Brady TLS 2200 User Manual

TLS2200

TLS2200

THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER

THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER

™

Users Manual

FCC Notice—U.S. Only

Warning: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not
installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when operating in a
commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case corrective measures will be at the owner’s expense.

The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brady
Worldwide, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Europe

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canada

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.

Brady Warranty

Our products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and
determine for him or herself their adaptability to his/her intended uses. Brady warrants to the
buyer that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its
obligations under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady’s satisfaction to
have been defective at the time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons
obtaining the product from the buyer.

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YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS OF
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS &
CONDITIONS, PLEASE PROMPTLY RETURN THIS PACKAGE FOR A FULL REFUND.

License Agreement

Brady USA, Inc. (hereafter "BRADY") hereby grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable
license to use the software and accompanying documentation according to the following terms:

1. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS: You may not: 1) transmit the software over a network
without an additional license; 2) modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile,
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software or the accompanying documentation; 3) rent, transfer, or grant any rights in the
software or accompanying documentation without prior, express written consent of BRADY;
or 4) remove any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the software and accompanying
documentation.

2. NATURE OF THIS AGREEMENT: This license is not a sale. Title and copyrights to the
software, accompanying documentation, and any copy made by you remains the property of
BRADY. Unauthorized copying of the software or the accompanying documentation, or failure
to comply with the above restrictions, shall automatically terminate this license without
further notice, and terminate your rights to use the software, and BRADY shall, in addition to
its other legal remedies, be entitled to its reasonable attorney fees.

3. LIMITED WARRANTY: BRADY warrants that, for a period of one hundred and eighty
(180) days from the date of delivery to you as evidenced by a copy of your receipt, the
software, as furnished, under normal use, will perform without significant errors that make it
unusable. BRADY's entire liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty (which is
subject to you returning the software to BRADY) will be, at the option of BRADY, to attempt
to correct or help you around errors, to replace the software with functionally equivalent
software or diskettes, or to refund the license fee of the software and terminate this
agreement.

EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY, BRADY MAKES AND
YOU RECEIVE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR IN ANY
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IMPLIED WARRANTY OF THE WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE
PROGRAM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so the above exclusion may not
apply to you. this warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL BRADY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOST PROFITS, COST OF COVER OR

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OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE PROGRAM OR ACCOMPANYING
DOCUMENTATION, HOWEVER CAUSED AN ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY. THIS
LIMITATION WILL APPLY EVEN IF BRADY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE LICENSE FEE
REFLECTS THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK.

Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental, or
consequential damages, so he above limitation may not apply to you.

5. General: If the product is acquired under the terms of a 1) GSA contract - use,
reproduction or disclosure is subject to the restrictions set forth in the applicable ADP
Schedule contract; 2) Dod contract - use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of 252.277-7013; 3) Civilian agency
contract - use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to 52.277-19(a) through (d) and
restrictions set forth in the this Agreement. Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright
laws of the United States.

This Agreement shall be governed by, and interpreted under, the laws of the state of
Wisconsin. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any
other communications or advertising with respect to the software and accompanying
documentation. If any provision of the Agreement is held invalid, the remainder of this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

Copyright

This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied
or reproduced by any means without the prior written consent of Brady Worldwide, Inc.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Brady assumes no
liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements
resulting from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Brady further assumes no liability
arising out of the application or use of any product or system described, herein; nor any
liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this document. Brady
disclaims all warranties of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose.

Brady reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product or system
described herein to improve reliability, function, or design.

© 1998 Brady Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Brady Worldwide, Inc.
6555 West Good Hope Road
P.O. Box 2131
Milwaukee, WI 53201

Main Switchboard: [phone]

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[phone]

FAX: [phone]

Sales/Customer Support: (800) 537- 8791

Technical Support

Brady Worldwide, Inc. provides several TLS2200 System support options:

1. To speak with a technical support representative, call [phone]; Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CST), or

2. FAX your inquiry to [phone], or

3. Contact Brady’s Technical Support Team on-line at: [e-mail].

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Table of Contents

Introduction 6
Unpacking Your TLS2200 Printer 6

Packaging to Save 6
Future Shipment of Battery Pack 6

TLS2200 Printer Specifications 7

Physical and Environmental Characteristics 7
Certification 7

Quick Label Making Instructions 8
Setting Up 9

Using the Battery Pack and Charger 9
Disposal of the Battery Pack 9
Installing a Ribbon Cartridge 10
Installing a Label Roll 10

