Argox X 2300 Barcode Printer Barcode Printers

X-2300E/X-3200E Series
Technical Manual
Rev.1.01
X-2300E/X-3200E Series Technical Manual Rev. 1.02 2011/2/17
Table of contents
1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
1.1. Scope ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
1.2. Printer description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
1.3. Related manuals----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
2. PRINTER SPECIFICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
2.1. Printing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
2.2. Media and Ribbon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
2.3. Fonts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
2.4. Bar code-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
2.5. Graphic --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
2.6. Electrical and Operating environment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
2.7. Physical dimension ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
2.8. Agency list ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
2.9. Communication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
3.1. Front panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
3.2. LCD Setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
3.2. Rear panel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
4. OPTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33
4.1. Cutter mechanism ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33
4.2. Dispenser and Rewinder ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
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4.3. Super (Add-on) Card --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
4.4. External Media Stacker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33
4.5. Argokee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
5.SETUP and DIAGNOSITC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
5.1. Inlet power voltage and grounding-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
5.2. Perform the self test --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
5.3. Perform the curves ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
5.4. Printer reset -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
6. CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 42
6.1. Media sensor position adjustment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
6.2. Media sensor calibration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
6.3. Print head pressure adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 44
6.4. Print head print line adjustment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
6.5. Ribbon tension adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 48
6.6. Printing wrinkle adjustment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
7. OPTIONAL PARTS INSTALLATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 52
7.1. Cutter Installation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
7.2. Dispenser/Rewinder installation and adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 56
8. FIRMWARE UPGRADING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
8.1. Upgrade Firmware in Normal Case -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
8.2. How to Transferring Emulation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 69
8.3. Upgrade firmware in crashed case--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70

8.4. Verification---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70
9. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING------------------------------------------------------ 71
9.1. Printer status indication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 71
9.2. Trouble Shooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73
9.3. Clearance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 77
9.4. Replacement ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78
9.5. Cutter with paper jam ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83
10. OPERATIONAL THEOREM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 85
10.1. System block diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 85
10.2. Main board block diagram and description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 87
10.3. Panel board block diagram and description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 90
10.4. Sensor board diagram and description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91
10.5. Wiring diagram --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 92
11. ETHERNET MODULE SPECIFICATION ----------------------------------------------------------- 93
12. ETHERNET PRINTER ADDITIONAL COMMANDS --------------------------------------------- 94
13. ETHERNET PRINTER STATUS/ACTIVITY INDICATORS ---------------------------------- 101
13.1 Ethernet Module Status/Activity indicators ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 101
13.2 Ethernet Printer Status/Activity indicators -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 101
14. HOW TO GET IP ADDRESS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 102
15. ETHERNET INFORMATION AND SETTING ---------------------------------------------------- 105
16. ETHERNET PORT SETTING ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 107

17. RESET ETHERNET CARD --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 112
18. REBOOT ETHERNET CARD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 113
19. PRINTER UTILITY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 114
19.1. Download/Upgrade firmware ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 114
19.2. Printer setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 116
19.3. PrinterInfo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 118
20. Self-test Information In Net Printer -------------------------------------------------------------- 120
20.1. Perform Self-test Diagnosis---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 120
21. ASSEMBLY DRAWING-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 125

1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1. Scope
This manual contains the information necessary for the proper maintenance of
X-2300E/X-3200E series printer of ARGOX. Most of the information included relates to
hardware and mechanical parts.
1.2. Printer description
The ARGOX X-2300E/X-3200E series printer is a high-performance low-cost direct

thermal and thermal transfer label printer. Its user-friendly design and affordable price
set new standard for the heavy duty label printer in retail, office and industrial
applications. The printer is designed with the most efficient memory management
technology -True Speed, prints up to 5 or 6 inches /second when bundled with its smart
printer driver, the user can easily print a label by using any Windows applications, e.g.
Microsoft Word, Bar Tender, Printer Utility and Font Utility under Windows
2000/NT/XP/Vista/7. All popular bar codes and fonts are resident in the printer memory
to handle versatile application .It also provide a PS/2 keyboard interface for standalone
operation which enables the user to control the printer by using a simple PS/2
keyboard .
The solidly designed mechanism allows quick and easy media and ribbon loading. The
optional Dispenser and Cutter provide the alternatives of fan-fold label and continuous
media handling.
1.3. Related manuals
User’s manual
Programmer’s manual
Ethernet Printer User’s Manual

2. PRINTER SPECIFICATION
2.1. Printing
Model X-2300E X-3200 X-3200E
Emulation PPLA/PPLB and PPLZ
Resolution 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) 300 DPI (12 dots/mm)
RS232, USB, RS232, USB,

RS232, USB,
Interface CENTRONICS, CENTRONICS,
CENTRONICS,PS/2
Ethernet, PS/2, Ethernet, PS/2,
Print method Thermal transfer and direct thermal
Max print width Max 4.09" (104mm) Max 4.16" (105.7mm)
Max print length Max 100" (2540mm) Max 50" (1270mm)
Up to 6” (152.4mm) per
Print speed Up to 5” (127mm) per second
second
16M bytes DRAM (13M user available),

Memory
8M bytes FLASH (6M user available)
Ribbon Ribbon wound ink-side in or ink-side out available
Reflective (movable) x 1, See-through (movable) x 1,

Media Sensors
Head Open Switch x 1
RTC on board
RTC
(with CR2032 battery; 3V)
CPU 32 bit RISC microprocessor
Panel 3 LEDs, 3 buttons
Type 1: LCD Display 16 characters x 2-lines

Display
Type 2: LCD Display 18 characters x 2-lines or 9 Chinese word x 2-line

2.2. Media and Ribbon
Item Description
Max width 4.4” (112 mm)
Min width 1” (25.4 mm)

Media size
Thickness .0025”~. 01” (.0635mm ~. 254mm)
8” (203mm) OD on a 3” (76mm) ID core

7” (178mm) OD on a 1.5” (38mm) ID core
Wax, Wax/Resin, Resin
Ribbon type
(Ribbon wound ink-side in or ink-side out)
Ribbon width – 1"~4” (25.4~101.6mm)
Ribbon roll – max OD 3” (76 mm)

Ribbon size
Ribbon max length – WAX 360M, Resin 300M
Core size - ID 1” core (25.4 mm)
Roll-feed, die-cut, continuous, fan-fold, tag, ticket in thermal paper or

Media type
plain paper

2.3. Fonts
2.3.1. Internal Font

Programming
PPLA
Language
9 fonts with different point size
Internal fonts 6 fonts with ASD smooth font.
Courier font with different symbol sets.
Symbol sets Courier font symbol set: Roman-8, ECMA-94, PC, PC-A, PC-B, Legal, and PC437
(Code pages) (Greek), Russian.
Font size 1x1 to 24x24
Character rotation 0, 90, 180, 270 degree, 4 direction rotation
Programming
PPLB
Language
Internal fonts 5 fonts with different point size
8 bits code page : 437, 850, 852, 860, 863, 865.

Symbol sets 7 bits code page: USA, BRITISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, DANISH, ITALIAN,
(Code pages) SPANISH, SWEDISH and SWISS.
(300 dpi only supports 437,850,852,860,863,865)
Programming
PPLZ
Language
8 (A~H) fonts with different point size.
Internal fonts 8 AGFA fonts: 7 (P~V) fonts with fixed different point size (can’t scale).
1 (0) font with scaling point size.
USA1, USA2, UK, HOLLAND, DENMARK/NORWAY,
Symbol sets
SWEDEN/FINLAND, GERMAN, FRANCE1, FRANCE2, ITALY,
(Code pages)
SPAIN, MISC, JAPAN, IBM850.

2.3.2. Font Utility
The function of converted files is extended. It supports ASCII and Asia fonts; the soft-font
supports ASCII and the Argox supports ASCII and Asia fonts. The following context will
detail to user
.
I. Option:
Before downloading and converting fonts, user must set related in Option page.
1. Communication:
User can choose interface for download and related setting in this option.
2. Printer:
First, user must choose correct dpi and language, because each dpi has different file
size and each language has different formats.
The storage can let fonts to be saved in memory or flash (if fonts are not saved in flash,
after restarting the font will be cleared). User can clear soft-font or Argox format font in
flash individually.

II. Soft-Font:
The converted range is from 0~255 in soft-font

.
1. Font ID: for identifying fonts when programming.
2. Predefined Character Sets: user can choose the range they need from this table and
the yellow part represents the final characters chosen by user. User can also use
mouse’s right/left button to delete/add characters.
3. “Font…”: user can change fonts’ size, type and script.
4. “Convert…”: this is for user to convert fonts. The converted file can save as another
file. In different language; the font will be converted to its own format.
5. Download…: download soft-font files.
6. Test…: in this part, user can get a test file to test fonts which are saved in printer.
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4
5
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III. Argox Format Font
Argox Format Font supports Asia Fonts. There are two ways (Full character and User
define) to decide characters range, then to convert Argox Format Font.
It has font format for all language.
1. Full Character: this function can convert all characters of scripts, so different scripts
have different characters count.
2. User Define: all characters of scripts maybe cause memory full. If user downloads all
words, but the font’s sizes are too large, user can through “User Define” function to
define converted characters range that contain both “ASCII” item and “User Define” item
to be mixed total characters.
ASCII:
It only decide 0~255 range.
“Disable ASCII Character”: the converted files will not include 0~255 characters.
“Full ASCII Character”: the converted files will included 0~255 characters.

“Use Custom Subset At Soft-Font”: the range reference “Soft-Font”->”Predefined

Character Sets”->”Custom/Non-standard Subset” contents. The converted range is
chosen by user.
User Define:
It decide 0~65535 range.
User can input any character or load file context from “Read…” to multi-edit. The context
of multi-edit will be converted characters.

