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User’s Manual No. 980158-001 Rev. A©1997 Eltron International Inc.EclipseLP2344 & TLP2344User’s Manual

Swing open the printer’s front door. The doorhas a magnetic latch for easy access.Remove the tape retaining the Front Door In-sert Cover while holding

Check List Your Eclipse printer kit contains the items listedbelow.• An Eclipse LP2344 or TLP2344 printer.• Create-A-Label Tools software disk with on

• Ribbon Rewind Core (TLP2344 only).• AC Power CordIf any items are missing, contact your dealer forreplacement parts.Label and tag supplies can be pu

Installation The following sections will guide you throughthe installation of the printer and Create-A-Label Tools software.Step ➊Attach PowerPlace th

Attach the AC power cord to the AC power re-ceptacle in the rear of the printer.Attach the AC power cord to a grounded (threeprong) electrical outlet

Step ➋Attach InterfaceCableParallel InterfaceAttach a suitable parallel printer cable from thecomputer to the Centronics interface connec-tor at the b

Step 3Applying PowerWhen the power switch is moved to the ON (1)position, the POWER and ERROR Indicatorsshould alternately flash indicating that thepr

2OperationThis section provides information on the op-eration of the printer.Controls &IndicatorsAll the printer controls and indicators, exceptfo

The POWERSWITCHThe printer’s POWER SWITCH is located onback panel of the printer. Placing this switch inthe ON (1) position will apply power to thepri

The FEEDButtonThe printer is equipped with a label FEED but-ton. The printer will feed a single label eachtime the FEED button is depressed. This is r

Loading Labelsor TagsYour printer can print on continuous directthermal paper, direct thermal adhesive backedlabels or non-adhesive tags. Loading eith

Label LoadingStep ❶Open the top (and right side) cover on theprinter. Slide the Roll Retainer Guide down tothe end of the Label Roll Support.980158-00

Label LoadingStep ➋Open the Printhead Assembly by pushing therelease lever to the right, towards the back ofthe printer. The printhead assembly will p

Label LoadingStep ➌Slide the Label Width Adjustment Tab to theoutside stop and rotate up.980158-001 Rev.A 17OperationSTEPPERMOTOR122"(50mm)4"

Label LoadingStep ➍Slide a roll of labels onto the Label Roll Guideand onto Label Roll Support. Labels feed fromthe top and towards the front of the p

Label LoadingStep ➎Thread the label stock through the Label Sen-sor Assembly and then between the Platen(drive roller) and the Printhead.For easy labe

Label LoadingStep ❻Rotate the Label Width Adjustment Tab downand slide it over until it is flush with the labelstock. Check the location of the Throug

Label LoadingStep ❼Close the printhead by pressing down on bothsides of the front of the printhead assembly.980158-001 Rev.A 21OperationFigure 2-7Clos

Label LoadingStep ❽Adjust the label pressure control knob to matchthe label stock in use.Label WidthPressure ControlKnob Settings2" or Less 2&quo

Transfer RibbonLoadingStep ❶Slide the appropriate thermal transfer ribbonroll onto the Ribbon Supply Tube.980158-001 Rev.A 23OperationTransferRibbonRi

FOREWORDThis manual provides installation and operation information for the Eclipse LP2344 andTLP2344 printers, manufactured by Eltron International I

Transfer RibbonLoadingStep ❷Open the printhead assembly. See Figure 2-2.Thread the transfer ribbon between the LabelSensor Assembly and the Printhead

Transfer RibbonLoadingStep ❸Wrap the transfer ribbon from the front of theprinthead assembly to the backside of the rib-bon take-up tube. Attach the r

Label Variationsand theLabel SensorYour printer is equipped with a sensor capableof detecting the gap between labels while theyare being printed. This

AutoSenseGap SensorAdjustmentLoad labels into the printer. Do not use theauto-dispense/peeler mode for this procedure.Press and hold the PAUSE and CAN

Cleaning ThePrint HeadAs you use your printer, the printhead may be-come dirty resulting in poor print quality.Whenever new labels are loaded into the

Appendix ATrouble ShootingThis section addresses the most common is-sues user’s may face with operation and con-figuration of the printer.The first tr

Common Printing ProblemsTrouble Shooting GuideProblem Solution or ReasonPOWER indicator does notlight GREEN when powerswitch is turned to the ON (1)po

Problem Solution or ReasonPrinter cuts (melts) throughthe transfer ribbon. The rib-bon is advancing at the samerate as the label stock.1. Verify that

Serial InterfaceCommunicationConfigurationThe printer’s serial port is configured with the“Y” command for the printer. See the EPL2programmer's m

Printer TagSense ThroughHole PositionThe printer uses a moveable sensor to detectindex holes/notches in tag stock. The sensorposition is indicated by

WARRANTY INFORMATIONWe Need To Hear From You!To Establish Your Warranty Period And Provide Access To Technical Support,Send Us Your Product Registrati

Printer MediaTemperatureSettingsThis table describes the recommended ribbon,media, and heat settings for the printer.RibbonPart No.RibbonTypeHeatSetti

Printing:• Direct thermal and thermal transfer printing• Selectable constant print speeds of 2 or 4inches per second (ips)• 203 dots per inch (8 dots/

Bar CodesTwo Dimensional Bar Codes (Optional):• PDF417 (TLP \-2046/417 only)• Maxicode• Bar codes can be printed in four directions"0 , 90, 180,

• Minimum media width: 1.12" (28.6mm)• Maximum media length: 6.0" (152mm)(with standard memory)• Minimum media length: 0.38" (9.7mm)• T

Environmental:• Operating Temperature: 40 degrees F to105 degrees F (5 degrees C to 40 degrees C)• Storage Temperature: -4 degrees F to 158degrees F (

Appendix BSupplies andAccessoriesSupplies and Accessories can be ordered fromyour Eltron dealer where you purchased yourprinter or by calling ELTRON a

40 980158-001 Rev.AFeaturesLow costEase of useLow Environmental DurabilityLimited Label LifeWill fade and/or discolor whenexposed to heat, sunlight, a

980158-001 Rev.A 41FeaturesBetter environmental durability.Better abrasion resistance thanwaxMore expensive than waxGood aesthetic appearanceHigh envi

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Appendix CUsing TheWindows PrinterDriverThe Windows printer driver provides control ofseveral printer features when printing fromWindows software appl

Table Of ContentsGetting StartedIntroduction ...1Unpacking Your Printer ...#Check List ...

Print Quality,Print DensityThe print darkness or density can be changedby using the Print Quality option. If print looksfaded when printing at high sp

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1Getting StartedThis section provides information on theinstallation of the printer and software.Introduction The Eltron Eclipse LP2344 (direct therma

Features• 4 inches per second (ips) print speed helpsincrease productivity & efficiency• Large 8 inch media roll capacity for produc-tion printing

Unpacking YourEclipse PrinterThe printer is shipped in a carton and protec-tive bag. Keep all packing material in case youneed to move or re-ship the