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  • Page 1 Manual TP 343...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2. Thermal print head characteristics 3.3. Care instructions for thermal transfer printing 4. Scope of delivery 5. Printer preparation 5.1. Loading the thermal transfer ink ribbon 5.2. Loading the WAGO marking strips and preparing the TP343 for printing markingSTRIP 6. Printer installation — printer configuration 6.1. Power supply 6.2. Computer connections Printer driver installation 7.1.

  • Page 4: Useful Start-Up Information

    You are getting a unit that has been calibrated especially for WAGO “markingSTRIP” labels (Item No. 2009-0110) and for WAGO core markers (Item No. 211-111 and 211-121); a pro- duct manual is also included with this product. In order to make it easier to start using these new marking techniques, WAGO offers the following support options: 1.

  • Page 5: General Information/Specifications

    2. General information/Specifications 2.1. General information: The innovative WAGO marking system is the cost-effective solution for labeling terminal blocks. The new TOPJOB®S terminal blocks with WAGO’s CAGE CLAMP®S connection technology is the newst solution to reducing the cost of terminal block labeling. The centered inscription receptacles for all terminal blocks range in size from 1.5 mm²...

  • Page 6: Thermal Print Head Characteristics

    3.2. Thermal print head characteristics: NOTICE: The thermal print head is the most sensitive part of the printer. Please observe the follow- ing: • Do not touch the print head’s protective glass layer by hand. Do not use sharp objects (e.g., a knife or screwdriver) while cleaning the print head. •...

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    Parallel Centronics cable 1.5 m and USB cable 1.5 m • 2 empty ink ribbon cores 104 mm • 1 special spool unwinding unit WAGO markingSTRIP (see Fig. 2) • 1 special strip guide for markingSTRIP (see Fig. 1) •...

  • Page 8: Printer Preparation

    5. Printer preparation 5.1. Loading the thermal transfer ink ribbon: Please use the following ink ribbons for WAGO labeling materials: Resin film (Order No. 258-145) for markingSTRIP (Order No. 2009-110) Resin film (Order No. 258-150) for conductor identification material Series 211 Resin-wax film (Order No. 258-144) for label material To load the ink ribbon, press the lever (Fig.
  • Page 9 <___ Fig.8 IMPORTANT: The raised ends of the ink ribbon spindles are always inserted into the printer <___ holder on the right (see also Fig. 8). Fig.9 Fig.10 Please remember to note which side of the ink ribbon is coated! When fitting, the coated side must be on the side facing away from the print head.
  • Page 10 5.2. Loading the WAGO labeling strip and preparing the TP343 for prin- ting markingSTRIP The following marking strips are available from WAGO: 2009-110 Strips for TOPJOB S Series – width 11 mm – 50 m – white ® 2009-130 Strips for TOPJOB S Series – width 11 mm – 50 m – white ®...
  • Page 11 Top strip guide The strip guide projects by approx. 3.5 mm at the bottom. This projection is important for printing 7.5-mm markingSTRIP. Fig.13 <___> Fig.14 This strip guide can be removed from the printer by pulling the green guides apart. The strip guide must then be fitted to accommodate what will be printed;...
  • Page 12 Fig.15 Feeding in the markingSTRIP material Fig.17 Fig.16 Figures 16 and 17 show feeding in an 11-mm markingSTRIP. Please ensure that the materi- al forms a straight line from the unwinder to the roller. Then close the printer cover. CAUTION: The top printer unit must be raised before feeding the material into the unit! Thermotransferdrucker TP 343...

  • Page 13: Printer Installation - Printer Configuration

    Then connect the mains cable to a grounded socket. 6.2. Computer connections: As standard equipment, the TP343 has a parallel Centronics interface, a serial RS-232 interface and a USB interface. A Centronics and a USB cable are included in the scope of delivery.

  • Page 14: Printer Driver Installation

    7. Printer driver installation 7.1. Printer driver installation: Please use the latest driver, see: www.wago.com under SERVICE / Download / ProServe / WAGO smartMARKING The Web site will provide the file “TSC_7.1.1.exe.” This is a self-extracting ZIP file, which can be started by double- clicking. This driver is approved for use with the Windows 2000/XP and VISTA operating systems.
  • Page 15 Please accept these conditions by clicking NEXT. This is followed by the allocation of the temporary directory. Here, choose any directory, which may be deleted upon completion of the installation.
  • Page 16 In the options, choose whether a README file and a driver installation assistant are to be started after the unpacking process. Driver installation assistant Please click NEXT Thermotransferdrucker TP 343...
  • Page 17 Mark the driver TSC TTP-343. Next choose the printer connection.
  • Page 18 The printer name can be accepted; however, choosing a name is also possible. This completes the printer driver installation. Thermotransferdrucker TP 343...

