TSC Printronix MB240 Series User manual

MB240 Series
Industrial Barcode Printers
User Manual
Series Lists:
MB240/MB340
MB240T/MB340T
Thermal Transfer
Direct Thermal

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Copyright Information
© 2020 TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.
The copyright in this manual, the software and firmware in the printer described are owned by TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved.
CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation. CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed font is under license from the Monotype
Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without
notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of TSC Auto ID Technology Co. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use, without the
expressed written permission of TSC Auto ID Technology Co.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Product Specification.......................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1.1 Product standard feature.......................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1.2 Printer Optional Features ......................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1.3 Label Print Module Features (Optional).................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Printer Specifications...................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Print Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.4 Ribbon Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.5 Media Specifications....................................................................................................................................................................................8
2. Operation Overview...........................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Printer Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Front View...........................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Interior View ........................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2.3 Interior View ........................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.3 Operator Control........................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.3.1 LED Indication and Keypads ...............................................................................................................................................................13
2.3.2 Touch Screen Manipulation.................................................................................................................................................................16
2.3.3 Power-on Utilities ................................................................................................................................................................................17
3. Setup...............................................................................................................................................................................................................18

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3.1 Setting up the printer..................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Loading the Ribbon....................................................................................................................................................................................19
3.3 Loading the Media .....................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.4 Loading the Fanfold/External Media...........................................................................................................................................................23
3.5 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option)...................................................................................................................................................23
3.6 Loading Media in Cutter Mode (Option) .....................................................................................................................................................26
4. Knob Adjustment.............................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.1 Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob..............................................................................................................................................................28
4.2 Mechanism Fine Adjustment to Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles..............................................................................................................................29
5. TSC Console...................................................................................................................................................................................................32
5.1 Start TSC Console.....................................................................................................................................................................................32
5.2 Setup Ethernet Interface............................................................................................................................................................................34
5.3 Set WiFi and Add to TSC Console Interface ..............................................................................................................................................36
5.4 Initialize the Printer WiFi Setting ................................................................................................................................................................39
5.5 Printer Function .........................................................................................................................................................................................40
5.6 Setting Post-Print Action............................................................................................................................................................................41
6. LCD Menu Function.........................................................................................................................................................................................42
6.1 Enter the Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................................................42
6.2 Menu Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................43

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6.3 Setting .......................................................................................................................................................................................................44
6.3.1 TSPL...................................................................................................................................................................................................45
6.3.2 ZPL2 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................47
6.4 Sensor.......................................................................................................................................................................................................50
6.5 Interface.....................................................................................................................................................................................................51
6.5.1 Serial Comm........................................................................................................................................................................................52
6.5.2 Ehernet................................................................................................................................................................................................53
6.5.3 Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................................................................................................54
6.5.4 Bluetooth.............................................................................................................................................................................................55
6.6 Advanced...................................................................................................................................................................................................56
6.7 File Manager..............................................................................................................................................................................................58
6.8 Diagnostic..................................................................................................................................................................................................59
6.9 Favorites....................................................................................................................................................................................................60
7. TroubleShooting..............................................................................................................................................................................................61
8. Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................................................64
9. Angency Complicance and Approvals .............................................................................................................................................................66
10. Revise History...............................................................................................................................................................................................74

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1. Introduction
TSC MB240 series of industrial thermal label printers is the new value leader for 4” wide light industrial label printing. The MB240
features a small footprint, easily understandable operator interface and a full set of options to meet nearly every printing application.
Its compact design, quiet operation and fast label throughput is equally at home, in the office or on the shop floor. The printer’s all-
metal construction and die-cast aluminum print mechanism engine is durable enough to withstand the toughest production
environments and is designed for years of trouble free use.
This manual provides the essential information and clear instructions for operating MB240 series. To print label formats, please refer
to the instructions provided with your labeling software.TSC printers include the Windows labeling software for creating your label
template. For system integration, the TSPL/TSPL2 printer programming manual or SDKs can be found on TSC website at
https://www.tscprinters.com
Applications
• Work In Process
• Product Marking
• Compliance Labeling
• Industrial-Duty Printing
• Packing
• Order Fulfillment
• Shipping/Receiving
• Inventory Management Retail
• Product Label
• Event Ticketing

