Tysso BLP-410 Installation Manual

Installation Guide

BLP-410

Thermal Transfer / Thermal Direct

1D & 2D

Barcode Label Printer

Keep the user manual for future reference.

Index

A. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTIFICATION ................ 1

B. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................... 3

1 Features ................................................................ 3

2 Packing.................................................................. 4

3 Specification .......................................................... 5

4 Product Description ............................................... 8

4.1 Product Overview .......................................... 8

4.2 Control Buttons ............................................ 12

4.3 LED & Audio Indicators ............................... 13

4.4 I/O Ports ........................................................ 16

C. PRINTER INSTALLATION .................................. 18

1 Connecting Your Printer....................................... 18

2 Install/Replace the Label Roll and Ribbon ........... 19

2.1 Install the Ribbon Roll .............................. 19

2.2 Install the Label Paper Roll ...................... 25

APPENDIX ................................................................ 31

1 Self Test ............................................................... 31

1.1 Print Test .................................................. 31

1.2 DIP Switch & Baud Rate Settings ............ 32

1.3 Debugging Mode ..................................... 35

2 Reset Your Printer ............................................... 37

3 Maintenance – Cleaning Your Printer .................. 38

3.1 The cleaning process............................... 39

Tips: Cleaning the Inner of Printer .................... 40

A. Important Safety Notification

 Read the instruction manual carefully before use.

Keep the manual in the near location for further
reference.

 Use only parts or accessories, especially power adapter,

recommended by the manufacturer; unapproved parts
may be hazardous and cause injures to the product or
human.

WARNING:
IF ANY FUNCTIONAL PROBLEMS OR DEFECTS
OCCUR WHICH ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO
IMPROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT SHALL
VOID THE WARRANTY.

 Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
 Do not attempt to repair or dissemble the product on

your own. Opening or removing cover can expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

 Before plugging the power cord into the AC inlet of the

power supply unit, make sure that the voltage applied to
the power outlet is within the specified range
(100V~240V). Improper power source voltage range will
cause damage to the power supply unit.

 Power off the product and remove the power adapter

while cleaning the product.

 Before powering on the product, make sure all the

connectors, cables are firmly installed.

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Important Safety Notification

 Do not expose the product to water or moisture, such as

a bathtub, a washbowl, a kitchen sink, a laundry tub,
and a swimming pool.

 Do not expose the machine under direct sunlight, and

keep it away from any heat source.

 Do not place the product on an unstable location, stand

or table. If the machine falls, it may injure a person or
cause serious damage to the appliance.

 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.

Do not locate the product where people may walk on the
cord.

 Do not make the power outlet and extension cords

overload. Overload can result in fire or electric shock.

 If any of the following situations occurs, unplug the

product from the power outlet immediately and consult
with a qualified service person:

1. The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

2. Liquid is spilled into the product.

3. The product is dropped and damaged.

 Use a soft cloth to clean the product when it is dirty. In

case the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and
wipe the product gently.
Turn OFF and unplug the product before cleaning.

 When the product is not in use, please clean and stores

with care.

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B. Product Overview

1 Features

 Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct Printing Technology
 Front-Dispensing Label Printing
 Durable Housing Suitable for Industrial Applications
 Print Speed: 2~6 inches/sec
 Large Paper Roll Capacity
 Audio Alert Notification
 1D & 2D (QR Code) Barcode Printing Support
 Image Printing (bmp, pcx format available)
 Interface: Serial, Parallel, USB, LAN (optional)
 Easy Paper Jam Elimination
 Simple DIP switches configuration
 Variety of Industrial Applications:

Manufacturing & Logistic Industry
Medical and Healthcare
Parcel Post
Office Management
Retail & Wholesale

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Printer Unit

*Power Cord

**Printer Cable

Thermal Ribbon

Holder

Label Roll

Holder Set

Power Adaptor

Thermal Ribbon

Quick

Installation

Guide

2 Packing

* Power Cord is selectable depending on the types of electrical plug.
** Printer cable is selectable depending on the interface required

(RS-232, Parallel or USB B-Type).
Please refer to the nearest local representatives for further
information.

