TSC CPX4D Series Getting Started Manual

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CPX4D / CPX4P Series
COLOR INKJET LABEL PRINTER
Read this guide first.
Please read this guide before operating this product.
When finished reading, store it in a safe place for future reference.
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Printed in Japan

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  • Page 1 CPX4D / CPX4P Series COLOR INKJET LABEL PRINTER GETTING STARTED GUIDE Read this guide first. Please read this guide before operating this product. When finished reading, store it in a safe place for future reference. Printed in Japan...
  • Page 3: About The Printer Software Cd-Rom

    About Instruction Manuals Thank you for purchasing the TSC CPX4D/ TSC CPX4P series Color Inkjet Label Printer. The following manuals come with this product. Getting Started Guide (This Manual)  • Be sure to read this manual before using this product.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About Instruction Manuals ....................0 About the Printer Software CD-ROM ..................0 Before You Begin ........................3 Conventions........................3 Sample Screens ......................... 3 Trademarks ........................3 Abbreviations ........................4 Important Notices ......................4 Legal Notice ........................4 Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of Images .........
  • Page 5 Installing Software ....................... 18 System Requirements ..................... 18 Installing the Printer Driver ..................... 19 Using the Printer via a USB Cable ................... 19 Using the Printer via a LAN Cable ................... 24 Installing the User’s Guide ....................31 Loading Paper ........................33 Information about Paper ......................
  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    Indicates an operation that must not be performed. Read these items carefully, and make sure not to perform the described operations. Sample Screens The sample TSC CPX4D/ TSC CPX4P series printer driver screens displayed in this manual were created with Windows 10. Trademarks TSC &...
  • Page 7: Abbreviations

    Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution. Please note that intellectual property protected by copyright may not be reproduced without the • express permission of the copyright holder except for personal or household use under limited circumstances. Product Name  TSC CPX4D/ TSC CPX4P...
  • Page 8: Fcc (Federal Communications Commission)

    FCC (Federal Communications Commission)  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Prior to using this printer, please read this section ("Important Safety Instructions") thoroughly. Warnings and important matters are described here to ensure safe use of the product. Do not attempt to operate this printer in any way other than those mentioned in the manual. Installation ...
  • Page 10: Power Supply

    Caution Do not install the printer in the following locations. If the printer is not installed in the proper location, a • fire or electric shock could occur. - A damp or dusty location. - A location exposed to oily smoke or steam; e.g., near a countertop or humidifier. - A location exposed to rain or snow.
  • Page 11: Handling

    power outlet that is not shared by other equipment or appliances. To avoid causing a fire or serious electric shock, make sure that the power plug is securely and • completely inserted into the power outlet. Do not damage, break, or modify the power cord. Do not place a heavy object on, heat, or pull the AC •...
  • Page 12 inside of the printer, turn the printer off immediately, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your place of purchase. When abnormal sound, smoke, excessive heat or strange odor is detected, turn the printer off • immediately, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your place of purchase. Using the printer continuously could cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 13: Safety-Related Symbols

    Do not apply excessive force to the upper unit. Doing so can result in a machine failure or impair print • quality. Be sure to open/ close the upper unit slowly. Do not place the printer close to TV, radio receiver or loudspeakers, etc. The magnetic field produced •...
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Inspections

    Caution Before you move the printer to another location within the same building, disconnect the power cord • and make sure that all other cables are disconnected. Moving the printer without doing so could damage the power cord or the cables and cause a fire or electric shock. Be sure to lift the printer with 2 people, grasping the handles •...
  • Page 15: Ink Tank And The Maintenance Cartridge

    The power goes OFF and ON when the power cord is bent. There are cuts, cracks, or indentations on the power cord. The power cord becomes hot. Check the power cord and power plug regularly to make sure that they are not handled in the following •...
  • Page 16: Box Contents

    Box Contents Check that the following items are included. • Printer • Starter Ink Tank • Power Cord for 120V (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black) • Power Cord for 230V • Roll Holder • Printhead Unit • Test Label • Scraper (For CPX4P only) •...
  • Page 17: Printer Part Names And Functions

