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Fastmark 4000 SeriesBarcode Label PrinterUser’s GuidePart No. 110121 A

User's Guide 9UNPACKING AND INSPECTIONThis section is provided to assist you in taking the printer from the shipping container to theapplica

User's Guide 99Appendix F: FONTS AND BAR CODES FOR PPLBInternal FontsThere are 5 internal fonts for the PPLB emulation.Each has 6 eight-bit

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User's Guide 103Internal Bar CodesThe PPLB supports 26 one-dimensional bar codes and 2 two dimensional bar codes.

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User's Guide 105Appendix F: STAND-ALONE OPERATION FORKEYBOARD AND BARCODE READERApart from related hardware devices and PPLB emulation, in o

106 User's GuideExample:1. Make a command file for a form, KBD.FRM.Command DescriptionZSFK"KBDFORM"FS"KBDFORM"V00,15,N

User's Guide 1074. Press <ESC> to enter the keyboard mode, the form name will be shown for the selection,press <ENTER> key to s

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10 User's GuideINSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATIONSetting up the PrinterBefore setting up the printer you should first consider the following:•

User's Guide 109Barcode Reader1. Turn off the printer.2. Make a form for barcode reader; the form name must be “READER”.3. Turn on the pr

110 User's Guide2. Send the file, READER.FRM to printer under MS-DOS>COPY/B READER.FRM LPT1:3. Turn off the printer.4. Connect the ba

User's Guide 111Notes:1. Set switches 6,7 and 8 to OFF positions and restart the printer to return to normalprinter functionality.2. The b

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User's Guide 11Figure 5 - FM 4402 Back PanelFigure 6 - FM 4602 and 4603 Back PanelModel No. andSerial No.External LabelFeed Slot CoverParal

12 User's GuideConnecting the Power Cord1. Ensure printer Power Switch is off "0".2. IMPORTANT: (FM4402 ONLY) Ensure the AC Vol

User's Guide 13Connecting the Printer to Your Host1. You can connect the printer with any standard Centronics cable to the parallel port of

14 User's GuideThe factory default parameters of serial port are:Speed (baud rate) 9600Data format 1 start bit, 8 data bits and1 stopbit.Pa

User's Guide 15Loading the Ribbon Thermal Transfer Media onlyIf Direct Thermal Media is used, skip to the section Loading Media.1. Open the

16 User's Guide3. Rotate the Green Printhead latch counter-clockwise to open the printhead module.4. Rotate the Side Access Door down to

User's Guide 176. Place the Ribbon Take-up core on the Ribbon Take-Up Spindle located towards thefront of the printer.7. Slide both cores

18 User's Guide12. Verify if the printer is set for Thermal Transfer Mode:a. To verify the FM4402 printer print a self-test. If the print

User's Guide 1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSAND OTHER NOTICESn This label printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC rules for

User's Guide 19Loading Media1. Fully open Media Access Cover.2. Open the Front Access Door by rotating down.Figure 13 - Open Media Access

20 User's Guide3. Rotate the green Printhead Latch counterclockwise to open the printhead.4. Rotate the Side Access Door down to allow th

User's Guide 2110. Slide the green Outside Media Guide off the Front and Back Media Rails by pullingstraight out.Figure 15 - Outside Media G

22 User's Guide15. Grasping the Sensor Adjust Knob and sliding in or out as needed can move the MediaSensor. This is required only if the

User's Guide 23Figure 17 - Media Routing17. Rotate the Side Access Door up to close.18. Rotate the green Print Head Latch clockwise fully to

24 User's GuideChanging Position of the Media Supply SpindleThe printer can store under the Media Access Cover an 8-inch outer diameter med

User's Guide 25Calibrating Media SensorsImportant: The first time media is installed, the Media Sensors must be calibrated.After the first c

26 User's GuidePerforming the Self Test1. Power off the printer.2. Make sure that 4 inch wide media is installed. The Self-test will pri

User's Guide 27Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 PPLAFigure 19 - Self Test FM4602/FM4603 PPLA

28 User's GuideSelf Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 PPLBFigure 20 - Self Test FM6402/FM4603 PPLB

2 User's GuideCONVENTIONSSome of the procedures in this guide contain special notices that highlight importantinformation:Note Indicate inf

