Tyco Electronics T208M-PRINTER System User's Manual

T200 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER

SYSTEM USER’S GUIDE

(T208M-PRINTER, T208M-C-PRINTER, T212M-PRINTER & T212M-C-PRINTER)

T200 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER

SYSTEM USER’S GUIDE

(T208M-PRINTER, T208M-C-PRINTER, T212M-PRINTER & T212M-C-PRINTER)

APPROVALS NAME SIGNED DATE

TECHNICAL J. SWIFT

30/07/07

TECHNICAL SUPPORT J. SMITH

30/07/07

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT R. SWIFT

30/07/07

Revision History

Rev No CR No Date Incorporated By

1 Original Issue July 2002 Graham Leat & Mario Appello

2 Merged 4 languages November 2002 Jim Smith

3 Complete update March 2003 Graham Leat

4 Updated for New Model September 2004 Jim Smith

5 Made model have -Printer October 2004 Jim Smith

6 New logo & contents added July 2007 Jim Smith

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Contents

English .....................................................................................................................1

Forward ......................................................................................................................................2

Important Information!...............................................................................................................3

1.0 Printer Set-up..................................................................................................................4

1.1 Unpacking the Printer.................................................................................................4

1.2 Printer Overview ........................................................................................................5

1.3 Attaching the Power Supply To The Printer..............................................................6

1.4 Connecting the Interface Cable..................................................................................7

2.0 Ribbon Selection ............................................................................................................8

3.0 Loading Ribbon..............................................................................................................8

3.1 Adding a New Ribbon................................................................................................9

3.2 Removing a partially used Ribbon.............................................................................9

4.0 Loading Product...........................................................................................................10

4.1 Loading TMS Marker Sleeves .................................................................................11

4.2 Loading Labels.........................................................................................................12

4.3 Loading Product Cont… ..........................................................................................13

5.0 Calibration....................................................................................................................14

5.1 Alignment For Calibration .......................................................................................15

6.0 Changing Sensor Type .................................................................................................16

6.1 Reflective (Black Mark) Sensor...............................................................................16

6.2 Continuous Sensing Mode........................................................................................16

6.3 Transmissive Sensor.................................................................................................16

7.0 Printer Firmware Versions ...........................................................................................16

8.0 Software........................................................................................................................17

9.0 Print Quality.................................................................................................................17

10.0 Maintenance .................................................................................................................18

10.1 Cleaning the Print Head ...........................................................................................18

10.2 Cleaning the Platen Roller........................................................................................19

11.0 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................20

Appendix A ..............................................................................................................................21

T200 Series with Cutter........................................................................................................21

Clearing the Media Cutter....................................................................................................22

Appendix B...............................................................................................................................23

Interface Cable Wiring.........................................................................................................23

Francàis .................................................................................................................26

Avant-propos............................................................................................................................27

Information importante !..........................................................................................................28

1.0 Installation de l’imprimante .........................................................................................29

1.1 Déballage de l’imprimante.......................................................................................29

1.2 Vue d’ensemble de l’imprimante .............................................................................30

1.3 Branchement de l’adaptateur d’alimentation électrique de l’imprimante................31

1.4 Connexion du câble d’interface................................................................................32

2.0 Choix du ruban.............................................................................................................33

3.0 Chargement du ruban ...................................................................................................33

3.1 Insertion d’un ruban neuf.........................................................................................34

3.2 Retrait d’un ruban partiellement usagé ....................................................................34

4.0 Chargement du produit.................................................................................................35

4.1 Chargement des manchons de marquage TMS........................................................36

4.2 Chargement d’étiquettes...........................................................................................37

4.3 Chargement du produit (suite)..................................................................................38

5.0 Calibrage ......................................................................................................................39

5.1 Alignement de calibrage...........................................................................................40

6.0 Changement du type de capteur ...................................................................................41

6.1 Capteur réflectif (marque noire)...............................................................................41

6.2 Mode de détection continue .....................................................................................41

6.3 Capteur transmissif...................................................................................................41

7.0 Versions du micrologiciel de l’imprimante..................................................................41

8.0 Logiciel.........................................................................................................................42

9.0 Qualité d’impression ....................................................................................................42

10.0 Entretien .......................................................................................................................43

10.1 Nettoyage de la tête d’impression............................................................................43

10.2 Nettoyage du rouleau de la platine...........................................................................44

11.0 Dépannage....................................................................................................................45

Annexe A..................................................................................................................................46

Série T200 avec massicot.....................................................................................................46

Déblocage du massicot de support.......................................................................................47

Annexe B..................................................................................................................................48

Câblage du câble d’interface................................................................................................48

