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  • Page 1 User Manual TL-200 Label & Barcode Printer...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions (English)

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Important Safety Instructions (English) Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer. • Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service technician. • Keep this user guide in a place which is easily accessible at all times.
  • Page 3 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (German) Lesen Sie bitte diese Sicherheitshinweise durch, bevor Sie den Drucker in Betrieb nehmen.  Führen Sie Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen keinesfalls selbst aus, sondern verständigen Sie immer einen qualifizierten Servicetechniker.  Bewahren Sie diese Dokumentation an einem jederzeit zugänglichen Ort auf.
  • Page 4 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Consignes importantes de sécurité (French) Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes avant de mettre l’imprimante en service.  Ne jamais effectuer soi-même les travaux d’entretien et de réparations. Contacter toujours un dépanneur qualifié.  Placer l’imprimante sur un support stable de façon à ce qu’elle ne puisse pas tomber.
  • Page 5 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Indicazioni di sicurezza importanti (Italian) Prima di mettere in funzione la stampante, leggere attentamente le seguenti indicazioni.  Non eseguire mai da sé gli interventi di manutenzione e riparazione, ma rivolgersi sempre a un tecnico di assistenza qualificato.
  • Page 6 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Instrucciones de seguridad importantes (Spanish) Lea las siguientes instrucciones con esmero antes de poner la impresora en servicio.  Nunca lleve a cabo trabajos de mantenimiento o reparación Ud. mismo, sino consulte a un técnico de servicio calificado.
  • Page 7 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Правила по технике безопасности. (Russian) Прочитайте, пожалуйста, инструкцию по технике безопасности перед включением в работу принтера. Не выполняйте технические работы и ремонт техники самостоятельно, но сообщайте о  неисправностях квалифицированным сервисным техникам.  Данная инструкция должна быть всегда доступна каждому пользователю.
  • Page 8 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Instruções Importantes sobre Segurança (Portuguese) Leia as instruções de segurança antes de usar a impressora.  Consulte sempre um técnico qualificado para executar uma reparação . Coloque a impressora sobre uma base sólida e nivelada, para que ela não sofra quedas.
  • Page 9 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Önemli Güvenlik Talimatları (Turkish) Lütfen, yazıcıyı işletime geçirmeden önce bu güvenlik talimatlarını bütünüyle dikkatle okuyun.  Bakım ve tamir çalışmalarını kesinlikle ve hiçbir surette kendi başınıza yapmayın; her zaman kalifiye bir uzman servis-teknisyenine haber verin.

  • Page 10: Trademark Acknowledgements

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “IBM” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. “EPSON” is a trademark of Epson America Incorporated. “DEC” is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. “Centronics” is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
  • Page 11 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Warning: There are sharp edges, do not touch. Warning: Hot parts! Touching this component may burn your fingers. Please wait for half an hour after turning off the power before touching the component. Warning: Running this device in a residential environment may cause radio interference.

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 About This Manual This manual provides information to operators of the TL-200 to describe basic operations to enable safe and correct use of the printer. Symbols Description The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following carefully before handling the product.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 Features............................1 1.2 Printer Specifications........................2 1.3 Print Media Types........................3 1.4 External Dimensions........................5 1.5 Unpacking.............................6 1.6 Product Configuration......................... 7 1.7 Printer Components........................8 1.8 Control Panel..........................9 1.8.1 LED Behavior........................
  • Page 14 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 7.7 [PC858: Euro]..........................38 7.8 [PC860: Portuguese].........................39 7.9 [PC863: Canadian-French]...................... 40 7.10 [PC865: Nordic]........................41 7.11 [PC866: Cyrillic #2]........................42 7.12 [PC720: Arabic]........................43 CHAPTER 8 COMMAND SETS.......................44 8.1 ZPL Command Sets........................44 8.2 EPL Command Sets........................50 8.3 TSPL Command Sets....................... 51...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Introduction

    User Manual V1.0 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The TallyDascom TL-200 model is the best value in a desktop thermal printer. The TL-200 printer provides direct thermal printing at speeds up to 5 ips (inches per second) at a 203 dpi (dots per inch) print density.

  • Page 16: Printer Specifications

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 1.2 Printer Specifications Print method Direct thermal Print width 104mm Media width 25.4mm～118mm Resolution 203DPI Print speed(max) 5 ips（127mm/sec） Emulation ZPLII, TSPL, EPL Built-in font library GB18030 font library, ASCII font library Print Parameter...

  • Page 17: Print Media Types

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 1.3 Print Media Types Important •Dascom strongly recommends the use of Dascom-brand supplies for continuous high-quality printing. Your printer can use various types of media: • Standard media—Most standard (non-continuous) media uses an adhesive backing that sticks individual labels or a continuous length of labels to a liner.
  • Page 18 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Media Type How it looks Description Non-Continuous Roll media is wound on a core that can be 0.5 to 1.5 Roll Media in. (12.7 to 38.1 mm) in diameter. Labels have adhesive backing that sticks them to a liner, and they are separated by gaps, holes, notches, or black marks.

