Cognitive Solutions Label Maker EZLP UG00000 User Manual

EZ-LP Desktop Label Printer  
USER’S MANUAL  
EZLP-UG00000 Rev B 03/30/2009  
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Table of Contents  
Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................................................................4  
Welcome ......................................................................................................4  
Package Contents.....................................................................................4  
Operating Environment..........................................................................4  
Printer Feature Overview .......................................................................5  
Front/Rear View.............................................................................5  
Inside View......................................................................................6  
Chapter 2: Printer Installation...........................................................................7  
Setting up the EZ-LP Printer..................................................................7  
Connecting the Interface and Power Cables......................7  
Loading Media...............................................................................8  
Self-Testing:.................................................................................. 10  
Chapter 3: Installing the EZ-LP ...................................................................... 11  
Installing Printer via Serial, Parallel, or USB as a  
Replacement for Legacy Printer ....................................................... 11  
Chapter 4: Installing CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator  
and Print Drivers................................................................................................. 14  
Windows® Driver Installation............................................................. 15  
Installing Printer via USB......................................................... 15  
CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator Utility................................... 17  
Connection Settings ............................................................................. 17  
Printer Settings ....................................................................................... 18  
Label Positioning....................................................................... 20  
Profile Management................................................................. 23  
Firmware Upgrade .................................................................... 24  
Script Editor................................................................................. 24  
Chapter 5: Advanced EZ-LP Features .......................................................... 26  
Making Configurations Changes Using DOS Commands ...... 26  
USB A Port................................................................................................. 26  
Chapter 6: Cleaning and Maintenance....................................................... 28  
Cleaning the Printer.............................................................................. 28  
Cleaning the Thermal Printhead and Platen................................ 28  
Cleaning Supplies.................................................................................. 28  
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting & Default Settings ...................................... 29  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
Welcome  
Congratulations on the purchase of a CognitiveTPG EZ-LP desktop label printer. With  
its durable design, the EZ-LP provides professional quality direct thermal label printing  
and performance.  
CognitiveTPG is committed to providing a reliable product and user experience. This  
User’s Manual provides information on how to install the printer and includes all  
necessary user support information.  
Package Contents  
The EZ-LP box will contain the following parts:  
(1) EZ-LP Printer  
(1) Quick Start Guide  
(1) Auto Ranging Power Supply  
(1) Power Cord  
Optional snap-on Ferrite bead (only with Parallel configuration printers)  
EZD42-21X5-ZXP  
Models Only  
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4
4
4
Ferrite bead to be installed  
on Parallel cable if used.  
Parallel cable not included.  
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Operating Environment  
41ºF to 104ºF (5ºC to 40ºC)  
20% to 85 % non-condensing R. H. (relative humidity)  
Storage and Transportation Environment  
-4.0ºF to 122ºF (-20ºC to 50ºC)  
5% to 95% non-condensing R. H. (relative humidity)  
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Printer Feature Overview  
Front/Rear View  
D
H
A
D
G
B
F
C
E
Front View  
Rear View - Serial/USB Model  
D
D
I
H
J
G
G
F
E
F
E
Rear View - Ethernet/USB Model  
Rear View - Serial/Parallel/USB Model  
Component  
Function  
A - Power Indicator  
Indicates power status  
ON – printer on and ready to print  
OFF- no power applied  
B - Ready Indicator  
Indicates printer status  
GREEN – printer ready to accept data  
RED – printer error, empty media roll, or paused operation  
during batch mode processing  
OFF- no power applied  
C - Feed Button  
Press to advance media  
Press and hold while turning unit on to initiate self test and  
print configuration label  
D - On/Off Switch  
Turns printer power On/Off  
E - Power Connector Input for auto-ranging power supply  
F - USB B Port  
G - USB A Port  
H - Serial Port  
I - Parallel Port  
J - Ethernet Port  
USB Device bidirectional communications port  
USB Host port for peripheral input or USB flash drive  
Serial (DB9) bidirectional communications port  
Parallel (Centronics) unidirectional communications port  
10/100 Ethernet port  
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Inside View  
A
C
B
C
C
D
C
D
Component  
Function  
A - Printhead  
Printing mechanism  
B - Platen Roller  
C - Printhead Latches  
D - Media Guide  
Friction feed printing surface  
Latches for printhead mechanism  
Holds and guides label roll  
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Chapter 2: Printer Installation  
Setting up the EZ-LP Printer  
Connecting the Interface and Power Cables  
IMPORTANT! PRIOR  
TO CONNECTING ANY  
INTERFACE CABLE  
AND POWER CABLE TO  
PRINTER, MAKE SURE  
PRINTER IS OFF.  
