TSC TC200 Series User manual

TC200/ TC210/ TC300/ TC310 Series
SERVICE
MANUAL
THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL
BAR CODE PRINTER

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Front View.............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Interior View..........................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Rear View..............................................................................................................................................4
2. ELECTRONICS....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Summary of Board Connectors..........................................................................................................5
2.2 Pin Configuration...............................................................................................................................12
3. MECHANISM......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Replacing LED (Or LCD) Module......................................................................................................14
3.2 Replacing the Main Board.................................................................................................................16
3.3 Replacing the Head Open Sensor....................................................................................................17
3.4 Replacing the Platen Roller Assembly ............................................................................................18
3.5 Replacing the Print Head Assembly ................................................................................................19
3.6 Replacing the Stepping Motor..........................................................................................................21
3.7 Replacing the Black-mark Sensor Module......................................................................................22
3.8 Replacing the Gap Sensor (Transmitter).........................................................................................23
3.9 Replacing the Media Holder..............................................................................................................24
3.10 Peel-off Module Installation (Option).............................................................................................27
3.11 Cutter Module Installation (Option)................................................................................................30
4. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................................... 32
5. MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................... 36
UPDATE HISTORY ................................................................................................................................... 38

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1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Front View
* Recommended SD card specification
For TC210 series
SD card spec
SD card capacity
Approved SD card manufacturer
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4
2 GB
Transcend
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4
8 GB
SanDisk
For TC210 series
1. LCD display
2. Menu button
3. Feed button
4. LED indicator
5. Navigation button
6. Ribbon access cover
7. Top cover open lever
8. *SD card socket
9. Paper exit chute
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V3.0 CLASS 10 UHS
16 GB
SanDisk
V3.0 CLASS 10 UHS
32 MB
Transcend
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4
microSD 4GB
Transcend
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4
microSD 16 GB
SanDisk
V3.0 CLASS 10 UHS
microSD 16GB
Transcend, Kingston
V3.0 CLASS 10 UHS
microSD 32 GB
SanDisk
- The DOS FAT file system is supported for the SD card.
- Folders/files stored in the SD card should be in the 8.3 filename format
- The miniSD/microSD card to SD card slot adapter is required.
For TC200 series
SD card spec
SD card capacity
Approved SD card manufacturer
V1.0, V1.1
128 MB
SanDisk, Transcend
V1.0, V1.1
256 MB
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
512 MB
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
1 GB
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4
4 GB
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6
4 GB
SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
microSD 128 MB
Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
microSD 256 MB
Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
microSD 512 MB
Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
microSD 1 GB
Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4
microSD 4 GB
Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6
microSD 4 GB
Transcend
V1.0, V1.1
miniSD 128 MB
Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
miniSD 256 MB
Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
miniSD 512 MB
Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
miniSD 1 GB
Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 4
miniSD 4 GB
Transcend
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6
miniSD 4 GB
- The DOS FAT file system is supported for the SD card.
- Folders/files stored in the SD card should be in the 8.3 filename format
- The miniSD/microSD card to SD card slot adapter is required.

