Argox AME-3230 User Manual
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Argox Information Co., Ltd
AME-3230
AME-3230B
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OBILE
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August 02, 2010
Website: http://www.argox.com
Address: 7F, No. 126, Lane 235, Pao-Chiao Rd., Hsin Tien,
AME-3230 & AME-3230B User's Manual
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Revision 4.0
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Table of Contents
roprietary Statement .................................................................... 4
Safety ............................................................................................. 6
Getting Started ............................................................................. 7
Unpacking Printer ......................................................................7
Package Contents ....................................................................8
Printer Overview ........................................................................9
Battery ......................................................................................10
Installing the Battery .............................................................10
Charging the Battery .............................................................12
Battery & Power Notifications .............................................14
Loading Media .........................................................................15
Wearing Belt Strap ...................................................................18
Controls & Connections ............................................................ 24
Self-Test before Connecting .....................................................24
Printer Controls and Indicators ................................................25
Smart Battery Power Management ..........................................27
Connecting the Printer .............................................................28
Drivers & Software ..................................................................30
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 31
Printer Status Indications .........................................................31
Performing Calibration ............................................................33
Printing a Configuration Report ...............................................33
Printer Maintenance .................................................................. 36
Print Head Maintenance Guide ................................................36
Cleaning the Media Sensor: .....................................................37
Specifications .............................................................................. 38
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Printer Maintenance ..............36 Print Head Maintenance Guide ..........36 Cleaning the Media Sensor: .............37 Specifications ................38 Website: http://www.argox.com Address: 7F, No. 126, Lane 235, Pao-Chiao Rd., Hsin Tien, AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. -
Page 2: Proprietary Statement
Argox Information Co., Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. -
Page 3: Safety
EMC: EN 55022:2006+A1:2007, class A EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 301489-1/-17 EN 300328 Argox Information Co., Ltd certifies that the following products and/or components are compliant with the current requirements of the European Union Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, 2002/95/EC. -
Page 4: Printers
Getting Started Congratulations on choosing AME-3230 & AME-3230B mobile printer series, made by Argox Information Co., a leader in the worldwide barcode industry. AME-3230 and AME-3230B are ideally designed to bring more efficiency to your business. This manual will help you get to know your new printer and provide you with the required information. -
Page 5: Printer Overview
Note: We recommend using a coin to rotate the latch. Communication IrDA 90° Window Media Sensor Battery Cover Print Head Battery Cover Latch Power Power Input Jack Button USB/RS-232 Port Feed Button Media LED Power LED Battery LED AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual... -
Page 6: Charging The Battery
1. After installing the Battery Pack, connect the Power Supply into the printer’s Power Input Jack. 2. Then plug the Power Supply into the AC wall receptacle. The printer’s Battery LED will remain yellow during charging. AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual... -
Page 7: Battery & Power Notifications
(210 minutes), the Battery LED will turn off, signifying that the battery is fully charged and ready for use. Note: Operating the printer when charging will increase charging time. Wait until battery is fully charged to operate the printer. AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual... -
Page 8: Loading Media
Print Head, as in the direction shown below: Media Sensor 4. Install the Media Shield into Media Compartment, and lean closely against the media supply roll: AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual... -
Page 9: Wearing Belt Strap
Wearing Belt Strap The convenient Belt Strap design, a standard feature of Argox AME-3230 and AME-3230B, is easy to use and quick to install: 1. Prepare the Belt Strap and the Screw. Locate the Knob on the underside of the printer, right above the Battery Cover: AME-3230 &... - Page 10 2. Attach the Belt Strap onto the Knob. Screw Note that the exterior surface of the Belt Strap should face toward you: Knob Belt Strap Belt Strap Knob AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual...
- Page 11 3. Insert the Screw onto the Knob, through the Belt Strap, and tighten clockwise until it is fully secured: 4. With the Belt Strap attached to the printer, place the top of the Belt Strap over your belt: AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual...
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Page 12: Controls & Connections
Wait until printer finishes printing, press the Power Switch or Feed Button to resume normal printing mode. Note: For more information on self-test printouts, see Page 30. Troubleshooting – Printing a Configuration Report AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual... -
Page 13: Printer Controls And Indicators
Battery Out 1. Pressing this button during printing will make printer pause. (printer will fast 2. To feed a blank label. power off) (Red) Power Button: Turn the printer ON/OFF. AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual... -
Page 14: Smart Battery Power Management
Smart Battery Power Management Connecting the Printer The AME-3230B mobile printer is equipped with a Li-ion battery The interfaces of AME-3230 and AME-3230B include RS-232, USB pack (7.4V 2200mAH). With the Smart Battery Power Management (2.0), and IrDA. function, AME-3230 and AME-3230B are able to monitor and... -
Page 15: Drivers & Software
Bluetooth & IrDA Communications: Drivers & Software AME-3230 and AME-3230B are bundled with their smart printer The default communication mode of AME-3230B is Bluetooth. drivers. This way, users can easily print a receipt or label within Following is an explanation of how to switch between any Windows applications, e.g. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
MEDIA OUT MEDIA LED blinking Possible Symptoms & Solutions 1. The media is not installed or is used up. 2. Printer fails to detect the media gaps/black marks. AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual... -
Page 17: Performing Calibration
Switch to turn on the printer. After printer starts to print, release the Feed Button. Wait until printer finishes printing, then press the Power Switch or Feed Button to resume normal printing mode. AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual... -
Page 18: Printer Maintenance
Do not touch print head surface with bare hands or with any hard objects. Water and moisture should be kept away from the print head to avoid corrosion of the heating elements. AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual... -
Page 19: Cleaning The Media Sensor
Media gap/black line sensor, Paper end sensor, Media Sensor Open cover sensor LED indicator x 4 Operation (Power status/Battery/Media/Communication), Interface Button x 2 (Power/Feed) Communication RS-232, USB (2.0), RS-232, USB (2.0), IrDA Interface IrDA, Bluetooth 2.0 AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual... - Page 20 Shoulder Strap, Environmental Case, Spare Battery, Windows 2000/XP/VISTA/Windows 7 compatibility Optional Items One Battery Charger, 4 Bay Battery Charger, BarTender, Printer Utility, Font Utility Software Vehicle Power Adapter, USB/RS-232 Cables AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual...
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Page 21: Interface Specifications
The USB interface is a mini-type USB 10-pin convertor. 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. Signal Description VBUS Differential data signaling pair - Differential data signaling pair + Ground Bluetooth Interface: Bluetooth version: 2.0 Communication range: 10 meters AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual... -
Page 22: Irda (Infrared) Interface
IrDA (Infrared) Interface: IrDA version: 1.0 Communication zone: Printer Printer AME-3230 & AME-3230B User’s Manual...