Wavecom WCM-TT040-50BB Manual de usuario
Wavecom
User Manual
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WCM-TT040-50BB
Bluetooth Ready Battery Powered Printer
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Printer Diagram 3
Charging the Printer 4
Operating the Printer 5
Loading Print Media 6
Loading Print Ribbon 7
Printer Functions 8
LED & Button Functions 8
Power on Utilities 8
Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration 9
Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode 9
Dump mode 10
Printer Initialization 10
Set Black Mark Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Black Mark Sensor 11
Set Gap Sensor as Media Sensor and Calibrate the Gap Sensor 11
Troubleshooting 12
Maintenance 14
Wavecom Tags 15
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Wavecom Thermal Transfer Printer
The TT040-50-BB printer is powered by a Lithium Ion Battery and features Bluetooth connectivity.
Important: Do not turn o the rear power switch on the TT040-50-BB. Always use the Power Button on the
side of the printer (7).
1. LED Indicator
2. Media view window
3. Feed Button
4. Label Exit Chute
5. Top Cover
Release Lever
6. Battery Indicator
7. Power Button
8. Power Socket
9. Isolation Switch
10. Power Switch
(Leave On)
11. Battery-Printer Power
Cable
(Do not remove)
12. USB-B Port
13. Bluetooth Module
14. Ribbon Rewind Hub
15. Print Head
16. Ribbon Rewind Gear
17. Ribbon Supply Hub
18. Gap Sensor
(Receiver)
19. Gap Sensor
(Transmitter)
20. Platen Roller
21. Black Mark Sensor
22. Media Guide
23. Media Guide Adjuster
Knob
24. Media Holders
25. Top Cover Hinge
26. Top Cover
27. Ribbon Access Cover
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Charging the Printer
Using this method to charge the printer will avoid any issues with inrush current when the charging cable is
plugged in, which can occur if the battery is not isolated. Ensure the isolation switch is turned on once the
charging cable is plugged in, otherwise the battery will not charge.
The TT040-50-BB battery will take approximately eight hours to fully charge. Do not leave unattended while
charging.
1. Turn off the battery isolation switch on the side of
the printer.
3. Plug the charging cable into the power point.
5. Turn on the isolation switch on the side of the
printer.
2. Turn off the switch at the power point.
4. Plug the charging cable into the printer.
6. Turn on the switch at the power point.
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Operating the Printer
Turning on the Printer
1. Before turning on the printer, ensure the battery is charged, and the battery isolation switch on the side of the
printer is switched ON.
2. Press and hold the power button on the side of the printer for three to five seconds. The Battery Status indicator
(next to the power button) will light up when the printer has turned on.
Connecting the Printer via the WinPATS App
Once the printer is on, you can connect your printer to your tablet via the WinPATS app.
1. First, ensure the Bluetooth module on the rear of the printer is displaying a green light, indicating that the module is
powered. If the module isn’t powered, ensure it has not unplugged by gently pressing it into the rear of the printer.
2. Open the WinPATS App, and tap the PRINT icon at the top of the screen.
3. You will be prompted to connect to a printer via Bluetooth - select your printer from the popup menu.
4. The printer should connect - you can verify this connection by checking the Bluetooth module on the rear of the
printer, which should display a Blue light. There should also be a Blue line under the Print icon in the WinPATS app, at
the top of the screen.
5. Once you have connected your printer, you will be able to print tags directly from your tablet, either from the
Inventory or during your test procedures.
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Loading the media
Loading media into the TT-040-50 Printer is quick and easy. To begin, open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs
located on each side towards the front of the printer, and then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle.
1. Separate the Label Holders by gently
pulling them in opposite directions 2. Insert the media between the label holders as
shown
3. Using the Media Guide Adjuster Knob,
adjust the Media Guide until it is flush but
not tight against the media.
4. To shut the printer, push the support hinge in,
then gently shut the printer, ensuring it latches
shut. Press the Feed button on the printer before
printing, to ensure the tag is printed correctly.
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Loading the Ribbon
To begin, open the printer top cover by pulling the tabs located on each side towards the front of the printer,
and then lift the top cover to the maximum open angle. You will also need to remove the old ribbon (which will
be spooled under the top cover shown in step 1) before loading a new ribbon. To remove this ribbon, simply
hold the ribbon roll and move it to the right (away from the blue gear).
1. Open the top cover of
your Printer
4. Push the ribbon into the right
axle (black), then align the
notches on the left and insert
the ribbon onto the gear (blue)
2. Insert an empty core between the
gear and the axle - ensure the
notches align as shown
3. Open the printer. and get the
thermal transfer ribbon ready.
Ensure the ribbon unwinds from
underneath as shown in Step 5
6. Attach the ribbon to the empty roll uising a piece of
tape - try to attach the ribbon as straight as possible.
5. Next, gently pull the ribbon out, up and over the print head,
around to the empty core.
