TSC TDP-245 Series User manual

TDP-245 Series
USER’S
MANUAL
DIRECT THERMAL BAR CODE PRINTER

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COPYRIGHT DECLARATION ....................................................................................................... 1
COMPLIANCES ......................................................................................................................... 1
1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 2
2. Getting Started............................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ...................................................................................... 2
2.2 Equipment Checklist............................................................................................... 2
2.3 Printer Parts............................................................................................................ 4
2.3.1 Front View ....................................................................................................... 4
2.3.2 Rear View........................................................................................................ 4
3 Setup............................................................................................................................. 4
3.1 Setting Up the Printer ............................................................................................. 4
3.2 Loading Label Stock............................................................................................... 5
3.3 Peel-Off Installation Assembly (Option) ................................................................. 7
3.4 Loading Label for Peel-off Mode (Option) ............................................................ 10
3.5 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option).................................................... 12
3.6 Cutter Module Installation (Option)....................................................................... 13
3.7 Loading Label in Cutter Mode .............................................................................. 16
3.8 Internal Ethernet Print Server Module Installation (Option).................................. 17
3.9 Diagnostic Tool..................................................................................................... 20
3.9.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool ............................................................................... 20
3.9.2 Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC setup………)........ 20
3.10. Install Memory Card .......................................................................................... 22
4. Power on Utilities...................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration ..................................................................... 24
4.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test, Dump Mode............................................. 25
4.3 Printer Initialization ............................................................................................... 28
4.4 Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black Mark Sensor. 29
4.5 Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor....................... 29
4.6 Skip AUTO.BAS ................................................................................................... 29
5. Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 30
5.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................ 30
6. Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 32
6.1 LED Status ........................................................................................................... 32
6.2 Print Quality .......................................................................................................... 33
7. LED and Button Operation....................................................................................... 34
Contents

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7.1 LED....................................................................................................................... 34
7.2 Button Operation .................................................................................................. 34
Revise History............................................................................................................... 38

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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 T TSC Auto
ID Technology Co., Ltd..
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
C-Tick:
CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3rd Edition: 1997, Class B
ANSI C63.4: 2003
Canadian ICES-003
TÜV-GS: EN60950: 2000
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.

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the TSC TDP-245 Series Direct Thermal Bar Code Printer.
Although it is a compact desktop printer, it is reliable and with superior throughput
performance.
This printer provides both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing at user selectable
speed of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0 inches per second. It accepts roll feed, die-cut, and fan-fold
labels for both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing. All common bar codes
formats are available. Fonts and bar codes can be printed in 4 directions, 8 different
alphanumeric bitmap fonts and a build-in true type font capability. You will enjoy high
throughput for printing labels with this printer.
2. Getting Started
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 cover you need to reship the printer.
2.2 Equipment Checklist
Printer
BarTender UltraLite CD disk
Quick start guide
USB port cable
External universal switching power supply
Power Cord
Label Spindle
Fixing tab x2
1.5” core adapter x2
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your
purchased reseller or distributor.

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Dealer option
Peel off module assembly.
Guillotine cutter
Full cut: Paper thickness: 0.06~ 0.19mm, 500,000 cuts
Partial cut: Paper thickness: 0.06~0.12mm, 500,000 cuts
Paper thickness: 0.19mm 200,000 cuts
Main board integrated with internal Ethernet
Internal Ethernet print server module
User option
KP-200
KU-007 plus
External Ethernet print server
External wireless (802.11b/g) print server
External roll mount, media OD. 214 mm (8.4”) with 3” core label spindle
Contact CCD contact scanner
Long range linear image bar code scanner

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2.3 Printer Parts
2.3.1 Front View
Fig.1 Top Front View
2.3.2 Rear View
3 Setup
3.1 Setting Up the Printer
1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.
2. Make sure the power switch is off.
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the Centronics or USB cable.
4 Plug the DC power cord into the power jack at the rear of the printer, and then
plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded receptacle.
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1. USB Interface
2. Centronics Interface
3. RS-232C DB-9 Interface
4. Power Jack
5. Power Switch
6. Rear Label Guide
Top Cover Open Lever
LED Indicator
Feed Button
Top Cover
Clear Window
Backing Paper Opening
Label Opening
Front Panel
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.2 Rear View

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Fig. 5 Attach a power supply to a printer
3.2 Loading Label Stock
1. Insert a 1” label spindle into a paper roll (If your paper core is 1 inch, remove the 1.5
inch core adapter from the fixing tab).
Power Cord
Power Switch
Power Supply
Plug
USB
RS-232C
Centronics Power Jack

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Fig 6 Label roll installation (I)
2. Open the printer’s top cover by releasing the green top cover open levers located
on both sides of the printer and lifting the top cover.
3. Place a roll of paper into internal paper roll mount.
4. Feed the paper, printing side face up, through the label guides and place the label
over the platen.
5. Adjust the black center-biased label guides in or out by turning adjustment knob so
they are slightly touch the edges of the label backing.
Fig. 7 Label roll installation (II)
6. Close the printer top cover slowly and make sure the cover locks levers securely.
Note: Failure to securely close and lock the cover will result in poor print
quality.
Label Roll
1” Label Spindle
Label Roll Mount
Platen
1.5” Core Adapter
Adjustment Knob
Fixing Tab
Label Guide
Printing Side Face up

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Fig. 8 Close the top cover completely
3.3 Peel-Off Installation Assembly (Option)
1. Open the top cover.
2. Unscrew the 6 screws in the lower inner cover.
3. Upside down the printer.
4. Unscrew the 2 screws at the lower inner cover
Screws Screws