Dascom 7010 Quick Start Guide - Manual (Page 2)

Rewinder spool
Media (liner)
Rewinder spool
Large blue-head open lever
Sensor arm open lever
"Media": Usually a roll of labels,
card tickets or tags
Media Holder Assembly:
Slide the Media holder
guide on to the Media
holder bar
( f )
(e)
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2
Ribbon holders
Paper core
Unused full ribbon
Media guide arm
(in raised position)
Media width adjustment knob
Media thickness adjustment screw
Media thickness
check window
Media width check window
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Media Installation
6
Using narrow width or thick media
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For non-standard media sizes and shapes, you may need to adjust the media sensors. The adjustable sensor is standard fitment.
a. Measure your required detection position beforehand,
using the scale on the upper guide rail.
b. Load media in to the printer as described
elsewhere. Ensure the media guide arm is lowered
and clicked down, but leave the printhead
mechanism open.
c. By rotating the adjustment knob, move the
adjustable sensor to the required position. The
yellow mark visible through the adjustment
window should be used to align the sensor with
the required position across the media.
Unusually Shaped Media Adjustment
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Printer Driver Installation
If the drivers are not included with the printer, you can download the
latest version free-of-charge from our web site, details of which are on
the back of this Quick Start Guide.
Under the latest versions of Windows ¨ , the computer will often
automatically detect the presence of the printer. Therefore it is
advisable to download the drivers from our web site before installing
the printer so the files are ready for installation:
www.dascom.com
During installation of the printer driver, the computer may ask you to
select the printer required.
You will need to click on the "Have Disk..." box then tell the computer
the location of the driver files on your CD ROM.
Your supplier will assist you with the correct drivers and software
which are compatible with your particular computer system if you are
not using Windows
¨ .
Windows ¨ is a trademark of Microsoft ¨ Corporation.
Windows ® Drivers
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Thermal Transfer Ribbon Installation
5
Printer Configuration
a. Place the unused ribbon
and the empty paper core
(tube) on to the ribbon
holders. Insert the ribbon
holders all the way in to
the ribbon and paper core.
b. Install the unused ribbon and
holder in to the rear ribbon drive
unit.
The splines on the ribbon drive
gear mechanism engage with the
end of the ribbon holder.
c. Open the top cover and then push
the Head open lever to release the
mechanism. You should not open
the media guide bar as this keeps
the media in place.
d. Pull the ribbon past the bottom of
the head unit to the ribbon
winding side. Ensure appro-
ximately 30 cm (1ft) of extra
ribbon is pulled through.
e. Using adhesive tape fix the
ribbon that you have pulled
through the printer on to the
paper tube. Wind (roll) it on the
ribbon
holder in an
"anticlockwise" direction.
f. Put the ribbon holder on which
the paper tube has been set in
the ribbon drive unit, then
rotate it in the direction shown
by the arrow to remove slack
and wrinkles from the ribbon.
g. Close the main printer mechanism. Firmly push down on the green part
of the mechanism as (as shown in section 3f) until it clicks closed. Make
sure you hear the "click" from the mechanism otherwise it is not closed.
h. If the ribbon is wrinkled, push the FEED key until the wrinkles disappear.
In the unlikely event the wrinkles do not disappear you may need to
adjust the ribbon tension settings as described in the full user manual
on the CD supplied. This will only usually be needed for specialist or very
narrow ribbons.
Performing a self test print is an easy way to check on the
configuration of the printer. Install the media as explained elsewhere
and then operate the printer as follows.
For label media
Turn on printer power while pushing the FEED
key. When the LCD indicates "Self Print Mode"
and "Label Media", release the FEED key.
For continuous media
Turn on printer power while pushing the FEED
key. When the LCD indicates "Self Print Mode"
and "Label Media", and then changed to "Self
Print Mode" and "Cont. Media", release the
FEED key.
The printer will produce the configuration
report shown.
To restart printing, press the FEED key again.
To exit, switch off the printer.
Changing the Configuration
If the MENU key is pressed while the printer is in the On Line Ready state,
the printer enters menu setup mode. In this mode, the printer's
configuration can be changed using the operation panel. During menu
setting mode, the LCD indicates the current menu settings and the key
function.
Functions of the keys
In the menu setup mode, the four keys become “cursor keys” to navigate
the menu. Refer to the four small arrows in the centre of the keypad rather
than the names of the keys.
The  key (Feed key) goes up the menu system or selects a higher value
The  key (Menu key) goes down the menu system or selects a lower value
The  key (Stop key) selects or saves the item or enters a menu
The  key (Pause key) exits the current item (goes back) and eventually
exists the menu system
The menu settings are stored temporarily in the printer's memory. They are
only permanently stored in the printer setup when you exit the menu
system and say “Yes” to the “Save Settings” question.
