Gainscha GS-2408D Series User Manual

Gainscha GS-2408D Series User Manual

Direct thermal label printer

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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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  • Page 1 GS-2408D/GS-3405D Series DIRECT THERMAL THERMAL LABEL PRINTER USER’S MANUAL Ver.1.0.4...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ................................5 1.1 Product Introduction ............................5 1.2 Product Features............................... 7 1.2.1 Printer Standard Features ........................7 2. Operations Overview ............................. 9 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ........................... 9 2.2 Printer Overview ............................10 2.2.1 Top View ..............................10 2.2.2 Interior View ............................
  • Page 4 3.3 Loading the Media ............................16 3.3.1 Loading the Roll Labels........................16 3.3.2 print media loading diagram ......................16 4. LED and Button Functions ..........................17 4.1LED Indicator ..............................17 4.2 Regular Button Functions .......................... 18 4.3 Power-on Utilities ............................19 5.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    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;...
  • Page 6 ⚫ 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 ◼...
  • Page 7: Product Features

    1.2 Product Features 1.2.1 Printer Standard Features PRINTER MODEL GS-2408DC GS-2408D GS-3405D GS-2408DM GS-3405DM Level Economic Economic Empower Empower Resolution 8dots/mm(203DPI) 12dots/mm(300DPI) 8dots/mm(203DPI) 12dots/mm(300DPI) Printing Method Direct Thermal Max. print speed 203.2mm(8”)/second 127mm(5”)/second 203.2mm(8”)/second 127mm(5”)/second Max. print width 104 mm (4.1“) 108.4 mm (4.27“) 104 mm (4.1“) 108.4 mm (4.27“)
  • Page 8 1D Baroced Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subsets A, B, C), UPC-A, UPC-E, UCC-128, Codabar, EAN/JAN-8, EAN/JAN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF14, MSI Pleassy, PostCode, Telepen 2D Barcode QR Code, Micro QR Code, PDF417, Micro PDF417, MaxiCode, Aztec Code, Data Matrix Rotation Font and barcode support 0, 90, 180, 270 degree Printer language...
  • Page 9: Operations Overview

    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.
  • Page 10: Printer Overview

    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.
  • Page 11: Front View

    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.
  • Page 12: Setup

    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.
  • Page 13: Install Printer Driver

    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].
  • Page 14 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].
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Loading The Media

    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.
  • Page 17: Led And Button Functions

    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).
  • Page 18: Regular Button Functions

    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...
  • Page 19: Power-On Utilities

    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...
  • Page 20: Printerutility

    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/...
  • Page 21: Printer Function

    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).
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 23 ⚫ ⚫ 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 ⚫...
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 25: Revise History

    8. Revise History Date Version Content 2020/6/24 Ver.1.0.1 Add chapter 3.3.3 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option) note 2020/6/29 Ver.1.0.2 Modify chapter 4.1 LED Indicator 2020/6/30 Ver.1.0.3 Delete chapter 3.3.3 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option) 2020/8/10 Ver.1.0.4 Modify chapter 4.3 Power-on Utilities...

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Gs-3405d seriesGs-2408dcGs-2408dGs-3405dGs-2408dmGs-3405dm

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