TSC TTP-245 Service Manual

TTP-245 / TTP-343
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5. GAP AND BLACK MARK SENSOR SELECTION
Gap Sensor selection
 Default setting. No extra action necessary.
 If you want to change sensor type from black mark sensor to gap sensor,
please do printer initialization (refer to Initialization section).
Black Mark Sensor
 Start Label View XLT+ or Nice Label LE software.
 Set label side in the software and select black mark sensor as sensor type.
 Install label media with black mark or hole for registration.
 Print one label to switch sensor from gap to black mark sensor.
Remember, always do sensor calibration after sensor selection (refer to Gap and
Black Mark Sensor Calibration section).
6. BIOS Update
If printer BIOS update is required, please do the following steps.
Update the BIOS file and reset the printer.
Update File
1. Make sure the printer is at ready status and the LED is solid green.
2. Copy the BIOS file to printer parallel port by the following command at
MS-DOS prompt mode.
C:\>COPY TTP245.NEW /B LPT1 <Enter>
3. During BIOS updating process, the LED will blink red and orange alternately.
When BIOS update is completed, printer will reset automatically and LED will
become solid green.

TSC TTP-245 Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi
Processor	32-bit RISC CPU
Max Print Width	108 mm (4.25")
Max Print Speed	5 inches per second
Interface	Parallel
Ribbon Capacity	300 meters
Label Width	1 to 4.4 inches
Dimensions	232 mm (W) x 156 mm (H) x 288 mm (D)
Power Supply	External Universal Switching Power Supply
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 60°C
Operating Humidity	25% to 85% non-condensing
Print Length	39.37 inches (1000 mm)
Label Thickness	0.08 to 0.2 mm