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PEX1000 Series Thermal Transfer Direct Thermal Industrial Barcode Printers Series Lists: User Manual PEX1120/ PEX1130/ PEX1160 PEX1220/ PEX1230/ PEX1260...
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Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer. TSC’s innovative PEX-1000 Series print engine incorporates a robust die cast construction designed for years of reliability, ease of use, and cost-conscious serviceability. The PEX combines a precision print mechanism with high performance electronics to produce labels at up to 18 inches per second, the fastest in its class.
1.1 Product Specification 1.1.1 Product standard feature Printing method Thermal transfer and direct thermal 14 languages selectable 3.5” color TFT display, 320 x 240 pixel LCD display/ Six operation buttons Operation buttons One LED Indication Processor 32-bit RISC multi-tasking 536 MHz high performance processor ...
1.2 Print Engine Specifications Physical dimensions W:245mm x H:300mm x L:390mm Net weight:13kg Weight Gross weight:16kg Auto switching power supply (20% print ratio) • Input: AC 100-240V, 4-2A, 50-60Hz • Output: Total 243W Power Note: The max. full web black bar is limited to 5 mm only, otherwise print engine may stop printing to protect power supply.
Label length (peeler mode) of the sensor). System integrator need to notice the design of Take Label Sensor to fit the label position of the small size of the labels. Please contact TSC service. Black mark Min. 8 mm (W) x Min. 2 mm (H) Gap height Min.
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.
2.2 Print Engine Orientation The PEX-1000 series are available in a left-hand configuration and a right-hand configuration. PEX-1120/ PEX-1130/ PEX-1160 series PEX-1220/ PEX-1230/ PEX-1260 series Left-hand model Right-hand model Note: This document is going to show the components inside the media compartment of a left-hand print engine. A right-hand unit contains a mirror image of those components.
2.3 Checking the Installation Space Please check the space for mounting the print engine into an applicator. Please refer to the dimensions in this section.
2.4.2 Interior View Ribbon rewind spindle Ribbon tension adjustment knobs Print head pressure adjustment knobs Print head release lever Print engine cover open sensor Ribbon supply spindle Label guide bar release lever Media sensor position adjustment knob Platen roller Print head Media sensor Black mark :Blue ;...
2.4.3 Rear View GPIO interface (Applicator interface with DB15F connector +5V I/O) RS-232C interface Ethernet interface USB interface Power cord socket Centronics interface Micro SD card socket Note: The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for the interfaces availability.
2.5.1 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.
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Main Page Icon Icon Indication Wi-Fi device is ready (option). Ethernet is connected. Bluetooth device is ready (option). Remaining amount of ribbon(m). Pending documents in the printer Security lock. Print head cleaning notice Print engine cover open Enter the menu. Enter cursor (be marked in green) located option.
3. Setup 3.1 Setting up the printer Refer to the section 2.3 to install the print engine to an applicator. Make sure the power switch is off. Connect the print engine to the computer with the provided USB cable or available connections.
3.2 Loading the Ribbon Open the meida cover. Right –hand model Left-hand model Install the ribbon and paper core onto ribbon supply spindle and ribbon rewind spindle. Right –hand model Left-hand model...
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Install the ribbon and paper core onto ribbon supply spindle and ribbon rewind spindle. Right –hand model Left-hand model Thread ribbon above the ribbon guide bar and through ribbon sensor slot. Right –hand model Left-hand model...
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Wind the ribbon rewind spindle counterclockwise roughly 3~5 circles until ribbon is smooth, properly stretched and wrinkle-free. Right –hand model Left-hand model Close the print head mechanism by pushing the print head release lever. Right –hand model Left-hand model...
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Ribbon Loading Path Left –hand model * Ink coated outside wound * Ink coated inside wound Right –hand model * Ink coated outside wound * Ink coated inside wound...
3.3 Loading the Media Open the meida cover. Note: There is no media supply spindle for standard model. Right –hand model Left-hand model Open the print head release lever and label guide bar release lever for loading media. Right –hand model Left-hand model...
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Thread the leading edge of the label through the media guide bar pass media sensor, and place the leading edge onto the platen roller. Right –hand model Left-hand model Adjust the rear label guide to fit the label width. Right –hand model Left-hand model...
