TTP-245C / TTP-343C / TTP-244CE
THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL
BAR CODE PRINTER
USER’S
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Mark Sensor ..........................................................................................32
5. Troubleshooting.......................................................................................34
5.1 LED Status..............................................................................................34
5.2 Print Quality ...........................................................................................35
6. Maintenance.............................................................................................36
Revise History..............................................................................................38
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Copyright Declaration
Information in this subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on
the part of TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.. No part of this manual may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal
use, without the expressed written permission of TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd..
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1. Introduction
1.1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing TSC bar code printer. Although the printer takes only a small
amount of space, it delivers reliable, superior performance.
This printer provides both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing at user selectable speed
of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0 ips, for TTP-245C series; 2.0 or 3.0 ips for TTP-343C series. It accepts
roll feed, die-cut, and fan-fold labels for both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing. All
common bar codes formats are available. Fonts and bar codes can be printed in 4 directions,
8 different alphanumeric bitmap fonts and a build-in true type font capability. You will enjoy
high throughput for printing labels with this printer.
1.2 Compliances
CE Class B:
EN55022: 1998+A1: 2000+A2: 2003
EN55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003 IEC 61000-4 Series
EN61000-3-2: 2006 & EN61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001
FCC Part 15, Class B
UL, CUL
C-Tick:
CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3rd Edition: 1997, Class B
ANSI C63.4: 2003
Canadian ICES-003
TÜ V/Safety: EN60950: 2000
Wichtige Sicherheits-Hinweise
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fűr den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromentz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine
Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur
Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschluß-Steckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich
sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schűtzen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder
Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß ans Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
8. Dieses Gerät kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von maximal 40℃ betrieben werden.
CAUTION
1. HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS IN CUTTER MODULE. KEEP FINGER AND OTHER BODY
PARTS AWAY.
2. THE MAIN BOARD INCLUDES REAL TIME CLOCK FEATURE HAS LITHIUM BATTERY
CR2032 INSTALLED. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE.
3. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS.
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WARNUNG!
GEFÄ HRLICHE BEWEGLICHE TEILE – FINGER UND ANDERE KÖ RPERTEILE
FERNHALTEN!
VORSICHT!
EXPLOSIONSGEFAHR BEI ERSATZ DER
BATTERIE DURCH UNZULÄ SSIGEN TYP.
VERBRAUCHTE BATTERIEN IMMER
VORSCHRIFTSGEMÄ SS ENTSORGEN!
B 급기기
(가정용 정보통신기기)
이 기기는 가정용으로 전자파 적합등록을 한 기기로서
주거지역에서는 물론 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
Note：
* Continuous printing will cause printer motor overheat. Printer will stop printing automatically
about 10~15 minutes until motor is cooling down. Please don’t turn off power when printer pauses
or the data transferred to printer buffer will be lost.
* The maximum printing ratio per dot line is 15% for this printer. To print the full web black line, the
maximum black line height is limited to 40 dots, which is 5mm for 203 DPI resolution printer and
3.3mm for 300 DPI resolution printers.
* The max. full web black bar is limited to 5 mm only, otherwise this may damage the power supply.
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2. Operations Overview
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping.
Please carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the bar code printer.
Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer.
Unpacking the printer, the following items are included in the carton.
One printer unit
One Windows labeling software/Windows driver CD disk
One quick installation guide
One power cord
One auto switching power supply
One USB interface cable
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your
purchased reseller or distributor.
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2.2 Printer Overview
2.2.1 Front View
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1. Ribbon access cover
2. Top cover open lever
3. Media view window
4. LED indicator
5. Feed button
6. SD card socket
* Recommended SD card specification.
SD card spec
V1.0, V1.1
SD card capacity
Approved SD card manufacturer
SanDisk, Transcend
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 4 GB
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 4 GB
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
microSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic
microSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic
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V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
microSD 512 MB Panasonic
microSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 microSD 4 GB
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 microSD 4 GB
Panasonic
Transcend
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
miniSD 128 MB
miniSD 256 MB
miniSD 512 MB
miniSD 1 GB
Transcend, Panasonic
Transcend, Panasonic
Transcend, Panasonic
Transcend, Panasonic
Transcend
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 miniSD 4 GB
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 miniSD 4 GB
- The DOS FAT file system is supported for the SD card.
