TSC PRINTRONIX TTP-243 Pro Series User Manual
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Summary of Contents for TSC PRINTRONIX TTP-243 Pro Series
- Page 1 ;’RFTGTT5RT12 TTP-243 Pro Series Thermal Transfer Direct Thermal Desktop Barcode Printers Series Lists: User Manual TTP-243 Pro / 243E Pro / 342 Pro TTP-243 Plus / 243E Plus / 342 Plus...
- 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 1.1 Effective Print Area ......................................2 1.2 Available Bar Codes ....................................3 1.3 Various Sensors ......................................4 1.4 Supply Specification .....................................6 1.4.1 Type of Paper ......................................6 1.4.2 Media Specification ....................................6 1.5 Ribbon Specification ....................................8 2. Operation Overview ......................................10 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection .................................. - Page 4 4.1 LED Indication ......................................22 4.2 Regular Button Function .................................... 23 4.3 Power-on Utilities ....................................... 24 5. TSC Console ........................................28 5.1 Start TSC Console ..................................... 28 5.2 Printer Function ......................................30 5.3 Setting Post-Print Action .................................... 31 6. TroubleShooting ......................................32 7.
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Page 5: Introduction
This document provides an easy reference for operating this printer. TSC printers include the Windows labeling software for creating your label template. For system integration, the TSPL/TSPL2 printer programming manual or SDKs can be found on TSC website at: https://www.tscprinters.com. -
Page 6: Effective Print Area
1.1 Effective Print Area 203 DPI 300 DPI Label/Ticket Print Length 12 mm~2286 mm 12 mm~1016 mm Effective Print Length 10 mm~2284 mm 10 mm~1014 mm Label/Ticket Print Width 25 mm~104 mm Effective Print Width 23 mm~102 mm No Print Area 1 mm... -
Page 7: Available Bar Codes
1.2 Available Bar Codes 1D bar code Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 UCC Code 128, Subsets A, B, and C Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128 UPC-A, UPC-E ... -
Page 8: Various Sensors
1.3 Various Sensors Feed Gap Sensor The feed gap sensor detects a label gap to locate the starting print position of the next label. The sensor is mounted 4 mm off the center line of the main mechanism. In case of Label Black Mark Sensor The black mark sensor locates the position of label by emitting infrared rays onto the black mark at the back of the ticket. - Page 9 In case of Ticket The default sensor position is (1) as shown on the figure below. To change to the (2) position, the customer should notify the manufacturer in advance. There can be only one position for the sensor. Once the sensor position is agreed upon, it can not be changed afterwards.
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Page 10: Supply Specification
1.4 Supply Specification 1.4.1 Type of Paper Two types of media are available: label and ticket. There are two types of sensors for paper: gap sensor and black mark sensor. Label and ticket can be further classified into direct thermal type or thermal transfer type. 1.4.2 Media Specification Items Label... - Page 11 In the cutter mode, the media thickness is 0.06 ~ 0.2 mm, the media weight is 100 g/m2 at maximum, and the media types are receipt, tag, and label liner w/o glue. Except for the linerless cutter, all TSC regular/heavy duty/care label cutters DO NOT cut on media with glue. Paper shape is as shown on next page.
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Page 12: Ribbon Specification
1.5 Ribbon Specification Ribbon Specifications Spool type Ribbon shape Max. 110mm Ribbon width Min. 40mm Ribbon core inside diameter Ribbon winding width Max. 110mm Ribbon wound type Min. 40mm Leading tape Polyester film, 3355mm long End tape Polyester film (transparent), 2505mm long Max. - Page 13 The formula below defines the correlation between ribbon roll length and ribbon core diameter. , where L = Ribbon length D = Max. roll diameter d = Ribbon core outside diameter t = Ribbon thickness...
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Page 14: 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. ... -
Page 15: Printer Overview
2.2 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Front View PAUSE button PWR., ON-LINE and ERR. indicators FEED button Cover release button Label dispense opening Liner Opening (For use with peel-off function/ Not available for 243E series printer) -
Page 16: Interior View
2.2.2 Interior View Printer Cover (In open position) Label Supply Roll Spindle Fixing Tabs Ribbon Mechanism Ribbon Supply Spindle Ribbon Rewind Spindle Printer Carriage Release Lever Liner Opening Detachable Front Panel PAUSE Button PWR., ON-LINE, ERR. Indicators FEED Button Peel-off Sensor (Not available for 243E series printer) Memory Card Cover... -
Page 17: Rear View
2.2.3 Rear View TTP-243 Plus/ 243E Plus/ 342 Plus series TTP-243 Pro/243E Pro/ 342 Pro series Power On/Off Switch Power On/Off Switch Power Supply Connector Power Supply DC Jacket RS-232C DB-9 Interface Connector RS-232C Interface Connector Centronics Interface Connector USB Interface Connector Label Insert Opening (For use with external labels) Label Insert Opening (For use with external media) Centronics Interface Connector (Factory option) -
Page 18: Setup
3. Setup 3.1 Setting up the Printer Open the printer top cover. Place the printer on a flat surface. Make sure the POWER switch is OFF. Connect the printer to the computer with RS-232C or USB cable. Plug the power cord into the power jacket at the rear of the printer, and then plug the power cord into a properly grounded receptacle. -
Page 19: Loading The Ribbon
3.2 Loading the Ribbon Place paper core on the ribbon rewind spindle. Insert the left side first. Mount the ribbon rewind paper core on the front hubs. Please be noted that the bigger hub side with 4 ribs must be installed toward the right side of ribbon mechanism. - Page 20 Disengage the printer carriage by pulling the carriage release lever forwards. Following the direction of the RIBBON label, pull the transparent ribbon leader to the front from under the ribbon mechanism. Attach the ribbon leader to the empty paper core on the ribbon rewind spindle (with a tape).
