TEC CB-416 Series, 426-T3 SERIES, CB-416-T3 Series, CB-426-T3 Series Maintenance Manual

PRINTED IN JAPAN

TEC Color Printer

CB-416/426-T3 SERIES

Original Aug., 1998
(Revised Mar., 1999)

Document No. EO18-33002A

Maintenance Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. UNPACKING ...........................................................................................1- 1

1.1 PROCEDURE..................................................................................1- 1

1.2 CHECKS..........................................................................................1- 2

2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT ..................................................................2- 1

2.1 REPLACING THE CPU PC BOARD ...............................................2- 2

2.2 REPLACING HCHK PC BOARD.....................................................2- 3

2.3 REPLACING THE DRIVER PC BOARD .........................................2- 4

2.4 REPLACING HWC PC BOARD ......................................................2- 6

2.5 REPLACING PDM PC BOARD .......................................................2- 7

2.6 REPLACING THE PS UNIT ............................................................2- 8

2.7 REPLACING THE PLATEN MOTOR AND FEED MOTOR.............2- 9

2.8 REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTOR ASS'Y ...................................2-10

2.9 REPLACING THE SOLENOID ASS'Y.............................................2-11

2.10 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD.....................................................2-12

2.11 REPLACING THE PLATEN AND MEDIA SENSOR .......................2-13

2.12 REPLACING THE PINCH ROLLER ASS'Y.....................................2-14

2.13 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS ................................................................2-15

3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ............3- 1

3.1 CUTTER MODULE (CB-1204-QM) .................................................3- 1

3.2 RIBBON MODULE (CB-1004-QM)..................................................3- 3

3.3 PRINT HEAD FAN...........................................................................3- 5

4. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................4- 1

5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION.......................................................................5- 1

5.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION................................5- 1

5.2 SELF TEST MODE..........................................................................5- 2

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE......................................................5-10

5.4 TEST PRINT MODE........................................................................5-43

5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE........................................................................5-51

6. PROGRAM DOWNLOAD........................................................................6- 1

6.1 FLOPPY DISK .................................................................................6- 1

6.2 SETUP.............................................................................................6- 1

6.3 OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAM DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE .........6- 1

6.4 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE ...........................................................6- 1

EO18-33002A

(Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000)

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 Authorized Service representative with regard to any queries you may
have in this manual.

Page

Copyright © 2000
by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN

1-1

1. UNPACKING

EO18-33002A

1.1 PROCEDURE

1. UNPACKING

1.1 PROCEDURE

1) Open the carton.

2) Unpack the accessories from the carton.

3) Unpack the printer and remove the side pads (L) and (R).

4) Place the printer on a level surface.

Media Side

Black Screw

Partition

Supply Roll Holder Pad (L)

Supply Roll Holder

Supply Roll Holder Pad (R)

Carton

Carton

Side Pad (R)

Band

Owner's Manual

Power Cord

Fan Filter

Feed Roller Brush

Print Head Cleaner

Side Pad (L)

Printer

Rear Pad

Bottom Pad

Fig. 1-1

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1.2 CHECKS

6) Remove the six pieces of tape to open the top cover and remove the rear pad.

7) Remove the 12 pieces of tape from the internal parts.

8) Turn all of the head levers to the OPEN position to open the pinch roller ass'y and remove the sheet
of paper protecting the print heads.

9) Turn all of the head levers to the LOCK position to close the pinch roller ass’y, then lower the pinch
roller lever to the ROLLER LOCK position.

10) Close the top cover.

NOTES: 1. Regarding attachment of the accessories, refer to the Owner's Manual.

2. The above illustration is for the CB-416-T3-QQ/QP model. Since the CB-426-T3-QQ/QP
model is a two-color printer, the two print head blocks to the right hand are not installed.
Please accept that all illustrations provided in this manual hereafter are for the CB-416­T3-QQ/QP.

1.2 CHECKS

1) Check for damage or scratches on the machine.

2) Confirm that none of the accessories are missing.

NOTES: 1. Keep the cartons and pads for future transportation of the printer.

2. If the printer is to stand unused for a long period of time or if it is to be transported, be sure

to insert a sheet of paper under all the print heads and the pinch roller to protect the print
heads.

Tape

Tape

Tape

Rear Pad

Fig. 1-2

Tape

Tape Pinch Roller Ass'y

Head Lever

Tape

Tape

Pinch Roller Lever

Fig. 1-3

Pinch Roller

CB-416: Print Head (Yellow)
CB-426: 2nd Print Head

CB-416: Print Head (Cyan)
CB-426: 1st Print Head

CB-416: Print Head (Magenta)
CB-426: Not installed

CB-416: Print Head (Black)
CB-426: Not installed

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2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT

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2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT

2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT

CAUTION:

Never remove the red screws. Doing so will change the adjustment.

1) Turn the power off.

2) Open the top cover and remove all of the ribbon module.

3) Remove the four B-3x6 screws and five B-4x6 screws securing the left side cover, detach the fan
motor connectors (CN3 and CN4) then remove the left side cover.

4) Remove the two B-4x6 screws securing the operation panel and disconnect the CN40 and CN51
connectors from the driver PC board, then remove the operation panel.

NOTE: Instructions for opening the top cover and removing the left side cover and operation panel are

omitted from each removal/installation procedure provided below.

CAUTION:

1. Lubrication: During parts replacement

2. Kinds of oil: FLOIL G-488: 1Kg can. (Part No. 19454906001)

3. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants. Unsuitable oil can damage the mechanism.

All machines are generally delivered in their best condition. Efforts should be made to keep them that
way. Lack of oil, or the presence of debris or dust, may cause an unexpected failure. To maintain in
optimal operation condition, periodically clean the machine and apply the proper kinds of oil to each part
in which lubrication is needed.
Although the frequency of lubrication varies according to how often the machine is used, as a minimum
it is necessary to lubricate before any part becomes dry. It is also necessary to wipe off excessive oil
or it will collect dirt.

WARNING!

Disconnect the power cord before replacing the main parts.

LUBRICATION

Left Side Cover

Top Cover

B-3x6 Screw

Operation Panel

B-4x6 Screw

Fan Motor

B-4x6 Screw

B-4x6 Screw

Fig. 2-1

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2. MAIN UNIT REPLACEMENT

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2.1 REPLACING THE CPU PC BOARD

2.1 REPLACING THE CPU PC BOARD

1) Disconnect all connectors from the CPU PC board.

2) Remove the three SMW-3x6 screws (small washer type) and four SMW-3x6.

3) Remove the CPU PC board from the driver PC board.

4) Replace the CPU PC board with a new one, and then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to the following DIP SW function table and set the serial interface specifications.

CPU PC Board

Fig. 2-2

DIP SW

SMW-3x6
Screw

SMW-3x6 Screw
(Small Washer Type)

SMW-3x6
Screw

NOTE: The shaded settings are the factory default settings. "OFF" means "OPEN".

■ DIP SW
This DIP switch is provided on the CPU PC board. Even after installing the CPU PC board, it is
accessible from the rear of the printer by removing the DIP SW cover.

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2.2 REPLACING THE HCHK PC BOARD

2.2 REPLACING THE HCHK PC BOARD

1) Remove the SMW-3x6 screw from the HCHK PC board.

2) Release the HCHK PC board from the locking support.

Locking Support

Fig. 2-3

3) Replace the HCHK PC board with a new one, and then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

SMW-3x6 Screw

Driver PC Boared

HCHK PC Board

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2.3 REPLACING THE DRIVER PC BOARD

1) Remove the CPU PC board. (See Section 2.1.)

2) Disconnect all connectors from the driver PC board.

3) Remove the four SMW-4x8 screws to detach the driver PC board from the printer.

4) After replacing the driver PC board with a new one, refer to the following [CHECK] and [ADJUSTMENT]
and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

1. Set the DIP switches on the new driver PC board. (Refer to Section 2.13.)

2. Firmly connect the harnesses with the connectors by matching their colors on the driver PC board.

1. After replacing the driver PC board, be sure to adjust the media sensor voltage following the
procedure described on the next page.

2. Refer to the Owner’s Manual to readjust the media sensor sensitivity.

2.3 REPLACING THE DRIVER PC BOARD

CHECK

ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 2-4

SMW-4x8 Screw

SMW-4x8 Screw

WARNING!

Replace only with the same type and rated fuse for continued protection against risk of fire.

Driver PC Board

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■ Adjusting the Media Sensor Voltage

After replacing the driver PC board, be sure to adjust the sensor voltage using the procedure below.
When adjusting the black mark sensor, place IJ16 tag paper (OSAKA SEALING) so that the sensor
can sense the print area of the tag paper. For the feed gap sensor adjustment, place IJKS labels
(OSAKA SEALING).

(1) Connect the printer to a PC and turn the power on for both.
(2) Adjust the media sensor voltage.

■ Black Mark Sensor

Fully turn the feed gap sensor adjustment knob on the rear of the printer counterclockwise.
Turn the black mark sensor adjustment knob so that the notch stops at a 180 degree angle.
Turn the VR3 on the driver PC board in either direction until all the black mark sensor lamps are
lit. If the lamps do not light, turn the black mark sensor adjustment knob within the angle range
of 150 degree to 210 degree, and retry.

■ Feed Gap Sensor

Fully turn the black mark sensor adjustment knob on the rear of the printer counterclockwise.
Turn the feed gap sensor adjustment knob so that the notch stops at a 90 degree angle.
Turn the VR4 on the driver PC board in either direction until the topmost feed gap sensor
lamp lights. If the lamp does not light, turn the feed gap sensor adjustment knob within the
angle range of 60 degree to 120 degree, and retry.

NOTE: Adjust the knobs so that they stop in the mid-range with all the lamps lit.

(3) After completing this procedure, turn the power off.

2.3 REPLACING THE DRIVER PC BOARD

ADJUSTMENT

GAP MARKER

VR4 VR3

IC22

CN10

IC23

IC24

CN11

TPGI

TPGR

B-CX DRIVER PWB

FMJD0004802

CN9

2 1

CN8

2 1.

33

Feed Gap Sensor Lamps

Black Mark Sensor Lamps
Green

Red
Notch

Black Mark Sensor Adjustment Knob
Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment Knob

Fig. 2-5

Driver PC Board

Rear of the Printer

Fig. 2-6

Fig. 2-7

150°

210°

180°

120°

60°

90°

GAP

GAP

MARK

MARK

VR3

VR4

MARK

GAP

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2.4 REPLACING THE HWC PC BOARD

2.4 REPLACING THE HWC PC BOARD

1) Remove the CPU PC board. (See Section 2.1.)

2) Remove the driver PC board. (See Section 2.3.)

3) Disconnect all cables from the HWC PC board.

4) Remove the three SMW-3x6 screws (small washer type) and two SMW-3x6 screws to detach the

HWC PC board from the driver PC board.

Fig. 2-8

HWC PC Board

5) Replace the HWC PC board with a new one, and then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

SMW-3x6 Screw
(Small Washer Type)

SMW-3x6 Screw

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2.5 REPLACING THE PDM PC BOARD

1) Disconnect all cables from the PDM PC board.

2) Remove the four SMW-3x6 screws to detach the PDM PC board.

Fig. 2-9

PDM PC Board

2.5 REPLACING THE PDM PC BOARD

SMW-3x6 Screw

SMW-3x6 Screw

3) Replace the PDM PC board with a new one, and then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

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2.6 REPLACING THE PS UNIT

1) Disconnect the two cables from CN1 and CN2 on the PS unit.

