AMT Datasouth Printer Fastmark 400 Users Guide

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Connecting the Power Cord
1. Make sure that the source voltage matches that on the input voltage on the power adapter.
Caution:Incorrect voltage could cause damage to the printer and/or the power
adapter.
2. Make sure that the power switch is set to the Off, ”O”, position.
 
3. Connect the power supply plug to the power jack on the printer.
Note:   When plugging into the power jack, make sure that you avoid the 36 pin
parallel connector.
4.  Connect the other end of the power adapter to your AC source.
Figure 4 - Power Connection 
						

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Connecting the Printer to Your Host
1. You can connect the printer with any standard Centronics Parallel cable to the parallel port of
the host computer.
 
2. Alternatively you can connect the printer with a serial cable to the RS-232C port of your
computer or terminal.  (For PC compatibles, the RS-232C port is COM1, COM2 or COM3.)
Figure 5 - Printer to Host
3. If you use the serial port with your own cable, refer to the Appendix A and check the pin
connection.  Be sure that the speed (baud rate) and protocol are consistent between printer
and host.
Caution:  Pin 9 on the serial port is directly connected to +5volts DC.  It is
suggested that this pin is not connected in your cable, unless required.
The factory default parameters of serial port are:
Speed (baud rate) 9600
Data format 1 start bit,
8 data bits and
1 stop bit.
Parity None
Handshaking
(Flow control)XON/XOFF as well as
RTS/CTS
Note: It is not necessary to set a switch or send a command for the parallel
and serial port selection.  The printer automatically detects the active
port.
Print a SELF-TEST to review serial settings. 
						

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Loading the Ribbon
Thermal Transfer Media only
1. Lift the printer top cover and to the open position.
 
2. Slide the two printhead latches toward the back of the printer to unlock the printhead module.
Figure 6 - Printhead Latches
 
Printhead Latch
Printhead Latch
Top Cover in
Open Position 
						

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3. Raise the printhead module to the vertical position.
4. Verify that the Supply Core and the Take-up Core have two slots on the left side of the ribbon
core when the ribbon is positioned to go into the printer.  These notches will be inserted into
the notches on the Left Ribbon Holders.
Note: The notches are the drive mechanism for the ribbon.  If the slots in the core are not
present or if they are in the wrong position, contact your ribbon supplier to obtain a
correct ribbon.
Figure 7 - Ribbon Core Notch Location
Notch 
						

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5. Unwrap the ribbon roll and place the supply roll into the supply holder of the printhead
module.
Insert the left end of the ribbon supply onto the supply holder spindle first, and then insert the
right end.  Make sure that the Ribbon Core Slots match the notches on the Ribbon Drive
Mechanism.
6. Place the Take-up core into the take-up holder of the printhead module.
First insert the left end of the Take-up core into holder spindle, and then insert the other end.
Make sure that the Ribbon Core Slots match the notches on the Ribbon Drive Mechanism.
Figure 8 - Ribbon Loading
7. Manually rotate the Take-up core until the transfer (typically Black) portion of the ribbon,
from the Supply Holder starts onto the Take-up core.
8. Close and latch the Printhead module.
Note: The printer must be set to the Thermal Transfer mode to ensure the end of ribbon is
detected.  This setting may be made using the Windows drivers, Utility Software, or sending
the appropriate printer commands via the host.
Ribbon
Supply Roll
Take-up Holder
Supply Holder 
						

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Loading Media
 
1. Lift the printer top cover to the open position.
 
2. Slide the two printhead latches toward the back and unlock the printhead module.
Figure 9 - Open Printhead Module
3. Raise the printhead module.
 
Printhead Latch
Printhead Latch 
						

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4. Insert the media spindle into core of the label media (the Retainer Disk should be on the
right).
Figure 10 - Media Spindle and Retainer Disk
5. Insert the spindle and media into the slots in the printer.  The media should feed from the top
of the roll.
6. Slide the media to the far left and slide in the guide until it is snug with the media.
 
7. Move the Right Media guide to the far right of the printer.  The Right and Left Media Guides
are located under the printhead module.
Note:  The Right and Left Media Guides are U shaped parts and are located at the bottom of
the paper path.  Only the right media guide can be moved.  The media should be
snugly positioned in the U portion of the guides.
Figure 11 - Loading Media
Media guides
Media Spindle
Retainer Disk 
						

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8. Pull out 6 inches of media and thread the end of the media between the Right and Left Media
Guides.
9. Slide in the Right Media Guide until it is snug with the media.
Note:  If the guides are positioned incorrectly, the media sensor may not sense
the form properly.
If too loose the media may slide out from under them, uncover the
paper out sensor and indicate a false paper out message.
If too tight so that the media may buckle and a paper jam could
occur.
10. Thread the media over the roller until approximately 2 inches of the media shows out of the
printer.  (MAKE SURE THAT THE LABELS ARE FACING UP.)
11. Press the printhead module down firmly until it snaps into place.
 
12. Close the top cover.
 
13. Turn on the printer.
 
14. If you are using die-cut media, press the ”FEED” button to advance the first label into the
standby position.
Note: If the labels do not feed correctly, run the Label Sensor Calibration test (see the
section on Label Sensor Calibration).
Note: The first time media is loaded, the label sensor must be calibrated.  After this initial
calibration, further calibration is not needed unless the media length, media changes
or irregular feeding occurs.  See Label Sensor Calibration for instructions on how to
calibrate the Label sensor. 
						

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Loading Media when Peel and Present Option is Installed
1. Follow the same procedures in Loading Media up to closing of the Printhead Module.
 
2. Peel off 6 inches of labels from its backing.
3. Thread the label backing over the platen roller, over the Peel and Present Bar then back under
the Peel and Present Bar towards the platen.
 
4. Turn on the power to “1” position.
5. With the Printhead module still open, press “FEED” button.  The printer will advance the
backing.  Once the label backing comes out of the front of the printer, turn off the power to
“O” position.
 
6. Pull down the printhead module down and latch it closed.
 
7. Close the top cover.
8. Turn on the power to “1” position.
9. Press the Feed key to feed up to the first label in the printer.
Note:   The printer must be configured for Peel and Present Mode.  This setting may be made in
the windows driver, utility software, label design software or using printer commands
from the host.
Figure 12 - Loading Media - Peal and Present
Label
Backing 
						

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Loading Media When Cutter is Equipped
1. Follow the same procedure as “Loading Media”.
2. After you thread the media over the platen roller, thread the media through the horizontal gap
at the cutter module.
Note: The printer must be configured for Peel and Present Mode.  This setting may be made
in the windows driver, utility software, label design software or using printer
commands from the host.
Figure 13 - Loading Media - Cutter
Caution:  When removing a label from a printer with the Cutter option make
sure that the cutter is not rotating before removing the label or when
manually opening the printer.
Cutter