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  • Page 1 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual https://www.argox.com Version: 1.1...
  • Page 2 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Liability Disclaimer Argox Corporation takes steps to assure that the company’s published engineering specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Argox reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims any resulting liability. In no event shall Argox or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business...
  • Page 3 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual This is a Grade A product. In living environment, the product may cause interference to radio communications. In this case, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by effective measures. Caution Ensure to connect the power cord of power adapter to a socket-outlet with earth connection.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Contents Introduction ......................1 Features ....................1 Unpacking ....................2 Understand your printer ................3 1.3.1 Perspective view ................3 1.3.2 Back view ..................3 1.3.3 Interior view ................4 Printer control panel ................. 5 1.4.1 Status lights..................
  • Page 5 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Configuration on Web Setting Tool ................. 62 4.1 Attaching the power cord ................62 4.2 Connecting the printer to a LAN hub ..............62 4.3 Getting the IP address of the printer ..............63 4.4 Logging in to the web setting tool ............... 63 Maintenance .....................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an Argox iX4-280/380 Series industrial barcode printer. This manual provides information about how to set up and operate your printer, load media, ribbon and solve common problems. Illustrations are provided to help you quickly become familiar with the printer. 1.1 Features ￭...

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 1.2 Unpacking Make sure all of the following items are included in your package. Printer Quick Installation Guide USB Cable AC Power Cord 1” ID Core for Ribbon When you receive the printer, open the package immediately and inspect for shipping damage.

  • Page 8: Understand Your Printer

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 1.3 Understand your printer 1.3.1 Perspective view Top Access Door LCD Display FEED Button PAUSE Button CANCEL Button Front Access Door 1.3.2 Back view iX4-280/380 Standard Ethernet USB Type A USB Type B RS232 Serial Power switch AC power connector...

  • Page 9: Interior View

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual iX4-280/380 Optional WIFI Parallel port GPIO 1.3.3 Interior view Internal Parts and Features Ribbon Supply Spindle Ribbon Pick-up Spindle Media Supply Spindle Feed Slot Thermal Print Head...

  • Page 10: Printer Control Panel

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Rotate Head Latch Thermal Print Head Head Latch Paper Roller Paper Sensor Guide 1.4 Printer control panel There are three lights on the front panel - READY, MEDIA and RIBBON. These indicators display operation status of the printer. Three buttons - FEED, PAUSE, and CANCEL can control printer simple function.
  • Page 11 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual LCD Display READY MEDIA RIBBON Description EEPROM Blinking Blinking An EEPROM for back-up cannot be ERROR read/written properly. MEMORY Blinking Blinking ∙ An error has occurred in writing ERROR data into USB memory or flash memory.
  • Page 12 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual LCD Display READY MEDIA RIBBON Description PRINTHEAD Blinking BROKEN Head broken error PRINT HEAD Blinking OPEN Head latch is not closed. RESET Blinking Press CANCEL KEY + POWER ON to reset NVR table. SERIAL IO Blinking The format or baud rate of the ERROR...

  • Page 13: Buttons

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 1.4.2 Buttons There are three buttons, each with two basic functions. Button Function 1 Function 2 • Feed a label FEED • Pause printing • Press again to resume printing PAUSE • Interrupt and delete a print task •...

  • Page 14: Get Started

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 2 Get started This chapter describes how to set up your printer. 2.1 Attach the power cord Ensure the power switch is set to the OFF position. Place the printer within cable distance of the host and printer (using a USB or serial cable).

  • Page 15: Turn On/Off Your Printer

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.1 Turn on/off your printer When your printer is connected to a host (a computer), it is good to turn on the printer before turning on the host and turn off the host before turning off the printer.

  • Page 16: Turn Off Your Printer

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.1.2 Turn off your printer 1. Make sure that READY, MEDIA, and RIBBON are solid blue before turning off the printer. 2. To turn off your printer, turn off the Power Switch as below. The “O” is the OFF position.

  • Page 17: Load Media

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.2 Load media The iX4-280/380 printer offers three different loading modes: standard, peel-off, and cutter. Standard mode allows you to collect each label freely. • Peel-off mode peels backing material away from the label as it prints. After •...