2) Remove the five SMW-4x8 screws to detach the PS unit. Detach the PS cover by moving it in the
arrow-indicating direction.

3) Remove the N-3 nut and D-3x6 screw to remove the thermistor from the PS unit.

4) Replace the PS unit with a new one, and then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

2.6 REPLACING THE PS UNIT

WARNING!

Replace only with the same type and rated fuse for continued protection against risk of fire.

PS Cover

Connector (CN2)

PS UNIT

SMW-4x8 Screw

SMW-4x8 Screw

Thermistor

D-3x6 Screw

Nut (N-3)

SMW-4x8 Screw

Connecter (CN1)

SMW-4x8 Screw

Fig. 2-10

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2.7 REPLACING THE PLATEN MOTOR AND FEED MOTOR

1) Remove the PS unit. (See Section 2.6.)

2) Disconnect the three cables from CN13, CN25 and CN27 on the driver PC board, and cut the cable
band binding the feed motor cable.

3) Remove the eight SM-4x8 screws to detach the two platen motors.

4) Remove the four SM-4x10 screws securing the feed motor to detach the feed roller and the motor
spacer.

5) After replacing the platen and feed motors with new ones, refer to the following [LUBRICATION] and
[CHECK] and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

Apply FLOIL G-488 to the surface of the gears.

1. To allow sufficient backlash for the platen motor and feed motor, secure them while holding them up
slightly.

2. Refer to Fig. 2-11 to connect the harnesses correctly. Be sure to secure the feed motor cable in
position with a cable band.

2.7 REPLACING THE PLATEN MOTOR AND FEED MOTOR

CHECK

LUBRICATION

Fig. 2-11

Connector (CN25)

Connector (CN27)

Connector (CN13)

Platen Motor
(Y,C Block)

FLOIL G-488

SM-4x8 Screw

Platen Motor
(M,K Block)

SM-4x10 Screw

Feed Motor

Motor Spacer

Cable Band

Driver PC Board

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2.8 REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTOR ASS’Y

1) Remove the driver PC board. (See Section 2.3.)

2) Cut the cable band binding the ribbon motor ass’y and remove the four SMW-4x8 screws to detach
the ribbon motor ass’y.

3) After replacing the ribbon motor ass’y with a new one, refer to the following [CHECK] and
[ADJUSTMENT] and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

Install a new ribbon motor ass’y so that the ribbon flange is centered with the hole on the main frame.

Be sure to allow sufficient space for backlash when reinstalling the individual motor.

2.8 REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTOR ASS'Y

CHECK

ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 2-12

Ribbon Motor Ass'y

Hole

Ribbon Flange

Main Frame

Print Head Mechanism

SMW-4x8 Screw

Connector

Cable Band

SMW-4x8 Screw

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2.9 REPLACING THE SOLENOID ASS’Y

1) Remove the PS unit. (See Section 2.6.)

2) Disconnect the solenoid ass’y cables from CN39 (yellow), CN31 (cyan), CN23 (magenta), and CN17
(black) on the driver PC board. Cut the cable band which binds the solenoid ass’y cable.

3) Remove the three SMW-3x6 screws to detach the solenoid ass’y.

4) After replacing the solenoid ass’y with a new one, refer to the following [CHECK] and [ADJUSTMENT]
and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

Be sure to fix the solenoid ass'y cable in position with a cable band.

Solenoid installation method

Install the ribbon modules with no ribbon loaded.
Stack 6 pieces of I-BEST S paper (about 1-mm thick in total), insert them between the platen

and the print head and turn the head lock lever to the LOCK position.
Secure the solenoid ass’y so the solenoid pin softly touches the arm.

2.9 REPLACING THE SOLENOID ASS'Y

CHECK

Fig. 2-13

Connector

Arm

Pin

Solenoid Ass'y

Solenoid Ass'y

SMW-3x6 Screw

Cable Band

ADJUSTMENT

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2.10REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD

4) After replacing the print head, refer to the following [CHECK] and [ADJUSTMENT] and reassemble
in the reverse order of removal.

1. After replacing the print head, turn the head lock lever to check that the print head is positioned
correctly.

2. Be sure to perform RAM clear to reset the run distance of the former print head.

If a print position misalignment (color misalignment) occurs after replacing the print head, refer to Section

5.3.3 X/Y Direction Fine Adjustment Mode to adjust the print position.

2.10 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD

CHECK

ADJUSTMENT

Head Lock Lever

Connector

Red Screws
(Never remove them.)

Print Head

Print Head Falculum Shaft

Print Head Fixing Plate

Print Head Mechanism

Fig. 2-14

CAUTION:

1. NEVER touch the element when handling the print head.

2. NEVER touch the connector pins. Touching them may cause a static electric discharge which
will damage the print head.

3. NEVER remove the red screws. Doing so will change the adjustment.

NOTE: The print head can be replaced without removing the left side cover or the operation panel.

1) Turn the head lock lever to the LOCK position and lift the print head mechanism.

2) Lift the print head fixing plate to separate the print head from the print head mechanism.

3) Disconnect the two connectors and remove the print head from the printer.

WARNING!

Be careful when handling the print head as it becomes very hot!.

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2.11REPLACING THE PLATEN AND MEDIA SENSOR

CAUTION:

NEVER remove the red screws. Doing so will change the adjustment.

1) Lift all the print head mechanism and turn the media sensor positioning knob so that the detection
point of the media sensor is positioned at the center.

2) Remove the two B-4x6 screws to detach the front cover.

3) Turn the pinch roller lever to the RELEASE position to open the pinch roller unit.

4) Remove the SMW-3x20 screw to detach the pinch roller lever.

5) Remove the four guide plates.

6) Loosen the three SMW-3x10 screws securing the under guide plate, remove the eight SMW-3x10,
nine SMW-4x8 and one SMW-3x6 screws to detach the under guide plate and the platen frame.

7) Remove the washer and two platen holders to detach the platen.

8) Disconnect the cable from CN10 on the driver PC board, cut the cable band binding the media sensor
cable, remove the knob and detach the media sensor.

2.11 REPLACING THE PLATEN AND MEDIA SENSOR

Fig. 2-15

Fig. 2-16

Pinch Roller Ass'y

Knob

SMW-3x20 Screw

Pinch Roller Lever

Nylon Washer

B-4x6 Screw

Front Cover

Guide Plate

Print Head Mechanism

Connector (CN10)

Driver PC Board

Cable Band

Knob

SMW-3x6 Screw
SMW-4x8 Screw

SMW-3x10 Screw

SMW-4x8 Screw

SMW-3x10 Screw

SMW-4x8 Screw

Platen Frame

Red Screw
(Never remove it)

Platen

FLOIL G-488

Platen Holder

SMW-3x10 Screw

Washer

Under Guide Plate

Media Sensor

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9) After replacing the platen or media sensor, refer to the following [CHECK] and [ADJUSTMENT]
and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.

1. The media sensor moves smoothly by turning the knob.

2. The pinch roller lever must lock and release the pinch roller unit smoothly.

1. Determine that there is a 0.15-mm to 0.5-mm clearance between the under guide plate and the
platen using a clearance gauge.

2. Refer to Adjusting the Media Sensor Voltage on page 2-5 to readjust the voltage.

NOTE: The guide plate which differs in shape from other guide plates is to be installed nearest to the

front of the printer.

2.12REPLACING THE PINCH ROLLER ASS’Y

1) Remove the platen frame. (See Section 2.11.)

2) Remove the SMW-3x6 screw to detach the pinch roller ass’y.

3) After replacing the pinch roller ass’y, refer to the following [CHECK] and reassemble in the reverse
order of removal.

Check that the pinch roller unit is opened/closed smoothly.

2.12 REPLACING THE PINCH ROLLER ASS'Y

CHECK

ADJUSTMENT

CHECK

Pinch Roller Ass'y

SMW-3x6 Screw

Fig. 2-17

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2.13DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

■ DIP SW 1

DIP switch 1 is positioned at the lower left of the driver PC board.

NOTES: 1. Be sure to set the all switches of DIP SW 1 to OFF.

2. “OFF” means “OPEN”.

2.13 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

Fig. 2-18

■ DIP SW 2

DIP switch 2 is located on the media sensor adjsuter.

Fig. 2-19

Sems Screw SMW-3x6

Media Sensor Adjuster

VR Blind Cover

DIP SW2

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2.13 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

NOTE:The shaded settings are the factory default settings. "OFF" means "OPEN".

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

ON/OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

Without

With

Without

With

Must be set to OFF.

No. detection of ribbon near end.

Pause when the ribbon near end is detected.
The ribbon near end status is sent to the PC.
Continues printing when the ribbon near end is
detected.
The ribbon near end status is not sent to the PC.
Continues printing when the ribbon near end is
detected.

The ribbon near end status is sent to the PC.

English

German
French
Dutch
Spanish
Japanese
Not used
Not used

Function

Cutter Module

6

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

7

OFF

OFF

ON

ON
OFF
OFF

ON

ON

8

OFF

OFF
OFF
OFF

ON
ON
ON
ON

4

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

5

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

Language to display
LCD error message

Stacker Module

Ribbon Near End

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3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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3.1 CUTTER MODULE (CB-1204-QM)

3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT

3.1 CUTTER MODULE (CB-1204-QM)

Description Q’ty/Unit

Cutter Unit 1
Cutter Cover 1
Screw (SMW-4x8) 3

1) Open the top cover and remove the two B-4x6 screws to detach the front cover. (Refer to page 2-

1.)

2) Connect the two connectors.

3) Install the cutter unit in front of the printer with the three SMW-4x8 screws.

WARNING!

Be sure to unplug the power cord before installing any optional equipment.

Fig. 3-1

SMW-4x8 Screw

SMW-4x8 Screw

Cutter Unit

Connector

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3.1 CUTTER MODULE (CB-1204-QM)

4) Attach the cutter cover to the cutter unit with the two screws.

5) Closet the top cover.

6) Remove the VR blind cover from the rear of the printer and set the DIP switch 2-2 to ON.

7) When the cut position needs to be fine adjusted, refer to section 5.3.1.2.

■ Adjust Cut Angle

When the cutter cuts media obliquely, follow the procedure below to adjust the cut angle.

1) Loosen the two SMW-4x8 screws.

2) Move the guide plate back or forth so that the cutter is perpendicular to the media. Tighten the same

SMW-4x8 screws.

3) Put the ribbon onto the ribbon shaft so that the notch of the ribbon core aligns with the protrusion on

the ribbon shaft.

Fig. 3-2

Fig. 3-3

Cutter Cover

Screw

Cutter Unit

SMW-4x8 Screw

Guide Plate

SMW-4x8 Screw

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3.2 RIBBON MODULE (CB-1004-QM)

1) Remove the ribbon stopper from the ribbon shaft.

2) When the CB-1904-RK-QM Super Premium Ribbon Kit is installed in the printer, attach the enclosed
ribbon tension sheet and the sheet fixing plate using the following procedure.

NOTE: Do not attach the ribbon tension sheet to the ribbon module when the CB-1904-RK-QM is not

installed.

Remove the ribbon guide lever from the ribbon module.
Fit the bosses on the sheet fixing plate into the holes of the ribbon tension sheet and the aluminum

frame. Secure them with the three D-3x5 screws.
The double-sided adhesive tape does not need to be used.

NOTE: Do not reassemble the ribbon guide lever, ribbon guide lever shaft and D-3x6 screw because

they are unused after the ribbon tension guide sheet has been installed.