- Folders/files stored in the SD card should be in the 8.3 filename format
- The miniSD/microSD card to SD card slot adapter is required.
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2.2.2 Interior view
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1. Ribbon rewind hub
2. Ribbon rewind gear
3. Gap sensor (receiver)
4. Media holder
5. Media holder lock switch
6. Gap sensor (transmitter)
7. Printhead
8. Ribbon supply hub
9. Top cover support
10. Media guide adjustment knob
11. Black mark sensor
12. Platen roller
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3. Setup
3.1 Setting up the Printer
1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.
2. Make sure the power switch is off.
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable.
4. Plug the power cord into the AC power cord socket at the rear of the printer, and
then plug the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet.
Ethernet RJ-45
interface
Plug
Power
Switch
USB interface
Centronics interface
RS-232C interface
Power Supply
Note:
Please switch OFF printer power switch prior to plug in the power cord to printer power jack.
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3.2 Open / Close the Top Cover
1. Open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front
of the printer, then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle.
2. A top cover support at the rear of the printer will engage with lower inner cover to
hold the printer top cover open.
3. Hold the top cover and press the top cover support to disengage the top cover
support with lower inner cover. Gently close the top cover.
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3.3 Loading the Ribbon
1. Open the printer’s top cover by pulling the top cover open levers located on each
side of the printer and lifting the top cover to the maximum open angle.
2. Open the ribbon access cover.
Note:
1. In normal printing mode, ribbon access cover can be opened while opens the top cover.
Ribbon access cover can be closed while top cover is open or close.
2. In peeler and cutter mode, please open the top cover then the ribbon access cover can be
opened or closed.
3. Insert the ribbon right side onto the supply hub. Align the notches on the left side
and mount onto the spokes.
4. Insert the paper core right side onto the rewind hub. Align the notches on the left
side and mount onto the spokes.
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5. Stick the ribbon onto the ribbon rewind paper core.
6. Turn the ribbon rewind gear until the ribbon plastic leader is thoroughly wound and
the black section of the ribbon covers the print head. Close the ribbon access cover
and the top cover.
Note:
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Loading Path for Ribbon
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3.4 Loading the Media
3.4.1 Loading the media
1. Open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front
of the printer, then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle.
2. Separate and hold open the media holders.
3. Place the roll between the holders and close them onto the core.
4. Press down the media holder lock switch to hold the label roll firmly.
5. Place the paper, printing side face up, through the media sensor and place the label
leading edge onto the platen roller. Move the media guides to fit the label width by
turning the guide adjuster knob. Disengage the top cover support and close the top
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cover gently.
6. Use “Diagnostic Tool” to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
(Start the “Diagnostic tool” Select the “Printer Configuration” tab Click the
“Calibrate Sensor” button ) Please refer to the diagnostic utility quick start guide for
more information.
Note:
* Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.
Loading path for roll labels
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3.4.2 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option)
1. Attach an external paper roll mount on the bottom of the printer.
2. Insert a 3” label spindle into a paper roll. And install it on the external paper roll
mount.
3. Open the printer’s top cover and separate the media holders to fit the media width.
4. Press down the media holder lock switch to fix the media holder.
5. Feeds the media through the rear external label entrance chute. And place the paper,
printing side face up, through the media sensor and place the label leading edge
onto the platen roller.
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6. Move the media guides to fit the label width by turning the guide adjuster knob.
7. Disengage the top cover support and close the top cover gently.
8. Use “Diagnostic Tool” to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
(Start the “Diagnostic tool” Select the “Printer Configuration” tab Click the
“Calibrate Sensor” button) Please refer to the diagnostic utility quick start guide for
more information.
Note: Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.
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3.4.3 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option)
1. Refer to section 3.4.1 to load the media.
2. Feed the paper, printing side facing up, through the paper guide and pass over the
platen.
