Toshiba B-SX600 manual Printing from Your Computer, Print Test from Printer Driver

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6. PRINTING FROM YOUR COMPUTER

This section explains general printing steps, including how to perform a print test from the Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows 2000-based printer driver.

[Supplemental Remarks]

･Steps may vary depending on the application software in use.

Please refer to a relevant manual of the application software in use for further information.

6.1 Print Test from Printer Driver

Precautions

･Before performing a print test, please refer to the Printer Driver Setup Guide, and install the printer driver. In addition, the properties of the media in use for a print test must be entered in the printer driver and selected in advance. Please refer to the Help for the Printer Driver for further information.

1.Load the ribbon and media in place for a print test. Turn the Power Switch on.

Please refer to sections 4. LOADING THE RIBBON and 5. LOADING THE MEDIA for further information regarding how to load the ribbon and media.

Precautions

･Do not load a ribbon when thermal paper is used.

2.Open the “printers” folder.

・For Windows XP, open the [Printers and Faxes] folder from the [Start] menu. If [Printers and Faxes] cannot be found, open the folder from the Control Panel.

・For Windows 2000, click on the [Start] button. Move the cursor to [Settings] and select [Printers].

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Contents SX600 Series Vorsicht CE Compliance for EU onlyMeanings of Each Symbol Safety SummaryPrecautions Table of Contents Test Print Specifications Introduction Product OverviewCD-ROM AccessoriesFront View Part Names and FunctionsAC Power Inlet Fanfold Paper Slot USB Interface ConnectorRear View Model with a USB interface Ventilation SlotRear View Model with a LAN interface LAN Interface ConnectorMedia End Sensor Reflective Media Sensor Media Holder InteriorMedia Roll Damper Platen Media Roll Guide Media Guide Print HeadUpper Unit Handle Ribbon Tensioner Upper Unit Unlock Lever Upper UnitOperation Panel Cancel keyMenu key Cut position Cutter UnitPrecautions when using the Cutter Unit Part names Peel-off UnitSupplemental Remarks Precautions when using the Peel-off UnitPrecautions Printer SetupRemoving the Protective Materials Printer Setup Printer Setup 40 C Installation LocationExample of US Type Connecting the Power CordConnecting the Printer with a USB Interface to Your Computer Connecting the Printer with a LAN Interface to Your Computer Strip mode Cut mode Supply SpecificationsMedia and Ribbon Die-cut label Notched media Label with black marks Guaranteed Print Area Storage of Media and Ribbons When you purchase media and ribbonsUnacceptable Media and Ribbons Preprinted MediaMedia and Ribbon Loading the Ribbon PrecautionRelease button Gently squeeze the metal. plate Precautions Loading the Media How to Load the MediaLoading the Media Low Supplemental Remarks Please read .1 How to Load the Media first How to Load the Media for the Model with the Peel-off UnitPrecautions Loading the Media Loading the Media How to Load a Narrow Label Stock How to Reload the Media when the Upper Unit is Lifted How to Load Fanfold Paper Print Test from Printer Driver Printing from Your ComputerPrinting from Your Computer Printing from Your Computer Precautions when Using the Model with a LAN Interface Printing from Your Computer Fixed Length feed mode Media Feed ModeStrict feed mode Easy feed modePrinter Operation Printer Operation Tear-off Alignment is performed AlignmentAlignment when Precise print mode is selected Alignment when Paper saving mode is selected Media Calibration Alignment when Fixed Length feed mode is selectedHow to perform a media calibration Printer Operation Printer Operation Operation Panel Operation PanelMessages Displayed on the Operation Panel Display when Pause is shown Display when Printing is shown Display in Low Power Mode Error messages in the event of End of paperOperation Operational procedures Printer Operation using the Operation Panel→ See .4 Menu Options Information Menu OptionsTrip Title DescriptionClear Trip Meter menu Reprint Error Page menuTest print menu Conditions Low Power minBeep Volume How to Cancel a Print Job Operation Panel Test Print How to Perform a Print TestPrint Test Pattern Removing Jammed Media from the Cutter Unit Removing Jammed MediaRemoving Jammed Media from the Peel-off Unit Daily Maintenance Cleaning the Media Sensor Cleaning the Platen Cleaning the Ribbon Guide Bar Cleaning the Ribbon Separation PlateCleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Peel-off Unit Problems at Start-up of the Printer TroubleshootingProblems while Printing Printing does not start⇒8.5 How to Cancel a Print Job ⇒2.4 or 2.5 Connecting the Printer to YourComputer ⇒ 3.7 Unacceptable Media and RibbonsBlank page label is ejected ⇒ 11.3 Cleaning the Ribbon Separation PlateLoaded ribbon is torn or ejected with the media An entire or a part of printout is light Print FailurePrinted text is blurred Printouts have streaky smudges or fine lines ⇒ 2.2 Installation LocationPrint position gradually misaligns ⇒ 7.1 Media Feed Mode⇒ 7.4 Media Calibration ⇒ Help on the Printing Preferences ⇒ 8.5 How to Cancel a Print Job⇒ 2.5 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Problems in the Network Model with a LAN InterfaceError messages and remedial measures ⇒ 1.5.2 Precaution when using the Peel-off Unit How to Load the Media⇒ 1.4.2 Precautions when using the Cutter Unit Peeling failedAction Info.Error Error messages Possible causes Solutions Info. ErrorImage Info.Error Possible causes Solutions Bad thermal headHow can I use the printer with the covers left open? Frequently Asked Questions FAQCan I use an ink ribbon narrower than a label? Ribbon is torn apart during printing. What should I do? Peeling failure occurs more frequently than before Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Remarks Standard modelSpecifications SpecificationsPrinter Model with a USB Interface Http Printer Model with a LAN InterfaceSnmp Simple Network Management Protocol Specifications Cutter Unit When purchasing the power cord Power CordPage EO1-33085