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TSC TTP-244 User Manual

Thermal transfer / direct thermal bar code printer
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  • Page 1 TTP-244 / TTP-244 Plus THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL BAR CODE PRINTER USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Install External Label Roll Mount (Option) ..........16 Self Test ..................... 17 Dump Mode....................18 Install SD Memory Card (TTP-244 Plus Model only / Option) ....19 USING PRINTER ................21 Power-on Utilities ..................21 4.1.1 Self Test Utility ..................21 4.1.2 Gap Sensor Calibration Utility ..............

  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer. The attractive desktop printer delivers superior performance at an economical price. Both powerful and easy-to-use, this printer is your best choice among desktop direct thermal and thermal transfer label printers.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    2. GETTING STARTED 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection The printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage in the shipping process. However, for fear that unexpected damage might occur, upon receiving the bar code printer, carefully inspect the package and the device. In case of evident damage, contact the carrier directly to specify the nature and extent of the damage.

  • Page 6: Printer Parts

    2.3 Printer Parts 1. Cover Release Button 2. PWR., ON-LINE and ERR. Indicators 3. PAUSE Button 4. FEED Button 5. Label Dispense Opening...
  • Page 7 1. Printer Cover (in open position) 2. Label Supply Roll Spindle 3. Fixing Tabs 4. Ribbon Mechanism 5. Ribbon Supply Spindle 6. Ribbon Rewind Spindle 7. Printer Carriage Release Lever 8. Detachable Front Panel 9. PAUSE Button 10. PWR., ON-LINE, ERR. Indicators 11.
  • Page 8 1. Power On/Off Switch 2. Power Supply DC Jacket 3. RS-232C Interface Connector 4. USB Interface Connector 5. Label Insert Opening (For use with external media) 6. Centronics Interface Connector (Factory option)

  • Page 9: External Label Roll Mount (Option)

    2.4 External Label Roll Mount (Option)

  • Page 10: Buttons And Indicators

    2.5 Buttons and Indicators PWR. (POWER) Indicator The green PWR. indicator illuminates when the POWER switch is turned on. ON-LINE Indicator The green ON-LINE indicator illuminates when the printer is ready to print. When PAUSE button is pressed, the ON-LINE indicator flashes. ERR.

  • Page 11: Set Up

    3. SET UP 3.1 Setting Up the Printer 1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface. 2. Make sure the POWER switch is off. 3. Connect the printer to the computer mainframe with the RS-232C or USB cable. 4. 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 12 4. Place the label roll into the label roll mount. Feed the label under the carriage and over the platen. 5. Adjust the label guide to fit the width of the media. 6. Engage the printer carriage. 7. Wind the label roll until it becomes adequately taut. 8.
  • Page 13 1. Label Supply Roll Spindle 2. Label Roll Mount 3. Label Roll 4. Fixing Tabs 1. Printer Carriage Release Lever 2. Platen 3. Label Media 4. Adjustable Label Guide...

  • Page 14: Ribbon Loading Instructions

    3.3 Ribbon Loading Instructions 1. Place an empty paper core on the ribbon rewind spindle. 2. Insert the left side first. Mount the ribbon rewind paper core on the front hubs. 3. Please be noted that the bigger hub side with 4 ribs must be installed toward the right side of ribbon mechanism.
  • Page 15 6. Disengage the printer carriage by pulling the carriage release lever upwards. 7. Following the direction of the ↓ RIBBON label, pull the transparent ribbon leader to the front from under the ribbon mechanism. 8. Attach the ribbon leader to the empty paper core on the ribbon rewind spindle (with a tape).
  • Page 16 10. Engage the printer carriage. 11. Close the printer cover and press the FEED button until the green ON-LINE LED illuminates. Note: Please install ribbon and media and close print head mechanism prior to turn on power. Printer will determine direct thermal or thermal transfer mode automatically while turning on printer power.
  • Page 17 1. Printer Carriage Release Lever 2. Ribbon Supply Spindle 3. Ribbon Rewind Spindle 4. Thermal Transfer Ribbon...

  • Page 18: Install External Label Roll Mount (Option)

    3.4 Install External Label Roll Mount (Option) 1. External Label Roll Mount 2. Label Supply Roll Spindle 3. External Label Feed Opening 4. Fixing Tabs...

  • Page 19: Self Test

    3.5 Self Test To initiate the self test mode, depress the FEED button while turning on the printer power. The printer will calibrate the label length. If the label gap is not detected within 7", the printer stops feeding labels and the media is treated as continuous paper.

  • Page 20: Dump Mode

    3.6 Dump Mode After the self test, the printer enters the dump mode. In this mode, any characters sent from the host computer will be printed in two columns, as shown. The characters received will be shown in the first column, and their corresponding hexadecimal values, in the second.

  • Page 21: Install Sd Memory Card (Ttp-244 Plus Model Only / Option)

    3.7 Install SD Memory Card (TTP-244 Plus Model only / Option) 1. Open the memory card cover. Memory card cover 2. Plus the SD memory card module on the main board. SD memory card module (Option) 3. Install the SD memory card.
  • Page 22 * Recommended SD card specification. SD card spec SD card capacity Approved SD card manufacturer V1.0, V1.1 128 MB SanDisk, Transcend V1.0, V1.1 256 MB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 512 MB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 1 GB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 4 GB V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 4 GB SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic...

  • Page 23: Using Printer

    4. USING PRINTER 4.1 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: 1.

  • Page 24: Printer Initialization

    4.1.3 Printer Initialization Printer initialization sets printer parameters to default values. And it will not clear downloaded files resident in flash memory. Parameter Default setting Speed 50.8 mm/sec (2 ips) Density Label Width 4"(101.6 mm) Label Height 4” (101.6 mm) Sensor Type Gap sensor Gap Setting...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    4.2 Troubleshooting Guide The following guide lists some of the most common problems that may be encountered when operating the 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 Problem...
  • Page 26 printer is error then it's ribbon sensor problem. Please check the following items. (1) Is outside wound ribbon is used with this printer? (2) Is ribbon threaded correctly in the mechanism? (3) Is paper core installed on the ribbon take up spindle? 2.
  • Page 29 No. 35, Sec. 2, Ligong 1st Rd., Wujie Town 11F, No. 205, Sec. 3, Beishin Rd., Shindian City, , I-Lan County 268, Taiwan, R.O.C. Taipei 231, Taiwan, R.O.C. TEL: +886-3-990-6677 TEL: +886-2-8913-1308 FAX: +886-3-990-5577 FAX: +886-2-8913-1808 Web site: www.tscprinters.com E-mail: printer_sales@tscprinters.com TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd. tech_support@tscprinters.com...

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