Brady TLS2200 manual

TLS2200 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER TLS2200 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER ™ Users Manual U.S.A. 6555 W . Good Hope Road P .O. Box 2131 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-2131 Phone: 1-800-537-8791 Fax: 1-800-292-2289 Canada 56 Leek Crescent Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 1H1 CANADA Phone: 1-800-263-6179 Fax: 1-800-387-4935 Identification Solutions & Specialty T a[...]

1 FCC Notice — U.S. Only Warning: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions, it may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of[...]

2 YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE PROMPTLY RETURN THIS PACKAGE FOR A FULL REFUND. License Agreement Brady USA, Inc. (hereafter "BRADY") hereby grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the software and [...]

3 OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE PROGRAM OR ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION, HOWEVER CAUSED AN ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY. THIS LIMITATION WILL APPLY EVEN IF BRADY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE LICENSE FEE REFLECTS THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK. Some state[...]

4 (414) 358-6600 FAX: (800) 292-2289 Sales/Customer Support: (800) 537- 8791 Technical Support Brady Worldwide, Inc. provides several TLS2200 System support options: 1. To speak with a technical support representative, call (800) 643-8766; Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CST), or 2. FAX your inquiry to (414) 358-6767, or 3. Contact Brady ’[...]

5 Table of Contents Introduction 6 Unpacking Your TLS2200 Printer 6 Packaging to Save 6 Future Shipment of Battery Pack 6 TLS2200 Printer Specifications 7 Physical and Environmental Characteristics 7 Certification 7 Quick Label Making Instructions 8 Setting Up 9 Using the Battery Pack and Charger 9 Disposal of the Battery Pack 9 Installing a Ribbon[...]

6 Introduction Small in size, big in performance! Since the invention of thermal transfer technology, the idea has remained unchanged - bigger has always been better. Until now. Brady introduces the TLS2200 ™ Thermal Labeling System. This hand-held thermal transfer printer is the new leader in the Brady line of quality performance printers. Weigh[...]

7 TLS2200 Printer Specifications • Thermal Transfer Print Mechanism (203 dpi) • Optical Registration System for Precise Print Registration • Elastomeric Keypad • 2-Line by 16-Character Liquid Crystal Display • Custom True Type Font (Arial) • Labels up to 2” Wide • Printable Area - 1.81” x 1.81” (Width x Height) • Adjustable fo[...]

8 Quick Label Making Instructions The following steps are all you need to create a simple label. Read the rest of this manual for detailed information on each of these steps, as well as other functions not listed here. Follow these steps: 1. Install a fully charged battery pack. 2. Install a ribbon cartridge. 3. Install a label roll of the desired [...]

9 Setting Up Read the following sets of instructions to learn how to connect the battery pack/charger, install a print ribbon cartridge, and install a roll of labels. Using the Battery Pack and Charger The TLS2200 ™ Thermal Labeling System is shipped with a battery pack and a battery charger unit. Use these items to power the unit as shown below:[...]

10 Installing a Ribbon Cartridge Install a ribbon cartridge as shown below: Installing a Label Roll Use the following instructions to install a label roll into your printer (follow steps 1-8 in order). Ribbon Avoid touching or wrinkling. 1. Ribbon Cartridge Slide firmly into printer. (Locking Lever must be in unlock position - see below) 2. Locking[...]

11 Typing and Editing Text This section describes how to use the keypad to type and edit text for your labels. Typing Text Characters • Alphabetic letters: Type lower-case letters (a-z) by pressing the appropriate keys. Press the <Space> key to add a space between words. Type an upper-case letter by holding down the <Shift> key while [...]

12 the label line:[...]

13 = 01 <= 01 =< CT <= 16 < TLS2200 THERMAL _ = 01 <= 01 =< CT < = 31 < LABELING SYSTE M The status bar indicates that the cursor is located at the 16 th character position . As you continue to enter text, the screen scrolls to allow the entry of the remaining text (underlined “M” is at cursor position 31). Cursor and Ed[...]

14 Space Bar Moves the cursor one position to the right. Will insert a space at the current cursor position.[...]

15 The Text Editor Each time the printer is turned ON, a printer initialization routine will be performed, then the Text Editor screen will appear. This screen is the “home base” of any processing you will do with the TLS2200 System. To change any of the parameters previously defined, you must access the software features of the printer by call[...]

16 characters to fit on a label line. If the label width is greater than or equal to 0.5 inches (12.7 mm), the font will default to the largest size that will allow 8 characters to fit on a label line. Label Width Default Font Size < 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) Largest size that will allow 4 characters to fit on a label line ≥ 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) Largest [...]

17 14 28 BRADY 12345 Text Editing Notes: • If you attempt to enter too many characters on a label line, the message “Reduce Type Size” will flash on the display. To allow more characters to fit on the line, press < Shift> + < ? > to decrease the font size. • To move within the text of a multi-line legend, use the arrow keys to m[...]

18 will encounter the message “Reduce Type Size” when you attempt to print the label. You will have to scroll to the line where the switch was made, reduce the size of the font (if text) or bar height (if a bar code) and print again. Saving and Recalling a Legend Once you have finished entering and editing your text, you may wish to save your l[...]

19 Form RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE Form Clear RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE The Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to set or adjust label formating or printing defaults. You can access any of the Setup menu functions by following the steps below: 1. Press the <Func> + <Setup> keys to access the Setup menu. The Setup menu appears on the LCD. 2.[...]

