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Oki LP470b User Manual

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  • Page 1 LP470, LP480 User’s Guide 59318101 my.okidata.com...

  • Page 2: 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety, Warnings and Cautions ....4 Overview ....... .12 Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless Communication .

  • Page 4: 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 5 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 6 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 7: 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 8: 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 9 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 10: 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 11 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 12: 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 103 mm/sec print speed (max) • Available in 203 dpi and 305 dpi resolutions •...

  • Page 13: 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 interference is present, may shorten the communication...

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions This section outlines the safety precautions needed for safe operation of the printer. Make sure to read the precautions carefully before using the printer. Symbols Used in this Manual The following symbols or markings are used in this manual and on the printer so that you can properly use the printer, and to prevent any damage to property, harm or injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 15 Usage Safety • Do not place the printer in a hot or cold place The operation temperature range is -15°C to 50°C (for wireless LAN: 0 to 50°C) where humidity does not cause condensation. Do not place the printer in an area with high humidity or at a temperature outside the specified range.
  • Page 16 Usage Warnings Liquids Do not place any container with water or chemicals, such as flower vase or cup, as well as small metallic objects, near the printer. If any of these should drop into the printer, immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest dealer or service center.

  • Page 17: Usage Precautions

    Usage Warnings (cont.) AC Adapter/ • Use only the specified voltage. Using a different Battery voltage may create the danger of fire or electric Charger shock. (Option) • Use only the specified AC adapter. Using a different adapter unit may create the danger of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 18 Usage Precautions (cont.) Print Head • The print head gets very hot after printing. To avoid burns, take care when replacing the label or cleaning the printer just after printing. • Touching the end of the print head with bare hands may cause injury.

  • Page 19: Setup

    Setup Unpacking the Printer If anything here is missing, contact your nearest dealer or service center. 1 Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Information 2 Quick Guide 3 Printer 4 Battery Pack 5 Shoulder Belt Note: An external battery charger is available separately.

  • Page 20: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts Front View 1 Easy Cutter 2 Label Dispenser 3 Main Cover 4 Cover Release Lever 5 Dispenser Unit 6 Battery Charging Indicator (LED) 7 Status LED 8 Infrared Communication Sensor...
  • Page 21 Left View/Control Panel 1 DC Input Terminal Cover 2 POWER Button 3 PRINT Button 4. FEED Button 5 LCD Display (WLAN Model Only)

  • Page 22: Right Side

    Right Side 1 DIP Switch Cover 2 USB Port Cover 3 Battery Compartment Cover 4 RS-232C Port Cover...

  • Page 23: Description Of Printer Parts

    DIP Switches Description of Printer Parts Part Function Part Function RS-232C Allows connection to Label Set to meet the size Interface a computer or guide of the label used hand-held terminal RS-232C Protects the RS- Label Allows adjustment of the cover 232C connector from guide...
  • Page 24 Part Function Part Function Easy Cuts printed labels DC input Connects to AC adapter cutter jack which supplies direct current to the printer IrDA Contains the IrDA Cover for Protects the DC input filter (infrared) sensor and DC input terminal and DIP switch emitter jack fro dust and damage...

  • Page 25: The Battery Pack

    The Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Charging with the Optional Charger 1. Connect the charger to the wall outlet. The POWER lamp lights red. 2. Align the battery pack with its metal contacts facing down, and slide it into the charger. The CHARGE lamp lights red when charging starts.

  • Page 26: Charging Time

    • If the CHARGE lamp does not light at the start of charging, make sure the battery pack is firmly mounted in the charger. Poor mounting of the battery pack may result in faulty charging. • When a fully charged battery pack is placed into the battery charger, the CHARGE lamp turns on and then off.
  • Page 27 2. Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet (4) and turn on the power. The POWER lamp on the adapter lights green. Charging starts and the battery indicator on the printer lights red. When the battery pack is fully charged, the battery indicator goes off.

  • Page 28: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack 1. Press the POWER button to turn the printer off. P O W I N T 1. Turn the printer upside down and unlatch the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 29 2. 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. 3. Close the battery cover.

  • Page 30: 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. P O W I N T 2.
  • Page 31 3. Push aside the gray latch (2) in the compartment and pull out the battery (3). 4. Close the battery cover.

  • Page 32: Powering The Printer Using The Optional Ac Adapter

    Powering the Printer using the Optional AC Adapter The optional AC adapter can be used to power the printer instead of the supplied battery pack. 1. Remove the cover of the printer’s DC input jack (1) and connect the AC adapter’s DC output terminal (2) to it. 2.

  • Page 33: Installing The Shoulder Belt

    Installing the Shoulder Belt This belt allows you to carry the printer on your shoulder. 1. Thread the shoulder belt through the belt holes on the printer, from the outside to the inside. 2. Thread the end of the shoulder belt through the buckle, and adjust the length.

