TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) User Manual

Phomemo logoQuick Start Guide TP20
Mini PrinterTP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo)

Product Introduction

1.1 Packing List

TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Pakage List

ICON Refer to the actual set configuration for accessory quantities and specifications.
1.2 Printer Parts Instruction

TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Parts

Getting Started

2.1 Downloading the App
Method 1: Search for the “Phomemo” app on App Store® or Google Play™ for download and installation.

TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - App

Method 2: Scan the QR code.
You can scan the code using your cell phone’s camera, the built-in QR code scanning feature of your browser, or a dedicated scanning app.

TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - QR Codehttps://downloadapp.qu-in.life/MrIn-Phomemo/

ICON As the Safari browser on Apple devices does not support QR code scanning, please use your device’s built-in QR code scanner instead.
2.2 Tattoo Transfer Paper Introduction

TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig1

ICON This area is the adhesive seam at the top of the paper; please do not tear it!
2.3 Preparation Before Use

  1. Take out a piece of tattoo transfer paper, and remove its Protective Sheet.
  2. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig2Tear along the perforated line on the yellow backing paper and remove the yellow backing.

TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig3

ICON When cutting, please make sure that the adhesive area remains intact.
2.4 Quick Operation

  1. Pinch the handgrips on both sides of the cover and lift it open in the direction indicated by the diagram.
  2. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig4Place the White Tracing Sheet face up into the printer paper tray, aligning it with the Paper Output Slot direction.
  3. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig5Please pull the yellow backing sheet part out beyond the paper output slot.
  4. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig6Close the Top Cover.
  5. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig7Long press the Power Button for 3 seconds until the Indicator Light is on to turn on the printer.

TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig8

2.5 User Guide: Printing via Mobile App

  1. Open the “Phomemo” app.
  2. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig9Grant permissions
  3. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig10Wait for the printer to be searched.
  4. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig11Tap [Connect Now].
  5. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig12Connection successful, click on [Tattoo editing).
  6. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig13Select the image to be printed.
  7. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig14Edit your first image, and tap [TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Icon] after you finish editing.
  8. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig15Confirm the preview of the image, and tap [Print].
  9. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig16Retrieve the printout.
  10. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig17Tear off the blue carbon sheet for use.

TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig18

ICON The software interface is for reference only. Please refer to the actual operating page for accurate information.

Additional Instructions

3.1 Button Instructions

Button Type Operation Function
Power Button Long press for 3s Power on/off
Double press when printer is on Print a self-test page

3.2 Indicator Light Instructions

Status Meaning Advised Action
TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Icon2 Solid Green Light Functioning/ Fully charged /
TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Icon3 Flashing Green Light Charging /
TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Icon4 Solid Red Light Printer overheated Pause printing for 5-10 min
Top Cover open Install paper
TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Icon5 Slow flashing red light Low battery Charge battery for 2-4h (or at least 20 min for quick usage)
TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Icon6 Flashing Red Light When the battery reaches critically low level, the printer will shut down soon.
TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Icon7 No light indication after long pressing Power Button for 3s Battery depleted

3.3 Permission Description
For iOS users

  1. The app requires access to the Internet.
  2. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig19The app requires Bluetooth permission.

TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig20

For Android users

  1. The app requires Bluetooth permission.
  2. TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig21The app requires permission to search for nearby Bluetooth devices.
    TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig22ICON For Android 12 and above, the app requires permission to search for nearby Bluetooth devices; for systems below Android 12, the app requires GPS permission in order to search for nearby Bluetooth devices.
  3. Bluetooth Pairing Request.
    TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig23ICON You can simply tap “Pair” without checking “Allow access to your contacts and call history.”

Cleaning and Maintenance

ICONPlease make sure the printer is turned off before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
If you encounter issues such as blank lines, blurry print, or missing characters, it may be caused by dirt on the Print Head. Please follow these steps:

  1. If you have just finished printing, wait for at least 30 minutes for the Print Head to cool down completely.
  2. Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol or a print head cleaning pen (purchased separately) to gently wipe the surface of the Print Head about 5 times to remove any dust and stains.
  3. Wait 5-10 minutes for the alcohol to evaporate completely. Thus, the cleaning is done, and you can continue using the printer.

TP20 Mini Printer (Phomemo) - Fig24

beko Print Head Warning: HOT component! Touching it when it is hot can cause burns to your fingers. Please wait for at least 30 minutes after turning off the power before touching it.

Information to User

5.1 FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure statement.

The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction
5.2 ISED NOTICE (Canada)
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

ISED RF exposure statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general ISED RF exposure requirement.
The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
5.3 BATTERY WARNING

  1. Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
  2. Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas
  3. The battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
  4.  Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
  5. Battery cannot be subjected to extremely high or low temperatures, low air pressure at high altitude during use, storage or transportation.

WARNING
Please pay attention to electrical safety. Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery.
This product is not a toy.
Special Notes
The company assumes full responsibility for the revision and explanation of this manual, exercising utmost diligence to guarantee its accuracy. Nevertheless, please note that any technical improvements to the product may not be separately notified, and that the images of the product, accessories, software interfaces, etc. in this manual serve solely as illustrations and references. Due to product updates and upgrades, the actual product may vary slightly from the images. Please refer to the physical product for accurate representations.

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