Setting Up New Printer - GX420d

This guide will take you through installing a new printer (GX420d) step-by-step:

Difficulty

Hard Hard

Duration

30 minute(s) minute(s)

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Introduction

This tutorial requires a basic knowledge of IP addresses - what are they and what are they for

...You will need to find out the IP address that the printer needs to be set to and the Default Gateway of the network. This is contained in the Saw Parameters - printerIPAddress.

Step 1 - Plug in and Switch on

Plug in the power cable and ethernet cable to the back of printer, then turn the printer on with the switch at the back.

Step 2 - Output an information Label

Press and hold the feed button for 1 flash - this will print various printer information labels.

The second to last label out of the printer will have an IP address that has been automatically assigned - note this down

Step 3 - Navigate to the Printer's Web Page

In a web browser, type in the IP address of the printer

...Note: The IP address will be different to the one in the picture, it depends on you own setup

Step 4 - Modify Settings

Press 'View and Modify Printer Settings' - you will be prompted for a password, this is '1234'.

Now press 'Submit Changes' and then click the following message to proceed - 'Access Granted. This IP Address now has admin access to the restricted printer pages. Please Click here to proceed'.

Step 5 - Change Label Parameters

Click on 'General Setup' and change the following parameters only;

-Darkness: 30.0

-Print Mode: PEEL OFF

-Print Speed: 3 IPS

Click on 'Submit Changes' and then 'View and Modify Printer Settings' to return to the homepage.

Step 6 - Setup Network Parameters

Click on 'Network Configuration' and then 'TCP/IP Settings' and change the following parameters only;

-IP Address: Set to the required IP address of the printer (see printerIPAddress parameter

-IP Protocol: PERMANENT

-Default Gateway: IP Address of the customer router Default Gateway

Click on 'Submit Changes' and then 'View and Modify Printer Settings' to return to the homepage.

Step 7 - Setup Media Settings

Click on 'Media Setup' and change the following parameters only;

-Print Width: 800

Step 8 - Calibration

Click on 'Calibration' and change the following parameters only;

Media Power Up: CALIBRATION

Head Close: FEED

Step 9 - Save Configuration

From "View and Modify Printer Settings", press 'Save Current Configuration' to permanently save the changes made above.

You can now close the browser.

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