IV. Example-Full Character
1. Select【Font】
2. Choose language what from【Script】list.

3. Convert the file.
4. Download the converted file finally.

V. Example-User Define
1. In user define mode: user can key in or load file context from “Read…” to multi-edit.
Take this picture for example; both ASCII characters and “ARGOX” that total 255 words can download
into printer.
If user can’t download all character (it can avoid memory full), user can only key in
some words just they need, but that will not included ASCII characters. Take this picture
for example, user only download “ARGOX” into printer.

2. User can download Asia Font (like Font Card or Converted files) by pressing
【Download】button, then choose what Asia Font that you need.

2.4. Bar code

Programming
PPLA PPLB PPLZ
Language
Code 39 Code 39 Code39
UPC-A UPC-A UPC-A
UPC-E UPC-E UPC-E
Code 128 subset A/B/C German Postnet Postnet
EAN-13 Matrx 2 of 5 Code128 subset A/B/C
EAN-8 UPC-Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleave 2 of 5
HIBC Code 39 with check sum digit Interleaved 2 of 5 with check
Codabar Code 93 sun
Plessey EAN-13 Interleaved 2 of 5 with human
UPC2 EAN-8 (Standard, 2 /5digit readable check digit
UPC5 add-on) Code 93
Code 93 Codabar Code 39 with check sun digit
Postnet Postnet EAN-8
UCC/EAN Code 128 Code128 subset A/B/C Codabar
1 Dimensional K-MARK Code 128 UCC (shipping EAN-13
Bar Codes UCC/EAN Code 128 container code) Plessey
Random Code 128 auto GS1 Data bar (RSS)
Telepen UCC/EAN code 128 (GS1-128)
FIM Interleave 2 of 5
UCC/EAN code 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 with check
Interleave 2 of 5 sum
(Standard/with Interleaved 2 of 5 with human
checksum/with human readable check digit
readable check digit) German Postcode
GS1 Data bar (RSS) Matrix 2 of 5
UPC Interleaved 2 of 5
EAN-13 2/5 digit add-on
UPCA2/5 digit add-on
UPCE 2/5 digit add-on
GS1 Data bar (RSS)
MaxiCode MaxiCode MaxiCode
PDF417 PDF417 PDF417
2 Dimensional Data Matrix (ECC 200 only) Data Matrix (ECC 200 only) Data Matrix (ECC 200 only)
Bar Codes QR code QR code QR code
Composite Codes Composite Codes Composite Codes

2.5. Graphic
Programming
PPLA
Language
Graphics PCX, BMP, IMG, GDI and HEX format files
Programming
PPLB
Language
Graphics PCX , binary raster, BMP and GDI
Programming
PPLZ
Language
Graphics GRF, Hex and GDI
2.6. Electrical and Operating environment
Electrical : 100~240VAC, 50-60 Hz, 5A

Environment : Operating 40 F ° ~ 100°F (4° C ~ 38°C)
Storage -67°F ~ 120°F (-20°C ~ 50°C)
Humidity : 10%~90% (no condensing)
2.7. Physical dimension
Weight : 11kgs (24.6lbs)

Size : W9.8” x H16.0” x D10.2” (W250 x H260 x D410mm)
2.8. Agency list
CE, cTUVus, FCC class A, CCC
2.9. Communication
Parallel interface: Centronics parallel ports

Serial interface: RS-232

USB interface: USB 2.0 Full-Speed

PS/2 keyboard: Standard IBM PC PS/2 keyboard interface
Ethernet interface: 10/100M Ethernet port
2.9.1. Parallel Interface Specification
The serial interface of the X-2300E/X-3200E series printer is standard Centronics

port with standard 36-pin connector located at the rear of the printer. A standard
parallel cable can be used for the interconnection between the host controller and
the label printer.
2.9.2. Serial Interface Specification
Serial interface of X-2300E/X-3200E series printer is a RS-232C port with standard

9-pin (DB9-S) connector located at the rear of the printer.
X-2300E/X-3200E series printer employed “Flow Control” mechanism with either

RTS/CTS or X-on/X-off (control characters are DC2 and DC4).
Programmable parameters of the serial interface on the X-2300/X-3200 series printer

are as the following:
Speed: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bauds

Parity: Odd, Even or None.
Data Bits: 7 or 8 bits.
Stop Bit(s): 1 or 2 bits.
Factory Default Parameters: 9600 bauds, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.
Pin Signal Description

1 Data Set Ready, DSR Shorted to Pin - 6
2 Received Data, RxD Input. Serial “Received Data”
3 Transmitted Data, TxD Output. Serial “Transmitted Data”.
4 Data Terminal Ready, DTR
5 GND Signal Ground
6 NC
Output. Used as the control signal for “H/W
7 Request to Send, RTS
Flow Control “

Input. Used as the control signal for “H/W

8 Clear to Send, CTS
Flow Control”
Output. Pin 9 is reserved for KDU (keyboard
9 +5V
device unit)
Table 2.1
֠ Note:
For recommended connection details between host and printer, please refer to
Appendix A of the User’s Manual.
2.9.3. USB Interface Specification
Argox X-2300E/X-3200E series label printer provides a standard USB interface which
conforms to USB 2.0 full-speed specification. It increases data transfer rate between
the host controller and Argox X-2300E/X-3200E series printer and dramatically
enhances the performance.
This port complies with USB 2.0 Full-Speed communication.
Pin Signal Description

1 VBUS 5V
2 D- Differential data signaling pair -
3 D+ Differential data signaling pair +
4 GND Ground
Table 2.2
2.9.4. PS/2 Interface Specification
Argox X-2300E/X-3200E series label printer provides a standard IBM PC PS/2

keyboard interface which allows the user to control the printer with a standard PS/2
keyboard. The scan code set 2 is used and can’t be changed.
For detail information of operation, please refer to the user’s manual.
The PS/2 keyboard interface on the printer side is a female, 6 pins, and mini. DIN
connector.

Pin No. Direction Description

1 IN/OUT DATA
2 ----- N.C.
3 ----- GROUND
4 ----- +5V
5 IN/OUT CLOCK
6 ----- N.C.
Table 2.3
2.9.5. Ethernet Interface Specification
The following port complies with Ethernet communication.
Pin Signal
1 Transmit+
12345678
2 Transmit-
3 Receive+
4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6 Receive-
7 Reserved
8 Reserved
Table 2.4

3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3.1. Front panel
READY indicator
The READY indicator remains ON when the AC power switch is in ON position except
the following conditions:
The printer is at PAUSE state.
Receiving data from host.
Out of ribbon, out of media, canceling a print job or printer fault.
MEDIA indicator
The MEDIA indicator will remain ON under normal operation. It will start to blink and
indicates the printer is out of media or fail to detect the gap of media.
RIBBON indicator
When the ribbon detection is enabled by using keys with LCD, the RIBBON indicator is
ON for the normal operation and the Blinking indicates the printer is out of ribbon.
When the ribbon detection is disabled, the ribbon indicator is OFF and the printer will
print without ribbon detection.
LCD display—
16 and 18 characters by 2 rows LCD display are designed to display the printer status;
label count left and indicate the error message to the user. It is also used to display
the input character from PS/2 keyboard for stand-alone operation. For detail
information, please refer to the user’s manual.
֠Note:
When the TPH temperature is too hot, the thermal protection function will be touched. The
MEDIA LED blinks and shows “Print Head Heat” on LCD. The printing job will start until the
temperature goes down.
FEED/CONFIG. Key
The FEED/CONFIG. key forces the printer to feed one label when printer is idle (not
printing) or if in PAUSE state.
Holding down the FEED/CONFIG. Key then turning on the power switch, the printer will
perform a self test and a configuration report will be printed.

PAUSE/CALIBR. Key
The PAUSE/CALIBR. key stops and restarts the printing process in normal operation.
If the PAUSE key is pressed while printing is in progress, the printing stops once
current label is completed. Press this key again to restart the printing.
Holding down the PAUSE/CALIBR. Key then turning on the power switch, the printer
will perform the media sensor calibration.
CANCEL/RESET Key
The CANCEL/RESET key interrupts and deletes the current printing job. If there is an
error indication occurs, pressing this key to cancel the error indication.
Holding down the CANCEL/RESET Key then turning on the power switch, the printer
will perform a system reset; all the parameters which are stored in flash will be rest to
default value.
Front Panel

There are three buttons, each with two basic functions.

Button Function 1 Function 2
(Press the button) (Press the button and power
switch together)
FEED Feed a label Perform self test & print
configuration report
PAUSE • Pause printing Perform a media calibration
• Press again to resume
printing
CANCEL • Interrupt and delete a Reset FLASH settings
print task
• Force printer to continue
after an error is solved.
Table 3.1
3.2. LCD Setting
LCD Display Language
LCD language:
ENGLISH (default setting), FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE,
CHINESE.
To select a language:
1. Press the PAUSE and CANCEL buttons at the same time.
2. Hold both buttons for about 3 seconds and release.
3. The language selection screen appears.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
4. Press the FEED button for the next language.
5. Press the CANCEL button to select and set the language.
Press PAUSE or the PAUSE+CANCEL buttons to exit the language selection screen and
enter normal standard mode.
Change LCD Setting From Panel
User may change settings using the buttons on the front panel printer models, in addition to
changing settings via software commands.

