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  • Page 1 Wasp HC1 User Manual WPL 612 User Manual WPL612...

  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    Wasp Technologies reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability, function, or design. Wasp Technologies does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.

  • Page 3: Agency Compliance And Approvals

    WPL 612 User Manual Agency Compliance and Approvals CE CLASS A EN 55022:2006 +A1:2007 EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 61000-4 SERIES REQULATIONS FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B:2010-Section 15.107 and 15.109 ICES-003 Issue 4:2004 Class A AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009 CLASS A GB-4953-2001 GB9254-2008 (CLASS A) GB17625.1-2003...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    WPL 612 User Manual Contents Copyright Information ........................ i Agency Compliance and Approvals .................... ii 1. Introduction .......................... 1 1.1 Product Introduction......................1 1.2 Product Features......................2 1.2.1 Printer standard features ..................2 1.2.2 Printer optional features ................... 3 1.3 General Specification ....................... 4 1.4 Print Specifications ......................
  • Page 5 WPL 612 User Manual 2.7 Adjustment Knob ......................25 2.7.1 Print head Pressure Adjustment Knob ..............25 2.7.2 Print Head Burn Line Adjustment Knob ..............25 2.8 Using the Keyboard with PS/2 Interface................27 3. Menu Function ........................28 3.1 Setup Menu Overview ....................29 3.1.3 Serial Comm.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    WPL 612 User Manual 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction This printer is designed with a die-casting aluminum chassis and print mechanism, a metal cover with large clear media view window. These components ensure the printer will work in the extreme and heavy-duty industrial environment. With the back-lit graphic LCD display, printer status can be managed easily and the printer is more user-friendly.

  • Page 7: Product Features

    WPL 612 User Manual 1.2 Product Features 1.2.1 Printer standard features The printer offers the following standard features. 203 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi Product standard feature models models models Thermal transfer printing ○ ○ ○ Direct thermal printing ○ ○...

  • Page 8: Printer Optional Features

    WPL 612 User Manual Internal 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts ○ ○ ○ Fonts and barcodes can be printed in any one of ○ ○ ○ the four directions (0, 90,180, 270 degree) ® Internal Monotype Imaging true type font engine with one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable ○...

  • Page 9: General Specification

    WPL 612 User Manual Internal rewind kit (Include label rewind spindle and label ○ redirect kit) Regular guillotine cutter (Paper thickness: 0.06~ 0.19mm, 500,000 cuts; ○ 0.20~ 0.25mm, 200,000 cuts) Heavy duty cutter module (Paper thickness: Max 0.25 mm/ Max. paper ○...

  • Page 10: Print Specifications

    WPL 612 User Manual 1.4 Print Specifications Print 203 dpi models 300 dpi models 600 dpi models Specifications Print head resolution 203 dots/inch 300 dots/inch 600 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) (12 dots/mm) (24 dots/mm) Printing method Thermal transfer and direct thermal Dot size 0.125 x 0.125 mm 0.084 x 0.084 mm...

  • Page 11: Media Specifications

    WPL 612 User Manual 1.6 Media Specifications Media Specifications 203 dpi models 300 dpi models 600 dpi models Label roll capacity 208.3 mm (8.2”) Media alignment Edge alignment Media type Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch Media wound type Printing face outside wound Max.

  • Page 12: Operations Overview

    Unpacking the printer, the following items are included in the carton. One printer unit  One W indows labeling software/W indows driver CD disk  One quick start guide  One power cord  One USB interface cable  If any parts are missing, please contact Wasp Customer Service.

  • Page 13: Printer Overview

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.2 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Front View 1. LED indicators 2. LCD display 3. Front panel buttons 4. Paper exit chute 5. Lower front cover 6. Printer right side cover...

  • Page 14: Interior View

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.2.2 Interior view 1. Ribbon rewind spindle 2. Ribbon release button 3. Ribbon guide plate 4. Print head 5. Platen roller 6. Print head release lever 7. Media guide bar 8. Label roll guard 9. Label supply spindle 10.

