WPL606 Thermal Label Printer
User’s Guide
For Wasp Technologies
DT/TT Printer
Ó Copyright Wasp Bar Code Technologies 2004.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means without the written permission of Wasp Bar Code Technologies. The
information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Wasp is a trademark of Wasp Bar Code Technologies. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Document Revised August 13th, 2001
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1. Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the W606 bar code printer. This guide will describe
all of the common operations needed to operate and maintain your W606.
1.1 Specification
1.1.1 Printer
Item
Printing Mode
Specification
Thermal transfer and direct thermal
203DPI
Resolution
Max. Print Length
Max. Print Width
Print Speed
1000 mm ( 39.4” )
104 mm ( 4” )
3,4,5,6 ips
1.1.2 Environment
Operating Environment
5 - 40 OC ( 41OF - 104 OF )
30 % - 85 %
Temperature
Humidity
Storage Environment
-10 - 60 OC ( 14 OF - 140 OF )
20 - 95 %
Temperature
Humidity
Ventilation
Free air environment
1.1.3 Hardware
Sensors
Label gap sensor, Paper end sensor, Ribbon end
sensor, Ribbon near end sensor, Black mark
sensor, Head open sensor, Case open sensor,
Label taken sensor, Paper near end sensor.
Flash ROM (2MB), DRAM (2MB) and 8M optional
flash ROM (memory module)
Memory
RS-232C, Centronics (SPP), USBV1.1, Internal LAN
adapter (optional).
Interface
Power
100 - 240 V universal switching power supply.
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1.1.4 Bar Code
Code 39, Code 93, Code128 subsets A B and C, Code 11, Codabar,
Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN, UPC, EAN
2 or 5 digit add-on, UPC 2 or 5 digit Add-on, CPOST, MSI Plessy, Postnet,
EAN-14, ITF-14, PDF-417, Maxicode, DataMatrix, QR Code
1.2 Optional Items
l Cutter module
l Peel off sensor
l Portable LCD keyboard
l Memory
l Internal or External Ethernet print server
1.3 Supplies
1.3.1 Label Specification
Item
Specification
Type
Roll and label, continuous, die-cut, fan-fold, ticket
Label Width
25.4 - 116 mm ( 1” - 4.4” )
10 - 999 mm ( 0.4” - 39.33” )
0.0 - 0.25 mm ( .003” - .001” )
203 mm Maximum ( 9.8” )
25 or 77 mm ( 1” or 3”)
Label Length
Label Thickness
Label Roll Diameter
Roll Core Diameter
Black Mark Width
3 mm Minimum ( .12” )
1.3.2 Ribbon Specification
Item
Ribbon Width
Ribbon Length
Specification
25.4_114.3 mm ( 1” – 4.5” )
300 m Maximum ( 984’ )
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2. Getting Started
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
After receiving the bar code printer, carefully inspect the device and its
packaging. The printer is specially packaged to withstand damage in shipping.
In case of evident damage, contact the carrier directly to specify the nature and
extent of damage. Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to
reship the printer.
2.2 Equipment Checklist
l W606 printer unit
l Quick installation guide
l Power cord
l Centronics interface cable
l 3” (76.2 mm ) paper core adapter
l Software CD disc
If any parts are missing, please contact Product Support. For contact
information see the Product Support section at the end of this document.
2.3 Printer Parts
External Label
Feed Opening
Centronics Port
USB port
RS-232C Port
Power Switch
Power Supply
Connector
Figure 2: Printer rear view
Ribbon Rewind Spindle
Ribbon Tension
Ribbon Supply Spindle
Adjustment Knob
Label Spindle
Print Head Pressure
Adjustment Knob
Media Guide Bar
Label Guide
Print Head Lift Lever
Figure 3: Printer interior view
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2.4 Buttons, Indicators and adjustment knobs
Power Indicator
When the printer is in the power-on state, the Power indicator is lit.
On-Line Indicator
This green On-Line indicator is lit when the printer is ready. The On-Line
indicator blinks when in PAUSE mode.
Error Indicator
The red Error indicator illuminates in the event of a printer error, such as
memory full, carriage open, cutter error and so forth.
