1 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual COMPACT PRINTER SERIES CP-2140 CP-2140E USER’S MANUAL Website: http://www.argox.com

10 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Interior View I Module Release Latch Media Shields Ribbon Pick-up Holder Media Hanger PUSH

11 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Interior View II Feed Button Power LED Ready LED Platen Roller Reflective sensor Top Cover Print Head Front

12 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Attaching Power 1. Make sure the printer‟s power switch is in the off position (down). 2. Insert the AC powe

13 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual CP-2140E Power Supply Power Cord Power Connector Power Jack

14 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Loading Media Preparing Media The inside wound or outside wound media rolls can be loaded into the printer i

15 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 2. Put the Media Hanger through media supply roll, and then centrally align with the two Media Shields to cl

16 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 4. Push the Release Latch to open the printer module. 5. Pull a short length of media till it reaches t

17 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 6. Press the lock of Media Guide at the right to adjust media guides‟ positions. Make sure media stays under

18 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 8. Press the FEED button to feed labels out of the printer. 9. To tear media, pull the media edge agains

19 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Setting Media Type To index labels with multiple columns, please select media types to Multi-Column Labels i

2 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Table of Contents Introduction ... 4 Propr

20 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Loading Ribbon The following steps only apply to thermal transfer printing mode only. Direct thermal do

21 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Placing Ribbon Rolls 1. Open Top Cover of the printer. 2. Push the Release Latch to open the printer mod

22 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 3. Lift up the printer module to check the Ribbon Supply Holder. Ribbon Supply Holder

23 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 4. Install one ribbon roll and rotate it until the notches align and lock into the left side of Ribbon Suppl

24 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 5. Install the other ribbon roll and rotate it until the notches align and lock into the left side of Ribbon

25 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 6. Close the printer module and then press firmly at the both sides to properly latch it until you hear a cl

26 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Printer Operations Printing Media Calibration & Configuration Before connecting the printer to your com

27 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Sample of Printer Configuration Label Firmware version & date code Memory capacity Print method

28 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Print head test pattern Ethernet information - for CP-2140E only Main board DIP switch sett

29 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Resetting Printer to Factory Defaults Follow the steps below to reset printer to default settings: 1. Tur

3 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Miscellaneous ... 36 Recovery ...

30 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Printer Controls and Indicators The following table explains printer controls and indicators‟ function

31 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Control / Indicator Function Power Switch  On: turns on normal operation (at “I” position)  Off: turns

32 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Note: When the print head is over-heated, printer‟s thermal protection function will be activated and make

33 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Troubleshooting by LED Indicators Diagnosis Normally, when the printer is in not working properly, the &quo

34 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual LED Indicators: Power and Ready LEDs blink alternately Power LED Ready LED ON OFF OFF ON Possible Problems S

35 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual LED Indicators: Only the Ready LED blinks Power LED Ready LED ON ON ON OFF Possible Problems Solutions Prin

36 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Miscellaneous If the host shows "Printer Time out": 1. Check if the communication cable (serial)

37 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Poor printout quality:  The ribbon may not be qualified.  The media may not be qualified.  Adjust the

38 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Communications Interfaces and Requirements Argox CP printer series come with a nine-pin Electronics Indust

39 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Serial (RS-232) Interface Requirements The required cable must have a nine-pin "D" type male connec

4 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Introduction Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Argox Information C

40 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 3. Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits. Ethernet 10/100 Internal Printer Server Option This con

41 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Communicating with the Printer The bundled printer driver can be applied to all applications under Windows

42 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 1. Turn off the printer. Plug the power cable into the power socket on the wall, and then connect the other

43 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 4. Under CP-2140/ CP-2140E product selection prompt, choose Seagull Driver version and then start installat

44 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 5. On the Seagull Driver Wizard prompt, select the first radio button to “Install a driver for a Plug and Pl

45 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 6. Enter Printer name (i.e. Argox CP-2140 PPLB) and select "do not share this printer”, and click "

46 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 8. After the related files have been copied to your system, click "Finish". 9. After driver

47 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Installing a Printer Driver (for other interfaces except USB) 1. Turn off the printer. Plug the power cable

48 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 3. Under CP-2140/ CP-2140E product selection prompt, choose Seagull Driver version and then start installat

49 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 4. On the prompt, Windows Printer Driver, select “I accept…” and click "Next".

5 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information,

50 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 6. Click "Finish". 7. Select Install printer drivers and Click "Next"

51 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 8. Select model & emulation - the following examples are based on model CP-2140 PPLB: 9. Select the

52 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 10. Enter Printer name (i.e. Argox CP-2140 PPLB) and select "do not share this printer”, and click &qu

53 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual 12. After the related files have been copied to your system, click "Finish". 13. After driver

54 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Caring for Your Printer Print Head Maintenance Guide To keep the Print Head remain in the best conditions a

55 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Cleaning Direction When cleaning the print head, always wipe in One-Way Direction - from Left to Right only,

56 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Product Specification General Specification Specifications CP-2140 CP-2140E Printing Method Direct Thermal /

57 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual readable check digit), EAN-8 (standard/2 digit add-on/5 digit add-on), EAN-13 (standard/2 digit add-on/5 digi

58 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Fonts, Barcodes, and Graphics Specification The specifications of fonts, bar codes and graphics depends on

59 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Printer Programming Language PPLB Programming Language PPLB Internal fonts 5 fonts with different point size

6 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Getting Started Congratulations on choosing CP-2140 & CP-2140E compact printer series, made by Argox Infor

60 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual USB Interface This is port complies with USB 2.0 Full Speed. T Connector Terminal Pin Assignment Pin Signal

61 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Note : Pin 9 are reserved for KDU (keyboard device unit), therefore do not connect these pins if you are usin

62 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Connection with Host Host 25S Printer 9P Host 9S Printer 9P (PC or compatible) (PC or compatible) DTR 20

63 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual The simplest way to connect to other hosts (not PC compatible) or terminals is: Printer Terminal/Host Pin

64 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Ethernet Interface The following port complies with Ethernet communication. Pin Signal 1 Transmit+

7 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Package Contents  Quick Installation Guide  CD ROM (Documentation & Software)  Power Cord  Media Ha

8 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Printer Overview Front View: CP-2140 and CP-2140E Feed Button Power LED Ready LED Top Cover

9 CP-2140 & CP-2140E User‟s Manual Rear View: CP-2140 Rear View: CP-2140E Power Switch Parallel Port USB Power Jack RS232 Serial Power Swit