BRADY TPLRSIN22T0E0R TLS PC Link Printer Support User Manual

BRADY TPLRSIN22T0E0R TLS PC Link Printer Support

Copyright

This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No p01tion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by any means without the prior written consent of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Brady assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements resulting from ·negligence, accident, or any other cause. Brady: further assumes no liability arising out of the application or use of any product or system described, herein; nor any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use. of this document. Brady disclaims all warranties of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose.

Trademarks
TLS PC Link™ and Landmarks™ are trademarks of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
CODESOFT™.is a trademark of Telling International Co.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Brady reserve’s the right to make chm1ges without further notice to any product or system described herein to improve reliability, function, or design.
© 2001 Brady Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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.Brady Worldwide, Inc.
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P.O.Box 2131
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Main Switchboard:
.FAX:
Sales/Customer Support:

800-541-1686
414-358-6600
800-292-2289
(800) 537- 8791

FCC Notice-U.S. Only

WARNING: Tyus equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause interference to radio complications. It has been tested and found to comply With the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide  .reasonable protection against interference when operating in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case corrective measures will be at the owner’s expense. The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brady Worldwide, Inc. could void the useless authority to operate the equipment.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause -radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Europe
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be. Required to take adequate measures.
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Brady Warranty
Our products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine for him or herself their adaptability to his/her intended uses. Brady wan ants to the buyer that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its obligations under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady’s satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyer.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR AP ARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON BRADY’S PART. UNDER NO CIRCOMST ANCES WILL BRADY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY l{IND ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, BRADY’S PRODUCTS.
YOU SHOULD CAREFDLL Y READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THIS Licensee AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE PROMPT£ Y RETURN THIS PACKAGE FOR A FULL REFUND.

Technical Support

Choose one of the following options to contact TLS PC Link™ system support provided by Brady Worldwide, Inc.:

1. To speak with a Technical Support Representative, call 800-643-8766; Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (CST).
2. FAX your inquiry to 414-358-6767.
3.  Contact Brady’s Technical Support Team on-line at: techsupport@bradycorp.com,

Introduction

Welcome to the TLS PC Linll11r User’s 1lfa11ual. The TLS PC Link allows you to print labels directly from your PC using popular Windows Labeling Software packages such as Labe1Mark:1’M and CODESOFTTM. This manual provides you with the information you need to setup and begin using the TLS PC Link printer.
This manual does not contain information on labeling software packages. Refer to the user’s guide for the Windows Labeling Software package that you are using. This user’s manual does not contain information on programming the printer.
Refer to the TLS PC Link Programmer’s Guide for printer programming information.

Unpacking
Before you begin setting, up the TLS PC Link, verify you have received the following items in your packaging:

• TLS PC Link Printer
• Power Supply/Batte1y Charger
• Communications Cable
• Ribbon Cartridge (R6210)
• Sample Label Roll (PTL-19-423)
• Label Mark TM Labeling Software
• Quick Start Guide
• User’s Manual
• Programmer’s Guide
• Ribbon Cross Reference Guide
• Windows. Printer Driver

Optional Accessories

The following parts and accessories can be ordered from your Brady Worldwide, Inc. supplier:

• Rechargeable Battery Pack
• Cleaning Cards

Saving Your Packaging
The packaging surrounding your TLS PC Link should be saved in the event of any future shipments of the printer and accessories.

WARNING: Never ship the TLS PC Link without first removing the rechargeable battery pack from the. printer and disengaging the print head.
If shipping both the printer and battery pack, remove the battery pack from the printer and ·place the items in the original shipping material before transporting.

TLS PC Link System Specifications
The TLS PC Link ha& the following specifications:

• Weight 2.75 lbs. (1.25 kg)
• Thermal Transfer Print Mechanism 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
• Custom True Type Font
• Elastomeric Keypad-three keys+ tri-colored LED
• Bitmap Prim).ting
• Labels up to 2″ (50.8 mm) Wide
• Print Width- 1.81″ (46 mm)
• Print Length – 6″ max.
• Adjustable for Six Different Liner Widths
• Prints 500* Labels Between Battery Charges
• Six Month Warranty
  *You may experience a printer slowdown if printing large quantities of labels at one time depending on the material, label size, and amount of print coverage.

Physical and Environmental Characteristics

The TLS PC Link has the following physical and environmental characteristics:

condensing)

*Exposing the TLS PC Link to direct sunlight is not recommended.