User's Guide 29Self Test Pattern for FM4402 PPLAFigure 21 - Self Test FM4402 PPLA

30 User's GuideSelf Test Pattern for FM4402 PPLBFigure 22 - Self Test FM4402 PPLB

User's Guide 31Resetting the Printer to Factory Default SettingsTo reset the printer to its factory defaults after certain commands have bee

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User's Guide 33PANEL OPERATIONFront PanelThe front panel includes- 3 LED indicators (READY, MEDIA and RIBBON)- 3 buttons (FEED, PAUSE and

34 User's GuideLED IndicatorsThere are three LED indicators on the front panel, “READY”, “MEDIA” and“RIBBON”. These indicators display the

User's Guide 35ButtonsDepending upon the printer model and current mode, the Front Panel buttons serve multiplefunctions. Refer to the foll

36 User's GuidePressed during normal operationButton Functionm FEED The printer will Feed a one label.m PAUSE The printer will begin bl

User's Guide 37LCD Display (FM4602 and 4603 models only)For the model FM4602/FM4603 the front panel is equipped with a 2 row by 16 character

38 User's GuideWith Barcode Reader OptionIf a barcode reader is connected and switches 6 through 8 are in the ON positions, thedisplayed me

User's Guide 3Table of ContentsPRODUCT DESCRIPTION ... 7

User's Guide 39Front Panel Set-up MenuFM 4602 and FM 4603 models onlyThe Set-up menu is a list of printer features that affect the basic ope

40 User's GuideProcedure to Enter into Set-up ModeFM 4602 and FM 4603 models only1. Power on the printer.2. When the “ READY” message is

User's Guide 41Set-up Mode Selection ItemsItem Range Factory Default RemarksCUT/PEEL POS (mm) + 015 to + 015 0 mm Controls cut and peeling p

42 User's GuideNotes:1. To verify that a feature has been properly changed, cycle power on the printer.2. Make sure the settings you desi

User's Guide 43Setting Display LanguageThe printer can display messages, error condition, and feature menus in multiple languages.This capab

44 User's GuideBack PanelThe rear panel includes- An 8-bit DIP switch (FM4602/FM4603 models only)- A 36-pin Centronics connector- A 9-pi

User's Guide 45FM 4602/4603Figure 25 - Back Panel FM4602/FM4603FM 4402 ModelsFigure 26 - Back Panel FM4402Model Number andSerial numberExter

46 User's GuideBack Panel Switches (FM4602 and FM4603 models only)Back Panel Switches are only available on FM4602 and FM4603.Any change in

User's Guide 47Switches 6, 7 and 8 are used to determine the printer's Baud Rate.6 7 8Baud rateOFF OFF OFF 9600 (default)ON OFF OFF 240

48 User's GuidePS/2 Keyboard I/F (FM4602 and FM4603 models only)The special keyboard interface connector is available on the FM4602/FM4603

4 User's GuideAppendix A: Printer Specifications ... 75General Spec

User's Guide 49COMMAND QUICK REFERENCEThis section lists all software commands of the printer. For more information please refer tothe Prog

50 User's GuideInteraction CommandsSuch commands only apply to the serial port and allow the host to understand the statusand configuration

User's Guide 51System Level CommandsCommand Description Remarks<STX>a Enable page/job echo characters<STX>cxxxx Set continuous p

52 User's GuideFormatting CommandsCommand Description:xxxx Set cut amountAn Set print moden : ‘1’- exclusive, ‘2’ - transparentCxxxx Set ho

User's Guide 53Editing CommandsCommand structure Command functionRthveeeyyyyxxxx<string><CR> Printing text and bar codesComponen

54 User's GuideObject Command Structure DescriptionL : line(if t is ‘X’)Lwwwhhh www : width,hhh : height.L : line(if t is ‘X’)lwwwwhhhh w

User's Guide 55Font Downloading CommandsSuch commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL format.Command DescriptionESC*c###D assign the s

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User's Guide 57Command Set for PPLBThe following commands are for Printer Programming Language B.All PPLB commands must be ended with <LF

58 User's GuideCommand Description ParameterJBJFDisable back feed**Enable back feed**LEx,y,hlen,vlen Line draw by exclusive hlen: horizont

User's Guide 5Table of FiguresFigure 1 - Fastmark 4000 Series Printer...

