TTP-225/TTP-323 Bar Code Printer Service Manua 1. OVERVIEW 1.1 Front View 1. LCD display (Factory option) 2. LED indicator 3. Feed button 4. Paper exit chute 5. Media view window 6. Top cover open lever...
TTP-225/TTP-323 Bar Code Printer Service Manua 1.3 Rear View 1. Power switch 2. Power jack socket 3. USB interface 4. USB host (Factory option) 5. RS-232C interface / Ethernet interface (Option) 6. SD card socket Note: * The interface picture is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for the interface availability.
TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 2. ELECTRONICS 2.1 Summary of Board Connectors Main board Connector Description Remark USB connector JP56 RS-232 interface board connector JP50 Gap sensor receiver connector JP34 Description Voltage Power 3.3V GAP sensor receiver AD 0~3.3V...
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Feed key and LED connector JP28 Description Voltage Power 3.3V LED light on: 1.1~1.4V LED green LED light off: 1.6~1.9V LED light on: 1.4~1.7V LED red LED light off: 1.8~2.1V 0V: Push key Feed switch 3.3V: Stand-by Print head connector JP55...
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Peel-off sensor connector JP19 Description Voltage Power 3.3V Reserved Emitter on: 2.1~2.3V Peel sensor emitter Emitter off: 2.6~2.8V Peel sensor receiver AD 0~3.3V Cutter connector JP35 Description Voltage Cutter power 0V: Cutter positive cut Cutter direction 5V: Cutter negative cut 0V: Cutter work...
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Standard board Connector Description Remark RS232 connector Main board connector JP50...
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Option board Connector Description Remark Ethernet connector/ RJ-45 Main board connector JP50...
TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3. MECHANISM Please turn off the power switch and unplug the power adapter before replacing parts. 3.1 Replacing Feed Button PCB/ Feed Button PCB with LCD Module (Factory option) 1. Open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front of the printer, and then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle.
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Screws 4. Disconnect the harness from the feed button PCB. LCD harness (Option) Feed button PCB harness 5. Replace the feed button PCB or feed button PCB with LCD module. 6. Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedure.
TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.2 Replacing the Main Board and RS-232/ Ethernet (Option) interface board 1. Open the top cover and remove the lower front cover. Lower front cover 2. Close the top cover. Then turn the printer upside down and use the screwdriver to remove six screws from lower cover.
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Screws 5. Disconnect all connectors from the main board. 6. Remove/Replace the main board and RS-232/Ethernet interface board. Ethernet Interface RS-232 board Interface (Option) board Main board 7. Take off the interface plate from the lower cover. Interface plate 8.
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 9. Insert the lower side of Ethernet interface plate first then push the upper side of interface plate to install it. Ethernet PUSH interface plate...
TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.3 Replacing the Platen Roller Assembly 1. Open the printer top cover and remove the lower front cover. Lower front cover 2. Disengage the platen holder tabs from the lower inner cover by pulling out the right side and left side tabs.
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Note: The tab here is for regular label. The tab here is for thick label. (Thickness is 0.19 mm)
TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.4 Replacing the Print Head Assembly 1. Open the printer top cover. 2. Remove the print head cable cover. 3. Press left concave of the print head bracket then pick up the print head assembly. 4.
TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.5 Replacing the Stepping Motor 1. Refer to section 3.2 to remove main board and RS-232/Ethernet interface board. 2. Use the screwdriver to remove 2 screws. TTP-225 (203 dpi) TTP-323 (300 dpi) Screws Screws 3.
TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.7Peel-off Module Installation (Option) 1. Refer to section 3.2 to remove the lower cover. 2. Thread the 5-pin peel-off module harness through the front slot of lower inner cover. Plug in the peel-off module harness connector to the 5-pin red socket on the main board.
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 6. Insert the lower side of interface plate first then push the upper side of interface plate to install it. PUSH 7. Open the top cover and peel-off cover. Install the peel-off bar into the both slots of lower inner cover.
TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 3.8Cutter Module Installation (Option) 1. Refer to section 3.2 to remove the lower cover. 2. Thread the cutter module 8-pin harness through the front slot of lower inner cover. Connect the cutter module harness connector to the 8-pin white socket on the printer main board.
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 5. Insert the lower side of interface plate first then push the upper side of interface plate to install it. PUSH 6. Place the printer in the flat and secured desktop for media loading and printing. P/N: 39-0000180-00LF...
TTP-225/323 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.
TTP-225/323 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. connected to the interface connector. The serial port cable pin configuration is Please replace the cable with pin to pin not pin to pin connected.
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Check if print density is set properly. Adjust the print density and print speed. Check print head test pattern if head Run printer self-test and check the print element is damaged. head test pattern if there is dot missing in the pattern.
TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual 4.3 LCD display (Factory option) This section lists the LCD display messages that you may encounter when operating the printer. Also, it provides solutions. Messages Possible Cause Recovery Procedure Head Open * The printer top cover is open. * Please close the top cover.
TTP-225/323 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 ...
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TTP-225/323 Bar Code Printer Service Manual Compressed air or vacuum Monthly Sensor 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.
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