TSC TDP-225 User manual

USER’S
MANUAL
TDP-225 / TDP-225W
DIRECT THERMAL BAR CODE PRINTER

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Contents
Copyright Declaration.......................................i
1. Introduction ...........................................ii
1.1 Product Introduction ...............................................................................ii
1.2 Compliances ............................................................................................ii
2. Operations Overview .....................................1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................1
2.2 Printer Overview ......................................................................................2
2.2.1 Front View ......................................................................................2
2.2.2 Interior View ...................................................................................3
2.2.3 Rear View........................................................................................4
3. Setup .................................................5
3.1 Setting Up the Printer..............................................................................5
3.2 Loading the Media ...................................................................................5
3.2.1 Loading the Media .........................................................................5
3.2.2 Loading External Media (For TDP-225 model only) ....................9
3.2.3 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option for TDP-225 and
TDP-225W)............................................................................................. 11
3.2.4 Loading Media in Cutter Mode (Option for TDP-225 and
TDP-225W).............................................................................................13
3.3 Diagnostic Tool......................................................................................15
3.3.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool.............................................................15
3.3.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC
setup………)..........................................................................................16
3.4 Setting Ethernet by Diagnostic Utility (Option for TDP-225 model) ..17
3.4.1 Using USB interface to setup Ethernet interface......................17
3.4.2 Using Ethernet interface to setup Ethernet interface...............18
3.5 Install MicroSD Memory Card...............................................................20
3.6 Mount the Printer on the Wall...............................................................21
4. LED and Button Functions ................................22
4.1 LED Indicator .........................................................................................22
4.2 Regular Button Function.......................................................................22
4.3 Power on Utilities...................................................................................22
4.3.1 Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration...........................................23
4.3.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode ...........23
4.3.3 Printer Initialization......................................................................26

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4.3.4 Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black
Mark Sensor..........................................................................................27
4.3.5 Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor
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4.3.6 Skip AUTO.BAS............................................................................27
5. Troubleshooting ........................................29
5.1 LED Status..............................................................................................29
5.2 Print Problem .........................................................................................30
5.3 LCD display (Option for TDP-225 model).............................................31
6. Maintenance ...........................................32
Revise History ...........................................34

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Copyright Declaration
Information in this subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on
the part of TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.. No part of this manual may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal
use, without the expressed written permission of TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd..

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1. Introduction
1.1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing TSC bar code printer. Although the printer has a small footprint, it
delivers reliable, superior performance.
This printer provides direct thermal printing at user selectable speed of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0 ips.
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.
1.2 Compliances
CE Class B:
EN55022: 1998+A1: 2000+A2: 2003
EN55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003 IEC 61000-4 Series
EN61000-3-2: 2006 & EN61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001
FCC Part 15, Class B
UL, CUL: UL60950-1
C-Tick:
CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3rd Edition: 1997, Class B
ANSI C63.4: 2003
Canadian ICES-003
TÜV/Safety: EN60950-1 / IEC 60950-1
Wichtige Sicherheits-Hinweise
1.Bitte lesen Sie Diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch
2.Heben Sie diese Anleitung fűr den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3.Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromentz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine
Flűssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur
Reinigung.
4.Die Netzanschlußsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebraucht und leicht zugänglich
sein.
5.Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schűtzen.
6.Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder
Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7.Beáchten Sie beim Anschluß an das stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
8. Dieses das Gerät kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von maximal 40℃betieben
werden.
CAUTION
1. HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS IN CUTTER MODULE. KEEP FINGER AND OTHER BODY
PARTS AWAY.
2. THE MAIN BOARD INCLUDES REAL TIME CLOCK FEATURE HAS LITHIUM BATTERY
CR2032 INSTALLED. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BYAN
INCORRECT TYPE.
3. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS.

