Toshiba B-SX4T User Manual

TOSHIBA Barcode Printer

B-SX4T SERIES

Owner’s Manual Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung Manual de instrucciones Gebruikershandleiding Manuale Utente Manual do Utilizador

CE Compliance (for EU only)

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

VORSICHT:

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

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

Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corp. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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

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

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

(for USA only)

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TOSHIBA Barcode Printer

B-SX4T SERIES

Owner's Manual

Waste Recycling information for users:

Following information is only for EU-member states: The use of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that this product

may not be treated as general household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the take-back and recycling of this product, please contact your supplier where you purchased the product.

This product is equipped with a wireless communication device, TEC-RFID-US1 (B-9704-RFID-U1-US-R), TEC-RFID-EU1 (B-9704-RFID-U1-EU-R), TRW-USM-01 (B-SX704-RFID-U2-US-R) TRW-EUM-01 (B-SX704-RFID-U2-EU-R), TRW-AUM-01 (B-SX704-RFID-U2-AU-R) Please be sure to read the enclosed precaution for handling of wireless communication devices before using this product. Precautions for Handling of Wireless Communication Devices RFID kit: TEC-RFID-US1 (B-9704-RFID-U1-US-R), TEC-RFID-EU1 (B-9704-RFID-U1-EU-R), TRW-USM-01 (B-SX704-RFID-U2-US-R), TRW-EUM-01 (B-SX704-RFID-U2-EU-R), TRW-AUM-01 (B-SX704-RFID-U2-AU-R)

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. TEC-RFID-US1 (B-9704-RFID-U1-US-R), TRW-USM-01 (B-SX704-RFID-U2-US-R): USA, Canada TEC-RFID-EU1 (B-9704-RFID-U1-EU-R), TRW-EUM-01 (B-SX704-RFID-U2-EU-R): Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Switzerland TRW-AUM-01 (B-SX704-RFID-U2-AU-R): Australia

For safety

Do not use the product in locations where the use is forbidden, for example in a hospital. When you do not know the forbidden areas, please refer to and follow the medical institution. Otherwise medical equipment may be affected, causing a serious accident. This product may affect the operation of some implanted cardiac pacemakers and other medically implanted equipment. Pace maker patients should be aware that the use of this product very close to a pacemaker might cause the device to malfunction. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, immediately turn off the product and contact your TOSHIBA TEC sales agent. 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.

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.

For Europe

Hereby, Toshiba TEC Corporation, declares that this TEC-RFID-EU1 (B-9704-RFID-U1-EU-R), TRW-EUM-01 (B-SX704-RFID-U2-EU-R) are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This equipment uses the radio frequency band which has not been harmonized throughout all EU and EFTA countries, and can be used in the following countries. Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Switzerland

Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058

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 should be read and understood before handling or maintaining the equipment.

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

Meanings of Each Symbol

This symbol indicates warning items (including cautions). Specific warning contents are drawn inside the

(The symbol on the left indicates a general caution.)

This symbol indicates prohibited actions (prohibited items). Specific prohibited contents are drawn inside or near the

(The symbol on the left indicates “no disassembling”.)

This symbol indicates actions which must be performed. Specific instructions are drawn inside or near the

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

symbol.

z symbol.

Any other than the specified AC voltage is prohibited.

Prohibited

ARNING

Do not use voltages other than the voltage (AC) specified on the rating plate, as this may cause fire or electric shock.

If the machines share the same outlet with any other electrical appliances that consume large amounts of power, the voltage will fluctuate widely each time these appliances operate. Be sure to provide an exclusive outlet for the machine as this may cause fire or electric shock. Do not insert or drop metal, flammable or other foreign objects into the machines through the ventilation slits, as this may cause fire or electric shock.

This indicates that there is the risk of death or serious injury if the machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.

Prohibited

Do not plug in or unplug the power cord plug with wet hands as this may cause electric shock.

Do not place metal objects or water-filled containers such as flower vases, flower pots or mugs, etc. on top of the machines. If metal objects or spilled liquid enter the machines, this may cause fire or electric shock.

Do not scratch, damage or modify the power cords. Also, do not place heavy objects on, pull on, or excessively bend the cords, as this may cause fire or electrical shock.

Disconnect the plug.

If the machines are dropped or their cabinets damaged, first turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet, and then contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Continued use of the machine in that condition may cause fire or electric shock.

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Disconnect the plug.

Continued use of the machines in an abnormal condition such as when the machines are producing smoke or strange smells may cause fire or electric shock. In these cases, immediately turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet. Then, contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.

Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058

Disconnect the plug.

Connect a grounding wire.

If foreign objects (metal fragments, water, liquids) enter the machines, first turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet, and then contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Continued use of the machine in that condition may cause fire or electric shock.

Ensure that the equipment is properly grounded. Extension cables should also be grounded. Fire or electric shock could occur on improperly grounded equipment.

Disconnect the plug.

No disassembling.

