1 Original Issue July 2002 Graham Leat & Mario Appello
2 Merged 4 languages November 2002 Jim Smith
3 Complete update March 2003 Graham Leat
4 Updated for New Model September 2004 Jim Smith
5 Made model have -Printer October 2004 Jim Smith
6 New logo & contents addedJuly 2007 Jim Smith
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Contents
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This manual provides installation and operation information for the T208M-PRINTER (E63660-
000), T208M-C-PRINTER (D82271-000), T212M-PRINTER (E23401-000) and T212M-CPRINTER (A53989-000), manufactured for Tyco Electronics.
Copyright Notice
This document contains information proprietary to Tyco Electronics. This document and
information contained within is copyrighted by Tyco Electronics and may not be duplicated in
full or in part by any person without written approval from Tyco Electronics. While every effort
has been made to keep the information contained within current and accurate as of the date of
publication, no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error-free or that it is accurate
with regard to any specification. Tyco Electronics reserve the right to make changes, for the
purpose of product improvement, at any time.
Trademarks
T208M and T212M are service trademarks of Tyco Electronics. Windows and MS-DOS are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other marks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
T208M-PRINTER, T208M-C-PRINTER, T212M-PRINTER and T212M-C-PRINTER Thermal Printers
European Council Directive Compliance to Standards
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
EMC Directive EN 55024 1988
92/31/EE EMC Directive EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic Emissions
92/31/EE EMC Directive EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Variation
CB Scheme
FCC – Declaration of Conformity
Models: T208M-PRINTER, T208M-C-PRINTER, T212M-PRINTER and
T212M-C-PRINTER conform to the following specifications: FCC Part 15,
Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a) Class B digital device.
Supplimental Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following Two Conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmfull interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada Notice:
This device complies with Industry Canada ICS-003 class B requirements.
Cet equipment est conforme a l’ICS-003 classse B de la norm Industrielle Canadian.
EN 55022-B
1988
EN 60950 1991
A1, A2, A3, A4
RF Emissions control
Immunity to Electro-magnetic
Disturbances
Safety
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Important Information!
Incorrect use of this equipment can cause injury. It is advised that operators be trained in
the correct use of the equipment and that they read this manual before use.
Maintenance must only be carried out by suitably qualified and trained personnel.
Shock Hazard Warning:
The printer and power supply should never be operated in a location where either one
can get wet. Personal injury could result.
Media and Ribbon Warning:
Always use high quality, approved product and ribbons. If adhesive backed labels are
used the DO NOT lay flat on the backing liner, the exposed edges may stick to the label
guides and rollers inside the printer, causing the label to peel off from the liner and jam
the printer. Permanent damage to the print head may result if a non-approved ribbon is
used as it may be wound incorrectly for the printer or contain chemicals corrosive to the
print head. Approved supplies can be ordered from your dealer.
Reloading Hint:
If labels or ribbon run out while printing, DO NOT turn the power switch OFF (0) while
reloading or data loss may result. The printer automatically restarts after you load a new
label or ribbon roll
Static Discharge:
The discharge of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the surface of the human body
or other surfaces can damage or destroy the print head or electronic components used in
this device. DO NOT TOUGH the print head or the electronic components under the top
cover.
Thermal Printing:
The print head becomes hot while printing. To protect from damage the print head and
risk of personal injury, avoid touching the print head. Use only the cleaning pen or IPA
wipes to perform maintenance.
Product and Ribbon Storage:
All products and ribbons must be kept in a clean area, free from contamination, dust,
grease and condensation. Image quality and durability may be affected if this is not the
case. Storage conditions and shelf-life are marked on each product container. For
further information please contact Tyco Electronics.
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1.0 Printer Set-up
1.1 Unpacking the Printer
Unpack the printer ensuring that all packaging is retained for future transit. In the unlikely
event of the printer arriving in a less than perfect state, please contact your Tyco Electronics
representative or the shipping agent.
The following should be included with the printer:
• Three power leads: UK, European, US.
• Parallel communications cable.
• Power supply.
• Spare cardboard core (for ribbon take-up).
• Print head cleaning pen.
• Tyco Electronics CD ROM containing…
o Electronic Copy of this User Guide.
o Printer Drivers for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4, 2K and XP.
o Font Downloader .
o Firmware Downloader – Only to be used when advised by Tyco Electronics.
o Wintotal Demo Software.
o PrintEasy Demo Software.
