Wavecom WCM-TT040-50BB User manual

Wavecom
User Manual
+ Certificate of Warranty and Product Support Information
WCM-TT040-50BB
Bluetooth Ready Battery Powered Printer

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Printer Diagram 3
Charging the Printer 4
Operating the Printer 5
Loading Print Media 6
Loading Print Ribbon 7
Printer Functions 8
LED & Button Functions 8
Power on Utilities 8
Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration 9
Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode 9
Dump mode 10
Printer Initialization 10
Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black Mark Sensor 11
Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor 11
Troubleshooting 12
Maintenance 14
Wavecom Tags 15

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Wavecom Thermal Transfer Printer
The TT040-50-BB printer is powered by a Lithium Ion Battery and features Bluetooth connectivity.
Important: Do not turn o the rear power switch on the TT040-50-BB. Always use the Power Button on the
side of the printer (7).
1. LED Indicator
2. Media view window
3. Feed Button
4. Label Exit Chute
5. Top Cover
Release Lever
6. Battery Indicator
7. Power Button
8. Power Socket
9. Isolation Switch
10. Power Switch
(Leave On)
11. Battery-Printer Power
Cable
(Do not remove)
12. USB-B Port
13. Bluetooth Module
14. Ribbon Rewind Hub
15. Print Head
16. Ribbon Rewind Gear
17. Ribbon Supply Hub
18. Gap Sensor
(Receiver)
19. Gap Sensor
(Transmitter)
20. Platen Roller
21. Black Mark Sensor
22. Media Guide
23. Media Guide Adjuster
Knob
24. Media Holders
25. Top Cover Hinge
26. Top Cover
27. Ribbon Access Cover
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Charging the Printer
Using this method to charge the printer will avoid any issues with inrush current when the charging cable is
plugged in, which can occur if the battery is not isolated. Ensure the isolation switch is turned on once the
charging cable is plugged in, otherwise the battery will not charge.
The TT040-50-BB battery will take approximately eight hours to fully charge. Do not leave unattended while
charging.
1. Turn off the battery isolation switch on the side of
the printer.
3. Plug the charging cable into the power point.
5. Turn on the isolation switch on the side of the
printer.
2. Turn off the switch at the power point.
4. Plug the charging cable into the printer.
6. Turn on the switch at the power point.

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Operating the Printer
Turning on the Printer
1. Before turning on the printer, ensure the battery is charged, and the battery isolation switch on the side of the
printer is switched ON.
2. Press and hold the power button on the side of the printer for three to five seconds. The Battery Status indicator
(next to the power button) will light up when the printer has turned on.
Connecting the Printer via the WinPATS App
Once the printer is on, you can connect your printer to your tablet via the WinPATS app.
1. First, ensure the Bluetooth module on the rear of the printer is displaying a green light, indicating that the module is
powered. If the module isn’t powered, ensure it has not unplugged by gently pressing it into the rear of the printer.
2. Open the WinPATS App, and tap the PRINT icon at the top of the screen.
3. You will be prompted to connect to a printer via Bluetooth - select your printer from the popup menu.
4. The printer should connect - you can verify this connection by checking the Bluetooth module on the rear of the
printer, which should display a Blue light. There should also be a Blue line under the Print icon in the WinPATS app, at
the top of the screen.
5. Once you have connected your printer, you will be able to print tags directly from your tablet, either from the
Inventory or during your test procedures.

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Loading the media
Loading media into the TT-040-50 Printer is quick and easy. To begin, open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs
located on each side towards the front of the printer, and then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle.
1. Separate the Label Holders by gently
pulling them in opposite directions 2. Insert the media between the label holders as shown
3. Using the Media Guide Adjuster Knob,
adjust the Media Guide until it is flush but
not tight against the media.
4. To shut the printer, push the support hinge in,
then gently shut the printer, ensuring it latches
shut. Press the Feed button on the printer before
printing, to ensure the tag is printed correctly.

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Loading the Ribbon
To begin, open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front of the printer,
and then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle. You will also need to remove the old ribbon (which will
be spooled under the top cover shown in step 1) before loading a new ribbon. To remove this ribbon, simply
hold the ribbon roll and move it to the right (away from the blue gear).
1. Open the top cover of
your Printer
4. Push the ribbon into the right
axle (black), then align the
notches on the left and insert
the ribbon onto the gear (blue)
2. Insert an empty core between the
gear and the axle - ensure the
notches align as shown
3. Open the printer. and get the
thermal transfer ribbon ready.
Ensure the ribbon unwinds from
underneath as shown in Step 5
6. Attach the ribbon to the empty roll uising a piece of
tape - try to attach the ribbon as straight as possible.
5. Next, gently pull the ribbon out, up and over the print head,
around to the empty core.
7. Use the ribbon rewind gear to tighten the ribbon
against the print head, then close the printer.

