Kroy professional series - barcode, label and heat shrink tubing printers (94 pages)
Summary of Contents for Kroy K6200 Series
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K6200 (200DPI) & K6300 (300DPI) THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL BAR CODE PRINTER USER’S MANUAL Version 1.0b: 12/09/11...
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of KROY or TSC Auto ID Technology Co. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s...
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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:2009-Section 15.107 and 15.109 ICES-003 Issue 4:2004 Class A...
Equipped with a die-cast aluminum chassis and metal cover with large clear media view window the K6200/K6300 series more than meets the challenges of everyday use within these environments. With a back-lit graphic LCD display, the printer status can be easily monitored and managed.
1.2 Product Features 1.2.1 Printer standard features The printer offers the following standard features. K6200 K6300 Product standard feature 200 dpi 300 dpi models models Thermal transfer printing ○ ○ Direct thermal printing ○ ○ High quality die-cast aluminum design ○...
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Centronics (SPP mode) interface ○ ○ PS/2 keyboard interface for stand-alone or data entry ○ ○ at print site 32 MB DRAM memory ○ ○ 8 MB FLASH memory ○ ○ SD FLASH card memory expands storage to 4 GB ○...
1.2.2 Printer optional features The printer offers the following optional features. User Dealer Factory Product option feature options options options Applicator I/O interface ○ Peel-off kit ○ (include internal rewind and peel-off module) Heavy duty cutter module (Max. paper width: 178 mm, Paper thickness: ○...
1.6 Media Specifications Media Specifications K6200 - 200 dpi models K6300 - 300 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.
One Windows labeling software/Windows driver CD disk One quick installation guide One power cord One USB interface cable One ribbon take up paper core If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your reseller or distributor. Alternatively please contact Kroy Europe Ltd...
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. Media view window 7. Printer right side cover opener...
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 Printer is ready “CARRIAGE OPEN”...
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 1.
2.5 Installation of Ribbon 2.5.1 Loading Ribbon 1. Lift the handle to open the printer right side cover. 2. Install the ribbon and paper core onto the ribbon supply spindle and ribbon rewind spindle. 3. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism.
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4. Thread the ribbon through the ribbon sensor slot and then through the open space in between print head and platen. Ribbon Ribbon sensor 5. Stick the ribbon onto the paper core. Keep the ribbon flat and avoid creasing or wrinkling the ribbon. 6.
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7. Close the print head mechanism making sure the latches are engaged securely. Loading path for ribbon Ink coated outside Ink coated inside Ribbon rewind Ribbon spindle supply spindle Ribbon guide bar Ribbon sensor...
2.6 Installation of Media 2.6.1 Loading Roll Labels 1. Lift the handle to open the printer right side cover. 2. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism. 3. Remove the label roll guard from the label spindle.
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4. Place the roll of media on the label supply spindle and push it to the end of label spindle. Install the label roll guard gently to fit the width of label roll. 5. Pull label roll leading edge forward through the media guide bar, damper, media sensor and place the label leading edge onto the platen roller.
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7. Make sure the label is in both label guides as indicated below. Left label guide Right label guide (Adjustable) 8. Close the print head mechanism. Making sure the latches are engaged securely. 9. Using the front display panel to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
2.6.2 Loading Fan-fold Labels Fan-fold media feeds through rear external label entrance chute. 1. Lift the handle to open the printer right side cover. 2. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism. 3. Insert the fan-fold media through the rear external label entrance chute. 4.
2.6.3 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option) 1. Install the label. (Please refer to chapter 2.6.1) 2. Using the front display panel to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor. (Please refer to chapter 3.1.2) 3. Install the paper core to internal rewind spindle. Paper core Internal rewind spindle...
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6. Stick the liner onto the paper core (with tab) and wind the spindle counter-clockwise until the liner is properly stretched. 7. Close the print head mechanism. 8. Move the peel-off sensor toward the paper exit chute. 9. Using the front display panel, set the printer setting to peeler mode. (Please refer the chapter 3.1.1-1.4) Peeling will automatically start.
2.6.4 Loading Media in Cutter Mode (Option) 1. Install the label. (Please refer to chapter 2.6.1) 2. Lead the media through the cutter paper opening. 3. Adjust the label guide to fit the width of the label. 4. Close the print head mechanism making sure the latches are engaged properly. 5.
2.7 Print Head Pressure Adjustment Knob There are two conditions that will need to adjust the print head pressure. 1. Print with thick media If media thickness is larger than 0.19 mm, the larger pressure is required to get good quality printout.
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 power switch. 4. Press keyboard F1 key, the following options will display on the LCD. File List DRAM >...