MENU/SELECT Button
Press the MENU button to enter printer setup mode. Press the MENU button
again to advance the cursor to the next menu item. (Printer Setup, Sensor
Setup, System Setup, File Setup and Printer Test) For more information, please
refer to Appendix 1 for the structure and operation logic of the menu.
PAUSE/EXE/INC Button
This button combines three functions:
A. PAUSE: If the printer is in the Ready status, pressing the PAUSE:
(1) Stops at the completion of printing of the current label
(2) The On-Line LED flashes, and
(3) The printer holds all data in memory. This allows for trouble-free
replacement of label stock and thermal transfer ribbon. A second
depression of the PAUSE button will restart the printer.
B. EXE/INC (Execute/Increment): If the printer is in the setup mode, Press INC
button to increase the value of parameters. Press EXE to execute the
selected item.
FEED/DEC Button
This button also has dual functions.
Press the FEED button and the printer will advance one label.
Press the DEC button to decrease the value of parameters.
Print Head Lift Lever
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the LCD display shows “Carriage Open” and the red Error light will come on.
After closing the print head lift lever, the On-Line light will blink. Press the FEED
button to re-register the label.
Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob
The Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob offers 6 levels of tension to adjust for
different widths of ribbon. Turn the ribbon tension knob clockwise and you will
hear a light click sound as the gear changes. The levels increase the tension
from 0 to the tightest at 5. You will hear a louder click when level 0 is selected
to indicate reset.
Note: Use the lowest setting possible for longer print head life.
Print Head Pressure Adjustment Knob
The Print Head Adjustment Knobs are used to fine tune print quality for different
thickness of media. Turning the knobs increases or decreases the pressure
on the media by the print head. The knobs should always be set to the same
level. If setting them to different levels fixes a printing problem you should clean
the print head and consider replacing it.
Print Head
Pressure
Knobs
Print Head
Burn Line
Knobs
Figure 4: Print head adjustment knobs
Print Head Burn Line Adjustment Knob
The Print Burn Line Adjustment Knobs are used to fine tune print quality for
different thickness of media. Turning the knobs adjusts the print head’s burn
line forward or backward as it relates to the platen roller.
Caution: incorrectly adjusting these knobs can lead to poor print quality and
may cause damage to the printer. Proceed with caution.
The print head burn line default is set for general purpose printing media (plain
paper and paper thickness less than 0.20mm). The print head moves 0.7mm
for each 360 degree turn. Poor print quality when using paper thicker than
0.20mm may be due to the print head burn line not being at the optimized
position. To correct this, increase the head pressure and adjust the knobs
counter-clockwise to move print head burn line forward then print again.
Continue to adjust and test print as necessary until the image is clear.
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3. Set Up
3.1 Setting Up the Printer
1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface
2. Make sure the POWER switch is off
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided RS-232C,
Centronics/Parallel, or USB cable
4. Plug the power cord into the power supply connector at the rear of the
printer, and then plug the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet
3.2 Ribbon Installation
1. Turn the power to the printer off
2. Open the printer right side cover and front panel
3. Raise print head lift lever and remove the old ribbon by firmly grasping the
media and pulling it off of the spindle
4. Wasp ribbons are wound with the dull ink side out and come with the
rewind spindle connected to the ribbon. Slide the ribbon onto the ribbon
supply spindle so that when the rewind spindle is extended toward the
back of the printer the Wasp logo is facing up. Slide the ribbon about half
way onto the spindle
Ribbon
Supply
Spindle
Print Head
Lift Lever
Open
Figure 5: Ribbon placed onto Supply Spindle
5. Wrap the ribbon under the print head and out the front of the printer. The
Wasp logo will be facing down toward the platten roller. The Platen Roller
is the black rubber roller bar that advances the media
Rewind
Spindle
Print Head
Platen
Roller
Rewind
Core
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Figure 6: Ribbon under Pint Had
6. Pull the paper core up to the rewind spindle and slide it on. Slide both the
ribbon and rewind spindle all the way to be flush with the case side of the
spindle. The Wasp logo will face up again
Flush with
Case
Figure 7: Ribbon placed onto Rewind Spindle
7. Roll the rewind spindle by hand until some of the actual ribbon shows in
the front of the printer. The Wasp logo will roll over the top of the spindle.
