TSC TDP-225 User manual

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TDP-225 Series
Desktop Barcode Printers
User Manual
Series Lists:
TDP-225 / TDP-225W
TDP-324 / TDP-324W
Direct Thermal

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Copyright Information
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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
2. Operation Overview...........................................................................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Printer Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................................3
2.2.1 Front View.............................................................................................................................................................................................3
2.2.2 Interior View........................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2.3 Rear View..............................................................................................................................................................................................5
3. Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Setting up the Printer...................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Loading the Media .......................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.3 Loading External Media (For TDP-225/324 model only)...............................................................................................................................9
3.4 Loading the Media in Peel-off Mode (Option).............................................................................................................................................10
3.5 Loading the Media in Cutter Mode (Option)................................................................................................................................................11
3.6 Mount the Printer on the Wall.....................................................................................................................................................................12
3.7 Install MicroSD Memory Card ....................................................................................................................................................................13
3.8 Using the PC USB Keyboard with Printer USB Host Interface (Factory option)..........................................................................................14
4. LED and Button Functions...............................................................................................................................................................................15
4.1 LED Indicator.............................................................................................................................................................................................15

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4.2 Regular Button Function ............................................................................................................................................................................15
4.3 Power-on Utilities.......................................................................................................................................................................................16
5. TSC Console...................................................................................................................................................................................................17
5.1 Start TSC Console.....................................................................................................................................................................................17
5.2 Setup Ethernet Interface............................................................................................................................................................................19
5.3 Printer Function .........................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.4 Setting Post-Print Action............................................................................................................................................................................22
6. TroubleShooting..............................................................................................................................................................................................23
7. Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................................................26
8. Angency Compliance and Approvals...............................................................................................................................................................28
9. Revise History.................................................................................................................................................................................................31

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1. Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer.
TDP-225 Series provides direct thermal printing at user selectable speed of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 ips for 203 dpi; 2.0, 3.0 or 4.0 ips
for 300 dpi. It accepts roll feed, die-cut, and fan-fold media with gap or black mark. All common bar codes formats are available.
Fonts and bar codes can be printed in 4 directions, 8 different alphanumeric bitmap fonts and built-in scalable font capability. You
will enjoy trouble free, high throughput for printing labels with this printer.
This document provides an easy reference for operating the TDP-225 series printer. 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.

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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 upon receiving the bar code 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.
One printer unit
One Windows labeling software/Windows driver CD disk
One quick installation guide
One power cord
One auto switching power supply
One USB interface cable
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
1. Top cover open lever
2. MicroSD card socket
3. Media view window
4. LED indicator
5. Feed button
6. Paper exit chute
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1. LCD display(Option for TDP-225/324 model)
2. Top cover open lever
3. MicroSD card socket
4. Media view window
5. LED indicator
6. Feed button
7. Paper exit chute

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1. Printhead
2. Gap sensor (receiver)
3. Media holder
4. Top cover
5. Media guide
6. Black mark sensor
7. Media holder lock switch
8. Gap sensor (transmitter)
9. Platen roller
2.2.2 Interior View
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2.2.3 Rear View
1. Fan-fold paper entrance chute
2. Power switch
3. Power jack socket
4. USB interface
5. RS-232C interface
Note: The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for the interfaces availability.
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1. Power switch
2. Power jack socket
3. USB interface
4. USB host (Factory option for TDP-225W/324W model)
5. Ethernet interface (Option for TDP-225/324 model)
TDP-225/324 model
TDP-225W/324W model

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3. Setup
3.1 Setting up the Printer
1. Place the printer on flat surface.
2. Make sure the printer is power off.
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable.
4. Plug in the power cord.
Note: Please switch OFF the printer before plugging in the power cord to printer power jack.

