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Argox CP-2240 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Compact Printer User Manual CP-2240 CP-2240Z http://www.argox.com...
  • Page 2 Argox Corporation takes steps to assure that the company’s published engineering specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Argox reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims any resulting liability. In no event shall Argox or anyone else involved in the...
  • Page 3 In this case, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by effective measures. This product can only be used under 2000 meters above sea level. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2015 Argox Information Co., Ltd...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......................1 Features ....................... 1 Unpacking ....................2 Understand your printer ................4 1.3.1 Perspective view ................4 1.3.2 Back view ..................5 1.3.3 Interior view I ................. 6 1.3.4 Interior view II ................7 Printer lights ....................8 1.4.1 Status lights ..................
  • Page 5 4.1.1 Printhead ..................44 4.1.2 Sensor................... 46 4.1.3 Platen Roller ................. 47 Troubleshooting ....................48 Printer issues ..................... 48 Media issues ....................49 Ribbon issues..................... 50 Other issues ....................51 Specifications ....................... 52 Printer......................52 6.1.1 Fonts, Barcodes, and Graphics Specification ....... 54 Media &...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 Introduction Features 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an Argox CP-2240 printer. This manual provides information about how to set up and operate your printer, load the media and solve common problems. 1.1 Features ￭ Fast Print Speed The print speed is up to 7 inches/sec.

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    1 Introduction Unpacking 1.2 Unpacking Make sure all of the following items are included in your package. Printer Quick Installation Guide USB Cable Power Supply AC Power Cord 1” ID Core for Ribbon Media Hanger & Ribbon Core Adaptors Media Shields...
  • Page 8 When you receive the printer, open the package immediately and inspect for shipping damage. If you discover any damage, contact the shipping company and file a claim. Argox is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipping. Save all package materials for the shipping company to inspect.

  • Page 9: Understand Your Printer

    1 Introduction Understand your printer 1.3 Understand your printer 1.3.1 Perspective view...

  • Page 10: Back View

    1 Introduction Understand your printer 1.3.2 Back view Caution To avoid injury, be careful not to trap your fingers in the Paper Slot while opening or closing the Top Cover.

  • Page 11: Interior View I

    1 Introduction Understand your printer 1.3.3 Interior view...

  • Page 12: Interior View Ii

    1 Introduction Understand your printer 1.3.4 Interior view Warning The printhead becomes very hot during printing. Do not touch the printhead or touch around it directly after printing. By doing so you may get burnt.

  • Page 13: Printer Lights

    1 Introduction Printer lights 1.4 Printer lights There are two LED lights that show the status of your printer. 1.4.1 Status lights Status lights help you check printer’s condition. The following tables show the status lights and the conditions they indicate. LED 1 LED 2 Description...

  • Page 14: Get Started

    2 Get started Attach the power cord 2 Get started This chapter describes how to set up your printer. 2.1 Attach the power cord 1. Make sure the power switch is set to the OFF position. 2. Insert the power supply’s connector into the printer power jack. 3.

  • Page 15: Turn On/Off Your Printer

    2 Get started Turn on/off the printer 2.2 Turn on/off your printer When your printer is connected to a host (a computer), it is good to turn on the printer before turning on the host, and turn off the host before turning off the printer.

  • Page 16: Turn Off Your Printer

    2 Get started Turn on/off the printer 2.2.2 Turn off your printer 1. Make sure LED 2 and LED 1 is solid green before turning off the printer. 2. To turn off your printer, turn off the Power Switch as below. The “O” is the OFF position.

  • Page 17: Load Media

    2 Get started Load media 2.3 Load media There are various types and sizes for the media roll. Load the applicable media to satisfy your need. 2.3.1 Prepare media The inside wound and outside wound media roll can be loaded into the printer the same way.

  • Page 18: Placing Media Roll

    2 Get started Load media 2.3.2 Placing media roll 1. Open the top cover of the printer. 2. Put the Media Hanger through media supply roll, and then centrally align with the two Media Shields to closely lean against the media supply roll. 3.
  • Page 19 2 Get started Load media 4. Push the Release Latch to open the printer module. 5. Pull a short length of media till it reaches the Platen Roll of printer. Press the lock of Media Guide at the right to adjust media guides’ position. Make sure media stays under the Media Shaft and centrally under both of the Media Guides.
  • Page 20 2 Get started Load media 6. Close the printer module and then press firmly at the both sides to properly latch until you hear a click.

  • Page 21: Test Media Feed

    2 Get started Load media 2.3.3 Test media feed 1. Turn on the printer, and press the FEED button to feed a label. 2. To tear media, pull the media edge against the Tear Bar.

