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HellermannTyton TT4000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Thermal Transfer Printer
TT4000 Series
Operating Instruction
Edition 1.1 November 2007
HellermannTyton
Please check our home page for your nearest sales office
http://www.hellermanntyton.com/
Internet:
Information on the scope of delivery, appearance, performance, dimensions and weight
reflect our knowledge at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make modifications.

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  • Page 1 Thermal Transfer Printer TT4000 Series Operating Instruction Edition 1.1 November 2007 HellermannTyton Please check our home page for your nearest sales office http://www.hellermanntyton.com/ Internet: Information on the scope of delivery, appearance, performance, dimensions and weight reflect our knowledge at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make modifications.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TT4000 Series Table of contents Notes on the documentation......................... 4 Structure of the documentation and navigation ................4 Warnings, notes and other identifying markings ................4 1.2.1 Warnings ..........................4 1.2.2 Notes ........................... 5 1.2.3 Display texts on the printer screen ..................5 Cross references and references to graphics, tables and documents ........
  • Page 3 TT4000 Series Removing the wound roll......................21 Loading fanfold labels ........................ 22 Loading transfer ribbon ......................23 Setting the feed path of the transfer ribbon................23 Removing and installing the rewind guide plate, dispense plate or tear-off plate...... 24 Removing and installing the locking system ................25 Printing..............................

  • Page 4: Notes On The Documentation

    TT4000 Series Notes on the documentation Structure of the documentation and navigation The documentation for the thermal transfer printer TT4000 is split into the following sections: Operating Instructions • This is included in printed form and is directed toward persons who operate the label printer and perform basic maintenance and service work on the printer.

  • Page 5: Notes

    TT4000 Series 1.2.2 Notes Important information is identified with an exclamation mark on the left-hand side of the page. Information is identified with an "i" on the left-hand side of the page. 1.2.3 Display texts on the printer screen All texts appearing on the printer screen are identified in a special way e.g.: Timezone >...

  • Page 6: Safety And The Environment

    TT4000 Series Safety and the environment Read these operating instructions carefully before using the label printer for the first time. The operating instructions describe all of the functions of the label printer during operation. The available functions depend on the version used for a specific job.

  • Page 7: Environmentally-Friendly Disposal

    TT4000 Series Environmentally-friendly disposal Used devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be utilized. ⇒ Dispose of used devices separately from other waste, i.e. via an appropriate collection site. The modular nature of the label printer allows it to easily be disassembled into its component parts so that the parts can be turned in for recycling.

  • Page 8: Installation

    TT4000 Series Installation Unpacking the label printer Lift the label printer out of the box via the straps. ⇒ Check label printer for damage that may have occurred during transport. ⇒ Check delivery for completeness. ⇒ Pack contents (basic version) Label printer •...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Label Printer

    TT4000 Series Connecting the label printer Power switch Power connection jack Slot for Cardbus or a Type II PC card Slot for a Compact Flash memory card Ethernet 10/100 Base-T USB port for a keyboard or scanner USB high-speed slave port...

  • Page 10: Connecting To A Computer Or Computer Network

    TT4000 Series 3.3.2 Connecting to a computer or computer network Insufficient or missing grounding can cause faults during operation. Ensure that all computers and connection cables connected to the label printer are grounded. ⇒ Connect label printer to computer or network with a suitable cable.

  • Page 11: Operating Panel

    TT4000 Series Operating panel The user can control the operation of the printer with the operating panel, for example: pause, continue or cancel print jobs • set printing parameters, e.g. heating energy of the print head, print speed, configuration •...

  • Page 12: Functions Of The Operating Panel During Printing

    TT4000 Series Functions of the operating panel during printing 4.2.1 Symbol indicators The symbol indicators shown in the following table can appear on the status line of the screen, depending on the configuration of the printer. They inform you of the current status of the printer at a glance.

  • Page 13: Ready' Mode

    TT4000 Series 4.2.2 'Ready' mode The printer is ready and can receive data. The display shows the text Ready and the configured symbol indicators, such as the time and date Button Label Function menu illuminates go to offline menu (see “Configuration Instructions“)

  • Page 14: Fault - Correctable' Mode

    TT4000 Series 4.2.5 'Fault - correctable' mode An error that can be remedied by the operator without canceling the print job has occurred. The print job can be continued once the error is remedied. The display shows the symbol the error type and the number of labels still to be printed.

  • Page 15: Device Types

    TT4000 Series Device types Standard printer TT4000-2 and TT4000-3 The standard printer (depending on print head resolution 203dpi or 300dpi) is used for printing HellermannTyton labels on reels or fanfold media. Printing continuous material (e.g. printable shrinking sleeve or TIPTAG plates is also possible. Using the standard printer model, labels are removed by hand.

  • Page 16: Loading Media

    TT4000 Series Loading media For adjustments and simple installation work, use the accompanying hexagonal wrench located in the bottom section of the print unit. See Figure 4, Item 8. No other tools are required for the work described here. Loading labels from a roll 6.1.1...

  • Page 17: Inserting A Label Strip Into The Print Head

    TT4000 Series 6.1.2 Inserting a label strip into the print head Turn lever (9) anti clockwise to lift the print head. Push guide ring on axis (6) all the way out. Guide label strip to the print unit above the internal rewinder (5).

  • Page 18: Winding Up The Label Strip In Rewind Mode (Optional)

    TT4000 Series For use in Tear-Off mode only: ⇒ Turn lever (Figure 4, Pos 9) clockwise to lock the print head. The label roll is loaded for use in Tear-Off mode. If continuous material without any label gaps or sensor punchings are used (i.e. continuous shrinking sleeve), then position the label sensor with tab (3) approximately to the center of the material.

