Toshiba B-492L, R-TH10 User Manual

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TEC Barcode Printer

B-492L/R-TH10 SERIES

Owner’s Manual

For QP

CE Compliance (for EU only)

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

VORSICHT:

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

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

WARNING!

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

ATTENTION!

Ce produit est de classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, il peut causer des interférences radio. Auquel cas, l’utilisateur sera amené à prendre les mesures adéquates.

WARNUNG!

Dies ist ein Klasse A Produkt. In einer örtlichen Umgebung kann dieses Gerät Funkstörungen verursachen.

¡ATENCIÓ N!

Este es un producto de la clase A. En ambientes domésticos éste producto puede causar radio interferencias en cuyo caso el usuario deberá tomar las medidas oportunas.

VERWITTIGING!

Dit is een klasse A produkt. Het gebruik hiervan kan radio interferenties veroorzaken die de gebruiker ertoe kunnen dwingen sommige maatregelen te moeten treffen.

ATTENZIONE!

Questo è un prodotto in Classe A . In un contesto domestico, questo prodotto può causare interferenze radio ,per le quali l’utente dovrebbe prendere le adeguate precauzioni.

For QQ

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

(for USA only)

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

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

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

(for CANADA only)

Copyright © 2001

by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved

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

Safety Summary

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

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

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

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

This symbol indicates actions which must be performed.

Specific instructions are drawn inside or near the symbol.

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

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

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Do not use voltages other than

 

Do not plug in or unplug the power

 

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cord plug with wet hands as this

 

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rating plate, as this may cause

 

may cause electric shock.

 

fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

 

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If the machines share the same

 

 

Do not place metal objects or

 

 

outlet with any other electrical

 

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water-filled containers such as

 

 

 

appliances which consume large

 

 

flower vases, flower pots or mugs,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

amounts of power, the voltage

 

 

etc. on top of the machines. If

 

 

 

will fluctuate widely each time

 

 

metal objects or spilled liquid enter

 

 

 

these appliances operate. Be sure

 

 

the machines, this may cause fire

 

 

 

to provide an exclusive outlet for

 

 

or electric shock.

 

 

 

the machine as this may cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

 

 

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Do not insert or drop metal,

 

 

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Do not scratch, damage or modify

 

 

 

 

 

 

flammable or other foreign

 

 

the power cords. Also, do not

 

 

 

objects into the machines through

 

 

 

place heavy objects on, pull on, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the ventilation slits, as this may

 

 

excessively bend the cords, as this

 

 

 

cause fire or electric shock.

 

 

may cause fire or electrical shock.

 

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If the machines are dropped or

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Continued use of the machines in

 

their cabinets damaged, first turn

an abnormal condition such as

 

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off the power switches and

when the machines are producing

 

 

 

 

 

disconnect the power cord plugs

 

smoke or strange smells may cause

 

 

from the outlet, and then contact

 

fire or electric shock. In these

 

 

your authorised TOSHIBA TEC

 

cases, immediately turn off the

 

 

representative for assistance.

 

power switches and disconnect the

 

 

Continued use of the machine in

 

power cord plugs from the outlet.

 

 

that condition may cause fire or

 

Then, contact your authorised

 

 

electric shock.

 

TOSHIBA TEC representative for

 

 

 

 

assistance.

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If foreign objects (metal

 

 

 

 

When unplugging the power cords,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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fragments, water, liquids) enter

 

 

 

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be sure to hold and pull on the plug

 

 

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the machines, first turn off the

 

 

 

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portion. Pulling on the cord portion

 

 

 

power switches and disconnect

 

 

 

 

may cut or expose the internal wires

 

 

 

the power cord plugs from the

 

 

 

 

and cause fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

outlet, and then contact your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

authorised TOSHIBA TEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

representative for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued use of the machine in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that condition may cause fire or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

electric shock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ensure that the equipment is

 

 

 

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properly grounded. Extension

 

 

 

modify the machine by yourself.

