TSC DA220 Series User Manual

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Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Product Features ....................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 Printer Standard Features ............................................................................................. 2
1.2.2 Printer Optional Features .............................................................................................. 3
1.3 General Specifications .............................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Print Specifications .................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Media Specifications ................................................................................................................. 5
2. Operations Overview ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Printer Overview ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.1 Front & rear .................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.2 Interior View ................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 LED and Button Function .......................................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 LED Indication ................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.2 Regular Button Function ............................................................................................... 9
3. Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Setting up the Printer............................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Loading the Media ................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.1 Loading the Roll Labels ............................................................................................... 11
3.2.2 Loading External Media ............................................................................................... 13
3.2.3 Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (Option for DA220 series) ...................................... 15
3.2.4 Loading Media in Cutter Mode (Option for DA220 series) ......................................... 17
3.3 Install the Adapter for 1.5” Paper Core (Option) ...................................................................... 18
4. Power-on Utilities .......................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration......................................................................................... 20
4.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode ........................................................... 21
4.2.1 Self-test ......................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.2 Dump mode .................................................................................................................. 24
4.3 Printer Initialization .................................................................................................................. 25
4.4 Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black Mark Sensor .................... 26
4.5 Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor .......................................... 26
4.6 Skip AUTO.BAS .................................................................................................................... 27

TSC DA220 Series Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi / 300 dpi
Print Speed	Up to 152.4 mm (6”) per second
Print Width	54 mm (2.12”)
Memory	8 MB SDRAM
Processor	32-bit RISC
Interface	USB
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 60°C
Storage Temperature	-40 ~ 60°C (-40 ~ 140°F)
Power Supply	100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz