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  • Page 1 Manual TP298...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.7. Printer configuration 6. Printer preparation 6.1. Insertion of the appropriate roller 6.2. Loading the thermal transfer ink ribbon 6.3. Loading the WAGO marking strips 6.4. Loading the WMB Inline 7. Printer driver installation 7.1. Printer driver installation 7.2. Printer driver settings for marking strips...
  • Page 3 8. WAGO ProServe software 8.1. Installation of ProServe software 8.2. Design and inscription with smartDesigner 8.3. Inscription using smartMARKING 9. Printer maintenance 9.1. General 9.2. General cleaning 9.3. Cleaning the print roller 9.4. Cleaning the print head 10. Frequent questions...

  • Page 4: Useful Start-Up Information

    Dear customer, We are happy about your decision to utilize the WAGO thermal transfer printer TP298. In addition to this manual, you receive a device that is preset for the WAGO "marking strips" (Art.-No. 2009-0110) and "WMB Inline" (Art. No. 2009-0115).

  • Page 5: Start-Up Support

    1.1.1. Preset values for WAGO smartDESIGNER Prior to delivery, the TP298 printer was preset specifically for "marking strips" and "WMB Inline". BEFORE you may print a marking strip, please note the printer driver installation in this manual and a short description of the WAGO ProServe software.
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  • Page 7 Immediately prior to printing a marking strip from the smartDESIGNER, we would like to suggest the following settings that have been tested by WAGO. In smartDESGNER, please activate the following settings: Distance to left edge: the set position is located left to the...
  • Page 8 The ongoing maintenance of the print head and the roller are essential for a long lifespan of these components. When inscribing WMB Inline, you should clean the device after every second spool (3,000 WMB). When inscribing marking strips, you should clean the device after every 50 to 100 meters. Maintenance instructions are found in the manual. TP298...

  • Page 9: General Information / Product Description

    For printing on WAGO inscription materials, standard label printers are used after simple modifications. The TP298 printer is a label printer to be utilized either in direct thermal or in thermal transfer print, providing a nearly unlimited variety in the graphical design. The cast aluminum assembly enclosure assures optimum functional safety even in harsh conditions.

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    • Do not perform any manipulations on the device beyond those described in the instruction manual! If you need to remove the safety labels to change settings, please contact WAGO support. CAUTION! Do not open the back cover! Life-threatening voltages! 3.2.

  • Page 11: Scope Of Delivery

    ATTENTION! Please keep the original transport packaging for possible future transports. The standard scope of delivery comprises: Thermal transfer printer TP298 Power cable 3m USB cable and 3m RS-232 interface cable 2 empty foil cores 100 mm 2 empty foil cores 35 mm...
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  • Page 13: Printer Installation - Printer Configuration

    Plug one end of the power cable, supplied as an accessory, into the device and the other end to a grounded wall outlet. 5.2. Computer connections As standard, the TP298 features a serial RS-232 interface, an USB interface for local operation, and an Ethernet interface for connection to a network. TP298...

  • Page 14: Usb Interface

    The term "Regionaleinst" [Regional settings] appears in the display. Click 3x on the arrow to the right to "Schnittstellen" [Interfaces], followed by one click on the arrow downward. Then click 4x on the arrow to the right to "Ethernet“, followed by one click on the arrow downward. TP298...

  • Page 15: Cutting Unit

    S marking strips to their appropriate length. The printer must be turned off when mounting (or demounting) the cutting unit! First, you remove the plastic cover on the frontal left enclosure side (below the printer operator pad) by loosening the Allen screw. TP298...

  • Page 16: Printer Configuration

    The internal parameters for regional, device, print, interface and security settings are factory-set to satisfy the requirements of WAGO products. Changes, as they are required for the processing of different print jobs, can usually be realized by adjusting software settings.

  • Page 17: Loading The Thermal Transfer Ink Ribbon

    Slide the other roller into the guidance. Replace the cover and screw it back on. 6.2. Loading the thermal transfer ink ribbon For WAGO inscription materials, please use high-quality resin foil (Item No. 258-145). This foil is smudge-proof and scratch-resistant on the marking strips (Item No. 2009-110) and on WMB Inline (Item No. 2009-115)
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  • Page 19: Loading The Wago Marking Strips

    For this you hold the ink ribbon tightly, and tighten the nuts until you feel resistance. 6.3. Loading the WAGO marking strips The following marking strips are available from WAGO: ® 2009-110 Strips for Series TOP JOB S –...
  • Page 20 Guide the strip above the pin and between the two strip guide rails. Then re-adjust the sensor. The strip must be guided between the sensor fork, the ink ribbon is laying above the sensor fork. TP298...
  • Page 21 Sensor The following illustration shows an overview of the whole progress of the marking strip. TP298...
  • Page 22 Now move the lever clockwise to its limit stop. This puts the print head in its printing position. Always loosen the print head, when the printer is not in use for some time. This avoids abrasion and defects. TP298...

