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DM4-2067

DPB-1500

INSTRUCTION

First Edition

January 2005

NIDEC COPAL CORPORATION

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Page 1 DM4-2067 DPB-1500 INSTRUCTION First Edition January 2005 NIDEC COPAL CORPORATION...
Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement
FCC Compliance Statement WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Properly shielded and grounded cable and connectors must be used for connection to host computer and / or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits. NOTICE Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interference, and...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Safety Precautions....................1 During installation ..................2 Environmental Consideration ................2 During operation ...................3 During maintenance..................4 Other precautions ..................4 Handing of the print media................4 Preparation ......................5 Unpack ......................5 Installation ....................5 Changing paper width ...................6 Printer drivers ....................7 1. Windows 2000/XP printer driver ............7 1.1 Plug and Play Installation for the Printer Driver .......
Page 4 4. Daily Maintenance ..................25 Weekly Maintenance ................. 26 5. Troubleshooting ................... 27 In case of ribbon error ............... 27 In case of a paper transport error ............28 6. Error Messages..................... 29 Error messages upon startup ............29 Recoverable Errors ................31 7.
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Please be sure to read this entire manual before using the product. Pay special attention to this section “Safety Precautions”. The precautions listed herein are designed to provide for safe operation of the product, and to protect the user from experiencing bodily harm and property damage. Safety notices herein are presented in two formats, “Warning”...
Page 6: During Installation
During installation CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit in areas of high humidity or dust * Doing so could disable the unit CAUTION: Do not allow the unit to block the ventilation holes * Doing so could disable the unit WARNING: Ensure the unit is properly grounded. * Electrical discharge could cause shock and present a fire hazard.
Page 7: During Operation
During operation CAUTION: Some areas on the unit become hot and may burn the skin if touched. CAUTION: Do not insert hand or other objects into the power supply cooling fan, as bodily injury and damage to the unit could result. CAUTION: Be sure to use manufacturer-specified parts when replacing consumables.
Page 8: During Maintenance
F), with relative humidity between 30 and 70%. Avoid dew condensation.) Type of media: Use the genuine Copal print media. Use of the other make of media in the Copal DPB-1500 printer may result into the bad influence to the print quality, malfunction of...
Page 9: Preparation
Setup the DPB unit and PC in a fixed location. Step1. Connect the DPB unit to the PC. (USB2.0 cable should be prepared separately) Step2. Connect the supplied power cable to the DPB-1500 unit and power supply. (AC 100V – 240V, single phase).
Page 10: Changing Paper Width
Changing paper width * With moving the paper guides, the printer can be set to either 5-inch (127mm) width or 6-inch (152mm) width of paper. * The default paper width is 6 inch (152 mm) at the factory shipment. Replacing the left and right paper guides Step1.
Page 11: Printer Drivers
Printer drivers 1. Windows 2000/XP printer driver * You need to log on as a Computer Administrator account when installing printer driver. A Limited User cannot install it. * After installation, ensure the printer is set to be Windows’ default printer, and select the appropriate print format.
Page 12 4.Select [YES] button Select [Continue Anyway] button Windows 2000 Windows XP 5. Select [Finish] button, and DPB-1500 is registered...
Page 13: Printer Driver Settings
1.2 Printer Driver Settings Printer default values can be set at printer property. ■ Selection of Paper Size 1. Select Properties of Printer 2. COPAL DPB-1500 Properties Dialog (COPAL DPB-1500) 3. Printing Preference Dialog box Select [Landscape] in the “Orientation”...
Page 14: Set Up For Print Size "6X4Inchx2
4. Click “Paper Size” and select paper size from drop 14down list Select Paper Size 1. 5 x 3.5inch (127x89mm) 2. 6 x 4inch (152x102mm) Default 3. 5 x 7inch (127x178mm) 4. 6 x 8inch (152x203mm) 5. 6 x 9inch (152x230mm) 6.
Page 15: Set Up For Print Mode (Hi-Speed / Hi-Quality)
■ Set up for Print Mode (Hi-Speed / Hi-Quality) (Note) Hi-Speed is the default setting for regular print. Hi-Speed: 300X300 dpi Hi-Quality:300X600 dpi Choice of Hi-Speed / Hi-Quality...
Page 16: Instruction
INSTRUCTION 1. Overall View (1) Front Name Upper Cover Ink Ribbon Tray Display Print Tray LED lamp Key Switch Paper door Fig.3 (2) Rear Name Power Switch I: ON O: OFF AC Connector USB2.0 Connector Fig.4 WARNING: To avoid electrical shock, always ensure hands are dry when inserting power cable.
Page 17: Ink Ribbon Tray Section
(3) Ink Ribbon Tray Section Names Upper Cover Print Head Ink Ribbon supply Ink Ribbon take up Ink Ribbon Tray (4) Print Head Section Name Print Head WARNING: The print head gets very hot. Allow the head to cool for at least 5 minutes before handling.
Page 18: Roll Paper Tray Section
WARNING: The print head can break when touched with bare hands. Fig.7 Print head assembly (5) Roll Paper Tray Section Name Release Lever Control Card * Pressure Roller Slug Box * A control card is a factory option Fig.8...