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Adjust the front label guide (green) to fit the label width. Right –hand model Left-hand model Move the media sensor by adjusting the media sensor position adjustment knob, make sure the sensor is able to sense the media. Right –hand model Left-hand model GAP (White) GAP (White)
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Close print head release lever and label guide bar release lever. Set media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor. Note * Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media. Right –hand model Left-hand model Media Loading Path Left –hand model Right –hand model...
3.4 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option) Open the meida cover and refer chp.3.3 to load the media. Note: There is no media supply spindle for standard model. Right –hand model Left-hand model...
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Open print head release lever and label guide bar release lever to thread the label through the front of the print engine and remove several labels. Right –hand model Left-hand model Open the peel-off roller release lever. Right –hand model Left-hand model...
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Feed the leading edge of liner through the peel-off roller. Right –hand model Left-hand model Press the roller to close the peel-off roller release lever. Right –hand model Left-hand model...
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Close print head release lever and label guide bar release lever and press Feed button to test. Right –hand model Left-hand model Media Loading Path for Peel-off Mode Left –hand model Right –hand model...
4. Knob Adjustment Print Head Pressure Adjustment Knob has 5 levels’ adjustment. Different number means different pressure to the print head . 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.
4.1 Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob has 3 positions for adjustment. Due to ribbon is aligned to the inbound of the printer mechanism, different ribbon or media widths require different ribbon tension to print correctly. Therefore, it may require to adjust the ribbon tension adjustment knob to avoid wrinkle and get the best print quality.
4.2 Mechanism Fine Adjustment to Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles Ribbon wrinkle is related to the media width, thickness, print head pressure balance, ribbon film characteristics, print darkness setting…etc. In case the ribbon wrinkle happens, please follow the instructions below to adjust the printer parts.
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Wrinkle happens from label lower left to upper right direction STEP 1 STEP 1 STEP 2 Feed Direction Pressure level: 5>4>3>2>1 (5 is the highest) Step 1 Decrease the right side’s pressure per level to check whether wrinkles is gone. adjustment knob. ...
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Wrinkle happens from label lower right to upper left direction STEP 1 STEP 2 Feed Direction Pressure level: 5>4>3>2>1 (5 is the highest) Step 1 Decrease the left side’s pressure per level to check whether wrinkles is gone. adjustment knob. ...
4.3 Suggestion of Ribbon Tension Adjustment For 4” width ribbon If the ribbon width is 4”, adjust both ribbon tension adjustment knobs to the #1 on ribbon supply & rewind spindles. (Factory default ribbon tension is #1) Ribbon Rewind Spindle Tension # 1 Ribbon Supply Spindle Tension # 1...
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For 3” width ribbon If the ribbon width is 3”, adjust both ribbon tension adjustment knobs to the #2 on ribbon supply & rewind spindles. Ribbon Supply Spindle Tension # 2 Ribbon Rewind Spindle Tension # 2 For 2” width ribbon If the ribbon width is 2”, adjust both ribbon tension adjustment knobs to the #3 on ribbon supply &...
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 ※...
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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.
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.
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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.
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. ...
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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.
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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.
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.
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...
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 >...
6. LCD Menu Function 6.1 Enter the Menu ) to enter the “Menu”. Press the left side soft key (means Left soft Keys Use the navigational keys to select the icon (be marked in green) and press the right soft key (means ) to enter the selected item.
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.
6.3.1 TSPL TSPL category can set up the printer settings for TSPL. Speed Slew Speed Back Speed Density Batch Mode Direction Applicator Print mode Stream TSPL Offset Rewinder Mode Shift X Shift Y Reference X Reference Y Code Page Country...
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Item Description Default 203 dpi: 6 Speed Set the print speed. Setting range: 2~18 for 203dpi; 2~14for 300dpi; 1.5~6 for 600dpi 300 dpi: 4 600 dpi: 3 203 dpi: 6 Slew Speed Set feed speed 300 dpi: 4 Back Speed Set back speed Density Set printing darkness.
Darkness 6.3.2 ZPL2 Print Speed Slew Speed This “ZPL2” category can set up the printer settings for ZPL2. BackFeed Speed Tear Off Tear Off Applicator Print Mode Stream Print Width Rewind List Fonts List Images List Formats List Setup Menu ZPL2 Control Prefix Format Prefix...