 

 

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cables should also be grounded.

 

 

 

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You may be injured by high

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire or electric shock could

 

 

 

 

voltage, very hot parts or sharp

 

 

 

occur on improperly grounded

 

 

 

 

edges inside the machine.

 

 

 

equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Precautions

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

Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions:

 

 

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Temperatures out of the specification

*

Direct sunlight

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High humidity

*

Shared power source

*

Excessive vibration

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Dust/Gas

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

USE ONLY TOSHIBA TEC SPECIFIED paper and ribbons.

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

Ensure the printer is operated on a level surface.

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

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

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

Keep your work environment static free.

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

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

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

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

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

Request Regarding Maintenance

Utilize our maintenance services.

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

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

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

Using insecticides and other chemicals

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

Page

1.

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

1-1

 

1.1

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

1-1

 

1.2

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

1-1

 

1.3

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

1-1

 

1.4

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

1-1

 

1.5

Appearance of the Printer ...............................................................................................

1-2

 

 

1.5.1

Dimensions.....................................................................................................................

1-2

 

 

1.5.2

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

1-3

 

 

1.5.3

Side View .......................................................................................................................

1-3

 

 

1.5.4

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

1-4

 

 

1.5.5

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

1-4

 

1.6

Appearance of the Power Supply Unit ............................................................................

1-5

 

 

1.6.1

Dimensions.....................................................................................................................

1-5

 

 

1.6.2

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

1-5

2.

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

2-1

 

2.1

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

2-1

 

2.2

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

2-2

 

2.3

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

2-2

 

2.4

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

2-3

 

2.5

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

2-4

 

2.6

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

2-5

 

 

2.6.1

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

2-5

 

 

2.6.2

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

2-5

 

2.7

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

2-6

 

2.8

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

2-11

 

2.9

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

2-12

 

2.10

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

2-13

3.

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

3-1

 

3.1

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

3-1

 

3.2

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

3-2

4.

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

4-1

 

4.1

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

4-1

 

 

4.1.1

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

4-1

 

 

4.1.2

Media Guide Plate/Pinch Roller/Sensors.......................................................................

4-2

 

 

4.1.3 Paper Holder ..................................................................................................................

4-4

 

 

4.1.4 Covers and Panels.........................................................................................................

4-4

 

4.2

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

4-5

5.

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

5-1

 

5.1

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

5-1

 

5.2

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

5-2

 

5.3

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

5-3

 

5.4

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

5-3

6.

PRINTER OPERATION...........................................................................................................

6-1

 

6.1

Overview ........................................................................................................................

6-1

 

6.2

Installing the Printer Drivers............................................................................................

6-1

 

 

6.2.1 System Requirements....................................................................................................

6-2

 

 

6.2.2

Driver Installation............................................................................................................

6-2

 

 

6.2.3

Uninstalling the TEC B-492 Printer Driver .....................................................................

6-6

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

A1-1

A1.1

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

A1-1

A1.2

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

A1-2

A1.3

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

A1-2

 

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

A1-2

 

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

A1-3

 

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

A1-4

 

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

A1-4

A1.4

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

A1-5

APPENDIX 2 MESSAGES AND LED .........................................................................................

A2-1

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

A3-1

APPENDIX 4 SYSTEM MODE....................................................................................................

A4-1

A4.1

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

A4-1

A4.2

Overview .....................................................................................................................

A4-2

A4.3

Reset Mode .................................................................................................................

A4-3

A4.4

Self-Diagnostic Test ....................................................................................................

A4-3

A4.5

Printer Parameter Fine Adjustment..............................................................................

A4-6

A4.6

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

A4-14

A4.7

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

A4-20

A4.8

Additional Information ................................................................................................

A4-21

 

A4.8.1 Self-Diagnostic Test Result Sample and Descriptions.............................................

A4-21

 

A4.8.2 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Check Print Sample and Descriptions ................

A4-24

 

A4.8.3 Magnified Views of Slant Line Pattern......................................................................

