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  • Page 1 User Manual DL-210 Label & Barcode Printer...
  • Page 2 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Important Safety Instructions (English) Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer. • The device and mains-socket must all times be easily accessible. • Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service technician.
  • Page 3 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (German) Lesen Sie bitte diese Sicherheitshinweise durch, bevor Sie den Drucker in Betrieb nehmen. • Das Gerät und die Netzsteckdose müssen jeder Zeit leicht zugänglich sein. • Führen Sie Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen keinesfalls selbst aus, sondern verständigen Sie immer einen qualifizierten Servicetechniker.
  • Page 4 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Consignes importantes de sécurité (French) Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes avant de mettre l’imprimante en service. • Le dispositif et la prise principale doivent toujours être accessibles facilement. • Ne jamais effectuer soi-même les travaux d’entretien et de réparations. Contacter toujours un dépanneur qualifié.
  • Page 5 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Indicazioni di sicurezza importanti (Italian) Prima di mettere in funzione la stampante, leggere attentamente le seguenti indicazioni. • Il dispositivo e la presa di corrente devono essere sempre facilmente accessibili. • Non eseguire mai da sé gli interventi di manutenzione e riparazione, ma rivolgersi sempre a un tecnico di assistenza qualificato.
  • Page 6 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Instrucciones de seguridad importantes (Spanish) Lea las siguientes instrucciones con esmero antes de poner la impresora en servicio. • El dispositivo y la toma de corriente deben estar ubicados de forma que sea fácil acceder a ellos.
  • Page 7 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Правила по технике безопасности. (Russian) Прочитайте, пожалуйста, инструкцию по технике безопасности перед включением в работу принтера. • Устройство и розетка должны быть всегда легко доступна. • Не выполняйте технические работы и ремонт техники самостоятельно, но сообщайте о...
  • Page 8 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Instruções Importantes sobre Segurança (Portuguese) Leia as instruções de segurança antes de usar a impressora. • A impressora e a tomada devem ser facilmente em todos os momentos acessíveis. • Consulte sempre um técnico qualificado para executar uma reparação .
  • Page 9 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Önemli Güvenlik Talimatları (Turkish) Lütfen, yazıcıyı işletime geçirmeden önce bu güvenlik talimatlarını bütünüyle dikkatle okuyun. • Cihaz ve elektrik prizinin her zaman kolayca erişilebilir olması gerekir. • Bakım ve tamir çalışmalarını kesinlikle ve hiçbir surette kendi başınıza yapmayın; her zaman kalifiye bir uzman servis-teknisyenine haber verin.
  • Page 10 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “IBM” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. “EPSON” is a trademark of Epson America Incorporated. “DEC” is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. “Centronics” is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ........................1 1.1 DL-210 Thermal Printers ........................ 1 1.2 Unpacking ............................1 1.3 Placing the Printer ......................... 3 1.4 Printer Components ........................4 2 GETTING STARTED ........................7 2.1 Attaching Power ..........................7 2.2 Loading Roll Media ........................
  • Page 12 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 5.2.6 Parallel interface ......................39 5.3 Power Supply ..........................40 6 CODE PAGES ........................... 42 6.1 Common to all pages (International Character Set: USA) ............42 6.2 International Character Sets ......................43 6.3 [User-defined page] ........................44 6.4 [PC437: USA, Standard Europe] ....................

  • Page 13: Introduction

    1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 DL-210 Thermal Printers The Dascom® DL-210 model is the best value in a desktop thermal printer. The DL-210 printer provides thermal transfer and direct thermal printing at speeds up to 6 ips (inches per second) at a 203 dpi (dots per inch) print density.
  • Page 14 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 DL-210 printer Ribbon Power cord Media CD-ROM Ribbon Rewind Paper Core Power Adapter The package contents vary with different customized order requirements.

  • Page 15: Placing The Printer

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 • Package Contents: Printer 1 unit Ribbon rewind paper core 1 piece Ribbon sample 1 piece Ribbon spindle 2 pieces Media sample 1 piece Thermal transfer Media fixer 2 pieces Standard Media spindle 1 piece...

