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- Page 1 Operator's Guide T3204 and T3304 Series Label Printers LP+t, IGP/PGL & IGP/VGL...
- Page 3 T3204 and T3304 Series Label Printers LP+ , IGP/PGL & IGP/VGL Operator's Guide P/N 136578–001, Rev B...
- Page 4 Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The input/output (I/O) cable must be shielded for the printer to comply with FCC rules and regulations Part 15 governing the radiation limits for Class “A”...
- Page 5 Printronix is a registered trademark of Printronix, Inc. IGP is a registered trademark of Printronix, Inc. LinePrinter Plus is a trademark of Printronix, Inc. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett–Packard Company. PCL is a trademark of Hewlett–Packard Company. Code V is a trademark of QMS, Inc.
- Page 6 About this Operator's Guide This guide covers basic operating procedures for the Printronix . T3204 and T3304 label printers. Printronix wants you to feel comfortable and confident using the T3204 and T3304 label printers, and this guide. The guide has been designed to meet the needs of all users, from beginners to those experienced with thermal printers.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURES Powering on the Printer Using the Primary Operator Panel Printing Modes ........... . - Page 8 NOTES...
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Page 9: Powering On The Printer
Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide information on proper power sources. The power switch is located on the lower right–hand corner of the rear of the printer. It is marked for power OFF and | for power For help with diagnosing printer problems, printer self–test routines are automatically... -
Page 10: Using The Primary Operator Panel
POWER powered on. — Lit when the printer is ON LINE/PAUSE on line or blinking when the printer is off line or in a standby/fault state. Lit when the printer RIBBON MEDIA — sensors fail to detect label media or the presence of a ribbon. - Page 11 CANCEL Function Cancels all jobs, if pressed when the printer is off line and not in a fault state. Also clears faults and puts the printer in the off line mode. Action W ith the printer off line, cancel the current run of labels by pressing once.
- Page 12 Action To pause the printer, press once. The on line/pause indicator will blink. To place the printer in the on line mode, press once. The on line/ pause indicator will light. Result When the printer is paused, the...
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Page 13: Printing Modes
Printing Modes The printer is capable of printing in either of two modes: Direct Thermal only (T3204–20 and T3304–20) Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer (T3204–21 and T3304–21) The two modes have in common the application of heat to produce the printed image.They differ in the way the heat is... -
Page 14: Loading Media
Loading Media The printer accepts a wide range of media. It can be loaded with roll–fed, fan–folded, or die–cut continuous media of either thermal transfer or direct thermal type. Media width can range from 0.75 inches (19.1 mm) to 4.65 inches (118.1 mm). Media thickness can range from 0.0025 inches (0.0635 mm) - Page 15 Printers have been built with two types of standard media hubs: metal and plastic. From the diagrams below , follow the media loading instructions which match your printer. Do not use the media retainer if the media supply roll is wider than 4 inches. METAL HUB a If you are using media with a 3”...
- Page 16 Continue feeding the media under the printhead until the media exits the printhead assembly. Slide the media forward, until it extends beyond the printer front slot. Ensure that all media guides are adjusted to the width of stock being used. Media Hub...
- Page 17 If you are loading media that is of a different width from the current media, you may need to adjust print quality as follows: The printer is aligned at the factory with 4–mil–thick label stock, whose width is the maximum width accepted by the printer.
- Page 18 Pull the head leveling knob outward, and rotate it one detent. Rotating the knob clockwise from position 1 will adjust the printer for media that is narrower than the maximum width accepted by the printer. When the head leveling knob is rotated...
- Page 19 Lower the lower right-hand front panel. b Remove the arc plate from its stored position, and install on the front of the printer. Route the media around the arc plate and to the media rewinder. c Place the clasp over the end of the media, and rotate the media rewinder a few turns.
- Page 20 To use the optional peel-and-present, follow the instructions outlined below. a Turn off the printer, and open the side access cover. b Rotate the printhead latch counterclockwise to raise the printhead.
- Page 21 g Route the media liner (backing) around the tear bar to the media rewinder. h Place the clasp over the end of the media, and rotate the media rewinder a few turns. Rotate the media guide up, and slide it to the media’s edge. Lift and snap the lower right front panel closed.
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Page 22: Unloading Media
Unloading Media Use the following procedure to unload media from the printer. Press ON LINE/PAUSE to place the printer in the off line mode. Open the media supply door. Rotate the printhead latch counterclockwise to unlatch, and raise the printhead to an upright position. - Page 23 If the rewind hub was not being used, simply pull the media through the loading slot and out of the printer. Go on to step b If the rewind hub was being used, finish rolling the media onto the Operator’...