Certification
The TLS PC Link bas the following certifications:

• FCC Class A Approved
• UL/CUL-listed Battery Charger

Installing the Windows Printer Driver

You can print labels on the TLS PC Link printer using virtually any Windows application. A Windows printer driver is provided on a diskette. Once you install the driver, you can send data from your PC application using the Print command Just like you would any other printer on your system.

Installing the Windows Printer Driver
You can add the TLS PC Link printer the same way you would any other printer on your system.
To install the Windo.ws printer driver:

1. Insert the Windows printer driver diskette (included with your TLS PC Link printer) into the floppy disk drive (A:) on your PC.

2. Click Start ➔ Settings ➔ Printer.

3. From the Windows Printer dialog box, select Add Printer.

4. Follow the prompts to install a new printer. When prompted, select add
   Local printer and Have Disk.

5. ill the Install from bask box., type in or browse to A:\, then select OK.

COM Port Settings
Ih order to establish commi.J11ication between the TLS PC Link printer and your PC, you must have the correct COM port settings:

After installing the printer driver, you can select the TLS PC Link for printing from your labeling software.

Selecting the TLS PC Link Printer
You can select the TLS PC Link Pinter from within your labeling software the same way you would any other printer on your system. Simply select tl1e TLS PC Link from the Print Setup dialog box.

Setting up the Printer

Devices and Connections
The following devices control the TLS PC Link printer and connect it to a power supply and data source (PC):

position.
Feed Button| Advances media to next cut position.
LED Indicator| Displays printer status.
Communications Port| Connects to PC.
Power Supply Port| Connects to power supply.

Refer to Controlling Printer Using Direct Commands on page 8 of this manual for information on using buttons and button combinations to execute printer commands.

Quick Setup Guide
Following are the steps necessary to setup the TLS PC Link:

Step 1. Power Up Printer

AC Power

• Plug Power Supply into a free electrical outlet.
• Plug connector end into side of printer.

Battery

• Tum printer over and locate battery compartment.
  Open battery compartment and insert battery.

• Close battery compartment.

• Charge battery pack for a minimum of 5 hours  before initial use. Plug in Power Supply to charge battery. For faster charge time, use the Brady Battery Quick Charger.

Step 2. Connects PC Link to Your PC

• Locate communication port on -side of your TLS PG Link.
• Plug communications cajole into communications port and settles PG Link next.to Yom PC.
• Locate an unused serial p.or.t on back of Yom PC. Plug free end of communications cable into serial leer and tighten screws.

Step 3. Insert .Ribbon Ca1~tridge

Remove cartridge. from bag. Avoid touching or creasinisriobon.

• Remove any ribbon slack by rotating layup spoo1end counter-clockwise.
• Slide ribbon cartridge. firmly into ‘TLSPC Link(. Locla.11,g lever must be m 1111.lock position.
• Push locking, lever towards back of TLS PC Link to. close. print head ·and lock ribbon partridge. in place!}.

Step 3. Insert Ribbon Cartridge

• Remove cartridge. from bag. Avoid touching or creasing ribbon.
• Remove any ribbon slack by rotating take-up spoo1end counter-clockwise.
• Slide ribbon cartridge. firmly into ‘TLS’PC. Link(. Locla.11,g lever must be m 1111.lock position.
• Push locking, lever towards back of TLS PC Link to. -close. print head ·and lock ribbon, partridge. in place!}.

Step 4. Install Media Roll

Insert a media roll:

• Slide locking lever to lock position.
• Press button on top of TLS PC Link.
• Open roll door.
• Pressing guide plate lever down, slide and snap it into a notch that matches your media roll width.
• Making sure media unwind from top, snap media roll firmly into cradle.
• Feed leading edge of media roll through guide slots.
• Press button on top of TLS PC Link. (Continue to manually push media roll edge until it catches.)
• Press to vertically align media so that top of label is in print position.
  

Remove a media roll:

• Cut off printed media with cutter lever.
• Open roll door.
• Slide locking lever to unlock position.
• Back media out of material guide slots.

