Nitto Denko dura SR Operator's Manual

Thermal barcode printer
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THERMAL BARCODE PRINTER
O p e r a t o r 's M a n u a l
R e v. C
[220-240V AC]

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  • Page 1 THERMAL BARCODE PRINTER O p e r a t o r ’s M a n u a l R e v. C [220-240V AC]...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    DURAPRINTER SR Important Safeguard Important Safety Instructions Symbols Various symbols are used in manuals (including this manual) and on the printer body to help you use this product properly and to prevent harm to you and other people and the damages to the property. The symbols and their meanings are shown below.
  • Page 3 DURAPRINTER SR For the safe use of this printer, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Warnings ・Be sure to connect the ground. A leakage of current without the grounding may cause an electric shock or a fire. If there is no grounding terminal, ask an electrician to set up one.
  • Page 4 DURAPRINTER SR For the safe use of this printer, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Cautions ・Do not place the printer where it will be exposed to dust, dirt and dampness to avoid a fire or an electric shock. ・Avoid putting the printer on an unstable place such as an unsteady or an inclined rack and so on.
  • Page 5 DURAPRINTER SR PREFACE Thank you very much for your utilizing DURA PRINTER SR by NITTO DENKO. DURA PRINTER SR is a thermal transfer label printer used with the specific labels/tags and ribbons. This manual explains how to operate and control the DURA PRINTER SR so that you can use and maintain the printer in an optimal fashion.
  • Page 6 DURAPRINTER SR HANDLING OF DURATACK AND DURAINK Thank you very much for utilizing DURA PRINTER SR by NITTO DENKO. DURAPRINTER is the thermal transfer label printer used with specific labels/tags and ribbons. The specific labels and ink ribbons are DURATACK series and DURAINK series.
  • Page 7 DURAPRINTER SR HANDLING OF DURAINK SERIES 1. Storage conditions (1) Store the product in well ventilated area at room temperature where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight. (2) The warranty period is 6 months after delivered. After expiration of the warranty period verify the product quality before use. (3) Store product as individually packaged from manufacturer so as to prevent contamination.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    DURAPRINTER SR Contents 1.ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1 2.UNPACKING ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2 2-1.CHECKING THE PACKING LIST ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2 2-2.REMOVING THE PROTECTIVE DEVICES ON THE PRINTER ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3 3.INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT AND POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4 3-1.INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4 3-2.GROUND AND POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5 4.NOTES ON USE ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・...
  • Page 9 DURAPRINTER SR APPENDIX F THE POSITION OF THE THERMAL HEAD ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 55 APPENDIX G FUNCTION SETTING LIST ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 56 APPENDIX H THE FRONT LABEL POSITIONING METHOD (SET TOF) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 58 IMPORTANTITEMS OF DAILY OPERATION ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 59 APPENDIX I...
  • Page 10: Organization Of This Manual

    DURAPRINTER SR 1. Organization of This Manual ●Read this manual from the beginning. Read the cautions and important notes in particular very carefully before using the printer. ●Unpacking (Chapter 2) This chapter instructions for unpacking, and describes the items included with the printer. ●Installation (Chapter 3) This chapter explains points that require special attention when setting up the printer.
  • Page 11: Unpacking

    DURAPRINTER SR 2. Unpacking Detailed illustrations are provided in the "Unpacking Instructions" included in the carton. ① Open the outer carton, and remove the accessories and padding material. ② Lift the printer up and out of the outer carton. ③ Carry the printer carefully in both hands with it leaning against your body, and gently place it on a desk or table.
  • Page 12: 2-2.Removing The Protective Devices On The Printer

    DURAPRINTER SR 2-2. Removing the Protective Devices on the Printer ①Unscrew the metal anchor fittings on top of the printer and remove them. Then, insert the screws back into the printer. Metal Anchor Fittings Fig.3 ②Remove the thermal head protective sheet and the verifier protective pad. Printer Head Protective Sheet Verifier Protective Pad Fig.4...
  • Page 13: Installation Environment And Power Supply Connections

    DURAPRINTER SR 3. Installation Environment and Power Supply Connections 3-1. Installation Environment ● Select a stable location where the printer can be installed with plenty of room. In order to get the maximum performance from the printer and in order to ensure safe usage, keep the following points in mind.
  • Page 14: 3-2.Ground And Power Supply Connections