  • Page 34: Loading The Label Roll

    Loading the Label Roll The method of installing label media varies with your choice of print modes: continuous or dispense mode. Loading the Label Roll: Continuous Mode 1. Make sure you can see the red platen roller. If not, lift the edge (1) of the dispenser unit (2) slightly and slide it toward the front of the printer.
  • Page 35 2. Push the black release lever down and toward the front of the printer to open the cover. Note: When replacing a label roll of the same width as that used previously, adjustment of the label guide (step 3) is not necessary.
  • Page 36 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. 5. Turn the label roll lightly by hand and confirm that it rotates smoothly.

  • Page 37: Loading The Label Roll: Dispense Mode

    Loading the label roll: Dispense mode 1. Make sure you can see the red platen roller. If not, lift the edge (1) of the dispenser unit (2) slightly and slide it toward the front of the printer. 2. Push the black release lever down and toward the front of the printer to open the cover.
  • Page 38 3. While pressing the label guide stopper (1), slide the label guide to the width of the label roll being loaded. 4. Peel the first label on the top of the label roll. This step is unnecessary when linerless labels are used.
  • Page 39 5. Insert the label roll into 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. 6. Turn the label roll lightly by hand and confirm that it rotates smoothly.
  • Page 40 7. Confirm that the leading edge of the label is outside the printer by at least 10 mm, then close the cover. Note: When using linerless labels, press the FEED button to feed a piece of label and pull the label upward to cut it along the perforation.

  • Page 41: Operation And Configuration

    Operation and Configuration Turning the Printer ON P O W I N T 1. Press and hold the POWER button (1). 2. When the STATUS LED (2) lights green, release the button Turning the Printer OFF P O W I N T 1.

  • Page 42: Performing A Test Print

    Performing a Test Print 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 43 4. Verify the following using the test print output. • 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 44: Printing

    Printing Using via the RS-232C Interface 1. Open the RS-232C interface port cover (1) on the right side of the printer. 2. Plug one end of an RS-232C cable (1) firmly into the port. Make sure that the arrow mark (2) on the connector of the RS-232C cable matches with the arrow mark (3) by the side of the printer’s port.

  • Page 45: Using The Irda Interface

    Using the IrDA Interface 1. Place the printer 7.9 inches (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 46 Using the Wireless LAN Interface To print using the Wireless LAN model, you need to have a properly configured wireless LAN set up. You must configure the printer to share the same network settings in order to establish communication. 1. Check the DIP Switches. •...

  • Page 47: Using The Bluetooth Interface

    Using the Bluetooth Interface To print using the Bluetooth-enabled version of the printer, 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 48: 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 place the printer ONLINE.) 2.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Printer For Linerless Labels

    Adjusting the Printer for Linerless Labels When printing on a continuous label roll (linerless or “non- separate”), if you tear off a label at the wrong place, proceed as follows. 1. Interrupt printing on the computer, or press the PRINT key (1) to take the printer OFFLINE.

  • Page 50: The Lcd Screen (Wireless Lan Model Only)

    3. When the feeding stops, tear off the label correctly by pulling the label in the direction of the arrow shown in the diagram. The label is now aligned properly for printing to resume. 4. Press the PRINT button to return to the online state (STATUS LED lights green).

  • Page 51: Signal Strength

    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 52: The Dispense Mode

    The Dispense Mode You can select Dispense Mode for linerless labels by using the printer setting tool. Configuring the Dispense Mode Dispense Mode can be set to Auto Print or Manual Print (the default setting), as described below. Type Description Auto Print Prints one label after receiving data and waits for peeling.

  • Page 53: Status Leds For Printing Modes

    the setting. Turn off the printer ONLY when the STATUS LED is a steady green light. Status LEDs for Printing Modes Available modes include Normal, Test Print, Head Check Setting and Online Command Setting mode. Status LEDs for Normal Mode Operational State STATUS LED LED Action...
  • Page 54 subjected to a head check, follow the settings in the table below (cover must be left open): H.Check DSW-1 DSW-2 DSW-3 DSW-4 Other keys setting Normal Print hold down Area PRINT button Disable H. hold down Check FEED button Barcode Print hold down Area PRINT button...

  • Page 55: Dip Switch Settings

    DIP Switch Settings Through a combination of DIP switch settings and turning the printer ON with certain buttons held down, you can enable or disable special functions/features. Warning: Never connect or disconnect interface cables (or use a switch box) with power applied to either the host or the printer.

