EZ1105 / EZ1305 BARCODE PRINTER

USER MANUAL

USER MANUAL : EZ1105 / EZ1305

VERSION : Rev. C
ISSUE DATE : 2013.07.09
P/N : 920-013611-02
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at own expense.

EMS AND EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR EUROPEAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and passed with the requirements relating to
electromagnetic compatibility based on the standards EN 55022:2006/A1:2007, IEC
61000-4-2:2001 ED. 1.2, The equipment has also been tested and passed in accordance
with the European Standard EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted emissions
limits.

EZ1105 / EZ1305
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS

IEC 60950-1:2005(Second Edition)+Am 1:2009, GB9254-2008 (Class A ) ; GB17625. 1-2003;

GB4943.1-2011, EN 55022:2006/A1:2007, IEC 61000-4-2:2001 ED. 1.2, CFR 47, Part 15

WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

此为Class A产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能造成无线电干扰，在这种情况下，可能需要用户对
其干扰采取切实可行的措施。

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Safety instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully.

1. Keep the equipment away from humidity.

2. Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, please check the
voltage of the power source.

3. Make sure the printer is off before plugging the power connector into the
power jack.

4. It is recommended that you connect the printer to a surge protector to prevent

possible transient overvoltage damage.

5. Be careful not to get liquid on the equipment to avoid electrical shock.

6. For safety and warranty reasons, ONLY qualified service personnel should open
the equipment.

7. Do not repair or adjust energized equipment under any circumstances.

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Only use with power supply adapter model: WDS060240 (7A).
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1. BARCODE PRINTER ........................................................................................ 1
1-1. Box Contents .......................................................................................................................1
1-2. Specifications ......................................................................................................................1
1-3. Interfaces .............................................................................................................................3
1-4. Getting to know your printer ............................................................................................4

2. PRINTER SETUP................................................................................................ 6
2-1. Loading the ribbon ............................................................................................................6
2-2. Loading the label roll.........................................................................................................8
2-3. Installing the label supply hub .........................................................................................9
2-4. Connecting the printer to the host computer........................................................... 10
2-5. Installing the driver .......................................................................................................... 11

3. OPERATOR PANEL ....................................................................................... 13

3-1. FEED button ...................................................................................................................... 13
3-2. LED indicators ................................................................................................................... 13
3-3. Label size calibration ...................................................................................................... 13
3-4. Self test .............................................................................................................................. 14
3-5. Error alerts ......................................................................................................................... 15

4. ACCESSORIES.............................................................................................. 16
4-1. Installing the RS-232 module (serial port) .................................................................... 16
4-2. Installing the Ethernet module ...................................................................................... 18

5. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................ 21

5-1. Cleaning the print head ................................................................................................ 21
5-2. Adjusting the print head pressure ................................................................................ 21
5-3. Adjusting the print line .................................................................................................... 22
5-4. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 23
1. Barcode printer
1-1. Box Contents
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer:

 Barcode printer
 Power cord
 AC adapter
 USB cable
 Label stock
 Ribbon
 Empty ribbon core
 Label supply hub
 Label guide plates (set of 2)
 Quick reference guide
 CD (with QLabel label software / user manual)

