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TSC TTP-245C User Manual

Thermal transfer / direct thermal bar code printer
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TTP-245C / TTP-343C / TTP-244CE
THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL
BAR CODE PRINTER
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  • Page 1 TTP-245C / TTP-343C / TTP-244CE THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL BAR CODE PRINTER USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Copyright Declaration ..................i 1. Introduction ....................ii 1.1 Product Introduction ................ii 1.2 Compliances .................... ii 2. Operations Overview ................. 1 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ..............1 2.2 Printer Overview ..................2 2.2.1 Front View ..................2 2.2.2 Interior view ..................4 2.2.3 Rear View ..................
  • Page 3 4.3.4 Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black Mark Sensor ..................31 4.3.5 Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor 4.3.6 Skip AUTO.BAS ................31 5. Troubleshooting ..................33 5.1 LED Status ....................33 5.2 Print Quality ...................

  • Page 4: Copyright Declaration

    Information in this subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This printer provides both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing at user selectable speed of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0 ips, for TTP-245C series; 2.0 or 3.0 ips for TTP-343C series. It accepts roll feed, die-cut, and fan-fold labels for both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing. All common bar codes formats are available.
  • Page 6 WARNUNG! GEFÄ HRLICHE BEWEGLICHE TEILE – FINGER UND ANDERE KÖ RPERTEILE FERNHALTEN! VORSICHT! EXPLOSIONSGEFAHR BEI ERSATZ DER BATTERIE DURCH UNZULÄ SSIGEN TYP. VERBRAUCHTE BATTERIEN IMMER VORSCHRIFTSGEMÄ SS ENTSORGEN! B 급기기 가정용 정보통신기기 이 기기는 가정용으로 전자파 적합등록을 한 기기로서 주거지역에서는 물론 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. Note：...

  • Page 7: Operations Overview

    2. Operations 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 8: Printer Overview

    2.2 Printer Overview 2.2.1 Front View 1. Ribbon access cover 2. Top cover open lever 3. Media view window 4. LED indicator 5. Feed button 6. SD card socket * Recommended SD card specification. SD card spec SD card capacity Approved SD card manufacturer V1.0, V1.1 128 MB...
  • Page 9 V1.0, V1.1 microSD 512 MB Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 microSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 microSD 4 GB Panasonic V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 microSD 4 GB Transcend V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 512 MB...

  • Page 10: Interior View

    2.2.2 Interior view 1. Ribbon rewind hub 2. Ribbon rewind gear 3. Gap sensor (receiver) 4. Media holder 5. Media holder lock switch 6. Gap sensor (transmitter) 7. Printhead 8. Ribbon supply hub 9. Top cover support 10. Media guide adjustment knob 11.

  • Page 11: Rear View

    2.2.3 Rear View 1. Ethernet interface 2. USB interface 3. Centronics interface 4. RS-232C interface 5. Power jack socket 6. Power switch 7. Fan-fold paper entrance chute...

  • Page 12: Setup

    3. Setup 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 with the provided USB cable. 4. Plug the power cord into the AC power cord socket at the rear of the printer, and then plug the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet.

  • Page 13: Open / Close The Top Cover

    Open / Close the Top Cover 1. Open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front of the printer, then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle. 2. A top cover support at the rear of the printer will engage with lower inner cover to hold the printer top cover open.

  • Page 14: Loading The Ribbon

    3.3 Loading the Ribbon 1. Open the printer’s top cover by pulling the top cover open levers located on each side of the printer and lifting the top cover to the maximum open angle. 2. Open the ribbon access cover. Note: 1.
  • Page 15 5. Stick the ribbon onto the ribbon rewind paper core. 6. Turn the ribbon rewind gear until the ribbon plastic leader is thoroughly wound and the black section of the ribbon covers the print head. Close the ribbon access cover and the top cover.
  • Page 16  Loading Path for Ribbon...