POWER OFF  
2. Connect power cable to AC adapter  
1. Make sure power switch is OFF  
4. Plug the power cable into an AC  
outlet  
3. Connect the AC adapter to the power  
connector on the printer  
5. Connect the interface cable to the rear of the printer. For Serial or Parallel cables, securely  
fasten the interface connector screws or clips.  
I O I O  
USB  
COM/SER  
NOTE: EZ-LP IS  
CONFIGURED TO USE  
STANDARD STRAIGHT-  
THROUGH SERIAL  
CABLE WHEN USING  
THE COM/SER PORT  
TO CONNECT TO A DTE  
DEVICE SUCH AS A  
COMPUTER.  
Power OFF  
Power OFF  
Serial  
(DB9)  
USB-B  
(Device)  
ETHERNET  
PARALLEL  
Parallel  
(Centronics)  
Power OFF  
Power OFF  
Ethernet  
Ferrite Bead  
(Install on Parallel Cable as Shown)  
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CAUTION!  
CAUTION: DO NOT  
TOUCH PRINTHEAD.  
ELECTROSTATIC  
DISCHARGE (ESD)  
FROM THE HUMAN  
BODY OR OTHER  
!
OBJECTS CAN  
DAMAGE PRINTHEAD.  
PLEASE USE STATIC-  
SAFE PROCEDURES  
WHEN WORKING  
WITH PRINTHEAD.  
PRINTHEAD MAY BE  
HOT AFTER PRINTING.  
Loading Media  
NOTE: USE ONLY  
COGNITIVETPG  
APPROVED  
MEDIA. FOR MORE  
INFORMATION ON  
COGNITIVETPG  
APPROVED SUPPLIES,  
CONTACT US AT  
800-732-8950 OR AT  
COGNITIVETPG.COM.  
1. Unpack and prepare outward  
wound or inward wound media for  
installation into printer.  
2. Raise dust cover.  
3. Place media roll in open dust  
cover.  
4. Unlatch and raise printhead  
mechanism.  
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5. Guide media through opening  
under printhead mechanism. Keep  
media face up.  
6. Adjust right side media holder to  
match width of media.  
Click!  
7. Place media roll on media holders  
by flexing out media holders and  
positioning plastic protrusions into  
media roll core.  
8. Make sure media is face-up out of  
front of printer and securely latch  
printhead closed.  
9. Lower dust cover and continue to  
Self-Testing.  
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Self-Testing:  
NOTE: AFTER  
PRINTING A SELF-  
TEST, PRINTER IS  
IN HEXIDECIMAL  
DUMP MODE.  
CYCLE PRINTER’S  
POWER TO RETURN  
TO NORMAL  
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ON  
1
OPERATION.  
1. Press and hold the feed button while  
turning printer ON.  
2. Release feed button when printing  
begins and printer will conduct a self-  
test and print a configuration label.  
ON  
OFF  
3. Power OFF printer to end  
hexadecimal dump mode.  