  • Page 16: Printer Components

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 1.4 Printer Components Printer components and their functions are shown as below: Media Window Top Cover Control Panel Optional Interface (Serial/ Parallel/ Ethernet/ Power Switch Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth） Power Socket USB interface Component Name Function...
  • Page 17 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Ribbon Pick-up Holder Print Head Mechanism Ribbon Holder Media Holder Print Head Locking Button Print Head Locking Button Print Head Ribbon Pick-up Holder Tear Bar Rotatable Board Component Name Function Ribbon Holder For placing ribbon, lower seat for new ribbon, top seat for used ribbon.
  • Page 18 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Media Guide Media Guide Adjuster Media Sensor Black Mark Sensor Platen Roller Component Name Function Media Guide Align the media in the center of media path Media Guide Adjustor Adjust the space between the two media guides...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 Attaching Power Before you connect the power adapter to the power socket check if the voltage is correct. If you connect the power adapter to power with incorrect voltage this may result in electrical damage to the adapter and the printer.

  • Page 20: Loading Roll Media

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.2 Loading Roll Media • Must use thermal media in case of no ribbon in the printer. If using ribbon, you have to use thermal transfer media. • Tips for avoiding media jam: Make sure the media is aligned in the center of the printer and the media fixers are firmly pressed against both sides of the roll.
  • Page 21 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (6) Lead the media under the print head mechanism through the media guides. (7) Control the blue media guide adjustor so as to align the media in the central path. (8) Lead the media over the platen roller and through the tear bar.

  • Page 22: Loading Transfer Ribbon

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.3 Loading Transfer Ribbon Transfer ribbons come in several varieties and in some cases colors to match your application needs. • The media and ribbon types should be matched to provide you with optimal print results.
  • Page 23 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (6) Insert the ribbon roll into the ribbon holder (lower seat of the print head mechanism): Insert the hexagon end onto the ribbon adjustor (blue gear), then insert the other end into the slot of the ribbon holder.

  • Page 24: Print A Parameter Setting Page (Self-Test Page)

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.4 Print a Parameter Setting Page (Self-test Page) Before you connect the printer to the computer, make sure that the printer is in proper working order. You can do this by printing a configuration status label.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Interfaces

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.5 Connecting the Interfaces The USB interface is standard interface. Serial/parallel/ Ethernet/ Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth are optional interfaces. All interfaces are located at the rear of the printer. Choose the interface which suits your system.

  • Page 26: Connecting Parallel Interface

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.5.3 Connecting parallel interface 2.5.4 Connecting Ethernet interface 2.5.5 Connecting Wireless interface Users have to prepare a Wlan card by themselves and install it in the Wi-Fi interface. 2.5.6 Connecting to Bluetooth Communication cable is not required while using Bluetooth printer. Users have to prepare a Bluetooth adapter by themselves and install the adapter in the computer so as to connecting the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 27 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (2) Power on the printer and load the paper roll. (3) Double click the Bluetooth icon at lower right corner on the PC screen. You will see the following window then Click “Add a device”.
  • Page 28 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (5) Select “Enter the device’s pairing code” in the pop-up dialog box. And then click “Next”. (6) Input the default PIN code “0000”, and then click “next”.
  • Page 29 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (7) Then the Bluetooth adapter has been installed in the computer. (8) Check the Device and Right click “Dascom DL-210”, select “Printer Properties”. Check the Bluetooth serial port name.
  • Page 30 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (9) The Bluetooth port name is COM4 in this case.
  • Page 31 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Right click any printer, select Properties → Interface, and select the output port that you have put (10) down (in the case COM4) then click “Apply”.
  • Page 32 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Select General → Print Test Page, run test page to see the printing outcome. (11) Setting pages vary depending on the different types of Bluetooth adapter.

  • Page 33: Installing Driver

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 2.6 Installing Driver Switch off the printer before running the printer driver setup. Your printer CD-ROM comes with Windows Driver. Go to the Driver folder and run the installer. (1) Click “Next”.
  • Page 34 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (3) Select the installation path to the Driver.
  • Page 35 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (3) Click “Finish”. (4) Click “Yes”.
  • Page 36 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (5) Click “Next”. (6) Choose interface.
  • Page 37 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (7) Choose printer model “Tally Dascom DL-210Z”, and the installation path. Then click “Next”. (8) Click “Next”.
  • Page 38 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (9) Enter printer name. Click “Next”. (10) Click “Finish”.
  • Page 39 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (11)Then the driver is installed successfully.