  • Page 18: Prepare Media

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.2.1 Prepare media The media roll can be loaded into the printer in the same manner for both inside and outside wound media. In case the media roll is dirty during shipping, handling, or storage, remove the outer length of the media. It helps avoid dragging adhesive and dirty media between the printhead and platen roller.
  • Page 19 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Insert the media roll into the media supply spindle and slide the media guide inward. Media Guide Media Supply Spindle Rotate the head latch counterclockwise and open the outside media guide counterclockwise for media loading. Head Latch Outside Media Guide...
  • Page 20 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 4. The label must face up as the media passes through the printhead module. Thread the media under the 'media guide' and through two rings until it locks in place at the 'Outside Media Guide'. Then, pass it under the paper sensor guide module and over the roller.
  • Page 21 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 6. Close the top cover. 7. Press the FEED button if the printer is already on. ote Make sure the label length of the die-cut media is at least 25 mm (1") or longer for direct thermal printing in tear-off mode with perforation.
  • Page 22 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Load Media in Peel-Off Mode Steps 1 to 3 are the similar to “Standard Mode”. 1. Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment. 2. Load a roll of media into the media supply spindle and slide the media guide inward.
  • Page 23 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Push down the peel-off mechanism release lever and guide the media liner behind the dispenser (peeler) module. Media Peel Lever Close the dispenser (peeler) module using the peel-off mechanism release lever. Return the outside media guide and hook the head latch. Head latch Outside media guide (Dispenser) peeler lever...
  • Page 24 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 8. Close the top cover and turn on the printer or, press the FEED button if the printer is already on. Press the FEED button With printer on Important After the media is loaded, please perform media calibration to calibrate the label sensor before printing.
  • Page 25 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Load Media in Rotary Cutter Mode Steps 1 to 3 are the similar to “Standard Mode”. 1. Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment. 2. Load a roll of media into the media supply spindle and slide the media guide inward.
  • Page 26 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Return the outside media guide and hook the head latch. Head Latch Outside Media Guide 6. Close the top cover and turn on the printer or, press the FEED button if the printer is already on. The printer will then feed the labels through the cutter automatically.
  • Page 27 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Load Media In Guillotine Cutter Mode Steps 1 to 3 are the similar to “Standard Mode”. 1. Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment. 2. Load a roll of media into the media supply spindle and slide the media guide inward.
  • Page 28 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5. Return the outside media guide and hook the head latch. Head Latch Outside Media Guide 7. Close the top cover and turn on the printer or, press the FEED button if the printer is already on. The printer will then feed the labels through the cutter automatically.

  • Page 29: Media Types

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.2.3 Media types Your printer supports various media types, including non-continuous media, continuous media, and fanfold media. The following table provides details about them. Media Type Looks Like Description Non-Continuous Non-continuous media is the typical media for Media bar code printing.
  • Page 30 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Media Type Looks Like Description Continuous Continuous media does not have gaps, holes, Media notches or black marks. It allows you to print data anywhere on the media. A cutter may be used for splitting labels. Mostly it is used for direct thermal printing.

  • Page 31: Load Ribbon

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.3 Load Ribbon The following steps only apply to thermal transfer printing mode. Direct thermal does not need ribbon to be installed. iX4-280/380 printer applies to both Inside wound ribbon and Outside wound ribbon. The printer can switch automatically. Note Media and ribbon types should be matched to provide with optimal print results.

  • Page 32: Placing Ribbon Roll

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.3.1 Placing Ribbon Roll Lift the top cover to expose the media compartment. Door Rotate the head latch counterclockwise. Head latch...
  • Page 33 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Unwrap the ribbon and separate the ribbon roll from the bare core. Load the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply spindle. Ribbon Supply Spindle Thread the ribbon through the print head module. Place the edge of the ribbon on the bare core and wind a little onto the core.
  • Page 34 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Slide the core onto the ribbon pick-up spindle. Rotate the spindle to ensure that the ribbon is wound tightly. Ribbon Pick-up spindle 8. Close the top cover and turn on the printer.

  • Page 35: Printer Operation

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 3 Printer operation This chapter provides more specific information about printer operation. 3.1 Front Panel Change settings using panel buttons: Buttons Function PAUSE+CANCEL Press to enter setting mode. Press again to exit setting mode and return to normal mode. FEED Press to show next parameter.