    DURAPRINTER SR 3-2. Ground and Power Supply Connections Please observe the following precautions for safe operation. ● In order to avoid damage from electrostatic discharge, lightning strikes, leak current, etc., be sure to connect the ground before connecting the power supply. ★Do not use a gas pipe as a ground, which could result in a fire, gas explosion, or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 15: Notes On Use

    DURAPRINTER SR 4. Notes on Use 4-1. Notes on Handling ●Do not move or carry the printer while it is printing. ●This printer does not have a waterproof construction. Do not spill water or other liquids on it. ●Use a shielded cable for the interface cable. If an unshielded cable is used, it is possible that noise will be generated on nearby television sets and radios.
  • Page 16: 4-3.Consumables

    DURAPRINTER SR ●Recommended combination of supplies (size) THERMALHEAD RIBBON LABEL LABEL LINER platen roller Label liner width + 20 mm > Ink ribbon ≧ Label liner width + 10 mm Label width + 20 mm > Label liner width ≧ Label width + 4 mm The recommended combination of label, label liner and ink ribbon sizes is as shown above.
  • Page 17: 4-4.Label Re−Print

    DURAPRINTER SR 4-4. Label Re-print ・Standard function of printer(Reprint Mode) If an error (label running-out, Ink running-out, cover opened) occurs during operation, the printer stops at once. Accordingly, this results in label print failure. The machine is provided with the standard function to print again the non completed print on the next label when the error is removed and the normal print is started again, so that number interruption and product omission are prevented.
  • Page 18: Descriptions Of Parts

    DURAPRINTER SR 5. Descriptions of Parts 5-1. Names of Parts Cover sensor Upper cover handle Metal anchor fittings for transportation (Removed after opening the box) Front cover Front control panel Front cover interlock switch Paper output slot (Output slot paper guide) Power Switch Memory card slot To install the paper output slot guide, insert it into the slots at...
  • Page 19: 5-2.Names Of Vfr (Verifier Unit) Parts

    DURAPRINTER SR 5-2. Names of Vfr (Verifier Unit) Parts Inside of the printer with Vfr (Verifier unit) seen from the rear position Fig.7 Home position sensor Carriage Carrier belt Pen scanner Fig.8 The printer without Vfr (Verifier unit) Note The pen scanner moves from side to side and the verifier unit verifies the barcode on the label. The verifier can not function correctly when the dust or a broken piece of the label is attached to the end of the pen scanner or inside the carrier belt.
  • Page 20: 5-3.Front Control Panel

    DURAPRINTER SR 5-3.Front Control Panel The control panel provides functions for producing labels (the label issuing mode functions) and for changing various printer settings to suit different applications (the function setting mode). Here the functions of both modes are described below. 5-3-1 Functions in the Normal Label Issuing Mode ①Power Indicates whether the printer's power is on or off.
  • Page 21: 5-3-2.Switching To The Function Setting Mode And Utilizing Its Functions

    DURAPRINTER SR 5-3-2. Switching to the Function Setting Mode and Utilizing its Functions About the function setting mode The printer is ordinarily used in the label issuing mode to issue labels. However, when using the printer for the first time, it is necessary to set the printer's functions to match the conditions of use. The state in which function settings can be made is referred to as the function setting mode.
  • Page 22: 5-3-2-1.Function Numbers And Setting Values

    DURAPRINTER SR 5-3-2-1. Function Numbers and Setting Values Note: The symbol * indicates that the new setting becomes effective only after the power is turned on again. Function Setting Remarks Function Setting Number Value Length Manual length measurement See 5.2 regarding manual Measurement Length measured automatically Length measurement.
  • Page 23 DURAPRINTER SR Form length Set by measurement setting mode Set by command Print method Format printing Format printing: selection Normal printing Text printing Text Printing: Printing by 10-key command Hex dump printing Hex dump printing: Hex dump printing of commands Supply type Supply-1 Supply1...
  • Page 24 DURAPRINTER SR Note ・When verifier is active, keep the quiet zones (portions where nothing is printed) of not less than 0.12” (3mm) on both sides of the barcode. IIIIIIIIIII 0.12” or more 0.12” or more ・To make the verifier inactive, change the setting of function number 3 to 4 (Verifier inactive). When verifier hard error has occurred, turn on the power while pressing [Mode/Reset] to enter the function setting mode.
  • Page 25: 5-3-2-2.Example Of The Function Setting Procedure

