Toshiba B-FV4, B-FV4T-GS, B-FV4T-TS: B-FV4D-GS, B-FV4D-TS, B-FV4D-GH Series Manual

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TOSHIBA Barcode Printer

B-FV4 SERIES

Printer Manual

Original Jul., 2014 (Revised: Nov., 2016)

Document No. EO18-33030I

This manual includes the contents of the Product Description, and Maintenance Manual.

R140621P0308-TTEC

PRINTED IN JAPAN

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Trademarks

• Data MatrixTM is a trademark of International Data Matrix Inc., U.S.

• PDF417TM is a trademark of Symbol Technologies Inc., US.

• QR Code is a trademark of DENSO CORPORATION.

• Maxi Code is a trademark of United Parcel Service of America, Inc., U.S.

• Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corp.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

•

Other company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks of their

respective companies.

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE SERVICE FOR THIS EQUIPMENT

The installation and service shall be done by a qualified service technician.

1. Installation

- Select a suitable place for installation. Avoid excessive heat, high humidity, dust, vibration and direct sunlight.

- The equipment shall be installed near the socket outlet and shall be accessible.

- Be sure to fix and plug in the power cable securely after the installation so that no one trips over it.

- When the equipment is used after the option is removed, be sure to install the parts or the covers which have been taken off so that the inside of the equipment is not exposed.

2. General Precautions at Service

- Be sure to turn the power OFF and unplug the power cable during service.

- Unplug the power cable and clean the area around the prongs of the plug and socket outlet once a year or more. A fire may occur when dust lies on this area.

- When the parts are disassembled, reassembly is the reverse of disassembly unless otherwise noted in this manual or other related documents. Be careful not to install small parts such as screws, washers, pins, E-rings, star washers in the wrong places.

- Basically, the equipment should not be operated with any parts removed or disassembled.

- The PC board must be stored in an anti-electrostatic bag and handled carefully using a wristband since the ICs on it may be damaged due to static electricity.

Caution:

Before using the wristband, unplug the power cable of the equipment and make sure that there are no charged objects which are not insulated in the vicinity.

- Be sure not to touch high-temperature sections such as the print head.

- Make sure that the equipment will not operate before touching potentially dangerous places (e.g.

rotating/operating sections such as gears).

- Be careful when removing the covers since there might be the parts with very sharp edges

underneath.

- Use recommended measuring instruments or equivalents.

- Return the equipment to the original state and check the operation when the service is finished.

3. General operations

- Check the procedures and perform them as described in this Manual.

- Avoid exposure to your skin and wear protective gloves as needed.

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4. Cautionary Labels

- During servicing, be sure to check the rating plate and cautionary labels to see if there is any dirt on

their surface and if they are properly stuck to the equipment.

B-FV4T-GS/TS

B-FV4T-GS12-QM-R

3.75 23xxxxxxx

B-FV4D-GS/TS B-FV4D-GH

B-FV4D-GH14-QM-R

XXXXXXXXX

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B-FV4D-GL

5. Disposal of the Equipment, Supplies and Packing Materials

- Regarding the recovery and disposal of the equipment, supplies and packing materials, follow the

relevant local regulations or rules.

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ALLGEMEINE SICHERHEITSMASSNAHMEN FÜR DIESES GERÄT

Die Installation und die Wartung sind von einem qualifizierten Service-Techniker durchzuführen.

1. Installation

- Einen geeigneten Standort für die Installation wählen. Standorte mit zuviel Hitze, hoher

Luftfeuchtigkeit, Staub, Vibrieren und direkter Sonneneinstrahlung sind zu vermeiden.

- Das Gerät ist in der Nähe der Steckdose zu installieren; diese muss leicht zu erreichen sein.

- Nach der Installation muss das Netzkabel richtig hineingesteckt und befestigt werden, damit niemand

darüber stolpern kann.

- Falls der Auspackungsstandort und der Installationsstandort des Geräts verschieden sind, die

Bildqualitätsjustierung (automatische Gammajustierung) je nach der Temperatur und

Luftfeuchtigkeit des Installationsstandorts und der Papiersorte, die verwendet wird, durchführen.

2. Allgemeine Sicherheitsmassnahmen in bezug auf die Wartung

- Während der Wartung das Gerät ausschalten und das Netzkabel herausziehen.

- Das Netzkabel herausziehen und den Bereich um die Steckerpole und die Steckdose die Umgebung

in der Nähe von den Steckerzacken und der Steckdose wenigstens einmal im Jahr reinigen. Wenn Staub sich in dieser Gegend ansammelt, kann dies ein Feuer verursachen.

- Wenn die Teile auseinandergenommen werden, wenn nicht anders in diesem Handbuch usw erklärt,

ist das Zusammenbauen in umgekehrter Reihenfolge durchzuführen. Aufpassen, dass kleine Teile wie Schrauben, Dichtungsringe, Bolzen, E-Ringe, Stern-Dichtungsringe, Kabelbäume nicht an den verkehrten Stellen eingebaut werden.

- Grundsätzlich darf das Gerät mit enfernten oder auseinandergenommenen Teilen nicht in Betrieb

genommen werden.

- Das PC-Board muss in einer Anti-elektrostatischen Hülle gelagert werden. Nur Mit einer Manschette

bei Betätigung eines Armbandes anfassen, sonst könnte es sein, dass die integrierten Schaltkreise durch statische Elektrizität beschädigt werden.

Vorsicht: Vor Benutzung der Manschette der Betätigung des Armbandes, das Netzkabel des Gerätes herausziehen und prüfen, dass es in der Nähe keine geladenen Gegenstände, die nicht isoliert sind, gibt.

- Auf keinen Fall Hochtemperaturbereiche, wie der Druckkopf, berühren.

- Vor dem Berühren potenziell gefährlicher Bereiche (z. B. drehbare oder betriebsrelevante Bereiche,

wie das Getriebe) sicherstellen, dass das Gerät sich nicht bedienen lässt.

- Beim Entfernen von Abdeckungen vorsichtig vorgehen, da sich darunter scharfkantige Komponenten

befinden können.

- Empfohlene oder gleichwertige Messgeräte verwenden.

- Nach Abschluss der Wartungsarbeiten das Gerät in den ursprünglichen Zustand zurück versetzen

und den einwandfreien Betrieb überprüfen.

3. Allgemeine Sicherheïtsmassnahmen

- Die Verfahren sind zu überprüfen und wie im diesem Handbuch beschrieben durchzuführen.

- Um Aussetzung zur Haut zur vermeiden, tragen Sie wenn nötig Schutzhandschuhe.

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4. Warnetiketten

- Im Rahmen der Wartung unbedingt das Leistungsschild und die Etiketten mit Warnhinweisen

überprüfen, um sicherzustellen, dass sie nicht verschmutzt sind und korrekt am Gerät angebracht sind.

B-FV4T-GS/TS

B-FV4T-GS12-QM-R

3.75 23xxxxxxx

B-FV4D-GS/TS B-FV4D-GH

B-FV4D-GH14-QM-R

XXXXXXXXX

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B-FV4D-GL

5. Entsorgung des Geräts, der Verbrauchs- und Verpackungsmaterialien

- In Bezug auf die Entsorgung und Wiederverwertung des Geräts, der Verbrauchs- und

Verpackungsmaterialien sind die einschlägigen nationalen oder regionalen Vorschriften zu befolgen.

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EO18-33030

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1. OUTLINE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 1

1.1 Features of the B-FV4T series -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 1

1.1.1 Front View ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1- 1

1.1.2 Rear View ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1- 3

1.1.3 Interior ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 5

1.2 Indication of the Model Name --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 8

1.3 Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- 9

1.3.1 Basic Specifications (for B-FV4T) ------------------------------------------------------------ 1- 9

1.3.2 Basic Specifications (for B-FV4D) ----------------------------------------------------------- 1-11

1.3.3 Basic Specifications (for B-FV4D-GL) ----------------------------------------------------- 1-13

1.3.4 Wireless LAN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-15

1.3.5 Bluetooth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-16

1.3.6 Ethernet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-16

1.4 Interface I/O Port ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-17

1.4.1 USB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-17

1.4.2 Ethernet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-17

1.4.3 RS-232C ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-18

1.4.4 Centronics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-19

1.5 Key and LED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-20

1.6 Supply Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-21

1.6.1 Media Type ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-21

1.6.2 Media Type (B-FV4D-GL) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-23

1.6.3 Detection Area of the Feed Gap (Transmissive) Sensor ------------------------------ 1-23

1.6.4 Detection Area of the Black Mark (Reflective) Sensor --------------------------------- 1-24

1.6.5 Effective Print Area ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-24

1.6.6 Ribbon (B-FV4T only) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-25

2. ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2- 1

2.1 Main PC Board Diagram --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2- 1

2.2 Main PC Board Layout ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2- 3

2.2.1 Type 1 (USB + Ethernet), Type 2 (USB + Ethernet + RS-232C) -------------------- 2- 3

2.2.2 Type 3 (USB + Centronics) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2- 5

2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment --------------------------------------------------------- 2- 6

2.3.1 Pin Assignment for B-FV4T-GS/TS ---------------------------------------------------------- 2- 6

2.3.2 Pin Assignment for B-FV4D-GS/TS --------------------------------------------------------- 2-11

2.3.3 Pin Assignment for B-FV4D-GH ------------------------------------------------------------- 2-15

2.3.4 Pin Assignment for B-FV4D-GL -------------------------------------------------------------- 2-18

2.4 DIP Switch -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-21

3. REPLACING THE IMPORTANT PARTS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3- 1

3.1 Replacing the Parts for B-FV4T-GS/TS -------------------------------------------------------------- 3- 2

3.1.1 Replacing the Top Cover and the Mid Cover ---------------------------------------------- 3- 2

3.1.2 Replacing the Main PC Board ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3- 5

3.1.3 Replacing the Stepping Motor ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3- 8

3.1.4 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor / Black Mark Sensor ---------------------------------- 3- 9

3.1.5 Replacing the Ribbon Sensor ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3-12

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3.1.6 Replacing the Platen Roller ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-13

3.1.7 Replacing the Print Head Assembly -------------------------------------------------------- 3-14

3.2 Replacing the Parts for B-FV4D-GS/TS ------------------------------------------------------------- 3-16

3.2.1 Replacing the Top Cover ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-16

3.2.2 Replacing the Platen Roller and the Front Cover --------------------------------------- 3-17

3.2.3 Replacing the Bottom Cover and the Main PC Board ---------------------------------- 3-18

3.2.4 Replacing the Mid Cover ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-19

3.2.5 Replacing the Stepping Motor ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3-20

3.2.6 Replacing the Media Sensor [Feed Gap Senor (Lower) / Black Mark Sensor] -- 3-21

3.2.7 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor (Upper) ------------------------------------------------- 3-22

3.2.8 Replacing the Micro Switch ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-24

3.2.9 Replacing the Print Head Assembly -------------------------------------------------------- 3-25

3.2.10 Replacing the Media Holder ------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-26

3.3 Replacing the Parts for B-FV4D-GH/GL ------------------------------------------------------------- 3-28

3.3.1 Replacing the Top Cover ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-28

3.3.2 Replacing the Platen Roller ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-29

3.3.3 Replacing the Power Adapter Cover and the Power Adapter ------------------------ 3-30

3.3.4 Replacing the Bottom Cover and the Main PC Board ---------------------------------- 3-32

3.3.5 Replacing the Mid Cover ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-34

3.3.6 Replacing the Stepping Motor ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3-35

3.3.7 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor (Lower) [Media Sensor] ---------------------------- 3-36