  • Page 19: External Dimensions

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 1.4 External Dimensions...

  • Page 20: Unpacking

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 1.5 Unpacking When you receive the printer, please check for possible shipping damage: 1. Inspect the outside of both the box and the printer for possible damage. 2. Open the top cover of the printer to see if the media compartments are in order.

  • Page 21: Product Configuration

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 1.6 Product Configuration Interface Types Interfaces Power Cord Paper Cut Sensor Model EN/UK/EU Tear Bar Black Mark TL-200 √ √ √ √ Remarks: “√” indicates standard configuration, “O” indicates optional configuration. ETH=Ethernet interface.

  • Page 22: Printer Components

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 1.7 Printer Components Part Names Descriptions Keep track of the remaining amount of paper rolls Perspective window through this window at any time Top cover Open this cover and replace the roll Feed key...

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 1.8 Control Panel 1.8.1 LED Behavior LEDs’ behavior describe On (Green) ●●●●●● Power on or standby Off ○○○○○○ Error or power off On (Red) ●●●●●● Paper end or print head is opened Flash (Green) ○●○●○●...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 Installation

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 Recommend Installation Procedures 1. Place the printer 2. Attaching Power 3. Load the media 4. Print the self-checking 5. Connect the interface 2.2 Placing the Printer You can install this printer horizontally. Place the printer on a solid, flat, stable surface; ensure the printer is placed in a stable position and there is easy access for users to the control panel and roll paper holder.

  • Page 25: Attaching Power Cable

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 2.3 Attaching Power Cable Checking the voltage of the power adapter Before you connect the power adapter to the power socket check if the power adapter input voltage is correct for your country. If you connect the power adapter to power with incorrect voltage this may result in electrical damage to adapter and printer.

  • Page 26: Loading Roll Media

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 2.4 Loading Roll Media  Must use thermal media in case of no ribbon in the printer. Tips for avoiding media jam: Make sure the media is aligned in the center of the ...
  • Page 27 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 (1)Manually adjust the paper holder by threading the paper (with the printing side facing upwards) through the middle of the holder and clamping the paper in place. (2)Just cover the top cover of the printer.
  • Page 28 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Load Media from the Back (1) Pulls the paper from the back cover of the paper bin into the paper bin. Put the paper face up through the paper. (2) According to the paper width, manually adjust the paper holder and clip the paper.

  • Page 29: Connect To The Printer

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 2.5 Connect to the Printer This printer provides a USB interface, while the LAN interface option is available upon ordering. The procedures to connect the standard interface: Disconnect or switch off the power supplied to the printer.

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Software Installation

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3.1 Installing the Driver The driver is the connection and transformation platform between the printer and the computer operating system to achieve the interactive processing of the information.User can set up relevant settings, get print status and etc.
  • Page 31 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 (2) Select the driver model and a port, Click “Next” button to continue. (3) Set up the printer name, click “Start”.
  • Page 32 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 (4) Wait for the installation to finish. (5) Click the Finish button once the installation ends.

  • Page 33: Installing The Configuration Tool

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 3.2 Installing the Configuration Tool The Configuration Tool package can be downloaded from our web: Https://www.dascom.com/downloads.html （1）Specify the installation folder. Then click Next.
  • Page 34 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 （2）Decide if you want to create a Start Menu folder. Then click Next. （3）Decide if you want to create a desktop shortcut for this Configuration Tool.
  • Page 35 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 （4）Confirm the installation information. Click Install to proceed. （5）The Configuration Tool is successfully installed. Click Finish.

  • Page 36: Using The Configuration Tool

    You can conveniently setup the printer for your application or upgrade the firmware with this Configuration Tool. (1) Open the “Tally DASCOM Printer Config Tool” and display the following screen. Make sure the printer is on standby and that the port is properly connected.
  • Page 37 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 (3) Click ”Connect” first, when the information appears in the left Blue Box (PS: the information about the current printer is in the left blue box) , then click the ”Settings” button to change the printer configuration.
  • Page 38 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 (5) The following screen is displayed, at this point you can change the printer settings. System settings: settings items may differ depending on the machine version. (6) When the settings are changed, click “Save” in the lower left corner, and the window will pop up.

  • Page 39: Upgrading The Firmware

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 3.4 Upgrading the Firmware (1) Connect the printer to the PC with an USB cable. Click Connect, then click Upgrade in the Config Tool menu. (2) Locate the firmware file by clicking Browse. Then click Start. A message box pops up to ask for confirmation;...

  • Page 40: Chapter 4 Support Utilities

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 CHAPTER 4 SUPPORT UTILITIES 4.1 Configuration List (Self-test Page) Listing the configurations helps to confirm the printer is properly setup. The procedures to print out this configuration list: Properly load the media. Close the top cover. Turn off the power.

  • Page 41: Hex-Dump

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 4.2 Hex-Dump If the printer fails to print online but can print the configuration list offline, you may set the printer to operate in hex-dump mode to check the communication between the PC and the printer. Feedback any problem to our customer support with this hex-dump list.

