Marsh TD2100 User manual

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TD2100 Electric Gummed Tape Dispenser
Owner’s Manual
Marsh Shipping Supply Co. LLC
926 McDonough Lake Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
www.msscllc.com
Customer Service
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Technical Support: (573)-437-7030

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 3
Warranty Information:.................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 5
Setup Instructions............................................................................................................................ 6
Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................... 9
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 14
A wall-socket must be close to the product and readily accessible.
The overall system is protected against overload by the branch circuit
protection in accordance with the current edition of the NEC or CEC

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new MARSH TD2100 gummed tape dispenser from
MSSC, LLC. We are confident you will be very pleased with the operation and performance of
this durable, quality built machine for many years to come.
The TD2100 Electric Taper Technical Manual provides the necessary information about the
operation, maintenance, and repair of your new tape dispenser. However, MSSC does have a
policy of continual product improvement. So, MSSC reserves the right to modify the information
contained within the manual without prior notice.
The setup section was designed to simplify the setup of the machine and allow you to get the
machine up and running so that the machine can do what it is designed to do… dispense
gummed tape quietly, quickly and accurately.
The operating section provides information on the operation of the machine, i.e. keystroke
operation, programming repeat lengths, etc.
The maintenance section provides information about required care and maintenance of the
machines and further adjustments if required for your particular use.
This technical manual provides a troubleshooting and repair sections to help you with possible
operating problems and corrective actions. Should you require replacement parts, please refer to
the provided parts list and the corresponding exploded view drawings.
For assistance, or if you would like to obtain information about any Marsh product, contact your
Marsh distributor or MSSC, LLC at:
MSSC, LLC
Address: 926 McDonough Lake Road
Collinsville, IL 62234 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.msscllc.com
Technical Support
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Warranty Information:
MSSC, LLC warrants that your selling distributor will repair, replace, or adjust components
found to be defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of 18 months. Your
Marsh distributor will provide free service for ninety (90) days from the beginning of the
warranty period. The warranty period begins on the original installation date as indicated on
your on-line warranty registration.
Conditions of warranty:
1. Properly regulated and grounded electrical power that is free of surges and spikes
must be provided for electrical equipment.
2. Operating personnel must be properly instructed on use of machine.
3. Maintenance procedures must be observed – see Owner’s Manual.
4. Use only approved Marsh accessories and replacement parts.
5. Warranty must be validated by Marsh MSSC, LLC. If no warranty is submitted,
coverage begins on the date of shipment from MSSC, LLC.
Exclusions: Damage due to tampering, abuse, improper adjustments, use of non-approved
components or electrical interference will not be covered by the warranty.

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Specifications
Net and Shipping Weight: 26 pounds (11.8 kg); 32 pounds (14.5 kg)
Water Bottle Capacity: 70 ounces (2070 ml)
Tape: Dry gummed tape – paper or reinforced – between 1 to 3 inches
(25.4 to 76.2 mm) wide, up to 1000 feet (304.8 m) long and 9
(228.6 mm) inches max roll diameter
Electrical Requirements: 115 volts AC or 220 volts AC
50/60 Hz
4 amps at 115 volts
2 amps at 220 volts
Power Cord Length: 7 feet (2.3 m)
Dimensions:
Figure 1 - Tape Machine Dimensions
18.9 in.
48.0 cm
10.1 in.
25.5 c
m
11.9 in.
30.1 c
m

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Setup Instructions
Loading Tape – refer to Figures 2 & 3
1. Open the top cover of the machine.
2. Adjust the tape guides, with the tape guide turnbuckle, wide enough to get the tape
between them.
3. Place the roll of tape into the machine.
4. Adjust the tape guides, with the tape guides turnbuckle, to hold the tape in the middle of
the machine with a 1/8” clearance on both sides.
5. Remove the pressure plate from the machine.
6. Feed the tape, gummed side down, over the top roller, under the tape guide flaps, and
then under the pinch roller, see Figure 3.
NOTE: For gummed side out tape (typically used in Europe), load the tape roll opposite
as shown and route the gummed side over the top roller.
7. Place the pressure plate over the tape and release the pinch roller.
8. Close the top cover.
Figure 2 – Loading Tape
Tape Guide Flap
Pressure Plate
Lighted Power
Switch
Pinch Roller
Tape Guide
Turnbuckle
Top Roller
Top Cover

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Figure 3 – Tape Routing
Figure 4 – Filling the Water Bottle, Adjusting the Brush Tank Water Level, Adjusting the
Tape Weight
Cutter
Assembly
1000 ft. roll
of tape
Gummed Side ou
t
Tape
Top Roller
Pressure Plate
Pinch Roller
Pinch Roller
Shaf
t
Cleaning
Gaps
Post
Water Bottle
Brackets
Water Bottle
Brush
Tank
Duck Bill
Valve
Tape
Weight

