Label printer, direct thermal and thermal transfer, 203 dpi, LAN, USB, RS-232, HDWR OPrint-DA200N
GTIN: 5907614664367 · SKU: OPrint-DA200N
Table of contents
Introduction
The OPrint-DA200N is a compact desktop label printer for offices, warehouses and retail. It prints in direct thermal mode or, with a ribbon, in thermal transfer mode for durable, smudge-resistant labels. It prints at 203 dpi and up to 203 mm/s on media up to 104 mm wide and handles continuous paper, die-cut labels, black mark media, fan-fold media and linerless thermal labels. The printer connects to a computer over USB or RS-232 and to the company network over Ethernet (LAN); a USB host port accepts a USB scanner or keyboard. It accepts EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL and TSPL commands, so it works with popular label design programs and logistics systems.
Specifications
- Material: ABS plastic
- Printing method: direct thermal and thermal transfer
- Resolution: 203 dpi
- Maximum print speed: 203 mm/s
- Maximum print width: 104 mm
- Maximum print length: 25,400 mm
- CPU: 400 MHz, 32-bit, ARM9
- RAM: 128 MB SDRAM
- Operating voltage: AC 100–240 V, 2.5 A, 50–60 Hz
- Interface: USB 2.0, USB Host 2.0, RS-232, Ethernet
- Buttons: power switch, FEED button
- Command languages: EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL, TSPL
- Ribbon length: max. 300 m
- Ribbon width: 30–110 mm
- Media types: continuous paper, die-cut, black mark media, fan-fold, linerless thermal labels
- Media width: 20–118 mm
- Media thickness: 0.06–0.254 mm
- Core diameter: 25.4 mm
- Label roll capacity: 127 mm (5")
- Label length: 5–25,400 mm
- Device dimensions: 19 × 19.8 × 28 cm
- Package dimensions: 39.5 × 25.5 × 24 cm
- Device weight: 2.8 kg
- Weight with packaging: 3.2 kg
- Operating temperature: 5 to 40°C
- Storage temperature: −40 to 60°C
- Operating humidity: 25% to 85%
- Storage humidity: 10% to 90%
- Printable 1D codes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, UCC-128, Codabar, EAN/JAN-8, EAN/JAN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-14, MSI Plessey, PostCode, Telepen
- Printable 2D codes: QR Code, PDF417, Micro QR Code, Micro PDF417, Grid Matrix, MaxiCode, Aztec Code, Data Matrix
- Certificates: FCC Class A, CE Class A, CCC, BIS, CB
Set contents
- Label printer
- USB-B cable
- Power cord
- 2 × ribbon spindle
- Test roll
Printer overview
Front panel
- ONLINE indicator
- ERROR indicator
- RIBBON indicator
- Communication (COMM) indicator
- FEED / PAUSE / ERROR CANCEL button
Inside the printer
- Top cover
- Top cover release latch
- Ribbon compartment
- Top cover support
- Media guide
- Gap sensor
- Black mark sensor
- Platen roller
- Media holder compartment
- Media holders
Rear panel
- Power socket
- USB interface
- USB host (for a USB keyboard or scanner)
- RJ-45 Ethernet interface
- RS-232 interface
- Power switch
- External label entrance chute
LED indicators
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Thermal transfer mode ready | Blue (ONLINE) and green (RIBBON) are on steadily — the printer is ready for use. |
| Direct thermal mode ready | Blue (ONLINE) is on steadily — the printer is ready for use. |
| Cover open | A beep sounds and blue (ONLINE), red (ERROR) and green (RIBBON) blink. |
| Pause | Press the PAUSE button. When blue (ONLINE) blinks, the printer is paused. |
| FEED | Press the FEED button to print on demand. Blue (ONLINE) blinks. |
| Out of paper | A beep sounds and red (ERROR) blinks. |
| Out of ribbon | A beep sounds, red (ERROR) is on steadily and green (RIBBON) blinks. |
| Label gap / black mark error | When the gap or black mark cannot be found, a beep sounds and red (ERROR) and blue (ONLINE) blink. |
| Print head overheated | A beep sounds and blue (ONLINE) and red (ERROR) blink alternately. |
| Other errors | A beep sounds and red (ERROR) and green (RIBBON) blink alternately. |
| Ethernet ready | When the RJ45 network cable is connected and the link is correct, orange (COMM) blinks. |
Button functions
The printer has one button for feeding, pausing and cancelling errors. Its function depends on the printer status:
| Printer status | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ready | Feed | When the printer is ready (blue LED on), press the button — the media advances to the start of the next label. |
| Waiting for the button | Print next | When the "Demand button" function is enabled, the printer stops after each printed label and waits for the button to be pressed before printing the next one. |
| Printing | Pause | While the printer is printing continuously, press the button (PAUSE) to pause the job. The blue indicator blinks. Press the button again to resume printing. |
| Error | Cancel error | When the red ERROR indicator is on, press the button (PAUSE) once — the printer cancels the error, resumes printing and reprints the label on which the error occurred. |
Power-on utilities
The printer has six power-on utilities for setting up and testing the hardware. To start one, hold the FEED button while switching the printer on and release it when the indicator described below lights up.