Change settings via buttons on panel:

Buttons Function
PAUSE+CANCEL Press to enter setting mode. (Don’t press over 1
second)
Press again to exit setting mode and return to normal
mode.
FEED Press to show next parameter.
PAUSE Press to show next setting item.
CANCEL Selects and saves a parameter to permanent FLASH
memory. Unless changed via panel or command the
parameter is saved even if you restart the printer.
Table 3.2
Note: Do not change settings during printing or sending printing data.
LCD Function Setting Procedure
The following procedure is an example of setting procedure to direct thermal printing mode:
LCD indicating LCD setting steps
After printer power in on, LCD will indicate as shown at the
READY (203,PPLB)
left.
Step 1 Press both PAUSE + CANCEL buttons. Then release the
buttons to enter settings.
LCD will then prompt LCD function selections; default
PRINT MODE
settings include the “*” sign. For example, the first option of
THERM. TRANSFER*
print modes is thermal transfer.
Step 2 Keep press FEED button until LCD prompts the function
setting needed.
PRINT MODE For example, the second option of print modes is direct
DIRECT THERMAL thermal.
Step 3
Press CANCEL button to store the setting.
PRINT MODE
DIRECT THERMAL * The option selected will now include the “*” sign.
Step 4
Press PAUSE button to continue the other settings.
Back to standard After LCD function settings are completed, press both
printing mode PAUSE + CANCEL and then release them to exit from

settings.
READY (203,PPLB) Now printer is in normal printing mode.
Table 3.3
LCD Function Settings and Parameters
Item RangeFactory Remarks

Default
PRINT MODE DIRECT THERMAL/ THERM.
THERM.TRANSFER TRANSFER
AUTO-CAL. MODE 1 MODE 1 Mode 1: Printer performs Auto
MODE MODE 2 Calibration after printing the first
label, if label height differs from
MODE 3
parameters in printer's flash.
MODE 4
Mode 2: Printer performs Auto
calibration when print head is
closed.
Mode 3: Printer finds the first
label gap when print head is
closed.
Mode 4: Mode 1/2/3 all disabled.
Manual calibration is needed.
CONTROL STANDARD STANDARD Available only in PPLA printer
CODE SET ALTERNATIVE 1 language.
ALTERNATIVE 2
ALTERNATIVE 3
CUT PEEL -15 ~ 50 mm 0 mm To adjust cut and peel positions.
OFFSET
PRINT -8 ~ 15 mm 0 mm Controls vertical print positions.
OFFSET
TPH VER -9~9 mm 0 mm To adjust offset of vertical print
OFFSET (PPLA/PPLB) position.
-3~3 mm
(PPLZ)
RECOVER ENABLE, DISABLE Will not reprint after recovering
PRINT DISABLE from media-out or ribbon-out
errors.
CUTTER NO NO If “YES: is selected, printer will
INSTALLED YES then enter CUTTER TYPE and
CUT MODE settings.
CUTTER ROTARY-NORMAL ROTARY- Available only when CUTTER
TYPE ROTARY-REVERSE NORMAL INSTALLED is set to “YES”.

GUILLOTINE-FULL
GUILLOTINE-PART ROTARY-REVERSE is to
recover from paper jam in cutter
mode.
CUT MODE NORMAL NORMAL Available only when CUTTER
CUTTER W/O BACK INSTALLED is set to “YES”.
PEELER NO NO
INSTALLED YES
READER NO NO Available only in PPLB printer
INSTALLED YES language.
WIN. CON. 0 ~ 254 mm 0 mm Available only in Windows with

LEN. bundled printer driver and for
continuous media.
BASE 0 ~ 4 IPS 0 IPS Available only in PPLA and

SPEED(IPS) PPLB printer languages.
COUNTING DOWN DOWN
UP
MEDIA REFLECTIVE SEE- To select for different media
SENSER SEE-THROUGH THROUGH types. After changing sensor
TYPE setting, make sure to calibrate
before printing.
BACK FEED DISABLE ENABLE DISABLE Available only in PPLA and
PPLB printer languages.
Once “ENABLE” is selected,
printer enters BACK DISTANCE
setting.
BACK 10~40 mm 21 mm Available only when BACK
DISTANCE FEED is enabled.
BASE 0~99 (PPLA) 0 Available only in PPLA and
DARKNESS -28~28 (PPLB) PPLB printer languages.
ABS. 0~30 0 To select darkness. Available
DARKNESS only in PPLZ printer language.
TRIM. -30~30 0 To fine-tune darkness. Available
DARKNESS only in PPLZ printer language.
BAUD RATE 600 / 1200 / 2400/ 9600 Should be as same as setting of
(RS232) 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / host.
38400 / 57600 /
115200
PARITY NONE NONE Should be as same as setting of
(RS232) EVEN host.
ODD
LENGTH 8 DATA BITS 8 DATA BITS Should be as same as setting of

(RS232) 7 DATA BITS host.

CLEAR FLASH NO NO When “YES” is selected, all the
YES label forms, soft fonts, and
graphics stored will be deleted.
Table 3.4
Ethernet Setting and Parameters

LCD Function Function Description
Display Options
1 DHCP DISABLE If printer is not connected to a router, with
DHCP disabled, settings of IP ADDRESS,
SUBNET MASK, and DEFAULT GATEWAY
settings will be available on LCD.
If DISABLE is changed to be ENABLE, LCD will

prompt “ETHERNET CARD UPDATE
FINISH…”
Then please reboot the printer.
ENABLE If printer has been connected to a router, IP
address will be assigned automatically by
DHCP server after power on.
If ENABLE is changed to be DISABLE, and

then again set back as ENABLE, LCD will
prompt “ETHERNET CARD UPDATE
FINISH…”
Then please reboot the printer.
2 IP ADDRESS xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx range:0~255
3 SUBNET MASK xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
4 DEFAULT xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx When DHCP is disabled, default IP address is
GATEWAY 192.168.1.100.
If “_” sign appears, it means that the DHCP

setting is disabled. If not, DHCP setting is
enabled.
1. FEED/CONFIG. : change contents.

(i.e. from 000.000.000.000 to
255.255.255.255)
2. PAUSE/CALIBR. : shift “_”sign position.
(i.e. from 255.255.255.255 to

255.255.255.255)
3. CANCEL/RESET.: view next function option.
(“_” sign must be on the third word, for
example, xxx).
4. To change IP ADDRESS or
SUBNET MASK, enter DEFAULT
GATEWAY setting, press CANCEL button
once; LCD will prompt “ETHERNET CARD
UPDATE FINISH…”
5. Restart the printer.
Note: All settings are valid, if IP ADDRESS,

SUBNET MASK and DEFAULT GATEWAY
settings are complete and printer is restarted.
5 MAC ADDRESS yyyy-yyyy-yyyy yyyy range:0000~FFFF
Table 3.5
3.2. Rear panel
PS/2 keyboard connector

For PS/2 standard keyboard connect.
RS232 connector (serial port)

Connector for serial port applications and, usually, it is connected to the COM port of
a PC.
USB connector
For USB port connection. Mostly it is connected to the USB port of a PC.
CENTRONICS connector
For parallel port connect. Mostly it is connected to the printer port of a PC.
Ethernet port (RJ-45)

This connector is for Ethernet Card application; it is convenient to use several printers
by Ethernet network at the same time.
Power switch

Controls application of AC power to printer. Turning the printer ON while holding down
certain front panel key will cause the printer to perform the self test, calibration or
system reset. The power should be turned OFF to connect or disconnect any internal
cable.
AC power socket
For AC power connection.

USB connector Ethernet connector
Centronics
PS2 keyboard
External label connector
feed slot cover
RS232
Power Switch
Power
Connector
Real Panel (Ethernet)

USB connector
Centronics
PS2 keyboard
External label
connector
feed slot cover
RS232
Power Switch
Power
Connector
Real Panel

4. OPTIONS
4.1. Cutter mechanism
Optional cutter is for cutting labels or tickets. Back feed or without back feed is
included for cutting. There are two cutters for user to choose. Please refer to the
Table2.4.
Cutter Thickness Remark

A2+ Rotary Cutter 0.06mm~0.20mm
(regular)
Guillotine Cutter 0.06mm~0.12mm The label for cutting is suggested
to be at least 20mm in height.
Table 4.1
4.2. Dispenser and Rewinder
Dispenser and rewinder provides the automatic peel-off and backing paper take-up
function.
4.3. Super (Add-on) Card
Super card can be used as add-on card to recover the printer in crashed condition.
4.4. External Media Stacker
External media stacker provides 8” OD label.
4.5. Argokee
ArgoKee provides “standard alone operation” function.

5. SETUP and DIAGNOSITC
5.1. Inlet power voltage and grounding
TheX-2300E/X-3200E series printer is designed for both 110VAC and 220VAC outlet.
The line voltage should not lower than 110 VAC or higher than 240 VAC and the
printer should be connected to a properly grounded receptacle.
5.2. Perform the self test
Once the printer is first installed, a self test should be performing. To perform the self
test, please follow the procedure:
Turn off the power

Load the media and ribbon properly
Press and hold the FEED key then turn on the power.
Release the FEED key after the printer starts to print. The message “Self
Test…” should be displayed on the LCD display if it is installed.
The configuration report should be printed out as Figure 5.1.
To return the printer to normal operation, please turn the power OFF and
ON again or press the CANCEL key for one second, otherwise the printer
will enter dump mode, all input data will not be interpreted.
Contents and Information of X-3200 “PPLB Self Test Label” are as the following:
1. Version Information
This includes firmware version and date information.
2. Standard RAM Size

This message shows standard RAM size in the printer.
3. Available RAM Size

This message shows available memory can be used to hold the downloadable
graphics, forms and soft fonts.
4. Flash Type
This message shows what flash type in printer.