Quick selection between DT and TT
The print method (thermal transfer method/direct thermal method) can be
set using operation panel in addition to menu setting mode.
Caution:
Ensure the printer is not printing or in pause mode. You cannot change
between print methods unless the printer is in 'On Line Ready' mode.
Setting method
Keep the MENU key held down. Each time the PAUSE key is pushed, the
printer switches between thermal transfer mode and direct thermal mode.
 If thermal transfer is selected, the buzzer sounds once and the LCD
briefly displays “Print Method, TT” before returning on-line.
 If direct thermal is selected, the buzzer sounds twice and the LCD briefly
displays “Print Method, DT” before returning on-line.
Note:
If you just press the MENU button on its own and do not press PAUSE, you
will enter the full Menu Setup Mode.
Using the Configuration / Self Test Print as described above, you can make adjustments to the
printer settings such as media width and media thickness (printhead pressure).
Width Adjustments
The sample, top right, shows an incorrectly set "media width adjustment" . The printed image disappears on the right
side of the image.
To change the media width setting, rotate the small adjustment knob on the right side of the printhead, as shown in the
diagram. The indicator window (which may be obscured by the ribbon) shows an approximation of the setting. The
small arrow indicates "full" width of just over 4 inches, 100mm.
Thickness Adjustments
The second sample, right, shows an incorrectly set "media thickness adjustment".
The printed image appears light, grey or speckled. This can also be caused by
incorrect heat setting.
To adjust the media thickness, use a cross-point screwdriver inserted in to the
"thickness adjustment" hole on the top of the mechanism (which may be
obscured by the ribbon).
Turning the screw clockwise cause the indicator to drop. This is for thicker media
such as card and tags. Turning anti-clockwise the adjustment indicator raises
which is for thinner media like thermal paper rolls.
The centre line is the factory setting and is suitable for normal labels.
Yellow mark
Media guide arm
(viewed from above)
Sensor adjustment knob
Adjustment
window
Machine Information
Model Number :7010-S700 Boot Version : **** ROM Version : ******** ROM Date(DD//MM//YY) : 07/10/03 ROMCheck Sum : **** Head Check : OK Print Counter : 0002.234km Service Counter : 0002.234km Sensor Monitor : 1.50V Option Interface : None
Current Menu Setting [PageSetup Menu] Print Speed : 10 IPS Print Darkness : 10 Darkness Adjust : 00 Print Method : Thermal Transfer Continuous Media Length : 4.00 inch Vertical Position : 0.00 inch Horizontal Position : 0.00 inch Sensor Select : Rear Adj Sensor Media Sensor : See Through Small Media Adjustment : Off Small Media Length : 1.00 inch
Fixed media guide
Media
Media
Moveable media guide
Projected
metal guides
a. Media installation is very straightforward and easy. Firstly, open the
printer cover to view the printer's mechanism and media holder.
b. Push down the Head open lever to release the printhead. Then push
down the Sensor arm open lever to lift the Media guide up.
c. Insert the “Media holder assembly” into the core of the roll of media.
Place the roll of media on the 'Media holder' and push the roll to the left
side wall to secure the roll.
d. (1) Push media against the fixed media guide on the left side.
(2) The moveable media guide should be adjusted so it touches and
guides the media. It must not bend or restrict the media from
passing through the printer.
(3) The media should run through the printer straight so the left edge
is aligned with the projected metal guides and the fixed media
guide.
e. Hold the media so as to ensure it cannot move or skew, push down the
Media Guide to close it.
f. Close the main printer
mechanism. Firmly push down on
the green part of the mechanism
as shown below until
it clicks closed. Make
sure you hear the
“click”
from the
mechanism otherwise
it is not closed.
g. Close the printer
cover and turn ON the
power switch of the
printer. The
LCD
screen on the control panel will show 'On Line Ready.' Then press the FEED
key and media will advance to the next label position and stop.
Media installation
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Peel & Rewind Mode
(7010R only)
a. Open the rewinder cover and remove the rewinder spool.
b. Pull out approximately 40cm length of the media from the head
unit.
c. Peel off all the labels from the 40cm of media so that the liner is in
contact with the peeler roller when closing the front door.
d. Insert the end of the liner through the slot in the rewinder spool
and wind it two or three times around the spool to ensure it grips.
Then set the rewinder spool in the printer.
e. Close the rewinder cover door by pushing the top of the door
quite firmly until it clicks closed.
PAUSE
MENU
+
Hold Press/Release
Media (liner)
Approximately 40cm