  • Page 15: Rear View

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.2.3 Rear View output panel 1. Centronics interface 2. USB interface 3. RS-232C interface 4. Power jack socket 5. SD card slot 6. Ethernet interface 7. PS/2 interface 8. Power switch Note: The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for the interfaces availability.
  • Page 16 WPL 612 User Manual * Recommended SD card specification. SD card spec SD card capacity Approved SD card manufacturer V1.0, V1.1 128 MB SanDisk, Transcend V1.0, V1.1 256 MB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 512 MB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 1 GB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 4 GB...

  • Page 17: Operator Controls

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.3 Operator Controls 2.3.1 Front Panel Display LED indicators LCD display Front panel buttons 2.3.2 LED Indicators Status Indication The printer power is turned off The printer power is turned on Printer is ready Pause Blinking Downloading data into printer.

  • Page 18: Front Panel Keys

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.3.3 Front Panel Keys Keys Function 1. Enter the menu 2. Exit from a menu or cancel a setting and return to the previous menu Pause/Resume the printing process Advance one label Scroll up the menu list Scroll down the menu list Enter/Select cursor located option 2.4 Setting up the Printer...

  • Page 19: Loading Ribbon

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.5 Loading Ribbon 2.5.1 Loading Ribbon 1. Open the printer right side cover. 2. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism. 3. Install the ribbon onto the ribbon supply spindle.
  • Page 20 WPL 612 User Manual 4. Thread the ribbon through the ribbon sensor slot and then through the open space in between the print head and platen. 5. Wrap the ribbon onto the ribbon rewind spindle. Wind the ribbon clockwise about 3-5 circles onto the ribbon rewind spindle until it is smooth and properly stretched.

  • Page 21: Remove Used Ribbon

    WPL 612 User Manual Loading Path for Ribbon: 2.5.2 Remove Used Ribbon 1. Break the ribbon between the ribbon guide plate and the ribbon rewind spindle. 2. Push the ribbon release button to release the ribbon on the ribbon rewind spindle.
  • Page 22 WPL 612 User Manual 3. Slide off the ribbon from the ribbon rewind spindle.

  • Page 23: Loading The Media

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.6 Loading the Media 2.6.1 Loading the Media 1. Open the printer right side cover. 2. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism. 3. Move the label roll guard horizontally to the end of the label spindle, then flip down the label roll guard.
  • Page 24 WPL 612 User Manual 4. Place the roll of media on the label supply spindle. Flip up the label roll guard. Move the label roll guard horizontally to gently fit the width of the label roll. Note: Replace the 3” label supply spindle to fit the 1”...
  • Page 25 WPL 612 User Manual 6. Unlock the media sensor lock lever to adjust the media sensor. Note: The sensor location is marked by a triangle mark at the sensor housing. The media sensor position is moveable. Please make sure the gap or black mark is at the location where media gap/black mark will pass through for sensing.
  • Page 26 WPL 612 User Manual 8. Close the print head mechanism. Make sure the latches are engage securely. 9. Using the front display panel, set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor. Note: Please calibrate the gap/black sensor when changing media. Load path for roll labels:...

  • Page 27: Loading Fan-Fold Labels

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.6.2 Loading Fan-fold Labels Fan-fold media feeds through either the bottom or rear external label entrance chute. 1. Open the printer right side cover. 2. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism. 3.

  • Page 28: Loading Media In Peel-Off Mode (Option)

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.6.3 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option) 1. Open the printer right side cover. 2. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism. 3. Move the label roll guard horizontally to the end of label spindle then flip down the label roll guard.

  • Page 29: Remove Liner From Internal Rewind (Option)

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.6.4 Remove Liner from Internal Rewind (Option) 1. Break the liner between peel-off roller and the internal rewind spindle. 2. Push the liner release button to release the liner on the internal rewind spindle. 3. Then, slide off the liner from internal rewind spindle. 2.6.5 Loading Media in Rewind Liner with Label Mode (Option) This mode can rewind the media including liner and label on the rewind spindle.

