Toshiba B-SP2D User Manual

TEC Portable Printer

B-SP2D SERIES

Owner’s Manual

CE Compliance (for EU only)

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

FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

“This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.” “Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.”

VORSICHT:

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

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

Some types of this product are equipped with a wireless communication device, such as, TEC-BTM and TEC-WLM. Please be sure to read the enclosed Precautions for Handling

of Wireless Communication Devices before using this product.

IrCOMM (9-wire) is a trademark owned by Link Evolution Corporation and is used by TOSHIBA TEC under lincense.

IrDA Protocol Stack Deep Core

(for CANADA only)

Safety Precautions

Precautions for Handling of Wireless Communication Devices

Bluetooth® Module: TEC-BTM (GH30 model) Wireless LAN Module: TEC-WLM (GH40 model)

Trade Mark

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and used by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION under license from Japan Total Design Communication Co., Ltd.

Cautions

General

For all countries and areas

This product is a wireless communication device, and the use of this product is restricted to the following countries or areas. If the product is used in the countries or areas other than the following, you may be punished according to the laws of those countries or areas.

Japan, USA, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico*,

Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Hungary, Liechtenstein

*: Applicable only to the Bluetooth Module.

For Europe

Hereby, TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION, declares that this TEC-BTM is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

This equipment uses a radio frequency band that has not been harmonised throughout all EU and EFTA countries, and can be used in the following countries.

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Hungary, Liechtenstein

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Safety Precautions

For USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

For Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

For safety

Do not use this product in locations where use may be forbidden, for example, in an aeroplane or a hospital. If you do not know the forbidden areas, please refer to and follow the airline company or medical institution guidelines. Flight instrument or medical equipment may be affected, causing a serious accident.

Since this product uses extremely low power compared with mobile phones, it cannot possibly interfere the pacemakers and defibrillators. However, if the use of this product should be likely to have affected the pacemaker or defibrillator, immediately stop using the product and contact your TOSHIBA TEC sales agent.

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Safety Precautions

Do not disassemble, modify, or repair the product. Doing so may cause injury. Also, modification is against the Laws and Regulations for Radio Equipment. Please ask your TOSHIBA TEC sales agent for repair.

Precaution in use

This product communicates with other devices by radio. Depending on the installation location, orientation, environment, etc., its communication performance may deteriorate or devices installed near by may be affected.

Keep away from a microwave. Communication performance may deteriorate or a communication error may occur due to the radio emitted from a microwave.

Since the Bluetooth and wireless LAN use the same radio frequency band, each radio wave may interfere with each other when they are used at the same time, causing a deterioration of communication performance or a disconnection of network. If there is any problem with connection, please stop using either Bluetooth or wireless LAN.

Do not use the product on a metal table or near a metal object. Communication performance may be deteriorated.

TEC-BTM Specification

• Bluetooth class 2

• Built-in protocol stack activated by Bluetooth V1.1 serial port profile

• Operating temperature: -5 to 50°C 25% to 85%RH (No condensation)

• Dimensions: 38.1 mm (W) x 25.4 mm (H) x 7 mm (D)

TEC-WLM Specification

• Built-in IEEE802 Part 11b (802.11b)

• Operating temperature: -5 to 50°C 25% to 85%RH (No condensation)

• Dimensions: 67.8 mm (W) x 36.8 mm (H) x 7.5 mm (D)

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

CAUTION!

1. To avoid injury, be careful not to catch or jam your fingers while opening or closing the cover.

2. Do not touch moving parts. To reduce the risk that fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc., be drawn into the moving parts, turn off the power switch to stop movement.

Safety Summary

Personal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and Cautions necessary for safe handling are included in this manual. All warnings and cautions contained in this manual and written inside or outside of the printer should be read and understood before handling or maintaining the equipment. Do not attempt to effect repairs to this equipment. If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified using the procedures described in this manual, turn off the power, then contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.

Safety Precautions

This Owner's Manual and the products (machines) which you have purchased contain indications which should be observed in order to use the machines safely and prevent harm to yourself and others and damage to property. The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below. Read these indications and become familiar with their contents before reading this Owner's Manual.

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WARNING

This indicates that there is the risk of death or serious injury if the machines are handled

improperly or contrary to this indication.

• If water or any other liquid enters the machine, turn off the power. Continuous use of the machine under such conditions may cause fire or electric shock.

• If the enclosure is damaged when dropped or subject to shock, turn off the power. Continuous use of the machine under such conditions may cause fire or electric shock.