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Model

BLP-410

Print Capabilities

Print Method

Thermal Transfer/Thermal Direct

Print Speed

2 ~ 6 inches/sec

Print Head Lifecycle

50 km

Print Resolution

203 dots/inch (8dots/mm)

Maximum Print Width

108 mm (4.25 inches)

Maximum Print Length

2286 mm (90 inches)

Print Font Character
Support

English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional

Chinese, Korean

Barcode
Support

1D

EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN 128, EAN 14, EAN

and UPC 2(5) digits add-on, Codabar,

Code 39, Code93, Code 128 subsets

A/B/C, China Postage, ITF, MSI, MSIC,

PLESSEY, ITF 14, UPC-A, UPC-E

2D

QR Code

Image Printing Format

BMP, PCX

Rotate Degree

Yes

(0, 90, 180, 270 degrees selectable)

interface

USB 2.0, Parallel,

RS-232 (DB9 Female)

LAN (Optional)※

System Support

Win 7, Win 8, Win 10

3 Specification

※ The LAN Port is optional for custom model and is sealed

generally.
Please contact the local representative for further information.

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General

Power Input

+24VDC/2.0A

(with External Adapter 100 ~ 240VAC,

50/60Hz)

Color

Black

Material

ABS

Compliance

FCC, CE, WEEE, RoHS

Weight

2.09 kg

Dimension (mm)

222.94 (W) x 190 (H) x 284.83 (D)

Operating Temperature

5°C ~ 45°C

Operating Humidity

25% ~ 85% RH, non-condensing

Storage Temperature

-10°C ~ 50°C

Storage Humidity

10% ~ 90% RH, non-condensing

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Print Ribbon

The Ribbon Width

110 mm (max.)

30 mm (min.)

Ribbon Diameter

67 mm (max.)

Ribbon Axis Diameter

25.4 mm (1 inch)

Print Label/Print Paper

Paper Type

Continuous Paper, Gap Of Paper,

Paper Folding, Punched Paper

Paper Width

120 mm (4.72 inches, max.)

20 mm (0.78 inch, min.)

Paper Roll Diameter

127 mm (5 inches, max.)

Paper Thickness
(tag + bottom paper)

0.254 mm (10 mil, max.)

0.06 mm (2.36 mil, min.)

Paper Roll Axis
Diameter

25.4 mm ~ 38 mm
(1 inch ~ 1.5 inch)

Label Length

10 ~ 2286 mm

(0.39 inch ~ 90 inches)

Label Gape Spacing

2 mm (0.09 inch, min.)

Note:

If you use the tag length less than 25.4mm (1 "),
it is recommend to use a paper roll with perforated lines in the gap
on the label paper so that easy to tear.

* All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Top View

Bottom View

Front View

Rear View

4 Product Description

4.1 Product Overview

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Right View

Left View

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Printer Cover

Cover Release Levers

(Left & Right)

Control Buttons &

LED Indicators

Power Switch

Label/Paper

Outlet

 External Overview

Cover Release Levers:

Press the two levers backward to open the printer
cover.

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Printer Cover

Label Roll Holder Set

Thermal Ribbon

Holder

Print Head Module

Print Head Module

Release Lever

Ribbon

Adjusting

Gears

 Internal Overview

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LED Status Indicators

(ON LINE / ERROR / RIBBON)

Feed

Button

Pause

Button

4.2 Control Buttons

Feed Button:

This function is to advance the paper or label.
When the printer is ready (ON LINE), press the key and the
paper advances.
Press the button several times to adjust the label paper to
move the specified label to the proper position.

Pause Button:

This function is to interrupt the print tasks.
Press the button to interrupt the print task.
The ON LINE Indicator flashes and the task is suspended.
Press the button again to resume the printing status.