  • Page 22: Media Types

    2 Get started Load media 2.3.4 Media types Your printer supports various media types, including non-continuous media, continuous media, and fanfold media. The following table provides details about them. Media Type Looks Like Description Non-Continuous Non-continuous media is the typical media for Media bar code printing.
  • Page 23 2 Get started Load media Media Type Looks Like Description Continuous Continuous media does not have gaps, holes, Media notches or black marks. It allows you to print data anywhere on the media. A cutter may be used for splitting labels. Mostly it is used for direct thermal printing.

  • Page 24: Loading Ribbon

    2 Get started Loading Ribbon 2.4 Loading Ribbon The following steps only apply to thermal transfer printing mode only. Direct thermal does not need ribbon to be installed. Note: Media and ribbon types should be matched to provide with optimal print results. Always use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the print head from wear.

  • Page 25: Placing Ribbon Roll

    2 Get started Loading Ribbon 2.4.2 Placing Ribbon Roll 1. Open the top cover of the printer. 2. Push the Module Release Latch to open the printer module.
  • Page 26 2 Get started Loading Ribbon 3. Lift up the printer module to check the Ribbon Supply Holder. 4. Install one ribbon roll and rotate it until the notches align and lock into the left side of Ribbon Supply hub, and then into the right...
  • Page 27 2 Get started Loading Ribbon Note: The Ribbon Supply Holder accepts the coated side of ribbon to be wound ink-side IN or wound ink-side OUT. 5. Install the other ribbon roll and rotate it until the notches align and lock into the left side of Ribbon Pick-up hub, and then the right.
  • Page 28 2 Get started Loading Ribbon 6. Close the printer module and press down firmly at its both sides, until you hear a click. 7. Rotate Thumb Wheel of Ribbon Pick-up Holder to remove slack and ribbon wrinkle, and to align the ribbon on the spindles.

  • Page 29: Printer Operation

    Release the FEED button as soon as printer starts to print. Note: If printer is with Argox PPLB printer language, printer will enter Dump mode after printing configuration. In Dump mode, all characters will be printed in 2 columns: the right shows characters received from your system, and the left are the corresponding hexadecimal values of the characters.
  • Page 30 3 Printer operation Self test and dump mode...

  • Page 31: Reset Your Printer

    3 Printer operation Reset your printer 3.2 Reset your printer By resetting your printer, you can return your printer to the state it was in when you receive it. This can help you solve some problems caused by settings changed during the printing. Do the following to reset your printer: 1.

  • Page 32: Media Sensing

    3 Printer operation Media sensing 3.3 Media sensing Printer offer two types of media sensor: transmissive and reflective. They are used for detecting specific media types. 3.3.1 Transmissive sensor The transmissive sensor is fixed and placed on the center of the printhead. It is used for detecting gaps across the entire width of the label and Single Column...

  • Page 33: Reflective Sensor

    3 Printer operation Media sensing 3.3.2 Reflective sensor The reflective sensor is movable within the entire width of the media. It detects gaps, notches and black marks not located at the center of the media. Multi Columns Notch Black Mark Flip the media so the black-mark side is facing down to align with the sensor.

  • Page 34: Communications

    3 Printer operation Driver installation 3.4 Communications 3.4.1 Interfaces and Requirements Argox CP printer come with a nine-pin Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface, a USB interface, Parallel. A variety of interface options are suitable for versatile applications: Note: 1.
  • Page 35 3 Printer operation Driver installation standard 36-pin parallel connector on one end, which is plugged into the parallel port located on the back of the printer. The other end of the parallel interface cable connects to the printer connector at the host computer. For pin-out information, refer to the Reference Technical Information, Interface Specification.

  • Page 36: Driver Installation

    The screens included for these steps are taken from Windows XP; steps in other versions of operation systems are similar. Drivers can be installed via the DVD included in printer package; or it can be downloaded from Argox website >> Technical Support >> Download Center >> select product model to...