Deutsch...................................................................................................................51

Vorwort ....................................................................................................................................52

Wichtige Information!..............................................................................................................53

1.0 Aufbau des Druckers....................................................................................................54

1.1 Den Drucker auspacken............................................................................................54

1.2 Überblick über den Drucker.....................................................................................55

1.3 Anschluss des Druckers an die Stromversorgung....................................................56

1.4 Anschluss des Interface-Kabels................................................................................57

2.0 Auswahl des Farbbands................................................................................................58

3.0 Einlegen des Farbbands................................................................................................58

3.1 Ein neues Farbband einlegen....................................................................................59

3.2 Entfernen eines teilweise gebrauchten Farbbands ...................................................59

4.0 Einlegen von Druckmedien..........................................................................................60

4.1 Einlegen der TMS Markierungsbanderolen.............................................................61

4.2 Einlegen von Etiketten .............................................................................................62

4.3 Einlegen von Druckmedien Fortsetzung..................................................................63

5.0 Kalibrierung..................................................................................................................64

5.1 Ausrichtung zur Kalibrierung...................................................................................65

6.0 Wechsel des Sensortyps ...............................................................................................66

6.1 Reflektionssensor (schwarze Markierung)...............................................................66

6.2 Endlosdruck-Sensor..................................................................................................66

6.3 Sensor für lichtdurchlässige Druckmedien...............................................................66

7.0 Drucker-Firmware-Versionen......................................................................................67

8.0 Software........................................................................................................................67

9.0 Druckqualität................................................................................................................67

10.0 Wartung........................................................................................................................68

10.1 Reinigung des Druckkopfes .....................................................................................68

10.2 Reinigung der Walzenrolle.......................................................................................69

11.0 Fehlerbehebung............................................................................................................70

Anhang A .................................................................................................................................71

T200 Serie mit Schneideinrichtung......................................................................................71

Reinigen der Schneideinrichtung .........................................................................................72

Anhang B..................................................................................................................................73

Interfacekabel-Verdrahtung..................................................................................................73

Español...................................................................................................................76

Objeto.......................................................................................................................................77

Información importante............................................................................................................78

1.0 Configuración de la impresora.....................................................................................79

1.1 Desembalaje de la impresora....................................................................................79

1.2 Visión de conjunto de la impresora..........................................................................80

1.3 Conexión de la impresora a la red eléctrica .............................................................81

1.4 Conexión del cable de interfaz.................................................................................82

2.0 Selección de cinta.........................................................................................................83

3.0 Carga de la cinta...........................................................................................................83

3.1 Adición de una nueva cinta......................................................................................84

3.2 Retirada de una cinta parcialmente usada ................................................................84

4.0 Carga del producto .......................................................................................................85

4.1 Carga de las fundas para marcar TMS .....................................................................86

4.2 Carga de las etiquetas...............................................................................................87

4.3 Carga del producto cont. ..........................................................................................88

5.0 Calibrado......................................................................................................................89

5.1 Alineación para el calibrado.....................................................................................90

6.0 Cambio del tipo de sensor............................................................................................91

6.1 Sensor reflectante (marca negra)..............................................................................91

6.2 Modo de detección continua.....................................................................................91

6.3 Sensor transmisor.....................................................................................................91

7.0 Versiones de microprogramación de la impresora.......................................................91

8.0 Software........................................................................................................................92

9.0 Calidad de impresión....................................................................................................92

10.0 Mantenimiento..............................................................................................................93

10.1 Limpieza del cabezal de impresión..........................................................................93

10.2 Limpieza del rodillo de platina.................................................................................94

11.0 Resolución de problemas..............................................................................................95

Apéndice A...............................................................................................................................96

Serie T200 con guillotina.....................................................................................................96

Retirada de residuos de la guillotina ....................................................................................97

Apéndice B...............................................................................................................................98

Instalación del cable de interfaz...........................................................................................98

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EIL/MAN/002: REVISION 6 Date: July 2007 Page 1

English

T200 SERIES THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER

SYSTEM USER’S GUIDE

(T208M-PRINTER, T208M-C-PRINTER,T212M-PRINTER & T212M-C-PRINTER)

English

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Forward

This manual provides installation and operation information for the T208M-PRINTER (E63660-

000), T208M-C-PRINTER (D82271-000), T212M-PRINTER (E23401-000) and T212M-C-

PRINTER (A53989-000), manufactured for Tyco Electronics.

