Toshiba B-EP Series, B-EP4DL-G, B-EP2DL-G Key Operation Specification
TOSHIBA Portable Printer
B-EP Series
Key Operation Specification
First Edition: September 19, 2008
Second Edition: May 11, 2009
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MODIFICATION HISTORY
EAA-02466 KEY OPERATION SPECIFICATION
Date
Modified
Pages
Description
Sept. 19, 2008 – Newly published.
May 11, 2009 3 The period of time of holding down the POWER key was identified.
5, 42, 202 • The statues during communication were deleted from the LED lightening
patterns in Sections 5.3, 6.3 and 6.9. The LED indication in a low battery
state was modified.
• Buzzer volume controllability was mentioned.
8 • Regarding the startup LCD display, explanation of g Version
information/MAIN program version was added. Accordingly, the number
for the head width was changed (from g to h).
• IPL startup was deleted from Section 5.7 LCD Display at Startup.
16, 17, 210,
211
Post-print stop position setting, back feed restriction setting and strip issue
back feed setting were added to the Mode Setting Operation Example in
5.13.1 and 6.12.2.1 and the Mode Setting Items in 5.13.2 and 6.12.2.2.
31 Wireless LAN power save setting was added to <WLAN> in 5.18.3 Interface
Setting Items.
35 The LED status for the LOW BATTERY error was corrected in 5.20.
36, 38 to 40 The Ir PACKET ERROR indication was added in 5.20 and 5.23.
50, 51 In (1) of 6.6.1.2 Self-test Items, Post-print stop position setting, back feed
restriction setting and strip issue back feed setting were added to d Various
parameter values, and wireless LAN power save was added to WLAN
SETTING.
53 to 55 PAPER STOP, BF.RESTRICT, PEEL BF. and POWER SAVE were added to
the print sample in 6.6.1.2 Self-test Items. The label length was changed in
the note for the print sample for maintenance counter/parameter values and
automatic self-test. “Example” was added to (1) Automatic self-test print.
57 The count condition was changed (from 69.4 cm to 50.0 cm) for Total label
distance covered/Label distance covered of the maintenance counter in
6.6.1.3 Self-test Result Items.
59, 60, 63,
63
Values for the writable character/BASIC file/PC save/form/graphic areas in (2)
Various parameter values table in 6.6.1.3 were corrected.
Post-print stop position setting, back feed restriction setting and strip issue
back feed setting were added. Wireless LAN power save was added to
WLAN SETTING.
As NOTE 2, an explanation for the size depending on installed DBCS was
added.
59, 71 AUTO2 was added to head division setting for the 2-inch head in 6.6.1.2 and
6.6.2.2.2.
68, 69 Post-print stop position setting, back feed restriction setting, strip issue back
feed setting were added to 6.6.2.1 Mode Setting Operation Example.
73, 74 A commentary was added to 6.6.2.2.4 Linerless Setting.
76 to 78 Post-print stop position setting, back feed restriction setting and strip issue
back feed setting were added to 6.6.2.2.6, 6.6.2.2.7 and 6.6.2.2.8,
respectively.
108 Supplemental explanations (5) and (6) were added to 6.6.4.2.6 Strip Position
Fine Adjustment.
The comment “up to V1.0C” was added to explain the case where no print
position fine adjustment value was set.
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Date
Modified
Pages
Description
May 11, 2009
(Continued)
143 to 145 The table of values after parameter clear in 6.6.8.2.2 was changed as follows:
The value for print type (batch/strip) was changed from ”Print depending on
the sensor used” to “AUTO.”
Post-print stop position setting, back feed restriction setting and strip issue
back feed setting were added.
The writable character/BASIC /PC save/form/graphic areas were deleted.
Wireless LAN power save was added.
165 Wireless LAN power save setting was added to .6.6.9.2.5.1 Selection of
Wireless LAN Setting Items.
178
Addition and correction were made in 6.6.9.2.6 Overview of Wireless LAN
Authentication Setting.
187, 189
The section number for the Usable Channel List by Countries refereed to from
802.11b Channel Setting (6.6.9.2.6.8) and 802.11g Channel Setting
(6.6.9.2.6.10) was changed.
192 6.6.9.2.6.12 Wireless LAN Power Saving Setting was added.
205 The comment "For details, refer to the section, “6.6.1.2 Self-test Items” in
Chapter “6. SYSTEM MODE.” was added to 6.12.1.1 Self-test Operation
Example.
218, 219 An explanation for battery charging was added to the LCD description in 7.1
In Printer Power Off State of 7. Operation during Battery Charge by AC Power
Supply.
The STATUS LED ON state was added to the LED description. Condition
(2) was added.
An explanation about the LCD was added to 7.2 In Printer Power On State.
