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TSC TX200 Series Service Manual

Thermal transfer / direct thermal bar code printer
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  • Page 1 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Series THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL BAR CODE PRINTER SERVICE MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manua TABLE OF CONTENT 1. OVERVIEW ............................. 3 1.1 Front View ............................. 3 1.2 Interior View............................4 1.3 Rear View .............................. 5 2. ELECTRONICS ............................7 2.1 Summary of Board Connectors ......................7 2.2 Pin Configuration ..........................

  • Page 4: Overview

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 1. OVERVIEW 1.1 Front View LED indicators Feed/ Pause button Paper exit chute Top cover open lever Power switch...

  • Page 5: Interior View

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 1.2 Interior View Prin Ribbon rewind gear Gap sensor (receiver) Media holder Ribbon access cover Ribbon rewind hub Print head Ribbon supply hub Print Media cover head Media holder locking switch Media guides Platen roller Black mark sensor Media guide adjustment button...

  • Page 6: Rear View

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 1.3 Rear View inte rfac Power jack socket RS-232C interface Ethernet interface * Micro SD card socket USB interface USB host Centronics interface External label entrance chute The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for the interfaces availability.
  • Page 7 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual V3.0 Class 10 UHS-I 32G Transcend V3.0 Class 10 Kingston V2.0 Class 4 Scandisk Class 10 UHS-I Scandisk - 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...

  • Page 8: Electronics

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 2. ELECTRONICS 2.1 Summary of Board Connectors Main board Connector Description Remark Power supply output (24V DC) connector B800 Power switch cable connector J800 ESD_GND_PIN J802 Description Voltage RS-232C connector J201 RTC battery (Factory option) BT800 ESD_GND_PIN J805...
  • Page 9 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 5V DC connector J200 Buzzer (Factory option) BZ600 Ethernet connector J300 Micro SD card slot J100 USB Device connector J202 USB Host connector J203 Feed key and LED connector J701 Description Voltage LED light on: 3.3V LED1 red：Warning LED light off: 0V...
  • Page 10 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Centronics port connector (for parallel port) J900 WiFi / Bluetooth connector J1000 RFID connector J205 Head open connector J607 Description Voltage 0~1.4V: Head close Head open sensor receiver 1.7~3.3V: Head open Gap sensor receiver connector J605 Description Voltage...
  • Page 11 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual BM / GAP sensor connector J603 Description Voltage Power 3.3V Not use Emitter on : 2.1~2.3V Black mark sensor emitter Emitter off: 2.6~2.8V Black mark sensor receiver 0~3.3V Gap sensor connector (For transmit signals) J602 Description Voltage...
  • Page 12 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Print head connector (200dpi / 300dpi) J401 ESD_GND_PIN J804 ESD_GND_PIN J801 Stepping motor connector J500 ESD_GND_PIN J803 Micro processor TFT-LCD connector J700...

  • Page 13: Pin Configuration

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 2.2 Pin Configuration RS-232C CONFIGURATION +5 V Ethernet CONFIGURATION USB Device CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 14 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual USB Host CONFIGURATION Centronics Pin SPP Mode Nibble In/Out Function A low on this line indicates that there are valid data at the host. When this pin is Strobe de-asserted, the +ve clock edge should be used to shift the data into the device.
  • Page 15 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual reverse data is available 33-35 Ground GND Ground No Defined...

  • Page 16: Mechanism

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3. MECHANISM 3.1 Replacing the Lower Cover 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.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Main Board

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.2 Replacing the Main Board 1. Please refer to the section to remove the lower cover. 2. Remove two screws on the main board. 3. Disconnect all connectors on the main board. 4.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Stepping Motor Module

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.3 Replacing the Stepping Motor Module 1. Please refer to the section 3.1 to remove the lower cover. 2. Remove three screws as shown. 3. Remove four screws as shown. 4. Remove the hook module assembly.
  • Page 19 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 5. Remove one e-ring to replace stepping motor module. 6. Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedure.

