ThermoTex TT3-L Bedienungsanleitung

ThermoTex Nagel GmbH

Schutterstraße 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 operating manual -

Contents

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Contents

1Product description ..........................................................................................................3

1.1 General........................................................................................................................................................ 3

1.2 Scope of supply ........................................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Parts of the printer ....................................................................................................................................... 3

1.4 Properties of the thermo print head ............................................................................................................. 6

1.5 Technical data ............................................................................................................................................. 6

1.6 Declaration of conformity............................................................................................................................. 7

2Safety instructions............................................................................................................8

2.1 Warning symbols ......................................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Hazard zones on the machine..................................................................................................................... 8

2.3 Duty of care of the machine owner.............................................................................................................. 8

2.4 Essential safety measures during normal operation.................................................................................... 9

2.5 Fundamental safety measures during maintenance and service ................................................................ 9

3Initial 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

3.7 Adjusting the ink ribbon tension................................................................................................................. 14

4Operation .........................................................................................................................15

4.1 Control panel ............................................................................................................................................. 15

4.2 Normal operating mode ............................................................................................................................. 15

4.3 Printer set-up mode ................................................................................................................................... 16

4.4 Self-test mode ........................................................................................................................................... 17

4.5 Hex dump mode ........................................................................................................................................ 17

4.6 Adjusting the printing method .................................................................................................................... 17

4.7 Sensor setting............................................................................................................................................ 17

5Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................19

5.1 Fault messages ......................................................................................................................................... 19

5.2 Troubleshooting when printing .................................................................................................................. 20

6Cleaning...........................................................................................................................21

6.1 General cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 21

6.2 Cleaning the printing roller......................................................................................................................... 21

6.3 Cleaning the print head ............................................................................................................................. 21

6.4 Cleaning the cutting device ....................................................................................................................... 22

7Spare parts list ................................................................................................................22

Product description

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1 Product description

1.1 General

TT3-L is a label printer for both thermotransfer printing and also for thermo direct printing, and offers great

variability in the printing image design.

Thermotransfer printing requires a special ink ribbon together with the label material. The printing image is

produced by heating dots on the ink ribbon with corresponding transfer of the ink particles to the label.

Thermo direct printing is based on using label material with a thermoreactive coating. The printing image 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 materials.

Safe operation of the machine cannot be guaranteed if the TT3-L is not used for its

intended purpose.

Compliance with all information in the operating manual is an integral part of proper use.

1.2 Scope of supply

The standard scope of supply includes

•thermotransfer printer TT3-S (with/without cutting device)

•roller holder, roller core

•operating manual

•power lead

•printer lead

•cleaning set

•WinTexx CD (including Windows printer driver)

•empty paper core for the ink ribbon winder

1.3 Parts of the printer

Fig. 1-1 -Parts of the printer

Product description

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1 Housing

2 Air slits

3 Control panel

4 Window for checking consumed material

5 Window for checking consumed material

Fig. 1-2 -Parts of the printer

1 Switch for the direction of rotation of the ink ribbon winder. Must be at the bottom for ink ribbons

with the ink on the outside.

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 the ink ribbon tension

2 Front button for adjusting the ink ribbon

3 Wheel for adjusting the width of the label material

4 Rear button for adjusting the ink ribbon tension

5 Rear button for adjusting the ink ribbon

6 Wheel for adjusting the thickness of the label material

7 Lever for opening the print head

Product description

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Fig. 1-4 -Parts of the printer

1 Print head

2 Sensor arm

3-1 Upper sensor

3-2 Lower sensor

4-1 Left guide for the label material (fixed)

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

In addition, the external roll holder with roll core for backing tape rolls can be

inserted with an inner diameter of 76 mm.

Connections

Fig. 1-5 -Connections

3-2

3-1

4-2

4-1

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1 Serial interface RS-232C

2 Parallel interface (IEEE1284)

3 USB interface (USB)

4 Power switch

5 Power plug

1.4 Properties of the thermo print head

Caution!

The thermo print head is the most delicate part of your printer. Please always

comply with the following instructions.

1. Do not touch the glass safeguard on the print head with your hand. Do not use any sharp objects (knife,

screwdriver, etc.) to clean the print head.

2. During printing, make sure that there are no impurities on the label which could be pulled through under the

print head. These could damage the head.