Ribbon in
front
Figure 8: Ribbon wound into printing position
8. The ribbon must route above the black ribbon sensor.
Ribbon
Ribbon
Sensor
Figure 9: Ribbon Sensor and Ribon placement
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3.3 Label Roll Installation
1. Open the printer panels and the print head lift lever
2. Rotate the Label Guide clockwise away from the Media Guide Bar
3. Insert a new label roll into the label spindle
4. Pull labels leading edge forward under the black media guide bar,
through the gap/black mark sensor and place the label leading edge onto
the Platen Roller
Label
Spindle
Print Head
Lever
Label
Guide
Platen
Roller
Media Guide
Bar
Figure 10: Insert a label roll into label spindle.
Gap / Black
Mark
Detector
Gap
Detector
Handle
Label
Guide
Figure 11: Media guide bar the gap/black mark detector
5. Adjust the label guide by sliding it along its bar to meet the width of the
label. Then rotate the Label Guide counter-clockwise and secure it to the
Media Guide Bar
6. Adjust the Gap Detector to overlap at least one inch of the label by moving
the yellow Gap Detector Handle located under the media and just in front
of the media guide bar
7. Close the print head lift lever
8. Close the lower front panel and printer cover
9. Turn the power on
10. Go to section 4.2 Gap / Black Mark Detector Sensor Calibration and
calibrate the labels
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3.4 Peel-off Sensor Installation (Sold Separately)
1. Turn the printer off
2. Open the lower front panel
3. Snap the peel-off sensor onto the bar that is under the print head pressure
adjustment knobs horizontally
Bar
Peel-off sensor
Figure 12: Peel Sensor attached to bar
Socket for Peel-off
sensor
Figure 13: Peel Socket
4. Plug the Peel-off sensor into the socket by sliding it along the bar into the
socket
Figure 14: Peel Sensor into Socket
5. Close the panels and turn the printer back on
6. If you are printing from windows you must turn peel off mode on in the
Advanced Setup section of Printing Preferences for this printer
7. Go to section 4.2 Gap / Black Mark Detector Sensor Calibration and calibrate
the labels
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3.5 Loading Label For Peel-off Mode
1. Open the front and top printer doors
2. Open the print head left lever
3. Pull several inches of labels out through the front of the printer and remove
the label(s) from the backing
4. Feed the label backing between the platen roller and the silver peeler roller
then press the MENU button several times to advance the label backing
through the rollers.
5. Either advance the backing or roll back the labels to take the slack out of the
media.
Tear Bar
Label
Platten
Roller
Peeler
Roller
Label
Backing
Figure 15: Peeler installation
6. Close the print head lift lever.
7. Close the front panel and feed the excess backing through the bottom of the
front panel.
Label
Label
Backing
Figure 16: Front panel media location with Peeler
8. Press the FEED button several times to align the labels and recalibrate
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3.6 Self-test
To initiate the self-test mode, press the MENU button to advance the selection to
Printer Test. Press the EXE button to enter the submenu and press the MENU
button to advance the selection to Printer Config. Press EXE button to print the
printer’s internal settings. During self-test, a check pattern is used to check the
performance of the thermal print head. Following the check pattern, the printer
prints internal settings as listed below:
Print head check pattern
Firmware version
Firmware checksum
Printed mileage (meter)
Serial port configuration
Country code
Print speed (inch/sec)
Print darkness
Label size (inch)
Gap distance (inch)
Gap/black mark sensor sensitivity
Numbers of download files
Total & available memory space
Figure 17: Printout of self-test
3.7 Dump Mode
To enter dump mode, press the MENU button to select the Printer Test menu.
Press EXE then SELECT until Dump Mode Off is displayed. Press INC to
change the display to Dump Mode On. In this mode, any character sent from the
host computer will be printed in two columns as shown in Figure 18.
On the left side of the paper are the characters received, and on the right side
are the corresponding hexadecimal values. This is used for verification of
programming commands or debugging of printer programs. Reset the printer
by pressing the FEED button.