  • Page 19: Winding Up The Liner In Peel-Off Mode (Optional)

    TT4000 Series 6.1.5 Winding up the liner in Peel-Off mode (optional) Figure 7 Guidance of the liner in Peel-Off mode (optional) In Peel-Off mode, the labels are removed after printing, and only the liner is wound up internally. Lift the pinch roller (4) off the rewind assist roller (5).

  • Page 20: Setting The Head Locking System

    TT4000 Series 6.1.6 Setting the head locking system The print head is pushed on via two plungers. The location of the outer plunger must be set to the width of the label medium used so as to. achieve even print quality across the entire label width, •...

  • Page 21: Removing The Wound Roll

    TT4000 Series Removing the wound roll Figure 9 Removing the wound roll Turn lever (7) anti clockwise to lift the print head. Cut label strip and wind it fully around the rewinder (2). Hold rewinder (2) firmly and turn knob (3) clockwise. The rewinder spindle relaxes and the wound roll is released.

  • Page 22: Loading Fanfold Labels

    TT4000 Series Loading fanfold labels Figure 10 Feed path of paper with fanfold labels Loosen knurled screw (1) and slide guide (2) outward completely and swivel it downward past the roll retainer (3). Position label stack (4) behind the printer. Ensure that the labels on the strip are visible from above.

  • Page 23: Loading Transfer Ribbon

    TT4000 Series Loading transfer ribbon With direct thermal printing, do not load a transfer ribbon; if one has already been loaded, remove it. Clean print head before loading the transfer ribbon (see 8.5 on page 28). Turn lever (4) anti clockwise to lift the print head.

  • Page 24: Removing And Installing The Rewind Guide Plate, Dispense Plate Or Tear-Off Plate

    TT4000 Series Read current setting on the scale (1) and record if necessary. Turn screw (2) with hexagonal wrench and observe the behaviour of the ribbon. In the + direction, the inner edge of the transfer ribbon is tightened, and the outer edge is tightened in the - direction.

  • Page 25: Removing And Installing The Locking System

    TT4000 Series Figure 13 Removing and installing the tear-off plate Removing and installing the locking system Removing the locking system Position printer at edge of table so that the oblong hole is accessible from below. Screw out screws (1) (2) and remove them.

  • Page 26: Printing

    TT4000 Series Printing CAUTION! The print head can be damaged if handled improperly! ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Do not touch the bottom of the print head with your fingers or sharp objects. ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Ensure that the labels are clean.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Basic Maintenance

    TT4000 Series Cleaning and basic maintenance DANGER! Risk of death via electric shock! Disconnect the printer from the power supply before performing any ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ maintenance work. Maintenance plan Wartungsaufgabe Wann General cleaning as necessary (see 8.3 on page 28) each time the label roll is changed or Clean print roller (see 8.4 on page 28)

  • Page 28: General Cleaning

    TT4000 Series General cleaning CAUTION! Abrasive cleaning agents can damage the printer! ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the outer surfaces or assemblies. Remove dust and paper fuzz in the printing area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Label Sensor

    TT4000 Series Cleaning the label sensor CAUTION! Label sensor can be damaged! ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Do not use sharp or hard objects or solvents to clean the label sensor. The label sensor can become dirtied with paper dust. This can adversely affect label detection.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Print Head

    TT4000 Series Replacing the print head The print head of the label printer can be replaced without the need for fine adjustment. The print head must be replaced if worn or when switching to a print head with higher or lower resolution.
  • Page 31 TT4000 Series Figure 17 Removing and installing the print head Removing the print head Turn lever (10) anti clockwise to lift the print head. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer. Remove hexagonal wrench (9) from its retainer. Lightly keep print head mounting bracket (9) on the print roller with one finger and screw out screw (8) with the hexagonal wrench and remove it and the washer.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Print Roller And Rewind Assist Roller

    TT4000 Series Replacing the print roller and rewind assist roller Removing the side plate Turn lever (1) anti clockwise to lift the print head. Lift the pinch roller (5) off the rewind assist roller. Remove labels and transfer ribbon from the printer.

  • Page 33: Error Treatment

    TT4000 Series Error treatment Error types When an error occurs, the diagnostic system displays the error on the screen and switches the printer into one of the three possible error modes, depending on the error type: Symbol Navigator pad Error type...
  • Page 34 TT4000 Series Problem Cause Solution Printer prints a series of characters instead Printer is in Monitor mode Exit Monitor mode. of the label format Check course of transfer ribbon and Transfer ribbon loaded orientation of the covered side and Printer transports the incorrectly correct if necessary.

  • Page 35: Error Messages And Recovery

    TT4000 Series Problem Cause Solution See “Cleaning the print head” on Print head dirty Vertical white lines in page 28. print image Print head defective (failure See “Replacing the print head” on of dots) page 30. Printer is being operated in Change setup to Backfeed >...
  • Page 36 TT4000 Series Error message Cause Error recovery Switch printer off and on again. FPGA malfunction Hardware error If it occurs again → Service. Switch printer off and on again. If it Head error Hardware error occurs again → replace print head (see 8.7 on page 30).
  • Page 37 TT4000 Series Error message Cause Error recovery Load a label roll (see 6.1 on page Label roll used up 16) or load fanfold labels (see 6.3 Out of paper on page 22). Error in paper course Check paper course. Transfer ribbon used up Load new transfer ribbon Cancel print job.

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