3.2 RIBBON MODULE (CB-1004-QM)

Description
Ribbon Module
Ribbon Tension Sheet
Sheet Fixing Plate
D-3x5 Screw

Q'ty/Unit

Fig. 3.4

Ribbon Cassette

Aluminum Frame

Ribbon Guide Lever

Ribbon Guide

Lever Shaft

Sheet Fixing Plate

Double-sided
Adhesive Tape

Ribbon Tension Sheet

D-3x5

D-3x6

Boss

A

1
1
1
3

A

Fig. 3.5

B

B

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NOTE: Care must be taken when handling the ribbon.

6) Take up any slack in the ribbon and insert the ribbon module into the print head mechanism.

NOTE: The ribbon module should be positioned in order of yellow, cyan, magenta and black as viewed

from the front of the printer.

7) Turn the head lever to the LOCK position then once again take up any ribbon slack.

8) Close the top cover.

Fig. 3-7

Fig. 3-6

Notch

Protrusion

Ribbon Shaft

Ribbon Feed Core

Ribbon Stopper

Ribbon Module

Ribbon Winding Core

Print Head Machanism

Ribbon Module

3) Insert the ribbon onto the ribbon shaft so that the notch of the ribbon core aligns with the protrusion
on the ribbon shaft.

4) Attach the ribbon stopper to the ribbon shaft.

5) Unroll about 30 cm of the ribbon then place the ribbon module on the ribbon. Set the ribbon feed
core first then the ribbon winding core on the ribbon module in place.

3.2 RIBBON MODULE (CB-1004-QM)

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3.3 PRINT HEAD FAN

3.3 PRINT HEAD FAN

When printing a high print rate pattern in batch mode, the print head will overheat, causing the print head
protection circuit to be activated. This will stop printing with displaying the error message “EXCESS
HEAD TEMP”. (e.g. When the printer prints an entire black pattern at a speed of 6"/sec., it may stop
printing after about a 6-minute operation.)

1) Unplug the power cord.

2) Remove the side panel (L) from the printer.

3) Attach the print head fan to the print head frame with the enclosed two SM-3x12 screws.

4) Connect the print head fan to the head fan harness and fix it with the cable clip.

NOTE: The harnesses and cable clips should be installed so they do not obstruct removal and

installation of the ribbon modules.

5) Install the side panel (L) to the printer.

Fig. 3-8

Cable Clip 3

SM-3x12 Screw

Head Fan Harness 2

Print Head Fan

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Cause

1.Input voltage to the printer is not
within the rated voltage.
(Check by CN1 on the PS unit.)

2.Output voltage from the printer is
not within the rated voltage.
(Check that the voltage between
Pin 5 and Pin 8 (GND) of CN2 on
the PS unit is 24V.
And check that the voltage between
Pin 1 and Pin 3 (GND) is 5V.

3.No voltage to the driver PC board.
(Check that the voltage between
Pin 5 and Pin 8 (GND) of CN44 on
the CPU PC board is 24V. And
check that the voltage between Pin
1 and Pin 8 (GND) is 5V.)

4.Failure of the driver PC board.

1.Failure of the LED board/LCD

2.Failure of the LCD/LED harness

3.Failure of the driver PC board

1.The print paper is of poor quality.

2.Dirty print head

3. The head lever fastens the print
head incompletely.

4.Failure of the driver PC board.

1.Print head failure

2.Connection of the print head
connector is incomplete, a bad
contact, or broken wires.

3.Failure in rewinding/feeding of the
ribbon.

4.Failure of the driver PC board

5.Failure of the CPU PC board.

6.Failure of the software

7.Failure of the printer cable

1.Broken print head element

2.Broken print head cable wires

3.Failure of the driver PC board

4. TROUBLESHOOTING

4. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problems

Power does not turn
ON.

LED or LCD does not
light.

Poor printing

Printer does not print.

Dot missing

Solution

• Replace the power cable or power
inlet.

• Replace the PS unit.

• Replace the power harness.

• Replace the driver PC board.

• Replace the LED board/LCD.

• Replace the LCD/LED harness.

• Replace the driver PC board.

• Use the media approved by

TOSHIBA TEC.

• Clean the print head.

• Fasten the head lever completely.

• Replace the driver PC board.

• Replace the print head.

• Connect the harness completely,

or replace the harness.

• Replace the ribbon rewind motor,
ribbon feed motor or driver PC
board.

• Replace the driver PC board.

• Replace the CPU PC board.

• Check the program.

• Replace the printer cable.

• Replace the print head.

• Replace the print head harness.

• Replace the driver PC board.

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4. TROUBLESHOOTING

Solution

• Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified
media.

• Clean the print head and remove
any dust from the media.

• Re-load the ribbon properly.

• Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified

ribbon.

• Replace the ribbon rewind motor
or ribbon feed motor.

• Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified
ribbon.

• Set the paper properly.

• Use paper approved by TOSHIBA

TEC.

•

Adjust the media sensor sensitivity
and voltage.

• Replace the feed gap sensor or
black mark sensor.

• Replace the feed motor, platen
motor or driver PC board.

• Install the cutter mechanism
properly.

• Refer to Section 5.3.3 to adjust
the print position.

• Replace the cable.

• Modify the program.

• Replace the IC57, 42, 27, 1, 18,

38
If the trouble is not solved, replace
the CPU PC board.

• Replace the driver PC board.

Problems

Blurred print

Ribbon wrinkle

Ribbon end error

Label feed failure

Print position
misalignment

Communication error

Cause

1.Poor media quality.

2.Dust is on the media.

1.Improper ribbon loading

2.Poor ribbon quality

3.Ribbon is not rewound or fed
smoothly.

Poor ribbon quality

1.Paper is not set properly.

2.Paper of poor quality

3. Improper adjustment of the feed
gap sensor or black mark sensor.

4. The proper media sensor is not
selected.

5.Failure of the feed gap sensor or
black mark sensor

6.Failure of the feed motor or platen
motor.

7.The cutter mechanism is not
installed properly.

Print position has not been adjusted.

1.Failure of the printer cable

2. Failure of the PC or application
software

3.Failure of the CPU PC board

4.Driver PC board failure.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION.......................................................................5- 1

5.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION..................................5-1

5.2 SELF TEST MODE............................................................................5-2

5.2.1 Automatic Diagnostic Printing.................................................5-2

5.2.2 Maintenance Counter Printing ................................................5-7

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE......................................................5-10

5.3.1 Position Adjustment Mode ....................................................5-12

5.3.1.1 Print start position fine adjustment .........................5-12

5.3.1.2 Cut position fine adjustment...................................5-13

5.3.1.3 Reverse feed distance fine adjustment..................5-14

5.3.1.4 Print stop position fine adjustment .........................5-17

5.3.1.5 X-coordinate fine adjustment .................................5-18

5.3.2 Print tone Fine Adjustment Mode .........................................5-20

5.3.3 X and Y-directions Fine Adjustment Mode ...........................5-21

5.3.3.1 Setting conditions for adjustment value

confirmation print....................................................5-21

5.3.3.2 Status print before X/Y-directions adjustment.......5-22

5.3.3.3 X-direction fine adjustment.....................................5-24

5.3.3.4 Y-direction fine adjustment.....................................5-27

5.3.3.5 Adjustment value confirmation print.......................5-30

5.3.4 Print Start Position Fine Adjustment Mode...........................5-32

5.3.5 Printer Parameter Setting Mode ...........................................5-33

5.3.5.1 Character code selection .......................................5-33

5.3.5.2 Font zero selection.................................................5-34

5.3.5.3 Control code selection............................................5-35

5.3.5.4 Pulse motor speed selection ..................................5-36

5.3.5.5 Euro Font Code Selection......................................5-37

5.3.6 Platen Speed Fine Adjustment Mode ...................................5-38

5.3.7 Color Designation Mode .......................................................5-39

5.3.8 Ribbon Type Selection Mode ...............................................5-40

5.3.9 Supply Holder's Paper End Sensor Selection ......................5-41

5.3.10 Resolution Selection.............................................................5-42

5.4 TEST PRINT MODE........................................................................5-43

5.4.1 Normal Test Print..................................................................5-43

5.4.2 Process Test Print ................................................................5-49

5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE........................................................................5-51

5.5.1 Maintenance Counter Clear..................................................5-53

5.5.2 Parameter Clear ...................................................................5-54

5.5.3 Print Step Clear ....................................................................5-55

EO18-33002

(Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000)

Page

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 Authorized Service representative with regard to any queries you may
have in this manual.

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Power off

Press the [RESTART] key.

Press the [RESTART] key. Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

Press the [RESTART] key. Press the [FEED] key.

Press the [FEED] key.

<2 PARAMETER S ET>

<3 TEST PRINT>

<4 RAM CLEAR>

Press the [RESTART] key. Press the [FEED] key.

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In system mode the [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys function as described below.

■ Key Function Table

(Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000)

5.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION

5. DIAG. TEST OPERATION

5.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION

In system mode the diag. test operation is used to diagnose the printer and to set the parameters by using
the [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys on the operation panel. Diag. test operation
is started from the power off state. For further details, please refer to the corresponding pages.

NOTE: Every size in this manual is written in millimeter. To obtain the size in inch, divide by 25.4.

■ Type 1

■ Self Test Mode (See page 5-2)

Data from the maintenance counter and
automatic diagnosis are printed on the
media.

■ Parameter Setting Mode (See page 5-10)
Fine adjustment of the feed length, cut position,
reverse feed distance, X-coordinate, print tone,
print stop position, X and Y-directions alignment,
print start position and selection of character
font, font zero, control code, supply Holders
paper end sensor, resolution and Euro Font
Code are available in this mode.

■ Test Print Mode (See page 5-42)
Print condition and test print type (slant line,
characters and bar code) are selectable.

■ RAM Clear Mode (See page 5-51)
Data from the maintenance counter is cleared
and parameter setting is initialized in the RAM
clear mode.

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NOTES: 1. If the automatic diagnosis printing results in an error, the printer will display the

error message and stop printing. The error status can be cleared by the [PAUSE]
key, however, the display will return to the initial display “<1> DIAG. V1.0A”.
Printing is not automatically resumed.

2. Both label and tag paper can be used for printing.

5.2 SELF TEST MODE

5.2 SELF TEST MODE

In self test mode the printer status is printed in two types of sample print.

5.2.1 Automatic Diagnostic Printing

The data from 1 to 9 on a sample print is printed.

Power off

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Select the sensor type from those
at the right by pressing the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Continued on Section 5.2.2
Maintenance counter printing.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key.

The result of the self test
is printed. After printing,
the initial display will be
shown.

TRANSMISSIVE

REFLECTIVE

(black mark sensor)

NONE

(consecutive form)

(feed gap sensor)

The printer is checking or printing
the status

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

SE SOR TRANS.N

AU O DIAGNOSTICT

CH CKING & PRINTE

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5.2 SELF TEST MODE

PROGRAM (BOOT) V1.0 A FMRM0048401

Checksum

Firmware No. of ROM of software

Revision No.: Space or A to Z

Software version No.

Firmware Name
PROGRAM (BOOT): Boot Area
PROGRAM (PROGRAM): Program Area
MASK: Mask ROM (Character generator)

C500:

BITMAP

KANJI ROM2 Checksum
KANJI ROM1 Checksum

0000 0000

:

NOTES: 1. Checksum varies according to the software version.

