TSC TE200 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 Ribbon Specifications ....................................................................................4
1.6 Media Specifications ......................................................................................5
2. Operations Overview ...........................................................................................6
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................ 6
2.2 Printer Overview ............................................................................................ 7
2.2.1 Front View ............................................................................................ 7
2.2.2 Interior View ........................................................................................ 8
2.2.3 Rear View ............................................................................................. 9
3. Setup ................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Setting up the Printer .................................................................................. 10
3.2 Loading the Ribbon ..................................................................................... 11
3.3 Loading the Media ....................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 Loading the Roll Labels .................................................................... 14
3.3.2 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option) .............................. 17
4. LED and Button Functions ............................................................................... 18
4.1 LED Indicator ............................................................................................... 19
4.2 Regular Button Functions ........................................................................... 19
4.3 Power-on Utilities ........................................................................................ 19
4.3.1 Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration ................................................. 20
4.3.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode.................. 21
4.3.3 Printer Initialization ........................................................................... 24
4.3.4 Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black
Mark Sensor ................................................................................................... 25
4.3.5 Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor .. 25
4.3.6 Skip AUTO.BAS ................................................................................. 26
5. Diagnostic Tool .................................................................................................. 27
5.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool ............................................................................ 27
5.2 Printer Function ........................................................................................... 28

TSC TE200 series Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi
Processor	32-bit RISC CPU
Max Print Width	108 mm
Max Print Speed	6 ips
Memory	8 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM
Interface	USB 2.0
Max Print Length	110 inches
Media Type	Labels, Tags, Tickets
Media Width	25.4 mm - 112 mm
Media Core Diameter	25.4 mm (1 inch), 76.2 mm (3 inch)
Label Length	0.39 inches to 110 inches
Ribbon Width	33.8 mm ~ 110 mm (1.33" ~ 4.33")
Ribbon Core Diameter	0.5 inches
Power	100-240V AC, 50-60Hz
Dimensions	204 mm (W) x 164 mm (H) x 280 mm (D)
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 60°C
Operating Humidity	25% to 85% non-condensing
Media Thickness	0.06 ~ 0.19 mm (2.36 ~ 7.48 mil)