  • Page 17: Loading The Media

    3.4 Loading the Media 3.4.1 Loading the media 1. Open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front of the printer, then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle. 2. Separate and hold open the media holders. 3.
  • Page 18 cover gently. 6. Use “Diagnostic Tool” to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor. (Start the “Diagnostic tool”  Select the “Printer Configuration” tab  Click the “Calibrate Sensor” button ) Please refer to the diagnostic utility quick start guide for more information.

  • Page 19: External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option)

    3.4.2 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option) 1. Attach an external paper roll mount on the bottom of the printer. 2. Insert a 3” label spindle into a paper roll. And install it on the external paper roll mount. 3. Open the printer’s top cover and separate the media holders to fit the media width. 4.
  • Page 20 6. Move the media guides to fit the label width by turning the guide adjuster knob. 7. Disengage the top cover support and close the top cover gently. 8. Use “Diagnostic Tool” to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor. (Start the “Diagnostic tool”...

  • Page 21: Loading Media In Peel-Off Mode (Option)

    3.4.3 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option) 1. Refer to section 3.4.1 to load the media. 2. Feed the paper, printing side facing up, through the paper guide and pass over the platen. 3. Move the media guides to fit the label width by turning the guide adjuster knob. 4.
  • Page 22 8. Disengage the top cover support and close the top cover gently. 9. Peeling will automatically start. Press the FEED button to test. Backing paper (Liner) Note: * Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media. * This peel-off module is supported for the thermal/ plain label only.

  • Page 23: Loading Media In Cutter Mode (Option)

    3.4.4 Loading Media in Cutter Mode (Option) 1. Refer to section 3.4.1 to load the media. 2. Lead the media through the cutter paper opening. 3. Move the media guides to fit the label width by turning the guide adjuster knob. 4.

  • Page 24: Diagnostic Tool

    Diagnostic Tool The Diagnostic Utility is a toolbox that allows users to explore the printer’s settings and status; change printer settings; download graphics, fonts, and firmware; create printer bitmap fonts; and to send additional commands to the printer. Using this convenient tool, you can explore the printer status and settings and troubleshoot the printer.

  • Page 25: Printer Function (Calibrate Sensor, Ethernet Setup, Rtc Setup

    3.5.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC setup………) 1. Select the PC interface connected with bar code printer. 2. Click the “Function” button to setting. 3. The detail functions in the Printer Function Group are listed as below. Function Description Calibrate the sensor specified in the Printer Setup Calibrate Sensor...

  • Page 26: Setting Ethernet By Diagnostic Utility

    3.6 Setting Ethernet by Diagnostic Utility The Diagnostic Utility is enclosed in the CD disk \Utilities directory. Users can use Diagnostic Tool to setup the Ethernet by RS-232, USB and Ethernet interfaces. The following contents will instruct users how to configure the Ethernet by these three interfaces. 3.6.1 Using USB interface to setup Ethernet interface 1.

  • Page 27: Using Rs-232 Interface To Setup Ethernet Interface

    3.6.2 Using RS-232 interface to setup Ethernet interface 1. Connect the computer and the printer with a RS-232 cable. 2. Turn on the printer power. 3. Start the Diagnostic Utility by double clicks on the icon. Note: This utility works with printer firmware V6.00 and later versions.

  • Page 28: Using Ethernet Interface To Setup Ethernet Interface

    3.6.3 Using Ethernet interface to setup Ethernet interface 1. Connect the computer and the printer to the LAN. 2. Turn on the printer power. 3. Start the Diagnostic Utility by double clicks on the icon. Note: This utility works with printer firmware V6.00 and later versions. 4.
  • Page 29 gateway. Click “Set IP” to take effect the settings. Users can also change the “Printer Name” by another model name in this fields then click “Set Printer Name” to take effect this change. Note: After clicking the “Set Printer Name” or “Set IP” button, printer will reset to take effect the settings.