220 Section 8 “Power Save Mode” was added.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. OUTLINE ..................................................................................................................................... 1
3. OPERATION PANEL .................................................................................................................. 1
4. GENERAL VIEW OF KEY OPERATION .................................................................................... 2
5. ONLINE MODE ............................................................................................................................ 3
5.1 GENERAL VIEW OF KEY OPERATION ................................................................................ 3
5.2 KEY FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 4
5.3 LED FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 5
5.4 BUZZER FUNCTION .............................................................................................................. 5
5.5 LCD FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 6
5.6 PARAMETER PRINT ............................................................................................................. 7
5.6.1 Outline of Parameter Print ............................................................................................... 7
5.6.2 Parameter Print Examples ............................................................................................... 7
5.7 LCD DISPLAY AT STARTUP ................................................................................................. 8
5.7.1 LCD Display at Startup of Wireless LAN ......................................................................... 9
5.8 SETTING VALUE DISPLAY ................................................................................................... 10
5.9 IrDA SETTING VALUE DISPLAY ........................................................................................... 11
5.10 ONLINE MODE OPERATION EXAMPLE .............................................................................. 12
5.11 THRESHOLD SETTING ......................................................................................................... 13
5.11.1 Outline of Threshold Setting ............................................................................................ 13
5.11.2 Threshold Setting Operation Example ............................................................................. 13
5.12 RESET .................................................................................................................................... 15
5.13 MODE SETTING .................................................................................................................... 16
5.13.1 Mode Setting Operation Example ..................................................................................... 16
5.13.2 Mode Setting Items ........................................................................................................... 17
5.14 VARIOUS PARAMETER SETTINGS ..................................................................................... 18
5.14.1 Parameter Setting Operation Example ............................................................................. 18
5.14.2 Parameter Setting Items ................................................................................................... 20
5.15 FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING ................................................................................. 21
5.15.1 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example ......................................................... 21
5.15.2 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Items ................................................................................ 23
5.16 DUMPING OF RECEIVE BUFFER ........................................................................................ 24
5.16.1 Receive Buffer Dumping Operation Example .................................................................. 24
5.17 BASIC EXPANSION MODE ................................................................................................... 27
5.18 INTERFACE SETTING ........................................................................................................... 28
5.18.1 Interface Setting Operation Example ............................................................................... 28
5.18.2 Display Examples by Models ........................................................................................... 29
5.18.3 Interface Setting Items ..................................................................................................... 30
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5.19 BASIC SETTING .................................................................................................................... 32
5.19.1 BASIC Setting Operation Example .................................................................................. 32
5.19.2 BASIC Setting Items ........................................................................................................ 34
5.20 LCD MESSAGES AND LED INDICATIONS .......................................................................... 35
5.21 CHARGE ERROR NUMBER LIST ......................................................................................... 37
5.22 LCD MESSAGE IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES .................................................................... 38
6. SYSTEM MODE........................................................................................................................... 41
6.1 SYSTEM MODE FOR SERVICE PERSONS AND SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS
(ALL MENU ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE.) ................................................................................ 41
6.2 KEY FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 42
6.3 LED FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 42
6.4 BUZZER FUNCTION .............................................................................................................. 42
6.5 LCD FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 43
6.6 LCD DISPLAY AT STARTUP ................................................................................................. 44
6.6.1 Self-test ............................................................................................................................ 45
6.6.1.1 Self-test Operation Example ..................................................................................... 45
6.6.1.2 Self-test Items ........................................................................................................... 50
6.6.1.3 Self-test Result Items ................................................................................................ 57
6.6.2 Mode Setting .................................................................................................................... 68
6.6.2.1 Mode Setting Operation Example ............................................................................. 68
6.6.2.2 Mode Setting Items ................................................................................................. 70
6.6.2.2.1 Print Command Language Setting (PCL MODE) ............................................... 70
6.6.2.2.2 Head Division Setting (HEAD DIV) ..................................................................... 71
6.6.2.2.3 B-SP Series Compatibility Mode Setting (B-SP MODE) .................................... 72
6.6.2.2.4 Linerless Setting (LINERLESS) .......................................................................... 73
6.6.2.2.5 Print Type Setting (PRINT TYPE) ...................................................................... 75
6.6.2.2.6 Post-print Stop Position Setting (PAPER STOP)
* Supported on V1.0E or later. ........................................................................... 76
6.6.2.2.7 Back Feed Restriction Setting (BF.RESTRICT)
* Supported on V1.0E or later. ........................................................................... 77
6.6.2.2.8 Strip Issue Back Feed Setting (PEEL BF.) * Supported on V1.0E or later. ....... 78
6.6.3 Various Parameter Settings ............................................................................................. 79
6.6.3.1 Parameter Setting Operation Example ..................................................................... 79