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ASCII Data
Hex decimal
data related to
left column of
ASCII data
Figure 18: Printout of dump mode
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4. Calibration
There are two power-on button combinations to initialize the printer settings
and to calibrate sensors on the W606.
4.1 Printer Initialization
Printer Initialization will restore printer settings to defaults. Do this if labels are
printing incorrectly and all other solutions have failed to solve the problem.
Default settings:
Property Saved
Cleared by
Initialization
Item
Default Value
when Turning off
Power
Mileage
Check Sum
Serial Port
N/A
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
No
9600,n,8,1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Code Page
Country Code
Tear Mode
Peel Mode
Cutter Mode
Offset
850
001
On
Off
Off
0
Reference Point
Print Direction
Speed
0,0
0
4 IPS
Density
08
Label Size
3”x3” (77X77mm)
Gap Sensor
0.12” (3 mm)
17
Gap/Bline Sensor
Gap(Bline)
Transparency
Ribbon Sensor
Sensitivity
1
Yes
Yes
LCD Language
Aux. LED
English
Off
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Aux. Buzzer
Download Files
RTC
Off
N/A
N/A
No
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To initialize the printer:
1. Turn off the printer power
2. Hold down the PAUSE and FEED buttons and turn on the printer power
3. Release the buttons once the Power, On-Line, and Error lights are lit
Note: The printing method, thermal transfer or direct thermal printing, will be
set automatically at the activation of printer power by checking for the
ribbon. If there is no ribbon the printer will go into direct thermal printing
mode.
Note: When printer initialization is done, please calibrate the gap sensor
again.
4.2 Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration Utility
The gap/black mark sensor must be calibrated whenever the label media
changes or after printer initialization.
To calibrate the Gap/Black Mark Sensor:
1. Install the ribbon and label roll as the above-mentioned procedures, and
engage the print head lift lever.
2. Turn off printer power.
3. Hold down the PAUSE key and then turn on printer power. Release the
PAUSE key when “GAP/BLINE sensor calibrating….” message is shown
on the LCD display. The printer will calibrate the gap/black mark sensor
automatically.
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4.3 Troubleshooting Guide
The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered
when operating this bar code printer. If the printer still does not function after all
suggested solutions have been invoked, please contact the Customer Service.
Condition
Reasons
1. Out of ribbon
2. The ribbon is installed
incorrectly.
3. The ribbon sensor is not
been calibrated.
1. Out of labels
Solutions
1. Supply a new ribbon roll
2. Reinstall the ribbon using the
steps in section 3.2 Ribbon
Installation
3. Calibrate the ribbon sensor
1. Supply a new label roll
2. Reinstall the labels using the
steps in section 3.3 Label Roll
Installation
No ribbon
2. The label is installed
incorrectly.
3. The moveable gap/black
No paper
mark sensor is not placed 3. Please move the sensor to
in the proper location. the proper location
1. Dirt is accumulated on the 1. Clean the print head using the
print head.
2. The density setting is not
set properly
3. Ribbon and media are
incompatible.
4. The pressure of print head
is not set properly
steps in the section 5.1 Print
Head Cleaning
2. Adjust the print density in the
driver
3. Use the proper ribbon or
proper label roll.
4. Adjust the print head pressure
adjustment knob.
Poor printing
quality
1. The power cord is not
properly connected
1. Please check the power cord
between printer and outlet.
Power indicator
does not
illuminate
1. The label size is not set
properly.
2. Labels may be stuck in
side print mechanism.
1. a. Reset the label size.
b. Re-calibrate the
gap/black mark sensor.
2. Remove the stuck label.
Paper jam
Carriage open The printer carriage is open.
Please close the print carriage.
The space of FLASH/DRAM is Delete unused files in the
Memory full
(FLASH / DRAM)
full.
FLASH/DRAM. Maximum 50 files
saved in DRAM. Maximum 100
files saved in Flash Files.
1. The serial port setting is not 1. Please reset the serial port
consistent between host
and printer.
2. The serial port cable pin
configuration is not pin to
pin assignment.
setting.
No printout
printing through
serial port
2. Please replace the cable with
pin to pin assignment.
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5. Printer Maintenance
The printer should be cleaned regularly to maintain high quality printing.
