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TSC TTP-243 Series User Manual

Thermal transfer / direct thermal bar code printer
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TTP-243 Series/243E Series/ 342 Series
THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL BAR
CODE PRINTER
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  • Page 1 TTP-243 Series/243E Series/ 342 Series THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL BAR CODE PRINTER USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ribbon Loading Instructions ............... 15 Install External Label Roll Mount ..............18 Install Memory Module (Option) ..............19 Self Test ..................... 20 Dump Mode....................22 USING TTP-243 SERIES/243E SERIES/342 SERIES ....23 Power-on Utilities ..................23 4.1.1 Self Test Utility ..................23 4.1.2 Gap Sensor Calibration Utility .............

  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    Printer offers both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing at selectable speeds of 1.5, 2.0 and 3.0 inches per second for TTP-243 series/243E series and 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 inch per second for TTP-342 series. It can accept a wide range of media, including roll feed, die-cut, and fan-fold labels or tags for both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing.

  • 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 Figure 1. Top front view 1. Cover Release Button 2. PWR., ON-LINE and ERR. Indicators 3. PAUSE Button 4. FEED Button 5. Label Dispense Opening 6. Backing Paper Opening (for use with self-peeling function)
  • Page 7 Figure 2. Interior view 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. Backing Paper Opening 9. Detachable Front Panel 10.
  • Page 8 Figure 3. Rear view 1. Power On/Off Switch 2. Power Supply Connector 3. RS-232C DB-9 Interface Connector 4. Centronics Interface Connector 5. Label Insert Opening (for use with external labels)

  • Page 9: External Label Roll Mount

    2.4 External Label Roll Mount Figure 4. External label roll mount...

  • 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 provided RS-232C or Centronics cable. 4.
  • Page 12 Figure 5. Inserting label supply roll into label roll mount 1. Label Supply Roll Spindle 2. Label Roll Mount 3. Label Roll 4. Fixing Tabs...
  • Page 13 Figure 6. Feed labels through adjustable label guide 1. Printer Carriage Release Lever 2. Platen 3. Label Media 4. Adjustable Label Guide...

  • Page 14: Self-Peeling Function

    3.3 Self-Peeling Function To employ the self-peeling function, load the label stock according to the following steps. 1. Remove the front panel. 2. Tear off the foremost one or two labels of the label stock, as befits the case. Feed the backing paper between the platen and the white “self-peeling” roller, as shown in Figure 7.
  • Page 15 Note: It is recommended that the print speed be set at 2 inches (1.5 inches for TTP-342 Plus) per second when using the self peeling function of the printer. Peel off function is not available for 243E series printer.
  • Page 16 Figure 8. Printer ready for self-peeling function 1. Printer Carriage Release Lever 2. Printer Front Panel 3. Backing Paper Opening 4. Backing Paper 5. Label Note: The 243E series printer is not equipped with the self-peeling device.

  • Page 17: Ribbon Loading Instructions

    3.4 Ribbon Loading Instructions 1. Place an empty paper core on the ribbon rewind spindle. 2. Install the ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle. 3. Disengage the printer carriage. 4. Pull the ribbon leader to the front from beneath the printer carriage. Attach the ribbon leader to the ribbon rewind paper core.
  • Page 18 Figure 9. Placement of ribbon supply roll 1. Printer Carriage Release Lever 2. Ribbon Supply Spindle 3. Ribbon Rewind Spindle 4. Thermal Transfer Ribbon...
  • Page 19 Figure 10. Installation of label stock and thermal transfer ribbon...

  • Page 20: Install External Label Roll Mount

    3.5 Install External Label Roll Mount Figure 11. Installation of external label roll mount 1. External Label Roll Mount 2. Label Supply Roll Spindle 3. External Label Feed Opening 4. Fixing Tabs...

  • Page 21: Install Memory Module (Option)

    3.6 Install Memory Module (Option) 1. Power off the printer. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Insert the memory module. 4. Put the cover back. 5. Turn on the power Figure 12. Installation of memory module (Option) 1. Memory Module 2. Cover...

  • Page 22: Self Test

    3.7 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 24: Dump Mode

    3.8 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 25: Using Ttp-243 Series/243E Series/342 Series

    4. USING TTP-243 series/243E series/342 series 4.1 Power-on Utilities There are three power-on utilities to set up and test printer 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 26: Printer Initialization

    4.1.3 Printer Initialization Printer initialization clears all downloaded files resident in flash memory, and sets printer parameters to default values. Parameter Default Value MILEAGE Automatic CHECK SUM Automatic SERIAL PORT 9600,N,8,1 CODE PAGE 437 (8 bit), USA (7 bit) COUNTRY CODE SPEED 2.0”/sec DENSITY...

  • Page 27: 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 29 11F, No. 205, Sec. 3, Beishin Rd., Shindian City, , I-Lan County, Taiwan 268, R.O.C. Taipei 231, Taiwan, R.O.C.Taiwan 268, 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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