How do I use a label printer?

Label printers are not consumer goods, it is more used for commercial use and management purposes, at the same time because it works with the general printer is different, and related to the knowledge of bar code, which allows operators to use a certain degree of learning can be fully mastered. Here to G2000 model printer as an example, for everyone step-by-step introduction to get a new barcode printer after the operation steps, I believe that the initial users can play a certain role in helping and guiding.

Unpacking check

This step does not need to say, compared with the packing list can be counted, simple start. However, if found in kind and list items inconsistent with the situation, remember to contact vendors to check the confirmation, so as not to affect the normal use!

Installation Consumables

General barcode Printer has 2 kinds of working methods: thermal transfer and heat-sensitive. In the heat transfer mode, the need to install the corresponding carbon bands and labels, such as Figure 2-1, label paper and ribbon; If the printed label is thermal paper, then the paper itself will be heated and blackened, as shown in Figure 2-2. Usually the newly purchased printer will be accompanied by the "Installation Guide" instructions, as shown in Figure 2-3, the above steps will be the supplies (label paper and ribbon) installed in place, pay attention to the carbon belt installation path is consistent with the instructions, the detector is aligned with the corresponding supplies, so that the subsequent successful calibration.

Power Online

First plug the data line to ensure that the computer is connected, and then turn on the printer switch, remember the order do not make a mistake, the first link to the data line,

And then connect the power. Because in addition to USB, like and port, serial port and other data interfaces are not supported hot-swappable, so it is best to first put them in advance.

Pre-print Calibration

After the installation of supplies and power, need to calibrate the label and ribbon, when the calibration is successful, to ensure accurate printing. The G2000 of this machine is printed on this label on the inner wall of the printer, as shown in Figure 3, very eye-catching, and the operation is very simple.

Software, driver installation

Here the software refers to the professional label editing software specially used for making and printing label templates, G3000 machine CD-ROM has free editing software Bartenderul, can meet the basic printing demand commonly used, if own corresponding software system can generate and print barcode label, then need not install separately.

Daily Maintenance

The print head belongs to the precision part, the printer runs in the working state, is relatively easy to damage, therefore needs to pay attention to the regular cleaning maintenance, recommends that the maintenance period be three rolls of labels or a roll of carbon tape printing completes, cleans once. Maintenance methods: Power off the printer, with cotton swabs dipped in more than 99% of the concentration of industrial alcohol, in a direction to wipe print hair hotline surface, cleaning after the completion of the alcohol volatilization and then power.