3. Move the media guides to fit the label width by turning the guide adjuster knob.
4. Use “Diagnostic Tool” to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
(Start the “Diagnostic tool” Select the “Printer Configuration” tab Click the
“Calibrate Sensor” button) Please refer to the diagnostic utility quick start guide for
more information.
5. Open the peel-off panel by pulling it out.
Peel-off panel
6. Lead the media through the backing paper opening, beneath the peel-off roller.
Peel-off roller
Backing paper opening
7. Push the peel-off panel back to the printer
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8. Disengage the top cover support and close the top cover gently.
9. Peeling will automatically start. Press the FEED button to test.
Backing paper (Liner)
Note:
* Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.
* This peel-off module is supported for the thermal/ plain label only.
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3.4.4 Loading Media in Cutter Mode (Option)
1. Refer to section 3.4.1 to load the media.
2. Lead the media through the cutter paper opening.
3. Move the media guides to fit the label width by turning the guide adjuster knob.
4. Disengage the top cover support and close the top cover gently.
5. Use “Diagnostic Tool” to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
(Start the “Diagnostic tool” Select the “Printer Configuration” tab Click the
“Calibrate Sensor” button) Please refer to the diagnostic utility quick start guide for
more information.
Note:
* Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.
* Regular cutter specification:
Full cut: Paper thickness: 0.06~ 0.19mm, 500,000 cuts
Paper thickness: 0.19mm 200,000 cuts
Partial cut: Paper thickness: 0.06~0.12mm, 500,000 cuts
* Except for the linerless cutter, all regular/heavy duty/care label cutters DO NOT cut on media
with glue.
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3.5 Diagnostic Tool
The Diagnostic Utility is a toolbox that allows users to explore the printer’s settings and
status; change printer settings; download graphics, fonts, and firmware; create printer
bitmap fonts; and to send additional commands to the printer. Using this convenient
tool, you can explore the printer status and settings and troubleshoot the printer.
Note: This utility works with printer firmware V6.00 and later versions.
3.5.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool
1. Double click on the Diagnostic tool icon
to start the software.
2. There are four features (Printer Configuration, File Manager, Bitmap Font Manager,
Command Tool) included in the Diagnostic utility.
Features tab
Interface
Printer functions
Printer setup
Printer Status
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3.5.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC setup………)
1. Select the PC interface connected with bar code printer.
2. Click the “Function” button to setting.
3. The detail functions in the Printer Function Group are listed as below.
Function
Description
Calibrate the sensor specified in the Printer Setup
group media sensor field
Calibrate Sensor
Setup the IP address, subnet mask, gateway for
the on board Ethernet (Please refer to next
section)
Ethernet Setup
RTC Time
Synchronize printer Real Time Clock with PC
Print a test page
Print Test Page
Reset Printer
Reboot printer
Initialize the printer and restore the settings to
factory default.
Factory Default
Dump Text
To activate the printer dump mode.
Ignore the downloaded AUTO.BAS program
Print printer configuration
Ignore AUTO.BAS
Configuration Page
Note:
For more information about Diagnostic Tool, please refer to the diagnostic utility quick start
guide in the CD disk \ Utilities directory.
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3.6 Setting Ethernet by Diagnostic Utility
The Diagnostic Utility is enclosed in the CD disk \Utilities directory. Users can use Diagnostic
Tool to setup the Ethernet by RS-232, USB and Ethernet interfaces. The following contents
will instruct users how to configure the Ethernet by these three interfaces.
3.6.1 Using USB interface to setup Ethernet interface
1. Connect the USB cable between the computer and the printer.
2. Turn on the printer power.
3. Start the Diagnostic Utility by double clicking on the
Note: This utility works with printer firmware
later versions.
icon.
V6.00 and
4. The Diagnostic Utility default interface setting is USB interface. If USB interface is
connected with printer, no other settings need to be changed in the interface field.
5. Click on the “Ethernet Setup” button from “Printer Function” group in Printer
Configuration tab to setup the IP address, subnet mask and gateway for the on
board Ethernet.
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3.6.2 Using RS-232 interface to setup Ethernet interface
1. Connect the computer and the printer with a RS-232 cable.
2. Turn on the printer power.
3. Start the Diagnostic Utility by double clicks on the
Note: This utility works with printer firmware
later versions.
icon.