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Indicator Status

Descriptions

Power-ON / On-Line

Printer is powered on and in
normal printing status

Printer Paused

Power indicator flashes every
640ms



Printer Cover Is Opened

Power indicator is off
Error indicator goes on for
80ms, then goes off for
160ms
Printer starts beeping ※

Label Gap Detection Error
Power indicator is off,
the Error indicator goes on
for 500ms,
then goes off for 6s

4.3 LED & Audio Indicators

a. Thermal Direct Printing Mode:

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Indicator Status

Descriptions



Paper Out

Power indicator is off,
Error indicator flashes every
160ms; after two times
flashing, error indicator goes
off for 320ms
Printer starts beeping ※



Black Mark Detection Error

Power indicator is off
Error indicator flashes every
160ms; after three times
flashing, error indicator goes
off for 320ms
Printers starts beeping ※

Overheat Protection

The mode is activated and
the Error indicator flashes
every160ms
After 1 minute, the printer
CPU will check print head
temperature again
When temperature return
normal, printer will work
normally

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LED Indicator Status

Descriptions

Ribbon ON

Ribbon is installed
successfully

Ribbon ERROR

Ribbon is not properly
installed
No Ribbon
Ribbon end
Ribbon broken

The Ribbon indicator flashes
every 300ms
The Audio Alarm (beeper)
sounds every 2.4s ※

b. Thermal Transfer Printing Mode:

※ Audio Alarm function can be enabled through setting

DIP switch.

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4.4 I/O Ports

Rear View

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*Printer Cable

LAN USB RS-232 Parallel Power
(※)

※ The LAN Port is optional for custom model and is sealed

generally.
Please contact the local representative for further information.

Note:

When plug the printer cable to the printer, make sure the
printer cable is properly secured.

Arrange the printer cable and then re-install the I/O Port
Cover to the printer.

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Printer Cable

Host PC

Printer

Power

Outlet

Power

Cord

Power

Adaptor

C. Printer Installation

1 Connecting Your Printer

Please check the printer and the supplied accessories
before installation. It’s recommended to read the entire
instruction manual prior to the installation.

1. Place the printer on the designate location.

2. Use the supplied Printer Cable and connect to the

Host PC.

3. Arrange the Printer Cable and connect to the Printer.

4. Plug the Power Cord to the Power Adaptor and then

plug to the power outlet.

5. Make sure the cables are properly installed.

6. Install the Label Roll and Ribbon (see Chapter 2).

7. Turn on the power switch of the printer.

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Cover Release

Lever

Cover Release

Lever

2 Install/Replace the Label Roll and Ribbon

2.1 Install the Ribbon Roll

1. Pull the left and right Cover Release Levers backward

to open the Cover.

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Print Head Module

Release Lever

2. Push the release lever to lift up the Print Head Module.

Remove the two Thermal Ribbon Holders in the
Print Head Module.

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Thermal Ribbon

Holder

Ribbon Roll

Thermal Ribbon

Holder

Empty

Ribbon Roll

3. Pass the two Ribbon Holders through the

Ribbon Rolls.

 For New Ribbon Roll:

To install a new ribbon roll, pass the two ribbon holders
to the ribbon roll and the empty ribbon roll.

Tips: Attach the Ribbon to the Empty Ribbon Roll

Roll out the new ribbon roll to a certain length.
Use a sealing tape to attach the ribbon to the empty ribbon
roll.

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Ribbon Roll

Printed

Ribbon Roll

Thermal Ribbon

Holder

Thermal Ribbon

Holder

 Re-Install a Ribbon Roll:

To re-install a using ribbon roll, pass the ribbon holders to the
ribbon roll and printed ribbon roll.

Tips:
Arrange the ribbon with care and keep the ribbon in flat
position.

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Adjusting Gears

4. Put the two ribbon rolls (with holders) into the slot of

Print Head Module.

Tips:
Arrange the ribbon with care and keep the ribbon in flat
position.
Adjust the two Adjusting Gears of ribbon holders and make
sure the ribbon is flat without wrinkle.

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5. Press the Print Head Module with force so as to make

sure the module is secured.

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Cover Release

Lever

Cover Release

Lever

2.2 Install the Label Paper Roll

1. Pull the left and right Cover Release Levers backward

to open the Cover.

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Paper Roll
Holder Set

2. Take out the Label Roll Holder Set from the printer.

3. Install the Label Roll to the Holder Set.

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4. Install the Label Roller Holder Set with label roll to the

printer.

Tips:

Roll out the label roll to proper length so as to pass through
the printer outlet.

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Print Head

Module

5. Push the Printer Head Module Release Lever to lift up

the Print Head Module

Place the paper over the edge of printer.

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Printer Cover

Print Head

Module

6. Press the Print Head Module with force so as to make

sure the module is secured.

Close the Printer Cover back to the printer and the
printer is ready for printing.