  • Page 30: Adjustment Knob

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.7 Adjustment Knob 2.7.1 Print head Pressure Adjustment Knob Print head pressure adjustment knobs The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 levels of adjustment. Because the printer’s paper alignment is to the left side of mechanism, different media widths require different pressure to print correctly.
  • Page 31 WPL 612 User Manual The print head burn line adjustment knobs are used to fine tune the print quality for different thickness of media. Turning the knobs adjusts the print head’s burn line forward or backward as it relates to the platen roller. Caution: Incorrectly adjusting these knobs can lead to poor print quality and may cause damage to the printer.

  • Page 32: Using The Keyboard With Ps/2 Interface

    WPL 612 User Manual 2.8 Using the Keyboard with PS/2 Interface 1. Turn off the power of printer. 2. Plug the keyboard with PS/2 interface cable into PS/2 connector on the rear of the printer. 3. Turn on the printer. 4.

  • Page 33: Menu Function

    WPL 612 User Manual 3. Menu Function Main Menu Overview Main Menu Setup File Manager Diagnostics Language Service Exit ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Printer Setup File List Print Config. English Initialization ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Sensor Avail. Memory Dump Mode Chinese(TC) Mileage Info.

  • Page 34: Setup Menu Overview

    WPL 612 User Manual 3.1 Setup Menu Overview Setup Printer Setup Sensor Serial Comm. Ethernet Exit ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Status Baud Rate Status ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ZPL2 Calibration Parity Configure ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Exit Exit Data Bits Exit ↓...
  • Page 35 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.1-1 Printer Setup (WPL) Printer Setup Speed Density Direction Print Mode Offset Shift X Shift Y Ref erence X Ref erence Y Code Page Country Exit ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ None +000~-000 +000~-000 000~999...
  • Page 36 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.1-1.1 Speed: Print Setup 1/12 Speed > Speed Density Direction Use this option to setup print speed. The each increament/decreament is 1 ips. Press key to raise the print speed, and press key to decrease print speed. Press key to set it into printer.
  • Page 37 WPL 612 User Manual return to the previous menu. The following 2 figures are the printouts of DIRECTION 0 and 1 for your reference. DIRECTION 0 DIRECTION 1 Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send out the command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel.
  • Page 38 WPL 612 User Manual Cutter Batch Cut the label once at the end of the printing job. Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send out the command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel. 3.1.1-1.5 Offset: Print Setup 5/12...
  • Page 39 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.1-1.7 Reference X & Reference Y: Print Setup 9/12 Shift Y Reference Y Reference X > Reference Y This option is used to set the origin of printer coordinate system horizontally and vertically. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the button to set the value from “0”...
  • Page 40 WPL 612 User Manual Italian Nordic Spanish SW E Swedish SW I Swiss Windows Code Page (SBCS) Windows Code Page (DBCS) International code page code page International number number Character Set Character Set 1252 Latin 1 Traditional Chinese Big5 1250 Central Europe Simplified Chinese GBK 1253...
  • Page 41 WPL 612 User Manual into printer. W hen enter this list, the country code in the right side of “>” icon is the printer current setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. Code Country Code Country Code...
  • Page 42 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.1-2 Printer Setup (ZPL2) Printer Setup ZPL2 Delimite Dark- Print Tear Print Print List List List List Control Format Head Label Left Media Exit Speed Mode Width Fonts Images Formats Setup Prefix Prefix Close Position ness Power Up Char ↓...
  • Page 43 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.1-2.1 Darkness: Print Setup 1/17 > Darkness Dankness Print Speed Tear off Use this option to setup printing darkness. The available setting is from 0 to 30, and the step is 1. Printer default density is 16.You may need to adjust your density based on selected media.
  • Page 44 WPL 612 User Manual move the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the button to set the value from “+” to “-” or “0” to “9”. Press the button to set the value into printer. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. The default value is +000.
  • Page 45 WPL 612 User Manual “9” or “dot” to “mm”. Press the button to set the value into printer. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send out the command, which will overwrite the setting set from the front panel.
  • Page 46 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.1-2.9 List Setup: Print Setup 9/17 Self Test … Printing … > List Setup Control Prefix Format Prefix This feature is used to print current printer configuration to the label. Press button to print the list. 3.1.1-2.10 Control Prefix: Print Setup 10/17...
  • Page 47 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.1-2.12 Delimiter Char: Print Setup 12/17 Control Prefix Delimiter Char Format Prefix < , > 2CH > Delimiter Char This option is used to set delimiter character. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit, and press the button to set the value from “0”...