  • Page 30: Install Sd Memory Card

    3.7 Install SD Memory Card 1. Open the SD memory card cover. 2. Plug in the SD card on main board. 3. Close the memory card cover. * Recommended SD card specification. SD card spec SD card capacity Approved SD card manufacturer V1.0, V1.1 128 MB SanDisk, Transcend...
  • Page 31 V1.0, V1.1 microSD 256 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 microSD 512 MB Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 microSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4 microSD 4 GB Panasonic V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 microSD 4 GB Transcend V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 128 MB Transcend, Panasonic V1.0, V1.1 miniSD 256 MB...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Ribbon And Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration

    3. Release the button when LED indicates with different color for different functions. Power on utilities The LED color will be changed as following pattern: LED color Amber Amber Green Green/Amber Red/Amber Solid green Functions (5 blinks) (5 blinks) (5 blinks) (5 blinks) (5 blinks) 1.

  • Page 34: Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-Test And Dump Mode

    4.3.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode While calibrate the gap/black mark sensor, printer will measure the label length, print the internal configuration (self-test) on label and then enter the dump mode. To calibrate gap or black mark sensor, depends on the sensor setting in the last print job. Please follow the steps below to calibrate the sensor.

  • Page 35: Dump Mode

    Self-test Printer will print the printer configuration after gap/black mark sensor calibration. Self-test printout can be used to check if there is any dot damage on the heater element, printer configurations and available memory space. Print head test pattern Printer model name & Main board firmware version Printed mileage Main board firmware checksum Serial port setting...

  • Page 36: Printer Initialization

    Hex decimal data related to ASCII Data left column of ASCII data Note: 1. Dump mode requires 4” wide paper width. 2. Turn off / on the power to resume printer for normal printing. 3. Press FEED button to back to the previous menu. 4.3.3 Printer Initialization Printer initialization is used to clear DRAM and restore printer settings to defaults.

  • Page 37: Set Black Mark Sensor As Media Sensor And Calibrate The Black Mark Sensor

    Sensor Type Gap sensor 0.12” (3.0 mm) Gap Setting Print Direction Reference Point 0,0 (upper left corner) Offset Tear Mode Peel off Mode Cutter Mode Serial Port Settings 9600 bps, none parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit Code Page Country Code Clear Flash Memory IP Address...
  • Page 38 memory. Printer will run the AUTO.BAS program immediately when turning on printer power. The AUTO.BAS program can be interrupted without running the program by the power-on utility. Please follow the procedures below to skip an AUTO.BAS program. 1. Turn off printer power. 2.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    5. 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 40: Print Quality

    5.2 Print Quality Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure Check if interface cable is well Re-connect cable to interface. connected to the interface connector. The serial port cable pin configuration is Please replace the cable with pin to pin not pin to pin connected. connected.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    6. Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer. Please use one of following material to clean the printer.  Cotton swab (Head cleaner pen)  Lint-free cloth  Vacuum / Blower brush  100% ethanol The cleaning process is described as following: Printer Part...
  • Page 42  Please use 100% Ethenol. DO NOT use medical alcohol, which may damage the printer head.  Regularly clean the print head and supply sensors once change a new ribbon to keep printer performance and extend printer life.  Continuous printing will cause printer motor overheat. Printer will stop printing automatically about 10~15 minutes until motor is cooling down.

  • Page 43: Revise History

    Revise History Date Content Editor Camille 2008/8/6 Revise section 3.4.3 (Loading media in peel-off mode) 2008/11/17 Revise section 3.4.2 (External label roll mount installation/Option) Camille 2009/2/4 Revise section 3.4.4 (Loading media in cutter mode/Option) Camille 2009/3/11 Revise sections 2.2.1 & 3.6 (Recommended SD card specification) Camille 2009/6/19 Revise section 1.2 Camille...
  • Page 44 9F., No.95, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., No.35, Sec. 2, Ligong 1st Rd., Wujie Township, New Taipei City 23141, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Yilan County 26841, Taiwan (R.O.C.) TEL: +886-2-2218-6789 TEL: +886-3-990-6677 FAX: +886-2-2218-5678 FAX: +886-3-990-5577 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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