TSC Printronix MH261T Series User Manual
Thermal transfer direct thermal industrial barcode printers
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- Page 1 MH261T Series Thermal Transfer Direct Thermal Industrial Barcode Printers Series Lists: User Manual MH261T/MH361T...
- Page 2 All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of TSC Auto ID Technology Co. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.3 Loading the Media ..................................... 14 3.4 Loading the Fanfold/External Media ................................16 3.5 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option) ..............................16 4. Adjustment Knob ......................................18 4.1 Mechanism Fine Adjustment to Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles..........................18 5. TSC Console ........................................20... - Page 4 5.1 Start TSC Console ..................................... 20 5.2 Setup Ethernet Interface .................................... 22 5.3 Set WiFi and Add to TSC Console Interface .............................. 24 5.4 Initialize the Printer WiFi Setting ................................27 5.5 Printer Function ......................................28 5.6 Setting Post-Print Action .................................... 29 6.
- Page 5 6.9 Favorites ........................................48 7. TroubleShooting ......................................49 8. Maintenance ........................................52 9. Angency Compliance and Approvals ................................54 10. Revise History ....................................... 62...
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Page 6: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer. The new high-performance MH261T Series was designed to deliver the cleanest and high quality barcodes. It features a die-cast print mechanism housed in a very strong yet lightweight cabinet. This new design results in a more durable printer that is suited for your most heavy-duty demand cycles. -
Page 7: Product Specification
1.1 Product Specification MH261T MH361T 203 DPI 300 DPI Resolution 8 dots/mm 12 dots/mm Printing method Thermal transfer and direct thermal 305 mm (12”)/second 254 mm (10”)/second Max. print speed 168 mm(6.61”) Max. print width 14,732 mm (580“) 6,604 mm (260“) Max. - Page 8 Gap transmissive sensor (Position adjustable) Black mark reflective sensor (Bottom black mark sensor, Position adjustable) Ribbon end sensor Sensors Ribbon encoder sensor Head open sensor Real time clock Standard 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts Internal font ...
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Page 9: Operation Overview
2. Operation Overview 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Please carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the bar code printer. Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer. Unpacking the printer, the following items are included in the carton. -
Page 10: Front View
2.2 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Front View LED indicator LCD display Front panel buttons USB host x 2 Media view window Paper exit chute Media cover... -
Page 11: Interior View
2.2.2 Interior View Ribbon rewind spindle Z axis mechanism adjustment knob Print head pressure adjustment knobs Ribbon guide bar Print head release lever Ribbon release button Rear label guide Media guide bar Rear label guide Label supply spindle Ribbon supply spindle Media damper Print head Gap sensor... -
Page 12: Rear View
2.2.3 Rear View External label entrance chute Power cord socket Power switch Centronics interface SD card socket Slot-in Wi-Fi module (Option) RS-232C interface Ethernet interface USB interface GPIO interface (Option) Note: The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for the interfaces availability. -
Page 13: Operator Control
2.3 Operator Control LED indicator Icons Firmware version Printer model Time & Date Touch screen Ethernet / Wi-Fi IP Icons Select Keys Navigation Keys... -
Page 14: Led Indication And Keypads
2.3.1 LED Indication and Keypads LED color indication: Color Meaning Solid: Power is on and ready to be used. (Green) Flash :System is downloading data or printer is paused. System is clearing data. (Amber) Solid - Printer head open, cutter error. (Red) Flash - Printing error, such as paper empty, paper jam, ribbon empty, or memory error etc. - Page 15 LCD/LED Icon Indication: Main Page Icon Icon Indication Wi-Fi device is ready Ethernet is connected Bluetooth device is ready Remaining amount of ribbon(m) Media capacity (%) notice TPH cleaning.notice Enter the menu Calibrate the media sensor Enter the “Favorites” option Enter cursor (be marked in green) located option Feed button (advance one label) Scroll up button...