• Tyco Electronics print contrast scale.
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1.2 Printer Overview
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Supply Ribbon Hub
Take-Up Ribbon Hub
Ribbon Take-Up Gear
Top Cover Lock
Media Roll Holders
Media Sensor
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Guides Adjustment
Media Guides
1.3 Attaching the Power Supply To The Printer
Power OFF
Check Voltage
Plug In Power
Module
Plug in Power Cord
Plug Power Cord
into a Suitable AC
Outlet
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1.4 Connecting the Interface Cable
Power OFF
Parallel
Serial
USB
(Universal
Serial Bus)
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2.0 Ribbon Selection
Print quality and permanency on Tyco Electronics Identification products is only guaranteed if
the correct thermal transfer ribbon is used for each product. Please refer to the
“Printer/material/ribbon compatibility cross reference” found at
Tyco Electronics.
3.0 Loading Ribbon
1. Open Cover.
2. Pull Adhesive Strip Free on ribbon.
www.tycoident.com or contact
3. Thread the ribbon through carriage.
5. Align Notches onto Hub Spokes.
7. Align Notches onto Hub Spokes.
4. Press core onto Hub.
6. Press the take-up core on to the Hub.
8. Attache ribbon to take-up core using
adhesive strip on new ribbons or tape.
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3.1 Adding a New Ribbon
If while printing the ribbon runs out, the indicator lights orange and the printer pauses. Keeping
the power ON, open the top cover. Cut the used ribbon so both cores can be removed. Load the
new ribbon as described in section 3.0 Loading Ribbon. Close the top cover and press the feed
button to restart printing.
3.2 Removing a partially used Ribbon
To remove a partially used ribbon cut the ribbon from the take-up roll. Remove the take-up roll.
Remove all the used ribbon from the take-up core and keep the empty core for future use.
Remove the supply roll and store in accordance with the ribbons storage conditions.
Cut Used Ribbon from Supply
Push Supply Roll
Out
Important Note: When a complete ribbon has been used, the take-up roll must be replaced with
an empty cardboard roll, or the waste ribbon must be removed from the take-up cardboard core.
Allowing the waste ribbon to build up on the take-up cardboard core can rub against the new
ribbon and jam.
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4.0 Loading Product
Open Cover
Open Guides
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4.1 Loading TMS Marker Sleeves
TMS marker sleeves can be loaded either internally or externally. Both methods require the
Media Roll Holders to be held open and the locking screw tightened using a screwdriver.
4.1.1 TMS Marker Sleeves Internal Loading
Remove all packaging and the large cardboard core and place the product loose into the media
bay of the printer. This is suitable for TMS marker sleeves and some self-adhesive label
products with large cardboard cores.
4.1.2 TMS Marker Sleeves External Loading
Product can be fed into the printer via the rear access slot at the back of the printer. This is
suitable if it is desired to leave TMS marker sleeves in the cardboard box they are shipped in.
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4.2 Loading Labels
Labels can be loaded either internally or externally.
4.2.1 Labels Internal Loading
Labels supplied on small cardboard cores can be held in place by the spring loaded Media Roll
Holders.
Labels that do not fit the Media Roll Holders can be removed from their core and placed loose
in the media bay of the printer. The Media Roll Holders must be locked open for this option,
see section 4.1 Loading TMS Marker Sleeves.
4.2.2 Labels External Loading
Labels can be fed into the printer via the rear access slot at the back of the printer. This is
suitable if the labels do not fit the internal Media Roll Holders. A suitable media holder should
be used. Please contact Tyco Electronics for more details.
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4.3 Loading Product Cont…
The first marker sleeve/label must be positioned on the black rubber pinch roller. Once loaded
close the media guides to lightly grip the product.
Release Cover
Close Cover
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5.0 Calibration
When loading new or changing product types the printer must be calibrated.
Once the product and ribbon are correctly installed, the following procedure must be carried out
1. Power Off.
3. Holding Down Feed Button, Power On.
5. Printer Advances Media and Prints
Status Summary.
Note: Printer is in diagnostic dump mode. The
first line printed on the printout during calibration
will be the firmware version.
7. Each press of the feed button should
then advance one marker sleeve/label.