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Item Description Default Density Set the printing darkness. Available setting range: 0 to 30. 203 dpi: 6 Set the print speed. Available setting range is 2~18 for 203dpi and 2~14 for 300dpi; 1.5~6 Print Speed 300 dpi: 4 for 300dpi.. 600 dpi: 3 203 dpi: 6 Slew Speed...
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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.
6.4 Sensor This option is used to calibrate the selected sensor. We recommend calibrate the sensor before printing when changing the media. Black Mark Auto Calibration Continuous Preprint Manual Calibration Standard Black Mark Menu Sensor Auto Continuous Threshold Detect Fixed Maximum Length Min.
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...
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.
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.
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. RF-BHS Ping Code Set the local ping code for Bluetooth. 0000...
6.5.5 GPIO This option is used to set the print engine GPIO settings. (Applicator interface with DB15F connector +5V I/O) Applicator Port Start Print SIG Error On Pause Ribbon Low Mode Menu Interface GPIO Ribbon Low Output Backfeed Reprint Mode...
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Item Description Default This option is used to set the GPO_3 signal when PRINT END. Selections Description The applicator port is off. Label Label Waiting Label prints Ready format format for start for next sent processed print label signal Data Not ready ready Ready...
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Label Label Waiting Label prints Ready format format for start for next sent processed print label signal Data Not ready ready (Pin 14, Ready GPO_6) Do not Mode 2 Print start start Start (Pin 3, GPI_1) Print Do not (Pin 11, GPO_3) Label Label...
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Print Do not start start (Pin 3, Start GPI_1) Print Do not (Pin 11, GPO_3) Label Label Waiting Lab el prints Ready for format format for start next label sent processed print signal Data ready ready (Pin 14, Ready GPO_6) Mode 4 Print Do not...
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Use GPIO setting commands for customized settings. For GPIO command, please Customized refer to TSPL/TSPL2 programming manual. Start Print SIG This determines the trigger conditions for the printer to control GPI 1 and GPI4. Level mode Error On When this option is enabled and the printer is paused, the error signal (GPO_2) is LOW. Enable Pause Ribbon Low...
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...
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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.
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...
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.
6.9 Favorites This feature can create customized menu list. You can organize the commonly used setting options to the Favorites list. Enter Favorites List Press and hold the left side soft key on Ready mode to enter Favorites. (Default: No items in the list) Press and hold left soft keys...
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Add List to Favorite Select one option item, and press and hold the right soft key until Join Favorites window pops up. Select “Yes” to add the item to Favorites list. Press and hold the right soft key Delete Items From Favorite Select one option item, and press and hold the right soft key until Deltete Favorites window pops up.
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. ...
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mechanism. Can’t downloading the file to The space of memory is full. Delete unused files in the memory. memory (FLASH / DRAM/CARD) Reload the supply. Ribbon and media is loaded incorrectly. Clean the print head. ...
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Media installation is incorrect. Make sure the label guide touch the edge of the media Print density is incorrect. guide. Media feeding is incorrect. RTC time is incorrect when reboot The battery has run down. Check if there is a battery on the main board.
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.
9. Angency Compliance and Approvals EN 55022, Class A EN 55024 EN 60950-1/ EN 62368-1 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 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. FCC part 15B, Class A ICES-003, Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to...
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TP TC 004 TP TC 020 CNS 13438 CNS 14336-1 CNS 15663 LP0002 Section 3.10 Important safety instructions: 1. Read all of these instructions and keep them for later use. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions on the product. 3. Disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning or if fault happened. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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2. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. 3. DO NOT disassemble the battery. 4. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. 5. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Caution: The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns.
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30mW 5470-5725MHz Hereby, TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type [Wi-Fi] IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.tscprinters.com/...
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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。 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 六價鉻 Hexavalent 多溴聯苯 Polybrominated 多溴二苯醚 單元Unit 汞 Mercury 鎘 Cadmium 鉛 Lead chromium biphenyls Polybrominated diphenyl (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr+6) (PBB) ethers (PBDE) ○ ○...
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