3.3.8 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor (Upper) [Media Sensor] ---------------------------- 3-37

3.3.9 Replacing the Micro Switch ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-39

3.3.10 Replacing the Print Head Assembly -------------------------------------------------------- 3-40

3.3.11 Replacing the Media Holder Lever ---------------------------------------------------------- 3-41

3.3.12 Replacing the Peel-off unit and the Peel-off sensor (B-FV4D-GH only) ----------- 3-42

3.3.13 Replacing the Cutter Unit (B-FV4D-GL only) --------------------------------------------- 3-44

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

4.1 LED Status --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4- 1

4.2 Print Quality -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4- 2

5. MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5- 1

5.1 Cleaning of the Printer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5- 1

5.2 Cleaning of the Optional Cutter Module -------------------------------------------------------------- 5- 2

5.3 Cleaning of the Cutter Module (B-FV4D-GL Series) ---------------------------------------------- 5- 6

6. SYSTEM MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6- 1

6.1 Feed Gap Sensor / Black Mark Sensor Adjustments --------------------------------------------- 6- 2

6.2 Parameter Clear -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6- 3

6.3 TPCL Auto Call Cancellation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6- 5

6.4 BASIC Interpreter Disable ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6- 5

6.5 Self-Test Printing / Dump Mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6- 6

6.5.1 Self-Test -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6- 6

6.5.2 Dump Mode --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-21

7. B-FV SETTING TOOL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7- 1

7.1 Installing B-FV Setting Tool (V1.0.21) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 7- 1

7.2 Working with B-FV Setting Tool (V1.0.21) ----------------------------------------------------------- 7- 4

7.2.1 Menu bar -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7- 4

7.2.2 Toolbar ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7- 6

7.2.3 Navigation Pane --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-10

7.3 Installing B-FV Setting Tool (V1.0.27) --------------------------------------------------------------- 7-35

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7.4 Working with B-FV Setting Tool (V1.0.27) ---------------------------------------------------------- 7-38

7.4.1 Menu bar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-38

7.4.2 Toolbar --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-40

7.4.3 Navigation Pane --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-44

7.5 Installing B-FV Setting Tool (V1.0.34) --------------------------------------------------------------- 7-80

7.6 Working with B-FV Setting Tool (V1.0.34) ---------------------------------------------------------- 7-83

7.6.1 Menu bar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-83

7.6.2 Toolbar --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-85

7.6.3 Navigation Pane --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-89

8. UPDATING FIRMWARE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8- 1

8.1 Updating Firmware in B-FV Setting Tool (V1.0.27 or earlier) ----------------------------------- 8- 1

8.1.1 Updating via USB or COM Port --------------------------------------------------------------- 8- 1

8.1.2 Updating via LAN or Multi-LAN Port --------------------------------------------------------- 8- 6

8.2 Updating Firmware via USB Host (V1.0.27 or earlier) ------------------------------------------- 8-11

8.3 Updating Firmware in Atmel Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-12

8.4 Updating Firmware in B-FV Setting Tool (V1.0.34 or later)------------------------------------- 8-16

8.4.1 Updating via USB or COM Port -------------------------------------------------------------- 8-16

8.4.2 Updating via LAN or Multi-LAN Port -------------------------------------------------------- 8-22

8.5 Updating Firmware via USB Host (V1.0.34 or later) ---------------------------------------------- 8-28

9. NETWORK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9- 1

9.1 Network Architecture -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9- 1

9.2 SNMP Trap -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9- 3

9.3 MIB List ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9- 4

9.4 Ethernet Status Indicators ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9- 4

APPENDIX --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A- 1

Establishing a Bluetooth connection with B-FV4D and B-FV4T --------------------------------------- A- 1

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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.

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1. OUTLINE EO18-33030

1.1 Feature of the B-FV4 series

1. OUTLINE

1.1 Feature of the B-FV4 series

1.1.1 Front View

B-FV4T-GS/TS

Media Outle

B-FV4D-GS/TS

Media Outlet

LED 2

LED 1

Media View Window

LED 2

LED 1

FEED Button

Media View Window

FEED Button

1-1

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1. OUTLINE EO18-33030

1.1 Feature of the B-FV4 series

B-FV4D-GH

LED 2

Media View Window

LED 1

FEED Button

Media Outlet

B-FV4D-GL

LED 2

LED 1

Media View Window

Media Outlet

FEED Button

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1. OUTLINE EO18-33030

1.1 Feature of the B-FV4 series

1.1.2 Rear View

B-FV4T-GS/TS

B-FV4D-GS/TS

Printer having the USB and Ethernet Interfaces



Printer having the Serial Interface (RS-232C)



Printer having the Parallel Interface (Centronics)



 



 







Printer having the USB and Ethernet Interfaces





Printer having the Serial Interface (RS-232C)







Printer having the Parallel Interface (Centronics)



 







 Power Switch  Power Jack  USB Interface for connecting to a host computer  USB Host Interface for connecting a USB memory device.

 Ethernet Interface  Serial Interface (RS-232C)*

* Some models have no serial interface (RS-232C).

 Parallel Interface (Centronics)

1-3



 





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1. OUTLINE EO18-33030

1.1 Feature of the B-FV4 series

B-FV4D-GH / B-FV4D-GL

Printer having the USB, Ethernet and Serial Interfaces













 Power Switch  Power Jack

Remark: Make sure that the Power Jack is connected to the printer as shown above.

 USB Interface for connecting a host computer  USB Interface for connecting a USB memory  Ethernet Interface  Serial Interface (RS-232C)  AC Power Inlet

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1. OUTLINE EO18-33030

1.1 Feature of the B-FV4 series

1.1.3 Interior

B-FV4T -GS/TS

Take-Up Gear

Feed Gap Sensor

Supply Gear

Media Roll Holders

Print Head Release Latch

Print Head

Media Guide Roller

Lock Button

Platen Roller

Black Mark Sensor

Media Guides

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1. OUTLINE EO18-33030

1.1 Feature of the B-FV4 series

B-FV4D-GS/TS

Print Head

Feed Gap Sensor

Core Holders

Media Roll Holders

Thumbscrew

Holder Lock Lever

Media Guides

Black Mark Sensor

Platen Roller

B-FV4D-GH

Print Head

Media Roll Holder Lever

Media Roll Holders

Media Sensor

Lock Release Portions

Media Guide

Platen Roller

Peel-off Unit

Thumbscrew

Peel-off Sensor

Media Guide

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1. OUTLINE EO18-33030

1.1 Feature of the B-FV4 series

B-FV4D-GL

Print Head

Media Roll Holder Lever

Lock Release Portions

Transmissive Senso r

Cutter Sensor

Cutter Tray

Media Roll Holders

Cutter Unit

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1. OUTLINE EO18-33030

1.2 Indication of the Model Name

B - F V 4 T - G S 1 2 - QM - Cxx - R

RoHS Compliance

R : RoHS compliant model

Custom code

(blank) : Standard model

Cxx : Custom model

(x : 0 to 9, A to Z or blank) Destination country/region code

QM : Standard for World Wide (Except China) CN : China QP : Europe QQ : North America

Interface

0 : USB + RS-232C 2 : USB + Ethernet (Standard type for Worldwide) 4 : USB + Ethernet + RS-232C 6 : USB + Centronics

H/W version

1 : Version 1 2 : Version 2

Printing style

S : Standard H : Peel-off C : Cutter L : Cutter for label without liner

Print resolution

G : 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) T : 11.8 dots/mm (300 dpi)

Print method

D : Direct thermal T : Thermal transfer & Direct thermal

Print width

4 : 4inch

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1.3 Specifications

1.3.1 Basic Specifications (for B-FV4T)

Model B-FV4T-GS Series B-FV4T-TS Series

General Characteristics

Printer characteristics

Construction Double walled casing & Clam shell design Maintenance No tool required to repair thermal head and platen Paper holder No roll spindle & No paper holder spring Print method Direct thermal & thermal transfer Resolution 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) 300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm) Print width Max. 108 mm (4.25”) Max. 105.7 mm (4.16”)

Print length Max. 999 mm (39”)

Batch/Cut mode:

50.8 mm/sec. (2”/sec.),

76.2 mm/sec. (3”/sec.),

101.6 mm/sec. (4”/sec.),

Print Speed

RAM 32 MB SDRAM Flash ROM 16 MB User area 3 MB Optional memory Max. 16 GB USB

Media sensors

I/F (User installable)

Barcode Linear

Printer Language TPCL (Refer to External Equipment I/F manual) 2D Barcode Data Matrix, PDF417,

Composite symbol GS1-128 Composite (CC-A/CC-B/CC-C) Fonts Times Roman (6 size s), Helvetica (6 sizes), Presentation (1 size),

LED Two LEDs w/ 3 colors (w/ silk screen print of “STATUS”, “1”, and “2”) Key Feed key (w/ silk screen print of “FEED”) Switch Power S/W

127 mm/sec. (5”/sec.),

152.4 mm/sec. (6”/sec.)

Strip mode:

50.8 mm/sec. (2”/sec.),

76.2 mm/sec. (3”/sec.)

Feed gap sensor (Transmissive) Black mark sensor (Reflective) Ribbon sensor (Reflective encoder sensor) Serial interface RS-232C Parallel interface (Centronics) USB 2.0 full Speed Ethernet interface (10/100 Base) UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN8/13, UPC-A add on 2&5, UPC-E add on 2&5, EAN-8/13 add on 2&5, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, GSI-128(UCC/EAN128), NW7, MSI, Industrial 2 of 5, ITF, POSTNET, RM4SCC, KIX-Code, USPS Intelligent mail barcode, GS1 DataBar

QR Code, Maxi Code, Micro PDF417

Letter Gothic (1 size), Courier (2 sizes), Prestige Elite (2 sizes), OCR-A (1 type), OCR-B (1 type), Simplified Chinese (1 size)

Batch/Cut mode:

50.8 mm/sec. (2”/sec.),

76.2 mm/sec. (3”/sec.),

101.6 mm/sec. (4”/sec.)

Strip mode:

50.8 mm/sec. (2”/sec.),

76.2 mm/sec. (3”/sec.)

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1. OUTLINE EO18-33030

Model B-FV4T-GS Series B-FV4T-TS Series

Operating characteristics

Physical characteristics

Related products Options Full cutter module (B-FV204T-F-QM-R)

Operating temperature Storage temperature -20C to 60C (-4F to 140F) Operating humidity 25 to 85 % (Non-condensing R.H) (*1) Storage humidity 10 to 90 % (Non-condensing R.H)

Electrical

Agency approvals FCC Class A

Environmental complaint

Width 220.6 mm (8.7”) Height 182.0 mm (7.2”) Depth 278.5 mm (11.0”) Weight 2.4Kg (5.29 lb) (Excluding media and ribbon)

Accessories CD-ROM (1 copy)

5C to 40C (41F to 104F) (*1)

AC Adapter

100 to 240 VAC ± 10%, 47 to 63 Hz

Power consumption (100 to 120 V)

During standby: 0.07 A, 3.4 W maximum During a print job: 0.90 A, 49.0 W maximum

Power consumption (200 to 240 V)

During standby: 0.05 A, 3.5 W maximum During a print job: 0.47 A, 48.1 W maximum

Inrush Current

115 to 230 VAC:  90 A

C-Tick CE TUV-GS UL, cUL RoHS WEEE

Partial cutter module (B-FV204T-P-QM -R) Peel-off module (B-FV904T-H-QM-R) External media stand (B-FV904-PH-QM-R) Bluetooth interface (B-FV704T-BLTH-QM-R) TPH kit (B-FV704-TPH2-QM-R) TPH kit (B-FV704-TPH3-QM-R)

Power Adapt er (1 pc.) Quick Installation Manual (1 copy) Safety Precautions (1 copy) USB cable (1pc.)

