Toshiba B-SX600, EO1-33085 User Manual

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TOSHIBA Barcode Printer

B-SX600 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:

Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV,

der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäss EN ISO 7779.

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 complies with Canadian ICES-003.”

“Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.”

(for CANADA only)

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Copyright © 2008

by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved

570 Ohito, Izunokuni-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN

Safety Summary

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 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”.)

 

 

 

WARNING

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any other than the

Do not use voltages other than

Prohibited

Do not plug in or unplug the power

 

 

specified AC voltage the voltage (AC) specified on the

cord plug with wet hands as this

 

 

is prohibited.

rating plate, as this may cause

 

may cause electric shock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prohibited

If the machines share the same

 

Prohibited

Do not place metal objects or

 

outlet with any other electrical

 

water-filled containers such as

 

appliances that consume large

 

 

flower vases, flower pots or mugs,

 

 

 

 

amounts of power, the voltage

 

 

etc. on top of the machines. If

 

will fluctuate widely each time

 

 

metal objects or spilled liquid enter

 

these appliances operate. Be sure

 

 

the machines, this may cause fire

 

to provide an exclusive outlet for

 

 

or electric shock.

 

the machine as this may cause

 

 

 

 

fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

Prohibited

Do not insert or drop metal,

 

Prohibited

Do not scratch, damage or modify

flammable or other foreign

 

the power cords. Also, do not

 

objects into the machines through

 

 

place heavy objects on, pull on, or

 

the ventilation slits, as this may

 

 

excessively bend the cords, as this

 

cause fire or electric shock.

 

 

may cause fire or electrical shock.

 

Disconnect

If the machines are dropped or

 

Disconnect

Continued use of the machines in

 

 

 

 

 

their cabinets damaged, first turn

 

an abnormal condition such as

 

the plug.

 

the plug.

 

 

off the power switches and

 

 

when the machines are producing

 

 

disconnect the power cord plugs

 

 

smoke or strange smells may cause

 

 

from the outlet, and then contact

 

 

fire or electric shock. In these

 

 

your authorised TOSHIBA TEC

 

 

cases, immediately turn off the

 

 

representative for assistance.

 

 

power switches and disconnect the

 

 

Continued use of the machine in

 

 

power cord plugs from the outlet.

 

 

that condition may cause fire or

 

 

Then, contact your authorised

 

 

electric shock.

 

 

TOSHIBA TEC representative for

 

 

 

 

 

assistance.

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Safety Summary

 

 

Disconnect

If foreign objects (metal

Disconnect

When unplugging the power cords,

 

 

 

 

fragments, water, liquids) enter

be sure to hold and pull on the plug

 

 

the plug.

the machines, first turn off the

the plug.

portion. Pulling on the cord portion

 

 

 

power switches and disconnect

 

may cut or expose the internal wires

 

 

 

the power cord plugs from the

 

and cause fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Connect a

Ensure that the equipment is

No

Do not remove covers, repair or

 

 

properly grounded. Extension

modify the machine by yourself.

 

 

grounding wire.

disassembling.

 

 

 

cables should also be grounded.

 

You may be injured by high

 

 

 

Fire or electric shock could

 

voltage, very hot parts or sharp

 

 

 

occur on improperly grounded

 

edges inside the machine.

 

 

 

equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION 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:

*

High humidity

*

Temperatures out of the specification

*

Direct sunlight

*

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

Page

1.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................

1- 1

 

1.1

Introduction......................................................................................................................

1- 1

 

1.2

Accessories ....................................................................................................................

1- 2

 

1.3

Part Names and Functions ..............................................................................................

1- 3

 

 

1.3.1

Front View ...................................................................................................................

1- 3

 

 

1.3.2

Rear View (Model with a USB interface) .....................................................................

1- 4

 

 

1.3.3

Rear View (Model with a LAN interface)......................................................................

1- 5

 

 

1.3.4

Interior .........................................................................................................................

1- 6

 

 

1.3.5

Operation Panel...........................................................................................................

1- 8

 

1.4

Cutter Unit .............................................................................................................................