V6.00 and
4. Select “COM” as interface then click on the “Setup” button to setup the serial port
baud rate, parity check, data bits, stop bit and flow control parameters.
5. Click on the “Ethernet Setup” button from printer function of Printer Configuration tab
to setup the IP address, subnet mask and the gateway for the on board Ethernet.
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3.6.3 Using Ethernet interface to setup Ethernet interface
1. Connect the computer and the printer to the LAN.
2. Turn on the printer power.
3. Start the Diagnostic Utility by double clicks on the
icon.
Note: This utility works with printer firmware V6.00 and later versions.
4. Select “Ethernet” as the interface then click on the “Setup” button to setup the IP
address, subnet mask and gateway for the on board Ethernet.
5. Click the “Discover Device” button to explore the printers that exist on the network.
6. Select the printer in the left side of listed printers, the correspondent IP address will
be shown in the right side “IP address/Printer Name” field.
7. Click “Change IP Address” to configure the IP address obtained by DHCP or static.
The default IP address is obtained by DHCP. To change the setting to static IP
address, click “Static IP” radio button then enter the IP address, subnet mask and
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gateway. Click “Set IP” to take effect the settings.
Users can also change the “Printer Name” by another model name in this fields then
click “Set Printer Name” to take effect this change.
Note: After clicking the “Set Printer Name” or “Set IP” button, printer will reset
to take effect the settings.
8. Click “Exit” button to exit the Ethernet interface setup and go back to Diagnostic Tool
main screen.
Factory Default button
This function will reset the IP, subnet mask, gateway parameters obtained by DHCP
and reset the printer name.
Web setup button
Except to use the Diagnostic Utility to setup the printer, you can also explore and
configure the printer settings and status or update the firmware with the IE or Firefox
web browser. This feature provides a user friendly setup interface and the capability
to manage the printer remotely over a network.
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3.7 Install SD Memory Card
1. Open the SD memory card cover.
2. Plug in the SD card on main board.
3. Close the memory card cover.
* Recommended SD card specification.
SD card spec
V1.0, V1.1
SD card capacity
128 MB
Approved SD card manufacturer
SanDisk, Transcend
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
256 MB
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
512 MB
1 GB
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 4 GB
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 4 GB
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
microSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic
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V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
microSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic
microSD 512 MB Panasonic
microSD 1 GB
Transcend, Panasonic
Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 microSD 4 GB
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 microSD 4 GB
Transcend
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
V1.0, V1.1
miniSD 128 MB
miniSD 256 MB
miniSD 512 MB
miniSD 1 GB
Transcend, Panasonic
Transcend, Panasonic
Transcend, Panasonic
Transcend, Panasonic
Transcend
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 miniSD 4 GB
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 miniSD 4 GB
- The DOS FAT file system is supported for the SD card.
- Folders/files stored in the SD card should be in the 8.3 filename format
- The miniSD/microSD card to SD card slot adapter is required.
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4. LED and Button Functions
This printer has one button and one three-color LED indicator. By indicating the LED
with different color and pressing the button, printer can feed labels, pause the printing
job, select and calibrate the media sensor, print printer self-test report, reset printer to
defaults (initialization). Please refer to the button operation below for different functions.
4.1 LED indicator
LED Color
Description
Green/ Solid
This illuminates that the power is on and the device is ready to
use.
Green/ Flash
Amber
This illuminates that the system is downloading data from PC to
memory or the printer is paused.
This illuminates that the system is clearing data from printer.
Red / Solid
Red / Flash
This illuminates printer head open, cutter error.
This illuminates a printing error, such as head open, paper
empty, paper jam, ribbon empty, or memory error etc.
4.2 Regular button function
1. Feed labels
When the printer is ready, press the button to feed one label to the beginning of next
label.
2. Pause the printing job
When the printer is printing, press the button to pause a print job. When the printer is
paused the LED will blink green. Press the button again to continue the printing job.
4.3 Power on utilities
There are six power-on utilities to set up and test printer hardware. These utilities are
activated by pressing FEED button then turning on the printer power simultaneously
and release the button at different color of LED.
