CognitiveTPG Advantage LX Guia do Utilizador

Advantage LX Desktop Label PrinterLXG-UG00000 Rev. B 11/12USER GUIDE

10 1. Position ribbon in front of printer with supply core closest to printer and text on ribbon leader facing down. Raise dust cover.3. Place the l

11 REMINDER: THE TEXT ON THE RIBBON LEADER SHOULD BE FACING OUT AND VISIBLE5. Gently lower the printhead but DO NOT LATCH printhead at this time.7.

12 Self-Testing:121. Press and hold the feed button while turning printer ON.2. Release feed button when printing begins and printer will conduct a

13 Chapter 3: Installing CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator and Print DriversTheupdatedAdvantageLX(S/Nstartingwith“L”)iscompatiblewithexist

14 CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator UtilityConnection SettingsConnecting Via Serial1. Select Use Serial Connection radio dial2. Select the Com Por

15 Serial Connection Parameters• BaudRate• XON/XOFF• BuerSize• BuerOverowConnecting Via Ethernet1. Select the Use Network Connection radio

16 No-Media TimeoutThe no media timeout value represents the number of inches of media fed through the printer without detecting an index mark prior t

17 Media AdjustAdjusts print contrast on object leading edges for optimum print quality. Adjustment of this parameter is not normally required; refer

18 Auto RecalibrationCheck and Apply Enable Auto Recalibration and the printer will automatically attempt to recalibrate in the event an index mark i

19 Top of Form AdjustTop of Form (TOF) sets the top of the label with relation to the print head. Increasing the TOF value moves the printed text dow

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20 Profile ManagementManage the settings of the Advantage LX using the Prole Management section of CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator. Prole Manage

21 Firmware Upgrade1. Select the Firmware Upgrade tab.2. Click the Select Firmware File button. 3. Select the appropriate Firmware le and click Ok

22 Script EditorUse the Script Editor in CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator to send programming language code to the printer. For more information on

23 Chapter 4: Cleaning and MaintenanceFor optimal printhead performance CognitiveTPG recommends cleaning the interior components(printhead,platenro

24 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting & Default SettingsUse the chart below for troubleshooting your Advantage LX printer prior to contacting Technical Su

25 The Advantage LX ships with the following default settings:Parameter Default SettingProgramming Language CPL - Cognitive Programming LanguageSpeed

3 Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction ...4 Welcome ...

4 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeCongratulations on the purchase of a CognitiveTPG Advantage LX desktop label printer. The Advantage LX carries on the

5 Printer Feature OverviewFront/Rear ViewComponent FunctionA - Power Indicator Indicates power statusON – printer on and ready to printOFF- no power a

6 Advantage LX Communication Interfaces (2” and 4” Model Detail)Inside ViewCommon Components for All Models (Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer)(TT P

7 Component (DT & TT Models) FunctionA - Printhead Printing mechanismB - Platen Roller Friction feed printing surfaceC - Printhead Latches Latche

8 Chapter 2: Printer InstallationSetting up the Advantage LX PrinterConnecting the Interface and Power Cables5. Connect the interface cable to the re

9 CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH PRINTHEAD. ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE ESD FROM THE HUMAN BODY OR OTHER OBJECTS CAN DAMAGE PRINTHEAD. PLEASE USE STATICSAFE PRO