1-2. Specifications
Model EZ1105 EZ1305
Print Method Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Resolution 203 dpi (8 dot/mm) 300 dpi (12 dot/mm)
Print Speed 4 IPS (102 mm/s) 3 IPS (76.2 mm/s)
Print Width 4.25” (108 mm) 4.16” (105.7 mm)
Min. 0.16” (4 mm)** Min. 0.16” (4 mm)**
Print Length
Max. 68” (1727 mm) Max. 30” (762 mm)
Memory 4MB Flash (2MB for user storage) ; 8MB SDRAM
Sensor Type Fixed transmissive sensor and reflective sensor.
Types: Continuous form, gap labels, black mark sensing, and punched
hole; label length set by auto sensing or programming
Width: 1” (25.4 mm) Min. - 4.64” (118 mm) Max.
Media
Thickness: 0.003” (0.06 mm) Min. - 0.008” (0.20 mm) Max.
Label roll diameter: Max. 5” (127 mm)
Core diameter: 1”, 1.5” (25.4 mm, 38.1 mm)
Types: Wax, wax/resin, resin
Length: 360’ (110 m)
Ribbon Width: 1.18” Min - 4.33” (30 mm - 110 mm) Max
Ribbon roll diameter.: 1.57“ (40 mm)
Core diameter: 0.5” (12.7 mm) with notch
EZPL, GEPL (Godex Eltron® Printer Language), GZPL (Godex Zebra®
Printer Language
Printer Language)
Label design software: QLabel-IV (for EZPL only)
Software
Driver & DLL: Windows 2000, XP and Vista
Bitmap fonts: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 16X26 and OCR A & B
Bitmap fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable, single characters 90°, 180°, 270°
Resident Fonts rotatable
Bitmap fonts 8 times expandable in horizontal and vertical directions
Scalable fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable
Bitmap fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable, single characters 90°, 180°, 270°
rotatable
Download Fonts Asian fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable and 8 times expandable in
horizontal and vertical directions
Scalable fonts 90°, 180°, 270° rotatable

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 1-D Bar codes:
Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subset A, B, C), UCC/EAN-128 K-Mart,
UCC/EAN-128, UPC A / E (add on 2 & 5), I 2 of 5, I 2 of 5 with Shipping
Bearer Bars, EAN 8 / 13 (add on 2 & 5), Codabar, Post NET, EAN 128, DUN
Barcodes
14, HIBC, MSI (1 Mod 10), Random Weight, Telepen, FIM, China Postal
Code, RPS 128 and GS1 DataBar
2-D Bar codes:
PDF417, Datamatrix code, MaxiCode, QR code and Micro QR code
CODEPAGE 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869,
737
Code Pages
WINDOWS 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255
Unicode (UTF8, UTF16)
Resident graphic file types are BMP and PCX, other graphic formats are
Graphics
downloadable from the software
Interfaces USB port (default on)
One Tri-color LED: Power (Green, Orange and Red)
Control Panel
Control key: FEED
Power Auto Switching 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Operation temperature: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Environment
Storage temperature: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Operation: 30-85%, non-condensing.
Humidity
Storage: 10-90%, non-condensing.
Agency
CE(EMC), FCC Class A, CB, CCC
Approvals
Length: 10” (254 mm)
Dimension Height: 6.7” (170 mm)
Width: 8.8” (224 mm)
Weight 5.5 lbs (2.5Kg) ,excluding consumables
Internal RS-232 card
Ethernet 10/100Mbps print server (default off; disables USB when in use)
Options
External label roll holder for 10” (250 mm) O.D. label rolls
External label rewinder
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. All company and/or product names
are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
** Minimum print height specification compliance can be dependent on non-standard
material
variables such as label type, thickness, spacing, liner construction, etc. Godex is pleased to
test
non-standard materials for minimum height printing capability.

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1-3. Interfaces

USB port
Connector type : Type B

Pin No. 1 2 3 4
Function VBUS D- D+ GND

Serial port (optional)

Default Baud rate 9600, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, XON/XOFF protocol
:
settings and RTS/CTS

RS232 housing (9-pin to 9-pin)

DB9 socket DB9 plug
--- 1 1 +5V, max 500mA
RXD 2 2 TXD
TXD 3 3 RXD
DTR 4 4 N/C
GND 5 5 GND
DSR 6 6 RTS
RTS 7 7 CTS
CTS 8 8 RTS
RI 9 9 N/C
Computer Printer

【Note】 The total current to the serial port may not exceed 500 mA.