Copyright Notice

This document contains information proprietary to Tyco Electronics. This document and

information contained within is copyrighted by Tyco Electronics and may not be duplicated in

full or in part by any person without written approval from Tyco Electronics. While every effort

has been made to keep the information contained within current and accurate as of the date of

publication, no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error-free or that it is accurate

with regard to any specification. Tyco Electronics reserve the right to make changes, for the

purpose of product improvement, at any time.

Trademarks

T208M and T212M are service trademarks of Tyco Electronics. Windows and MS-DOS are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other marks are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective holders.

T208M-PRINTER, T208M-C-PRINTER, T212M-PRINTER and T212M-C-PRINTER Thermal Printers

European Council Directive Compliance to Standards

89/336/EEC EMC Directive

EN 55022-B

1988

RF Emissions control

EMC Directive EN 55024 1988

Immunity to Electro-magnetic

Disturbances

92/31/EE EMC Directive EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic Emissions

92/31/EE EMC Directive EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Variation

CB Scheme

EN 60950 1991

A1, A2, A3, A4

Safety

FCC – Declaration of Conformity

Models: T208M-PRINTER, T208M-C-PRINTER, T212M-PRINTER and

T212M-C-PRINTER conform to the following specifications: FCC Part 15,

Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a) Class B digital device.

Supplimental Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following Two Conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmfull interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada Notice:

This device complies with Industry Canada ICS-003 class B requirements.

Cet equipment est conforme a l’ICS-003 classse B de la norm Industrielle Canadian.

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Important Information!

Incorrect use of this equipment can cause injury. It is advised that operators be trained in

the correct use of the equipment and that they read this manual before use.

Maintenance must only be carried out by suitably qualified and trained personnel.

Shock Hazard Warning:

The printer and power supply should never be operated in a location where either one

can get wet. Personal injury could result.

Media and Ribbon Warning:

Always use high quality, approved product and ribbons. If adhesive backed labels are

used the DO NOT lay flat on the backing liner, the exposed edges may stick to the label

guides and rollers inside the printer, causing the label to peel off from the liner and jam

the printer. Permanent damage to the print head may result if a non-approved ribbon is

used as it may be wound incorrectly for the printer or contain chemicals corrosive to the

print head. Approved supplies can be ordered from your dealer.

Reloading Hint:

If labels or ribbon run out while printing, DO NOT turn the power switch OFF (0) while

reloading or data loss may result. The printer automatically restarts after you load a new

label or ribbon roll

Static Discharge:

The discharge of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the surface of the human body

or other surfaces can damage or destroy the print head or electronic components used in

this device. DO NOT TOUGH the print head or the electronic components under the top

cover.

Thermal Printing:

The print head becomes hot while printing. To protect from damage the print head and

risk of personal injury, avoid touching the print head. Use only the cleaning pen or IPA

wipes to perform maintenance.

Product and Ribbon Storage:

All products and ribbons must be kept in a clean area, free from contamination, dust,

grease and condensation. Image quality and durability may be affected if this is not the

case. Storage conditions and shelf-life are marked on each product container. For

further information please contact Tyco Electronics.

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1.0 Printer Set-up

1.1 Unpacking the Printer

Unpack the printer ensuring that all packaging is retained for future transit. In the unlikely

event of the printer arriving in a less than perfect state, please contact your Tyco Electronics

representative or the shipping agent.

The following should be included with the printer:

• Three power leads: UK, European, US.

• Parallel communications cable.

• Power supply.

• Spare cardboard core (for ribbon take-up).

• Print head cleaning pen.

• Tyco Electronics CD ROM containing…

o Electronic Copy of this User Guide.

o Printer Drivers for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4, 2K and XP.

o Font Downloader .

o Firmware Downloader – Only to be used when advised by Tyco Electronics.

o Wintotal Demo Software.

o PrintEasy Demo Software.

• Tyco Electronics print contrast scale.

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1.2 Printer Overview

Ribbon Sensor

Tear Bar

Top Cover Lock

Supply Ribbon Hub

Take-Up Ribbon Hub

Ribbon Take-Up Gear

Print Head

Media Roll Holders

Media Sensor

Media Guides

Guides Adjustment

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1.3 Attaching the Power Supply To The Printer

Power OFF

Check Voltage

Plug In Power

Module

Plug in Power Cord

Plug Power Cord

into a Suitable AC

Outlet

Power Label

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1.4 Connecting the Interface Cable

Power OFF

Parallel

Serial

USB

(Universal

Serial Bus)

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2.0 Ribbon Selection

Print quality and permanency on Tyco Electronics Identification products is only guaranteed if

the correct thermal transfer ribbon is used for each product. Please refer to the

“Printer/material/ribbon compatibility cross reference” found at

www.tycoident.com or contact

Tyco Electronics.

