Tharo Systems T-4210 Operating instructions

T-4210/T -4307/T-4604
Users Manual
Date: 02-26-2015

CONTENTS
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Barcode Printer
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1.1
1.2
Box Contents
Getting to Know Your Printer
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2
2
Printer Setup
4
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Loading Labels
Loading Ribbon
Connecting the Printer to the Host Computer
EASYLABEL Start installation
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8
10
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Printer Setting and Control
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Operation Panel
LCD Interface Introduction
LCD Interface Functions
Label Calibration and Self-Test
Error Alerts
USB Host
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NetSetting for Ethernet
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4.1
4.2
Installing the NetSetting Software
NetSetting Interface
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34
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Accessories
41
5.1
5.2
5.3
Preparation
Installing the Cutter
Ribbon Removal from the Optional Core-free Ribbon Hub
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42
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Maintenance and Adjustment
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6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
Removing / installing the print head module
Adjusting the print line
Adjusting ribbon tension
Cleaning the thermal print head
Print head balance and tension adjustment
Ribbon shield adjustment
Cleaning the cutter
Troubleshooting
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Appendix
your Computer
Windows Driver installation 14
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Product Specifications
Interface Specifications
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5.4
5.5
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Installing the WiFi Interface Module
Installing the Bluetooth Interface Module

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERS
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 reasonable 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 accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
THE T-SERIES PRINTER
TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES
IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS
European Standard EN 55022:2010/AC:2011 Class A,EN 61000-3-2:2006/A1:2009 and /a2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008 and
EN55024:2010(IEC 61000-4-2:2008, IEC 61000-4-3:2006/A1:2007/A2:2010, IEC 61000-4-4:2004/A1:2010, IEC 61000-4-5:2005,
IEC 61000-4-6:2008, IEC 61000-4-8:2009, IEC 61000-4-11:2004). CFR 47, Part 15
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
During the print process the Printhead will become hot. Do NOT attempt to clean the
Printhead until it has had time to cool.
The Printhead is the most fragile part of your Printer. Do NOT use sharp or hard objects to
clean the Printhead. Do NOT touch the glass surface of the Printhead with your hand.
This Printer is built exclusively to print labels, tickets and tags, continuous paper, etc. Only
use media that is recommended for a direct thermal or thermal transfer Printer.
The Printer is configured for input voltages of 110 to 240 V. Connect only to a power outlet
with a grounded contact. Always ensure the Printer is switched OFF before connecting the
power cord to an electrical outlet.
Do not expose the Printer to moisture or operate it in wet or damp areas.
The Printer will operate with the cover open if necessary. This is not recommended, as the
Printer’s moving or rotating parts can cause injury. Keep long hair, jewelry and loose
clothing away from any moving parts.
Remove the power cord from the rear of the Printer when disconnecting or attaching
accessories such as rewind units, cutters, etc.
**** There is a Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.
**** Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
****Only replace the battery with an equivalent type.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Caution
This printer is equipped with a button cell lithium battery. This battery is inside the left side cover
on the main circuit board.