6.6.3.2 Parameter Setting Items ........................................................................................... 81
6.6.3.2.1 LCD Density Setting (LCD DENSITY) ................................................................ 81
6.6.3.2.2 Character Code Setting (FONT CODE) ............................................................. 82
6.6.3.2.3 Font Zero Setting (ZERO FONT) ....................................................................... 84
6.6.3.2.4 LCD Language Setting (LCD) ............................................................................ 85
6.6.3.2.5 Control Code Setting (CODE) ............................................................................ 86
6.6.3.2.6 EURO Font Code Setting (EURO CODE) .......................................................... 88
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6.6.3.2.7 MaxiCode Specification Setting (MAXI CODE) .................................................. 89
6.6.3.2.8 Auto Power-off Timing Setting (AUTO OFF) ...................................................... 90
6.6.3.2.9 Power Save Mode Timing Setting (S LEEP) ....................................................... 91
6.6.3.2.10 LCD Backlight Off Timing Setting (LCD OFF) .................................................... 92
6.6.3.2.11 Automatic Print Head Check for Broken Dots At Power On Setting
(AUTO HD CHK) ................................................................................................ 93
6.6.3.2.12 Print Head Check For Broken Dots After Cover Close Setting (HEAD CHECK)
94
6.6.3.2.13 Resume Printing After Broken Dots Error Setting (HEAD ERR PRT) ................ 95
6.6.3.2.14 Feed To Top Of Feed After Cover Close Setting (FEED CHECK) .................... 96
6.6.3.2.15 Beep Volume Setting (BEEP VOL) .................................................................... 97
6.6.3.2.16 XML Setting (XML) ............................................................................................. 98
6.6.3.2.17 System Mode Password Setting (PASSWORD) ................................................ 99
6.6.3.3 System Mode Startup Method When Password Is Set ............................................ 100
6.6.4 Fine Adjustment Value Setting ......................................................................................... 101
6.6.4.1 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example ................................................. 101
6.6.4.2 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Items ....................................................................... 103
6.6.4.2.1 Feed Amount Fine Adjustment (FEED ADJ.) ..................................................... 103
6.6.4.2.2 X-coordinate Fine Adjustment (X ADJUST.) ...................................................... 104
6.6.4.2.3 Print Tone Fine Adjustment (TONE ADJ.) .......................................................... 105
6.6.4.2.4 Reflective Sensor Manual Threshold Fine Adjustment (THRESHOLD<R>) ..... 106
6.6.4.2.5 Transmissive Sensor Manual Threshold Fine Adjustment (THRESHOLD<T>) 107
6.6.4.2.6 Strip Position Fine Adjustment (PEEL ADJ.) ...................................................... 108
6.6.4.2.7 Paper Size for ESC/POS Setting (PAPER SIZE) ............................................... 109
6.6.5 Test Print .......................................................................................................................... 110
6.6.5.1 Test Print Operation Example ................................................................................... 110
6.6.5.2 Test Print Setting Items ............................................................................................ 113
6.6.5.2.1 Test Print Mode .................................................................................................. 113
6.6.5.2.2 Test Print Condition Parameter Setting (PRINT CONDITION) .......................... 115
6.6.5.2.3 Issue Count Setting (ISSUE COUNT) ................................................................ 116
6.6.5.2.4 Sensor Setting (SENSOR) ................................................................................. 117
6.6.5.2.5 Print Type Setting (BATCH/STRIP) (TYPE) ....................................................... 118
6.6.5.2.6 Label Length Setting (LABEL LEN.) ................................................................... 119
6.6.5.2.7 Paper Feed Mode Setting (PAPER) ................................................................... 120
6.6.5.3 Test Print Samples ................................................................................................... 122
6.6.6 Sensor Display/Adjustment .............................................................................................. 131
6.6.6.1 Sensor Display/Adjustment Operation Example ...................................................... 131
6.6.6.1.1 Strip Sensitivity Setting ([PEEL]) ........................................................................ 133
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6.6.7 Label Paper Loading Method ........................................................................................... 134
6.6.7.1 Details of Sensor Adjustment Value Display ............................................................ 135
6.6.7.2 Sensor Display/Adjustment Setting Items ................................................................ 136
6.6.7.2.1 Backlash Step Count Adjustment 1 (BACKLASH1) ........................................... 136
6.6.7.2.2 Backlash Step Count Adjustment 2 (BACKLASH2) ........................................... 137
6.6.8 RAM Clear ........................................................................................................................ 138
6.6.8.1 RAM Clear Operation Example ................................................................................ 138
6.6.8.2 RAM Clear Setting Items .......................................................................................... 139
6.6.8.2.1 NO RAM Clear (NO RAM CLEAR) ..................................................................... 139
6.6.8.2.2 Parameter Clear (PARAMETER CLEAR) .......................................................... 140
6.6.8.2.3 Maintenance Counter Clear (MAINTE.CNT CLEAR) ......................................... 145
6.6.9 Interface Setting ............................................................................................................... 150
6.6.9.1 Interface Setting Operation Example ........................................................................ 150
6.6.9.2 Interface Setting Items .............................................................................................. 153
6.6.9.2.1 IrDA Setting ........................................................................................................ 153
6.6.9.2.1.1 IrDA Communication Program Setting (PROTOCOL) ................................. 153
6.6.9.2.1.2 IrDA Baud Rate Setting (SPEED) ................................................................ 154
6.6.9.2.1.3 Printer ID Setting .......................................................................................... 154
6.6.9.2.2 USB Serial Number Setting ................................................................................ 156
6.6.9.2.3 RS-232C Setting ................................................................................................. 157
6.6.9.2.3.1 RS-232C Baud Rate Setting (SPEED) ........................................................ 157
6.6.9.2.3.2 RS-232C Parity Setting (PARITY) ............................................................... 158
6.6.9.2.4 Bluetooth Setting ................................................................................................ 159
6.6.9.2.4.1 Device Nickname for Assembly Process Test Setting................................. 159
6.6.9.2.4.2 Inquiry Scan Time Setting (INQUIRY) ......................................................... 160
6.6.9.2.4.3 Security Level Setting (SECURITY) ............................................................ 161
6.6.9.2.4.4 Inquiry/Page Scan Interval Setting (SCN INTERVAL) ................................. 162
6.6.9.2.4.5 Inquiry/Page Scan Window Setting (SCN WINDOW) ................................. 163
6.6.9.2.5 Wireless LAN Setting .......................................................................................... 164
6.6.9.2.5.1 Selection of Wireless LAN Setting Items ..................................................... 164
6.6.9.2.5.2 Wireless LAN Enable/Disable Setting (WLAN) ............................................ 166