1-inch Ribbon S pindle (2 pcs.)

0.5-inch Ribbon S pindle (2 pcs.) Paper Support Roller for Outside-wound Media (1 pc.)

1.3 Specifications

NOTES:

*1 Since the adhesive strength of labels becomes higher in hot and humid conditions, the possibility of

label jam increases.

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1.3 Specifications

1.3.2 Basic Specifications (for B-FV4D)

Model B-FV4D-GS Series B-FV4D-TS Series B-FV4D-GH Series

General Characteristics

Printer characteristics

Construction Double walled casing & Clam shell design Maintenance No tool required to repair thermal head and platen Paper holder No roll spindle & No p aper holder spring Print method Direct thermal Resolution 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) 300 dpi (11.8 dot s/mm) 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) Print width Max. 108 mm (4.25”) Max. 105.7 mm (4.16”) Max. 99.0 mm (3.89”)

Print length Max. 999 mm (39”)

Batch/Cut mode:

50.8 mm/sec. (2”/sec.),

76.2 mm/sec. (3”/sec.),

101.6 mm/sec. (4”/sec.),

Print Speed

RAM 32 MB SDRAM Flash ROM 16 MB User area 3 MB Optional memory

Media sensors

I/F (User installable)

Barcode Linear

Printer Language 2D Barcode Data Matrix, PDF417,

Composite symbol Fonts Times Roman (6 sizes), Helvetica (6 sizes), Presentat ion (1 size),

LED Two LEDs w/ 3 colors (w/ silk screen print of “STATUS”, “1”, and “2”) Key Feed key (w/ silk screen print of “FEED”) Switch Power S/W

127 mm/sec. (5”/sec.),

152.4 mm/sec. (6”/sec.)

Strip mode:

50.8 mm/sec. (2”/sec.),

76.2 mm/sec. (3”/sec.)

Max. 16 GB USB Feed gap sensor (Transmissive)

Black mark sensor (Reflective) Serial interface RS-232C Parallel interface (Centronics) USB 2.0 full Speed Ethernet interface (10/100 Base) UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN8/13, UPC-A add on 2&5, UPC-E add on 2&5, EAN-8/13 add on 2&5, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, GSI-128(UCC/EAN128), NW7, MSI, Industrial 2 of 5, ITF, POSTNET, RM4SCC, KIX-Code, USPS Intelligent mail barcode, GS1 DataBar

TPCL (Refer to External Equipment I/F manual)

QR Code, Maxi Code, Micro PDF417 GS1-128 Composite (CC-A/CC-B/CC-C)

Letter Gothic (1 size), Courier (2 sizes), Prestige Elite (2 sizes), OCR-A (1 type), OCR-B (1 type), Simplified Chinese (1 size)

Batch/Cut mode:

50.8 mm/sec. (2”/sec.),

76.2 mm/sec. (3”/sec.),

101.6 mm/sec. (4”/sec.)

Strip mode:

50.8 mm/sec. (2”/sec.),

76.2 mm/sec. (3”/sec.)

Batch mode:

50.8 mm/sec. (2”/sec.),

76.2 mm/sec. (3”/sec.),

101.6 mm/sec. (4”/sec.), 127 mm/sec. (5”/sec.),

152.4 mm/sec. (6”/sec.)

Strip mode:

50.8 mm/sec. (2”/sec.),

76.2 mm/sec. (3”/sec.)

Feed gap sensor (Transmissive) Serial interface RS-232C USB 2.0 full Speed Ethernet interface (10/100 Base)

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1.3 Specifications

Model B-FV4D-GS Series B-FV4D-TS Series B-FV4D-GH Series

Operating characteristics

Physical characteristics

1.3.3 Basic Specifications (for B-FV4D-GL)

Model B-FV4D-GL Series

General Characteristics

Printer characteristics

Construction Double walled casing & Clam shell design Maintenance No tool required to repair thermal head and platen Paper holder No roll spindle & No p aper holder spring Print method Direct thermal Resolution 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) Print width Max. 99.0 mm (3.89”)

Print length Max. 152.4 mm (6.0”)

Cut mode:

50.8 mm/sec. (2”/sec.),

Print Speed

RAM 32 MB SDRAM Flash ROM 16 MB User area 3 MB Optional memory Media sensor Paper End Sensor (Transmissive)

I/F (User installable)

Barcode Linear

Printer Language 2D Barcode Data Matrix, PDF417,

Composite symbol Fonts Times Roman (6 sizes), Helvetica (6 sizes), Presentat ion (1 size),

LED Two LEDs w/ 3 colors (w/ silk screen print of “STATUS”, “1”, and “2”) Key Feed key (w/ silk screen print of “FEED”) Switch Power S/W

76.2 mm/sec. (3”/sec.),

101.6 mm/sec. (4”/sec.), 127 mm/sec. (5”/sec.),

152.4 mm/sec. (6”/sec.)

Max. 16 GB USB

Serial interface RS-232C USB 2.0 full Speed Ethernet interface (10/100 Base) UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN8/13, UPC-A add on 2&5, UPC-E add on 2&5, EAN-8/13 add on 2&5, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, GSI-128(UCC/EAN128), NW7, MSI, Industrial 2 of 5, ITF, POSTNET, RM4SCC, KIX-Code, USPS Intelligent mail barcode, GS1 DataBar

TPCL (Refer to External Equipment I/F manual)

QR Code, Maxi Code, Micro PDF417 GS1-128 Composite (CC-A/CC-B/CC-C)

Letter Gothic (1 size), Courier (2 sizes), Prestige Elite (2 sizes), OCR-A (1 type), OCR-B (1 type), Simplified Chinese (1 size)

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Operating characteristics

Physical characteristics

1.3.4 Wireless LAN

Properties Wireless LAN I/F

Hardware

Software Connection mode Infrastructure, Adhoc

Protocol IEEE 802.11 b/g Enabled Device B-FV4 Series Operating Temperature +5°C ~ +40°C Destination USA Europe Frequency

(Center Channel) Channel 1 ~ 11 ch 1 ~ 13 ch Spacing 5 MHz Transmission Speed/

Modulation

Antenna External antenna Aerial power 802.11b 10 dBm Max

2412 ~ 2462 MHz 2412 ~ 2472 MHz

IEEE

802.11b

IEEE

802.11g

IEEE

802.11n

802.11g 10 dBm Max

802.11n N/A

Transmission Method

Channel Data Transmission

Speed/Modulation

Transmission Method

Channel Depending on the

Data Transmission Speed/Modulation

Transmission Method

Channel Data Transmission

Speed/Modulation

Conforming to IEEE 802.11b DSSS method Depending on the country/region 11/5.5 Mbps: CCK 2 Mbps: DQPSK 1 Mbps: DBPSK Conforming to IEEE 802.11g OFDM method DSSS method

country/region 54/48 Mbps: 64 QAM

36/24 Mbps: 16 QAM 18/12 Mbps: QPSK 9/6 Mbps: BPSK

N/A

N/A N/A

Default IP Address 192.168.xxx.yyy Set the printer ID for xxx.yyy. Default Subnet Mask Default ESSID

Security

Protocol Wireless LAN Parameter

Setting and Status Monitor

Cryptography Authorization

255.255.0.0 TOSHIBATEC IEEE 802.11i WEP 128 bit, TKIP (WPA), AES (WPA2) Open Key (for WEP), PSK TCP/IP, Socket, DHCP

Parameter Setting: Command (PC Setting Tool)

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1.3 Specifications

1.3.5 Bluetooth

Properties Bluetooth I/F

Standard Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR or later Enable Device B-FV4 Series Operating Temperature 41°F (5°C) ~ 104°F (40°C) Storage Temperature -4°F (-20°C) ~ 140°F (60°C) Operating Humidity 25 ~ 85 % Non-condensing R.H Storage Humidity 10 ~ 90 % Non-condensing R.H Connection Form Only one-to-one connection is supported. Support Profile Serial Port Profile (SPP)

PIN code is supported. Class of Radio Transmission CLASS 2 Transmission Method Bi-direction al (Half-duplex) Flow Control Credit based flow control Operating Mode Slave Mode Transmission Distance 3 m (360 degrees) SR Mode in Page/Inquiry Scanning R1 Scan Interval 1.28 sec.

Scan Window 22.5 msec. RF Frequency Range 2402 ~ 2480 MHz Nominal Output Power +4 dBm (2.51 mW) MAX

1.3.6 Ethernet

Properties Description

Port RJ-45 Speed 10Base-T/100Base-T (Auto Detecting) Protocol ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, HTTP, DHCP, Socket, LPR,

IPv4, SNMPv2 Mode TCP Server/Client, UDP Client T echnology HP Auto-MDIX, Auto-Negotiation

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1.4 Interface I/O Port

This section provides information about IO port specifications for your printer.

1.4.1 USB

Your printer has two USB ports: type A and type B. Typically, type A is found on computers and hubs; type B is found on devices and hubs. The figure below shows their pinouts.

Type A Type B

Pin Signal Description

1 VBUS +5V 2 D- Differential data signaling pair 3 D+ Differential data signaling pair + 4 Ground Ground

1.4.2 Ethernet

The Ethernet uses RJ-45 cable, which is 8P8C (8-Position 8-Contact). The figure below shows its pinout.

3456

Pin Signal

1 Transmit+ 2 Transmit3 Receive+ 4 Reserved 5 Reserved 6 Receive7 Reserved 8 Reserved

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1.4 Interface I/O Port

1.4.3 RS-232C

The RS-232C on your printer is DB9 female. It transmits data bit by bit in asynchronous start-stop mode. The figure below shows its pinout.

Pin Signal Description

1 +5V Provide 5V Power 2 TxD Transmit 3 RxD Receive 4 CTS Clear to Send 5 GND Ground 6 RTS Request to Send 7 NC No Connection 8 RTS Request to Send 9 NC No Connection

 Speed: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Bauds  Parity: Odd, Even or None  Data Bits: 7 or 8 Bits  Stop Bits: 1 or 2 Bits  Flow Control: XON/XOFF or RTS  Default Parameters: 9600 Bauds, No Parity, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, XON/XOFF

Host (DB9)

Signal Description Pin

CD Carrier Detect 1 RxD Receive 2 2 Transmit TxD TxD Transmit 3 3 Receive RxD

DTR Data Terminal

Ready GND Ground 5 5 Ground GND DSR Data Set Ready 6 6 Request to Send RTS

RTS Request to Send 7 7 No Connection NC

CTS Clear to Send 8 8 Request to Send RTS

CI 9

4 4 Clear to Send CTS

Pin Description Signal

1 Provide 5V Power +5V

9 No Connection NC

Printer (DB9)

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1.4 Interface I/O Port

1.4.4 Centronics

The 36-pin Centronics on your printer uses parallel communication, and complies with IEEE 1284 compatibility mode (also called SPP, Standard Parallel Port). The figure below shows its pinout.