1Barcode Printer
1.1 Box Contents
Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer.
T-4210 / T-4307/ T-4604 Printer
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CD
Including EASYLABEL Start software
and user’s manual.
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T-4210 / T-4307 / T-4604 Series
USB Cable
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Power Cord
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Front View
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1Barcode Printer
1.2 Getting to Know Your Printer
Rear View
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Stylus
Touch Panel
POWER Button
FEED Button
Lower Cover Plate
USB Host
Printer Cover
Viewing Window
Fan-Fold Label Slot
Calibration button
Ethernet port
Serial port (DB-9)
Applicator Interface(OPTIONAL)
USB Port
USB Host
Parallel port(OPTIONAL)
Power jack
On/Off switch
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Ribbon Rewind Hub
Ribbon Supply Hub
Print Mechanism
Platen Roller
Print Head
Release Lever
Label Guide
Label Roll Hanger Label Roll Guide
Adjustable Sensor
Label Guide
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This printer supports the following printing methods:
Thermal Transfer Printing (TTP)ƝRequires a ribbon for transferring the printed image to the labels.
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Verify which printing method you are using and modify the settings in the printer driver,
printer menu, and/or software.
Rotate the Print Head Release Lever counterclockwise as shown
2.1 Loading Labels
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Place the printer on a flat surface
and open the top cover
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Slide the label roll guide out and fold it down
Place the label roll on the label supply hub
until it contacts the printer housing.
(Do not apply too much pressure to avoid
damaging the label stock.)
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Feed the label stock through the printer as indicated by the red arrows
Feed the label stock through the
Adjustable Sensor and up to the tear-off plate.
* Remember to change the position of the movable sensor and align it to the gap, black mark, or tag hole in the media.
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1. The labels pass between the wall of the printer housing
and the adjustable paper guide.
2. Return the Print Head Release Lever to its original position.
Then close the printer cover.
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1. The labels pass between the wall of the printer housing
and the adjustable paper guide.
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2
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Place the printer on a flat surface
and open the top cover
Place a new ribbon on the ribbon supply hub.
The two illustrations below show you how to route the ribbon depending on the ribbon type (ink side in or out).
Ink side out Ink side in
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2.2 Loading Ribbon
Loading Ribbon
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* Do not feed the ribbon under the Adjustable Label Sensor.
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2Printer Setup
Feed the ribbon under the print head and back up on the other side.
Attach ithe ribbon to an empty ribbon core on the Ribbon Rewind Hub.
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2Printer Setup
2.3 Connecting the Printer to your Computer
1. Ensure that the printer is turned off.
2. Connect the power cord to the printer. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
3. Connect the USB cable to the printer and your computer.
4. Turn the printer on. The LCD should light up.
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2Printer Setup
2.4 EASYLABEL Start Installation
2. The EASYLABEL InstallShield Wizard starts. Click “Next” to continue.
3. The next screen you can read EASYLABEL’s License Agreement. Click the “I accept the terms in the license agreement”
radio button and click “Next” to continue the installation.
1. Insert the product CD into CD/DVD drive of your computer. Open the "install” folder on the CD.
Right click on the setup.exe icon and choose “Run as Administrator” to start the installation.
Select a language for the installation and click OK to continue.
EASYLABEL Start is the free labeling package included with every Tharo printer.
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2Printer Setup
4. The next screen allows you to specify the directory to install EASYLABEL into. In most cases the default is fine.
You may also specify if you want an EASYLABEL icon on your desktop. Click on “Next” to continue.
5. The next step allows you to specify the installation type. “Full” is recommended for most users. Click “Next” to continue.
6. This is the confirmation screen. Click Install to install EASYLABEL Start.
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2Printer Setup
8. The installation is complete. Click “Finish” to close the InstallShield Wizard.
9. You are ready to start using EASYLABEL. If you are a new EASYLABEL user we recommend that you view the
EASYTutor tutorials. EASYTutor is the best way to get acquainted with your new labeling software. EASYTutor
can be found in the “EZtutor” folder on the product CD.
You may also view EASYTutor online at www.tharo.com/interactive.php
We suggest getting started with “Adding a USB printer” which is a great step-by-step walk through of how to
add a USB printer to EASYLABEL.
www.tharo.com/Interactive/adding_a_usb_printer/adding_a_usb_printer.htm
7. The Status screen will show the progress of the EASYLABEL Start installation.
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2Printer Setup
Windows Drivers are NOT needed when printing to your Tharo Printer with EASYLABEL.
If you want to print to your Tharo Printer from other Windows applications then a Windows driver is needed.
STOP!
Do NOT plug the Printer's USB cable into your computer yet. There are some special installation steps for
Windows 8 and 10 users. If you are NOT using Windows 8 or 10 you can skip to the next page.
To install the Printer driver in Windows 8 or 10:
1. Open the "Tharo_Driver_Win8_Win10" folder.
2. Right Click on thr.inf and select "install"
3. Click on “Yes”
4. When the install finishes, Click on “OK”
5. Then plug the Printer's USB cable into your computer.
The printer should now be ready for use in Windows 8 or 10.
If you plugged in the printer without doing the above steps first, the printer is installed as an "Other Device"
and you will have to install the driver this way:
1. Open the Windows Control Panel
2. Click on "Hardware and Sound"
3. Under "Devices and Printers" heading click on "Device Manager"
4. Expand "Other Devices"
5. Right-click on the Tharo Printer and select "Update Driver Software"
6. Select "Browse my computer for driver software"
7. Click “Browse” and browse to where the "Tharo_Driver_Win8_Win10" folder and then click on “Next”
8. Click on “Install”
9. Click on “Close” to exit the wizard
The printer should now be ready for use in Windows 8 or 10.
Insert the product CD into CD/DVD drive of your computer.
2.5 Windows Driver Installation
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2Printer Setup
1. USB is a Plug & Play
facility. Once the USB
cable is connected
from PC to the printer,
the PC will
automatically detect
the new device and
begin the installation
process.
2. Select ‘Specify a
location’ and specify
the path of the printer
driver.
3. Follow the instructions
in the Wizard to
complete the
installation.
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The printer can be installed on Windows releases other than Windows 8 or Windows 10 without any special
steps.
Insert the product CD into CD/DVD drive of your computer.
Turn the printer on and connect it to your computer with a USB cable.
The “Found New Hardware Wizard” should take over and install the drivers.
At some point you will be able to specify a location of the drivers.
Simply point the Wizard to the thr.inf file in the Windows Driver folder on the product CD.
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3.1 Operation Panel
FEED BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
TOUCH PANEL
POWER Button
Press the POWER button to turn on the printer.
Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds to turn the printer off.
FEED Button
Press the FEED button to advance the media.
If you are using continuous labels, the printer will advance a length of media.
If you are using media with gaps or black marks, the printer will advance one label.*
*If the printer feeds more than one label or the label does not stop in the correct position, you should perform a label calibration for your media.
See Section 3.4 Label Calibration and Self-Test.
PAUSE PRINTING using the FEED Button
Pressing the FEED button while the printer is printing will PAUSE the printer.
When the FEED button is pressed again, the printer resumes printing.
Example: While a 10-label print job is running, you press the FEED button to pause the printer.
Two of the labels have been printed. To resume printing and print the remaining eight labels, you will need to press
the FEED button again.
CANCEL PRINTING using the FEED Button
Press and hold the FEED button for 3 seconds while the printer is printing to CANCEL the print job.
The current print job is then cancelled.
Example: While a 10-label print job is running, you press and hold the FEED button for 3 seconds.
Two of the labels have been printed.
The print job is cancelled and the remaining eight labels will not be printed.
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