Argox OS Series User Manual

Argox OS Series User Manual

Desktop barcode printer
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OS Series
Desktop Barcode Printer
User's Manual
Proprietary Statement
This manual contains proprietary information of Argox Information Co., Ltd. It is
intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the
equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced,
or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written
permission of Argox Information Co., Ltd.
Product Improvements
Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Argox Information Co., Ltd. All
specifications and signs are subject to change without notice.
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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 the interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into a different outlet on a different circuit.
Consult the dealer or an experience Radio/TV technician for help.
This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables
must be used with the unit to insure compliance. The user is cautioned that any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by Argox Information Co., Ltd. could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Liability Disclaimer
Argox Information Co., Ltd. takes steps to assure that the company's published
engineering specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Argox
Information Co., Ltd. reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims any
resulting liability. In no event shall Argox Information Co., Ltd. or anyone else
involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the accompanying product
(including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever (including,
without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of
business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or the results of
use of or inability to use such product, even if Argox Information Co., Ltd. has been
advised of the possibility of such damages.
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  • Page 1 Argox Information Co., Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents A Letter to Our Customers..........III Dear Customers, Table of Contents ..............IV Getting Started................1 Congratulation on selecting an Argox OS series printer! Unpacking................1 We believe soon you will find that you have made a Package Contents ..............2 cleverest choice! Connecting the Power Supply ..........3...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    For Win XP............... 52 Getting Started For Windows Vista............56 Troubleshooting ..............59 Congratulations on choosing the Argox OS Series desktop LED Diagnosis ..............59 barcode printer. This manual will help you get to know your new Miscellaneous ............... 62 printer.
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Connecting the Power Supply Connect the power supply as below. WARNING:  Do not operate the printer and power supply in an area where they can get wet. Make sure the power switch is in the "O" position, and be careful not to touch the 36-pin parallel connector.
  • Page 5: Parts And Features (Os-214, Os-214Zip, Os-314)

    Getting to Know Your Printer There are five models in the OS Series. The OS-214, OS-214Zip and OS-314 share the same parts and features, as do the OS-203 and OS-204. Parts and features of the OS series are illustrated below.
  • Page 6: Parts And Features (Os-203, Os-204)

    Parts and Features (OS-203, OS-204) Ribbon Pick-up Holder Media Hanger Top Cover H Cover Power Switch Release Levers Power Indicator Feed Button Ready indicator Ribbon Supply Holder Thermal Print head OS-203 / OS-204 Models Platen Roller Power Switch OS-214 / OS-214Zip / OS-314 Models...
  • Page 7 Peel-Off Option Cutter Option Media Hanger Release Levers Platen Roller White Plastic Roller Cutter OS-203 / OS-204 Models Thermal Print head OS-203 / OS-204 Models...
  • Page 8: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators Control / Function The printer’s controls and indicators are shown in the diagram Indicator below. The following table explains control and indicator On: power on  functions. Power Switch Off: shut down  Note: Turn power off before connecting or disconnecting cables Green light shows the power-on status ...
  • Page 9: Loading Ribbon And Media

    Loading Ribbon and Media Media Compartment This section describes how to load ribbon and media into the OS Series printers. Print Head Module Loading a Ribbon (OS-214, OS-214Zip, Release Lever OS-314) Release Lever Note: This section does not apply to direct thermal printing. 1.
  • Page 10 4. Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll 7. Put the print head module down and insert the bare core and the bare core. into the pick-up holder. (First snap in the left side, and 5. Attach the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind it then the right side.) a little bit onto the core.
  • Page 11: Loading Media

    Loading Media The OS Series printers offer three different loading modes: standard, peel-off, or cutting. Wheel Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely.  Peel-off mode peels backing material away from the label  as it prints. After a label is removed, the next label prints.
  • Page 12 2. Remove the media hanger. 4. 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 it leans against the media. Media Compartment Media Hanger Media Compartment 3.
  • Page 13 7. Unlatch the print head module. 10. Put the print head module down and press down firmly 8. Hold the print head module upright with one hand to until you hear a snap. allow the media to pass under it. Lead the media through 11.
  • Page 14: Peel Off Mode

    10. Trim the front edge of the label backing paper with Peel Off Mode scissors or a knife. 11. Lead the backing paper into the slot between the Note: For Peel-off mode you must first install the dispenser kit. dispenser bar and H cover, then ensure it is inserted Please refer to Appendix I.
  • Page 15 come out from the slot under the H cover. "FEED" button if the printer is already on. 13. In OS-203 Peel-off mode, if a misaligned loading occurs keep pressing the "FEED" button to back-feed and reload Note: The "FEED" button does not make the printer peel. the label stock.
  • Page 16: Cutting Mode