When unplugging the power cords, be sure to hold and pull on the plug portion. Pulling on the cord portion may cut or expose the internal wires and cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove covers, repair or modify the machine by yourself. You may be injured by high voltage, very hot parts or sharp edges inside the machine.

This indicates that there is the risk of personal Injury or damage to

CAUTION

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

Precautions

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

• Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions:

* Temperatures out of the specification * Direct sunlight * High humidity * Shared power source * Excessive vibration * Dust/Gas

• The cover should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild

detergent solution. NEVER USE THINNER OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic covers.

• USE ONLY TOSHIBA TEC SPECIFIED paper and ribbons.

• DO NOT STORE the paper or ribbons where they might be exposed to direct sunlight, high

temperatures, high humidity, dust, or gas.

• Ensure the printer is operated on a level surface.

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

• Try to avoid using this equipment on the same power supply as high voltage equipment or equipment

likely to cause mains interference.

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

• Keep your work environment static free.

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

causing injury.

• Do not block the ventilation slits of the machines, as this will cause heat to build up inside the

machines and may cause fire.

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

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

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

• Place the machine on a stable and level surface.

Request Regarding Maintenance

• Utilize our maintenance services.

After purchasing the machine, contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance

once a year to have the inside of the machine cleaned. Otherwise, dust will build up inside the machines and may cause a fire or a malfunction. Cleaning is particularly effective before humid rainy seasons.

• Our preventive maintenance service performs the periodic checks and other work required to maintain

the quality and performance of the machines, preventing accidents beforehand.

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

• Using insecticides and other chemicals

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

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ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW......................................................................................................... E1- 1

1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................... E1- 1

1.2 Features ....................................................................................................................... E1- 1

1.3 Unpacking..................................................................................................................... E1- 1

1.4 Accessories ................................................................................................................. E1- 2

1.5 Appearance.................................................................................................................. E1- 3

1.5.1 Dimensions................................................................................................................E1- 3

1.5.2 Front View .................................................................................................................E1- 3

1.5.3 Rear View..................................................................................................................E1- 3

1.5.4 Operation Panel.........................................................................................................E1- 4

1.5.5 Interior ....................................................................................................................... E1- 4

1.6 Options................................................................................................................................E1- 5

2. PRINTER SETUP .................................................................................................................. E2- 1

2.1 Installation .................................................................................................................... E2- 2

2.2 Fitting the Fan Filter...................................................................................................... E2- 3

2.3 Connecting the Power Cord ......................................................................................... E2- 3

2.4 Loading the Media........................................................................................................ E2- 4

2.5 Loading the Ribbon ...................................................................................................... E2- 9

2.6 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer........................................................................ E2-11

2.7 Turning the Printer ON/OFF ........................................................................................ E2-12

2.7.1 Turning ON the Printer .............................................................................................E2-12

2.7.2 Turning OFF the Printer............................................................................................E2-12

2.8 Inserting the Optional PCMCIA Cards......................................................................... E2-13

2.9 Setting an Operating Environment .............................................................................. E2-14

2.9.1 Parameter Setting.....................................................................................................E2-15

2.9.2 Dump Mode Setting..................................................................................................E2-32

2.9.3 BASIC Expansion Mode...........................................................................................E2-34

2.10 Installing the Printer Drivers ........................................................................................ E2-35

2.10.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................E2-35

2.10.2 General Description................................................................................................E2-35

2.10.3 Installing the Printer Driver .....................................................................................E2-36

2.10.4 Uninstalling the Printer Driver.................................................................................E2-49

2.10.5 Adding/Deleting a LAN Port....................................................................................E2-50

2.10.6 Cautions .................................................................................................................E2-52

2.10.7 Using the Printer Driver..........................................................................................E2-53

2.11 Print Test ..................................................................................................................... E2-54

2.12 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment ................................................................... E2-56

2.13 Threshold Setting ........................................................................................................ E2-64

3. ON LINE MODE..................................................................................................................... E3- 1

3.1 Operation Panel............................................................................................................ E3- 1

3.2 Operation...................................................................................................................... E3- 2

3.3 Reset............................................................................................................................ E3- 2

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4. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... E4- 1

4.1 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................... E4- 1

4.1.1 Print Head/Platen/Sensors ........................................................................................E4- 1

4.1.2 Covers and Panels....................................................................................................E4- 2

4.1.3 Optional Cutter Module..............................................................................................E4- 3

5. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................... E5- 1

5.1 Error Messages............................................................................................................ E5- 1

5.2 Possible Problems........................................................................................................ E5- 3

5.3 Removing Jammed Media............................................................................................ E5- 5

6. PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................ E6- 1

7. SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. E7- 1

7.1 Media............................................................................................................................ E7- 1

7.1.1 Media Type......................................................................................................... E7- 1

7.1.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor....................................................... E7- 2

7.1.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor............................................................. E7- 3

7.1.4 Effective Print Area............................................................................................. E7- 3

7.1.5 RFID Tags.......................................................................................................... E7- 4

7.2 Ribbon.......................................................................................................................... E7- 6

7.3 Recommended Media and Ribbon Types .................................................................... E7- 6

7.4 Care/Handling of Media and Ribbon ............................................................................ E7- 7

APPENDIX 1 MESSAGES AND LEDS......................................................................................EA1-1

APPENDIX 2 INTERFACE ......................................................................................................... EA2-1

APPENDIX 3 POWER CORD ....................................................................................................EA3-1

APPENDIX 4 PRINT SAMPLES ................................................................................................EA4-1

APPENDIX 5 GLOSSARIES ...................................................................................................... EA5-1

INDEX

WARNING!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user ma

CAUTION!