A4-27

APPENDIX 5 PRINT SAMPLES .................................................................................................

A5-1

GLOSSARIES

 

INDEX

 

 

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.

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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1.1 Introduction

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TEC B-492L/R series barcode printer. This Owner’s Manual contains valuable information from general set-up to confirming the printer's operation using test prints. You should read it carefully to help you gain maximum performance and life from your printer. This manual should be kept close at hand for everyday reference. Please contact your TOSHIBA TEC representative for further information concerning this manual.

1.2 Features

The B-492L/R printer has the following features:

Superior hardware, including a specially developed 12 dots/mm (300 dots/inch) thermal print head which gives very clear print quality at print speeds of 127 mm/sec. (5 inches/sec.), 203.2 mm/sec. (8 inches/sec.), and 254 mm/sec. (10 inches/sec.).

Separation of the power supply unit realized a compact body of the printer.

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

The PCMCIA Interface Board and the KB-80-QM Keyboard Unit are provided as optional equipment.

1.3 Unpacking

NOTES:

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

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

1.4Accessories

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

When unpacking the printer, please check that the following accessories are supplied with the printer.

UOwner’s Manual (1 copy) (Doc./No. EO1-33032)

TEC Label/Tag Printer

B-492-QQ

Owner?s Manual

TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION

U Fan Filter U CD-ROM

(P/No. FMBB0036801) (P/No. FMQB0083801)

UUS Power Cord (1 pc.) (P/No. FBCB0030202)

UEU Power Cord (1 pc.) (P/No.: EKA-0055001)

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1.5 Appearance of the Printer

 

 

1.5

Appearance of the Printer

 

 

 

 

 

1.5.1

Dimensions

 

 

 

Dimension: mm+(inch)

 

 

232.5 (9.2)

 

18 (0.7)

223 (8.8)

 

 

 

209.3 (8.2)

 

 

 

 

 

125 (4.9)

10 (0.4)

300 (11.8)

264 (10.4)

5 (0.2) (0.2)5

100 (3.9)

(11.1)

300 (11.8)

265 (10.4)

(5.9)

282

 

 

149.3

 

 

 

117.5 (4.6)

 

 

117.5 (4.6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.5 5

5x

256 (10.1)

[L Type]

223 (8.8)

18 (0.7)

5x

117.5 (4.6)

117.5 (4.6)

5 (0.2)

 

5

 

 

 

.

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

5 (0.2)

256 (10.1)

265 (10.4)

300 (11.8)

282 (11.1)

100 (3.9)

 

 

 

 

149.3 (5.9)

232.5(9.2)

209.3(8.2)

10 (0.4)

125 (4.9)

(10.4)

300 (11.8)

264

 

 

 

[R Type]

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1.5 Appearance of the Printer

1.5.2 Front View

Top Cover

Operation Panel

 

Media Inlet

Supply Window

 

 

Media Guide

[L Type]

[R Type]

1.5.3 Side View

 

Keyboard Interface

DC Power Connector

Connector

 

Serial Interface

 

Connector

 

(RS-232C)

 

PCMCIA Card

 

Slot (2 slots)

 

Parallel Interface

Print Head

Connector

 

(Centronics)

Expansion I/O

 

 

Interface Connector

[L Type] [R Type]

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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1.5 Appearance of the Printer

1.5.4 Interior

Ribbon Shaft

Holder Plate

Head Lever

Strip Roller Release Lever

1.5.5 Operation Panel

POWER LED (Green)

[FEED] Key

Ribbon Stopper

Ribbon Shaft

Pinch Roller Lever

[L Type]

[R Type]

LCD Message Display

ON LINE LED (Green)

POWER ON LINE ERROR

ERROR LED (Red)

[PAUSE] key

FEED RESTART PAUSE

[RESTART] key

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

NOTE:

The illustrations used hereafter are of the L type, as the operating procedure is common to both L and R types.