    11. Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the Cutting Mode "FEED" button if the printer is already on. Note: For Cutting mode you must first install the cutter. Please Note: The "FEED" button does not make the printer cut. Cutting refer to Appendix II.
  • Page 17: Calibration And Configuration

    Calibration and Configuration Resetting to Factory Default Settings This section discusses calibration, printing configuration and resetting the printer to factory defaults. 1. Turn on the printer and wait for 5 or more seconds. 2. Press the "Feed" button for 10 seconds, and the "Ready" Performing Calibration and Configuration indicator and "Power"...
  • Page 18: Computer Connections

    Computer Connections Power Jack Note: You must insert the power supply’s barrel connector into the power jack on the back of the printer before Serial Port connecting communication cables. This printer comes with both a nine-pin Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface (for OS-203, it is six-pin) and a standard Centronics parallel interface.
  • Page 19: Parallel Interface Requirements

    Parallel Interface Requirements Communicating with the Printer The required cable (IEEE 1284-compliant is recommended) must The bundled printer driver can be applied to all applications under have a standard 36-pin parallel connector on one end, which is Windows 98/2000/2003/Windows XP and Windows Vista. With plugged into the parallel port located on the back of the printer.
  • Page 20 5. After the related files 3. Select a driver for your have been copied to printer and click "Next". your system, click “Next”. For 203 dpi modes with 4 inches print width, you should select Label Dr. 200 (4 inch model). 6.
  • Page 21: Installing The Printer Driver (Seagull Driver)

    Installing the Printer Driver (Seagull Driver) 4. Select a driver for your printer and click "Next" . 1. Double click the driver file to execute in Windows. 2. Click "Next". 5. Select the port of the printer and click "Next. 3.
  • Page 22 8. After the related files have 6. Enter a specify Printer been copied to your system, Name and click “Nex” click “Finish” 7. Click “Finish” 9. After the installation is complete, click “Close”...
  • Page 23: Setting Parameters

    3. If you install new bar code application software such as Start → Settings → Printers and Faxes → Label Dr. Bartender Ultra Lite, you should activate the seagull driver → Properties for Argox printers. Windows Vista: Start → Control Panel → Printers → Label Dr. → Properties...
  • Page 24: Parameters For Win 98

    Parameters include: Parameters for Win 98 Ports Select the IO port to link with the printer. The Ports port may be parallel (LPT), serial (COM), network port, or file. In the Properties menu: Paper size Select the proper size. If there is no desired →...
  • Page 25 Create a custom size Output bin (Accessory setting) In the Properties menu: → Click "Paper" In the Properties menu: → Select "Custom" → Click "Paper" → User-Defined Size → Click "More Options" → Set a custom size → Select Enable w/o →...
  • Page 26: Parameters For Win 2000

    Orientation Parameters for Win 2000 Page order In Printing Preferences: Ports → Click "Layout" → Select "Portrait" or In the Properties menu: "Landscape" → Click "Ports" → Click "Page order”" → Select the IO port → Select "Front to Back" →...
  • Page 27 Paper size setup Create a custom size In Printing Preferences: → Click tag "Layout" In the Printers menu: → Click button "Advanced" → Right click → Click "button Customize”" → Select "Server → Select "paper size" or Properties" add new paper size. →...
  • Page 28: For Nt 4.0

    Paper/Output For NT 4.0 (Speed) Print quality Ports (Darkness) In the Properties menu: In Default Document: → Click "Ports" → Click "Advanced" → Select IO port → Click item to select → Click "OK" desired parameters → Click "OK" Create a custom size Paper size Orientation Please refer to Create a...
  • Page 29: For Win Xp

    Orientation For Win XP Page order Ports In Printing Preferences: → Click "Layout" In the Properties menu: → Select "Portrait" or → Click "Ports" "Landscape" → Select the IO port → Click "Page order”" → Click "OK" → Select "Front to Back" or "Back to Front"...
  • Page 30 Paper size setup Create a custom size In Printing Preferences: In the Printers menu: → Click tag "Layout" → Right click → Click button "Advanced" → Select "Server → Click button "Customize”" Properties" → Select "paper size" or → Enter a “Form name” add new paper size.
  • Page 31: For Windows Vista

