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Gainscha GX-2408T Series User Manual

Direct transfer / thermal transfer barcode printer
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GX-2408T / GX-3406T / Series
Direct Transfer / Thermal Transfer
Barcode Printer
User's Manual
Ver.1.1.2

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  • Page 1 GX-2408T / GX-3406T / Series Direct Transfer / Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer User’s Manual Ver.1.1.2...
  • Page 2 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 browse our website： http://www.gainscha.com.tw...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ................................3 1.1 Product Introduction ............................3 1.2 Product Features ............................... 5 1.2.1 Printer Standard Features ........................5 1.2.2 Printer Optional Features ........................8 2. Operations Overview..............................9 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ........................9 2.2 Printer Overview ............................. 10 2.2.1 Front View ..............................10 2.2.2 Interior View .............................
  • Page 4 3.4.2 Ribbon and print media loading diagram .................. 17 3.4.3 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Optionality) ............. 18 4. LED and Button Functions ..........................19 4.1 LED Indicator ..............................19 4.2 Regular Button Functions ...........................21 4.3 Power-on Utilities ............................22 5. PrinterUtility ................................23 5.1 Start the PrinterUtility ..........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    By integrating rich features, it is the most cost-effective and high-quality printer in its class! With the most cost-effective and high-quality, the GX-2408T/GX-3406T series printer provides multiple functions, and it will be your best choice! Please refer to Gainscha website includes the instructions for your labeling software to print label format：http://www.gainscha.com.tw...
  • Page 6 Applications  Manufacturing & Warehousing  Parcel Post Work in Progress Shipping/ Receiving Labels Item Labels  Small Office/ Home Office Instruction labels  Retail Marking Agency labels Price tags  Healthcare Shelf labels Patient Identification Jewelry tags Pharmacy Specimen Identification...

  • Page 7: Product Features

    1.2 Product Features 1.2.1 Printer Standard Features PRINTER GX-2408T GX-3406T GX-2408T GX-3406T MODEL Grade Standard Standard Empower Empower Resolution 8dots/mm(203DPI) 12dots/mm(300DPI) 8dots/mm(203DPI) 12dots/mm(300DPI) Printing Thermal Transfer &Direct Thermal Method Max. print 203mm(8”)/second 152mm(6”)/second 203mm(8”)/second 152mm(6”)/second speed Max. print 104 mm (4.1“) 108.4 mm (4.27“) 104 mm (4.1“) 108.4 mm (4.27“)
  • Page 8 User • 1 power switch • 1 power switch Interface • 1 button (Pause & Feed) Pause & Feed • 4 LEDs (Online blue, Error red, Ribbon • 1 button ( green, Communication orange) • 1 LED (Press-key white) 4.3” TFT-LCD 480x272 dots with Capacitive touch panel Internal •...
  • Page 9 ntal concern Accessories • Windows labeling software CD disk • Quick start guide • USB cable • Power cord • 1” ribbon spindle x 2 for 300M ribbon • External universal switching power supply Limited warranty User options...

  • Page 10: Printer Optional Features

    1.2.2 Printer Optional Features User Dealer Factory Product option feature options options options External Label holder Peeler module Regular full cut cutter (Guillotine cutter) Media thickness: 0.06~0.19 mm Media type: receipt and label liner w/o glue Regular full/partial cutter (TextileCare Cutter) RS-232 (D-Sub9 pins) Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45) NOTE：...

  • Page 11: 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, make sure you have all parts shown below.

  • Page 12: Printer Overview

    2.2 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Front View 1. ONLINE indicator 2. ERROR indicator 3. RIBBON indicator 4. COMM. indicator 5. PAUSE button 6. FEED button 2.2.2 Interior View 1. Top cover 2. Release latch 3. Ribbon holder 4. Label paper fixing holder 5.

  • Page 13: Front View

    2.2.3 Front View 1. Paper tearing edge 2. Front bezel; Accessory assembly ( Cutter / Peeler) 2.2.4 Rear View 1. DC Power Jack 2. USB interface 3. USB host (For HID keyboard or scanner) 4. RJ-45 Ethernet interface (Optional) 5. RS-232 interface (Optional) 6.

