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User’s Manual EZ-1000Plus P/N. 920-012411-03 Rev. A, 08.2009...
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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.
Safety Instructions Bitte die Sicherheitshinweise sorgfältig lesen und für später aufheben. Die Geräte nicht der Feuchtigkeit aussetzen. Bevor Sie die Geräte ans Stromnetz anschließen, vergewissern Sie Sich, dass die Spannung des Geräts mit der Netzspannung übereinstimmt. Nehmen Sie das Gerät bei Überspannungen (Gewitter) vom Netz. Das Gerät könnte sonst Schaden nehmen.
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Safety Instructions Please read the following instructions seriously. Keep the equipment away from humidity. Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, please check the voltage of the power source. Disconnect the equipment from the voltage of the power source to prevent possible transient over voltage damage.
Width: 1.18” Min - 4.33” (30 mm - 110 mm) Max Ribbon roll diameter.: 2.67“ (68 mm) Core diameter: 1” (25.4 mm) Printer Language EZPL, GEPL (Godex Eltron® Printer Language) Label design software: QLabel-IV (for EZPL only) Software Driver & DLL: Windows 2000, XP and Vista Bitmap fonts: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 16X26 and OCR A &...
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1-D Bar codes: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subset A, B, C), UCC/EAN-128 K-Mart, UCC/EAN-128, UPC A / E (add on 2 & 5), I 2 of 5, I 2 of 5 with Shipping Bearer Bars, EAN 8 / 13 (add on 2 & 5), Codabar, Post NET, EAN 128, DUN 14, HIBC, Barcodes MSI (1 Mod 10), Random Weight, Telepen, FIM, China Postal Code, RPS 128 and GS1 DataBar...
1-3. Communication Interface Parallel Interface Handshake : DSTB connects to the printer, BUSY connects to the host Interface cable : Parallel cable compatible to IBM PC Pin out : See below PIN NO. FUNCTION TRANSMITTER /Strobe host / printer Data 0-7 host /Acknowledge printer...
1-4. Printer Parts Cover Open Button Top Cover Label Roll Core Ribbon Rewind Wheel Print Mechanism Ribbon Rewind Shaft + Empty Ribbon Roll Locking Tenon (left/right) Front Cover Piece LED Light (Ready) LED Light (Status) FEED Key CF Card Slot Cover Print Head Pressure Adjustment Screw (left/right) EZ-1000Plus User’s Manual...
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Ribbon Supply Shaft Label Guide Platen Roller Print Line Adjustment Gear Label Sensor Fan-Fold Label Insert Power Switch Ethernet Socket (Option) USB Port Parallel Port Serial Port (RS-232) Power Socket * The communication ports may vary depending on product types. EZ-1000Plus User’s Manual...
2. Printer Installation This printer model has the following print modes: Thermal When printing, ribbon must be installed to transfer the print contents onto the Transfer (TT) media. Direct Thermal When printing, no ribbon is necessary; it only requires direct thermal media. (DT) Please check which print mode you will use and then go into the Setting Mode to change the print mode setting if necessary.
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Feed the ribbon from the Ribbon Supply Shaft under the Print Head. Wrap the ribbon around the Ribbon Shaft and stick the ribbon onto the Empty Ribbon Roll Core. Firmly close the upper print mechanism. EZ-1000Plus User’s Manual...
2-2. Label Installation Open the top cover by pressing the Cover Open Buttons on both sides. Place the label roll onto the Label Roll Core. Loosen and lift the upper print mechanism by pressing the locking tenons. Feed the label through the two Label Guides to the Tear-off Bar.
2-4. Card / Hang tags Installation When installing cord tags, the tag hole must align with the sensor arrow (as indicated in figure), then use the Label Guide to secure the tags. Tag hole position Sensor Detection Position Sensor 2-5. PC Connection Please make sure the printer is powered off.
2-6. Driver Installation Insert product CD to your computer’s CD Drive and find the "Windows Drives" folder. Select the icon of driver file and click it to start the installation. Follow the instruction on screen to keep the installation going. Then the Driver Wizard utility should run automatically.
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Select connection port. Enter the printer name and set printer sharing option. A description page of printer settings will be displayed after all settings are completed. Check if all printer settings are correct and then press Finish to start copying driver files.
3. Accessory 3-1. Stripper Module Installation Stripper Module Screw (TAP 3*8) x 2pcs 【 】 Note1 Please power off the printer before installing the stripper module. 【 】 Note2 Label liner thickness is recommended to be 0.06mm ± 10% with basic ㎡...