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Filling the Water Bottle – Figure 4
1. Remove the water bottle from the machine.
2. Remove the duckbill valve from the water bottle.
3. Fill the water bottle with water.
4. Place the duckbill valve back into the water bottle.
5. Place the water bottle back onto the machine; verify that the post in the brush tank is
inserted through the duckbill valve.
Figure 5 – Adjustable Water Level Positions
Adjusting the Brush Tank Water Level – Figures 4 and 5
1. Loosen the retaining screws on the water bottle brackets.
2. Move the water bottle brackets to the desired position to obtain the desired water level in
the brush tank, light weight tapes would typically be set at the low position, Figure 5.
3. Both brackets should be at the same position.
4. Tighten the retaining screws on the water bottle brackets.
Adjusting the Tape Weight – Figure 4
1. Loosen the retaining screw.
2. Slide the tape weight forward for greater pressure, typically heavy weight tapes which
will apply more water on the tape.
3. Slide the tape weight backwards less pressure, typically light weight tapes which will
apply less water on the tape.
4. Tighten the retaining screw.
Low
Medium
High
Water bottle bracket

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Operating Instructions
Standard Keypad
Pre-Programmed Lengths and SHIFT – There are 20 common lengths of tape pre-
programmed into the memory of your TD2100 automatic tape dispenser. Simply press
one of the ten length keys and the length in black is dispensed. To dispense the lengths
in red press the SHIFT key then press the corresponding length key.
REPEAT SHORT and REPEAT LONG – It is possible to store any of the 20 pre-
programmed lengths into the convenient REPEAT SHORT or REPEAT LONG keys.
To do so, press PROGRAM, the desired length (red lengths require SHIFT key to be
pressed first) and then the REPEAT SHORT or REPEAT LONG your preference.
While in PROGRAM MODE no tape is dispensed, display flashes, and flashing stops
when programming is completed or PROGRAM is pressed to cancel mode.
RANDOM – The RANDOM key allows the user to dispense tape while pressed and the
machine will cut the tape when the RANDOM key is released.
Shift Key: When pressed followed by Number Key a
red length is dispensed.
Number Keys: When pressed will dispense the
length in black, after the shift key has been pressed
will dispense the length in red.
Program Key: When pressed will activate the
program sequence, display will flash, follow this by
the desired length to be stored and the location to
store it in.
Repeat Long Key: When pressed, this key will
repeat the length that is stored in the long display.
You will use this button during programming.
Repeat Short Key: When pressed, this key will
repeat the length that is stored in the short display.
You will use this button during programming.
Random Key: When pressed will dispense tape until
released.
Figure 6 – Standard Keypad

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TD2100 PREMIUM Keypad
The PREMIUM keypad offers all the same function as the STANDARD keypad plus it is
possible for you to dispense any length of tape from 5” to 99” in 1” increments. The exception
from the STANDARD keypad is there are 10 preset lengths versus 20. There are two versions of
the PREMIUM keypad, Short and Long. The Long version has longer pre-programmed lengths
than the Short.
To dispense a length of tape 5” to 99” press the NUM LOCK key. The NUM LOCK light is lit
and the 0-9 keys are activated. Just press any two keys to get the desired length. For example,
press 07 for 7” piece of tape or 77 for a 77” piece of tape. These “custom” lengths can be
programmed in the REPEAT SHORT or REPEAT LONG keys by turning on the NUM LOCK,
press PROGRAM, press two keys of desired length and then desired REPEAT key to store
value. You must turn off the NUM LOCK mode to verify the length is stored and displayed.
Num Lock Key: When pressed this key will activate
the red number on the keypad.
Num Lock Key Indicator: When lit, the NUM
LOCK is activated and the red numbers are used.
When not lit, the black numbers are used.
Number Keys: When pressed will dispense the
length of tape in black, when num lock is on will give
the red numbers for dispensing or programming,
requires 2 key strokes for custom lengths.
Program Key: When pressed will begin the
programming sequence, follow by pressing the
desired length and the location to store it, press the
num lock followed by the corresponding red numbers
to achieve a custom length.
Repeat Long Key: When pressed, this key will
repeat the length that is stored in the long display.
You will use this button during programming.
Repeat Short Key: When pressed, this key will
repeat the length that is stored in the short display.
You will use this button during programming.
Random Key: When pressed will dispense tape until
released.
Figure 7 – Premium Short Keypad