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Page 16: Touch Screen Manipulation
2.3.2 Touch Screen Manipulation Tap an item to open/use it. Be selected (Green) Scroll up Scroll down Return Return Enter... -
Page 17: Setup
3. Setup 3.1 Setting up the printer Place the printer on flat surface. Make sure the printer is power off. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable. Plug in the power cord. Note: Please switch OFF the printer before plugging in the power cord to printer power jack. -
Page 18: Loading The Ribbon
3.2 Loading the Ribbon Release release lever to open the Open printer right print head mechanism. side cover. Install the ribbon Thread the ribbon through the onto the ribbon ribbon sensor slot and then to open space in between print head supply spindle. -
Page 19: Loading The Media
3.3 Loading the Media Release the lever to open the print Open printer right head mechanism. side cover. Move the label roll Place media on the label supply guard to the end of spindle and push it to the end. Use the label spindle amd label roll guard to fit the width of flip it down. - Page 20 Pull label roll leading edge forward through the media guide bar, damper, media sensor (green) and place the label leading edge onto the platen roller. Adjust the rear label guide (green) to fit the width of the label. Move the media sensor at the correct position.
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Page 21: Loading The Fanfold/External Media
3.4 Loading the Fanfold/External Media Open the right side cover of the printer. Insert the fanfold media through the rear external label entrance chute. Refer 3.3 to load the media. Use the front panel to make calibration. Note: Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media. Loading path for fan-fold labels Rear external label entrance... -
Page 22: Loading Media In Peel-Off Mode (Option)
3.5 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option) Open the right side cover of the printer. Using the front display to calibrate the media. Enter the Menu to set peeler mode. (Menu SettingPrint Mode Peeler Mode) Open print head release lever to pull approximately 650mm of label through the front of the printer and remove some labels. -
Page 23: Adjustment Knob
4. Adjustment Knob Print Head Pressure Adjustment Knob has 5 levels’ adjustment. Different number means different pressure to the medias . Due to media is aligned to the inbound of the printer mechanism, different media width requires the different pressure. Users can try which level can meet their expectation. - Page 24 Decrease the right side knob’s pressure per level to see whether the wrinkle is gone or not. If the right side adjustment knob has been set to 1 , please increase the left side one’s pressure. Wrinkle happens from label left to upper right direction If right side knob has been set to 1 and the left 5 but the wrinkle still exists, please set the both knobs back to 1, then rotate the Z-axis mechanism adjustment knob clockwise for a few...
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Page 25: Tsc Console
5. TSC Console TSC Console is a management tool combining the Printer Management, Diagnostic Tool, CommTool and Printer Webpage settings, which enables you to adjust printer’s settings/status; change printers’ settings; download graphics, deploy fonts, graphics, label templates or upgrade the firmware to the group of printers, and send additional commands to printers at the same time ※... - Page 26 Select the current interface of the printer. The printer will be added to TSC Console’s interface. Select the printer and set the settings. For more information, please refer to TSC Console User Manual.
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Page 27: Setup Ethernet Interface
5.2 Setup Ethernet Interface Use USB or COM to establish the interface on TSC Console. Double click to enter the Printer Configuration Page > Click Ethernet tab > Check the IP Address. - Page 28 Choose Network > Key in the IP Address > Click Discover to establish the Ehternet interface. The notification will pop up > Click OK to close the window > The Ethernert interface will be shown on TSC Console.
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Page 29: Set Wifi And Add To Tsc Console Interface
5.3 Set WiFi and Add to TSC Console Interface Use USB or COM Port to set up the interface. (refer to chp.5.1) Double click to enter the printer configuration page. Click Get to receive printer’s information. ... - Page 30 For WPA-Personal Fill-in the SSID. Select the Encryption option to WPA-Personal. III. Fill-in the Key. Select DHCP to ON. (For OFF option, please fill-in the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway) After setting, click the Set button. Note: Before setting, the entered field will be shown in yellow for reminding.
- Page 31 After clicking Set button, it'll pop-up the window tip as below shown. IP address will be shown in the “IP address” field and the Wi-Fi logo and IP address will be displayed on the LCD control panel. Note: IP address should be shown within about 5~15 seconds after printer turn on.