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1-4. Getting to know your printer

4 6

1. Release buttons for opening the printer cover

2. Printer cover
3. Label supply hub
4. Ribbon feed mechanism
5. Print mechanism
6. Holder for ribbon rewind core

1
2
4

1. LED
2. FEED button
3. Release catches (left/right)
4. Ribbon viewing window
5. Screws for adjusting the print head pressure (left/right)

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 1

4
5

3 6

1. Print head
2. Label guides
3. Paper feed roller
4. Screw for adjusting the print line
5. Holder for ribbon supply core
6. Label sensor

1. Feed slot for continuous labels

2. On/off switch
3. Power jack
4. USB port
5. Ethernet port (optional)
6. Serial port / RS-232 (optional)

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2. Printer setup
This printer supports the following printing methods:
Thermal transfer Requires a ribbon for transferring a printed image to a medium.
printing (TTP)
Direct thermal Does not require a ribbon, only thermal paper.
printing (DTP)
Please check which printing method you are using and alter the settings accordingly in
the printer driver and/or software.

2-1. Loading the ribbon

1. Place the printer on a flat
surface. To open the printer
cover, press the release
buttons on both sides of the
printer housing and lift the
cover.

2. Install the ribbon rewind core

by placing first its right-hand
side and then its left-hand side
on the holder.

3. Release and lift the print

mechanism.

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4. Install a new ribbon by placing
first its right-hand side and then
its left-hand side on the holder
at the back.

【Note】
When installing the ribbon and
empty core, please make sure to
align them so the lug on the holder
slots into the notch on the ribbon
core.
5. Pass the ribbon under the print
head.

6. Attach the ribbon to the

empty core with the adhesive
strip at the end of the ribbon.

7. Turn the ribbon feed

mechanism to tighten the
ribbon until it has no wrinkles.

8. Close the print mechanism,

making sure that it clicks into
place.

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2-2. Loading the label roll
1. Open the printer cover by
pressing the release buttons on
both sides of the printer
housing and lifting the cover.

2. Place the label roll on the label

supply hub.

3. Release the print mechanism

and lift it.

4. Pass the labels through the

paper guides up to the tear-off
plate.

5. Adjust the paper guides to the

label width.

6. Close the print mechanism.

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2-3. Installing the label supply hub
(A) Installing the label supply hub
for 1" cores

(B) Installing the label supply hub

for 1.5" cores

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2-4. Connecting the printer to the host computer
1. Please make sure that the printer is switched off.
2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and connect the adapter to the
printer.
3. Connect the USB / parallel cable to the printer and host computer.
4. Switch on the printer. The operator panel should now light up.

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2-5. Installing the driver
1. Insert the product CD in the
CD/DVD drive of the host
computer and open the
"Windows Drivers" folder on
the CD.

2. Select the icon for the

driver file and click it to
start the installation.

3. Follow the instructions on

the screen. The Driver
Wizard guides you through
the installation procedure.

4. Select "Install printer

drivers".

5. Specify your printer model.

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6. Specify the port used to
connect the printer to the
host computer.

7. Enter a printer name and

assign the appropriate
rights.

8. Once the installation is

complete, a summary of
the printer settings is
displayed.

9. Check whether the printer

settings are correct and
click "Finish" to start
copying the driver files.

10. Wait until copying is

complete, then finish the
installation.

11. Once the driver installation

is complete, the new
printer should appear in
the "Printers and Faxes"
folder.

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3. Operator panel
3-1. FEED button
When you press the FEED button, the printer moves the label to the defined stop
position. If you are using continuous labels, pressing the FEED button will move label
stock until you release the button again. If you are using individual labels, pressing the
FEED button will move only one label. If the label does not stop at the correct position,
you need to run the auto-detection function on the label stock (see Section 3-3).

3-2. LED indicators

LED Status Description

Green Standby mode The printer is ready for operation.

The printer has detected an error.

Red (flashing) Error mode
(See Section 3-5. Error alerts)

3-3. Label size calibration

The printer can automatically detect and store label height.
That means the host computer does not need to transmit the label height to the printer.

1. Check that the label stock is loaded correctly.

2. Switch off the printer.
3. Switch on the printer, keeping the FEED button pressed. When the LED starts to flash
red, release the FEED button. The printer will now measure the label stock and store
the label height.
4. Once the printer has successfully measured the label stock, it will print a self-test
label.