5. Available Flash Size

This message shows available flash can be used to hold the downloadable
6. Font Symbol Set

This message shows symbol set for font.
7. Print Mode
It is either TT (Thermal Transfer with ribbon) mode or DT (Direct Thermal
without ribbon) mode.
8. Sensor type
This message shows the sensor type such as reflective sensor.
9. Label-less Calibration Value

Used to check the printer perform label-less calibration or not. If not, Ref. should be
2000 and See. should be 8500.
10. No. of DL Soft Fonts

This message shows the numbers of soft fonts downloaded in printer.
11. RTC Time

This message shows time that RTC records.
12. Int. fonts

This message shows what kind of Asia font downloaded in printer.
13. Cut Count

The message will show how many labels the printer cuts off.
14. Print Length Meter

It keeps the length printed in meters. With this, you may check the print head
warranty. The value will not be reset even you replace the TPH or any components.

15. RS232 Protocols

It contains data frame of RS-232 interface: baud rate, parity, data bit, and stop bit.
16. Check Sum

Used to check the firmware flash is correct or not. It should be 0000.
17. Speed/Darkness
Printer speed/darkness setting.
18. Media Type

The message shows media type of this printer.
19. Print Width

The message shows print width in printer.
20. Label Length

The message shows label length in printer.
21. Backfeed Disable/Enable

This message shows backfeed disable/enable when printing.
22. Cutter Disable/Enable

This message shows backfeed disable/enable during cutter is enabling.
23. Peeler Disable/Enable

This message shows backfeed disable/enable during peeler is enabling.
24. Cutter/Peeler Offset value

This will show cutter/peeler offset information.
25. R(X,Y)=
This message shows X and Y coordinates of the origin point.
26. H. position adjust

This message shows horizontal offset about location of printing.

27. Calibration Type Mode

There are four calibration type modes; in this message you can get what mode is
used.
28. DIP switch
Sw2 ON OFF
1 No use No use
2 DT mode Normal
3 Factory test Normal
4 No use No use
5 Add on card Normal
29. Font Image

Used to check Internal Fonts are correct or not.

Figure 5.1

5.3. Perform the curves
Once the printer cannot detect the labels correctly, the curves information should be
performed. To perform the curves, please follow the procedure:
Perform the self test. (Please see 5.2 Perform the self test)
Release the FEED key until printer starts to print out curves.
The curves report should be printed as Figure 5.2.
. Contents and Information of X-2300E “PPLB Curves” are as the following:
1. Ribbon profile
This curve can check the ribbon sensor is normal or not.
2. See-through-1 profile
This curve can check the movable see-through sensor is normal or not.
3. Reflective profile
This curve can judge media sensor can detect gap correctly or not.
4. TPH resistance profile

This message shows how many bad dots the printer has.
5. Need to enter peeler mode?

After printing curves, you can choose the printer enter peeler mode.
The command <ESC>KIE can only print out the values of sensors and TPH profile.

Figure 5.2

5.4. Printer reset
Some parameters of the printer can be reset to the factory default value.
1. Turn off the printer.

2. Press and hold the CANCEL/RESET key then turn on the printer.
Release the CANCAL/RESET key when the message “RESET” is displayed
on the LCD and READY indicator blinks.
When the reset procedure is completed, “READY” message will be displayed on the
LCD and READY indicator will stop blinking.
The following parameters will be reset to the default value:
Label parameters
Printing darkness
Printing speed
Symbol set (language)
Others for specific emulation

6. CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
6.1. Media sensor position adjustment
The media sensor senses either the gap between labels or a hole or notch in the
media to determine the position and length of the label or ticket stock. When using
label with gap, user can position the sensor anywhere inside the gap. But when using
media with notch or hole, it may be necessary to reposition the media sensor.
1. Open the side cover.

2. Release the Print head latch.
3. Loading the media properly.
4. Adjust the sensor by moving the media sensor adjustment lever left or
right (look through the front of the print) checking if the media sensor
position mark (Figure 6.1) is located on the top of the notch or hole of the
media.
5. Closing the Print head latch.
6. Closing the side cover.

Figure 6.0
Figure 6.1
6.2. Media sensor calibration
After the first time of installation, the print media is changed or the media sensor
board is replaced, the media sensor calibration must be performed.
1. Loading the media (and ribbon for thermal transfer printing) properly.
2. Moving the media sensor to proper position.
3. Press and hold down the PAUSE key then turn on the power switch.
During the media calibration, 8 inches of media will be fed out. The READY and
MEDIA indicators will be blinking for few seconds during calibration is proceeding then
turn ON again after the calibration is completed. Without the proper calibration, the
gap detection will not stable especially for the small labels (less than 1.4 inches in
height).
After the calibration, all the related parameters will be stored in the FLASH which is
located on Main board.
֠Note:
After the first time of installation or the media type is changed, this procedure must be
carried out. Failure to do it, the media-empty and media-gap detection might be
incorrect.

6.3. Print head pressure adjustment
Printing quality can be fine adjusted based on which area on the label the printing quality
discrepancy is located.
A. Right Hand Side Enhancement

If the phenomena as shown in Fig. 1 been observed, please turn the Fine Adjustment Knob
clockwise slightly then try printing again to justify the printing quality improvement as shown
in Fig.2. Repeat the same process until the printing quality is well balanced on both ends of
the label.
Figure 1 Figure 2
B. Left Hand Side Enhancement

If the phenomena as shown in Fig. 3 been observed, please turn the Fine Adjustment Knob
counter-clockwise slightly then try printing again to justify the printing quality improvement
as shown in Fig.4. Repeat the same process until the printing quality is well balanced on
both ends of the label.

Figure 3 Figure 4
Once the desired quality has been reached, please make note on the new setting of the
Fine Adjustment Knob and the type number of ribbon been used in this printing task for
future reference.
[Remark]:
Please note, as shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 4, the Fine Adjustment Knob is set to “ 0 “ as
default setting when shipped from Argox factory.

6.4. Print head print line adjustment
When the label only exhibits locally inferior printing quality and the ribbon is not wrinkled,
the position of the print head shall be adjusted, and the adjusting position is shown as Fig.
1. The viewing direction is facing the machine, and using hex socket screw driver for the
adjustment.
The adjusting portions for two hex socket screw locks marked in Fig. 1 are shown in Fig. 2
and Fig. 3. When the right side of the label exhibits inferior printing quality, as shown in Fig.
2, the screw at the right side shall be adjusted. When the left side of the label exhibits
inferior printing quality, as shown in Fig. 3, the screw at the left side shall be adjusted. The
adjusting steps are as follows:
1. Clockwise rotate the screw a half circle and test printing; observe whether the
printing quality has been gradually improved or not; and stop the adjustment if the
quality is improved.
2. Repeat Step 1; if the printing quality has not been gradually improved after five
times, counterclockwise rotate five circles back to the original position and then
proceed Step 3.
3. Counter-clockwise rotate the screw a half circle and test printing; observe whether
the printing quality has been gradually improved or not; and stop the adjustment if
the quality is improved.
Figure 1

Figure 2 Figure 3

6.5. Ribbon tension adjustment
Both ribbon supply spindle and ribbon pickup spindle are equipped with control knobs to
adjust ribbon tension. The control knobs can rotate to both directions. Rotate the control
knob clockwise to increase ribbon tension; rotate it counter-clockwise to reduce ribbon
tension.
If the ribbon is wrinkled at ribbon supply, rotate clockwise control knob of ribbon supply, to
increase ribbon tension at ribbon supply and further improve ribbon wrinkle. However,
please be noted, too much tension at ribbon supply may result in ribbon not moving
smoothly. Once it happens, rotate counter-clockwise control knob of ribbon supply, to
increase ribbon tension to balance the tension.
If the ribbon is wrinkled at ribbon pickup, rotate counter-clockwise control knob of ribbon
pickup, to decrease ribbon tension at ribbon pickup and further improve ribbon wrinkle. If
the tension is too little at ribbon pickup, ribbon will not move smoothly, and needs control
knob to rotate clockwise to increase tension.
[Remark]:
The ribbon shaft has its user-friendly feature to allow users to adjust the tension of ribbon
shaft by rotating the knob. User can reset to factory default tension by adjusting the ribbon
shaft while the black line was aligned to the marked arrows. The default setting when
shipped from Argox factory is shown as Figure 2 – the two arrows are in line with the black
line.
Figure 1
Figure 2


6.6. Printing wrinkle adjustment
During printing, ribbon may wrinkle and cause abnormal printing

quality. The following describes how to solve ribbon wrinkle accordingly.
Figure A Figure B
Once the printouts as above appear, the possible cause may be the unequal positions of
Ribbon Bracket, which needs to be adjusted properly to make its heights equally the same
at both sides. Steps to adjust are as below:
1. Loose the screws at both sides and rotate counter-clockwise:
2. Make sure the Ribbon Bracket is at its lowest position first; then tight up the screws by
rotating clockwise.

3. Print a test page to check print quality. If the quality is improved, stop the adjustment; if
not, continue with next step.
4. If the test print appears as Figure A, remain the screw at the right of Ribbon Bracket
fixed, then loose the screw at the left, and gradually fine-tune upward, until the print quality
gets improved.
If the test print appears as Figure B, remain the screw at the left of Ribbon Bracket fixed,
and then loose the screw at the right, and gradually fine-tune upward, until the print quality
gets improved.

7. OPTIONAL PARTS INSTALLATIONS
CAUTION
The printer electronics are susceptible to static discharge.
Wear an anti-static wrist and attach it to the printer chassis
7.1. Cutter Installation
Rotary cutter installation
1. Turn off the power switch.

