User's Manual Metapace L-1 Label Printer Rev. 1.
Metapace L-1 ■ Table of Contents ※ Manual Information & Usage Precautions··································································3 1. Content Confirmation ····································································································6 2. Product Part Names·······································································································7 3.
Metapace L-1 ■ Manual Information ※ Manual Information & Usage Precautions This user manual contains basic information for product usage as well as for emergency measures that may be required. ※ The following separate manuals provide more detailed content on various technological issues and areas. 1. Windows Driver Manual This manual provides information on the installation instructions and main functions of the Windows Driver. 2.
Metapace L-1 ■ Safety Precautions In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to prevent any hazard or material damage. WARNING Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death. Do not plug several products in one multi-outlet. • • • • You must use only the supplied adapter. This can provoke over-heating and a fire. If the plug is wet or dirty, dry or wipe it before usage. If the plug does not fit perfectly with the outlet, do not plug in.
Metapace L-1 CAUTION Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance. If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from the printer, unplug it before taking following measures. Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach. • If not, they may eat it. • Switch off the printer and unplug the set from the mains. • After the disappearance of the smoke, call your dealer to repair it. TO UNPLUG PROHIBIT PRINTER Install the printer on the stable surface.
Metapace L-1 1. Content Confirmation The following items should all be contained in the printer package. Contact the dealer from which the purchase was made if any item is damaged and/or missing. Metapace L-1 Paper Power Cord Cleaning Pen AC Adapter CD User’s Manual ※ Optional items RS-232C(Serial) Cable IEEE1284 (Parallel) Cable USB Cable Rev. 1.
Metapace L-1 2. Product Part Names Feed Button Power Switch Cover Peel-off Cover Lever Printer Head Paper Cover Paper Holder Paper Gap Sensor Paper Guide Peel-off Sensor Rev. 1.
Metapace L-1 Fan-Fold RS-232C Receptacle Power Receptacle Dip Switch IEEE1284 Receptacle USB Receptacle SA Auto Cutter (Option) Rev. 1.
Metapace L-1 3. Installation & Usage 3-1 Power Connection Connect power to the printer as shown below. OFF Power Switch AC Adapter Power Cord 1) Turn off the printer power switch. 2) Check to see that the AC adapter voltage matches that of the power source. 3) Connect the AC adapter jack to the printer power connector. 4) Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 5) Connect the power cord to a power source/outlet. Rev. 1.
Metapace L-1 3-2 Interface Cable Connection Connect the interface cable as shown below. This printer supports the following communications interface standards. - RS-232C (Serial) IEEE1284 (Parallel) USB Ethernet USB Cable RS-232 (Serial) Cable IEEE1284 (Parallel) Cable or LAN (Ethernet ) Cable 1) Turn off the power switch. 2) Connect the communication cable to the printer communication port to be used. - For a Serial cable, secure by tightening the screws on both sides.
Metapace L-1 3-3 Paper Installation 1) Open the Paper Cover. 2) Spread the paper holder and insert paper as shown. S AM 3) Keep note of paper printing direction. S UN G R NTE PRI EL B A L 4) Adjust the paper guide to the width of the paper. SUN SAM 5) Close the Paper Cover. Rev. 1.
Metapace L-1 3-4 LED Display Feed button Paper feed or cancel the print job. LED The current printer status can be viewed. (Refer to below) The current printer status can be viewed via the printer’s LED display. 1) Green LED on - The printer waits for the data from Host (PC) in normal mode. 2) Orange LED on - It means paper gap sensing error. It becomes on when the printer fails to detect the paper or paper jam occurred. When fails to detect the paper correctly use Auto-Calibration function.
Metapace L-1 3-5 Test printing 3-5-1 Printing using Windows driver 1) Install the Windows driver. Refer to the “Windows driver manual” in the CD for the installation procedure. 2) Set the “port” of Windows driver to the appropriate interface to be used. Refer to the “Ethernet interface user’s manual” in the CD when using Ethernet interface. 3) Print the test page using the “Print test page” function of Windows driver.
Metapace L-1 4. Self-Test The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. (Users cannot perform this procedure if using the printer’s label peel-off option.) If the printer does not function properly, contact an authorized dealer. The self-test checks the following; 1) Make sure that the paper roll has been installed properly. 2) Turn on the power while holding down the FEED button. The self-test begins.
