TSC TTP-384M User's Setup Guide

TSC
Brand
TSC
Model
TTP-384M
Category
Label printers
Type
User's Setup Guide

TSC TTP-384M is a versatile label printer capable of producing high-quality prints on a variety of media. It features a user-friendly control panel with a backlit LCD display for easy operation. The printer supports multiple interfaces including USB, Ethernet, RS-232C, and PS/2, making it compatible with various systems. Additionally, it has a GPIO interface for external control and a built-in SD card socket for expanded storage. The TTP-384M is ideal for applications requiring fast and reliable label printing in industries such as manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.

TSC TTP-384M is a versatile label printer capable of producing high-quality prints on a variety of media. It features a user-friendly control panel with a backlit LCD display for easy operation. The printer supports multiple interfaces including USB, Ethernet, RS-232C, and PS/2, making it compatible with various systems. Additionally, it has a GPIO interface for external control and a built-in SD card socket for expanded storage. The TTP-384M is ideal for applications requiring fast and reliable label printing in industries such as manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.

Quick Installation Guide
Printer Overview
Loading Ribbon
(1) Lift printer cover open. Push
printhead release lever to open
printhead mechanism.
(2) Install the ribbon and paper core
onto ribbon supply spindle and
ribbon rewind spindle.
Note: Make sure the ribbon and
paper cores are set at the
center of the spindle.
(3) Thread ribbon through the ribbon
sensor slot and printhead. Stick
ribbon onto ribbon rewind paper
core, keeping the ribbon flat and
wrinkle-free.
(4) Wind the ribbon rewind spindle
clockwise roughly 3~5 circles until
ribbon is smooth, properly stretched
and wrinkle-free.
(5) Close the printhead mechanism,
making sure the latches are
engaged properly.
* Loading path for ribbon
Replace Ribbon
(1) Break the ribbon between the
ribbon guide bar and ribbon rewind
spindle.
(2) Push the printhead release lever to
open the printhead mechanism.
(3) Slide the ribbon off from the ribbon
rewind spindle.
Graphic LCD with
Backlit Display
Fan-fold Paper
Entrance Chute
Power Jack
Socket
RS-232C
Interface
Centronics
Interface
USB
Interface
Power Switch
Media View
Window
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GPIO Interface (Optional)
SD Card Socket
Ethernet Interface
PS/2 Interface
Printer Cover
Media Guide Bar
Label Supply Spindle
Ribbon Supply
Spindle
Ribbon Rewind
Spindle
Label Rollguard
Printhead
Label Guide
Platen Roller
Media Sensor
Ribbon
Sensor
Printhead Release Lever
Cutter Module
(Optional)
Ribbon Guide Bar
Print Head Pressure
Adjustment Knobs
Loading Media
(1) Remove ONE label rollguard. (2) Place media roll on label supply
spindle. Replace label rollguard.
Note: Make sure the media is set at
the center of spindle.
(3) Push the printhead release lever
to open the printhead
mechanism.
(4) Pull the leading edge of the label
forward through the media guide
bar past media sensor, and place
the leading edge onto the platen
roller.
(5) Adjust the label guide to fit label
width.
(6) Close printhead mechanism,
making sure the latches are
engaged properly.
* Loading path for media
(7) Using the front display panel, set media sensor type and calibrate the selected sensor (See “Media Sensor
Calibration” on facing page).
Note: Re-calibrate the gap/black-mark sensors when changing media.
* For more information and features about this printer, refer to the User’s Manual on the CD disk.
Control Panel
LED Status Indication
Off Printer power off
On Printer power on
On Printer is ready
Printer is paused
Blinking
Printer is downloading
data
Off Printer is ready
On
Carriage open OR
Cutter error
Blinking
No paper, Paper jam
OR No ribbon
Keys Function
1. Enter the menu system
2. Once in the menu system,
return to previous menu. If
at menu root, exits the
menu system.
Pauses or resumes printing
Advances one label
Scroll up the menu options
Scroll down the menu options
Select the currently
highlighted option
Diagnostic Tool
The Diagnostic Utility toolbox allows users to explore and change printer status and settings. Downloading graphics,
fonts, firmware to the printer can be accomplished using this utility, as well as creating bitmap fonts. The Diagtools can
be used to send additional commands to the printer and troubleshoot any issues during use.
Note: The Diagnostic Utility requires printer firmwares V6.00 and above.
Start the Diagnostic Tool:
(1) Double click the Diagnostic tool icon (
) to start the software.
(2) Four features (Printer Configuration, File Manager, Bitmap Font Manager, Command Tool) are included in the
Diagnostic utility.
(3) The Printer Functions group provides the following options:
Function Description
Factory Default
Initializes the printer, restoring factory default
settings.
Dump Text Activates printer dump mode.
Configuration Page Prints printer configuration.
RTC Setup Setup printer’s Real Time Clocks.
Calibrate Sensor
Calibrates the sensor to the specifications of the
Printer Setup group media sensor field.
Reset Printer Reboots the printer.
Print Test Page Prints a test page.
Ignore AUTO.BAS
Disregards the downloaded AUTO.BAS program
upon printer startup.
Ethernet Setup Setup Ethernet settings.
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Features Tab
Printer Functions
Interface
Printer Status
Printer Setup
P/N : 39-0000035-00LF
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TSC TTP-384M User's Setup Guide

TSC
Brand
TSC
Model
TTP-384M
Category
Label printers
Type
User's Setup Guide

TSC TTP-384M is a versatile label printer capable of producing high-quality prints on a variety of media. It features a user-friendly control panel with a backlit LCD display for easy operation. The printer supports multiple interfaces including USB, Ethernet, RS-232C, and PS/2, making it compatible with various systems. Additionally, it has a GPIO interface for external control and a built-in SD card socket for expanded storage. The TTP-384M is ideal for applications requiring fast and reliable label printing in industries such as manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.

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