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WARNUNG!
GEFÄHRLICHE BEWEGLICHE TEILE – FINGER UND ANDERE KÖRPERTEILE
FERNHALTEN!
VORSICHT!
EXPLOSIONSGEFAHR BEI ERSATZ DER
BATTERIE DURCH UNZULÄSSIGEN TYP.
VERBRAUCHTE BATTERIEN IMMER
VORSCHRIFTSGEMÄSS ENTSORGEN!
Note：
The maximum printing ratio per dot line is 15% for this printer. To print the full web black line,
the maximum black line height is limited to 40 dots, which is 5mm for 203 DPI resolution
printer.

2. Operations 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
TDP-225 model TDP-225W model
1. Top cover open lever
2. MicroSD card socket
3. Media view window
4. LED indicator
5. Feed button
6. Paper exit chute
7. LCD display (Option for TDP-225 model)
* Recommended MicroSD card specification.
SD card spec SD card capacity Approved SD card manufacturer
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 Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1 MicroSD 1 GB Transcend, Panasonic
V2.0 SDHC CLASS 6 MicroSD 4 GB Transcend
- 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
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2.2.2 Interior View
1. Top cover
2. Media holder
3. Media guide
4. Printhead
5. Gap sensor (receiver)
6. Gap sensor (transmitter)
7. Platen roller
8. Black mark sensor
9. Media holder lock switch
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2.2.3 Rear View
TDP-225 model TDP-225W model
1. Power switch
2. Power jack socket
3. USB interface
4. RS-232C interface(Option for TDP-225W mode)
5. Fan-fold paper entrance chute
6. Ethernet interface (Option for TDP-225 model)
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3. Setup
3.1 Setting Up the Printer
1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.
2. Make sure the power switch is set to “off”.
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable.
4. Plug the power cord into the AC power cord socket at the rear of the printer, and then plug
the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet.
3.2 Loading the Media
3.2.1 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.
2. The media holder can be used for 1” and 1.5” media core by rotating the upper part of
label holder180 degrees clockwise. (For TDP-225 model only)
1.5”
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3. Separate the media holders to the label roll width.
TDP-225 model TDP-225W model
4. Place the roll between the holders and close them onto the core.
TDP-225 model TDP-225W model
5. Place the paper, printing side face up, through the media guides, media sensor and place
the label leading edge onto the platen roller.
TDP-225 model TDP-225W model
Media guides
Platen roller
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6. Close the top cover gently and make sure the cover latches securely.
TDP-225 model TDP-225W model
7. Use “Diagnostic Tool” to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
(Start the “Diagnostic tool” ÆSelect the “Printer Configuration” tab ÆClick the “Calibrate
Sensor” button)
Note: Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.

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zLoading path for roll labels
TDP-225 model TDP-225W model

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3.2.2 Loading External Media (For TDP-225 model only)
1. Open the printer’s top cover and separate the media holders to fit the media width.
2. Press down the media holder lock switch to fix the media holder.
3. Feeds the media through the rear external label entrance chute. And 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.
5. Use “Diagnostic Tool” to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
(Start the “Diagnostic tool” ÆSelect the “Printer Configuration” tab ÆClick the “Calibrate
Sensor” button)
Note: Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.
Rear external
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3.2.3 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option)
1. Refer to section 3.2.1 to load the media.
2. Open the top cover and peel-off panel after calibrated the sensor.
3. Lead the media through the backing paper opening, beneath the peel-off roller.
4. Push the peel-off panel back to the printer.
Peel-off panel
Peel-off roller
Backing paper opening

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5. Close the top cover gently.
6. Press the FEED button to test.
Note:
Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.
Backing paper (Liner)

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3.2.4 Loading Media in Cutter Mode (Option)
1. Refer to section 3.2.1 to load the media.
2. Lead the media through the cutter paper opening.
3. Close the top cover gently.
4. Use “Diagnostic Tool” to set the media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor.
(Start the “Diagnostic tool” ÆSelect the “Printer Configuration” tab ÆClick the “Calibrate
Sensor” button)
Cutter paper opening

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Note:
Please calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media.