Toshiba B-SX4T-GS20-QM-R, B-SX4T User Manual

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TEC Thermal Printer

B-SX4T SERIES

Owner's Manual

CE Compliance (for EU only)

This product complies with the requirements of EMC and Low Voltage Directives including their amendments.

VORSICHT:

Schallemission: unter 70dB (A) nach DIN 45635 (oder ISO 7779)

Die für das Gerät Vorgesehene Steckdose muß in der Nähe des Gerätes und leicht zugänglich sein.

Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corp.

Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, TOSHIBA TEC has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

-- Outline of the International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program --

The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the penetration of energy efficient computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable rotection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and sed in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

(for USA only)

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

“This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.”

“Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.”

(for CANADA only)

Copyright © 2003

by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved

570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN

Toshiba B-SX4T-GS20-QM-R, B-SX4T User Manual

Safety Summary

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Personal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and Cautions necessary for safe handling are included in this manual. All warnings and cautions contained in this manual should be read and understood before handling or maintaining the equipment.

Do not attempt to effect repairs or modifications to this equipment. If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified using the procedures described in this manual, turn off the power, unplug the machine, then contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.

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This symbol indicates warning items (including cautions). Specific warning contents are drawn inside the symbol. (The symbol on the left indicates a general caution.)

This symbol indicates prohibited actions (prohibited items). Specific prohibited contents are drawn inside or near the symbol. (The symbol on the left indicates “no disassembling”.)

This symbol indicates actions which must be performed.

Specific instructions are drawn inside or near the symbol.

(The symbol on the left indicates “disconnect the power cord plug from the outlet”.)

This indicates that there is the risk of death or serious injury if the :$51,1* machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.

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Do not use voltages other than

 

Do not plug in or unplug the power

 

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cord plug with wet hands as this

 

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rating plate, as this may cause

 

may cause electric shock.

 

fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

 

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If the machines share the same

 

 

Do not place metal objects or

 

 

outlet with any other electrical

 

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water-filled containers such as

 

 

 

appliances that consume large

 

 

flower vases, flower pots or mugs,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

amounts of power, the voltage

 

 

etc. on top of the machines. If

 

 

 

will fluctuate widely each time

 

 

metal objects or spilled liquid enter

 

 

 

these appliances operate. Be sure

 

 

the machines, this may cause fire

 

 

 

to provide an exclusive outlet for

 

 

or electric shock.

 

 

 

the machine as this may cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

 

 

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Do not insert or drop metal,

 

 

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Do not scratch, damage or modify

 

 

 

 

 

 

flammable or other foreign

 

 

the power cords. Also, do not

 

 

 

objects into the machines through

 

 

 

place heavy objects on, pull on, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the ventilation slits, as this may

 

 

excessively bend the cords, as this

 

 

 

cause fire or electric shock.

 

 

may cause fire or electrical shock.

 

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If the machines are dropped or

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Continued use of the machines in

 

their cabinets damaged, first turn

an abnormal condition such as

 

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off the power switches and

when the machines are producing

 

 

 

 

 

disconnect the power cord plugs

 

smoke or strange smells may cause

 

 

from the outlet, and then contact

 

fire or electric shock. In these

 

 

your authorised TOSHIBA TEC

 

cases, immediately turn off the

 

 

representative for assistance.

 

power switches and disconnect the

 

 

Continued use of the machine in

 

power cord plugs from the outlet.

 

 

that condition may cause fire or

 

Then, contact your authorised

 

 

electric shock.

 

TOSHIBA TEC representative for

 

 

 

 

assistance.

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If foreign objects (metal

 

 

 

 

When unplugging the power cords,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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fragments, water, liquids) enter

 

 

 

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be sure to hold and pull on the plug

 

 

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the machines, first turn off the

 

 

 

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portion. Pulling on the cord portion

 

 

 

power switches and disconnect

 

 

 

 

may cut or expose the internal wires

 

 

 

the power cord plugs from the

 

 

 

 

and cause fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

outlet, and then contact your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

authorised TOSHIBA TEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

representative for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued use of the machine in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that condition may cause fire or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

electric shock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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properly grounded. Extension

 

 

 

modify the machine by yourself.

 

 

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cables should also be grounded.

 

 

 

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You may be injured by high

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire or electric shock could

 

 

 

 

voltage, very hot parts or sharp

 

 

 

occur on improperly grounded

 

 

 

 

edges inside the machine.

 

 

 

equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This indicates that there is the risk of personal Injury or damage to &$87,21 objects if the machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.

