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- Page 1 RL-42TT Thermal Printer Operation Manual 108223 108223...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.7 Troubleshooting ..............27 RL-42TT Limited Warranty........................28 © 2008 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Specifications subject to change without notice. - Page 4 RL-42TT Operation Manual...
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Page 5: About This Manual
’s Authorized distributors and their employees instructions. can view or download this manual from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems distributor site at www.ricelake.com Introduction After unpacking, check to make sure all accessories are included: •... - Page 6 Label guide Platen roller Label sensor Figure 1-3. Inside of printer, print mechanism lifted Ethernet port (option) Fan-fold label insert Parallel port Power socket Serial (RS-232) port Power switch USB port Figure 1-4. Back of printer RL-42TT Operation Manual...
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Page 7: Installation
Installation This section contains information on installing the ribbon, labels, label roll core and cord/hang tags. It also contains instructions on connecting to a PC. Ribbon Installation 1. Place the printer on a horizontal surface. 2. Open the top cover by pressing the cover open buttons on both sides and lifting. - Page 8 5. Feed the ribbon from the ribbon supply shaft under the print head. 6. Wrap the ribbon around the ribbon shaft and stick the ribbon onto the empty ribbon roll core. 7. Close the upper print mechanism from the top to finish ribbon installation. RL-42TT Operation Manual...
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Page 9: Label Installation
Label Installation 1. Open the top cover by pressing the cover open buttons on both sides and lifting. 2. Place the label roll onto the label roll core. 3. Loosen and lift the upper print mechanism by pressing the locking tenons. -
Page 10: Label Roll Core Installation
Label Roll Core Installation 1” roll core installation 1.5” roll core installation 3” roll core installation RL-42TT Operation Manual... -
Page 11: Cord/Hang Tags Installation
Cord/Hang Tags Installation When installing cord tags, the tag hole must align with the sensor arrow as indicated in Figure 2-2. Then, use the label guide to secure the tags. Tag hole position Sensor Detection Position Sensor Figure 2-1. Sensor detection position and sensor location PC Connection 1. -
Page 12: Store Format - Autoform Capability
This will delete all stored forms from the printer memory. This will open up doors for a simple label application, and works with most devices that are sending a single weight and capable of 9600 baud, 8 data bits. RL-42TT Operation Manual... -
Page 13: Accessories
Accessories Stripper Module The stripper module separates a label from its backing, allowing the user to apply a label without peeling. To install the stripper module, follow these instructions: 1. Make sure you have the module and two provided screws. 2. - Page 14 Before you plug the connector into the socket, check the pin first. 8. Place the left side of the stripper module first, then fit the right side. 9. Hold the stripper module in place and tighten the screws to secure its location. RL-42TT Operation Manual...
- Page 15 10. Feed the label through the label guides. NOTE: The label/paper used for rewinding purpose is suggested to be at least 30 mm in height. 11. Peel off the first label and feed the liner through the roller and the tear-off bar. 12.
- Page 16 13. Close the upper print mechanism and the stripper module. 14. Press the FEED key to adjust the position of the label and complete the installation. RL-42TT Operation Manual...
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Page 17: Cutter Installation
Cutter Installation printers feature a photo-eye, which detects gaps between labels. When a gap is detected, the cutter RL-42TT will separate the label from the roll. To install the cutter, follow these instructions: 1. Make sure you have the cutter module and two provided screws (TAP 3*8). - Page 18 NOTE: Before you plug the connector to the socket, check the pin 8. Place the left side of the stripper first, and then fit the right side. 9. Flip the cutter module downward to open the cutter. RL-42TT Operation Manual...
- Page 19 10. Hold the cutter module and lock it with screws. 11. After the screws are locked, flip close the cutter module. 12. Feed the label through the label guides. 13. Close the mechanism. 14. Press the FEED key to adjust the position of the label and complete the installation.
