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TTP-384M
Bar Code Printer Service Manual
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. FUNDAMENTAL OF THE SYSTEM .......................................................................... 1
1.1. Overview ................................................................................................................. 1
2. ELECTRONICS.......................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Summary of Board Connectors ............................................................................. 5
2.2 Pin Configuration .................................................................................................... 8
3. MECHANISM ........................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Remove Covers ..................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Replacing the LCD Panel Module ........................................................................ 13
3.3 Replacing the Power Supply Unit ........................................................................ 14
3.4 Replacing Multi-interface Board .......................................................................... 15
3.5 Replacing the Main Board .................................................................................... 16
3.6 Replacing the Platen Roller Assembly ................................................................ 17
3.7 Replacing the Stepping Motor ............................................................................. 18
3.8 Replacing the Printhead ASS'Y ........................................................................... 19
3.9 Replacing the Gap and Black-mark Sensor Module .......................................... 21
3.10 Replacing the DC Motor ..................................................................................... 23
4. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 25
4.1 Common Problems ............................................................................................... 25
5. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... 29
UPDATE HISTORY ...................................................................................................... 31
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1. LED indicators
2. LCD display
3. Front panel buttons
4. Paper exit chute
5. Printer cover
6. Cutter module (Optional)
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Interior View
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2
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3
4
5
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7
1. Ribbon rewind spindle
2. Print head pressure adjustment knobs
3. Printhead
4. Ribbon sensor
5. Media sensor
6. Platen roller
7. Printhead release lever
8. Ribbon supply spindle
9. Label supply spindle
10. Media guide bar
11. Label guide
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Rear View
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6
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7
3
8
4
9
5
1. Fan-fold paper entrance chute
2. Centronics interface
3. USB interface
4. RS-232C interface
5. Power jack socket
*6. SD card slot
7. Ethernet interface
8. PS/2 interface
9. Power switch
* Recommended SD card specification.
SD card spec
SD card capacity
V1.0, V1.1
128 MB
SanDisk, Transcend
V1.0, V1.1
256 MB
V1.0, V1.1
512 MB
V1.0, V1.1
1 GB
V1.0, V1.1
Transcend, Panasonic
microSD 128 MB
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V1.0, V1.1
microSD 256 MB
Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
microSD 512 MB
Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
microSD 1 GB
Transcend, Panasonic
Panasonic
Transcend
V1.0, V1.1
miniSD 128 MB
Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
miniSD 256 MB
Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
miniSD 512 MB
Transcend, Panasonic
V1.0, V1.1
miniSD 1 GB
Transcend, Panasonic
Transcend
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2. ELECTRONICS
2.1 Summary of Board Connectors
Main board
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13
1
14
6
15
16
8
9
Connector
10
11
Description
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Remark
J8
USB connector
J5
RS-232C connector
J4
J11
Micro processor
CPU
TPH-OP
LCD-PANEL
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GAP/BM,BM1
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11
12
13
14
15
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Printhead connector
RIBBON
CUT&PEEL
EX_SIO
JP14
JP3,JP5
CN3
J6
TPH_C,JP2
Multi-interface board
2
3
Connector
Description
SD card slot
PS/2 connector
Remark
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GPIO with multi-interface board (Optional)
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3
4
Connector
Description
GPIO connector
SD card slot
PS/2 connector
Remark
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2.2 Pin Configuration
RS-232C
PIN
CONFIGURATION
+5 V
TXD
RXD
CTS
GND
RTS
N/C
RTS
N/C
USB
PIN
CONFIGURATION
N/C
D-
D+
GND
Centronics
Pin
SPP Mode
Nibble
In/Out
Function
A low on this line indicates that there are valid data
Strobe
N/A
In
2-9
Data 0-7
N/A
In
10
Ack
N/A
Out
11
Busy
N/A
Out
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while a low indicates a command cycle. In forward
direction, it functions as PtrBusy.