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Page 32: Initialize The Printer Wifi Setting
5.4 Initialize the Printer WiFi Setting Return to the main page of TSC Console. Click Functions to expand the page. Click Wi-Fi Default to initialize the printer Wi-Fi module setting to factory default setting. -
Page 33: Printer Function
5.5 Printer Function Printer Function could be found in Printer Configuration. “Printer Function” will be shown on the left side of the window. Functions Description Calibrate Sensor Detect media types and the size of the label RTC Setup Synchronize printer with Real Time Clock on PC Factory Default Initialize the printer to default settings Reset Printer... -
Page 34: Setting Post-Print Action
When the printer is equipped with other opton kits, ex: cutter, peeler, rewinder, please select the mode after finishing the calibration. Follow below procedure to set the post action for the printing: Refer Chp 5.1 to Connect the printer with TSC Console > Double click the printer >... -
Page 35: Lcd Menu Function
6. LCD Menu Function 6.1 Enter the Menu By touch display: Tap the (Menu) icon on LCD main page to enter the menu. By Keys: Use navigational keys to select the (Menu) icon (be marked in green) and press the left soft key button (means ) to enter the menu. -
Page 36: Menu Overview
6.2 Menu Overview There are 6 categories on the menu. Users can easily set the settings of the printer without connecting the computer. Please refer to following sections for more details. Advanced : To set LCD, initialization, cutter Setting : To set up the printer settings for TSPL & type,…etc. -
Page 37: Setting
6.3 Setting Tap the Command Set on LCD to switch between TSPL and ZPL2. Command Set can also be activated by Navigational Keys. -
Page 38: Tspl
6.3.1 TSPL TSPL category can set up the printer settings for TSPL. Speed Slew Speed Back Speed None Density Batch Mode Direction Applicator Rewinder Print mode mode Command Set - Setting Offset Peeler Mode TSPL Shift X Cutter Mode Shift Y Cutter Batch Reference X Reference Y... - Page 39 Item Description Default 203 dpi: 6 Speed Set the print speed 300 dpi: 4 203 dpi: 6 Slew Speed Set feed speed 300 dpi: 4 Back Speed Set back speed Density Set printing darkness. Setting range: 0 to 15, and the step is 1. Set the printout direction.
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Page 40: Zpl2
Darkness 6.3.2 ZPL2 Print Speed This “ZPL2” category can set up the printer settings for ZPL2. Slew Speed BackFeed Speed Tear Off Tear Off Peeler Off Print Mode Cutter Print Width Rewind List Fonts List Images List Formats List Setup Control Prefix Menu ZPL2... - Page 41 Item Description Default Density Set the printing darkness. Available setting range: 0 to 30. Set the print speed. Available setting range is 2~18 for 203dpi and 2~14 for 300dpi; 203 dpi: 6 Print Speed 1.5~6 for 300dpi.. 300 dpi: 4 203 dpi: 6 Slew Speed Set feed speed...
- Page 42 Set the action of the media when turning on the printer. Feed: Printer will advance one label. Media Power Up Calibration: Printer will make calibration. No Motion Length: Printer determine length and feed label. No Motion: Printer will not move media. Set the action of the media when closing the print head.
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Page 43: Sensor
6.4 Sensor Sensor is used to calibrate the selected sensor. Black Mark Auto Calibration Continuous Preprint Manual Calibration Standard Black Mark Menu Sensor Auto Continuous Threshold Detect Fixed Maximum Length Min. Paper Advanced Max. Gap/Mark Item Description Default Auto Calibration Set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor automatically. -
Page 44: Interface
6.5 Interface Interface can set the printer interface settings. Serial Ethernet Menu Interface Wi-Fi Bluetooth... -
Page 45: Serial Comm
6.5.1 Serial Comm Serial comm can set the printer RS-232 settings. 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps Baud Rate 19200 bps 38400 bps 57600 bps 115200 bps None Menu Interface Serial Parity Even Data Bits Stop Bit(s) Item Description Default Baud Rate... -
Page 46: Ehernet
6.5.2 Ehernet Ethernet configures internal Ethernet configuration and checks the printer’s Ethernet module status, and reset the Ethernet module. Status Menu Interface Ethernet Config Item Description Default Status Check the Ethernet IP address and MAC setting status. DHCP: On or OFF the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) network protocol. Config. -
Page 47: Wi-Fi
6.5.3 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi can set the printer Wi-Fi settings. Status Config Menu Interface Wi-Fi SSID Security Password Item Description Default Status Check the Wi-Fi IP address, MAC setting status,…etc. DHCP: ON/OFF the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) networkprotocol. Config. DHCP Static IP:Set the printer’s IP address, subnet mask and gateway. -
Page 48: Bluetooth
6.5.4 Bluetooth Bluetooth can set the printer Bluetooth settings. Status Local Name Menu Interface Bluetooth Ping Code Item Description Default Status Check the Bluetooth status. Local Name Set the local name for Bluetooth. Ping Code Set the local ping code for Bluetooth. 0000... -
Page 49: Advanced
6.6 Advanced Language Printer Information Initialization Display Brightness Date Format Touchscreen Calibration Date Date & Time Time Format Time Menu Advanced Menu Lock Menu Password Security MyMenu Lock Cutter Type MyMenu Password Media Low Warning Ribbon Low Warning Warning Printer Head Care Reset Counter Interval Contact Us... - Page 50 Date & Time Setup the date and time on display. Security Set the password for locking the menu or favorites. The default password is 8888. Disable Cutter Type Set the cutter type. Guillotine Set the warning for media low %. if setting value is 10%, media capacity was lower Media Low Warning than 10%, the % will be shown in red.