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Page 21: Loading The Media
3.3 Loading the Media Open the printer cover. Slide the label supply roll spindle through the core of a label roll and attach the fixing tabs onto the spindle. Place the label roll into the label roll mount. Feed the label under the carriage and over the platen. - Page 22 Adjust the label guide to fit the width of the media. Following the direction of the RIBBON label, pull the transparent ribbon leader to the front from under the ribbon mechanism. Close the printer carriage and the printer cover.
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Page 23: Peel-Off Function
3.4 Peel-off Function Remove the front panel. Remove the foremost one or two labels from the liner. Pull the printer carriage release lever to feed the liner between the platen and the white peel-off roller. Feed the liner through the liner opening in the front panel. -
Page 24: Install Sd Memory Card (Option)
3.5 Install SD Memory Card (Option) Make sure the direction of Open the memory card the memory card is correct cover. Plug in the SD memory card module on the Close the print head mechanism as indicated. main board. TTP-243 Plus/243E Plus/ 342 Plus series TTP-243 Pro/243E Pro/ 342 Pro Series... -
Page 25: Install External Label Roll Mount (Not Available For 243E Series Printer)
3.6 Install External Label Roll Mount (Not available for 243E series printer) Installation of external label roll mount External Label Roll Mount Label Supply Roll Spindle External Label Feed Opening Fixing Tabs... -
Page 26: Led And Button Functions
4. LED and Button Functions 4.1 LED Indication Indication PWR. (POWER) Indicator The green PWR. indicator illuminates when the POWER switch is turned on. The green ON-LINE indicator illuminates when the printer is ready to print. When PAUSE button ON-LINE Indicator is pressed, the ON-LINE indicator flashes. -
Page 27: Regular Button Function
4.2 Regular Button Function Function Buttons The PAUSE button allows the user to stop or continue a print job. By pressing the PAUSE button: (1) the printer stops printing after printing label (2) the PAUSE LED flashes PAUSE Button (3) the printer will hold all data in memory. This allows for trouble-free replacement of label stock and thermal transfer ribbon. -
Page 28: Power-On Utilities
4.3 Power-on Utilities There are three power-on utilities to set up and test hardware. These utilities are activated by pressing the FEED or PAUSE button and turning on the printer power simultaneously. The utilities are listed as below: Self-test Gap sensor calibration Printer initialization... - Page 29 Self Test and Dump Mode This utility is used to use slef test function to see the setting of the printer. Please follow below steps to activate the function: Install the label first > Press the FEED button>Turn on the printer power >The printer will performs the following items: Calibrate label pitch Print out thermal print head check pattern Print the internal settings...
- Page 30 Gap Sensor Calibration Utility This utility is used to calibrate the sensitivity of gap sensor. Please follow the steps below to calibrate gap sensor: Turn off the printer power > install blank labels > Hold the PAUSE button > Turn on printer power. Release PAUSE button when printer feeds labels >...
- Page 31 Printer Initialization Printer initialization sets printer parameters to default values. And it will not clear downloaded files resident in flash memory. Please follow the steps below to initialize the printer: Turn off the printer power > Hold down the PAUSE FEED buttons >...
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Page 32: 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 33 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 34: Printer Function
5.2 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 35: 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 36: Troubleshooting
6. TroubleShooting Problem Solution The media and ribbon must be installed then engage the print head mechanism prior to turning on printer power. Ribbon does not advance or rewind Install the black ribbon spindle at the correct direction. Pase check the "Media settings method" in the driver if it is set to direct thermal mode. - Page 37 Is ribbon threaded correctly in the mechanism? Is paper core installed on the ribbon take up spindle? Calibrate the sensitivity of gap sensor. Check the driver or command script setting if sensor type is set properly. Continuous feeding when printing labels Calibrate the gap sensor again if die cut media is used for printing.
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Page 38: 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 39 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 40: Angency Complicance And Approvals
8. Angency Compliance and Approvals CE Class A, FCC Class A, C-Tick Class A, TÜ V/Safety, CCC WARNING 1. HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS IN CUTTER MODULE. KEEP FINGER AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY. 2. THE MAIN BOARD INCLUDES REAL TIME CLOCK FEATURE HAS LITHIUM BATTERY CR2032 INSTALLED. -
Page 41: Revise History
9. Revise History Date Content Editor...
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