- Page 24 unloading media Lower the lower right-hand front panel. c Unroll the media from the hub, and remove the clasp. d Lift and snap the lower right-hand front panel closed. Continue with step 8. Raise the hinge plate, and lower the printhead by rotating the printhead latch clockwise to the latched position.
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Page 25: Installing The Ribbon
Installing the Ribbon As noted previously, when printing in thermal transfer mode, the printer requires a ribbon. Use the following procedure to install a new ribbon. The thermal transfer mode is selected through the printer menu system. The main menu is accessed via the secondary operator panel. -
Page 26: Installing The Ribbon
installing the ribbon Take-Up Hub J-Hook Make sure the ribbon roll is pushed up against the hub flange. Route the ribbon to the take-up hub, as shown. While holding the ribbon take-up hub, rotate the J-hook clockwise to unlatch it. Ribbon Supply Roll Supply Hub Operator’... - Page 27 Raise the J-hook upward, and place the end of the ribbon over the take-up hub. Slide the J-hook back into place, as shown. While holding the ribbon take-up hub, rotate the J-hook counterclockwise to latch. Turn the take-up hub until all the ribbon slack is removed.
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Page 28: Removing The Ribbon
(As noted previously, when printing in direct thermal mode, the printer does not use a ribbon.) In this case, use the following procedure to remove the ribbon. - Page 29 Take-Up Hub J-Hook Printhead Cut the ribbon anywhere between the take-up hub and the printhead. Rotate the printhead latch counterclockwise to raise the printhead, and then lower the hinge plate. While holding the ribbon take-up hub, rotate the J-hook clockwise to unlatch it. Operator’...
- Page 30 removing the ribbon Slide the used ribbon off the hub, and dispose of it. Turn the ribbon supply hub clockwise to draw the unused portion of the ribbon back onto the supply roll. You may leave the unused portion of the ribbon in place until the next thermal transfer print job, at which time you may reinstall it by following the ribbon...
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Page 31: Selecting Print Mode
MODE activates direct thermal printing mode (ribbon must not be installed). Selecting THERMAL XFER activates thermal transfer printing mode (ribbon required). Press ON LINE/PAUSE to place the printer in the off line mode. Press twice to enter the paper control menu. Press menu is displayed. -
Page 32: Selecting Gap Sensor
The options for this selection are as follows: TRANSMISSIVE (see–through) REFLECTIVE (black stripe) NONE (default) Press ON LINE/PAUSE to place the printer in the off line mode. Press to enter the configuration menus. Press to reach the printer control menu. Press to enter the printer control menu. -
Page 33: Setting Print Intensity
You can specify intensity values from –10 through +10. The factory default setting is 0. Press ON LINE/PAUSE to place the printer in the off line mode. Press to enter the configuration menus. Press to reach the printer control menu. -
Page 34: Selecting Media Handling
The options for this selection are as follows: SELF STRIP – selects the self strip option. When the label present sensor is installed and enabled, the printer can be configured for “one up” printing. CUTTER selects the cutter mechanism option. - Page 35 Press option. Press ENTER to select the desired option. Press ON LINE/PAUSE to place the printer in the on line mode. Operator’ s Guide to view the desired selecting media handling Media Handling Continuous * Media Handling...
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Page 36: Selecting The Ribbon Saver
Selecting the Ribbon Saver RIBBON SAVER selects the ribbon saver option, if the ribbon saver is installed. Press ON LINE/PAUSE to place the printer in the off line mode. Press to enter the configuration menus. Press to reach the printer control menu. -
Page 37: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning Inside the Cabinet Over time, it is normal for dust, particles of paper, and ink to accumulate inside the printer. Paper dust and ink build–up must be removed periodically to avoid degraded print quality. To clean the interior of the printer, perform the following steps. - Page 38 Using a soft–bristled, non–metallic brush, remove dust particles from the media path, ribbon guides and ribbon path. Brush and vacuum accumulated dust or residue, especially in the printhead areas. Using a cloth dampened with anhydrous alcohol, clean the ribbon guides, rollers and mechanical assemblies.
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Page 39: Fault Messages
Fault Messages If a printer fault occurs, a specific message appears in the message display. When this happens, correct the fault immediately. You can correct most faults by performing a simple procedure, such as clearing a media jam or reloading media or ribbon. For more serious faults, however, call an authorized Printronix service representative. - Page 40 Cutter is jammed. Defective cutter hardware. Ribbon Saver Fault Ribbon saver operation failed. Possible causes: Obstruction in ribbon area. Defective ribbon saver hardware. Printhead Test Fail The printer has detected a failure in one or more printhead dots. Operator’ s Guide...
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