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3R20/ 3R20P Direct Thermal Portable Printer USER’S MANUAL...
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The copyright in this manual, the software, and firmware in the printer described therein are owned by the company. All rights reserved. CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation. CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed font is under license from the Monotype Corporation.
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Agency Compliance and Approvals GB 4943.1 GB/T9254 GB 17625.1 IS 13252(Part 1)/ IEC 60950-1 KN 32 / KN 35 EN 55032 EN 55035 EN 62368-1 FCC part 15B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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4. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. 5. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Caution: Hot surface for printhead. Do not touch the printhead before it cooling.
1. Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing zenpert barcode printer. Enjoy zenpert’s reputation for cost-efficient, high durability printers with the 3R20 Series mobile barcode printer. The 3R20 Series is a comfortable, light-weight printer capable of working with any mobile printing application where you need quick, simple receipts/labels on demand.
1.2 Product Features 1.2.1 Printer Standard Features The printer offers the following standard features. Product standard feature Direct thermal printing Black mark reflective sensor Transmissive gap sensor Head open sensor 1 Feed/ Pause button 1 Power button 1 Top cover open button 1 LCD screen for printer status (indicates battery level/ media type/ firmware version/ BT MAC address/ error messages) Audible alert Programmable buzzer...
Text, bar code, graphics/image printing (Please refer to the TSPL EZC programming manual for supporting code page) Supported Bar Codes Supported Image Format 1D bar code 2D bar code Windows .BMP, CODABLOCK Code128 subsets mode, DataMatrix, A.B.C,Code128UCC, (Max. 256 colors Maxicode, PDF-417, graphics) Aztec, MicroPDF417,...
1.5 Media Specifications Media Specifications 3R20 Series 3R20P Series Media roll capacity Max. O.D.: 50 mm (1.97”) Media type Continuous, die-cut, black mark Media wound type Outside wound 15 mm (0.59”) ~ 2,794 mm (110”) Media length Tear mode: 25.4 mm (1”) ~ max. print length Without media fixing tabs: max.
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 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Front View Power on/ off button Media cover release button Feed/ Pause button LCD screen (indicates battery status/ media type/ firmware version/ BT MAC address/ error messages) Media cover Media cover window...
2.3 Operator control 2.3.1 LCD Indication and Keys Power on/ off button Media cover release button Feed/ Pause button LCD screen (indicates battery status/ media type/ firmware version/ BT MAC address/ error messages) Keys Function 1. Press and hold for 2-3 seconds to turn on the printer. 2.
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LCD monitor Cont. Media type Battery level B1.00 D148 F/W version Bluetooth BT MAC address...
2.3.2 Battery Charging Cycle 1. Charging the battery when the printer turns on. Fully charged then turn off Charging mode the printer automatically. Charging cycle LCD version 1. Charging the battery when 1 block blinking Charging level: 0~25% the printer turns on. 2 blocks blinking Charging level: 25~50% 3 blocks blinking...
3. Setup 3.1 Install the Battery 1. Insert the battery to the left side of battery slot on the rear of the printer. 2. Push the right side of the battery down. 3. Pull the battery latch to lock the battery.
Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. DO NOT disassemble the battery. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin ( ) indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
the printers), the printer or battery charger may stop charging for a period of time to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. 3.3 Communicate 3.3.1 Connecting with the Communication Cable USB to USB Cable 1. Open the interface cover and connect the printer to the computer with USB cable.
3.3.2 Connecting with Bluetooth Turn on the printer and make sure the Bluetooth Default device opened. Name Model name+last Note: 4 digits of Mac Please refer to section 6.4 to change the name of default and PIN. Address 0000...
3.4 Loading the Media 1. Open the printer media cover by pressing the media cover release button. 2. Place the media roll at the correct side, and pull out enough paper over the tear edge. 3. Press the media cover on both sides to close it and make sure the media cover have closed correctly.