Pin Signal Direction Signal Pin Signal Direction Signal

1 To Printer /STB 19 Ground GND 2 To Printer Data 1 20 Ground GND 3 To Printer Data 2 21 Ground GND 4 To Printer Data 3 22 Ground GND 5 To Printer Data 4 23 Ground GND 6 To Printer Data 5 24 Ground GND 7 To Printer Data 6 25 Ground GND 8 To Printer Data 7 26 Ground GND 9 To Printer Data 8 27 Ground GND

10 From Printer /ACK 28 Ground GND

11 From Printer BUSY 29 Ground GND

118

12 From Printer PE 30 Ground GND

13 From Printer SELECT 31 - NC

14-15 - NC 32 From Printer /FAULT 16-17 Ground GND 33 Ground GND

18 - +5V 34-36 - NC

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1.5 Key and LED

B-FV4T-GS/TS B-FV4D-GS/TS

LED 2

LED 1

FEED Button

LED 1

B-FV4D-GH

FEED Button

LED 2

LED 1

LED 2

LED 1 FEED Button

The [FEED] button as has three functions. It can operate as a FEED, RESTART or PAUSE button depending on current the printer state.

As a FEED button

Pressing this button when the printer is online will cause the media to feed forwards. Pressing this button after removing the cause of an error returns the printer to an

As a RESTART button

online state.

Pressing this button with the printer is paused will resume printing.

As a PAUSE button

Pressing this button while the printer is printing will stop the printing after completing the current label. The printer is then paused.

The indicator lamps (LED1 and LED 2) light up or flash in different colors and sequences depending on the printer status.

LED 1 LED 2 Printer Status

Unlit Unlit The power is off. The print head block is open if the printer power is on. Green Unlit Stand-by Green Green

Unlit Printing is temporarily stopped (paused). Unlit Communicating with a host

Green Green Writing data to the flash or USB memory Green Green

The Flash ROM on the CPU board or USB memory is being initialized.

Orange Green A paper jam occurred. Orange Red The media has ended.

Red Red Red Orange

The print head temperature exceeded the upper limit.

Thermal Head open error. The thermal head has been opened during an operation.

Orange Orange The ribbon has ended. (For thermal transfer mode) Red Green A communication error occurred. (Only when the RS-232C is used.) Red Green

Command error

- Flash ROM on the CPU board error or USB memory error

Red Green

- An erase error while formatting the Flash ROM on the CPU board or USB memory

- Unable to save files due to insufficient storage space on the Flash ROM on the CPU board or USB memory

Red Green Red Orange Orange Red

A paper jam occurred in the cutter unit. (Only when the cutter unit is fitted.)

The print head is broken.

The media has ended while the print data is being sent to the printer.

F : Flash fast (0.5 sec)

M : Flashes at medium speed (1.0 sec) S : Flashes slowly (2.0 sec)

LED 2

B-FV4D-GL

FEED Button

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1.6 Supply Specifications

1.6.1 Media Type

The table below shows the size and shape of the media that can be used on this printer.

Label





B-FV4T-GS/TS Unit: mm (inch)

Issue mode

Item

 Media width

(Including backing paper)

 Label width 22.4 to 115.0 (0.88 to 4.53)

Label

 Media pitch

Tag

 Label length

 Gap/black mark length

 Black mark width Min. 8.0 (0.31)

Thickness 0.06 to 0.19 (0.0024 to 0.0075) Max. outer roll diameter Roll direction Outside (standard), Inside

Inner core diameter 25.4, 38.1, or 76.2 (1.0, 1.5, or 3.0)

NOTES:

1. To ensure print quality and print head life use only TOSHIBA TEC approved media.

2. When using a media roll of 76.2-mm (3”) inner core diameter, the 3”-Diameter Media Shaft included in the optional External Media Roll Hanger is required.

Black Mark (on reverse side)





Thermal Transfer Direct Transfer Thermal Transfer Direct Transfer Thermal Transfer Direct Transfer

Tag paper

Black Mark (on reverse side)



Cut position



Feed Direction

  

Batch mode

10 to 999

(0.39 to 39.3)

10 to 999

(0.39 to 39.3)

10 to 999

(0.39 to 39.3)

10 to 999

(0.39 to 39.3)

8 to 997

(0.31 to 39.2)

8 to 997

(0.31 to 39.2)

Ø203.2 (8.0): When the optional External Media Roll Hanger is used.

Batch mode

(Tear-off)

25.4 to 118.0 (1.00 to 4.65)

32 to 999

(1.26 to 39.3)

30 to 997

(1.18 to 39.2)

2.0 to 10.0 (0.08 to 0.39)

2.0 to 3.0 (0.08 to 0.12)

Ø127 (5.0)

Strip mode Cut mode

25.4 to 152.4 (1.0 to 6.0)

37 to 152.4

(1.46 to 6.0)

-----

23.4 to 150.4

(0.92 to 5.92)

35 to 150.4

(1.38 to 5.92)

(See NOTE 2)

25.4 to 999

(1.0 to 39.3)

41 to 999

(1.61 to 39.3)

25.4 to 999

(1.0 to 39.3)

25.4 to 999

(1.0 to 39.3)

19.4 to 993

(0.76 to 39.1)

35 to 993

(1.38 to 39.1)

6.0 to 10.0

(0.24 to 0.39)

6.0

(0.24)

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B-FV4D-GS/TS Unit: mm (inch)

Item

 Media width

(Including backing paper)

Issue mode

Batch mode

(Tear-off)

Strip mode Cut mode

25.4 to 118.0 (1.00 to 4.65)

 Label width 22.4 to 115.0 (0.88 to 4.53)

Label

10 to 999

(0.39 to 39.3)

 Media pitch

Tag

 Label length

10 to 999

(0.39 to 39.3)

8 to 997

(0.31 to 39.2)

 Gap/black mark length 2.0 to 10.0 (0.08 to 0.39)

25.4 to 152.4 (1.0 to 6.0)

(See NOTE4)

-----

23.4 to 150.4

(0.92 to 5.92)

(See NOTE4)

25.4 to 999

(1.0 to 39.3)

(See NOTE2)

25.4 to 999

(1.0 to 39.3)

(See NOTE2)

19.4 to 993

(0.76 to 39.1)

(See NOTE2)

6.0 to 10.0

(0.24 to 0.39)

 Black mark width Min. 8.0 (0.31)

Thickness 0.06 to 0.19 (0.0024 to 0.0075) Max. outer roll diameter

Ø203.2 (8.0): When the optional External Media Stand is used.

Roll direction Outside (standard), Inside Inner core diameter 25.4, 38.1, or 76.2 (1.0, 1.5, or 3.0)

Ø127 (5.0)

(See NOTE 2)

NOTES:

1. To ensure print quality and print head life use only TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION approved media.

2. When you use inside wound media in cut mode, the specifications are restricted as follows:

- Media pitch (Label): 25.4 mm to 84.2 mm (1.0” to 3.31”)

- Media pitch (Tag): 25.4 mm to 84.2 mm (1.0” to 3.31”)

- Label length: 23.4 mm to 76.2 mm (0.92” to 3.0”)

- Inner core diameter: 76.2 mm (3.0”)

3. When using a media roll of 76.2-mm (3”) inner core diameter, the 3”-Diameter Media Shaft included in the optional External Media Stand is required.

4. When you use inside wound media in strip mode, the specifications are restricted as follows:

- Media pitch (Label): 25.4 mm to 84.2 mm (1.0” to 3.31”)

- Label length: 23.4 mm to 76.2 mm (0.92” to 3.0”)

B-FV4D-GH Unit: mm (inch)

Issue mode

Item

 Media width

(Including backing paper)

Batch mode /

Batch mode (Tear-off)

105 (4.1) +1.0/-1.5

Strip mode

 Label width 102 (4.0)  Media pitch 10 to 999 (0.39 to 39.3)  Label length 8 to 997 (0.31 to 39.2)

See NOTE 2.

25.4 to 152.4 (1.0 to 6.0)

23.4 to 150.4 (0.92 to 5.92)

See NOTE 2.

 Gap length 2.0 to 10.0 (0.08 to 0.39) Thickness 0.06 to 0.19 (0.0024 to 0.0075) Max. outer roll diameter Ø127 (5.0) Roll direction Outside (standard), Inside Inner core diameter 25.4, 38.1

(See NOTE 2.)

(See NOTE.2)

NOTES:

1. To ensure print quality and print head life use only TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION approved media.

2. When you use inside wound media, the specifications are restricted as follows:

Issue mode Batch mode / Batch mode (Tear-off) Strip mode

 Media pitch 10 to 999 (0.39 to 39.3) 25.4 to 86.2 (1.0 to 3.39)  Label length 8 to 997 (0.31 to 39.2) 23.4 to 76.2 (0.92 to 3.0)

Inner core diameter 38.1 (1.5) 38.1 (1.5)

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1.6 Supply Specifications

1.6.2 Media Type (B-FV4D-GL)

The table below shows the size and shape of the media that can be used on this printer.

Cut position

B-FV4D-GL Unit: mm (inch)

Item

 Label width 102.0 (4.0)  Cut length 25.4 to 152.4 (1.0 to 6.0)

Thickness 0.06 to 0.19 (0.0024 to 0.0075) Max. outer roll diameter Roll direction Inner core diameter 40.0 (1.57)

NOTES:

1. To ensure print quality and print head life use only TOSHIBA TEC approved media.

2. A label jam is more likely to occur with the approach of label end because labels around the paper core curl intensely.

Label without liner



Issue mode



Feed Direction

Cut mode

Ø127 (5.0)

Outside wound

1.6.3 Detection Area of the Feed Gap (Transmissive) Sensor

The Transmissive sensor is fixed and positioned at 6.35 mm (for GS/TS Type) or 6.27 mm (for GH Type) right of the centre of the media path. The Transmissive Sensor detects a gap between labels, as illustrated below.

Sensor position

Min. 2 mm (Min. 6 mm: cut mode)

Min. 8 mm

rea to be detected

Label

Gap

Label

6.35 mm (for GS/TS Type)

6.27 mm (for GH Type)

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Sensor position

Print side

Media feed direction

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1.6.4 Detection Area of the Black Mark (Reflective) Sensor

The Reflective Sensor is movable within the full range of the media width. The reflection factor of the Black Mark must be 10% or lower with a waveform length of 950 nm. The Reflective Sensor should be aligned with the centre of the Black Mark.

Sensor should be positioned at the centre of the black mark.

Min. 2 mm

Min. 8 mm

Detecting the black marks on the back

Media feed direction

Sensor is movable within the full range.

1.6.5 Effective Print Area

The figure below illustrates the relation between the head effective print width and media width.

(for GS Type)

(for TS Type)

Out of print range

Print head element

5.0 mm

(Head Effective Print Range)

118.0 mm (Max. media width)

6.15 mm

(Head Effective Print Range)

118.0 mm (Max. media width)

108.0 mm

Print head element

105.7 mm

5.0 mm

6.15 mm

Out of print range

(for GH/GL Type)

Out of print range 1.5mm

Print head element

99.0 mm

(Head Effective Print Range)

102.0 mm (Max. label width)

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The figure below shows the effective print area on the media.

1.5mm from the left edge of media

Start line

1mm

1.5mm from the right edge of media

Guaranteed print area

1mm

Media feed direction

(Backing paper width is not included.)