  • Page 56: Printing A Hex Dump

    DIP Switch Setting Meanings (cont.) DIP Switch Button Startup mode Cover PRINT FEED Interface Content Closed HEX dump mode Bluetooth Open Wireless CRC check enabled Open CRC check disabled Closed Normal startup mode Infrared Closed Test printing mode Closed Infrared HEX dump mode Head check (Barcode Open...
  • Page 57 • When the onboard buzzer is enabled, it will sound when the printer is turned ON during DIP switch setting. Release the FEED button to stop the buzzer. • To end any setting for Standard/Non-standard Control Code or Peeling Print or Online Command compatibility, confirm that the STATUS LED is lit green.

  • Page 58: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and maintaining the printer regularly will prolong its durability and reliability. CLeaning the Printhead 1. Press the POWER button to turn the printer off. P O W I N T 2. Turn the printer upside down and remove the battery pack (1) open battery door (2) slide the release lever (3) pull the battery out.
  • Page 59 3. Close the battery door and turn the printer right side up. 4. Push the black release lever down and toward the front of the printer to open the cover. 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.
  • Page 60 5. Remove the label roll. 6. Wipe off any dirt on the print head (1) using a soft cloth soaked with some rubbing alcohol. Caution! Never use thinner, benzene, or kerosene. These solvents can damage the printer. Note: The illustration below shows the printer viewed from the back.
  • Page 61 7. Let the print head dry, then reinstall the label roll and close the cover. 8. Turn the printer upside down and reinstall the battery pack.

  • Page 62: Cleaning The Platen And Peel Roller

    Cleaning the Platen and Peel Roller 1. Press the POWER button to turn the printer off. P O W I N T 2. Remove the battery pack: (1) open battery door, (2) slide the release lever, (3) pull battery out.
  • Page 63 3. Push the black release lever down and toward the front of the printer to open the cover. Note: If the lever cannot be pushed down, slide the dispenser unit (1)toward the front of the printer and try again...
  • Page 64 4. Wipe off any dirt on the platen (1) and peel roller (2) using a soft cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol. Caution! Never use thinner, benzene, or kerosene. These solvents can damage the printer. 5. Let the platen and roller dry, then close the cover...
  • Page 65 6. Turn the printer upside down and reinstall the battery pack.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Print Fault Cause Remedy Smudged Print head is dirty. Clean the print head. printing (See “Cleaning and Maintenance”) Roller is dirty. Clean the platen and dispense roller. (See “Cleaning and Maintenance”) Vertical Print head is dirty. Clean the print head. streaking in (See “Cleaning and Maintenance”) printouts...

  • Page 67: 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 every 2s Bluetooth or WLAN card Light (Red) After Program Flash ROM read/ Power illegal error write error has occurred...
  • Page 68 Warning: Never connect or disconnect interface cables (or use a switch box) with power applied to either the printer or the host. This may cause damage to the interface circuitry and THE DAMAGE is not covered by warranty.
  • Page 69 LCD Error Messages (WLAN Model Only) STATUS (LED) Description Remedy Illegal Program No display on the Check Status LED for detail Error/ Flash ROM Error Low Battery Battery Error (Font 14x24 Dot) • Shows low battery and battery Icon BATTER blinks.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications Basic Specifications Attribute Description Printing Direct Thermal printing system system Head density 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) 12 dots/mm (305 dpi) LP470i: LP480: Maximum 4.1 inches (104 mm) wide x 11.7 inches (297 mm) print area long Print speed 4 inches (103 mm) per second max in normal mode 3 inches (75 mm) per second in dispenser mode (overall speed is reduced in dual color printing and high resolution modes)
  • Page 71 Attribute Description Label size, width, pitch Standard 50 to 111 mm (53 to 114 mm) 25 to 297 mm (28 to 300 mm) Dispenser 50 to 111 mm (53 to 114 mm) 25 to 182 mm (28 to 185 mm) Linerless 53 to 107 mm (width) 28 to 182 mm (pitch) Label...
  • Page 72 Attribute Description Character 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° rotation Note: Before using a wireless interface with this equipment, make sure that any radio transmission/reception equipment on site, does not share the same frequency range as this product’s wireless setup. Printer Radio Frequency Characteristics 2.4FH Frequency band used 2.4 GHz...

  • Page 73: Accessories

    Accessories Spare Battery Pack, Oki 70061402 AC Adapter, Oki 70061302 Allows the printer to be operated via an AC outlet, and to charge a battery pack while it is loaded inside the printer. Warning: Use only the specified AC Adapter designed for...
  • Page 74 Battery Charger, Oki 70061404 r Use to charge battery pack without using the printer connected to an AC outlet. Waterproof Shoulder Case, Oki 70061205 Allows users to attach or detach the printer and carry it around easily. Installation Pinch the case with the belt clip of the printer. If the Rainproof case is not pinched with the belt clip correctly, the printer may fall off.
  • Page 75 Waist Case, Oki 70061206 RS-232C Cable, Oki 70061101 hand-held Allows connection of the printer to a PC or terminal.

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