  • Page 19: Installing The Proserve Software

    Serve software) can be found in the Quickstart brochure in PDF format on the ProServe CD in the directory \Manuals\SmartDesigner_and_productLocator. SmartMARKING can easily be uninstalled via Control panel /Software. Additional information relating to smartMARKING can be found in the smartMARKING manual, which may be downloaded from www.wago.com.

  • Page 20: The Wago Proserve Applications

    8. The WAGO ProServe applications 8.1. Printer driver settings: In order to print markingSTRIP, the printer driver requires a few additional settings. First, open the print settings via START/Printers and faxes. To do this, click on the TSC TTP 343 printer icon with the right mouse button.
  • Page 21 Next, click EDIT. It is important here to choose the USER template. Please change the values as specified above and confirm with OK. Back in the “Page setup” tab, confirm entries with “ACCEPT.”...
  • Page 22 No changes are necessary in the “Graphics” tab. In the “Label” tab, please change the following settings: Method: Thermal transfer Type: Endless Post print action: None Please confirm the entries with “ACCEPT.” Thermotransferdrucker TP 343...
  • Page 23 In the “Options” tab, please change the Print speed : to 50.80 mm/s (i.e., millimeters/second) and the brightness: to 11; confirm the entries with “ACCEPT.” All changes to the driver have now been made. An inscription file can now be created.

  • Page 24: Working With Smartdesigner

    8.2. Working with WAGO smartDESIGNER: After installation, the PROSERVE icon will appear on the desktop. Please start this pro- gram by double-clicking. The start menu will be displayed. Now, please select smartDESIGNER. To work with smartDESIGNER, it is necessary to first create a project group in order to save the new project.
  • Page 25 It is now possible to execute functions such as creating a carrier rail. Next, the assistant will request assigning a name to the carrier rail. It is possible to choose options such as “different carrier rails,” “different end stops,” “start position for the first item,”...
  • Page 26 Use OK to confirm entries. It is now possible to enter WAGO item numbers directly and place them on the carrier rail with PROJECT (see illustration above). The contents list is another search option. Here, search for the appropriate item in the item hierarchy. An overview will be produced at the bottom right as soon as the last stage of the hierarchy has been reached.
  • Page 27 Next, click on the inscription icon (blue circle). Then select the required inscription in the following window (select the label strip 2009-0110 here for the TP343). If this results in an error message, reply with NO and close the assistant. Then click on...
  • Page 28 Under “Inscription,” deactivate the “Activate text size check” option. “Font limitation.” This option must only be deactivated once. Restart the inscription process. First mark all the cells that are to be inscribed, with the mouse pointer. Then click on the assistant.
  • Page 29 Upon confirming the inscription twice, the project should appear as follows: To print out the inscription, first select “Inscription” in the header bar. Here select the active driver for the TP343. Specify the values for the margins under “Marker strip settings.” When both margins combine, they should yield a value of approximately 15 mm.
  • Page 30 Finally select “Print marker strip” under “Markers.” It is possible to still enter the number of strips to be printed here: When everything has been set up in the printer driver (cf. Page 21-23), then the print should now be started and output. After printing, press the FEED key once to advance the strip for easy cutting.

  • Page 31: Working With Smartmarking

    8.3. Working with smartMARKING Please start the smartMARKING program in the Start menu. When the program has started, click on FILE – NEW. First, the the device selection window will appear. Select “TT printer (roll)” as shown above.
  • Page 32 Next, the DATABASE selection window will appear. Click on WAGO (single click), then on MARKING STRIP (double click). Select MARKING STRIP Series 2009 for 11-mm strips or MARKING STRIP for Series 870, 869, 862, 270. The adjunct “1/2” represents the horizontal subdivision of the strips.
  • Page 33 Next, please mark the strip with a single click with the left mouse button and then press the right mouse button. The mouse pointer should be on the strip. Now select “DIVIDE STRIP.”...
  • Page 34 The following window will open, proceed as follows: 1. Enter the width of the item (e.g., 4.2 mm for TOPJOB S Series 2001) -> TAB ® 2. Enter the number of items -> TAB 3. Click ADD and confirm with < ENTER > 4.
  • Page 35 Doing so will yield a result similar to the following: Click with the left mouse button in the cell at the extreme left; this cell will turn green. Now click the right mouse button again inside this cell. A context field will open. Next, select whether the entire strip, or just a portion, will be inscribed.
  • Page 36 Activate the “Series” box and then click on Serial numbering. Create logical series in the extended context field, if desired. For additional information, consult the smartMARKING manual, which may be downloa- ded from the WAGO at www.wago.com Print by clicking on the printer icon.
  • Page 37 Next, activate the TSC TTP 343 printer driver using “Select printer.” Then click ACCEPT and then CLOSE. The distance from the left-hand edge is ca. 14–16 mm. When several projects have been created, activate the “Marked segments only” option if outputting the active project (with the green outline) is desired.
  • Page 38 8.4. Preparing the TP343 for printing core markers: It is only possible to print core markers 211-111 (12 mm) and 211-121 (23 mm) with smartMARKING. Thermotransferdrucker TP 343...