4. Accessories 4.1 Install the Media Spacers Open the printer media cover by pressing the media cover release button. Fix the media spacer in the slots on printer inner mechanism as indicated. Slots...
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Note: Users can install the media spacers on the different slots as picture shown to fit the 1" width label 1.5" width width. 2" width 2.5" width Complete the installation of media spacers. Place the paper roll between the media spacers.
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Note: 1. The media spacers could support 1/ 1.5/ 2/ 2.5 inches width of media roll. 2. When removing the media spacers, please follow the removal direction as pictured.
4.2 Install the Shoulder Strap (Option) Install the shoulder strap on the both sides of the pillars as indicated. Pillars The printer can be hung on the shoulder strap.
5. Power-on Utilities There are three power-on utilities to set up and test printer hardware. These utilities are activated by pressing FEED button ( ) then turning on the printer power simultaneously and release the button at different positions of LCD indicator. Please follow the steps below for different power-on utilities.
5.2 Self-test and Dump Mode Please follow the steps below. 1. Please check if the media roll has installed correctly. 2. Turn off the power switch ( 3. Hold on the FEED button ( ) then turn on the power switch ( Self Test..
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Printing setting information Print speed (inch/sec) Print darkness Label size (inch) Black mark height (inch) Gap/black mark sensor intension Code page Country code Sleep time ZPL setting information Print darkness Print speed (inch/sec) Label size Control prefix Format prefix Delimiter prefix Printer power up motion Printer head close motion Note:...
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Numbers of download files Total & available memory space Print head check pattern Dump mode Printer will enter dump mode after printing printer configuration. In the dump mode, all characters will be printed in 2 columns as following. The left side characters are received from your system and right side data are the corresponding hexadecimal value of the characters.
5.3 Printer Initialization Printer initialization is used to clear DRAM and restore printer settings to defaults. Printer initialization is activated by the following procedures. 1. Turn off the power switch ( 2. Hold on the FEED button ( ) then turn on the power switch ( Initialize..
6. Diagnostic Tool Diagnostic Utility is an integrated tool incorporating features that enable you to explore a printer’s settings/status; change a printer’s settings; download graphics, fonts and firmware; create a printer bitmap font; and send additional commands to a printer. With the aid of this powerful tool, you can review printer status and settings in an instant, which makes it much easier to troubleshoot problems and other issues.
6.2 Printer Function 1. Select the PC interface connected with bar code printer. The default interface setting is USB interface. If USB interface is connected with printer, no other settings need to be changed in the interface field. 2. Click the “Printer Function” button to setup. 3.
6.3 Calibrating Media Sensor by Diagnostic Tool 6.3.1 Auto Calibration 1. Make sure the media is already installed and media cover is closed. (Please refer section 3.4) 2. Turn on the printer power switch. 3. Open Diagnostic tool and set interface (The default setting is USB). The default interface setting is USB interface.
6.4 Setting Bluetooth by Diagnostic Tool (Optional) 1. Make sure the media is already installed and media cover is closed. (Please refer section 3.4) 2. Turn on the printer power switch. 3. Open Diagnostic tool and set interface. (The default setting is USB) The default interface setting is USB interface.
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.
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Missing printing on the left or * Wrong label size setup. * Set the correct label size. right side of label * The print head is dirty. * Clean the print head. Gray line on the blank label * The platen roller is dirty. * Clean the platen roller.
8. 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 or Isopropyl Alcohol ...
Revise History Date Content Editor Kate 2019/12/31 Modify Ch.3.2.1 Charge the Battery Charging Warning Modify Ch. 2.3.1 LCD Indication and Keys 2020/1/2 Kate Modify Ch. 5 Power-on Utilities 2020/3/30 Add Agency Compliance and Approvals (NBTC SDoC) Camille 2021/3/10 Add 3R20P at title and add the spec Linda 2023/6/28 Update Agency Compliance and Approvals section...
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