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Plug in the stripper connector onto the switchboard socket. (refer to the right figure) 【 】 Note There are 2 sockets on the converting boards (one is for stripper installation, and another one is for cutter), before plug the connector into socket, please check the pin first.
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10. Follow the direction as shown in figure to feed the liner across the stripper. 11. Close the upper print mechanism and the stripper. 12. Press the FEED key to adjust the position of label and complete the installation. EZ-1000Plus User’s Manual...
3-2. Cutter Module Installation Cutter Module Screw (TAP 3*8) x 2pcs 【 】 Note1 Please power off the printer before installing the cutter module. 【 】 Note2 Do not cut self-adhesive labels! The traces of adhesive will pollute the rotary knife and impair safe operation! The service life of the cutter is 【...
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Place the left side of the stripper first, and then fit the right side. Flip the cutter module downward to open the cutter. Hold the cutter module and lock it with screws After the screws are locked, flip close the cutter module.
3-3. Ethernet Module Installation Ethernet Cable 1.8M Bracket Ethernet module Module Connection Wire Bracket Screw*2 Secure Screw*1 【 】 Note Please make sure that anti-static precautions are adopted during the installation. Make sure the power is off and the power cable is unplugged. Place the printer onto a smooth surface and flip the whole printer unit upside down.
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Cut the cable tie on the Module Connection Wire. Then Plug the connector into the socket on Ethernet module. 【 】 Note Please cut the cable tie carefully. Do not damage the Module Connection Wire. Align the Ethernet module to the Ethernet port and plug into it.
3-4. WLAN Module Installation Ethernet Cable 1.8M Secure Screw*1 Bracket Screw*2 Module Bracket WLAN module Module Connection Wire WLAN Antenna Nut (for Antenna) Washer (for Antenna) Fixture Plate Antenna Bracket Make sure the power is off and the power cable is unplugged. Place the printer onto a smooth surface and flip the whole printer unit upside down.
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Cut the cable tie on the Module Connection Wire. Then Plug the connector into the socket on WLAN module. 【 】 Note Please cut the cable tie carefully. Do not damage the Module Connection Wire. Align the WLAN module to the Ethernet port and plug into it.
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13. Put the Fixture Plate first then the Washer and tighten the Nut to mount Antenna Connection Wire on the printer. 【 】 Note It is suggested to tighten the Nut with long-nose pliers when mounting the Antenna Connection Wire. 14.
3-5. CF Card Adapter Installation CF Card Adapter (Front) CF Card Adapter (Back) 【 】 Note Please power off the printer before installing the CF Card Adapter. Open the top cover by pressing the Cover Open Buttons on both sides. Take off the label roll core.
If choose not to format the CF Card, just open the Top Cover of printer and wait for the turn-on procedure complete. After the format is complete, a file folder named “Godex” would be created automatically. This folder is for storing all the data from the printer, please don’t do any change on it.
4. Printer Setting 4-1. FEED Key After pressing the FEED key, printer will feed the media (according to media type) to the specified stop position. When printing with continuous media, pressing the FEED key will feed the media out to a certain length. When printing with labels, the printer will feed one label each time the FEED key is pressed.
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4-4. Self-Test page The Self-Test page helps user to figure out whether the printer is operating normally. Below are some general descriptions about the content of Self-Test page: Model & Version EZXXXX : VX.XXX Serial port setup Serial port :96,N,8,1 USB port setting int-usb sw setting: ext-USB Test pattern...
4-5. Error Messages LED Light Beep Description Solution Ready Status 4 beeps Re-open the print head and Print head is not firmly closed. twice make sure it closes tightly. Wait for the print head temperature drops to the The temperature of print head normal temperature range, None (Flash)
5. Maintenance and Adjustment 5-1. Thermal Print Head Cleaning Unclear printouts may be caused by dusty print head, ribbon stain or label liner glue. Therefore when printing, it’s necessary to keep the top cover closed. Also, check and prevent paper/label from being stained or dusty to ensure print quality and to prolong the print head life.
5-3. Print Line Adjustment To get better printing balance and quality, use print head adjusting gear to adjust the contacting surface between print head and label. When turning print head adjusting gear counter-clockwise (as arrow 1 shows), print head would move in the direction where arrow A shows.
5-5. Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Solution ♦ Power on the printer, but the Check the power connector LED does not light up ♦ LED light turns red Check for software setting or program command errors ♦ (power/status) after printing Replace with suitable label or ribbon ♦...
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