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- Page 1 Thermal Transfer Printer TT4000+ TT4000+ Series U s e r M a n u a l...
- Page 2 Operator’s Manual for the following products: TT4000+300 dpi TT4000+600 dpi Issue: 10/2009 Copyright This documentation as well as translation hereof are property of HellermannTyton. The replication, conversion, duplication or divulgement of the whole manual or parts of it for other intentions than its original intended purpose demand the previous written authorization by HellermannTyton.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Information on the technical documentation __________________________________ 5 1.1. Structure and Navigation ____________________________________________ 5 1.2. Warning symbols and other identificational objects ________________________ 5 1.3. Intended Use _____________________________________________________ 6 Safety and Environment _________________________________________________ 7 2.1. Safety instructions _________________________________________________ 7 2.2. Environment ______________________________________________________ 8 Installation ____________________________________________________________ 9 3.1. - Page 4 7.1. Cleaning information_______________________________________________ 24 7.2. Cleaning the Print Roller____________________________________________ 24 7.3. Cleaning the print head ____________________________________________ 24 Fault Correction_______________________________________________________ 25 8.1. Types of Errors ___________________________________________________ 25 8.2. Troubleshooting __________________________________________________ 25 8.3. Error Messages and Fault Corrections _________________________________ 26 Users Manual for T4000+ Series...
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Page 5: Information On The Technical Documentation
Information on the technical documentation 1.1. Structure and Navigation Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows: The documentation for the thermal transfer printer TT4000+ is comprised of the following parts: • Operating Instructions This is included in printed form in the scope of delivery and is directed toward persons who operate the label printer and perform basic maintenance and service work on the printer •... -
Page 6: Intended Use
1.3. Intended Use • The device is manufactured in accordance with the current technological status and the recognized safety rules. However, danger to the life and limb of the user or third parties and/or damage to the device and other tangible assets can arise during use. •... -
Page 7: Safety And Environment
Safety and Environment Read these operating instructions carefully before using the label printer for the first time. The operating instructions describe all of the functions of the label printer during operation. The available functions depend on the version used for a specific job. 2.1. -
Page 8: Environment
2.2. Environment Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent for recycling. ► Send to suitable collection points, separately from residual waste. The modular construction of the printer enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts ►... -
Page 9: Installation
Installation 3.1. Unpacking the Printer Lift the printer out of the box using the hand grips. Check the printer for damage which may have occurred during the transport. Please check the carton for completeness Scope of delivery • Thermal transfer Printer •... -
Page 10: Printer Overview
3.2.1. Printer overview Cover Margin Stops Roll Retainer Ribbon supply hub Ribbon take-up hub Print mechanics Navigator pad Display Figure 2 Overview Ribbon deflection roller (10) Print head retainer with print head (11) Print roller (12) Guides (13) Allen Key (14) Print head locking lever (15) Guide roller (16) Label sensor... -
Page 11: Connecting The Device
3.2.2. Connecting the device (1) Power switch (2) Power connection jack (3) Slot for PC-Card Type II (4) Interface for Memory Card (5) E thernet 10/100 Base-T (6) 2 USB master ports for keyboard, scanner or service key (7) USB-High-Speed slave port (8) Serial RS232 C port Figure 4 Connections NOTICE! -
Page 12: Switching On The Device
3.3. Switching on the Device When all connections have been made: ► Switch the printer on at the power switch (Figure 4, Number 1). The printer performs a system test, and then shows the system status Ready in the display (Figure 5, Number 1) If an error occurs during the system test, the symbol and type of error are displayed. -
Page 13: Control Panel
Control panel The user can control the operation of the printer with the control panel, for example: • Issuing, interrupting, continuing and cancelling the print jobs • Setting printing parameters, e.g. heat level of the print head, print speed, interface configuration language and time of day ( Configuration Manual) •... -
Page 14: Functions Of The Operating Panel During Printing
Key function of the Keys: Pause, cancel, menu, feed: Arrows: Cursor shift to up, down, left or right within the printer menu Key : Parameter setting within the printer menu, receive concise information about current error. 4.2. Functions of the operating panel during printing 4.2.1. -
Page 15: Printer Status
4.2.2. Printer status • Mode Ready The printer is ready and can receive data. The display shows the text Ready and the configured symbol indicators, such as time and date Button Label Function menu illuminates go to offline menu (see “Configuration Instructions“) feed illuminates... - Page 16 • Mode Fault - correctable An error that can be remedied by the operator without canceling the print job has occurred. he print job can be continued once the error is remedied. The display shows the symbol , the error type and the number of labels still to be printed. Button Label Function...