  • Page 48: Left Position

    WPL 612 User Manual This option is used to set the action of the media when you close the printhead. Printer default setting is No Motion. W hen enter this list, the print mode in the right side of “ >” icon is the printer current setting. Press to select the different print mode and press button to enable the setting.
  • Page 49 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.2 Sensor Sensor Status Calibration Exit 3.1.2.1 Status This function is available to check the printer’s sensor status. W hen enter the [Status] option, you will see following message. Paper Len. Gap Size Intensity Ref. Level 3.1.2.2 Calibration This option is used to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
  • Page 50 WPL 612 User Manual A. Gap Mode Calibration Gap Mode > Gap Mode > Automatic Bline Mode Manual Cont. Mode Pre-Printed Press the buttons to scroll the cursor to the media type and press button to enter the sensor calibration mode. Note: If printing from enclosed software/driver, the software/driver will send out the GAP or BLINE command, which will overwrite the sensor type setting set from the front panel.
  • Page 51 WPL 612 User Manual 2. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit, Gap Size and press the button to set the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/ 0024 dot mm/ inch”. Press the button to set the gap size into the printer.
  • Page 52 WPL 612 User Manual When enter [Pre-Printed] option, you will see following message. Please complete there steps： 1. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit, Paper Len. and press the button to set the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/ 00812 dot mm/ inch”.
  • Page 53 WPL 612 User Manual B. Bline Mode Calibration Bline Mode Gap Mode > Automatic > Bline Mode Manual Cont. Mode Pre-Printed Press the buttons to scroll the cursor to the sensor type. Press the button to enter the black-mark sensor calibration mode. B-1 Automatic When enter the [Automatic] option, you will see following message and printer will feed the black mark label to calibrate the sensor sensitivity...
  • Page 54 WPL 612 User Manual 3. Open the print head mechanism, put Bline Mode the black mark under the media sensor. Press the button Scan Mark to set the value into the printer. Intensity Ref. Level Media sensor Black mark 4. Then, put the label without black mark Bline Mode under the media sensor.
  • Page 55 WPL 612 User Manual complete there steps： 1. Press the button to move the cursor from left digit to right digit, Paper Len. and press the button to set the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/ 00812 dot mm/ inch”.
  • Page 56 WPL 612 User Manual C. Cont. Mode Calibration Cont. Mode Bline Mode > Automatic > Cont. Mode Manual Exit Exit Press the buttons to scroll the cursor to the sensor type. Press the button to enter the black-mark sensor calibration mode. C-1 Automatic When enter the [Automatic] option, you will see following message and printer will calibrate the sensor sensitivity automatically.
  • Page 57 WPL 612 User Manual 3. The sensor calibration is complete. Cont. Mode Press the button the LCD Complete screen will return to the previous menu. Intensity Ref. Level 3.1.3 Serial Comm. Serial Comm. Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bit(s) Exit ↓...
  • Page 58 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.3.1 Baud Rate Serial Comm. Baud Rate > Baud Rate > 9600 bps Parity 19200 bps Data Bits 38400 bps This option is used to set the RS-232 baud rate. The default setting is 9600 bps. Press buttons to select the different baud rate and press button to set the value into printer.