2. Hold Down Feed Button.
4. Once LED Flashes Red 3 times release
Feed Button.
6. Press Feed Button to Begin Normal
Operation.
Note:
If the printer continuously feeds or feeds more
than one marker sleeve or label at a time, or
the LED remains orange or red then refer
section 5.1 Alignment for Calibration and 11.0
Troubleshooting and then repeat the procedure
calibration procedure .
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5.1 Alignment For Calibration
Calibration on some products can prove difficult to achieve. This is normally due to the sensor
timing out before the label and backing material contrast has been recognised by the printer’s
sensor.
Reducing the length of time the sensor has to pick up on the difference between the labels and
backing material will result in successful sensor calibrations.
5.1.1 Labels Alignment
Position a label under the T200 sensor with less than approx. 5mm of label travel to occur
before the backing material is picked up by the sensor.
Approx 5mm
5.1.2 Labels With Sensor Holes Alignment
Position a label under the T200 sensor with less than approx. 5mm of media travel to occur
before the sensor hole is picked up by the sensor.
NOTE: Labels will only calibrate if they pass directly under the sensor. Products that do not
have a label directly under the sensor will not calibrate. A sensor hole or black mark is required
to calibrate these products. If the black mark is to be used the default sensor setting must be
changed in the printer, refer to section 6.0 Changing Sensor Type.
AApprox 5mm
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6.0 Changing Sensor Type
The default sensor for the T200 is the Transmissive Sensor (Web) sensor. This should work for
all TMS products and standard labels. If the Reflective (Black Mark) sensor is required or
Continuous mode is required then the relevant procedures must be carried out.
6.1 Reflective (Black Mark) Sensor
To enable the Reflective (Black Mark) sensor a label must be printed to the printer with the
sensor set to Reflective (Black Mark) in either Wintotal via Advanced Label Editing or
PrintEasy’s Windows Printer Driver. Once a label with these settings has been sent to the
printer, the LED will display Red. The printer must then be calibrated on the Reflective (Black
Mark) product.
6.2 Continuous Sensing Mode
To enable continuous products to be printed the printer must be put into continous mode. To
enable this a label must be printed to the printer with the sensor set to Continuous in either
Wintotal via Advanced Label Editing or PrintEasy’s Windows Printer Driver. Once a label
with these settings has been sent to the printer the LED will display Red. The printer must then
be calibrated on the continuous product.
6.3 Transmissive Sensor
To return to the Transmissive (Web) sensor a label must be printed to the printer with the sensor
set to Transmissive (Web) in either Wintotal via Advanced Label Editing or PrintEasy’s
Windows Printer Driver. Once a label with these settings has been sent to the printer, the LED
will display Red. The printer must then be calibrated on the Transmissive (Web) product.
Note: The calibration process is the same for all sensing modes and is described in section 5.0
Calibration.
7.0 Printer Firmware Versions
The printers will come pre-loaded with the correct firmware version:
T208M & T208M-C - firmware version 4.51 or newer.
T212M & T212M-C - firmware version 4.51 or newer.
The firmware version should not be changed or updated without checking with Tyco
Electronics. Not all versions of firmware will allow for the successful printing of Tyco
Electronics identification products.
The firmware version can be checked by undertaking a printer calibration. (see section 5.0
Calibration)
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8.0 Software
The recommended software for printing on the T200 series is either WinTotal for TMS markers
and basic Label design or PrintEasy for Labels. Demonstration versions of both these packages
can be found on the CD.
WinTotal has built in printer drivers.
PrintEasy uses Windows Printer Drivers – they can be installed automatically from the CD.
These drivers will work on Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4, 2K and XP
Both software programs can control all relevant aspects of the printer including Speed and
Darkness. Most products will print successfully with the default settings from either software
package. Increasing the Darkness will normally improve the print quality.
Note: For more details please refer to the software documentation or contact your local Tyco
Electronics representative.
9.0 Print Quality
To ensure that the correct print quality is achieved the printed product should have a minimum
contrast value of 8 (preferably 9-10) on the Tyco Electronics print contrast scale.
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10.0 Maintenance
10.1 Cleaning the Print Head
It is recommended that the print head be cleaned after a roll of ribbon is consumed. This should
be done using the print head cleaning pen shipped with the printer or any standard thermal
transfer print head cleaning product (for example, an IPA wipe).
