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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the TSC TTP-245/343 series of Thermal Transfer and Direct
Thermal Bar Code Printers. Although the printer takes only a small amount of space, it
delivers reliable, superior performance.
This printer provides both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing at user selectable
speed of: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 or 5.0 ips, for TTP-245; 2.0 or 3.0 ips for TTP-343. It accepts roll
feed, die-cut, and fan-fold labels for both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing.
All common bar codes formats are available. Fonts and bar codes can be printed in 4
directions, 8 different alphanumeric bitmap fonts and a build-in true type font capability.
You will enjoy high throughput for printing labels with this printer.
2. Getting Started
2.1 Unpacking 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 retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer.
2.2 Equipment Checklist
One printer unit
One Windows labeling software/driver CD disk
One sample ribbon roll
One sample label roll
One label spindle (1 inch diameter core)
Two label spindle fixed tabs
Two 1.5” core adapter
One paper core for ribbon rewind spindle
Two ribbon supply/rewind spindles
One Centronics interface cable
One auto switching power supply
One power cord
One quick start guide
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your