Ribbon print Printer User Manual

USER’S MANUAL TT230SM THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER

9z Loading Path for Ribbon

10Loading Labels For optimal printing, please use the HellermannTyton Caddy 5.0, article number 556-03022. To load labels, open

11Diagnostic Tool The Diagnostic Utility is a toolbox that allows users to explore the printer's settings and status; change printer settings; d

12Printer Function (Calibrate sensor, Ethernet setup, RTC setup………) 1. Select the PC interface connected with bar code printer. 2. Click the “Functi

13LED and Button Functions This printer has one button and one three-color LED indicator. By indicating the LED with different color and pressing the

14 Power on utilities The LED color will be changed as following pattern: LED color Functions Amber Red (5 blinks)Amber (5 b

15Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode While calibrate the gap/black mark sensor, printer will measure the label length, print the in

16Self-test Printer will print the printer configuration after gap/black mark sensor calibration. Self-test printout can be used to check if there is

17 Note: 1. Dump mode requires 4” wide paper width. 2. Turn off / on the power to resume printer for normal printing. 3. Press FEED button to back to

18Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black Mark Sensor Please follow the steps as below. 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Hold

Operations Overview Unpacking and Inspection This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Please carefully inspec

19Troubleshooting The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this bar code printer. If the printer sti

20Print Quality Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure Not Printing Check if interface cable is well connected to the interface connector. Re-c

21Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer. 1. Please use one of following material to clean the pr

22Note: z Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it careless, please use ethanol to clean it. z Please use 100% Ethenol. DO NOT use medica

2Printer Overview Front View 1. Ribbon access cover 2. Top cover open lever 3. Media view window 4. LED indicator 5. Feed button 6. SD card sock

3Interior view 1. Ribbon rewind hub 2. Ribbon rewind gear 3. Gap sensor (receiver) 4. Media holder 5. Media holder lock switch 6. Gap sensor (tr

4Rear View 1. Ethernet interface 2. USB interface 3. Centronics interface 4. RS-232C interface 5. Power jack socket 6. Power switch 7. Fan-fold

5Setup 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 com

6Open / Close the Top Cover 1. Open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front of the printer, then lift the to

7 Loading the Ribbon 1. Open the printer’s top cover by pulling the top cover open levers located on each side of the printer and lifting the top cov

8 5. Stick the ribbon onto the ribbon rewind paper core. 6. Turn the ribbon rewind gear until the ribbon plastic leader is thoroughly wound and t