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1.6 Appearance of the Power Supply Unit

1.6Appearance of the Power Supply Unit

1.6.1 Dimensions

Dimensions: mm+(inch)

2000 (78.7)

76 (3.0)

 

 

(0.4)10

170 (6.7)

265 (10.4)

 

1.6.2 Front View

Power Switch

DC Power Connector

Inlet

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2. PRINTER SETUP

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2.1 Precautions

2. PRINTER SETUP

2.1 Precautions

This section outlines the steps necessary to setup your B-492L/R printer prior to its operation. The section includes precautions, connecting cables, assembling accessories, loading media and ribbon, inserting an optional memory card, and performing a test print.

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

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

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

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

Ensure that the printer is connected only to AC mains that has a proper ground (earth) connection.

Only use the power cable provided with this unit to power it..

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

Make sure to turn off the printer power and to remove the power cord from the printer whenever working on the inside of the printer or when cleaning the printer.

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

Store the media and ribbons in accordance with their specifications.

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

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

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

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

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2.2 Procedure before Operation

2.2Procedure before Operation

NOTE:

To communicate directly with a host computer, either an RS-232C cable or Centronics cable is required.

(1)RS-232C cable: 9 pins (do not use a null modem cable)

(2)Centronics cable: 36 pins

(3)Expansion I/O cable: 24 pins (Option)

NOTE:

Use of a Windows Driver will allow issuing media on the B- 492L/R printer from a Windows application.

The printer can also be controlled with its own programming commands. Please contact your TOSHIBA TEC reseller for the Interface/Communication Manual.

This section describes the outline of the printer setup.

1.Unpack the accessories and printer from the box.

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

3.Attach the fan filter to the rear of the printer. (Refer to Section 2.3.)

4.The host computer must have an available serial port, Centronics parallel port or a Ethernet (option) connection. (Refer to Section 2.4.)

5.Connect the DC power cord plug to the printer. Connect the AC power cord to the Power Supply Unit. (Refer to Section 2.5.)

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

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

8.Load the ribbon onto the Ribbon Shafts. (Refer to Section 2.8.)

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

10.Set the threshold. (Refer to Section 5.4.)

11.Perform a test print. (Refer to Section 2.10 and Appendix 4.6.)

12.Install the Printer Drivers. (Refer to Section 6.)

2.3Fitting the Fan Filter When installing the printer, it is important to ensure that the fan filter is

attached before using the printer. The fan filter consists of 2 parts:

(1)Filter Pad

(2)Filter Retainer

To fit the fan filter, put the filter pad inside the filter retainer and simply press into place as shown in the diagram below, ensuring connecting pins are aligned with the connecting holes.

Snap on

(2)

(1)

Snap on

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2.4 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer

2.4Connecting the Cables to Your Printer

The following paragraphs outlines how to connect the cables from the B- 492L/R printer to your host computer, and will also show how to make cable connections to other devices such as the KB-80-QM keyboard, etc. Depending on the application software you use to print labels, there are two possibilities for connecting the printer to your host computer. These are:

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

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

An Ethernet connection using the optional PCMCIA interface board and LAN card (Refer to section 2.9)

The diagram below shows all the possible cable connections to the current version of the B-492L/R printer.

e

 

 

d

 

c

c

f

f d

 

 

 

 

e

[L Type]

[R Type]

c Parallel Interface Connector (Centronics) d Serial Interface Connector (RS-232C)

e KB-80-QM Keyboard Interface Connector (Option) f Expansion I/O Interface Connector

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2.5 Connecting the Power Cord

2.5Connecting the Power Cord

CAUTION!

1.Make sure that the printer power switch is turned to the off position before connecting the power cord to prevent possible electric shock or damage to the printer.

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

3.Connect the power cord to a supply outlet with a properly grounded (earthed) connection.

1. Connect the DC power cable from the DC Power Supply Unit to the printer.

DC Power Cable

2. Make sure that the printer power switch is in the OFF (O) position.

Power Switch

3.Connect the power cord to the Power Supply Unit as shown in the figure below.

Power Cord

4.Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded outlet as shown in the figure below.

Power Cord

[QQ Type]

[QP Type]

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2.6 Turning the Printer ON/OFF

2.6Turning the Printer ON/OFF

2.6.1 Turning ON the Printer

CAUTION!

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

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

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

Power Switch

NOTE:

If a message other than ON LINE appears on the display or the ERROR LED lamp is illuminated, go to Chapter 5.1, Error Messages.

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

2.6.2Turning OFF the Printer

CAUTION!

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

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

1.Before turning off the printer power switch verify that the ON LINE message is on the LCD Message Display and that the ON LINE LED light is on and not flashing.

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

Power Switch

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2.7 Loading the Media

 

 

2.7 Loading the Media This section describes in detail how to load the media.

WARNING!

1. Open the top cover and turn the head lever and pinch roller lever to

position d, then open the ribbon shaft holder plate.

 

1. Do not touch any moving

 

 

 

parts. To reduce the risk

 

 

of fingers, jewellery,

Top Cover

 

clothing, etc. being

 

 

 

drawn into the moving

 

 

parts, be sure to load the

2

1

media once the printer

 

 

has stopped moving

 

 

completely.

c

 

2. To avoid injury, be

 

 

 

careful not to trap your

d HEAD

 

fingers while opening or

 

 

closing the cover.

Pinch Roller

3. Be sure to open the top

Lever

cover fully, otherwise the

 

 

top cover may close,

Head Lever

Ribbon Shaft

causing injury.

 

 

 

Holder Plate

NOTES:

1.When the head lever is turned to position @, the print head is raised.

2.When the pinch roller lever is turned to position @, the pinch roller is raised.

3.To enable printing the head lever and the pinch roller lever must be set to position ?. This ensures that the

print head and the pinch roller are closed.

2.Insert the media into the printer from the side as shown in the figure below. Ensure that the media is positioned in the black mark/feed gap sensor.

Media

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2.7 Loading the Media

2.7Loading the Media (Cont.)

NOTE:

The media guide should be positioned so that the media can feed smoothly.

3. Open the paper entry guide.

4. Loosen the locking screw of the right side of the media guide and open the media guides.

5. Insert each edge of the media into the paper holders of the media guides by adjusting the media guides positions to the media width. Then tighten the locking screw.

Paper Holder

Media Guide

Loose

Locking Screw

6.Pass the media straight from the paper holders to paper outlet. The media should be centred on the strip plate, otherwise skew feeding or a paper jam may occur. Check that the media is positioned so that the distances from the media edge to the end of the scale marked on the strip plate (Distances A and B in the figure below.) are almost equal.

Paper Holder

Strip Plate

Scale

Media

Distances A and B should

be almost equal. A B

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2.7 Loading the Media

2.7Loading the Media (Cont.)

NOTES:

1.Turning the adjusting knob to the right will move the sensor towards the center of the media while turning it to the left will move it away from the center of the media.

2.Be sure to set the black mark sensor to detect the center of the black mark, otherwise a paper jam or no paper error may occur.

7.After loading the media, it may be necessary to set the media sensors used to detect the print start position of the labels. Set the black mark/feed gap sensor to the correct position by turning the adjusting knob.

Setting the feed gap sensor position

Turn the adjusting knob to move the feed gap sensor to the centre of the labels to detect the gap between labels. If the labels are round, set the sensor to detect the area of the shortest distance between the labels.

(

 

 

 

indicates the position of the feed gap sensor).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gap between Labels

Label

Label

Feed Gap Sensor

Adjusting Knob

Setting the black mark sensor position

(1)Pull about 500 mm of media out of the front of the printer, turn the media back on itself and feed it under the print head past the sensor so that the black mark can be seen from above.

(2)Turn the adjusting knob to move the black mark sensor so that it is

in line with the center of the black mark on the media. ( indicates the position of the black mark sensor.)

Black Mark Sensor

Black Mark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting Knob

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2.7 Loading the Media

2.7Loading the Media (Cont.)