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. ↓...
3.1.1-1 Printer Setup (TSPL2) Printer Setup TSPL2 Speed Density Direction Print Mode Offset Shift X Shift Y Reference X Reference Y Code Page Country Exit ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ None +000~- +000~-000 +000~-000 000~999 000~999 Batch Mode Peeler Mode...
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3.1.1-1.1 Speed: Print Setup 1/12 Speed > Speed Density Direction Use this option to setup print speed. Each increment/decrement is 1 ips. Printer default density is 6 ips (203 dpi) or 4 ips (300 dpi). Press key to raise the print speed, and press key to decrease print speed.
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Press key to set the direction as 1, and to set it as 0, and key to enable the setting. Press key to cancel the setting and 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...
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Cutter Mode Enable the cutter mode. Cutter Batch Cut the media 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.
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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”...
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Italian Nordic Spanish Swedish 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 Greek Japanese Shift-JIS 1254 Turkish Korean...
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value into printer. When 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 Country Code Country Spanish...
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 ness Speed Mode Width Fonts Images Formats Setup Prefix Prefix Power Up Close Position Char ↓ ↓...
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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 List Formats Control Prefix...
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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”...
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This option is used to set the action of the media when you close the printhead. Printer default setting is No Motion. When 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.
3.1.2 Sensor Sensor Status Calibration Exit 3.1.2.1 Status This function is available to check the printer’s sensor status. When 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. We recommend recalibrating the sensor before printing when changing the media.
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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.
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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.
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Gap Mode Manual > Pre-Printed Exit When enter [Pre-Printed] option, you will see following message. Please complete these 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”...
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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 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 automatically.
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3. Open the print head mechanism put the black Bline Mode mark under the media sensor. Press the Scan Mark button to set the value into the printer. Intensity Ref. Level Black mark Black mark sensor 4. Then, put the label without black mark under Bline Mode the media sensor.
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When enter [Pre-Printed] option, you will see following message. Please complete these 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”.
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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 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.
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 ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu.
3.2 File Manager This feature is used to check the printer available memory and file list. File Mana ger File List Avail. Memory Del. All Files Exit ↓ ↓ DRAM DRAM ↓ ↓ FLASH FLASH ↓ ↓ CARD CARD ↓ ↓...
3.2.2 Avail. Memory Use this menu to show available memory space. File Manager Avail. Memory File List DRAM: 256 KB > Avail. Memory FALSH: 6656 KB Del. All Files CARD: 0 KB 3.2.3 Del. All Files Use this menu to delete all files. Press button to delete all files in the device.
3.3 Diagnostics Diagnostics Print Config. Dump Mod e Rotate Cutter Exit 3.3.1 Print Config. This feature is used to print current printer configuration to the label. On the configuration 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.
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.
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. DOWN: Rev. Dump Mode >...
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 Service Initialization Initializing … > Initialization Mileage Info. SELECT Exit MENU 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.
sensitivity 2 (Will be reset. Need to re-calibrate the gap) Bline sensor sensitivity English Language DHCP IP address 3.5.2 Mileage Info. Use this option to check the printed mileage (displayed in meter). Service Mileage: (m) Initialization xxxx > Mileage Info. Labels: (pcs.) Exit xxxxx...
4. Diagnostic Tool TSC’s Diagnostic Utility is an integrated tool incorporating features that enable you to explore a printer’s settings/status; change a printer’s settings; download graphics, fonts and firmware; create a printer bitmap font; and send additional commands to a printer.
4.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC setup………) 1. Select the PC interface connected with bar code 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 Calibrate Sensor...
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.
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. 4.
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.
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gateway. Click “Set IP” to take effect the settings. Users can also change the “Printer Name” by another model name in this field 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.
6. Troubleshooting 6.1 Common Problems The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this bar code 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.
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* 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..
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* 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.
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* 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 BarTender, please set the vertical offset in the driver. * Media sensor sensitivity is not set properly.
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.
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Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knob Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knob Left knob Middle knob Middle knob Right knob The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 levels of settings. Clockwise direction adjustment levels of settings.
7. Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer. 1. Please use one of following material to clean the printer. Cotton swab (Head cleaner pen) Lint-free cloth Vacuum / Blower brush 100% ethanol 2. The cleaning process is described as following, Printer Part Method Interval...
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Note: Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it careless, please use ethanol to clean Please use 100% Ethanol. DO NOT use medical alcohol, which may damage the print head. To maintain printer performance, print quality and extend the life of the print head regularly clean the print head and supply sensors especially during long print runs, when operating the printer in dusty environments and when changing ribbons or print media.
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