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TD2100 PREMIUM Keypad
The Premium keypad offers all the same function as the STANDARD keypad plus it is possible
for you to dispense any length of tape from 5” to 99” in 1” increments. The exception from the
STANDARD keypad is there are 10 preset lengths versus 20. There are two versions of the
PREMIUM keypad, Short and Long. The Long version has longer pre-programmed lengths than
the Short.
To dispense a length of tape 5” to 99” press the NUM LOCK key. The NUM LOCK light is lit
and the 0-9 keys are activated. Just press any two keys to get the desired length. For example,
press 07 for 7” piece of tape or 77 for a 77” piece of tape. These “custom” lengths can be
programmed in the REPEAT SHORT or REPEAT LONG keys by turning on the NUM LOCK,
press PROGRAM, press two keys of desired length and then desired REPEAT key to store
value. You must turn off the NUM LOCK mode to verify the length is stored and
displayed.
Num Lock Key: When pressed this key will
activate the red numbers.
Num Lock Key Indicator: When lit, the NUM
LOCK is activated and the red numbers are used,
when not lit, black number are used.
Number Keys: When pressed will dispense the
length of tape in black, when num lock is on will
give the red numbers for dispensing or programming,
requires 2 key strokes for custom lengths.
Program Key: When pressed will begin the
programming sequence, follow by pressing the
desired length and the location to store it, press the
num lock followed by the corresponding red
numbers to achieve a custom length.
Repeat Long Key: When pressed, this key will
repeat the length that is stored in the long display.
You will use this key for programming.
Repeat Short Key: When pressed, this key will
repeat the length that is stored in the short display.
You will use this key for programming.
Random Key: When pressed will dispense tape until
released.
Figure 8 – Premium Long Keypad

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Maintenance
The Marsh TD2100 requires very little maintenance, but it is important to regularly clean the
brush, brush tank, cutter mechanism, and remove debris from the tape path.
CAUTION: Before beginning maintenance or adjustments be sure the tape machine is
turned OFF and unplugged.
Cleaning Water Feed System
1. Turn the power switch to the OFF position and unplug the power cord.
2. Clean the brush by soaking it in warm soapy water and then rinse.
3. Clean the brush tank by rinsing it with warm water.
4. Rinse out the water bottle and duckbill valve with warm water.
Figure 9 – Cleaning the Cutter Assembly, Cleaning the Tape Path
Cutter
Assembly
Tape Channel
Pressure Plate
Top Cover
Cutter Guard
Cleaning Gaps
Weighted Brush
Tank Cover
Water Tank
Holder

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Cleaning the Cutter Assembly – Figure 9
1. Turn the power switch to the OFF position and unplug the power cord.
2. Open top cover.
3. Remove pressure plate.
4. Remove the tape from the tape path.
5. Using generous amount of a non-flammable lubricant (MG Chemicals Super Penetrating
Lubricant [www.mgchemicals.com], is recommended), spray the cutter assembly behind
the cutter guard, using the available gaps in front and behind the cutter guard. Allow the
lubricant to dry or wipe dry.
6. Place the tape back in the tape path, refer to loading tape section.
7. Place the pressure plate back into the machine.
8. Close top cover.
Cleaning the Tape Path – Figure 9
1. Turn the power switch to the OFF position and unplug the power cord.
2. Open the top cover.
3. Remove pressure plate.
4. Remove tape from tape path.
5. Using compressed air remove all debris form the tape path.
6. Using a moist cloth wipe down all sheet metal parts within tape path (tape channel,
pressure plate, weighted brush tank cover, and water tank holder) to remove debris and
adhesive build-up.
7. Using compressed air remove any visible moisture from the tape path.
8. Referring to the tape loading section, place the tape back into the tape path.
9. Place the pressure plate back in the machine.
10. Close the top cover.

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Troubleshooting
This section describes potential problems you may encounter while working with your TD2100
tape machine and outlines possible causes and solutions for these problems. To avoid problem
situations, be sure to follow the procedures in the setup and maintenance sections. Before
performing any repair procedures be sure that the power switch is in the OFF position and
the Tape Machine is disconnected from the power source. For further assistance please
contact your Marsh distributor or MSSC, LLC technical support at;
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
The machine will not dispense tape.
Possible Cause: Solution:
1. Is the machine
plugged in? Plug the machine in.
2. Is the power switch
in the on position? Turn the power switch on.
3. Is the machine in
program mode, is
the display
flashing?
Press program key to turn off program mode or finish program
cycle OR cycle the power off and then back on
Tape is jamming, tearing, or won’t feed.
Possible Cause: Solution:
1. Is there debris in the
tape path? Clean the tape path, refer to the maintenance section.
2. Are the tape guides
too tight? Adjust the tape guides with the tape guide turnbuckle, refer to the loading tape section.
3. Is the tape routed
correctly? Route the tape according to Figure 3 (p. 7).
4. Is the pressure plate
in place? Verify that the pressure plate is in place. The pressure plate must be loaded so it touches the pinch roller shaft and the
arrow on the pressure plate points toward the front of the
machine.
5. Is there to much
weight on the
brush?
Adjust the amount of weight on the brush, refer to the setup
section.
6. Is the cutter cutting
the tape? Clean the cutter assembly, refer to the maintenance section, if problem persists contact your Marsh distributor or MSSC, LLC.

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Item Number Part Number Description
1 RP40401 Water Bottle with Duckbill
2 RP33460 Duckbill Valve (Qty 5)
3 RP40404 Rear Water Bottle Bracket with Screw
4 RP40403 Front Water Bottle Bracket with Screw
5 RP40407 Brush
6 RP40405 Brush Tank
7 RP40517 Tape Weight with Screw
8 RP40325 Cutter Guard with Screws
9 RP40310 Top Cover
10 RP40311 Top Cover Hinge with Screw (Qty 2)
11 RP40505 Pressure Plate