TTP-245 Plus / TTP-343 Plus
TTP-247 / TTP-345
THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL
BAR CODE PRINTER
MANUAL
USER’S
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION ..............................................................................1
COMPLIANCES................................................................................................1
1. Introduction.........................................................................................1
2. Getting Started....................................................................................1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection............................................................1
2.2 Equipment Checklist .....................................................................1
2.3 Printer Parts...................................................................................3
3. Setup....................................................................................................4
3.1 Setting Up the Printer ...................................................................4
3.2 Loading the Ribbon.......................................................................4
3.3 Loading Label Stock.....................................................................6
3.4 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option) .........................8
3.5 Peel-off Module Installation (Option)...........................................9
3.5.1 Loading the Paper in Peel-off Mode....................................12
3.6 Cutter Module Installation (Option) ...........................................14
Contents
3.6.1 Loading Label in Cutter Mode .............................................17
3.7 Instructions to Top Cover Operation.........................................18
3.8 Diagnostic Tool ...........................................................................21
3.8.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool......................................................21
3.8.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC
setup………)...................................................................................22
3.9 Setting Ethernet by Diagnostic Utility (Option)........................23
3.9.1 Using USB interface to setup Ethernet interface...............23
3.9.2 Using RS-232 interface to setup Ethernet interface ..........24
3.9.3 Using Ethernet interface to setup Ethernet interface........25
3.10 Install Memory Card..................................................................27
4. Power on Utilities..............................................................................29
4.1 Ribbon and Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration......................29
4.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode...........29
4.3 Printer Initialization.....................................................................33
4.4 Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the
Black Mark Sensor............................................................................ 34
4.5 Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor
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4.6 Skip AUTO.BAS...........................................................................34
5. Maintenance......................................................................................36
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5.1 Cleaning.......................................................................................36
6. Troubleshooting................................................................................38
6.1 LED Status...................................................................................38
6.2 Print Quality.................................................................................39
7. LED and Button Operation...............................................................41
7.1 LED...............................................................................................41
7.2 Button Operation.........................................................................41
Revise History.......................................................................................44
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Copyright Declaration
Information in this subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, for any
purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the expressed
written permission of TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd..
Compliances
CE Class B:
EN55022: 1998+A1: 2000+A2: 2003
EN55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003 IEC 61000-4 Series
EN61000-3-2: 2006 & EN61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001
FCC Part 15, Class B
UL, CUL
C-Tick:
CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3
rd
Edition: 1997, Class B
ANSI C63.4: 2003
Canadian ICES-003
TÜV/Safety: EN60950: 2000
Wichtige Sicherheits-Hinweise
1. Bitte lesen Sie Diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fűr den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromentz zu trennen.
Verwenden Sie Keine Flűssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet
sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschlußsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebraucht und
leicht zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schűtzen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein
Kippen oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Beáchten Sie beim Anschluß an das stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
8. Dieses das Gerät kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von maximal 40℃
betieben werden.
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CAUTION
1. HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS IN CUTTER MODULE. KEEP FINGER AND
OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY.
2. THE MAIN BOARD INCLUDES REAL TIME CLOCK FEATURE HAS LITHIUM
BA TTERY CR2032 INSTALLED. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY A N INCORRECT TYPE.
3. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER
INSTRUCTIONS.
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the TSC TTP-245/343 Plus series, TTP-247/345 series
Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal Bar Code Printers. Although the printer takes
only a small amount of space, it delivers reliable, superior performance.
This printer provides both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing at user
selectable speed of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0 ips, for TTP-245/345 series; 2.0 or 3.0 ips
for TTP-343 series, .2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 or 7.0 ips It accepts roll feed, die-cut, and
fan-fold labels for both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing. All common bar
codes formats are available. Fonts and bar codes can be printed in 4 directions, 8
different alphanumeric bitmap fonts and a build-in true type font capability. You will
enjoy high throughput for printing labels with this printer.
2. Getting Started
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping.
Please carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the bar code
printer. Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer.
2.2 Equipment Checklist
Printer
BarTender UltraLite CD disk
Quick start guide
USB port cable
External universal switching power supply
Power Cord
Label Spindle, fixing tab x2, 1.5” core adapter x2
Ribbon spindle x2
Ribbon rewind spindle paper core
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of
your purchased reseller or distributor.
Dealer option
Peel off module assembly.
Guillotine cutter
Full cut:
Paper thickness: 0.06~ 0.19mm, 500,000 cuts
Partial cut:
Paper thickness: 0.06~0.12mm, 500,000 cuts
Paper thickness: 0.19mm 200,000 cuts
Main board integrated with internal Ethernet
Internal Ethernet print server module
User option
KP-200
KU-007 plus
External Ethernet print server
External wireless (802.11b/g) print server
External roll mount, media OD. 214 mm (8.4”) with 3” core label spindle
Contact CCD contact scanner
Long range linear image bar code scanner
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2.3 Printer Parts
Clear Window
Ribbon Access Cover
LED Indicator
Feed Button
Printer Top Cover
Top Cover Open Lever
Fig. 1 Top front view
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1. USB Interface
2. Centronics Interface
3. RS-232C DB-9 Interface
4. Power Jack
5. Power Switch
6. Rear Paper Guide
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Fig. 2 Rear view
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3. Setup
3.1 Setting Up the Printer
1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.