4. Power ON printer for normal  
operation  
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Chapter 3: Installing the EZ-LP  
Installing Printer via Serial, Parallel, or USB as a Replacement  
for Legacy Printer  
IMPORTANT! IF BAUD  
RATE BETWEEN HOST  
SYSTEM AND EZ-LP  
ARE NOT EqUAL,  
1. Print configuration label or record your current printer’s settings, including the  
driver port setting.  
2. Power off your current desktop label printer and disconnect interface cable.  
3. Connect power supply to EZ-LP printer and plug into wall. Do NOT turn on the  
EZ-LP at this time.  
4. Connect preferred interface cable to EZ-LP and connect to PC.  
5. Turn on the EZ-LP printer.  
6. If using a USB connection, a New Hardware Wizard may appear on screen. Click  
Cancel and continue with step 8 below. If using Serial or Parallel connection,  
continue with the next step.  
PRINTER WILL NOT  
PRINT. EZ-LP DEFAULT  
BAUD RATE IS 9600  
AND DEFAULT SERIAL  
PORT SETTINGS ARE  
9600 BAUD, 8 BITS, NO  
PARITY, 1 STOP BIT.  
7. Print from your application, you are finished. If you wish to install EZ-LP and  
assign it to another driver, continue to the next step.  
8. In Microsoft Windows, click the Start menu, choose Printers and Faxes, and  
Add printer.  
9. The Add Printer Wizard will appear. Click Next.  
10. Select Local printer attached to this computer and click Next.  
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11. Select Use the following port: and choose the appropriate Serial, Parallel or  
USB port, then click Next.  
12. Select the printer model you are replacing from the available list of printers  
and click Next.  
13. Select Keep existing driver (recommended) and click Next.  
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14. Provide a Printer name: and select if the EZ-LP will be the default printer then  
click Next.  
15. Select Do not share this printer then click Next.  
16. Select No when asked Do you want to print a test page? then click Next.  
IMPORTANT! IF BAUD  
RATE BETWEEN HOST  
SYSTEM AND EZ-LP  
ARE NOT EqUAL,  
THE PRINTER WILL  
NOT PRINT. EZ-LP  
DEFAULT BAUD RATE  
IS 9600.  
17. Select Finish to complete the installation of the EZ-LP printer.  
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Chapter 4: Installing CognitiveTPG Printer  
Administrator and Print Drivers  
CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator is a Java based utility designed for installation on  
various operating system platforms. Administrator allows complete control over the  
profiles and settings of the EZ-LP printer.  
NOTE: INSTALLING  
COGNITIVETPG  
PRINTER  
ADMINISTRATOR  
WILL ALSO LOAD  
PRINT DRIVERS  
FOR COGNITIVETPG  
LABEL PRINTERS.  
COGNITIVETPG  
PRINTER  
CognitiveTPG.com/resources_Utility.aspx for the EZ-LP printer. You can also follow  
install the Windows drivers for the printer on your computer. Note that USB, Serial, or  
Ethernet connection is required for configuration via this utility.  
ADMINISTRATOR  
UTILITY IS VERY  
USEFUL FOR  
CONFIGURING,  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
AND UPDATING THE  
EZ-LP PRINTER.  
NOTE: FOR BEST  
RESULTS, POWER  
OFF PRINTER PRIOR  
TO INSTALLING  
COGNITIVETPG  
PRINTER  
ADMINISTRATOR AND  
PRINTER DRIVERS.  
After downloading and installing CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator and driver  
files, proceed with driver installation to connect the print to Administrator via USB  
connection.  
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Windows® Driver Installation  
Installing Printer via USB  
1. Connect the printer via the USB cable to the host system and the Found New  
Hardware Wizard will appear. Select No, not at this time and click Next.  
2. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and click Next.  
3. Select Include this location in the search, and then click the Browse button.  
Select the location: C:\Program Files\Cognitive\Drivers and click Next.  
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4. The applicable CognitiveTPG driver for your printer will be installed.  
