TSC ME240 series - User Manual

Quick Installation Guide
Printer Overview
Note:
The interface picture here is for reference only. Please refer to the product specification for the interfaces
availability.
Loading the Ribbon
(1) Open the printer right side cover.
Install the ribbon and paper core
onto ribbon supply spindle and
ribbon rewind spindle.
(2) Push print head release lever to
open print head mechanism.
(3) Thread ribbon under the ribbon
guide bar and through ribbon
sensor slot. (Please refer to
“Loading path for ribbon” as
following fig.)
(4) Stick ribbon onto ribbon rewind
paper core, keeping the ribbon flat
and wrinkle-free.
(5) Wind the ribbon rewind spindle
clockwise roughly 3~5 circles until
ribbon is smooth, properly stretched
and wrinkle-free.
(6) Close the print head mechanism
by pushing the both sides of print
head mechanism. Make sure the
latches are engaged properly.
* Loading path for ribbon
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Printer Cover
Media
Guide Bar
Label Supply
Spindle
Ribbon Supply
Spindle
Ribbon Rewind
Spindle
Label Roll Guard
Print Head
Platen Roller
Media Sensor
Print Head
Release Lever
Ribbon Sensor
Print Head Pressure
Adjustment Knobs
3” Core
Adapter
Label Guide
Ribbon
Guide Bar
LED Indicator
& Keys
Paper Exit
Chute
Media View
Window
Fan-fold Paper
Entrance Chute
Power Jack
Socket
RS-232C
Interface
Centronics
Interface
(Option)
USB Host
Interface
(Option)
Power Switch
SD Card Socket
Ethernet Interface
(Option)
USB Interface

Summary

Printer Overview

Loading the Ribbon

Loading the Media

Control Panel

Diagnostic Tool

Start the Diagnostic Tool

Instructions for launching the Diagnostic Tool software and understanding its features.

Printer Functions

Details available printer functions like calibration, setup, and printing test pages.

TSC ME240 series Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi
Processor	32-bit RISC CPU
Memory	8 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM
Interface	USB 2.0
Media Sensor	Reflective, Transmissive
Label Width	19 to 114 mm
Label Thickness	0.06 mm - 0.25 mm
Power Supply	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Max Print Speed	152.4 mm (6")/second
Ribbon Capacity	300 meter, 1" core (coated side out)