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Oki LP441s User Manual

Oki LP441s User Manual

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  • Page 1 LP440, LP441 User’s Guide 59318201 my.okidata.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety, Warnings and Cautions ....5 Overview ....... .13 Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless Communication .
  • Page 3 Optional Accessories ..... . .69...

  • Page 4: Copyright Information

    The most up-to-date drivers and manuals are available from the web site: http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com Trademark Information Oki is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Industry Company Ltd. Other product names and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their proprietors.

  • Page 5: Safety, Warnings And Cautions

    Safety, Warnings and Cautions Safety Precautions As a preventive measure to ensure safe usage of this machine so as to safeguard against damage to yourself, other people or property, there are display diagrams used in this instruction manual and on this machine. The displays and their meanings are illustrated in the following pages.
  • Page 6 Basic Hazard Icons The triangle sign means ‘Be careful’. The content within the triangle illustrates specific hazards. In this case, the sign on the below means ‘beware of electric shock’. The circular sign means ‘prohibited’. The content within the circle illustrates a specific prohibition. In this case the sign below means ‘disassembly prohibited’.
  • Page 7 Hazard Warnings Liquids • Do not place any liquids or small metallic objects near the printer. Should any of these fall into the printer, immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest dealer or service center. Continued use increases the risk of fire or electric shocks.

  • Page 8: Battery Care

    Abnormal Conditions • Continued use of the printer while it is emitting smoke or strange odors increases the risk of fire or electric shocks. Immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest dealer or service center. Do not try to service the printer by yourself.

  • Page 9: Power Supply Precautions

    Power Supply Precautions • Use only the specified voltage and use only the specified battery charger. • Never use the battery charger with any other battery pack except for the specified type. Doing so can rupture the battery, or cause leakage, fire or electric shocks. •...
  • Page 10 Cautions Location Do not locate the printer in the area subjected to high humidity or dew. If dew forms inside the printer, immediately turn off the printer and do not use it until all moisture has dried up. Continued use creates the danger of electric shock and can damage the printer.

  • Page 11: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Replacing the Battery Pack • Use only specified replacement battery packs. • Make sure to install the pack in the correct direction to avoid the danger of injury or damage to surrounding areas. • To replace small-size rechargeable (Lithium ion) batteries, seal the old battery pack with tape and ask our sales representative or service center about disposal methods.
  • Page 12 Other Precautions Avoid placement in extreme temperatures. • Do not place the printer in highly humid areas or at outside the -15°C to 50°C temperature range. When the printer is being transported... • The normal vibration encountered during transportation is acceptable, but avoid dropping the printer or exposing it to extreme vibrations.

  • Page 13: Overview

    Overview This manual is intended to familiarize you with the basic features and operation of your printer in a short time. Key Features: • High speed CPU and printing speed • Long battery life • Supports Infrared, RS-32C and Bluetooth I/O •...

  • Page 14: Notes On Bluetooth/Wireless Communication

    Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless Communication Compliance Statement This product has been certified for compliance with the relevant radio interference regulations of your country or region. To ensure continued compliance, do not: • Disassemble or modify this product • Remove the certificate label (serial number seal) affixed to this product Note: Use of this product near microwave and/or other wireless LAN equipment, or where static electricity or radio...

  • Page 15: Setup

    Setup Unpacking the printer If anything here is missing, contact your nearest Oki dealer or service center. 1 Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Information 2 Quick Guide 3 Printer Note: Battery Pack Note: An external battery charger is available separately.

  • Page 16: Part Names

    Part Names Top View 1 Easy Cutter 2 Label Dispenser 3 Main Cover 4 Cover Release Lever 5 Dispenser Unit Bottom View 1 Belt Clip...

  • Page 17: Interior View

    Interior View 1 Label Width Markings 2 Platen 3 Label Guides...

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    Control Panel 1 LCD Display (WLAN Models only) 2 POWER button 3 PRINT button 4 FEED button 5 Battery Indicator (Charge Indictor on WLAN models) 6 Status LED 7 IrDA filter...

  • Page 19: Side Panel

    Side Panel 1 RS-232c Port 2 DC Input 3 DIP Switches 4. Battery Cover 5. Label Guide Adjust Dial...

  • Page 20: Description Of Printer Parts

    DIP Switches Description of Printer Parts Part Function Part Function RS-232C Allows connection to a Label Set to meet the size of the Interface computer or guide label used hand-held terminal RS-232C Protects the RS-232C Label Allows adjustment of the cover connector from dust guide...
  • Page 21 Part Function Part Function IrDA filter Contains the IrDA DC input Connects to AC adapter (infrared) sensor and jack which supplies direct emitter current to the printer Sets the operation Cover for Protects the DC input switch mode of the printer. DC input terminal and DIP switch fro (See page 4-1.)