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3-4. Self test
The self-test function lets you check whether the printer is functioning normally.
The contents of a self-test printout are listed below.

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3-5. Error alerts
The table below lists the error alerts you may see in the event of a problem that prevents
normal functioning of the printer, allowing you to identify and correct the problem.

Flashing
Fast flashing Slow flashing Light on
frequency

Colour Red Orange

LED indicator Description Solution

Unable to detect the Run the auto-detection function
Media paper. again.
error The ribbon or labels are
Replace the ribbon or label roll.
finished.
Possible reasons:
The paper feed roller is blocked.
Paper jam.
No gap or black mark could be
detected.
No ribbon is loaded, 1. To work in thermal transfer mode,
Settings but thermal transfer load a ribbon.
error mode is selected as 2. Alternatively, select the direct
printing mode. thermal printing mode.
The memory is full. The
printer also prints the Delete data you no longer need
message “Memory from the printer memory.
full”.
Unable to find file. The
Use the “~X4” command to print a
Memory printer also prints the
list of all existing file names. Check
error message "Filename
whether the file name is correct.
cannot be found".
File name already
exists. The printer also Change the name of the file and try
prints the message storing it on the printer again.
"Filename is repeated".
Wait for the print head to cool down
The print head
Print head to operating temperature. The
temperature is too
error printer will then switch to standby
high.
mode and the LED will stop flashing.

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4. Accessories
4-1. Installing the RS-232 module (serial port)
1 Module connection cable
2 RS-232 module (serial port)
3 Fastening screw
4 RS-232 bracket
【Caution】
Please make sure that you take
precautions to prevent electrostatic
discharge during the installation.

1. Make sure that the printer is switched

off and the power cord disconnected
from the printer. You should work on a
clean, flat surface.
Turn the printer upside down and
remove the three screws marked in
the illustration from the printer
housing.
2. Pull the bottom part of the housing
upwards to remove it as shown in the
illustration.

3. Hold the motherboard by the back

panel and pull it up. Then turn it over
and place it on the print mechanism
face down.

4. To remove the motherboard back

panel, unscrew the earthing screw
and the back panel fastening screw.

5. Secure the RS232 bracket supplied

with the printer on the motherboard
using the fastening screw and the
earthing screw.

6. Plug one end of the connection

cable into the module.

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7. Remove the two hex screws on the
left and right of the RS-232 module
(serial port).

8. Push the RS232 module through the

opening of the RS232 bracket
supplied.

9. Secure the RS-232 module using the

hex screws you removed earlier.

10. Now plug the other end of the

connection cable into the
motherboard socket.

11. Return the motherboard to its original

position (before the installation).
Please make sure that the screw holes
are not covered by cables or the
motherboard.

12. Replace the bottom part of the

printer housing as shown in the
illustration.

13. Secure the printer housing using the

three screws you removed earlier.

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4-2. Installing the Ethernet module
1 Ethernet cable, 1.8 m
2 Ethernet module
Connection cable (module to
3
motherboard)
4 Motherboard back panel
5 Fastening screw (1 screw)
6 Hex spacer (female)
7 Hex spacer (male)

【Caution】
Please make sure that you take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge during
the installation.
1. Make sure that the printer is
switched off and the power cord
disconnected from the printer. You
should work on a clean, flat surface.
Turn the printer upside down and
remove the three screws marked in
the illustration from the printer
housing.
2. Pull the bottom part of the housing
upwards to remove it as shown in the
illustration.

3. Hold the motherboard by the back

panel and pull it up. Then turn it over
and place it on the print mechanism
face down.

4. To remove the motherboard back

panel, unscrew the earthing screw
and the back panel fastening screw.

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 5. Secure the motherboard back
panel supplied with the printer using
the back panel fastening screw and
the earthing screw.

6. Using the male hex spacer, secure

the female hex spacer on the
motherboard in the position shown.

7. Align the Ethernet module with the

new motherboard back panel as
shown in the illustration.