• Avoid continuous exposure to direct sunlight or high temperature as this may cause fire.

• Do not remove covers or modify the machine by yourself. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.

• Avoid water, operation with wet hands or cleaning with a moistened cloth. Failure to do this may cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not wipe the machine with a cloth moistened with thinner or other volatile solvent as this may cause fire or electric shock.

• Use the specified battery only. Failure to do this may cause fire or electric shock.

• Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION, Battery Pack Model B-SP2D-BT, 7.4 V 1400 mAh Li-ion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruction.

• ATTENTION: II ya denger d'explosion s'il ya remplacement incorrect de la batterrie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

• Do not disassemble and modify the battery because it has a protection unit in it. Doing so may break the protection unit, causing the battery to heat up, burst or burn.

• If the battery gets wet, dry it completely. Using a wet battery may cause fire or electric shock.

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Safety Precautions

• Be aware of the following precautions when using batteries. Otherwise they could heat up, burst or burn.

■ Do not throw the battery into fire or heat it with a microwave or oven,

etc.

■ Do not load the battery with the electrodes reversed.

■ Do not connect the electrodes with metal objects like wire. Do not

carry or store the battery along with metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.

■ Do not stick a needle into, hammer, step on, or drop the battery.

■ Do not solder the battery.

■ Do not leave the battery where the temperature is more than 60°

centigrade, such as inside a car or in direct sunlight.

This indicates that there is the risk of personal injury

CAUTION

or damage to objects if the machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.

• Keep away from flame or other sources of heat. Failure to do this may cause fire or machine failure.

• Do not drop or shock the machine as this may cause machine failure.

• During lightning, turn off and keep away from the machine because of danger of electric shock and machine failure.

• Avoid locations subject to rapid change in temperature as this causes condensation, causing electric shock or machine failure.

• Do not damage the print head, platen or strip roller with a sharp object. Doing so may cause machine failure.

• Do not touch or contact the print head element with a metal object. Doing so may cause machine failure.

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Use the specified media only. Failure to do this may cause machine failure.

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Be sure to turn off the machine before replacing the battery, or machine failure may occur.

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Do not charge the battery near flame or under direct sunlight. High temperature may activate or damage the protection unit of the battery, disabling the electric charge or causing it to overheat, burst, or burn.

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Unload the battery when the machine will not be used for a long time. Failure to do this may cause machine failure.

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Keep the battery away from flame, a heat source or other locations subject to high temperature. Failure to do this may cause it to over heat or burn.

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Use the specified battery charger only. Failure to do this may cause the battery to overheat, burst or burn.

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Do not force the battery into the machine or battery charger. Doing so may cause the battery to overheat, burst or burn. Check for the correct electrode.

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Do not connect the battery to a power outlet or a car cigarette lighter jack as this may cause the battery to overheat, burst or burn.

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Because the B-SP2D-BT battery is exclusively for the B-SP2D printer, do not use the battery in other machines. Doing so may damage the battery or affect the performance and life of the battery.

Precautions

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

(1) Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions:

* Temperatures below -5°C and above 40°C * Direct sunlight * Excessive vibration

(2) The cover should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth

slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NEVER USE THINNER OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic covers.

(3) USE ONLY TOSHIBA TEC SPECIFIED media.

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(4) DO NOT STORE the media where it might be exposed to direct

sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or gas.

(5) Any data stored in the memory of the printer could be lost during a

printer fault.

(6) DO NOT open the media cover and battery cover during operation.

Doing so will stop printer operation.

(7) DO NOT scratch the surface of printed labels or receipt with a

sharp object.

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1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 1-1

1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL .............................................. 1-2

1.2 ACCESSORIES ........................................................ 1-2

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

2.1 PRINTER .................................................................. 2-1

2.2 SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-232C) .............................. 2-2

2.3 BLUETOOTH INTERFACE ...................................... 2-2

2.4 WIRELESS LAN INTERFACE .................................. 2-3

2.5 IrDA INTERFACE ..................................................... 2-3

2.6 BATTERY ................................................................. 2-4

2.7 MEDIA ...................................................................... 2-5

3. APPEARANCE ................................................................. 3-1

3.1 FRONT VIEW ........................................................... 3-1

3.2 INTERIOR ................................................................. 3-2

3.3 OPERATION PANEL ................................................ 3-2

4. INSTALLING THE PRINTER ............................................ 4-1

4.1 LOADING THE BATTERY ........................................ 4-1

4.2 INSTALLING THE MEDIA GUIDE ............................ 4-3

4.3 INSTALLING THE MEDIA GUIDE

FOR OUTSIDE WOUND PAPER ........................ 4-5

5. LOADING THE MEDIA ..................................................... 5-1

6. SECURING THE PRINTER TO YOUR WAIST ................ 6-1

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7. CONNECTING THE SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE ......... 7-1