  • Page 23: Loading The Wmb Inline

    Verify the correct setting by turning the printer on and waiting until the FEED button lights up. Now press once on FEED. 8 labels will be pulled forward (calibration length). If, upon each FEED actuation, only one label is pulled forward, then the printer is ready for operation. TP298...

  • Page 24: Printer Driver Installation

    2. via the serial interface 3. via the network The printer drivers are part of the WAGO ProServe CD. The installation is performed in Setup using the register "Downloads". Insert the CD into the CD-Rom drive. If the auto start function is activated, the menu will start automatically.
  • Page 25 Please select the connection type: Network TP298...
  • Page 26 The status monitor is not mandatory for the driver operation and may be installed when required. The installation of the printer driver is completed. TP298...

  • Page 27: Printer Driver Settings For Marking Strips

    7.2. Printer driver settings for marking strips In the Windows Printers folder, right- click on the corresponding printer (TP298) and select the entry "Printer setting" in the context menu. The settings for print speed, print temperature and paper format can be set under Options.

  • Page 28: Printer Driver Settings For Wmb Inline

    The settings for the print on WMB Inline (2009-115) are shown below, analog to the recommended settings for marking strip print. If the ink ribbon begins to tear or shows severe fraying at an early state of the printing process, the print temperature needs to be lowered. TP298...
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  • Page 30 The print head offset is preset for the use with WMB Inline. Please adjust the print head offset only minimally (in 1/10th increments upwards) if the imprint on the WMB labels shifts horizontally downwards. This may occur after a certain time of use. TP298...

  • Page 31: Wago Proserve Software

    WAGO ProServe software The following section introduces two other components of the ProServe CD: the programs smartDESIGNER and smartMARKING. Both programs are very well suited to quickly and easily print marking strips (Item no. 2009-110) and WMB Inline (Item no. 2009-115) on your new printer.
  • Page 32 Via Drag & Drop from the library display INSERT ARTICLE SEVERAL TIMES • Input of an article number and change of quantity - click on "Planning" • Via Drag & Drop from library display by holding shift key. Input of quantity. TP298...
  • Page 33 First deactivate the item Activation of font size check > Limitation of fonts in the menu item Options > Settings. • Section of the inscription surfaces (multiple selection possible using Shift or Ctrl). • Click on button Inscription table or • Select menu item Inscription - Inscription table • Selection of marking strip or WMB Inline TP298...
  • Page 34 To obtain optimum print results on the marking strips or WMB Inline, please make the following settings in the software. Settings for the inscription of marking strips 2009-110 as follows: Please select menu item "Options" > "Settings". The following formatting parameters can be set in the area "Strip print": TP298...
  • Page 35 For each printer, the printer factor is determined by the factory prior to delivery. The value for your printer is found in the attached "Important Information". This value should not be changed at a later date. Use of TrueType fonts in smartDESIGNER Please deactivate the following options in "Options > Settings > Inscription": TP298...

  • Page 36: Inscription Using Smartmarking

    8.3. Inscription using smartMARKING This section provides a short introduction to the printing of WAGO marking strips with your new TP298. You start by creating a new project (Button New or menu File >New). As output device, please select TT Printer (Roll).
  • Page 37 Subsequent to the selection of the printer driver or the output device respectively, a dialog box opens with all inscription materials available for the thermal transfer printer or plotter. The WAGO marking strip 11 mm has been designed for the inscription of the new terminal block ©...

  • Page 38: Printer Maintenance

    During the print process, contaminations such as dust or ink particles from the transfer foil may accumulate at the print head. This results in a considerable deterioration of the print image quality (contrast differences, appearances of bright, vertical streaks). In this case, the print head requires cleaning. TP298...
  • Page 39 • Do not touch the protective glass layer of the print head with bare hands. • Clean the print head as follows: 1. Disconnect the device from the power supply 2. Turn the print head away. 3. Remove the labels and transfer foil from the printer 4. Clean the print head surface TP298...

  • Page 40: 10. Frequent Questions

    Ink ribbon tears Printing temperature too high Reduce printing temperature in the printer settings Ink ribbon tears Tension of the ink ribbon Please contact the ProServe Support winder too high Hotline TP298...

  • Page 41: 11. Registration Form

    ________________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________ Thank you very much. When you are registered, your software will be updated regularly and we will let you know about any changes in drivers or firmware. We wish you much joy with your new device. TP298...
  • Page 42 WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG P.O. Box 28 80, D-32385 Minden Hansastraße 27 · D-32423 Minden Phone ++49/571/ 887-0 Fax ++49/571/ 887-169 info@wago.com www.wago.com Support Hotline ProServe: Phone ++49/ 0571/ 887-630 Fax ++49/ 571/ 887-8630 support.proserve@WAGO.com TP298...

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