ThermoTex TT5-L Operating Manual
ThermoTex Nagel GmbH
Schutterstr. 14, 77746 Schutterwald, GERMANY
Phone +49 781 9616-0, fax +49 781 9616-50
info@thermo-tex.de, www.thermo-tex.de
Operating manual for
TT5-L
- Translated version of the original operating manual -
Table of contents
This document is the translated version of the original German
operating manual. For any translations into other languages, the
original German manual must be used as a basis. You can obtain the
original manual from ThermoTex.
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.10.1
6.10.2
6.10.3
6.10.4
7.2.1
7.2.2
CONTENTS
1 Product description ............................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Conformity................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Environment .............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Content ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Basic safety measures for normal operation.............................................................................................. 6
2.2 Basic safety measures for maintenance and servicing .............................................................................. 6
3 General informations ............................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Caution ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Device Overview .................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Front View ................................................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Rear View ................................................................................................................................................. 7
4.3 Bottom View .............................................................................................................................................. 8
4.4 The Internal View of Printer ....................................................................................................................... 9
4.5 The Printing Mechanism.......................................................................................................................... 10
5 Printer Setup ........................................................................................................................ 11
5.1 Open the Printer ...................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Loading the Ribbon ................................................................................................................................. 12
5.3 Loading the Label Roll Module ................................................................................................................ 17
5.4 Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer .......................................................................................... 19
5.5 Printer Driver installation ......................................................................................................................... 21
6 Printer setting and control ................................................................................................... 23
6.1 Operation Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 23
6.2 LCD Interface Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 24
6.3 LCD Interface Function ........................................................................................................................... 25
Main Page ................................ ................................................................ ................................ 25
Device Page ............................................................................................................................. 25
Menu Structure ......................................................................................................................... 26
6.4 Keyboard Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 28
6.5 Label Calibration and Self Test ............................................................................................................... 29
6.6 Self Test .................................................................................................................................................. 29
6.7 Label Calibration Button .......................................................................................................................... 30
6.8 Error Alerts .............................................................................................................................................. 31
6.9 Operation Panel Status: ................................................................ ................................ .......................... 31
6.10 USB Host ............................................................................................................................................ 33
Usage of Extended Memory ..................................................................................................... 33
Usage of Firmware Update ....................................................................................................... 34
USB Keyboard.......................................................................................................................... 34
Scanner .................................................................................................................................... 34
6.11 Dump Mode Begin .............................................................................................................................. 34
7 Accessories.......................................................................................................................... 35
7.1 Preparation Steps ................................................................................................................................... 35
7.2 Installing the Cutter ................................ ................................................................ ................................ . 37
Installing the Cutter................................................................................................................... 37
Installing the Label Roll Module on the Printer .......................................................................... 40
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8 Maintenance and adjustment............................................................................................... 41
8.1 Cleaning the Print Head ................................ ................................................................ .......................... 41
8.2 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 42
8.3 Communication port specifications .......................................................................................................... 43
9 Bluetooth Setting ................................................................................................................. 44
9.1 Steps for setting Bluetooth keyboard ....................................................................................................... 44
9.2 Steps for setting Bluetooth connection on the LCD panel ........................................................................ 45
9.3 Introduction of the Bluetooth parameters ................................................................................................. 47
10 Spare parts list ..................................................................................................................... 47
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Product description
WARNING
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.
Old appliances contain valuable recyclable materials that are to be recycled.
Dispose of separately from residual waste at suitable collection points.
The modular design of the printer makes it easy to break it down into its components.
Parts should be recycled.
The electronic board of the device is equipped with a lithium battery.
Disposal in used battery collection containers of the trade or with the public disposal
carriers.
1 Product description
1.1 Product Specifications
Print Method Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Resolution 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print Speed 7 IPS (177 mm/s)
Print Width 4.25” (108 mm)
Print Length Min. 0.16” (4 mm)
Max. 68” (1727 mm)
Length 11.0” (280 mm)
Dimension Height 7.7” (195 mm)
Width 8.3” (210 mm)
Weight 5.9 lbs (2.7 Kg) ,excluding consumables
Interfaces
USB 2.0 for PC Connection (B-Type), RS232C (D-Sub 9 pin),
IEEE 802.3 10/100 Base-Tx Ethernet port (RJ-45), USB Host (A-Type),
Parallel Port (Mini-Centronics)
Power Auto Switching 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz
Environment Operation Temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Humidity Operation 25-85%, non-condensing.
Storage 10-90%, non-condensing
1.2 Conformity
EN 55032:2012 / AC:2013 Class A
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 55024:2010
1.3 Environment
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Product description
● Ribbon Hubs
Set of 2
● Ribbon Module
Empty Ribbon Core
● Quick Guide
● AC Adapter
● Power Adapter
Power Cord
● USB Cable
● CD
1.4 Content
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer.