  • Page 39: Preparation For Printing Core Markers

    Clicking on the “New project” icon will revert to program to print mode. Next, the screen will switch back automatically to the DATABASE area. Here select WIREMARKER. Please select 211-111 or 211-121. NOTE: It is not possible to output 211-155 and 211-156!
  • Page 40 Please mark the left-hand label and press the right mouse button. When doing so, the mouse pointer must be on the marked (green) label. Then activate “Inscribe.” In the marking assistant, there are a number of options for producing an inscription. Thermotransferdrucker TP 343...
  • Page 41 4. Activate the “Series” box and then click on “Serial numbering.” It is possible to create logical series in a further context field. The smartMARKING manual contains additional information and may be downloaded from WAGO at www.wago.com. It is important that the text is left-aligned in this template. Use OK to confirm entries.
  • Page 42 The settings under “Page setup” are the same as those for marker strips. If not having previously worked with strips, then change the USER template under EDIT. Use the values in the illustration below. Confirm the change with OK. Thermotransferdrucker TP 343...
  • Page 43 IThere are no changes in the “GRAPHICS” tab. Please change the options in the “Label” settings as follows: It is also possible to use the settings already made for marker strips in the “Options” tab.
  • Page 44 The material is then loaded. To do this, open the printer (cf. Page 8). Remove the marker strip from within the printer and remove the spool from the unwinder. Then pull the material sensor (1) and the green side section (2) apart and remove the gray strip guide (3).
  • Page 45 Push the material sensor and the left-hand side section together close enough that the material is able to run through cleanly and absolutely straight. Adjust the marker sensor so that it can cleanly detect the gap and the label. Feed the material over the roller and out of the printer. Changing the ink ribbon Please change the ink ribbon as described on Pages 8–9.
  • Page 46 The special ink ribbon 258-150 is required for printing core markers. Please change the ink ribbon as described on Pages XX. Printing out core markers Click the printer icon in smartMARKING to start the printout. The border is ca. 20 to 25 mm. Start printing in smartMARKING.

  • Page 47: Servicing The Unit

    9. Servicing the unit The printer requires little maintenance. Regularly cleaning the print head is very important. This ensures a consistently good print image and helps prevent the premature wear of the print head. CAUTION: The printer must be disconnected from the power outlet before performing any type of service! The following aids are recommend for cleaning: •...

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Print Head

    9.1. . Cleaning the print head: During the print process, contamination (e.g., dust or ink particles from the transfer foil) may accumulate on the print head. This results in considerable deterioration of the print image quality (e.g., variations in contrast, appearances of bright or vertical streaks). In this case, the print head requires cleaning.

  • Page 49: Application Errors And Solutions (Table)

    9.2. Operational faults: Fault: Possible cause: Recommended action: Printer does not respond Printer not switched on Check the mains voltage, switch on the printer Printer is turned on/does not react Connection to PC faulty Check the PC connection Printer does not respond Wrong printer driver active Check the printer driver Printer executes a strip feed, which...

  • Page 50: Calibrating The Marker Sensor For Material With Gaps

    9.3. Calibrating the marker sensor for material with gaps: The TP343 is set up both for endless application (markingSTRIP) and for the application of material with gaps (labels) or material with markers (WireMarker 211-111 or -121). If the red TP343 lamp flashes during printing, despite having the correct driver settings and is not exhibiting a fault that is outlined in the table above, then recalibrate the materi- Switch the unit off to change over to material with gaps.

  • Page 51: Registration Form

    Wir informieren Sie bei Änderungen im Treiber- und Firmware-Bereich. Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Freude mit dem neuen Gerät. Wago Kontakttechnik GmbH & (nach Schweizer Recht) Co. KG By registering, you will always be kept up to date with the latest software. We will let you know about any changes in the driver and firmware.
  • Page 52 WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 28 80 · D-32385 Minden Hansastraße 27 · D-32423 Minden Telefon (0571) 887- 0 Telefax (0571) 887-169 info@wago.com www.wago.com Support Hotline ProServe: Telefon (0571)887-630 Telefax (0571)887-8630 support.proserve@wago.com...

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