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TwinSide TS™ Thermal Printer Family
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1.
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.
Additional Documentation ....................................................................................................... 7
1.2.
List of Abbreviations ................................................................................................................ 7
1.3.
Important Information and Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 8
1.4.
Systems Specific Safety Instructions and Symbols ................................................................ 8
1.5.
General Information ................................................................................................................ 8
2.
Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.
Overview of Thermal Printing Technology .............................................................................. 9
2.2.
Functional Views ................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.
Description of Components and Operation ........................................................................... 11
2.4.
Location of Controls and Connectors .................................................................................... 12
2.5.
Operation of Sensors and LEDs ........................................................................................... 15
2.5.1.
Paper Entrance / Black Mark Sensor ............................................................................ 15
2.5.2.
Paper Pre-End (Paper Low) Sensor Option .................................................................. 16
2.5.3.
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................... 16
2.5.4.
UPM Status Sensor ....................................................................................................... 17
2.5.5.
Chute Sensor ................................................................................................................ 17
2.6.
Graphic Printing vs. Printing with Printer's Fonts .................................................................. 18
3.
Major Options ................................................................................................................................. 19
3.1.
Loop Presenter ...................................................................................................................... 19
4.
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................... 20
5.
Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1.
Function ................................................................................................................................. 20
5.2.
Mounting the Printer .............................................................................................................. 21
5.3.
Paper Guides ........................................................................................................................ 21
5.4.
Wiring .................................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.1.
Power ............................................................................................................................ 21
5.4.2.
Interfacing ...................................................................................................................... 22
5.5.
Paper Supply ......................................................................................................................... 23
5.5.1.
Designing Your Own Paper Roll Holder ........................................................................ 23
5.6.
Power Supply Specifications ................................................................................................. 24
6.
Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 24
6.1.
Loading Paper ....................................................................................................................... 24
6.2.
Upper Print Mechanism Open/Service Position .................................................................... 25
6.3.
Paper Advance Wheel .......................................................................................................... 25
6.4.
Print Speed ............................................................................................................................ 26
6.5.
Cutter Operation .................................................................................................................... 26
6.6.
Software Flags ...................................................................................................................... 26
6.7.
TwinSide TS™ Digital Tools ................................................................................................. 27
7.
Low Current Operation................................................................................................................... 27
7.1.
Print Speed ............................................................................................................................ 28
7.2.
Graphics/Bar Codes .............................................................................................................. 28
7.3.
Reverse Printing .................................................................................................................... 28
7.4.
Dot History ............................................................................................................................. 28
7.5.
Burn Time Correction ............................................................................................................ 28
7.6.
Multi-Strobe Factor ................................................................................................................ 28
7.7.
Print Density Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 28
8.
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 29
9.
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 29
10.
Repair ........................................................................................................................................ 30
11.
Buying Paper ............................................................................................................................. 30
11.1.
Sourcing Paper...................................................................................................................... 30
11.2.
Converting Paper .................................................................................................................. 30
11.3.
Black Mark Sensor Location ................................................................................................. 30
12.
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 32
12.1.
TS-56 P/N 0691001 Specifications ....................................................................................... 32
12.2.
Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................................................................................... 33
12.2.1.
FCC Part 15 Class A Device ......................................................................................... 33
Part No. D 691 023A
Mod. No. 4 120912 LEV
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