Precautions

The following precautions will help to ensure that this machine will continue to function correctly.

Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions:

 

 

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Temperatures out of the specification

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Direct sunlight

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High humidity

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Shared power source

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Excessive vibration

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Dust/Gas

The cover should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NEVER USE THINNER OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic covers.

USE ONLY TOSHIBA TEC SPECIFIED paper and ribbons.

DO NOT STORE the paper or ribbons where they might be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or gas.

Ensure the printer is operated on a level surface.

Any data stored in the memory of the printer could be lost during a printer fault.

Try to avoid using this equipment on the same power supply as high voltage equipment or equipment likely to cause mains interference.

Unplug the machine whenever you are working inside it or cleaning it.

Keep your work environment static free.

Do not place heavy objects on top of the machines, as these items may become unbalanced and fall causing injury.

Do not block the ventilation slits of the machines, as this will cause heat to build up inside the machines and may cause fire.

Do not lean against the machine. It may fall on you and could cause injury.

Care must be taken not to injure yourself with the printer paper cutter.

Unplug the machine when it is not used for a long period of time.

Place the machine on a stable and level surface.

Request Regarding Maintenance

Utilize our maintenance services.

After purchasing the machine, contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance once a year to have the inside of the machine cleaned. Otherwise, dust will build up inside the machines and may cause a fire or a malfunction. Cleaning is particularly effective before humid rainy seasons.

Our preventive maintenance service performs the periodic checks and other work required to maintain the quality and performance of the machines, preventing accidents beforehand.

For details, please consult your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.

Using insecticides and other chemicals

Do not expose the machines to insecticides or other volatile solvents. This will cause the cabinet or other parts to deteriorate or cause the paint to peel.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

Page

1.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................

E1-1

 

1.1

Introduction ..................................................................................................................

E1-1

 

1.2

Features.......................................................................................................................

E1-1

 

1.3

Unpacking ....................................................................................................................

E1-1

 

1.4

Accessories .................................................................................................................

E1-2

 

1.5

Appearance..................................................................................................................

E1-3

 

 

1.5.1 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................

E1-3

 

 

1.5.2

Front View....................................................................................................................

E1-3

 

 

1.5.3 Rear View ....................................................................................................................

E1-3

 

 

1.5.4

Operation Panel...........................................................................................................

E1-4

 

 

1.5.5

Interior..........................................................................................................................

E1-4

2.

PRINTER SETUP..................................................................................................................

E2-1

 

2.1

Precautions ..................................................................................................................

E2-1

 

2.2

Procedure before Operation .........................................................................................

E2-2

 

2.3

Fitting the Fan Filter .....................................................................................................

E2-2

 

2.4

Connecting the Cables to Your Printer .........................................................................

E2-3

 

2.5

Connecting the Power Cord .........................................................................................

E2-4

 

2.6

Turning the Printer ON/OFF .........................................................................................

E2-5

 

 

2.6.1

Turning ON the Printer.................................................................................................

E2-5

 

 

2.6.2

Turning OFF the Printer...............................................................................................

E2-5

 

2.7

Loading the Media........................................................................................................

E2-6

 

2.8

Loading the Ribbon ....................................................................................................

E2-11

 

2.9

Inserting the Optional PCMCIA Cards ........................................................................

E2-13

 

2.10

Test Print....................................................................................................................

E2-14

3.

ON LINE MODE ....................................................................................................................

E3-1

 

3.1

Operation Panel ...........................................................................................................

E3-1

 

3.2

Operation .....................................................................................................................

E3-2

 

3.3

Reset............................................................................................................................

 

E3-2

 

3.4

Dump Mode..................................................................................................................

E3-3

4.

MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................

E4-1

 

4.1

Cleaning.......................................................................................................................

E4-1

 

 

4.1.1

Print Head/Platen/Sensors ..........................................................................................

E4-1

 

 

4.1.2 Covers and Panels ......................................................................................................

E4-2

 

 

4.1.3

Optional Cutter Module................................................................................................

E4-3

 

4.2

Care/Handling of the Media and Ribbon.......................................................................

E4-3

5.

TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................................................

E5-1

 

5.1

Error Messages............................................................................................................

E5-1

 

5.2

Possible Problems........................................................................................................

E5-2

 

5.3

Removing Jammed Media............................................................................................

E5-3

 

5.4

Threshold Setting .........................................................................................................

E5-4

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APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................

EA1-1

A1.1

Printer ..........................................................................................................................

EA1-1

A1.2

Options ........................................................................................................................

