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- Page 1 Blaster ADVANTAGE Desktop bar code printer User’s Guide CSIPN:10-00-0219 Cognitive REV. D February 18, 1999 An Axiohm Company...
- Page 2 ™ information. A disk containing the Cognitive Intellidriver a Windows driver for Cognitive printers, is shipped with every Blaster Advantage printer. The Intellidriver lets you print labels directly from your favorite Windows applications, without programming. For those who do want to control their printer directly, a file...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ................2 PRINTER COMMUNICATIONS ..............3 Standard printer cables ..............3 Serial port communication parameters ........3 CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTIONS ........5 PRINTER SETUP ................... 5 Printer power connection .............. 5 Loading labels or tags ..............6 Loading thermal transfer ribbon .......... -
Page 4: Printer Specifications
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Model BD242003 BD422003 BT242003 BT422003 BT423002 Print method DT+TT DT+TT DT+TT Pitch (DPI) 203/101 203/101 203/101 203/101 300/150 Max media width 4.25 4.25 4.25 (inches/mm) Min. media width (inches/mm) Max print width (inches/mm) Max print length (inches/mm) 1041 1041 Print speed (IPS) Size (inches/mm) -
Page 5: Printer Communications
PRINTER COMMUNICATIONS Advantage printers may be equipped with Centronics parallel, RS232 serial, and/or Ethernet communication ports, wired as shown below. Serial input connector (DB9S) Pin # Description RXD (printer data input) TXD (printer data output) Ground (-) RTS (printer busy) Parallel input connector (Centronics 36 pin) Pin # Description... - Page 6 Printhead Printhead release release (under media cover) Media cover ON/OFF switch (on printer side) POWER indicator READY indicator FEED button Note: These figures show the Figure 1. Printer front view 4.25” TT printer. Other models are similar. Media cover ON/OFF Ethernet switch link light...
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Page 7: Controls, Indicators, And Connections
CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTIONS Device name Primary function ON/OFF switch Controls printer power ON - for normal operation OFF - for storage FEED button Advances print media PRESS - to advance media PRESS and HOLD while turning Note: Pressing feed while the printer ON - to print test label printhead is open will wind PRESS to pause printing during... -
Page 8: Loading Labels Or Tags
Loading labels or tags 1. Lift open or remove the printer media cover. 2. Press the two printhead releases back to unlock the printhead, then lift the printhead until it is fully raised. 3. Lift out the paper spindle. 4. Remove any print media or empty label core from the printer. Note: This is a good time to clean the printhead. - Page 9 Label roll Paper spindle Printhead Paper guide Printhead release Drive roller ON/OFF switch Figure 3. Loading labels Note: printer is shown with media cover removed, for clarity. Take-up driver Ribbon take-up core mounts here Flexible arm Ribbon supply core mounts here Flexible arm (hidden) Figure 4.
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Page 10: Selecting The Print Mode And Index Method
Note: This is a good time to clean the printhead. See page 11 for printhead cleaning instructions. 4. Unwrap the new ribbon. Unwind a few inches of ribbon from the ribbon supply roll. Do not detach the empty ribbon take-up core. The ribbon supply roll (the full roll) mounts in the bottom core holder. -
Page 11: Using The Printer
USING THE PRINTER Printing a self-test label Printing a self-test label checks the printer’s overall operability. To run a self-test, confirm that the printer is loaded, connected to power, and turned . Then: 1. Press and hold in the button. FEED 2. -
Page 12: Printing Labels
Printing labels To print labels, the host computer sends commands to the printer via the serial or parallel communications port. If you use a label printing software package, the computer and software control the entire printing process. You only need to set up the printer, start your label printing program, and follow its instructions. -
Page 13: Printer Maintenance
PRINTER MAINTENANCE Cognitive printers need very little maintenance other than occasional cleaning. Clean the printer body as required, using a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent cleaner. We recommend cleaning the printhead when loading print media. Printhead cleaning is easy and fast: 1. -
Page 14: What To Do If
WHAT TO DO IF... Cognitive printers are very reliable, so printing problems are unlikely. If you do think you have a printer problem, proceed as follows: 1. Confirm that the printer has the right media installed, and that it is loaded correctly. See page 6 for media loading instructions. 2. -
Page 15: Printer Ready Light Is Red
Printer READY light is red 1. Press the button to make certain that the printer is not FEED paused during a batch operation. 2. Confirm that the print media is not exhausted. Printer will not print a self-test label 1. If using a thermal transfer printer, confirm that the ribbon is loaded correctly. -
Page 16: Printer Feeds Labels Continuously
Printer feeds labels continuously 1. Check that the print media is loaded correctly. 2. Confirm that the index setting (black bar or gap) in your software setup matches your print media. Print quality is poor 1. Confirm that the print media is properly loaded, and there is no side-to-side motion of the paper as it feeds through the printer. -
Page 17: Technical Support
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Please contact your local dealer first for technical support. Your dealer is knowledgeable about Cognitive printers, printing software, and your unique system. Contact our Technical Support Services Department if you still need technical assistance after talking to your dealer. If you must return any products to the factory, first obtain a returned material authorization number ( ) from our Technical Support... -
Page 18: Appendix A: Supplied Software
APPENDIX A: SUPPLIED SOFTWARE Software is included with every Advantage printer for use with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, or Windows 3.1/3.11. Two basic packages are provided: ™ • The Cognitive Intellidriver lets you print labels with your Solus printer using virtually any Windows application. -
Page 19: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Cognitive will repair Blaster ™ Advantage printers free of charge if found defective in material or workmanship within 2 years of date of purchase. This limited warranty does not include cleaning, or any damage caused by accident, neglect, or misuse. The printhead is also covered under this limited warranty;... - Page 20 Cognitive 691 Corporate Circle Golden, CO 80401 USA An Axiohm Company TEL: (303) 273-1400 or (800) 525-2785 FAX: (303) 273-1414 France 1-9, rue d’Arcueil BP 675 92542 Montrouge Cedex TEL: (33) 1 47 46 78 11 FAX: (33) 1 47 46 78 76 United Kingdom Atlantic Street Altrincham, Cheshire...