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

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

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

be required to take adequate measures.

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Features

1.3 Unpacking

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

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

NOTES:

Thank you for choosing the TEC B-SX4T series thermal printer. This Owner’s Manual contains from general set-up through how to confirm the printer operation using a test print, 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. Please contact your TOSHIBA TEC representative for further information concerning this manual.

This printer has the following features:

• The print head block can be opened providing smooth loading of media and ribbon.

• Various kinds of media can be used as the media sensors can be moved from the centre to the left edge of the media.

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

• Superior hardware, including the specially developed 8 dots/mm (203 dots/inch) thermal print head which will allow very clear print at a printing speed of 76.2 mm/sec. (3 inches/sec.), 152.4 mm/sec. (6 inches/sec.), or 254.0 mm/sec. (10 inches/sec.).

• Besides the optional Cutter Module, there is also an optional Strip Module, Ribbon Saving Module, PCMCIA Interface Board, Expansion I/O Interface Board, LAN Interface Board, Wireless LAN Board, the USB Interface Board, RFID module, and Fanfold Paper Guide Module.

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

1.1 Introduction

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1.4 Accessories

s a power cord is not supplied with this printer, please purchase one that meets each country’s safety standard. For details, refer to APPENDIX 3.

NOTE:

1.4 Accessories

When unpacking the printer, please make sure all the following accessories are supplied with the printer.

 CD-ROM (1 pc.)

(P/No.: 7FM1647000)

 Warranty Disclaimer Sheet (1 sheet)

• Bar code print application (Bartender ultra lite)

• Windows Driver

• Owner’s Manual

• Specifications (Programming, Key operation, etc.)

• Product information (Catalogue)



Fan Filter (1 pc.)

P/No. FMBB0036801



 Supply Loading Instructions

(Doc. No.: EO2-33021)

 Quality Control Report (1 sheet)

Safety Precautions

(Doc. No.: EO2-33020)

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1.5 Appearance

1.5.1 Dimensions

1.5.2 Front View

1.5 Appearance

The names of the parts or units introduced in this section are used in the following chapters.

291 (11.5)

460 (18.1)

308

(12.1)

Dimensions in mm (inches)

LCD Message Display

Top Cover

Operation Panel

1.5.3 Rear View

Parallel Interface Connector (Centronics)

Serial Interface Connector (RS-232C)

Supply Window

Media Outlet

PCMCIA Card Slot (Option), USB Connector (Option), or LAN Connector (Option)

USB Connector (Option), Wireless LAN Board (Option), or LAN Connector (Option)

Expansion I/O Interface Connector (Option)

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AC Power Inlet

Power Switch {: OFF |: ON

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1.5.4 Operation Panel

1.5.5 Interior

1.5 Appearance

LCD Message Display

POWER LED

(Green)

[FEED] key

ON LINE LED (Green)

ERROR LED (Red)

[RESTART] ke

[PAUSE] key

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

Ribbon Stoppe

Locking Ring

Supply Holde

Print Head Block

Print Head

Platen

Head Lever

Ribbon Shaft

Supply Shaf

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1.6 Options

Option Name Type Description

Swing cutter module B-4205-QM-R A stop and cut swing cutter. Rotary cutter module B-8204-QM-R Rotary cutter Strip module B-9904-H-QM-R This allows use of on-demand (peel-off) operation or to take-up

labels and backing paper together when using the rewind guide plate. To purchase the strip module, please inquire at your local distributor.

Ribbon saving module B-9904-R2-QM-R This module moves the print head up and down by using a

solenoid to minimise ribbon usage as far as possible. Expansion I/O interface board PCMCIA interface board

Built-in LAN interface board USB interface board B-9700-USB-QM-R Installing this board enables a connection to a PC which has a USB

RFID module B-9704-RFID-U1-US-R

Fanfold paper guide module

Wireless LAN board B-9700-WLAN-QM-R Installing this PC board allows a communication by wireless LAN.

OTE:

To purchase the optional kits, please contact the nearest authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative or TOSHIBA TEC Head Quarters.

B-7704-IO-QM-R Installing this board in the printer allows connection to an external

device with the exclusive interface.

B-9700-PCM-QM-R This board enables the use of the following PCMCIA cards.

ATA card: Conforming to PC card ATA standard

Flash memory card: 1MB and 4MB cards (See Section 2.8.)

B-9700-LAN-QM-R This board enables the printer to be used in a LAN network.

interface.

Installing this module enables read and write of RFID tags.