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3.2 Loading the Media
1. Open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs
located on each side towards the front of the printer,
and then lift the top cover to the maximum open
angle.
TDP-225/324
TDP-225W/324W
2. The media holder can be used for 1”and 1.5”media
core by rotating the upper part of label holder 180
degrees clockwise. (For TDP-225/324 model only)
3. Separate the media holders to the label roll width.
1”
1.5”

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4. Place the roll between the holders and close them
onto the core.
5. Place the paper, printing side face up, through the
media guides, media sensor and place the label
leading edge onto the platen roller.
6. Close the top cover gently and make sure the cover
latches securely, calibrating the printer by hardware
or software. (Refer to Chp.4&5)

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3.3Loading External Media (For TDP-225/324 model only)
1. Open the printer’s top
cover and separate the
media holders to fit the
media width. Press
down the media holder
lock switch to fix the
media holder.
2. Feeds the media through
the rear external label
entrance chute
3. Place the paper,
printing side face up,
through the media
guides, media sensor
and place the label
leading edge onto the
platen roller.
4. Close the top cover gently
and make sure the cover
latches securely, calibrating
the printer by hardware or
software. (Refer to
Chp.4&5)

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3.4 Loading the Media in Peel-off Mode (Option)
1. Refer to section 3.2 to
load the media. Open
the top cover and peel-
off panel after
calibrating the sensor.
3. Lead the media through the
backing paper opening
beneath the peel-off roller.
2. Push the peel-off panel
back to the printer.
3. Close the top cover gently
and make sure the cover
latches securely, calibrating
the printer by hardware or
software. (Refer to Chp.4&5)

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3.5 Loading the Media in Cutter Mode (Option)
1. Refer to section 3.2 to load the media.
2. Lead the media through the cutter paper opening.
4. Close the top cover gently, calibrating the printer by
hardware or software. (Refer to Chp.4&5)

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3.6 Mount the Printer on the Wall
There are three holes in the bottom of printer. Printer can be mounted on the wall by the 3.0mm~3.5mm screw head screws.

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3.7 Install MicroSD Memory Card
1. Open the SD memory card cover.
2. Insert the MicroSD card into the socket.

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3.8 Using the PC USB Keyboard with Printer USB Host Interface (Factory option)
1. Turn off the printer power.
2. Plug in the PC USB keyboard into printer USB host interface.
3. Turn on the printer power.
4. After pressing the F1 key of the keyboard, the printer LCD will display as following.
5. Use up ↑or down ↓key of the keyboard to move “>”cursor to select either DRAM, FLASH or CARD that you previously
saved file in and press Enter key of the keyboard to list files.
6. Select the file and press Enter key to run the .BAS program.
7. Then, you can enter the data from keyboard for stand-alone application.
Press PC keyboard F1 key to start this function.
Press up ↑or down ↓key to move the cursor to the option.
Press Esc key to return to previous menu.
Press Enter key to enter/run cursor located option.
Press Ctrl + Ckeys to reset the printer and enter “Ready”.
File List
>
DRAM
FLASH
FLASH List
>
TEST1.BAS
TEST2.BAS

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4. LED and Button Functions
This printer has one button and one three-color LED indicator. By indicating the LED with different color and pressing the button,
printer can feed labels, pause the printing job, select and calibrate the media sensor, print printer self-test report, reset printer to
defaults (initialization). Please refer to the button operation below for different functions.
4.1 LED Indicator
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.
4.2 Regular Button Function
1. Feed labels
When the printer is ready, press the button to feed one label to the beginning of next label.
2. Pause the printing job
When the printer is printing, press the button to pause a printing job. When the printer is paused, the LED will be green blinking.
Press the button again to continue the printing job.

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4.3 Power-on Utilities
Power-on Utilities provides the basic functions and can be activated by below procedures:
Turn off the power > Hold the Feed button > Open the power > Release the Feed button depending on the the color of the LED.
Sequences of the settings:
LED Colors
Functions
Amber
Red
(5 blinks)
Amber
(5 blinks)
Green
(5 blinks)
Green /
Amber
(5 blinks)
Red / Amber
(5 blinks)
Solid green
1. Sensor Calibration
(Gap / black mark sensor)
Release
2. Self-Test
(And enter dump mode)
Release
3. Factory Default
Release
4. Bline Calibration
Release
5. Gap Calibration
Release
6. READY
(Skip AUTO.BAS)
Release