    DURAPRINTER SR 5-3-2-2. Example of the Function Setting Procedure This section shows how to change the setting of function number Flash 10(Supply type)to 9 when the current setting is 1 and the setting of function number 2 (Print starting position adjustment) is 6. The label issuing mode's rotary switch (print density) is assumed to be set to 2.
  • Page 26 DURAPRINTER SR ⑤Press "Enter|Pause" to change the setting. The buzzer makes a series of beeps to signal that the change has been made, and the LEDs that were blinking now light steadily. To change other settings, repeat steps ③ to ⑤. To conclude function setting, go on to step ⑥...
  • Page 27: 5-3-3.How To Select Functions

    DURAPRINTER SR 5-3-3. How to Select Functions 1. Turn the rotary switch to the desired function number. At this point, the setting is displayed by the LEDs from "Cover" LED to the "Com." LED. 2. The setting can be changed by pressing "↑ | Feed" or "↓ | Set TOF". If the selected setting is different from the current setting, the LEDs flash to show the setting (to let you know that the setting value is being changed).
  • Page 28: Functions Of Individual Parts

    DURAPRINTER SR 6. Functions of Individual Parts 6-1. Printer Initialization ● When the power is turned on, Memory is tested after initialization of the hardware (I/O), then head continuity is checked. ● During the head test, the 6 error LEDs flash every 1.4 seconds and the buzzer goes on and off in a synchronous manner.
  • Page 29 DURAPRINTER SR ⑨When length measurement is completed, the sensor threshold value (gained through steps ④ and ⑤), the label pitch and the label length are backed up. *When the length measurement ends successfully, the buzzer sounds intermittently and the Ready LED flashes.
  • Page 30: 6-3.Back Panel Dip Switch Settings (For The Rs232Cinterface)

    DURAPRINTER SR 6-3. Back Panel DIP Switch Settings(for the RS-232C Interface) DIP SW Function Baud Rate DIPSW1 DIPSW2 Baud Rate 9600 9600 4800 2400 Data Length 8 bits 7 bits Parity EVEN Stop Bit 1 bit 2 bit Flow Control RTS/CTS XON/XOFF Framing Error...
  • Page 31: 6-5.Paper Sensor Voltage Selector Switch

    DURAPRINTER SR 6-5. Paper Sensor Voltage Selector Switch The paper sensor voltage selector switch is located under the printer cover. Set the switch according to the type of separator (backing) used, then perform length measurement. Fig.10-2 Blue glassine paper−Blue White Clear Blue Transparent PET paper−Clear White PET paper−White...
  • Page 32: Loading Labels/Tags

    DURAPRINTER SR 7. Loading Labels/Tags Specified labels are used for this printer. Note that if you use any other labels, the printing may not function properly. ①Load roll paper onto the roll paper holding plate Rolled paper holding plate Roll holder spindle Rolled paper ・The roll holder spindle is marked with index markings.
  • Page 33 DURAPRINTER SR ②Open the top cover and attach the left and right side of the rolled paper holding plate into the holder receptacle in the main body. Note: When loading or replacing labels/tags, the roll holder plates may fall off of the core of the label/tag roll.
  • Page 34: Loading Ribbon

    DURAPRINTER SR 8. Loading Ribbon 8-1. Loading Ribbon ①Insert the ribbon roller gear unit in a ribbon core. Position the ribbon core at the center of the ribbon roller gear unit. Ribbon roller gear unit Ribbon core Fig.14 ②Open the top cover of the printer. Top cover Fig.15...
  • Page 35 DURAPRINTER SR ③Insert the ribbon roller gear unit in a new ribbon (supply ribbon) core so that the new ribbon core is positioned at the center of the ribbon roller gear unit, just as in step ①. Push the ribbon roller gear unit into the shaft holder on the top cover until it locks in place. Supply ribbon Ribbon roller gear unit...
  • Page 36 DURAPRINTER SR ⑤Push the roller gear unit (the one with the ribbon core on it and the leader tape is attached) into the take-up ribbon shaft holder on the top cover until the roller gear unit clicks into place. Take-up ribbon shaft holder Fig.18 ⑥Turn the take-up knob counterclockwise to take up the slack in the ribbon.
  • Page 37: 8-2.Replacing Ribbon

