Toshiba DB-EA4D SERIES Owner's Manual

TOSHIBA 2ST LABEL PRINTER

DB-EA4D SERIES

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TOSHIBA 2ST LABEL PRINTER

DB-EA4D SERIES

Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION

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 authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.

Meanings of Each Symbol

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

symbol.

(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

symbol.

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

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

(

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

)

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

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

Do not plug in or unplug the power cord plug with wet hands as this may cause 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 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 insert or drop metal, flammable or other foreign objects into the machines through the ventilation slits, as this may cause fire or electric shock.

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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.

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 authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Continued use of the machine in that condition may cause fire or electric shock.

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 authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.

ARNING

Any other than the specified AC voltage is prohibited.

Prohibited

Disconnect the plug.

Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION

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 authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Continued use of the machine in that condition may cause fire or electric shock.

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.

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

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.

Do not use a spray cleaner containing flammable gas for cleaning this product, as this may cause a fire.

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

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

CAUTION

Disconnect the plug.

Connect a grounding wire.

No disassembling.

Prohibited

Résumé des précautions FRENCH VERSION

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Résumé des précautions

La sécurité personnelle lors de la manipulation ou de l’entretien du matériel est extrêmement importante. Les avertissements et précautions nécessaires à la manipulation en toute sécurité du matériel sont inclus dans ce manuel. Les avertissements et précautions contenus dans ce manuel doivent être lus et assimilés avant toute manipulation ou entretien. Ne tentez pas d’effectuer des réparations ou des modifications sur ce matériel. Si une erreur se produit

qui ne peut être résolue en suivant les instructions de ce manuel, coupez le courant, déconnectez le câble secteur et contactez votre revendeur agréé TOSHIBA TEC pour une assistance technique.

Explication des symboles

Ce symbole signale une mise en garde (ou des précautions). Le dessin à l’intérieur du symbole

précise quelle est l’action à exécuter.

(Le symbole ci-contre indique une précaution d’ordre général.)

Ce symbole signale une action interdite (interdiction). Le dessin à l’intérieur ou prés du symbole

précise quelle est l’action interdite.

(Le symbole ci-contre indique “Ne pas démonter”.)

Ce symbole indique une action à effectuer. Le dessin à l’intérieur du symbole

 précise quelle est l’action à exécuter.

(Le symbole ci-contre indique “Retirer la fiche secteur de la prise”.)

Indique un danger de mort ou de blessures graves si l’équipement est utilisé en négligeant ces instructions.

Ne faites pas fonctionner la machine avec une tension électrique différente de celle indiquée sur la plaquette des caractéristiques. Ceci pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution.

Ne branchez pas et ne débranchez pas la fiche secteur avec les mains mouillées. Vous risqueriez une électrocution.

Si la machine partage une même prise avec d’autres appareils consommant beaucoup d’électricité, il y aura des fluctuations de tension importantes lorsque ces appareils fonctionnent. Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne branchez pas d’autres appareils à la même prise que la machine.

Ne placez pas d’objets métalliques ou de récipients contenant un liquide (vases, pots de fleurs, tasses, etc.) sur la machine. Un objet métallique ou un liquide peut provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution s’il pénètre accidentellement dans la machine.

N’introduisez pas et ne faites pas tomber de pièces métalliques, de matières inflammables ou d’autres objets dans les ouvertures d’aération de la machine. Ils pourraient provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution.

N’essayez pas de réparer ou de modifier vous-même la machine. Ceci pourrait provoquer un incendie ou une électrocution. Pour toute question sur les réparations, adressez-vous à votre revendeur (ou au service aprèsvente).

Si des corps étrangers (fragments de métal, eau, liquides) pénètrent à l’intérieur de la machine, commencez par positionner le bouton marche/arrêt sur arrêt et par déconnecter le câble secteur de la prise murale. Ensuite, contactez votre revendeur agréé TOSHIBA TEC pour une assistance technique. Une utilisation prolongée de l'imprimante dans ces conditions peut être source d'incendie ou de choc électri

ue.

Pour débrancher le câble d’alimentation, tirez-le par la prise. Ne tirez pas directement sur le câble. Ceci pourrait sectionner et exposer les fils internes du câble et causer un incendie ou une électrocution.

ATTENTION

Interdiction d’utiliser une tension autre que celle spécifiée

Interdit

Débranchez la fiche.