B-9704-RFID-U1-EU-R B-9704-RFID-H1-QM-R

B-4905-FF-QM-R This is a paper guide exclusively used for fanfold paper.

Applicable frequency range differs depending on the module types:

U1-US: UHF, 902MHz to 928MHz

U1-EU: UHF, 869.5MHz

H1-QM: HF, 13.56MHz

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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058

2. PRINTER SETUP

This section outlines the procedures to setup your printer prior to its operation. The section includes precautions, loading media and ribbon, connecting cables, setting the operating environment of the printer, and performing an online print test.

Installation

Fitting the fan filter

Connecting the power cord

Loading the media

After referring to the Safety Precautions in this manual, install the printer on a safe and stable location.

Fit the supplied fan filter to the ventilation of the printer.

Connect a power cord to the power inlet of the printer, then, to an AC outlet.

Load a label stock or tag stock.

2.1 Installation

2.2 Fitting the Fan Filter

2.3 Connecting the Power

2.4 Loading the Media

Reference Procedure Setup Flow

Cord

Media sensor position

nment

ali

Loading the ribbon

Connecting to a host computer

Turning the power ON

Setting the operating

environmen

Installing the printer driver

Print test

Adjust the position of feed gap sensor or black mark sensor according to the media to be used.

In case of thermal transfer printing, load the ribbon.

Connect the printer to a host computer or a network.

Turn on the printer power.

Set the printer parameters in the system mode.

If necessary, install the printer driver in your host computer.

Make a print test in your operating environment and check the print result.

2.4 Loading the Media

2.5 Loading the Ribbon

2.6 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer

2.7 Turning the Printer ON/OFF

2.9 Setting an Operating Environment

2.10 Installing the Printer

Drivers

2.11 Print Test

Position and Print Tone Fine

ustment

Automatic threshold setting

Manual threshold setting

If necessary, fine adjust the print start position, cut/strip position, print tone, etc.

If the print start position cannot be detected properly when pre-printed label is used, set the threshold automatically.

If the print start position cannot be detected properly even an automatic threshold setting is performing, manually set the threshold.

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2.12 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment

2.13 Threshold Setting

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2.1 Installation

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

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

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

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

• Assure that the printer is connected to the AC mains with a threeprong power cable that has the proper ground (earth) connection.

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

• Make sure to turn off the printer power and to remove the power cord from the printer whenever working on the inside of the printer such as changing the ribbon or loading the media, or when cleaning the printer.

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

• Store the media and ribbons in accordance with their specifications.

• This printer mechanism contains high voltage components; therefore

you should never remove any of the covers of the machine as you may receive an electrical shock. Additionally, the printer contains many delicate components that may be damaged if accessed by unauthorised personnel.

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

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

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

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2.2 Fitting the Fan Filter

2.3 Connecting the Power Cord

2. Make sure that the printe

3. Connect the Power Cord

CAUTION!

As a Power Cord is not supplied with the printer, please purchase an approved on that meets the safety standard of each country. (Refer to APPENDIX 3.)

Power Switch is turned to the OFF position ({) before connecting the Power Cord to prevent possible electric shock or damage to the printer.

to a supply outlet with a properly grounded (earthed) connection.

2.2 Fitting the Fan Filter

When installing the printer, it is important to ensure that the Fan Filter is attached before using the printer. The Fan Filter consists of 2 parts:

(1) Filter Pad (2) Filter Retainer

To fit the Fan Filter, put the Filter Pad inside the Filter Retainer and simply press into place as shown in the diagram below, ensuring connecting pins are aligned with the connecting holes.

1. Make sure that the printer Power Switch is in the OFF ({) position. Connect the Power Cord to the printer as shown in the figure below

2. Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a grounded outlet as shown

[Example of US Type] [Example of EU Type]

Snap On

Filter Retainer

in the figure below.

Power Cord

Filter Pad

Snap On

Power Switch

Power Cord

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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058

2.4 Loading the Media

1. Do not touch any moving

2. The Print Head becomes

3. To avoid injury, be careful

Be careful not to touch the Print Head Element when raising the Print Head Block. Failure to do this may cause missing dots by static electricity or other print quality problems.

WARNING!

parts. To reduce the risk of fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc., being drawn into the moving parts, be sure to load the media once the printer has stopped moving completely.

hot immediately after printing. Allow it to cool before loading the media.

not to trap your fingers while opening or closing the cover.

CAUTION!

2.4 Loading the Media

The following procedure shows the steps to properly load the media into the printer so that it feeds straight and true through the printer.

The printer prints both labels and tags.

1. Turn off the power and open the Top Cover.

2. Turn the Head Lever to Free position, then release the Ribbon Shaft

Holder Plate.

3. Open the Print Head Block.

Print Head Block

Top Cover

Head Lever

Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate

CAUTION!

When loading or replacing the media or a ribbon, be careful not to damage the print head with a hard object like a watch or a ring.

NOTES:

1. When the Head Lever is turned to Print Head is raised.

2. To allow printing the Head Lever must be set to position. (This ensures that the Print Head is closed.)

There are two head pressure

levels in the Set the Head Lever depending on the media type:

Position Position However, proper position

may differ depending on media. For details, refer to TOSHIBA TEC authorised service representative.