  • Page 40: Operation Guide

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 3 OPERATION GUIDE 3.1 Control Panel Operation 3.1.1 LEDs Behavior LEDs LEDs’ behavior Status On ○ Power on. Power Off ● Error or power off. On ○ Paper end. Off ● Normal. Status Label remains in peeler.

  • Page 41: Setup Tool Application

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 3.2 Setup Tool Application A CD comes along with printer. The CD contains POS & label printer setup tool for configuring printer. Or, please find the latest setup tool on Dascom website: www.dascom.cn Read the help file carefully before using the setup tool. Please click “Help” button in “Choose Interface”...
  • Page 42 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Setup Items Explanation  Setup Items Options Default Description Use un-continuous paper select on; Use continuous Page Mode On, Off paper select off. Label Paper, Label Print Media Select the actual media type. Continuous Paper...

  • Page 43: Update Firmware

    3.2.3 Update Firmware (1) Preparation USB cable, 24V power adapter, DL-210 setup tool, firmware file. (2) Connection Connect printer and host with USB cable firmly. Check the Device Manager, if connection is successful, “USB printing support” will display under “universal serial Bus Controllers” directory.
  • Page 44 ③ Status LED on, printer enter upgrade mode. (4) Upgrade Firmware ① Run DL-210 setup tool, select model DL-210 and USB interface. ② Select “Update Firmware” tab, then click “Browse” for searching the firmware file, click “Update” at last.

  • Page 45: Auto Calibrate Label

    ④ Restart the printer after printer beeps twice. 3.3 Auto Calibrate Label DL-210 can calibrate label automatically. Hold down Feed Key and switch on printer till Power LED blinks twice, buzzer beeps twice. Label calibration should be executed in the following situations: •...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasionally problems may occur. This chapter provides information on some of the common problems you may encounter and how you may solve them. If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve, please contact your dealer for assistance.

  • Page 47: Resetting The Factory Default Values

    4.5 Maintenance DL-210 is designed for a long and reliable lifetime. But periodic maintenance is recommended in order to assure error free working. This also would guarantee the good print quality over the life time. It is recommended to clean the printer once every six months or after 300 hours duty.
  • Page 48 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 instead of the ketone or TEC solvent which may cause damage to the plastic parts. Please be aware that excessive moisture will lead to the improper functioning of electronic parts. Clean the platen roller with soft cloth.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 Printer specification Direct thermal/Thermal transfer printing Print method Print 108mm Print width Parameter 150mm/s (203DPI) Print speed Dot pitch: 0.125mm Print head 203DPIx203DPI Resolution GB18030 24×24 (Simplified/Traditional Chinese) Chinese Resident single byte (ZPL): Font A ~ Font V Alphanumeric User-defined fonts can be downloaded into FLASH, SDRAM.

  • Page 50: Communication Interfaces

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Software Driver (Windows 32bit/64bit, Linux), Barcode Easy, SDK system 230(W)×290(D)×176(H)mm Dimensions Black, white Casing Color Approx 3kg Physical Spec. Weight Operating condition 5～40℃/20～95%RH (non-condensing) Storage condition -20～60℃/≤95%RH (non-condensing) GB 4943.2011 Safety Safety Class B...

  • Page 51: Serial Interface

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Not connected Not connected Receive Data- Not connected Not connected Ethernet interface connector diagram • 5.2.5 Serial interface Serial interface pin assignment • Serial interface compatible with RS-232 standard, with 25 pin (D hole type) socket.

  • Page 52: Power Supply

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Data 0 (The lowest bit) Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5 Data 6 Data 7 (The highest bit) ACK Signal; Printer response signal, indicates that the printer has received a Data byte.
  • Page 53 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (3) Power Socket pin assignment Pin Number Signal Name +24 V SHELL F.G. (4) Power Supply interface type Printer - Unetop DC-002 or similar products Computer - Unetop DP-002 or similar products...

  • Page 54: Code

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6 CODE PAGES 6.1 Common to all pages (International Character Set: USA)

  • Page 55: International Character Sets

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6.2 International Character Sets...

  • Page 56: User-Defined Page]

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6.3 [User-defined page]...

  • Page 57: Pc437: Usa, Standard Europe]

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6.4 [PC437: USA, Standard Europe]...

  • Page 58: Pc850: Multilingual]

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6.5 [PC850: Multilingual]...