6.6.9.2.5.3 Printer IP Address Setting (PRINTER IP ADRES) ...................................... 167
6.6.9.2.5.4 Gateway IP Address Setting (GATEWAY IP ADRES) ................................ 168
6.6.9.2.5.5 Subnet Mask Setting (SUBNET MASK) ...................................................... 169
6.6.9.2.5.6 Socket Communication Setting (SOCKET PORT) ...................................... 170
6.6.9.2.5.7 DHCP Setting (DHCP) ................................................................................. 172
6.6.9.2.5.8 WINS Setting (WINS) ................................................................................... 173
6.6.9.2.5.9 WINS Address Setting (WINS ADDRESS) .................................................. 174
6.6.9.2.5.10 LPR Setting (LPR) ....................................................................................... 175
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6.6.9.2.5.11 Wireless LAN Standard Setting (WLAN STANDARD) ................................ 176
6.6.9.2.6 Overview of Wireless LAN Authentication Setting ............................................. 177
6.6.9.2.6.1 Wireless LAN Connection Mode Setting (WLAN MODE) ............................ 178
6.6.9.2.6.2 ADHOC Encryption Setting (ENCRYPT) ..................................................... 179
6.6.9.2.6.3 INFRA WEP/WPA Connection Type Setting (WEP/WPA) .......................... 180
6.6.9.2.6.4 802.1X, WPA, WPA2 Connection Type Setting (AUTH) ............................. 181
6.6.9.2.6.5 802.1X, WPA, WPA2 Authentication Type Setting (SETTING) ................... 182
6.6.9.2.6.6 INFRA Encryption Setting (ENCRYPT) ....................................................... 184
6.6.9.2.6.7 Default Key Setting (DEFAULT KEY) .......................................................... 185
6.6.9.2.6.8 802.11b Channel Setting (802.11b CHANNEL) .......................................... 186
6.6.9.2.6.9 802.11b Baud Rate Setting (802.11b BAUD) .............................................. 187
6.6.9.2.6.10 802.11g Channel Setting (802.11g CHANNEL) .......................................... 188
6.6.9.2.6.11 802.11b Baud Rate Setting (802.11g BAUD) .............................................. 189
6.6.9.2.6.12 Wireless LAN Power Saving Setting (POWER SAVE)
* Supported on V1.0C or later. ..................................................................... 191
6.6.9.2.7 Usable Channel List by Countries ...................................................................... 192
6.6.10 BASIC Setting .................................................................................................................. 193
6.6.10.1 BASIC Setting Operation Example ........................................................................... 193
6.6.10.1.1 BASIC Interpreter Setting (BASIC ENABLE) ..................................................... 195
6.6.10.1.2 BASIC File Browser (FILE MAINTENANCE) ..................................................... 196
6.6.10.1.3 BASIC Trace Setting (BASIC TRACE) ............................................................... 198
6.6.10.1.4 BASIC Expansion Mode (EXPAND MODE) ....................................................... 199
6.7 SYSTEM MODE FOR USERS (AVAILABLE MENU ITEMS ARE LIMITED.) ....................... 200
6.8 KEY FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 201
6.9 LED FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 201
6.10 BUZZER FUNCTION .............................................................................................................. 201
6.11 LCD FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 202
6.12 LCD DISPLAY AT STARTUP ................................................................................................. 203
6.12.1 Self-test ............................................................................................................................ 204
6.12.1.1 Self-test Operation Example ..................................................................................... 204
6.12.2 Mode Setting .................................................................................................................... 209
6.12.2.1 Mode Setting Operation Example ............................................................................. 209
6.12.2.2 Mode Setting Items ................................................................................................... 210
6.12.3 Fine Adjustment Value Setting ......................................................................................... 211
6.12.3.1 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example ................................................. 211
6.12.3.2 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Items ....................................................................... 213
6.12.4 Test Print .......................................................................................................................... 214
6.12.4.1 Test Print Operation Example ................................................................................... 214
6.12.4.2 Test Print Setting Items ............................................................................................ 216
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7. OPERATION DURING BATTERY CHARGE BY AC POWER SUPPLY ................................... 217
7.1 IN PRINTER POWER OFF STATE ........................................................................................ 217
7.2 IN PRINTER POWER ON STATE ......................................................................................... 218
8. POWER SAVE MODE ................................................................................................................. 219
8.1 SHIFTING TO POWER SAVE MODE .................................................................................... 219
8.2 WHEN A WIRELESS LAN MODULE IS CONNECTED ......................................................... 219
8.2 PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 219
Copyright © 2008
by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
570 Ohito, Izunokuni-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN
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1. SCOPE
This specification describes key operations of the B-EP2 and B-EP4 portable printers (hereinafter
collectively referred to as “B-EP”) using their keys and the LCD display.
2. OUTLINE
The key operations are performed roughly in two modes: online mode and system mode. In online
mode, where the printer is connected to a host device such as a personal computer, the key operations
are performed mainly to pause or restart the printer and to display printer status messages and error
messages on the LCD. In system mode, the key operations are performed mainly to conduct a selftest and to make various parameter settings. This specification describes the key operations in these
two modes.
For explanation purposes, this specification uses English key names and LCD messages of the B-EP,
although other languages are available for key names and LCD messages.
3. OPERATION PANEL
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4. GENERAL VIEW OF KEY OPERATION
[Power OFF]
Press the [POWER] key
Online mode
User system mode
Download mode
System mode for service
persons and system
administrators
While holding down the [FEED] key, press the [POWEW] key for 1 sec. or
more.
While holding down the [PAUSE] key, press the [POWEW] key for 1 sec. or
more.
While holding down the [FEED] and [PAUSE] keys, press the [POWER]
key.
Printer self-test,
various parameter settings, etc.
Printer self-test,
various parameter settings, etc.
Label layout registration,
label print, etc.
Update of program and data
For details, refer to the B-EP
Series Download Tool
Operating Specification.
Press and hold down the [POWER] key until the message, “ON LINE”
a
pp
ears, then 3 sec. or more elapses.
IP address print
BD address print
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5. ONLINE MODE
5.1 GENERAL VIEW OF KEY OPERATION
Hold down [POWER] (Release after
1.5 or more labels are fed.)
Hold down [POWER]
(3 sec. or more)
(1 sec. or more on V1.0C or later)
Hold down
[FEED]+
[PAUSE]+
[POWER]
(3 sec. or more)
Online Mode
Forced
power OFF
Power OFF
Paper feed,
Reprint
Pause
Power OFF
Paper feed
Setting value display
RS, BD, IP
Power OFF
Paper feed
IrDA setting
value dis
play
Reset
Power OFF
Paper feed
MODE SETTING
PARAMETER SET
A
DJUST SET
DUMP MODE
BASIC SETTING
I/F SETTING
SENSOR ADJ.