EA1-2

A1.3

Media ...........................................................................................................................

EA1-2

 

A1.3.1 Media Type.......................................................................................................

EA1-2

 

A1.3.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor .....................................................

EA1-3

 

A1.3.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor...........................................................

EA1-4

 

A1.3.4 Effective Print Area...........................................................................................

EA1-4

A1.4

Ribbon .........................................................................................................................

EA1-5

APPENDIX 2 MESSAGES AND LEDS .......................................................................................

EA2-1

APPENDIX 3 INTERFACE ..........................................................................................................

EA3-1

APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES..................................................................................................

EA4-1

GLOSSARIES

 

INDEX

 

 

WARNING!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

CAUTION!

1.This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TOSHIBA TEC.

2.The contents of this manual may be changed without notification.

3.Please refer to your local Authorised Service representative with regard to any queries you may have in this manual.

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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1.1 Introduction

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TEC B-SX4T series thermal printer. This Owner’s Manual contains from general set-up through how to confirm the printer operation using a test print, and should be read carefully to help gain maximum performance and life from your printer. For most queries please refer to this manual and keep it safe for future reference. Please contact your TOSHIBA TEC representative for further information concerning this manual.

1.2 Features

This printer has the following features:

The print head block can be opened providing smooth loading of media and ribbon.

Various kinds of media can be used as the media sensors can be moved from the centre to the left edge of the media.

When the optional interface board is installed, Web functions such as remote maintenance and other advanced network features are available.

Superior hardware, including the specially developed 8 dots/mm (203 dots/inch) thermal print head which will allow very clear print at a printing speed of 76.2 mm/sec. (3 inches/sec.), 152.4 mm/sec. (6 inches/sec.), or 254.0 mm/sec. (10 inches/sec.).

Besides the optional Cutter Module, there is also an optional Strip Module, Ribbon Saving Module, PCMCIA Interface Board, Expansion I/O Interface Board, LAN Interface Board, and the USB Interface Board.

1.3 Unpacking

NOTES:

1.Check for damage or scratches on the printer. However, please note that TOSHIBA TEC shall have no liability for any damage of any kind sustained during transportation of the product.

2.Keep the cartons and pads for future transportation of the printer.

Unpack the printer as per the Unpacking Instructions supplied with the printer.

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1.4 Accessories

1.4Accessories

When unpacking the printer, please make sure all the following accessories are supplied with the printer.

U US Power Cord (1 pc.)

U EU Power Cord (1 pc.)

(P/No. FBCB0030203)

(P/No.EKA-0030001)

QQ model only

QP model only

U CD-ROM (1 pc.)

U Fan Filter (1 pc.)

QQ (P/No.: 7FM00332100)

(P/No. FMBB0036801)

QP (P/No.: 7FM00256100)

 

UWarranty Disclaimer Sheet (1 sheet) QQ-US model only

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1.5 Appearance

1.5 Appearance

1.5.1 Dimensions

The names of the parts or units introduced in this section are used in the following chapters.

291 (11.5)

460 (18.1)

291

460

 

(12.1)308

 

308

Dimensions in mm (inches)

1.5.2 Front View

LCD Message Display

Top Cover

1.5.3 Rear View

Operation Panel

Supply Window

Media Outlet

Parallel Interface

PCMCIA Card Slot (Option),

Connector (Centronics)

USB Connector (Option), or

 

LAN Connector (Option)

 

 

Serial Interface

Connector (RS-232C)

USB Connector

(Option) or LAN

Connector (Option)

Expansion I/O Interface Connector (Option)

Power Switch

AC Power Inlet {: OFF

|: ON

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1.5 Appearance

1.5.4 Operation Panel

LCD Message Display

POWER LED

(Green) ON LINE LED (Green)

ERROR LED (Red)

[FEED] key

[PAUSE] key

[RESTART] key

Please see Section 3.1 for further information about the Operation Panel.

1.5.5 Interior

Locking Ring

Ribbon Stopper

Supply Holder

Print Head Block

Print Head

Platen

Head Lever

Supply Shaft

 

Ribbon Shaft

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2.1 Precautions

2. PRINTER SETUP

2.1 Precautions

This section outlines the procedures to setup your printer prior to its operation. The section includes precautions, connecting cables, assembling accessories, loading media and ribbon, inserting the optional memory card, and performing a test print.

To insure the best operating environment, and to assure the safety of the operator and the equipment, please observe the following precautions.

Operate the printer on a stable, level, operating surface in a location free from excessive humidity, high temperature, dust, vibration or direct sunlight.

