420B USB User Manual
420B USB User Manual
Content
1. Tech Support.............................................................................................................1
2. Quick Installation Guide......................................................................................... 2
2.1 Printer Installation............................................................................................ 3
2.2 Loading The Label........................................................................................... 4
3. Button Function........................................................................................................5
3.1 Print Selftest Page............................................................................................ 5
3.2 LED status........................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Specifications................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Troubleshooting................................................................................................6
4. For Windows.............................................................................................................7
4.1 How to install the printer USB driver on Windows ?...................................... 7
4.2 How to set the size of the paper to be printed?.............................................. 10
4.3 How to print?..................................................................................................12
4.4 How to set paper size, printer mode, printing speed and density?................. 15
5. BarTender UltraLite.............................................................................................. 22
6. For Mac................................................................................................................... 32
6.1 How to install printer driver on mac?.............................................................32
6.2 How to print the standard label on mac?........................................................36
6.3 How to set paper size, printer mode, printing speed and density?................. 40
7. For Linux.................................................................................................................46
7.1 How to install Linux driver and print?........................................................... 46
7.2 How to set printing parameters?.....................................................................51
7.3 How to print the standard label?.....................................................................54
8. For ChromeOS....................................................................................................... 56
9. Simple maintenance procedures of the printer...................................................64
Driver Installation.
For the latest driver ,video and manual,please visit:
https://vrettitech.com/pages/420b-usb-support
Please run the downloaded software from the web address and follow the
instructions in the video or manual to complete the installation.
Website: vrettitech.com
Email: [email protected]
Whatsapp: +86 185 7560 0463
Facebook: vretti Printer
Youtube: @vretti
Instagram: @vretti.official
Recommended:
Watch the short setup video at:
https://youtu.be/DbUjjolEB5c
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2.2 Loading the Label
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3.1 Print Self-Test Page
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3.3 Specifications
3.4 Troubleshooting
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4.1 How to install the printer USB driver on Windows?
Step 1:
Connect your printer to your computer using a USB cable and turn it on. Make sure
the paper is loaded correctly and the printer indicator light is blue, indicating it is
working properly.
Step 2:
Insert the USB stick that came with your printer into your computer's USB port.
Step 3:
Navigate to the folder containing the Windows driver and double-click on 4barcode
driver to begin the installation process.
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Step 4:
Click install button.
Step 5:
Click Next button.
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Step 6:
Once you have successfully connected your printer to your computer via USB, the
driver will automatically recognize the printer model and USB port. If you encounter
any issues, such as an incorrect printer name or a non-USB port, please double-check
your printer connection. Once everything is confirmed, you can edit the printer
name to your preference and click "Next" to continue.
Step 7:
When prompted that the installation is complete, click Finish.
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4.2 How to set the size of the paper to be printed?
Step 1:
Go to the control panel, and select <Devices and Printers>.
Step 2:
Find the name of the printer driver you installed earlier, and right-click on it.
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Step 3:
Select <Print preferences>.
Step 4:
Choose the 4x6 inch or other sizes you need, then click <Apply> and <OK>.
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4.3 How to print?
Step 1:
Prepare the printer by correcting the paper. Follow these steps: Turn on the printer, press
and hold the FEED button, wait for the indicator light to flash red, and release the button.
Step 2:
Open the PDF file of the (4 x 6) sample label in your browser.
Step 3:
Click on Print button.
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Step 4:
Select the printer and click to choose the installed printer driver.
Step 5:
Click on “Paper size” and select “4x6” as the print size. Click on “Scale” and select “Fit
to printable area.” Click "Print" to print the file.
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Google Chrome Browser
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4.4 How to set paper size, printer mode, printing speed
and density?
Step 1:
Open the control panel and select "Devices and Printers."
Step 2:
Find the name of the printer driver you installed earlier and right-click on it.
Select "Printing preferences."
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Step 3:
Click on New.
Step 4:
Set the new volume name and paper size. Click OK.
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Graphics Settings
Step 1:
Click on “Graphics.”