Typing and Editing Text 11

Typing Text Characters 11
Reading the LCD and Moving the Cursor 11
Cursor and Editing Keys 12
The Text Editor 13
Use of the <Enter> Key When Composing a
Legend 13
Default Font Size 13
Changing the Font Size 14
TLS2200 Printer Fonts 14
Text Editing Notes 15
Saving and Recalling a Legend 16

Function Keys 16
The Setup Menu 17

Setup Menu Options 17
Printer 17
Barcode 18
Style 18
Serial 18
Setup Menu Tree 19
Units 20

Printing Your Labels 20

Cutting off the Printed Label 20
Adjusting Burn Temperature 20
Setting Peel Time 20
Reloading Label Rolls and Ribbons 21

Advanced Features 21

Serialization 21
General Guidelines for Serializing 22
Creating Terminal Block Labels 23
Setting the Center-to-Center Spacing 23
Creating Bar Code Labels 23
Setting Bar Code Options 23
Code 39 Bar Code Symbology 24
TLS2200 System Bar Code Parameters 24
Maximum Bar Code Characters 24
Notes on Bar Coding 25

Tutorial Guide 26

Creating a One-Line Legend, Component
Marker 26
Creating a Component Label Utilizing
Multiple Font Sizes 26
Creating a Wiremarker 27
Creating Serialized Wiremarkers 27
Creating a Label with Rotated Text, Printing
Multiple Copies 28
Creating a Bar Code Label 29
Creating a Serialized Bar Code Label 30
Creating a Terminal Block Label 30

Maintenance 31

Cleaning the Drive Roller and Cutter 31
Cleaning the Print Head 31
Replacing the System Power Cell 31

Accessory Parts List 32

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Introduction

Small in size, big in performance! Since the invention of thermal transfer technology, the idea
has remained unchanged - bigger has always been better. Until now. Brady introduces the
TLS2200™ Thermal Labeling System. This hand-held thermal transfer printer is the new
leader in the Brady line of quality performance printers. Weighing in at just 2.75 lbs., it’s the
only thermal transfer bar code/label printer that you can hold in just one hand.

Never before has there been a printer quite like the TLS2200 Thermal Labeling System. It’s
so easy - simply choose the type of labels you want to print and load them in. The TLS2200
printer takes care of the rest. Thanks to its innovative smart-cell technology, the TLS2200
printer recognizes the label you’re using and automatically adjusts itself, saving you a
significant amount of setup time. As you will see, the TLS2200 System is the first hand-held
thermal transfer printer that’s not only portable, quick and easy to use, but uniquely
intelligent as well. We are sure you will find it to be an extremely versatile and durable tool,
useful for a great number of label-making needs.

Unpacking Your TLS2200 Printer

Before you begin setting up the printer, check that you have received the following items in
your packaging.

• Printer

• Hard Side Carrying Case

• Battery Pack

• Battery Charger

• Warranty Card

• Cleaning Card

• Dust Cover

• User’s Manual

• R6010 Ribbon

• Sample Label Roll (PTL-19-423)

Packaging to Save

The packaging surrounding your TLS2200 Thermal Labeling System should be saved in the
event of any future shipments of the printer and accessories.

Future Shipment of the Battery Pack

WARNING:

Never ship the TLS2200 Thermal Labeling System without first removing the rechargeable
battery pack from the printer.

If shipping both the printer and battery pack, remove the battery pack from the printer and
place the items in the original shipping material before transporting.

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TLS2200 Printer Specifications

• Thermal Transfer Print Mechanism (203 dpi)

• Optical Registration System for Precise Print Registration

• Elastomeric Keypad

• 2-Line by 16-Character Liquid Crystal Display

• Custom True Type Font (Arial)

• Labels up to 2” Wide

• Printable Area - 1.81” x 1.81” (Width x Height)

• Adjustable for 6 Different Liner Widths

• Prints 500 Labels Between Battery Charges

• 6 Month Warranty

Physical and Environmental Characteristics

Physical U.S. Units: Metric Units:
Dimensions:
Weight (with

battery pack):

Environmental Operation: Storage:
Temperature:*
Relative Humidity:

12 x 3.75 x 4.5 in. 305 x 95 x 114 mm.

2.75 lb. 1.25 kg

40E to 105EF (4E to 40EC) 0E to 140EF (-18E to 60EC)
20% to 95% (non-condensing) 10% to 80% (non-condensing)

*Exposing the TLS2200™ Thermal Labeling System to direct sunlight is not recommended.

Certification

• FCC Class A Approved

• UL/CUL-listed Battery Charger

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Quick Label Making Instructions

The following steps are all you need to create a simple label. Read the rest of this manual for
detailed information on each of these steps, as well as other functions not listed here.

