TSC PEX1001 Series User manual

PEX1001 Series
Industrial Barcode Printers
User Manual
Series Lists:
PEX1121/ PEX1131/ PEX1161
PEX1221/ PEX1231/ PEX1261
Thermal Transfer
Direct Thermal

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Copyright Information
© 2021 TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.
The copyright in this manual, the software and firmware in the printer described are owned by TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved.
CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation. CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed font is under license from the Monotype
Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without
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
1.1 Product Specification...................................................................................................................................................................................2
2. Operation Overview...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Print Engine Orientation...............................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Checking the Installation Space...................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Printer Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.4.1 Front View...........................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.4.2 Interior View ........................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.4.3 Rear View............................................................................................................................................................................................13
2.5 Operator Control........................................................................................................................................................................................14
2.5.1 LED Indication and Keypads ...............................................................................................................................................................14
3. Setup...............................................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.1 Setting up the printer..................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.2 Loading the Ribbon....................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.3 Loading the Media .....................................................................................................................................................................................22
3.4 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option)...................................................................................................................................................26
4. Knob Adjustment.............................................................................................................................................................................................30

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4.1 Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob..............................................................................................................................................................31
4.2 Mechanism Fine Adjustment to Avoid Ribbon Wrinkles..............................................................................................................................32
4.3 Suggestion of Ribbon Tension Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................35
5. TSC Console...................................................................................................................................................................................................37
5.1 Start TSC Console.....................................................................................................................................................................................37
5.2 Setup Ethernet Interface............................................................................................................................................................................39
5.3 Set WiFi and Add to TSC Console Interface ..............................................................................................................................................41
5.4 Initialize the Printer WiFi Setting ................................................................................................................................................................44
5.5 TPH Care...................................................................................................................................................................................................45
5.6 Printer Function .........................................................................................................................................................................................46
5.7 Setting Post-Print Action............................................................................................................................................................................47
6. LCD Menu Function.........................................................................................................................................................................................48
6.1 Enter the Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................................................48
6.2 Menu Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................49
6.3 Setting .......................................................................................................................................................................................................50
6.3.1 TSPL...................................................................................................................................................................................................51
6.3.2 ZPL2 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................53
6.3.1 SBPL (Only available on EZS version firmware)..................................................................................................................................56
6.4 Sensor.......................................................................................................................................................................................................57
6.5 Interface.....................................................................................................................................................................................................58

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6.5.1 Serial Comm........................................................................................................................................................................................59
6.5.2 Ehernet................................................................................................................................................................................................60
6.5.3 Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................................................................................................61
6.5.4 Bluetooth.............................................................................................................................................................................................62
6.5.5 GPIO...................................................................................................................................................................................................63
6.5.6 GPIO-DB25 (Only available on EZS Version firmware) .......................................................................................................................68
6.6 Advanced...................................................................................................................................................................................................72
6.7 File Manager..............................................................................................................................................................................................74
6.8 Diagnostic..................................................................................................................................................................................................75
6.9 Favorites....................................................................................................................................................................................................76
7. TroubleShooting..............................................................................................................................................................................................78
8. Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................................................81
9. Angency Compliance and Approvals...............................................................................................................................................................83
10. Revise History...............................................................................................................................................................................................89

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1. Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer.
TSC’s innovative PEX-1001 Series print engine incorporates a robust die cast construction designed for years of reliability, ease of
use, and cost-conscious serviceability. The PEX combines a precision print mechanism with high performance electronics to
produce labels at up to 18 inches per second, the fastest in its class.
Designed for ease of integration, the PEX features a bolt-compatible construction with a commonly used GPIO interface and an
easy to use color display. The PEX offers simple integration into both new and existing label application installations. It is ideal for
manufacturing and logistic applications where high speed and high demand label printing is required.
This document provides an easy reference for operating the PEX-1001 series. 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 : https://www.tscprinters.com.
Applications Work In Process
Product Marking
Compliance Labeling
Industrial-Duty Printing
Packing
Order Fulfillment
Shipping/Receiving
Inventory Management Retail
Product Label
Event Ticketing

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1.1 Product Specification
Item Printer Model
PEX-1121/PEX-1221
PEX-1131/PEX-1231
PEX-1161/PEX-1261
Resolution
8 dots/mm (203 DPI)
12 dots/mm (300 DPI)
24 dots/mm (600 DPI)
Printing method
Thermal transfer and direct thermal
Print speed
457mm (18”)/second
356 mm (14”)/second
152 mm (6”)/second
Max. print width
104 mm(4.09”)
Max. print length
25,400 mm (1000”)
11,430 mm (450”)
2540 mm (100”)
Enclosure
Die-cast based print mechanism
Physical dimension
245 mm (W) x 300 mm (H) x 390 mm (D)
9.65” (W) x 11.81” (H) x 15.35” (D)
Weight
13 kg (28.66 lbs)
Ribbon
600 m long, max. O.D. 90 mm, 1“ core (ink coated outside or inside)
Ribbon width
25.4 mm ~ 114.3 mm (1” ~ 4.5”)
Processor
32-bit RISC CPU
Memory
512MB Flash memory
512MB DDR2
USB device memory (FAT32)
Micro SD card reader for memory expansion, up to 32GB
Interface
RS-232
USB 2.0
Internal Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps
USB host * 1 (front side), connecting USB storage device
GPIO (DB15F) + Centronics