1- 9

 

 

1.4.1

Cut Position .................................................................................................................

1- 9

 

 

1.4.2

Precautions when using the Cutter Unit .....................................................................

1-10

 

1.5

Peel-off Unit..........................................................................................................................

1-11

 

 

1.5.1 Part Names.................................................................................................................

1-11

 

 

1.5.2

Precautions when using the Peel-off Unit...................................................................

1-12

2.

PRINTER SETUP .....................................................................................................................

2- 1

 

2.1

Removing the Protective Materials..................................................................................

2- 1

 

2.2

Installation Location.........................................................................................................

2- 4

 

2.3

Connecting the Power Cord ............................................................................................

2- 5

 

2.4

Connecting the Printer (with a USB interface) to Your Computer....................................

2- 6

 

2.5

Connecting the Printer (with a LAN interface) to Your Computer....................................

2- 7

3.

MEDIA AND RIBBON ..............................................................................................................

3- 1

 

3.1

Supply Specifications ......................................................................................................

3- 1

 

3.2

Die-cut Label ...................................................................................................................

3- 2

 

3.3

Notched Media ................................................................................................................

3- 3

 

3.4

Label with Black Marks....................................................................................................

3- 4

 

3.5

Guaranteed Print Area.....................................................................................................

3- 5

 

3.6

Storage of Media and Ribbon..........................................................................................

3- 6

 

3.7

Unacceptable Media and Ribbons...................................................................................

3- 6

4.

LOADING THE RIBBON..........................................................................................................

4- 1

5.

LOADING THE MEDIA.............................................................................................................

5- 1

 

5.1

How to Load the Media....................................................................................................

5- 1

 

5.2

How to Load the Media for the Model with the Peel-off Unit............................................

5- 5

 

5.3

How to Load Fanfold Paper............................................................................................

5-11

6. PRINTING FROM YOUR COMPUTER ....................................................................................

6- 1

 

6.1

Print Test from Printer Driver...........................................................................................

6- 1

 

6.2

Precautions when Using the Model with a LAN Interface................................................

6- 4

7.

PRINTER OPERATION............................................................................................................

7- 1

 

7.1

Media Feed Mode............................................................................................................

7- 1

 

7.2

Tear-off ............................................................................................................................

7- 4

 

7.3

Page Alignment ...............................................................................................................

7- 5

 

7.4

Media Calibration.............................................................................................................

7- 8

8.

OPERATION PANEL ...............................................................................................................

8- 1

 

8.1

Operation Panel...............................................................................................................

8- 1

 

8.2

Messages Displayed on the Operation Panel .................................................................

8- 2

 

8.3

Printer Operation Using the Operation Panel ..................................................................

8- 6

 

8.4

Menu Options ..................................................................................................................

8- 7

 

8.5

How to Cancel a Print Job ..............................................................................................

8-12

9.

TEST PRINT.............................................................................................................................

9- 1

 

9.1

How to Perform a Print Test ............................................................................................

9- 1

 

9.2

Print Test Pattern.............................................................................................................

9- 1

10. REMOVING JAMMED MEDIA ................................................................................................

10- 1

 

10.1

Removing Jammed Media from the Cutter Unit.............................................................

10- 1

 

10.2

Removing Jammed Media from the Peel-off Unit..........................................................

10- 2

11. DAILY MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................

11- 1

 

11.1

Cleaning the Media Sensor ...........................................................................................

11- 2

 

11.2

Cleaning the Platen .......................................................................................................

11- 3

 

11.3

Cleaning the Ribbon Separation Plate ..........................................................................

11- 4

 

11.4

Cleaning the Ribbon Guide Bar.....................................................................................

11- 4

 

11.5

Cleaning the Print Head ................................................................................................

11- 5

 

11.6

Cleaning the Peel-off Unit..............................................................................................

11- 6

12. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................

12- 1

 

12.1

Problems at Start-up of the Printer ................................................................................

12- 1

 

12.2

Problems while Printing .................................................................................................

12- 1

 

12.3

Print Failure ...................................................................................................................