  • Page 14: Setup

    3. Setup 3.1 Setting up the Printer Place the printer on a flat, stable surface, then follow the steps below: Connect the cord from the power supply into the rear of the printer. Then, plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. 2.

  • Page 15: Install Printer Driver

    3.2 Install Printer Driver 1. Read the license agreement, click [I accept 2. Select a installation directory and click [Next]. the terms in license agreement], and click [Next]. 3. Click [Finish]. 4. Go to installation process, please click [Install Printer Driver], and then click [Next].
  • Page 16 5. Click [Other] and click [Next]. 6. Select printer model name, and click [Next]. 7. Please use a USB cable to connect the 8. Enter a name for this printer, and click [Next]. printer to the computer. Click the corresponding USB interface, and click [Next].
  • Page 17 [Close]. 11. Users can check whether the installation is 12. Users can change printer interface through completed through the following steps: the following ways: a. In Windows 10, check from [Windows a. In Windows 10, [Windows Settings] → Settings] → [Devices] → [Printers and [Printers and Scanners] →...

  • Page 18: Loading The Ribbon

    3.3 Loading the Ribbon Load the left side of ribbon shaft first, then Insert the ribbon shaft into a new ribbon. the right side. Press the button to open the ribbon Insert the ribbon shaft into the empty holder. ribbon core. 6.

  • Page 19: Loading The Media

    3.4 Loading the Media 3.4.1 Loading the media roll Load print media into the printer; adjust 1. Pull the release latches towards you to lift the paper guide to be the same width of and open the cover. print media. 3.

  • Page 20: External Label Roll Mount Installation (Optionality)

    Note： When using the Gainscha External Label holder, the 1” core label spindle only supports a radius of 12 cm / 2” core label spindle only supports a radius of 10 cm / 3” core label...

  • Page 21: Led And Button Functions

    4. LED and Button Functions 4.1 LED Indicator LED 指示燈 Status Status Event Description Beep lights 1 lights 2 Thermal transfer When Blue(ONLINE) and Green(RIBBON) are mode ready ON, the printer is in the thermal transfer mode . After closing the cover, the printer automatically detects if a ribbon is used.
  • Page 22 FEED Press the FEED button to print as per demand, Blue(ONLINE) will flash. 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.

  • Page 23: Regular Button Functions

    4.2 Regular Button Functions The printer has two buttons for feed, pause, cancel errors, etc. Different modes have different functions, as shown in the following table： Event Description Status lights Beep When the printer is ready (Blue LED ON), press the Feed button Ready Feed...

  • Page 24: 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 activate the boot function：...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Printer Function

    5.2 Printer Function 1. Click the Printer Configuration and Printer Setup to adjust the printer general settings. 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).

  • Page 27: Communication Interfaces

    6. Communication Interfaces 1）USB (A Type) Pin No. Pin Name VBUS 2）USB (B Type) Pin No. Pin Name VBUS...
  • Page 28 3）Serial Port Pin No. Pin Name Description Transmit Data Receive Data Connect to Equipment to Judge Pin6 System Ground Connect to Equipment to Judge Pin4 Clear to Send Request to Send Reserve (No output) 4）Ethernet Port Pin No. Pin Name...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting 7.1 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 30 Poor print quality Ribbon and media are loaded Reload the supply.   incorrectly. Clean the print head.  Dust or adhesive are on the print Clean the platen roller.   head. Adjust the print density and print  speed.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    8. Maintenance This chapter presents the clean tools and methods to maintain the printer. Please follow the cleaning steps below to ensure optimal performance of the printer and extend the life of the printer. 1. Please use the following materials to clean the printer. Cotton swab ...

  • Page 32: Revise History

    9. Revise History Date Version Content Modify chapter 6 add communication interfaces，add Empower 2022/4/28 Ver.1.1.2...

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