  • Page 59: Pc852: Latin2]

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6.6 [PC852: Latin2]...

  • Page 60: Pc858: Euro]

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6.7 [PC858: Euro]...

  • Page 61: Pc860: Portuguese]

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6.8 [PC860: Portuguese]...

  • Page 62: Pc863: Canadian-French]

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6.9 [PC863: Canadian-French]...

  • Page 63: Pc865: Nordic]

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6.10 [PC865: Nordic]...

  • Page 64: Pc866: Cyrillic #2]

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6.11 [PC866: Cyrillic #2]...

  • Page 65: Pc720: Arabic]

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 6.12 [PC720: Arabic]...

  • Page 66: Command Sets

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 7 COMMAND SETS 7.1 ESC/POS Command Sets Category Commands Function Print and line feed Print and feed paper to the head of next page (in page mode) Print commands Print and carriage return Print and feed paper...
  • Page 67 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Category Commands Function Set right-side character spacing ESC SP n Select print mode(s) ESC ! n Select/cancel user-defined character ESC % n ESC & y c1 c2 [x1 d1...d(y × Define user-defined characters x1)]...[xk d1...d(y × xk)]...

  • Page 68: Zpl Command Sets

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 7.2 ZPL Command Sets Commands Function Scalable/Bitmapped Font Use Font Name to Call Font Aztec Bar Code Parameters Code 11 Bar Code Interleaved 2 of 5 Bar Code Code 39 Bar Code Code 49 Bar Code...
  • Page 69 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Commands Function ~CD Change Delimiter Change Alphanumeric Default Font Change International Font/Encoding Change Memory Letter Designation Cache On Remove Label Code Validation Font Identifier Download Bitmap Font Download Encoding Download Format Download Graphics Abort Download Graphic...
  • Page 70 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Commands Function Graphic Circle Graphic Diagonal Line Graphic Ellipse Graphic Field Graphic Symbol Battery Status Head Diagnostic Host Format Host Graphic Configuration Label Return Host Identification Host RAM Status Host Query Examples Host Status Return...
  • Page 71 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Commands Function Start ZBI (Zebra BASIC Interpreter) Start ZBI (Zebra BASIC Interpreter) Set Auxiliary Port Set Label Length Set Dots per Millimeter Head Test Fatal Head Test Non-Fatal Pause and Cancel Format Terminate Zebra BASIC Interpreter...
  • Page 72 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Commands Function Media Tracking Mode Protection Media Type Set Units of Measurement Modify Head Cold Warning Select the Primary Network Device Network Connect Change Network Settings Network ID Number Set All Network Printers Transparent...
  • Page 73 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Commands Function Set Print head Resistance Set Media Sensors Set ZPL Text Blocks Transfer Object Print Configuration Label Print Directory Label Write Query Examples Start Format Suppress Backfeed Recall Format Recall Graphic Set Dynamic Media Calibration...

  • Page 74: Appendix: Installing The Cutter

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Appendix: Installing the Cutter Disintall the Tear Bar (1) Turn off the printer power and open the top cover and the print head mechanism, and then pull the tear bar to your side. (2) Lift the tear bar up and it can be easily removed.

  • Page 75: Install The Auto Cutter

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (3) The tear bar is removed. Note: Do it in reverse steps so as to install the tear bar. Install the Auto Cutter (1) Plug in the cutter connector to the printer.
  • Page 76 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (2) Put the auto cutter onto the slot of the low casing. (3) Move the auto cutter gently to the reverse board till you hear the click sound.
  • Page 77 Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 (4) After installation you can use the auto cutter.

  • Page 78: Appendix: Fcc Statement

    Tally Dascom DL-210 User Guide V1.2 Appendix: FCC STATEMENT 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a）This device may not cause harmful interference. b）This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 79: Appendix: Dascom Representatives

    Appendix: DASCOM REPRESENTATIVES GERMANY SINGAPORE (ASIA PACIFIC) DASCOM Europe GmbH DASCOM AP Pte Ltd Heuweg 3 21 Bukit Batok Crescent D-89079 Ulm #29-81, WCEGA Tower Deutschland Singapore 658065 Tel.: +49 (0) 731 2075 0 Phone: +65 6760 8833 Fax: +49 (0) 731 2075 100 Fax: +65 6760 1066 www.dascom.com www.dascom.com...

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