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Q U I C K S T A R T G U I D E

TT230SM / TT230SMCThermal Transfer Printer

www.Hellermann.Tyton.com | 800.537.15122

TT230SM & TT230SMC Quick Start Guide

Unpacking and Inspection

This printer has been carefully packaged to withstand damage during shipping. Please carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receipt. Retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer.

The following items are included in the carton:

If any of the parts listed above are missing, please contact HellermannTyton Support: 1.800.537.1512

• Printer unit

• Windows USB key drive that contains drivers and manuals

• Quick Start Guide

• Power cord

• Auto switching power supply

• USB cable

• Printer caddy

• Cardboard ribbon rewind core (not pictured)

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TT230SM & TT230SMCQuick Start Guide

Printer Overview

Front View (TT230SMC with cutter shown)

1. Cutter (TT230SMC only) 5. LED indicator

2. Ribbon access cover 6. SD card slot

3. Top cover locking tabs 7. Media view window

4. LCD screen control

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Printer Overview

Interior View

1. Ribbon rewind hub

2. Ribbon rewind gear

3. Gap sensor (receiver)

4. Internal media holder

5. Media holder lock switch

6. Gap sensor (transmitter)

7. Print head

8. Ribbon supply hub

9. Top cover support arm

10. Media guide adjustment knob

11. Black mark sensor

12. Platen roller

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Printer Overview

Rear View

1. Ethernet interface

2. USB interface

3. Centronics interface

4. RS-232C interface

5. Power jack socket

6. Power switch

7. Paper entrance chute

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Printer Setup

Initial Setup

1. Place the printer on a flat, secure surface.

2. Make sure the power switch is off.

3. Plug the power cord into the AC power cord socket at the rear of the printer, then plug the power cord into a properly grounded power outlet.

4. Connect the provided USB cable to the printer and then connect to your computer.

Ethernet RJ-45interface

USB interface

Centronics interfaceRS-232Cinterface

PowerSupply

PowerSwitch

Plug



Opening the Top Cover

1. Open the top cover by pulling the locking tabs (located on each side) towards the front of the printer. Lift the top cover to the maximum open angle.

2. Once fully open, the top cover support arm, at the right rear of the printer, will engage to hold the top cover open.



Loading Ribbon

For a video tutorial on loading the ribbon, visit www.hellermann.tyton.com

1. While the top cover is open and supported, open the ribbon access cover.

Note:

The ribbon access cover can be opened while opening the top cover. The ribbon access cover can be closed while top cover is open or closed.

2. Insert the cardboard ribbon rewind core (included with every ribbon) into the right side of the rewind hub by aligning the notches on the right side and mounting onto the spokes.



3. Insert the cardboard ribbon rewind core into to the left side of the supply hub by aligning the notches on the left side and mounting onto the spokes.

4. Install the ribbon by securing the female notches at the ends of the ribbon core to the mounting spokes on the ribbon supply hub.



5. Unravel the ribbon leader (blue or silver), and stick it onto the cardboard rewind core.



6. Turn the ribbon rewind gear until the ribbon leader is thoroughly wound and the black ribbon covers the print head.

7. Close the ribbon access cover and the top cover.



Loading Labels

1. Open the main printer cover by moving the locking tabs toward the front of the printer while lifting up the cover.

2. Gently separate the green internal media holder and pull and lock to the sides.

3. Install label roll onto the caddy.

4. Feed labels into the back of the printer, as shown

5. Adjust the label guides (see picture footnote).

6. Close the printer cover.

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Adjust the label guides using the small gear to the right side. The label stock should fit between the two guides, but not too tightly.

Label stock should move easily between the guides.

Correct Setup

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TT230SM

TT230SM Label stock feeds out the front of the printer, as shown.

TT230SMC

TT230SMC Label stock feeds through the cutter, as shown.



Closing the Printer Cover

While holding the top cover, gently push in the support arm to disengage. The cover should close easily once the arm is disengaged.

Turn on the power to the printer.

The light on the top of the printer, located by the “Feed” button, should turn green.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully completed the initial printer setup!



Installing the Printer Driver

In order to operate the printer, the printer driver software must be installed on a computer connected to the printer.

Driver Installation

1. Plug the USB key into an available USB port on your computer; the key / stick contains the printer driver software.

2. Select “Open folder to view files” from the pop-up window.



3. Double click on HT719M3 to open the driver installer.

4. Click Next.



5. Click Finish

6. Confirm that “Install printer drivers” is selected, and click Next.



7. Select TT230SM from the model list. Select the same driver for TT230SM or TT230SMC.

Click Next.

8. Select or highlight USB001 as your specified port and click Next.



9. The default printer name will appear as TT230SM. If you are installing a TT230SMC printer, you can manually enter TT230SMC.

Click Next.

10.Click Finish. Driver installation is complete. The printer is now ready to use.

HellermannTyton North American Corporate Headquarters7930 N. Faulkner Rd, PO Box 245017, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9517

Phone: (414) 355-1130, (800) 537-1512, Fax: (414) 355-7341, (800) 848-9866email: [email protected], www.hellermann.tyton.com

TS16949, ISO 9001, and ISO14001 certified

HellermannTyton CanadaUnit #4, 205 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora, Ontario L4G 4C4 Canada

Phone: (800) 661-2461, Fax: (800) 390-3904email: [email protected]

HellermannTyton MexicoAnillo Periferico Sur 7980 Edificio 6A, Parque Industrial Tecnologico II

Santa María Tequepexpan, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico 45601Phone: 011-52-33-3-133-9880, Fax: 011-52-33-3-133-9861

email: [email protected] 9001 certified

© HellermannTyton CorporationTT230QSTART, Printed 05.2015

For additional printer installation tips and videos,

visit www.hellermann.tyton.com

This site also offers information how to print using different label types, including continuous, die-cut and partially pre-printed.

If you have additional questions and concerns, contact HellermannTyton technical support at 800-537-1512.

General Warranty Policy

HellermannTyton products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time sold by us; but our obligation under this warranty and that of the seller is limited to the replacement of the product, and neither we nor the seller are bound by any other warranty, expressed, implied or statutory. Under no circumstances are we or the seller liable for any loss, damage, expenses or consequential damages of any kind arising out of the use or inability to use these products. All are sold with the understanding that the user will test them in actual use and determine their adaptability for the intended uses.

Desktop Printer Warranty

The HellermannTyton Performance Guarantee assures the performance of our desktop thermal transfer printers for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase from an authorized HellermannTyton distributor. This Guarantee is provided to all customers, on the understanding that they are operating in according relevant HellermannTyton installation and care instructions provided with each printer.

For complete information on our printer warranty, visit www.hellermann.tyton.com/warranty.

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