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TEC Thermal Printer
B-SX4T SERIES
Owner's Manual
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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
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Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 6DIHW\6XPPDU\ 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
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Safety Summary ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 If foreign objects (metal When unplugging the power cords, ’LVFRQQHFW ’LVFRQQHFW fragments, water, liquids) enter be sure to hold and pull on the plug WKH SOXJ WKH SOXJ the machines, first turn off the 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 fo
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ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW........................................................................................................E1-1 1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................E1-1 1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................E1-1 1.3 Unpacking...........................
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ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................EA1-1 A1.1 Printer..........................................................................................................................EA1-1 A1.2 Options........................................................................................................................EA1-2 A1.3 Media...................................................
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 1.1 Introduction 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Thank you for choosing the TEC B-SX4T series thermal printer. This 1.1 Introduction 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 r
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 1.4 Accessories When unpacking the printer, please make sure all the following 1.4 Accessories accessories are supplied with the printer. US Power Cord (1 pc.) EU Power Cord (1 pc.) (P/No. FBCB0030203) (P/No.EKA-0030001) QQ model only QP model only CD-ROM (1 pc.) Fan Filter (1 pc.) QQ (P/No.: 7FM00332100) (P/No. FMBB0036801) QP (P/No.: 7FM00256100) Warranty Disclaimer Sheet (1 sheet)
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 1.5 Appearance The names of the parts or units introduced in this section are used in the 1.5 Appearance following chapters. 291 (11.5) 460 (18.1) 1.5.1 Dimensions 291 460 308 (12.1) Dimensions in mm (inches) Top Cover 1.5.2 Front View LCD Message Display Operation Panel Supply Window Media Outlet 1.5.3 Rear View PCMCIA Card Slot (Option), Parallel
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 1.5 Appearance LCD Message Display 1.5.4 Operation Panel 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. Locking Ring 1.5.5 Interior Ribbon Stopper Supply Holder Print Head Block Print Head Platen Supply Shaft Head Lever Ribbon Shaft E1- 4
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 2.1 Precautions 2. PRINTER SETUP 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 2.1 Precautions operator and the equipment, please observe the following p
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 2.2 Procedure before Operation 2.2 Procedure 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.) 4. The host computer must have a serial, Centronics parallel, USB or NOTE: LAN port. (Refer to Section 2.4.
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 2.4 Connecting the Cables to Your Printer The following paragraphs outline how to connect the cables from the 2.4 Connecting the printer to your host computer, and will also show how to make cable Cables to Your connections to other devices. Depending on the application software Printer 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 pri
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 2.5 Connecting the Power Cord 2.5 Connecting the 1. { ) position. Make sure that the printer Power Switch is in the OFF ( { Power Cord CAUTION! 1. Make sure that the printer Power Switch is turned to the OFF position ( { ) before connecting the Power Switch Power Cord to prevent possible electric shock or damage to the printer. 2. Use only the Power Cord 2. Connect the Power Cord to the printer
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 2.6 Turning the Printer ON/OFF When the printer is connected to your host computer it is good practice to 2.6 Turning the Printer turn the printer ON before turning on your host computer and turn OFF ON/OFF your host computer before turning off the printer. 2.6.1 Turning ON 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. CAUTION!
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 2.7 Loading the Media The following procedure shows the steps to properly load the media into 2.7 Loading the Media the printer so that it feeds straight and true through the printer. WARNING! The printer prints both labels and tags. 1. Do not touch any moving parts. To reduce the risk 1. Turn off the power and open the Top Cover. of fingers, jewellery, 2. Turn the Head Lever to Free position, then release the Ribbon Shaft clot
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 2.7 Loading the Media 5. Put the media on the Supply Shaft. 2.7 Loading the Media 6. Pass the media around the Damper, then pull the media towards the (Cont.) front of the printer. 7. Align the projection of the Supply Holder with the groove of the NOTE: Supply Shaft, and push the Supply Holder against the media until the Do not over-tighten the Locking media is held firmly in place. This will center the media Ring of the Supply Holder.
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 2.7 Loading the Media 10. Lower the Print Head Block until it stops. 2.7 Loading the Media 11. After loading the media, it may be necessary to set the Media (Cont.) Sensors used to detect the print start position for label or tag printing. Setting the Feed Gap Sensor position (1) Remove the Locking Screw that secures the Media Sensor. NOTE: (2) Manually move the Media Sensor so that the Feed Gap Sensor is Be sure to set the black
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 2.7 Loading the Media 12. There are four issue modes available on this printer. How to set the 2.7 Loading the Media media for each mode is provided below. (Cont.) Batch mode In the batch mode, the media is continuously printed and fed until the number of labels/tags specified in the issue command have been printed. Strip mode NOTES: 1. Be sure to set the Selection When the optional Strip Module is fitt
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2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33034 2.7 Loading the Media Build-in rewinder mode 2.7 Loading the Media The Rewinder Assembly of the Strip Module can be used in batch mode (Cont.) to take up the printed media as a Built-in Rewinder. NOTE: (1) Remove the two Black Screws to detach the Front Plate. Be sure to set the Selection (2) Attach the Rewinder Guide Plate enclosed with the optional Strip Switch to REWINDER position. Module to the Strip Plate with the SMW-4x8 sems s