2. When the KANJI ROM is not installed or the top 1 byte of KANJI ROM is improper
data, the checksum becomes “0000”.

3. The last two digits of the checksum are not 0.

Fig. 5-1

■ Sample Print

[Print Condition]

• Preset count : 1

• Print speed : 6” mm/sec.

• Sensor :No sensor

• Printing method : Thermal transfer

• Supply length : 102 mm

• Issuing mode : Batch printing

NOTES: 1. Software version No., firmware No., and checksum very according to the software

version of PROGRAM/MASK ROM.

2. The last two digits of the checksum are usually 0.

(2) KANJI ROM Check

(1) PROGRAM/MASK ROM Check

(1)

(2)

(3)
(4)
(5)

(6)
(7)

(8)
(9)

(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)

(15)

(16)

VERSION PARTS NO. CHECK SUM
PROGRAM (BOOT) : V1.0 7200
PROGRAM (PROGRAM) : V1.0 FMRM0048401 C500
MASK : 6D44

KANJI ROM CHECK CHECK SUM
BITMAP : 28BA:7446

EEPROM BACKUP CHECK : OK
SIMM CHECK : OK
MEMORY (SIMM) :16MB (SLOT1:16MB, SLOT2:0MB)

OPEN-AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR : AB
PSU TEMPERATURE SENSOR : 80

HEAD 1HEAD2

BLACK MAGENTACYAN YELLOW

HEAD TEMPERATURE SENSOR : A3 A3 A3 A5
HEAD RESISTANCE RANK : 06 0A 09 04

REFLECTIVE SENSOR : 0 (0;WHITE, 1:BLACK MARK)
TRANSMISSIVE SENSOR : 0 (0;LABEL, 1:GAP)
PEEL OFF SENSOR : 0 (0;NOT EXIST, 1:EXIST)
PAPER END SENSOR : 0 (0:PAPER EXIST, 1:END)
CUTTER SENSOR : 0 (0:OUT OF POSITION, 1:IN THE POSITION)

HEAD 1HEAD2
RIBBON MOTER ENCODER BLACK MAGENTACYAN YELLOW
REWIND A : 1 0 1 0
REWIND B : 0 0 0 0
SUPPLY A : 0 1 0 0
SUPPLY B : 1 1 1 0

(0:IN SLIT, 1:OUT OF SLIT)

DIP SW :11011010,00100000 (0:OFF, 1:ON)

: The CB-426-T3 does not print these data.

CB-426
CB-416

CB-426
CB-416

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5.2 SELF TEST MODE

EEPROM BACK UP OK

EEPROM: Backup memory

Read/write check

OK: Data in the check area can be properly
read/written.
NG: Data in the check area cannot be
properly read/written.

SIMM CHECK OK

OK: Data in the memory is readable/writable.
NG: Some data in the memory is not readable/writable

SIMM: Image buffer memory or work memory

MEMORY (SIMM) 16MB (SLOT1: 16MB, SLOT2: 0MB)

Total memory

SIMM capacity on SLOT2

SIMM capacity on SLOT1

Image buffer memory or work memory

(5) SIMM Memory Capacity Check

(3) EEPROM Backup Check

(4) SIMM Check

NOTE: If an error is detected during SIMM check, the display of readable/writable area will stop

when the error occurs.

OPEN-AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR : B2

Environmental temperature (A/D value)

(6) Environmental temperature check

PSU TEMPERATURE SENSOR : 7F

PSU temperature (A/D value)

Thermal sensor 2

(7) PSU temperature check

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5.2 SELF TEST MODE

HEAD TEMPERATURE SENSOR : AD AF AF B1

Temperature of yellow print head (A/D value)

Temperature of black print head (A/D value)

Temperature of magenta print head (A/D value)

Temperature of cyan print head (A/D value)

(8) Print head temperature check

HEAD RESISTANCE RANK : 0C 06 0C 0D

Resistance rank of yellow print head (A/D value)

Resistance rank of black print head (A/D value)

Resistance rank of magenta print head (A/D value)

Resistance rank of cyan print head (A/D value)

(9) Print head resistance rank

REFLECTIVE SENSOR : 0 (0: WHITE, 1: BLACK MARK)

Reflective sensor
0: Print area
1: Black mark

(10) Reflective sensor check

(11) Transmissive sensor check

TRANSMISSIVE SENSOR : 0 (0: LABEL, 1: GAP)

Transmissive sensor
0: Print area
1: Inter-label gap

(12) Strip sensor check

PEEL OFF SENSOR : 0 (0: NOT EXIST, 1: EXIST)

Strip sensor
0: No paper
1: Presence of paper

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(14) Cutter home position sensor

(13) Paper end sensor

PAPER END SENSOR : 0 (0:PAPER EXIST, 1: END)

Paper end sensor
0: Presence of paper
1: Paper end

CUTTER SENSOR : 0 (0: OUT OF POSITION, 1: IN THE POSITION)

Cutter sensor
0: Out of home position
1: Home position

(15) Slit sensor check

CB-416

RIBBON MOTOR ENCODER
REWIND A :
REWIND B :
SUPPLY A :
SUPPLY B :

BLACK

1
0
0
1

MAGENTA

0
0
1
1

Slit sensor
0: At the slit
1: Out of the slit

CYAN

1
0
0
1

YELLOW

0
0
0
0

(16) DIP switch check

No. : 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

DIP Switch 2 (on VR PCB)

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1

DIP Switch 1 (on Driver PCB)
0: OFF
1: ON

CB-426

RIBBON MOTOR ENCODER
REWIND A :
REWIND B :
SUPPLY A :
SUPPLY B :

HEAD1

1
0
0
0

HEAD2

0
0
1
0

Slit sensor
0: At the slit
1: Out of the slit

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NOTES: 1. If the maintenance counter printing results in an error, the printer will display the

error message and stop printing. The error status can be cleared by the [PAUSE]
key, however, the display will return to the initial display “<1> DIAG. V1.0A”.
Printing is not automatically resumed after the error is cleared.

2. Both label and tag paper can be used for printing.

5.2.2 Maintenance Counter Printing

The data from 1 to I on a sample print is printed. This data is the printer status and the
value set in the parameter setting mode.

5.2 SELF TEST MODE

Power off

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Select the sensor type from those
at the right by pressing the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

The result of the self test
is printed. After printing,
the initial display will be
shown.

TRANSMISSIVE

REFLECTIVE

(black mark sensor)

NONE

(consecutive form)

(feed gap sensor)

The printer is checking or printing
the status

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

SE SOR TRANS.N

MA NTENANCE CONTI

CH CKING & PRINTE

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Fig. 5-2

5.2 SELF TEST MODE

■ Sample Print

[Print Condition]

• Preset count : 1

• Print speed : 6”/sec.

• Sensor :No sensor

• Printing method : Thermal transfer

• Supply length : 126 mm

• Issuing mode : Batch printing

1) Maintenance Counter

#

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

Item
Total media distance
covered
Media distance
covered
Cut count

RS-232C hardware
error count
Momentary power
failure count
Print distance

Head up and down
count

Ribbon motor driving
time

Count Condition
Counted when the feed motor drives to feed,
print and issue the media. (Counted also
during ribbon save operation and back feed.)

[See NOTE 2.]

Counts every cut. [See NOTE 3.]

Counted when a parity, overrun or framing
error occurs. [See NOTE 5.]
Counts the number of times the power restores
while the CPU is busy after reset.
Counted while printing. (Feeding and issuing
media, and ribbon saving operation are not
counted.) [See NOTE 2.]
Counts every up and down of the print head
using the solenoid for ribbon save operation.
(Up + Down = 2 count) [See NOTE 3.]
Counts when the ribbon motor drives to feed,
print and issue the media. (The driving time is
not count during ribbon saving operation, but is
during back feed.) [See NOTE 4.]

Range

0.0 to 3200.0 km

0.0 to 200.0 km

0.0 to 1000000
times
0 to 255 times

0 to 15 times

0.0 to 200.0 km

0 to 2000000 times

0 to 2000 hours

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

(6)
(7)
(8)

(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)

(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)

(14)
(15)
(16)

(18)
(19)

TL FEED : 0.0Km
FEED : 0.0Km
CUT : 0
232C ERR : 0
PW FALL : 0

HEAD 1 HEAD2

BLACK MAGENTA CYAN YELLOW
PRINT : 0.0 Km 0.0Km 0.0Km 0.0Km
HEAD U/D : 192 64 96 64
RIBBON : 0h 0h 0h 0h

[PC] [KEY]
FEED : +0.0mm -2.0mm
CUT : +0.0mm +0.0mm
BACK : +0.0mm +0.0mm
STOP : +0.0MM +0.0MM
X ADJ. : --- +0.0mm

[PC] HEAD 1 HEAD2

BLACK MAGENTA CYAN YELLOW
X DIRECTION : +0.00mm +0.00mm +0.00mm +0.00mm
Y DIRECTION : +0.00mm +0.00mm +0.00mm +0.00mm
TONE : +0step +0step +0step +0step
RIBBON VOLTAGE
REWIND : +0step +0step +0step +0step
SUPPLY : +0step +0step +0step +0step

[KEY] HEAD 1 HEAD2

BLACK MAGENTA CYAN YELLOW
X DIRECTION : +0.00mm +0.00mm +0.00mm +0.00mm
Y DIRECTION : +0.00mm -0.08mm -0.42mm -0.50mm
TONE : +0step +0step +0step +0step

FONT : [PC-850] [0]
CODE : [AUTO]

: The CB-426-T3 does not print these data.

CB-426
CB-416

CB-426
CB-416

CB-426
CB-416

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5.2 SELF TEST MODE

2) Parameters

#

(9)

(10)
(11)

(12)
(13)
(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

Item
FEED [KEY]
FEED [PC]
CUT [PC, KEY]
BACK [KEY]
BACK [PC]
STOP [PC, KEY]
X ADJ.
X DIRECTION

Y DIRECTION

TONE

FONT

CODE

Description
Print start position fine adjustment
Print start position fine adjustment
Cut position fine adjustment
Reverse feed distance fine adjustment
Reverse feed distance fine adjustment
Print stop position fine adjustment
X-coordinate fine adjustment
X-direction fine adjustment
CB-416: Black/Magenta/Cyan/Yellow
CB-426: HEAD1/HEAD2
Y-direction fine adjustment
CB-416: Black/Magenta/Cyan/Yellow
CB-426: HEAD1/HEAD2
Print tone fine adjustment
CB-416: Black/Magenta/Cyan/Yellow
CB-426: HEAD1/HEAD2
Ribbon take-up motor voltage fine adjustment

CB-416: Black/Magenta/Cyan/Yellow
CB-426: HEAD1/HEAD2
Ribbon feed motor voltage fine adjustment
CB-416: Black/Magenta/Cyan/Yellow
CB-426: HEAD1/HEAD2
Character code selection

Font zero selection

Control code selection

Remarks

-30.0 mm ~ +13.0 mm

-30.0 mm ~ +10.0 mm

-20.0 mm ~ +20.0 mm

-9.5 mm ~ +9.5 mm

-9.9 ~ +9.9 mm

-30.0 ~ +300.0 mm

-99.5 mm ~ +99.5 mm

-2.00 mm ~ +2.00 mm

-2.00 mm ~ +2.00 mm

-50 ~ +50 step

-50 ~ +50 setp

-50 ~ +50 setp

PC-850 : PC-850
PC-8: PC-8

0: No slash used.
0: Slash used.
AUTO:

Automatic selection
ESC LF NUL:

ESC LF NUL mode

{ | } : { | } mode

REWIND

SUPPLY

RIBBON
VOLTAGE

NOTES: 1. Item from (2) through (16) are initialized to “0” after RAM clear.