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Paper Out /
End
N/A
Out
13
Select
N/A
Out
14
Ground
N/A
GND
15
No Defined
N/A
N/A
16-17
Ground
N/A
GND
18
No Defined
N/A
N/A
19-30
Ground
N/A
GND
31
No Defined
N/A
N/A
32
Error / Fault
N/A
Out
33-35
Ground
N/A
GND
36
No Defined
N/A
N/A
Ground
Ground
A low set by the device indicates that the reverse
data is available
Ground
Ethernet
PIN
CONFIGURATION
Tx+
Tx-
Rx+
N/C
N/C
Rx-
N/C
N/C
PS/2
PIN
CONFIGURATION
KBD Clock
GND
KBD Data
N/C
+5V(VCC)
N/C
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GPIO
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3. MECHANISM
3.1 Remove Covers
1. Remove 4 screws from printer.
Screws
Electronics
cover
2. Open printer right side cover and remove 2 screws then close the cover.
Screws
Screws
Right side cover
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3.2 Replacing the LCD Panel Module
1. Refer to section 3.1 to remove the electronics cover.
2. Disconnect harness from the LCD panel module.
3. Push two tabs to remove/replace the LCD panel module.
PUSH
Harness
PUSH
4. Remove 5 screws to replace LCD panel PCB ASS'Y and LCD panel ASS'Y.
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LCD panel
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3.3 Replacing the Power Supply Unit
1. Refer to section 3.1 to remove the electronics cover.
2. Disconnect 2 connectors and remove 2 screws on the power supply unit.
---- Screw
---- Connector
3. Replace the power supply unit.
4 . Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedures.
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3.4 Replacing Multi-interface Board
1. Refer to section 3.1 to remove the electronics cover.
2. Remove 4 screws then take off the interface plate.
Screws
Interface
plate
3. Remove 2 screws.
Screws
Copper pillar
Multi-interface
board
Connector
Copper pillar
5. Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedures.
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3.5 Replacing the Main Board
1. Refer to section 3.1 and 3.4 to remove electronics cover and multi-interface board.
2. Disconnect all connectors from the main board.
3. Remove 2 copper pillars and 3 screws.
Screws
Copper pillars
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3.6 Replacing the Platen Roller Assembly
1. Open printer right side cover.
2. Disengage print head lift lever.
3. Remove the cutter module or lower front panel.
4. Remove 4 screws from the platen holder.
Screws
Screws
5. Take out the platen holder, platen roller assembly and replace a new platen roller
assembly.
Platen roller assembly
Holder
6. Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedures.
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3.7 Replacing the Stepping Motor
1. Refer to section 3.1 to remove the electronics cover.
2. Disconnect the stepping motor connector from the main board.
Stepping motor
connector
Screws
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3.8 Replacing the Printhead ASS'Y
1. Open the printer right side cover.
2. Disengage printhead release lever.
3. Remove 2 screws from the mechanism.
Screws
4. Carefully disconnect 3 connectors from the printhead ASS'Y.
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Printhead
ASS'Y
6. Connect the printhead cable and carefully slide assembly into the print mechanism. The
holes of printhead assembly must align and then insert the tenons of print mechanism.
Tenons
Printhead
ASS'Y
Print mechanism
7. Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedures.
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3.9 Replacing the Gap and Black-mark Sensor Module
1. Open the printer right side cover.
2. Disengage printhead release lever.
3. Refer to section 3.1 and 3.4 to remove electronics cover and multi-interface board.
4. Disconnect the gap and black-mark sensor connectors from the main board.
Black-mark sensor
module connector
Screws
Screws
Lower printhead
mechanism
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6. Replace the sensor module.
7. Reassemble the parts in the reverse procedures.
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3.10 Replacing the DC Motor
1. Refer to section 3.1 to remove the electronics cover.
2. Disconnect the DC motor connectors from the main board.
DC motor connectors
Screws
Screws
Screws
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4. TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 Common Problems
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.
Problem
Possible Cause
Recovery Procedure
Carriage Open
* The printer carriage is open.
No Paper
Paper Jam
No Ribbon
UP:
Fwd.
DOWN:
Rev.
MENU:
Exit
* Cutter jam.
* There is no cutter installed on the
printer.