  • Page 36: Lcd Function Setting Procedure

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 3.1.1 LCD Function Setting Procedure The following procedure is an example of setting procedure to direct thermal printing mode: READY (203, AUTO) Press both PAUSE + CANCEL buttons. Then release the buttons to enter settings. PRINT MODE The function with a "*"...
  • Page 37 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Press and hold PAUSE + CANCEL for 5 seconds to select different languages. Item Range Factory Default LANGUAGE ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH, ENGLISH and PORTUGUESE. Press less than 1 second to set printer function. PAUSE + CANCEL Factory Item...
  • Page 38 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual PEELER INSTALLED Available only in PPLB printer language. STANDLONE FORM FONT (Restart printer after change setting) Available only in Windows with bundled WIN. CON. LEN. 0 ~ 254 mm 000 mm printer driver and for continuous media. 2 ~ 10 IPS 6 IPS SPEED...
  • Page 39 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Should be as same as setting of host. 8 DATA BITS LENGTH (RS232) 8 DATA BITS 7 DATA BITS (Restart printer after change setting) When “YES” is selected, all the label forms, soft fonts, and graphics stored will CLEAR FLASH be deleted.
  • Page 40 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Ethernet settings and parameters Item Range Factory Default Remarks DHCP DISABLE If printer has been connected to a router, IP address will be assigned automatically by DHCP server after power on. ENABLE If printer is not connected to a router, with DHCP disabled, settings of IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and DEFAULT GATEWAY settings will be available on LCD.
  • Page 41 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual WiFi module (Optional) Item Range Remarks WIFI SSID Read only WIFI module is an option for iX4-280/380. Connect printer WIFI IP to PC and use print tool to set WIFI module. To have more Read only ADDRESS information, please refer to Print Tool user guide.

  • Page 42: Printing Media Calibration & Configuration

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Printing Media Calibration & Configuration Before calibration, be sure media and ribbon (for thermal transfer printing) have been loaded correctly. The label sensor needs to locate properly to index labels’ gaps/ notches/ holes. After the media is loaded, please perform media calibration to calibrate the label sensor in advance.
  • Page 43 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual After printing the self-test page, you can view the printer's configuration settings. The self-test page provides valuable information about the printer's current setup, allowing you to verify and ensure that the printer is functioning correctly and set up to meet your specific needs.
  • Page 44 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 13. Max Label Height The max label length you can print at a time. For 200 dpi models, it is 100 inches; for 300 dpi models, it is 50 inches. 14. Print Width The print width in dots 15.
  • Page 45 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 25. Backfeed Enabled/Disabled Enable or disable backfeed during the printing process. When it is enabled, the printer moves the paper forward in a predefined length 1 second after printing, and pulls the paper back in a predefined length once the printing begins again.
  • Page 46 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 38. Socket Port The socket number of the printer. 39. IPv6 Mode It determines how you get the IPv6 address of your printer. There are three modes: MANUAL, DHCPv6 or AUTO. 40. IPv6 Type It is the IPv6 address type of your printer. There are four types: NONE, NORMAL, EUI and ANY.
  • Page 47 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 47. Font Image You can use them as the reference to check your label font. Note: The patterns displayed in items 45 to 52 are as shown in the schematic below: 48. TPH Test Pattern You can use them to check broken pins on the printhead.
  • Page 48 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 3. IP Address The IP address of your printer. When DHCP is enabled, it shows the automatically assigned IP address; when DHCP is disabled, it shows the manually specified IP address. 4. Subnet mask The netmask of your printer. When DHCP is enabled, it shows the automatically assigned netmask;...

  • Page 49: Restore To Factory Default

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Restore to Factory Default Be cautioned that this will reset all printer settings back to defaults; if possible, print the configuration label in advance before reset. All settings stored in FLASH memory are retained even after turning off the printer. Printer mode without LCD can see indicators. To reset the printer to factory default settings: 1.

  • Page 50: Media Sensing

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 3.5 Media sensing The printer offers two types of media sensors: transmissive sensor and reflective one. They are used for detecting specific media types. Both sensor types are installed together as a movable module. 3.5.1 Transmissive sensor The transmissive sensor is used for detecting gaps across the entire width of the label.