2. If the distance is 5.5 m or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the
memory at power off.

3. If the count is 31 counts or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the
memory at power off.

4. If the driving time is 36 sec. or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the
memory at power off.

5. When a sent command results in an error, the same number as the data capacity
of the command is counted by byte.

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(Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000)

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

The following 12 items are set in the parameter setting mode. The values set in this mode are printed
on the sample print of the maintenance counter. Setting procedure and functions are provided below.

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

Press the [FEED] key.

PO ITIONS

PR NT CONDITIONI

Press the [FEED] key.

PR NT DENSITYI

Press the [FEED] key.

HE D ADJUSTA

Press the [FEED] key.

PR NTER PARAI

Press the [FEED] key.

Press the [FEED] key.

AD USTJ

Press the [FEED] key.

X- IRECTI OND

Press the [FEED] key.

Y- IRECTI OND

Press the [FEED] key.

CH CKE

Press the [FEED] key.

PM ADJUST

Press the [FEED] key.

HE D SELECTA

Press the [FEED] key.

RI BONB

<2 PARAME TER S ET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key.

SU PL Y HOLDE RP

Press the [FEED] key.

RE OLUTIO N S

Press the [FEED] key.

HE D ADJUST3A

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■ Parameter Setting Mode Table

(Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000)

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

Mode Name

POSITION

PRINT DENSITY

HEAD ADJUST

HEAD ADJUST3

SUPPLY HOLDER

RESOLUTION

PRINTER PARA

PM ADJUST

HEAD SELECT

RIBBON

Function
<Position adjustment mode>
Fine adjustment of the print start position, cut position, reverse feed
distance, print stop position, and X-coordinate

<Print tone fine adjustment mode>
Print tone fine adjustment of each print head

<X and Y-directions fine adjustment mode>
Fine adjustment of each color’s alignment

• PRINT CONDITION: print condition setting

• ADJUST: Status print before X/Y-directions adjustment

• X DIRECTION: X-direction alignment fine adjustment

• Y DIRECTION: Y-direction alignment fine adjustment

• CHECK: Adjustment value confirmation print

<Print start position fine adjustment mode>
Print start position fine adjustment of each print head for page 1 to page
10

<Supply holder’s paper end sensor selection>
Selection of the use of the supply holder’s paper end sensor

<Resolution selection>
Selection of the resolution

<Printer parameter setting mode>
Selection of the character code, font zero, control code, Euro Code
and pulse motor speed

<Platen speed fine adjustment mode>
Fine adjustment of the platen speed

<Color designation mode>
Selection of used or unused print head

<Ribbon type selection>
Setting the ribbon type for each print head

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Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

[FEED] key: pressing the [FEED] key one

time is a -0.5 mm change, up to

-30.0 mm. (See NOTE 2.)

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

[RESTART] key:pressing the [RESTART] key

one time is a +0.5 mm change,
up to +13.0 mm.
(See NOTE 2.)

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

PO ITIONS

FE D ADJ. +0.0mmE

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust

the feed length.
(See NOTE 1.)

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 5.3.1.2
Cut Position Fine Adjustment.

Print start position fine adjustment

Position adjustment mode display

(Revision Date: Apr. 20, ’99)

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.1 Position Adjustment Mode

5.3.1.1 Print Start Position Fine Adjustment

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. Max. fine adjustment +13.0 mm, -30.0 mm = Key fine adjustment value + PC fine
adjustment value.
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the
subsequent fine adjustment is performed.

3. A change feed value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

[FEED] key: pressing the [FEED] key one

time is a -0.5 mm change, up to

-20.0 mm. (See NOTE 2.)

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

[RESTART] key:pressing the [RESTART] key

one time is a +0.5 mm change,
up to +20.0 mm.
(See NOTE 2.)

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key twice.

PO ITIONS

CU ADJ. +0.0mmT

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust

the feed length.
(See NOTE 1.)

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 5.3.1.3
Reverse Feed Distance Fine Adjustment.

Cut position fine adjustment

Position adjustment mode display

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. Max. fine adjustment

±

20.0 mm = Key fine adjustment value + PC fine adjustment
value.
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if a
subsequent fine adjustment is performed.

3. A changed cut/strip position value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE]
key.

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.1.2 Cut Position Fine Adjustment

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Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one

time is a -0.5 mm change, up to

-9.5 mm. (See NOTE 2.)

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

[RESTART] key:Pressing the [RESTART] key

one time is a +0.5 mm change,
up to +9.5 mm. (See NOTE 2.)

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key three times.

PO ITIONS

BA K ADJ. +0.0mmC

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust

the feed length.
(See NOTE 1.)

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 5.3.1.4
Print Stop Position Fine Adjustment.

Reverse feed distance fine adjustment

Position adjustment mode display

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. Max. fine adjustment

±

9.5 mm = Key fine adjustment value + PC fine adjustment
value.
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the
subsequent fine adjustment is performed.

3. A changed back feed value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.1.3 Reverse Feed Distance Fine Adjustment

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A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

+ 0.0 mm

Feed Direction

- 10.0 mm

+ 10.0 mm

+ 10 mm

- 10 mm

Fig. 5-3

Fig. 5-4

Fig. 5-5

+ 0.0 mm

Feed Direction

- 12.0 mm

+ 12.0 mm

Black Mark

Cut Position

Print Head

Tag Paper

Platen

- 12 mm

- 12 mm

Fig. 5-6

Fig. 5-7

Fig. 5-8

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

■ Print start position fine adjustment example

■ Cut position fine adjustment example

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A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

A

+ 0.0 mm

Feed Direction

+3.0 mm

-3.0 mm

-3.0 mm

+3.0 mm

Print start position

Fig. 5-9

Fig. 5-10

Fig. 5-11

■ Reverse feed distance fine adjustment example

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Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

[FEED] key: pressing the [FEED] key one

time is a -0.5 mm change, up to

-30.0 mm. (See NOTE 2.)

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

[RESTART] key:pressing the [RESTART] key

one time is a +0.5 mm change,
up to +300.0 mm.
(See NOTE 2.)

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key four times.

PO ITIONS

ST P ADJ. +0.0mmO

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust

the Print stop psition.
(See NOTE 1.)

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 5.3.1.5
X-Coordinate Fine Adjustment.

Print stop position fine adjustment

Position adjustment mode display

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. Max. fine adjustment - 30.0 mm, + 300.0 mm = Key fine adjustment value + PC fine
adjustment value.
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the
subsequent fine adjustment is performed.

3. A changed feed value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.1.4 Print Stop Position Fine Adjustment

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Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

[FEED] key: Pressing the [FEED] key one

time is a -0.5 mm change, up to

-99.5 mm. (See NOTE 2.)

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

[RESTART] key:Pressing the [RESTART] key

one time is a +0.5 mm change,
up to +99.5 mm.
(See NOTE 2.)

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key five times.

PO ITIONS

X DJUST +0.0mmA

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to fine

adjust the print position
along the X-coordinate
(See NOTE 1.)

X-coordinate fine adjustment

Position adjustment mode display

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. Max. fine adjustment

±

99.5 mm = X-coordinate value
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the
subsequent fine adjustment is performed.

3. A changed X-coordinate is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.1.5 X-Coordinate Fine Adjustment

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To down printing

Bottom first printing

+0.0 mm

-50.0 mm

-50.0 mm

+50.0 mm

X

X

Y

Y

Feed direction

ABC

ABC

ABC

+ 50.0 mm

NOTES: 4. The X-coordinate fine adjustment is performed to fine adjust the X-coordinate of

the drawing in the left or right direction.

5. Adjust the X-coordinate in the effective print range. (After the value reaches the
coordinate “0”, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment
is performed in the negative direction.)

6. X-coordinate fine adjustment cannot be used in self test mode or test printing.

Fig. 5-12

Fig. 5-13

Fig. 5-14

■ X-coordinate Fine Adjustment Example

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Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

[FEED] key:
pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -1 step change, up to

-50 steps. (See NOTE 2.)

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARAMETER S ET>

[RESTART] key:
pressing the [RESTART] key
one time is a +1 step change,
up to +50 steps.
(See NOTE 2.)

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key.

PO ITIONS

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

CY N +0A

PR NT DENSITYI

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

BL CK +0A

MA ENTA +0G

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust

the print tone.
(See NOTE 1.)

Print tone fine adjustment mode

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust
the print tone.
(See NOTE 1.)

Press the [PAUSE] key.

YE LOW +0L

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust

the print tone.
(See NOTE 1.)

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust
the print tone.
(See NOTE 1.)

A

A

B

•CB-416

HE D1 A

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust

the print tone.
(See NOTE 1.)

Press the [PAUSE] key.

HE D2 A

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust

the print tone.
(See NOTE 1.)

B

•CB-426

NOTES: 1 Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. Max. fine adjustment

±

50 steps = print tone fine adjustment value + PC fine

adjustment value
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the

subsequent fine adjustment is performed.

3. A changed print tone value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.2 Print Tone Fine Adjustment Mode

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Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PA RAMETE R SE T>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press [PAUSE] key.

PR NT CONDITIONI

Press [PAUSE] key.

IS UE COUNT 5S

Set the number of labels to

be printed with the

[FEED] or [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED]
and [RESTART] keys
at the same time.

Set the print
count

Set the print
speed

Set the sensor
type

Set the media
back feeding

PR NT SPEED 6"/SI

Set print speed with the

[FEED] or [PAUSE] key.

SE SOR TRANS.N

Set the sensor type with the [FEED]

or [PAUSE] key.

BA K FEED YESC

Select use or non use of reverse

feed with the [FEED] or [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key twice.

PO ITIONS

HE D ADJUSTA

TRANSMISSIVE

REFLECTIVE

(black mark sensor)

NONE

(consecutive form)

(feed gap sensor)

X and Y-directions fine
adjustment display

10 (Print count 10)

6" / sec.
4" / sec.

~

~

1 (Print count 1)

Print parameter setting mode

With reverse feed
Without reverse feed

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.3 X and Y-Directions Fine Adjustment Mode

5.3.3.1 Setting Conditions for Adjustment Value Confirmation Print

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Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

5 labels are issued
according to the print conditions set
in Section 5.3.3.1 by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

Press [FEED] key.

AD USTJ

PR NT CONDITIONI

<2 PARA METER SET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key twice.

PO ITIONS

HE D ADJUSTA

Print condition setting display

X and Y-directions fine adjustment display

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.3.2 Status print before X/Y-directions adjustment

The following test patterns which show the status before X/Y-directions adjustment are printed.

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NOTES: 1. When an error occurs during printing, the error message is displayed and

printing is stopped. The error is cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key and the
display shows “<2> PARAMETER SET”. Printing is not automatically resumed
after the error is cleared.

2. Extract the 3rd and 4th labels and use them for adjustment.

■ CB-416

■ CB-426

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5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.3.3 X-direction fine adjustment

Check the point where a line of each color aligns with a black line on the X-direction test pattern
and enter the obtained adjustment value.

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 P ARAME TER SET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key twice.

PO ITIONS

Press the [FEED] key twice.

PR NT CONDITIONI

HE D ADJUSTA

Press [PAUSE] key.

X IRECTIOND

Press [PAUSE] key.

Set the alphabet with the
[FEED] or [RESRART] key.

