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P/N. MD4206U-01
Edition 1
June 2004
Century Falcon 4D User Manual
Table of Contents
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfere
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WARRANTY INFORMATION ..........................................................................................II CHAPTER 1 – BARCODE PRINTER .............................................................................. 1 1-1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1 1-2 Printer Models ..................................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 - Barcode Printer 1-1. Introduction The Century Systems FALCON 4D series is a desktop thermal transfer / direct thermal label printer. With plastic outer casing, the FALCON 4D series is designed to be a lightweight and a low cost printer for large variety of printing requirement. Its features are as follows: Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer Printing Mode Print head density of 8 dots or 12dots per mm (203 or 300 dots per inch) Memory for label, graphics, and fonts dow
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1-4. General Specifications Model Name CFD-4206 CFD-4306 Resolution 203 dpi (8 dot/mm) 300 dpi (12 dot/mm) Print Mode Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal CPU 16 Bit Sensor Location Moveable, center aligned Sensor Type Reflective Sensor Type: Label gap, black mark, and punch hole sensing. Detection Detection: Label length auto sensing and / or program command setting Print Speed 2~4 IPS Standard 2~3 IPS 5~6 IPS can be achieved (media dependant) Print
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1-5. Communication Interface Parallel Interface Interface cable : Parallel cable compatible with IBM PC Pin out : See below PIN NO. FUNCTION TRANSMITTER 1 /Strobe host / printer 2-9 Data 0-7 host 10 /Acknowledge printer 11 Busy printer 12 /Paper empty printer 13 /Select printer 14 /Auto-Linefeed host / printer 15 N/C 16 Signal Gnd 17 Chassis Gnd 18 +5V,max 500mA 19-30 Signal Gnd host 31 /Initialize host / printer 32 /Error printer 33 Signal Ground 34-35 N/C 36
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1-6. Printer Parts Please use the following diagrams to identify each printer part. 1 Cover Open Button 11 LED Light (Ready) 21 Power Socket 2 Top Cover 12 LED Light (Status) 22 USB Port 3 Label Roll Core 13 FEED Key 23 Parallel Port 4 Ribbon Rewind Wheel 14 Print Line Adj. Gear 24 Serial Port 5 Print Mechanism 15 Ribbon Supply Shaft 25 Ethernet Socket (Option) Ribbon Rewind Shaft + Empty 6 16 Label Guide Ribbon Take Up Core 7 Locking Tenon (left/right) 17 Label
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Chapter 2 - Printer Installation This printer model has the following print modes: Thermal Transfer (TT): When printing, ribbon must be installed to transfer the print contents onto the media. Direct Thermal (DT): When printing, no ribbon is necessary; it only requires direct thermal media. 2-1. Ribbon Installation 1. Place the printer onto a smooth surface, and open the top cover. 2. Loosen and then lift the upper print mechanism by pressing the locking tenons. 3. Take
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2-2. Label Installation 1. Open the top cover. 2. Place the label roll onto the Label Roll Core, 3. Loosen and lift the upper print mechanism by pressing the locking tenons. 4. Feed the label through the two Label Guides to the Tear-off Bar. 5. Align the label guides to the label edge. 6. Close the upper print mechanism from the top to finish label installation. 6
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2-3 Label Roll Core Installation Instruction (A) 1” roll core installation instruction (B) 1.5” roll core installation instruction (C) 3” roll core installation instruction 7
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2-4 Card / Hang tags Installation When installing cord tags, the tag hole must align with the sensor arrow (as indicated in Photo 1), then use the Label Guide to secure the tags. Tag hole position Sensor Detection Position (Photo 1) 2-5. USB Installation 1. USB is a Plug & Play facility. Once the USB cable is connected from PC to the pri
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2. Select ” Search for a suitable driver for my device [recommended]“ and click “Next” 3. Select the location of the driver. 4. When the USB device driver is assigned and saved, click “Next” 9
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5. The USB device is built on the serial port, therefore make sure the interface setting is specified to the assigned port. 6. Go to Control Panel\System\Device Manager and the USB port will be listed under Ports (COM & LPT). The example from the right hand side indicates that the USB Serial Port is COM3. 7. After the USB driver is installed, the USB device can be used through software (such as QLabel III or Century Systems drivers) to print labels. 2-6. USB Unin
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2-7. PC Connection 1. Please make sure the printer is powered off. 2. Take the power cable, plug the cable switch to the power socket, and then connect the other end of the cable to the printer power socket. 3. Connect the cable to the parallel port on the printer and on the PC. 4. Power on the printer. The LED light (Ready) should turn green when power is on. NOTE: If you wish to connect with an USB interface, please install the USB driver first. 11
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Chapter 3 - Options Installation 3-1. Stripper Parts 27 Stripper Module 28 Screw (TAP 3*8) x 2pcs [NOTE]: Please power off the printer before installing the stripper module. 3-2. Stripper Installation 1. Open the top cover by pressing the Cover Open Buttons on both sides. 2. Push the front cover piece buttons inward to open. 3. Lift/take off the front cover piece according to the direction shown in the photo. 4. Plug in the connector (refer to the
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6. Place the right side in first, and then fit the left side. 7. Hold the stripper module and tighten the screws (28). 8. Peel off the first label, and feed the liner through the roller and the peel off bracket. 9. Flip close the stripper module. 10. Close the print mechanism, then press the FEED key. 13
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3-3. Stripper Installation Diagram Stripper Installation Diagram LABEL LINER LABEL LINER 14
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3-4. Cutter Parts 29 Cutter Module 30 Screw (TAP 3*8) x 2pcs [NOTE]: Please power off the printer before installing the cutter module. [NOTE]: Do not cut self-adhesive labels! The traces of adhesive will pollute the rotary knife and impair safe operation! 3-5. Cutter Installation 1. Open the top cover by pressing the Cover Open Buttons on both sides. 2. Push the front cover piece buttons inward to open. 3. Lift/take off the front cover piece
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4. Open the mechanism by pressing the Locking Tenon, plug in the cable connector of the cutter module (29) onto the switchboard socket. Note: There are 2 sockets on the converting boards (one is for stripper installation, another is for cutter installation), before plug the connector into socket, please check the pin first. 5. Clip in the right side of the cutter module (29) first, then secure the left side. 6. Flip the cutter module (29) down to open
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7. Hold the cutter module and lock it with the two side screws (30). 8. After the screws are locked, flip close the cutter module. 9. Close the mechanism to complete the cutter module installation. 3-6. Extended Memory Parts 31 Extended Memory Card 32 PCB Pillar x 2pcs [NOTE]: Please power off the printer before installing the extended memory. 17