8. Secure the Ethernet module on the

motherboard using the fastening
screw.

9. Plug one end of the connection

cable into the motherboard and the
other end into the Ethernet module.

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 10. Align the round opening on the
Ethernet module with the round
opening on the motherboard and
return the motherboard to its original
position (before the installation).

11. Replace the bottom part of the

printer housing as shown in the
illustration.

12. Secure the printer housing using the

three screws you removed earlier.

【Note】
Once you have finished installing the Ethernet module, the command
"^XSET,USBETHERNET,1" must be sent to the printer to enable the Ethernet module. While
the Ethernet module is enabled, the USB port is disabled. To enable it again, send the
command "^XSET,USBETHERNET,0" to the printer.

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5. Maintenance and adjustment
5-1. Cleaning the print head
Dust or dirt on the print head may
result in inadequate print quality. The
printer cover should therefore
always be closed during printing.
Please also make sure that there is
no dust or dirt on the print medium
you wish to use, to ensure a good
print quality and print head
performance.
Here is how you clean the print
head:

1. Switch off the printer.

2. Open the printer cover.
3. Release the print mechanism
and lift it.
4. Remove the ribbon.
5. To remove any label residue or
other dirt from the print head
(see blue arrow), please use a
soft lint-free cloth dipped in
alcohol.

【Note 1】
The print head should be cleaned
once a week.

【Note 2】
Please make sure that there are no
metal fragments or other hard
particles on the soft cloth used to
clean the print head.

5-2. Adjusting the print head pressure

If you use a variety of label stocks or
ribbon types, the print quality may
suffer. You will then need to adjust
the print head pressure.

1. Open the printer cover.

2.
3.
Remove the ribbon.
Use a screw driver and gently + - + -
turn
the adjustment screws for the
print head to increase or
reduce the print head pressure.

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5-3. Adjusting the print line
When the print line is incorrectly
set, the print quality on one side of
the medium may suffer.
A
1. To move the print head in
direction A as indicated by
the blue arrow, turn the
adjustment wheel
anticlockwise 1
(see arrow 1).

B 2
2. To move the print head in
direction B as indicated by
the blue arrow, turn the
adjustment wheel clockwise
(see arrow 2).

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5-4. Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The printer is switched on ♦ Check the power supply.
but the LED does not light
up.
♦ Check the software settings (driver settings) or
command codes.
The LED lights up red and ♦ Look for the error alert in the table in Section 3-5. Error
printing is interrupted. alerts.
♦ Check whether the print mechanism is closed
correctly.
♦ Please make sure that the label stock is loaded the
The label stock passes right way up and that it is suitable material.
through the printer but no ♦ Choose the correct printer driver.
image is printed. ♦ Choose the correct label stock and a suitable printing
mode.
♦ Clear the paper jam. Remove any label material left
The label stock jams during
on the thermal print head and clean the print head
printing.
using a soft lint-free cloth dipped in alcohol.
♦ Check whether any label material or ribbon is stuck to
the thermal print head.
♦ Check for errors in the application software.
There is no printed image
♦ Check whether the starting position has been set
on some parts of the label.
incorrectly.
♦ Check the ribbon for wrinkles.

♦ Check the thermal print head for dust or other dirt.

There is no printed image
♦ Use the internal “~T” command to check whether the
on part of the label or the
thermal print head will carry out a complete print job.
image is blurred.
♦ Check the quality of the print medium.
♦ Check whether there is paper or dust covering the
sensor.
The printed image is
♦ Check whether the label stock is suitable. Contact
positioned incorrectly.
your supplier.
♦ Check the paper guide settings.
♦ Check the label height setting.
A label is missed out during ♦ Check whether there is dust covering the sensor.
printing. ♦ Run the auto-detection function. (3-3. Automatic
detection of label height).
♦ Check the darkness setting.
The printed image is
♦ Check the thermal print head for dust or dirt. (See 5-1.
blurred.
Cleaning the print head)

【Note】
If any problems occur that are not described here, please contact your dealer.

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