EXPAND MODE
THRESHOLD
Transmissive Ù Reflective
[FEED]
[PAUSE]
Hold down
[POWER] (3 sec.
or more) (1 sec. or more on V1.0C or later)
[FEED]
[POWER]
Hold down
[POWER] (3 sec.
or more) (1 sec. or more on V1.0C or later)
Hold down
[POWER] (3 sec.
or more) (1 sec. or more on V1.0C or later)
[FEED]
[POWER]
[FEED]
[POWER]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
Hold down
[PAUSE]
Hold down
[FEED]
[PAUSE]
* The printer power cannot be turned off under this condition.
Press [FEED]: Moves the menu in the opposite direction
from when [PAUSE] is pressed.
Press [POWER]: Moves to each setting/process.
Hold down [POWER]: Moves to the reset menu.
* The printer power cannot be turned off under this condition.
[PAUSE]
[PAUSE]
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5.2 KEY FUNCTIONS
[POWER] key (1) Turns the printer power on from a power off state and initializes the printer.
(2) Performs various parameter settings.
[FEED] key: (1) Feeds or ejects 1 label. This key is also used to adjust a label to a proper
position. When the label is not properly positioned, feed 1 or 2 blank labels
using this key before printing so that the printer can start printing at the proper
position.
(2) Prints data in the image buffer on one label (depending on TPCL1 mode or
LABEL mode).
NOTE: During printing initiated by the [FEED] key, a Clear command or a
drawing command should not be sent from the host device,
otherwise the resulting printout will not be satisfactory showing an
incorrect layout. The same may happen if the [FEED] key is
pressed to start printing while data is being drawn in the image
buffer.
(3) Performs a forced strip issue in strip wait state.
(4) Programs a threshold value.
[PAUSE] key: (1) Stops printing temporarily and resumes printing.
(2) Resumes printing after clearing an error.
Key operations while the printer is in online state
y In pause state
Press [PAUSE]: Exits from a pause state.
Hold down [PAUSE]: Moves to the reset menu.
Press [FEED]: Feeds a paper.
Hold down [FEED]: Moves to the threshold setting menu.
yIn error state
Press [PAUSE]: Recovers from an error.
Hold down [PAUSE]: Moves to the reset menu.
Press [FEED]: No operation
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5.3 LED FUNCTIONS
[STATUS] LED: Indicates the following statuses:
(red/green/orange) Printer power, ON or OFF
Communication status of printer
Printer error
Battery level
Strip wait state
LED lighting patterns
y Power OFF/Charging in power OFF state: ................... OFF
y Power ON 1) Battery level 3 or more
In idle state ........................................... Green/ON
Strip wait state ...................................... Green/Blink
Error ...................................................... Red/Blink
2) Battery level 2 (near-low battery state)
In idle state ........................................... Orange/ON
Strip wait state ...................................... Green/Blink
Error ...................................................... Red/Blink
3) Battery level 1 (low battery state)
In idle state ........................................... Red/ON
Strip wait state ...................................... Green/Blink
Error ...................................................... Red/Blink
[CHARGE] LED: Indicates the following statuses:
(orange) Connection status of the AC adapter
Battery charge
LED lighting patterns
y Power OFF 1) AC adapter not connected .................... OFF
2) AC adapter connected
Charging ............................................... Orange/ON
Full charge ............................................ OFF
Temperature error ................................ Orange/Blink
Ambient temperature below 0 and higher than 40°C
Battery temperature below 0 and higher than 45°C
y Power ON 1) AC adapter not connected .................... OFF
2) AC adapter connected
Full charge ............................................ Orange/ON
Printing .................................................. OFF
Temperature error ................................ Orange/Blink
Ambient temperature below 0 and higher than 40°C
Battery temperature below 0 and higher than 45°C
5.4 BUZZER FUNCTION
y The buzzer sounds for 400 msec. when an error occurs and automatically stops.
y Buzzer volume (1 to 3) and ON/OFF setting can be done in system mode.
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5.5 LCD FUNCTIONS
The LCD displays printer status messages.
The battery level mark and the external power source mark are updated every 5 seconds.
LCD size: 16 digits × 1 line
NOTE: When turning on the printer power on, press the [POWER] key after the battery level mark and
the external power source mark turn on, 2 to 5 seconds after the AC adopter is connected.
Otherwise, the LCD display may not be as expected or it may take a longer time for the printer
to start up.
Sleep mark: Indicates a power save status.
OFF: Normal (not in power save mode)
ON: In power save mode
Link mark: Indicates a connection status with an access point
for wireless LAN models
ON: Not connected
OFF: Connected
Blink: Roaming
Communication mark: Indicates a data communication status.
OFF: No communication
ON: Sending
ON: Receiving
ON: Sending & receiving
Error mark: Indicates a printer error status.
OFF: Not in error state
ON: In error state
External power source mark: Indicates a connection status with
an AC adaptor.
OFF: Not connected
ON: Connected
Battery level mark: Indicates a remaining battery power level.
ON: (Level1) Inoperative (low battery)
ON: (Level2) Low (near-low battery)
ON: (Level3) Medium
ON: (Level4) High
ON: (Level5) Full (full charge)
Charge status mark:
Blink: Charging
ON: Full charge
Radio intensity mark:
Indicates a radio intensity level (when wireless LAN is enabled (WLAN=ON)
for the wireless LAN model).
WLAN mode: INFRA
ADHOC
ON: Out of range ON: Paused due to wrong setting
ON: X ≤ -90 dbm
ON: -90 dbm < X ≤ -80 dbm
ON: -80 dbm < X ≤ -70 dbm ON: In operation
ON: -70 dbm < X
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5.6 PARAMETER PRINT
5.6.1 Outline of Parameter Print
The B-EP with the Bluetooth module or the wireless LAN module performs a parameter print
when the [POWER] key is pressed for 3 seconds or more after the printer power is turned on and
a “ON LINE” message is displayed on the LCD.
An example of parameter print for each module is given in the subsequent section.