Résumé des précautions FRENCH VERSION

Assurez-vous que votre installation est correctement reliée à la terre. Une mauvaise installation peut provoquer un début d’incendie ou un choc électrique.

Ne pas retirer les capots, réparer ou modifier l’imprimante par vousmême. Vous pouvez recevoir un choc électrique ou vous blessé par des bords tranchants dans l’imprimante.

Ne pas utiliser de spray nettoyant contenant du gaz inflammable pour nettoyer ce produit, ceci pourrait provoquer un feu.

Faire attention au couteau de l'imprimante.

Indique un risque de blessures ou de dommages si l’équipement est utilisé en négligeant ces instructions.

Précautions

Les précautions suivantes vous permettront d'avoir un fonctionnement correct de l'imprimante.

 Evitez les endroits qui présentent les conditions défavorables suivantes: * Température hors des spécifications * Exposition directe au soleil * Humidité élevée * Alimentation secteur partagée avec * Vibrations excessives * Poussière/Gaz

d'autres dispositifs.  Nettoyez le couvercle en l'essuyant au moyen d'un chiffon sec ou d'un chiffon imbibé de détergent. NE JAMAIS UTILISER DE DILUANT NI D'AUTRES SOLVANTS VOLATILES sur les capots en plastique.

 Utilisez des étiquettes et des rubans recommandés par TOSHIBA TEC.  N'entreposez pas les films et media à un endroit où ils seraient exposés à la lumière directe du soleil, à des températures

élevées, à une humidité importante, à de la poussière ou à des gaz.

 Assurez-vous d'utiliser l'imprimante sur une surface plane.  Toute information mémorisée dans la mémoire de l'imprimante peut être perdue lors d'une erreur d'impression.  Evitez d'utiliser cet équipement sur la même ligne secteur que des appareils de forte puissance ou susceptibles d'émettre des

interférences.

 Eteignez l'imprimante lors des interventions à l'intérieur ou lors des nettoyages.  Assurez-vous de garder l'environnement de travail à l'abri de l'électricité statique.  Ne placez pas d'objets lourds sur la machine. Ils pourraient tomber et blesser quelqu'un.  Ne bouchez pas les ouvertures d'aération de la machine. La chaleur s'accumulerait à l'intérieur et pourrait provoquer un

incendie.

 Ne vous appuyez pas contre l'imprimante Celle-ci peut tomber et vous pouvez être blessé.  Débranchez l'imprimante lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée pendant une longue période.  Placez la machine sur une surface stable.  RISQUE D'EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIE EST REMPLACÉE PAR UN TYPE INCORRECT. Mettez au rebut les

batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

Au sujet de la maintenance

 Faites appel à nos services de maintenance. Après avoir reçu le matériel, prenez contact avec votre revendeur agréé TOSHIBA TEC pour une visite de maintenance

annuelle, de manière à effectuer un nettoyage complet de l'intérieur de la machine. Autrement, la poussière qui s’accumule à l’intérieur de la machine peut être source d'incendie ou de mauvais fonctionnement. Le nettoyage est particulièrement nécessaire avant les saisons humides ou pluvieuses.

 Nos services de maintenance effectuent les vérifications périodiques et les autres opérations nécessaires à maintenir la qualité

et la performance des imprimantes. Prévenant de ce fait les problèmes. Pour tous détails, consultez votre revendeur agréé TOSHIBA TEC.  Utilisations d'insecticides et d'autres produits.

N'exposez pas les machines aux insecticides ou à d'autres solvants volatiles, dans la mesure où cela peut endommager les

capots ou entraîner un écaillage de la peinture.

PRECAUTION

Connectez un fil de terre.

Démontage interdit

Interdit

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This product is designed for commercial usage and is not consumer product.

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.