2. Make sure the power switch is off.
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the Centronics or USB cable.
4. Plug the power cord into the power supply connector at the rear of the printer,
and then plug the power cord into a properly grounded receptacle.
USB
Plug
Power Switch
Power Cable
Centronics
RS-232C
Power Supply
Fig. 3 Attach power supply to printer
3.2 Loading the Ribbon
The printer will detect if the ribbon is installed after turning on power on and it will
set printing mode to thermal transfer or direct thermal printing mode automatically. If
printer does not detect the ribbon, the ribbon take up motor will be turned off.
Make sure the printer top cover is engaged properly at both sides prior to powering
up the printer.
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Please follow the steps below to install the ribbon into printer.
1. Push down on the ribbon access window to unlatch and open the cover.
2. Place a paper core onto the ribbon rewind spindle.
3. Mount the ribbon rewind paper core on the front hubs.
4. Install a ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle.
5. Mount the ribbon supply spindle on the rear hubs.
6. Thread the ribbon leading tape downward pass the print head.
7. Attach the ribbon leader to the ribbon rewind paper core.
8. Rotate the ribbon rewind paper core until the ribbon leader is thoroughly, firmly
encompassed by the black section of the ribbon.
9. Close the ribbon access window.
Paper Core
Ribbon Access Cove
Ribbon Spindle
Back Hub
Front Hub
Fig. 4 Ribbon installation (I)
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Ribbon supply spindle
Ribbon
Lead Tape
Rear Hub
Ribbon Rewind Spindle with Paper Core
Fig. 5 Ribbon installation (II)
3.3 Loading Label Stock
1. Insert a 1” label spindle into a paper roll ( * If your paper core is 1 inch, remove
the 1.5” core adapter from the fixed tab. If label width is 4 inch wide, two fixing
tabs are not required. ).
2. Open the printer’s top cover by releasing the green top cover open levers
1.5” Core
Adapter
Printing Side
Face U
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Paper Roll
Fixed Tab
1” Label Spindle
Fig. 6 Label roll installation (I)
located on each side of the printer and lifting the top cover. A top cover support
at the rear of the printer will hold the printer top cover open.
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Lower Cover
Fig. 7 Pull the lever to open the cover
3. Place a roll of paper onto the center of the paper roll mount.
4. Feed the paper, printing side face up, through the Teflon bar and the paper
guide and pass over the platen.
5. Adjust the green center-biased paper guides to slightly touch the edges of the
label backing.
6. To close the printer top cover, lift the cover to the ultimate open angle then use
both hands to close the cover gently. Close the printer top cover slowly and
make sure the cover latches securely.
Note:
1. Make sure hands are not placed between printer top cover and lower
cover when close the top cover.
2. Do not free fall the top cover.
3. Failure to securely close and lock the cover will result in poor print
quality.
Printer Top Cover
Top Cover Support
Paper Guide
Paper Roll Mount
Teflon Bar
Top Cover Open Lever
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Fig. 8 Label installation (II)
3.4 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option)
1. Attach an external paper roll mount on the bottom of the printer.
Fig. 9 Attach the external roll mount to the printer
1. Open the printer top cover by releasing the top cover open levers. The top cover
support will hold the printer top cover.
2. Install a roll of paper on the external paper roll mount.
3. Feed the paper to the external paper feed opening through the rear paper guide.
External Paper Roll
Mount
External Paper Feed Opening
Fig. 10 External roll mount label installation (I)
4. Feed the paper, printing side face up, through the paper guide and pass over the
platen.
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5. Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper width.
6. Close the printer top cover by lifting the top cover to the maximum opening
angle then push down the top cover gently.
Rear Paper Guide
Top Cover Support
Paper Guide
Platen
Fig. 11 External roll mount label installation (II)
3.5 Peel-off Module Installation (Option)
1. Open the top cover and remove the front panel from the printer.
Front Panel
Fig. 12 Remove the front panel
2. Open the top cover and hold it and push down and push backward the top cover
support then push backward the top cover.
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3. Use a screwdriver to screw off 6 screws on the lower inner cover.
Top Cover Support
Screws
Top Cover
Flute
Lower Inner
Cover
Screws
Lower Cover
Fig. 13 Remove 6 screws from lower inner cover
4. Upside down the printer. Remove two screws at the hinge and remove one
screw at memory card cover.
5. Hold the lower cover to lift up the top cover open levers to separate the lower
inner cover and the lower cover.
6. Arrange the cable through the bezel. Connect the peel-off panel cable to the
5-pin socket on printer PCB.
PCB
5-pin Socket
Peel-off panel
Cable
Peel-off
panel
Tenon
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