3. Do not turn the Locking Ring counter-clockwise too far or i may come off the Supply Holder.

Free position, the

Lock

Lock position.

: Labels

: Tags

Care must be taken not to allow the metal or glass part of a watch to touch the print head edge.

Since the print head element can be easily damaged by shock, please treat it carefully by not hitting a hard object against it.

Care must be taken not to allow a metal object like a ring to touch the print head edge.

4. Turn the Locking Ring counterclockwise and remove the Supply Holder from the Supply Shaft.

Locking Ring

Supply Shaft

Supply Holder

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pply

Groove

2.4 Loading the Media (Cont.)

o not over-tighten the Lockin

ing of the Supply Holder.

NOTE:

2.4 Loading the Media

5. Put the media on the Supply Shaft.

6. Pass the media around the Damper, then pull the media towards the

front of the printer.

7. Align the projection of the Supply Holder with the groove of the Supply Shaft, and push the Supply Holder against the media until the media is held firmly in place. This will centre the media automatically. Then turn the Locking Ring clockwise to secure the Supply Holder.

Damper

Holder

Projection

Media

Supply Shaft

Locking Ring

In case of a label rolled with the print side facing inside.

In case of a label rolled with the print side facing outside.

Media

Damper

8. Place the media between the Media Guides, adjust the Media Guides to the media width, and tighten the Locking Screw.

9. Check that the media path through the printer is straight. The media should be centred under the Print Head.

Media Guide

Print Head

Supply Holder

Locking Screw

Media

Media Guide

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2.4 Loading the Media (Cont.)

2.4 Loading the Media

10. Lower the Print Head Block until it stops.

11. After loading the media, it may be necessary to set the Media

Sensors used to detect the print start position for label or tag printing.

Setting the Feed Gap Sensor position

(1) Remove the Locking Screw that secures the Media Sensor. (2) Manually move the Media Sensor so that the Feed Gap Sensor is

positioned at the centre of the labels. ( indicates the position of the Feed Gap Sensor).

(3) Tighten the Locking Screw.

Gap

NOTE:

e sure to set the black mark sensor to detect the centre of the black mark, otherwise a paper

am or no paper error may occur.

Label

Media Sensor

Locking Screw

Feed Gap Sensor

Setting the Black Mark Sensor position

(1) Remove the Locking Screw that secures the Media Sensor. (2) Pull about 500 mm of media out of the front of the printer, turn the

media back on itself and feed it under the Print Head past the sensor so that the black mark can be seen from above.

(3) Manually move the Media Sensor so that the Black Mark Sensor is

in line with the centre of the black mark on the media. ( indicates the position of the Black Mark Sensor).

(4) Tighten the Locking Screw.

Black Mark Sensor

Media Sensor

Locking Screw

Black Mark

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p Sp

2.4 Loading the Media (Cont.)

NOTES:

1. Be sure to set the Selection Switch to

PEEL OFF

2. The backing paper is easier to feed back to the Take-Up Spool if the Front Plate is removed.

3. Fit the Take-Up Clip so that the longer side of the clip is fitted into the shallow groove in the Take-Up Spool.

4. The backing paper can be wound directly onto the Takeup Spool or a paper core.

When using the Take-up

Spool, detach the Holder Stopper by removing the B3x4 screw. Otherwise, it may be difficult to pull out the wound backing paper roll.

When using a paper core, put

the core on the Take-up Spoo with the Holder Stopper on it, and attach the top edge of the backing paper to the core with adhesive tape. The Take-up Clip is not necessary.

This winding method is

applicable to the Built-in Rewinder mode.

STANDARD/

position.

Holder Stoppe

B-3x4 Scre

Take-up Spool

Take-up Clip

2.4 Loading the Media

12. There are four issue modes available on this printer. How to set the media for each mode is provided below.

Batch mode

In the batch mode, the media is continuously printed and fed until the number of labels/tags specified in the issue command have been printed.

Strip mode (Option)

When the optional Strip Module is fitted, the backing paper is automatically removed from the label at the Strip Plate as each label is printed.

(1) Remove enough labels from the leading edge of the media to leave

500mm of backing paper free. (2) Insert the backing paper under the Strip Plate. (3) Wind the backing paper onto the Take-up Spool and fix it in position

with the Take-up Clip. (Wind the paper counterclockwise around

the spool as this is the direction it rotates.) (4) Rotate the Take-up Spool anti-clockwise a few times to remove any

slack in the backing paper. (5) Set the Selection Switch mounted on the Rewinder Assembly to

STANDARD/PEEL OFF position.

Take-u

ool

Front Plate

Black Screw

Strip Plate

Backing Paper

Take-up Clip

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2.4 Loading the Media (Cont.)

e sure to set the Selection Switch to EWINDER position.

f the media skews when using the

uilt-in Rewinder, turn the djustment Knob of the Rewinder

Guide Plate to correct the media

eed. Clockwise turn moves the

ewinder Guide Plate forward and counter-clockwise moves it backward.