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Page 51: File Manager
6.7 File Manager File Manager is used to check the printer available memory, show the files list, delete the files or run the files that saved in the printer DRAM/Flash/Card memory. DRAM Menu File Manager FLASH CARD... -
Page 52: Diagnostic
6.8 Diagnostic Print Config. Dump Mode Menu Diagnostic Print Head Diag Gap Display Diag Black Mark Sensor Diag Ribbon End Diag Media Item Description Print current printer configuration to the label. The configuration printout contains print head test pattern, which is useful Print Config. -
Page 53: Favorites
6.9 Favorites Favorites helps users build a commomly used list. Arrange the commonly used setting options by Favorites Add items: Touch and hold the item > window of Join Favorites will pop up > tap Yes to add the item to Favorites. Delete items: Touch and hold the item >... -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
7. TroubleShooting Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure Plug the power cord in printer and outlet. The power cord is not properly connected. Power indicator does not illuminate The power switch is closed. Switch the printer on. ... - Page 55 mechanism. If peeler module is installed, please remove the label. If there is no peeler module in front of the printer, please Peel function is enabled. Take Label switch off the printer and install it. Check if the connector is plugging correctly. Can’t downloading the file to ...
- Page 56 Sensor sensitivity is not set properly. Calibrate the sensor by Auto Gap or Manual Gap options. The media sensor is covered with dust. Clear the GAP/Black mark sensor by blower. Printhead pressure is incorrect. Please refer to the chapter 4.
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Page 57: Maintenance
8. Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain the printer. For Cleaning Depending on the media used, the printer may accumulate residues (media dust, adhesives, etc.) as a by-product of normal printing. To maintain the best printing quality, you should remove these residues by cleaning the printer periodically. Regularly clean the print head and supply sensors once change a new media to keep the printer at the optimized performance and extend printer life. - Page 58 Cleaning Tools Cotton swab Lint-free cloth Brush with soft non-metallic bristles Vacuum cleaner 75% Ethanol (for disinfecting) 99% Isopropyl alcohol (for printhead and platen roller cleaning) Genuine printhead cleaning pen Mild detergent (without chlorine) Cleaning Process: Printer Part Method...
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Page 59: Angency Compliance And Approvals
9. Angency Compliance and Approvals Note: There may have certification differences in the series models, please refer to product label for accuracy. EN 55032, Class A EN 55024 EN 55035 EN 62368-1 This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. - Page 60 conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. AS/NZS CISPR 22, Class A UL 60950-1 (2nd Edition) CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 (2nd Edition) UL 62368-1, 2nd Edition CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
- Page 61 이 기기는 업무용(A 급) 전자파적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라며, 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다. GB 4943.1 GB 9254, Class A GB 17625.1 此为 A 级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰， 在这种情况下，可能需要用户对干扰采取切实可行的措施。 IS 13252(Part 1)/ IEC 60950-1 TP TC 004 TP TC 020 CNS 13438 CNS 14336-1 CNS 15663...
- Page 62 3. Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning or if fault happened. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Using a damp cloth is suitable for cleaning. 4. The mains socket shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. 5.
- Page 63 CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CE Statement: This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator &...
- Page 64 Hereby, TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type [Wi-Fi] IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.tscprinters.com/cms/theme/index-39.html Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
- Page 65 NCC 警語: 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。(即 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條) 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干 擾。(即低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十四條) BSMI Class A 警語: 這是甲類的資訊產品，在居住的環境使用中時，可能會造成射頻干擾，在這種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。...
- Page 66 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 單元Unit 鉛Lead 汞Mercury 鎘Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) chromium biphenyls diphenyl ethers (PBB) (PBDE) 內外塑膠件 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 內外鐵件 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 滾輪 ○...
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Page 67: Revise History
10. Revise History Date Content Editor...
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