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1.1 Product Specification
1.1.1 Product standard feature
Model
MB240
MB340
MB240T
MB340T
Resolution
203 dots/inch
(8 dots/mm)
300 dots/inch
(12 dots/mm)
203 dots/inch
(8 dots/mm)
300 dots/inch
(12 dots/mm)
Printing method
Thermal transfer & direct thermal
Mechanism
Die-cast base and frame/ Metal cover with two hinges & large clear media view window
LCD display/ Operation
buttons
No display/ 2 operation buttons (Pause
and Feed)
3 color LED for notification light bar
4 indication LEDs for the status of head
open, ribbon, label ,and RF connection
14 languages selectable
3.5” color touch display, HVGA 320 x 480 pixel
6 operation buttons (menu, feed/pause, up, down, left,
right)
3 color LED
Processor
32-bit RISC high performance processor
Memory
128MB Flash memory
128MB DRAM
Interface
USB 2.0 (High speed mode)
Internal Ethernet print server (10/100 Mbps)
RS-232 (Max. 115,200 bps)
USB host *1, connecting USB storage device
Sensors
Gap transmissive sensor (Position adjustable, 5 mm → 88 mm)
Black mark reflective sensor (Position adjustable, 0 mm →81.7 mm)
Ribbon encoder sensor
Ribbon end sensor

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Head open sensor
Internal font
8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts
One Monotype Imaging® CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable font
Built-in Monotype True Type Font engine
Command set
TSPL-EZDTM
Font & bar code
rotation
0, 90, 180, 270 degree
Others
Standard for real time clock
Standard for buzzer
Standard industry emulations right out of the box including Eltron® ,Zebra® . Datamax® language supported
Built-in Monotype True Type Font engine
Downloadable fonts from PC to printer memory

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1.1.2 Printer Optional Features
The printer offers the following optional features.
Note: Except for the linerless cutter, all TSC regular/heavy duty/care label cutters DO NOT cut on media with glue.
Product option feature
User option
Dealer option
Factory option
GPIO interface (Wi-Fi excluded)
V
V
Internal Bluetooth 4.2 MFi module in front panel
Note: Option for either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth only, not coexistence.
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Wi-Fi module kit
Note: Option for either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth only, not coexistence.
V
V
Wi-Fi module (with slot-in housing installed already)
Note: Option for either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth only, not coexistence.
V
Peel-off module assembly
(include internal liner rewinder)
Minimum label peeling height: 1”
V
V
Regular cutter (Guillotine cutter, max: 4 ips)
Media thickness: 0.06 ~ 0.28 mm
Media type: receipt, tag, and label liner w/o glue
V
V
5” O.D Full internal rewinding module
V
KP-200 Plus keyboard display unit
V
Print engine module (203 dpi/ 300 dpi)
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1.1.3 Label Print Module Features (Optional)
The label print module offers the following features.
MB240 Series MB340 Series
Print Module
Resolution
8 dots/mm (203 dpi)
12 dots/mm (300 dpi)
Max. print speed
254 mm (10")/second
177 mm (7”)/second
Max. print width
108 mm (4.25”)
105.7mm (4.16”)
Physical dimension
241.0 mm (W) x 168.0 mm (L) x 190.0 mm (H)
(9.49” (W) x 6.61” (L) x 7.48” (H))
Weight
2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Platform
Memory
128 MB Flash memory, 128 MB SDRAM
Interface
USB2.0, RS-232, Internal Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, USB Host
Real time clock
Standard
Buzzer
Standard
Power Supply
Input
AC 100-240V, 2A, 50-60Hz
Output
90W
Supported Media
Media type
Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch
Media wound type
Outside wound
Media width
20 ~ 120 mm (0.8” ~ 4.7”)
Min. media length
5 mm (0.2”)
Media thickness
0.06 ~ 0.28 mm (2.36 ~ 11 mil)
Support Ribbon
Ribbon type
WAX, RESIN, WAX-RESIN
Wound type
Ink coated outside or inside
Ribbon width
40 mm ~ 110 mm (1.6” ~ 4.3”)
Ribbon capacity
450 m long, max. OD 81.3 mm, 1” core
Accessory
GPIO board (DB15F)
Peel off kit
Cutter

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1.2 Printer Specifications
Model
MB240
MB340
MB240T
MB340T
Physical dimensions
248 (W) x 274 (H) x 436 (D) mm
Weight
9.0 kg
9.2 kg
Power
Auto sensing power supply (20% print ratio)
Input: AC 100-240V, ~2.0A, 50-60Hz
Output: DC 24V, 3.75A; 90W
Environmental condition
Operation: 0 ~ 40˚C (32 ~ 104˚F), 25~85% non-condensing
Storage: -40 ~ 60 ˚C (-40 ~ 140˚F), 10~90% non-condensing
Environmental concern
Comply with Energy Star 2.0, REACH, RoHS, and WEEE

