1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the W305 Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal Bar
Code Printer. Although the printer takes only a small amount of space, it
delivers reliable, superior performance.
This printer provides both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing at user
selectable speed of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0ips. It accepts roll feed, die-cut, and
fan-fold labels for both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing. All
common bar codes formats are available. Fonts and bar codes can be printed
in 4 directions, 8 different alphanumeric bitmap fonts and a build-in true type
font capability. You will enjoy high throughput for printing labels with this
printer.
2. Getting Started
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during
shipping. Please carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receipt.
Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer.
2.2 Equipment Checklist
n Printer
n Software CD disk
n Sample ribbon roll
n Sample label roll
n Label spindle (1 inch diameter core)
n 2 Label spindle fixed tabs with 1.5” core adapters
n Paper core
n 2 Ribbon supply/rewind spindles
n Parallel / Centronics cable
n Auto switching power supply
n Power cord
n Quick start guide
To unpack the unit, remove the packaging material and parts carefully from
the box. Remove and discard the tape holding the two halves of the printer
and the media door. Open the media door and remove the Styrofoam. Open
the printer and remove the two cushioning pads from the mouth of the printer.
Remove the protective covers over the media door and back viewing door.