  • Page 42: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasionally problems may occur. This chapter provides information on some of the common problems you may encounter and how you may solve them. If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve, please contact your dealer for assistance.

  • Page 43: Resetting The Factory Default Values

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Printing Error  Condition Possible Cause What to do? Incorrect media roll installation Check media roll and re-load it properly Media is out of specification Use recommended media Blurred or spot printing Dirty thermal print head or platen...

  • Page 44: Cleaning Thermal Print Head

    5.5 Maintenance TL-200 is designed for a long and reliable lifetime. But periodic maintenance is recommended in order to assure error free working. This also would guarantee the good print quality over the life time. It is recommended to clean the printer once every six months or after 300 hours duty.

  • Page 45: Chapter 6 Communication Interfaces Specifications

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 CHAPTER 6 COMMUNICATION INTERFACES SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 USB Interface USB interface pin assignment  PIN No. Description Classic wire color VBUS White Green Black USB interface connector diagram  6.2 Ethernet Interface Ethernet interface pin assignment ...

  • Page 46: Chapter 7 Character Code Pages

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 CHAPTER 7 CHARACTER CODE PAGES  The character code tables show only character configurations. They do not show the actual print pattern.  “SP” in the table shows a space. 7.1 Common to all Pages (International Character Set: USA) “...

  • Page 47: International Character Sets

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 7.2 International Character Sets ASCII code (Hex) Country France à ° ç § é ù è ¨ Germany § Ä Ö Ü ä ö ü β U.K. £ Denmark I Æ Ø Å æ...

  • Page 48: User-Defined Page]

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 7.3 [User-Defined Page]...

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  • Page 51: Pc852: Latin2]

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  • Page 53: Pc860: Portuguese]

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  • Page 54: Pc863: Canadian-French]

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 7.9 [PC863: Canadian-French] Ç É ¦ ░ └ ╨ α ≡ ´ ü È ▒ ╤ ┴ β ± é ó ▓ ┬ ≥ Ê Γ ╥ â ú │ ├ π ô ╙...

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  • Page 57: Pc720: Arabic]

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  • Page 58: Chapter 8 Command Sets

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 CHAPTER 8 COMMAND SETS 8.1 ZPL Command Sets Commands Function Scalable/Bitmapped Font Use Font Name to Call Font Aztec Bar Code Parameters Code 11 Bar Code Interleaved 2 of 5 Bar Code Code 39 Bar Code...
  • Page 59 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Commands Function Bar Code Field Default ^CC ~CC Change Caret POSTAL Bar Code ~CD Change Delimiter Change Alphanumeric Default Font Change International Font/Encoding Change Memory Letter Designation Cache On Remove Label Code Validation Font Identifier...
  • Page 60 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Commands Function Field Variable Field Orientation Comment Graphic Box Graphic Circle Graphic Diagonal Line Graphic Ellipse Graphic Field Graphic Symbol Battery Status Head Diagnostic Host Format Host Graphic Configuration Label Return Host Identification Host RAM Status...
  • Page 61 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Commands Function Disable Diagnostics Set Battery Condition Graphing Sensor Calibration Early Warning Settings Start ZBI (Zebra BASIC Interpreter) Start ZBI (Zebra BASIC Interpreter) Set Auxiliary Port Set Label Length Set Dots per Millimeter Head Test Fatal...
  • Page 62 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Commands Function Media Darkness Media Feed Maximum Label Length Print Mode Media Tracking Mode Protection Media Type Set Units of Measurement Modify Head Cold Warning Select the Primary Network Device Network Connect Change Network Settings...
  • Page 63 Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 Commands Function Set Sensor Intensity Serialization Data Start Print Halt ZebraNet Alert Set Print head Resistance Set Media Sensors Set ZPL Text Blocks Transfer Object Print Configuration Label Print Directory Label Write Query Examples...

  • Page 64: Epl Command Sets

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 8.2 EPL Command Sets Commands Function ASCII text Bar Code (EAN-8 / EAN-13 / UPC-A / Interleaved 25 / Codabar / UPC-E / Code39 / Code 128) MaxCode (Data Matrix / PDF417 / QR Code)

  • Page 65: Tspl Command Sets

    Tally Dascom TL-200 User Manual V1.0 8.3 TSPL Command Sets Commands Function SIZE This command defines the label width and length This command sets the height of the black line and the user-defined extra label feeding BLINE length each form feed takes.
  • Page 66 DASCOM REPRESENTATIVES GERMANY UNITED KINGDOM DASCOM EuropeGmbH DASCOM GB Ltd Heuweg 3 Hart House, Priestley Road, 89079 Ulm Basingstoke, Hampshire Germany RG24 9PU, England T el.: +49 (0) 731 2075 0 Phone: +44 (0) 1256 355130 Fax: +49 (0) 731 2075 100 Fax: +44 (0) 1256 481400 www.dascom.com www.dascom.com...

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