TSC TTP 243 Pro - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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TTP-243 Pro/ 243E Pro/ 342 Pro
Bar Code Printer
Table of Contents
1. FUNDAMENTALS ABOUT THE SYSTEM .................................................................. 1
1.1 Features of the TTP-243 Series ................................................................................. 1
1.2 Model Naming Syntax ................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Overview .................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 Front View ........................................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Rear View ........................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Basic Specifications .................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Effective Print Area ..................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Available Bar Codes ................................................................................................... 6
1.7 Various Sensors ......................................................................................................... 7
2. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 9
2.1 Types of Paper ........................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Specifications ............................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Ribbon Sizes and Shapes ........................................................................................ 11
3. ELECTRONICS .............................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Summary of Board Connectors ................................................................................ 12
3.2 Pin Configuration ...................................................................................................... 14
4. MECHANISM .................................................................................................................. 16
4.1 Mainboard Replacement ........................................................................................... 16
4.2 Cutter Installation (Option / Not available for TTP-243E Pro model) ......................... 20
4.3 Print Head Replacement .......................................................................................... 21
4.4 DC Motor Replacement ............................................................................................ 23
4.5 Ribbon Rewind Spindle Encoder Replacement ........................................................ 24
4.6 Felt Fabric Replacement .......................................................................................... 25
4.7 Stepping Motor Replacement ................................................................................... 27
4.8 Black Mark Sensor / Gap Sensor (Receiver) Replacement ...................................... 28
4.9 Ribbon Sensor (Receiver) Replacement ................................................................... 29
4.10 Ribbon Sensor (Transmitter) / Gap Sensor (Transmitter) Replacement ................. 31