5.6.2 Parameter Print Examples
With Bluetooth module (B-EP2/203 dpi)
With Wireless LAN module (B-EP2/203 dpi)
RF-LAN PARAMS TYPE[JPN]
IP [192.168.254.254] LPD [ON ]
GW [000.000.000.000] DHCP[ON ]
SUB[255.255.000.000] CON [INF]
SOCK[ON ][08000]
HOST [ ]
[ ]
ESSID[TOSHIBATEC ]
[ ]
MAC:0010C61CCDA900-0e-10-10-3e-
4d
WLAN Ver1.0.1
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5.7 LCD DISPLAY AT STARTUP
Startup
Online
c Model 2
3
4
:
:
:
RS-232C model
Bluetooth model
Wireless LAN model
d DBCS model J
C
K
F
:
:
:
:
Japanese (Japan model)
Chinese (Global model)
Korea
No 2-byte codes
e Head density G : 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
f Version information IPL (BOOT) program version
g Version information MAIN program version
h Head width 2 4 : : 2-inch head
4-inch head
B - E P 2DLG2J10A10B
h e c d f g
O N L I N E
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5.7.1 LCD Display at Startup of Wireless LAN Model
When the B-EP with the wireless LAN module is started up with the DHCP enabled, an IP
address is obtained and the LCD display will be as shown below.
When successfully connected to the DHCP server:
When failed to connect to the DHCP server:
* For the DHCP setting, refer to the section, “6.6.9.2.5.7 DHCP Setting (DHCP)”.
D H C P I N I T I A L
Connecting to the DHCP server
↓
I × × × .×××.×××.×××
Obtained an IP address
↓
O N L I N E
D H C P I N I T I A L
Connecting to the DHCP server
↓
D H C P T I M E O U T
Failed to connect to the DHCP server
↓ [POWER]
O N L I N E
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5.8 SETTING VALUE DISPLAY
RS-232C model
Function ON
Function OFF (Same for all interfaces)
Bluetooth model
Wireless LAN model
R S 1 1 5200bps NONE
_ _ 9 6 0 0 E V E N
_ 1 9 2 0 0 N O N E
_ 3 8 4 0 0
_ 5 7 6 0 0
1 1 5 2 0 0
* An underscore “_” indicates a space.
R S D EACTIVATE
R S
: RS-232C model
B D
: Bluetooth model
I _
: Wireless LAN model
I r
: IrDA
* An underscore “_” indicates a space.
B D _ _
BD (Bluetooth device) address display (12 byte)
* An underscore “_” indicates a space.
I × × × .×××.×××.×××
IP address set to the printer or obtained by the
DHCP server
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5.9 IrDA SETTING VALUE DISPLAY
When IrOBEX/IrCOMM is selected:
When TEC Protocol is selected:
I r I rOBEX/IrCOMM
I r T EC 115200bps
__9600
_19200
_38400
_57600
115200
* An underscore “_” indicates a space.
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5.10 ONLINE MODE OPERATION EXAMPLE
Power ON
B - E P 2 D L 2 J 1 0 1 0
* This message is displayed at a startup of IPL.
(For details, refer to Section 5.7.)
B - E P 2 D L G 2 J 1 0 1 0
* This message is displayed at a startup of main
program. (For details, refer to Section 5.7.)
O N L I N E
* This message is displayed in idle mode or normal
issue mode.
An error occurs.
N O P A P E R 5 2
* An error message is displayed when an error
occurs during printing, then the printing stops.
(The number of remaining labels to be printed is
displayed at the right of the LCD.)
[PAUSE]
Load label paper and press the [PAUSE] key.
O N L I N E
* This message is displayed after the label paper is
fed and printing resumes.
[PAUSE]
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P A U S E 5 2
* When the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing,
this message is displayed and the printing stops.
(The number of remaining labels to be printed is
displayed at the right of the LCD.)
[PAUSE]
Press the [PAUSE] key.
O N L I N E
* This message is displayed and the printing
resumes.
NOTE: [Number of remaining labels to be printed] = [Total number of labels to be printed] -
[Number of labels already printed before an error occurred or the printer stopped temporarily]
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5.11 THRESHOLD SETTING
5.11.1 Outline of Threshold Setting
When a label is printed, the printer detects the gap between the labels using the transmissive
sensor, and corrects the print position automatically to obtain a constant print position.
However, when a preprinted label is used, some inks may prevent proper positioning correction.
In this case, determine the transmissive sensor threshold manually by key operation and store
the value in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM).
A constant print position can also be obtained when printing on a preprinted label since the print
position is always corrected using the threshold stored in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM) by
selecting “3: Transmissive Sensor (when using the preprinted label)” for the sensor type of the
Issue Command.
When a label is positioned by detecting the black mark on the back of the label, the reflective rate
variation of an area of the label other than the black mark may prevent the proper positioning
correction. In this case, determine the reflective sensor threshold manually by key operation
and store the value in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM).
A constant print position can also be obtained when printing on a tag since the print position is
always corrected using the threshold stored in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM) by selecting
“4: Reflective Sensor (when using a manual threshold value)” for the sensor type of the Issue
Command.
5.11.2 Threshold Setting Operation Example
Power ON
O N L I N E
(1) Idling
(2) Load the preprinted label paper.
(No particular positioning is required.)
[PAUSE]
(3) Press the [PAUSE] key.
P A U S E
(4) The printer enters a pause state.
[FEED]
(5) Hold down the [FEED] key for 3 seconds or
more while the printer is in a pause state.
T R A N S M I S S I V E
(6) “TRANSMISSIVE” is displayed, indicating the
transmissive sensor is being selected.
[POWER]
(7) Hold down the [POWER] key.
(Paper is fed until the [POWER] key is released.)
(8) Release the [POWER] key.
P A U S E
(9) The printer enters a pause state.
