USER’S
MANUAL
TTP-246M/344M
THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL
BAR CODE PRINTER
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CONTENTS
1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION................................................1
1.1 Compliances..................................................................................................... 1
2. GETTING STARTED.............................................................2
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection.............................................................................. 2
2.2 Equipment Checklist...................................................................................... 2
2.3 Printer Parts .................................................................................................. 3
2.4 Buttons, Indicators and adjustment knobs..................................................... 4
3. Set Up....................................................................................7
3.1 Setting Up the Printer..................................................................................... 7
3.2 Ribbon Installation.......................................................................................... 7
3.3 Label Roll Installation ..................................................................................... 8
3.4 Cutter Module Installation (Option)................................................................. 9
3.5 Peeler Kit Installation (Option)...................................................................... 10
3.6 Loading Label For Peel-off Mode................................................................. 16
3.7 Self-test........................................................................................................ 18
3.8 Dump Mode.................................................................................................. 19
4. USING TTP-246M/344M .....................................................21
4.1 Power-on Utilities ........................................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration Utility............................................. 21
4.1.2 Printer Initialization................................................................................ 22
4.2 Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................... 24
5. PRINTER CLEANING .........................................................26
5.1 Print Head Cleaning ....................................................................................... 26
5.2 Printer Cover Cleaning................................................................................... 26
5.3 Internal Parts Cleaning................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX LCD Control Panel Operation Map ......................27
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1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for purchasing TSC TTP-246M/344M bar code printer.
TTP-246M/344M comes with rugged steel construction and durable metal
mechanism ensuring the ability to work under extreme industrial applications.
TTP-246M/344M is equipped with a 32-bit RISC multi-tasking processor, which
offers up to 6 ips for 246M and 4”/sec for 344M print speed. With back-lit LCD
display, printer status can be managed easier and operated more user friendly.
The moveable sensor design can meet wide range of label media. All of the most
frequently used bar code formats are available in TTP-246M/344M. Fonts and
bar codes can be printed in any one of the four directions. This printer provides a
choice of five different sizes of alphanumeric font, OCR-A, OCR-B and one true
type font.
TTP-246M/344M is the most cost-effective and high performance in its class!
1.1 Compliances
FCC
CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3
rd
Edition: 1997, Class A
ANSI C63.4: 2003
Canadian ICES-003
CE
EN 55022: 1998 Class A
EN 61000-3-2: 1995 Class A
Amendment 1: 1998
Amendment 2: 1998
Amendment 14: 2000
EN 61000-3-3: 1995
EN55024: 1998
C-TICK
AS/NZS CISPR 22 (Class A)
TUV/GS: EN 60950-1: 2001
UL, CUL
BSMI
CCC
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2. GETTING STARTED
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
After receiving the bar code printer, carefully inspect the device and its packaging.
The printer is specially packaged to withstand damage in shipping. In case of
evident damage, contact the carrier directly to specify the nature and extent of
damage. Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the
printer.
2.2 Equipment Checklist
One printer unit
One paper core for ribbon take up spindle
One quick installation guide
One power cord
One centronics interface cable
One 3” paper core adapter
One Windows labeling software/Windows driver CD disk
One 1” core label roll fixing tab
Separately purchased items may also be included. These additional items may
include:
Cutter module
Peeler kit module (included peel sensor)
Stand-alone LCD keyboard (KP-200, KU-007 series)
Memory module
Internal Ethernet print server
External 802.11b/g wireless print server
If any part is missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your
purchased reseller or distributor.
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2.3 Printer Parts
Figure 1. Printer front view
Figure 2. Printer rear view
External Label
Feed Opening
Centronics Port
RS-232C Port
Power Switch
Power Supply
Connector
USB port
LED indicator
LCD Display
Printer Right
Side Cove
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Buttons
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Figure 3. Printer interior view
2.4 Buttons, Indicators and adjustment knobs
Power Indicator
When the printer is in the power-on condition, the Power indicator is lit on.
On-Line Indicator
This green On-Line indicator is lit on when the printer is ready; the On-Line
indicator blinks when pressing PAUSE button.
Error Indicator
The red Error indicator illuminates in the event of a printer error, such as
memory full, carriage open, cutter error and so forth.
MENU/SELECT Button
Provided with a built-in menu, the printer allows the user to directly set printing
parameters or view printer status on the LCD display.
Print Head Lift Lever
Ribbon Rewind Spindle
Ribbon Supply Spindle
Label Spindle
Media Guide Bar
Label Guide
Ribbon Tension
Adjustment Knob
Print Head Pressure
Adjustment Knob
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Press the MENU button to enter printer setup mode. Press the MENU button
again to proceed the cursor to the next item.
The setup is comprised of these major items: Printer Setup, Sensor Setup,
System Setup, File Setup and Printer Test. For more information, please refer to
Appendix for the structure and operation logic of the menu.
PAUSE/EXE/INC Button
This button combines three functions:
A. PAUSE button if the printer is in the Ready status. By pressing the PAUSE
button: (1) the printer stops at the completion of printing of the current
label,(2) the On-Line LED flashes, and (3) the printer holds all data in
memory. This allows for trouble-free replacement of label stock and thermal
transfer ribbon. A second depression of the PAUSE button will restart the
printer.
B. EXE/INC button if in the setup mode. Press EXE/INC button to increase the
value of parameters, or execute the selected item.
FEED/DEC Button
This button also has dual functions: Feed one label and decrease the value of
parameters.
Press the FEED button, the printer will advance one label.
Press the DEC button to change parameter settings or exit the submenu.
Print Head Lift Lever
When opening the Print Head Lift Lever, On-Line LED is lit off, the LCD display
shows “Carriage Open”. After engage the print head lift lever, press the FEED
button, printer will re-register the label and then shows READY on the LCD
display, and the screen will return to ready condition.
Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob
The ribbon tension adjustment knob offers 6 levels of tension to adjust for
different widths of ribbon. Turn the ribbon tension knob clockwise and you will
hear a light click sound as the gear changes. The level of rewind ribbon is from
loose to tight, level 0 to level 5. You will hear a louder click for level 1.
Print head Pressure Adjustment Knob
The print head adjustment knobs are used to fine tune print quality for
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different thickness of media. Turning the knobs adjusts the print head’s burn line
forward or backward as it relates to the platen roller.
Print head burn line adjustment knob
The print head adjustment knobs are used to fine tune print quality for different
thickness of media. Turning the knobs adjusts the print head’s burn line forward
or backward as it relates to the platen roller.
Caution: incorrectly adjusting these knobs can lead to poor print quality
and may cause damage to the printer. Proceed with caution.
The print head burn line default is set for general purpose printing media (plain
paper and paper thickness less than 0.20mm). The adjustment knobs default is
screwed to the end of thread.
Poor print quality when using paper thicker than 0.20mm may be due to the print
head burn line not being at the optimized position. To correct this, increase the
head pressure and adjust the knobs counter-clockwise to move print head burn
line forward then print again. Continue to adjust and test print as necessary until
the image is clear.
Note: The print head moves 0.7 mm for each 360 degree turn.
Figure 4. Print head adjustment knobs
***print head adjustment knobs
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