  • Page 22: The Battery Pack

    The Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Charging with the Optional Charger If your printer comes with the optional battery charger, you ca use it to charge the supplied battery pack. Follow the steps below: 1. Connect the charger to the wall outlet and turn on the power. The POWER lamp lights red.

  • Page 23: Charging Time

    glows red. It then glows green when the battery packs are fully charged. 3. Slide the battery pack out of the charger. Notes • If the POWER lamp does not light when you turn on the power, check the power cord connection. •...
  • Page 24 1. Remove the cover of the printer’s DC input jack (1) and connect the DC output terminal (2) on the AC adapter (3) to 2. Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet and turn on the power. The POWER lamp on the adapter lights green. Charging starts and the battery indicator on the printer lights red.

  • Page 25: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack 1. Press the POWER button to turn the printer off. 2. Reach under the printer and unlatch the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 26 3. Align the battery pack so that its metal terminals (1) are facing the printer and the tab (2) on the battery is up, then insert the battery until it snaps in place. 4. Close the battery cover.

  • Page 27: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Important!: Remove the battery pack only when the printer is turned off. Do not remove the battery while the STATUS LED is on. Otherwise, the information stored in the printer may not be updated. 1. Press the POWER button to turn the printer off. 2.
  • Page 28 3. Push aside the gray latch (1) in the compartment, grasp the tab (2) on the top of the battery pack (3) and pull it out. 4. Close the battery cover.

  • Page 29: Powering The Printer Using The Optional Ac Adapter

    Powering the Printer using the Optional AC Adapter If your printer comes with the optional AC adapter, it can be operated on AC power instead of the supplied battery pack. 1. Remove the cover of the printer’s DC input jack (1) and connect the AC adapter’s (2) DC output terminal (3) to it.

  • Page 30: Loading The Label Roll

    Note: A battery pack is unnecessary when an AC adapter is used. If a battery pack and an AC adapter are being used at the same time, the printer will attempt to charge the battery pack (if it is not already fully charged). Loading the Label Roll The method of installing label media varies with your choice of print modes: continuous or dispense mode.
  • Page 31 2. Push the black release lever (1) down and toward the front of the printer to open the cover. 3. Place the label roll in the printer. Make sure it is placed with the leading edge (1) feeding up from the bottom of the roll and not down from the top.
  • Page 32 4. Lift up the label guide adjust dial cover and turn the dial (1) until the label guides press loosely against label roll. 5. Turn the label roll lightly by hand and confirm that it rotates smoothly. Otherwise, paper may not be fed correctly during operation.

  • Page 33: Loading The Label Roll: Dispense Mode

    Loading the Label Roll: Dispense Mode 1 1. Make sure you can see the red platen roller. If not, slide the dispenser unit down, by lifting its top edge upwards at the two arrow marks. 2. Push the black release lever down and toward the front of the printer to open the cover.
  • Page 34 3. Peel the first label on the top of the label. This step is unnecessary when a non-separate label is used. 4. Place the label roll in the printer. Make sure it is placed with the leading edge (1) feeding up from the bottom of the roll and not down from the top.
  • Page 35 5. Lift up the label guide adjust dial cover and turn the dial (1) until the label guides press loosely against the label roll. 6. Turn the label roll lightly by hand and confirm that it rotates smoothly. Otherwise, paper may not be fed correctly during operation.
  • Page 36 8. Close the printer cover after confirming that the leading edge (1) of the label is outside the printer by at least 1/2-inch ( 10mm). Note: When using non-separate labels, press the FEED button to feed a piece of label and pull the label upward to cut it along the perforation.

  • Page 37: Operation And Configuration

    Operation and Configuration Turning the printer ON 1. Press and hold the POWER button (1). 2. When the STATUS LED (2) lights green, release the button Turning the printer OFF 1. Press and hold the POWER button (1). 2. When the STATUS LED (2) goes off, release the button.

  • Page 38: Performing A Test Print

    Performing a Test Print Important!: Overall print quality is readable and sharp. Important!: A low battery condition may affect the print quality. Make sure the printer is running on AC or on a full battery during a test print. Users can perform test prints to evaluate the print quality and also diagnose problems.
  • Page 39 4. Verify the following using the output of the test printing. • All printed characters are solid black. • Overall print quality is sharp. Note: If any fault is detected, contact your Oki dealer or service center. Before asking for a repair, please read the Troubleshooting section of this manual.

  • Page 40: Printing

    Printing Printing using the RS-232C Interface 1. Locate the RS-232C interface port cover (1) and lift it up to expose the port. 2. Plug one end of the RS-232C cable (2) firmly into the port. Make sure that the arrow mark on the connector of the RS-232C cable matches with the arrow mark by the side of the printer’s port.

