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RT322 OKIPOS 408II
User’s Guide
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 l
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Unpacking and Installation .....................................................................................................................1 1-1. Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................1 1-2. Choosing a place for the printer ...................................................................................................2 2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature ....
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12. RS-232C Serial Interface .....................................................................................................................48 12-1. Interface Specifications ..............................................................................................................48 12-2. RS-232C Connector ...................................................................................................................49 12-3. Cable Connections .........................................
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1. Unpacking and Installation 1-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. Printer CD-ROM Paper roll Setup sheets Note Note: The ferrite core and fastener provided with your printer depend on your printer configuration. Fig. 1-1 Unpacking If anything is missing, contact the dealer where you bought the printer and ask them to supply the missing part. Note that it is a good idea to keep the original box and all the packing materia
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1-2. Choosing a place for the printer Before actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think about where you plan to use it. Remember the following points when doing this. P Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration. P The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed. P Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect the two. P Make sure that the printer is not ex
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2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature Printer cover Open this cover to load or replace paper. Power switch Used to turn on/ off power to the printer. Control panel Features LED indicators to Cover open lever indicate printer status and switches to operate the printer. Push this lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover. Interface connector Peripheral drive connector Power connector For connection to a Connects to peripheral units For connection of the host computer.
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3. Setup 3-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC 3-1-1. Parallel Interface Cable Connect the parallel interface cable to a parallel port of your PC. 3-1-2. RS-232C Interface Cable Connect the RS-232C interface cable to a RS-232C port of your PC. 3-1-3. USB Interface Cable Connect the USB interface cable to a USB port of your PC. 3-1-4. Ethernet Interface cable Connect the ethernet interface cable to a ethernet port of your PC. – 4 –
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3-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer Note that the interface cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets specifications. CAUTION Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. 3-2-1. Parallel Interface Cable (1) Make sure the printer is turn off. (2) Affix the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in the illus
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3-2-2. RS-232C Interface Cable (1) Make sure the printer is turn off. CAUTION Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. (2) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. (3) Tighten the connector screws. RS-232C interface cable 3-2-3. USB Interface Cable 4 cm (maximum) Affix the fer
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3-2-4. Connecting Ethernet Cable If a ferrite core is included, install the ferrite core onto the Ethernet cable according to the fol- lowing procedure to prevent electrical noise. If a ferrite core is not included, perform steps (1) and (5) only. When using an Ethernet cable that is 10 m or less, shielded cable is recommended. (1) Make sure the printer is turned off. (2) Install the ferrite core onto the ethernet cable as shown in the illustration below. (3) Pass the fastener through the ferri
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3-3. Installing the Printer Software Here is the procedure for installing the printer driver and utility software, which are stored on the supplied CD-ROM. The procedure applies to the Windows operating systems shown below. • Windows XP (SP2 or later) • Windows Vista • Windows 7 (1) Turn ON the power to your PC to start Windows. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM (Drivers and Utilities) into the CD-ROM drive. (3) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. (4) The dialog shown in the illust
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3-4. Connecting the Optional AC Adapter Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the AC adapter, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. (1) Connect the AC adapter to the power cable. Note: Use only the standard AC adapter and power cable. (2) Connect AC adapter to the connector on the printer. (3) Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet. CAUTION When disconnecting
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3-5. Turning Power On Make sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in 3-4. Turn ON the power switch located on the front of the printer. The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up. Power switch CAUTION We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access. When an Switch blind is affixed to
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3-6. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug. See “Modular plug” on page 53 for details about the type of modular plug that is required. Note that this printer does not come with a modular plug or wire, so it is up to you to obtain one that suits your needs. CAUTION Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer is turned off before making connections. (1) Connect the peripheral driv
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3-7. Loading the Paper Roll Be sure to use paper roll that matches the printer’s specification. Push the cover open lever and open the printer cover. For the RX model: Turn the key under the cover open lever so that the lock is "OPEN." Then, push down on the cover open lever and open the printer cover. The key cannot be removed when the lock is "OPEN." Before you remove the key, turn it so that the lock is in the "CLOSE" position. Set the paper roll in the direction as shown, and Co
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3-7-1. Removing the Tension Bar When using thermal paper roll, the tension bar unit may or may not be necessary, depending on the paper thickness. If the tension bar unit is unnecessary, remove it in accordance with the procedure indicated below. The tension bar unit is unnecessary when using thermal label paper roll (tack label paper). Paper thickness Necessary between 100 μm and 150 μm Paper thickness Unnecessary between 65 μm and 100 μm Horizontal Needed Optional Needed Optional Vertica
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3-7-2. Removing the Paper Roll Holder When using a paper roll with an 79.5 mm width, install the paper roll holder into the groover as shown. And change the setting at memory switch #4. For instructions on setting the memory switch, refer to the separate Programmer's Technical Reference manual. Note: After using a paper roll with a width of 79.5 mm, do not change to a paper roll with a width of 115.5 mm. This is because the printer head has deteriorated as a result of a portion of the head h
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Caution Symbol Th is symbol is placed near the thermal head to indicate that it may be hot. Never touch the thermal head immediately after the printer has been used. Let the thermal head cool for a few minutes before touching it. Never touch the thermal head with your hands because it can generate static electricity, which can damage the device in the thermal head. This symbol is placed near the cutter. Never touch the cutter blade, which could cut your finger. This symbol is placed near t
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9) A printed piece of thermal paper may become electrically charged. If the printer is placed vertically or mounted on a wall, the cut piece of paper may stick to the printer, instead of falling. Beware that this could cause a problem if you use a stacker that stores the pieces of paper that fall freely. 10) Do not change the paper width during use. The thermal printing head, rubber roller, and cutter wear differently according to the paper width. This can cause the printing or cutter movem