20 Peel Time: Determines how long (in seconds) a label will remain in peel position before moving back to cut position. Ranges from 2 to 9 seconds. Default = 5 sec. NOTE: Peel Time option is not supported for BradySleeve and PermaSleeve label parts. Burn Time: Determines the print density on the label. Setting ranges from -5 (lightest) to + 5 (dark[...]

21 Serial The Serial menu contains the following user options: Standard: Defaults serial number scheme to Decimal (0-9) or Alpha (A-Z, a-z) based on character type entered. Octal: Defaults serial number scheme to Octal (Base 8). 0-7 numeric serialization.[...]

22 + 1-5 Default = 0 · Range: -0.625 to +1.375mm · to increase/decrease in 125mm increments (1 dot) · Press the keys to move through the menu choices · Press <Enter> to save menu options choices · Press <Exit/Delete> to exit a menu without saving changes Setup Menu <Func> + <Setup> Top Margin Adj Left Margin Adj Peel Ti[...]

23 Units The Units menu allows you to set the unit of measure for the following Setup menu options: (Vert Align, Horz Align, Vert Cut Align, Term Repeat, Bar Height,) Inches: Sets the units of measure to inches. Metric: Sets the units of measure to millimeters. Printing Your Labels • To print the contents of your label, simply press the <Print[...]

24 Reloading Label Rolls and Ribbons If the label roll runs out of labels while printing, the TLS2200 System will stop printing and the following message will appear: “Error Out of Label” When the label roll runs out, the print job is permanently cancelled. Any legends remaining to be printed will be aborted. To continue printing, follow the in[...]

25 Standard: Defaults serial number scheme to Decimal (0-9) or Alpha (A-Z, a-z) based on character type entered. Octal: Defaults the serial number scheme to Octal (Base 8). 0-7 numeric serialization. Your serialization type will default to either Standard or Octal based on the selection you choose from the Setup Menu. For instructions on how to set[...]

26 Creating Terminal Block Labels Terminal block markers can be created and printed using the TLS2200 ™ Thermal Labeling System. Simply choose the appropriate center-to-center spacing repeat (pitch) for the block, enter your text, and print as needed. The number of lines of text available at each termination will be dependent on repeat value spac[...]

27 Human Readable: This setting is also accessed from the Barcode submenu on the Setup Menu. This option allows you to determine whether your bar code(s) will be printed together with human readable text. (Toggles ON and OFF). All bar code human readable text will print at a font size of 2 (5 point), regardless of bar height chosen. Rotation: This [...]

28 3. Press the < ? > key once to select “Barcode”, then press <Enter>. 4. With the cursor highlighted on “Bar Height”, press <Enter>. 5. Use the < > > and < ? > keys to set the height of your bar code(s), then press <Enter>. 6. Press the < ? > key once to select “Human Readable”, then press [...]

29 Tutorial Guide The following pages will provide step-by-step instructions for creating and printing labels using a variety of different printer functions. With the exception of “Creating a Terminal Block Label”, the label part used in all tutorial examples is PTL-19-423. A sample roll of this 1” x 1” label is provided in your TLS2200 ™[...]

30 Creating a Wiremarker Legend to be printed: 1001 Setup Status: H Justify: Center V Justify: Center Rotation: 0 Degrees Format: Component 1. Press <Shift> + <Form Clear> to delete all lines of text and reset the font to the default value of 9. 2. Press <Shift> + <0> to change Format mode from “Component” to “Wire” [...]

31 Creating a Label with Rotated Text, Printing Multiple Copies Legend to be printed: ROTATE TEXT Setup Status: H Justify: Center V Justify: Center Rotation: 0 Degrees Format: Component 1. Check the STATUS BAR to make sure the unit is in Component mode. If not, press <Shift> + <0> to toggle from Wiremarker mode to Component mode. 2. Pre[...]

32 Creating a Bar Code Label Legend to be Printed: BRADY A101 A101 Setup Status: H Justify: Center V Justify: Center Rotation: 0 Degrees Format: Component Legend Type: Text 1. Press <Shift> + <Form Clear> to delete all lines of text and reset the font to the default value of 9. 2. Press <Func> + <Setup> to access the Setup M[...]

33 Creating a Serialized Bar Code Label Legends to be printed: BRADY 6 BRADY A101 A101 A101 A105 Setup Status: H Justify: Center V Justify: Center Rotation: 0 Degrees Format: Component Legend Type: Text 1. Repeat steps 1-12 from “Creating a Bar Code Label”. 2. Press < = > to positon the cursor under the last character. 3. Press <Func&g[...]

34 3. Press the < ? > key four times to select “Units”, then press <Enter>. 4. Press the < > > or < ? > keys to toggle the Units to “Metric”, then press <Enter>. 5. Press the < > > key four times to select “Printer”, then press <Enter>. 6. Press the < ? > key five times to select “[...]

35 replaced. Order a new battery and replace it following the accompanying instructions. Accessory Parts List Description Part No. Battery Charger 18551 Hard Side Carrying Case 18552 Dust Cover 18553 Battery Pack 18554 AC Adapter 18555 Cleaning Kit 18556 User ’ s Manual 18557 R4310 Black Ribbon 18558 R6010 Black Ribbon 18559 Cutter Assembly 33897[...]

TLS2200 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER TLS2200 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER ™ Users Manual U.S.A. 6555 W . Good Hope Road P .O. Box 2131 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-2131 Phone: 1-800-537-8791 Fax: 1-800-292-2289 Canada 56 Leek Crescent Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 1H1 CANADA Phone: 1-800-263-6179 Fax: 1-800-387-4935 Identification Solutions & Specialty T a[...]