3. Ensure the label has a good, smooth surface. Rough label surfaces act as sandpaper and reduce the service

life 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

Electrical data

Operating voltage: 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power: max. 280 W

Dimensions

Height: 263 mm

Width: 231 mm

Depth: 289 mm

Weight: 4,9 kg

Printing unit

Printing method: thermotransfer printing, thermo direct printing

Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm )

Max. printing width: 104 mm

Printing speed: 50,8...101,6 mm/s (adjustable)

Ink ribbon

Ink ribbon width: 25...114 mm (the ink ribbon should be at least as wide as the label material, to

protect the print head from wear)

Core diameter: 25,4 mm

Max. roll diameter: 74 mm

Labels

Width: 19,5...118 mm

Max. thickness: 0,25 mm

Core diameter: 25,4...76 mm

Max. roll diameter: 125 mm (for external roll holder 200mm)

Cutting device (option)

Maximum material thickness: 0,25 mm (only for paper and coated nylon tapes)

Product description

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1.6 Declaration of conformity

CE Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer:

ThermoTex Nagel GmbH

Schutterstraße 14

D-77746 Schutterwald

Device description:

Type: TT3-L

Production 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 compatibility directive 2004/108/EC

Applied standards: EN 55022:2006

EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+ A2:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2006

EN 61000-3-3:1995+ A1:2001+A2:2005

Schutterwald, 02.12.2009

ThermoTex Nagel GmbH

Dietmar Nagel

(Managing Director)

Safety instructions

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2 Safety instructions

2.1 Warning symbols

The following warning symbols are used on the device and in this operating manual:

Hazard warning

Warning of cutting injuries

Do not insert objects into the opening

of the cutting unit

Warning, dangerous electrical voltage

2.2 Hazard zones on the machine

Attention, danger of cutting injuries!

2.3 Duty of care of the machine owner

The owner shall particularly ensure that

•the machine is used only for the purposes for which it is designed (see chapter 1)

•only trained 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 operated only in a perfect, serviceable condition

•the operating manual is available in a complete and legible condition at the place where the machine is

used

•only qualified and authorized staff operates, maintains and repairs the machine

•this staff is being trained at regular intervals regarding all appropriate questions of occupational safety and

environmental care and knows the contents of the operating manual, particularly the safety information

contained therein

•all safety and warning notes on the machine are not removed and remain legible

Safety instructions

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2.4 Essential safety measures during normal operation

Failure to comply with the corresponding instructions can result in personal injury or damage to the printer.

Always comply with the following safety instructions to avoid personal injuries or

damage to the printer

•The unit must only be used for printing labels, continuous paper and similar materials.

•Only connect the unit to a power supply with suitable voltage. The unit is rated for AC voltage from 220 to

240 V. Only connect the printer to a grounded power socket.

•Only connect the printer to devices with protective extra-low voltage.

•Ensure that all units being connected (printer, computer, etc.) are switched off when connecting together.

Also switch the units off before disconnecting them.

•Ensure that your printer is not exposed to any wet conditions.

•The printer can be operated with the lid opened. In this condition, the rotating parts 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 and openings of the housing and on the back and at the bottom are used for ventilation and must

not be blocked. Do not erect the printer in the vicinity of radiators or heat sources.

•Always disconnect the power supply by removing the printer power plug. The socket must be close to the

printer and easily accessible.

•Disconnect the printer from the power supply before starting any cleaning or maintenance work.

•Only qualified maintenance technicians should repair the printer.

•Damaged parts must be replaced.

•The cutting unit must only be used when fitted to the printer.

Do not open the housing of the printer! Mortal risk from power supply voltage!

2.5 Fundamental safety measures during maintenance and service

Repair work on the electrical equipment of the machine may only be performed by a

specialist electrician!

Prior to performing any maintenance and repair work the machine must be switched

off and disconnected from the power supply!

Initial commissioning

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3 Initial commissioning

3.1 Power connection

Before connecting your printer to the power supply, make sure that the power switch

is in the OFF setting.

Connect the power lead to the power socket and plug the lead into a grounded socket.

3.2 Connecting to the computer

The printer has a bi-directional parallel interface (compatible with IEEE1284), a serial RS-232C interface and a

USB interface (USB1.1).

Switch off the power switch on the printer and computer.

Connect the computer and printer with a suitable lead and use the 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 the print head upwards.

2. Press the sensor arm up with your hand, as shown in the drawing.

3. Push the roll holder through the label roll so that the roll guide is on the right side of the label roll.

4. Place the roll holder with the label roll in the roll support and push the roll guide to the left according to

the width of the label roll, so that the label roll is pushed against the stopper but can still move freely. If

the label roll has an inner diameter of 76 mm, then the external roll holder has to be used.

sensor arm

blue opening lever

adjustable

ribbon

guide

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