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Summary of Contents for Adkins Label Master
- Page 1 Desktop 'Label Master' Printer User Guide...
- Page 2 • Consult the dealer or an experienced RF service technician for help. The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by A. Adkins and Sons Limited could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. To ensure compliance, this printer must be used with fully shielded communication cables.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Guide Contents Contents Introduction What's in the Box? What's in the Box? Your Printer Opening the Printer Printer Features Operator Controls Power Switch Reset Button (Hidden) Feed Button Status Light Closing the Printer Printer Storage and Prolonged Inactivity Getting Started Attaching Power Loading Roll Media Preparing Media... -
Page 4: Introduction What's In The Box
• Open the printer and inspect the media compartment for damage to components. If you discover shipping damage upon inspection: • Immediately notify the shipping company and file a damage report. A. Adkins & Sons Limited is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the printer and will not cover the repair of this damage under its warranty policy. -
Page 5: Your Printer
Introduction What's in the Box? Your Printer Release Status Light Feed Latches Ring Button Power Switch Release Keyboard Reset Button DC Power Latches Access Pinhole Receptacle Connection Opening the printer To access the media compartment, you must open the printer. Pull the release latches t o w a r d s you and lift the cover. -
Page 6: Printer Features
Introduction What's in the Box? Printer Features Print head Supply Spindles Ribbon Motion Sensor Take Up Spindles Print head Roll Holders Web (GAP) Sensor Media Guides Black-Line Sensor Platen Roller Head-Up Sensor Media Guide (inside) Adjustment... -
Page 7: Operator Controls
Introduction What's in the Box? Operator Controls Power Switch Press the rear of the switch to turn ON or front of the switch to turn OFF the printer. Caution • The printer power should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting the communications and power cables Power Switch OFF Power Switch... -
Page 8: Feed Button
Introduction What's in the Box? Feed Button • Tap the Feed button once to force the printer to feed one blank label. • Press the Feed button to take the printer out of a “pause” condition. The printer is put into “pause”... -
Page 9: Closing The Printer
Introduction What's in the Box? Closing the Printer To lower the top cover, first press the top cover’s latching stand towards the centre of the printer. Gently swing the top cover down onto the printer’s base. Press down on both sides until the cover snaps closed, typically with an audible sound. -
Page 10: Printer Storage And Prolonged Inactivity
Introduction What's in the Box? Printer Storage and Prolonged Inactivity • If you are not placing the printer into immediate operation, repackage it using the original packing materials. • Storage Temperature Range: –40° to 60°C (–40°F to 140°F) • Storage Humidity Range: 5% to 95% non-condensing •... -
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting Started Attaching Power Attaching Power Important • Set up your printer so that you can handle the power cord easily if needed. To make certain the printer cannot carry electrical current, you must separate the power cord from the power supply receptacle or AC electrical outlet. -
Page 12: Loading Roll Media
Getting Started Loading Roll Media Loading Roll Media When you load media, you must place the roll onto the media hangers. You must use the correct media for the type of printing you require. Preparing Media Whether your roll media is inside or outside wound, you load it into the printer the same way. -
Page 13: Placing The Roll In The Media Compartment
Getting Started Loading Roll Media Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment Open the printer. Remember that you need to pull the release latch levers toward the front of the printer. Check the core of the media roll and adjust the roll holder’s slide adjustment, if necessary. 1 inch (25.4 mm) diameter... - Page 14 Getting Started Loading Roll Media Open the media guides wider than the media width. Turn the media guides thumb wheel towards the rear of the printer to open the guides wider.
- Page 15 Getting Started Loading Roll Media Open the media roll holders. Pull the media guides open with your free hand and place the media roll on the roll holders and release the guides. Orient the media roll so that its printing surface will face up as it passes over the platen (drive) roller.
- Page 16 Getting Started Loading Roll Media Pull the media so that it extends out of the front of the printer. Verify the roll turns freely. The roll must not sit in the bottom of the media compartment. Verify that media’s printing surface is facing up.
- Page 17 Getting Started Loading Roll Media Adjust the media guides so that the both sides of the media are just touching the inside of the guides. Turn the media guides thumb wheel towards the front of the printer to made the guides tighter (narrower).
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Page 18: Loading Transfer Ribbon
Transfer ribbons come in several varieties and in some cases colours to match your application needs. Adkins transfer ribbons are specifically designed for your media. Using non-Adkins brand media or ribbon not approved for use in your Desktop 'Label Master' Printer may damage your printer or print head. - Page 19 Getting Started Loading Transfer Ribbon First slide the ribbon roll onto the right hand supply spindle. Push the right spindle in and swing the left side of the ribbon roll onto the left side ribbon spindle. Rotate the ribbon roll on the left spindle till it locks the ribbon roll’s core notches onto the spindle.