Printing Labels

Controlling Printer Using Direct Commands
You can control the TLS PC Link printer by pressing the , < Function;>, or < Feed> buttons, or a combination of buttons,

LED Indicator
The LED indicator displays:

Buttons/Commands
Fessing one or a combination of buttons executes the following commands:

Press this button or combination of buttons:| To execute this printer co mmand:| The LED __**Indicator**

will display:

---|---|---
< Power>|

• Power up printer.

|

• Reflating Twice1 then Solid  Green

• Power down printer.

|

• LED Off

< Function>|

•  Alina biomaterial vertically __ :bring top of label to print position.

|

• Green

• Aligns material after an error has been corrected.

|

• Red(during error detection), then Green

< Feed>| Feed label material to next cut position.| Green
< Power>+| Run cleaning routine.| Green Flashing

Quick Label Printing

Note: A Windows Printer Driver diskette is included with myrrh TLS LJ PC Link printer. You must install the printer driver on your PC in order to print with the TLS PC Link printer. Refer to Installing the Windows Printer Driver on page 4 of this manual.

• Press . The LED indicator flashes red twice then turns solid green. If the LED indicator tums solid red, it indicates an error. Refer to Appendix 1: Troubleshooting on page 11 of this manual for information on recognizing and correcting errors.
• Print labels from your labeling software. (Select TLS PC Link from the printer dialog box.)

When the printer is receiving data from your PC, the LED indicator will flash green if the printer is functioning properly. The LED will be red if there is a printer error.
To power down printer; press . Although the printer takes a few seconds to power down, the LED indicator will turn off immediately.

Maintenance

Cleaning
The TLS PC Link requires little maintenance except for occasional cleaning. Clean the printhead whenever it appears dirty or when print quality is poor.
Brady recommends cleaning after each use and/or after every 2 rolls of label material.

Cleaning Routine
To clean the printhead, perform the following steps:

1. Make sure the unit is powered down.

2. Press the and buttons simultaneously. The LED indicator will flash green indicating that you need to insert a cleaning strip.

3. Make sure the locking lever is locked and raise the printhead.

4. Insert a_ cleaning strip.
   Note : If you do not insert the cleaning strip immediately after the LED LJ md1cator flashes green, the prater will time out and you will have to begin again.

5. Press . The strip will move back and forth through the unit two times.

6. Cut the cleaning strip using the cutting lever. (The LED indicator will flash green prompting you to cut the strip.)

7. Press . Perfom1 steps 6 and 7 a total of four times. (The LED indicator will flash green prompting you to cut the cleaning strip each time.)

8. When the cleaning routine is finished the remainder of the cleaning strip ejects and the unit automatically powers down. (The LED indicator turns off.)

Appendix 1: Troubleshooting

This section describes basic troubleshooting techniques you can perform if you are experiencing trouble using the TLS PC Link printer. The table following the troubleshooting steps describes common problems and their solutions.

Troubleshooting Steps
ff you are having a problem with the TLS PC Link, perform the following steps:

1. Make sure that the TLS PC Link has the connect media installed and that it is loaded contently. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide on page 5 of this user’s manual.
2. Make sure. that the TLS PC Link is connected to a power source through the AC Adapter, or that a fully charged battery is installed.
3. Make sure the media path is not obstructed.
4. Make sure the roll door is closed.
   If these steps do not solve the problem, contact technical support. Refer to page IV (front section of this manual) for Technical Support contact numbers.

Common Problems & Solutions
Brady recommends reviewing the following common problems and solutions before calling technical support:

• Make sure that the power supply and communications cable are connected to their proper ports. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide on page 5.
• Discolll1ect communications cable. If the LED lights green, the problem may be with your PC or the labeling software.

LED Indicator stays red|

• Make sure roll door is eloped.
• Make sure locking lever is locked.
• Make sure you are hot out of label material.
• Maker sure you are not out of ribbon.
• Replace label material. (In case of smart cell tenor.)

• The battery may be low Plugs the knower sunnily.

Labels will no print|

• Make sure that you are using the correct media for the type of label you are printing.
• Makes that the ribbons loaded correctly in the printer. Refer to instructions.
• Make sure your COM port settings are correct. Refer to COM Port Setting < 2s .

Label material will not feed|

• Make sure that label material is loaded correctly. Refer to instructions .
• Power down the printer, then power un. Press .

Poor pri11t quality|

• Make sure label materialism loaded correctly. Refer to instructions on page 7.
• Clean printhead. Follow the Cleaning Routine instructions on page 10 of this document.
• Try new1abelmaterial.
• Check print quality settings on your PC.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Identification Solutions
& Specialty Tapes

Brady Australia Pty Ltd
ABN 28 000 788 447
2 Bellevue Circuit,
Greystone’s NSW 2145
Email: brady_aust@bradycorp.com
Phone: 1800 620 816
Fax: 1800 805 076

References

• Brady Australia Website

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