Summary of Contents for Gainscha GS-2406T PLUS Series
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GS-2406T PLUS / GS-3405T PLUS / Series THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL SURPASS PLUS LABEL PRINTER USER’S MANUAL Ver.1.1.1...
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Environmental protection Do not dispose of this product in an unsorted public trash can. You should recycle this product according to local regulations. For more information, please see our website: website: http://www.gainscha.com.tw...
1. Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing Gainscha bar code label printer. The GS-2406T/GS-3405T PLUS series printer features the single motor that is capable of handling a large capacity of 300 meters ribbon and large rolls of media inside its sleek design.
1.2 Product Features 1.2.1 Printer Standard Features PRINTER MODEL GS-2406T PLUS GS-3405T PLUS GS-2406T PLUS GS-3405T PLUS Grade Standard Standard Empower Empower Resolution 8dots/mm(203DPI) 12dots/mm(300DPI) 8dots/mm(203DPI) 12dots/mm(300DPI) Printing Method Thermal Transfer &Direct Thermal Max. print speed 152mm(6”)/second 127mm(5”)/second 152mm(6”)/second 127mm(5”)/second Max.
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Power External universal switching power supply Input: AC 100-240V, 2.5A, 50-60Hz, Output: DC 24V, 2.5A, 60W User Interface 1 power switch • 2 buttons (Feed & Pause) • 4 LEDs (Online, Error, Ribbon status, Communication) • Internal fonts 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts •...
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.
2.2.3 Front View 1. Paper tearing edge (User can tear the paper up or down) 2. Front bezel; Accessory assembly ( Cutter / Peeler) 2.2.4 Rear View 1. Power jack socket 2. USB interface 3. USB host (For USB keyboard or scanner) 4.
3. Setup 3.1 Setting up the Printer Place the printer on a flat, secure surface, then follow the steps below: 1. Plug the power cord into the AC power cord socket at the rear of the printer. Then, plug the other side into a properly grounded power outlet.
3.2 Install Printer Driver (GS-2406T/GS-3405T) 1. Read the license agreement, click [I accept the 2. Select a installation directory and click [Next]. terms in license agreement], and click [Next]. Click [Finish]. 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 printer 8. Change the printer name as per need, and click to the computer, click the corresponding USB [Next] interface, and click [Next].
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9. Click [Finish]. 10. The installation is completed, 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. If Windows 10, check from [Windows a.
3.3 Loading the Ribbon Insert black ribbon roller into new 2. Load ribbon left side first and ribbon. then right side, fix it well. 3. Press the button to open ribbon 4. Insert blue ribbon roller into the holder unit as per picture empty roll for ribbon collecting after printed 5.
3.4 Loading the Media 3.4.1 Loading the Roll Labels Press two buttons on printer two sides to Load print media into the printer; adjust lift and open the cover. the paper guide to be same width of print media and pull out the print media till it pass gap sensor and cutter (cutter is optional), complete media loading.
4. LED and Button Functions 4.1 LED Indicator LED 指示燈 Status Status Beep Event Description lights lights Thermal Blue(ONLINE) and Green(RIBBON) solid, and the device is transfer mode ready to use. ready For the first time after opening the lid, the printer automatically detects if a ribbon is used.
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Out of paper When out of paper, a beep sound will be made, and Red(ERROR) flash Out of ribbon When out of ribbon, a beep sound will be made, and Red(ERROR) solid,Green(RIBBON) flash Label When label gap/black can’t be found, a beep sound will be gap/black made, and Red(ERROR) Blue(ONLINE) flash mark 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 table: 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. 2. Click the Load Button to bring out all printer general setting information through the selected 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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plug the connector again. ⚫ ⚫ Poor print quality Ribbon and media is loaded Reload the supply. ⚫ incorrectly. Clean the print head. ⚫ ⚫ Dust or adhesive accumulation Clean the platen roller. ⚫ on the print head. Adjust the print density and print ⚫...
7. Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer. 1. Please use one of following material to clean the printer. ⚫ Cotton swab ⚫ Lint-free cloth ⚫ Vacuum / Blower brush ⚫ 100% ethanol 2. The cleaning process is described as following, Printer Part Method Print Head...
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