TE Connectivity T3212 Instruction

Printhead setup and replacement
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5375 (08/13)
411-121069
CLASS 1- Public
PRINTHEAD SETUP AND REPLACEMENT
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implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this catalog are for reference purposes only and are subject to change without
notice. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE for the latest dimensions and design specifications.
*Trademark. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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INSTRUCTION
FOR T3212 & T3224 PRINTERS
TE Proprietary & Confidential Information
Class I Data Classification - See Policy TEC-02-04
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30 May 2018

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Summary of Contents for TE Connectivity T3212

  • Page 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE for the latest dimensions and design specifications. *Trademark. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ORDER DETAILS AND RELATED TE DOCUMENTS ..........13 Related parts order details ....................13 9.1. 9.2. Related TE documents ..................... 13 © 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. TE Proprietary & Confidential Information 2 of 13 All Rights Reserved. Class I Data Classification - See Policy TEC-02-04...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    CLASS 1- Public 1. INTRODUCTION All TE Connectivity (TE), printers are optimised for a wide range of printable TE media with different print surfaces, thickness and formats. It is sometimes necessary to make small adjustments to the printer and software to give an acceptable print contrast.
  • Page 4: Printhead Tests

    “Test Grid” and initiate the print. Print outs are stopped by selecting cancel. “Cancel” © 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. TE Proprietary & Confidential Information 4 of 13 All Rights Reserved. Class I Data Classification - See Policy TEC-02-04...
  • Page 5: Test Grid Printout Examples

    If there is no improvement after the retest, please replace the drive roller. Drive roller replacement instructions can be found in section 8. © 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. TE Proprietary & Confidential Information 5 of 13 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6: Printhead Setup

    4. Load the transfer ribbon and printable media as described in the printer operator’s manual, TE document 412-121035, section 4. Figure 5, Preparing the printer for adjustment © 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. TE Proprietary & Confidential Information 6 of 13 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 7: Printhead Alignment

    1. Set the best possible image quality by turning the cam screw (5). 2. When the highest image quality is achieved, tighten screw (1). Figure 6, Adjusting the printhead position © 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. TE Proprietary & Confidential Information 7 of 13 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8: Printhead Pressure

    3. Adjust screws (1a or 1b) clockwise in small increments on the side with the weaker print image, until the print image is even across the entire width. Figure 7, adjusting the printhead pressure © 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. TE Proprietary & Confidential Information 8 of 13 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9: Transfer Ribbon Adjustments

    7. When the transfer ribbon feed path is set, continue with a final print test. Figure 8, Transfer ribbon adjustment © 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. TE Proprietary & Confidential Information 9 of 13 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10: Replacing The Printhead

    Do not touch contacts on the plug connections (1, 2).  Do not touch heating line (5) with hard objects or your hands. Figure 9, printhead structure. © 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. TE Proprietary & Confidential Information 10 of 13 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11 5. Reload media and transfer ribbon. Figure 10, Removing and replacing the printhead. TE recommend to change the drive roller, if changing the printhead for wear or damage. © 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. TE Proprietary & Confidential Information 11 of 13 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12: Replacing The Drive Roller

    5. Insert a replacement drive roller (2) through the side plate engaging the hexagonal drive (1). 6. Replace the retention screw (3) with the 1.5mm Allen key. © 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. TE Proprietary & Confidential Information 12 of 13 All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13: Order Details And Related Te Documents

    404-121026 T3212 T3224 PRINTER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 411-121057 IDENTIFICATION SOLUTIONS FIELD SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION © 2018 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. TE Proprietary & Confidential Information 13 of 13 All Rights Reserved. Class I Data Classification - See Policy TEC-02-04...

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