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Fastmark 4600 PLUS Series
Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer
User ’s Guide
Document #140106A
March 2011
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Table of Contents Getting Started .................................................................................................... 2 Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2 Package Contents ........................................................................................... 3 Placing the Printer .......................................................................................... 4 Connecting
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Table of Contents Appendix A: Printer Status .............................................................................. 64 Appendix B: Stand-alone Keyboard and Barcode Reader ............................ 65 Keyboard ....................................................................................................... 65 Form Control Functions ............................................................................... 65 Barcode Reader .................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER NOTICES This printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class A computing device. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interface to radio and TV reception, requiring the operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference. Place the printer on a flat, firm and solid surface. Do not place the printer near a heat source or near water. Refer to the specifi
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Getting Started Congratulations on choosing the AMT Datasouth Fastmark 4600 PLUS Series industrial barcode printer. This user‟s manual describing the FM 4600 PLUS Series printer models will help you get to know your new printer. The manual includes a guide to operate the printer as well as related information on troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical reference. Illustrations are provided to help you quickly become familiar with the printer. Unpacking After receiving your pri
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1 2 4 3 5 Package Contents 1. 4600 PLUS Series Printer 2. Installation Quick Start Guide 3. CD Rom (User Guides, Utility Software & Drivers) 4. AC Power Cord 5. Sample Ribbon 3
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Placing the Printer Before setting up and connecting the printer you should consider the following. WARNING! Do not operate the printer in an area where it might get wet. Find a solid flat surface with adequate room for the printer and enough space above for media and ribbon access. Place the printer within cable distance of the host and printer (serial or parallel cable.) Isolate the power cord from other electrical cables. Connecting the Power Cord Connect the powe
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Getting to Know Your Printer The illustrations below describe parts and features of the FM 4600 PLUS Series printer. Front Panel LCD Message Display Control Panel LED‟s and Switches Top Access Printer Models: TIA-200V (FM 4602 PLUS / 203dpi) Door TIA-230E (FM 4602 PLUS / Int. Ethernet 203dpi) Front Access TIA-320 (FM 4603 PLUS / 300dpi) Door TIA-320E (FM 4603 PLUS / Int. Ethernet 300dpi) The front panel includes: 3 L
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LED Indicators There are three LED indicators on the front panel, READY, MEDIA and RIBBON. These indicators display the operation status of the printer. READY On – Normal operation Off – Printer error MEDIA On – Normal operation Blinking – Install new media Printhead overheat The printer is paused, RIBBON On – thermal transfer mode with ribbon installed Off – direct thermal mode ( no ribbon installed ) Blinking – Install a new ribbon For the FM 46
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Notes: 1. You should perform a media calibration after installation and when changing to a different type or size of media. 2. Before calibration, you must load the media and ribbon properly and move the label sensor to the correct position avoiding holes. 3. After calibration the printer saves parameters to FLASH. Without correct calibration gap detection is easily lost during printing especially for small labels (less than 1.5 inches in height). 4. After self-test, the printer is in
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FM 4603 PLUS Series (300,PAL/PPLZ) FOR KEYBD If a barcode reader is connected, the display shows: FM 4602 PLUS Series (203,PAL/PPLZ) WITH B.C. READER FM 4603 PLUS Series (300,PAL/PPLZ) WITH B.C. READER If an abnormal condition occurs, a related message is displayed. For example: RIBBON OUT Setting Display Language The printer‟s LCD display supports six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. To se
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Changing Settings from the Panel You may change settings using the front panel buttons of the 4600 PLUS series printer models. In addition you may also change settings via software Utility and data stream commands. Buttons Function FEED+PAUSE Press to enter setting mode. (Don‟t press over 1 second) FEED+CANCEL Press to show next features. CANCEL Press to select desired feature. FEED+CANCEL To scroll through the list of values for the chosen feature. CANCEL To save the current
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Basic Printer Features and Parameter Settings , PPLA/PPLB. NOTE: Features can vary based on printer model. Do not change settings during printing or communication. Feature Parameter Factory Default Remarks PRINT MODE Thermal transfer / Thermal transfer Direct thermal AUTO Mode 1~4 Mode 1 Calibrates on demand. CALIBRATE MODE CUT/PEEL -015 ~+.050 0 Controls cut and peel OFFSET position. TPH VERTICAL -.003~+.003” 0 Offset of vertical print OFFSET position. RECOVER ENABLED, ENAB
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Feature Parameter Factory Default Remarks PARITY NONE NONE (RS232) EVEN ODD LENGTH 8 DATA BITS 8 DATA BITS (RS232) 7 DATA BITS CLEAR FLASH YES/NO NO PRINTERS WITH ETHERNET DHCP ENABLE ENABLE DISABLE IP ADDRESS ###.###.###.### SUBNET MASK ###.###.###.### DEFAULT ###.###.###.### GATEWAY MAC ####.####.#### ADDRESS Printer Features and Parameter Settings, PAL/PPLZ Feature Parameter Factory Default Remarks PRINT MODE Thermal transfer / Thermal transfer Direct therm
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Feature Parameter Factory Default Remarks PEELER YES NO INSTALLED NO COUNTING UP DOWN DOWN MEDIA GAP GAP Select for media SENSOR TYPE BLACK BAR characteristics. Once changed make sure to calibrate before printing. PRESENT .0~040” .87” Appears only when DISTANCE BACKFEED enabled. ABS 0~30 0 Setting darkness DARKNESS TRIM -30~30 0 Fine-tuning darkness DARKNESS BAUD RATE 600 / 1200 / 2400/ 9600 (RS232) 4800 / 9600 / 19200 /NONE PARITY NONE NONE (RS232) EVEN ODD LENGTH 8
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Internal Parts and Features Ribbon Supply Spindle Ribbon Pick-up Spindle Media Supply Spindle Rear Feed Slot Head Latch Thermal Printhead Paper Sensor Guide Paper Drive Roller 13
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Peeler Option Cutter Module 14
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Loading Ribbon and Media This section describes how to load ribbon and media. Loading a Ribbon Note: This section can be referred to, when transfer thermal printing is used. The steps below are based on ribbon wound ink-side in as an example. 1. Lift the top cover and front access door to expose the media compartment. (Figure 1) 1 Front Access 15
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2. Turn the head latch counter-clockwise and open the bracket. (Figure 2) 2 Head Latch Bracke t 3. Unwrap the ribbon and separate the ribbon roll from the bare core. Insert the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply spindle. (Figure 3) 3 Ribbon Supply Spindle 16
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4. Lead the ribbon through the print head module. (Figure 4) 5. Attach the edge of the ribbon onto the bare core and wind it a bit onto the core. Make sure the coating side of the ribbon is face down. 4 Print Head Bar Core Module 6. Insert the core onto the ribbon pick-up spindle. (Figure 5) 5 Ribbon Pick-up Ribbon Pick-up Spindle Spindle 7. Turn the pick-up spindle to ensure the ribbon is tightly wound
