Industrial label printer, direct thermal and thermal transfer, 203 dpi, Wi-Fi and LAN, HDWR OPrint-IA200WN
GTIN: 5907614665456 · SKU: OPrint-IA200WN
Table of contents
- Table of contents
- Introduction
- Specifications
- Set contents
- Printer overview
- LED indicators
- Button functions
- Power-on utilities
- Setting up the printer
- Driver and software
- Loading the ribbon
- Loading the media
- Print head adjustment
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and cleaning
- Usage and storage
- Frequently asked questions
- Downloads
Introduction
The OPrint-IA200WN is an industrial label printer for warehouses, logistics centres, production and shipping. It prints in direct thermal and thermal transfer mode at 203 dpi, up to 203 mm/s and up to 104 mm wide, on continuous media, die-cut labels, black mark media, fan-fold and notched media. Its die-cast print mechanism in a metal cabinet takes label rolls up to 203 mm (8") in diameter and long ribbons, so the media needs to be changed less often. The printer connects over Wi-Fi, Ethernet (LAN), USB 2.0 and RS-232, and has a USB host port for a scanner or keyboard. Two buttons (FEED and PAUSE) and four LED indicators show the printer status.
Specifications
- Material: ABS plastic, metal
- Printing method: direct thermal and thermal transfer
- Resolution: 203 dpi
- Maximum print speed: 203 mm/s
- Maximum print width: 104 mm
- Maximum print length: 2,286 mm
- CPU: 400 MHz, 32-bit, ARM9
- Memory: 128 MB SDRAM / 128 MB Flash
- Power supply: internal universal switching power supply, input AC 200–240 V, 1.5 A, 50–60 Hz; output DC 24 V, 5 A, 120 W
- Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed, USB Host 2.0 (for a scanner or keyboard), RS-232, Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, Wi-Fi
- Controls and indicators: power switch, PAUSE button, FEED button, LED indicators ONLINE, ERROR, RIBBON, COMM
- Sensors: gap (transmissive, adjustable), black mark (reflective, adjustable), print head open, ribbon out, ribbon end, label end, label begin
- Real time clock and buzzer
- Fonts: 8 bitmap fonts, TrueType font engine
- Command languages: EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL, TSPL
- Ribbon: up to 450 m long, maximum outer diameter 105 mm, 1" core, ink coated outside
- Ribbon width: up to 115 mm
- Media types: continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notched
- Media width: 20–120 mm
- Media thickness: 0.06–0.254 mm
- Core diameter: 25.4–76.2 mm (1"–3")
- Label roll capacity: 203 mm (8") outer diameter
- Label length: 5–2,286 mm
- Rotation of fonts and barcodes: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
- Dimensions: 255 × 265 × 425 mm
- Package dimensions: 51 × 38 × 37 cm
- Weight: 9.65 kg
- Weight with packaging: 11.5 kg
- Operating temperature: +5°C – +40°C
- Storage temperature: −40°C – +60°C
- Operating humidity: 25% – 85% (non-condensing)
- Storage humidity: 10% – 90% (non-condensing)
- 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, ITF14, MSI Plessey, PostCode, Telepen
- Printable 2D codes: QR Code, Micro QR Code, PDF417, 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
- Media spindle
- Test roll
- User manual
Printer overview
Front view
- Media view window
- Printer cover handle
- Paper exit chute
- Front panel buttons and indicators
Inside the printer
- Ribbon rewind spindle
- Print head pressure adjustment knob
- Print head release lever
- Ribbon supply spindle
- Label roll guard
- Label supply spindle
- Ribbon sensor
- Ribbon guide bar
- Damper
- Vertical position adjustment knob on the right side of the print head
- Print head
- Front label guide
- Platen roller
- Black mark and gap sensor
Front panel
- ONLINE indicator
- RIBBON indicator
- ERROR indicator
- Communication (COMM) indicator
- PAUSE button
- FEED button
Rear panel
- Ethernet 10/100 Mbps port
- RS-232 port
- USB port
- USB host port (for a USB keyboard or scanner)
- Power switch
- Power cord socket
- 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. |
| Cutter error | When the cutter cannot be found, a beep sounds and blue (ONLINE) and red (ERROR) blink alternately; green (RIBBON) blinks as well. |
| 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. |
| Wi-Fi ready | When Wi-Fi is connected in AP or STA mode, orange (COMM) is on steadily. |
| Ethernet + Wi-Fi ready | When the RJ45 cable is connected with a correct link and Wi-Fi works in AP or STA mode, orange (COMM) is on steadily for 2 seconds and then blinks. |
Button functions
The printer has two buttons for feeding, pausing and cancelling errors. Their function depends on the printer status:
| Button | Printer status | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEED | Ready | Feed | When the printer is ready (blue LED on), press the button once — the media advances to the start of the next label. |
| FEED | 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. |
| PAUSE | Printing | Pause | While the printer is printing continuously, press PAUSE to pause the job. The blue indicator blinks. Press the button again to resume printing. |
| PAUSE | Error | Cancel error | When the red ERROR indicator is on, press 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. Hold the button(s) while switching the printer on and release them when the signal described below appears.