(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)

IP20

< For EU Only > TOSHIBA TEC Europe Retail Information Systems S.A. Rue de la Célidée 33 BE-1080 Brussels

CE Compliance (for EU only)

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

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1

APPLICABLE MODEL ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2

ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

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

2.1

PRINTERS SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

2.2

MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

2.2.1 Media Size & Shape ................................................................................................................................................................. 2

2.2.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor(Label Gap Sensor) .......................................................................... 4

2.2.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor(BM Sensor) .............................................................................................. 5

2.2.4 Effective Print Area of Paper .............................................................................................................................................. 6

2.3

OPTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

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

3.1

DIMENSIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3.2

FRONT VIEW ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3.3

REAR VIEW .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3.4

OPERATION PANEL ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2

3.5

INTERIOR ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

4. BASIC FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION PANEL ............................................................................................................................ 1

4.1

LED INDICATION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1

4.1.1 POWER (ONLINE) LED ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

4.1.2 ERROR LED ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1

4.1.3 INDICATION OF LED AND MEANING ............................................................................................................................. 1

4.2

KEYS ON THE NORMAL MODE .................................................................................................................................................. 1

4.2.1 MENU KEY .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

4.2.2 PAUSE KEY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

4.2.3 FEED KEY .................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

4.3

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

4.3.1 CONFIGURATION PRINT ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

4.3.2 FACTORY DEFAULT .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

4.3.3 Menu Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

5. PRINTER SETUP ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

5.1

INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

5.1.1 Installing Roll Paper Holder .................................................................................................................................................. 2

5.1.2 Paper Set ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

5.2

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD AND CABLES .............................................................................................................. 4

5.3 SETTING THE SENSOR POSITION ........................................................................................................................................... 5

5.3.1 SETTING THE BLACK MARK SENSOR POSITION ................................................................................................... 5

5.3.2 SETTING THE LABEL GAP SENSOR POSITION ....................................................................................................... 6

5.4

MENU MODE ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

5.5

INTERFACE SETTING ................................................................................................................................................................... 8

5.5.1 PARALLEL INTERFACE SETTING .................................................................................................................................... 8

5.5.2 ETHERNET INTERFACE SETTING ................................................................................................................................... 9

5.6

PAPER TYPE SETTING ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

5.7

SENSOR CALIBRATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

5.7.1 SENSOR CALIBRATION WITH BLACK MARK ........................................................................................................... 13

5.7.2 SENSOR CALIBRATION WITH WHITE PAPER .......................................................................................................... 14

5.7.3 SENSOR CALIBRATION WITH LABEL PAPER ......................................................................................................... 15

5.7.4 SENSOR CALIBRATION WITH PERFORATION PAPER ........................................................................................ 16

5.8

PRINTER DRIVER INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................... 17

5.8.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 17

5.8.2 DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE BY USING USB & PARALLEL ........................................................................ 17

5.8.3 DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE BY USING LAN ..................................................................................................... 20

5.9

PARAMETER SETTING IN MENU MODE ............................................................................................................................... 25

5.9.1 CATEGORY “FIRMWARE VERSION, CRC” ................................................................................................................. 25

5.9.2 CATEGORY “COMMUNICATION INTERFACE” ......................................................................................................... 25

5.9.3 CATEGORY “PRINTER CONFIGURATION” ................................................................................................................ 26

5.9.4 CATEGORY “PRINTER ADJUSTMENT” ....................................................................................................................... 29

5.9.5 CATEGORY “PRINTER TEST MODE” ........................................................................................................................... 30

6. CARE/HANDLING OF THE PAPER ................................................................................................................................................. 1

7. GENERAL MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................................. 1

7.1

CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

7.2

COVERS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

7.3

REMOVING JAMMED PAPER ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

8. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2

8.1

ERROR MESSAGES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

8.2

POSSIBLE PROBLEMS .................................................................................................................................................................. 3

APPENDIX I INTERFACE ................................................................................................................................................................... 1

APPENDIX II MENU MODE TREE ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

1. INTRODUCTION ENGLISH VERSION

1.1 Applicable Model

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the TEC DB-EA4D Series 2ST 4-inch label printer. This new generation high performance high quality printer is equipped with the latest hardware including the newly developed 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.

1.1 APPLICABLE MODEL

 DB-EA4D-GS10-QM-R  DB-EA4D-GS12-QM-R

Model name description

1.2 ACCESSORIES

When unpacking the printer, please check that the following accessories are supplied with the printer.

 Quick Installation Manual (Doc. No: EO1-33092)  Safety Precaution Sheet (Doc. No: EO2-33038)  Power Cord

DB – E A 4 D –G S 1 0 – QM – R

Destination Code

QM : Global Interface Specification 0 : USB/LAN Interface 2 : USB/LAN/Centronics Interface

Printer Version 1

Issue Mode

S : Standard Type Resolution G : 203.2 dpi

Direct Thermal

NOTE:

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.

2. SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION

2.1 Printers Specifications

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Printers Specifications

Item Supply voltage

AC 100 – 120V, 50/60 Hz ± 10%; AC 220 – 240V, 50 Hz ± 10%

Power consumption

100V – 240V 3.3A – 1.4A (Dual side, Print Ratio 14%

Duty Slant Pattern, 6 inc/sec.) Operating temperature 0 - 40°C (In case 0°C-5°C: Max Speed: 4 inch/sec.) Relative humidity 25 - 85% (No condensation) Print head Line thermal 8 dots per mm (203.2 dots per inch) Printing methods Line thermal printing (Direct thermal method) Print speeds Max 6 inch/sec. (Dual side printing mode) Maximum print width 104mm Dispensing modes

Batch mode(Continuous)

Cut mode (Available only when cutter module is

installed.) Message display 16 characters x 2 lines

Dimensions

240 mm (width) x 237 mm (height) x 226 mm (depth),

with Paper hopper 470 mm (depth) Weight Printer: 7.5kg(without media)

Interfaces

DB-EA4D-GS10-QM-R

USB I/F (V2.0 High Speed)

IEEE802.3 (LAN 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX)

DB-EA4D-GS12-QM-R

USB I/F (V2.0 High Speed)

IEEE802.3 (LAN 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX)

IEEE1284 Interface (SPP, Nibble mode)

2. SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION

2.2 Media Specifications

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2.2 MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS

2.2.1 Media Size & Shape

[unit: mm] Batch Mode Cut Mode

1 Media Length

Label

40.0-554.8

Tag Perforation Receipt Cut sheet 120.0-554.8

2 Label Length 37.0-551.8

Media Width (see NOTE 4.)

Label

58.0-130.0 58.0-121.0

Tag Perforation Receipt

Cut sheet 4 Label Width 55.0-127.0 55.0-118.0 5 Gap Length 3.0-20.0 6.0-20.0 6 Black Mark Length 2.0-10.0 7 Effective Print Width 104.0+/-0.2

8 Effective Print Length

Label 33.0-547.8

Tag

36.0-547.8

Perforation

Receipt

Cut sheet 116.0-547.8 9 Black Mark Width Min 12.0

10 Hole Length 2.0-10.0 11 Hole Width Min 12.0

Paper Thickness 0.06-0.22 Maximum Effective length for continuous print 547.8 Maximum Outer Roll Diameter Dia 203.2(8") Roll Direction Outside Label Inner Core Diameter Dia 38.0, 42.0, 76.2+/-0.3

NOTE:

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

2. When marking black marks on the label rolls, they should be marked at the gaps.

3. In the case of using perforation paper with rectangular hole, printer cannot do backfeed. If send the data to printer one by one, printer skip 2nd page without printing after printing

first data on first page. After that, the printer prints 2nd data on 3rd page.

If send all pages data to printer at one time, the printer can print without skipping a page.

4. Maximum paper width of 128mm is applied when Paper Roll Holder Option installed.

2. SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION

2.2 Media Specifications

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Effective Printable Area

Media feed dire ction

Effective Printable Area

Media feed direc tion

Black Mark (Perspective On the back side)

Rectangular Hole

Effective Printable Area

Media feed direc tion

Effective Printable Area

1 8

Media feed direction

2. SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION

2.2 Media Specifications

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2.2.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor(Label Gap Sensor)

Label Gap Sensor can be used at center of paper.

Rectangular Holes

Label Gap Sensor

Sensor position

Min. 2.0 mm

Min. 12 mm

Magnified view of detection area

Detection of hole

Rectangular hole (Round holes are Unacceptable.)

Media feed direction

Label Gap Sensor

Sensor position

Necessary detection area

Label Gap

Label

Min. 3.0 mm

Min. 12 mm

Magnified view of detection area

(Min.6.0mm when the cutter is used.)

Media feed direction

2. SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION

2.2 Media Specifications

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2.2.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor(BM Sensor)

BM sensor is movable in the range from 6.0mm to 66.5mm on the left side.