2. Remove the top covers on both left and right sides.
3. Mount the Cutter baby board to JP15 on Main Board. (Take care of the
location and direction).
4. Secure two screws (3) to fix cutter (1) on bracket (2) (Figure 7.1).
5. Remove the tear-off bracket (5) by releasing screws (4). (Figure 7.2).
6. Insert the left side of cutter bracket (7) and secure two screws (6) to the TPH
module (Figure 7.3).
7. Thread the cutter cable (8) through a hole (Refer to the arrow of Figure 7.3)
and route it to JP14 connector (CUTTER) on the Main Board.
8. Turn on the power switch and enable cutter from panel setting.
Figure 7.1

Figure 7.2
Figure 7.3

Guillotine cutter installation

3. Mount the Cutter baby board to JP15 on Main Board. (Take care of the
location and direction).
4. Remove the tear-off bracket (5) by releasing screws (4) (Figure 7.2).
5. Thread the cutter cable (8) through a hole (Refer to the arrow of Figure 7.4)
and route it to JP14 connector (CUTTER) on the Main Board.
6. Insert the left side of cutter bracket (7) and secure three screws (6) to the
TPH module (Figure 7.4).
7. Turn on the power switch and enable cutter from panel setting.
Figure 7.4

Install the media and the ribbon after the cutter is proper installed.
1. Put the media end on the roller.

2. Close the TPH latch.
3. Hold the PAUSE/CALIBR button then turn on the power switch.
4. Release the button when the cutter starts cutting.
5. After cutting the printer will feed the label for about 8 inches.
The above procedure is taken at first time after installation or cutter jam.
Normally the procedure is:
1. Put the media end on the roller.

2. Close the TPH latch.
3. Turn on the printer.
4. Press the FEED button to let the media end go through the cutter.
In general the cutter cuts the label at the center of the media gap. User may change
the cutting position for special media by sending a shift command to the printer:
1. You may send a shift command.
<ESC>KI;_
where “-“ is a signed byte and in terms of dots. This parameter can be saved
permanently in the FLASH.
2. Alternatively you may change the parameter from panel CUTTET/PEELER

OFFSET.

7.2. Dispenser/Rewinder installation and adjustment
7.2.1. Installation

3. Assemble the related components for both left and right sides. Refer to
the Figure 7.5.
Figure 7.5
4. Connect the dispenser sensor assembly (11) to JP12 (PEELER) on main

board and secure the dispenser board in front of TPH module. Refer to
the Figure 7.5-1.Then secure three screws to the TPH module (Figure
7.5-2).

Figure 7.5-1
Figure 7.5-2
5. Install the ribbon and the media. As figure 7.6.

Figure 7.6
6. Turn on the power switch.

7. Select the PEELER INSTALL item on LCD and enable it.
7.2.2. Adjustment
The tension of the take-up spindle is adjustable by adjusting the screw (13)
(Figure 7.7). The Spindle of the dispenser kit must be parallel with the exit media or
label. To adjust the position may Loosen the two screws (14) and (15) (Figure7.8),
reposition the spindle and secure the screws.
Figure 7.7 Figure 7.8

Modification for using the ribbon with outside coating
The printers are produced to use the ribbon with inside coating. It is also
possible to use the outside coating ribbon by doing the following modification:
1. Pull up and hold the shaft as shown in Figure 7.9.
Figure 7.9
2. Shift the shaft to the position under with mark “OUTSIDE” and release the
shaft. (Figure 7.10)
Figure 7.10

3. Readjust the tension of the ribbon supply spindle (refer to section 6.5).
4. After the modification, ribbons with outside coating can be used and the
ribbon should be loaded as Figure 7.11.
Figure 7.11

8. FIRMWARE UPGRADING
Firmware in Printer X-2300E/X-3200E series can be upgraded through the USB,

Centronics and Ethernet. The following describes how to upgrade Firmware in
Normal and Crashed cases.
8.1. Upgrade Firmware in Normal Case
8.1.1Upgrade Firmware with Printer Utility
Run the printer utility and let the firmware modify itself.
1. Turn on the printer and wait for 3 seconds.

2. Execute Printer Utility to upgrade firmware; select Download Tab, choose correct
model name and language, click Brower to find the firmware source.

3. Wait for some seconds until LCD shows “RESTART PRINTER.”

4. Restart printer.
5. Upgrading firmware is completed.
8.1.2Upgrade Firmware through Network
We will meet two conditions as following:

1. PC connects many printers (must connect Router) (I.)
2. PC connects one printer (II.) (III.).
I.
1. Connect PC and printers to a router by Ethernet cables.
2. Set the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) contents as “Obtain IP/DNS address
automatically”.

3. Open IE and key in “the default IP address for router.”

(The default IP address of router (3COM) is http://192.168.1.1)
4. Enter password and log in, the result is as bellow:

5. Find out DHCP Clients List in LAN Settings, you can get the IP address of PC
and printers, the result is as bellow:
6. Open another IE and enter the related IP address(http://192.168.1.2), we can check

the server status and the printer status, the result is as bellow:

7. Click CONGFIG, the firmware of Ethernet card and printer can be upgraded
here.

II.
1. Connect PC and printer with Ethernet cable. Then restart the printer for about 1
minute.
2. Set the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) content. Please assign the IP address as
【192.168.1.xxx】.
3. Open another browser and enter the specific IP address(http://192.168.1.100) for

printer, we can get related status of server(Ethernet card) and printer, the result
is as bellow:


III.
1. Choose what printer you want to upgrade firmware, and then select LAN.
2. Input IP Address.
3. Choose .bin file to upgrade firmware.

8.2. How to Transferring Emulation
In Printer Setting page, user can see Command II. Command II has Emulation function.
In Emulation function, user can transfer printer emulation easily.
Let take OS-2140 printer for example. This printer default emulation is PPLA, if user wants
to operate printer in PPLB mode, user can enter Printer Setting page to choose
Emulation, then click PPLB in Emulation section.

8.3. Upgrade firmware in crashed case
In very abnormal case, the Boot-Up program located at BOOT sector of Flash ROM in
printer might be crashed (supposedly it is impossible to happen). This will cause the
printer fail to perform firmware upgrade with the above normal procedures. In this
case, you might refer to below to upgrade the Firmware.
1. Please install the add-on card.

2. DIP switch on DIP 5 should be put on “ON” position.
3. Turn ON the printer and wait until all LEDs are blinking at the same tempo.
4. Turn OFF the printer.
5. Put DIP switch on DIP 5 to the “OFF” position again.
6. Turn ON the printer, if “READY” LED blinks that means the crashed case is
solved.
7. If the firmware is not latest, please refer to steps in section 8.1 to upgrade the
latest firmware.
8.4. Verification
To confirm that you had successfully changed the firmware you just check the
self/configuration printout.
1. Turn off the printer until all the LED go OFF

2. Press the FEED/CONFIG button and turn on the printer
3. When the motor starts rotation release the button
4. Check the version code and date code, also the checksum code (must be
0000).

9. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING
9.1. Printer status indication
The printer has built-in monitors for the status. The status and error indications will be
displayed on the front panel LED indicators and the LCD display if it is equipped.
Generally, when a malfunction or an abnormal condition occurs, the READY LED will
keep blinking and printing and communication between the host and printer will stop.
To understand the problem, please check the LED indicators and LCD display on the
front panel.
CAUTION
Wear an anti-static wrist and attach it to the printer chassis.
Blinking
LCD display Description
LED
PAUSE READY The printer is at pause state. Press PAUSE or CANCEL
to return to normal state.
MEDIA OUT MEDIA The media is not installed or used up.
READY Printer fails to detect the media gap.
RIBBON OUT RIBBON The ribbon is not installed or end-of-ribbon occurred.
READY Load new ribbon to the printer. If you just use thermal
media, please disable the RIBBON on LCD.
SERIAL IO ERROR READY The format or baud rate of the RS232 communication is
inconsistent between the printer and host.
CUTTER FAILED READY The cutter cannot cut off the media, check the media and
cutter.
MEMORY FULL READY The printer buffer is full caused by the loaded soft fonts,
graphics or forms. Check the format of these data. Call
for service
SENSOR O.R. READY The media sensor is out of range during calibration. Make
sure the media is installed and the label sensor is put
under the media.
PRINT HEAD HEAT MEDIA Printing job will start until the temperature of TPH goes
down.

HEAD OPEN READY Head latch is not closed; before printing please close up
head latch.
Table 9.0

9.2. Trouble Shooting
No indication:
LCD display LED Description

OFF All the LED are OFF Out of power or printer out of work

Out of media indication:
LCD display Flash LED Description

MEDIA OUT MEDIA The media is not installed or used up.
READY Printer fails to detect the media gap.

Out of ribbon indication:

RIBBON OUT RIBBON The ribbon is not installed or out of ribbon.
READY

Serial port error:

SERIAL IO READY The format or baud rate of the RS232
ERROR communication is inconsistent between the printer
and host.

9.3. Clearance
CAUTION
There are some components need to be clean-up occasionally:
Thermal print head
The debris of thermal paper or ribbon may collect on the print head causing
characters or bar codes to appear light or faded. To clean the print head, wet a
soft paper towel with isopropyl rubbing alcohol and use the damp towel to rub the
dirt from the print head surface.
To clean the print head after every roll of ribbon is recommended.
Platen roller
If the roller becomes contaminated with grit, label adhesive, or ink, printing quality
may be adversely affected. To clean the roller, using a clean cloth and alcohol,
wipe off any accumulated debris.
Media sensor
The dirt on the paper sensor will cause the miss or unstable detection of label gap.
Clean it with bristle brush or air blow once in a while.
֠Note: Switch off the power before cleaning!

9.4. Replacement
Power supply fuse replacement
CAUTION
1. Switch off the power and disconnect the AC power cord.

2. Open the left side cover of the printer.
3. Replace the fuse which is located at the upper right corner of the power
supply with the same specification (5 amps) fuse.
4. Close the cover.
Figure 9.1
TPH (thermal print head) replacement
To replace the print head, please follow the procedure as shown on Figure 9.2,
9.3 and 9.4. It is also possible to replace the TPH without remove the print head
module.