TT5-L Barcode Printer
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Safety instructions
Keep the equipment away from humidity.
Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, please check the voltage of the
power source.
Make sure the printer is off before plugging the power connector into the power jack.
It is recommended that you connect the printer to a surge protector to prevent possible
transient overvoltage damage.
Be careful not to get liquid on the equipment to avoid electrical shock.
For safety and warranty reasons, ONLY qualified service personnel should open the
equipment.
Do not repair or adjust energized equipment under any circumstances.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Only use with designated power supply adapter model.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
2 Safety instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully.
2.1 Basic safety measures for normal operation
2.2 Basic safety measures for maintenance and servicing
3 General informations
3.1 Caution
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Device overview
PRINTER COVER
POWER BUTTON
FEED BUTTON
TOUCH PANEL
FRONT COVER
COVER RELEASE CATCHES
Pull catches for opening the printer cover
FAN-FOLD LABEL INSERT
Feed slot for outside continuous labels
PARALLEL PORT
USB HOST
ETHERNET PORT
SERIAL PORT
USB PORT
POWER JACK
CALIBRATION
4 Device Overview
4.1 Front View
4.2 Rear View
BUTTON
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4.3 Bottom View
COVER OF THE MODULE CONNECTION JACKS
Device overview
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Device overview
LABEL
MODULE
LABEL GUIDE PLATE
LABEL SUPPLY HUB
LABEL GUIDE
RELEASE CATCH
supply hub
RELEASE CATCH
closing the printer cover
LABEL SENSOR
GUIDE TRACK
LABEL SENSOR
PLATEN MODULE
PLATEN
PLATEN LOCKERS
4.4 The Internal View of Printer
SUPPLY
Release catch for
opening the label
Release catch for
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Device overview
RIBBON REWIND MECHANISM
COVER
NOTCH OF RIBBON
RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
PAPER PRESS BAR
NOTCH OF RIBBON SUPPLY WHEEL
RIBBON SUPPLY WHEEL
RIBBON
PRINT HEAD
4.5 The Printing Mechanism
The cover for Ribbon rewind
mechanism
REWIND WHEEL
SUPPLY
MECHANISM
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Printer Setup
COVER RELEASE CATCHES
Pull the catches toward the direction
Pull the catches toward the direction
The printing mechanism is lifted up with the
5 Printer Setup
5.1 Open the Printer
Open the Printer Cover and the Printing Mechanism
Place the printer on a flat surface. Open the printer cover by pulling the cover release catches on both sides of
the printer and lift the printer cover.
Pull the catches for opening the printer cover
printer cover
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Loading the Ribbon
A NEW RIBBON
EMPTY RIBBON CORE
RIBBON HUB
Stick on empty ribbon core
Insert the ribbon hub
Wind the ribbon around the core
RIBBON REWIND
RIBBON SUPPLY
A NEW RIBBON MODULE
5.2 Loading the Ribbon
A New Ribbon Module Installation
1. Attach the ribbon to the empty ribbon core with the adhesive strip at the end of the ribbon.
2. Insert the ribbon hub into empty ribbon core and new ribbon. Wind the ribbon around the empty ribbon
core for 2 to 3 circles.
3. A ribbon module is assembled as below.
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Loading the Ribbon
RIBBON SUPPLY MECHANISM
NOTCH OF RIBBON SUPPLY WHEEL
RIBBON SUPPLY WHEEL
RIBBON SUPPLY
MODULE
HOLDER
NOTCH OF
WHEEL
HOLDER
NOTCH
Load the Ribbon on the Printer for Ribbon Supply Module
4. Place the ribbon supply module into the printing mechanism. Please the left-hand side of ribbon hub first.
Make sure the holder of ribbon hub is inserted into the notch. Then place the right-hand side of ribbon
hub.
RIBBON SUPPLY
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Loading the Ribbon
RELEASE CATCH
COVER
mechanism
RIBBON REWIND MECHANISM
NOTCH OF RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
RIBBON REWIND WHEEL
5. Unlock the release catch to close the printer cover. Push the release catch forward to unlock it. The
ribbon supply module loading is completed.
Release catch for closing
the printer cover
Load the Ribbon on the Printer for Ribbon Rewind Module
The cover for Ribbon rewind
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Loading the Ribbon
RIBBON REWIND
NOTCH OF RIBBON
HOLDER
HOLDER
NOTCH
6. Open the cover of ribbon rewind mechanism.
7. Place the ribbon rewind module into the ribbon rewind mechanism. Please the left-hand side of ribbon
hub first. Make sure the holder of ribbon hub is inserted into the notch. Then place the right-hand side of
ribbon hub.
REWIND WHEEL
MODULE
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