Turn Printer OFF
Rub Cleaning Pen
Across Dark Area of
Print Head
Do Not Clean Platen
Roller with
Cleaning Pen
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10.2 Cleaning the Platen Roller
Over time the platen picks up adhesive dust which requires occasional cleaning. This can
be done using a clean lint-free cloth lightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
Turn Printer OFF
Unplug all power
and interface leads.
Gently wipe top of
platen
Advance platen
One-Sixth (1/6) turn
Repeat steps until
platen is clean
Note: Let the platen dry for at least one minute before loading media.
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11.0 Troubleshooting
Problem Solution or Reason
No LED light after turning printer ON. 1. Check power connections from A.C. outlet to power supply to
printer.
2. Check that media or ribbon is present.
LED Orange. 1. Check the cover is closed and locked.
2. Printer has received partial data or incorrect data. Check the
software program and reboot printer.
LED Blinks Red. 1. Firmware download in process. Indicator lights red, then green.
2. Signal to begin Calibration after turning on printer. Release th e
Feed button.
LED Red. 1. Media or ribbon is out. Reload a new supply.
2. Power-up failure.
3. Printer ready to receive flash programming during firmware
download.
LED is Green but will not print. 1. Check interface cable connections from computer to printer.
2. Ensure the cover is locked closed.
3. Check that the media is loaded correctly.
4. Check that the ribbon is installed correctly and is ink side out (ink
side facing the product)
Printer appears to be working (media is
being fed out) , but nothing is printed.
Or
Printing is faded or poor quality.
Prints only partial labels or skips labels. 1. Calibrate the printer.
Printing stops and LED changes to
Orange or Red.
Wrinkles in ribbon result in missing
print
Cutter cuts through labels instear of liner 1. Check all software settings.
Cutter jammed 1. Unplug power and interface cables. Use tweezers to remove scraps
Cutter not cutting 1. Check software setting.
1. Check correct product/ribbon combination is used and loaded
correctly.
2. Check the cover is closed and locked.
3. Clean the print head with cleaning pen.
4. Adjust the print speed/darkness in software.
5. Check font types/sizes and graphics to ensure they are not too
small.
2. Check product is not getting caught whilst feeding.
3. Ensure the cover is locked closed.
4. Check software settings – especially that the Top Margin setting is
not too high.
1. Calibrate the printer.
2. Check product is not getting caught whilst feeding.
3. Check that data on label is not too large for printer memory.
4. Check all software settings.
1. Check that the ribbon is mounted straight on the take-up core.
from cutter opening.
2. Check for jams.
3. Cutter requires replacing.
For all other issues, including product or software problems, contact your local Tyco Electronics
representative.
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Appendix A
T200 Series with Cutter
The T208M-C-PRINTER and T212M-C-PRINTER have a built in media cutter. This cutter
will cut through continuous label material or the liner between the labels automatically. The
cutter should NOT be used to cut TMS marker sleeves
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Clearing the Media Cutter
When cutting adhesive from the labels can jam the cutter. To remove the adhesive the
following process should be carried out.
Keep the cutter dry. Never use any solutions or solvents to clean the blade.
Turn Printer OFF
Unplug all power
and interface leads.
Remove all debris
using tweezers.
Once removed plug
the printer in an test
for normal
operation
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Appendix B
Interface Cable Wiring
Serial Interface Wiring
The figure below displays the cable wiring required to use the printers RS-232 serial interface.
* +5 volts at 150mA for external device (e.g. KDU or scanner)
DB-9
Pin #
Female DB9 to Male DB-9
DB-9
Pin #
Female DB-25 to Male DB-9
DB-9
Pin #
DB-9
Pin #
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Parallel Interface Wiring
The figure below displays the cable wiring required to use the printers Centronics parallel
interface.
DB-25
Pin #
Male DB-25 to Male Centronics Cable
Centronics
Pin #
+5 Volts at 300mA for external device (e.g. KDU or scanner)
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Wiring
The table below provides the contact terminating assignments by number and electrical value
for the cable connectors.
Contact Number Signal NameTypical Wiring Assignment
1 VBUS Red
2 D- White
3 D+ Green
4 GND Black
Shell Shield Drain Wire
You can refer to the Universal Serial Bus Specification for details regarding this interface.
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