/Resume button. The print job can be canceled by selecting the Feed/Cancel (right) button with a long press. The green LED will illuminate with a solid light indicating the printer ready state. Reporting The printer has a reporting feature that allows the user to print two different reports: •...
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Operation | 4 To print the System Report, select the Reset button and the Feed/Cancel (right) button with a short press. Settings Report The Settings Report provides information about the print settings including: Media Settings • Paper Sensor Type • Heat •...
4 | Operation • Auto Option Detect • Auto Present Distance • Auto Speed Adjust Adjustment Settings • Present Distance Adjust • Vertical Adjust • Horizontal Adjust • Darkness • Contrast Calibration Settings • Paper Threshold • Gap/Mark Threshold • TOF Gain To print the Settings Report, select the reset button and the Stop/Resume (left) button together with a short press.
Cleaning and Maintenance Overview To maintain good print quality and increase printhead life, proper cleaning should be routinely performed using factory-approved cleaning supplies. Caution: A contaminated printhead can cause premature printhead failure. Caution: Failure to clean the printhead as detailed in this manual could void the printhead manufacturer’s warranty.
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5 | Cleaning and Maintenance Workstation Series User’s Guide...
Troubleshooting LED Indicators The printer LEDs are also used to indicate errors and warnings. Refer to the following chart: Table 1: LED Indicators Action Green LED Red LED Notes Warning Not affected by Slow Blink Warning Error Solid Control Mode Short Blink with a Not affected Only applies when printer is in...
6 | Troubleshooting Errors Description PRESENT SENSOR HARDWARE Present sensor hardware fault HEAD UP Printing or feeding with the cover open Note: To clear errors, open the printer cover fully and then close and latch it. Warnings Warnings Description MAINTENANCE REMINDER Maintenance timer has expired POWER SUPPLY HARDWARE Printhead voltage above maximum specifications...
Hardware representative. The Present Sensor module may be Contact your technical support faulty. representative. Troubleshooting Print Quality Tools • Datamax-O’Neil approved media • Magnifying lens • Barcode verifier and grading system • Printhead cleaning card • Printhead cleaning pen Preliminary Instructions 1.
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6 | Troubleshooting 2. Load the media according to the instructions in the Setup section. Note: Verify that the paper is properly exiting the printer. 3. Print a Quality Label from the configuration utility or the printer control panel buttons. 4.
Appendix A Symbol Sets The following Symbol Sets are available: Table 1: Symbol Sets Number Symbol Sets PC-8 Roman-8 Roman-9 ISO-L1 ISO-L2 ISO-L4 ISO-L5 ISO-L6 ISO-L9 PC-775 PS MATH MATH-8 PI FONT MS PUBL PC-8 DN PC-850 PC-852 PC-858 PC-8 TK PC-1004 WIN L1 WIN L2...
7 | Appendix A Number Symbol Sets ISO-6 ISO-11 ISO-15 ISO-17 ISO-21 ISO-60 ISO-69 WIN 3.0 MC TEXT UCS-2 RomanExt Wingdings ZapDingBats Symbol Fonts The following Fonts are supported: Table 2: Fonts Font Escape Sequence CG Times <ESC>(<symset><ESC>(s1p<ptsize>v0s0b4101T CG Times Italic <ESC>(<symset><ESC>(s1p<ptsize>v1s0b4101T CG Times Bold <ESC>(<symset><ESC>(s1p<ptsize>v0s3b4101T...
7 | Appendix A Font Escape Sequence Vera Regular Mono <ESC>(<symset><ESC>(s0p<pitch>h0s0b23410T Vera Italic <ESC>(<symset><ESC>(s0p<pitch>h1s0b23410T Vera Bold <ESC>(<symset><ESC>(s0p<pitch>h0s3b23410T Vera Bold Italic <ESC>(<symset><ESC>(s0p<pitch>h1s3b23410T CG Triumvirate <ESC>(<symset><ESC>(s1p<ptsize>v0s0b92244T CG Triumvirate Condensed Bold <ESC>(<symset><ESC>(s1p<ptsize>v4s3b92250T LinePrinter <ESC>(<symset><ESC>(s0p16.67h8.5v0s0b0T Barcodes The following barcodes are supported: Table 3: Barcodes Barcode Type Length...