Panduit TDP43MY User manual

TDP43MY Quick Guide
PA26235A01
Rev. 01 3-2010
© Panduit Corp. 2010
The Windows driver for the TDP43MY printer can be installed from your Pan-Mark or Easy-Mark software CD or
downloaded from http://www.panduit.com then under Product Information, select Downloads.
Adding TDP43MY printer driver to Windows XP/ Vista 32/64 bit using USB connection:
1. Obtain the TDP43MY Vista driver (TDP43MY_Vista_Drv_4611.exe) from the Web or Easy-Mark CD.
2. Double click or run the above program. When prompted “An unidentified program wants access to your computer” select
“Allow”. (Windows Vista only).
3. On the next screen click on the “Setup” button.
4. The Installation wizard will appear. Click “Next >”
5. Select “TDP43MY” on the right box and click “Next >”
6. In the Options screen select “USB001” and click Finish.
7. The installation wizard will close automatically meaning the installation of the drive was successful.
8. Note: When you connect the printer for the first time you will get the “Found New Hardware” wizard. Leave this window
open until you install the driver (steps 1-7). When complete select “Don’t show this message again for this device.”
9. Windows will send a message “The hardware could not install successfully”. Ignore this message as the hardware and
driver are installed.
Adding TDP43MY printer driver to Windows NT/2000 using Parallel or Serial Port:
1. After installing Easy-Mark or Pan-Mark, go to Start/Printers and Faxes, click Add A Printer.
2. Follow Install Wizard.
3. At Install Printer Software –Select “Have Disk” & “Browse”.
4. The TDP43MY is located in either of the following directories:
a. Easy-Mark: C:\Program Files\Easy-Mark\Printer Drivers\TDP43M
b. Pan-Mark: C:\Program Files\pmus\drivers\TDP43M
5. Double click OEMSETUP.inf
6. Click OK, then Next until you get to Finish. Click Finish.
7. Continue with Printer Settings listed below
Adding TDP43MY printer driver to Windows 98/ME if using Parallel or Serial Port:
1. After installing Easy-Mark or Pan-Mark, go to Start/Settings/Printers, select Add Printer.
2. Follow the install Wizard.
3. At Install Printer Software select “Have Disk” & “Browse”.
4. The TDP43MY driver is located in either of the following directories:
a. Easy-Mark: C:\Programs Files\Easy-Mark\Printer Drivers\TDP43M
b. Pan-Mark: C:\Program Files\pmus\Drivers\TDP43M
5. Double click OEMSETUP.inf
6. Click OK, then Next until you get to Finish. Click Finish.
7. Continue with Printer Settings listed below.
NOTE: In the interest of higher quality and value, Panduit products are continually being
improved and updated. Consequently, pictures may vary from the enclosed product.
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Ribbon Recommendations
*The user should determine the settings that work best for their particular application.
Ribbon Loading
1. Insert ribbon into back mechanism,
right side first.
2. Insert ribbon core notches into drive.
Ensure ribbon core is seated against drives.
3. Thread ribbon through and under mechanism.
4. Insert empty core and secure ribbon
to core with tape.
Material
Suggested Thermal Transfer
Ribbon
Printer
Speed*
Printer Density*
Self-Lams
Hybrid
1
3
Heat Shrink Tubing
Hybrid
1
3
Vinyl Cloth
Hybrid
1
3
Continuous Tapes
Resin
2
5
Polyester
Resin
1
9
Raised Panel Labels
Resin
1
7
(RMR4BL is 3)
Marker Plates
Resin
1
3
Paper
Wax or Hybrid
1
3
Tan Kapton
White Kapton
Hybrid
Resin
1
9

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Red/Orange/Green Indicator Lights
Red Light
Out of labels, out of ribbon or ribbon not seated properly.
If labels are loaded they may not be under the optical sensor.
Cover not locked into place
Orange Light
There is possibly a problem with the label gap sensor. Try to clean the print
head with cleaning pen.
Possible label jam.
Possible software problem.
Green Light
Ready to print.
Initializing the TDP43MY
Placing TDP43MY in Continuous Tape Mode
1. Properly load the tape and ribbon into the TDP43MY printer.
2. Lock down the printer cover.
3. Press and hold Green button on the front of the Printer and Power the TDP43MY printer ON.
4. Indicator light needs to flash three times, then release the Green Feed Button
5. When printer starts feeding continuous tape, pop the top of the printer open, then press it back down
securely locking it into place. The printer will print “No Gap Detected” then print the dump information.
Press the Feed Button one more time.
6. Send one label to print as a test, this will also feed out media, again pop the top of the printer, then press
it back down securely locking it into place. The printer will print “No Gap Detected” and then it will print
your label. **
You are now ready to print your desired labels using Easy-Mark or Pan-Mark Labeling software.
Placing TDP43MY in Die Cut Label Mode
1. Properly load the tape and ribbon into the TDP43MY printer.
2. Lock down the printer cover.
3. Press and hold Green button on the Printer and Power the TDP43MY printer ON.
4. Indicator light needs to flash three times, then release the Green Feed Button
5. Printer will feed label media then print initialization information “Dump Mode”. Press Green Button Once
and “Out of Dump” should be printed.
6. Send one label to print as a test, this will also feed out media. Once the test has printed, continue with
your print job. **
You are now ready to print your desired labels using Easy-Mark or Pan-Mark Labeling software.
Printing Continuous Media on the Vista Driver for the TDP43MY
Note: Depending on your media the settings will be different. (T400X000VW1Y is assumed in this example)
7. We will select format T400X000***-10. A 4” wide by 10” long continuous media.
8. Enter your text.
9. Go to “File->Print…” and select “TDP43MY” from the drop down menu.
10. Click on the “Properties” button.
11. In the default “Options” tab note near the bottom of the screen the “Size” options.
12. Select the correct width and height for your continuous label. In this case Width = 4.00, Height = 10.00.
13. Click the “OK” button.
14. Click the “OK” button to print.
15. You have now successfully printed on continuous media.
**Tip: To avoid waste when switching between labels, keep the initialization and first
print strip of labels as a leader. The leader can be used again and again.

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PLEASE NOTE: Use component labels with an odd number of columns with the TDP43MY. The TDP43MY has
a fixed sensor and it needs to be able to “see” an actual label or a notch/line to tell the printer when a label
begins and ends. For example, vinyl self-laminating labels have notches in the liner.
Tip: When feeding labels through the opening in the back of the printer, be sure to place the 1” core that
came with your printer between the two green guides inside the TDP4MY. After inserting the core and
running the labels through the back BE SURE TO RUN THE LABELS UNDER THE CORE IN ORDER FOR
THE SENSOR TO READ THE LABEL.
For additional assistance, contact Technical Support at 866-871-4571.