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Page 17: Loading Media
Loading media NOTICE! For adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying hexagonal wrench located in the bottom section of the print unit. See Figure 4, Item 8. No other tools are required for the work described here. 5.1. Loading continuous labels or tubing from a roll 5.1.1. -
Page 18: Inserting Media Strip Into The Print Head
5.1.2. Inserting media strip into the print head Figure 7 Inserting a media strip into the print head 1. Turn lever (10) counter clockwise to lift the print head. 2. Move guides (6) apart with the knob (9) until the media can pass between them. 3. -
Page 19: Loading Fanfold Labels
5.2. Loading Fanfold Labels Figure 8 Loading fanfold labels 1. Loosen knurled screw (3) and slide guide (2) outward completely and swivel it downward past the roll retainer (5). 2. Position label stack (6) behind the printer. Ensure that the labels on the strip are visible from above. -
Page 20: Loading Transfer Ribbon
5.3. Loading transfer ribbon NOTICE! With direct thermal printing, do not load a transfer ribbon; if one has already been loaded, remove it. Figure 9 loading Figure 10 Feed path of transfer ribbon 1. Clean print head before loading the transfer ribbon (see 7.3 on page 24) 2. -
Page 21: Setting The Feed Path Of The Transfer Ribbon
5.4. Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon Transfer ribbon wrinkling can lead to print image errors. Transfer ribbon deflection can be adjusted so as to prevent wrinkles. NOTICE! The adjustment is best carried out during printing. 1. Read current setting on the scale (1) and record if necessary. -
Page 22: Removing And Installing The Rewind Guide Plate, Dispense Plate Or Tear-Off Plate
5.6. Removing and installing the rewind guide plate, dispense plate or tear-off plate To convert the printer for use in another operating mode, a rewind guide plate, a dispense plate or a tear-off plate may need to be installed. ATTENTION! For printer versions with a locking system on the rewind assist roller, the locking system on the rewind assist roller must be removed (see 5.7, page 21) for operation in Rewind mode before installation of the rewind guide plate. -
Page 23: Printing
Printing ATTENTION! The print head can be damaged if handled improperly! ⇒ Do not touch the bottom of the print head with your fingers or sharp objects. ⇒ Ensure that the labels are clean. ⇒ Ensure smooth label surfaces. Raw labels are like emery and reduce the service life of the print head. -
Page 24: Cleaning And Basic Maintenance
Cleaning and basic maintenance 7.1. Cleaning information DANGER! Risk of death via electric shock! ► Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing any maintenance work. The label printer requires very little maintenance. It is important to clean the thermal print head regularly. This guarantees a consistently good printed image and plays a major part in preventing premature wear of the print head. -
Page 25: Fault Correction
Fault Correction 8.1. Types of Errors The diagnostic system indicates on the screen if an error has occurred. The printer is set into one of the three possible error states according to the type of error. State Display Button Comment pause flashes 4.2.2, page 15 Correctable error... -
Page 26: Error Messages And Fault Corrections
8.3. Error Messages and Fault Corrections Error message Cause Comment Hardware error Switch the printer off and then on. ADC malfunction If error recurs call service. The barcode is too big for the Reduce the size of the barcode or Barcode too big allocated area of the label move it. - Page 27 Timeserver, or the Timeserver is network administrator. currently available The size of the label is not defined Check programming. No label size in the programming. Table 7 Error Messages and Fault Corrections Part 1 Error message Cause Comment Print head not locked Lock print head.