TSC TTP-247 User manual

TTP-247 Series
Desktop Barcode Printers
User Manual
Series Lists:
TTP-247/ TTP-345
TTP-245 Plus / TTP-343 Plus
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.
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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
2. Operation Overview...........................................................................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection............................................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Equipment Checklist....................................................................................................................................................................................2
2.3 Printer Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.3.1 Front View.............................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.3.2 Rear View..............................................................................................................................................................................................5
3. Setup.................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Setting up the Printer...................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Instructions to Top Cover Operation.............................................................................................................................................................7
3.3 Loading the Ribbon......................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.4 Loading the Label Stock.............................................................................................................................................................................11
3.5 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option) ..........................................................................................................................................12
3.6 Peel-off Module Installation (Option)..........................................................................................................................................................13
3.7 Loading Label in Peel-Off Mode (Option)...................................................................................................................................................16
3.8 Loading Label in Cutter Mode (Option) ......................................................................................................................................................18
4. LED and Button Functions...............................................................................................................................................................................19
4.1 LED Indicator.............................................................................................................................................................................................19

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4.2 Regular Button Function ............................................................................................................................................................................19
4.3 Power-on Utilities.......................................................................................................................................................................................20
5. TSC Console...................................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.1 Start TSC Console.....................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.2 Setup Ethernet Interface............................................................................................................................................................................23
5.3 Set WiFi and Add to TSC Console Interface ..............................................................................................................................................25
5.4 Initialize the Printer WiFi Setting ................................................................................................................................................................28
5.5 Printer Function .........................................................................................................................................................................................29
5.6 Setting Post-Print Action............................................................................................................................................................................30
6. TroubleShooting..............................................................................................................................................................................................31
7. Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................................................31
8. Angency Compliance and Approvals...............................................................................................................................................................36
9. Revise History.................................................................................................................................................................................................40

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1. Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer.
Thank you for purchasing the TSC TTP-245/343 Plus series, TTP-247/345 series Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal Bar Code
Printers. Although the printer takes only a small amount of space, it delivers reliable, superior 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 ips, for TTP-
245/345 series; 2.0 or 3.0 ips for TTP-343 series, .2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 or 7.0 ips 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.
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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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.
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
Ribbon spindle x2
Ribbon rewind spindle paper core
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
Support paper: Art paper (Plain paper)
Support label length: 1”~6”
Support speed: 2~3 ips
Guillotine cutter
Full cut:
Media thickness: 0.06~ 0.19mm
Media type: receipt and label liner w/o glue
Partial cut:
Media thickness: 0.06~0.12mm
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.
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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1. Ribbon Access Cover
2. Clear Window
3. LED Indicator
4. Feed Button
5. Printer Top Cover
6. Top Cover Open Lever
2.3 Printer Overview
2.3.1 Front View
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2.3.2 Rear View
1. Rear Paper Guide
2. USB Interface
3. Centronics Interface
4. RS-232C DB-9 Interface
5. Power Jack
6. Power Switch
Note: The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for the interfaces availability.
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3. Setup
3.1 Setting up the Printer
1. Place the printer on flat surface.
2. Make sure the printer is power off.
3. Connect the printer to the computer with the provided USB cable.
4. Plug in the power cord.
Note: Please switch OFF the printer before plugging in the power cord to printer power jack.