Metapace L-1 5. Detailed features 5-1 Printer Settings with Dip switches The dip switches are located on the bottom of the printer. The dip switches are used to set the printer to perform various functions. Follow these steps when changing dip switch settings: 1) Turn the printer power switch off. 2) Remove the screw on the bottom of the printer and open the bracket. 3) Flip the dip switches using tweezers or another narrow-ended tool. Switches are off when up and on when down following the figure.
Metapace L-1 [Table 1] Dip Switch 1 No Functions 1-1 Speed Selection 1-2 1-3 Density Selection 1-4 1-5 Exhibition Selection 1-6 Media Selection 1-7 Auto Cutter 1-8 Back Feed Option Off On 4 Off Off Off Off On On On On Off On Off On Off On Off On [Table 2] Dip Switch 2 No Functions 2-1 Baud Rate Selection 2-2 2-3 Media Detection 2-4 2-5 2-6 Reserved Reserved Reserved Paper End Sensor Status Reserved 2-7 2-8 2 Off Off On On Off On Off On Details 4.0 ips 5.
Metapace L-1 5-3 Gap Sensor Auto-Calibration Gap sensor auto-calibration is used when the printer does not detect a gap on the label paper correctly. Generally a printer is set to detect most of gap types but sometimes it fails to detect and keep feeding the paper without a stop when special paper used. In such case, use gap sensor auto-calibration function for a proper detection. 1) Make sure that paper roll has been installed properly. 2) Turn on the power while holding down FEED button with cover open.
Metapace L-1 5-4 Gap Sensor Manual-Calibration Manual-calibration of media detection can be used when the printer cannot detect a media gap (or black mark) even after auto-calibration has been executed. Users can calibrate sensor parameters in detail by using the utility program provided by the manufacturer. Please make sure the printer is connected and execute the utility program. Please the Calibration Setting Manager Button after setting the interface type. 1) If the firmware version is Ver.1.
Metapace L-1 5-5 The Peel-Off This function is used to automatically separate labels from the liner. - The peeler is for Label Paper only. - When the peeler switch is on, labels are not printed if previous printed labels have been removed from the peeler. - When the peeler function is not required, turn the peeler switch off. Keeping the switch on may result in the printer not working correctly. - When the peeler switch has been changed, the printer should be turned off and back on.
Metapace L-1 3) Adjust the paper guides and close the cover. (O) (X) 4) Turn the printer off and back on. Rev. 1.
Metapace L-1 5-6 Using Fan-Fold Paper Insert paper through both the rear slot and guides. Adjust holders and guides to the width of the paper. OPEN 1) Open the Dust Cover and insert paper. Dust Cover 3) Adjust Paper Guides and close the Paper Cover. 2) Adjust Paper Holders to the paper width and fixed Paper Holders with fixing tool. Paper Holder Rev. 1.
Metapace L-1 5-7 Auto Cutter (option) Auto cutter should be used for continuous paper only. ( i.e. roll paper) 1. Open the Dip switch cover, and make the switch 1 number 7 “On”. (Refer to printer mode setting at Chapter 5-1.) 2. Put a paper roll into the printer and close the cover. M SA SU NG E LAB LP RN R TE ※ CAUTION (Partial cut) Once the printer cut the paper, remove the receipt in order for next printing. Otherwise the receipt could be back into the printer and the cutter would cut it again.
Metapace L-1 6. Cleaning Head Paper dust on the heating elements may lower the printer quality. When dirty, clean the print head as follows: ※ CAUTION - Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning. - As the print head gets very hot during printing, if intending to clean the print head, turn the printer power off and wait approximately 10 minute before commencement. - When cleaning the print head, take care not to touch the heated portion of the print head.
Metapace L-1 7. Appendix 7-1 Specifications Printer Paper AC Adapter Usage Conditions Item Printing Method Dot Density Printing Width Printing Speed Roll Fan-Fold Type SMPS Input Voltage Frequency SMPS Output Voltage Temperature Humidity (except for paper) Description Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal Printing 203 dpi (8 dot/mm) 104 mm 127 mm/sec 38.
Metapace L-1 7-2 Certification 1) EMC & Safety Standards • Europe: CE EMC,CB-Scheme:IEC60950-1, GS: EN60950-1: 2001 WARNING Use of an unprotected interface cable with this printer conflicts with EMC standards. Users should only use cables approved.
