TSC TTP-245 User Manual

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COPYRIGHT DECLARATION ..............................................................................1
COMPLIANCES................................................................................................1
1. Introduction.........................................................................................1
2. Getting Started....................................................................................1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection............................................................1
2.2 Equipment Checklist.....................................................................1
2.3 Printer Parts...................................................................................3
3. Setup....................................................................................................4
3.1 Setting Up the Printer ...................................................................4
3.2 Loading the Ribbon.......................................................................4
3.3 Loading Label Stock.....................................................................6
3.4 External Label Roll Mount Installation (Option) .........................8
3.5 Peel-off Module Installation (Option)...........................................9
3.5.1 Loading the Paper in Peel-off Mode....................................12
3.6 Cutter Module Installation (Option) ...........................................14
3.6.1 Loading Label in Cutter Mode .............................................16
3.7 Instructions to Top Cover Operation.........................................18
4. Power on Utilities..............................................................................20
4.1 Ribbon and Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration......................20
4.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration；Self-test；Dump Mode..............21
4.3 Printer Initialization.....................................................................24
4.4 Black Mark Sensor Calibration ..................................................25
4.5 Gap Sensor Calibration ..............................................................25
4.6 Skip AUTO.BAS...........................................................................25
5. Maintenance......................................................................................27
5.1 Cleaning.......................................................................................27
6. Troubleshooting................................................................................28
6.1 LED Status...................................................................................28
6.2 Print Quality.................................................................................29
7. Specifications ...................................................................................30
7.1 Printer Specifications .................................................................30
7.2 Label Stock Specifications.........................................................31
7.3 Ribbon Specifications.................................................................31
8. LED and Button Operation...............................................................32
8.1 LED...............................................................................................32
8.2 Button Operation.........................................................................32
Contents

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