Press the [FEED] key and
[RESTART] key at same time.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

BL CK F00A

X and Y-directions fine adjustment display

Print condition setting display

Skip Black's X-direction
fine adjustment

Alphabet: E, F, G, or H

Magenta's X-direction
fine adjustment value
(Alphabet)

Number: 00 to 30

X-direction fine adjustment display

MA ENTA F00G

Press the [PAUSE] key twice.

Set the number with the
[FEED] or [RESTART] key.
(See NOTE 1.)

CYAN
YELLOW
Repeat the above

procedure to other
print heads.

Magent's X-direction fine
adjustment

MA ENTA F00G

Press the [PAUSE] key.

•CB-416

Set the alphabet with the
[FEED] or [RESRART] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

HE D1 F00A

Skip 1st print head
X-direction fine
adjustment

Alphabet:
E, F, G, or H

2nd print head
X-direction fine
adjustment value
(Alphabet)

Number: 00 to 30

HE D2 F00A

Press the [PAUSE] key twice.

Set the number with the
[FEED] or [RESTART] key.
(See NOTE 1.)

2nd print head
X-direction fine
adjustment

HE D2 F00A

Press the [PAUSE] key.

•CB-426

NOTES: 1 When setting G or H for alphabet, the range of the number becomes 01 to 29.

2. This operation allows the max. of

±

4.00 mm change for each color adjustment.

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1) Check where magenta belongs among rows E~H within the portion 1.

2) In this example, magenta is printed on the row F. When magenta is printed on the row E or F,
refer to the upper print sample.

When row G or H, refer to the lower print sample.

3) Check where a magenta aligns with the black line (indicated by 2). Read the scale of the position
(indicated by 3).

4) Enter the alpha-numerics obtained in steps 1) through 3) into the Head Adjust display. In this case,
enter F7.

5) The values for cyan and yellow are obtained in the same way.

■ Adjustment example (CB-416)

X-direction fine adjustment method is explained using magenta.

Feed

X-direction misalignment
E and F : + (plus) direction
G and H: - (minus) direction

These lines indicate Y-direction
alignment.
(When they align and form an almost
straight line, the adjustment is
completed.)

Cyan
Magenta

Yellow

Cyan
Magenta

Yellow

Magenta

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1) Check where 2nd print head belongs among rows E~H within the portion 1.

2) In this example, 2nd print head is printed on the row F. When 2nd print head is printed on the row
E or F, refer to the upper print sample.

When row G or H, refer to the lower print sample.

3) Check where a 2nd print head aligns with the black line (indicated by 2). Read the scale of the
position (indicated by 3).

4) Enter the alpha-numerics obtained in steps 1) through 3) into the Head Adjust display. In this case,
enter F1.

■ Adjustment example (CB-426)

X-direction fine adjustment method is explained using 2nd print head.

Feed

X-direction misalignment
E and F : + (plus) direction
G and H: - (minus) direction

These lines indicate Y­direction alignment.
(When they align and form
an almost straight line, the
adjustment is completed.)

2nd Print
Head

Magenta

2nd Print
Head

3

1

2

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5.3.3.4 Y-Direction Fine Adjustment

Check the point where a line of each color aligns with a black line on theYX-direction test pattern
and enter the obtained adjustment value.

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 P ARAME TER SE T>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key twice.

PO ITIONS

Press the [FEED] key three times.

PR NT CONDITIONI

HE D ADJUSTA

Press [PAUSE] key.

Y IRECTIOND

Press [PAUSE] key.

Set the alphabet with the
[FEED] or [RESTART] key.

Press the [FEED] key and
[RESTART] key at same time.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

BL CK B00A

X and Y-directions fine adjustment
display

Print condition setting display

Skip Black's Y-direction
fine adjustment

Alphabet: A, B, C, or D

Magenta's Y-direction
fine adjustment value
(Number)

Number: 00 to 30

Y-direction fine adjustment display

MA ENTA B00G

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Set the number with the
[FEED] or [RESTART] key.
(See NOTE 1.)

CYAN
YELLOW
Repeat the above

procedure to other
print heads.

Magenta's Y-direction
fine adjustment value
(Number)

MA ENTA B00G

Press the [PAUSE] key twice.

•CB-426

Set the Number with the
[FEED] or [RESRART] key.
See NOTE1

HE D2 B00A

2nd print head
Y-direction fine
adjustment value
(Number)
Alphabet: A, B, C,
or D
2nd print head
Y-direction fine
adjustment value
(Number)
Number: 00 to 30

HE D2 B00A

Press the [PAUSE] key.

•CB-416

Set the alphabet with the
[FEED] or [RESRART] key.

HE D1 B00A

Skip 1st print head
Y-direction fine
adjustment

Press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTES: 1 When setting C or D for alphabet, the range of the number becomes 01 to 29.

2. This operation allows the max. of

±

4.00 mm change for each color adjustment.

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■ Adjustment example (CB-416)

Y-direction fine adjustment method is explained using magenta.

These lines indicate X-direction
alignment.
(When they align and form an almost
straight line, the adjustment is
completed.)

Y-direction misalignment
A and B : + (plus) direction
C and D: - (minus) direction

1) Check where magenta belongs among rows A~D within the Portion 4.

2) In this example, magenta is printed on the row C. When magenta is printed on the row A or B, refer
to the left print sample.
When row C or D, refer to the right print sample.

3) Check where a magenta aligns with the black line (indicated by 5). Read the scale of the position
(indicated by 6).

4) Enter the alpha-numerics obtained in steps 1) through 3) into the Head Adjust window. In this case,
enter C3.

5) The values for cyan and yellow are obtained in the same way.

6) After completing the adjustment and print a sample pattern for confirmation in Section 5.3.3.5
Adjustment Value Confirmation Print. If it is still misaligned, retry the adjustment so that the four
colors mostly align at the center of portions 1 and 4.

Feed

6

5

4

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■ Adjustment example (CB-426)

Y-direction fine adjustment method is explained using 2nd print head.

These lines indicate X-direction
alignment.
(When they align and form an almost
straight line, the adjustment is
completed.)

Y-direction misalignment
A and B : + (plus) direction
C and D: - (minus) direction

1) Check where 2nd print head belongs among rows A~D within the Portion 4.

2) In this example, 2nd print head is printed on the row B. When 2nd print head is printed on the row
A or B, refer to the left print sample.
When row C or D, refer to the right print sample.

3) Check where a 2nd print head aligns with the black line (indicated by 5). Read the scale of the
position (indicated by 6).

4) Enter the alpha-numerics obtained in steps 1) through 3) into the Head Adjust window. In this case,
enter B27.

5) After completing the adjustment and print a sample pattern for confirmation in Section 5.3.3.5
Adjustment Value Confirmation Print. If it is still misaligned, retry the adjustment so that the four
colors mostly align at the center of portions 1 and 4.

Feed

6

5

4

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5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.3.5 Adjustment Value Confirmation Print

The test patterns which shows the status after X/Y-directions adjustment are printed.

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

Designated number of labels
are issued according to the
print conditions set in Section

5.3.3.1 by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key four times.

CH CKE

PR NT CONDITIONI

<2 PARA METER SET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key twice.

PO ITIONS

HE D ADJUSTA

Print condition setting display

X and Y-directions fine adjustment display

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NOTES: 1. When an error occurs during printing, the error message is displayed and

printing is stopped. The error is cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key and the
display shows “<2> PARAMETER SET”. Printing is not automatically resumed
after the error is cleared.

2. Extract the 3rd and 4th labels and use them for adjustment.

5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

■ CB-416

■ CB-426

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5.3.4 Print Start Position Fine Adjustment Mode

Using the following procedure, the print start position of each print head can be fine adjusted for
page 1 to page 10.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. A changed font code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

3. Adjustment in positive (+) direction makes the print start position moves toward the
feed direction. Negative (-) direction adjustment makes the print start position
moves toward the back feed direction.

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

Press the [FEED] key.

Press the [FEED] three times.

PO ITIONS

Press the [PAUSE] key .

Print start position adjustment display

BL CK A

HE D AD JUST3A

Select the print start position fine
adjustment value with the [FEED] key
or [RESTART] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key .

Print head selection

Magenta

Black

Yellow

Cyan

Select the print head type with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key .

PA E1 +0.20mm G

Each time the [PAUSE] key is pressed,
the display will change to the fine adjustment
screen for the next page (page 2 to page 10).

[FEED] key
Pressing the [FEED] key one time
is a -0.01 mm change, up to -1.00 mm.

[RESTART] key
Pressing the [PAUSE] key one time is
a +0.01 mm changed, up to +1.00 mm.

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5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.5 Printer Parameter Setting Mode

5.3.5.1 Character Code Selection

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key four times.

PO ITIONS

Press the [PAUSE] key .

Printer parameter setting display

Press the [PAUSE] key.

FO T CODE PC-850N

PR NTER PARAI

Select either character code with
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 5.3.5.2
Font zero selection.

Character code selection

PC-8

PC-850

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. A changed font code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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5.3.5.2 Font Zero Selection

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key four times.

PO ITIONS

Press [PAUSE] key twice.

Printer parameter setting display

ZE O FONT 0R

PR NTER PARAI

Zero font selection

0 (without slash)
0 (with slash)

Select either zero font with
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)

Press the [PAUSE] key.Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 5.3.5.3
Control code selection

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. A changed zero font is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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5.3.5.3 Control Code Selection

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key four time.

PO ITIONS

Press [PAUSE] key three times.

Printer parameter setting display

CO E AUTOD

PR NTER PARAI

Control code selection

AUTO : (Automatic selection)
{ , , } : (Manual selection)

ESC, LF, NUL : (Manual selection)

Select control code with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)

Press the [PAUSE] key.Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Continued on Section 5.3.5.4
Pulse motor speed selection.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. A changed control code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

3. When “AUTO”, “ESC”, FL, “NUL”, or “

{ , , }

“ is selected, be sure to select the Non-

transmissive ribbon in the ribbon type selection operation.

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5.3.5.4 Pulse Motor Speed Selection

If a color misalignment occurs when using the ribbon saving function frequently, increase the pulse
motor speed by 4% to prevent the color misalignment.

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V 1.OA>

<2 PARAMETER S ET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key and

[RESTART] key at the

same time.

Press the [FEED] key four times.

PO ITIONS

Press [PAUSE] key four time.

Printer parameter setting display

PU SE MOTOR AUTOL

PR NTER PARAI

Pulse motor speed selection

AUTO : Automatically set
104 : Increased by 4%

Press the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to
select the motor type.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Continued on section 5.3.5.5

Euro Font Code Selection.

NOTES: 1. Usually select “AUTO” for the pulse motor speed. A color misalignment may

occur, however, according to the print patterns even when “AUTO” is selected.
In this case, fine adjust the platen speed in Section 5.3.6 Platen Speed Fine
Adjustment Mode. If the paper becomes slack between the platens with “AUTO”
pulse motor speed, increase the platen speed by pressing the [FEED] key.

2. Select “104” for the pulse motor speed if a misalignment occurs even after the
platen speed fine adjustment, or the printer prints such print patterns that the all
print heads frequently up and down in ribbon saving mode.

3. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds
enables a fast forward.

4. A changed threshold fine adjustment value is stored in memory by pressing the
[PAUSE] key.

5. The default setting is Auto.

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5.3.5.5 Euro Font Code Selection

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key four times.

PO ITIONS

Press [PAUSE] key five time.

Printer parameter setting display

EU O ODE BOR

PR NTER PARAI

Euro Font Code selection

Press the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to
select the Euro Font Code.