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Printer Functions
LED and Button Functions
This printer has one button and one three-colour LED indicator. By indicating the LED with different colour and
pressing the button, printer can feed labels, pause the printing job, select and calibrate the media sensor, print
printer self-test report, reset printer to defaults (initialization). Please refer to the button operation below for
different functions.
LED Colour Description
Solid Green This indicates that the power is on and the device is ready to use.
Flashing Green This indicates that the system is downloading data from PC to memory or the printer is paused.
Amber This indicates that the system is clearing data from printer.
Solid Red This illuminates printer head open, cutter error.
Flashing Red This indicates a printing error, such as head open, paper empty, paper jam or memory error etc.
Regular Button Function
Feed labels
When the printer is ready, press the button to feed one label to the beginning of next label.
Pause the printing job
When the printer is printing, press the button to pause a printing job. When the printer is paused, the LED will
be green flashing. Press the button again to continue the printing job.
Power on Utilities
There are six power-on utilities to set up and test printer hardware. To use these utilies follow this procedure:
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold the Feed button then turn on the power switch.
3. The printer LED will cycle through the following options. Release the button when the LED reaches the
relevant utility.
LED Colour & Action
Functions Amber Red
(5 Flashes) Amber (5 Flashes) Green (5 Flashes)
Green/
Amber
(5 Flashes)
Red/
Amber
(5 Flashes)
Solid
Green
Gap/Black Mark Sensor
Calibration Release
Gap/Black Mark Sensor
Calibration, Self Test and Enter
Dump Mode Release
Printer Initialisation Release
SetBlackMarkSensorasMedia
Sensor and Calibrate the Black
Mark Sensor Release
SetGapSensorasMediaSensor
and Calibrate the Gap Sensor Release
Skip AUTO.BAS Release

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Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration
Gap/black mark sensor sensitivity should be calibrated in the following circumstances:
1. A brand new printer
2. Change label stock
3. Printer initialization
Please follow the steps below to calibrate the gap/black mark sensor.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED becomes red and flashing. (Any red will do during the 5 flashes).
4. It will calibrate the gap/black mark sensor sensitivity.
• The LED colour will be changed as following order:
1. Amber
2. Red (5 flashes)
3. Amber (5 flashes)
4. Green (5 flashes)
5. Green/amber (5 flashes)
6. Red/amber (5 flashes)
7. Solid green
Note: Sensor calibration can be done by the power on utility.
Note: Please select gap or black mark sensor type prior to calibrate the sensor.
Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode
While calibrating the gap/black mark sensor, printer will measure the label length, print the internal
configuration (self-test) on label and then enter the dump mode. To calibrate gap or black mark sensor
depends on the sensor setting in the last print job.
Please follow the steps below to calibrate the sensor.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED becomes amber and flashing. (Any amber will do during the 5 flashes)
• The LED colour will be changed as following order.
1. Amber
2. Red (5 flashes)
3. Amber (5 flashes)
4. Green (5 flashes)
5. Green/amber (5 flashes)
6. Red/amber (5 flashes)
7. Solid green
4. The printer will calibrate the sensor and measure the label length and then print the internal settings.
Then it enter Dump Mode.
Note: Sensor calibration can be done by power on utility.
Note: Please select gap or black mark sensor type prior to calibrate the sensor.

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Dump mode
Printer will enter dump mode after printing printer configuration. In the dump mode, all characters will be
printed in 2 columns as following. The left side characters are received from your system and right side data
are the corresponding hexadecimal value of the characters. It allows users or engineers to verify and debug the
program. Dump mode requires 2” wide paper width.
Note:
1. Turn off / on the power to resume printer for normal printing.
2. Press FEED button to go back to the previous menu.
Printer Initialization
Printer initialization is used to clear DRAM and restore printer settings to defaults. Printer initialization is
activated by the following procedures.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED turns green after 5 amber flashes. (Any green will do during the 5 flashes).
• The LED colour will be changed as following:
1. Amber
2. Red (5 flashes)
3. Amber (5 flashes)
4. Green (5 flashes)
5. Green/amber (5 flashes)
6. Red/amber (5 flashes)
7. Solid green
Printer configuration will be restored to defaults as below after initialisation.
Parameter Default setting Parameter Default setting
Speed 127 mm/sec (5 ips) (203DPI) 76.2
mm/sec (3 ips) (300DPI) Tear Mode On
Density 8Peel o Mode Off
Label Dimensions 2” (50.8 mm) x 2” (50.8 mm) Cutter Mode Off
Sensor Type Gap sensor Serial Port Settings 9600 bps, none parity, 8 data
bits, 1 stop bit
Gap Setting 0.12” (3.0 mm) Code Page 850
Print Direction 0Country Code 001
Reference Point 0,0 (top left corner) Clear Flash Memory No
Oset 0IP Address DHCP