12- 4

 

12.4

Problems in the Network (Model with a LAN Interface).................................................

12- 8

 

12.5

Solutions if an Error Message Appears on the Operation Panel ...................................

12- 9

13. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)..........................................................................

13- 1

14. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................

14- 1

14.1

Printer (Model with a USB Interface) .............................................................................

14- 1

14.2

Printer (Model with a LAN Interface) .............................................................................

14- 2

14.3

Cutter Unit .....................................................................................................................

14- 4

14.4

Peel-off Unit...................................................................................................................

14- 4

15. POWER CORD........................................................................................................................

15- 1

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

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the TOSHIBA B-SX600 series bar code printer

This Owner’s Manual includes instructions and directions for use of the printer. It should be read carefully to make full use of the capabilities of the printer and maximize its life. Particularly, please read “Safety Summary” before handling or maintaining the printer. For most queries please refer to this manual and keep it safe for future reference. Please contact your nearest authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for further information concerning this manual.

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.2 Accessories

When unpacking the printer, please make sure all the following accessories are supplied with the printer. Should any of them be missing, please contact your nearest authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.

• CD-ROM

 

• Owner’s Manual (this document)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ferrite core (for the model with a LAN interface)

Reset pin (for the model with a LAN interface)

Unpacking instructions

Warranty sheet (US only)

Cleaning cloth

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.3 Part Names and Functions

1.3.1 Front View

1

2

8

3

4

7

6

5

1.Side Cover

Opened when the media or ribbon is loaded or replaced.

2.Supply Window

A remaining quantity of the media or ribbon can be checked through the Supply Window.

3.Front Cover Unlock Button

Used to open the Front Cover.

4. Side Cover Grip

Used to open the Side Cover.

5. Media Outlet

Printed outputs are ejected through the Media Outlet.

6.Front Cover

Opened when the media is loaded or replaced.

7.Power Switch

Used to turn the printer on/off.

8.Operation Panel

Please refer to Section 8. OPERATION PANEL for further information.

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.3.2 Rear View (Model with a USB interface)

1

2

5

3

4

1.USB Interface Connector

Used to connect the printer to a PC with a USB cable.

2.Ventilation Slot

Lets trapped heat pass out of the printer.

3.Expansion I/O Interface Connector

Used to interface with an external device.

4.AC Power Inlet

5.Fanfold Paper Slot

Allows fanfold paper to feed into the printer from the printer back.

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.3.3 Rear View (Model with a LAN interface)

1

2

5

3

4

1.LAN Interface Connector

Used to connect the printer to a PC with a LAN cable. .

2.Ventilation Slot

3.Expansion I/O Interface Connector

Used to interface with an external device.

4.AC Power Inlet

5.Fanfold Paper Slot

Lets trapped heat pass out of the printer

Allows fanfold paper to feed into the printer from the printer back.

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Toshiba B-SX600, EO1-33085 User Manual

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.3.4 Interior

Lower unit

10

1

 

9

2

 

8

3

 

7

4

 

6

 

 

5

1.

Media End Sensor

6.

Reflective Media Sensor

2.

Media Holder

7.

Transmissive Media Edge Sensor

3.

Media Roll Damper

8.

Platen

4.

Media Roll Guide

9.

Transmissive Media Centre Sensor

5.

Media Guide

10.

Print Head

WARNING!

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 moving parts, be sure to load the media once the printer has stopped moving completely.

3.To avoid injury, be careful not to trap your fingers while opening or closing the cover.

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Upper Unit

1

2

7

3

 

4

6

5

1.

Upper Unit Handle

5.

Ribbon Tensioner

2.

Upper Unit Unlock Lever

6.

Print Head Pressure Selection Lever

3.

Ribbon Stopper

7.

Ribbon Shaft (Take-up side)

4.

Ribbon Shaft (Supply side)

 

 

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.3.5 Operation Panel

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

1.LCD Message Display

7.

[Enter] key

2.Error LED (Red)

8.

Arrow keys

3.Data LED (Green)

9.

[Pause] key

4.[Feed] key

10.