- Page 20 Getting Started Loading Transfer Ribbon Place an empty ribbon core on printer’s take-up spindles. Rotate the ribbon core until the notches align and lock into the left side of the take-up hub. You can find your first ribbon take-up core in the packing box. Subsequently, use the empty supply core to take up the next roll of ribbon.
- Page 21 Getting Started Loading Transfer Ribbon Rotate the thumb wheel on the left side of the ribbon frame by the supply spindle until the ribbon is pulled tight across the print head. DO NOT TOUCH Ribbon Out Sensor Thumb Wheel Verify that the media is loaded and ready to print and then close the printer cover. Press the Feed button to have the printer feed a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) of media to remove slack and ribbon wrinkle, and to align the ribbon on the spindles.
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Page 22: Printer Options
The KDU (keyboard display unit) is a small terminal unit that interfaces with the printer for accessing EPL label forms stored in the printer. Your Desktop 'Label Master' Printer must include the serial port option to operate with the KDU. -
Page 23: Attaching Kdu To Printer
Printer Options Attaching KDU to Printer Attaching KDU to Printer Your printer is configured to work with a KDU (keyboard display unit). The printer has the ability to automatically run a single label form. One or more downloaded label forms can be accessed and run from your KDU to call a label form. -
Page 24: Maintenance Cleaning
Always use a new cleaning pen on the print head (an old pen carries contaminants from its previous uses that may damage the print head). N.B. Print head cleaning pens are available for a charge by contacting A. Adkins & Sons Limited Caution • The print head becomes hot while printing. To protect from damaging the print head and risk of personal injury, avoid touching the print head. -
Page 25: Sensor Cleaning
Maintenance Cleaning Sensor Cleaning Dust can accumulate on the media sensors. Gently brush away dust; if necessary, use a dry swab to brush away dust. If adhesives or other contaminates remain, use an alcohol moistened swab to break it up. Use a dry swab to remove any residue that may be left from the first cleaning. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Feed Button Modes Feed Button Modes Power Off Mode (Communications Diagnostics Mode) With the printer power off, press and hold the Feed button while you turn on the power. Flash Sequence Action Normal Operations Mode - The printer continues into a normal printer initialization. Amber Releasing the Feed button here will allow the printer to start normally without firmware download or operating in communications diagnostics mode. - Page 27 The printer will feed one to four labels. Note: Users familiar with the Desktop 'Label Master' Printer use this Feed mode to replace power-up Auto Sensing calibration.
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Page 28: Status Light Descriptions
Troubleshooting Status Light Descriptions Status Light Descriptions What the Status Light is Telling You For a Resolution, LED STATUS and Colour Printer Status Refer to Number: Solid Green Solid Amber Stopped Flashing Green Normal Operation Flashing Red Stopped Double Flashing Green Paused Flashing Amber Paused... -
Page 29: Status Light Error Resolutions
3. The printer has failed its power on self test (POST). • If this error occurs right after you turn on the printer, contact an A. Adkins & Sons Limited for assistance. When the printer is operating normally, the printer status light will be amber for about 10 seconds before turning green (solid or blinking). - Page 30 Using formats that avoid frequent and repeated memory write/erase event will minimize the need for defragmentation. • If this warning condition does not go away, contact A. Adkins & Sons Limited. The printer requires service.
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Page 31: Print Quality Problems
Feed Button Modes on page 23. • Use the correct media for your application, and always use Adkins-approved labels. • The print head has worn out. The print head is a consumable item and will wear out due to friction between the media and print head. Using unapproved media may shorten life or damage your print head.
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how do you get the labels aligned as ive just replaced the roll and they are all running out of sync now
To align labels on the Adkins Label Master after replacing the roll, use the Standard Media Calibration. The printer will detect and set the media type and length, and adjust the sensors for optimal performance. It will feed one to four labels during this process. This replaces the power-up Auto Sensing calibration.
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thanks for the response but what is the standard media callibration ? we got the wrong manual with our tabletop printer which is called the Adkins Desktop Label Master Printer and its printing at the top of the labels then in the middle and then at the bottom and then nothing on the label only on the backing so only one in 5 or 6 is in the center of the clothing label. Can you help ?
I have lost my manual . The printer is all set up ,how do I start to print names out from here please