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Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black Mark
Sensor
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED turns green/amber after 5 green flashes. (Any green/amber will do during the
5 flashes).
• The LED colour will be changed as following:
1. Amber
2. Red (5 flashes)
3. Amber (5 flashes)
4. Green (5 flashes)
5. Green/amber (5 flashes)
6. Red/amber (5 flashes)
7. Solid green
Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED turns red/amber after 5 green/amber flashes. (Any red/amber will do during
the 5 flashes).
• The LED colour will be changed as following:
1. Amber
2. Red (5 flashes)
3. Amber (5 flashes)
4. Green (5 flashes)
5. Green/amber (5 flashes)
6. Red/amber (5 flashes)
7. Solid green

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Troubleshooting
The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this bar code printer. If
the printer still does not function after all suggested solutions have been invoked, please contact the Customer Service
Department of your purchased reseller or distributor for assistance.
LED Status / Colour Printer Status Possible Cause Recovery Procedure
OFF No response No power
* Turn on the power switch.
* Check if the green LED is lit on power supply. If
it is not lit on, power supply is broken.
* Check both power connections from the power
cord to the power supply and from the power
supply to the printer power jack if they are
connected securely.
Solid Green ON The printer is ready to use * No action necessary.
Flashing Green Pause The printer is paused * Press the FEED button to resume for printing.
Flashing Red Error The out of labels or the printer setting is not
correct
1. Out of labels - Load a roll of label and follow
the instructions in loading the media then
press the FEED button to resume for printing.
2. Printer setting is not correct - Initialise the
printer by instructions in “Power on Utility”.
Bluetooth & Battery Problems
Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure
Bluetooth Module
not connecting or is
dropping out after
being connected
The Bluetooth Module may not be
plugged in properly.
Ensure the Bluetooth Module at the rear of the
printer is still plugged in properly. A green light
should appear on the module, which will change to
blue when connected to a device.
Your tablet may be going to sleep,
which may end the Bluetooth
connection to save power.
Go to your tablet’s settings, open Display settings,
and set the ‘Sleep’ or ‘Screen Timeout’ setting to the
maximum, usually 30 minutes.
Printer shuts down
intermittently
The printer may not be fully charged Charge the printer fully for at least eight hours.
Your tablet may be going to sleep,
which may end the Bluetooth
connection, which may cause the
printer to enter Standby mode.
Go to your tablet’s settings, open Display
settings, and set the ‘Sleep’ or ‘Screen Timeout’
setting to the maximum, usually 30 minutes.
Printer timeout is 30mins when unused.

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Print Problems
Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure
Not Printing
Check if interface cable is well
connected to the interface connector. Re-connect cable to interface.
The serial port cable pin configuration
is not pin to pin connected. Please replace the cable with pin to pin connected.
The serial port setting is not consistent
between host and printer. Please reset the serial port setting.
The port specified in the Windows
driver is not correct. Select the correct printer port in the driver.
The Ethernet IP, subnet mask, gateway
is not configured properly. Configure the IP, subnet mask and gateway.
No print on the
label Label loaded not correctly. Follow the instructions in loading the media.
Continuous feeding
labels The printer setting may go wrong. Please do the initialization and gap/black mark calibration.
Paper Jam
Gap/black mark sensor sensitivity is
not set properly (sensor sensitivity is
not enough) Calibrate the gap/black mark sensor.
Make sure label size is set properly. Set label size exactly as installed paper in the
labelling software or program.
Labels may be stuck inside the printer
mechanism near the sensor area. Remove the stuck label.
Poor Print Quality
Top cover is not closed properly. Close the top cover completely and make sure the right
side and left side levers are latched properly.
Wrong power supply is connected with
printer. Check if 24V DC output is supplied by the power supply.
Check if supply is loaded correctly. Reload the supply.
Check if dust or adhesives are accumulated
on the print head. Clean the print head.
Check if print density is set properly. Adjust the print density and print speed.
Check print head test pattern if head
element is damaged. Run printer self-test and check the print head test pattern if there is dot missing in the pattern.