  • Page 59: Serial Comm

    WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.3.4 Stop Bit Serial Comm. Stop Bit(s) Parity > Data Bits > Stop Bit(s) Exit This option is used to set the RS-232 Stop Bits. The default setting is “1” stop bit. Press buttons to select the different Stop Bits and press button to set the value into printer.
  • Page 60 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.4 Ethernet Use this menu to configure internal Ethernet configuration check the printer’s Ethernet module status, and reset the Ethernet module. This function is available on the LCD display when Ethernet card is installed. Press buttons to select the different options and press button to enter the option.
  • Page 61 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.4.1.2 MAC Ethernet Status MAC Address > Status IP Address 001B82-FF0918 Configure > Exit Exit The MAC address information will be shown on the LCD display. Please press button to return to the previous menu. 3.1.4.2 Configure: (DHCP / Static IP) Use this menu to set the printer’s DHCP and Static IP.
  • Page 62 WPL 612 User Manual 3.1.4.2.2 Static IP Use this menu to set the printer’s IP address, subnet mask and gateway. Ethernet Configure Status DHCP > Configure > Static IP Exit Exit Press buttons to select the different options and press button to enter the option.

  • Page 63: File Manager

    WPL 612 User Manual 3.2 File Manager This feature is used to check the printer available memory and file list. File Manager File List Avail. Memory Del. All Files Exit ↓ ↓ DRAM DRAM ↓ ↓ FLASH FLASH ↓ ↓ CARD CARD ↓...

  • Page 64: File List

    WPL 612 User Manual 3.2.1 File List Use this menu to show, delete and run (.BAS) the files saved in the printer DRAM/Flash/Card memory. To show the files： File Manager File List FLASH File List > File List > FLASH >...

  • Page 65: Diagnostics

    WPL 612 User Manual 3.3 Diagnostics Diagnostics Print Config. Dump Mode Rotate Cutter Exit 3.3.1 Print Config. This feature is used to print current printer configuration to the label. On the sconfiguration printout, there is a print head test pattern, which is useful for checking if there is any dot damage on the print head heater element.
  • Page 66 WPL 612 User Manual Self-test printout (with printer firmware V7.0 and later version) Model name F/W version Firmware checksum Printer Configuration file System date System time Printed mileage (meter) Cutting counter Print speed (inch/sec) Print darkness Label size (inch) Gap distance (inch) Gap/black Code...
  • Page 67 WPL 612 User Manual Numbers of download files Total & available memory space Print head check pattern...

  • Page 68: Dump Mode

    WPL 612 User Manual 3.3.2 Dump Mode Captures the data from the communications port and prints out the data received by printer. 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.

  • Page 69: Language

    WPL 612 User Manual 3.3.3 Rotate Cutter In case paper is jammed in the cutter, this feature can rotate the cutter blade forward or reverse direction, which is helpful to remove the jammed paper easily from the cutter. Diagnostics Fwd. Print Config.

  • Page 70: Service

    WPL 612 User Manual 3.5 Service Service Initialization Mileage Info. Exit This feature is used to restore printer settings to defaults and display printer mileage information. 3.5.1 Initialization Initialization Initializing … Service > Initialization SELECT Mileage Info. MENU Exit The printer settings are restored to defaults as below once printer is initialized. Note : When printer initialization is done, please calibrate the gap or black mark sensor before printing.
  • Page 71 WPL 612 User Manual 3 (W ill be reset. Need to re-calibrate the gap) Gap sensor sensitivity Bline sensor 2 (W ill be reset. Need to re-calibrate the gap) sensitivity Language English IP address DHCP 3.5.2 Mileage Info Use this option to check the printed mileage (displayed in meter). Service Mileage: (m) Initialization...

