TSC TTP-248M User Manual

TTP-248M

THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL
BAR CODE PRINTER

USER’S

MANUAL

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The FreeType Project LICENSE

2000-Feb-08

Copyright 1996-2000 by

David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg

Introduction

The FreeType Project is distributed in several archive packages; some of them may contain,
in addition to the FreeType font engine, various tools and contributions which rely on, or
relate to, the FreeType Project.

This license applies to all files found in such packages, and which do not fall under their own
explicit license. The license affects thus the FreeType font engine, the test programs,
documentation and make files, at the very least.

This license was inspired by the BSD, Artistic, and IJG(Independent JPEG Group) licenses,
which all encourage inclusion and use of free software in commercial and freeware products
alike. As a consequence, its main points are that:

z We don't promise that this software works. However, we will be interested in any kind

of bug reports. (`as is' distribution)

z You can use this software for whatever you want, in parts or full form, without having

to pay us. (`royalty-free' usage)

z You may not pretend that you wrote this software. If you use it, or only parts of it, in a

program, you must acknowledge somewhere in your documentation that you have

used the FreeType code. (`credits')
We specifically permit and encourage the inclusion of this software, with or without
modifications, in commercial products. We disclaim all warranties covering The FreeType
Project and assume no liability related to The FreeType Project.

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Definitions

Throughout this license, the terms `package', `FreeType Project', and `FreeType archive'
refer to the set of files originally distributed by the authors (David Turner, Robert Wilhelm,
and Werner Lemberg) as the `FreeType Project', be they named as alpha, beta or final
release.
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unmodified form as distributed in the original archive.
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Werner Lemberg. All rights reserved except as specified below.

1. No Warranty

THE FREETYPE PROJECT IS PROVIDED `AS IS' WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.IN NO EVENT WILL ANY OF THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE,
OF THE FREETYPE PROJECT.

2. Redistribution

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to use, execute, perform, compile, display, copy, create derivative works of, distribute
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of the rights granted herein, subject to the following conditions:
z Redistribution of source code must retain this license file (`LICENSE.TXT')

unaltered; any additions, deletions or changes to the original files must be clearly
indicated in accompanying documentation. The copyright notices of the unaltered,
original files must be preserved in all copies of source files.

z Redistribution in binary form must provide a disclaimer that states that the software

is based in part of the work of the FreeType Team, in the distribution documentation.
We also encourage you to put an URL to the FreeType web page in your
documentation, though this isn't mandatory.

These conditions apply to any software derived from or based on the FreeType Project,
not just the unmodified files. If you use our work, you must acknowledge us. However,
no fee need be paid to us.

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Neither the FreeType authors and contributors nor you shall use the name of the other
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We suggest, but do not require, that you use one or more of the following phrases to
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`FreeType Engine',`FreeType library', or `FreeType Distribution'.
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with the authors, grants you the right to use, distribute, and modify it.
Therefore, by using, distributing, or modifying the FreeType Project, you indicate that
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4. Contacts

There are two mailing lists related to FreeType:
z [e-mail]

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if you haven't found anything to help you in the documentation.

z [e-mail]

Discusses bugs, as well as engine internals, design issues, specific licenses,
porting, etc.

z http://www.freetype.org

Holds the current FreeType web page, which will allow you to download our latest
development version and read online documentation.

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CONTENTS

Copyright Declaration...................................................................................................i

1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION................................................................................1

1.1 Compliances.................................................................................................. 1

2. GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................3

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection.............................................................................. 3

2.2 Equipment Checklist...................................................................................... 3

2.3 Printer Parts .................................................................................................... 4

2.4 Buttons and Indicators................................................................................... 5

3. Set Up...................................................................................................................7

3.1 Setting Up the Printer .................................................................................... 7

3.2 Ribbon Installation ......................................................................................... 7

3.3 Label Roll Installation ..................................................................................... 8

3.4 Self-peeling Function...................................................................................... 9

3.5 Cutter Module Installation............................................................................. 10

3.6 Self-test........................................................................................................ 11

3.7 Dump Mode ................................................................................................. 11

4. USING TTP-248M...............................................................................................13

4.1 Power-on Ut ilities......................................................................................... 13

4.1.1 Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration Utility............................................. 13

4.1.2 Printer Initialization................................................................................ 14

4.2 Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................. 16

5. PRINTER CLEANING.........................................................................................18

5.1 Print Head Cleaning ..................................................................................... 18

5.2 Printer Cover Cleaning................................................................................. 18

5.3 Internal Parts Cleaning................................................................................. 18

APPENDIX LCD Control Panel Operation Map........................................................20

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1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for purchasing TSC TTP-248M bar code printer. TTP­248M comes with rugged steel construction and durable metal mechanism
ensuring the ability to work under extreme industrial applications.
TTP-248M is equipped with a 32-bit RISC processor, which offers up to 203.2
mm/sec (8”/sec) 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-248M.
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-248M is the most cost-effective and high performance in its class!

1.1 Compliances

FCC Class A

FCC Part 15: 2002/08/20
ANSI.C63.4: 1992
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reason-able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in ac-cordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his or
her own expense.

CE

EN55022 :1998 class A
EN61000-3-2 :1995 class A
EN61000-3-3 :1995
EN55024 : 1998

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UL/CUL
TÜV/Safety

EN 60950/A11: 1997
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.

BSMI

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