7. Use the ribbon rewind gear to tighten the ribbon
against the print head, then close the printer.
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Printer Functions
LED and Button Functions
This printer has one button and one three-colour LED indicator. By indicating the LED with different colour and
pressing the button, printer can feed labels, pause the printing job, select and calibrate the media sensor, print
printer self-test report, reset printer to defaults (initialization). Please refer to the button operation below for
different functions.
LED Colour Description
Solid Green This indicates that the power is on and the device is ready to use.
Flashing Green This indicates that the system is downloading data from PC to memory or the printer is paused.
Amber This indicates that the system is clearing data from printer.
Solid Red This illuminates printer head open, cutter error.
Flashing Red This indicates a printing error, such as head open, paper empty, paper jam or memory error etc.
Regular Button Function
Feed labels
When the printer is ready, press the button to feed one label to the beginning of next label.
Pause the printing job
When the printer is printing, press the button to pause a printing job. When the printer is paused, the LED will
be green flashing. Press the button again to continue the printing job.
Power on Utilities
There are six power-on utilities to set up and test printer hardware. To use these utilies follow this procedure:
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold the Feed button then turn on the power switch.
3. The printer LED will cycle through the following options. Release the button when the LED reaches the
relevant utility.
LED Colour & Action
Functions Amber Red
(5 Flashes) Amber
(5 Flashes) Green
(5 Flashes)
Green/
Amber
(5 Flashes)
Red/
Amber
(5 Flashes)
Solid
Green
Gap/Black Mark Sensor
Calibration Release
Gap/Black Mark Sensor
Calibration, Self Test and Enter
Dump Mode Release
Printer Initialisation Release
SetBlackMarkSensorasMedia
Sensor and Calibrate the Black
Mark Sensor Release
SetGapSensorasMediaSensor
and Calibrate the Gap Sensor Release
Skip AUTO.BAS Release
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Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration
Gap/black mark sensor sensitivity should be calibrated in the following circumstances:
1. A brand new printer
2. Change label stock
3. Printer initialization
Please follow the steps below to calibrate the gap/black mark sensor.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED becomes red and flashing. (Any red will do during the 5 flashes).
4. It will calibrate the gap/black mark sensor sensitivity.
• The LED colour will be changed as following order:
1. Amber
2. Red (5 flashes)
3. Amber (5 flashes)
4. Green (5 flashes)
5. Green/amber (5 flashes)
6. Red/amber (5 flashes)
7. Solid green
Note: Sensor calibration can be done by the power on utility.
Note: Please select gap or black mark sensor type prior to calibrate the sensor.
Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode
While calibrating the gap/black mark sensor, printer will measure the label length, print the internal
configuration (self-test) on label and then enter the dump mode. To calibrate gap or black mark sensor
depends on the sensor setting in the last print job.
Please follow the steps below to calibrate the sensor.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED becomes amber and flashing. (Any amber will do during the 5 flashes)
• The LED colour will be changed as following order.
1. Amber
2. Red (5 flashes)
3. Amber (5 flashes)
4. Green (5 flashes)
5. Green/amber (5 flashes)
6. Red/amber (5 flashes)
7. Solid green
4. The printer will calibrate the sensor and measure the label length and then print the internal settings.
Then it enter Dump Mode.
Note: Sensor calibration can be done by power on utility.
Note: Please select gap or black mark sensor type prior to calibrate the sensor.
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Dump mode
Printer will enter dump mode after printing printer configuration. In the dump mode, all characters will be
printed in 2 columns as following. The left side characters are received from your system and right side data
are the corresponding hexadecimal value of the characters. It allows users or engineers to verify and debug the
program. Dump mode requires 2” wide paper width.
Note:
1. Turn off / on the power to resume printer for normal printing.
2. Press FEED button to go back to the previous menu.
Printer Initialization
Printer initialization is used to clear DRAM and restore printer settings to defaults. Printer initialization is
activated by the following procedures.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED turns green after 5 amber flashes. (Any green will do during the 5 flashes).
• The LED colour will be changed as following:
1. Amber
2. Red (5 flashes)
3. Amber (5 flashes)
4. Green (5 flashes)
5. Green/amber (5 flashes)
6. Red/amber (5 flashes)
7. Solid green
Printer configuration will be restored to defaults as below after initialisation.
Parameter Default setting Parameter Default setting
Speed 127 mm/sec (5 ips) (203DPI) 76.2
mm/sec (3 ips) (300DPI) Tear Mode On
Density 8Peel o Mode Off
Label Dimensions 2” (50.8 mm) x 2” (50.8 mm) Cutter Mode Off
Sensor Type Gap sensor Serial Port Settings 9600 bps, none parity, 8 data
bits, 1 stop bit
Gap Setting 0.12” (3.0 mm) Code Page 850
Print Direction 0Country Code 001
Reference Point 0,0 (top left corner) Clear Flash Memory No
Oset 0IP Address DHCP
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