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Contents
1.
Introduction
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1.1
Product Introduction
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1.2
Additional Product Reference
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2.
Operations Overview
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2.1
Unpack the Label Printer and Check the Components
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2.2
Printer Overview
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2.2.1
Front View
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2.2.2
Interior View
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2.2.3
Rear View
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2.3
Control Panels
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2.3.1
LED Indicators and Buttons
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2.3.2
Home Screen Icons (Touchscreen Models Only)
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2.3.3
Touchscreen Overview
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3.
Set Up Your Printer
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3.1
Connect the Power Cord
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3.2
Load the Ribbon (Not available for TJ-4005DN)
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3.3
Remove Used Ribbon (Not available for TJ-4005DN)
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3.4
Load the Media
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3.4.1
Load Label Roll
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3.4.2
Load External Media
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3.4.3
Load the Media in Peeler Mode (Optional)
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3.4.4
Load Media in Cutter Mode (Optional)
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4.
Improve Print Quality
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4.1
Adjust Print Head Tension to Improve Print Quality
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4.2
Avoid Wrinkled Labels
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4.2.1
Adjust Ribbon Tension (Not available for TJ-4005DN)
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4.2.2
Change the Print Density/Darkness Settings
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4.2.3
Try Different Media
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5.
Printing
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5.1
Printer Driver Installation
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5.1.1
USB Connection (Windows/Mac/Linux)
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5.1.2
Wi-Fi Network Connection (Windows)
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5.1.3
Wired Network Connection (Windows)
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5.2
Set the Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer Print Methods
(Not available for TJ-4005DN)
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