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Maintenance
This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer.
Please use one of following material to clean the printer.
• Cotton swab (Head cleaner pen)
• Lint-free cloth
• Vacuum / Blower brush
• 100% ethanol
Printer Part Method Interval
Print Head
1. Always turn off the printer before cleaning the print head.
2. Allow the print head to cool for a minimum of one minute.
3. Use a cotton swab and 100% ethanol to clean the print head
surface.
Clean the print head when changing a
new label roll
Platen Roller 1. Turn the power off. 2. Rotate the platen roller and wipe it thoroughly with 100%
ethanol and a cotton swab, or lint-free cloth.
Clean the platen roller when changing a
new label roll
Tear Bar/Peel Bar Use the lint-free cloth with 100% ethanol to wipe it. As needed
Sensor Compressed air or vacuum Monthly
Exterior Wipe it with water-dampened cloth As needed
Interior Brush or vacuum As needed
Note:
• Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it accidentally, please use ethanol to clean it.
• Please use 100% Ethanol. DO NOT use medical alcohol, which may damage the printer head.
• Regularly clean the print head and supply sensors when changing media to keep optimal performance and
extend printer life.
• The maximum printing ratio per dot line is 15% for this printer. To print the full web black line, the maximum
black line height is limited to 40 dots, which is 5mm for 203 DPI resolution printer and 3.3mm for 300 DPI
resolution printer.

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Wavecom Tags & Accessories
To support our test and print units we offer to you our range of electrical test tags that are made of the highest grade polypropylene
and polyester label materials. These materials are robust and resistant to tearing and will cope with harsh Australian environments.
It is recommended in extreme external conditions you use UV resistant tags.
Wavecom Printable Tags
The test tags/labels we offer come in the full range of colours, each tag comes with a clear white area where a barcode can be
printed into ensuring easy and accurate scanning, this results in the user being able to conduct fast scanning without issues.
All of the Wavecom tags are suitable for printing using every brand of thermal transfer printers available from around the world. The
adhesive used on our tags is most aggressive and comes highly recommended for use in the electrical test and tag industry, there
should be no butterflying once applied.
Order Information:
Lightweight ATT Tags (250 Tags) Suitable for most environments Part no: WCM-ATT-TAGS-(B, BLK, BUR, GN, O, R, Y)
Medium Duty TT Tags (100 Tags) Suitable for indoor and outdoor
use Part no: WCM-TT-TAGS-(B, BLK, BUR, GN, O, R, Y, RAIN)
Heavy Duty TM Tags (100 Tags) Suitable for all but the most
extreme environments Part no: WCM-TM-TAGS-(B, BLK, BUR, GN, O, R, Y)
Super Heavy Duty TA Tags (100 Tags) Suitable for all industrial and
outdoor sites Part no: WCM-TA-TAGS-(B, BLK, BUR, GN, O, R, Y)
Optional Accessories
500mm Metal Braid for Earthing Appliances Part No: TnT-ES 500
3-Phase Adaptor 20A & 32A 5pin + 5pin Part No: WCM-3PH-MADP
HBC Fuse Part No: WCM-HBC10AM205
Isolation Transformer for RCD testing Part No: WCM-ISOT
Probe Kit Part No: WCM-Probe
WinPATS Extended Support (12 months) Part No: WCM-WinPATS Support
IEC 20amp-10amp Current Limited Adapter Cable Part No: WCM-IEC2010 (Suitable for TnT RCD 20A Models Only)
Disclaimer – E&OE
All specifications may be subject to be change by Wavecom Pty. Ltd. without prior notice.
Updated Specifications & Model changes may be found on the Wavecom website: - www.wavecom.com.au
At the time of developing this manual, all care and consideration for accuracy has been implemented. Wavecom accepts no
responsibility for any errors or omissions in this document. This is partly based on the fact that Electronics & Electrical testing and
specifications worldwide are constantly changing and that Local, State and National Regulatory Authorities may also have differing or
additional requirements. It is strongly recommended the Purchaser check Local Regulatory Standards that may be applicable in your
region.
No part of this document may be Reproduced, Copied, Modified or Utilised in any way or form without the permission of Wavecom
Instruments in writing.

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