When the media skews to the right:

oosen the SM-4x8 screw, turn the

djustment Knob clockwise, and then tighten the SM-4x8 screw when the Rewinder Guide Plate is

ositioned correctly.

When the media skews to the left:

oosen the SM-4x8 screw, turn the

djustment Knob counter-clockwise, and tighten the SM-4x8 screw when the Rewinder Guide Plate is

ositioned correctly.

NOTE:

ADJUSTMENT:

2.4 Loading the Media

Built-in rewinder mode (Option)

The Rewinder Assembly of the Strip Module can be used in batch mode to take up the printed media as a Built-in Rewinder.

(1) Remove the two Black Screws to detach the Front Plate. (2) Attach the Rewinder Guide Plate enclosed with the optional Strip

Module to the Strip Plate with the SMW-4x8 sems screws. (3) Insert the media under the Rewinder Guide Plate. (4) Wind the media onto the Take-up Spool and fix it in position with

the Take-up Clip. (5) Rotate the Take-up Spool counterclockwise a few times to remove

any slack in the media. (6) Set the Selection Switch mounted on the Rewinder Assembly to

REWINDER position.

Rewinder Guide Plate

SMW-4x8 Screw

Adjustment Knob

SM-4x8 Screw

Cut mode (Option)

WARNING!

The cutter is sharp, so care must be taken not to injure yourself when handling the cutter.

CAUTION!

1. Be sure to cut the backing paper of the label. Cutting labels will cause the glue to stick to the cutter which may affect the cutter quality and shorten the cutter life.

2. Use of tag paper when the thickness exceeds the specified value may affect the cutter life.

NOTE:

When using the Rotary Cutter, be sure to install the Ribbon Saving Module (B-9904-R2-QM-R).

ailure to do this may cause a pape

am or ribbon error.

When the optional Cutter Module is fitted, the media is automatically cut. A swing cutter and a rotary cutter are available as an option, but they are used in the same way. Insert the leading edge of the media into the Media Outlet of the Cutter Module.

Cutter Module

Media

Media Outlet

13. If the loaded media is direct thermal media (a chemically treated surface), the media loading procedure is now completed. Close the Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate, and turn the Head Lever to Lock position to close. Then, close the Top Cover.

If the media is thermal transfer media, it is also necessary to load a

ribbon. Refer to Section 2.5 Loading the Ribbon.

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2.5 Loading the Ribbon

1. Do not touch any moving

2. The print head becomes

3. To avoid injury, be carefu

Be careful not touch the Print Head Element when raising the Print Head Block. Failure to do this may cause missing dots by static electricity or other print quality problems.

1. When attaching the ribbon

2. Be sure to remove any slack in

3. The Ribbon Sensor is mounted

WARNING!

parts. To reduce the risk of fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc., being drawn into the moving parts, be sure to load the ribbon once the printer has stopped moving completely.

hot immediately after printing. Allow it to cool before loading the ribbon.

not to trap your fingers while opening or closing the cover.

CAUTION!

NOTES:

stoppers, make sure that the pinchers face into the printer

the ribbon when printing. Printing with a wrinkled ribbon will lower the print quality.

on the rear of the Print Head Block to detect a ribbon end. When a ribbon end is detected, “NO RIBBON” message will appear on the display and the ERROR LED will illuminate.

2.5 Loading the Ribbon

There are two types of media available for printing on: these are thermal transfer media and direct thermal media (a chemically treated surface). DO NOT LOAD a ribbon when using a direct thermal media.

1. Grasp the tabs on the top and bottom of the Ribbon Stoppers and

move the Ribbon Stoppers back to the end of the Ribbon Shaft.

Ribbon Stopper

Ribbon Shaft

2. Leaving plenty of slack between the ribbon spools, place the ribbon

onto the Ribbon Shafts as shown below.

Ribbon Shaft

Print Head Block

Ribbon Take-up Roll

CAUTION!

When loading or replacing the media or a ribbon, be careful not to damage the print head with a hard object like a watch or a ring.

Care must be taken not to allow the metal or glass part of a watch to touch the print head edge.

Since the print head element can be easily damaged by shock, please treat it carefully by not hitting a hard object against it.

Care must be taken not to allow a metal object like a ring to touch the print head edge.

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2.5 Loading the Ribbon (Cont.)

Ribbon loss per ribbon saving varies according to the relation between the outer roll diameter of the used ribbon and the print speed.

Print speed Ribbon loss/Ribbon saving

3”/sec. Approx. 6 mm 6”/sec. Approx. 10 mm

10”/sec. Approx. 20 mm

NOTE:

2.5 Loading the Ribbon

3. Slide the Ribbon Stoppers along the Ribbon Shafts to a position where the ribbon is centred when fitted.

4. Lower the Print Head Block and set the Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate aligning its holes with the Ribbon Shafts.