C

¥ FFH
¥ FEH

¥ B0H

¥ 21H
¥ 20H

[FEED] key

[RESTART] key

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. A changed threshold fine adjustment value is stored in memory by pressing the
[PAUSE] key.

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5.3.6 Platen Speed Fine Adjustment Mode

If a color misalignment occurs due to paper thickness, elasticity, slack, etc., change the platen
speed to prevent the color misalignment.

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

[FEED] key: pressing the [FEED] key one

time is a -1 step change, up to

-60 steps. (See NOTE 2.)

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARAMETER SET>

[RESTART] key:pressing the [RESTART] key

one time is a +1 step change,
up to +60 steps.
(See NOTE 2.)

+ : Slower
— : Faster

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key five time.

Press [PAUSE] key.

PO ITIONS

PM ADJ. +0

PM ADJ.

Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to fine

adjust the platen motor
voltage. (See NOTE 1.)

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Platen speed fine adjustment display

NOTES: 1. This operation is effective when “AUTO” is selected in Section 5.3.5.4 Pulse

Motor Speed Selection.

2. If a color misalignment occurs even after the platen speed fine adjustment, select
“104” for the pulse motor speed in Section 5.3.5.4 Pulse Motor Speed Selection.

3. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds
enables a fast forward.

4. Max. fine adjustment

–

60 steps = Platen speed fine adjustment value.

5. A changed motor voltage value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE]
key.

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5.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE

5.3.7 Color Designation Mode

Select use or non use of each print head using the following procedure.

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key six time.

PO ITIONS

BL CK ONA

HE D SELECTA

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Color designation display

ON : Use
OFF : Not use

MAGENTA
CYAN
YELLOW
Repeat the above

procedure to other
print heads.

Select use or non use of each
print head with the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key.

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

¥CB-416

¥CB-426

HE D1 ONA

ON : Use
OFF : Not use

HEAD2
Repeat the above
procedure to 2nd
print head.

Select use or non use of each
print head with the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key.

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTE: Changed settings are stored in the memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

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5.3.8 Ribbon Type Selection Mode

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<2 PARA METER SET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key seven times.

PO ITIONS

BL CK F1A

RI BONB

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Ribbon type selection disply

F1 : Standard ribbon
(CR-30xxx-F1)
P1S : Super premium
ribbon
(CR-30xxx-P1S)

MAGENTA
CYAN
YELLOW
Repeat the above

procedure to other
print heads.

Select the ribbon type with
the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at same time.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

¥CB-416

¥CB-426

HA D1 F1E

Press the [PAUSE] key.

F1 : Standard ribbon
(CR-30xxx-F1)
P1S : Super premium
ribbon
(CR-30xxx-P1S)

HEAD2
Repeat the above
procedure to 2nd
print head.

Select the ribbon type with
the [FEED] or [RESTART] key.

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at same time.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTES: 1. Changed settings are stored in the memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

2. Ribbon types can be mixed.

3. Ribbon type can be selected by the ribbon type selection command from the PC.

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5.3.9 Supply Holder’s Paper End Sensor Selection

Using the following procedure, use or non use of the supply holder’s paper end sensor is used can
be selected.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. A changed setting is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V 1.OA>

<2 PARAMETER S ET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] eight times.

PO ITIONS

Press the [PAUSE] key .

Paper end sensor selection display

WI H PAPER END T

SU PL Y HOLDE RP

Paper end sensor selection display

Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key to
supply holder’s paper end sensor selection.

Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key
at the same time

WITHE PAPER END: Use of paper end sensor
WITHOUT PAPER END: Non use of paper end sensor

Press the [PAUSE] key .

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5.3.10 Resolution Selection

Using the following procedure, the resolution can be selected between Normal Mode and Fine
Mode.

NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds

enables a fast forward.

2. A changed setting is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.

3. If the Fine Mode is selected without using the printer driver exclusively for the fine
mode, print could be shrunk in the vertical direction.

Power off

Press the [FEED] key.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V 1.OA>

<2 PARAMETER S ET>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] nine times.

PO ITIONS

Press the [PAUSE] key .

Resolution selection display

NO MA L MODE R

RE OLUTIO N S

Resolution selection display

Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key to
resolution of printer.

Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key
at the same time

NORMAL MODE: 305 X 305 dpi
FINE MODE: 305 X 610 dpi

Press the [PAUSE] key .

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5.4 TEST PRINT MODE

Test print mode contains normal test print and process test print.

5.4.1 Normal Test Print

Eight kinds of test prints are provided in the test print mode. When performing the test print, 8
parameters should be set. The default parameter at power on is as below:

• ISSUE COUNT : 1

• PRINT SPEED : 6”/sec.

• SENSOR : Transmissive sensor (Feed gap sensor)

• Reverse feed : with reverse feed

• Quality : High (without ribbon save)

• TYPE : Batch (without cut)

• LABEL LENGTH : 102 mm

• PAPER FEED : Feed

Operating procedure for the test mode is provided below.

Power off

Press the [FEED] key twice.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<3 TEST PRINT>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Select "Print Condition"
by pressing the
[PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED]
key and [RESTART]
key at the same
time.

Press the

[FEED] key or
[RESTART]

key.
(See NOTE 1.)

To .

Press the

[RESTART]

key.

Continued
on section

5.4.2
Process
Test Print.

PR NT CONDITIONI

IS UE COUNT 1S

A

From on
the next page.

C

To be continued on

of the next page.

B

ISSUE COUNT
PRINT SPEED
SENSOR
TYPE
Reverse FEED
QUALITY
LABEL LENGTH
PAPER FEED

Set the print count

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Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)

Set the print count from those at the
right by pressing the [FEED] key or
[RESTART] key. (See NOTE 2.)

Select the print speed from those at
the right by pressing the [FEED]
key or [RESTART] key.

To be continued on
of the next page.

B

To of the

preceding page.

C

Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)

Select the sensor type from
those at the right by pressing
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 2 and 4.)

Set the print speed

PR NT SPEED 6"/sI

Set the sensor type

SE SOR TRANS.N

Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)

5000 (Print count 5000)

6"/sec.
4"/sec.

1000 (Print count 1000)
500 (Print count 500)
100 (Print count 100)
50 (Print count 50)
10 (Print count 10)
5 (Print count 5)
3 (Print count 3)
1 (Print count 1)

Press the [FEED]
key and [RESTART]
key at the same
time.

To of the

preceding page.

C

Press the [FEED]
key and [RESTART]
key at the same
time.

To of the

preceding page.

C

Press the [FEED]
key and [RESTART]
key at the same
time.

TRANSMISSIVE

REFLECTIVE

(black mark sensor)

NONE

(consecutive form)

(feed gap sensor)

From of the preceding page.B

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Select the issue mode type from
those at the right by pressing
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 2 .)

From of the preceding page.B

To be continued on
of the next page.

B

Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)

Select the label length from
those at the right by pressing
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 2.)

Set the issue mode type

TY E [S]NO CUTP

Set the media reverse feed

BA K FEED YESC

Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)

To of the

preceding page.

C

Press the [FEED]
key and [RESTART]
key at the same
time.

To of the

preceding page.

C

Press the [FEED]
key and [RESTART]
key at the same
time.

YES (with reverse feed)
NO (without reverse feed)

Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)

Select the media feed from those
at the right by pressing the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
(See NOTE 2.)

Press the [PAUSE] key. (Feed one media.)

Set the print quality

QU LITY HIGHTA

To of the

preceding page.

C

Press the [FEED]
key and [RESTART]
key at the same
time.

NORMAL (with ribbon save)
HIGHT (without ribbon save)

[C] Auto-cut mode

(Issue and cutting)

[S] Standard mode

(Batch printing without cut)

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To be continued on
of the next page.

B

Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)

Select the label length from
those at the right by pressing
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 4 and 5.)

Set the label length

LA EL LEN. 102mmB

From of the preceding page.

To of the

preceding page.

C

Press the [FEED]
key and [RESTART]
key at the same
time.

300 (Label length 300 mm)
299 (Label length 299 mm)
298 (Label length 298 mm)

~

12 (Label length 12 mm)
11 (Label length 11 mm)
10 (Label length 10 mm)

Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)

Select the media feed from those
at the right by pressing the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
(See NOTE 2.)

Press the [PAUSE] key. (Feed one media.)

Set the media feed

PA ER FEEDP

To of the

preceding page.

C

Press the [FEED]
key and [RESTART]
key at the same
time.

PAPER FEED
PAPER NO FEED

B

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PR NT CONDITIONI

Press the [PAUSE] key.

<3 TEST PRINT>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

<3 TEST PRINT>

From of the preceding page.

B

From of the
preceding page.

A

Select the test print from
those at the right by
pressing the [FEED] key
or [RESTART] key.

A designated number of
test prints are issued when
pressing the [PAUSE] key.
(See NOTE 7.)

CHARACTERS
BAR CODE
AUTO PRINT (TRANS.)

Color bar print

SLANT LINE (1DOT,3DOT)

K : BLACK

Process test print/
Transmissive sensor

AUTO PRINT (REFLECT.)

Process test print/
Reflective sensor

M : MAGENTA
C : CYAN
Y : YELLOW

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key at
the same time.

CB-416

1 : 1st print head
2 : 2nd print head

CB-426

NOTES: 1. When there is no change to the print condition, select one of the test print options

to issue the test print.

2. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds
enables a fast forward.

3. A selected print condition is activated when the [PAUSE] key is pressed.

4. When the feed gap sensor is selected, the gap between labels becomes 2mm long.

5. A label size greater than the image buffer length cannot be designated. The image
buffer length differs according to memory size. If designated, the printer prints in
the image buffer, or the printer stops because of an error.

6. Pressing the [FEED] key changes the label length -1 mm, pressing the [RESTART]
key changes +1 mm.

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7. When an error occurs during a test print, the error message is displayed and
printing is stopped. The error is cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key and the
display shows “<3> TEST PRINT”. Printing is not automatically resumed after the
error is cleared.

8. When “AUTO PRINT” is selected, 3 pcs. of the slant line labels, color bar print
labels and character labels are printed respectively after one label is fed.

9. Changed parameter settings are effective by pressing the [PAUSE] key until the
power is turned off.

10. Fine adjustment values are effective to test print.

■ Test Print Sample

• Slant line • Charactor

• Color bar print (CB-416) • Bar code

• Color bar print (CB-426)

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5.4.2 Process Test Print

In the process test print, the test print is automatically performed under the following conditions.

• OPERATION : One label feed. Slant line print (4 colors), character print, color
bar print

• ISSUE COUNT : 3 labels each

• PRINT SPEED : 6 inches/sec.

• SENSOR : Transmissive sensor (feed gap sensor) or reflective sensor
(black mark sensor)

• TYPE : Batch (without cut)

• REVERSE FEED : Yes

• ISSUE MODE : High quality print

• LABEL LENGTH : 102 mm

Operating procedure for the test mode is provided below.

5.4 TEST PRINT MODE

Power off

Press the [FEED] key twice.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

<3 TEST PRINT>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [RESTART] key.

After feeding one label, each
color's slant lines are printed
on 3 labelsColor bars are
printed on 3 labels.

Press the [RESTART]
key.

PR NT CONDITIONI

AU O PRINT(REFL)T

Press the [PAUSE] key.

From on
the next page.

C

To on the
preceding page.

A

To be continued on

of the next page.

B

To of the

preceding page.

C

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Color bars are printed on
3 labels.