Power LED (Green)

5.[Menu] key

11.

Ready LED (Green)

6.[Cancel] key

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please refer to Section 8. OPERATION PANEL for further information about the Operation Panel.

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.4 Cutter Unit

This section describes the model with the Cutter Unit.

The model with the Cutter Unit is designed to cut the printed media.

A cutter is located inside the Media Outlet.

1.4.1 Cut position

A cut position varies depending on media feed mode selected.

Strict feed mode

In the Strict feed mode, the cut position is at the centre of a gap, a notch or a black mark.

Easy feed mode

In the Easy feed mode, the cut position is approximately 1 mm from the leading edge of the label positioned behind the cutter.

Cut position

Cut position

Feed direction

Fixed length feed mode

In the Fixed Length feed mode, the media is cut at equal interval of media pitch specified in the printer driver.

Media pitch specified in the printer driver

 

 

Cut position

Feed direction

 

 

 

 

 

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.4.2 Precautions when using the Cutter Unit

The following precautions must be taken when the Cutter Unit is used.

The thickness of the media that can be cut is between 0.08 mm and 0.26 mm. Do not cut any media that falls outside this range, as this may cause a printer failure.

When using a label stock, be sure to cut the gaps. Cutting labels will cause the glue to stick to the cutter, which may affect the cutter quality and shorten the cutter life.

Do not cut any materials other than paper (e.g. fabrics and films), as this may cause a printer failure.

The cutter is a consumable. The cutting edge wears out from an extended period of use, causing the cutter to be blunt. When replacing the cutter, please contact your nearest authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.

When the perforated media is used, do not cut ± 1 mm around the perforation, as this may cause a paper jam in the Cutter Unit.

Cut position

Label

Backing

paper

mm

 

 

 

±

 

where cuttingis

 

 

Area allowednot

 

 

 

Perforation

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.5 Peel-off Unit

This section describes the model with the Peel-off Unit.

1.5.1 Part names

Media Holding Roller

Front Cover

Peel-off Sensor

Front Cover Unlock button

Peel-off Unit

Pinch Roller (White)

Peel-off Sensor

 

Rubber Roller (Black)

 

 

 

Media Holding Roller

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.5.2 Precautions when using the Peel-off Unit

The following precautions must be taken when the Peel-off Unit is used.

Reduce a print speed to 101.6 mm/second (4 ips) or less.

Do not use perforated media, as this may cause a media feed error.

Some die-cut labels may not be peeled properly depending on the die-cut condition.

Please remove a label after peeling and media feed are stopped completely.

When the printer is not used in Strip mode, draw the media and backing paper together over the Media Holding Roller until the leading edge of the media comes out of the media outlet. The media should be sufficiently pulled out so that it is kept held by the Media Holding Roller even after the media is fed backward after a tear-off. Otherwise, a media feed error may occur.

The Peel-off Sensor may malfunction if it is subject to direct lighting of a three-band fluorescent lamp. If this happens, decrease the illumination intensity of the fluorescent lamp or relocate the printer.

Do not use the edge of the Peel-off Plate to tear off the media, as this may cause injuries or a printer failure.

When the printer is used in Strip mode, enable “Peel” in the printer driver. For details, please refer to the Help for the Printer Driver.

Supplemental Remarks

The Rubber Roller in the Peel-off Unit is a consumable. It wears out from an extended period of use, which causes an improper peel-off operation. As a guide, it should be replaced when the printer running distance reaches 20 km. When replacing the Rubber Roller, please contact your nearest authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.

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2. PRINTER SETUP

2.1 Removing the Protective Materials

CAUTION

Please be careful not to get your fingers caught in the covers while opening

or closing them. This may cause injuries.

 

 

Precautions

Do not plug in the Power Cord until the printer is set up completely.

1.Hold the Side Cover Grip and open the Side Cover completely.

Side Cover Grip

2.Push up the Upper Unit Unlock Lever (underneath the Upper Unit Handle) to unlock the Upper Unit.

3.Hold and lift the Upper Unit Handle until it is locked.

