TSC TDP-225 Service Manual

TDP-225 Series
Bar Code Printer Service Manual
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4. TROUBLESHOOTING
The following guide lists the most common problems that might 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.
4.1 LED Status
This section lists the common problems that according to the LED status and other
problems you may encounter when operating the printer. Also, it provides solutions.
LED Status
/ Color
Printer
Status
Possible Cause
Recovery Procedure
OFF
No response
No power
* Turn on the power switch.
* Check if the green LED is lit on power supply. If
it is not lit on, power supply is broken.
* Check both power connections from the power
cord to the power supply and from the power
supply to the printer power jack if they are
connected securely.
Solid Green
ON
The printer is ready to
use
* No action necessary.
Green with
blinking
Pause
The printer is paused
* Press the FEED button to resume for printing.
Red with
blinking
Error
The out of label or
ribbon or the printer
setting is not correct
1. Out of label or ribbon
* Load a roll of label and follow the instructions in
loading the media then press the FEED button to
resume for printing.
* Load a roll of ribbon and follow the instructions
in loading the ribbon then press the FEED button
to resume for printing.
2. Printer setting is not correct
* Initialize the printer by instructions in “Power on
Utility” or “Diagnostic Tool”.
Note:
Printer status can be easily shown on the Diagnostic Tool. For more information about the
Diagnostic Tool, please refer to the instruction in the software CD disk.

TSC TDP-225 Specifications

General

Print technology	Direct thermal
Vertical printing	Yes
Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI
Maximum print height	2286 mm
Maximum printing width	54 mm
Ethernet LAN	No
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Connectivity technology	Wired
Flash memory	4 MB
Certification	FCC, CE, TUV, CUL, UL, CCC, C-Tick
Internal memory	8 MB
Built-in barcodes	1D, 2D, CODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Code 93, EAN128, EAN13, EAN8, Interleaved 2/5, MaxiCode, PDF417, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
Built-in processor	RISC 32-bit
Compatible memory cards	SD
Power requirements	100 - 240
AC adapter output current	2 A
AC adapter output voltage	24 V
Display	LCD
Product color	-
Core diameter	38 mm
Ribbon length	90 m
Media thickness	0.06 - 0.19 mm
Maximum label width	60 mm
Maximum label length	2.286 m
Maximum roll diameter	127 mm
Supported paper width	15 - 60 mm
Maximum media length (imperial)	90 \
Supported paper width (imperial)	0.59 - 2.36 \
LED indicators	Power, Status
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	41 - 104 °F

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	209 mm
Width	109 mm
Height	171 mm