CAUTION!

To separate the printed media from the media roll in batch mode, be sure to tear off the media at the strip shaft or cut the media past the strip shaft. However, if you tear off the media at the print head by mistake, be sure to feed one label (10 mm or more) with the [FEED] key prior to next issue. Failure to do this may cause a paper jam.

8. There are two issue modes available on this printer.

Batch mode:

In the batch mode, the media is continuously printed and fed until the number of issues specified in the label issue command has been printed.

Media

If the loaded media is direct thermal media (a chemically treated surface), the media loading procedure is now complete. Close the ribbon shaft holder plate, and turn the head lever and the pinch roller lever to position ? to close. Then, close the top cover.

If the media is a standard media, it is also necessary to load a ribbon. Refer to the section, 2.8 Loading the Ribbon.

Strip mode:

In strip mode, as each label is printed the backing paper is automatically removed from the label at the strip plate.

(1)Set the ribbon shaft holder plate, and turn the head lever and the pinch roller lever to position ? to close.

(2)Remove enough labels from the leading edge of the media to leave 500 mm of backing paper free.

(3)Push the pinch roller release lever toward the front of the printer to release the strip pinch roller unit.

Backing Paper

 

Pinch Roller

Strip Pinch Roller Unit

Release Lever

 

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2.7 Loading the Media

2.7Loading the Media (Cont.)

(4)Pass the backing paper under the strip plate and above the strip pinch roller.

(5)While pulling the backing paper push up the strip pinch roller until it locks into position.

(6)If the loaded media is direct thermal media (a chemically treated surface), the media loading procedure is now complete. Close the ribbon shaft holder plate, and turn the head lever and the pinch roller lever to position ? to close. Then, close the top cover.

If the media is a standard media, it is also necessary to load a ribbon. Refer to the following section, 2.8 Loading the Ribbon.

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2.8 Loading the Ribbon

2.8 Loading the Ribbon

WARNING!

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

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

3.Be sure to open the top cover fully, otherwise the top cover may close, causing injury.

1.Grasp the tabs on the top and bottom of the ribbon stoppers and move the ribbon stoppers back to the end of the shaft.

Ribbon Stopper

2.Leaving plenty of slack between the ribbon spools, place the ribbon onto the ribbon shafts as shown below. When the ribbon is fitted, it must be positioned in the ribbon sensor.

Ribbon Shafts

NOTE:

The ribbon sensor is mounted on the rear of the printer block to detect a ribbon end. When a ribbon end is detected, “NO RIBBON” message will appear on the display and the ERROR LED will illuminate.

Ribbon

Ribbon Sensor

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2.9 Inserting the Optional PCMCIA Cards

2.8Loading the Ribbon (Cont.)

3.Slide the ribbon stoppers along the ribbon shafts to a position where the ribbon is centered when fitted.

4.Take up any slack in the ribbon. Take the leading tape onto the ribbon take-up roll until the ink ribbon can be seen from the front.

5.Set the ribbon shaft holder plate aligning its holes with the ribbon shafts.

6.Turn the head lever and the pinch roller lever to position ? to close the print head and the pinch roller.

7.Close the top cover.

2.9 Inserting the Optional When the optional PCMCIA interface board is installed in the B-492L/R

PCMCIA Cards

printer, there will be two PCMCIA slots available as shown in the figure

below. This allows the use of Flash Memory Type Cards or I/O Cards

 

CAUTION!

such as LAN Cards.

 

1. To protect PC cards,

1. Make sure that the printer’s power switch is in the OFF position.

discharge static

2. Hold the PCMCIA Card so that the side printed with the model name

electricity from your body

by touching the metal

faces right. Insert the card into the proper slot until the Eject Button

cabinet of the printer

pops out.

 

before touching the card.

 

 

2. Before inserting or

 

 

removing a PCMCIA

Eject Button

 

card make sure that the

Slot 1:

 

printer’s power is turned

Flash Memory

(I/O type cards such as

off.