Please follow the steps below for different power-on utilities.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
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3. Release the button when LED indicates with different color for different functions.
Power on utilities
The LED color will be changed as following pattern:
Amber Red Amber Green Green/Amber Red/Amber Solid green
LED color
(5 blinks) (5 blinks) (5 blinks) (5 blinks)
(5 blinks)
Functions
Release
1. Ribbon Sensor Calibration and Gap /
black mark sensor calibration
2. Gap / black mark sensor calibration,
Self-test and enter dump mode
3. Printer initialization
Release
Release
Release
4. Set black mark sensor as media
sensor and calibrate the black mark
sensor
Release
5. Set gap sensor as media sensor and
calibrate the gap sensor
Release
6. Skip AUTO.BAS
4.3.1 Ribbon and Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration
Gap/black mark sensor sensitivity should be calibrated at the following conditions:
1. A brand new printer
2. Change label stock.
3. Printer initialization.
Please follow the steps below to calibrate the ribbon and gap/black mark sensor.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3 Release the button when LED becomes red and blinking. (Any red will do during the 5
blinks).
It will calibrate the ribbon sensor and gap/black mark sensor sensitivity.
The LED color will be changed as following order：
Amber red (5 blinks) amber (5 blinks) green (5 blinks) green/amber (5
blinks) red/amber (5 blinks) solid green
Note:
Please select gap or black mark sensor by sending GAP or BLINE command to printer prior to
calibrate the sensor.
For more information about GAP and BLINE command, please refer to TSPL2 programming
manual.
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4.3.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode
While calibrate the gap/black mark sensor, printer will measure the label length, print
the internal configuration (self-test) on label and then enter the dump mode. To calibrate
gap or black mark sensor, depends on the sensor setting in the last print job.
Please follow the steps below to calibrate the sensor.
1.Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED becomes amber and blinking. (Any amber will do
during the 5 blinks)
The LED color will be changed as following order.
Amber red (5 blinks) amber (5 blinks) green (5 blinks) green/amber (5
blinks) red/amber (5 blinks) solid green
4. It calibrates the sensor and measures the label length and prints internal settings
then enter the dump mode.
Note:
Please select gap or black mark sensor by Diagnostic Tool or by GAP or BLINE command prior to
calibrate the sensor.
For more information about GAP and BLINE command, please refer to TSPL2 programming
manual.
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Self-test
Printer will print the printer configuration after gap/black mark sensor calibration.
Self-test printout can be used to check if there is any dot damage on the heater element,
printer configurations and available memory space.
Self-test printout
Print head test pattern
Printer model name & Main board firmware version
Printed mileage
Main board firmware checksum
Serial port setting
Code page
Country code
Print speed
Print darkness
Label size (width, height)
Gap size (vertical gap, offset)
Sensor sensitivity
File management information
Self-test printout (with printer firmware V7.0 and later version)
Model name
F/W version
Firmware checksum
Printer S/N
TSC configuration file
System date
System time
Printed mileage (meter)
Cutting counter
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Print speed (inch/sec)
Print darkness
Label size (inch)
Gap distance (inch)
Gap/black mark sensor intension
Code page
Country code
ZPL setting information
Print darkness
Print speed (inch/sec)
Label size
Control prefix
Format prefix
Delimiter prefix
Printer power up motion
Printer head close motion
Note:
ZPL is emulating for Zebra®
language.
RS232 serial port
configuration
Numbers of download files
Total & available memory
space
Print head check pattern
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Dump mode
Printer will enter dump mode after printing printer configuration. In the dump mode, all
characters will be printed in 2 columns as following. The left side characters are
received from your system and right side data are the corresponding hexadecimal value
of the characters. It allows users or engineers to verify and debug the program.
Hex decimal data related to
left column of ASCII data
ASCII Data
Note:
1. Dump mode requires 4” wide paper width.
2. Turn off / on the power to resume printer for normal printing.
3. Press FEED button to back to the previous menu.
4.3.3 Printer Initialization
Printer initialization is used to clear DRAM and restore printer settings to defaults. The
only one exception is ribbon sensitivity, which will note be restored to default.