3.0 Loading Ribbon

1. Open Cover.

2. Pull Adhesive Strip Free on ribbon.

3. Thread the ribbon through carriage.

4. Press core onto Hub.

5. Align Notches onto Hub Spokes.

6. Press the take-up core on to the Hub.

7. Align Notches onto Hub Spokes.

8. Attache ribbon to take-up core using

adhesive strip on new ribbons or tape.

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3.1 Adding a New Ribbon

If while printing the ribbon runs out, the indicator lights orange and the printer pauses. Keeping

the power ON, open the top cover. Cut the used ribbon so both cores can be removed. Load the

new ribbon as described in section 3.0 Loading Ribbon. Close the top cover and press the feed

button to restart printing.

3.2 Removing a partially used Ribbon

To remove a partially used ribbon cut the ribbon from the take-up roll. Remove the take-up roll.

Remove all the used ribbon from the take-up core and keep the empty core for future use.

Remove the supply roll and store in accordance with the ribbons storage conditions.

Cut Used Ribbon from Supply

Push Supply Roll

Out

Important Note: When a complete ribbon has been used, the take-up roll must be replaced with

an empty cardboard roll, or the waste ribbon must be removed from the take-up cardboard core.

Allowing the waste ribbon to build up on the take-up cardboard core can rub against the new

ribbon and jam.

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4.0 Loading Product

Open Cover

Open Guides

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4.1 Loading TMS Marker Sleeves

TMS marker sleeves can be loaded either internally or externally. Both methods require the

Media Roll Holders to be held open and the locking screw tightened using a screwdriver.

4.1.1 TMS Marker Sleeves Internal Loading

Remove all packaging and the large cardboard core and place the product loose into the media

bay of the printer. This is suitable for TMS marker sleeves and some self-adhesive label

products with large cardboard cores.

4.1.2 TMS Marker Sleeves External Loading

Product can be fed into the printer via the rear access slot at the back of the printer. This is

suitable if it is desired to leave TMS marker sleeves in the cardboard box they are shipped in.

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4.2 Loading Labels

Labels can be loaded either internally or externally.

4.2.1 Labels Internal Loading

Labels supplied on small cardboard cores can be held in place by the spring loaded Media Roll

Holders.

Labels that do not fit the Media Roll Holders can be removed from their core and placed loose

in the media bay of the printer. The Media Roll Holders must be locked open for this option,

see section 4.1 Loading TMS Marker Sleeves.

4.2.2 Labels External Loading

Labels can be fed into the printer via the rear access slot at the back of the printer. This is

suitable if the labels do not fit the internal Media Roll Holders. A suitable media holder should

be used. Please contact Tyco Electronics for more details.

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4.3 Loading Product Cont…

The first marker sleeve/label must be positioned on the black rubber pinch roller. Once loaded

close the media guides to lightly grip the product.

Release Cover

Close Cover

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5.0 Calibration

When loading new or changing product types the printer must be calibrated.

Once the product and ribbon are correctly installed, the following procedure must be carried out

1. Power Off.

2. Hold Down Feed Button.

3. Holding Down Feed Button, Power On.

4. Once LED Flashes Red 3 times release

Feed Button.

5. Printer Advances Media and Prints

Status Summary.

Note: Printer is in diagnostic dump mode. The

first line printed on the printout during calibration

will be the firmware version.

6. Press Feed Button to Begin Normal

Operation.

7. Each press of the feed button should

then advance one marker sleeve/label.

Note:

If the printer continuously feeds or feeds more

than one marker sleeve or label at a time, or

the LED remains orange or red then refer

section 5.1 Alignment for Calibration and 11.0

Troubleshooting and then repeat the procedure

calibration procedure .

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5.1 Alignment For Calibration

Calibration on some products can prove difficult to achieve. This is normally due to the sensor

timing out before the label and backing material contrast has been recognised by the printer’s

sensor.

Reducing the length of time the sensor has to pick up on the difference between the labels and

backing material will result in successful sensor calibrations.

5.1.1 Labels Alignment

Position a label under the T200 sensor with less than approx. 5mm of label travel to occur

before the backing material is picked up by the sensor.

5.1.2 Labels With Sensor Holes Alignment

Position a label under the T200 sensor with less than approx. 5mm of media travel to occur

before the sensor hole is picked up by the sensor.

NOTE: Labels will only calibrate if they pass directly under the sensor. Products that do not

have a label directly under the sensor will not calibrate. A sensor hole or black mark is required

to calibrate these products. If the black mark is to be used the default sensor setting must be

changed in the printer, refer to section 6.0 Changing Sensor Type.

Sensor

Approx 5mm

Sensor

AApprox 5mm

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