Page 19: Operating Panel
2. Operating Panel LED lamps Panel switches Display Ready ERROR REPRINT DATA POWER REWIND (1) Operating Panel LED POWER DATA ERROR Display Push button switches Fig.9 Lighting Status Power Switch ON (indicates ready status) POWER Flashing ---------- Power Switch OFF Paper is loaded to the print position.
Page 20: Panel Switches
(2) Panel Switches REWIND REPRINT Switch Function REWIND Rewind roll paper Cut paper tip (About 5 cm) Repeat the last print REPRINT * The unit will be reset when this PEPRINT button is kept pushing for more than five seconds.
Page 21: Print Media
3. Print media Ensure roll paper and ink ribbon is installed before printing. (Note): Paper and ink ribbon maintenance * Use manufacturer-specified materials. * Place the unit where it will be in a cool and somewhat humid location, out of the direct rays of the sun.
Page 22 Step4: Pull the pressure release lever toward the front of the unit Release Fig.14 Fig.13 Step5: Take out the new Roll Paper, inserting the supplied Paper Core Tape Roll Paper Paper Core Fig.16 Fig.15...
Page 23 Step6: Set the paper into the tray Step7: Set securely Fig.17 Fig.18 Paper tip Front * Securely fit the pins on both sides of the core Paper Surface into the tray groove. Fig.18 (Note): The paper surface is to the rear. Rear Fig.19 Paper placement Step8: Hold the paper tip, and again engage the Pressure Roller...
Page 24 Step9: Turn the gear to move the paper tip about 2mm into the roller Paper tip 2mm (Ensure it is securely locked) Gear Fig.22 Step10: Mount the Slug Box (Note) The roll paper tray cannot be pushed back if the Slug Box isn’t mounted Stopper lever Slug Fig.23...
Page 25 Option: Set universal tray. (Big Size / Standard Size) Fig.24-3, 24-4, 24-5 Fig.24-3 A: Plate B: Big size tray C:Standard size tray Universal tray (Option) Part No. P5A-F4572 The hook of the tray upper part is hooked on a plate. Fig.24-5 Big tray is attached Step12: Push the roll paper tray into the main body.
Page 26: Loading The Ink Ribbon
(2) Loading the ink ribbon. Remove the Ink Ribbon tray from the unit. Prepare the new roll of ribbon. Ribbon * The Take-Up Core gear is installed to the left Gear Take-up core Fig.26 Step1. Open the upper cover. Step2. Push the lever 2.Lift up 1.Push lever Fig.27...
Page 27 Step 5. Install the Ink Ribbon on the tray Place the ribbon on the tension roller and press it to the set position. Tension Roller Fig.31 Setting the Ribbon (1) Take-up core Place the take-up core into the set position. Setting the New Ribbon: Turn the take-up core shaft more than once, and remove a slack of the ribbon.
Page 28: Printing
Step 7. Close Upper Cover securely, and close upper cover door Fig. 35, 36 It is locked securely Fig.36 Fig.35 (3) Printing 1. Turn on the printer and the PC. 2. Confirm that the LED is showing the ready status. 3.
Page 29: Daily Maintenance
4. Daily Maintenance Ensure that dust & etc. does not go inside the printer.. Maintenance to the rollers, paper tray, print head and ribbon tray. Paper tray section: Cleaning of a base and a guide inside the paper tray. Print head / Paper transport: Cleaning the transport rollers: * Normally a damp cloth is used.
Page 30: Weekly Maintenance
Ribbon tray section. * Always keep the tension roller clean because, if the roller gets dirt, it would cause slip of the ribbon that would result into the spoiled quality of the print and/or printer malfunction * Wipe up lightly while soaking ethyl alcohol in the cloth and turning a tension roller.
Page 31: Troubleshooting
5. Troubleshooting (Note) Paper and Ribbon End error messages are indicated with a solid red LED. Do not turn off the unit, but rather replace the ribbon or paper with the DPB power on. (1) In case of ribbon breakage Turn of the printer.
Page 32: In Case Of A Paper Transport Error
(2) In case of a paper jam Switch off the printer. 1. Pull the ink ribbon tray out and ensure there is no paper jam in the paper transport area. 2. If there is a jam, use scissors, etc. to remove it. Fig.44 3.
Page 33: Error Messages
6. Error Messages “PC” = Personal Computer (1) Error messages upon startup Error No. Description Error LED Flashing E01: Print head malfunction-up Error at Printer on USBXXX Motor or Sensor Trouble. Please restart printer. Action Check head actuator mechanism sensor Error LED Flashing E02: Print head malfunction-down...
Page 34 Error No. Description Error LED Flashing E08: Timeout of CMD response Error at Printer on USBXXX System Error. Please restart printer. Action Verify communication with host computer Error LED Flashing E09: Writing FROM not successful Error at Printer on USBXXX System Error Please restart printer.
Page 35: Recoverable Errors
(2) Recoverable Errors Error No. Description Error LED W50: Printer not ready No message Action Wait Error LED W51: ink ribbon end Warning W51 at Printer on USBXXX Ribbon end. Please replace an ink ribbon. Action Check new ink ribbon sensor Error LED W52: Different type of ribbon Warning W52 at Printer on USBXXX...
Page 36 Error No. Description Error LED W57: Different type of paper Warning W57 at Printer on USBXXX Media miss match. Please place a proper size of paper or ink ribbon. Action Reset with proper paper and check sensor Error LED W58: Paper door is opened Warning W58 at Printer on USBXXX Paper door is open.
Page 37: Specifications
7. Specifications Item Specifications Type High Speed Dye Sublimation Printer Hi-Speed: 300 x 300dpi Print Resolution Hi-Quality: 300 x 600dpi Maximum Print Width 154mm 6X4inch Print Speed Hi-Speed: Approx. 12 Sec/Sheet Hi-Quality: Approx. 19 Sec/Sheet Interface USB 2.0 Buffer Memory 32MB Paper Transport Roll paper...