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- Page 1 ZX1200i/ZX1300i/ZX1600i BARCODE PRINTER USER MANUAL User Manual : ZX1200i series Version : Rev. 1.0 Issue Date : 2013.12.12 : 920-015111-00...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ZX1200i/ZX1300i/ZX1600i USER MANUAL CONTENTS Barcode Printer Box Content Getting to Know Your Printer Printer Setup Loading the label roll Loading & Removing the Ribbon Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer Installing Printer Driver and GoLabel with Super Wizard CD... - Page 3 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at own expense. ZX1200i SERIES TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS...
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
ZX1200i/ZX1300i/ZX1600i USER MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following instructions carefully. Keep the equipment away from humidity. Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, please check the voltage of the power source. Make sure the printer is off before plugging the power connector into the power jack. -
Page 5: Barcode Printer
Barcode Printer Box Content Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer. ZX1200i / ZX1300i / ZX1600i Barcode Printer Label Stock USB Cable ZX1200i / ZX1300i / ZX1600i Series Quick Guide... -
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Printer
Barcode Printer Getting to Know Your Printer Device Overview Front View Stylus Pen PRINTER COVER TOUCH PANEL VIEWING WINDOW POWER BUTTON FEED BUTTON LOWER COVER PLATE USB HOST Rear View Feed slot for continuous labels Calibration button Ethernet port Serial port (DB-9) Applicator Interface(OPTION) USB port... - Page 7 Barcode Printer The Internal View of Printer RFID module RFID module Ribbon rewind hub Ribbon supply hub Print mechanism Platen roller Release lever for print head Paper guide Label tension guide Label roll guide Label supply hub Adjustable Sensor Paper guide...
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Page 8: Printer Setup
Printer Setup Loading the label roll This printer supports the following printing methods: Thermal transfer printing (TTP)：Requires a ribbon for transferring a printed image to a medium. Direct thermal printing (DTP)：Does not require a ribbon, only thermal paper. Please check which printing method you are using and alter the settings accordingly in the printer driver, printer menu, and/or software. -
Page 9: Printer Setup
Printer Setup Now slide the label roll guide forward and fold it down Place the label roll on the label supply hub , pushing it right up to the printer housing. (Do not apply too much pressure to avoid damaging the label stock.) Note * When moving the label roll guide, hold it only by the end that is attached to the bracket, not by its top. - Page 10 Printer Setup Load the label roll into the printer as shown in the illustration. Pass it through the printer as indicated by the red arrows. Pass the label stock through the Adjustable Sensor and up to the tear-off plate. Note * Remember to set the movable sensor to gap, black mark, or tag hole by changing the position of the sensor with the adjustment wheel.
- Page 11 Printer Setup 2. Return the print head release lever to its original position. 1. The labels pass between the wall of the printer housing and the adjustable paper guide. Then close the printer cover.
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Page 12: Loading Ribbon
Printer Setup Loading & Removing the Ribbon Loading Ribbon Place the printer on a flat surface and open the printer cover Place a new ribbon on the ribbon supply hub. The two illustrations as below show you how to install the ribbon depending on the ribbon type (ink side in or out). Ink side out Ink side in... - Page 13 Printer Setup Pass the ribbon under the print head and back up on the other side. Attach it to the empty ribbon core. Note * Do not pass the ribbon under the sensor.
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Page 14: Connecting The Printer To The Host Computer
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and connect the adapter to the printer. Connect the USB cable to the printer and host computer. Switch on the printer. The operator panel should now light up. ZX1200i / ZX1300i / ZX1600i BARCODE PRINTER... -
Page 15: Installing Printer Driver And Golabel With Super Wizard Cd
Printer Setup Installing Printer Driver and GoLabel with Super Wizard CD Insert the Super Wizard CD in the CD/DVD drive of the host computer and the program should pop up automatically. You will see the Welcome screen first. On the Welcome screen, choose “Standard Installation”. The wizard will then ask you to make sure your USB and power cables are connected and that the power is turned on. - Page 16 Printer Setup As the printer driver and GoLabel are installing, a screen will display a progress bar. Once the installation is complete, you can start to make and print labels with GoLabel or through the printer driver. As the optional steps, you can also print a test label or register your printer during the “Standard Installation” procedure.