    DURAPRINTER SR 8-2. Replacing Ribbon ①Grasp the used ribbon, and pull the ribbon roller gear unit out of the take-up ribbon shaft holder on the top cover of the printer. Used ribbon Fig.20 ②Pull out the ribbon roller gear unit from the used ribbon. Ribbon roller gear unit Figt.21...
  • Page 38: Changing The Thermal Head Pressure

    DURAPRINTER SR 9. Changing the Thermal Head Pressure Caution: ●Turn the power off before performing this procedure. ●Note that the thermal head may still be hot even if the power has been turned. This caution label is located near the thermal head. Caution Print head is hot.
  • Page 39: Test Printing

    DURAPRINTER SR 10. Test Printing The test printing procedure is described below. When installing the printer, always be sure to perform a test print once before connecting the printer to the computer. ●Set DIP SW8 on the back panel to ON (to put the printer in the continuous forms mode). ●Load the printer with continuous forms or direct thermal paper with a width of 3.99”...
  • Page 40: Maintenance

    DURAPRINTER SR 11. Maintenance In order to keep the printer operating in peak condition for a long time, be sure to perform the maintenance described below. If these maintenance procedures are not performed, the printer will not be covered by its warranty. Caution ●When performing maintenance and inspections, be sure to turn both the printer and the computer off, and disconnect the power cords from the power outlets.
  • Page 41 DURAPRINTER SR Cleaning the Paper Guide Paper guide Fig.24 Cleaning the Platen Roller Clean while turning the gears manually. Platen roller Fig.25 Cleaning the Output Slot Paper Guide Pull out the output slot paper guide and remove the dirt and dust.
  • Page 42 DURAPRINTER SR Cleaning the Paper Sensor The sensor located between the paper guide and the platen roller through which the labels pass is a Interruptive-type sensor. Pass a cloth dampened with alcohol through the region where the labels pass and then move the cloth back and forth several times to clean the sensor.
  • Page 43 DURAPRINTER SR Cleaning the Ribbon Take-up Bar Ribbon take-up bar Fig.28 Cleaning the Thermal Head Caution: Note that the thermal head may still be hot even if the power has been turned off. This caution label is located near the thermal head. Caution Print head is hot.
  • Page 44: 11-2.Removing The Interruptive-Type Center Hole Sensor

    DURAPRINTER SR 11-2.Removing the Interruptive-type Center Hole Sensor If a label accidentally sticks to the bottom portion (tunnel portion) of the Interruptive-type center sensor, remove the Interruptive-type center hole sensor as described below and remove the label. ①Use a coin or flat-blade screw driver to remove the left and right screws holding the Interruptive-type center hole sensor in place.
  • Page 45: Replacing Components

    DURAPRINTER SR 12. Replacing Components 12-1. Replacing the Thermal Head After being used for a long period of time, the thermal head may reach the end of its operational life, which will manifest itself through a deterioration in print quality resulting from broken wiring in the thermal head (resulting in white vertical lines), blurred bar codes and text, etc.
  • Page 46 DURAPRINTER SR ③Disconnect the two connectors on the thermal head and then remove the thermal head from the printer. Connectors Fig.34 ④Being careful not to scratch it, connect the connectors to the new thermal head. Fig.35 Note: ・When connecting and disconnecting the connectors, make sure to match the polarity and the positioning of the connectors first.
  • Page 47 DURAPRINTER SR ⑤After setting the thermal head bracket into the guide holes in the printer, push the thermal head in until it locks in place. Be careful not to bend the ribbon peeler. Guide Holes in Printer Fig.36 Note: ・When replacing the thermal head, be careful not to scratch the new thermal head or get it dirty. ・When replacing the thermal head, be careful not to touch the heating element surface with your fingers.
  • Page 48: 12-2.Replacing The Platen Roller

    DURAPRINTER SR 12-2. Replacing the Platen Roller After being used for a long period of time, wear on the platen roller may result in deterioration in print quality, such as blurred bar codes and text, etc. It is then necessary to replace the platen roller in order to maintain the print quality.
  • Page 49: 12-3.Replacing The Fuse