  • Page 41: Printing Using The Irda Interface

    Printing using the IrDA Interface 1. Place the printer 20 cm away from the IrDA port of the computer or hand-held terminal. Adjust the printer position so that the center of its IrDA filter projects a 30° conical area which contains the IrDA transceiver of the computer or hand-held terminal.
  • Page 42 Printing using the Wireless LAN Interface To print using the Wireless LAN model, you need to have a properly configured wireless LAN set up. The next step is to configure the printer to share the same network settings in order to establish communication. 1.

  • Page 43: Printing Using The Bluetooth Interface

    Printing using the Bluetooth Interface To print using the Bluetooth-enabled version of MB200/201i, you need to have a bluetooth-enabled computing device. Two more steps are required. 1. Check the DIP Switches: • The printer’s DIP switches are factory set for bluetooth operation.

  • Page 44: Signal Strength

    5 Text Display Battery strength Three-segment indicator. • When all segments are lit, voltage level is greater than 8.0 V. • Two segments indicator a level of between 7.8 V and 7.9 V. • One segment indicates a level of between 7.6 V and 7.7 V.
  • Page 45 • WLAN information: Messages such as Adhoc mode, Infrastructure mode, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, Socket Port Number.

  • Page 46: General Printing Procedure

    General Printing Procedure After the proper setup and basic configuration procedures, you are ready to print. 1. Make sure the host computer is ready to transmit data, and ensure that the STATUS LED is lit. (Press the PRINT button to take the printer ONLINE). 2.

  • Page 47: Adjusting Printing For Non-Separate Labels

    Adjusting Printing for Non-Separate Labels When printing on a continuous label roll (non-separate), if you tear off a label at the wrong place, proceed as follows. 1. Interrupt printing on the computer, or by pressing the PRINT key (1) to take the printer OFFLINE. (STATUS LED goes off) .
  • Page 48 diagram. The label is now aligned properly for printing to resume. 4. Press the PRINT button to return to the on-line state (STATUS LED lights green). You can now resume the print job.

  • Page 49: The Label Dispensing Mode

    The Label Dispensing mode You can choose to dispense labels in Continuous Mode and Dispense Mode. In either mode, test printing and online printing are available. Configuring Dispense mode Dispense Mode can be set to Auto Print or Manual Print, as described below.

  • Page 50: Status Leds For Printing Modes

    4. Press and hold the FEED button while turning the printer 5. Close the cover. When setting the dispense mode, the STATUS LED blinks green, and turns into a steady green signal upon completion of setting. Turn off the printer ONLY when the STATUS LED is a steady green light.

  • Page 51: Status Leds For The Head Check Setting Mode

    Status LEDs for the Head Check Setting Mode Head checking can be applied to one of two areas: the normal print area and the barcode print area. To specify the area subjected to a head check, follow the settings in the table below (cover must be left open): H.Check DSW-1...
  • Page 52 When setting the online command compatibility options, the STATUS LED blinks green, and turns into a steady green signal upon completion of setting. Turn off the printer ONLY when the STATUS LED is a steady green light.

  • Page 53: Interface Specifications

    Interface Specifications Through a combination of DIP switch settings and turning the printer ON with certain buttons held down, you can enable or disable special functions and features. Warning: Never connect or disconnect interface cables (or use a switch box) with power applied to either the host or the printer.
  • Page 54 RS-232C Settings Function DIP Switch Settings Procedure OFF OFF OFF OFF RS-232C Normal mode With printer turned off and cover closed: • Press and hold the FEED button. • Press the POWER button to turn on the printer in the normal mode. OFF OFF OFF OFF Test Print, RS-232C Mode With printer turned off and cover closed: •...
  • Page 55 RS-232C Settings (cont.) OFF OFF OFF ON RS-232C Dispense Mode, Auto print With the printer turned off: • Open the cover. • Press and hold the PRINT button. • Press the POWER button to turn the printer on in the dispense mode. OFF OFF OFF ON RS-232C Dispense Mode, Manual Print With the printer turned off:...

  • Page 56: Irda Settings

    IrDA Settings Function DIP Switch Settings Procedure OFF OFF OFF IrDA Normal Mode WIth printer turned off: • Press the POWER button. OFF OFF OFF IrDA User Test Print Mode With the printer off: • Press and hold the FEED button. •...
  • Page 57 Bluetooth/WLAN Settings Function DIP Switch Settings Procedure OFF ON OFF OFF Bluetooth/WLAN Normal Operation Mode With the printer turned off and the cover closed: • Press the POWER button to turn the printer on. OFF ON OFF ON Bluetooth/WLAN Test Print Mode With the printer turned off and the cover closed: •...
  • Page 58 Bluetooth/WLAN Settings (cont.) OFF OFF OFF ON Bluetooth/WLAN Enable CRC Check With the printer turned off: • Open the cover. • Press and hold the PRINT button. • Press the POWER button to turn the printer on. Bluetooth/WLAN Disable CRC Check With the printer turned off: •...