Step 2:
Set graphics options you need (Note: Select "None" when printing text, and select
other modes for printing pictures).
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How to print black mark paper or continuous?
Step 1:
Click on “Stock.”
Step 2:
In the Type option, select Label With Marks and set the Mark Height to match the
black mark height of your paper. The printer will switch to black mark paper mode
after saving.
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Step 3:
In the Type option, select Continuous. The printer will switch to continuous paper
mode after saving.
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How to set the printing speed and printing density?
Step 1:
Click on “Options.”
Step 2:
Uncheck Use Current Printer Settings
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Step 3:
Set the speed and darkness of the printer. (Note: If the density is not set to the
maximum, it may damage the printer.)
Step 4:
Click Apply, OK. Save Settings.
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How to print custom labels using BarTender?
Step 1:
First, install the BarTender program.
Step 2:
Select the installation language, and click OK. Wait for the loading process.
Step 3:
Click Next.
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Step 4:
Tick to accept the agreement and click Next.
Step 5:
You can keep the default or modify the installation address.
Then click Next.
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Step 6:
After confirming that the installation location is correct, click Install.
Step 7:
After the installation is complete, click Finish.
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Step 8:
Double click to open BarTender UltraLite.
Step 9:
If you are using it for the first time, please choose to create a new label file.
Step 10:
Click Next
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Step 11:
Select the printer driver you currently need to use.
Step 12:
Choose the paper shape you use.
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Step 13:
Set the label size you are using.
Step 14:
After setting the paper size, click Next or just click Finish.
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Step 15:
Select the barcode type you need and drag it onto the canvas.
Step 16:
After double-clicking the barcode, select the data source.
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Step 17:
Modify data content.
Step 18:
Adjust the position of the barcode and add the text content.
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Step 19:
When you're done customizing your settings, click Print.
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The general functions of BarTender UltraLite are as follows.
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6.1 How to install printer driver on mac?
Step 1:
Connect your printer to your computer using a USB cable and turn it on. Make sure
the paper is loaded correctly and the printer indicator light is blue, indicating it is
working properly.
Step 2:
If a message appears asking if you want to allow the connected device to access your
Mac, click "Allow".
Step 3:
Insert the USB stick that came with your printer into your Mac.
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Step 4:
Double-click the driver package file.
go to "System Preferences", click "Security & Privacy", and click "Open Anyway".
Then return to the driver installation interface to continue.
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Step 5:
Enter your Mac's password, and click "Install Software".
Step 6:
Wait for the driver to finish installing.
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Step 7:
Enter your System Settings.
Step 8:
Find "Printers & Scanners". If the driver is successfully installed, the printer will
display the status. If the displayed status is offline, you need to check whether the
USB cable and the OTG adapter cable are normal.
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6.2 How to print the standard label on mac?
Step 1:
Open the file with Google Chrome.
Step 2:
Click Print.
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Step 3:
Click “See more” in Destination.
Step 4:
Find the installed printer driver.
Step 5:
After setting the print size and print area, click “Print”.
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Google Chrome Browser
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Firefox Browser
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6.3 How to set paper size, printer mode, printing speed
and density?
Step 1:
Open the file. Press and hold command+P on the keyboard to call out the print
settings panel.
Step 2:
Please check the Printer. If it is different, please select the printer you are currently
using.
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Set the print size
Step 1:
Click on Paper Size.
Step 2:
Use a size from the list, or select Manage custom sizes.
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Step 3:
Click "+", and you can add custom size. Enter the height and width of the paper to be
printed.
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Step 2:
Select options according to the type of paper used.
Step 3:
In Gap Paper mode, select the actual gap height of the paper.
In black mark paper mode, select the actual black mark height of the paper.
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In continuous paper mode, there is no need to set the height.
Step 2:
Select the printer speed and density you need. (Note: If the density is not set to the
maximum, it may damage the printer.)
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Save settings
Click “Presets”. Select “Save Current Setting as Preset”. Enter Preset Name. Click OK.
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7.1 How to install Linux driver and print?