Upper Unit Handle

Upper Unit Unlock Lever

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2. PRINTER SETUP

4.Remove the black plastic band that is

used to fasten

the Ribbon Tensioner of

Ribbon Tensioner

 

the Upper Unit.

 

 

Black plastic band

5.Press the Front Cover Unlock button and open the Front Cover frontward.

Front Cover

Front Cover Unlock Button

6.Lift the Media Holder Plate. Remove the Print Head Protective Sheet.

Print Head Protective Sheet

Media Holder Plate

7.Push up the Upper Unit Unlock Lever to unlock the Upper Unit.

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2. PRINTER SETUP

8.Take your finger off the Upper Unit Unlock Lever. Hold the Upper Unit Handle and push the Upper Unit downward until it is locked.

Ensure that the Upper Unit is locked completely.

9.Close both the Front and the Side Covers.

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2. PRINTER SETUP

2.2 Installation Location

Install the printer in a place where ample space is reserved for operation. well ventilated, flat, level table or a rack specifically designed for the printer. of the printer make full contact with the surface of the desk or rack.

Ensure that there is sufficient space around the printer, as illustrated below.

Also, place the printer on a Make sure that the 4 feet

%RH

5 °C 90%

 

29 °C 90%

28 °C

 

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

60%

 

 

 

 

 

 

60

18 °C

 

 

 

60%

 

 

Back: 5 cm or over

 

 

 

40

5 °C

 

28 °C

 

 

55%

 

40 °C 39%

 

°C

40%

 

 

18

 

 

20

40%

 

Left: 10 cm or over

 

 

 

 

 

40 °C 10%

 

 

10

20

30

40 °C

 

 

Acceptable

Recommended

Right: 30 cm or over

 

operating

operating range

 

range

 

 

Front: 15 cm or over

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

Precautions

Avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions. Failure to do this may cause injuries or printer failure.

Direct sunlight

High temperatures and humidity or low temperatures and humidity

Rapid temperature changes

Direct cold air

Excessive vibration

Dust/Gas

Near magnetic or electromagnetic devices

Near open flames or wet locations

On an unstable desk or rack

Ensure that an AC outlet is located near the installation location of the printer and that it allows for the easy plugging and unplugging of the Power Cord. Do not place any obstacles around the AC outlet.

When the Peel-off Unit is used, the backing paper is ejected continuously from the lower section of the Peel-off Unit. Particularly, when a label in use is long, choose an installation location carefully in order to prevent it from sticking on a table or the ejected backing paper.

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2. PRINTER SETUP

2.3 Connecting the Power Cord

This section describes how to connect the Power Cord and turn the printer on or off.

Precautions

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 Section 15. POWER CORD.

Ensure that an AC outlet is located near the installation location of the printer and that it allows for the easy plugging and unplugging of the Power Cord. Do not place any obstacles around the AC outlet.

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. Otherwise, this may affect the operation of the printer.

1. Make sure that the printer Power Switch is in the OFF ( ) position.

OFF ON

2.Completely plug the Power Cord into the AC Power Inlet at the back of the printer.

3.Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a grounded outlet as far as it will go.

[Example of US Type]

[Example of EU Type]

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2. PRINTER SETUP

2.4Connecting the Printer (with a USB Interface) to Your Computer

1.Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB Interface Connector at the back of the printer.

2.Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port of your computer.

Supplemental Remarks

If a USB cable other than the supplied one or other USB devices are used, choose USB 2.0-compatible products.

Pay attention to the orientation of the connector when connecting the USB cable.

It is not guaranteed that the printer functions in combination with any other USB devices (e.g. USB flash memory). If a USB device is used together with the printer at the same time, it may not be detected properly depending on the combination of a USB device and a computer in use. In this case, use of a USB hub between the USB device and the PC is recommended.

Choose a fully shielded USB cable that best fits your needs or environment.

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2. PRINTER SETUP

2.5Connecting the Printer (with a LAN Interface) to Your Computer

1.Fit the supplied ferrite core close to the connector of the LAN cable. (See the photo on the right.)

