TSC TDP-225 Series User Manual
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- Page 1 ;’RFTGTT5RT12 TDP-225 Series Direct Thermal Desktop Barcode Printers Series Lists: User Manual TDP-225 / TDP-225W TDP-324 / TDP-324W...
- 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
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................1 2. Operation Overview ......................................2 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ....................................2 2.2 Printer Overview ......................................3 2.2.1 Front View ......................................3 2.2.2 Interior View ......................................4 2.2.3 Rear View ......................................5 3. Setup ..........................................6 3.1 Setting up the Printer ....................................6 3.2 Loading the Media .......................................7 3.3 Loading External Media (For TDP-225/324 model only) ..........................9 3.4 Loading the Media in Peel-off Mode (Option) ............................. - Page 4 4.2 Regular Button Function .................................... 15 4.3 Power-on Utilities ....................................... 16 5. TSC Console ........................................17 5.1 Start TSC Console ..................................... 17 5.2 Setup Ethernet Interface .................................... 19 5.3 Printer Function ......................................21 5.4 Setting Post-Print Action .................................... 22 6. TroubleShooting ......................................23 7.
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Page 5: Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer. TDP-225 Series provides direct thermal printing at user selectable speed of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 ips for 203 dpi; 2.0, 3.0 or 4.0 ips for 300 dpi. It accepts roll feed, die-cut, and fan-fold media with gap or black mark. All common bar codes formats are available. -
Page 6: 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 7: Printer Overview
2.2 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Front View Top cover open lever LCD display(Option for TDP-225/324 model) MicroSD card socket Top cover open lever Media view window MicroSD card socket LED indicator Media view window Feed button LED indicator Paper exit chute Feed button Paper exit chute... -
Page 8: Interior View
2.2.2 Interior View Printhead Gap sensor (receiver) Media holder Top cover Media guide Black mark sensor Media holder lock switch Gap sensor (transmitter) Platen roller... -
Page 9: Rear View
2.2.3 Rear View TDP-225/324 model TDP-225W/324W model Fan-fold paper entrance chute Power switch Power switch Power jack socket Power jack socket USB interface USB interface USB host (Factory option for TDP-225W/324W model) RS-232C interface Ethernet interface (Option for TDP-225/324 model) Note: The interface picture here is for reference only. -
Page 10: 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 11: Loading The Media
3.2 Loading the Media Open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front of the printer, and then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle. TDP-225/324 TDP-225W/324W The media holder can be used for 1” and 1.5” media 1”... - Page 12 Place the roll between the holders and close them onto the core. Place the paper, printing side face up, through the media guides, media sensor and place the label leading edge onto the platen roller. Close the top cover gently and make sure the cover latches securely, calibrating the printer by hardware or software.
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Page 13: Loading External Media (For Tdp-225/324 Model Only)
3.3 Loading External Media (For TDP-225/324 model only) Open the printer’s top cover and separate the Feeds the media through media holders to fit the the rear external label media width. Press entrance chute down the media holder lock switch to fix the media holder. -
Page 14: Loading The Media In Peel-Off Mode (Option)
3.4 Loading the Media in Peel-off Mode (Option) Refer to section 3.2 to load the media. Open Lead the media through the backing paper opening the top cover and peel- beneath the peel-off roller. off panel after calibrating the sensor. Close the top cover gently and make sure the cover Push the peel-off panel... -
Page 15: Loading The Media In Cutter Mode (Option)
3.5 Loading the Media in Cutter Mode (Option) Refer to section 3.2 to load the media. Lead the media through the cutter paper opening. Close the top cover gently, calibrating the printer by hardware or software. (Refer to Chp.4&5) -
Page 16: Mount The Printer On The Wall
3.6 Mount the Printer on the Wall There are three holes in the bottom of printer. Printer can be mounted on the wall by the 3.0mm~3.5mm screw head screws. -
Page 17: Install Microsd Memory Card
3.7 Install MicroSD Memory Card Open the SD memory card cover. Insert the MicroSD card into the socket. -
Page 18: Using The Pc Usb Keyboard With Printer Usb Host Interface (Factory Option)
3.8 Using the PC USB Keyboard with Printer USB Host Interface (Factory option) Turn off the printer power. Plug in the PC USB keyboard into printer USB host interface. Turn on the printer power. After pressing the F1 key of the keyboard, the printer LCD will display as following. File List >... -
Page 19: Led And Button Functions
4. LED and Button Functions This printer has one button and one three-color LED indicator. By indicating the LED with different color and pressing the button, printer can feed labels, pause the printing job, select and calibrate the media sensor, print printer self-test report, reset printer to defaults (initialization). -
Page 20: Power-On Utilities
4.3 Power-on Utilities Power-on Utilities provides the basic functions and can be activated by below procedures: Turn off the power > Hold the Feed button > Open the power > Release the Feed button depending on the the color of the LED. Sequences of the settings: LED Colors Green... -
Page 21: 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 22 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 23: 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 24 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 25: Printer Function
5.3 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 26: 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 27: Troubleshooting
6. TroubleShooting The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this bar code printer. If the printer still does not function after all suggested solutions have been invoked, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor for assistance. - Page 28 Print Problem Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure Check if interface cable is well connected to the Re-connect cable to interface. interface connector. The serial port cable pin configuration is not pin to Please replace the cable with pin to pin pin connected.
- Page 29 LCD display (Option for TDP-225/324 model) This section lists the LCD display messages that you may encounter when operating the printer. Also, it provides solutions. Messages Possible Cause Recovery Procedure Head Open * The printer top cover is open. * Please close the top cover. No Paper * Supply a new label roll.
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Page 30: Maintenance
7. 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 31 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 32: Angency Compliance And Approvals
8. Angency Compliance and Approvals EN 55032, Class B EN 55024 EN 60950-1 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 FCC part 15B, Class B ICES-003, Class B 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 33 AS/NZS CISPR 32, Class B UL 60950-1(2nd Edition) CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07(2nd Edition) EN 60950-1 GB 4943.1 GB 9254, Class B GB 17625.1 Energy Star for Imaging Equipment Version 2.0 TP TC 004/2011 TP TC 020/2011 IS 13252(Part 1)/ IEC 60950-1 KN 22 KN 24 Note: There may have certification differences in the series models, please refer to product label for accuracy.
- Page 34 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. The unit must be protected against moisture. 6. Ensure the stability when installing the device, Tipping or dropping could cause damage. 7.
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Page 35: Revise History
9. Revise History Date Content Editor...
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