  • Page 20: Replacing The Black-Mark Sensor Module

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.4 Replacing the Black-mark Sensor Module 1. Please refer to the section 3.3 to remove the hook module assembly. 2. Remove three screws to take out the black mylar. 3. Remove two screws on the black-mark sensor fixing plate.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Media Guide Assembly

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.5 Replacing the Media Guide Assembly 1. Please refer to the section 3.3 remove the hook module assembly. 2. Remove three screws to take out the black mylar. 3. Remove one screw on the label guide assembly.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Media Holder Assembly

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.6 Replacing the Media holder assembly 1. Please refer to section 3.2 remove the main board. 2. Remove two screws to take out the black mylar. 3. Remove the cover as shown.
  • Page 23 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 4. Use tool to loose the spiral spring then take out it. 5. Remove four screws to replace the media holder assembly. 6. Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedure.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Led/Lcd Module

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.7 Replacing the LED/LCD module 1. Please refer to the section 3.2 remove the main board. 2. Remove four screws to take out the lower inner cover assembly. 3. Remove six screws to remove top cover assembly.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Ribbon Base Module

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.8 Replacing the Ribbon Base Module 1. Please refer to the section to remove top cover assembly. 2. Remove one cable tie. 3. Remove the seven screws on the ribbon base module.
  • Page 26 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 4. Remove/Replace the ribbon base module. 5. Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedure.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Printhead Module

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.9 Replacing the Printhead Module 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Open ribbon access cover and media cover. 3. Peel the tab as picture shown to remove the prinhead module. 4. Disconnect printhead harness and ground cable to replace the printhead module.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Platen Roller Assembly

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.10 Replacing the Platen Roller assembly 1. Open the printer cover to remover the lower front panel. 2. Disengage the platen holder tabs by pulling out the right side and left side tabs. Rotate the tabs into the forward position.
  • Page 29 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Note: The tab here is for regular The tab here is for thick label. label. (Thickness is 0.19 mm)

  • Page 30: Cutter Module Installation (Option)

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.11 Cutter Module Installation (Option) 1. Open the printer cover to remover the lower front panel. 2. Put the cutter module harness through the slot of the lower inner cover front side. 3.
  • Page 31 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 4. Unscrew one screw on the printer bottom cover. 5. Hook the cutter module harness onto the printer lower cover. Plug-in the cutter module harness connector to the 8-pin white socket on the main board. 6.
  • Page 32 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 7. The cutter module is ready to use. Note: * Except for the linerless cutter, all regular/ heavy duty/ care label cutters DO NOT cut on media with glue. For more details, please refer to the cutter specification in the user’s manual.

  • Page 33: Peel-Off Module Installation (Option)

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.12 Peel-off Module Installation (Option) 1. Open the printer cover to remover the lower front panel. 2. Install the peel-off bar into both slots on front inner lower cover. Please install left side (with spring) first.
  • Page 34 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 4. Install the peel-off panel by putting the both sides of tabs into the holes on front inner printer. 5. Unscrew one screw on the printer bottom cover. 6. Plug-in the peel-off module harness connector to the 5-pin red socket on the main board.

  • Page 35: Slot-In Wireless Interface Board Installation (Option)

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.13 Slot-in Wireless Interface Board Installation (Option) 1. Please refer to the section 3.1 to remove the lower cover. 2. Please check the main board if there is a black connector (as picture shown) for wireless interface board.
  • Page 36 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 5. Fasten 3 screws to fix wireless interface board. Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedures.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 4. TROUBLESHOOTING The following guide lists the most common problems that might 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.

  • Page 38: Print Quality

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 4.2 Print Quality Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure Check if interface cable is well Re-connect cable to interface or chang a connected to the interface connector. new cable. The serial port cable pin configuration Please replace the cable with pin to pin is not pin to pin connected.
  • Page 39 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual * Reload the supply. * Ribbon and media is loaded * Clean the print head. incorrectly * Clean the platen roller. * Dust or adhesive accumulation on * Adjust the print density and print speed. the print head.
  • Page 40 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual * Plug in the connect cable correctly. * The connector is loose. * Remove the label. Cutter is not working * Cutter jam. * Make sure the thickness of label is less * Cutter PCB is damaged.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 5. MAINTENANCE This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer. 1. Please use one of following material to clean the printer.  Cotton swab (Head cleaner pen)  Lint-free cloth ...
  • Page 42 TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Sensor Compressed air or vacuum Monthly Wipe it with water-dampened As needed Exterior cloth Interior Brush or vacuum As needed Note:  Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it careless, please use ethanol to clean it.

  • Page 43: Update History

    TX200/ TX300/ TX600 Bar Code Printer Service Manual UPDATE HISTORY Date Content Editor 2015/10/21 Modify section 1.3 (Recommended SD card specification) Camille 2015/11/17 Add section 3.12 (Peel-off module installation) Camille 2015/12/17 Add section 3.13 (Slot-in Wireless interface board installation) Camille...
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