  • Page 51: Reflective Sensor

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 3.5.2 Reflective sensor The reflective sensor detects gaps, notches and black marks. Multi Columns Notch Black Mark Flip the media so the black-mark side is facing down to align with the sensor.

  • Page 52: Adjust Position Of Label Sensor

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 3.5.3 Adjust Position of Label Sensor Function of the label sensor is to detect the gap, notch, or holes of labels, to help the printer for accurate print positions and label length. For labels with gaps, label sensor can be positioned wherever media locates.

  • Page 53: Communications

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 3.6 Communications 3.6.1 Interfaces and Requirements This printer comes with USB type A and type B interface, a nine-pin Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface, and a GPIO interface (optional).  USB Interface Requirements The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is compatible with your existing PC hardware.
  • Page 54 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual  Ethernet Module Status Indicators The indicators with two different colors help users understand the status of Ethernet: Description Status Both Off No Ethernet link detected. The printer waits for printer ready. Blinking It will take about few seconds to be ready. On: Full duplex Orange Duplex / COL LED...

  • Page 55: Driver Installation

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 3.7 Driver installation The printer driver is compatible with Windows Vista/7/8/10, Linux, macOS, and Raspberry Pi. You can use it to print to any popular software application, including Argox Bartender UL label editing software or MS Word, etc., on these operating systems.
  • Page 56 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 3. Run the driver you downloaded from the Argox website. At the Windows Printer Driver prompt, select "I accept..." and click "Next". 4. Assign the directory where you want to keep the Seagull driver (for example: C:\Seagull) and click "Next".
  • Page 57 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5. Click "Finish". 6. Select Install printer drivers and click "Next".
  • Page 58 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 7. At the Seagull Driver Wizard prompt, select the first radio button, 'Install a driver for a Plug and Play printer'. Then click “Next”. 8. Enter the name of the printer (e.g. Argox iX4-280 PPLB), select 'Do not share this printer' and click 'Next'.
  • Page 59 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 9. Check all the details on the screen and, if they are correct, click 'Finish'. 10. After the related files have been copied to your system, click ‘Finish’.
  • Page 60 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 11. When the driver installation is complete, click 'Close'. The driver should now be installed.

  • Page 61: Installing A Printer Driver (For Interfaces Other Than Usb)

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 3.7.2 Installing a Printer Driver (for interfaces Other than USB) 1. Switch off the printer. Plug the power cable into the wall socket and then plug the other end of the cable into the power socket on the printer. Connect the parallel, serial or Ethernet cable to the appropriate port on the printer and your computer.
  • Page 62 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 3. Assign the directory where you want to keep the Seagull driver (for example: C:\Seagull) and click 'Next'. 4. Click ‘Finish’.
  • Page 63 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5. Select Install printer drivers and click ‘Next’. 6. Make sure the printer is connected to the PC, select 'Other' and click 'Next'.
  • Page 64 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 7. Select a model and emulation - the following examples are based on the iX4-280 PPLB model. 8. Select a port of the printer and click ‘Next’.
  • Page 65 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 9. Enter the printer name (e.g. Argox iX4-280 PPLB), select "Do not share this printer" and click "Next". 10. Check all the information on the screen and, if it is correct, click "Finish".
  • Page 66 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 11. After the appropriate files have been copied to your system, click ‘Finish’. 12. When the driver installation is complete, click ‘Close’. The driver should now be installed.

  • Page 67: Configuration On Web Setting Tool

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 4 Configuration on Web Setting Tool Before doing settings for your printer, be sure that you have a LAN cable. The cable is connected to the LAN connector of your printer. The LAN connector is an 8-PIN RJ45 type modular connector.

  • Page 68: Getting The Ip Address Of The Printer

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 4.3 Getting the IP address of the printer You can have the printer run a self test to print a configuration label, which helps you get the IP address of your printer connected to the LAN hub. 1.
  • Page 69 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual When the connection is successful, the Login page will be displayed. Input the user name and password to log in to the web setting tool. The default user name and the default password are given below: Default user name: admin Default password: admin The default password can be changed in the "Device Setting \ Change Login...