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

Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate

6. Turn the Head Lever to Lock position to close the Print Head.

7. Close the Top Cover.

 Auto Ribbon Saving Mode

When the auto ribbon saving function is selected, it will be activated to reduce ribbon loss when a no print area extends more than 20 mm (3 or 6 ips) or 30 mm (10 ips). For further information on this function, please ask a TOSHIBA TEC authorised service representative.

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2.6 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer

NOTES:

1. The picture on the right shows the layout of the interface connectors when the options are fully installed. It may be different depending on your system configuration.

2. The USB interface and LAN interface cannot be used at the same time.

2.6 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer

The following paragraphs outline how to connect the cables from the printer to your host computer, and will also show how to make cable connections to other devices. Depending on the application software you use to print labels, there are 4 possibilities for connecting the printer to your host computer. These are:

• A serial cable connection between the printer’s RS-232 serial connector and one of your host computer’s COM ports. (Refer to APPENDIX 2.)

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

• An Ethernet connection using the optional LAN board.

• A USB cable connection between the printer’s optional USB

connector and your host computer’s USB port. (Conforming to USB 1.1)

The diagram below shows all the possible cable connections to the current version of the printer.

, , or 





, ,



or 8



 Parallel Interface Connector (Centronics)  Serial Interface Connector (RS-232C)  Expansion I/O Interface Connector (Option)  Power Inlet  USB Interface Connector (Option)  PCMCIA Card Slot (Option)  LAN Interface Connector (Option)

8 Wireless LAN Board (Option)

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2.7 Turning the Printer ON/OFF

2.7.1 Turning ON the Printer

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

f a message other than ON

INE appears on the display or

the ERROR LED lamp is illuminated, go to Section 5.1,

rror Messages.

2.7.2 Turning OFF the Printer

1. Do not turn off the printer

2. Do not turn off the printer

CAUTION!

power while the media is being printed as this may cause a paper jam or damage to the printer.

ower while the ON LINE lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to your computer.

NOTE:

2.7 Turning the Printer ON/OFF

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

1. To turn ON the printer power, press the Power Switch as shown in the

diagram below. Note that ( | )

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

1. Before turning off the printer Power Switch verify that the ON LINE message appears in the LCD Message Display and that the ON LINE LED light is on and is not flashing.

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

is the power ON side of the switch.

Power Switch

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2.8 Inserting the Optional PCMCIA Cards

CAUTION!

1. To protect PC cards, discharge static electricity from your body by touching the metal cabinet of the printer before touching the card.

2. Before inserting or removing a PCMCIA card make sure that the printer’s power is turned off.

3. Be sure to protect PCMCIA Cards when not in use by putting them into their protective covers.

4. Do not subject the card to any shocks or excessive force nor expose the card to extremes in temperature or humidity.

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

NOTE:

eading a read-only-type flash memory is possible if it has been used on the TOSHIBA printer, such as B-472 and B-572.

2.8 Inserting the Optional PCMCIA Cards

When the optional PCMCIA Interface Board is installed into the printer, there will be a PCMCIA slot available as shown in the figure below. This allows the use of a Flash Memory type card. The following paragraphs outline how to insert PCMCIA cards.

1. Make sure that the printer’s Power Switch is in the OFF position.

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

right.

Eject Button

Model Name

3. The following PCMCIA cards or equivalent can be used.

Type Maker Description Remarks

ATA Card

Flash Memory

Card (4 MB)

Flash Memory

Card (1 MB)

San Disk,

Hitachi

Maxell EF-4M-TB Maxell EF-4M-TB

Centennial

Technologies INC.

INTEL

Simple

TECNOLOGY

Mitsubishi

PC Card KING

MAX

Centennial

Technologies Inc.

PC Card

Mitsubishi

Maxell

Mitsubishi

A card conforming to the PC card ATA standard

FL04M-15-11119-03

IMC004FLSA

STI-FL/4A

MF84M1-G7DAT01

FJN-004M6C

FL04M-20-11138-67

FJP-004M6R

MF84M1-GMCAV01

EF-1M-TB

MF81M1-GBDAT01

----------

Read/Write

Read (See NOTE.)

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2.9 Setting an Operating Environment

LCD Message Display

FEED key

RESTART key

PAUSE key

ON LINE

[PAUSE]

PAUSE

Hold down [RESTART] for 3 sec.

<1>RESET

[FEED]

<2>PARAMETER SET

[FEED]

<3>ADJUST SET

[FEED]

<4>DUMP MODE

[FEED]

<5>EXPAND MODE

[FEED]

[RESTART]

2.9 Setting an Operating Environment

Depending on the settings of your host computer or an interface to be used, it may be necessary to change the printer parameter settings.

Follow the procedures described below to change the printer parameter settings in the System Mode to correspond to your environment.

ncorrect settings can cause the printer to function erroneously. If you have any problems with the parameter settings, please contact your nearest TOSHIBA TEC service representative.

or the settings this manual does not cover, please contact your nearest

TOSHIBA TEC service representative, or refer to the B-SX4T/SX5T Series

ey Operation Specification stored in the CD-ROM.

