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Topicality Due to the constant further development of our products discrepancies between documentation and products can occur. Please check with your local TE Connectivity Representative for the latest update. For technical support please download TE document 411-121057. Alternatively: Technical Support...
Introduction Instructions Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows: Danger! Draws attention to an exceptionally grave, imminent danger to your health or life due to hazardous voltages. Danger! Draws attention to a danger with high risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. Caution! Draws attention to a danger with low risk which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Introduction Safety Instructions • voltages of 100 to 240 V AC. It only has to be plugged into a grounded socket. • Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage. • Switch off all affected devices (computer, printer, accessories) before connecting or disconnecting. •...
Installation Device Overview 1 Printer cover 2 Inner margin stop 3 Outer margin stop 4 Roll retainer 5 Ribbon supply hub 6 Ribbon take-up hub 7 Print unit 8 Front cover 9 Touchscreen 10 LED "Power on" Fig. 1 Overview 12 Printhead retainer with printhead 13 Label sensor 14 Allen key...
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Installation 20 Power switch 21 Power connection jack 22 Slot for SD card 23 Two USB master ports for keyboard, scanner, USB memory stick, Bluetooth adapter or service key 24 USB full-speed slave port 25 Ethernet 10/100 Base-T 26 Serial RS-232 port 27 USB master port for keyboard, scanner, USB memory stick, Bluetooth adapter or service key...
Installation Unpacking and Setting-up the Printer Lift the printer out of the box. Check printer for damage which may have occurred during transport. Set up the printer on a level surface. Remove foam transportation safeguards near the printhead. Check delivery for completeness. Contents of delivery: •...
Installation Connecting the Device The standard available interfaces and connectors are shown in „Fig. 3 Connectors“. 2.4.1 Connecting the Power Supply The printer is equipped with a wide area power unit. The device can be operated with a supply voltage of 230 V~/50 Hz or 115 V~/60 Hz without adjustments.
Touchscreen The user can control the operation of the printer via the control panel, for example: • Issuing, interrupting, continuing and canceling print jobs. • date and time. • Control stand-alone operations with a memory module. • Many functions and settings can also be controlled by software applications or by direct programming with a computer using the printer’s own commands.
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Touchscreen Printing on demand Printing on demand Direct cut without a print job with a print job with CU, PCU installed Fig. 6 Optional symbols on the start screen Initiate the printing of a single label within a Initiate a direct cut without media feed. print job including cutting, perforating...
Touchscreen Navigating the Menu Start level Selection level Parameter/function level Fig. 8 Menu levels To open the menu select on the start screen. Select a topic from the menu. Several topics have submenus with selection options. To return from the current level to the previous one select .
Loading Material Note! For adjustments and simple installation work, use the enclosed Allen key located in the top section of the print unit. No other tools are required for the work described here. Loading Media from the Roll 4.1.1 Inserting the Media Roll Fig.
Loading Material 4.1.2 Inserting the Media into the Printhead Fig. 11 Inserting the labeling material into the printhead 1. Turn lever (2) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. 2. Adjust the guides (7) with the knob (6) ensuring the media can pass between the two guides. 3.
Loading Material Loading Fanfold Media Fig. 12 Feed path of fanfold media 1. Turn ring (2) counterclockwise, so that the arrow points to the symbol , and thus release the margin stop (1). 2. Move the margin stops (1) in a position that the media can pass between the two margin stops. 3.
Loading Material Setting the Head Locking System The printhead is pushed on via two plungers (1). In the basic setting the plungers are in the middle of the printhead retainer. This setting is suitable for most applications. Fig. 13 Setting the head locking system If the print density decreases in the outer areas of the label, when using larger media, the plungers can be moved: Loosen threaded pins (3) of the plungers (1) with an Allen key.
Loading Material Loading Transfer Ribbon Note! Ensure previous ribbon is removed before loading a new ribbon. Fig. 14 Loading transfer ribbon Note! 1. Clean the printhead before loading the transfer ribbon ( 6.3 on page 20). 2. Turn lever (6) counterclockwise to lift the printhead. 3.
Loading Material Setting the Feed Path of the Transfer Ribbon wrinkling. Note! A maladjustment of the head locking system may also cause ribbon wrinkling ( 4.3 on page 16). Fig. 16 Setting the feed path of the transfer ribbon Note! The adjustment is best carried out during printing.
Printing Operation Attention! Printhead damage caused by improper handling! Ensure that the labels are clean. Ensure that the label surfaces are smooth. Rough labels act like sandpaper and reduce the service life of the printhead. Print with the lowest possible printhead temperature. The printer is ready for operation when all connections are established and labels &...
Cleaning Cleaning Information Danger! Risk of death via electrocution! Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing any maintenance work. It is important to clean the printhead regularly. It is recommended to undertake this cleaning procedure after every ribbon roll is depleted. This guarantees a consistently printed image and plays a major part in preventing premature wearing of the printhead.
Cleaning Cleaning the Label Sensor Attention! The label sensor can be damaged! Do not use sharp objects or strong solvents to clean the label sensor. The label sensor can be dirtied by paper dust. This can adversely affect label detection. Fig.
Fault Correction Error Messages Should an error arise an error message will be visible on the display: Fig. 18 Error display The error treatment depends on the type of error 7.2 on page 22. The display offers the following possibilities to continue after an error has occurred: Repeat The print job will continue after clearing the cause of the error.
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Fault Correction Error message Cause Resolution No label found There are labels missing from the label Press Repeat repeatedly until printer recognizes the material. next label on the material. The label format, as set in the software, Cancel current print job. does not correspond with the actual label Change the label format set in the software.
Licences Reference to the EU Declaration of Conformity The printers of the T3212/T3224 series comply with the relevant fundamental regulations of the EU Rules for Safety and Health: • Directive 2014/35/EU relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits •...
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