Fastmark 4600 PLUS Series Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer User’s Guide Document #140106A March 2011
7 Notes: 1. You should perform a media calibration after installation and when changing to a different type or size of media. 2. Before calibratio
8 FM 4603 PLUS Series If a barcode reader is connected, the display shows: FM 4602 PLUS Series FM 4603 PLUS Series If an abnormal condit
9 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
10 Basic Printer Features and Parameter Settings , PPLA/PPLB. NOTE: Features can vary based on printer model. Do not change settings during printin
11 Feature Parameter Factory Default Remarks PARITY (RS232) NONE EVEN ODD NONE LENGTH (RS232) 8 DATA BITS 7 DATA BITS 8 DATA BITS CLEAR FLASH YES/N
12 Feature Parameter Factory Default Remarks PEELER INSTALLED YES NO NO COUNTING UP DOWN DOWN MEDIA SENSOR TYPE GAP BLACK BAR GAP Select for media
13 Ribbon Pick-up Spindle Ribbon Supply Spindle Media Supply Spindle Rear Feed Slot Head Latch Thermal Pri
14 Cutter Module Peeler Option
15 Loading Ribbon and Media This section describes how to load ribbon and media. Loading a Ribbon Note: This section can be referred to, when tr
16 2. Turn the head latch counter-clockwise and open the bracket. (Figure 2) 3. Unwrap the ribbon and separate the ribbon roll
1 Getting Started ... 2 Unpacking ...
17 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
18 Loading Media The 4600 PLUS series printers offer three different loading modes: standard, peel-off, or with a cutter. Standard mode allows
19 2. Turn the head latch counter-clockwise and open the bracket. Remove the outside media guide. (Figure 7) Head Latc
20 3. Lead the media through the print head module and under the paper sensor guide. (Figure 8) 4. Return the outside media guide,
21 5. Close the top cover and the front access door and turn on the printer, or press the “FEED” button if the printer is already on. (Figure 10)
22 Peel Off Mode Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Loading the Media – Standard Mode” above. 1. From the leading end of the media roll remove enough labe
23 2. Lead the media backing/liner through the print head module. (Figure 12) 3. Push down the peel-off mechanism release lever and
24 4. Close the peeler module using the peel-off mechanism release lever. (Figure 14) 5. Close the top access door and turn o
25 Cutting Mode Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Loading the Media – Standard Mode” above. 1. Insert the media into the print head module and under the p
26 2. Return the outside media guide, close the bracket, and hook the head latch. (Figure 17) 3. Close the top access door and turn on the printe
2 Appendix A: Printer Status ... 64 Appendix B: Stand-alone Keyboar
27 PALTM Print and Program Overview Printers featuring PALTM Print and Program ability can be used in several ways in any given environment. This s
28 Using a PALTM Print and Program capable printer solves this problem. In this case a PALTM program is written which interprets a data stream norm
29 The Standalone Application program is stored in the printer memory and can accept input from a PS/2 keyboard, bar code scanner, or other serial de
30 Calibration & Configuration This section discusses calibration, printing configuration and resetting the printer to factory defaults. Perfor
31 Printing a Configuration Report To perform a self-test and print a configuration report: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the FEED b
32 Resetting to Factory Default Settings To reset the printer to factory default settings: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the CANCEL
33 Computer Connections This printer comes with USB interface, a standard Centronics parallel interface, and a nine-pin Electronics Industries Asso
34 Serial (RS-232) Port The required cable must have a nine-pin "D" type male connector on one end, which is plugged into the mating seri
35 Ethernet Module Status Indicators LED Status Description Both Off No Ethernet link detected. Blinking The printer waits for printer ready. It wi
36 Ethernet LED Indicators Amber LED Green LED
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER NOTICES This printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class A computing de
37 Communicating with the Printer The bundled printer driver can be applied to all applications under Windows 2000/ 2003/ XP/ Vista/ Windows 7, sup
38 1. Turn off the printer. Plug the power cable into the power socket on the wall, and then connect the other end of the cable to printer's p
39 5. Assign the directory to keep Seagull driver, (for example: C:\Seagull) and click "Next". 6. Click "Finish".
40 7. Select Install printer drivers and Click "Next" 8. Select model & emulation : TIA-230 TIA-230E TIZ-230
41 9. Select the port of the printer and click "Next". 10. Enter Printer name and select "do not share this pri
42 11. Check all the data on the showing screen, if it is correct, click "Finish". 12. After the related files have been copi
43 13. After driver installation is complete, click "Close". The driver should now be installed. Installed printer TI
44 Troubleshooting Normally, if the printer is in not working properly, the "READY" LED blinks continuously, and printing and communicatio
45 Ribbon Problems LED/LCD Indication READY and RIBBON LEDs Blinking LCD Display RIBBON OUT Possible Problems Solutions Remarks Ribbon out Suppl
46 Light /Missing Print Print quality can be adjusted when light or missing print is primarily observed on the right or left side of the media.
