Toshiba B-SX600 manual How to perform a media calibration, Precautions

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7. PRINTER OPERATION

■How to perform a media calibration

Use the following steps to perform a media calibration from the printer driver.

Precautions

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

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

Refer to sections 4. LOADING THE RIBBON and 5. LOADING THE 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 the [Start] button. Move the cursor to [Settings] and select [Printers].

3.Right-click on an icon of the currently selected printer. Choose and click on the [Properties]. The “printer properties” dialog box appears.

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Contents SX600 Series CE Compliance for EU only VorsichtSafety Summary Meanings of Each SymbolPrecautions Table of Contents Test Print Specifications Product Overview IntroductionAccessories CD-ROMPart Names and Functions Front ViewRear View Model with a USB interface USB Interface ConnectorAC Power Inlet Fanfold Paper Slot Ventilation SlotLAN Interface Connector Rear View Model with a LAN interfaceMedia Roll Damper Platen Media Roll Guide InteriorMedia End Sensor Reflective Media Sensor Media Holder Media Guide Print HeadUpper Unit Upper Unit Handle Ribbon Tensioner Upper Unit Unlock LeverMenu key Cancel keyOperation Panel Cutter Unit Cut positionPrecautions when using the Cutter Unit Peel-off Unit Part namesPrecautions when using the Peel-off Unit Supplemental RemarksRemoving the Protective Materials Printer SetupPrecautions Printer Setup Printer Setup Installation Location 40 CConnecting the Power Cord Example of US TypeConnecting the Printer with a USB Interface to Your Computer Connecting the Printer with a LAN Interface to Your Computer Media and Ribbon Supply SpecificationsStrip mode Cut mode Die-cut label Notched media Label with black marks Guaranteed Print Area Unacceptable Media and Ribbons When you purchase media and ribbonsStorage of Media and Ribbons Preprinted MediaMedia and Ribbon Precaution Loading the RibbonRelease button Gently squeeze the metal. plate Precautions How to Load the Media Loading the MediaLoading the Media Low Supplemental Remarks How to Load the Media for the Model with the Peel-off Unit Please read .1 How to Load the Media firstPrecautions 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 Printing from Your Computer Print Test from Printer DriverPrinting from Your Computer Printing from Your Computer Precautions when Using the Model with a LAN Interface Printing from Your Computer Strict feed mode Media Feed ModeFixed Length feed mode Easy feed modePrinter Operation Printer Operation Tear-off Alignment Alignment is performedAlignment when Precise print mode is selected Alignment when Paper saving mode is selected Alignment when Fixed Length feed mode is selected Media CalibrationHow 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 Error messages in the event of End of paper Display in Low Power Mode→ See .4 Menu Options Printer Operation using the Operation PanelOperation Operational procedures Menu Options InformationTitle Description TripTest print menu Reprint Error Page menuClear Trip Meter menu Low Power min ConditionsBeep Volume How to Cancel a Print Job Operation Panel Print Test Pattern How to Perform a Print TestTest Print Removing Jammed Media Removing Jammed Media from the Cutter UnitRemoving Jammed Media from the Peel-off Unit Daily Maintenance Cleaning the Media Sensor Cleaning the Platen Cleaning the Ribbon Separation Plate Cleaning the Ribbon Guide BarCleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Peel-off Unit Problems while Printing TroubleshootingProblems at Start-up of the Printer Printing does not startComputer ⇒2.4 or 2.5 Connecting the Printer to Your⇒8.5 How to Cancel a Print Job ⇒ 3.7 Unacceptable Media and RibbonsLoaded ribbon is torn or ejected with the media ⇒ 11.3 Cleaning the Ribbon Separation PlateBlank page label is ejected Printed text is blurred Print FailureAn entire or a part of printout is light ⇒ 2.2 Installation Location Printouts have streaky smudges or fine lines⇒ 7.4 Media Calibration ⇒ 7.1 Media Feed ModePrint position gradually misaligns ⇒ 8.5 How to Cancel a Print Job ⇒ Help on the Printing PreferencesProblems in the Network Model with a LAN Interface ⇒ 2.5 Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerError messages and remedial measures ⇒ 1.4.2 Precautions when using the Cutter Unit How to Load the Media⇒ 1.5.2 Precaution when using the Peel-off Unit Peeling failedImage Info.Error Error messages Possible causes Solutions Info. ErrorAction Info.Error Possible causes Solutions Bad thermal headCan I use an ink ribbon narrower than a label? Frequently Asked Questions FAQHow can I use the printer with the covers left open? Ribbon is torn apart during printing. What should I do? Peeling failure occurs more frequently than before Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Standard model RemarksPrinter Model with a USB Interface SpecificationsSpecifications Printer Model with a LAN Interface HttpSnmp Simple Network Management Protocol Specifications Cutter Unit Power Cord When purchasing the power cordPage EO1-33085