TSC M23 series User manual
USER’S
MANUAL
Direct Thermal Portable Printer
M23
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Contents
Copyright Declaration ...................................................................................1
Compliances ..................................................................................................1
1. INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................2
1.1 Documentation.........................................................................................2
1.2 Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................2
1.3 Equipment Checklist ...............................................................................2
1.4 Front View.................................................................................................3
1.5 Rear View..................................................................................................5
2. GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................6
2.1 Install the Battery.....................................................................................6
2.2 Using the Strap ........................................................................................7
2.2.1 Hand Strap......................................................................................7
2.2.2 Shoulder Strap ( Option )..............................................................8
2.3 Loading Media..........................................................................................9
2.3.1 Loading Continuous Labels for Receipt Paper...........................9
2.3.2 Loading Die-cut Labels ...............................................................10
2.3.3 Loading Fan-fold Labels .............................................................12
2.4 Connecting the Communication Cable................................................14
2.5 Using the Bluetooth Wireless (Optional) .............................................15
2.6 Charging the Battery .............................................................................16
3. USING THE DISPLAY AND BUTTONS ....................................................18
3.1 LCD Display and Buttons......................................................................18
3.2 LCD Display Icon Description...............................................................19
3.3 LCD/Keyboard Operation......................................................................20
3.3.1 Turn on/off the Printer .................................................................20
3.3.2 Arrow Keys...................................................................................20
3.3.3 Exit From a Menu.........................................................................20
3.3.4 Cancel the Error Status...............................................................20
4. LCD MENU OVERVIEW............................................................................21
4.1 Setup.......................................................................................................23
4.1.1 Printer Setup ................................................................................23
4.1.2 Sensor...........................................................................................27
4.1.3 Serial Comm.................................................................................33
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4.1.4 RF Network ( Optional )...............................................................35
4.1.5 Bluetooth ( Optional )..................................................................39
4.1.6 Display..........................................................................................40
4.1.7 Power Manager (Low Power, Shut Down)..................................41
4.2 File Manager...........................................................................................42
4.2.1 File List.........................................................................................42
4.2.2 Avail. Memory...............................................................................43
4.2.3 Del. All Files..................................................................................43
4.3 Diagnostics ............................................................................................44
4.3.1 Print Config. .................................................................................44
4.3.2 Dump Mode..................................................................................45
4.3.3 Battery ..........................................................................................45
4.3.4 Print Head.....................................................................................45
4.3.5 Display..........................................................................................46
4.3.6 Buttons.........................................................................................46
4.4 Language................................................................................................48
4.5 Service....................................................................................................49
4.5.1 Initialization..................................................................................49
4.5.2 Mileage Info..................................................................................50
5. PRINTING LABELS ..................................................................................51
5.1 Connect with a Cable to Print...............................................................51
5.2 Connect by Radio (Optional) ................................................................51
5.3 Stand-along Printing..............................................................................52
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................53
7. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................55
8. FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE........................................................58
8.1 Update Firmware Via Serial Port...........................................................58
8.2 Update Firmware Via USB Port.............................................................61
9. POWER ON UTILITIES.............................................................................62
9.1 Printer initialization................................................................................62
9.2 Ignore AUTO.BAS ..................................................................................64
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Copyright Declaration
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd.. No part of this manual
may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, for any purpose other
than the purchaser’s personal use, without the expressed written permission of TSC
Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd..
The TrueType font engine is developed from the “FreeType Project" by David Turner,
Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg. All other products referred on this document are
the trademark or the registered trademark of each belonged companies.
Compliances
CE Class B:
EN55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003:
EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003:
EN 61000-4 SERIES REQULATIONS
ETSI EN 301 489-17:V1.2.1(2002-08)
FCC:
CFR 47, Part 15/CISPR 22 3RD EDITION:1997, Class B
ANSI C63.4:2003
CANADIAN ICES-003
C-Tick:
AS/NZS CISPR22 (Class B)
UL, CUL
UL 60950 3rd
TÜV-GS:
EN60950: 2000
Wichtige Sicherheits-Hinweise
1. Bitte lesen Sie Diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fűr den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromentz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie
Keine Flűssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes
Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschlußsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebraucht und leicht
zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schűtzen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen
oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Beáchten Sie beim Anschluß an das stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
8. Dieses das Gerät kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von maximal 40℃
betieben werden.
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing TSC M23 direct thermal printer.
M23 is a portable printer, which can accept varieties of media, such as labels, receipt,
tag, and fan-fold paper. With LCD display, it is more user friendly for operation and
more easily for understanding printer status. With 802.11b WiFi and Bluetooth
connectivity, M23 extends the mobile printing technology needs.
1.1 Documentation
This document provides an easy reference for operating the TSC M23 Printer.
The online version of the Programmer's manual, or more information can be
downloaded from service and support web site as an Adobe®Acrobat®Reader file.
1.2 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.
1.3 Equipment Checklist
Unpacking the printer, the following items are included in the carton.
One M23 printer
One software CD disk
One hand strap
One Lithium-ion battery
One single bay battery charger and power adapter
One quick start guide
If any parts are missing, please contact the Customer Service Department of your
purchased reseller or distributor.
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1.4 Front View
Caution:
Hazardous parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away.
Tear plate (for label)
Peel roller
Context-sensitive keys
Paper exit chute
Supply door
release button
Tear bar (for liner)
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Supply holder
Li-ion battery
Gap/black mark sensor Platen
Strap button
Graphic LCD with back lit display
Peel-off enabler
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1.5 Rear View
Hinged cable doo
r
Fan-fold paper
entrance chute
Power jack chute
RS-232 interface
5V/DTR switch USB interface
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Supply door
2. Getting Started
2.1 Install the Battery
1. Open the supply door by pulling outward on the release buttons located on
either side of the printer.The supply door should swing open.
2. Insert the connector end of the battery into the printer.
3. After loading media, close the supply door until the release buttons click into
place.
Li-ion battery
Release button
Release button
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2.2 Using the Strap
2.2.1 Hand Strap
1. Clip both rings of the hand strap onto the strap buttons by placing each O-ring over
the strap button and gently pulling up on the strap until the strap until the strap
locks into place.
Strap button
Hand strap
O -rings
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