User's Guide 59Command Description Parameterd1,hadj Set horizontal positionadjustment**hadj: adjustment in dots.d2,hadj Set horizontal posit

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User's Guide 61PRINTER DRIVERThe bundled printer driver is used for applications under Windows 95/98/2000 and WindowsNT. You may run any po

62 User's GuideDriver Installation♦ Windows needs to be running.♦ Insert the appropriate printer driver diskette into the floppy disk dri

User's Guide 63How to Use the DriverAfter the driver is installed, you can open the Printer's dialogue box and make parametersettings:W

64 User's GuideDetails TabPrint to the following portThis allows you to select the IO port to link with the printer. The port may be oneof

User's Guide 65PaperPaper sizeSelect the label size for your printer. The selected label size may be a little longerthan that of the physic

66 User's GuidePaper sourceSelect one of the following items:T/T & Media with GapT/T & Media with Black LineT/T & Continuous Me

User's Guide 67Device OptionsNote: The maximum speed varies depending on model:Fm 4402: Max Speed is 4.0FM 4602/4603: Max Speed is 6.0

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User's Guide 69TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCETroubleshootingGenerally, when a malfunction or an abnormal condition occurs, the “READY” LED

70 User's GuideOnly the Ready LED blinksFM4402 printerPossible Problems Solutions RemarksSerial I/O error Check the baud rateCheck the flow

User's Guide 71The data has been sent, but there is no output from the printer• Check the active printer driver, it should be Label Dr. for

72 User's GuidePreventive MaintenanceBefore performing preventive or any other maintenance be sure to turn off the printer power.Cleaning t

User's Guide 73Cleaning the Platen rollerUsing cotton swab moistened with alcohol, clean the roller.Note: The roller should be cleaned when

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User's Guide 75Appendix A: Printer SpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsSpecification Model FM4402 Model FM4602 Model FM4603Resolution 203 DP

76 User's GuideFonts, Bar Codes and GraphicsThe specifications for fonts, bar codes and graphics depend on the printer emulation. Theemula

User's Guide 77Optional Accessories♦ Serial (RS-232) cable♦ Peel and Present♦ Cutter♦ Flash memory (512 K bytes for FM4402 only)♦ Font

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User's Guide 7PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONThis label printer is a high-performance, low-cost Direct Thermal/Thermal Transfer labelingsystem. Its use

User's Guide 79Appendix B: INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSIntroductionThis appendix presents the interface specifications of I/O ports for the prin

80 User's GuideConnection with host:Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P(PC or compatible) (PC or compatible)DTR 20 ……….. 1 DSR DTR 4 ………

User's Guide 81Serial port settingsBaud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400.To change the Baud Rate:FM4402: Send the <STX>KI8n co

82 User's GuideParallel (Centronics)The parallel port is a standard 36-pin Centronics. Its pin assignments are listed as following.Pin Dir

User's Guide 83Appendix C: PRINTER STATUSThe printer has built-in monitors for the status. If the printer is equipped with the LCDmodule th

84 User's GuideAppendix D: ASCII TABLE0 1 2 3 4 5 6 70 NUL 0 @ P ` p1 SOH XON ! 1 A Q a q2 STX “ 2 B R b r3 XOFF # 3 C S c s4 $ 4 D T d t5

User's Guide 85Appendix E: FONTS AND BAR CODES FOR PPLAInternal FontsFonts 0 to 8 have single symbol set.

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88 User's GuideFont 9Font 9 (ASD smooth font set) includes 8 symbol sets, USASCII, UK, German, French, Italian,Spanish, Swedish, and Danish

8 User's GuideOVERVIEWThe Fastmark FM4000 series is currently comprised of 3 models:• FM4402• FM4602• FM4603While these models are simil

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90 User's GuideCourier Font SetThe Courier font set is for the model FM4602 only. It includes Roman-8, PC, PC-A, PC-B,EAMA-94, Legal, Gree

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94 User's GuideInternal Bar CodesThis PPLA supports 20 one-dimensional bar codes and 2 two dimensional bar codes.

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