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GS-2408D/GS-3405D Series DIRECT THERMAL THERMAL LABEL PRINTER USER’S MANUAL Ver.1.0.4...
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Gainscha No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the...
The GS-2408D series is a perfect combination of affordability with a durable and reliable design. With a cost that can’t be beat, the GS-2408D series offers both 203 and 300 dots per inch print resolution with printing speed of: 2.0,3.0,4.0,5.0,6.0,7.0 or 8.0 ips for 203 dpi;...
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⚫ Applications o Parcel Post o Manufacturing & Warehousing Shipping/ Receiving Labels ◼ Work in Progress o Small Office/ Home Office ◼ Item Labels o Retail Marking ◼ Instruction labels Price tags ◼ ◼ Agency labels Shelf labels ◼ ◼ o Healthcare Jewelry tags ◼...
2. Operations Overview 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Please carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the bar code printer. Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer. Unpacking the printer, the following items are included in the carton.
2.2 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Top View 1. ONLINE indicator 2. ERROR indicator 3. PAUSE button 4. FEED button 5. WINDOWS (The windows can look through) 2.2.2 Interior View 1. Printer top cover 2. Gap transmitter 3. Media holder 4. Media guide 5.
2.2.3 Front View 1. Paper tearing edge 2. Front bezel 2.2.4 Rear View 1. Power jack socket 2. USB interface 3. USB host (For HID keyboard or scanner) 4. RJ-45 Ethernet Street 10 / 100M bps 5. Paper inlet 6. Power switch Note: GS-2208DC 1.
3. Setup 3.1 Setting up the Printer 1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface. 2. Make sure the power switch is off. 3. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable. 4. Plug the power cord into the AC power cord socket at the rear of the printer, and then plug the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet.
3.2 Install Printer Driver 1. Read the license agreement, click [I accept 2. Select a installation directory and click the terms in license agreement], and click [Next]. [Next]. 3. Click [Finish]. 4. Go to installation process, please click [Install Printer Driver], and then click [Next].
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5. Click [Other] and click [Next]. 6. Select printer model name, click to install and click [Next]. 7. Please use a USB cable to connect the 8. Change the printer name as per need, and printer to the computer, click the corresponding click [Next].
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9. Click [Finish]. 10. The installation is complete, please click [Close]. 11. Users can check whether the installation is 12. Users can change printer interface through completed through the following ways: the following ways: a. In Windows 10, [Windows Settings] → a.
3.3 Loading the Media 3.3.1 Loading the Roll Labels 1. Press the button and open the cover. 2. Open the label fixing clip , put the label in and adjust the position, let the label cover the label clip tightly, and pass the label paper forward through the gap sensor and the feed port to complete the installation.
4. LED and Button Functions 4.1LED Indicator Event Status Status Beep Description lights 1 lights 2 Direct thermal Blue(ONLINE) solid, the device is ready to use. mode ready Open cover When the cover is open, a beep sound will be made, and Blue(ONLINE), Red (ERROR).
4.2 Regular Button Functions This printer has two buttons for feed, pause or cancel errors. There are different functions in different modes, as shown in the following form: Button Printer Function Description status Feed Ready Feed When the printer is ready (Blue LED ON), press this button button once, and the label will advance to the front of the next label...
4.3 Power-on Utilities This printer has six power-on functions for setting or testing the printer's hardware. Press these buttons at the same time when the power is turned on, and release the buttons with the light signal to activate these functions. Follow these steps to enable the boot function: Event Description...
After opening the main screen, you can see the following function items: (5) Command Tool (1) Port Settings (6) Language (2) Printer Information (7) About (3) Printer Configuration (8) Exit (4) Printer Function NOTE: If you need more detailed information, please refer to Gainscha official website http://www.gainscha.com.tw/...
5.2 Printer Function 1. Click the Printer Configuration and Printer Setup Can open and close the printer general settings screen. Button to bring out all printer general setting information through the selected 2. Click the Load communication interface. Click the set button to write the setting value to the printer (please execute the reading function before writing).
6. Troubleshooting 6.1 Common Problems The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this bar code printer. If the printer still does not function after all suggested solutions have been invoked, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor for assistance.
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⚫ ⚫ Poor print quality media is loaded incorrectly. Reload the supply. ⚫ ⚫ Dust or adhesive accumulation Clean the print head. ⚫ on the print head. Clean the platen roller. ⚫ ⚫ Print density is not set properly. Adjust the print density and print ⚫...
7. Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer. Please use one of following material to clean the printer. ⚫ Cotton swab ⚫ Lint-free cloth ⚫ Vacuum / Blower brush ⚫ 100% ethanol The cleaning process is described as following, Printer Part Method 1.
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