Remove the print head cable from the print head.

Release the screw (F) and (P).
Remove the print head from the module.
Figure 9.2
Figure 9.3

Figure 9.4
Ethernet card replacement

3. Release the 2 screws on centronics (Figure 9.5).
4. Release the 8 screws on main-board (Figure 9.6).
5. Replace the Ethernet on main-board (Figure 9.7).
Figure 9.5

Figure 9.6
Figure 9.7
RTC battery replacement

3. Unlatch the lock on main-board and replace the battery (Figure9.8).

Figure 9.8

9.5. Cutter with paper jam
Rotary Cutter with paper jam
If there is paper jam inside rotary cutter, refer to Rotary Cutter Installation section to
remove the rotary cutter. Check the Cam as marked in Figure 1, find a slotted
screwdriver to turn counter-clockwise as Figure 2. During turning the Cam of cutter, release
the blade from paper and them remove the paper from the cutter.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Guillotine Cutter with paper jam
If there is paper jam inside guillotine cutter, check in Figure 1 and find where the screw
under guillotine cutter. It is to control cut actions of guillotine cutter. Find a
Phillips screwdriver to lay down the blade by turning the screw counter-clockwise. Then
paper can be removed from the cutter as Figure 2.

Figure 1 Figure 2

10. OPERATIONAL THEOREM
10.1. System block diagram
Panel Board
Ribbon
Sensor
Centronic Main Board Dispenser
sensor
Thermal
RS232
PS/2
Cutter
Media
USB 2.0 sensor Roller
Full-Spee
Stepping
Switching
DC Adaptor
Figure 10.0
Main board
A four layers PCBA, consists of a micro-controller, FLASH ROM, SDRAM ……
components required for the printing functions.
Panel board
A two layers PCBA, consist of a three push button switches, three LED indicators
and one LCD module (option) for user’s access, status and error indication.
Ribbon sensor
A one layer PCBA, consist of a reflective type object sensor designate for ribbon
detection.

Media sensor
A one layer PCBA, consist of a reflective type object sensor designate for
media/gap detection.
Thermal print head (TPH)

There are 864 heat elements consist in the TPH. Each heat element can be turn
on/off individually.
Motor
A bipolar hybrid stepping motor is used for carrying label and ribbon during
printing.
Dispenser and rewinder (option)

A mechanism designates for the automatic separation of label and take-up the
backing paper.
Peeler sensor (option)

A one layer PCBA, consist of a see-through type object sensor designate to detect
the printed label is removed or still exist.
Cutter assembly (option)

Consisting of a DC motor, a switch, gears and a rotary cutter. It is used for cutting
the printed label automatically.
SPS (Switching Power supply)

The switching Power supply converts the input power (90VAC to 250VAC) to
24VDC. A 5 Amps fuse is also included in the power supply for over current
protection.
Host controller
An equipment which can send the printing command to printer through RS232
serial port, Centronics parallel port or USB port. Usually a PC is connected.

10.2. Main board block diagram and description
General M/B Block Diagram
Panel
Driver
board
STB1-STB3 EXTENSION SLOT
LATCH
DATA
CLOCK TPH Flash
Driver Micro-
Controller A0~A20
TPH D0~D16
TM
DRAM
Cutter
Driver
Cutter
A/D
PEELER
PAPER Relay TxD Centronics
RIBBON RxD Driver
Sensors TPH cover CTS
RTS
+5V PS/2
24V DC To
Power Driver
DC/DC controller
Supply
Converter RS232
Motor Driver
Motor Driver
USB
control
block
Figure 10.1

M/B with Ethernet Block Diagram
Panel
Driver
board
STB1-STB3 EXTENSION SLOT
LATCH
DATA
CLOCK TPH Flash
Driver Micro-
Controller A0~A20
TPH D0~D16
TM
DRAM
Cutter
Driver
Cutter
A/D
PEELER
PAPER Relay TxD Centronics
RIBBON RxD Driver
Sensors
TPH cover CTS
RTS
+5V PS/2
Power 24V DC To
Driver controller
Supply DC/DC
Converter RS232
Motor Driver
Motor Driver
Ethernet Ethernet
Card
USB
Figure 10.2
Micro-controller (U1)
A HITACHI 32 bit RISC processor is selected as the controller for this printer. The
rich on-chip functions such as: Integrated timer, DMA controller, A/D convert,
Serial communication interface, Pattern generator and I/O ports make the printer
high performance and compact size.
FLASH memory (U22)

There is a 4M bytes FLASH on the main board to store the program, character
and bar code fonts. It also saves some parameters which are stored permanently
for printing, communication, ribbon and media detection and special controls.

SDRAM (U21)
A 8M bytes SDRAM is selected as the medium of storage for the printing image.
In order to have fast access to the memory, 16 bits data bus width is selected.
Cutter baby board (JP15)

In order to prevent the cutter from stuck, a full bridge driver is used to control the
cutter move both in forward and reverse direction.
RS232 driver/receiver (U15)

To convert the serial port signal to/from micro-controller to RS232 voltage level, a
RS232 driver/receiver with integral charge pump circuit is used.
CENTRONICS interface (At Centronics board) (JP5)

Through these interface, all the data come from the host controller are latched
then read by the Micro-controller.
DC/DC converter (U10, U11, U12, U13)

To convert the 24V input power to 24V, 21V, 17V (for motor), 5V, 3.3V, and 1.5V,
to be used as the power supply for micro-controller, flash, SDRAM……etc.
TPH switch (Q4)

To prevent the TPH from being damaged by the unstable power condition when
the printer is switched on, Q4 disconnected the power supply (24V) to the TPH.
Q4 has to be activated before printing.
Extension slot (JP8)

This slot is designated for the connection of all optional extension modules (RTC
Card and Add-on card).
Motor driver (U32)

In order to have enough toque and fast speed, two motor drivers are used on the
main board; each one drives one phase of the bipolar stepper motor.
LED driver (U8)

To provides the sink current to turn on/off the LEDs on the Panel Board.
Keyboard interface (U16, U17, U18, U19, U20)

This interface is a bi-directional synchronize serial interface, fully compatible with

PS/2 keyboard interface of IBM PC. User may use a standard PS/2 keyboard to
control the printer.
Ethernet Slot (JP1)

This slot is designate for the connection of all the optional extension modules.
i.e.: Ethernet card or GPIO card.
10.3. Panel board block diagram and description
The Panel board consists of three push bottom switches, three LED indicators,
and one 16X2 or 18X2 LCD display module for user’s access, status and error
indication.
Panel board diagram

Figure 10.3

10.4. Sensor board diagram and description
The circuit of all the sensor board (Media sensor board, Ribbon sensor board
and Peeler board) is identical. A reflective sensor is used for these purposes.
Sensor board diagram

Figure 10.4

10.5. Wiring diagram
PANEL BOARD Motor
JP2 JP3 JP15 Cutter baby board
MAIN BOARD
Head JP16 CUTTER
open JP13
JP19
sensor JP21 TPH
JP9 JP10 JP12
JP4 JP11
Media Ribbon Peeler

POWER SUPPLY sensor sensor sensor
board board board
Figure 10.5

11. ETHERNET MODULE SPECIFICATION
Items Contents
CPU 32-bits, ARM-922, 100MHz
RAM 8 MBytes ( 4 M * 16Bits )
ROM 4 MBytes
Ethernet 1. Port: RJ-45 Connector
2. LAN: 10/100 Mbps ( Auto Detecting )
3. Protocol: ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, HTTP, DHCP,
rawTCP, LPR, IPP, SNMPTrap
4. Mode: TCP Server/Client, UDP Client
5. Setup: HTTP Browser Setup
6. Security: Setup Password
Digital I/O Port Digital I/O * 5, USB 2.0 * 2

Firmware Firmware On-lined Updated Via Ethernet/USB
LED Lamp Power
Environment Operating Temp. 0°C ~ 70°C,
Storage Temp. -20°C ~ 50°C
Dimensions 67.8 * 64 * 17.2 mm ( W * L * H )
Weight 32 g

12. ETHERNET PRINTER ADDITIONAL COMMANDS

Parameter types:
- None: no parameter is required
- Signed integer. e.g. +100 or –23
- Unsigned integer. e.g. 32
- Signed byte. Just one byte binary data. e.g.
+3 is represented as 0x03(03H), and –1 as 0xff (0FFH).
Command Description
<ESC>KIZA *Enable/disable switch detection of print head open.
*Syntax: <ESC>KIZAm
*Parameter:
m = 0; disable switch detection of print head open (default)
m= 1; enable switch detection of print head open
If this function is enabling, label auto-calibration will be performed when the print head is
closed.
<ESC>KJA Request printer status through Ethernet to show on web page

Information about printer status is listed in TABLE1.
<ESC>KJB End Job
<ESC>KJH Enable printer to check if Ethernet card is alive or not in every second.
<ESC>KJI Disable printer to check if Ethernet card is alive or not in every second.
<ESC>KJJ Start Job
<ESC>KJK *Reset printer function.
*Syntax: <ESC>KJKm
*Parameter:
m=0 disable to reset function (default)
m=1 enable to reset function
This command is for setting printer.
<ESC>KJL *SNMP broadcasted function setting.

*Syntax: <ESC>KJLmnq
*Parameter:
m= 0, disable Ethernet card enquire for printer reset (default)
m=1, enable Ethernet card enquire for printer reset.
n= 0, disable SNMP function (default)
n=1, enable SNMP function
q= 1~9 seconds; the time interval which SNMP enquire printer
status for. (default value:1)
This command is for Ethernet card to enquire Printer.