- Page 17 Insert the product CD in the CD/DVD drive of the host computer and open the "Seagull Drivers" folder on the CD. Select the icon for the driver file and click it to start the installation. Follow the instructions on the screen. The Driver Wizard guides you through the installation procedure. Select "Install printer drivers". Specify your printer model. Godex ZX1200i...
- Page 18 Printer Setup Specify the port used to connect the printer to the host computer. Enter a printer name and assign the appropriate rights. Godex ZX1200i Godex ZX1200i Once the installation is complete, a summary of the printer settings is displayed.
- Page 19 Printer Setup Once the driver installation is complete, the new printer should appear in the "Printers and Faxes" folder. Godex ZX1200i Godex ZX1200i...
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Page 20: Printer Setting And Control
Printer Setting and Control Operation Panel OPERATION TOUCH PANEL TOUCH PANEL FEED BUTTON POWER BUTTON POWER Button Press the POWER button to turn on the printer, and the START UP SCREEN appears. The printer is on “ready to print” status, the LCD screen should display the message “READY“ on the screen. When printer is turned on, keep pressing the POWER button for 3 second will turn the printer off. -
Page 21: Lcd Interface Introduction
Printer Setting and Control LCD Interface Introduction Getting Started Press the POWER button to turn on the printer, and the START UP SCREEN appears. Power on If the printer is on “ready to print” status, the LCD screen should display the message “Ready“ on the screen. Use touch gestures to get around the Home screen and other screen for setting. -
Page 22: Printer Setting And Control
Printer Setting and Control On the Ready Page, three function mode for setting. You can make various setting functions in FUNCTIONAL MODE. Main ZX1200 V2.0000 Tap‘’Main ‘’-- Printer Codepage Setting Language Screen could show more detail of‘’ Main‘’ Label Printer Device Setting Control... - Page 23 Printer Setting and Control Main Printer Settings Darkness finish setting tap Printer back to main page if Speed Codepage Setting Language do not save, tap system would not save Sensor Auto Select Select any changes. Label Printer Device Setting Control Media Continuous Type...
- Page 24 Printer Setting and Control Keyboard Mode When plug-in an USB keyboard to the printer, LCD touch panel will display “Enter Standalone”, press the “Y” key on keyboard to entering to the dialog for “Keyboard Mode” operation. Keyboard Mode ZX1200 V2.0000 Recall Country Codepage...
- Page 25 Printer Setting and Control Recall Label Recall Label From the Recall Label Page 001/002 the touch panel shown on all labels, 0° 0° FORM NAME LABEL-1 Tap up to choose labels. ZX1230i LABEL-2 FW:V2.000 Tap down to choose labels. Preview Tap Preview Label can see printing label.
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Page 26: Lcd Interface Function
Printer Setting and Control LCD Interface Function Main Page Main Printer Codepage Setting Language Label Printer Device Setting Control Recall Dump Label Mode Setting items for printer, ex. Printing speed, darkness.Also includes a Printing Wizard for your ease of printing. More than 10 languages for printer setting It consists of a table of values that describes the character set for a particular language Setting items for printing label, ex. - Page 27 Printer Setting and Control Device Page Device Device Option Smart Buzzer Setting Backfeed Serial Port Setting Setting Setting Clock Setting Setting off or on for buzzer Setting items for options, ex. Cutter, Label Dispenser, Applicator Choose ON. Printing labels would be back to start position. Setting items for Serial Port, ex.
- Page 28 Printer Setting and Control Setting Items in Setting Mode Darkness 0-19 Speed Auto Select Media Detection See-Through Reflective Sensor Select Label with Gaps Printer Setting Media Type Label with Marks Continuous Direct Thermal Printing Mode Thermat Transfer Tear-off Position 0-40 Apply Top of Form Cancel...
- Page 29 Printer Setting and Control Buzzer None Cutter Optional Setting Label Dispenser Applicator Smart Backfeed 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps Baud Rate 38400 bps 57600 bps 115200 bps Serial Port Setting Parity Even Device 7 bits Data bits 8 bits 1 bits Stop bits 2 bits...
- Page 30 Printer Setting and Control Status of LCD Interface When printer is on standby status (ready to print), the LCD interface will display “Ready” on screen. You can only print when you see the “Ready“ status. ZX1200 V2.0000 Test Main Wizard If there is any printers error, the LCD screen will display the error screen to show the type of error.
