1. Isingeniso
This user manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Everycom ECL100 4-Inch Direct Thermal Label and Receipt Printer. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer to ensure proper functionality and to prevent damage to the device.
The Everycom ECL100 is designed for efficient printing of labels and receipts, featuring a 203 DPI resolution and a print speed of up to 160mm/sec. It supports various label sizes and offers USB connectivity for versatile use.
2. Ulwazi Lokuphepha
To ensure safe operation and prolong the life of your printer, observe the following safety precautions:
- Ungabeki iphrinta emanzini, emswakama, noma emazingeni okushisa aphezulu.
- Use only the power adapter and cables provided with the printer.
- Gwema ukubeka iphrinta elangeni eliqondile noma eduze nemithombo yokushisa.
- Qinisekisa ukuthi iphrinta ibekwe endaweni ezinzile, eneleveli.
- Ungazami ukuqaqa noma ukulungisa iphrinta ngokwakho. Xhumana nabasebenzi besevisi abafanelekayo ukuze uthole usizo.
- Gcina iphrinta ikude nezingane.
3. Okuqukethwe Kwephakheji
Qinisekisa ukuthi zonke izinto zikhona kuphakheji:
- Everycom ECL100 Label Printer
- I-adaptha yamandla
- Ikhebula Lamandla
- Ikhebula le-USB
4. Umkhiqizo Uphelileview
Familiarize yourself with the main components of your Everycom ECL100 printer.
Umfanekiso 1: Ngaphambili view of the Everycom ECL100 printer with a sample ilebula.
Figure 2: Everycom ECL100 printer and a roll of thermal labels.
Izingxenye Ezibalulekile:
- Inkinobho yamandla: Ivula noma ivale iphrinta.
- Inkinobho yokuphakelayo: Advances the label media.
- Ukukhanya Kwesikhombi Sesimo: Displays printer status (e.g., power on, error, paper out).
- Imbobo ye-USB: Okokuxhuma kukhompuyutha.
- Imbobo yamandla: Okokuxhuma i-adaptha yamandla.
- Label Exit Slot: Lapho kuvela khona amalebula aphrintiwe.
- Media Cover: Opens to load label rolls.
5. Setha
5.1 Ukuxhuma Iphrinta
- Connect the power adapter to the printer's power port and then plug the power cable into a wall outlet.
- Xhuma isiphetho esisodwa sekhebula le-USB embobeni ye-USB yephrinta kanye nesinye ekugcineni embobeni ye-USB etholakalayo kukhompuyutha yakho.
- Press the power button to turn on the printer. The status indicator light should illuminate.
5.2 Ukufakwa komshayeli
Before using the printer, you must install the appropriate drivers on your computer. The Everycom ECL100 printer is compatible with both Windows and macOS operating systems.
Figure 3: Printer compatibility with Windows and macOS.
- Obtain the latest drivers from the official Everycom support webisayithi noma imidiya yokufaka enikeziwe.
- Landela imiyalelo esesikrinini ukuze uqedele ukufaka umshayeli.
- Ngemva kokufaka, qala kabusha ikhompyutha yakho uma utshelwa.
6. Ukulayisha Imidiya Ephrintiwe
The Everycom ECL100 supports various thermal label and receipt media, including continuous rolls and fan-fold media. Ensure you use direct thermal media, as this printer does not use ink or toner.
Figure 4: Printer with media cover open, showing the paper loading area.
- Gently open the media cover of the printer.
- Place the roll of thermal labels onto the media spindle, ensuring the labels feed from the bottom of the roll.
- Pull the leading edge of the labels through the guides until it extends slightly past the print head.
- Adjust the media guides to fit the width of your labels snugly, without creasing labo.
- Close the media cover securely. The printer will automatically detect the label size and calibrate.
Figure 5: Auto paper size detection feature with various label rolls.
7. Iziqondiso Zokusebenza
7.1 Ukuphrinta Okuyisisekelo
- Qinisekisa ukuthi iphrinta ivuliwe futhi ixhunywe kukhompuyutha yakho.
- Vula idokhumenti noma uhlelo lokusebenza ofuna ukuphrinta ngalo (isib. isofthiwe yokuthumela, i-word processor).