5.1 Cleaning the Print Head
1. Switch off and unplug the printer
2. Open the printer cover
3. Open the print head lift lever
4. Remove the ribbon. (If loaded)
5. Rub the Wasp Thermal Printer Cleaning Pen Part# 633808441012 tip
across the print head several times
6. Do not close the print head until the alcohol evaporates
7. Reload the ribbon, close the print head lift lever and close the printer cover
5.2 Cleaning the Outside of the Printer
1. Switch off and unplug the printer
2. Wipe the printer lightly using a lint-free cloth soaked in water or mild
detergent.
NOTE: Do not use harsh or abrasive cloth and solvent.
5.3 Cleaning the Internal Parts of the Printer
1. Switch off and unplug the printer
2. Open the printer right side cover
3. Remove the media and ribbon (If loaded)
4. Open the printer print head lift lever
5. Using a soft dry cloth, wipe the internal parts. Compressed air can also be
used to remove dust
6. The rubber roller can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Dry the roller after
cleaning
7. Install the ribbon and label, close the print head lift lever
8. Close the printer right side cover
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6. Support and Warranty
6.1 Product Support
If you experience any problems with your Wasp printer that you are unable to
resolve, use our online support site to register and report the problem then call for
technical assistance at (214) 547-4100, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Central Standard Time. You must register to be eligible for technical support. Our
web site is
You may also contact us in writing at:
Wasp Technologies
1400 10thStreet
Plano, TX 75074
(214) 547-4100
(214) 547-4101 Fax
6.2 Warranty Information
Wasp printers are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a
period of one year from the date of shipment, provided that the product remains
unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions.
Note: Print heads are warranted for 90 days against defect in workmanship.
Print heads will be replaced during the 90 day period once it is determined that
the print head is defective.
This warranty is limited to repair or replacement at Wasp Technologies’ option, with
reasonable promptness after being notified. These provisions do not prolong the
original warranty term for any product which has been repaired or replaced by
Wasp Technologies.
This warranty applies to the original owner and does not extend to any product
which has been subject to misuse, neglect, accidental damage, unauthorized
repair, or tampering.
No other express warranty is given. The replacement or repair of a product is your
exclusive remedy. Any other implied warranty of merchantability or fitness is limited
to the duration of this written warranty. Some states, provinces and countries do not
allow how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to
you.
In no event shall Wasp Technologies be liable for consequential damages. Some
states, provinces, and countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.
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Appendix 1: LCD Control Panel Operation Map
Speed
2 "/sec
*3"/sec
6"/sec
4"/sec
5"/sec
Density
Direction
* Tear Mode
Offset
0 to 15 (*8)
*0
1
1. Print Setup
Peel On
0~999 (*0)
0~999 (*0)
0~999 (*0)
Cutter On
Cutter Batch
Reference X
Reference Y
Exit
Auto. Gap
Manual Gap
Auto Bline
2. Sensor Calib.
Manual Bline
Auto. Ribbon
Manual Ribbon
Exit
Lang.
* English
Polski
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
3. System Setup
Code Page
USA
SWE
SWI
865
BRI
SPA
437
865
GER
ITA
FRE
DAN
852
* 850
863
860
Note:
1. Defaults are marked with an asterisk (*)
2. The parameters of shaded area can be accessed
by pressing the INC. or DEC. key to set the value.
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* 001
039
041
061
351
002
038
042
055
358
003
036
044
049
031
034
045
048
032
033
046
047
Country
3. System Setup
RS232 Setup
Parity
* None
Even
Odd
Data Bit
7
* 8
2
Stop Bit(s)
* 1
Baud
57600
Exit
2400
4800
*9600
19200
56000
38400
Restore Defaults
Exit
File List
DRAM:
512KB free
Avail. Memory
FLASH:
1000KB free
4. File Mngment
PAUSE: Del. All
FEED: Exit
Delete File(s)
Exit
Print Config
* Dump Mode Off
Dump Mode On
5. Printer Test
MENU: Fwd.
PAUSE: Rev.
Rotate Cutter
Mileage:(m)
000000000
Lables:(pcs)
Mileage Info.
000000000
Exit
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