<ESC>KJOETHERNET *Ethernet IP addresses

*Syntax: <ESC>KJOETHERNETm,m,m,m,n,n,n,n,o,o,o,o,q,q,q,q,q,q
*Parameter: “m,m,m,m,”: IP address
“n,n,n,n,”: subnet mask
“o,o,o,o,”: gateway
“q,q,q,q,”: MAC address
Parameters must be HEX values.
*Example:
IP address:192,168,0,42
(“m,m,m,m,”=”0xC0 0x2C 0xA8 0x2C 0x00 0x2C 0x2A”)
After setting Ethernet related setting or upgrading firmware, the Ethernet card will send this
command to the printer. Print self-test can get the Ethernet related information.
<ESC>KJPETHERNET * IP addresses setting.

*Syntax: <ESC>KJPETHERNETa,a,a,a,b,b,b,b,
*Parameter: “a,a,a,a,”: IP address
“b,b,b,b,”: subnet mask
*Example:
IP address:192,168,0,42
(“a,a,a,a,”=”0xC0,0xA8,0x00,0x2A)
If “a,a,a,a,”=”0x00 0x2C 0x00 0x2C 0x00 0x2C 0x00 0x2C”, the setting will
become DHCP (auto IP address).
You can send this command to Ethernet card through PC; print self-test can get the
Ethernet related information.

This command is for setting Ethernet card.
<ESC>KJQETHERNET *Ethernet card gateway setting.

*Syntax: <ESC>KJQETHERNETc,c,c,c,
*Parameter: “c,c,c,c,”: Ethernet card gateway
*Example:
Gateway:255,255,248,0
(“c,c,c,c,”=”0xFF 0x2C 0XFF 0x2C 0xF8 0x2C 0x00”)
You can send this command to Ethernet card through PC; print self-test can get the
Ethernet related information.

This command is for setting Ethernet card.
<ESC>KJR * Ethernet card version.

*Syntax: <ESC>KJRm,nn
*Example: <ESC>KJR5,21; Ethernet card version is 5,21.
After upgrading firmware, this command will be sent from Ethernet card to the printer. You
can print self-test to get Ethernet card version.
<ESC>KJS Start Page

<ESC>KJT End Page
<ESC>KJU *Ethernet SNMP function
*Syntax: <ESC>KJUmn
m=0, disable Ethernet SNMP function (default)
m=1, enable Ethernet SNMP function
n= 1~9 seconds; the time interval which SNMP enquire printer
status for. (default value:1)
If n=0x0D, this indicates n=1 second. In other words, if n is
not defined, n=1 second.
This command is for setting printer.
<ESC>KJV Printer aging test

<ESC>KJW *Enquire emulation function
*Syntax: <ESC>KJWmnop
m= total emulation items; m=3~9(0x33~0x39)
Maybe printer has more emulation in the future.
n= PPLA emulation; n=0(0x30), PPLA emulation is not exist
.n=1(0x31), PPLA emulation is used.
o= PPLB emulation; o=0(0x30), PPLB emulation is not exist
o=1(0x31), PPLB emulation is used.
p= PPLZ emulation; p=0(0x30), PPLZ emulation is not exist
. p=1(0x31), PPLZ emulation is used.
If user sends <esc>KJW to enquire emulation through Ethernet card, the printer returns
<esc>KJW3011; This represents printer supports 3 emulations but only PPLB and PPLZ
are in printer now.
<ESC>KJX Make printer LEDs blink after the following conditions:

1. Finishing upgrade Ethernet card.
2. Complete IP address, subnet mask and gateway setting.
<ESC>KJYA * IP Address setting

(Data transfer form printer to Ethernet card )

*Syntax: <ESC>KJYAa,a,a,a,b,b,b,b,c,c,c,c
*Parameter: “a,a,a,a,”: IP address
“b,b,b,b,”: subnet mask
“c,c,c,c”: Ethernet card gateway
*Example:
IP address:192,168,0,42
(“a,a,a,a,”=”0xC0 0x2C 0xA8 0x2C 0x00 0x2C 0x2A 0x2C” )
If “a,a,a,a,”=”0x00 0x2C 0x00 0x2C 0x00 0x2C 0x00 0x2C”, the setting will
become DHCP (auto IP address).
<ESC>KJYB * IP Address setting
(Communication between PC and printer )
<ESC>KJYBm,a,a,a,a[,b,b,b,b,c,c,c,c]
*Parameter:
Parameter m is setting mode; all parameters of address must be in HEX
format.
Paramete
m a,a,a,a b,b,b,b c,c,c,c
r
0x31 Gateway Ignored Ignored
0x32 Subnet Mask Ignored Ignored
0x33 Subnet Mask Gateway Ignored
Mode 0x34 IP Address Ignored Ignored
0x35 IP Address Gateway Ignored
0x36 IP Address Subnet Mask Ignored
0x37 IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway
TABLE1: PARAMETER ID
Parameter ID Length Setting

( 4 bytes) (bytes)
All Parameter 0 0
Firmware Version 2 24 ( Max. to 24 characters )
Printer Resolution 5 4 0: 203 4:100
1: 300

2: 600
3: 900
Standard RAM Size 7 4 4GB
Available RAM Size 8 4 4GB
Standard Flash 9 4 0: 2MB A: 1GB
Memory Size 1: 1MB B: 2GB
2: 4MB C: 4GB
3. 8MB D: 8GB
4. 16MB E: 16GB
5. 32MB
6: 64MB
7: 128MB
8: 256MB
9: 512MB
Available Flash 10 4 4GB
Memory Size
DT/ TT 11 4 0: DT mode
1: TT mode
Media Sensor Type 12 4 0: Reflective
1: See Through1
2: See Through2
Print Mode 14 4 00000000: Normal
10000000: Backfeed Enable
20000000: Cutter Enable
30000000:Peeler Enable
Cut Offset 16 4
Peel Offset 17 4
Vertical Offset 18 4
Horizontal Offset 19 4
TPH Offset 20 4
Print Width 21 4 10 ~ 108 (mm)
Print Length 22 4 100 (inches)
Darkness 23 4 1 ~ 15 (0~30)
Speed 24 4 1 ~ 12

Inter Font Symbol 27 4 ab00 total: 4bytes

Set a: 1=7 bit b: 1~19
0=8 bit
(see table2 and show symbol set)
Total Printed Label 28 4 (Only F20L have)
NO.
Total Printed Label 29 4
Length
Labelless CAL. 31 4 abcd : total 4 bytes
Result ab: reflective empty value
cd: see through empty value
Label Size 32 4
Origin Coordination 33 4
Shift
External Card 34 4 RTC card :0x3000000
Chinese font:0x2010000
Taiwan font :0x2020000
Korean font :0x2040000
Japanese font 0x2080000
Flash Module 36 4 0:External
1:Internal
2: Internal
Serial COMM. 40 8 abcd 0000 total: 8 bytes
a (Baud Rate)
b (Parity)
c (Data Bit)
d (Stop Bit)
a: 0: 9600
1: 2400
2: 4800
3: 19200
4: 38400
5: 1200
6: 115200
7: 57600
8: 600

b: 0: NONE
1: EVEN
2: ODD
c: 0: 8 BITS
1: 7 BITS
d: 0: 1 BIT
1: 2 BITS
TABLE 2
8 bit data Symbol Set 7 bit data Symbol set

(a=0) (Code page) (a=1)
b=0 English (437) b=0 USASCII
b=1 Latin 1 (850) b=1 British
b=2 Slavic (852) b=2 German
b=3 Portugal (860) b=3 French
b=4 Canadian/French b=4 Danish
(863)
b=5 Nordic (865) b=5 Italian
b=6 Turkish (857) b=6 Spanish
b=7 Icelandic (861) b=7 Swedish
b=8 Hebrew (862) b=8 Swiss
b=9 Cyrillic (855)
b=10 Cyrillic CIS
1(866)
b=11 Greek (737)
b=12 Greek 1 (851)
b=13 Greek 2 (869)
b=14 Latin 1 (1252)
b=15 Latin 2 (1250)
b=16 Cyrillic (1251)
b=17 Greek (1253)
b=18 Turkish (1254)
b=19 Hebrew (1255)

13. ETHERNET PRINTER STATUS/ACTIVITY INDICATORS
13.1 Ethernet Module Status/Activity indicators
LED Status Description

Both Off No Ethernet link detected.
Green Speed LED On: 100 Mbps link
Off: 10 Mbps link
Amber Link/Activity LED On: link up

Off: link down
Flash: activity
Green LED
Amber LED
Figure 13.1
13.2 Ethernet Printer Status/Activity indicators
LED Status Blinking LED Description

The printer waits for printer ready.
Wait for Ready REAEY
It will take about 20 seconds for ready.

14. HOW TO GET IP ADDRESS

Printer can get IP addresses from the following modes:
A. Using router or similar device to assign IP address to printer
1. Connect PC and printer individually with Internet cable to Router LAN port.
2. In Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties, “IP address” and “DNS server address”
must be set as automatically.(Note: Don’t forget to take down the related information of static
IP address before setting, if PC is assigned static IP address.)