Media width

NOTES:

1. Be sure not to print on the 1.5-mm wide area from the media edges (shaded area in the above figure).

2. The centre of media should be positioned at the centre of the print head.

3. Print quality is not guaranteed within 3 mm from the print head stop position (including 1-mm slow-up.)

4. Average print (black) rate should be 15% or less. For bar code print area, the print rate should be 30%

or less.

5. Line weight should be 3 to 12 dots.

1.6.6 Ribbon (B-FV4T only)

Type Width

Spool type 40 mm to 110 mm (1.57” to 4.33”)

Max. Length

Max. outside diameter Inside diameter of core Roll direction

300 m (984 feet) (Depends on its thickness and outside diameter of core.) 65 mm (2.56”)

12.7 mm or 25.4 mm (0.5” or 1.0”) Outside

NOTES:

1. To ensure print quality and print head life use only TOSHIBA TEC specified ribbons.

2. Too much diff erence in width between media and ribbon may cause ribbon wrinkles. To avoid ribbon wrinkles use a ribbon for proper media width shown in the above table. Do not use a ribbon that is narrower than media.

3. When discarding ribbons, please follow the local rule.

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2.1 Main PC Board Diagram

2. ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Main PC Board Diagram

Main Board

A printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) consists of a microcontroller, flash memory, SDRAM and more.

Panel

A two-layer PCBA consists of one button and two LEDs.

Media Sensor

A two-layer PCBA consists of a reflective and two see-through sensors, which is designed for media detection.

Ribbon Sensor (B-FV4T only)

A two-layer PCBA consists of a reflective sensor, which is designed for ribbon detection.

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Thermal Printhead (TPH)

It consists of a line of tiny resistors that is electronically controlled to produce heat for printing. For direct thermal printing, a TPH directly heats up an area of the thermal paper to produce an image.

Stepping Motor

A stepping motor rotates certain degrees in each step in response to an electronic pulse.

RTC (Optional)

A real-time clock tracks the current date and time.

Cutter or Peeler * (Optional)

A cutter is a guillotine cutter which automatically cuts the printed label. There are two cutting types: full and partial. A peeler automatically removes the liner from a printed label. The sensor on the peeler detects if the peeled label is taken away.

* For B-FV4D-GH, the peeler is installed as standard. * For B-FV4D-GL, the full-cut type cutter is installed as standard.

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2.2 Main PC Board Layout

2.2.1 Type 1 (USB + Ethernet), Type 2 (USB + Ethernet + RS-232C)

B-FV4T-GS/TS

B-FV4D-GS/TS

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B-FV4D-GL

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2.2.2 Type 3 (USB + Centronics)*

* This board will be available in the near future.

B-FV4T-GS/TS

B-FV4D-GS/TS

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2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

2.3.1 Pin Assignment for B-FV4T-GS/TS

J1 (Print Head): This connector is connected to the print head.

The voltages and signals for controlling the print head are input/output

Signal

GND 1 GND 2 +24V 3 +24V 4 +24V 5 +24V 6 +24V 7 +24V 8 DI 9 DO 10 nLAT 11 +5V 12 GND 13 GND 14 STB1 15 TM 16 +24V 17 +24V 18 GND 19 GND 20 CLK 21 STB2 22 GND 23 GND 24 GND 25 GND 26

J4 (Stepping Motor): This connector is connected to the Stepping Motor.

Signal

A 1 nA 2 B 3 nB 4

J5 (Feed Gap Sensor (Upper)): This connector is connected to the Feed Gap Sensor (Upper).

Signal

Control 1 5V 2

Pin No.

into/from the connector.

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J6 (Feed Gap Sensor (Lower)): This connector is connected to the Feed Gap Sensor (Lower).

Signal

+3.3V 1 ST MEDIA 2 N/C 3

Pin No.

J8 (Cutter Module): This connector is connected to the Cutter Module.

Signal

+24V 1 GND 2 +3V3 3 GND 4 CUT ON 5 CUT DIR 6 CUT SW 7 +3V3 8 +24V 9 CTYPE 10 GND 11 +24V 12

Pin No.

J9 (Panel board): This connector is connected to the Panel board.

Signal

KEY1 1 N/C 2 LED 1 3 LED 2 4 +3V3 5 GND 6 LED 4 7 LED 3 8 GND 9

Pin No.

J11 (Head Open Sensor): This connector is connected to the Head Open Sensor.

Signal

GND 1 COVER SW 2

Pin No.

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2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

J12 (Ribbon Sensor): This connector is connected to the Ribbon Sensor.

Signal

+5V 1 GND 2 +3V3 3 RIBBON 4

Pin No.

J13 (Black Mark Sensor): This connector is connected to the Black Mark Sensor.

Signal

+5V 1 REF I 2 +3V3 3 REF MEDIA 4

Pin No.

J14 (Peeler Sensor): This connector is connected to the Peel-off Module.

Signal

+5V 1 GND 2 +3V3 3 PEELR 4

Pin No.

J15 (RF Module): This connector is connected to the RF Module.

Signal

+3V3 1 GND 2 PB nCTS 3 PB nRTS 4 PB RXD 5 PB TXD 6 BT DISCON 7 BT CON IND 8 GND 9 +3V3 10

Pin No.

P1 (DC Jack): This DC jack is connected to the DC plug of the AC adaptor.

Signal

Power 1 GND 2 GND 3

Pin No.

2-8

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2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

P2 (USB Device port): This connector is used for the USB device port.

Signal

+5 V 1 D- 2 D+ 3 N/C 4 GND 5

Pin No.

P3 (USB Host port): This connector is used for the USB host port.

Signal

+5 V 1 HDMA 2 HDPA 3 GND 4

Pin No.

P4 (Ethernet port): This connector is used for the Ethernet port (10/100 Base).

Signal

TD+ 1 TD- 2 RD+ 3 TCT 4 N/C 5 RD- 6 RCT 7 N/C 8

Pin No.

P5 (Serial Interface port): This connector is used for the Serial interface (RS-232C).

+5V is output from the pin 1. The TXD signal is a serial signal and output from the pin 2. The RXD signal is a serial signal and input into the pin 3.

Signal

+5 V 1 TXD 2 RXD 3 CTS 4 GND 5 RTS 6 N/C 7 RTS 8 N/C 9

Pin No.

2-9

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JP2 (Parallel Interface port): This connector is used for the Parallel interface (Centronics).

Signal

n/STROBE 1 Data 1-8 2-9 nACK 10 BUSY 11 PE 12 5V 13 NC 14 NC 15 Ground 16 Ground 17 NC 18 Ground 19-30 NC 31 nFAULT 32 NC 33-35 NC 36

Pin No.

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2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

2.3.2 Pin Assignment for B-FV4D-GS/TS

J1 (Print Head): This connector is connected to the print head.

The voltages and signals for controlling the print head are input/output

Signal

GND 1 GND 2 +24V 3 +24V 4 +24V 5 +24V 6 +24V 7 +24V 8 DI 9 DO 10 nLAT 11 +5V 12 GND 13 GND 14 STB1 15 TM 16 +24V 17 +24V 18 GND 19 GND 20 CLK 21 STB2 22 GND 23 GND 24 GND 25 GND 26

J4 (Stepping Motor): This connector is connected to the Stepping Motor.

Signal

A 1 nA 2 B 3 nB 4

J5 (Feed Gap Sensor (Upper)): This connector is connected to the Feed Gap Sensor (Upper).

Signal

Control 1 5V 2

Pin No.

into/from the connector.

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2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

J6 (Feed Gap Sensor (Lower)): This connector is connected to the Feed Gap Sensor (Lower).

Signal

+3.3V 1 ST MEDIA 2 N/C 3

Pin No.

J8 (Cutter Module): This connector is connected to the Cutter Module.

Signal

+24V 1 GND 2 +3V3 3 GND 4 CUT ON 5 CUT DIR 6 CUT SW 7 +3V3 8 +24V 9 CTYPE 10 GND 11 +24V 12

Pin No.

J9 (Panel board): This connector is connected to the Panel board.

Signal

KEY1 1 N/C 2 LED 1 3 LED 2 4 +3V3 5 GND 6 LED 4 7 LED 3 8 GND 9

Pin No.

J11 (Micro Switch): This connector is connected to the Micro Switch.

Signal

GND 1 COVER SW 2

Pin No.

J13 (Media Sensor): This connector is connected to the Media Sensor.

Signal

+5V 1 REF I 2 +3V3 3 REF MEDIA 4

Pin No.

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J14 (Peeler Sensor): This connector is connected to the Peel-off Module.

Signal

+5V 1 GND 2 +3V3 3 PEELR 4

Pin No.

J15 (RF Module): This connector is connected to the RF Module.

Signal

+3V3 1 GND 2 PB nCTS 3 PB nRTS 4 PB RXD 5 PB TXD 6 BT DISCON 7 BT CON IND 8 GND 9 +3V3 10

Pin No.

P1 (DC Jack): This DC jack is connected to the DC plug of the AC adaptor.

Signal

Power 1 GND 2 GND 3

Pin No.

P2 (USB Device port): This connector is used for the USB device port.

Signal

+5 V 1 D- 2 D+ 3 N/C 4 GND 5

Pin No.

P3 (USB Host port): This connector is used for the USB host port.

Signal

+5 V 1 HDMA 2 HDPA 3 GND 4

Pin No.

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2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

P4 (Ethernet port): This connector is used for the Ethernet port (10/100 Base).

Signal

TD+ 1 TD- 2 RD+ 3 TCT 4 N/C 5 RD- 6 RCT 7 N/C 8

Pin No.

P5 (Serial Interface port): This connector is used for the Serial interface (RS-232C).

+5V is output from the pin 1. The TXD signal is a serial signal and output from the pin 2. The RXD signal is a serial signal and input into the pin 3.

Signal

+5 V 1 TXD 2 RXD 3 CTS 4 GND 5 RTS 6 N/C 7 RTS 8 N/C 9

Pin No.

JP2 (Parallel Interface port): This connector is used for the Parallel interface (Centronics).

Signal

n/STROBE 1 Data 1-8 2-9 nACK 10 BUSY 11 PE 12 5V 13 NC 14 NC 15 Ground 16 Ground 17 NC 18 Ground 19-30 NC 31 nFAULT 32 NC 33-35 NC 36

Pin No.

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2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

2.3.3 Pin Assignment for B-FV4D-GH

J1 (Print Head): This connector is connected to the print head.

The voltages and signals for controlling the print head are input/output

Signal

GND 1 GND 2 +24V 3 +24V 4 +24V 5 +24V 6 +24V 7 +24V 8 DI 9 DO 10 nLAT 11 +5V 12 GND 13 GND 14 STB1 15 TM 16 +24V 17 +24V 18 GND 19 GND 20 CLK 21 STB2 22 GND 23 GND 24 GND 25 GND 26

J4 (Stepping Motor): This connector is connected to the Stepping Motor.

Signal

A 1 nA 2 B 3 nB 4

J5 (Feed Gap Sensor (Upper)): This connector is connected to the Feed Gap Sensor (Upper).

Signal

Control 1 5V 2

Pin No.

into/from the connector.

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2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

J6 (Feed Gap Sensor (Lower)): This connector is connected to the Feed Gap Sensor (Lower).

Signal

+3.3V 1 ST MEDIA 2 N/C 3

Pin No.

J9 (Panel board): This connector is connected to the Panel board.

Signal

KEY1 1 N/C 2 LED 1 3 LED 2 4 +3V3 5 GND 6 LED 4 7 LED 3 8 GND 9

Pin No.

