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This document is a manual how to start the printer. This document Is not recommended to use for repair 
or hardware / software upgrade. If you have any technical questions regarding the printer installation and 

configurations please send us an email to [email protected] 

Troubleshooting

 

The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when 

operating this printer. If the printer still does not function after all suggested solutions have 

been invoked, please contact the Customer Service Department at 

[email protected]

 

 

Power indicator does not 
illuminate

 

* The  battery is not properly 
installed. 
* The  battery is dead.

 

* Reinstall the battery. 
* Switch the printer on. 
* Charge the battery.

 

The printer status from 
DiagTool shows “Head 
Open”.

 

* The  printer carriage is open.

 

Please close the print 
carriage.

 

The printer status from 
DiagTool shows “Out of 
Paper”

 

* Running out of media roll. 
* The  media is installed 
incorrectly. 
* Gap sensor is not calibrated. 

* Supply  a new media roll. 
* Please refer to the steps on 
section 3.4 to reinstall the 
media roll. 
* Calibrate the cap sensor.

 

The printer status from 
DiagTool shows “Paper Jam”. 

* Gap sensor is not set 
properly. 
* Make  sure media size is set 
properly. 
* Media  may be stuck inside 
the printer mechanism. 

* Calibrate the black mark 
sensor. 
* Set media size correctly. 

Memory full 
( FLASH / DRAM )

 

The space  of FLASH/DRAM 
is full.

 

Delete unused files in the 
FLASH/DRAM. 
* The  max. numbers of DRAM  is 
256 files. 
* The  max. user addressable 
memory space  of DRAM  is 
256KB. 
* The  max. numbers of file of 
FLASH  is 256 files. 
* The  max. user addressable 
memory space  of FLASH  is 
2560KB. 

Poor Print Quality

 

* Media  is loaded incorrectly 
* Dust or adhesive 
accumulation on the print 
head. 
* Print density is not set 
properly. 
* Print head element is 
damaged. 

* Reload the supply. 
* Clean the print head. 
* Clean the platen roller. 
* Adjust the print density and 
print speed. 
* Run printer self-test and 
check the print head test 
pattern if there is dot missing in 
the pattern. 
* Change proper media roll.

 

Missing printing on the left or 
right side of label

 

* Wrong label size setup.

 

* Set the correct label size.

 

Gray line on the blank label

 

* The  print head is dirty. 
* The  platen roller is dirty.

 

* Clean the print head. 
* Clean the platen roller.

 

Irregular printing

 

* The  printer is in Hex Dump 
mode. 
* The  RS-232  setting is 
incorrect. 

* Turn off and on the printer to 
skip the dump mode. 
* Re-set  the Rs-232 setting.

 

Summary of Contents for Alpha-3R

Page 1: ...escribed therein are owned by TSC Auto ID Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed font is under license from the Monotype...

Page 2: ...communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can...

Page 3: ...ardware software upgrade If youhave anytechnical questions regarding the printer installation and configurations please send us an email to procurement yescheflabel com 10 C F R Section 430 23 aa Appe...

Page 4: ...by manufacture 8 Please refer to user manual for maximum operation ambient temperature WARNING Hazardous moving parts keep fingers and other body parts away CAUTION For equipment with RTC CR2032 batt...

Page 5: ...plies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment The equipment must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Canada Industry Canad...

Page 6: ...sans fil de fa on minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal Ce p riph rique a t valu et d montr conforme aux limites SAR Specific Absorption Rate Taux d absorption sp cifique par l...

Page 7: ...with the user s tasks Use USB or optional Bluetooth 802 11 a b g n Wireless or Serial to connect to a mobile computer or even a smart phone and produce clear easy to read receipts hour after hour This...

Page 8: ...npacking and Inspection This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping Please carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the bar code printer Please retai...

Page 9: ...ry place Install the battery Use the clip as shown in the photo to remove the battery Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the b...

Page 10: ...o plug in the power cord to printer powerjack When the battery is charging please do not remove the battery from the printer otherwise please re plug the power cord into a power outlet Charger works i...

Page 11: ...rade If youhave anytechnical questions regarding the printer installation and configurations please send us an email to procurement yescheflabel com On the right side of the printer use a screw or a c...

Page 12: ...upgrade If youhave anytechnical questions regarding the printer installation and configurations please send us an email to procurement yescheflabel com Insert the Belt Clip as shown in the photo belo...

Page 13: ...e upgrade If youhave anytechnical questions regarding the printer installation and configurations please send us an email to procurement yescheflabel com Printer Overview 1 LED indicator 2 Feed button...

Page 14: ...grade If youhave anytechnical questions regarding the printer installation and configurations please send us an email to procurement yescheflabel com 3 Media holder 4 Platen 5 Gap sensor 1 Li ion batt...

Page 15: ...the printer 1 Ready status Feed one label 2 Printing status Pause the print job Printer status LED indicator Off Printer is ready Green blinking Printer is paused Red solid Media cover is open Red bl...

Page 16: ...r The printer status from DiagTool shows Paper Jam Gap sensor is not set properly Make sure media size is set properly Media may be stuck inside the printer mechanism Calibrate the black mark sensor S...

Page 17: ...maintain your printer Please use one of following material to clean the printer Cotton swab Lint free cloth Vacuum Blower brush 100 Ethanol or Isopropyl Alcohol Note Do not touch printer head by hand...

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