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CognitiveTPG Blaster ADVANTAGE User Manual

CognitiveTPG Blaster ADVANTAGE
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User’s Guide
Desktop bar code printer
Blaster
ADVANTAGE
CSIPN:10-00-0219
REV. D
February 18, 1999
Cognitive
An Axiohm Company
TM
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CognitiveTPG Blaster ADVANTAGE Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print MethodDirect Thermal
Print Resolution203 dpi
Print SpeedUp to 4 IPS (101 mm/sec)
Media Width0.75" (19mm) to 2.25" (57mm)
ConnectivityUSB, Serial, Ethernet
InterfacesUSB, Serial, Ethernet

Summary

Printer Specifications

Printer Communications

Standard Printer Cables

Lists available standard cables for Advantage printers.

Serial Port Communication Parameters

Details serial port parameters like speed, parity, word length, and stop bits.

Controls, Indicators, and Connections

Printer Setup

Printer Power Connection

Instructions for connecting the printer to AC power.

Loading Labels or Tags

Step-by-step guide for loading labels or tags.

Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon

Procedure for installing a ribbon for thermal transfer printing.

Selecting the Print Mode and Index Method

Configuring the printer for direct thermal or thermal transfer mode and indexing.

Using the Printer

Printing a Self-Test Label

How to print a self-test label to check printer operability.

Feeding Blank Labels

Instructions on how to feed blank labels through the printer.

Sending Data to the Printer

Steps to send data from a host computer or terminal to the printer.

Printing Labels

How the host computer sends commands to print labels.

Controlling the Printer Using Direct Commands

How to produce labels by sending direct ASCII commands to the printer.

Printer Maintenance

Printhead Cleaning

Detailed instructions for cleaning the printhead and drive roller.

What to Do If...

Printer POWER Indicator is Not Lit

Steps to diagnose and resolve the printer power indicator not lighting up.

Printer READY Light is Not Lit

Steps to diagnose and resolve the printer READY light not lighting up.

Printer READY Light is Red

Steps to diagnose and resolve the printer READY light being red.

Printer Will Not Print a Self-Test Label

Steps to diagnose why the printer fails to print a self-test label.

Printer Will Not Feed a Label

Steps to diagnose why the printer fails to feed a label.

Host Stops Responding or Displays "Printer Not Ready" Message

Steps to resolve host communication or "printer not ready" issues.

Printer Feeds Labels Continuously

Steps to diagnose and resolve continuous label feeding.

Print Quality is Poor

Steps to diagnose and improve print quality issues.

Ethernet Link Light is Not Illuminated

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with the Ethernet link light.

Technical Support

Contact Information

Provides general, sales, and technical support contact details.

Appendix A: Supplied Software

Intellidriver Installation and Use

Guide to installing and using the Cognitive Intellidriver.

LabelMagic Installation and Use

Guide to installing and using the LabelMagic software package.

Limited Warranty

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