Label Gap Sensor

Detect top of form edge

Cut Sheet

Media feed direction

6.0mm

66.5mm

BM sensor is movable within this range

Perspective on the back side

Sensor position (Center of black mark)

Min. 2.0 mm

Min. 12 mm

Media feed direction

2. SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH VERSION

2.2 Media Specifications

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2.2.4 Effective Print Area of Paper

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

2.3 OPTIONS

Option Name Type Description

Rotary Cutter DB-EA204-RC-QM-R A rotary cutter used to repeatedly cut media Paper Roll Holder DB-EA904-PH-QM-R A media roll hanger for media roll with an outer roll

diameter up to 203.2mm (8”) and inner core diameter up to 76.2mm (3”).

NOTE: To purchase the Optional KIT, please contact your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative or TOSHIBA TEC Head Quarter.

13 mm

Outside printing area

13 mm

104mm±0.2mm

(Effective print head width)

130mm

(Max. paper width)

3. APPEARANCE ENGLISH VERSION

3.1 Dimensions

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3. APPEARANCE

3.1 DIMENSIONS

All dimension in mm

3.2 FRONT VIEW

3.3 REAR VIEW

Power Switch O: OFF I: ON

AC Power Inlet

USB Interface LAN Interface

Parallel Interface (Centronics)

Top Cover Release Button

LCD Message Display

Top Cover

Operation Panel

Online LED

Error LED

Adjustable Paper Guide (L/R)

Media Outlet

3. APPEARANCE ENGLISH VERSION

3.4 Operation Panel

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3.4 OPERATION PANEL

(Refer to Section 4 for further information about the Operation Panel.)

3.5 INTERIOR

1. Do not touch the Print Head

or around it just after printing. You may get burned as the Print Head becomes very hot during printing.

2. Do not touch any moving

parts. To reduce the risk of fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc., being drawn into the printer.

3. To avoid injury, be careful

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

AVERTISSEMENT

1. Ne touchez pas à la tête d'impression ou autour juste après l'impression. Vous pouvez être brûlé puisque la tête d'impression devient très chaude pendant l'impression..

Ne touchez à aucune pièce

en mouvement. Assurezvous d’avoir bien arrêté l’imprimante avant de charger le média, afin de réduire le risque d’avoir vos doigts.

Pour éviter la blessure,

soyez prudent de ne pas coincer vos doigts pendant que vous ouvrez ou fermez le boîtier.

WARNING!

ONLINE LED

(

Blue)

ERROR LED

(

Orange)

LCD Message Display

[FEED] Key

[MENU] Key

[PAUSE] Key

Platen

Label Gap Sensor & Black Mark Sensor

Sensor Knob

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4. BASIC FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION PANEL

4.1 LED INDICATION

4.1.1 POWER (ONLINE) LED

1. Indicate power on state.

2. Light when the printer power is on.

3. Blink slowly when the printer detects warnings.

4. Blink fast when the printer is in IPL mode.

4.1.2 ERROR LED

1. Indicate error state.

2. Light when the printer detects fatal error.

3. Blink slowly when the printer detects no paper or cover open.

4. Blink fast when the printer detects normal error.

4.1.3 INDICATION OF LED AND MEANING

Printer Status Online LED Error LED

No Error and No Warning ON OFF Fatal Error ON ON Paper Empty or Cover Open ON Blinks Slowly Normal Error ON Blinks Fast Warning Blinks Slowly OFF IPL Mode Blinks Fast OFF

4.2 KEYS ON THE NORMAL MODE

4.2.1 MENU KEY

This key enters Menu Mode.

1. Press and hold [MENU] Key for 3 seconds when the printer is in READY or PAUSE state.

This key is not activated during the printer is in ERROR state, processing mechanical activities or the data is in buffer.

2. To start Menu Mode, a message appears on the LCD, as shown below.

If press [MENU Key during indicates above message, the printer returns to Online Mode.

(Refer to Section 4.3.3 “Menu Mode” in detail explanation of Menu Mode.)

Menu Mode Press FEED Key

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4.2.2 PAUSE KEY

This key switches between READY/PAUSE states when the key is pressed alternately. USB, Parallel and Ethernet interface are kept ready to host during READY or PAUSE state.

This key is not activated during the printer is in ERROR state.

 Press [PAUSE] Key during mechanical activities, the printer stops after printing and feeding the

page of data in buffer and then changes to PAUSE state.

 Press [PAUSE] Key in PAUSE state, it changes to READY state.

