Quick Guide For printer model: Korean Chinese German English TH208 PN: Q02544000 Read this Quick Guide before and during usage of the above product. Keep this document handy for future reference.
FCC WARNING You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Safety Precautions This section describes how to use the printer safely. Be sure to read it carefully before using the printer. Pictographic Symbols This instruction manual and the printer labels use a variety of pictographic symbols to facilitate safe and correct use of the printer and to prevent injury to others and property damage. The symbols and meanings for them are given below. Be sure to understand these symbols well before reading the main text.
Safety Precautions Warning Battery Pack English • Never try to take apart the battery pack or modify it in any way such as with a solder iron. • Never expose the battery to direct flame, throw it into fire, or take any actions that may lead to shorting. • When charging the battery pack, make sure to use the printer or the specified battery charger. AC Adapter/Battery Charger (Option) • Use only the specified voltage. Using a different voltage may create the danger of fire or electric shock.
Caution Replacing the Battery Pack • Use only the specified battery pack. • When replacing the battery pack, make sure to install the pack in the correct orientation. Incorrectly replacing the battery creates the danger of explosion, injury or damage to surrounding areas.
Precautions for Installation and Handling Printer operation can be affected by the printer environment. Refer to the following instructions for installation and handling of TH208. Select a Safe Location Place the printer on a surface that is flat and level. Keep the printer out of high temperature and humidity. If the surface is not flat and level, this may result in poor print quality. This may also cause malfunction and shorten the life span of the printer.
Table of Contents 3 6 9 12 16 18 English Safety Precautions Precautions for Installation and Handling Names of Parts Preparing for First-time Operation Turning on the Power Basic Specifications 7
Checking Accessories Make sure that you have received all of the following items in the package. If there are any accessories missing, contact your nearest dealer or the store where you purchased the printer. Quick Guide AC power cord AC adapter English Leaflet (Global warranty) About the Box Please retain both the box in which the printer was packed and the cushioning material (cushions that hold the printer in place). If you need to send in the printer for repair, repack it in this box.
Names of Parts ▲ Printer Unit (Unit Exterior) LCD Display Charge LED Top cover Handle Operation key Label discharge outlet Battery cover English Backing paper discharge outlet (For Dispenser mode) Cover open/close latch Scanner connector cover ▲ Back (USB Interface) DC input power terminal (Power connector) USB connector ▲ Back (USB + LAN Interface) DC input power terminal (Power connector) LAN connector USB connector 9
Names of Parts When Top Cover Is Opened Dispensing sensor Print head Print head cover Paper holder English Paper holder slide guide Platen roller Dispenser plate Dispenser frame Cutter Type (Optional) Cutter type Cutter unit Cutter type for linerless label Cutter unit for linerless label * There is no difference in the unit exterior between standard type and non-cutter type for linerless label. CAUTION The cutter is sharp. Be careful not to cut your hands.
▲ Operation Panel Arrow keys Use these keys to move the cursor. CHARGE LED lights while charging the battery. Menu/Page up POWER button Delete Ten keypad Entering alphanumeric characters and symbols English Enter Pause/Feed Input mode Space/Symbol Function keys Function keys POWER button Menu/Page up Delete F1 F2 Pause/Feed Input mode Space/Symbol Enter Power ON: Hold down for 1 second. Power OFF: Hold down for more than 3 seconds.
Preparing for First-time Operation Charging the Battery Pack • Charging by installing the battery pack in the battery charger (optional) Install the battery pack in the battery charger (optional) and charge it. The optional battery charger set provided for this printer is specific to this printer. Do not use it for other electric equipment. Connect the power cord from the English AC adapter to the charger unit. Then, connect the power cord to the AC adapter and plug it to the outlet.
Note • • When the CHARGE lamp is not lit, check that the battery pack is installed securely. The battery may not be charged when not securely installed. When a charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp first lights red, then lights green. • Charging by installing the supplied AC adapter on the printer This charges the battery pack while it is installed in the printer. 1. Insert the DC power cord into the DC input terminal.
Preparing for First-time Operation Installing and Removing the Battery Pack English 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery pack, then close the battery cover. Insert the battery pack with the terminal side toward the printer. Terminal side Battery pack 3. To remove the battery pack, press the blue hook to unlock it, then hold the tab and pull out the battery pack. CAUTION *Be sure to turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery pack.
Using AC Adapter Install the supplied AC adapter on the printer for use. The AC adapter set provided for this printer is specific to this printer. Do not use it for other electric equipment. Use only power supplies listed in the Basic Specifications. 1. Insert the DC output terminal into the DC input terminal. English DC input terminal DC output terminal 2. Connect the AC adapter into the outlet.
Turning On the Power Power Setting Plug the DC power cord of the AC adapter into the printer and turn on the power. 1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. AC adapter English AC power cord 2. Connect the printer AC adapter AC power outlet. When plugging the DC power cord into the printer’s power connector, make sure the DC power cord connector is oriented properly. When plugging in the DC power cord to the printer, use one hand to hold the printer while using the other hand to plug in the cord.
3. Press the POWER button on the operation panel of the unit. The LCD display is lit when the printer is turned on. English POWER button 4. Hold down the POWER button for more than 3 seconds to turn off the printer. When the power is off, the LCD display turns off. CAUTION *The power cord set supplied with this printer is only for use with this printer. Do not use it for other electrical products. *Do not operate the POWER button or plug in/unplug the power cord with wet hands.
Basic Specifications English Model name Printing method Head density (Resolution) Printing effective area Unprintable area TH208 Direct thermal 203dpi (8-dot/mm) 156mm pitch x 56mm wide (6.1" pitch x 2.2" wide) Length direction Upper: 2.0mm (0.07") Lower: 2.0mm (0.07") (Not including backing paper) Width direction Left: 1.5mm (0.05") Right: 1.5mm (0.
Dimensions Weight Power specifications Battery pack Environmental conditions (Temperature/Humidity) Standard interface Options LED Operation button Paper length detection sensor Standard: Continuous mode, Dispenser mode, Tear-off mode, Sensor off mode Option: Cutter mode, Linerless mode (with cutter), Linerless mode (without cutter) 132(W) x 194(D) x 147 (H) (mm) (5.1"W x 7.6"D x 5.7"H) Approximately 1.7kg (Approximately 3.
Basic Specifications Barcode 2D barcode English Resident embedded bitmap fonts Resident True Type fonts Printing direction (Characters/Barcode) Barcode ratio Magnification ratio (Characters/Barcode/Image) Self-diagnostic function Noise (EMC) standard Safety standards Wireless standards Wireless LAN (2.