Step 1:
Connect your printer to your computer using a USB cable and turn it on. Make sure
the paper is loaded correctly and the printer indicator light is blue, indicating it is
working properly.
Step 2:
Insert the USB stick that came with your printer into your device.
Step 3:
Right click “Open in Terminal”.
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Step 4:
First enter sudo chmod 777 4BARCODE
Then enter the password.
Step 5:
Enter sudo ./4BARCODE
Step 6:
Copy or Open this link and enter the website.
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Step 7:
Click on “Administration”.
Step 8:
Click on “Add Printer”.
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Step 9:
If your printer is successfully connected to your computer via USB, please choose the
4BARCODE 4B-2054L interface. If there is no such interface, please check the
connection of the USB cable.
Step 10:
After entering a name for the driver, click on “Continue”.
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Step 11:
Here you can choose the model 4BARCODE 4B-2054L. Click Add Printer.
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7.2 How to set printing parameters?
Step 1:
In the following drive settings, select individual parameters to adjust.
Step 2:
Select “4x6” as the Page Size.
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Step 3:
Open “Media Setting”. Select Type. Make sure you set the correct paper gap height.
Step 4:
Open Printer Options to set the speed and print density.
(Note: If the density is not set to the maximum, it may damage the printer.)
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Other settings remain default or you can modify according to your needs.
Step 5:
Click on “Set Default Option” to save the modified parameters.
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7.3 How to print the standard label?
Step 1:
Open the print test file through the browser.
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Step 2:
Click Print
Step 3:
After selecting the installed printer, setting the print size and other parameters, click
Print.
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How to install printer driver on mac?
Step 1:
Connect your printer to your computer using a USB cable and turn it on. Make sure
the paper is loaded correctly and the printer indicator light is blue, indicating it is
working properly.
Step 2:
Insert the USB stick that came with your printer into your Chromebook..
Step 3:
Open “Files”
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Step 4:
Follow the steps in the image to locate the ChromeOS driver plugin.
Step 5:
Save the file to a local folder.
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Step 6:
Open Google Chrome.
Step 7:
To display all installed extensions, click the "Customize and control Google Chrome
(Settings)" icon in the upper right corner of the Chrome browser, then click
"Extensions" under "More tools.
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Step 8:
Open the "Developer mode" button in the upper right corner. Developer mode must
be enabled in order to perform a normal installation.
Step 9:
Open two Chrome windows. In one window, open the local file page. In the other
window, open the extensions page. Drag the driver file to the extensions page. After
the drag-and-drop operation is complete, click "Add extension" in the pop-up
window at the top.
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Step 10:
After installation is complete, the following page information will be displayed.
Step 11:
In the Chrome browser, click on the "Extensions" icon in the upper right corner,
select the installed print plugin, and go to the printer management page.
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Step 12:
Click Connect.Select the printer and the connection will be successful.
Step 13:
Click Setting.
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Step 14:
Open the settings page to set printer parameters such as print speed, print density,
halftone, and custom paper size.
Step 15:
Click on "Test" to open the test page. Click the blue "Send" button below to initiate a
test print operation on the printer.
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Step 16:
Open the PDF file page and click the Print button.
Step 17:
Select the printer and choose the appropriate print size.Then click “Print”.
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To keep your printer in top condition and ensure high-quality prints, follow these
simple maintenance procedures:
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2. Cleaning steps:
Item Steps Recommended frequency
1. Turn off the printer When installing a new roll of
2. Allow the print head to cool for at least label paper
one minute
3. Wipe the print head surface with a cotton
swab dipped in medical alcohol
Print head
Note:
Be careful not to touch the print head directly with your hands. If you
accidentally touch it, use a cotton swab dipped in medical alcohol to clean it.
Only use medical alcohol to clean the print head. Industrial alcohol can
cause damage.
If you're seeing error messages frequently, make sure to clean the printer
sensor regularly.
Our printer is safe to use in tropical climates.
Please note that this is a Class A product, which may cause radio
interference in living environments. If this happens, take practical measures
accordingly.
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