TSC TTP-244 series User manual

USER’S
MANUAL
THERMAL TRANSFER / DIRECT THERMAL BAR
CODE PRINTER
TTP-244

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CONTENTS
1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION..........................................................2
1.1 Compliances..................................................................................................... 2
2. GETTING STARTED ......................................................................3
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................ 3
2.2 Equipment Checklist..................................................................................... 3
2.3 Printer Parts ................................................................................................. 4
2.4 External Label Roll Mount (Option) .............................................................. 7
2.5 Buttons and Indicators.................................................................................. 8
3. SET UP ...........................................................................................9
3.1 Setting Up the Printer................................................................................... 9
3.2 Loading Label and Tag Stock....................................................................... 9
3.3 Ribbon Loading Instructions....................................................................... 12
3.4 Install External Label Roll Mount (Option).................................................. 15
3.5 Self Test..................................................................................................... 16
3.6 Dump Mode................................................................................................ 18
4. USING PRINTER..........................................................................19
4.1 Power-on Utilities ....................................................................................... 19
4.1.1 Self Test Utility.................................................................................... 19
4.1.2 Gap Sensor Calibration Utility............................................................. 19
4.1.3 Printer Initialization.............................................................................. 20
4.2 Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................... 21

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1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer. The attractive
desktop printer delivers superior performance at an economical price. Both
powerful and easy-to-use, this printer is your best choice among desktop direct
thermal and thermal transfer label printers.
This printer offers both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing, 32-bit RISC
multi-tasking processor, print speed up to 4.0 inches per second features. It can
accept a wide range of media, including continuous, die-cut, and fan-fold labels
or tags for both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing. All of the most
frequently used bar code formats are available. Fonts and bar codes can be
printed in any one of four directions. And it provides a choice of eight different
sizes of alphanumeric fonts. By using font multiplication, an even greater range of
sizes is possible. Smooth fonts can be downloaded from the software. In addition,
It is capable of independently executing BASIC programming functions, including
arithmetic, logical operation, loop, flow-control and file management, among
others. This programming capability provides the greatest efficiency in label
printing. The status of printer and error messages may either be printed out or
viewed on a monitor by means of the connection.
1.1 Compliances
CE Class A, FCC Class A, C-Tick Class A, BSMI Class A, TÜV/GS, CCC

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2. GETTING STARTED
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
The printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage in the shipping
process. However, for fear that unexpected damage might occur, upon receiving
the bar code printer, carefully inspect the package and the device. In case of
evident damage, contact the carrier directly to specify the nature and extent of
the damage. Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship
the printer.
2.2 Equipment Checklist
 One bar code printer unit
 One Windows labeling software/Driver CD disk
 One quick start guide
 One external auto switching power supply
 One power cord
 One label spindle
 Two fixing tabs
 Two ribbon spindles
 One paper core for ribbon rewind spindle
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of
your purchased reseller or distributor.

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2.3 Printer Parts
Figure 1. Top front view
1. Cover Release Button
2. PWR., ON-LINE and ERR. Indicators
3. PAUSE Button
4. FEED Button
5. Label Dispense Opening
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Figure 2. Interior view
1. Printer Cover (in open position)
2. Label Supply Roll Spindle
3. Fixing Tabs
4. Ribbon Mechanism
5. Ribbon Supply Spindle
6. Ribbon Rewind Spindle
7. Printer Carriage Release Lever
8. Detachable Front Panel
9. PAUSE Button
10. PWR., ON-LINE, ERR. Indicators
11. FEED Button
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Figure 3. Rear view
1. Power On/Off Switch
2. Power Supply DC Jacket
3. RS-232C Interface Connector
4. USB Interface Connector
5. Label Insert Opening (For use with external media)
6. Centronics Interface Connector (Factory option)
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2.4 External Label Roll Mount (Option)
Figure 4. External label roll mount

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2.5 Buttons and Indicators
PWR. (POWER) Indicator
The green PWR. indicator illuminates when the POWER switch is turned on.
ON-LINE Indicator
The green ON-LINE indicator illuminates when the printer is ready to print. When
PAUSE button is pressed, the ON-LINE indicator flashes.
ERR. Indicator (Error/Paper Empty)
The red ERR. indicator illuminates in the event of a printer error, such as memory
error, syntax error, and so forth. For a full list of error messages, please refer to
section 4.2, Troubleshooting Guides.
PAUSE Button
The PAUSE button allows the user to stop a print job and then continue the
printing with a second depression of the button. By pressing the PAUSE button:
(1) the printer stops printing after the printing label, (2) the PAUSE LED flashes,
and (3) the printer will hold all data in memory. This allows for trouble-free
replacement of label stock and thermal transfer ribbon. A second depression of
the PAUSE button will restart the printer.
Note: If the PAUSE button is held down for more than 3 seconds, the
printer will be reset and all data of the previous printing job will be lost.
FEED Button
Press the FEED button to feed the label to the beginning of the next label.