NOTE:

How to enter the System Mode

1. Turn on the printer and confirm that “ONLINE” appears on the LCD

Message Display.

2. Press the [PAUSE] key to pause the printer.

3. Hold down the [RESTART] key for three seconds until “<1>RESET”

is displayed. The System Mode consists of the following menus. <1>RESET This menu is used to clear print data sent from a

PC and return the printer to an idle state. Refer to Section 3.3 Reset.

<2>PARAMETER SET

This menu is used to set the printer parameters. Refer to Section 2.9.1 Parameter Setting.

<3>ADJUST SET This menu is used to make a fine adjustment of a

print start position, cut position, etc. Refer to Section 2.12 Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment.

<4>DUMP MODE This menu is used to print the data in the receive

buffer for debug. Refer to Section 2.9.2 Dump Mode Setting.

<5>EXPAND MODE This menu is used to start the program for

BASIC mode. Refer to Section 2.9.3 BASIC Expansion Mode.

1. System Mode menus can be selected with the [RESTART] or [FEED] key.

2. To enter each of the above System Mode menus, press the [PAUSE] key

NOTES:

when the menu is displayed.

3. If the [PAUSE] key is pressed with “<1>RESET” being displayed, the

printer will turn to an idle state and the message will change to “ONLINE”.

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2.9.1 Parameter Setting

2.9 Setting an Operating Environment

While “<2>PARAMETER SET” is displayed on the LCD Message Display, press the [PAUSE] key to enter the Parameter Setting Mode.

The Parameter Setting Mode contains the following sub menus. Each time the [PAUSE] key is pressed, the sub menus are displayed sequentially.

(1) Character code selection

(2) Character zero selection

(3) Baud rate selection

(4) Data length selection

(5) Stop bit selection

(6) Parity selection

(7) Flow control code selection

(8) LCD language selection

(9) Auto forward wait selection

(10) Head up cut/Rewinder selection

(11) Solenoid type selection

(12) Ribbon saving function selection

(13) Control code selection

(14) Strip wait status selection

(15) FEED key function selection

(16) KANJI code selection

(17) EURO code selection

(18) Auto print head check selection

(19) Centronics ACK/BUSY timing selection

(20) Web printer function selection

(21) Input prime selection

(22) Ribbon near end selection

(23) Expansion I/O interface selection

(24) Centronics interface selection

(25) Plug & Play selection

(26) Label end/ribbon end selection

(27) Pre-strip selection

(28) Reverse feed speed selection

(29) Maxi code specification selection

(30) Print head type selection

(31) System mode password setting

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2.9.1 Parameter Setting (Cont.)

e careful if the printer is turned off

without pressing the [PAUSE] key, the selected value does not become effective.

The following fonts do not support a

ero with slash.

it Map Font:

OCR-A, OCR-B, GOTHIC 725 Black,

anji, Chinese

Outline Font

rice Font 1, Price Font 2, Price

ont 3, DUTCH 801 Bold, BRUSH 738 Regular, GOTHIC 725 Black, True Type Font

NOTE:

2.9 Setting an Operating Environment

(1) Character Code Selection

This parameter is to choose a character code used for printing. Printed characters differ depending on a chosen character code and font. For details of characters, refer to the B-SX4T/SX5T Series External Equipment Interface Specification (Printer Command Manual). When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key.

<2>PARAMETER SET FONT CODE PC-850

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

[RESTART]

[FEED]

FONT CODE PC-850 FONT CODE PC-852 FONT CODE PC-857 FONT CODE PC-8 FONT CODE PC-851 FONT CODE PC-855 FONT CODE PC1250 FONT CODE PC1251 FONT CODE PC1252 FONT CODE PC1253 FONT CODE PC1254 FONT CODE PC1257 FONT CODE LATIN9 FONT CODE Arabic FONT CODE PC-866 FONT CODE UTF-8

After selecting a character code, press the [PAUSE] key.

(2) Character Zero Selection

This parameter is to choose the way to indicate zero between “0” and “Ø”. When “<2>PARAMETER SET” appears, press the [PAUSE] key twice.

<2>PARAMETER SET ZERO FONT 0

Use the [FEED] or [RESTART] key to select a desired option.

[RESTART]

[FEED]

ZERO FONT 0 ZERO FONT Ø

(Without slash) (With slash)

After selecting a character zero, press the [PAUSE] key.

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Toshiba B-SX4T User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Summary

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Features

1.3 Unpacking

1.4 Accessories

1.5 Appearance

1.5.1 Dimensions

1.5.2 Front View

1.5.3 Rear View

1.5.4 Operation Panel

1.5.5 Interior

1.6 Options

2. PRINTER SETUP

2.1 Installation

2.2 Fitting the Fan Filter

2.3 Connecting the Power Cord

2.4 Loading the Media

2.5 Loading the Ribbon

2.6 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer

2.7 Turning the Printer ON/OFF

2.7.1 Turning ON the Printer

2.7.2 Turning OFF the Printer

2.8 Inserting the Optional PCMCIA Cards

2.9 Setting an Operating Environment

2.9.1 Parameter Setting