TSC MH261T Series, User Manual

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mechanism.
Take Label
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Peel function is enabled.
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If peeler module is installed, please remove the label.
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If there is no peeler module in front of the printer, please
switch off the printer and install it.
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Check if the connector is plugging correctly.
Can’t downloading the file to
memory (FLASH / DRAM/CARD)
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The space of memory is full.
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Delete unused files in the memory.
Poor Print Quality
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Ribbon and media is loaded incorrectly.
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Dust or adhesive accumulation on the print
head.
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Print density is not set properly.
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Printhead element is damaged.
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Ribbon and media are incompatible.
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The printhead pressure is not set properly.
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Reload the supply.
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Clean the print head.
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Clean the platen roller.
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Adjust the print density and print speed.
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Run printer self-test and check the print head test pattern
if there is dot missing in the pattern.
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Change proper ribbon or proper label media.
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Adjust the printhead pressure adjustment knob.
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The release lever does not latch the printhead properly.
Missing printing on the left or right
side of label
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Wrong label size setup.
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Set the correct label size.
Gray line on the blank label
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The print head is dirty.
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The platen roller is dirty.
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Clean the print head.
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Clean the platen roller.
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(Please refer to chapter 8)
Irregular printing
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The printer is in Hex Dump mode.
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The RS-232 setting is incorrect.
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Turn off and on the printer to skip the dump mode.
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Re-set the RS-232 setting.
Label feeding is not stable (skew)
when printing
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The media guide does not touch the edge
of the media.
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If the label is moving to the right side, please move the
label guide to left.
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If the label is moving to the left side, please move the
label guide to right.
Skip labels when printing
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Label size is not specified properly.
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Check if label size is setup correctly.