J11 (Micro Switch): This connector is connected to the Micro Switch.

Signal

GND 1 COVER SW 2

Pin No.

J14 (Peeler Sensor): This connector is connected to the Peel-off Module.

Signal

+5V 1 GND 2 +3V3 3 PEELR 4

Pin No.

P1 (DC Jack): This DC jack is connected to the DC plug of the AC adaptor.

Signal

Power 1 GND 2 GND 3

Pin No.

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2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

P2 (USB Device port): This connector is used for the USB device port.

Signal

+5 V 1 D- 2 D+ 3 N/C 4 GND 5

Pin No.

P3 (USB Host port): This connector is used for the USB host port.

Signal

+5 V 1 HDMA 2 HDPA 3 GND 4

Pin No.

P4 (Ethernet port): This connector is used for the Ethernet port (10/100 Base).

Signal

TD+ 1 TD- 2 RD+ 3 TCT 4 N/C 5 RD- 6 RCT 7 N/C 8

Pin No.

P5 (Serial Interface port): This connector is used for the Serial interface (RS-232C).

+5V is output from the pin 1. The TXD signal is a serial signal and output from the pin 2. The RXD signal is a serial signal and input into the pin 3.

Signal

+5 V 1 TXD 2 RXD 3 CTS 4 GND 5 RTS 6 N/C 7 RTS 8 N/C 9

Pin No.

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2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

2.3.4 Pin Assignment for B-FV4D-GL

J1 (Print Head): This connector is connected to the print head.

The voltages and signals for controlling the print head are input/output

Signal

GND 1 GND 2 +24V 3 +24V 4 +24V 5 +24V 6 +24V 7 +24V 8 DI 9 DO 10 nLAT 11 +5V 12 GND 13 GND 14 STB1 15 TM 16 +24V 17 +24V 18 GND 19 GND 20 CLK 21 STB2 22 GND 23 GND 24 GND 25 GND 26

J4 (Stepping Motor): This connector is connected to the Stepping Motor.

Signal

A 1 nA 2 B 3 nB 4

J5 (Transmissive Sensor (Upper)): This connector is connected to the Feed Gap Sensor (Upper).

Signal

Control 1 5V 2

Pin No.

into/from the connector.

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2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

J6 (Transmissive Sensor (Lower)): This connector is connected to the Feed Gap Sensor (Lower).

Signal

+3.3V 1 ST MEDIA 2 N/C 3

Pin No.

J8 (Cutter Module): This connector is connected to the Cutter Module.

Signal

+24V 1 GND 2 +3V3 3 GND 4 CUT ON 5 CUT DIR 6 CUT SW 7 +3V3 8 +24V 9 CTYPE 10 GND 11 +24V 12

Pin No.

J9 (Panel board): This connector is connected to the Panel board.

Signal

KEY1 1 N/C 2 LED 1 3 LED 2 4 +3V3 5 GND 6 LED 4 7 LED 3 8 GND 9

Pin No.

J11 (Micro Switch): This connector is connected to the Micro Switch.

Signal

GND 1 COVER SW 2

Pin No.

J14 (Cutter Come-off Sensor): This connector is connected to the Cutter Unit.

Signal

+5V 1 GND 2 +3V3 3 PEELR 4

Pin No.

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P1 (DC Jack): This DC jack is connected to the DC plug of the AC adaptor.

Signal

Power 1 GND 2 GND 3

Pin No.

P2 (USB Device port): This connector is used for the USB device port.

Signal

+5 V 1 D- 2 D+ 3 N/C 4 GND 5

Pin No.

P3 (USB Host port): This connector is used for the USB host port.

Signal

+5 V 1 HDMA 2 HDPA 3 GND 4

Pin No.

P4 (Ethernet port): This connector is used for the Ethernet port (10/100 Base).

Signal

TD+ 1 TD- 2 RD+ 3 TCT 4 N/C 5 RD- 6 RCT 7 N/C 8

Pin No.

P5 (Serial Interface port): This connector is used for the Serial interface (RS-232C).

+5V is output from the pin 1. The TXD signal is a serial signal and output from the pin 2. The RXD signal is a serial signal and input into the pin 3.

Signal

+5 V 1 TXD 2 RXD 3 CTS 4 GND 5 RTS 6 N/C 7 RTS 8 N/C 9

Pin No.

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2.4 DIP Switch

DIP Switch Description Default

Switch between the firmware mode and Atmel mode.

Enable or disable the watchdog.

ON: Firmware mode. It boots your printer from the flash memory. OFF: Atmel mode. It boots your printer from CPU ROM.

Important

In Atmel mode, DIP 2 (watchdog) must be set to OFF. ON: Enable watchdog

OFF: Disable watchdog

3 Reserved N/A OFF 4 Reserved N/A OFF 5 Reserved N/A OFF 6 Reserved N/A OFF 7

Select your printer type. It needs to be used with DIP 8.

Select your printer type. It needs to be used with DIP 7.

DIP 7 DIP 8 Printer Type

ON ON B-FV4D-GL Series ON OFF B-FV4D-GH Series

OFF ON B-FV4D-GS/TS Series OFF OFF B-FV4T-GS/TS Series

Depending on your printer type

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3. REPLACING THE IMPORTANT PARTS

1. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the DC plug of the AC Adapter and the RS-232C cable before replacing any parts. (For B-FV4T-GS/TS and B-FV4D-GS/TS)

2. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord and the RS-232C cable before replacing any parts. (For B-FV4D-GH and B-FV4D-GL)

3. Follow all manual instructions. Failure to do so could create safety hazards such as fire or electrocution.

CAUTION!

1. To protect the connector pins or component from static discharge, do not touch them with bare hands.

2. Use electrostatic free form and the original carton for transportation.

3. Keep your work environment static free to avoid damage to the printer.

4. Do not remove any connectors from the printer within 10 sec. after unplugging the power cord.

5. Be sure to insert the connector in the appropriate direction. If it is inserted in the wrong way up, this will be a cause of a malfunction in the main PC board.

NOTES:

1. Manual instructions must be followed when installing option kits or adding cables to avoid system failures and to insure proper performance and operation.

2. Failure to follow manual instructions or any unauthorized modifications, substitution or change to this product will void the limited product warranty.

NOTE: Before replacing the important parts, store the printer parameter data on a PC with the B-FV4 Setting

tool. Uploading the data from the PC to the printer after replacement restores the printer parameter setting to the status prior to replacement. Regarding the details of B-FV4 Setting Tool, refer to “7. B-FV Setting Tool”.

WARNING

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3.1.1 Replacing the Top Cover and the Mid Cover

1. Holding th e tabs on both sides of the top cover, lift the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow to fully open it.

Top Cove

2. Push the print head release latch to open the print head block.

Tab

Print Head Block

3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws from the front cover.

Print Head Release Latch

Screw

Front Cover

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4. Take off the front cover.

5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws.

Screw

6. By using your both hands, lift up the mid cover to take it off from the chassis.

Front Cover

Screw

Mid Cover

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7. By using your both hands, press the top cover to remove it from the mid cover.

Top Cover

Mid Cover

8. Replace the top cover or mid cover with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

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3.1.2 Replacing the Main PC Board

1. Refer to Section 3.1.1 to remove the mid cover.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws from the printer module.

[Printer Module Right Side] [Printer Module Left Side]

Screw

3. Disconnect all cables from the main PC board and then remove the 4 screws on the main PC board.

Screw

4. Remove the printer module and then take off the main PC board.

Main PC Board

5. Replace the main PC board with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Refer to “2.4 DIP Switch” about the DIP switch setting of the main PC board.

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6. After replacement, perform the following operations.

(1) Printing position adjustment In the thermal transfer mode, the scrolling ribbon influences the movement of the media during

the printing, causing the printing position to be slightly shifted. Although the media sensor calibration can detect the label size and gap, it needs additional help to correct the deviation. The MSC command can correct the deviation in the printing position. It is able to set the label size and gap, calibrate the media accurately, and save the modified data in EEPROM. The test sample is an MSC file with a setting of a 3-inch length, 6 mm gap label.

Example <ESC><ESC>msc 820 60

820 means the label length is 82.0 mm 60 means the gap length is 6.0 mm

How to Use MSC commands

1. Install a ribbon.

2. Install a 4-inch (width) x 3-inch (height) media roll with a 6 mm gap.

3. Turn on the printer.

4．Set the specification of the media roll in the MSC command and send it to the printer. The printer

will calibrate all media sensors.

5. After the calibration has finished, print the ZPL self-test label. It shows the result of the MSC

command.

For example, the values automatically corrected will be printed.

“rm” represents black mark sensor “sm” represents feed cap sensor

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(2) Feed gap sensor / Black mark sensor adjustments

By using the button of the printer or the B-FV4 Setting Tool, perform the media sensor (feed gap

sensor / black mark sensor) calibration.

Regarding the media sensor calibration, refer to “6.1 Feed Gap Sensor / Black Mark Sensor

Adjustments” or “7.2 Working with B-FV Setting Tool”.

(3) Printer parameter setting Perform a printer parameter setting with the B-FV4 Setting Tool.

(4) Interface setting Perform an interface setting (RS-232C, Ethernet) with the B-FV4 Setting Tool.

NOTE: It is possible to save/upload the printer parameter and interface setting into/from the PC

with the B-FV4 Setting Tool.

7. Also, make sure the printer is performing regarding for the following points.

 The sensor adjustment is performed correctly.  Printing is performed correctly dur ing the diagnostic test print.  When the PC connected to the printer sends sample data to the printer, printing is performed

correctly.

NOTE: Firmware download onto the main PC board Perform a firmware download onto the main PC board if necessary (in the case of an

alteration/addition to the specifications).

Regarding the download procedure, refer to Firmware Down Loading Procedure which is

posted on the Barcode Knowledge Pot. The firmware program to be downloaded is also available from this website.

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3.1.3 Replacing the Stepping Motor

1. Refer to Section 3.1.2 to remove the printer module.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3 screws from the left side of the printer module.

Screw

3. Take off the stepping motor.

Stepping Motor

4. Replace the stepping motor with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

5. After replacing, perform a diagnostic test print or print a sample label to make sure the printer is

performing correctly regarding the following points.

 Printing is performed correctly.

 No noise is generated during the print operation.

Screw

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3.1.4 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor / Black Mark Sensor

1. Refer to Section 3.1.2 to remove the printer module.

2. Reverse the printer module and then remove the black mark sensor.

3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 1 screw from the feed gap sensor (lower).

4. Take off the feed gap sensor (lower).

Feed Gap Sensor (lower)

Screw

5. Use a Phillip s screwdriver to remove the 1 screw from the feed gap sensor (upper) on the right side of the printer module.

6. Take off the feed gap sensor (upper).

7. Replace the feed gap sensor or the black mark sensor with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

Black Mark Sensor

Screw

Feed Gap Sensor (upper)

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8. After replacement, perform the following operations.

(1) Printing position adjustment

In the thermal transfer mode, the scrolling ribbon influences the movement of the media during

Example

<ESC><ESC>msc 820 60 820 means the label length is 82.0 mm

60 means the gap length is 6.0 mm

How to Use the MSC commands

1. Install a ribbon.

2. Install a 4-inch (width) x 3-inch (height) media roll with a 6 mm gap.

3. Turn on the printer.

4．Set the specification of the media roll in the MSC command and send it to the printer. The printer

will calibrate all media sensors.