    For Windows Vista Paper Size Copy Count Ports Print Quality (Speed) In the Properties menu Output Bin → Click "Ports" (Accessory setting) → Select the IO port → Click "OK" Printinh Preferences menu →Click” Layout” →Click” Advanced” button →Click each item to select the parameters →Click “OK”...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Paper Size Setup or Create a Custom Size Normally, when the printer is in not working properly, the "Power" LED blinks continuously; while printing and communication Printing Preferences menu between the host and printer stops. →Click” Advanced” button →Click” Customize” button →Select”...
  • Page 33 LED Indicators: Power and Ready LEDs blink alternately LED Indicators: Only the Ready LED blinks Power LED Ready LED Power LED Ready LED Possible Problems Solutions Remarks Possible Problems Solutions Remarks Print head too hot Printing will stop until the Ribbon out Supply the ribbon roll Not applicable to...
  • Page 34: Miscellaneous

    Clean the print head. If the problem persists, replace the print Miscellaneous head. If the host shows "Printer Time out" Poor printout quality: 1. Check if the communication cable (parallel or serial) is The ribbon may not be qualified.  connected securely to your parallel or serial port on the The media may not be qualified.
  • Page 35: Caring For Your Printer

    Replacing the Thermal Print Head Caring for Your Printer 1. Switch off the power and wait for both LEDs to go off. After using eight rolls of label stock, clean the following areas of 2. Unlatch the print head module. the printer.
  • Page 36: Technical Reference

    Technical Reference General Specifications Specification Model Model Model Model Model OS-203 OS-204 OS-214 OS-214Zip OS-314TT Print method Direct thermal Direct thermal and Thermal transfer Resolution 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 300 DPI dots/mm) Maximum print 2.83 in. 4.13in. 4.16in 4.06 in. (106mm) width (72mm)
  • Page 37 Specification Model Model Model Model Model Optional Serial (RS232) cable  OS-203 OS-204 OS-214 OS-214 Zip OS-314TT Accessories External media stacker  label roll (for media roll with max. 8-inch OD) Maximum 4.3 in.(109mm) outside diameter, 0.5 in. (12.7 Dispenser Kit diameter mm) inside diameter (beside OS-203) ...
  • Page 38: Fonts, Bar Codes And Graphics Specification

    Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification Printer Programming Language B, PPLB Specification Model Model Model Model OS-203DT OS-204DT OS-214TT OS-314TT The specifications of fonts, bar codes and graphics depends on General fonts 5 fonts with different point sizes printer emulation, which is a printer programming language (PPL) Symbol sets For 203dpi &...
  • Page 39: Printer Programming Language Z, Pplz (Os-214Zip)

    board and flash modules use the same connector and cannot Interface Specifications function at the same time.) Serial Printer Programming Language Z, PPLZ (OS-214Zip) For the OS-204/214/214Zip/314, the RS232 connector on the Specification Model printer side is a female, DB-9. OS-214Zip General fonts 10 resident fonts (9 bitmapped fonts and 1 scalable...
  • Page 40: Connection With Host

    Note: Pin 9 on the OS-204/214/314 and pin 1 on the OS-203 are The simplest way to connect to other hosts (not PC compatible) or reserved for a KDU (keyboard device unit). Do not connect terminals is: these pins if you are using a general host such as a PC. Printer Terminal/Host Connection with host:...
  • Page 41: Parallel (Centronics)

    Parallel (Centronics) Appendix I - Installing Dispenser Kit The parallel port is a standard 36-pin Centronics. Pin 1. Turn off the printer power and unplug the printer. assignments are as follows: 2. Unwrap the dispenser kit and take out screws, the shaft, the plastic roller, the dispenser bar, the direction label, and Pin Direction Definition...
  • Page 42: Middle Cover

    Base Housing Sensor Cable Base Housing Middle Cover 11. Release the screw on the left bracket of the chassis. 8. Remove the middle cover. 9. Take off the H. Cover. 10. Tape the direction label on the top of the H. cover with the arrow sign heading opposite you.
  • Page 43 12. Unlatch the print head module. Hook the white roller on 17. Click the top cover back onto the middle cover. the brackets of the chassis, ensuring the long thinner end 18. Insert the sensor connector into its receptacle on the main is on the left side.
  • Page 44: Appendix Ii - Installing The Cutter

    4. Remove the whole print head assembly by releasing the 4 Appendix II - Installing the Cutter screws at its feet. 1. Turn off the printer power and unplug the power cable and Centronics / Serial cable. Print Head Assembly 2.
  • Page 45: Appendix Iii - Installing The Extension Card

    6. Secure the four screws attaching the cutter. Appendix III - Installing the Extension Card Extension Card designated for all optional extension modules. For example, RTC, Font card and specified function card. Install the extension card into the printer as follows: 1.
  • Page 46 4. Remove the middle cover. 6. Click back the middle cover. 7. Secure the two screws for the base housing. 8. Click the top cover into place. 5. Mount the extension card to J14 on the main board.

This manual is also suitable for:

Os-214Os-214zipOs-314Os-203Os-204

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