2 Getting Started Congratulations on choosing the AMT Datasouth Fastmark 4600 PLUS Series industrial barcode printer. This user‟s manual describing
47 Miscellaneous If the host shows "Printer Time out" 1. Check if the communication cable (parallel or serial) is connected securely to
48 For unstable ribbon roll rotation, check the label path and make sure the head latch is securely closed. Poor printout quality: The ribbon may
49 Caring for Your Printer Clean the following components of the printer using a cotton bud dampened with alcohol. Do not soak the cotton bud excess
50 Cleaning the Roller Using a cotton bud moistened with alcohol, clean the roll and remove any attached glue. Note: Clean the roller after it has
51 Technical Reference General Specifications FM4602 PLUS / IE FM4603 PLUS Printing Method Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer Print
52 Display LED indicator x 3 LED indicator x 3, Back-lit LCD Display 16 x 2-line, Multilingual Communication interfaces Centronics parallel, RS-232
53 Agency Listing CE, UL, CUL, FCC class A Operating Temperature 40F~100F (4C~38C) Storage Temperature -4F~122F (-20C~50C) Driver Operating
54 Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Specification The specifications of fonts, bar codes and graphics depends on the printer emulation. The emulation
55 Printer Programming Language B, PPLB Specification 4600 PLUS Series General Fonts 5 fonts with different point sizes Symbol Sets (Code Pages) 8
56 Notes: 1. Since the font board and flash modules use the same connector, they cannot function at the same time. 2. All printer models connect to
3 Package Contents 1. 4600 PLUS Series Printer 2. Installation Quick Start Guide 3. CD Rom (User Guides, Utility Softwa
57 Interface Specifications This section presents the interface specifications of IO ports for the printer. These include pin assignments, protocol
58 Serial Interface The RS-232 connector on the printer side is a female, DB-9. Pin Direction Definition 1 In DSR 2 In RxData 3 Out TxData 5 - Grou
59 Connection with Host: Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P (PC or compatible) (PC or compatible) DTR 20 …… 1 DSR DTR 4 …… 1 DSR DSR 6 …… 6
60 The simplest way to connect to other hosts (not PC compatible) or terminals is: Printer Terminal/Host Pin 2- RxData ……… TxData Pin 3- TxData ……
61 Parallel (Centronics) The parallel port is a standard 36-pin Centronics connector. Pin assignments are as follows: Pin Direction Definition Pin
62 Ethernet Interface The following port complies with Ethernet communication. Pin Signal 1 Transmit+ 2 Transmit- 3 Receive+ 4 Reserved
63 ASCII TABLE NUL 0 @ P ' P SOH XON ! 1 A Q a q STX " 2 B R b r XOFF # 3 C S c s $ 4 D T d t NAK % 5 E U e u ACK & 6 F V f v
64 Appendix A: Printer Status LCD display Blinking LED Description PAUSE READY Printer is paused. Press PAUSE or CANCEL to return to normal. MEDIA
65 Appendix B: Stand-alone Keyboard and Barcode Reader This appendix covers stand-alone operation with keyboard or barcode reader. Keyboard To us
66 Example: Making a Keyboard Form 1. Make a command file for the form, KBD.FRM. Command Description ZS FK"KBDFORM" FS"KBDFORM&qu
4 Placing the Printer Before setting up and connecting the printer you should consider the following. WARNING! Do not operate the printer in an a
67 3. Turn off the printer, connect the keyboard and then turn on the printer. The LCD displays this message: READY (203,PPLB) <ESC> FOR KEY
68 7. Press <ENTER> to continue to the next label and repeat steps 5 ~ 7, or <ESC> to exit. Output ENTER to
69 Barcode Reader To use the printer in stand-alone operation with a barcode reader (scanner), follow the procedure described below 1. Make a f
70 Example: Making a Barcode Reader Form 1. Make a command file for a form, READER.FRM. Command Description ZS FK"READER" FS"READER
71 4. The form READER is automatically executed. Scan product name and number from printed bar codes using the barcode reader. 5. A label i
72 Appendix C: Cutter Installation Refer to the following steps to install the cutter kit onto printers: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the
73 5. Loosen and remove the two screws (4) from bracket (5). 6. Insert the left side of cutter bracket (7) and secure the two screws (6) to the
74 After the cutter is installed, install media and ribbon. 1. Put the media end on the roller. 2. Close the TPH latch. 3. Hold the PAUSE butt
75 Appendix D: Dispenser Installation Install a dispenser into the printer as follows: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the top cover on both
76 4. Connect the Peeler sensor to main board JP15 socket of 4602 PLUS series/ JP12 socket of 4603 PLUS series. Secure the dispenser board onto prin
5 Getting to Know Your Printer The illustrations below describe parts and features of the FM 4600 PLUS Series printer. Front Panel
77 6. Install the ribbon and media. 7. Turn on the printer. 8. For the 4600 PLUS series models, set the parameter of “DISPENSER INSTALLED” on t
78 Appendix E: Adjusting Ribbon Tension The ribbon shaft has its user-friendly feature to allow users to adjust the tension of ribbon shaft by rota
79 2. After the adjustment, ribbon wound ink-side in can be use. Then install the ribbon: 3. If ribbon wound ink-side out is in use, pull and move
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6 LED Indicators There are three LED indicators on the front panel, READY, MEDIA and RIBBON. These indicators display the operation status of the pr
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