5. Click Finish to complete installation.  
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CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator Utility  
Connection Settings  
Connecting Via USB  
1. Select the System Printer Connection radio dial.  
2. Select the appropriate printer from the Printer Name drop down menu.  
3. Click Connect.  
NOTE: WHEN  
PRINTER IS PROPERLY  
CONNECTED,  
COGNITIVETPG  
PRINTER  
ADMINISTRATOR WILL  
DISPLAY CONNECTED  
IN A GREEN BOX IN  
UPPER RIGHT CORNER.  
NOTE: THE EZ-LP  
DEFAULT BAUD RATE IS  
9600.  
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Connecting Via Serial  
1. Select the Use Serial Connection radio dial.  
2. Select the Com port to which the printer is connected.  
3. Select the printer’s baud rate setting.  
Connecting Via Ethernet  
HELPFUL TIP: PRINT  
A SELF TEST TO  
DETERMINE PRINTER’S  
CURRENT SETTINGS.  
A SELF TEST CAN  
1. Select the Use Network Connection radio dial.  
2. Input the printer’s IP Address if static IP Address is to be used, otherwise, with  
DHLP enabled, your server will assign an IP Address to the printer.  
3. Input the printer’s RTEL port number.  
BE PERFORMED BY  
HOLDING THE FEED  
BUTTON WHILE  
TURNING PRINTER  
POWER ON. CONTINUE  
TO HOLD THE FEED  
BUTTON UNTIL SELF  
TEST PRINTS.  
Serial Connection Parameters  
Baud Rate  
XON/XOFF  
Buffer Size  
Buffer Overflow  
Ethernet Connection Parameters  
IP Address  
Net Mask  
Gateway  
DHCP  
LPD  
RTEL  
RTEL Port  
Ethernet Text Buffer  
Printer Settings  
Print Speed  
The Print Speed value sets the printing speed of the printer.  
Low = 2 inches per second  
Normal = 3 inches per second  
High = 5 inches per second  
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No-Media Timeout  
The no media timeout value represents the number of inches of media fed through  
the printer without detecting an index mark prior to reporting an error.  
EXAMPLE: IF NO MEDIA TIMEOUT IS SET TO 12, THE PRINTER WILL CONTINUE TO FEED  
12 INCHES OF MEDIA WITHOUT DETECTING AN INDEX MARK BEFORE REPORTING AN  
ERROR.  
Debug Report Level  
Specifies the method by which the printer reports error.  
Values:  
None = Turns error reporting Off.  
Serial = Printer sends error report to host device via serial port.  
Serial & Label = Printer sends error report via serial port and prints an error  
label.  
Auxiliary Power ON  
Check Auxiliary Power ON to enable the 5V serial port output.  
Enable Automatic Reprint  
Checking the Enable Automatic Reprint box prompts the printer to reprint a label in  
the event the printer detects an index mark prior to completing the requested label.  
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Media Adjust  
Adjust the sharpness of the leading edge of printed text or rotated barcodes. Media  
Adjust range = 0 to 3.  
Pitch  
The pitch represents the dots per inch (dpi) setting for the printer.  
Values:  
100 or 200 for 200 dpi printers  
Darkness  
The Darkness value adjusts the print darkness.  
Darkness range: -200 to 800  
NOTE: THE FACTORY DEFAULT FOR DARKNESS IS 0.  
Primary Language  
Selects the primary command language the printer uses. The EZ-LP is defaulted to  
AUTO for automatic detection and selection of EcPL or ZcPL. You may also manually  
select EcPL or ZcPL command languages.  
NOTE: THE EZ-LP DOES NOT SUPPORT TPCL COMMAND LANGUAGE OR CPL  
COMMAND LANGUAGE PRINTING  
Thermal Mode  
Thermal Transfer mode is not available on the EZ-LP printer.  
Label Positioning  
Print Width  
The Print Width value adjusts the maximum printing width of the printer.  
