User manual Operating the THERMOMARK PRIME thermal transfer card printer 2016-11-04 Designation: UM EN THERMOMARK PRIME Revision: Order No.: – This user manual is valid for: Designation Version Order No. THERMOMARK PRIME V/C 01 5148888 PHOENIX CONTACT 106876_en_01...
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How to contact us Internet Up-to-date information on Phoenix Contact products and our General Terms and Conditions can be found on the Internet at: phoenixcontact.com Make sure you always use the latest documentation. It can be downloaded at: phoenixcontact.net/products...
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The receipt of technical documentation (in particular user documentation) does not constitute any further duty on the part of Phoenix Contact to furnish information on modifications to products and/or technical documentation. You are responsible for verifying the suitability and intended use of the products in your specific application, in particular with regard to observing the applicable standards and regulations.
THERMOMARK PRIME Table of contents For your safety ......................7 Field of application...............7 Safety notes.................7 Starting up the printer ....................9 Unpacking and setup..............9 Overview of the device ..............10 Connecting the power supply ............11 Connecting the printer ...............14 Printer menu ................17 Creating print jobs ..............20 Printing ........................21...
For your safety Field of application The THERMOMARK PRIME is a portable thermal transfer printer for cards. It is suitable for printing UCT, UM, and US material from Phoenix Contact. You may only use the THERMOMARK PRIME with materials and magazines from Phoenix Contact which are intended for the THERMOMARK PRIME.
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Never expose the battery pack to high levels of heat, e.g., caused by fire or sunlight. – Never short circuit the battery pack. – Only ever charge the battery pack in the THERMOMARK PRIME. Do not use another charger. – Temperature range when charging the battery pack: 0°C ... 35°C –...
Place the printer in a dry location protected from splash water. Protect the printer and printing materials from humidity, moisture, and dirt. • Place the printer on a level surface. Unlocking the transportation safeguard Figure 2-1 Unlocking the transportation safeguard • Move the slider to the position. 106876_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
THERMOMARK PRIME Overview of the device Figure 2-2 Overview Tray, for loading the material, opened and closed via the display ON button, for switching the printer on and off and for waking up the display LED, indicates mains operation and the state of charge of the battery pack...
Replacement power supply unit (TMP/EXT.POWER-SUPPLY 100-240V, 0803672) 2.3.1 Connecting the power supply unit The THERMOMARK PRIME is designed for power grids from 100 to 240 V AC. Only connect the printer to sockets with a ground conductor contact. Figure 2-3 Mains connection •...
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THERMOMARK PRIME 2.3.2 Replacing the battery pack and checking the state of charge Figure 2-4 Inserting the battery pack and checking the state of charge Removing the battery pack • Move the slider to the left. Hold the slider in this position.
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A red LED indicates that the battery pack cannot be charged. One possible reason for this is that the battery pack has overheated. Remove the battery pack from the device and allow it to cool down. If the LED is flashing red, the battery pack is faulty. 106876_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
THERMOMARK PRIME Connecting the printer 2.4.1 Overview of the interfaces Figure 2-5 Interfaces Task Interface Item Save or read in printing data USB stick USB master B SDHC card SDHC card Software update for firmware and apps USB stick USB master B...
Exit all programs that are currently running. • Switch on the THERMOMARK PRIME. • Connect the PC to the THERMOMARK PRIME using the supplied USB cable. • Insert the DVD containing the driver software. The Windows installation wizard is started automatically.
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THERMOMARK PRIME 2.4.3 Connecting to a network via Ethernet The integrated Ethernet interface allows the printer to be operated in a network. A patch cable with RJ45 connector for 10Base-T or 100Base-T is required in order to connect the printer to a network socket.
Switch to the printer settings Information about loaded materials State of power supply Open and close tray Open “Marking-Editor”; After printing: open tray or repeat print job Open or close tray Back to start screen Back to previous view 106876_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
THERMOMARK PRIME 2.5.4 Printer settings Menu item Setting option Adjust brightness of the display This user manual and instruction videos Change keyboard Information about the printer (printer name, number of printouts, etc.) Software license terms for the Open Source Initiative (OSI)
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Set up DHCP Enable and disable indication of network errors Export log file Set date and time Set language Set country to see the relevant Phoenix Contact subsidiary (under “Imprint and contact information” Change Admin PIN 106876_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
CLIP PROJECT Marking can be used to create markings on a PC which are tai- lored to the Phoenix Contact marking material. Select the THERMOMARK PRIME as the printer. You will be provided with a list of materials that are suitable for this printer.
Retracting the control panel • Lift the frame of the control panel slightly. • Grasp the frame on both sides and move it towards the control panel. • Lower the control panel until it locks in place. 106876_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
THERMOMARK PRIME Loading ink ribbon and magazine 3.2.1 Suitable material – Ink ribbon cartridge TMP-RIBBON 110... – TMP-RIBBON 110... is available in many colors (see page 34) – Magazine for: – UCT material: TMP–UCT–MAG... – US material: TMP–US–MAG... – UM material: TMP–UM–MAG...
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Place the magazine into the locators in the tray. • Lower the magazine until it locks in place. • Close the tray using the button on the display. Removing the magazine • To remove the magazine, pull the green catch towards you. 106876_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
THERMOMARK PRIME Starting a print job • Before switching the printer on, unlock the transportation safeguard (see “Un- locking the transportation safeguard” on page 9). • Start a print job. The material to be loaded appears on the display. •...
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If the material is loaded correctly, printing is started. Once printed, the tray is moved out again. • Remove the material. • Load new material until the print job has been completed. • You can repeat the last printed page via a button on the display. 106876_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
THERMOMARK PRIME Maintenance and troubleshooting Cleaning 4.1.1 Cleaning the printer NOTE: Damage to the printer due to abrasive cleaning agents Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the outer surfaces or compo- nents. • Remove dust and paper fluff in the printing area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
– Software has stopped Software has crashed Restart the device (hold – responding down the ON button for eight seconds) Print misalignment on Print position has shifted Move print position under the marking material the printer settings 106876_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
THERMOMARK PRIME 4.2.2 Error messages Error message Cause Remedy Page “Head open” Printhead holder is not Lock printhead holder properly locked in place “Out of ribbon” Ink ribbon used up Load new ink ribbon car- tridge Ink ribbon torn during...
THERMOMARK PRIME Repairs WARNING: Risk to operational reliability Incorrect operation or modifications to the device can endanger your safety or damage the printer. You must not repair the device. If the device has a fault, con- tact Phoenix Contact. Transporting the device NOTE: Damage to the printer Remove material from the magazine prior to transport.
Dispose of the printer separately from household waste via appropriate col- lection sites. The electronic circuit board of the device is fitted with a lithium battery. • Dispose of the battery pack separately from household waste via appropri- ate collection sites. 106876_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
Thermal transfer printer, for cards THERMOMARK PRIME 5148888 Replacement battery pack, for TMP/ACCU 0803668 THERMOMARK PRIME, NiMH 18 V DC, 2.1 Ah Battery pack housing, empty housing for perma- TMP/ACCU COVER 0803669 nent mains operation Replacement power supply unit, for TMP/EXT.POWER-...
0°C ... +35°C Charging time 3 h, maximum Charging cycles 500, minimum Button for checking the state of charge via an LED Green / yellow / red LED Battery fully charged / < 70% / < 30% 106876_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
Whereas such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such soft- ware, PHOENIX CONTACT will provide upon written request via email and/or tra- ditional paper mail the applicable GPL source code files via CD-ROM for a nominal cost to cover shipping and media charges as allowed under the GPL and LGPL.
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