    DURAPRINTER SR 12-3. Replacing the Fuse ①Turn the fuse holder cap counterclockwise with a coin and pull out the fuse. ②After removing the old fuse, push a new fuse into place. (One replacement fuse is included with the printer.) Fuse Fig.39 Caution: Replace the fuse only with the a fuse of the same type and ratings.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    DURAPRINTER SR 13. Troubleshooting This chapter describes checkpoints and procedures to follow if you experience trouble with the printer. Error Display Lights Symptom Remedy ・Verify that the power cable is securely connected to the printer. The power indicator does not light up ・Check whether the printer's fuse is blown.
  • Page 51 DURAPRINTER SR active) to 4 (Verifier inactive).) ・Malfunction of front cover interlock switch Check whether the front cover interlock switch is OFF while the cover sensor is closed.
  • Page 52 DURAPRINTER SR LED lighting patterns Front panel LEDs (in label issuing Cover Label Ribbon Head Com. Buzzer Sound Errors mode) ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cover open No buzzer ○ ● ○ ○ ○ ○ Label end ○ ◎ ○...
  • Page 53 DURAPRINTER SR Printing Does Not Function Properly Symptom Possible Cause Remedy ・ The Form Feed switch ([↑/Feed]) is ・Turn on the power while pressing the form Test printing does not work. not pressed. feed switch ([↑/Feed]). The printer does not print. ・The ribbon is installed backwards ・Properly re-install the ribbon, so that the or the ribbon is not installed.
  • Page 54: Appendix A Basic Specifications

    DURAPRINTER SR APPENDIX A Basic Specifications 1. Printing method Thermal ink-transfer printing 2. Print head dot density 400dpi(15.75dot/mm) 3. Maximum printing speed 1.34inch/sec(35mm/sec) 4. Maximum printing width 3.84”(97.54mm)(1536dot) 5. Maximum printing length 3.94”(100mm) 6.Page width 0.98-4.33”(25-110mm) 7.Page length 0.12”-3.94”(3-100mm) Cutter machine 0.98”(25mm) or more 8.Page thickness 0.005”-0.0098”(0.12∼0.25mm)
  • Page 55 DURAPRINTER SR 0⁰ ,90⁰ ,180⁰ ,270⁰ 16.Barcode rotation 17.2-D symbol (1)PDF417 (2)QR (3)Data Matrix(ECC200) 18.Type of characters, (1)Dot font ・XS,SS,S,M,L,B,N1,N2,NO1,NO2, Symbols NO3,NO4,NO5,NA1,NA2(Alphanumeric, 1Byte codes) ・OCR-B(Alphanumeric, 1Byte code) ・JISkatakana code(16×16 dots, 1Byte code) ・Kanji first and second level gothic fonts (Japanese) (2Byte code)...
  • Page 56 DURAPRINTER SR 21.Host I/F Parallel (Centronics conforming) Serial(RS232C) 22.External Dimensions Height 330mm (13.0 inches) Width 290mm (11.4 inches) Depth 300mm (11.8 inches) 23.Weight less than 19Kg (41.8 lbs) 24.Power consumption 150W 25.Input power 230V AC 50HZ 26.Operating temperature and 41 to 950F (5 to 35℃) humidity requirements 10 to 85%RH 27.Options...
  • Page 57: Appendix B Serial Interface

    DURAPRINTER SR APPENDIX B Serial Interface This printer comes equipped with a serial communication port on the right side wall. Serial port Receive Buffer Capacity 2k bytes Serial Communication Control When the receive buffer free capacity changes from 257 bytes to 256 bytes, the send halt signal is sent. When the remaining data in the receive buffer changes from 17 to 16, the send start signal is sent.
  • Page 58 DURAPRINTER SR The diagram below shows the necessary interface cable connections for serial communications between this printer's serial port and a host, which follows RTS/CTS (hardware) handshaking protocols. Connect the cable correctly, or the printer error may occur when a lot of data are continuously sent. ・A personal computer with 9-pin socket DSUB...
  • Page 59: Appendix C Recommended Labels And Ribbbons

    DURAPRINTER SR APPENDIX C Recommended Labels and Ribbons RECOMMENDED LABELS AND RIBBBONS Use the specified labels and ribbons (ink ribbons) on this printer. Label Ribbon DURATACK 10PN DURAINK 10PN DURATACK PON DURAINK 10PN DURATACK PT DURAINK DLH NP coated paper DURAINK G DURATACK P DURAINK DLH or H...
  • Page 60: Appendix D Memory Card