  • Page 70: Maintenance

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5 Maintenance Vertical streaks in the printout usually indicate a dirty or defective print head. (See the following examples.) Clean the print head. If the problem persists, replace the printhead. If the ribbon roll rotation is unstable, check the label path and make sure the head latch is securely closed.

  • Page 71: Cleaning

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.1 Cleaning To maintain print quality and extend the life of the printer, you must perform some routine maintenance. Daily maintenance is recommended for high volume printing and weekly maintenance is recommended for low volume printing. Warning Always turn off the printer before cleaning.

  • Page 72: Platen Roller

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.1.2 Platen Roller The platen roller is also important for print quality. A dirty platen roller can damage the printhead. Clean the platen roller immediately if adhesive, dirt, or dust accumulates on it. 1. Dampen a soft cloth with absolute ethyl alcohol. 2.

  • Page 73: Printer Adjustments

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.2 Printer Adjustments 5.2.1 Printer Head Pressure Adjustment Note The printer head pressure adjustment is available to Ix4-280 model which is with the serial number of 21C58061 or former. You can also contact your local service center or printer supplier for technical support.
  • Page 74 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Step.2 Move the pad in one of the 3 positions. Among Position 1, Position 2 and Position 3, Position 3 is the thickest. If you want more pressure, move pad to position 3. Switch to position 1 (- pressure) Switch to position 3 (+ pressure) Adjust printer head rack Step.1 Turn the dial in clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

  • Page 75: Ribbon Tension Adjustment

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual To print small labels, such as 1-2 inch labels, please adjust the Note pressure range of the print head. 5.2.2 Ribbon Tension Adjustment Both ribbon supply spindle and ribbon pickup spindle are equipped with control knobs to adjust ribbon tension.

  • Page 76: Printing Wrinkle Adjustment

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual [Remark]: The ribbon shaft has its user-friendly feature to allow users to adjust the tension of ribbon shaft by rotating the knob. User can reset to factory default tension by adjusting the ribbon shaft while the black line was aligned to the marked arrows. The default setting when shipped from Argox factory is shown as Figure 2 –...
  • Page 77 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 1. Loose the screws at both sides and rotate counter-clockwise: 2. Make sure the Ribbon Bracket is at its lowest position first; then tight up the screws by rotating clockwise. 3. Alternatively, please reduce the occurrence of ribbon wrinkles through the ribbon wrinkle adjustment mechanism on both ends.
  • Page 78 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 4. Also alternatively, if you need to print smaller media, you can use the latch for the TPH of the printer to secure the small-sized media to prevent printing wrinkles during printing. You can loosen and remove the screw on the right side, move the right cam to the left, and then lock it back using the screw you just removed.

  • Page 79: Small-Size Media Offset Adjustment

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.2.4 Small-size Media Offset Adjustment To print on small media sizes, place the media against the media guide, as shown in the red circle below, to prevent the media from snaking or shifting.

  • Page 80: Rtc Battery Replacement

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 5.3 RTC Battery Replacement RTC stands for real-time clock. It is a battery powered clock that keep track of the current date and time. If your printer has a built-in RTC, you’ll find the RTC battery on the main board.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides the information about printer problems and solutions. 6.1 Printer issues The printer won’t turn on ￭ Did you attach the AC power cord? ￭ Check the power connection from the wall socket to the printer. Test the power cord and the socket with other electrical devices.

  • Page 82: Media Issues

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 6.2 Media issues The media is out ￭ Load a new media roll. The paper is jammed ￭ Open the printer and clear the jammed paper. ￭ Make sure the paper is held properly by the Media Guides. The printing position is not correct ￭...

  • Page 83: Ribbon Issues

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 6.3 Ribbon issues The ribbon is out ￭ Load a new ribbon roll. The ribbon is broken ￭ Check the print darkness and adjust it if it is too high, and take the following steps to fix the broken ribbon: Unload the ribbon supply roll and take-up roll from the printer.

  • Page 84: Other Issues

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 6.4 Other issues There are broken lines in the printed label ￭ The printhead is dirty. Clean the printhead. The printhead temperature is extremely high ￭ The printhead temperature is controlled by the printer. If it is extremely high, the printer will stop printing automatically, until the printhead is cool down.