  • Page 72: Diagnostic Tool

    WPL 612 User Manual 4. Diagnostic Tool The Diagnostic Utility is a toolbox that allows users to explore the printer’s settings and status; change printer settings; download graphics, fonts, and firmware; create printer bitmap fonts; and to send additional commands to the printer. Using this convenient tool, you can explore the printer status and settings and troubleshoot the printer.

  • Page 73: Printer Function

    WPL 612 User Manual 4.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC setup………) 1. Select the PC interface connected with barcode printer. 2. Click the “Function” button to setting. 3. The detail functions in the Printer Function Group are listed as below. Function Description Calibrate the sensor specified in the Printer Setup...

  • Page 74: Setting Ethernet By Diagnostic Utility

    WPL 612 User Manual 5. Setting Ethernet by Diagnostic Utility The Diagnostic Utility is enclosed in the CD disk \Utilities directory. Users can use Diagnostic Tool to setup the Ethernet by RS-232, USB and Ethernet interfaces. The following contents will instruct users how to configure the Ethernet by these three interfaces. 5.1 Using USB interface to setup Ethernet interface 1.

  • Page 75: Using Rs-232 Interface To Setup Ethernet Interface

    WPL 612 User Manual 5.2 Using RS-232 interface to setup Ethernet interface 1. Connect the computer and the printer with a RS-232 cable. 2. Turn on the printer power. 3. Start the Diagnostic Utility by double clicks on the icon. Note: This utility works with printer firmware V6.00 and later versions.

  • Page 76: Using Ethernet Interface To Setup Ethernet Interface

    WPL 612 User Manual 5.3 Using Ethernet interface to setup Ethernet interface 1. Connect the computer and the printer to the LAN. 2. Turn on the printer power. 3. Start the Diagnostic Utility by double clicks on the icon. Note: This utility works with printer firmware V6.00 and later versions. 4.
  • Page 77 WPL 612 User Manual gateway. Click “Set IP” to take effect the settings. Users can also change the “Printer Name” by another model name in this fields then click “Set Printer Name” to take effect this change. Note: After clicking the “Set Printer Name” or “Set IP” button, printer will reset to take effect the settings.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    WPL 612 User Manual 6. Troubleshooting 6.1 Common Problems The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this barcode 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.
  • Page 79 WPL 612 User Manual * Re-connect cable to interface. * If using serial cable, - Please replace the cable with pin to pin connected. - Check the baud rate setting. The default baud rate setting of printer is 9600,n,8,1. * If using the Ethernet cable, - Check if the Ethernet RJ-45 connector green LED is lit on..
  • Page 80 WPL 612 User Manual * Reload the supply. * Clean the printhead. * Clean the platen roller. * Adjust the print density and print speed. * Run printer self-test and check the print head test pattern if there is dot missing in the pattern. * Change proper ribbon or proper label media.
  • Page 81 WPL 612 User Manual * Calibrate the sensor sensitivity again. * Set the correct label size and gap size. * Press [MENU]  [SELECT] x3[DOWN]x6  [SELECT] to fine tune the parameter of Shift Y. * If using the software * Media sensor sensitivity is not set properly.

  • Page 82: Mechanism Fine Adjustment To Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles

    WPL 612 User Manual 6.2 Mechanism Fine Adjustment to Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles This printer has been fully tested before delivery. There should be no ribbon wrinkle presented on the media for general-purpose printing application. Ribbon wrinkle is related to the media thickness, print head pressure balance, ribbon film characteristics, print darkness setting…etc.
  • Page 83 WPL 612 User Manual Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knob Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knob Left knob Right knob Right knob Left knob The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 levels of settings.

  • Page 84: Maintenance

    WPL 612 User Manual 7. Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer. Please use one of following material to clean the printer. Cotton swab (Head cleaner pen)  Lint-free cloth  Vacuum / Blower brush ...
  • Page 85 WPL 612 User Manual Note: Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it careless, please use ethanol to  clean it. Please use 100% Ethenol. DO NOT use medical alcohol, which may damage  the printer head. Regularly clean the print head and supply sensors once change a new ribbon to ...

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