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GPIO (DB25F) (dealer option)
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi + BT wireless (dealer option)
Power
Auto sensing power supply (20% print ratio)
Input: AC 100-240V, 4-2A, 50-60Hz
Output: Total 243W
LCD display/ Operation buttons
3.5” color TFT display, 320 x 240 pixel
1 status indicator
Operation switch, button
6 buttons (Menu, Pause/Feed, Up, Down, Left, Right)
Sensors
Gap transmissive sensor (Position adjustable, 15mm ~ 98mm)
Black mark reflective sensor
Ribbon encoder sensor
Head open sensor
Media cover open sensor
Real time clock
Standard
Internal font
8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts
Monotype Imaging® true type font engine with one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable font
Bar code
1D bar code
Code 11, Code 39, Code 49, Code 93, Code128UCC, Code128 subsetsA.B.C, Codabar, Standard 2 of 5,
Industrial 2 of 5, Interleave 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, EAN-128, ITF14, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN and
UPC 2(5) digits add-on, MSI, PLESSEY, PLANET, POSTNET, RSS-Stacked, GS1 DataBar, China Post,
Telepen, LOGMARS
2D bar code
PDF-417, Micro PDF 417, Maxicode, DataMatrix, QR code, Aztec, TLC 39, RSS
Font & bar code rotation
0, 90, 180, 270 degree
Command set
TSPL-EZD (Compatible to EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL)
Media type
Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)

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Media width
20 mm ~ 114 mm (0.8” ~ 4.5”)
Media thickness
0.076 ~ 0.305 mm (2.99 ~ 12.01 mil)
Label length
5 ~ 25,400 mm (0.2" ~ 1,000")
5 ~ 11,430 mm (0.2" ~ 450")
5 ~ 2,540 mm (0.2" ~ 100")
Environment condition
Operation:0 ~ 40˚C ( 32~ 104˚F), 25~85% non-condensing
Storage: -40 ~ 60 ˚C (-40 ~ 140˚F), 10~90% non-condensing
Safety regulation
BSMI 、CCC、CE Class A、EAC、FCC ClassA , BIS, KC , cTUVus(UL62368-1), Mexico COC
Accessories
Windows labeling software CD disk
Quick start guide
USB port cable
Power cord
Factory option
Bluetooth BT5.0 MFi
Dealer option
Internal 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.2 wireless module kit
GPIO (DB25F)

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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.
1 Printer unit
1 Quick installation guide
1 Power cord
1 USB interface cable
1 CD unit
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor.

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2.2 Print Engine Orientation
The PEX-1001 series are available in a left-hand configuration and a right-hand configuration.
PEX-1121/ PEX-1131/ PEX-1161 series
PEX-1221/ PEX-1231/ PEX-1261 series
Left-hand model
Right-hand model
Note:
This document is going to show the components inside the media compartment of a left-hand print engine. A right-hand unit
contains a mirror image of those components. Familiarize yourself with these components before continuing with the print
engine setup procedure.

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2.3 Checking the Installation Space
Please check the space for mounting the print engine into an applicator. Please refer to the dimensions in this section.

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1. Soft keys
2. Power switch
3. LCD display
4. Wi-Fi antenna (option)
5. USB host
6. LED indicator
7. Navigational keys
8. Media view window
9. Print engine cover
2.4 Printer Overview
2.4.1 Front View
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2.4.2 Interior View
1. Ribbon rewind spindle
2. Ribbon tension adjustment knobs
3. Print head pressure adjustment knobs
4. Print head release lever
5. Print engine cover open sensor
6. Ribbon supply spindle
7. Label guide bar release lever
8. Media sensor position adjustment knob
9. Platen roller
10. Print head
11. Media sensor Black mark :Blue ; Gap: Whilte)
12. Label guide
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2.4.3 Rear View
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1. GPIO interface (Applicator interface with DB15F
connector +5V I/O)
2. RS-232C interface
3. Ethernet interface
4. USB interface
5. Power cord socket
6. Centronics interface
7. Micro SD card socket
Note:
The interface picture here is for
reference only. Please refer to the
product specification for the interfaces
availability.

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2.5 Operator Control
LED
Printer status
Printer mode &
Firmware version
Icons
Navigation Keys
Ethernet / Wi-Fi IP
Soft Keys

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2.5.1 LED Indication and Keypads
LED color indication:
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.
Keys
Keypads form
Item name
Function
Soft keys
The display will show the function for left and right key. The meaning of the
soft keys will depend on the UI screen.
Navigational keys
Select / Navigate