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1. Ribbon rewind hub
2. Ribbon rewind gear
3. Gap sensor (receiver)
4. Media holder
5. Media holder locking switch
6. Gap sensor (transmitter)
7. Print head
8. Ribbon supply hub
9. Top cover support
10. Media guide adjustment button
11. Media guides
12. Black mark sensor
13. Platen roller
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1.3 Rear View
For TC210 series
1. Ethernet interface
2. USB interface
3. USB host
4. RS-232C interface
5. Power jack socket
6. Power switch
7. External label entrance chute
8. Parallel interface
The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product
specification for the interfaces availability.
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2. ELECTRONICS
2.1 Summary of Board Connectors
For TC200/ TC300 Series
Main board
Connector
Description
Remark
1
Power switch
SW1
2
Power supply output (24V DC) connector
B1
3
RS-232C connector
JP7
7-1
7-2
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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4
Centronics port connector
JP4
5
USB connector
JP9
6
Ethernet connector
JP3
7-1
Print head connector (TTP-343C)
JP12_1 & JP12_2
7-2
Print head connector (TTP-245C / 244CE)
JP30_1 & JP30_2
8
Micro processor
U2
9
5V DC connector
JP22
10
Buzzer (Factory option)
B2
11
RTC battery (Factory option)
BT1
12
SD card slot
JP2
13
Motor temp. thermistor connector
JP24
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Motor temp thermistor AD
1.5~2.8V
2
GND
0V
14
Stepping motor connector
JP14
15
Cutter connector
JP35
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Cutter power
24V
2
GND
0V
3
Cutter direction
0V: Cutter positive cut
5V: Cutter negative cut
4
Cutter enable
0V: Cutter work
5V: Cutter stop
5
Cutter position sensor switch
0V: Cutter stop
3.3V: Cutter work
6
GND
0V
7
Logic power
5V
8
Reserved
16
Feed key and LED connector
JP28

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Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Power
3.3V
2
LED green
LED light on: 1.1~1.4V
LED light off: 1.6~1.9V
3
LED red
LED light on : 1.4~1.7V
LED light off: 1.8~2.1V
4
Feed switch
0V: Push key
3.3V: Stand-by
5
GND
0V
17
Peel-off sensor connector
JP19
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
2
Reserved
3
Peel sensor emitter
Emitter on : 2.1~2.3V
Emitter off: 2.6~2.8V
4
Peel sensor receiver AD
0~3.3V
5
GND
0V
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Head open sensor connector
JP16
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Power
3.3V
2
Head open sensor receiver
0~1.4V: Head close
1.7~3.3V: Head open
3
GND
0V
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Gap sensor emitter connector
JP29
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Power
3.3V
2
Gap sensor emitter
Emitter on : 2.1~2.3V
Emitter off: 2.6~2.8V
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Black mark sensor connector
JP17
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Not use
2
Power
3.3V
3
Black mark sensor emitter
Emitter on : 2.1~2.3V
Emitter off: 2.6~2.8V
4
Black mark sensor receiver AD
0~3.3V
5
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Gap sensor receiver connector
JP34
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Power
3.3V
2
Gap sensor receiver AD
0~3.3V
22
Ribbon encoder sensor connector
JP20
23
RFID module connector (Factory option)
JP38
Main board bottom
Connector
Description
Remark
1
Firmware recover card connector
JP37
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For TC210/ TC310 Series
Main board
Connector
Description
Remark
1
Power switch
SW800
2
Power supply output (24V DC) connector
B800
3
RS-232C connector
J203
4
USB host connector/ Centronics port connector (Option)
J204 / J200
5
USB connector
J205
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Ethernet connector
J300

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7-1
Print head connector (TC310)
J401 & J403
7-2
Print head connector (TC210)
J402 & J404
8
Micro processor
U1
9
LCD MODULE connector
J700
10
Buzzer (Factory option)
B600
11
RTC battery (Factory option)
BT800
12
SD card slot
J100
13
Motor temp. thermistor connector
J607
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Motor temp thermistor AD
1.5~2.8V
2
GND
0V
14
Stepping motor connector
J501
15
Cutter connector
J500
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Cutter power
24V
2
GND
0V
3
Cutter direction
0V: Cutter positive cut
5V: Cutter negative cut
4
Cutter enable
0V: Cutter work
5V: Cutter stop
5
Cutter position sensor switch
0V: Cutter stop
3.3V: Cutter work
6
GND
0V
7
Logic power
5V
8
Reserved
17
Peel-off sensor connector
J604
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
2
Reserved
3
Peel sensor emitter
Emitter on : 2.1~2.3V
Emitter off: 2.6~2.8V
4
Peel sensor receiver AD
0~3.3V
5
GND
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Head open sensor connector
J601
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Power
3.3V
2
Head open sensor receiver
0~1.4V: Head close
1.7~3.3V: Head open
3
GND
0V
19
Gap sensor emitter connector
J602
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Power
3.3V
2
Gap sensor emitter
Emitter on : 2.1~2.3V
Emitter off: 2.6~2.8V
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Black mark sensor connector
J605
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Not use
2
Power
3.3V
3
Black mark sensor emitter
Emitter on : 2.1~2.3V
Emitter off: 2.6~2.8V
4
Black mark sensor receiver AD
0~3.3V
5
Power
3.3V
21
Gap sensor receiver connector
J603
Pin
Description
Voltage
1
Power
3.3V
2
Gap sensor receiver AD
0~3.3V
22
Ribbon encoder sensor connector
J600
23
RFID module connector (Factory option)
J207

