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  • Page 1 WPL 406 User Manual WPL406...

  • 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 406 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:2009-Section 15.107 and 15.109 ICES-003 Issue 4:2004 Class A AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009 CLASS A...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    WPL 406 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 Specifications......................
  • Page 5 WPL 406 User Manual 3. LCD Panel Menu Function (Option) ..................25 3.1 Setup Menu Overview ....................26 3.1.2 Sensor ........................41 3.1.3 Serial Comm ......................49 3.1.4 Ethernet........................52 3.2 File Manager ........................55 3.2.1 File List ........................55 3.2.2 Avail.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction WPL 406 series of industrial thermal label printers is designed to offer the right features at the best value in the industry. The WPL 406 series features a small footprint and low profile design that fits where larger industrial printers do not.

  • Page 7: Product Features

    WPL 406 User Manual 1.2 Product Features 1.2.1 Printer standard features The printer offers the following standard features. 203 dpi 300 dpi Product standard feature models models Thermal transfer printing ○ ○ Direct thermal printing ○ ○ Die-cast based print mechanism ○...

  • Page 8: Printer Optional Features

    WPL 406 User Manual Text, barcode, graphics/image printing (Please ○ ○ refer to the WPL programming manual for supporting code page) Supported Barcodes Supported image 1D barcode 2D barcode BITMAP, Code 39, Code PDF-417, BMP, Maxicode, Code128UCC, DataMatrix, Code128 subsets QR code, (Max.

  • Page 9: General Specifications

    WPL 406 User Manual 1.3 General Specifications General Specifications Physical dimensions 286 mm (W) x 259 mm (H) x 434 mm (D) Weight 11 kg Electrical Internal switching power supply Input: AC 100-240V Output: DC 24V 3.3A Environmental Operation: 5 ~ 40˚C (41 ~ 104˚F), 25~85% non-condensing condition Storage: -40 ~ 60 ˚C (-40 ~ 140˚F), 10~90%...

  • Page 10: Media Specifications

    WPL 406 User Manual 1.6 Media Specifications Media Specifications 203 dpi models 300 dpi models Label roll capacity 203.2 mm (8”) OD Media alignment Edge alignment Media type Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch Media wound type Printing face outside wound Media width (label + Max.

  • Page 11: Operations Overview

    WPL 406 User Manual 2. Operations Overview 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Please carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the barcode printer. Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer.

  • Page 12: Printer Overview

    WPL 406 User Manual 2.2 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Front View 1. LED indicators 2. LCD 3. Keys for LCD module (Option) 4. Paper exit chute 5. Lower front cover 6. Media viewer 7. Printer right side cover opener...

  • Page 13: Interior View

    WPL 406 User Manual 2.2.2 Interior view 1. Ribbon rewind spindle 2. Ribbon supply spindle 3. Print head pressure adjustment knob 4. Ribbon end sensor 5. Print head release lever 6. Label roll guard 7. Label supply spindle 8. Ribbon guide bar 9.

  • Page 14: Rear View

    WPL 406 User Manual 2.2.3 Rear View 1. Internal Ethernet interface (Option) 2. RS-232C interface (Max. 115,200 bps) 3. USB interface (USB 2.0/ Full speed mode) 4. SD card slot 5. Centronics interface (Option) 6. USB host (Option) 7. Power switch 8.
  • Page 15 WPL 406 User Manual V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 microSD 4 GB Panasonic V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 microSD 4 GB Transcend V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 512 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1...

  • Page 16: Operator Controls

    WPL 406 User Manual 2.3 Operator Controls 2.3.1 Front Panel & Keys Standard LED indicators Feed key Pause key Keys Function Advance one label Feed key Pause/Resume the printing process Pause key...
  • Page 17 WPL 406 User Manual Option LED indicators LCD display 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...

  • Page 18: Led Indicators

    WPL 406 User Manual 2.3.2 LED Indicators Status Indication The printer power is turned off POWER The printer power is turned on Printer is ready ON-LINE Pause Blinking Downloading data into printer Printer is ready ERROR “Carriage open”, “Cutter error” or “Clearing data”...