    DURAPRINTER SR APPENDIX D Memory Card Memory cards are used to store label format data. When using a memory card, you can print bar code labels simply by sending a format ID and the label data to the printer. Memory cards are optional accessories. Consult your dealer for details on how to write format information to memory cards.
  • Page 61 DURAPRINTER SR Memory Card Specifications SRAM memory card ・ JEIDA (Japan Electronics Industrial Development Association) IC memory card ・ Guide Line Ver.4.1 (250 nsec access time) ・ ML-64TB/ML-128TB/ML-256TB/ML-512TB/ML-1MTB/ML-1.5MTB/ML-2MTB (Must be equipped with built-in backup battery: Hitachi Maxell Ltd.) Note ・ Data in SRAM memory cards is backed up by a lithium battery. With the ML-64TB, backup battery life is about 5 years (at 20℃).
  • Page 62: Appendix E Label Specifications

    DURAPRINTER SR APPENDIX E Label Specifications 1.Layout of Page Detection Areas (1)Backing paper (Interruptive-type center sensor) There must be a backing paper position of 0.04”(2mm) to 0.20”(5mm) in direction of height. The width of the center part of the label must be 0.08”...
  • Page 63 DURAPRINTER SR 2. Miscellaneous (Printing Area) The print position may vary slightly because of the error in manufacturing labels or the detection error by the sensor. Printing must occur within the shaded regions in the illustrations. 0.04” or more Page height (1)Diecut forms Page length up to 3.94”(100mm): 0.04”(1.0mm) or more (in direction of height)
  • Page 64: Appendix F The Position Of The Thermal Head

    DURAPRINTER SR APPENDIX F The Position of the Thermal Head 1.When the thermal head has been moved after replacing the ink ribbon or cleaning or replacing the thermal head, etc., make sure that the thermal head is returned to its correct position. 2.See the illustration below.
  • Page 65: Appendix G Function Setting List

    DURAPRINTER SR APPENDIX G Function Setting List DURA PRINTER SR *The new setting becomes effective only after the power is turned on again. (Note)The setting designated and sent from DURA RHYTHM is effective. Function Setting History Number Function Setting Setting Factory User setting Setting...
  • Page 66 DURAPRINTER SR 1 Returning from on-demand Normal 1 2 Printer feeds backward one extra page before leading edge alignment. 3 Printer does leading edge alignment after returning from the on-demand position. 1 Maximum (Normal) Print speed 2 Minimum − Engineering mode Do not change the setting.
  • Page 67: Appendix H The Front Label Positioning Method (Set Tof)

    DURAPRINTER SR APPENDIX H The Front Label Positioning Method (Set TOF) * It is for SR and SRs printer with the mode for peeler unit : Function No. 1 value is 5, 6 and 7. We explain about the function of (Set TOF) button that uses it after loading labels, ink-Ribbon, &...
  • Page 68: Appendix I Importantitems Of Daily Operation

    DURAPRINTER SR APPENDIX I Important Items of Daily Operation 1. Setting the Labels and Ink Ribbon (1) Setting the labels5-1 Setting the labels Set the labels straight without lateral deviation, using the edge of center fixing type sensor as a basis. Pay attention to the paper feed pass when the external roll holder is used.
  • Page 69 DURAPRINTER SR 2. Cares When Operating (1) When supplies are replaced, the following requirements must be met. [1] Do not turn off the power to the personal computer. Otherwise the data sent from the personal computer are lost. [2] When replacing supplies, do not wear metallic protruding articles, such as watch. Otherwise the heating element of thermal head is damaged, resulting in wire breakage.
  • Page 70 DURAPRINTER SR 3-1. Cleaning This is important item in order to keep the printer in peak condition for a long time, be sure to perform the maintenance described below. Clean the following parts according to the check cycle. (1) Thermal head unit * Clean the parts in addition to the heating element.
  • Page 71 DURAPRINTER SR (2) Platen roller unit If contamination by paper dust is significant, take out the unit, and clean it. Taking-out method: Releasing the left and right locks, remove upward. Left lock Right lock (3) Paper sensor unit and Label output area...

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