2.Connect the ferrite core fitted end of LAN cable into the LAN Interface Connector at the back of the printer.

3.Connect the other end of the LAN cable into a network device such as a hub.

Precautions

Be sure to fit the supplied ferrite core to a LAN cable. If a different ferrite core is fitted to the cable, communications with the computer may become unstable.

Pay attention to the orientation of the connector when connecting the LAN cable.

Choose a LAN cable that best fits your needs or environment.

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3. MEDIA AND RIBBON

3.1 Supply Specifications

Item

 

Batch/Tear-off mode

 

 

 

 

Cut mode

 

Media width (Backing

 

 

 

 

15 mm to 120 mm

 

 

 

paper width)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Media thickness (total)

 

 

 

 

0.08 mm to 0.26 mm

 

 

 

Media pitch

 

5 mm to 1,000 mm

 

 

12 mm to 1,000 mm

 

10 mm to 1,000 mm

 

Label length

-

 

 

10 mm to 998 mm 1

 

-

 

Label width

-

 

 

10 mm or more

 

-

 

Label thickness

-

 

 

0.05 mm or more

 

-

 

Backing paper

-

 

 

0.1 mm or less

 

-

 

thickness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Material of backing

-

 

 

Glassine paper

 

-

 

paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Media type (Roll

 

Roll (Inside/outside)

 

 

Roll (Inside)

 

Roll (Inside/outside)

 

direction)

 

Fanfold 2

 

 

 

 

Fanfold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. outside roll

 

200 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

diameter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inner core diameter

 

76.2 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ribbon width

 

30 to 120 mm (A ribbon must be at least 10 mm wider than the loaded

 

 

 

media.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ribbon roll direction

 

Ink side faces outside

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ribbon inner core

 

25.4 mm to 26.4 mm

 

 

 

diameter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of ribbon

 

Minimum of 200 mm long silver film is attached to the end of the ribbon.

 

Outside roll diameter

 

70 mm or less (Ribbon length: Approx. 300 m or less)

 

1 If the length of a label is long, place the printer on a surface where an ejected label does not stick to the printer or floor.

2 Feed fanfold paper from back of the printer. (→ 5.3 How to Load Fanfold Paper)

3 Use a ribbon that is at least 10 mm wider than the media.

Supplemental Remarks

In the case of peel-off operation, use of perforated labels is not allowed.

Feed fanfold paper through the Fanfold Paper Slot on the printer back.

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3. MEDIA AND RIBBON

3.2 Die-cut label

“Die-cut label” refers to a label stock of which labels are die cut one by one and surroundings are removed, as illustrated below.

When a die-cut label stock is loaded, either the Transmissive Media Edge Sensor or the Transmissive Media Centre Sensor is used to detect a print position. The Transmissive Media Centre Sensor is located at the centre of the label feed path. (→ 1.3 Part Names and Functions)

Precautions

The Transmissive Media Edge Sensor must be placed so that it does not come into contact with the media.

15 to 120 mm

20 mm or less

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R2 mm or less

Gap

 

 

 

25 mm

 

 

 

 

 

2 to 13 mm

Label pitch

5 to 1,000 mm

Page start line

Transmissive Media

Edge Sensor

Media feed direction

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3. MEDIA AND RIBBON

3.3 Notched media

“Notched media” is notched on the left at a regular interval. When notched media is loaded, the Transmissive Paper Edge Sensor is used.

Precautions

The Transmissive Paper Edge Sensor must be placed so that it does not come into contact with the media.

15 to 120 mm

Notch

2 to 13 mm

4 mm or over

Transmissive Paper Edge Sensor

Page start line

Media feed direction

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3. MEDIA AND RIBBON

3.4 Label with black marks

“Label with black marks” refers to a label stock with black marks printed at the back of the backing paper for the position detection purpose, as illustrated below. When a label stock with black marks is loaded, the Reflective Media Sensor is used.

15 to 120 mm

12 mm or over

2 to 13 mm

Label pitch

10 to 1,000 mm

Black mark on the reverse side

Page start line

Reflective Media Sensor (Located under the media)

Media feed direction

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