Printer initialization is activated by the following procedures.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED turns green after 5 amber blinks. (Any green will do
during the 5 blinks).
The LED color will be changed as following:
Amber red (5 blinks) amber (5 blinks) green (5 blinks) green/amber (5
blinks) red/amber (5 blinks) solid green
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Printer configuration will be restored to defaults as below after initialization.
Parameter Default setting
Speed
127 mm/sec (5 ips) (203DPI)
76 mm/sec (3 ips) (300DPI)
Density
8
Label Width
Label Height
Sensor Type
Gap Setting
Print Direction
Reference Point
Offset
4” (101.5 mm)
4” (101.5 mm)
Gap sensor
0.12” (3.0 mm)
0
0,0 (upper left corner)
0
Tear Mode
On
Peel off Mode
Cutter Mode
Serial Port Settings
Code Page
Off
Off
9600 bps, none parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
850
Country Code
Clear Flash Memory
IP Address
001
No
DHCP
4.3.4 Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black Mark Sensor
Please follow the steps as below.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED turns green/amber after 5 green blinks. (Any
green/amber will do during the 5 blinks).
The LED color will be changed as following:
Amber red (5 blinks) amber (5 blinks) green (5 blinks) green/amber (5
blinks) red/amber (5 blinks) solid green
4.3.5 Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor
Please follow the steps as below.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED turns red/amber after 5 green/amber blinks. (Any
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red/amber will do during the 5 blinks).
The LED color will be changed as following:
Amber red (5 blinks) amber (5 blinks) green (5 blinks) green/amber (5
blinks) red/amber (5 blinks) solid green
4.3.6 Skip AUTO.BAS
TSPL2 programming language allows user to download an auto execution file to flash
memory. Printer will run the AUTO.BAS program immediately when turning on printer
power. The AUTO.BAS program can be interrupted without running the program by the
power-on utility.
Please follow the procedures below to skip an AUTO.BAS program.
1. Turn off printer power.
2. Press the FEED button and then turn on power.
3. Release the FEED button when LED becomes solid green.
The LED color will be changed as following:
Amber red (5 blinks) amber (5 blinks) green (5 blinks) green/amber (5
blinks) red/amber (5 blinks) solid green
4. Printer will be interrupted to run the AUTO.BAS program.
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5. Troubleshooting
The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when
operating this bar code printer. If the printer still does not function after all suggested
solutions have been invoked, please contact the Customer Service Department of your
purchased reseller or distributor for assistance.
5.1 LED Status
This section lists the common problems that according to the LED status and other
problems you may encounter when operating the printer. Also, it provides solutions.
LED Status Printer
/ Color Status
Possible Cause
Recovery Procedure
OFF
No response No power
* Turn on the power switch.
* Check if the green LED is lit on power supply. If
it is not lit on, power supply is broken.
* Check both power connections from the power
cord to the power supply and from the power
supply to the printer power jack if they are
connected securely.
Solid Green
ON
The printer is ready to * No action necessary.
use
The printer is paused * Press the FEED button to resume for printing.
Green with
blinking
Pause
Error
Red with
blinking
The out of label or
1. Out of label or ribbon
ribbon or the printer * Load a roll of label and follow the instructions in
setting is not correct
loading the media then press the FEED button to
resume for printing.
* Load a roll of ribbon and follow the instructions
in loading the ribbon then press the FEED button
to resume for printing.
2. Printer setting is not correct
* Initialize the printer by instructions in “Power on
Utility” or “Diagnostic Tool”.
Note:
Printer status can be easily shown on the Diagnostic Tool. For more information about the
Diagnostic Tool, please refer to the instruction in the software CD disk.
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5.2 Print Quality
Problem
Possible Cause
Check if interface cable is well
connected to the interface connector.
Recovery Procedure
Re-connect cable to interface.
The serial port cable pin configuration is Please replace the cable with pin to pin
not pin to pin connected. connected.
The serial port setting is not consistent Please reset the serial port setting.
between host and printer.
Not Printing
The port specified in the Windows driver Select the correct printer port in the
is not correct.
driver.
