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Ovation 2
Operator’s Manual
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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 Bar Code Products 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 fo
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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
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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 ove
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¨ 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 .................................
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¨ Troubleshooting 4.0 Introduction ..................................................................... 34 Appendix A ASCII Control Code Chart ........................................................ 1 Appendix B Printer Specifications................................................................. 1 Appendix C Available Fonts and Bar Codes .................................................. 1 Appendix D Error Codes...............................................................................
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¨ Getting Started Figure 1-1 Printer Overview 1.0 Introduction The Ovation™2 hereafter referred to as ‘the printer’, is a high quality/low cost direct thermal and optional thermal-transfer label printer. The 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 therma
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Getting Started 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 th
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Getting Started 1.3 Connecting Power The printer is powered from an external power supply that connects to the printer as shown below. Power supplies are available in both 115 and 230 AC voltages. Ensure that the power supply shipped with your printer matches your electrical service. Connect power supply to printer before plugging into AC outlet. Caution Figure 1- 2 Connecting power to the Printer Ovation™2 3
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Getting Started 1.4 Interfacing to the Printer The printer can be connected to the host via a serial or parallel cable. Figure 1-3 Interfacing to the Printer 1.5 Interface Cables An interface cable is necessary to connect the printer to the host. The interface between the printer and the host will be either a serial RS- 232C or parallel cable. Cable configurations for serial (RS-232C) interfaces are shown below, (contact your reseller for part numbers and ordering i
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Getting Started The printer can also be connected to the host with a parallel connection. In addition, the printer has a unique feature where if you connect both the serial and parallel cables to the printer at the same time, the printer will automatically interface to the first connection, (serial or parallel) that transmits valid data. After a connection has been made, the printer must be turned off and then back on again to change the interface connection. 1.6 Loading Media 1. Open t
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Getting Started 1.7 Loading Media for Peel Configuration 1. Open the cover. 2. Push the printhead latch toward the back of the printer and raise the printhead carrier assembly. 3. Place a roll of media (labels should be facing up) on the media hub and insert into the printer. 4. Pull the Peel-off Lever forward to the ‘open’ position. 5. Remove 6″ (152 mm)of labels from the backing. Route the backing over the tearbar and behind the peel-off shaft as shown below.
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Getting Started 1.8 Loading Ribbon (Thermal Transfer Option) 1. Open the cover. 2. Remove the two ribbon hubs. 3. Slide the ribbon and empty core onto the hubs making sure that the ribbon unwinds and rewinds. Figure 1- 7 Ribbon Hub Removal 4. Place the ribbon supply hub back into the thermal transfer assembly. 5. Slide the direct/thermal transfer switch to the ‘transfer’ position. Ovation™2 7
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Getting Started Figure 1-8 Selecting the Print Type 6. Load the printer with media (see Section 1.6) and ribbon. When loading ribbon be sure to guide the ribbon through the printhead carrier assembly as shown below. Figure 1-9 Routing the Ribbon 7. Close the cover. Press and hold the feed button down while powering on the printer. Continue to hold down the feed button until the printer starts to move the media, then release. The printer will now
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Getting Started 1.9 Adjustments for Various Sizes of Ribbon or Media 1.9.1 Ribbon Width Adjustment The adjustable ribbon handler feature allows adjustment to the ribbon supply hub which provides optimum tension when using different widths of media or ribbon. 1. Turn ‘off’ the printer. 2. Hold the ribbon supply spindle and rotate the ribbon tension adjustment knob to meet your media/ribbon widths based on the table below. Ensure that the ribbon tension adjustment knob is turned full
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Getting Started 1.9.2 Media Width Adjustment The thumbwheel on the side of the printhead carrier assembly allows the printhead to be adjusted for various sizes of media. The numbers on the thumbwheel serve only as a reference point and do not correspond with a particular media width. Figure 1-11 Thumbwheel for Media Width Adjustment 1. Load media into the printer. 2. Print a label, if it is light on the right-hand side then move the thumbwheel to the right, (see example be
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Getting Started 1.10 Power-up Configuration and Self-Test With the printer off, load the die-cut media (the media must be at least 4 inches wide), and ribbon (if printing in thermal-transfer). Press and hold the feed button and turn the printer on, (the power LED should be ‘on’), continue holding the feed button until the media begins to move then release it. The printer will automatically detect if a ribbon has been installed and will then print two test labels. Note: After perform
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Getting Started The second label printed is the test pattern label. This label is used to determine whether the printhead is in need of replacement. 'Good' and 'Bad' Test Pattern labels are shown below: Good Test Label: Indicates that the printhead is operating normally. Bad Test Label: Streaks in test label indicate a dirty or faulty printhead. (See Chapter 3 for cleaning and replacement.) Figure 1- 13 Printhead Test Label 1.11 Setting the Printer to the Factory D