5. After the calibration has finished, print the ZPL self-test label. It shows the result of the MSC

command.

For example, the values automatically corrected will be printed.

“rm” represents black mark sensor “sm” represents feed cap sensor

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(2) Feed gap sensor / Black mark sensor adjustments

By using the button of the printer or the B-FV4 Setting Tool, perform the media sensor (feed gap

sensor / black mark sensor) calibration.

Regarding the media sensor calibration, refer to “6.1 Feed Gap Sensor / Black Mark Sensor

Adjustments” or “7.2 Working with B-FV Setting Tool”.

9. Also, make sure the media sensor is performing correctly regarding the following points.

 When the PC connected to the printer sends sample data to the printer, printing is performed

correctly.

 When the [FEED] button is pressed during the unloading of a media, LED 1 lights in orange and

LED 2 lights in red.

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3.1.5 Replacing the Ribbon Sensor

1. Refer to Section 3.1.2 to remove the printer module.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 1 screw from the Ribbon Sensor on the left side of the printer module.

3. Take off the ribbon sensor.

4. Replace the ribbon sensor with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

5. After replacing, make sure the printer is performing correctly regarding the following points.

 Printing is performed correctly and the ribbon is not slack or wrinkled.  When the ribbon is unloaded and thermal transfer printing is performed, an error occurs.

(The ribbon sensor detects the status correctly.)

Ribbon Sensor

Screw

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3.1.6 Replacing the Platen Roller

1. Refer to Section 3.1.1 to remove the front cover.

2. Slightly push both pinches to release the platen roller from the printer module.

3. Take off the platen roller.

4. Replace the platen roller with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

5. After replacing, perform a diagnostic test print or print a sample label to make sure the printer is performing correctly regarding the following points.

 The label is issued correctly.  No noise is generated during the print operation.  None of blurred print, smudge, etc. is generated.

PinchPlaten Roller

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3.1.7 Replacing the Print Head Assembly

CAUTION!

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

2. NEVER touch the connector pins. This might cause the print head to break down due to static electricity.

1. Push the print head release latch to open the print head block.

2. Hold the print head block firmly.

Print Head Block

3. Push the print head assembly and pull it down as shown the arrows.

4. Release the print head assembly from the ribbon bracket.

Print Head Assembly

Print Head Release Latch

Print Head Assembly

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5. Use a flat screwdriver to loosen the 2 screws from the print head assembly.

Screw

6. Take out the print head cover. Disconnect the print head cables on both sides from the connectors on the print head assembly.

Print Head Cover

Connector

7. Replace the print head assembly with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Do not disassemble a print head assembly containing a bracket.

8. After replacing, perform a diagnostic test print or print a sample label to make sure the printer is performing correctly regarding the following points.

 Printing is performed correctly.

 No dot missing is generated.  None of blurred printing, stain, chipped bar code or characters, wrinkling, smudging, uneven

printing, etc. is generated.

 Reading the bar code is possible.

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3.2.1 Replacing the Top Cover

1. Open the top cover while pulling the lock release portions as indicated by the arrows.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws.

Top Cover

Lock Release Portion

Screw

3. Disconnect the cable from the panel board to take off the top cover.

Panel Board

Screw

Top Cover

Cable

4. Replace the top cover with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

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3.2.2 Replacing the Platen Roller and the Front Cover

1. Open the top cover.

2. Slightly push both pitches to release the platen roller and then pull the 2 pinches upward to take off

the platen roller.

3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws and then pull out the front cover by releasing the

Platen Roller

latch.

Screw

Front Cover

Mid Cover

Latch Groove

4. Replace the platen roller or the front cover with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order

of removal.

5. After replacing, perform a diagnostic test print or print a sample label to make sure the printer is performing correctly regarding the following points.

 The label is issued correctly.  No noise is generated during the print operation.  None of blurr ed printing, smudging, etc. is generated.

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3.2.3 Replacing the Bottom Cover and the Main PC Board

1. Place the printer on a soft cloth to prevent scratching the surface of the printer.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws.

Screw

Main PC Board

J13

J11

Screw

3. Take off the bottom cover by disconnecting all cables from the main PC board.

4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws and then take off the main PC board.

Screw

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5. Replace the bottom cover or the main PC board with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Refer to “2.4 DIP Switch” about the DIP switch setting of the main PC board.

6. After replacement, perform the feed gap sensor / black mark sensor adjustment.

By using the button of the printer or the B-FV4 Setting Tool, perform the media sensor (feed gap sensor / black mark sensor) calibration. Regarding the media sensor calibration, refer to “6.1 Feed Gap Sensor / Black Mark Sensor Adjustments” or “7.2 Working with B-FV Setting Tool”.

7. Printer parameter setting Perform a printer parameter setting with the B-FV4 Setting Tool.

8. Interface setting Perform an interface setting (RS-232C, Ethernet) with the B-FV4 Setting Tool.

NOTE: It is possible to save/upload the printer parameter and interface setting into/from the PC

with the B-FV4 Setting Tool.

9. Also, make sure the printer is performing correctly regarding the following points.

correctly.

NOTE: Firmware download onto the main PC board Perform a firmware download onto the main PC board if necessary (in the case of an

alteration/addition to the specifications).

Regarding the download procedure, refer to Firmware Down Loading Procedure which is

posted on the Barcode Knowledge Pot. The firmware program to be downloaded is also available from this website.

3.2.4 Replacing the Mid Cover

1. Refer to Section 3.2.3 to take off the bottom cover and the main PC board.

2. Pull the mid cover upward to take it out.

3. Replace the mid cover with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

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3.2.5 Replacing the Stepping Motor

1. Refer to Section 3.2.4 to remove the mid cover.

2. Cut the cable tie which locates the cable of the stepping motor.

Stepping Motor

3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3 screws and then take off the stepping motor.

Screw

4. Replace the stepping motor with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

5. After replacing, perform a diagnostic test print or print a sample label to make sure the printer is performing correctly regarding the following points.

 Printing is performed correctly.

 No noise is generated during the print operation.

Cable Tie

Stepping Motor

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3.2.6 Replacing the Media Sensor [Feed Gap Senor (Lower) / Black Mark Sensor]

1. Refer to Section 3.2.5 to remove the stepping motor.

2. Release the 4 latches in the direction indicated by the arrow to take off the Mylar sensor cover.

3. Pull the media sensor upward to take out the black mark sensor.

4. Replace the black mark sensor with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

5. After replacement, perform the feed gap sensor / black mark sensor adjustment.

6. Also, make sure the media sensor is performing correctly regarding the following points.

 When the PC connected to the printer sends sample data to the printer, printing is performed

correctly.

 When the [FEED] button is pressed during the unloading of a media, LED 1 lights in orange and

LED 2 lights in red.

Latch

Mylar Sensor Cover

Media Sensor

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3.2.7 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor (Upper)

1. Refer to Section 3.2.4 to take off the mid cover.

2. Refer to Section 3.2.1 to take off the top cover.

3. Refer to Section 3.2.9 to take out the print head assembly.

4. Cut the 2 cable ties.

5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws and then release the 2 latches to take off the hinge cover.

6. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws.

Screw

7. Slide the shaft in the direction indicated by the arrow and then take off the lock release portion and remove the spring at the right side of the printer.

Shaft

Cable Tie

Spring

Screw

Hinge Cover

Screw

Latch

Screw

Lock Release Portion

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8. Slide the shaft in the direction indicated by the arrow and then take off the lock release portion and remove the spring at the left side of the printer.

Lock Release Portion

Shaft

9. Take off the shaft.

10. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 1 screw and then release the 2 latches to take off the feed

gap sensor (upper).

Shaft

Spring

Feed Gap Sensor (Upper)

Latch Screw

Latch

11. Replace the feed gap sensor (upper) with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of

removal.

12. After replacement, perform the following operations.

13. After replacement, perform the feed gap sensor / black mark sensor adjustment.

14. Also, make sure the media sensor is performing correctly regarding the following points.

 When the PC connected to the printer sends sample data to the printer, printing is performed

correctly.

 When the [FEED] button is pressed during the unloading of a media, LED 1 lights in orange and

LED 2 lights in red.

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3.2.8 Replacing the Micro Switch

1. Refer to Section 3.2.2 to take off the platen roller and the front cover.

2. Refer to Section 3.2.4 to take off the mid cover.

3. Release the 2 latches to take off the micro switch cover.

Latch

4. Take off the micro switch.

Micro Switch

5. Replace the micro switch with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

Micro Switch Cover

Latch

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3.2.9 Replacing the Print Head Assembly

CAUTION!

1. NEVER touch the element when handl ing the print head.

2. NEVER touch the connector pins . This might cause the print head to break down due to static electricit

1. Open the top cover.

2. Pull the latch to the left until the left part of the print head assembly is released.

Print Head Assembly

3. Disconnect the 2 cables to take out the print head assembly.

4. Replace the print head assembly with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Do not disassemble a print head assembly containing a bracket.

Latch

Print Head Assembly

5. After replacing, perform a diagnostic test print or print a sample label to make sure the printer is

performing correctly regarding the following points.

 Printing is performed correctly.

 No dot missing is generat ed.  None of blurred printing, staining, chipped bar code or characters, wrinkling, smudging, uneven

printing, etc. is generated.

 Readi ng the bar code is possible.

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3.2.10 Replacing the Media Holder

1. Refer to Section 3.2.4 to remove the mid cover.

2. Release the 8 latches in sequence shown in figure.

3. Take off the side rack holder.

4. Push the 2 media roll holders to the left and right sides respectively.

5. Take off the mid rack holder and the gear.

Latch

Side Rack Holder

Media Roll Holder

Mid Rack Holder

Gear

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6. Take out the media roll holders.

Media Roll Holder

7. Replace the print head assembly with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of

removal.

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3.3 Replacing the Parts for B-FV4D-GH

3.3 Replacing the Parts for B-FV4D-GH/GL

3.3.1 Replacing the Top Cover

1. Open the top cover while pulling the lock release portions as indicated by the arrows.

[B-FV4D-GH] [B-FV4D-GL]

Top Cover

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws.

Lock Release Portion

Screw

3. Disconnect the harness from the panel board to take off the top cover.

Top Cover

Lock Release Portion

Screw

Top Cover

Panel Board

Harness

4. Replace the top cover with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal order of

removal.

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3.3.2 Replacing the Platen Roller

1. Open the top cover.

2. [B-FV4D-GH] Open the peel-off unit by pulling it out and pull out the peel-off bar.

[B-FV4D-GL] Detach the cutter tray from the cutter unit, then remove the cutter unit from the printer by lifting it.

3. Slightly push both pitches to release the platen roller and then pull the 2 pinches upward to take off

the platen roller.

Peel-off Bar

Peel-off Unit

Cutter Tray

Cutter Unit

Pitch

Platen Roller

4. Replace the platen roller with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

5. After replacing, perform a diagnostic test print or print a sample label to make sure the printer is

performing correctly regarding the following points.  The label is issued correctly.  No noise is generated during the print operation.  None of blurr ed printing, smudging, etc. is generated.

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3.3.3 Replacing the Power Adapter Cover and the Power Adapter

1. Place the printer on a soft cloth to prevent scratching the surface of the printer.

2. Pull out the power adapter connector.

3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws and then pull out the power adapter cover.