    Printer Part Names and Functions Front/Right Side View [1] Upper unit [6] Roll cover handle Open this unit when setting paper or removing Use this handle to open the roll cover. the paper jammed in the paper feed path or cleaning inside of the machine.
  • Page 18: Rear Side View

    Rear Side View [1] Rear feeder slot [5] USB port This slot is used to feed fanfold paper. Connect a USB cable here to connect to the computer. [2] Rating plate [6] LAN port A serial number for identifying the printer Connect a LAN cable here to connect to the is shown on this plate.
  • Page 19: Inside The Printer

    Inside the Printer [1] Transport guide (Left) [5] Paper guide This is a fixed guide for transporting This guide prevents paper from floating. paper straight. [2] Upper unit open lever [6] Maintenance cartridge Push this lever down to open the upper Ink used to clean the print head is unit.
  • Page 20: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel [1] Power key/lamp [5] Ink warning lamp (Bk/C/M/Y) Press this key to turn on/off the printer. This lamp These lamps indicate the remaining amounts of lights up or blinks depending on the power supply Black (Bk), Cyan (C), Magenta (M) and Yellow (Y) status.
  • Page 21: Installing Software

    Installing Software After installing this printer at the installation site, install the printer driver in the computer. The accessory Printer Software CD-ROM contains the printer driver and User's Guide. Follow the instructions below to install the printer driver, install the User's Guide as needed. System Requirements The printer driver and User's Guide require a personal computer with the following system requirements: Operating system (OS)
  • Page 22: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver The printer can be connected to a computer with a USB connection or an Ethernet local area network (LAN) connection. To connect the printer with a USB cable, please read: [Using the Printer via a USB Cable (P.19)] ...
  • Page 23 If the computer does not have a CDROM  drive, the printer driver can be downloaded from the support area of the TSC web site (www.tscprinters.com) and then installed. Click [Run autoplay.exe]. Confirm this printer is selected and click [OK].
  • Page 24 Read the Cautions and then click [Next]. When this printer is not the default printer, uncheck the checkbox then click [Next]. Select [Connect via USB or existing port] and then click [Next]. Check [Always trust software from "TSC printer"] checkbox and then click [Install].
  • Page 25 When the next window is displayed, turn the printer on and connect computer and printer with USB cable. The USB cable is hot-swappable.  However, it should be noted that the USB cable should not be connected or disconnected in the following cases: When the computer is being booted (before the desktop appears) When the printer is printing...
  • Page 26 Click [Finish]. Remove "Printer Software CD-ROM", and then click [Yes]. Rebooting of the computer starts automatically. When [No] is selected, be sure to restart  If the printer driver was installed in a Windows prior to using the printer.  computer to be used as a print server, click [Server Client Registration].
  • Page 27: Using The Printer Via A Lan Cable

    Using the Printer via a LAN Cable  Click [ Next A Ethernet cable does not come with this  printer. Use a commercially available Ethernet cable that is compatible with your computer. Use a Category 5e or better twisted pair ...
  • Page 28 When the below window is displayed, select When the below window is displayed, connect the printer to the computer with LAN cable and this printer and click [Next]. then click [Next]. If no printer name is displayed after  printer search: If no printer name is displayed after printer search, click [Find].
  • Page 29 Set IP address of the printer. To search for the printer with IP address  specified: When changing IP address, contact the  Click [Find with specified address...] network administrator. button on the screen in step 7. Select [Find the printer specified address.] radio button on the screen that appears, To change IP address: ...
  • Page 30 Enter the password and then click [OK]. Change IP address and then click [Next]. When changing the IP address, it is  necessary to enter a password for the network setup. Contact the network IP address shown now is the default IP ...
  • Page 31 When not set as the default printer, uncheck the checkbox then click [Next]. The network utility is a tool for configuring  Check [Always trust software from "TSC network settings for the printer. The Printer"] checkbox then click [Install]. network utility is required when changing IP address.
  • Page 32 Click [Next]. Click [Finish]. The network utility will be installed. If the printer driver was installed in a  computer to be used as a print server, click [Server Client Registration]. Click [Finish]. The server client can be registered after ...
  • Page 33 Remove "Printer Software CD-ROM", and then click [Yes]. Rebooting of the computer starts automatically. When [No] is selected, be sure to restart  Windows prior to using the printer. Installation of the printer driver via a LAN cable is completed.
  • Page 34: Installing The User's Guide