- Khetha okuthi 'Phrinta' kumenyu yohlelo lokusebenza.
- Choose the Everycom ECL100 printer from the list of available printers.
- Adjust print settings such as label size, orientation, and number of copies as needed. Ensure the selected label size matches the media loaded in the printer.
- Click 'Print' to start the printing process.
7.2 Using the Feed Button
Pressing the Feed button on the printer will advance one blank label or a small section of continuous media. This can be useful for checking media alignment or advancing to the next label.
8. Isondlo
Regular maintenance helps ensure optimal performance and extends the life of your printer.
8.1 Ukuhlanza Ikhanda Lokuphrinta
The print head should be cleaned periodically, especially if print quality degrades or after changing several rolls of labels.
- Cima iphrinta bese unqamula ikhebula lamandla.
- Vula ikhava yemidiya.
- Using a cotton swab lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol (70% or higher), gently wipe the print head surface.
- Vumela ikhanda lokuphrinta lome ngokuphelele ngaphambi kokuvala isembozo nokuxhuma kabusha amandla.
8.2 Ukuhlanza i-Platen Roller
The platen roller can accumulate dust and adhesive residue, affecting media feeding.
- Cima iphrinta bese unqamula ikhebula lamandla.
- Vula ikhava yemidiya.
- Using a cotton swab lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol, gently clean the surface of the platen roller. Rotate the roller manually to clean the entire surface.
- Allow the roller to dry completely before closing the cover and reconnecting power.
9. Ukuxazulula izinkinga
This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your Everycom ECL100 printer.
| Inkinga | Imbangela Engenzeka | Isixazululo |
|---|---|---|
| Iphrinta ayivuli amandla | Power cable not connected; Power outlet faulty | Qinisekisa ukuthi ikhebuli yamandla ixhumeke ngokuphephile. Hlola indawo yamandla ngenye idivayisi. |
| Akukho okukhiphayo kokuphrinta | Printer not connected; Incorrect driver; Paper out; Print head dirty | Check USB connection. Reinstall drivers. Load new labels. Clean print head. |
| Ikhwalithi yokuphrinta ephansi (ifiphele, imigqa) | Print head dirty; Low quality labels; Incorrect print settings | Clean print head. Use high-quality thermal labels. Adjust print density in driver settings. |
| Amalebula okweqa noma ukungondli kahle | Media guides not adjusted; Platen roller dirty; Incorrect label calibration | Adjust media guides to fit labels. Clean platen roller. Perform label calibration (refer to driver software). |
| Iphrinta ayibonwa yikhompyutha | USB cable faulty; Driver not installed or corrupted | Try a different USB port or cable. Reinstall printer drivers. |
10. Imininingwane
Technical specifications for the Everycom ECL100 Direct Thermal Label and Receipt Printer:
| Isici | Imininingwane |
|---|---|
| Inombolo Yemodeli | ECL100 |
| Ubuchwepheshe bokuphrinta | I-Direct Thermal |
| Ubukhulu bokulungiswa kokuphrinta | 203 DPI |
| Isivinini sokuphrinta esiphezulu | 160 mm/sec (5 inches/sec) |
| Ubukhulu Bosayizi Wemidiya | 4 x 6 intshi |
| Ukuxhumana | I-USB |
| Ubukhulu (LxWxH) | 33 x 22 x 20 cm |
| Isisindo sento | 2.5 kg |
| Izingxenye Ezihlanganisiwe | Label Printer, Power Adapter, Power Cable, USB Cable |
11. Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela
11.1 Ulwazi Lwewaranti
The Everycom ECL100 printer comes with a Iwaranti Yonyaka ongu-1 from the date of purchase. This warranty covers manufacturing defects and malfunctions under normal use. It does not cover damage caused by misuse, accidents, unauthorized repairs, or consumables.
11.2 Ukwesekwa Kwamakhasimende
For technical assistance, troubleshooting not covered in this manual, or warranty claims, please contact Everycom customer support. Refer to the product packaging or the official Everycom webindawo yolwazi lokuxhumana lwamanje kakhulu.