  • Page 59: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and maintaining the printer regularly will prolong its durability and reliability. Cleaning the Print Head 1. Press the POWER button to turn the printer off. 2. Push the black release lever (1) down and toward the front of the printer to open the cover...
  • Page 60 Note: If the red roller is not visible (lever cannot be pushed down), lift the edge (1) of the dispenser unit (2) slightly and slide it toward the front of the printer. 3. Wipe off any dirt on the print head (1) using a soft cloth soaked with some rubbing alcohol.

  • Page 61: Cleaning The Platen And Peel Roller

    4. Let the print head dry, then reinstall the label roll and close the cover. Cleaning the Platen and Peel Roller Users can perform test prints to evaluate the print quality and also diagnose problems. 1. Press the POWER button to turn the printer off. 2.
  • Page 62 3. If the lever is not accessible, first slide the dispenser unit away by lifting the top edge where the arrow marks are located. (see Step 1 of “Loading the Label Roll” on page 30). 4. Wipe off any dirt on the platen and peel roller (1) using a cloth soaked in alcohol.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Print Fault Cause Remedy Smudged Print head is dirty. Clean the print head. printing Roller is dirty. Clean the platen and dispense roller (see page 61). Vertical Print head is dirty. Clean the print head. streaking in Print head is faulty. Replace the print head.

  • Page 64: Error Indicators

    Error Indicators STATUS Mode Description Cause Remedy (LED) Light (Red) Low battery Battery charge Recharge the modes level is low. battery. Blink (Red) Online Error in Interface module Replace the every 2s Bluetooth or error (Bluetooth, board,. WLAN card wireless LAN). Light (Red) After Program...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications Basic Specifications Attribute Description Printing system Direct Thermal printing system Head density 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) Maximum print area 1.9 inches (48 mm) wide x 6.3 inches (160 mm) pitch Print speed 4.1 inches (103 mm) per sdecond max. Note: The speed varies depending on print duty and environment of use.
  • Page 66 Media Roll Size, outer Outer Diameter diameter LP440: 67 mm (2.63”) LP441: 8 mm (2.28”) outer diameter Inner Diameter Core: 0.75-inch (19 mm ) Creoles: 0.31-inch (7.9 mm) Label printing modes Continuous, Dispense (peel) Self-diagnosis Head check/Cover open/Paper end/ Battery check/Test print Power saving •...
  • Page 67 Barcode JAN8/13, UPC-E/UPC-A, NW-7, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, INTERLEAVED2of5, POSTNET, RSS-14. However, barcode shall be used with the following. • Parallel barcode: Thin bar width of 2 dots or more • Serial barcode: Thin bar width of 3 dots or more Two-dimensional Any one of PDF417 (ver 2.4), QR code code...
  • Page 68 Printer Radio Frequency Characteristics Frequency band used 2.4 GHz Modulation system Frequency Hopped - Spread Spectrum system Assumed distance of 0.4-inch (10 mm) max. interference Availability of All area is used and exclusion of the frequency change band for equipment for mobile object identification is impossible...

  • Page 69: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Spare Battery Pack, Oki 70061401 AC Adapter, Oki 70061301 Allows the printer to be operated via an AC outlet, and to charge a battery pack loaded inside the printer. Warning: Use only the specified AC Adapter designed for...
  • Page 70 Battery Chargers Single-Slot Battery Charger Oki 70061403 Use to charge battery pack without using the printer connected to an AC outlet. Five-Slot Battery Charger, Oki 70061405 Use this to charge multiple spare battery packs at the same time.
  • Page 71 Belt Holder, Oki 70061204 For hanging the printer on a waist belt. Installation 1. Thread your belt (1) through the belt holder (2), with the open end (3) of the clip mechanism up.. 2. Using a screwdriver, replace the belt clip on the back of the printer with the belt hook (4) included with the holder.
  • Page 72 Detachment Pull the printer sideways and upwards to remove it from the belt hook.
  • Page 73 Shoulder Strap , Oki 70061201 Installation 1. Feed one end of the shoulder strap through one of the channels at either side of the front of the printer. 2. Pass the end of the strap through the buckle. 3. Repeat for the other end of the strap.
  • Page 74 Rainproof Shoulder Case, Oki 70061202 Includes a shoulder strap and cover to protect the printer during wet weather. Installation Clip the belt clip on the back of the printer securely to the case. Caution! If the printer is not firmly secured to the case, the printer may fall off.
  • Page 75 Installation 1. Attach the belt clip (1) on the back of the printer securely to the back of the case. 2. Feed the strap (1) through the hangers (2) on the case. 3. Attache the strap to your waist. Caution! If the printer is not firmly secured to the case, the printer may fall off.
  • Page 76 RS-232C Cable, Oki 70061101...

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