    Installing the User’s Guide The User's Guide can be read by setting the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. It is useful to install the User's Guide to your computer to reference it in the future. System administration authority is required for printer driver installation. ...
  • Page 35 2. On the Start screen, move the mouse pointer, and click the down arrow that appears at the bottom left of the screen. 3. From All apps, TSC CPX4D (or TSC CPX4P) -> Read the User's Guide. Windows 7: From Start menu, select All apps -> TSC CPX4D (or TSC CPX4P) ->...
  • Page 36: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Loosen the fixing screw of holder stopper, Insert the holder stopper in the roll holder, and then remove the holder stopper. and then tighten the fixing screw while lightly pressing it against the paper. With the edge of the roll paper as shown below, insert the roll holder.
  • Page 37 Push the lever of the paper guide to open it. Set paper. Insert paper along the left guide under the transport guide (left) until it stops at the roller in the feeder slot. Paper stopping at the roller in the feeder slot is automatically pulled in a little.
  • Page 38 Slowly close the transport guide (right) to Close the roll cover. lock it. Slowly push the paper guide down until it clicks (locks). When it locks, paper is transported automatically. Be sure to close the roll cover before  printing. If there is a large slack in the paper roll, ...
  • Page 39: Information About Paper

    Information about Paper  Types of paper that can be used with this printer are as follows: Matte Coated Paper  Glossy paper  Synthetic paper  Please contact your place of purchase for paper specifications and availability. Only use compatible paper. Using incompatible paper could cause paper jams and printer ...
  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Printer  Product Name CPX4D CPX4P Printing method Inkjet Print colors Full color Vertical 1200dpi x Horizontal 1200dpi Print resolution Vertical 600dpi x Horizontal 1200dpi Auto printing speed: Auto printing speed: 200/160/120/80 mm/sec 150/120/90 mm/sec Printing speed Preset printing speed: Preset printing speed: 300/250/200/160/120/100/90/80/70/60/ 300/200/150/120/100/90/80/70/60/50...
  • Page 41: Paper

