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Doc. # 412-121038 revision 1 Copyright This documentation as well as translation hereof are property of TE Connectivity (TE). The replication, conversion, duplication or divulgement of the whole manual or parts of it for other intentions than its original intended purpose demands the previous written authorization by TE Connectivity.
Introduction 1.1 Instructions Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows: Danger! Draws your attention to an exceptionally grave, impending danger to your health or life. Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation that could lead to injuries or material damage.
Introduction 1.2 Intended Use • The cutter unit is intended exclusively as an option for the T2212 Printer, for cutting material approved by TE Connectivity. Details of approved materials are found in TE document 411-121005 (Identification Printer Product Ribbon Matrix). TE Connectivity shall not be liable for damage resulting from unauthorized use;...
Send the parts for recycling. Take the electronic circuit boards to public waste disposal centers or to the distributor. 1.5 Technical Data Cutter for printer type T2212 Cutting length ≥ 10 Cut frequency 1/min ≤ 200 Power Supply...
Mounting 2.1 Removing the Tear-off Plate Before mounting the cutter the tear-off plate mounted on the printer must be removed. Figure 1 Removing the tear-off plate Gently pull the tear off plate forward (1), pull the axles (2) of the tear-off plate out of the holders (3) and remove the tear-off plate.
Mounting 2.2 Mounting the Cutter Figure 2 Mounting the cutter 1. Put snap arm (2) of the cutter (5) into the guide (1). 2. Push the axles (3) into the holders (4). 3. Gently push the cutter unit forward (5) so that it snaps onto the printer.
Operation 3.1 Loading Material Gently pull the cutter unit forward as shown in Figure 3, Insert labels or continuous tube between the Printhead and drive roller, so that the front edge reaches through the cutter unit. Figure 3 Guiding labels and tube into the cutter unit ...
Operation 3.2 Standard Operation Switch on the printer. The cutter performs a synchronization action. Note! To operate the cutter with continuous material in the printer menu Setup - > Labels - > Label sensor the setting Continuous media has to be selected.
Printer Configuration Note! The values of the setup are basic settings for the current printer/ cutter combination. After changing the cutter or printer a re-adjustment may be necessary. Changes required for print jobs should be made in the label printing software. The offset values from setup and software are added together for execution.
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Printer Configuration Backfeed Start menu. Select Setup > Printing. Parameter Meaning Default Method for backfeeding the label medium. Backfeed smart Backfeeding is necessary in the cutting and peel-off modes since a label is pushed out passed the front edge of the next label above the print line when peeling off/cutting.
Cleaning and Replacing the Blades Warning! Disconnect the printer from the electrical outlet. Warning! Risk of injury. The cutter blades are sharp. Notice! When cutting through the label material instead of the label gap remains of adhesive may accumulate on the blades. If operating in backfeed mode, such remains of adhesive may be deposited on the drive roller as well.
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Cleaning and Replacing the Blades Figure 5 Replacing the Blades Figure 6 Springs 4. If the blades are very dirty with residues of adhesive or if they are worn, change blades: Turn the shaft (6) clockwise using a torx wrench TX10 until the gear racks (7) cannot engage anymore.
Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment EU Declaration of Conformity Please follow the link below, to download the latest T2212 Cutter, EU Decla- ration of Conformity, TE document, T2212-Cutter-CE-EU-C-of- C. EU Declaration of Conformity ...
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