TEC Thermal Printer
B-SX4T SERIES
Owner's Manual
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.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, TOSHIBA TEC has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
-- Outline of the International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program --
The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the penetration of energy efficient computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
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.
(for USA only)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
“This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.”
“Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.”
(for CANADA only)
Copyright © 2003
by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved
570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN
Safety Summary |
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Personal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and Cautions necessary for safe handling are included in this manual. All warnings and cautions contained in this manual should be read and understood before handling or maintaining the equipment.
Do not attempt to effect repairs or modifications to this equipment. If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified using the procedures described in this manual, turn off the power, unplug the machine, then contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.
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Precautions
The following precautions will help to ensure that this machine will continue to function correctly.
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●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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PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................ |
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Introduction .................................................................................................................. |
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Features....................................................................................................................... |
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Unpacking .................................................................................................................... |
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Accessories ................................................................................................................. |
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Appearance.................................................................................................................. |
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1.5.1 Dimensions .................................................................................................................. |
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Front View.................................................................................................................... |
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1.5.3 Rear View .................................................................................................................... |
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Operation Panel........................................................................................................... |
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Interior.......................................................................................................................... |
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PRINTER SETUP.................................................................................................................. |
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Procedure before Operation ......................................................................................... |
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Fitting the Fan Filter ..................................................................................................... |
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Connecting the Cables to Your Printer ......................................................................... |
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Connecting the Power Cord ......................................................................................... |
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Turning the Printer ON/OFF ......................................................................................... |
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Turning ON the Printer................................................................................................. |
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Turning OFF the Printer............................................................................................... |
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Loading the Media........................................................................................................ |
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Loading the Ribbon .................................................................................................... |
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Inserting the Optional PCMCIA Cards ........................................................................ |
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WARNING!
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW |
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
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, and the USB Interface Board.
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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.
Unpack the printer as per the Unpacking Instructions supplied with the printer.
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1.4 Accessories
When unpacking the printer, please make sure all the following accessories are supplied with the printer.
U US Power Cord (1 pc.) |
U EU Power Cord (1 pc.) |
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QQ model only |
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U CD-ROM (1 pc.) |
U Fan Filter (1 pc.) |
QQ (P/No.: 7FM00332100) |
(P/No. FMBB0036801) |
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1.5 Appearance
1.5.1 Dimensions
The names of the parts or units introduced in this section are used in the following chapters.
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1.5.2 Front View
LCD Message Display |
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1.5.3 Rear View
Operation Panel
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1.5 Appearance
1.5.4 Operation Panel
LCD Message Display
POWER LED
(Green) ON LINE LED (Green)
ERROR LED (Red)
[FEED] key
[PAUSE] key
[RESTART] key
Please see Section 3.1 for further information about the Operation Panel.
1.5.5 Interior
Locking Ring
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Print Head Block
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2. PRINTER SETUP
2.1 Precautions
This section outlines the procedures to setup your printer prior to its operation. The section includes precautions, connecting cables, assembling accessories, loading media and ribbon, inserting the optional memory card, and performing a test print.
To insure the best operating environment, and to assure the safety of the operator and the equipment, please observe the following precautions.
∙Operate the printer on a stable, level, operating surface in a location free from excessive humidity, high temperature, dust, vibration or direct sunlight.
∙Keep your work environment static free. Static 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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2.2Procedure before This section describes the outline of the printer setup.
Operation
1.Unpack the accessories and printer from the box.
2.Refer to Safety Precautions in this manual and set up the printer at a proper location.
3.Fit the Fan Filter to the printer. (Refer to Section 2.3.)
NOTE:
To communicate with the host computer, one of the following cables is required.
(1)RS-232C cable: 25 pins
(2)Centronics cable: 36 pins
(3)USB: B plug (Option)
(4)LAN: 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX (Option)
4.The host computer must have a serial, Centronics parallel, USB or LAN port. (Refer to Section 2.4.)
5.Be sure to insert the power cord plug into an AC outlet. (Refer to Section 2.5.)
6.Load the media. (Refer to Section 2.7.)
7.Adjust the position of the Feed Gap Sensor or Black Mark Sensor depending on the media being used. (Refer to Section 2.7.)
8.Load the ribbon. (Refer to Section 2.8.)
9.Turn the power ON. (Refer to Section 2.6.)
10.Perform a test print. (Refer to Section 2.10.)
11.Install the Printer Drivers. (Refer to the Printer Driver Manual.)
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.
Filter Pad
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Filter Retainer
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2.4 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer
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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.
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 3.)
∙A parallel cable connection between the printer’s standard parallel connector and your host computer’s parallel port (LPT).
∙An Ethernet connection using the optional 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.
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i LAN Interface Connector (Option)
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2.5 Connecting the Power Cord
CAUTION!
1.Make sure that the printer Power Switch is turned to the OFF position ({) before connecting the Power Cord to prevent possible electric shock or damage to the printer.
2.Use only the Power Cord supplied with the printer. Use of any other cord may cause electric shock or fire.
3.Connect the Power Cord to a supply outlet with a properly grounded (earthed) connection.
1. Make sure that the printer Power Switch is in the OFF ( ) position.
Power Switch
2. Connect the Power Cord to the printer as shown in the figure below.
Power Cord
3.Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a grounded outlet as shown in the figure below.
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2.6 Turning the Printer ON/OFF
2.6.1 Turning ON the Printer
CAUTION!
Use the power switch to turn the printer On/Off. Plugging or unplugging the Power Cord to turn the printer On/Off may cause fire, an electric shock, or damage to the printer.
When the printer is connected to 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 ( | ) is the power ON side of the switch.
Power Switch
NOTE:
If a message other than ON
LINE appears on the display or the ERROR LED lamp is illuminated, go to Section 5.1,
Error Messages.
2.6.2 Turning OFF the Printer
CAUTION!
1.Do not turn off the printer power while the media is being printed as this may cause a paper jam or damage to the printer.
2.Do not turn off the printer power while the ON LINE lamp is blinking as this may cause damage to your computer.
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.
Power Switch
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2.7 Loading the Media
WARNING!
1.Do not touch any moving parts. To reduce the risk of fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc., being drawn into the moving parts, be sure to load the media once the printer has stopped moving completely.
2.The Print Head becomes hot immediately after printing. Allow it to cool before loading the media.
3.To avoid injury, be careful not to trap your fingers while opening or closing the cover.
CAUTION!
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.
NOTES:
1.When the Head Lever is turned to Free position, the Print Head is raised.
2.To allow printing the Head Lever must be set to Lock position. (This ensures that the Print Head is closed.) There are two head pressure levels in the Lock position. Set the Head Lever depending on the media type:
Position ?: Labels Position @: Tags
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 it may come off the Supply Holder.
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.
Top Cover
Print Head Block
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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.
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Care must be taken not to allow |
the metal or glass part of a watch |
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a metal object like a ring to touch |
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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.
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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2.7 Loading the Media
2.7Loading the Media (Cont.)
NOTE:
Do not over-tighten the Locking Ring of the Supply Holder.
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 center the media automatically.
Then turn the Locking Ring clockwise to secure the Supply Holder.
Groove Damper
Supply Holder
Projection
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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 centered under the Print Head.
Media Guide |
Print Head |
Supply Holder |
Locking Screw |
Media |
Media Guide |
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