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1.3 Print Specifications
Print Specifications
203 DPI Models
300 DPI Models
Print head resolution
(dots per inch/mm)
203 dots/inch
(8 dots/mm)
300 dots/inch
(12 dots/mm)
Printing method
Thermal transfer and direct thermal
Dot size (width x length)
0.125 x 0.125 mm
(1 mm = 8 dots)
0.084 x 0.084 mm
(1 mm = 12 dots)
Print speed
(inches per second)
1,1.5,…10 ips
Up to 10 ips
1,1.5,…7 ips
Up to 7 ips
Max. print width
108 mm (4.25”)
105.7 mm (4.16”)
Max. print length
1000” (25,400 mm)
450” (11,430 mm)
Printout bias
Vertical: ~Max. 1 mm. Horizontal: Max. 1 mm

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1.4 Ribbon Specifications
1.5 Media Specifications
Media roll capacity
Max. 8” (203.2 mm) O.D.
Media core diameter
1”~ 3” (25.4 mm ~ 76.2 mm) I.D. core
Media type
Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch
Media wound type
Outside wound
Media width
20 mm ~ 120 mm (0.79” ~ 4.72”) (Cutter mode: max. 114 mm)
Media thickness
0.06 mm ~ 0.28 mm
Label length
5 mm ~ 25,400 mm (203 dpi series)
5 mm ~ 11,430 mm (300 dpi series)
Label length (peeler mode)
25.4mm ~ 152.4mm (1” ~ 6”)
Label length (cutter mode)
25.4~2,286 mm (1“ ~ 90“) ----- 203dpi
25.4~1016 mm (1“ ~ 40“) ------ 300dpi
Black mark
Min. 8 mm (W) x Min. 2 mm (H)
Gap height
Min. 2 mm
Ribbon outside diameter
Max. 81.3 mm O.D.
Ribbon capacity
450 meter
Ribbon core
1” (25.4 mm)
Ribbon width
40 mm ~ 110 mm (0.157” ~ 4.33”)
Ribbon wound type
Ink coated outside wound, ink coated inside wound

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2. Operation Overview
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Please carefully inspect the packaging and
printer. Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer.
Unpacking the printer, the following items are included in the carton.
1 printer unit
1 quick installation guide
1 power cord
1 USB interface cable
1 Windows labeling software/Windows driver CD disk
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor.

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2.2 Printer Overview
2.2.1 Front View
MB240/MB240T Series
1. LED indicator
2. Icons and LED indicators
3. Pause button
4. Feed button
5. Media view window
6. Paper exit chute
7. Media cover handle
1. LED indicator
2. LCD touch display
3. Front panel buttons
4. Media view window
5. Paper exit chute
6. Media cover handle
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2.2.2 Interior View
1. Ribbon rewind spindle
2. Print head pressure adjustment knob
3. Print head release lever
4. Ribbon supply spindle
5. Label roll guard
6. Label supply spindle
7. External label entrance chute
8. 3” core adapter
9. Liner securing clip (Optional kit of Peel-off module ass’y)
10. Liner rewind spindle (Optional kit of Peel-off module ass’y)
11. Media guide bar (Optional kit of Peel-off module ass’y)
12. Damper
13. Ribbon end sensor
14. Print head
15. Front label guide
16. Platen roller
17. Black mark sensor (shown as↓)
18. Gap sensor (shown as ▽)
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2.2.3 Interior View
1. External label entrance chute
2. Power switch
3. USB interface (High speed mode)
4. Slot-in Wi-Fi or GPIO interface (Option)
5. USB host
6. RS-232C interface
7. Ethernet interface
8. Power cord socket
Note:
The interface picture here is for reference only.
Please refer to the product specification for the
interfaces availability.
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2.3 Operator Control
LED indicator
Icons &
LED indicators
Pause button
Feed button
LED indicator
Printer status
Printer model
Icons
Firmware version
Time & Date
Ethernet / Wi-Fi IP
Keys

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2.3.1 LED Indication and Keypads
LED color indication:
Color
Meaning
(Green)
Solid: Power is on and ready to be used.
Flash :System is downloading data or printer is paused.
(Amber)
System is clearing data.
(Red)
Solid - Printer head open, cutter error.
Flash - Printing error, such as paper empty, paper jam, ribbon empty, or memory error etc.
Keypads:
Keypads form
Item name
Function
Select keys
Feed, Pause, Comfirm, Cancel.
Navigational keys (MB240T)
Select / Navigate.

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LCD/LED Icon Indication:
icon
Function
On: Print head open.
On: Out of ribbon.
Blicking: Ribbon near end.
On: Out of paper.
Blicking: Paper jam.
On: RF connected.
Blicking: RF communication.
Main Page Icon (MB240T)
Icon
Indication
Wi-Fi device is ready (option).
Ethernet is connected.
Bluetooth device is ready (option).
Remaining amount of ribbon(m).
Security lock.
TPH cleaning.
icon
Function
Enter the menu.
Calibrate the media sensor.
Enter the “Favorites” option.
Enter cursor (be marked in green) located
option.
Feed button (advance one label).