TSC TTP-243 Plus Series, User Manual

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CONTENTS
1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 2
1.1 Compliances ..................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Effective Print Area ........................................................................................... 3
1.3 Available Bar Codes ......................................................................................... 3
1.4 Various Sensors ............................................................................................... 4
1.5 Supply Specifications ....................................................................................... 6
1.5.1 Types of Paper .......................................................................................... 6
1.5.2 Specifications ............................................................................................ 6
1.5.3 Ribbon Sizes and Shapes ......................................................................... 8
2. GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 9
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................ 9
2.2 Equipment Checklist ..................................................................................... 9
2.3 Printer Parts ............................................................................................... 10
2.4 External Label Roll Mount (Option for 243E series printer) ........................ 13
2.5 Buttons and Indicators................................................................................ 14
3. SET UP ........................................................................................ 15
3.1 Setting up the Printer .................................................................................. 15
3.2 Loading Label and Tag Stock ..................................................................... 16
3.3 Peel-off Function (Not available for 243E series printer) ............................ 19
3.4 Ribbon Loading Instructions ....................................................................... 22
3.5 Install External Label Roll Mount (Not available for 243E series printer) .... 26
3.6 Install Memory Module (Option) ................................................................. 27
3.7 Self Test ..................................................................................................... 29
3.8 Dump Mode ................................................................................................ 30
4. USING TTP-243 SERIES/243E SERIES/342 SERIES ................. 31
4.1 Power-on Utilities ....................................................................................... 31
4.1.1 Self Test Utility ........................................................................................ 31
4.1.2 Gap Sensor Calibration Utility ................................................................. 31
4.1.3 Printer Initialization ................................................................................. 32
4.2 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................... 33
Update History ...................................................................................................... 35