Screw

Power Adapter Connector

4. Take off the stopper by releasing the 1 latch.

5. Take off the holder by releasing the 1 latch.

Stopper

Latch

6. Release the cable from the guide and then take off the power adapter.

Power Adapter

Power Adapter Cover

Screw

Holder

Latch

Cable

Guide

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7. Replace the power adapter cover or the power adapter with a new one and then reassemble it in the

reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Pay attention to the following items when the power adapter is assembled.

 Place the power adapter in the correct direction. (Do not turn it over upside down.)

 Place the power adapter cable in the guide appropriately

Power Adapter

Cable

Guide

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3.3.4 Replacing the Bottom Cover and the Main PC Board

1. Refer to Section 3.2.3 to take off the power adapter cover.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws.

3. [B-FV4D-GH] Take off the bottom cover by disconnecting all cables from the main PC board.

Bottom Cover

[B-FV4D-GL] Take off the bottom cover by disconnecting all cables from the main PC board.

Bottom Cover

NOTE: When disconnecting the connector of the harness from the connector “J8”, remove the ground

wire by loosening the screw, then disconnect it.

Screw

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Ground Wire

Screw

J14

J8 J14

J11

J4 J1

J11

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4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws and then take off the main PC board.

Screw

Main PC Board

5. Replace the bottom cover or the main PC board with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse

order of removal. NOTE: Refer to “2.4 DIP Switch” about the DIP switch setting of the main PC board.

6. After replacement, perform the media sensor adjustment.

By using the button of the printer or the B-FV4 Setting Tool, perform the media sensor calibration. Regarding the media sensor calibration, refer to “6.1 Feed Gap Sensor / Black Mark Sensor Adjustments” or “7.2 Working with B-FV Setting Tool”.

NOTE: Step 6 for adjusting the media sensor are unnecessary for B-FV4D-GL because its

sensor is used only to detect the paper-end condition.

7. Printer parameter setting

Perform a printer parameter setting with the B-FV4 Setting Tool.

8. Interface setting

Perform an interface setting (RS-232C, Ethernet) with the B-FV4 Setting Tool.

NOTE: It is possible to save/upload the printer parameter and interface setting into/from the PC

with the B-FV4 Setting Tool.

Screw

9. Also, make sure the printer is performing correctly regarding the following points.  The sensor adjustment is performed correctly.  Printing is performed correctly during the diagnostic test print.  When the PC connected to the printer sends sample data to the printer, printing is performed

correctly.

NOTE: Firmware download onto the main PC board Perform a firmware download onto the main PC board if necessary (in the case of an

alteration/addition to the specifications).

Regarding the download procedure, refer to Firmware Down Loading Procedure which is

posted on the Barcode Knowledge Pot. The firmware program to be downloaded is also available from this website.

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3.3.5 Replacing the Mid Cover

1. Refer to Section 3.3.4 to take off the bottom cover.

2. Pull the mid cover upward to take it out.

[B-FV4D-GH] [B-FV4D-GL]

Mid Cover

3. When attaching the mid cover, be sure to insert the two hooks provided for the Cutter Unit into the

slits of the cover.

[B-FV4D-GL]

NOTE: When attaching the mid cover, be sure to insert the two hooks provided for the Cutter Unit into

the slits of the cover.

Cutter Unit

Hook

Mid Cover

Slit

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3.3.6 Replacing the Stepping Motor

1. Refer to Section 3.3.5 to remove the mid cover.

2. Cut the cable tie which locates the cable of the stepping motor.

Stepping Motor

3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3 screws and then take off the stepping motor.

Screw

4. Replace the stepping motor with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

5. After replacing, perform a diagnostic test print or print a sample label to make sure the printer is

performing correctly regarding the following points.

 Printing is performed correctly.

 No noise is generated during the print operation.

Cable Tie

Stepping Motor

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3.3.7 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor (Lower) [Media Sensor]

1. Refer to Section 3.3.5 to remove the mid cover.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws and then take off the feed gap sensor (lower).

3. Replace the feed gap sensor (lower) with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order o f

removal.

[B-FV4D-GH]

NOTE: Steps 4 and 5 for adjusting the media sensor are unnecessary for B-FV4D-GL because its

sensor is used only to detect the paper-end condition.

4. After replacement, perform the media sensor adjustment.

5. Also, make sure the media sensor is performing correctly regarding the following points.  When the PC connected to the printer sends sample data to the printer, printing is performed

correctly.

 When the [FEED] button is pressed during the unloading of a media, LED 1 lights in orange and

LED 2 lights in red.

Media Sensor

Screw

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3.3.8 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor (Upper) [Media Sensor]

1. Refer to Section 3.3.5 to take off the mid cover.

2. Refer to Section 3.3.1 to take off the top cover.

3. Refer to Section 3.3.9 to take out the print head assembly.

4. Cut the 1 cable tie and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws. Then release the 2 latches

to take off the hinge cover.

5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws.

Cable Tie

Screw

6. Slide the shaft in the direction indicated by the arrow and then take off the lock release portion and

remove the spring at the right side of the printer.

Shaft

Spring

Latch

Screw

Lock Release Portion

Hinge Cover

Screw

Latch

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7. Take off the shaft in the direction indicated by the arrow and then take off the lock release portion and

remove the spring at the left side of the printer.

Shaft

Lock Release Portion

Spring

8. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 1 screw and then release the 2 latches to take off the feed

gap sensor (upper).

Feed Gap Sensor (Upper)

Latch

Screw

Latch

9. Replace the feed gap sensor (upper) with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of

removal.

[B-FV4D-GH]

NOTE: Steps 10 and 11 for adjusting the media sensor are unnecessary for B-FV4D-GL because its

sensor is used only to detect the paper-end condition.

10. After replacement, perform the media sensor.

11. Also, make sure the media sensor is performing correctly for the following points.  When the PC connected to the printer sends sample data to the printer, printing is performed

correctly.

 When the [FEED] button is pressed during the unloading of a media, LED 1 lights in orange and

LED 2 lights in red.

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3.3.9 Replacing the Micro Switch

1. Refer to Section 3.3.5 to take off the mid cover.

2. Release the 2 latches to take off the micro switch cover.

Micro Switch Cover

Latch

3. Take off the micro switch.

Micro Switch

4. Replace the micro switch with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

Latch

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3.3.10 Replacing the Print Head Assembly

CAUTION!

1. NEVER touch the element when handl ing the print head.

2. NEVER touch the connector pins . This might cause the print head to break down due to static electricit

1. Open the top cover.

2. Pull the latch to the left until the left part of the print head assembly is released.

Print Head Assembly

3. Disconnect the 2 cables to take out the print head assembly.

Print Head Assembly

4. Replace the print head assembly with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Do not disassemble the print head assembly which containing a bracket.

Latch

5. After replacing, perform a diagnostic test print or print a sample label to make sure the printer is

performing correctly regarding the following points.

 Printing is performed correctly.

 No dot missing is generated.  None of blurred printin g, staining, chipped bar code or characters, wrinkling, smudging, uneven

printing, etc. is generated.

 Reading the bar code is possible.

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3.3.11 Replacing the Media Holder Lever

1. Refer to Section 3.3.5 to remove the mid cover.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2 screws.

3. While softly pressing the upper side of the media holder lever, take it off by pulling its lower side.

Media Holder Lever

4. Replace the media holder lever with a new one and then reassemble it in the reverse order of

removal.

Screw

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3.3.12 Replacing the Peel-off unit and the Peel-off sensor (B-FV4D-GH only)

1. Refer to Section 3.3.5 to remove the mid cover.

2. Open the peel-off unit by pulling it out.

3. Use a slotted screwdriver to remove the 1 screw.

4. Slide the peel-off unit in the direction indicated by the arrow and then release its protrusion at the left

from the notch of the printer frame.

5. Slide the peel-off unit in the direction indicated by the arrow and then release its protrusion at the right

from the notch of the printer frame.

6. Pull out the harness from the printer frame and then take off the peel-off unit.

Peel-off Unit

Protrusion

Peel-off unit

Thumb Screw

Protrusion

Printer Frame

Harness

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Toshiba B-FV4, B-FV4T-GS, B-FV4T-TS: B-FV4D-GS, B-FV4D-TS, B-FV4D-GH Series Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 Feature of the B-FV4 series

1. OUTLINE

1.1.1 Front View

1.1.2 Rear View

1.1.3 Interior

1.2 Indication of the Model Name

1.3 Specifications

1.3.1 Basic Specifications (for B-FV4T)

1.3.2 Basic Specifications (for B-FV4D)

1.3.3 Basic Specifications (for B-FV4D-GL)

1.3.4 Wireless LAN

1.3.5 Bluetooth

1.3.6 Ethernet

1.4 Interface I/O Port

1.4.1 USB

1.4.2 Ethernet

1.4.3 RS-232C

1.4.4 Centronics

1.5 Key and LED

1.6 Supply Specifications

1.6.1 Media Type

1.6.2 Media Type (B-FV4D-GL)

1.6.3 Detection Area of the Feed Gap (Transmissive) Sensor

1.6.4 Detection Area of the Black Mark (Reflective) Sensor

1.6.5 Effective Print Area

1.6.6 Ribbon (B-FV4T only)

2.1 Main PC Board Diagram

2. ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

2.2 Main PC Board Layout

2.2.1 Type 1 (USB + Ethernet), Type 2 (USB + Ethernet + RS-232C)

2.3 Main PC Board Connector Pin Assignment

2.3.1 Pin Assignment for B-FV4T-GS/TS

2.3.2 Pin Assignment for B-FV4D-GS/TS

2.3.3 Pin Assignment for B-FV4D-GH

2.3.4 Pin Assignment for B-FV4D-GL

2.4 DIP Switch

3. REPLACING THE IMPORTANT PARTS

3.1 Replacing the Parts for B-FV4T-GS/TS

3.1.1 Replacing the Top Cover and the Mid Cover

3.1.2 Replacing the Main PC Board

3.1.3 Replacing the Stepping Motor

3.1.4 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor / Black Mark Sensor

3.1.5 Replacing the Ribbon Sensor

3.1.6 Replacing the Platen Roller

3.1.7 Replacing the Print Head Assembly

3.2 Replacing the Parts for B-FV4D-GS/TS

3.2.1 Replacing the Top Cover

3.2.2 Replacing the Platen Roller and the Front Cover

3.2.3 Replacing the Bottom Cover and the Main PC Board

3.2.4 Replacing the Mid Cover

3.2.5 Replacing the Stepping Motor

3.2.6 Replacing the Media Sensor [Feed Gap Senor (Lower) / Black Mark Sensor]

3.2.7 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor (Upper)

3.2.8 Replacing the Micro Switch

3.2.9 Replacing the Print Head Assembly

3.2.10 Replacing the Media Holder

3.3 Replacing the Parts for B-FV4D-GH/GL

3.3.1 Replacing the Top Cover

3.3.2 Replacing the Platen Roller

3.3.3 Replacing the Power Adapter Cover and the Power Adapter

3.3.4 Replacing the Bottom Cover and the Main PC Board

3.3.5 Replacing the Mid Cover

3.3.6 Replacing the Stepping Motor

3.3.7 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor (Lower) [Media Sensor]

3.3.8 Replacing the Feed Gap Sensor (Upper) [Media Sensor]

3.3.9 Replacing the Micro Switch

3.3.10 Replacing the Print Head Assembly

3.3.11 Replacing the Media Holder Lever

3.3.12 Replacing the Peel-off unit and the Peel-off sensor (B-FV4D-GH only)