Note:

Check the LED Indicators of the printer and make sure the
printer is in On-Line and Ready status.

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Print Head

Module

Ribbon Roll

Label Roll

 Tips: Installation Check

Please check the ribbon and label roll are properly installed
onto the printer slots.

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Turn On the

Power Switch

Power

Switch

Feed Button

Appendix

1 Self Test

1.1 Print Test

This function allows user to test the printing function.
Before perform the test, make sure the test paper or
ribbon roll is properly installed.

1. Close the Printer Cover.

2. Turn off the printer.

3. Press and hold the Feed Button.

4. Turn on the Power Switch of the printer.

5. Release the Feed Button.

The printer starts printing out the self-test data.

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Turn On the

Power Switch

Power

Switch

Pause

Button

1.2 DIP Switch & Baud Rate Settings

 Examine DIP Switch Settings

This function allows user to examine and print the
DIP Switch configuration settings.

Before perform the test, make sure the test paper or
ribbon roll is properly installed.

1. Close the Printer Cover.

2. Turn off the printer.

3. Press and hold the Pause Button.

4. Turn on the Power Switch of the printer.

5. Release the Pause Button.

The printer starts printing out the DIP Switch setting data.

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DIP Switch Cover

 Configuration DIP Switches

To change the settings of the printer manually:

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Remove the DIP Switch Cover.

3. Adjust the DIP switches to configure the printer.

4. Re-install the DIP Switch Cover.

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DIP

Function

ON

OFF 1 Audio Alarm

Disable

Enable 2 Reserved

---

---

3

Ribbon End Detection

Disable

Enable

4

Label Gap Sensibility

High

Low

5

Power-On Test Paper

Disable

Enable

6

Find Mark Max Value

Disable

Enable

7 & 8

Baud Rate Setting

9600

19200

38400

115200

DIP Switch ON DIP Switch OFF

 Baud-Rate Settings

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Turn On the

Power Switch

Power Switch

Feed

Button

Pause

Button

1.3 Debugging Mode

This function allows user to test the printing function and
examine the print data in code formats (ASCII / HEX).

This function is for user or engineer to debug the program.

Before perform the test, make sure the test paper or ribbon
roll is properly installed.

1. Close the Printer Cover.

2. Turn off the printer.

3. Press and hold the Feed and Pause Buttons.

4. Turn on the Power Switch of the printer.

5. As the POWER and ERROR LED indicators are on,
release the two buttons.

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The printer starts printing out the print data in ASCII and HEX
codes.

Restore the Normal Print Mode:

Turn off the printer to interrupt the Debugging Mode,
then turn on the printer again.
The printer will restore to normal printing mode.

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Turn On the

Power Switch

Power

Switch

Feed

Button

Pause

Button

2 Reset Your Printer

* Factory default settings do not include ribbon setting.

1. Close the Printer Cover.

2. Turn off the printer.

3. Press and hold the Feed and Pause Buttons.

4. Turn on the Power Switch of the printer.

5. As the POWER LED indicator (ON LINE) is on and
ERROR LED indicator is OFF,
release the two buttons.

The store data in the printer will be deleted and restore to
factory default settings.

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3 Maintenance – Cleaning Your Printer

To ensure the printing quality, it is recommended to clean
the print head and keep your printer in good conditions and
extend its life as well.

The materials listed as below can be used to clean the
printer.

 Cotton swab
 Lint-free cloth
 Vacuum / Blower brush
 100% ethanol

3.1 The cleaning process

 Print Head

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Allow the print head to cool down for at least one minute.

3. Use a cotton swap and 100% ethanol to clean the print
head surface.

Note:

It’s recommended to clean when change new label paper.

 Rubber Roller

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Rotate the platen roller and use a cotton swap to clean

with 100% ethanol.

Note:

It’s recommended to clean when change new label paper.

 Paper Tear Bar

Use a cotton swap and 100% ethanol to clean the paper tear
bar.

 Sensor

Use air brush or vacuum to clean dust of sensor.

Note:

It’s recommended to clean by month.

Tips: Cleaning the Inner of Printer

The dust or tiny paper fragment may also cause mal-function
of printer.
Use air brush or vacuum to clean the dust and keep the
printer in clean status.

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