Follow these steps:

1. Install a fully charged battery pack.

2. Install a ribbon cartridge.

3. Install a label roll of the desired type and size.

4. Turn the power switch “On.”

5. Type the text for your label. Press the <Enter> key to begin each new line of text.

6. Edit the text so it reads exactly as you want it to.

7. Press the <Print> key to print the label.

8. Use the built-in cutter to remove the finished label.

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Setting Up

Read the following sets of instructions to learn how to connect the battery pack/charger,
install a print ribbon cartridge, and install a roll of labels.

Using the Battery Pack and Charger

The TLS2200™ Thermal Labeling System is shipped with a battery pack and a battery
charger unit. Use these items to power the unit as shown below:

Power Switch

Battery Charger Jack

Connect the charger unit here.
You can charge the battery
pack while it is either installed
or removed from the printer.

Sliding Lever

Use to lock the battery pack
in place during installation
or to release it for removal.

NOTES: The battery pack is shipped in an uncharged condition. Charge the battery for a

minimum of 5 hours before operating the printer solely on battery power.
You can charge the battery pack while the printer is turned “On” or “Off.” The
battery pack will be charging as long as the charger is plugged in.

Brady recommends, however, that once the battery pack is fully charged, you should
unplug the charger and operate the printer solely on battery power.

If the battery pack is completely discharged, connecting the charger does not
provide enough power to run the printer. Recharge the battery pack before
continued use.

Turns the printer
ON and OFF

Battery Pack

Install as shown.

Disposal of the Battery Pack

The NiCad battery pack contains cadmium, a toxic element. The battery pack is
considered hazardous toxic waste and must not be thrown away in the home or office
garbage. Once the useful life of the battery is ended (1-3 years), contact your local
authorities for information regarding its proper disposal or recycling options.

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Ribbon

wrinkling.

Installing a Ribbon Cartridge

Avoid touching or

Install a ribbon cartridge as shown below:

Take-up Spool Remove

any ribbon slack by
rotating spool end
towards you (↓).

1. Ribbon Cartridge

Slide firmly into printer.
(Locking Lever must be in
unlock position - see below)

2. Locking Lever (Underneath the printer)

Push the lever towards the back of the
printer to close print head and lock ribbon
cartridge in place. Pull the lever towards the
front of the printer to open the print head
and release the installed cartridge.

Installing a Label Roll

Use the following instructions to install a label roll into your printer (follow steps 1-8 in
order).

7. Guide Slot

Feed the leading edge
of the label roll through
the black plastic guide
slots until you meet
resistance.

8. <Feed> Key

Press to feed
labels through
the print head.

2. Power Switch

Turn the printer
ON.

5. Make sure labels unroll

from the top and label
roll is firmly snapped
into cradle.

6. Press <Enter> to clear

message on display:
“ERROR No Label
Present”

3. Roll Door

Open by lifting
at the edges.

4. Guide Plate Lever

Press down and slide
the lever to match the
width of the label roll.

1. Ribbon Cartridge

Make sure cartridge is
installed and lever is
locked.

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Typing and Editing Text

This section describes how to use the keypad to type and edit text for your labels.

Typing Text Characters

• Alphabetic letters: Type lower-case letters (a-z) by pressing the appropriate keys.

Press the <Space> key to add a space between words. Type an upper-case letter by
holding down the <Shift> key while typing the letter. To type many upper-case letters
in a row, turn the Caps Lock feature on by pressing the <Func> + <Cap Lock> keys.

• Numbers: Type numbers (0-9) by pressing the desired keys.

• Secondary characters: A red secondary character appears on the upper-right of each

text key. Type one by first pressing the <Func> key, then press the desired secondary
character key.

• Accented Characters: To place an accent mark over a vowel, type the mark first

followed by the letter itself (Note: “~” is to be used with the letters A,a or N,n only).

Reading the LCD and Moving the Cursor

As you type characters, they appear on the liquid crystal display (LCD) at the cursor’s
position. Depending on the installed label size and font size selected, you can have up to 23
lines on a single label and 50 characters on a single line. The cursor marks your current typing
or editing position.

The LCD will display two lines of text with 16 characters on each line. The first line will
always display the STATUS BAR which displays font and character positioning information
(see below).

Status Bar

Label Format

(Component, Wire)

Legend Type

(Text, Bar Code)

= 01 < = 14 = < CT <
= 01<

Line No.

Font Size

(1-14)

If you are entering more than 16 characters on a line, you will not be able to see the entire
label until it is printed. The arrow keys allow you to move the cursor around the LCD. As the
cursor moves beyond the 16th character, the screen will scroll to display the remaining text for

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Horizontal
Character
Position