Maximum print width is 4.1(104 mm), media width range is 2.0 to 4.25”  
(50 to 108 mm) for EZ-LP  
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NOTE: WHEN TIME  
IS SET TO 0 THE  
LABEL WILL REMAIN  
ADVANCED UNTIL  
THE NEXT LABEL IS  
PRINTED.  
Auto Recalibration  
Check and Apply Enable Auto Recalibration and the printer will automatically  
attempt to recalibrate in the event an index mark is not detected.  
Auto Top Of Form  
Check and Apply Enable Automatic TOF and the printer will feed a label when the  
printer is turned ON or the printhead is latched.  
Indexing  
Indexing indicates to the printer the index type of the media being used. The  
Indexing On check box must be checked when using Bar, Gap, or Notch style  
indexing. Uncheck the Indexing On box when using continuous media.  
Label Presentation  
Label presentation advances media out of the printer after printing a label and then  
retracts the media prior to printing the next label.  
Advance = Distance the media advances after printing a label.  
Retract = Distance the media retracts prior to printing a label.  
Time = Amount of time in seconds the label remains presented prior to  
retracting.  
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Top of Form Adjust  
Top of Form (TOF) sets the top of the label with relation to the print head. Increasing  
the TOF value moves the printed text down the label. Decrease the TOF setting to  
move the printed test up the label.  
Shift Left  
Shift left moves the printed image left across the label.  
Fonts and Objects  
The Fonts and Objects tab lists the Fonts, Formats and Graphics currently stored in the  
printer.  
Loading Fonts and Objects  
1. Select the Fonts and Objects tab.  
2. Click the Load Objects to Printer button.  
3. Select the Font or Object to be stored and click Ok.  
Deleting Fonts and Objects  
1. Select the Fonts and Objects tab in CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator.  
2. Highlight the Font, Object or Graphic to be deleted.  
3. Click the Delete Selected Objects button.  
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Profile Management  
Manage the settings of the EZ-LP using the Profile Management section of  
CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator. Profile Management displays a list of the printer’s  
current variable settings.  
Obtaining Printers Current Profile  
1. Select the Profile Management tab in CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator.  
2. Click the Get Printer’s Current Profile button.  
Saving the Current Printer’s Profile  
1. Select the Profile Management tab in CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator.  
2. Click the Get Printer’s Current Profile button.  
3. Click the Save Profile to File button.  
Applying a Saved Profile to the Printer  
1. Select the Profile Management tab in CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator.  
2. Click the Open Stored Profile button.  
3. Select the desired Stored Profile and click Ok.  
4. Click the Apply Profile to Printer button.  
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Firmware Upgrade  
1. Select the Firmware Upgrade tab.  
CAUTION! TURNING  
THE PRINTER OFF  
DURING FIRMWARE  
INSTALLATION COULD  
DAMAGE THE PRINTER.  
NOTE: IF YOUR  
COMPUTER IS  
CONNECTED TO  
THE INTERNET, USE  
THE “GET LATEST  
FIRMWARE FROM  
COGNITIVETPG”  
BUTTON. THIS ACTION  
WILL ALSO LOAD  
CURRENT FONTS.  
UPDATE WILL TAKE A  
FEW MINUTES.  
2. Click the Select Firmware File button.  
3. Select the appropriate Firmware file and click Ok.  
4. Click the Update Firmware button.  
Script Editor  
Use the Script Editor in CognitiveTPG Printer Administrator to send programming  
language code to the printer. The EZ-LP printer will not print CPL label formats  
but will recognize CPL based printer setting commands. For more information  
on programming CPL please refer to the CPL Programmers guide located on the  
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Chapter 5: Advanced EZ-LP Features  
Making Configurations Changes Using DOS Commands  
1. Power off your current desktop label printer and disconnect the  
communication cable.  
2. Connect Power supply to EZ-LP and plug into wall. Do NOT turn on EZ-LP at  
this time.  