Keep your work environment static free. Static discharge can cause damage to delicate internal components.

Make sure that the printer is connected to a clean source of AC Power and that no other high voltage devices that may cause line noise interference are connected to the same mains.

Assure that the printer is connected to the AC mains with a threeprong power cable that has the proper ground (earth) connection.

Do not operate the printer with the cover open. Be careful not to allow fingers or articles of clothing to get caught into any of the moving parts of the printer especially the optional cutter mechanism.

Make sure to turn off the printer power and to remove the power cord from the printer whenever working on the inside of the printer such as changing the ribbon or loading the media, or when cleaning the printer.

For best results, and longer printer life, use only TOSHIBA TEC recommended media and ribbons.

Store the media and ribbons in accordance with their specifications.

This printer mechanism contains high voltage components; therefore you should never remove any of the covers of the machine as you may receive an electrical shock. Additionally, the printer contains many delicate components that may be damaged if accessed by unauthorised personnel.

Clean the outside of the printer with a clean dry cloth or a clean cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution.

Use caution when cleaning the thermal print head as it may become very hot while printing. Wait until it has had time to cool before cleaning. Use only the TOSHIBA TEC recommended print head cleaner to clean the print head.

Do not turn off the printer power or remove the power plug while the printer is printing or while the ON LINE lamp is blinking.

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2.2 Procedure before Operation

2.2Procedure before This section describes the outline of the printer setup.

Operation

1.Unpack the accessories and printer from the box.

2.Refer to Safety Precautions in this manual and set up the printer at a proper location.

3.Fit the Fan Filter to the printer. (Refer to Section 2.3.)

NOTE:

To communicate with the host computer, one of the following cables is required.

(1)RS-232C cable: 25 pins

(2)Centronics cable: 36 pins

(3)USB: B plug (Option)

(4)LAN: 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX (Option)

4.The host computer must have a serial, Centronics parallel, USB or LAN port. (Refer to Section 2.4.)

5.Be sure to insert the power cord plug into an AC outlet. (Refer to Section 2.5.)

6.Load the media. (Refer to Section 2.7.)

7.Adjust the position of the Feed Gap Sensor or Black Mark Sensor depending on the media being used. (Refer to Section 2.7.)

8.Load the ribbon. (Refer to Section 2.8.)

9.Turn the power ON. (Refer to Section 2.6.)

10.Perform a test print. (Refer to Section 2.10.)

11.Install the Printer Drivers. (Refer to the Printer Driver Manual.)

2.3 Fitting the Fan Filter When installing the printer, it is important to ensure that the Fan Filter is attached before using the printer.

The Fan Filter consists of 2 parts:

(1)Filter Pad

(2)Filter Retainer

To fit the Fan Filter, put the Filter Pad inside the Filter Retainer and simply press into place as shown in the diagram below, ensuring connecting pins are aligned with the connecting holes.

Filter Pad

Snap On

Filter Retainer

Snap On

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2.4 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer

2.4Connecting the Cables to Your Printer

NOTES:

1.The picture on the right shows the layout of the interface connectors when the options are fully installed. It may be different depending on your system configuration.

2.The USB interface and LAN interface cannot be used at the same time.

The following paragraphs outline how to connect the cables from the printer to your host computer, and will also show how to make cable connections to other devices. Depending on the application software you use to print labels, there are 4 possibilities for connecting the printer to your host computer. These are:

A serial cable connection between the printer’s RS-232 serial connector and one of your host computer’s COM ports. (Refer to APPENDIX 3.)

A parallel cable connection between the printer’s standard parallel connector and your host computer’s parallel port (LPT).

An Ethernet connection using the optional LAN board.

A USB cable connection between the printer’s optional USB connector and your host computer’s USB port. (Conforming to USB 1.1)

The diagram below shows all the possible cable connections to the current version of the printer.

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d

e

f

c Parallel Interface Connector (Centronics)

d Serial Interface Connector (RS-232C)

e Expansion I/O Interface Connector (Option)

f Power Inlet

g USB Interface Connector (Option)

h PCMCIA Card Slot (Option)

i LAN Interface Connector (Option)

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2.5 Connecting the Power Cord

2.5Connecting the Power Cord

CAUTION!

1.Make sure that the printer Power Switch is turned to the OFF position ({) before connecting the Power Cord to prevent possible electric shock or damage to the printer.

2.Use only the Power Cord supplied with the printer. Use of any other cord may cause electric shock or fire.

3.Connect the Power Cord to a supply outlet with a properly grounded (earthed) connection.