LAN cards)

Type Card

3. Be sure to protect

 

 

 

PCMCIA Cards when not

 

Slot 0:

in use by putting them

 

 

(Memory type cards only)

into their protective

 

 

 

covers.

 

 

4.Do not subject the card to any shocks or

excessive force nor

expose the card to Model Name Printed Side extremes in temperature

or humidity

5.The card may be inserted into the slot halfway even in the wrong orientation. However, the slot is safety designed so that the card will not seat against the connector pins.

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2.10 Test Print

2.9Inserting the Optional PCMCIA Cards (Cont.)

3. The following PCMCIA cards can be used.

Type

Maker

Description

Remarks

 

San Disk

A card conforming to

 

ATA Card

the PC card ATA

----------

Hitachi

 

standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ether Link III 3C589D

Install into the slot (1)

 

 

PC card

 

 

only. (This card

LAN Card

3 COM

Megahertz®

installed into the slot

 

 

10M bps LAN PC Card

 

 

(0) will not work.)

 

 

3CCE589ET Series

 

 

 

 

Maxell

EF-1M-TB

 

 

 

Capacity: 1MB

 

 

AA

 

 

Mitsubishi

MF-81M1-GBDAT01

Read only

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maxell

EF-4M-TB

CC

 

Capacity: 4MB

 

EF-4M-TB

 

 

Readable/writable

 

 

DC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centennial

FL04M-15-11119-03

 

 

Technologies

 

Flash Memory

INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTEL

IMC004FLSA

 

Card

 

Simple

STI-FL/4A

Capacity: 4MB

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read only

 

Mitsubishi

MF84M1-G7DAT01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Card KING

FJN-004M6R

 

 

MAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Card

FJP-004M6R

 

2.10 Test Print

A print test should be performed to check that the printer is operating correctly. During this test, the printer will first issue a blank page of media to allow the sensors to detect the Black Mark or Label Gap. Then it will print five pages of slanted lines followed by five pages of sample bar codes then finally by printing five pages that contain characters of various sizes.

For the test print procedure, please refer to Appendix 4.6 Test Print.

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3. ON LINE MODE

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3.1 Operation Panel

3. ON LINE MODE

3.1 Operation Panel

NOTE:

Use the [RESTART] key to resume printing after a pause, or after clearing an error.

This chapter describes usage of the keys on the Operation Panel in On Line Mode.

When the printer is in On Line Mode and connected to a host computer, the normal operation of printing images on labels can be achieved.

The figure below shows the Operation Panel and key functions..

LCD Message Display

POWER LED

ON LINE LED (Green)

 

(Green)

 

 

ERROR LED (Red)

[RESTART] key

POWER ON LINE ERROR

 

 

[PAUSE] key

[FEED] key

FEED RESTART PAUSE

The LCD Message Display shows messages to indicate the printer’s current status. Up to 16 characters can be displayed on this line.

There are three LED lights on the Operation Panel.

LED

Illuminates when…

Flashes when…

POWER

The printer is turned on.

-----

ON LINE

The printer is ready to

The printer is

 

print.

communicating with

 

 

your computer.

ERROR

Any error occurs on the

-----

 

printer.

 

 

There are three keys on the Operation Panel.

PAUSE

Used to stop printing temporarily.

RESTART

Used to restart printing.

FEED

Used to feed the media.

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3.2 Operation

3.2Operation

When the printer is turned on, the ON LINEmessage appears on the LCD message display. It is displayed during standby or normal printing.

1. The printer is turned on, standing by, or printing.

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2.If any error occurs during printing, an error message appears. The printer stops printing automatically. (The number on the right hand side shows the remaining number of labels to be printed.)

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3.To clear the error, press the [RESTART] key. The printer resumes printing.

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4. If the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, the printer stops printing temporarily. (The number on the right hand side shows the remaining number of labels to be printed.)

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5. When the [RESTART] key is pressed, the printer resumes printing.

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