3. Connect preferred interface cable to EZ-LP and connect to PC.  
4. Turn on the EZ-LP printer.  
5. Open a text file editor such as Notepad; START > All Programs > Accessories >  
Notepad.  
6. Type in the desired code (see examples below) and save the file. Note this file  
should be saved on the root C:\ directory.  
The example below shows the code to shift the printed image left by 0.50 inches.  
The 50 represents the amount of shift desired in hundredths of an inch and can be  
changed to another amount.  
For additional setting adjustment codes, please contact technical support or reference  
Click START > Run then type “cmdand click “OK”  
7. Type in one of the COPY commands below depending on the communication  
interfaced used. The examples show “filename.txtwhich represents the file  
name of the txt file created in step 2.  
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For Parallel connection the interface is typically “LPT1”  
For Ser/Com connection the interface is typically “com1”  
8. Hit “Enteron your computer keyboard to send the settings file to the printer.  
NOTE: CHANGING  
VARIABLE PRINTER  
SETTINGS WITH THE  
USB FLASH DRIVE  
REqUIRES USE OF  
THE COGNITIVE  
USB A Port  
Changing Printer Settings Using a USB Flash Drive  
1. Create a folder on the USB flash drive at the root level named Cognitive.  
2. Inside the Cognitive folder create a folder named Settings.  
3. Place the desired CPL text files into the Settings folder.  
4. Turn the printer ON and verify the POWER and READY lights are green.  
5. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB A port on the back of the printer.  
READY light will flash quickly while the file loads.  
PROGRAMMING  
LANGUAGE. EZ-LP  
WILL NOT PRINT CPL  
LABEL FORMATS BUT  
WILL RECOGNIZE  
CPL BASED PRINTER  
SETTING COMMANDS.  
FOR MORE INFO ON  
PROGRAMMING  
6. When the READY light remains solid green remove the USB Flash Drive.  
Loading Firmware Using a USB Flash Drive  
WITH CPL PLEASE  
REFERENCE THE CPL  
PROGRAMMERS GUIDE.  
1. Create a folder on the USB flash drive at the root level named Cognitive.  
2. Inside the Cognitive folder create a folder named Firmware.  
3. Place the desired firmware revision into the Firmware folder.  
4. Turn the printer ON and verify the POWER and READY lights are green.  
5. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB A port on the back of the printer. The  
READY light will flash red during firmware installation.  
IMPORTANT! WHEN  
USING USB FLASH  
DRIVE, PRINTER WILL  
ONLY UPGRADE TO  
A NEWER FIRMWARE  
REVISION.  
6. When READY light remains solid green, turn the printer off and remove the  
USB Flash Drive.  
Loading Formats Using a USB Flash Drive  
1. Create a folder on the USB flash drive at the root level named Cognitive.  
2. Inside the Cognitive folder create a folder named Objects.  
3. Place the desired Stored Label Formats into the Objects folder.  
4. Turn the printer on and verify the POWER and READY lights are green.  
5. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB A port on the back of the printer.  
READY light will flash red during firmware installation.  
CAUTION! REMOVING  
USB FLASH DRIVE  
WHILE FIRMWARE  
IS LOADING COULD  
DAMAGE THE PRINTER.  
6. When READY light remains solid green, turn the printer off and remove the  
USB Flash Drive.  
HELPFUL TIP: PRINTER WILL LOAD OBJECTS FILES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER.  
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Chapter 6: Cleaning and Maintenance  
For optimal printhead performance CognitiveTPG recommends cleaning the interior  
components (printhead, platen roller, media sensor, peel bar (if installed), ribbon,  
and media paths) every 20,000 inches (508 m). The thermal printhead should be  
cleaned every 5,000 inches if pre-printed labels are used. Proper maintenance  
reduces replacement costs by extending the life of the printhead and improves the  
performance of the printer.  
