AGFA Ovation! Manuale utente

Ovation!

Operator’s Manual

CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation.

CG Times, based upon Times New Roman under license from The

Monotype Corporation.

Ovation!, SEAQ, and PC Batch are trademarks of Datamax Corporation.

As an Energy Star Partner, Datamax Corporation has determined that

this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

Firmware (Software) Agreement: The enclosed Firmware (Software)

resident in the EPROM’s is owned by Licensor or its suppliers and is

licensed for used only on a single printer in the user’s Trade or

Business. The User agrees not to, and not to authorize or permit

any other person or party to, duplicate or copy the EPROM’s or

the information contained in the EPROM’s. The firmware

(Software) is protected by applicable copyright laws and Licensor

retains all rights not expressly granted. In no event will Licensor or its

suppliers be liable for any damages or loss, including direct, incidental,

economic, special, or consequential damages, arising out of the use

or inability to use the Firmware (Software).

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and

does not represent a commitment on the part of Datamax Bar Code

Products Corporation. No part of this manual may be reproduced or

transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose other than

the purchaser's personal use, without the expressed written

permission of Datamax Corporation.

Part Number: 88-2104-01

Revision: C3

Agency Compliance and Approvals:

FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.

Note: 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 in this manual, it may

cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to

cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Important Safety Instructions

This printer has been carefully designed to give you many years of

safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, there are a

few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or

damaging the printer:

•Carefully read the installation and operating instructions

provided with your printer.

•Read and follow all warning instruction labels on the printer.

•Place the printer on a flat, firm, solid surface.

•To protect your printer from overheating, make sure all

openings on the printer are not blocked.

•Do not place the printer on or near a heat source.

•Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid into it.

•Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on

your printer. If you are unsure, check with your dealer or with

your local power company.

•Do not place the power cord where it will be walked on. If the

power cord becomes damaged or frayed replace it immediately.

•Do not insert anything into the ventilation slots or openings on

the printer.

•Only qualified, trained service technicians should attempt to

repair your printer.

♦Contents

♦Getting Started

1.0 Introduction...............................................................1

1.1 Unpacking and Inspection..........................................2

1.2 Additional Requirements............................................2

1.3 Connecting Power......................................................3

1.4 Interfacing to the Printer ............................................4

1.5 Interface Cables.........................................................4

1.6 Loading Media...........................................................5

1.7 Loading Media for Peel Configuration.......................6

1.8 Loading Ribbon (Thermal-Transfer Option).............7

1.9 Adjustments for Various Sizes of Ribbon or Media....9

1.10 Power-up Configuration and Self-Test.....................11

1.11 Setting the Printer to the Factory Defaults................13

1.12 Switches and Indicators...........................................14

1.13 Available Options....................................................15

♦Printing Labels

2.0 Introduction.............................................................18

2.1 Programming Commands ........................................18

2.2 Programming Examples...........................................24

2.3 Configuration Command String...............................26

2.4 Memory Cartridges (Modules) .................................27

♦Maintenance

3.0 Introduction.............................................................28

3.1 Cleaning the Printhead.............................................29

3.2 Fine Printhead Adjustment.......................................30

3.3 Printhead Replacement.............................................31

♦Troubleshooting

4.0 Introduction.............................................................32

Appendix A

ASCII Control Code Chart..............................................A-1

Appendix B

Printer Specifications ......................................................B-1

Appendix C

Available Fonts and Bar Codes........................................C-1

Appendix D

Error Codes.....................................................................D-1

Appendix E

Warranty Information......................................................E-1

Ovation!1

♦Getting Started

Figure 1-1 Printer Overview

1.0 Introduction

The Ovation!, hereafter referred to as ‘the printer’, is a high

quality/low cost direct thermal and optional thermal-transfer

printer. This printer’s unique construction combines a durable

plastic casing with a metal print mechanism to ensure reliability

and consistent print registration. The combination of powerful

capabilities, compact design, easy-to-use features, and

affordable pricing set a new standard for direct thermal and

thermal-transfer label printers.

This manual provides all the information necessary to operate

your printer. To print labels, tags, or tickets refer to the

instructions included with the software you are using to create

the labels.

Getting Started

2Ovation!

1.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Inspect the shipping container(s) for damage, if damage is evident

notify the shipping company to specify the nature and extent of the

damage.

Remove the printer from the packaging material and check the

contents of the package. In addition to this manual the following

items should be included:

•Label printer

•External power supply

•Special or additional items purchased.

Note: It is a good idea to save the carton and packaging materials in

the event shipping the printer is required.

1.2 Additional Requirements

The following items are necessary to generate labels with your

printer. It may be a good idea to contact your local reseller for

advice on which media and software is best suited for your needs.

•Serial or parallel cable, (see Section 1.4)

•Power cord for 230 VAC operation only, (120 VAC units

come with a power cord).

•Applicable media

•Applicable software

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