  • Page 37: Installing A Plug And Play Printer Driver (For Usb Only)

    3 Printer operation Driver installation 3.5.1 Installing a Plug and Play printer driver (for USB only) Note: We strongly recommend that you use the Seagull Driver Wizard instead of the Microsoft Windows Add Printer Wizard when installing and updating your Drivers by Seagull. (Even though the "Add Printer Wizard"...
  • Page 38 3 Printer operation Driver installation 3. Prepare the documentation and software DVD from printer package and then install to DVD drive of your computer. The DVD will bring out the following prompt. Click “Go”: 4. Under CP series product selection prompt, choose Seagull Driver version and then start installation: Instead of the flash prompt above, another way to install Seagull driver is to run the DriverWizard utility from the Installation Directory where the Seagull driver...
  • Page 39 5. On the Seagull Driver Wizard prompt, select the first radio button to “Install a driver for a Plug and Play printer”: 6. Enter Printer name (i.e. Argox CP-2240 PPLB) and select "do not share this printer”, and click "Next"...
  • Page 40 3 Printer operation Driver installation 7. Check all the data on the showing screen, if it is correct, click "Finish". 8. After the related files have been copied to your system, click "Finish".
  • Page 41 3 Printer operation Driver installation 9. After driver installation is complete, click "Close". The driver should now be installed.

  • Page 42: Installing A Printer Driver (For Other Interfaces Except Usb)

    3 Printer operation Driver installation 3.5.2 Installing a Printer Driver (for other interfaces except USB) 1. Turn off the printer. Plug the power cable into the power socket on the wall, and then connect the other end of the cable to printer's power socket. Connect the Parallel cable, Serial cable, or Ethernet cable to the proper port on the printer and on your computer.
  • Page 43 3 Printer operation Driver installation 3. Under CP series product selection prompt, choose Seagull Driver version and then start installation: Instead of the flash prompt above, another way to install Seagull driver is to run the DriverWizard utility from the Installation Directory where the Seagull driver files are located.
  • Page 44 3 Printer operation Driver installation 5. Assign the directory to keep Seagull driver, (for example: C:\Seagull) and click "Next". 6. Click "Finish".
  • Page 45 3 Printer operation Driver installation 7. Select Install printer drivers and Click "Next" 8. Make sure printer is connected to PC, select “Other” and click “Next”:...
  • Page 46 3 Printer operation Driver installation 9. Select model & emulation - the following examples are based on model CP-2240 PPLB: 10. Select the port of the printer and click "Next".
  • Page 47 3 Printer operation Driver installation 11. Enter Printer name (i.e. Argox CP-2240 PPLB) and select "do not share this printer”, and click "Next". 12. Check all the data on the showing screen, if it is correct, click "Finish".
  • Page 48 3 Printer operation Driver installation 13. After the related files have been copied to your system, click "Finish". 14. After driver installation is complete, click "Close". The driver should now be installed.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    4 Maintenance Cleaning 4 Maintenance This chapter describes routine cleaning procedure. 4.1 Cleaning To maintain print quality and prolong the printer’s life, you need to perform some routine maintenance. Daily maintenance should be done for high volume printing, and weekly for low volume printing. Warning Always turn off the printer before cleaning.
  • Page 50 4 Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning steps: 1. Moisten a soft cloth or a cotton swab with ethyl alcohol. 2. Gently wipe the printhead in one direction. That is, wipe it only from left to right or vice versa. Do not wipe back-and-forth, in case dust or dirt attaches to the printhead again.

  • Page 51: Sensor

    4 Maintenance Cleaning 4.1.2 Sensor Media sensors may not be able to detect the media correctly if it becomes dirty. 1. Moisten a soft cloth or a cotton swab with absolute ethyl alcohol. 2. Gently brush sensors to remove the dust away. 3.

  • Page 52: Platen Roller

    4 Maintenance Cleaning 4.1.3 Platen Roller The platen roller is also important for print quality. Dirty platen roller may damage the printhead. Clean the platen roller right away if the adhesive, dirt or dust accumulates on it. 1. Moisten a soft cloth with absolute ethyl alcohol. 2.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    5 Troubleshooting Printer issues 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides the information about printer problems and solutions. 5.1 Printer issues The printer won’t turn on ￭ Did you attach the AC power cord? ￭ Make sure the power supply’s connector is inserted into the printer power jack.

  • Page 54: Media Issues

    5 Troubleshooting Media issues 5.2 Media issues The media is out ￭ Load a new media roll. The paper is jammed ￭ Open the printer and clear the jammed paper. ￭ Make sure the paper is held properly by the Media Guides. The printing position is not correct ￭...

  • Page 55: Ribbon Issues

    5 Troubleshooting Ribbon Problems 5.3 Ribbon issues The ribbon is out ￭ Load a new ribbon roll. The ribbon is broken ￭ Check the print darkness and adjust it if it is too high, and take the following steps to fix the broken ribbon: Unload the ribbon supply roll and take-up roll from the printer.