  • Page 19: Installation Of Ribbon

    WPL 406 User Manual 2.5 Installation of Ribbon 2.5.1 Loading the Ribbon 1. Open the printer right side cover. 2. Install the ribbon and paper core onto the ribbon supply spindle and ribbon rewind spindle. Push the paper core and ribbon roll to the end of the spindle.
  • Page 20 WPL 406 User Manual 4. Thread the ribbon leader through the slot between the ribbon sensor and the ribbon guide bar until the ribbon passes through the print head. Place the ribbon leader onto the ribbon rewind spindle. Ribbon Leader...
  • Page 21 WPL 406 User Manual Loading path for ribbon: Ribbon rewind spindle Ribbon (Ribbon supply spindle) Ribbon guide bar Ribbon sensor...

  • Page 22: Installation Of Media

    WPL 406 User Manual 2.6 Installation of Media 2.6.1 Loading the Roll Label 1. Open the printer right side cover. 2. Push the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism.
  • Page 23 WPL 406 User Manual 3. Move the label roll guard horizontally to the end of the label spindle, then flip down the label roll guard. Note: The yellow 3” core adjustors are not on the label spindle when first opened. You must slide these onto the spindle.
  • Page 24 WPL 406 User Manual 6. Adjust the label guide to fit the width of the label. Make sure the media sensor triangle indicator is on the paper feed path that can sense the gap or black notch for label sensing.
  • Page 25 WPL 406 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Loading The Fan-Fold Label

    WPL 406 User Manual 2.6.2 Loading the Fan-fold Label Fan-fold media feeds through 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. Move the label roll guard horizontally to the end of label spindle then flip down the label roll guard.

  • Page 27: Loading The Media In Peel-Off Mode (Option)

    WPL 406 User Manual 2.6.3 Loading the Media in Peel-off Mode (Option) 1. Open the peel-off cover by pulling-down the tabs located on peel-off cover. 2. Refer to chapter 2.6.1 to install the label. 3. Use the DiagTool to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.

  • Page 28: Loading The Media In Cutter Mode (Option)

    WPL 406 User Manual 2.6.4 Loading the 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.

  • Page 29: Print Head Pressure Adjustment Knob

    WPL 406 User Manual 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 the media thickness is larger than 0.19 mm, the larger pressure is required to get good quality printout.

  • Page 30: Lcd Panel Menu Function (Option)

    WPL 406 User Manual 3. LCD Panel Menu Function (Option) Main Menu Overview Main Menu Setup File Manager Diagnostics Language Service Exit ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Printer Setup File List Print Config. English Initialization ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓...

  • Page 31: Setup Menu Overview

    WPL 406 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 32 WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.1-1 Printer Setup Printer Setup WP L Speed Density Direction Print Mode Offset Shift X Shift Y Ref erence X Ref erence Y Code Page Country Exit ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓...
  • Page 33 WPL 406 User Manual 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 5 ips (203 dpi) or 3 ips(300 dpi). Press key to raise the print speed, and press key to decrease print speed.
  • Page 34 WPL 406 User Manual Press key to set the direction as 1, and to set it as 0, and 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.
  • Page 35 WPL 406 User Manual 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.
  • Page 36 WPL 406 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 37 WPL 406 User Manual Swedish Swiss Windows Code Page (SBCS) Windows Code Page (DBCS) code page International International code page number Character Set number Character Set 1252 Latin 1 Traditional Chinese Big5 1250 Central Europe Simplified Chinese GBK 1253 Greek...
  • Page 38 WPL 406 User Manual current setting. Press key to cancel the setting and return to the previous menu. Code Country Code Country Code Country Code Country United Spanish Brazil (Spain) Kingdom English 002 Canadian-French 036 Hungarian Danish (International) Spanish Yugoslavian...

  • Page 39: Printer Setup

    WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.1-2 Printer Setup) 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 Close Position Power Up Char ↓...

  • Page 40: Tear Off

    WPL 406 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 41 WPL 406 User Manual “-” 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. 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 42 WPL 406 User Manual 3.1.1-2.6 List Fonts: Print Setup 6/17 Self Test … Printing … > List Fonts List Images List Formats This feature is used to print current printer available fonts list to the label. The fonts stored in the printer’s DRAM, Flash or optional memory card. Press button to print the list.
  • Page 43 WPL 406 User Manual 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 List Setup < ~ > 7EH > Control Prefix This option is used to set control prefix character.
  • Page 44 WPL 406 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 45: Left Position

    WPL 406 User Manual the setting and return to the previous menu. Selections Description Feed Printer will advance one label Printer will calibration the sensor levels, determine length and Calibration feed label Length Printer determine length and feed label No Motion Printer will not move media 3.1.1-2.15 Label Top:...