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5.4 TEST PRINT MODE

AU O PRINT(REFL)T

To of the

preceding page.

C

From of the next page.B

<3 TEST PRINT>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

[Characters are printed on 3 labels.]

Press the [PAUSE] key.

AU O PRINT(TRAN)T

<3 TEST PRINT>

[Characters are printed on 3 labels.]

Press the [PAUSE] key.

[Color bars are printed on 3 labels.]

Press the [PAUSE] key.

AU O PRINT(TRAN)T

AU O PRINT(TRAN)T

From of the
preceding page.

A

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

To of the

preceding page.

C

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

After feeding one label,
each color's slant lines
are printed on 3 labels.

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5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE

In RAM clear mode, various data written on the EEP-ROM can be initialized. There are three clear
functions; Maintenance counter clear, parameter clear and print step clear in the parameter setting mode.
After referring to the following table specify and clear or initialize the data.

■ RAM Clear Mode Table

5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE

Mode Name

NO RAM CLEAR

MAINTE. CNT CLEAR

PRINT STEP CLEAR

Function

If you enter the RAM clear mode by mistake, specify this mode to
eacape from the RAM clear mode without excuting RAM clear.

After replacing the print head, cutter module, ribbon feed/rewind motor,
solenoid and CPU PC Board, clear the maintanance counter.
The following data will be cleared to zero. Confirmation can be made
through the maintenance counter procedure in self test mode. (See
NOTE 1)

ITEM
Total feed length
Print distance (CB-416:black, CB-426:1st)
Print distance

(CB-416:magenta, CB-426:2nd)

Print distance (CB-416:cyan)
Print distance (CB-416:yellow)
Cut count
Head up/down (CB-416:black, CB-426:1st)
Head up/down

(CB-416:magenta, CB-426:2nd)

Head up/down (CB-416:cyan)
Head up/down (CB-416:yellow)

Ribbon motor driving hours (CB-416:black, CB-426:1st)
Ribbon motor driving hours (CB-416:magenta, CB-426:2nd)

Ribbon motor driving hours

(CB-416:cyan)

Ribbon motor driving hours

(CB-416:yellow)

RS-232C hardware error count
Instantaneous power failure count

Initial value

0 Km
0 Km
0 Km
0 Km

0 Km
0 time
0 time
0 time
0 time
0 time

0 hours
0 hours
0 hours
0 hours
0 times
0 times

ITEM

Print head run distance (CB-416:black, CB-426:1st)
Print head run distance (CB-416:magenta, CB-426:2nd)

Print head run distance (CB-416:cyan)
Print head run distance (CB-416:yellow)

Initial value

0.0 Km

0.0 Km

0.0 Km

0.0 Km

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ITEM
Print position fine adjustment (PC)
Cut position fine adjustment (PC)
Reverse feed distance adjustment (PC)
Print stop position fine adjustment (PC)

X-direction fine adjustment (CB-416:black, CB-426:1st) (PC)

X-direction fine adjustment (CB-416:magenta, CB-426:2nd) (PC)

X-direction fine adjustment

(CB-416:cyan) (PC)

X-direction fine adjustment (CB-416:yellow) (PC)

Y-direction fine adjustment (CB-416:black, CB-426:1st) (PC)

Y-direction fine adjustment (CB-416:magenta, CB-426:2nd) (PC)

Y-direction fine adjustment (CB-416:cyan) (PC)
Y-direction fine adjustment

(CB-416:yellow) (PC)

Print tone fine adjustment (CB-416:black, CB-426:1st) (PC)

Print tone fine adjustment (CB-416:magenta, CB-426:2nd) (PC)

Print tone fine adjustment

(CB-416:cyan) (PC)

Print tone fine adjustment

(CB-416:yellow) (PC)

Ribbon take-up motor voltage fine adjustment (CB-416:black, CB-426:1st) (PC)
Ribbon take-up motor voltage fine adjustment (CB-416:magenta, CB-426:2nd)

(PC)

Ribbon take-up motor voltage fine adjustment (CB-416:cyan) (PC)
Ribbon take-up motor voltage fine adjustment (CB-416:yellow) (PC)
Ribbon feed motor voltage fine adjustment (CB-416:black, CB-426:1st)

(PC)

Ribbon feed motor voltage fine adjustment (CB-416:magenta, CB-426:2nd)

(PC)

Ribbon feed motor voltage fine adjustment (CB-416:cyan) (PC)

Ribbon feed motor voltage fine adjustment (CB-416:yellow)

(PC)

Print start position fine adjustment (KEY)
Cut position fine adjustment (KEY)
Reverse feed distance fine adjustment (KEY)
Print stop position fine adjustment (KEY)

Print tone fine adjustment (CB-416:black, CB-426:1st)(KEY)

Print tone fine adjustment (CB-416:magenta, CB-426:2nd) (KEY)

Print tone fine adjustment

(CB-416:cyan) (KEY)

Print tone fine adjustment (CB-416:yellow) (KEY)
X-coordinate fine adjustment
Character code selection
Font zero selection
Control code selection
Label pitch
Sensor type
Feed speed
Cutter
Status response
Ribbon saving function
Top first/bottom first print
Reverse feed
Ribbon type

Color designation
Platen speed

Euro font code

Print Start Position Fine Adjustment (Page 1 ~ Page 10) (Black)
Print Start Position Fine Adjustment (Page 1 ~ Page 10) (Magenta)
Print Start Position Fine Adjustment (Page 1 ~ Page 10) (Cyan)
Print Start Position Fine Adjustment (Page 1 ~ Page 10) (Yellow)

Supply Holder’s Paper End Sensor Selection
Printer Resolution Selection

(Revision Date: Dec. 20, 2000)

5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE

Mode Name

PARAMETER CLEAR

Function

This clear should be employed when initializing the following parameters
to the settings before shipment. Confirmation can be made through the
automatic diagnostic procedure in self test mode. (See NOTE 1)

Initial value

0.0 mm

0.0 mm

0.0 mm

0.0 mm

0.00 mm

0.00 mm

0.00 mm

0.00 mm

0.00 mm

0.00 mm

0.00 mm

0.00 mm
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step

0.0 mm

0.0 mm

0.0 mm

0.0 mm
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step

0.0 mm

PC-850

Without slash

AUTO

102.0 mm

Transmissive

6 inch/sec

No

Yes

No

Bottom first

No

CR-30xxx-F1

(Standard)

All

AUTO (no

adjustment)

B0H

0.00 mm

0.00 mm

0.00 mm

0.00 mm

WITH PAPER END

NORMAL END

NOTES: 1. Total media distance covered (TL FEED) and the adjustment value for the sensors

cannot be cleared.

2. For data to be cleared in the RAM clear mode, refer to the RAM clear mode table.

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5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE

5.5.1 Maintenance Counter Clear

Power off

Press the [FEED] key three times.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

Turn off the power (NOTE 1)

CO PLETEM

<4 RAM CLEAR>

Press the [PAUSE] key.Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Press the [FEED] key.

(or press the [RESTART] key three times.)

Press the [FEED] key.

NO RAM CLEAR

MA NTE.CNT C LEARI

Press the [PAUSE] key.

NOTES: Confirm that “COMPLETE” is displayed, then turn the power off.

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5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE

5.5.2 Parameter Clear

Power off

Press the [FEED] key three times.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

Turn off the power (NOTE 1)

CO PLETEM

<4 RAM CLEAR>

Press the [PAUSE] key.Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Press the [FEED] key twice.

(or press the [RESTART] key twice.)

Press the [PAUSE] key.

NO RAM CLEAR

PA AMETER CLEARR

NOTE: Confirm that “COMPLETE” is displayed, then turn the power off.

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5.5 RAM CLEAR MODE

5.5.3 Print Step clear

Power off

Press the [FEED] key three times.

Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.

<1 DIAG. V1.OA>

AL COLORL

<4 RAM CLEAR>

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.

Press the [FEED] key three times.

(or press the [RESTART] key.)

Select the item to be cleared by
pressing the [FEED] and
[RESTART] keys.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Press the [PAUSE] key.

Turn the power off.

(Refer to the NOTE below.)

CO PLETEM

NO RAM CLEAR

PR NT STEP CLEARI

[FEED] [PAUSE]

ALL COLOR
BLACK
CYAN
MAGENTA
YELLOW
NONE

CB-416

ALL COLOR
HEAD1
HEAD2
NONE

CB-426

NOTE: Confirm that “COMPLETE” is displayed prior to the power off.

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RS-232C

or

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6.1 FLOPPY DISK

6. PROGRAM DOWNLOAD

The main program for the printer has been written onto the flash ROM. If the main program is upgraded,
due to the addition/change of the specification, download the main program from the PC to the printer
with the download floppy disks and RS-232C or Centronics interface.

6.1 FLOPPY DISK

(1) Media: 3.5 inch (2DD)
(2) Disk: Program Loader Setup Disks 1 and 2

Program Data Disk

6.2 SETUP

6.3 OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAM DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE

(1) Install the Program Loader (Program Loader Setup Disk 1 and 2) in the PC.
(2) Copy the prog.bin file in the Program Data Disk to the directory created in step (1).
(3) Set the DIP SW3 on the VR PC board to ON and turn the printer power ON.

The printer LCD display shows “PROGRAM LOAD.”
(4) Run the Program Loader.
(5) Start the download.
(6) After the download is completed, turn the printer power OFF and restore the DIP SW3 to the former

position.

6.4 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE

1) Install the program loader (Setup Disks 1 and 2) in the PC as indicated on the display.

NOTE: The PC should operate Windows 95.

Program Loader FDK

(Sample)

CB-416-T3-QQ/QP
Program Loader
SETUP DISK 1
25th November 1998
FMRM0049901
V001.000

CB-416-T3-QQ/QP
Program Loader
SETUP DISK 2
25th November 1998
FMRM005001
V001.000

CB-416-T3

▲

▲▲

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2) Run the Setup.exe in the Program Loader FDK.

3) When the Program Loader has been installed, the following message will appear.

NOTE: Once the Program Loader has been installed, it is not required to be installed on the same

PC each time the new program is downloaded.

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4) Copy the prog.bin file in the Program Data FDK to the directory of Program Loader.

Program Data FDK

(Sample)

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CB-418-T3
CB-416-T3-QQ/QP
Program Data DISK
#V1.0
28th August 1998
FMRM0048401:9200,D300
V001.000

The directory is created in the Program Files as a default.

5) Set the DIP SW3 on the VR PC board to ON, and then turn the printer power on.

The printer enters the download mode and the LCD display shows "PROGRAM LOAD".

6) Run the download program on the PC. Select the Program Loader from the start menu to start the

download program.

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7) Select the output device from COM1, COM2, or LPT1.

(COM1 and COM2: RS232C, LPT1: Centronics)

Select Program for the Target. Usually, Boot program is not downloaded.

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8) Click on the [Start] button to start the program download.

While the program is being downloaded, the printer LCD shows "PROGRAM LOAD".

Also, the following message will appear on the PC screen.

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9) When the communication between the PC and the printer is completed, the following message will
appear on the PC screen. However, in case of Centronics interface, the program write onto the flash
ROM has not been completed yet.

NOTE: DO NOT turn the printer power off until "COMPLETE" is displayed on the LCD.

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6.4 DOWNLOAD PROCEDURE

10) When the printer LCD turns to “COMPLETE”, the downloading is completed.
Downloading will take about the following time.

• Centronics I/F: 10 minutes

• RS232C I/F: 20 minutes