  • Page 85: Specifications

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 7 Specifications This chapter provides specifications for the printer. 7.1 Printer Model iX4-280/380 Printing Method Direct Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printing Resolution 203 (8 dots/mm) / 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) iX4-280: Max. 10ips (304.8mm/s) (even with optional peeler and rewinder) Printing Speed iX4-380: Max.
  • Page 86 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Roll-feed, die-cut, continuous, fan-fold, black mark, tags, ticket Media Type in thermal paper or plain paper Max. width: 4.48”(114mm); Min. width: 1”(25.4 mm) Thickness: 0.0025”~0.01” (0.0635mm~0.254mm); Media 8”(203mm)OD on a 3”(76mm) ID core Dealer Option 6” (152.4mm) OD on a 1.5”(38mm) ID core Max.

  • Page 87: Media & Ribbon

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 7.2 Media & Ribbon Properties Description Media Size Max. width:4.4” (112mm) Min. width: 1” (25.4 mm) Thickness: 0.0025”~0.01” (0.0635mm~0.254mm) 8.26” (210mm) OD on a 3” (76mm) ID core 7” (177.8mm) OD on a 1.5” (38mm) ID core Min.

  • Page 88: Physical Dimension

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 7.4 Physical dimension Dimension Size and Weight Size W 250mm x H 263mm x D 418 mm Weight 11 kg(24lbs) Note The specifications may be changed at any time without prior notice. For more information about the new specifications, visit Argox website or contact your dealer.
  • Page 89 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Printer Programming Language PPLB Programming Language PPLB Internal fonts 5 fonts with different point sizes 8 bits code page: 437, 850, 852, 860, 863, 865, 857, 861, 862, 855, 866, 737, 851, 869, 1252, 1250, 1251, Symbol sets 1253, 1254, and 1255 (Code pages)
  • Page 90 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Printer Programming Language PPLZ Programming Language PPLZ 8 (A~H) fonts with different point sizes 8 AGFA fonts: 7 (P~V) fonts with fixed different point sizes Internal fonts (not scalable) 1 (0) font with scaling point size USA1, USA2, UK, HOLLAND, DENMARK/NORWAY, SWEDEN/FINLAND, GERMAN, FRANCE1, FRANCE2, ITALY, Symbol sets...

  • Page 91: Wireless Lan (Optional)

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 7.6 Wireless LAN (Optional) Properties Wireless LAN I/F Hardware Protocol IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Enabled Device Wireless Printer Operating -20°C ~ + 85°C Temperature Destination Europe Frequency 2412 ~ 2462 MHz 2412 ~ 2472 MHz (Center Channel) Channel 1 ~ 11 ch 1 ~ 13 ch...
  • Page 92 iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual Properties Wireless LAN I/F 72.2M (Auto-sensing) Antenna External antenna Aerial power 802.11b Max +15 dBm 802.11g Max +17 dBm 802.11n Max +17 dBm Software Connection mode Infrastructure and Adhoc Default IP Address 192.168.1.1 Default Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0 Default ESSID WIRELESS PRINTER...

  • Page 93: Interfaces

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 7.7 Interfaces This section provides information about I/O port specifications for the printer. 7.7.1 USB There are two common types of USB connector. Typically, Type A is found on hosts and hubs, and Type B is found on devices. The figure below shows their pinout. Type A Type B Signal...

  • Page 94: Rs-232C

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 7.7.2 RS-232C The RS-232C on the printer is a DB9 female connector. It transmits data bit by bit in asynchronous start-stop mode. The figure below shows its pin assignment. Signal Description No Function Transmit Receive No Function Ground No Function...

  • Page 95: Gpio

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 7.7.3 GPIO The input and output definitions are shown below. DB15 Pin No. Direction (Power / In / Out) Name Power Power Input Start Print Input Feed Input Pause Input Reprint Power Power Output Ser_Req Output End_Print Output...

  • Page 96: Ethernet

    iX4-280/380 Series Printer User Manual 7.7.4 Ethernet The Ethernet uses an 8P8C (8-Position 8-Contact) RJ-45 cable. The figure below shows its pin assignment. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal Transmit+ Transmit- Receive+ Reserved Reserved Receive- Reserved Reserved...

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