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ThermoTex Nagel GmbH

Schutterstraße 14, D-77746 Schutterwald

Tel.: +49 (0)781/9616-0, Fax: +49 (0)781/9616-50

[email protected], www.thermo-tex.de

GBTT3LBA.003

Operating manual for

TT3-L

- Translated version of the original operating manual -

Summary of Contents for TT3-L

Page 1: ...GmbH Schutterstra e 14 D 77746 Schutterwald Tel 49 0 781 9616 0 Fax 49 0 781 9616 50 info thermo tex de www thermo tex de GBTT3LBA 003 Operating manual for TT3 L Translated version of the original op...

Page 2: ...commissioning 10 3 1 Power connection 10 3 2 Connecting to the computer 10 3 3 Inserting labels 10 3 4 Inserting the ink ribbon 11 3 5 Adjusting the label thickness 13 3 6 Adjusting the tape width 13...

Page 3: ...e is created by heating dots of the material at the thermo print head causing corresponding changes in colour to the coating The unit must only be used for printing labels continuous paper and similar...

Page 4: ...e 2 Drive for the ink ribbon winder 3 Push button for closing the print head 4 Ink ribbon holder 5 Front cover is removed to fit the cutter Fig 1 3 Parts of the printer 1 Front button for adjusting th...

Page 5: ...ed 4 2 Right guide for the label material adjustable to the width 5 Transport roller 6 Cover for the cutter connecting plug 7 Guide for the label roll 8 Holder for the label roll F In addition the ext...

Page 6: ...of the head 4 Clean the head regularly with cotton buds soaked in alcohol 5 Print at the lowest possible head temperature Incorrect handling can damage your print head very quickly 1 5 Technical data...

Page 7: ...status December 2009 The device fulfils the health and safety requirements of the following EC directives Low voltage directive 2006 95 EC Applied standard EN 60950 1 2006 Electromagnetic compatibili...

Page 8: ...ined and authorised personnel who are familiar with the operating manual and can follow it must operate the machine no unauthorized modifications or changes are made on the machine the machine is oper...

Page 9: ...are freely accessible Ensure that no hair jewellery etc can get caught up in these rotating parts During operation the print head component can get hot Beware when touching the component The slits an...

Page 10: ...e screws or straps to secure the lead connection 3 3 Inserting labels Fig 3 1 Inserting labels Fig 3 2 Inserting labels 1 Press the blue opening lever to the back to unlock the print head and swivel t...

Page 11: ...ress the sensor arm down until it engages 7 Guide the tape into the cutting device 8 Close the print head by pressing the flat part of the ink ribbon bearing down The mechanism engages on closing 9 Cl...

Page 12: ...he shaft into the holder 5 Fasten the end of the ink ribbon to the paper core with a piece of adhesive tape and turn the core in the direction shown to make the ink ribbon taut Fig 3 6 Fastening the i...

Page 13: ...the thickness select the corresponding range of values from the table Set the wheel to the lowest value of the range and increase it gradually until the ideal pressure is reached 3 6 Adjusting the ta...

Page 14: ...Adjusting the head pressure Wheel setting Tape width mm Print head contact pressure 0 19 5 to 23 0 LOW HIGH 1 23 0 to 30 0 2 30 0 to 39 0 3 39 0 to 49 0 4 49 0 to 62 0 5 62 0 to 76 0 6 76 0 to 88 0 7...

Page 15: ...erating mode The control buttons function as follows Pause button Printing is temporarily interrupted The Print LED goes off Press this button during printing to stop printing after the current label...

Page 16: ...to the normal operating mode In this mode the control buttons have the following functions Pause button Meaning Yes Select Save used for confirmation selection and storage Stop button Meaning No Next...

Page 17: ...es the printing method between thermo direct and thermotransfer printing Thermotransfer printing after pressing the two buttons as described above the buzzer sounds once and the Condition LED flashes...

Page 18: ...Pause button at the same time Release both buttons together The Condition LED flashes quickly during calibration After calibration has been successful the Print and Condition LEDs light up If the Err...

Page 19: ...e data lead and interface settings Print off Condition off Error flashes on off quickly Print head is open Close the print head Print off Condition off Error flashes on off The end of the label roll h...

Page 20: ...bel width and thickness Change setting for label width and thickness Wrong printing mode Check whether thermo direct or thermotransfer printing has been selected Wrong temperature setting Check the te...

Page 21: ...rits and a soft cloth 6 3 Cleaning the print head It is possible for impurities such as dust or ink particles from the ink ribbon to accumulate around the print head during printing This results in a...

Page 22: ...ohol and a soft cloth If the device has been used to cut self adhesive labels adhesive residues may have settled on the blades and on the print roll In this case clean the blades and the print roll at...