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P/N. 920-010210-00
Edition 0
April 02
EZ-2/4 Manual
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  • Page 1 P/N. 920-010210-00 Edition 0 April 02 EZ-2/4 Manual PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version http://www.fineprint.com...
  • Page 2 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 3 Bezeichnung (Type Designation) Nennspannung (Rated Voltage) Nennausgangsspannung (Rated Output Voltage) Nennausgangsstrom (Rated Output Current) Nennausgangsleistung (Rated Output Power) Schutzklasse (Protection Class) Kennzeichnung (Characteristics) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfaltig durch. 2. Dieses Gerä t ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. 3.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3-1. Replacing the Label Roll..8 3-2. How to clean the EZ-2/4 printer head ..9 3-3. How to clear a label jam in the EZ-2/4 Printer..9 3-4. Label gap sensor adjustment ..9 4.

  • Page 5: Getting To Know The Printer

    1-1. Introduction The label printer is available in two models EZ-2 and EZ-4 the only difference between the two models is the print width. This compact printer will enable you to automate a lot of tasks currently handwritten saving time and giving a more professional image.

  • Page 6: Contents Of Package

    The EZ-2/4 drives will help you to print from your existing Windows applications. 1-5. Contents of Package Please check the contents of the packet as attached. 1-6. Printer Parts Using the following diagram to familiarize yourself with the features and components of the EZ-2/4printer (see figure 1.6.1). Item Parts Top cover...

  • Page 7: Communication Ports Specification

    Print head release level Platen Roller 1-7. Communication Ports Specification Parallel Port Handshake DSTB to printer and BUSY to host. Interface cable : DB25 Male (IBM-PC) 36 position parallel printer cable. Pin out PIN NO. 14-16 19-30 34-36 Serial Port Serial port is set at the factory with 9600 baud-rate, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit and uses XON/XOFF protocol as well as RTS/CTS.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Printer

    2-1. Connecting the EZ-2/4 Printer to a Power Outlet. 1. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power jack at the rear of the printer 3. Turn the printer on by pressing the power switch.

  • Page 9: Testing The Ez-2/4 Printer

    2. Power the Printer OFF (Wait 2 seconds) 3. Hold down the feed key and Power the Printer ON. 4. Release the feed button. Wait a few seconds, the printer will print the self-test. Note: To Disable the Self-test, please power off the printer at least 2 seconds, than power on again.

  • Page 10: How To Clean The Ez-2/4 Printer Head

    3. Use soft cloth soaked in isopropyl alcohol, to rub off caught labels and cleans the surface. Reinstall the fasteners and retainer. 3-3. How to clear a label jam in the EZ-2/4 Printer 1. Power off the printer. 2. Remove the top cover and back cover.
  • Page 11 Thermal Plain paper 1. Load the paper under the sensor. Watch the feed LED (power on LED) and it may turn red or green. If green, go straight to step 3. 2. Adjust the VR slowly and press the paper feed button successfully (at least 7 times), until the LED light turns green.

  • Page 12: Software Command

    In the buffer mode, the printer stores the lines of commands for a label into the printer buffer, then prints multiple copies of the label without pause. Only the label formatting commands can be stored into the printer buffer.
  • Page 13 Function Description Esc Ahv Set size of ASCII character or bar code. Esc A0n Set size of ASCII text. Esc V Turn on reverse printing. Esc v Turn off reverse printing .CR also turns off reverse printing. Esc {xxx..} Treat xx between {xxx..} as bar code and prints human readable characters. Esc ¦...

  • Page 14: Command Description

    : Setting form feed length for plain paper. Parameter : nn = 01~25 millimeters 6. Esc On Function : Extra Feed. (Set printer EZ-2S/EZ-4S on peeler mode) Parameter This command must follow Esc Qnnn or Esc qnnn. 7. Esc ON Function : Disable peeler mode.
  • Page 15 8. Esc Qnnn Function : Set Top-of-form length for label paper or black-mark paper Parameter : nnn = Q value LABEL PAPER: BLACK-MARK PAPER: The width of black strip of the black mark paper must be greater than 4 mm. The description of the symbols on the drawings-- Z = distance between tear line and the edge of black strip against paper feed direction (in mm).
  • Page 16 Formula B : Q= (46+Z-(INT((46-Y+Z)/RL)*RL))*8 Use for tear line is inside of black strip or X> 46 mm Example (1) tear line is inside of black strip RL=26 mm , Z= 4 mm and Y= 6 mm Q=(46+4-(INT((46-6+4)/26)*26))*8 Q=(46+4-(INT(44/26)*26))*8 Q=(46+4-(1*26))*8 Q=(46+4-26)*8 Q=24*8 Q=192...
  • Page 17 Function : Set print speed. Parameter : n=0;1 inch per second n=1 ;2 inches per second PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version http://www.fineprint.com...
  • Page 18 : Graphics command. Parameter : nn = number of graphic bytes. The maximum of EZ-2 is 55, the maximum of EZ-4 is 98. xx..= the data represent one line of graphic pattern, each x is 8 bits binary data (1= black, 0=...
  • Page 19 The buffer mode starts when the printer receives the buffer mode begin command Esc B. In the buffer mode the printer stores the lines of commands for a label into the printer buffer, then prints multiple copies of the label without pause.

  • Page 20: Examples

    4-3. Examples 1. Using label paper DOS command: COPY TEST1.DAT PRN label page size Q176 S2 D5 ?3 A12 M18--code39-- {1234} M28$100.00 ♀ form feed 2. Using buffer mode DOS command: COPY TEST2.DAT PRN B D5 S2 Q176 ?3 {1234} M28$100.00 E P10 3.
  • Page 21 M07 A11FEE PAID M07 A22 $ 12.50 M07 A11DEPARTURE TIME M07 A22 02:20 PM ♀ 7. C sample program to test the printer with Black line sensor. #include <stdio.h> #define FORMFEED main() printf("\n\n PM-202 test \n\n"); printf("Initial Step: set the Q value\n");...

  • Page 22: Appendix

    Appendix A. Printer Font ☺ ☻ ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ ● ◘ ○ ◙ ♂ ♀ ♪ ♫ ☼ ► ◄ ↕ ‼ ¶ § ■ ↨ ↑ ↓ → ← └ ↔ ▼ ▲ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ?

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Check the label is facing up and the paper you use is thermal paper. Check to choose the correct printer driver. Make sure to choose the correct model of printer on platen. Remove the stuck label and use soft cloth soaked with alcohol to clean the adhesive glue.

  • Page 24: Technical Specification

    Specifications are subject to change without notice. D. Communication Ports Specification Parallel Port Handshake DSTB to printer and BUSY to host. Interface cable : DB25 Male (IBM-PC) 36 position parallel printer cable. Pin out PIN NO. 14-16 19-30 34-36 Serial Port Serial port is set at the factory with 9600 baud-rate, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit and uses XON/XOFF protocol as well as RTS/CTS.

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