  • Page 56: Other Issues

    5 Troubleshooting Ribbon Problems 5.4 Other issues There are broken lines in the printed label ￭ The printhead is dirty. Clean the printhead. The printhead temperature is extremely high ￭ The printhead temperature is controlled by the printer. If it is extremely high, the printer will stop printing automatically, until the printhead is cool down.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Up to 7ips Print Length Max 100”(2540 mm) Print Width Max 4.1” (104 mm) Communication Interface USB, RS-232, Parallel CP-2240: PPLA, PPLB Programming Language CP-2240Z: PPLA, PPLB, PPLZ Cutter: Full Cutter, Partial Cutter Accessories Peeler Onboard Memory 16 MB SDRAM, 8 MB Flash ROM...
  • Page 58 6 Specifications Printer Note Print quality and speed is based on 15% print coverage.

  • Page 59: Fonts, Barcodes, And Graphics Specification

    6 Specifications Printer 6.1.1 Fonts, Barcodes, and Graphics Specification The specifications of fonts, bar codes and graphics depends on the printer emulation. The emulations PPLA, PPLB, and PPLZ are printer programming languages, through which the host can communicate with your printer. Printer Programming Language PPLA Programming PPLA...

  • Page 60: Printer Programming Language Pplb

    6 Specifications Printer Printer Programming Language PPLB Programming PPLB Language Internal fonts 5 fonts with different point size 8 bits code page : 437, 850, 852, 860, 863, 865, 857, 861, 862, 855, 866, 737, 851, 869, 1252, 1250, 1251, 1253, 1254, 1255 Symbol sets 7 bits code page: USA, BRITISH, GERMAN,...
  • Page 61 6 Specifications Printer Printer Programming Language PPLZ Programming PPLZ Language 8 (A~H) fonts with different point size. 8 AGFA fonts: 7 (P~V) fonts with fixed different Internal fonts point size (not scalable). 1 (0) font with scaling point size. USA1, USA2, UK, HOLLAND, DENMARK/NORWAY, SWEDEN/FINLAND, Symbol sets GERMAN, FRANCE1, FRANCE2, ITALY,...

  • Page 62: Media & Ribbon

    6 Specifications Media 6.2 Media & Ribbon Properties Description Media Size Length: 5 mm ~ 2540 mm Width: 25.4 or 38.1 mm(1”/1.5") Max Roll Diameter Size: 152.4 mm (6 inches) Max Roll Diameter Size for External Media Stand: max. 216 mm/8.5 inches, Core 76.2 or 25.4mm (1”...

  • Page 63: Bar Codes

    6 Specifications Bar codes 6.3 Bar codes Programming Language PPLA PPLB PPLZ One Dimensional Bar Code 39 Code 39 Std & Code39, Code UPC-A Extended UPC-A, UPC-E UPC-A, UPC-E UPC-E, Code 128 subset UPC-Interleaved Postnet, A/B/C 2 of 5 Code128 subset EAN-13 Code 39 with A/B/C,...
  • Page 64 6 Specifications Bar codes Programming Language PPLA PPLB PPLZ 2 of 5 EAN-13 2/5 digit add-on, UPCA 2/5 digit add-on, UPCE 2/5 digit add-on, GS1 Data bar (RSS) Two Dimensional Bar MaxiCode, MaxiCode, MaxiCode, Code PDF417, Data PDF417, Data PDF417, Data Matrix (ECC 200 Matrix (ECC 200 Matrix (ECC 200...

  • Page 65: Electrical And Operating Environment

    Note The specifications may be changed at any time without prior notice. For more information about the new specifications, visit Argox website or contact your dealer.

  • Page 66: Interfaces

    6 Specifications Interfaces 6.6 Interfaces This section provides information about IO port specifications for the printer. 6.6.1 USB The figure below shows their pinouts. Type B Signal Description VBUS Differential data signaling pair - Differential data signaling pair + Ground Ground...

  • Page 67: Rs-232C

    6 Specifications Interfaces 6.6.2 RS-232C The RS-232C on the printer is DB9 female. It transmits data bit by bit in asynchronous start-stop mode. The figure below shows its pinout. Signal Description Shorted to Pin 6 Receive Transmit No Connection Ground Shorted to Pin 1 Request to Send Clear to Send...

  • Page 68: Centronics

    6 Specifications Interfaces 6.6.3 Centronics The 36-pin Centronics on the printer uses parallel communication, and complies with IEEE 1284 compatibility mode (also called SPP, Standard Parallel Port). The figure below shows its pinout. Signal Signal Signal Signal Direction Direction To Printer /STROBE From Printer BUSY...

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