Summary of Contents for Wavecom TT040-50
- Page 1 WAVECOM INSTRUMENTS PTY LTD © www.wavecom.com.au WAVECOM TT040-50 THERMAL TRANSFER BAR CODE PRINTER USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Table of Contents Copyright Declaration Introduction Product Introduction Compliances Operations Overview Printer purchased as part of Wavecom Test n Print Unit Unpacking and Inspection Printer Overview Front View Interior View Rear View Setup... -
Page 4: Copyright Declaration
Wavecom Instruments Pty. Ltd. Introduction Product Introduction Thank you for purchasing Wavecom bar code printer. Although the printer has a small footprint, it delivers reliable, superior performance. This printer provides direct thermal printing at user selectable speed of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0 ips. -
Page 5: Operations Overview
Operations Overview Printer purchased as part of Wavecom Test n Print Pack When TT040-50 is purchased as part of a Wavecom Test n Print Unit, the Printer is ready and fully setup to use. Owner’s Barcode Label Artwork may be installed as an option. -
Page 6: Printer Overview
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual If any parts are missing, please contact your Supplier or Wavecom Instruments. Printer Overview Front View 1. LED indicator 2. Feed button 3. Paper exit chute 4. Media view window 5. Top cover open lever... -
Page 7: Interior View
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Interior View 1. Ribbon access cover 8. Media guide 2. Ribbon rewind hub 9. Top cover support 3. Ribbon rewind gear 10. Black mark sensor 4. Print head 11. Platen roller 5. -
Page 8: Rear View
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Rear View 1. Power switch 2. Power jack socket 3. USB interface 4. USB host (Factory option) 5. RS-232C interface / Ethernet interface (Option) 6. SD card socket (Not Applicable to this unit) -
Page 9: Setup
Setup Printer Printer purchased as part of Wavecom Test n Print Pack Printer when purchased as part of a Wavecom Test n Print Unit is already fully setup and ready to use. Printer setup when connecting to computer Place the printer on a flat, secure surface. - Page 10 Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Separate the media holders to the label roll width. Place the roll between the holders and close them onto the core. Place the paper, printing side face up, through the media guides, media sensor and place the label leading edge onto the...
- Page 11 Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Move the media guides to fit the label width by turning the media guide adjuster knob. Hold the top cover and press the top cover support to disengage the top cover support with...
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Page 12: Loading The Ribbon
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Loading the Ribbon 1. Open the printer’s top cover by pulling the top cover open levers located on each side of the printer and lifting the top cover to the maximum open angle. - Page 13 Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual 5. Pull the leading ribbon to pass the print head 6. Stick the ribbon onto the ribbon rewind paper 7. Turn the ribbon rewind gear until the ribbon plastic leader is thoroughly wound and the black section of the ribbon covers the print head.
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Page 14: Led And Button Functions
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual LED and Button Functions This printer has one button and one three-color LED indicator. By indicating the LED with different color and pressing the button, printer can feed labels, pause the printing job, select and calibrate the media sensor, print printer self-test report, reset printer to defaults (initialization). -
Page 15: Power On Utilities
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Power on Utilities There are six power-on utilities to set up and test printer hardware. These utilities are activated by pressing FEED button then turning on the printer power simultaneously and release the button at different color of LED. -
Page 16: Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-Test And Dump Mode
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode While calibrate the gap/black mark sensor, printer will measure the label length, print the internal configuration (self-test) on label and then enter the dump mode. - Page 17 Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Self-test Printer will print the printer configuration after gap/black mark sensor calibration. Self-test printout can be used to check if there is any dot damage on the heater element, printer configurations and available memory space.
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Page 18: Dump Mode
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Dump mode Printer will enter dump mode after printing printer configuration. In the dump mode, all characters will be printed in 2 columns as following. The left side characters are received from your system and right side data are the corresponding hexadecimal value of the characters. -
Page 19: Printer Initialization
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Printer Initialization Printer initialization is used to clear DRAM and restore printer settings to defaults. Printer initialization is activated by the following procedures. 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch. -
Page 20: Skip Auto.bas (Not Applicable)
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black Mark Sensor Please follow the steps as below. 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Troubleshooting The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this bar code printer. If the printer still does not function after all suggested solutions have been invoked, please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor for assistance. -
Page 22: Print Problem
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Print Problem Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure Check if interface cable is well Re-connect cable to interface. connected to the interface connector. The serial port cable pin configuration Please replace the cable with pin to is not pin to pin connected. -
Page 23: Maintenance
Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer. 1. Please use one of following material to clean the printer. Cotton swab (Head cleaner pen) ... - Page 24 Wavecom Instruments Thermal Transfer Bar Code Printer User Manual Note: Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it accidently, please use ethanol to clean it. Please use 100% Ethenol. DO NOT use medical alcohol, which may damage the printer head.
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