  • Page 46: Sensor

    WPL 406 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. 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.
  • Page 47 WPL 406 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 the button to enter the sensor calibration mode.
  • Page 48 WPL 406 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 49 WPL 406 User Manual Gap Mode Manual > Pre-Printed Exit 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, and press the button to set Paper Len.
  • Page 50 WPL 406 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.
  • Page 51 WPL 406 User Manual 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 4. Then, put the label without black mark under Bline Mode the media sensor.
  • Page 52 WPL 406 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, and press the button to set Paper Len. the value from “0” to “9” and the “dot/ 00812 dot mm/ inch”.
  • Page 53 WPL 406 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.

  • Page 54: Serial Comm

    WPL 406 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 55 WPL 406 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.
  • Page 56 WPL 406 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 57: Ethernet

    WPL 406 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 58 WPL 406 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 59 WPL 406 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 60: File Manager

    WPL 406 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 ↓ ↓...

  • Page 61: Avail. Memory

    WPL 406 User Manual 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.

  • Page 62: Diagnostics

    WPL 406 User Manual 3.3 Diagnostics Diagnostics Print Config. Dump Mode Rotate Cutter Exit...

  • Page 63: Print Config

    WPL 406 User Manual 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.

  • Page 64: Language

    WPL 406 User Manual 3.4 Language Language English Chinese (TC) Chinese (SC) Japanese German Italian French Russian Polish Spanish Exit This option is used to setup the language on LCD display. Press buttons to scroll the curser to desire language and press button to select this option.

  • Page 65: Service

    WPL 406 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 once printer is initialized. (Please refer to section 4.2 for default settings.)

  • Page 66: Diagnostic Tool

    WPL 406 User Manual 4. Diagnostic Tool The 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. With the aid of this powerful tool, you can review printer status and settings in an instant, which makes it much easier to troubleshoot problems and other issues.

  • Page 67: Printer Function

    Password Setup Set the password to protect the settings The factory default settings are listed as below. Parameter Default setting Speed WPL 406: 5 IPS (127 mm/sec) Density Label width 4.00” (101.6 mm) Label height 4.00” (101.6 mm) Sensor type...
  • Page 68 WPL 406 User Manual sensitivity Bline sensor 2 (Will be reset. Need to re-calibrate the gap sensor) sensitivity Language English IP address DHCP Configuration Page Self-test printout Printer model name & Main board firmware version Printer serial number Printed mileage...
  • Page 69 WPL 406 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)
  • Page 70 WPL 406 User Manual Numbers of download files Total & available memory space Print head check pattern...
  • Page 71 WPL 406 User Manual Dump Text DOWNLOA 0D 0A 44 4F 57 4E 4C 4F 4I D „TEST2. 44 20 22 54 45 53 54 32 2E DAT“,5,CL 44 41 54 22 2C 35 2C 43 4C S DOWNLO 53 0D 0A 44 4F 57 4E 4C 4F AD F,“TES...

  • Page 72: Setting Ethernet By Diagnostic Utility (Option)

    WPL 406 User Manual 5. Setting Ethernet by Diagnostic Utility (Option) 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.

  • Page 73: Using Rs-232 Interface To Setup Ethernet Interface

    WPL 406 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.

  • Page 74: Using Ethernet Interface To Setup Ethernet Interface

    WPL 406 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.
  • Page 75 WPL 406 User Manual The default IP address is obtained by DHCP. To change the setting to static IP address, click “Static IP” radio button then enter the IP address, subnet mask and gateway. Click “Set IP” to take effect the settings.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    WPL 406 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 77 WPL 406 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 78 WPL 406 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.
  • Page 79 WPL 406 User Manual * Calibrate the sensor sensitivity again. * Set the correct label size and gap size. * Press [MENU]  [SELECT] x3[DOW N]x6  [SELECT] to fine tune the parameter of Shift Y. (Option) * If using the software BarTender, please set the vertical offset in the driver.

  • Page 80: Mechanism Fine Adjustment To Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles

    WPL 406 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 81 WPL 406 User Manual Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knob Adjust the print head pressure adjustment knob Left 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. Clockwise direction adjustment is to increase the print head pressure.

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    WPL 406 User Manual 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  Lint-free cloth  Vacuum / Blower brush ...
  • Page 83 WPL 406 User Manual...

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