Ready and Busy

LED

LCD Condition

POWER ERROR

On Off READY

The printer is in READY state and No error. USB, Parallel and Ethernet interface signal are ready to host. Mechanical activities are valid.

On Off PAUSE

The printer is in PAUSE state and No error. USB, Parallel and Ethernet interface signal are ready to host. Stops and pauses mechanical activities.

In “READY” state or three errors condition (LABEL ERROR / BM ERROR / PERFORATION ERROR), if this key is pressed and hold more than 1 sec, loaded paper will be parked (unloaded) to the paper parking position. The message on the LCD is displayed “Parking . . .” during paper parking (unloading). If paper parking is completed, the message on the LCD is displayed “PARK”.

- In this state, if [FEED] key is pressed, paper is loaded and “READY” is displayed on the LCD.

If paper parking is not completed even if loaded paper is fed in reverse with max. 20”, the same message as previous is displayed on the LCD. (“READY”)

- In this state, if [FEED] key is pressed, paper is loaded and “READY” is displayed on the LCD.

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4.2.3 FEED KEY

This key feeds or loads paper. This key is not activated during the printer is in an ERROR state and processing mechanical activities.

 Press [FEED] Key when Document Length Mode is selected and paper is loaded, the printer

feeds paper.

 Press [FEED] Key when Label Mode is selected and paper is loaded,

When Rotary cut is set to “OFF”,

- If paper is present at TOF (stand by) position, Paper is fed to next Label TOF position.

- If paper is present at Manual cut position, Paper is fed to next Manual cut position.

- If paper is present at other position (e.g. just printing is done), Paper is fed to next Manual cut position.

When Rotary cut is set to not “OFF”,

- Paper is fed to Label TOF position.

 Press FEED Key when Black Mark Mode is selected and paper is loaded,

When Rotary cut is set to “OFF”,

- If paper is present at TOF (stand by) position, Paper is fed to next BM TOF position.

- If paper is present at Manual cut position, Paper is fed to next Manual cut position.

- If paper is present at other position (e.g. just printing is done), Paper is fed to next Manual cut position.

When Rotary cut is set to not “OFF”,

- Paper is fed to BM TOF position.

 Press FEED Key when Perforation Mode is selected and paper is loaded,

When Rotary cut is set to “OFF”,

- If paper is present at TOF (stand by) position, Paper is fed to next Perforation TOF position.

- If paper is present at Manual cut position, Paper is fed to next Manual cut position.

- If paper is present at other position (e.g. just printing is done), Paper is fed to next Manual cut position.

When Rotary cut is set to not “OFF”,

- Paper is fed to Perforation TOF position.

 Press [FEED] Key when Cut Sheet Mode is selected and paper is loaded, the printer feeds paper

to eject.

 In case of Paper Load setting is Manual and no paper is set in the printer, press [FEED] Key

after paper is set manually and PE sensor detects paper. Then the printer loads paper to TOF position in each mode.

 Press [FEED] Key when “PARK” is displayed on the LCD, the printer loads paper.

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4.3 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

2ST PRINTER has following Special Functions.

1. Configuration Print

Power On + [FEED] Key

2. Default EEPROM

Power On + [MENU]+ [PAUSE] + [FEED] Key

3. Menu Mode

Power OFF

READY

Power ON

Menu Mode

Pres s and hold [MENU] key

turn on the printer

Pres s and hold [ M ENU] key for 3 s ec

Cofiguration Print

Pres s and hold [FE ED] key

turn on the printer

Facto ry Default

Pres s and hold [ F EED]+[P A US E] + [FEED] key

turn on the printer

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4.3.1 CONFIGURATION PRINT

Configuration Print Mode performs list printing of settings in Menu Mode. It is premised on use of more than 58mm width size paper in this mode.

Sequence:

1. Press and hold [FEED] Key, then turn the printer on.

All I/F are in BUSY state during this mode. And a message appears on the LCD, as shown below.

2. Press [FEED] Key shortly, it enters Configuration Print Mode and print printer configuration in

the same time.

3. A message appears on the LCD, As shown below

4. Press [FEED] Key shortly or long.

After reset printer, a message appears on the LCD, as shown below.

Print Config. Press FEED Ke

Printer Config. Printing…

Printer Config. Completed

NOTE:

1. If Cut Sheet mode is selected as the paper type, can not perform configuration print.

Please change paper type and try again.

2. All keys are invalid during printing printer configuration.

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