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Page 31: Label Calibration And Self Test
The printer will now measure the label stock and store the label height. Once the printer has successfully measured the label stock, it will print a self-test label. The contents of a self-test printout are listed below. ZX1200i:GX.XXX Model & Version USB S/N:12345678... - Page 32 Printer Setting and Control Label Calibration Button A hardware button to make a Label Calibration while printer encountering ‘’Media Error’’ during the cases when first-time printer start up or change label or ribbon to another type, such as change using gap label to continuous or black mark labels.
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Page 33: Operation Panel
Printer Setting and Control Error Alerts In the event of a problem that prevents normal functioning of the printer, you will see an error message on LCD screen and hear some beep signals. Please refer to below table for the error alerts. OPERATION TOUCH PANEL LCD TOUCH PANEL FEED BUTTON... - Page 34 Printer Setting and Control Satus Beeps Description Solution Operation Panel Status Make sure that the label sensor is positioned correctly. If the No paper is sensor still does not detected. detect the paper, run the auto- detection function again. Replace the label Paper is finished.
- Page 35 USB memory stick : It supports hot-plugging function; printer will create a Folder ‘’\LABELDIR’’ and switch ‘’User Flash’’ to ‘’ Extended Memory‘’ automatically while user plugs an USB memory stick into a GoDEX printer. Connect the USB Stick plugged -in printer to PC via USB Device or Ethernet port and run ‘’GoLabel’’ software to ...
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Page 36: Usb Host
LCD touch panel and wait for data input. The USB Host port on GoDEX printer is without ‘’HUB’’ function. The USB Memory Stick supports with ‘’FAT32’’Disk Format and up to 32GB only. The certified venders are Transcend, Apacer, Patriot, Consair and Kingston. -
Page 37: Netsetting For Ethernet
NetSetting for Ethernet Installing the NetSetting software The NetSetting software is used to manage the network configurations when connecting the printer via Ethernet port. It is available on product CD or can be downloaded from official website. To install the NetSetting, please follow below steps. -
Page 38: The Interface Of Netsetting
PC. ZX1200 Click the magnifier icon to search the Godex printers which are connected via Ethernet port in you network environment. Once a connected Godex printer is detected, it will be listed on the start page. -
Page 39: Netsetting For Ethernet
NetSetting for Ethernet IP Setting The IP Setting tab can change the printer name, Port number, Gateway setting and the password for configuring the printer. You can also set the printer’s IP address ether by DHCP or by Static IP. You can press “Set”... - Page 40 NetSetting for Ethernet Alert Path Setting NetSetting will send the alert messages to designated mail account when the error happened on printer. The alert messages are sent by SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) or SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). You can set or change the configurations of SMTP and SNMP on this “Alert Path Setting” tab. You can press “Set”...
- Page 41 NetSetting for Ethernet Alert Message Setting For the alert message notification function, you can decide which error cases need to be sent out to the operator. Moreover, the alert messages can be set to be sent by SMTP, SNMP or both. You can press “Set”...
- Page 42 Set or change the configurations of connected printer. Most of key settings for the printer operation can be done by this setting page. ZX1200i You can press “Set” button to apply the settings and “ReGet” button to refresh the setting values.
- Page 43 NetSetting for Ethernet User Command The “User Command” tab provides a communication interface for operator to control the printer. Input printer commands in "Input Command" window and press “Send Command” button, the commands will be sent to the printer. For some commands that will return response message, the message will be displayed in "Output Message" window. You can press “Send Command”...
- Page 44 “Start Download Firmware” button. The printer firmware then can be updated remotely. BOOT : 1.000a1 F/W : ZX1200i 1.000a In addition to the firmware update, you can press “Recover To Factory Settings” button to restore the printer...
- Page 45 Accessories Accessories Preparation Steps Before installing the optional modules, please make some preparations as follows. Turn off the printer : Remember to switch off the printer before installing any module. Open the printer cover Place the printer on a flat surface and open the printer cove **** Remember to switch off the printer before installing the cutter.
