TSC ME240 Service Manual

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Skip labels when printing
* Label size is not specified
properly.
* Sensor sensitivity is not set
properly.
* The media sensor is covered with
dust.
* Check if label size is setup correctly.
* Calibrate the sensor by Auto Gap or
Manual Gap options.
* Clear the GAP/Black-mark sensor by
blower.
The printing position of small
label is incorrect
* Media sensor sensitivity is not set
properly.
* Label size is incorrect.
* The parameter Shift Y in the LCD
menu is incorrect.
* The vertical offset setting in the
driver is incorrect.
* Calibrate the sensor sensitivity again.
* Set the correct label size and gap size.
* Press [MENU]  [SELECT]
x3[DOWN]x6  [SELECT] to fine tune
the parameter of Shift Y.
* If using the software BarTender, please
set the vertical offset in the driver.
The left side printout position is
incorrect
* Wrong label size setup.
* The parameter Shift X in LCD
menu is incorrect.
* Set the correct label size.
* Press [MENU]  [SELECT] x 3 
[DOWN] x 5  [SELECT] to fine tune the
parameter of Shift X.
Missing printing on the left or
right side of label
* Wrong label size setup.
* Set the correct label size.
RTC time is incorrect when
reboot the printer
* The battery has run down.
* Check if there is a battery on the main
board.
Power and Error LEDs are
blinking fast
* Power switch OFF and ON too
fast.
* Turn off the printer and wait all LEDs are
dark, and turn on the printer again.
Wrinkle Problem
* Print head pressure is incorrect.
* Ribbon installation is incorrect.
* Media installation is incorrect.
* Print density is incorrect.
* Media feeding is incorrect.
* Make sure the label guide touch the edge
of the media guide.
* Make sure label, paper core and ribbon
are set at the center of the spindle.
Gray line on the blank label
* The print head is dirty.
* The platen roller is dirty.
* Clean the print head.
* Clean the platen roller.
Irregular printing
* The printer is in Hex Dump mode.
* The RS-232 setting is incorrect.
* Turn off and on the printer to skip the
dump mode.
* Re-set the Rs-232 setting.

TSC ME240 Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi / 300 dpi
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Print Method	Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal
Interface	USB
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Humidity	20% to 85% RH (non-condensing)