1. Make sure that the printer Power Switch is in the OFF ( ) position.

Power Switch

2. Connect the Power Cord to the printer as shown in the figure below.

Power Cord

3.Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a grounded outlet as shown in the figure below.

Power Cord

Power Cord

 

[QQ Type]

[QP Type]

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2.6 Turning the Printer ON/OFF

2.6Turning the Printer ON/OFF

2.6.1 Turning ON the Printer

CAUTION!

Use the power switch to turn the printer On/Off. Plugging or unplugging the Power Cord to turn the printer On/Off may cause fire, an electric shock, or damage to the printer.

When the printer is connected to your host computer it is good practice to turn the printer ON before turning on your host computer and turn OFF your host computer before turning off the printer.

1.To turn ON the printer power, press the Power Switch as shown in the diagram below. Note that ( | ) is the power ON side of the switch.

Power Switch

NOTE:

If a message other than ON

LINE appears on the display or the ERROR LED lamp is illuminated, go to Section 5.1,

Error Messages.

2.6.2 Turning OFF the Printer

CAUTION!

1.Do not turn off the printer power while the media is being printed as this may cause a paper jam or damage to the printer.

2.Do not turn off the printer power while the ON LINE lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to your computer.

2.Check that the ON LINE message appears in the LCD Message Display and that the ON LINE and POWER LED lights are illuminated.

1.Before turning off the printer Power Switch verify that the ON LINE message appears in the LCD Message Display and that the ON LINE LED light is on and is not flashing.

2.To turn OFF the printer power press the Power Switch as shown in the diagram below. Note that ({) is the power OFF side of the switch.

Power Switch

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2.7 Loading the Media

2.7 Loading the Media

WARNING!

1.Do not touch any moving parts. To reduce the risk of fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc., being drawn into the moving parts, be sure to load the media once the printer has stopped moving completely.

2.The Print Head becomes hot immediately after printing. Allow it to cool before loading the media.

3.To avoid injury, be careful not to trap your fingers while opening or closing the cover.

CAUTION!

Be careful not to touch the Print Head Element when raising the Print Head Block. Failure to do this may cause missing dots by static electricity or other print quality problems.

NOTES:

1.When the Head Lever is turned to Free position, the Print Head is raised.

2.To allow printing the Head Lever must be set to Lock position. (This ensures that the Print Head is closed.) There are two head pressure levels in the Lock position. Set the Head Lever depending on the media type:

Position ?: Labels Position @: Tags

However, proper position may differ depending on media. For details, refer to TOSHIBA TEC authorised service representative.

3.Do not turn the Locking Ring counter-clockwise too far or it may come off the Supply Holder.

The following procedure shows the steps to properly load the media into the printer so that it feeds straight and true through the printer.

The printer prints both labels and tags.

1.Turn off the power and open the Top Cover.

2.Turn the Head Lever to Free position, then release the Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate.

3.Open the Print Head Block.

Top Cover

Print Head Block

?

@

Head Lever

Ribbon Shaft

 

 

Holder Plate

CAUTION!

When loading or replacing the media or a ribbon, be careful not to damage the print head with a hard object like a watch or a ring.

Care must be taken not to allow

 

Care must be taken not to allow

the metal or glass part of a watch

 

a metal object like a ring to touch

to touch the print head edge.

 

the print head edge.

Since the print head element can be easily damaged by shock, please treat it carefully by not hitting a hard object against it.

4.Turn the Locking Ring counterclockwise and remove the Supply Holder from the Supply Shaft.

Locking Ring

Supply Shaft

Supply Holder

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2.7 Loading the Media

2.7Loading the Media (Cont.)

NOTE:

Do not over-tighten the Locking Ring of the Supply Holder.

5.Put the media on the Supply Shaft.

6.Pass the media around the Damper, then pull the media towards the front of the printer.

7.Align the projection of the Supply Holder with the groove of the Supply Shaft, and push the Supply Holder against the media until the media is held firmly in place. This will center the media automatically.

Then turn the Locking Ring clockwise to secure the Supply Holder.

Groove Damper

Supply Holder

Projection

Media

 

 

 

Supply Shaft

Locking Ring

 

 

 

 

 

In case of a label rolled with the print side facing inside.

In case of a label rolled with the print side facing outside.

Media

Damper

8.Place the media between the Media Guides, adjust the Media Guides to the media width, and tighten the Locking Screw.

9.Check that the media path through the printer is straight. The media should be centered under the Print Head.

Media Guide

Print Head

Supply Holder

Locking Screw

Media

Media Guide

 

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