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Page 46: Installing The Cutter
Accessories Installing the Cutter The Overview of the Cutter 1.Cutter module 2. Screw Unscrew the screw marked in the illustration on the front of the printer, which secures the lower cover plate. Remove lower cover plate to the a little bit right then can get out. -
Page 47: Accessories
Accessories Connect the cutter cable connector to the cutter jack on the printer. Be sure the cutter module insert to printer properly. (see red arrow) - Page 48 Accessories Secure the cutter module on the printer housing using the screws. Finish the cutter module installed. Now load the label roll into the printer and close the printer cover. **** Check whether the cutter function is enabled in the printer. **** Labels or paper should be at least 30 mm high.
- Page 49 Accessories 5.2 Option Rewind Ribbon Hub Removing Ribbon Use tool to cut off the ribbon.
- Page 50 Accessories Pull open the knob, ribbon could be easy to remove.
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Page 51: Maintenance And Adjustment 046
Maintenance and Adjustment Installing / removing the print head module Open the printer cover. using a screwdriver or a coin, loosen the screw to take out the TPH module. Turn the print head counterclockwise to a top right position Hold the print head module , pull out the TPH cable smoothly. -
Page 52: Adjusting The Print Line 047
Maintenance and Adjustment Adjusting the print line Open the printer cover. using a screwdriver or a coin to loosen the screw Turn the print head counterclockwise to a top right position If no improvement is visible, turn the indicator board screws(A) clockwise or counterclockwise as far as possible and be sure to align with the indicator board and indicator line. -
Page 53: Adjusting Ribbon Tension
Maintenance and Adjustment Adjusting ribbon tension You can adjust the ribbon tension by turning the ribbon shaft knob (see illustration) clockwise or counterclockwise. There are 4 possible settings, which is marked on the ribbon supply hub. # 1 : Tension is the highest # 4 : Tension is the lowest If the tension is so low that the ribbon does not move forward, you need to reduce the tension of the ribbon supply hub. -
Page 54: Cleaning The Thermal Print Head
Maintenance and Adjustment Cleaning the thermal print head Dirt on the print head or ribbon may result in inadequate print quality (there are only partial images on the label). The printer cover should therefore be kept closed when possible. Keeping dirt and dust away from the paper or labels ensures a good print quality and a longer lifespan of the print head. -
Page 55: Adjusting The Balance And Print Head Tension
Maintenance and Adjustment Adjusting the balance and print head tension Open the printer cover. using a screwdriver or a coin to loosen the screw When using a variety of label stock and ribbons, the ink may not be evenly distributed. If there is no printed image on one side of the paper , or the ribbon wrinkles, the print head pressure must be readjusted using the TPH spring boxes. -
Page 56: Ribbon Shield Settings
Maintenance and Adjustment Ribbon shield settings The use of different ribbon materials may cause wrinkling of the ribbon, which in turn affects the print result as illustrated by the examples in (a) and (b). To change the print quality, you can adjust the ribbon shield screws. If your print result looks like the example in (a), you need to turn ribbon shield screw clockwise. -
Page 57: Cutter Settings
Maintenance and Adjustment Cutter settings Switch off the printer before removing the CUTTER. (remove or install cutter refer to ‘’accessories’’ in Section 5) Unscrew the screw at the bottom of cutter . Remove the cutter cover. Clean and remove jammed paper. Reinstall CUTTER back onto printer. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Adjustment Troubleshooting Problem Solution ♦ Check the power supply. The printer is switched on but the LED does not light up. Please see the Section 2.4 Check the software settings (driver settings) or command codes. ♦ Look for the error alert in the table in Section 3.3. Error Alerts. ♦... -
Page 59: Appendix
** Minimum print height and maximum print speed specification compliance can be dependent on non variables such as label type, thickness, spacing, liner construction, etc. Godex is pleased to test non minimum print height and maximum print speed capability. - Page 60 ZX1200i/ZX1300i/ZX1600i USER MANUAL APPENDIX INTERFACE Parallel port Handshaking : DSTB is sent to the printer, BUSY to the host computer Interface : Parallel cable compatible with IBM computers cable Pinout : See below Pin No. Function Transmitter /Strobe Computer / printer...
- Page 61 ZX1200i/ZX1300i/ZX1600i USER MANUAL APPENDIX INTERFACE USB Port Computer Connector : Type A Pin NO. Function VBUS Connector Type : Type B Pin NO. Function VBUS Ethernet (RJ-45) PIN NO. FUNCTION Applicator PIN NO. FUNCTION +5V,max 500mA START_PNT...
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