| Utility | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 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 you hear a beep. The printer prints a self-test page. |
| USB mass storage mode | Switch the printer off. Make sure media is loaded and close the cover. Hold the PAUSE button and switch the printer on. Release the button when you hear a beep. The printer's memory appears on the computer as a storage device. |
| Dump mode | Switch the printer off. Make sure media is loaded and close the cover. Hold the PAUSE and FEED buttons together for 2 seconds and switch the printer on. Release the buttons when blue (ONLINE) and red (ERROR) are on at the same time. After a beep the printer enters dump mode and prints "NOW IN DUMP MODE". |
| Skip AUTO.BAS | Switch the printer off. Hold the PAUSE and FEED buttons together for 4 seconds and switch the printer on. Release the buttons when blue (ONLINE) goes off and red (ERROR) is on. After two beeps the printer skips the AUTO.BAS program and the ONLINE indicator lights up. |
| Printer initialization | Switch the printer off. Hold the PAUSE and FEED buttons together for 6 seconds and switch the printer on. Release the buttons when blue (ONLINE) is on and red (ERROR) is off. After five beeps the printer restores the factory settings. |
| Ribbon inspection | The printer detects the ribbon status automatically after power-on and in every thermal transfer print job. |
Setting up the printer
- Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.
- Make sure the power switch is off.
- Connect the printer to the computer with the supplied USB cable, or connect it to the network with an Ethernet cable.
- Plug the power cord into the power socket at the back of the printer, then into a properly grounded power outlet. Make sure the mains voltage matches the printer requirements (see the rating plate). Do not use extension cords or power strips.
note
Switch the printer off before plugging the power cord into the printer.
Driver and software
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Windows driver — run the installer, accept the license agreement, select the installation folder and choose Install Printer Driver. Select the printer model, choose the port (connect the printer over USB first, or add it as a network printer by its IP address) and finish the installation. You can check the installed printer in Windows Settings → Devices → Printers and scanners or in Control Panel → Devices and Printers, and change the port in the printer properties (Ports tab). The printer accepts EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL and TSPL commands, so it works with popular label design programs.
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Configuration application — shows the printer information and status, changes the printer settings (click Load to read the current settings, then Set to write them to the printer), configures the communication port and sends commands or files to the printer.
- Windows label printer driver (EXE)
- Printer configuration application (EXE)
Loading the ribbon
- Lift the printer cover and place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spindle and an empty core on the ribbon rewind spindle.
- Pull out the movable parts of both spindles to lock the rolls.
- Pull the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism.
- Thread the ribbon under the ribbon guide bar and through the ribbon sensor slot (see the ribbon path below).
- Attach the smooth front end of the ribbon to the empty core.
- Turn the ribbon rewind spindle clockwise about 3–5 turns until the ribbon is smooth, tight and free of wrinkles.
- Close the print head mechanism by pressing down both sides of the print head release lever.
Loading the media
- Slide the label roll guard to the end of the label supply spindle and fold it down.
- Place the media roll on the label supply spindle and secure it with the label roll guard.
- Pull the print head release lever to open the print head mechanism.
- Route the media through the media guide bar, the damper, the media sensor and the label guide (see the media path below).
- Move the media sensor with its position adjustment knob so that the gap or black mark sensor sits where the label gaps or black marks pass. Adjust the label guide to hold the media in place.
- Close the print head mechanism on both sides and make sure the latches engage. Set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
Media can also be fed from outside the printer through the external label entrance chute at the back.
Print head adjustment
Print head pressure adjustment knob
The print head pressure adjustment knob has 5 positions. Press the knob down and turn it left or right to change the print head pressure.
tip
For labels narrower than 2" (51 mm), set the pressure knob as close to the inner edge of the label as possible to avoid unnecessary friction between the print head and the platen roller.
Vertical position adjustment knob on the right side of the print head
The media is aligned to the left side of the mechanism, so different media widths need different pressure on the right side of the print head. Turn the knob on the right side of the print head to decrease or increase the right-side pressure and get the best print quality.
Avoiding ribbon wrinkles
The printer is fully tested before delivery and normally prints without ribbon wrinkles. Wrinkles depend on the media width and thickness, the print head pressure balance, the ribbon and the print darkness setting. If wrinkles appear:
- Wrinkle runs from the lower left to the upper right of the label — turn the right-side vertical position knob inward by one step and print a label again.