* Cutter PCB is damaged.
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* Re-connect cable to interface.
* If using serial cable,
- Please replace the cable with pin to pin
connected.
- Check the baud rate setting. The default baud
rate setting of printer is 9600,n,8,1.
* If using the Ethernet cable,
- Check if the Ethernet RJ-45 connector green
LED is lit on..
- Check if the Ethernet RJ-45 connector amber
LED is blinking.
- Check if the printer gets the IP address when
using DHCP mode.
- Check if the IP address is correct when using
* Cable is not well connected to serial or
the static IP address.
USB interface or parallel port.
- Wait a few seconds let the printer get the
Not Printing
* The serial port cable pin configuration
communication with the server then check the
is not pin to pin connected.
IP address setting again.
* Chang a new cable.
* Ribbon and media are not compatible.
* Verify the ribbon-inked side.
* Reload the ribbon again.
* Clean the printhead.
* The print density setting is incorrect.
* Printheads harness connector is not well
connected with printheat. Turn off the printer
and plug the connector again.
* Check if the stepping motor is plugging in the
right connector.
* Check your program if there is a command
PRINT at the end of the file and there must have
CRLF at the end of each command line.
* Delete unused files in the FLASH/DRAM.
* The max. numbers of file of DRAM is 256 files.
* The max. user addressable memory space of
Memory full
* The space of FLASH/DRAM is full.
DRAM is 2048 KB.
( FLASH / DRAM )
* The max. numbers of file of FLASH is 256 files.
* The max. user addressable memory space of
FLASH is 6656KB.
* Use the supported capacity SD card.
* Insert the SD card again.
* The supported SD card spec.
* SD card is damaged.
- 128MB
SD card is unable to * SD card doesnt insert correctly.
- 256MB
*
Use
the
non-approved
SD
card
- 512MB
use
manufacturer.
- 1GB
- 4GB SDHC CLASS 6
* Approved SD card manufacturers; SanDisk,
Transcend
* Did not turn off power prior to plug in
* Turn off printer power prior to plug in the PS/2
the PS/2 keyboard.
keyboard .
PS/2 port does not * PS/2 keyboard is damaged.
* Plug the PS/2 keyboard again.
* PS/2 keyboard doesnt plug-in
* Make sure the keyboard is fine.
work
correctly.
* Make sure if there is any BAS file downloaded
* There is no BAS file in the printer.
into printer.
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LCD panel is dark and * The cable between main PCB and LCD * Check if the cable between main PCB and LCD
is secured or not.
keys are not working panel is loose.
LCD panel is dark but * The printer initialization is
unsuccessful.
the LEDs are light
forward
Ribbon encoder
sensor doesnt work
Ribbon end sensor
doesnt work
printing
Skip labels when
printing
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* Set the correct label size.
The left side printout * Wrong label size setup.
* Press [MENU] [SELECT] x 3 [DOWN] x 5
* The parameter Shift X in LCD menu is
[SELECT] to fine tune the parameter of Shift
position is incorrect
incorrect.
X.
Missing printing on
the left or right side of * Wrong label size setup.
label
RTC time is incorrect
when reboot the
* Turn off the printer and wait all LEDs are dark,
and turn on the printer again.
printer
Multi interface board
doesnt work
Power and Error LEDs
are blinking fast
Wrinkle Problem
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5. MAINTENANCE
This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer.
1.
100% ethanol
2.
Method
Interval
Print Head
Platen Roller
Sensor
Monthly
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Exterior
As needed
Interior
Brush or vacuum
As needed
Note:
Do not touch printer head by hand. If you touch it careless, please use ethanol to clean
it.
Please use 100% Ethenol. DO NOT use medical alcohol, which may damage the printer
head.
Regularly clean the print head and supply sensors once change a new ribbon to keep
printer performance and extend printer life.
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UPDATE HISTORY
Date
Content
Editor
2009/1/19
Camille
2009/2/20
Camille
2009/3/16
Camille
2011/1/25
Camille
2011/4/8
Camille
2011/5/10
Camille
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