[FEED]
(10) Hold down the [FEED] key for 3 seconds or
more while the printer is in a pause state.
T R A N S M I S S I V E
(11) “TRANSMISSIVE” is displayed, indicating the
transmissive sensor is being selected.
[PAUSE]
(12) Press the [PAUSE] key.
R E F L E C T I V E
(13) “REFLECTIVE” is displayed, indicating the
reflective sensor is being selected.
[POWER]
(14) Hold down the [POWER] key.
(Paper is fed until the [POWER] key is released.)
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(15) Release the [POWER] key.
P A U S E
(16) The printer enters a pause state.
[PAUSE]
(17) Press the [PAUSE] key.
O N L I N E
(18) Idling
Command from the PC
O N L I N E
(16) The printer starts printing.
<Supplementary Explanations>
(1) When the [PAUSE] key is released within 3 seconds while the printer is paused, the
[PAUSE] key is invalid.
(2) To program the threshold, 1.5 labels or more should be fed. (If the label is not fed by the
above amount, the threshold may not be properly programmed. In this case, reprogramming
is required.)
(3) While the printer is feeding a label to program the threshold, an error detection including the
paper end or cutter error is not performed.
(4) When the proper print position is not obtained after threshold programming, the sensor may
be improperly adjusted. In this case, readjust the sensor in system mode, and program the
threshold.
When the backing paper of the label is too thick, the transmissive sensor should be
readjusted. In addition, make sure that “3: Transmissive sensor (when using the preprinted
label)” or “4: Reflective sensor (when using a manual threshold value)” is selected for sensor
type of the Feed Command and the Issue Command.
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5.12 RESET
Power ON
O N L I N E
(1) Idling or printing normally
[PAUSE]
(2) Press the [PAUSE] key.
P A U S E 5 2
* If the [PAUSE] key is pressed during printing, this
message is displayed and printing stops.
(The number of remaining labels to be printed is
displayed at the right of the LCD.)
[PAUSE]
(3) Hold down the [PAUSE] key for 3 seconds or
more while the printer is in a pause state.
< 1 > R E S E T
(4) The reset menu is displayed.
[POWER]
(5) Press the [POWER] key.
O N L I N E
(6) The printer returns to the same state as when
the power is turned off and on again.
<Supplementary Explanations>
(1) When the [PAUSE] key is pressed for 3 seconds or more in a recoverable error state, the
printer displays the reset menu.
(2) When the [PAUSE] key is pressed and released within 3 seconds in an error state or a
pause state, the printer resumes printing. (The reset menu is not displayed on the LCD.)
However, when the [PAUSE] key is pressed in a communication error state or a command
error state, the printer returns to the same state as when the power is turned off and on
again, whether or not the [PAUSE] key is held down for 3 seconds or more.
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5.13 MODE SETTING
5.13.1 Mode Setting Operation Example
Power ON
O N L I N E
(1) Idling or printing normally
[PAUSE]
(2) Press the [PAUSE] key.
P A U S E
(3) “PAUSE” is displayed.
[PAUSE]
(4) Hold down the [PAUSE] key for 3 seconds or
more while the printer is in a pause state.
< 1 > R E S E T
(5) The reset menu is displayed.
[PAUSE]
(6) Press the [PAUSE] key.
< 2 > M O D E S E T T I N G
(7) System mode menu display (Mode setting)
[POWER]
(8) Press the [POWER] key.
P C L M O D E T P C L
(9) Print command language setting
[POWER]
(10) Press the [POWER] key.
H E A D D I V A U T O 1
(11) Head division setting
[POWER]
(12) Press the [POWER] key.
B - S P M O D E O F F
(13) B-SP series compatibility mode setting
[POWER]
(14) Press the [POWER] key.
L I N E R L E S S O F F
(15) Linerless setting
[POWER]
(16) Press the [POWER] key.
P R I N T T Y P E A U T O
(17) Print type setting
[POWER]
(18) Press the [POWER] key.
P A P E R S T O P C U T
(19) Post-print stop position setting
* Supported on V1.0E or later.
[POWER]
(20) Press the [POWER] key.
* Supported on V1.0E or later.
B F . R E S T R I C T O N
(21) Back feed restriction setting
* Supported on V1.0E or later.
[POWER]
(22) Press the [POWER] key.
* Supported on V1.0E or later.
P E E L B F . O F F
(23) Strip issue back feed setting
* Supported on V1.0E or later.
[POWER]
(24) Press the [POWER] key.
* Supported on V1.0E or later.
< 2 > M O D E S E T T I N G
(25) System mode menu display (Mode setting)
[POWER]
(26) Hold down the [POWER] key for 3 seconds or
more.
< 1 > R E S E T
(27) The reset menu is displayed.
[POWER]
(28) Press the [POWER] key.
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O N L I N E
(29) The printer returns to the same state as when
the power is turned off and on again.
5.13.2 Mode Setting Items
For details, refer to the section, “6.6.3 Various Parameter Settings” in Chapter “6. SYSTEM
MODE” (for system administrators).
Item Default
Print command language
setting
(PCL Mode)
TPCL
Head division setting
(HEAD DIV)
B-EP2:
AUTO1 (automatic selection from none, 2 or 3 division)
B-EP4:
AUTO1 (automatic selection from none, 2, 3 or 6 division)
B-SP series compatibility mode
setting
(B-SP MODE)
OFF (B-SP series compatibility mode is disabled.)
Linerless setting
(LINERLESS)
OFF (Linerless setting is disabled.)
Print type setting
(PRINT TYPE)
AUTO (automatic selection from BATCH or STRIP)
Post-print stop position setting
(PAPER STOP)
CUT (Stop at the cut position)
* Supported on V1.0E or later.
Back feed restriction setting
(BF.RESTRICT)
ON (Back feed restricted)
* Supported on V1.0E or later.