- Wrinkle runs from the lower right to the upper left of the label — turn the right-side vertical position knob outward by one step and print a label again.
- If the wrinkle does not disappear, also change the print head pressure adjustment knob by one step and check again.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The power indicator does not light up | The power cord is not connected properly. | Connect the power cord to the printer and the outlet, then switch the printer on. |
| Out of ribbon | The ribbon has run out, or it is loaded along the wrong path. | Install a new ribbon, or reload it following the ribbon loading steps. |
| Out of paper | The paper has run out, it is loaded along the wrong path, or the gap / black mark sensor does not detect it correctly. | Install new paper, reload it following the media loading steps and calibrate the label sensor. |
| Paper jam | The gap / black mark sensor does not detect the media correctly, the label size is set incorrectly, or a label is stuck inside the printer. | Calibrate the label sensor, set the correct label size and clean the inside of the printer. |
| Unable to print | The cable is not connected properly; the ribbon and media are not compatible; the print density is set incorrectly; the print head cable is not connected properly. | Reconnect or replace the cable. Check the ink side of the ribbon and reload it, and clean the print head. Switch the printer off and reconnect the print head connector. |
| Poor print quality | The ribbon or media is loaded incorrectly; dust or adhesive on the print head; wrong print density; damaged print head element; incompatible ribbon and media; the print head mechanism is not latched properly. | Reload the consumables, clean the print head and the platen roller, adjust the print density and speed, run a self-test and check the test pattern for missing dots, use a suitable ribbon or media, and close the print head mechanism properly. |
| Labels are skipped when printing | The label size or sensor sensitivity is set incorrectly, or the media sensor is dusty. | Check the label size, calibrate the sensor (Auto Gap or Manual Gap) and blow the dust off the gap / black mark sensor. |
| Wrong print position on small labels | The media sensor sensitivity, the label size or the vertical offset in the driver is set incorrectly. | Calibrate the sensor sensitivity again, set the correct label and gap size, and set the vertical offset in the driver if needed. |
| Missing print on the left or right side of the label | The label size is set incorrectly. | Set the correct label size. |
| Wrinkles | The ribbon or media is loaded incorrectly, the print density is wrong, or the media is fed incorrectly. | Set a suitable print density, make sure the label guide touches the edge of the media and follow the steps in Avoiding ribbon wrinkles above. |
| 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 mode. | Switch the printer off and on again to leave dump mode. |
Maintenance and cleaning
Clean the printer regularly with a cotton swab, a lint-free cloth, a vacuum cleaner or blower brush, and 100% ethanol.
| Part | Method |
|---|---|
| Print head | Switch the printer off, let the print head cool for at least one minute, then clean its surface with a cotton swab and 100% ethanol. |
| Platen roller | Switch the printer off, turn the platen roller and wipe it thoroughly with 100% ethanol on a cotton swab or a lint-free cloth. |
| Tear bar / peel bar | Wipe with a lint-free cloth and 100% ethanol. |
| Sensors | Compressed air or a vacuum cleaner. |
| Exterior | Wipe with a cloth dampened with water. Do not use chemicals that may damage the surface. |
| Interior | Brush or vacuum cleaner. |
caution
Do not touch the print head with your fingers; if you do, clean it with ethanol. Do not use medical alcohol, which may damage the print head.
- Clean the print head and the media sensors every time you change the ribbon — this keeps the print quality high and extends the printer's life.
- Check the rollers, the print head and the other parts regularly for dirt and wear.
- Replace the ribbon in good time so that printing is not interrupted.
- For full-width black lines, the maximum black line height is 40 dots (5 mm at 203 dpi), because the maximum print ratio per dot line is 15%.
Usage and storage
- Use the printer indoors in dry rooms only; protect it from water, moisture and extreme temperatures.
- Protect the printer from shocks and falls, and make sure the power, USB and LAN cables are not damaged.
- Do not use the printer near strong sources of electromagnetic interference, such as large electrical devices, and avoid places with strong vibration.
- If the printer will not be used for a long time, unplug it and store it in a dry, cool place, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the OPrint-IA200WN an industrial printer?
The IA200WN combines a rugged metal-reinforced construction with high-volume consumables: long ribbons up to 450 m and label rolls up to 203 mm (8 inch) in diameter. This means far fewer media changes and reliable continuous operation in warehouses, production plants and shipping centres.
What wireless communication does the printer offer?
The printer offers Wi-Fi in addition to LAN, USB 2.0, USB Host 2.0 and RS-232. Over Wi-Fi it can serve several computers or mobile devices at the same time.
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-IA200WN prints common 1D barcodes (EAN-13, Code 128, Code 39, ITF and more) and 2D codes (QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec), ensuring versatile label usage.
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.