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2.2 Pin Configuration
RS-232C
PIN
CONFIGURATION
1
+5 V
2
TXD
3
RXD
4
CTS
5
GND
6
RTS
7
N/C
8
RTS
9
N/C
USB
PIN
CONFIGURATION
1
N/C
2
D-
3
D+
4
GND
Centronics
Pin
SPP Mode
Nibble
In/Out
Function
1
Strobe
N/A
In
A low on this line indicates that there are valid data
at the host. When this pin is de-asserted, the +ve
clock edge should be used to shift the data into the
device.
2-9
Data 0-7
N/A
In
Data Bus. Single-directional.
10
Ack
N/A
Out
A low on this line indicates that there are valid data
at the Device. When this pin is de-asserted, the +ve
clock edge should be used to shift the data into the
host.
11
Busy
N/A
Out
When in reverse direction, a high indicates data,
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direction, it functions as PtrBusy.
12
Paper Out /
End
N/A
Out
When low, device acknowledges reverse request.
13
Select
N/A
Out
Extensibility flag
14
Ground
N/A
GND
Ground
15
No Defined
N/A
N/A
16-17
Ground
N/A
GND
Ground
18
No Defined
N/A
N/A
19-30
Ground
N/A
GND
Ground
31
No Defined
N/A
N/A
32
Error / Fault
N/A
Out
A low set by the device indicates that the reverse
data is available
33-35
Ground
N/A
GND
Ground
36
No Defined
N/A
N/A
Ethernet
PIN
CONFIGURATION
1
Tx+
2
Tx-
3
Rx+
4
N/C
5
N/C
6
Rx-
7
N/C
8
N/C

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3. MECHANISM
Please turn off the power switch and unplug the power adapter before replacing parts.
3.1 Replacing LED (Or LCD) Module
1. Open the printer top cover.
Remove 6 screws from the top
inner cover.
2. Remove 2 screws that hold
the print head bracket.
3. Disconnect the harness from
the LCD (or LED) PCB to
remove the top cover.

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4. Remove 5 screws to replace the LCD module. (Or remove 2 screws to replace the
LED module.) Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedure.
LCD module
LED module

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3.2 Replacing the Main Board
1. Turn the printer upside down and use the Phillips screwdriver to remove 6 screws
on lower cover. Remove the lower cover.
2. Remove 1 screw on the main
board.
3. Disconnect all connectors to
replace main board.
4. Reassemble the parts in the
reverse procedures.

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3.3 Replacing the Head Open Sensor
1. Refer to section 3.2 to remove the lower cover.
2. Disconnect the connector on the main board.
Note:
The connector located on J601 for TC210/TC310 series.
The connector located on JP16 for TC200/TC300 series.
3. Remove 1 screw on the head open sensor PCB.
4. Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedures.

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3.4 Replacing the Platen Roller Assembly
1. Open the printer top cover to
remove the front panel.
2. Disengage the platen holder tabs to the lower inner cover by pulling out the right side
and left side tabs toward the center of platen and rotates 90 degrees.
3. Take out the platen roller assembly
and replace a new platen roller
assembly.
4. Reassemble the parts in the
reverse procedures.