Strip issue back feed setting
(PEEL BF.)
OFF (No back feed allowed)
* Supported on V1.0E or later.
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5.14 VARIOUS PARAMETER SETTINGS
5.14.1 Parameter Setting Operation Example
Power ON
O N L I N E
(1) Idling or printing normally
[PAUSE]
(2) Press the [PAUSE] key.
P A U S E
(3) “PAUSE” is displayed.
[PAUSE]
(4) Hold down the [PAUSE] key for 3 seconds or
more while the printer is in a pause state.
< 1 > R E S E T
(5) The reset menu is displayed.
[PAUSE]
(6) Press the [PAUSE] key.
< 2 > M O D E S E T T I N G
(7) System mode menu display (Mode setting)
[PAUSE]
(8) Press the [PAUSE] key.
< 3 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
(9) System mode menu display
(Parameter setting)
[POWER]
(10) Press the [POWER] key.
L C D D E N S I T Y 0
(11) LCD density setting
[POWER]
(12) Press the [POWER] key.
F O N T C O D E P C - 8 5 0
(13) Character code setting
[POWER]
(14) Press the [POWER] key.
Z E R O F O N T 0
(15) Font 0 setting
[POWER]
(16) Press the [POWER] key.
L C D E N G L I S H
(17) LCD language setting
[POWER]
(18) Press the [POWER] key.
C O D E A U T O
(19) Control code setting
[POWER]
(20) Press the [POWER] key.
E U R O C O D E B 0
(21) EURO font code setting
[POWER]
(22) Press the [POWER] key.
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M A X I C O D E T Y P E 1
(23) MaxiCode specification setting
[POWER]
(24) Press the [POWER] key.
A U T O O F F 1 2 0 m i n
(25) Auto power-off timing setting
[POWER]
(26) Press the [POWER] key.
S L E E P 3 s e c
(27) Power save mode timing setting
[POWER]
(28) Press the [POWER] key.
L C D O F F 3 s e c
(29) LCD backlight off timing setting
[POWER]
(30) Press the [POWER] key.
A U T O H D C H K O F F
(31) Automatic print head check for broken dots
setting
[POWER]
(32) Press the [POWER] key.
H E A D C H E C K O F F
(33) Print head check for broken dots after cover
close setting
[POWER]
(34) Press the [POWER] key.
H E A D E R R P R T O F F
(35) Resume printing after broken dots error setting
[POWER]
(36) Press the [POWER] key.
F E E D C H E C K O F F
(37) Feed to top of feed after cover close setting
[POWER]
(38) Press the [POWER] key.
B E E P V O L 1
(39) Beep volume setting
[POWER]
(40) Press the [POWER] key.
X M L OFF
(41) XML setting
[POWER]
(42) Press the [POWER] key.
< 3 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
(43) System mode menu display
(Parameter setting)
[POWER]
(44) Hold down the [POWER] key for 3 seconds or
more.
< 1 > R E S E T
(45) The reset menu is displayed.
[POWER]
(46) Press the [POWER] key.
O N L I N E
(47) The printer returns to the same state as when
the power is turned off and on again.
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5.14.2 Parameter Setting Items
For details, refer to the section, “6.6.3 Various Parameter Settings” in Chapter “6. SYSTEM
MODE.”
Item Default
LCD density setting
(LCD DENSITY)
0
Character code setting
(FONT CODE)
PC-850
Font 0 setting
(ZERO FONT)
0 (without slash)
LCD language setting
(LCD)
ENGLISH
Control code setting
(CODE)
AUTO (automatic selection)
EURO font code setting
(EURO CODE)
B0
MaxiCode specification setting
(MAXI CODE)
TYPE1
Auto power-off timing setting
(AUTO OFF)
120 min.
Power save mode timing setting
(SLEEP)
3 sec.
LCD backlight off timing setting
(LCD OFF)
3 sec.
Automatic print head check for broken
dots setting
(AUTO HD CHK)
OFF (An automatic print head check for broken
dots is not performed.)
Print head check for broken dots after
cover close setting
(HEAD CHECK)
OFF (A print head check for broken dots is not
performed after the cover is closed.)
Resume printing after broken dots error
setting
(HEAD ERR PRT)
OFF (The printer does not resume printing after
a broken dots error occurs.)
Feed to top of feed after cover close
setting
(FEED CHECK)
OFF (A feed to the top of feed is not performed.)
Beep volume setting
(BEEP VOL)
1
XML setting
(XML)
OFF
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5.15 FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE SETTING
5.15.1 Fine Adjustment Value Setting Operation Example
Power ON
O N L I N E
(1) Idling or printing normally
[PAUSE]
(2) Press the [PAUSE] key.
P A U S E
(3) “PAUSE” is displayed.
(4) Hold down the [PAUSE] key for 3 seconds or
more while the printer is in a pause state.
[PAUSE]
< 1 > R E S E T
(5) The reset menu is displayed.
[PAUSE]
(6) Press the [PAUSE] key.
< 2 > M O D E S E T T I N G
(7) System mode menu display (Mode setting)
[PAUSE]
(8) Press the [PAUSE] key.
< 3 > P A R A M E T E R S E T
(9) System mode menu display
(Parameter setting)
[PAUSE]
(10) Press the [PAUSE] key.
< 4 > A D J U S T S E T
(11) System mode menu display
(Fine adjustment value setting)
[POWER]
(12) Press the [POWER] key.
F E E D A D J . + 0 . 0 m m
(13) Feed amount fine adjustment setting
[POWER]
(14) Press the [POWER] key.
X A D J U S T +
0 . 0
mm
(15) X-coordinate fine adjustment setting
[POWER]
(16) Press the [POWER] key.
T O N E
A D J U S T
+0
(17) Print tone fine adjustment setting
[POWER]
(18) Press the [POWER] key.
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