| Utility | Procedure | Indicator | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-test | Switch the printer off. Make sure media is loaded and close the cover. Hold the FEED button and switch the printer on. Release the button when only the green RIBBON indicator is on. The printer prints a self-test page. | RIBBON (green) on | — |
| USB mass storage mode | Switch the printer off. Make sure media is loaded and close the cover. Hold the FEED button and switch the printer on. Release the button when the orange COMM indicator is on steadily. The printer's storage device appears on the computer. | COMM (orange) on | — |
| Dump mode | Switch the printer off. Make sure media is loaded and close the cover. Hold the FEED button and switch the printer on. Release the button when the blue ONLINE and red ERROR indicators are on at the same time. The printer beeps and prints "NOW IN DUMP MODE". | ONLINE (blue) + ERROR (red) on | 1 beep |
| Skip AUTO.BAS | Switch the printer off. Hold the FEED button and switch the printer on. Release the button when the red ERROR indicator is on steadily. The printer beeps twice and skips the AUTO.BAS program. | ERROR (red) on | 2 beeps |
| Printer initialization | Switch the printer off. Hold the FEED button and switch the printer on. Release the button when only the blue ONLINE indicator is on steadily. The printer beeps five times, prints its parameters and restores the factory settings. | ONLINE (blue) on | 5 beeps |
| Ribbon inspection | The printer detects the ribbon status automatically after power-on and in every thermal transfer print job. | — | — |
To leave dump mode, switch the printer off and on again.
Loading the ribbon and media
The ribbon is needed only for thermal transfer printing. For direct thermal printing load only the media.
- Print head
- Paper guide
- Empty ribbon roll (take-up)
- Ribbon
- Print media
- Gap and black mark sensor
- Front cover
Loading the ribbon
- Insert the black ribbon spindle into the new ribbon.
- Mount the ribbon in the printer — left side first, then right side — and make sure it sits firmly.
- Insert the blue ribbon spindle into the empty core that collects the used ribbon.
- Open the front cover.
- Mount the empty core — left side first, then right side.
- Pull out the ribbon and stick it to the empty core. Make sure the ribbon is flat and smooth where it touches the print head.
- Close the front cover.
- Carefully close the top cover.
Loading the media
- Press the two release latches on both sides of the printer to lift and open the top cover.
- Place the media roll in the printer and adjust the media guide to the width of the media.
- Pull the media out until it passes the gap sensor; media loading is complete.
Larger media rolls or fan-fold media can be fed from outside the printer through the external label entrance chute at the back.
Driver installation
- Run the driver installer (downloads below), read the license agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
- Select the installation folder and click Next, then Finish.
- In the installation window click Install Printer Driver, then Next.
- Click Other, then Next.
- Select the printer model, click to install and click Next.
- Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable, select the corresponding USB port and click Next.
- Change the printer name if needed and click Next, then Finish and Close.
You can check the installed printer in Windows Settings → Devices → Printers & scanners or in Control Panel → Devices and Printers. To change the printer interface (another USB port or a COM port), open the printer properties and select the right port on the Ports tab.
Printer configuration application
The configuration application (downloads below) lets you check the printer settings and status, change printer settings and send commands or files to the printer. After start-up it shows the following functions: port settings, printer information, printer configuration, printer functions, command tool, language, about and exit.