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Page 20: Cf Card Adapter Installation
1. Place the printer on a horizontal surface and open the top cover by pressing the cover open buttons on both sides and lifting upward. 2. Take off the label roll core. 3. Open and remove the plastic cover from the inner base. RL-42TT Operation Manual... -
Page 21: Using The Cf Card
CF capacities from 128MB to 1GB. The printer can format the CF card RL-42TT RL-42TT (which will erase all data on the card) in the proper format. If you choose not to format the CF card, open the top cover and wait for the turn-on procedure. -
Page 22: Control Panel
See-Through Sensof Sets the see-through sensor on or off. For On/Off operation instructions, refer to Section 4.7 on STATUS page 20 Return to Self Test READY STATUS Red (flash) Printer is downloading firmware Table 4-1. LED status RL-42TT Operation Manual... -
Page 23: Feed Key Introduction
Feed Key Introduction After pressing the FEED key, the printer will send the media (according to media type) to the specified stop position. When printing with continuous media, pressing the FEED key will feed media out to a certain length. When printing with labels, pressing the FEED key will feed one label at a time. -
Page 24: Dump Mode
Auto Sensing, then the See-through Sensor is on. If LED light is orange, then the See-through Sensor is off. NOTE: When the See-through Sensor is enabled, the Label Sensor must be placed in the center of the printer. RL-42TT Operation Manual... -
Page 25: Error Messages
Error Messages LED LIGHT BEEP DESCRIPTION SOLUTION Ready Status 4 beeps twice • Print head is not firmly closed. • Re-open print head and make sure it closes tightly. None • Print head temperature is too • Wait for the print head temperature to drop to normal high. -
Page 26: Maintenance And Adjustments
Thus, it is necessary to adjust the thermal print head pressure. 1. Open the top cover. 2. Take out the ribbon. 3. Use a screwdriver to turn the print head adjustment screws slightly to increase or decrease the print head pressure as needed. RL-42TT Operation Manual... -
Page 27: Print Line Adjustment
Print Line Adjustment To get better printing balance and quality, use the print head adjusting gear to adjust the contacting surface between the print head and label. 1. When turning the print head adjustment gear counter-clockwise (as arrow 1 shows), the print head would move in the direction Arrow A shows. -
Page 28: Appendix
Printer Dimensions Length: 285 mm (11.2") Height: 171 mm (6.8") Width: 226 mm (8.9") Weight: 6 lb (2.72 kg) Options Rotary Cutter Module Stripper Module CF Card Adapter with RTC Internal Ethernet Adapter Card Table 6-1. Printer specifications RL-42TT Operation Manual... -
Page 29: Compliance Statements
European Standard EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted emissions limits. RICE LAKE SERIES TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS EN55022: 1998,CLSPR 22, Class A / EN55024: 1998IEC 61000-4 Serial / EN61000-3-2: 2000 / EN 6100-3-3: 1995 / CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3rd Edition: 1997, Class A / ANSI C63.4: 2001 / CNS 13438 / IEC60950-1:... -
Page 30: Parallel Interface
NOTE: The total current output from the serial port cannot Table 6-6. Internal interface specs exceed 500mA. DB9 Socket DB9 Plug 1_____________1 +5V, max 500mA 2_____________2 3_____________3 4_____________4 5_____________5 6_____________6 7_____________7 8_____________8 9_____________9 PRINTER Table 6-3. RS232 Housing (9-pin to 9-pin) RL-42TT Operation Manual... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy LED light is not lit • Check the power connector LED light turns red (power/status) • Check for software setting or program command errors after printing stops • Replace with suitable label • Check if label or ribbon is all out •... -
Page 32: Rl-42Tt Limited Warranty
RL-42TT Limited Warranty Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS) warrants that all RLWS equipment and systems properly installed by a Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) will operate per written specifications as confirmed by the Distributor/OEM and accepted by RLWS. All systems and components are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for two years.
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