TSC PRINTRONIX AUTO ID TC200 Series User manual

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TC200 Series
Desktop Barcode Printers
User Manual
Series Lists:
TC200 / TC300
TC210 / TC310
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
1.1.1 Printer Optional Features..........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 General Specification...................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Print Specification........................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Ribbon Specification....................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.5 Media Specification......................................................................................................................................................................................6
2. Operation Overview...........................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Printer Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Front View.............................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.2.2 Interior View ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.3.2 Rear View............................................................................................................................................................................................10
3. Setup...............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Setting up the Printer.................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Open / Close the Top Cover ......................................................................................................................................................................12
3.3 Loading the Ribbon....................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.4 Loading the Media .....................................................................................................................................................................................15

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3.5 Loading the Fan-fold Media .......................................................................................................................................................................17
3.6 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option) ....................................................................................................................................18
3.7 Loading Label in Peel-Off Mode (Option)...................................................................................................................................................20
3.8 Loading Label in Cutter Mode (Option) ......................................................................................................................................................21
4. LED and Button Functions...............................................................................................................................................................................22
4.1 LED Indicator.............................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.2 Regular Button Function ............................................................................................................................................................................22
4.3 Power-on Utilities.......................................................................................................................................................................................23
5. TSC Console...................................................................................................................................................................................................24
5.1 Start TSC Console.....................................................................................................................................................................................24
5.2 Setup Ethernet Interface............................................................................................................................................................................26
5.3 Set WiFi and Add to TSC Console Interface ..............................................................................................................................................28
5.4 Initialize the Printer WiFi Setting ................................................................................................................................................................31
5.5 Printer Function .........................................................................................................................................................................................32
5.6 Setting Post-Print Action............................................................................................................................................................................33
6. LCE Menu Function.........................................................................................................................................................................................34
6.1 Enter the Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................................................34
6.2 Main Menu Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................35
6.3 TSPL..........................................................................................................................................................................................................36

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6.4 ZPL2..........................................................................................................................................................................................................38
6.5 Sensor.......................................................................................................................................................................................................41
6.6 Interface.....................................................................................................................................................................................................42
6.6.1 Serial Comm........................................................................................................................................................................................43
6.6.2 Ehernet................................................................................................................................................................................................44
6.7 File Manager..............................................................................................................................................................................................45
6.8 Diagnostic..................................................................................................................................................................................................46
6.9 Advanced...................................................................................................................................................................................................47
6.10 Service.....................................................................................................................................................................................................48
7. TroubleShooting..............................................................................................................................................................................................49
8. Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................................................49
9. Angency Compliance and Approvals...............................................................................................................................................................54
10. Revise History...............................................................................................................................................................................................57

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1. Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer.
The TC200/210 series of thermal transfer desktop barcode printer, label printer with its new, smaller footprint, offers the high
performance that customers have come to expect from TSC™. Durable, reliable and fast, the TC200/210 generates 4-inch-wide
labels, tags or receipts at up to 6 ips, offering a price-performance combination that is unmatched by other desktop thermal barcode
printers on the market.
As with all TSC printers, the TC200/210 series features the TSPL-EZ™ printer-control language, which is fully compatible with other
TSC printer languages, while supporting TPLE (Translation Printer Language Eltron® ) and TPLZ (Translation Printer Language
Zebra® ). The languages automatically decipher and translate the format of each label as it is sent to the printer. TSPL-EZ™ also
features internal scalable True Type fonts (based on the Monotype® font engine), which are typically found only in more expensive
printers.
This document provides an easy reference for operating this 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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1.1 Product Specification
Product standard feature
TC200/TC300
model
TC210/TC310
model
Thermal transfer/ or direct thermal
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1 operating button and 1 LED with 3 colors
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6 operating buttons and 1 LED with 3 colors
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320 x 240 TFT LCD (UI of operating menu)
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32-bit RISC high performance processor (Atmel 9260/ 210 MHz)
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32-bit RISC high performance processor (Atmel 9G25/ 400 MHz)
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Center alignment holder with spiral spring
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Gap transmissive sensor (Fixed, center of offset 4 from center)
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Black mark reflective sensor (Position adjustable)
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Ribbon encoder sensor
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Head open sensor
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Automatic media/ribbon sensor selecting
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4 MB Flash memory
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128 MB Flash memory
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8 MB DRAM
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64 MB DDR2 DRAM
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SD card reader for memory expansion, up to 4 GB
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SD card reader for memory expansion, up to 32 GB
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RS-232 interface (Max. 115,200 bps)
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USB 2.0 interface (Full speed mode)
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USB 2.0 interface (Hi speed mode)
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Internal Ethernet print server (10/100 Mbps) interface
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USB host
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Parallel (SPP mode)
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Standard industry emulations right out of the box including Eltron® and Zebra® language support
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Internal 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts
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Fonts and bar codes can be printed in any one of the four directions (0, 90,180, 270 degree)
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Internal Monotype Imaging® true type font engine with one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable
font
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Downloadable fonts from PC to printer memory
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Unicode UTF8 support
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Bar code, graphics/image printing
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1.1.1 Printer Optional Features
The printer offers the following optional features.
Product option feature
User
option
Dealer
option
Factory
option
Peel-off kit
Paper length: 1” ~ 6”
Note:
This peel-off module is supported for the thermal/ plain label only.
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Regular cutter (full cut guillotine cutter)
Media thickness: 0.06~ 0.19 mm
Media length: 1” ~ max. length
Max. width: 110 mm
Media type: receipt and label liner w/o glue
Note: Except for the linerless cutter, all regular/heavy duty/care label cutters DO NOT cut on
media with glue.
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KP-200 Plus keyboard display unit
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KU-007 Plus programmable smart keyboard
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External roll mount with 3” core label spindle
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Sleeve adapter
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External Bluetooth module (serial interface)
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802.11 b/g/n wireless module (serial interface)
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Parallel port for TC210/TC310 series (replace USB host)
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Real time clock & Buzzer
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1.2 General Specification
General Specifications
Physical dimensions
203 mm(W) x 191.5 mm(H) x 259.3 mm(D)
Weight
TC200/TC300: 2.2 kg
TC210/TC310: 2.3 kg
Mechanism
Clamshell with Double-walled plastic
Power
External universal switching power supply
• Input: AC 100-240V/ 2.5A, 50-60 Hz
• Output: 90W
Environmental condition
Operation: 5 ~ 40˚C (41 ~ 104˚F), 25~85% non-condensing
Storage: -40 ~ 60 ˚C (-40 ~ 140˚F), 10~90% non-condensing
Environmental concern
Comply with RoHS, WEEE, REACH
1.3 Print Specification
Print Specifications
TC200
TC210
TC300
TC310
Print head resolution
(dots per inch/mm)
203 dots/inch
(8 dots/mm)
300 dots/inch
(12 dots/mm)
Printing method
Thermal transfer/ or direct thermal
Dot size
(width x length)
0.125 x 0.125 mm
(1 mm = 8 dots)
0.084 x 0.084 mm
(1 mm = 12 dots)
Print speed
(inches per second)
Up to 6 IPS
Up to 4 IPS
Max. 3 ips for peeler mode
Max. print width
108 mm (4.25”)
105.6 mm (4.15”)
Max. print length
2,286 mm (90”)
25,400 mm (1000”)
1,016 mm (40”)
11,430 mm (450”)
Printout bias
Vertical: 1 mm max.
Horizontal: 1 mm max.