In Printer Configuration, click Load to read all current settings from the printer over the selected interface. Change the settings and click Set to write them to the printer — always read the settings first.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The power indicator does not light up. | The power cord is not connected properly. | Plug the power cord into the printer and the outlet. Switch the printer on. |
| Out of ribbon | The ribbon has run out or is loaded incorrectly. | Install a new ribbon or reload it following the steps for loading the ribbon. |
| Out of paper | The paper has run out, is loaded incorrectly or the gap / black mark sensor detects it incorrectly. | Install new paper or reload it following the steps for loading the media. Recalibrate the label sensor. |
| Paper jam | The gap / black mark sensor detects the media incorrectly, the label size is set incorrectly or a label is stuck inside the printer. | Recalibrate the label sensor. Set the correct label size. Clean the inside of the printer. |
| Unable to print | The cable is not connected properly to the USB or serial interface. The ribbon and media are not compatible. The print density setting is incorrect. | Reconnect the cable or replace it. Check the ink side of the ribbon and reload the ribbon. Clean the print head. Check the print density setting. Switch the printer off and reconnect the print head connector. |
| Poor print quality | The ribbon and media are loaded incorrectly or are incompatible. Dust or adhesive on the print head. The print density is not set properly. The print head element is damaged. | Reload the ribbon and media. Clean the print head and the platen roller. Adjust the print density and print speed. Run the self-test and check the print head test pattern for missing dots. Use a suitable ribbon or media. Check that the print head mechanism is latched properly. |
| Labels are skipped when printing | The label size is not set properly. The sensor sensitivity is not set properly. The media sensor is dusty. | Check the label size setting. Calibrate the sensor (Auto Gap or Manual Gap). Clean the gap / black mark sensor with compressed air. |
| Incorrect print position on small labels | The media sensor sensitivity or the label size is set incorrectly. The vertical offset in the driver is incorrect. | Calibrate the sensor sensitivity again. Set the correct label size and gap size. If you use BarTender, set the vertical offset in the driver. |
| Print missing on the left or right side of the label | Wrong label size setting. | Set the correct label size. |
| Wrinkles | The ribbon or media is loaded incorrectly, the print density is incorrect or the media is fed incorrectly. | Set a suitable print density. Make sure the media guide touches the edge of the media. |
| Grey line on a blank label | The print head or the platen roller is dirty. | Clean the print head and the platen roller. |
| Irregular printing | The printer is in dump (HEX) mode. | Switch the printer off and on again to leave dump mode. |
Maintenance
Clean the printer with a cotton swab, a lint-free cloth, a vacuum cleaner or blower brush and 100% ethanol.
| Printer part | Method |
|---|---|
| Print head | Always switch the printer off before cleaning. Let the print head cool for at least one minute. Clean the print head surface with a cotton swab and 100% ethanol. |
| Platen roller | Switch the printer off. Rotate the platen roller and wipe it thoroughly with 100% ethanol and a cotton swab or lint-free cloth. |
| Tear bar | Wipe it with a lint-free cloth and 100% ethanol. |
| Sensor | Compressed air or a vacuum cleaner. |
| Exterior | Wipe it with a cloth dampened with water. |
| Interior | Brush or vacuum cleaner. |
caution
Do not touch the print head with your fingers — if you do, clean it with ethanol. Use only 100% ethanol; medical alcohol may damage the print head.
- Clean the print head and the media sensors regularly, every time you change the ribbon, to keep the print quality and extend the printer life.
- The maximum print ratio per dot line is 15%. A full-width black line can be at most 40 dots (5 mm) high.
Safety notes
- Read the manual carefully before first use to make sure the printer is installed and configured correctly.
- Use the printer only in dry indoor rooms. Protect it from water, moisture and extreme temperatures.
- Switch the printer off before connecting the power cord to the power socket. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet.
- Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing?
Direct thermal printing uses heat-sensitive labels and requires no ribbon — ideal for short-lived labels such as shipping labels. Thermal transfer printing uses a ribbon to produce durable, smudge-resistant prints for long-term labelling. The OPrint-DA200N supports both methods.
Does the printer work with popular label software?
Yes. With support for EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL and TSPL command languages, the printer integrates with most label management systems and logistics applications.
What barcodes can it print?
The OPrint-DA200N prints common 1D barcodes (EAN-13, Code 128, Code 39, ITF and more) and 2D codes (QR, DataMatrix, PDF417, Aztec), ensuring versatile label usage.
How can I connect the printer to my network?
The printer offers a built-in Ethernet (LAN) port for a stable connection within the company network, plus USB 2.0 and RS-232 for direct connections to individual workstations.
Downloads
Original PDF manuals kept available as a legacy reference. Everything from them is already covered on this page — use the PDFs only if you need an offline copy.