The Ethernet IP, subnet mask, gateway Configure the IP, subnet mask and
is not configured properly.
Label or ribbon loaded not correctly.
Ribbon run out.
gateway.
Follow the instructions in loading the
media or loading the ribbon.
Loading the ribbon.
No print on the label
Continuous feeding
labels
Please do the initialization and
The printer setting may go wrong.
gap/black mark calibration.
Calibrate the gap/black mark sensor.
Gap/black mark sensor sensitivity is not
set properly (sensor sensitivity is not
enough)
Set label size exactly as installed paper
in the labeling software or program.
Paper Jam
Make sure label size is set properly.
Remove the stuck label.
Labels may be stuck inside the printer
mechanism near the sensor area.
Close the top cover completely and
make sure the right side and left side
levers are latched properly
Poor Print Quality Top cover is not closed properly.
Check if supply is loaded correctly.
Ribbon and media are incompatible.
Reload the supply.
Change the ribbon or label
combination.
Clean the print head.
Check if dust or adhesives are
accumulated on the print head.
Check if print density is set properly.
Adjust the print density and print
speed.
Run printer self-test and check the print
head test pattern if there is dot missing
in the pattern.
Check print head test pattern if head
element is damaged.
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6. Maintenance
This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer.
2. Please use one of following material to clean the printer.
Cotton swab (Head cleaner pen)
Lint-free cloth
Vacuum / Blower brush
100% ethanol
2. The cleaning process is described as following:
Printer Part
Method
Interval
1. Always turn off the printer before cleaning Clean the print head when changing a
the print head.
new label roll
2. Allow the print head to cool for a minimum
of one minute.
3. Use a cotton swab and 100% ethanol to
clean the print head surface.
Print Head
1. Turn the power off.
Clean the platen roller when changing
a new label roll
2. Rotate the platen roller and wipe it
thoroughly with 100% ethanol and a
cotton swab, or lint-free cloth.
Platen Roller
Use the lint-free cloth with 100% ethanol to As needed
wipe it.
Tear Bar/Peel Bar
Sensor
Exterior
Interior
Compressed air or vacuum
Wipe it with water-dampened cloth
Brush or vacuum
Monthly
As needed
As needed
Note:
Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it careless, please use ethanol to clean it.
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Please use 100% Ethenol. DO NOT use medical alcohol, which may damage the printer head.
Regularly clean the print head and supply sensors once change a new ribbon to keep printer
performance and extend printer life.
Continuous printing will cause printer motor overheat. Printer will stop printing
automatically about 10~15 minutes until motor is cooling down. Please don’t turn off power
when printer pauses or the data transferred to printer buffer will be lost.
The maximum printing ratio per dot line is 15% for this printer. To print the full web black line,
the maximum black line height is limited to 40 dots, which is 5mm for 203 DPI resolution
printer and 3.3mm for 300 DPI resolution printer.
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Revise History
Date
Content
Editor
Camille
Revise section 3.4.2 (External label roll mount installation/Option) Camille
Revise section 3.4.4 (Loading media in cutter mode/Option) Camille
Revise sections 2.2.1 & 3.6 (Recommended SD card specification) Camille
2008/8/6
2008/11/17
2009/2/4
Revise section 3.4.3 (Loading media in peel-off mode)
2009/3/11
2009/6/19
2009/10/13
Revise section 1.2
Camille
Camille
*Revise section 3.5
*Add section 3.6
2010/9/1
2010/11/23
2011/1/25
2013/4/2
Revise section 3.4.3 (Loading media in peel-off mode)
Revise section 1.2 and 3.1
Camille
Camille
Camille
Camille
Modify TSC address
Modify section 3.4.4 (cutter spec)
Modify section 4.3.2 (V7.0 F/W self test)
Add TSC YouTube web address
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Corporate Headquarters
Li Ze Plant
9F., No.95, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist.,
New Taipei City 23141, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
TEL: +886-2-2218-6789
No.35, Sec. 2, Ligong 1st Rd., Wujie Township,
Yilan County 26841, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
TEL: +886-3-990-6677
FAX: +886-2-2218-5678
FAX: +886-3-990-5577
E-mail: [email protected]
TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.
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