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1.4 Ribbon Specification
Ribbon Specifications
Ribbon outside diameter
Max. 40 mm OD
Ribbon length
110 meter
Ribbon core inside diameter
0.5”ID core
Ribbon width
40 mm ~110 mm
Ribbon wound type
Ink coated outside wound
1.5 Media Specification
Media Specifications
Media roll capacity
Max. 5”OD
Media core diameter
1”& 1.5 ID core
Media type
Continuous, die-cut, black mark, external fan-fold, notch
Media wound type
Outside wound
Media width
20 mm ~ 112 mm
Media thickness
0.06 mm ~ 0.19 mm
Label length
10 mm ~ max. print length
Label length (peeler mode)
25.4 mm ~ 152.4 mm (1” ~ 6”)
Label length (cutter mode)
25.4 ~ max. print length
Black mark
Min. 8 mm (W) x 2 mm (H)
Gap height
Min. 2 mm

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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.
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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1. Menu button
2. Feed button
3. LCD display
4. LED indicator
5. Navigation button
6. Ribbon access cover
7. Paper exit chute
8. Top cover open lever
9. SD card socket
2.2 Printer Overview
2.2.1 Front View
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For TC200 series
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1. Ribbon rewind hub
2. Ribbon rewind gear
3. Gap sensor (receiver)
4. Media holder
5. Media holder locking switch
6. Gap sensor (transmitter)
7. Print head
8. Ribbon supply hub
9. Top cover support
10. Media guide adjustment button
11. Media guides
12. Black mark sensor
13. Platen roller
2.2.2 Interior View
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2.3.2 Rear View
1. Ethernet interface
2. USB interface
3. USB host
4. RS-232C interface
5. Power jack socket
6. Power switch
7. External label entrance chute
8. Parallel interface
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For TC200 series
For TC210 series
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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 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.Place the
printer on flat surface.
Note: Please switch OFF the printer before plugging in the power cord to printer power jack.

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3.2 Open / Close the Top Cover
1. Open the printer’s top cover and lift the top cover to
the maximum open angle.
2. Top cover support at the rear of the printer will
engage with lower inner cover to hold the printer
top cover open.
3. Hold the top cover and press the top cover support
to disengage the top cover support with lower inner
cover. Gently close the top cover.

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3.3 Loading the Ribbon
1. Open the printer’s top cover and lift the top cover to
the maximum open angle.
2. Open the ribbon access cover and the media cover.
3. Insert the ribbon right side onto the supply hub.
Align the notches on the left side and mount onto
the spokes.
4. Insert the paper core right side onto the rewind
hub. Align the notches on the left side and mount
onto the spokes.

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5. Stick the ribbon onto the ribbon rewind paper core.
6. Turn the ribbon rewind gear until the ribbon plastic
leader is thoroughly wounded and the black section
of the ribbon covers the print head.
7. Close the ribbon access cover and the top cover.
Loading path for ribbon

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3.4 Loading the Media
1. Open the printer’s top
cover and lift the top
cover to the maximum
open angle.
2. Separate and hold open the
media holders.
3. Place the roll between
the holders and close
them onto the core.
4. Place the paper, printing
side face up, through the
media sensor and place the
label leading edge onto the
platen roller. Move the
media guides to fit the label
width by turning the guide
adjuster knob.
5. Close the top cover
gently.
6. Use software or LCD menu
function to set the media
sensor type and calibrate
the selected sensor. (refer
to chpter 4&5)