    Paper  Dedicated roll paper (Label, Tag) Paper form Dedicated fanfold paper CPX4D: Matte coated paper, Glossy paper, Synthetic paper, Polypropylen Paper type paper CPX4P: Matte coated paper, Glossy paper, Synthetic paper Width: 24.0 mm - 119.0 mm Paper size Length: 6.0 mm - 400.0 mm Paper thickness 145 µm - 255 µm (5.71 mil - 10.0 mil)
  • Page 42 Safety-Related Symbols Symboles relatifs à la sécurité Simboli correlati alla sicurezza Sicherheitsbedingte Symbole Símbolos relacionados con la seguridad Güvenlikle İlişkili Semboller Power switch: “ON” position Commutateur d’alimentation : position “MARCHE” Interruttore di alimentazione: posizione ‘‘ACCESO’’ Netzschalter: Position ‘‘EIN’’ Interruptor de alimentación: posición ‘‘ON’’ (encendido) Güç...
  • Page 43 Dangerous voltage inside. Do not open covers other than instructed. Tension dangereuse à l’intérieur. Ne pas ouvrir les capots, sauf instructions contraires. Tensione pericolosa all'interno. Non aprire i coperchi in modo difforme a quanto Gefährliche Spannung. Abdeckungen nur nach Anleitung entfernen.
  • Page 44 English European Union (and EEA) only. These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing those Directives. If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in this battery or accumulator at a concentration above an applicable threshold specified in the Battery Directive.
  • Page 45 Italiano Solo per l'Unione Europea e lo Spazio Economico Europeo. Questi simboli indicano che il prodotto non può essere smaltito con i rifiuti domestici, ai sensi della Direttiva RAEE (2012/19/UE), della Direttiva sulle Batterie (2006/66/CE) e/o delle leggi nazionali che attuano tali Direttive. Se sotto il simbolo indicato sopra è...
  • Page 46 Dansk Gælder kun i EU (og EØS). Disse symboler betyder, at produktet ikke må bortskaffes sammen med dagrenovation i henhold til WEEE-direktivet (2012/19/EU), batteridirektivet (2006/66/EF) og/eller den lokale lovgivning, som disse direktiver er gennemført i. Hvis der i overensstemmelse med batteridirektivet er trykt et kemisk symbol under det symbol, der er vist ovenfor, betyder det, at batteriet eller akkumulatoren indeholder tungmetaller (Hg = kviksølv, Cd = cadmium, Pb = bly) i en koncentration, som ligger over de grænseværdier, der er beskrevet i batteridirektivet.
  • Page 47 Svenska Endast för EU (och EEA) De här symbolerna visar att produkten inte får sorteras och slängas som hushållsavfall enligt WEEE-direktivet (2012/19/EU), batteridirektivet (2006/66/EG) och/eller nationell lagstiftning som implementerar dessa direktiv. Om en kemisk symbol förekommer under ovanstående symbol innebär detta enligt Batteridirektivet att en tungmetall (Hg = Kvicksilver, Cd = Kadmium, Pb = Bly) förekommer i batteriet eller ackumulatorn med en koncentration som överstiger tillämplig gräns som anges i Batteridirektivet.
  • Page 48 Ελληνικά Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση (και ΕΟΧ) μόνο. Αυτά τα σύμβολα υποδεικνύουν ότι αυτό το προϊόν δεν πρέπει να απορρίπτεται μαζί με τα οικιακά απορρίμματα, σύμφωνα με την Οδηγία για τα Απόβλητα Ηλεκτρικού και Ηλεκτρονικού Εξοπλισμού (ΑΗΗΕ) (2012/19/ΕΕ), την Οδηγία για τις Ηλεκτρικές Στήλες (2006/66/ΕΚ) ή/και την...
  • Page 49 Slovenčina Len Európska únia (a EHP) Tieto symboly označujú, že podľa Smernice o odpade z elektrických a elektronických zariadení (OEEZ) 2012/19/EÚ, Smernice o batériách (2006/66/ES) a podľa platnej legislatívy Slovenskej republiky sa tento produkt nesmie likvidovať spolu s komunálnym odpadom. Ak je chemická...
  • Page 50 Română Doar pentru Uniunea Europeană (şi EEA). Aceste simboluri indică faptul că acest produs nu trebuie aruncat împreună cu deşeurile menajere, în conformitate cu Directiva DEEE (2012/19/UE), Directiva referitoare la baterii (2006/66/CE) şi/sau legile dvs. naţionale ce implementează aceste Directive. Dacă...
  • Page 51 Eesti Üksnes Euroopa Liit (ja Euroopa Majanduspiirkond). Antud sümbolid viitavad sellele, et vastavalt elektri- ja elektroonikaseadmete jäätmeid käsitlevale direktiivile (2012/19/EL), patareisid ja akusid ning patarei- ja akujäätmeid käsitlevale direktiivile (2006/66/EÜ) ja/või nimetatud direktiive rakendavatele riiklikele õigusaktidele ei või seda toodet koos olmejäätmetega ära visata.
  • Page 52 For CA, USA Only Included battery contains Perchlorate Material ---- special handling may apply. http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail.
  • Page 53 Corporate Headquarters TSC Auto ID Technology America Inc. TSC Auto ID Technology EMEA GmbH 9F., No.95, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., 3040 Saturn Street Suite #200 Georg-Wimmer-Ring 8b New Taipei City 23141, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Brea, CA 92821 (U.S.A.) 85604 Zorneding (Germany)

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