IMPORTANT!  
DISCONNECT POWER  
PRIOR TO CLEANING  
THE EZ-LP.  
Cleaning the Printer  
Clean the exterior of the printer and the media tray using a lint-free cloth, and if  
necessary, a mild detergent solution.  
Cleaning the Thermal Printhead and Platen  
WARNING!  
INCORRECTLY  
1. Open the print mechanism.  
CLEANING PRINTER  
WILL CAUSE  
PERMANENT DAMAGE  
AND VOID WARRANTY.  
COGNITIVETPG  
RECOMMENDS USING  
A CERTIFIED CLEANING  
PEN FOR CLEANING  
THERMAL PRINTHEAD.  
A
B
2. Gently clean the printhead (A), platen roller (B) and media path using a  
CognitiveTPG approved cleaning pen, card or a soft, lint-free cloth saturated  
with 99% isopropyl alcohol.  
Cleaning Supplies  
EZ-LP Cleaning Supplies  
Part #  
14-00-0001  
14-00-0002  
Size (inches)  
4.5x 6”  
Items per box  
Description  
Cleaning card  
Cleaning pen  
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none  
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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting & Default Settings  
Use the chart below for troubleshooting your EZ-LP printer prior to contacting  
Technical Support. If you are unable to resolve the problem using the chart below,  
please contact our Technical Support.  
Symptom  
Red Ready Light  
Possible Cause  
Recommended Solution  
Securely latch printhead  
Replace media/ribbon  
Print Head Unlatched  
Out of Media/Ribbon  
Printer Paused  
Press Feed Button to  
continue printing  
Red Power Light  
Printing Too Light  
Incorrect Power Supply  
Printer Darkness Setting  
Verify use of correct power  
supply  
Increase printer Darkness  
using CognitiveTPG Printer  
Administrator  
Driver Darkness Setting  
Increase the Darkness  
value within the printer  
driver  
Printhead Dirty  
Incorrect Media  
Clean printhead  
Printing Blank Labels  
Use direct thermal media  
in printer  
Continuously Feeding  
Labels  
Printer out of Calibration  
Calibrate printer using  
CognitiveTPG Printer  
Administrator  
Feed Button Not Working Printer is running a stored With print head unlatched,  
program  
turn printer off and back  
on then re-latch printhead  
Print Not Positioned  
Properly  
Top of Form or Print Width Adjust Top of Form  
requires adjustment  
and Print Width using  
CognitiveTPG Printer  
Administrator  
Media Drifting During  
Printing  
Media Guide improperly  
adjusted  
Verify Media Guide is  
positioned properly  
Skipping Labels During  
Printing  
Label Design  
Decrease height of label  
Printer out of Calibration  
Recalibrate printer using  
CognitiveTPG Printer  
Administrator  
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The EZ-LP ships with the following default settings:  
Parameter  
Default Setting  
Programming Language  
Auto (automatically detects and sets to  
EcPL or ZcPL)  
Speed  
5 ips (127 mm/s)  
Label Width  
Label Length  
432 (4.32 inches or 110 mm)  
Measure label (automatically measures  
and sets label length at power up)  
Indexing Type  
Gap  
Reference Point  
0,0 (upper left corner)  
On  
Auto Top of Form  
Enable Label Present  
Advance Label  
On  
25 (0.25or 6.4 mm)  
25 (0.25or 6.4 mm)  
0 seconds  
Retract Label  
Delay Time (Retract Label)  
Serial Port Settings  
(serial port printers only)  
9600 bps, 8 bit data, 1 stop bit, no parity  
(DCE configuration - use straight-through  
cable)  
Settings below only apply to printers with Ethernet  
Printer IP Address  
Net Mask  
Gateway  
10.0.0.12  
0.0.0.0  
0.0.0.0  
On  
DHCP  
LPD  
On  
RTEL  
On  
RTEL Port Number  
9100  
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