3. Search IP address which Router assigned to printer. Take Router (3COM WL-602)
for example: run the internet browser and type default IP address to open the
route’s homepage(The default IP address of this router’s homepage is http://192.168.1.1)
When turn on the printer, READY LED will blink and user must wait for about 20
seconds for ready.
4. First click Log in to enter main menu, then click LAN setting to enter system
status menu.
5. Click DHCP Clients List will see the printer IP addresses which assign to PC.
֠ Note: when the printer gets assigned IP address, user is suggested not to

change the IP address easily, or this step will delay the time for printer ready.
B. Use the Ethernet card static IP address
Connect printer and PC with cable and turn on the printer for about 1 minute. The
printer will get the default IP addresses 192.168.1.100 by itself. The default IP address
can be modified, and the former 3 sections of IP address for PC should be the same
with printer’s (ex. 192.168.1.xxx) and subnet mask should be 255.255.255.0 to connect
correctly.
C. Send additional commands to set IP address through other communication

interface (USB, RS-232 etc.)
<ESC>KJPETHERNET
<ESC>KJQETHERNET

15. ETHERNET INFORMATION AND SETTING
1. Run a browser and key in the printer IP address then SERVER STATUS and
PRINTER STATUS will be displayed.

2. Set the way that Ethernet card assign IP address to PC and related setting in
“CONFIG” - TCP/IP Configuration page.
3. Upgrade firmware of Ethernet card/printer in Maintenance page.
The accumulative time will be recount if the printer shut down. (You can get this
information above from default webpage or else webpage.)
Any status monitor (include Bartender status monitor) must be closed when
upgrading firmware of Ethernet card/printer.
Upgrading Ethernet module firmware or changing IP address, restart the printer
and wait for about 1 minute; you will get the latest Ethernet module firmware
version or IP address by printing self-test.

16. ETHERNET PORT SETTING

1. Mouse right-click button on chosen printer, then click Printer properties and select
Ports tab.
2. Add New Port and select Standard TCP/IP Port.
3. After clicking New Port, Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard windows will
show. Then press the Next button on the windows.

4. Input IP address then press the Next button.
5. Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard windows show and choose Device
Type as Standard then press the Next button.

6. Press the Finish button to complete the setting.
7. Back to the printer properties windows and set related setting.

8. After choosing Raw(R) or LPR (L) in Protocol frame the setting will be completed.
8-1 The setting of Raw(R) is as bellow:
8-2 The setting of LPR (L) is as bellow:

֠ Note:
Because LPR (L) doesn’t support bidirectional function, you must disable bidirectional function.
9. LPR setting is completed.

17. RESET ETHERNET CARD
When IP address setting is completed, user must restart the printer to check IP
address on webpage. If the printer can’t get correct IP address, please reset or reboot
Ethernet Card.
Reset Ethernet Card Procedure
1. Take off all the printer covers.

2. Turn on printer and then press the Ethernet card RESET button for 2 seconds.
3. Restart the printer.
Figure 17.1

18. REBOOT ETHERNET CARD
When Ethernet card is abnormal, we can recover it by following steps.
1. Take off all covers of the printer.
2. Press and hold the RESET button of Ethernet card (see Figure 17.1), and then
turn on the printer. After 3 seconds, release the button. At this time, the Ethernet
card enters boot loader and Green LED shows only.
3. It can be checked if Ethernet card enter boot loader or not by sending the DOS
command – ping 192.168.1.100.
4. Download Ethernet card firmware by sending tftp –i 192.168.1.100 put ARGOX_v0.71,

and wait for 40 seconds to let Ethernet card restart automatically until Amber LED blinks
and Green LED shows. (ARGOX_v0.71 is Ethernet card firmware and should be placed
in corresponding work directory).

19. PRINTER UTILITY

19.1. Download/Upgrade firmware
1. Choose what printer you want to upgrade firmware or send files, then select
interface as LAN.

2. Input 「IP Address」. At this time, you can upgrade firmware or send files likes
operating other printers.

19.2. Printer setting
If there is any error occurs, computers will receive error message though the Router at
the same time. (Fig.19.2.1)
PC ○
A PC ○
B PC ○
C
Router
Media out Cutter Failed
Printer ○
1 Printer ○
2 Printer ○
3
Fig.19.2.1
If printer connects PC with Internet cable directly (PC IP address must be set first);
turn on printer, printer will search IP address automatically, then printer will ready to
print after 1 minute. (Fig.19.2.2)
PC
Printer
Fig.19.2.2

Choose「Port」, then select 「Ethernet SNMP」to Enable SNMP function.

19.3. PrinterInfo
1. Press「Search Net Printer」button, 「PrinterInfo」 shows printer IP address.
2. Click「Net Printer」, 「PrinterInfo」shows more information about the net printer.

3. Press 「Goto Homepage」button and popup a webpage as below.

20. Self-test Information in Net Printer

20.1. Perform Self-test Diagnosis
Once the printer is first installed, a self test should be performed. To perform the self
test, please follow the procedure:
Turn off the power

Load the media properly
Press and hold the FEED key then turn on the power.
Release the FEED key after printer starts to print.
The configuration report should be printed as Figure 20.1.
To return the printer to normal operation, please turn the power OFF and
ON again or press the FEED key, otherwise the printer will enter dump
mode, all input data will not be interpreted.
. Contents and Information of X-2300E “PPLB Self Test Label” are as the following:
1. Printer Version Information

This includes printer firmware version and date information.
2. Standard RAM Size

This message shows standard RAM size in the printer.
3. Available RAM Size

This message shows available memory can be used to hold the downloadable
4. Flash Type
This message shows what flash type in printer.
5. Available Flash Size

This message shows available flash can be used to hold the downloadable
6. Font Symbol Set

This message shows symbol set for font.

7. Print Mode
Direct thermal mode (without ribbon).
8. Sensor type
This message shows the sensor type such as reflective sensor.
9. Label-less Calibration Value

Used to check the printer perform label-less calibration or not. If not, it should be
8600.
10. RTC Time

This message shows time that the on-board RTC records.
11. Buzzer
This message shows that the buzzer function was enabled or not.
12. No. of DL Soft Fonts

This message shows the numbers of soft fonts downloaded in printer.
13. Int. fonts

This message shows what kind of Asia font downloaded in printer.
14. Cut Count

The message will show how many labels the printer cuts off.
15. Print Length Meter

It keeps the length printed in meters. With this, you may check the print head
warranty. The value will not be reset even you replace the TPH or any components.
16. RS232 Protocols

It contains data frame of RS-232 interface: baud rate, parity, data bit, and stop bit.
17. Check Sum

Used to check the firmware flash is correct or not. It should be 0000.
18. Speed/Darkness
Printer speed/darkness setting.
19. Media Type

The message shows media type of this printer.
20. Label Length

The message shows label length in printer.
21. Backfeed Disable/Enable

This message shows backfeed disable/enable when printing.
22. Cutter Disable/Enable

This message shows backfeed disable/enable during cutter is enabling.
23. Peeler Disable/Enable

This message shows backfeed disable/enable during peeler is enabling.
24. Cutter/Peeler Offset value

This will show cutter/peeler offset information.
25. R(X,Y)=
This message shows X and Y coordinates of the origin point.
26. H. position adjust

This message shows horizontal offset about location of printing.
27. Calibration Type Mode

There are four calibration type modes; in this message you can get what mode is
used.
28. Ethernet Module Version Information

This includes Ethernet Module version.

29. IP Address
This message shows IP Address status and for PC recognize.
30. Subnet Mask

[1]
A logically visible, distinctly addressed part of a single Internet Protocol network.
The process of sub netting is the division of a computer network into groups of
computers that have a common, designated IP address routing prefix.
31. Gateway
A point of entry or exit at which a gate may be hung.
32. Mac Address

MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to most network adapters or network
interface cards (NICs) by the manufacturer for identification, and used in the Media
Access Control protocol sub-layer.
33. SNMP
(Please refer to 19.2. Printer setting)
34. DIP switch

Sw2 ON OFF
1 No use No use
2 No use No use
3 Factory test Normal
4 No use No use
5 Add on card Normal
35. Font Image

Used to check Internal Fonts are correct or not.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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Figure 20.1.

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1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6

1.1. Scope ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

1.2. Printer description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

1.3. Related manuals----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

2. PRINTER SPECIFICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

2.1. Printing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

2.2. Media and Ribbon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

2.3. Fonts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

2.4. Bar code-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

2.5. Graphic --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

2.6. Electrical and Operating environment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

2.7. Physical dimension ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

2.8. Agency list ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

2.9. Communication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23

3.1. Front panel ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

3.2. LCD Setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25

3.2. Rear panel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

4.1. Cutter mechanism ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33

4.2. Dispenser and Rewinder ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33

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4.3. Super (Add-on) Card --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33

4.4. External Media Stacker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33

4.5. Argokee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33

5.SETUP and DIAGNOSITC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34

5.1. Inlet power voltage and grounding-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34

5.2. Perform the self test --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34

5.3. Perform the curves ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39

5.4. Printer reset -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41

6. CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 42

6.1. Media sensor position adjustment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42

6.2. Media sensor calibration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43

6.3. Print head pressure adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 44

6.4. Print head print line adjustment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46

6.5. Ribbon tension adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 48

6.6. Printing wrinkle adjustment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50

7. OPTIONAL PARTS INSTALLATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 52

7.1. Cutter Installation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52

7.2. Dispenser/Rewinder installation and adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 56

8. FIRMWARE UPGRADING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61

8.1. Upgrade Firmware in Normal Case -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61

8.2. How to Transferring Emulation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 69

8.3. Upgrade firmware in crashed case--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70

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9. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING------------------------------------------------------ 71

9.1. Printer status indication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 71

9.2. Trouble Shooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73

9.3. Clearance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 77

9.4. Replacement ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78

9.5. Cutter with paper jam ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83

10. OPERATIONAL THEOREM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 85

10.1. System block diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 85

10.2. Main board block diagram and description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 87

10.3. Panel board block diagram and description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 90

10.4. Sensor board diagram and description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 91

10.5. Wiring diagram --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 92

11. ETHERNET MODULE SPECIFICATION ----------------------------------------------------------- 93

12. ETHERNET PRINTER ADDITIONAL COMMANDS --------------------------------------------- 94