8. ISSUING THE MEDIA ...................................................... 8-1

9. CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA ................................. 9-1

10. GENERAL MAINTENANCE ........................................... 10-1

10.1 CLEANING ............................................................. 10-1

10.2 COVERS................................................................. 10-3

10.3 REMOVING JAMMED MEDIA ................................ 10-3

11. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................... 11-1

CAUTION!

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

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

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

1. INTRODUCTION

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the TEC B-SP2D series portable printer.

This printer displays its high performance with extraordinarily high speed printing up to 80 mm/sec. It has a considerably compact and light body 44 mm in height, 114 mm in width and 91 mm* in depth, weighing about 380 g*.

(*: For the GH40 model, 101 mm in depth and 410 g in weight.)

Besides the RS-232C, IrDA, Bluetooth, and wireless LAN which require no cable for data transmission between a handy terminal and the printer are adopted as data communication method.

Owing to a low power consumption design and use of a chargeable lithium-ion battery as a power source, this printer can issue max. 650 pieces of 40-mm pitch labels with a fully-charged battery. (The number of labels varies depending on the operating environment, print condition, etc.)

An automatic power off function allows obtaining the battery driving time to the maximum. There are four choices of the setting time: 1 minute, 5 minutes, 30 minutes and 120 minutes.

Loading a label roll is very simple; just put a label roll into the printer and close the media cover. A belt holder provided on the rear of the printer enables the printer to be held hands-free at your waist for improved productivity.

This manual contains general set-up and maintenance information and should be read carefully to help gain maximum performance and life from your printer. For most queries please refer to this manual and keep it safe for future reference.

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1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL

• B-SP2D Series Model name description

B - S P 2 D - G H 2 0 -Q M

Dot density of the print head

Destination

Interface

20: IrDA + RS-232C 30: IrDA + Bluetooth

40: IrDA + Wireless LAN

Print mode

H: Batch/Strip mode

G: 8 dots/mm

1.2 ACCESSORIES

Owner’s Manual (1 copy)

Battery (1 pc.) Media Guide (2 pcs.)

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Belt Holder (1 pc.) Media Guide for Outside

SMW-3x8 Screw (2 pcs.)

Wound Paper (1 pc.)

Ferrite Core (1 pc.) (GH20 model only)

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Cable Clamp (1 pc.) (GH20 model only)

SMW-3x8 Screw (1 pc.) (GH20 model only)

2. SPECIFICATIONS

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Item

Dimensions

Weight

Operating Temperature Operating humidity Print mode Print head Print method Print head dot density Print speed Effective print width

(NOTE 2)

Font

Outline Font

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Bar code types

2-dimensional code

GH20/30 model: 114mm (W) x 91mm (H) x 44mm (D)

GH40 model: 114mm (W) x 101mm (H) x 44mm (D)

GH20/30 model: Approx. 380 g (Including a battery)

GH40 model: Approx. 410 g (Including a battery)

-5°C to 40°C 25% to 85% RH (No condensation) Batch mode/Strip mode Thermal print head Thermal direct 8 dots/mm (203 dpi)

12.5 mm/sec.to 80 mm/sec. 48 mm Standard characters and characters under bar codes (12x24 dots), Bold characters ( 48x96 dots), Writable characters (16x16 dots, 24x24 dots), Price Font1 (16x40 dots), Price Font2 (32x48 dots), Letter Gothic (14.3 point), Presentation (27 point), Helvetica Medium (9, 15, 18 point), Helvetica bold (18, 21 point), Helvetica Italic (18 point), Times New Roman Medium (12, 15, point), Times New Roman Bold (15, 18, 21 point), Times New Roman Italic (18 point), Prestige Elite Medium (10.5 point), Prestige Elite Bold (15 point), Courier Medium (15 point), Courier Bold (18 point), OCR-A (12 point), OCR-B (12 point), GOTHIC725 Black (6 point) TEC Font1, TEC Font1 (Proportional), Price Font NW7, EAN 8, EAN 13, JAN 8, JAN 13, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODE 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN128, CODE128, MSI,

RSS, Customer Bar Code

(NOTE 3)

QR Code, PDF417, Data Matrix, Maxicode, Micro PDF417

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