Toshiba B-SX4T owner manual Printer Setup, Setup Flow, Procedure, Reference

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2. PRINTER SETUP

ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058

2. PRINTER SETUP

2. PRINTER SETUP

This section outlines the procedures to setup your printer prior to its operation. The section includes precautions, loading media and ribbon, connecting cables, setting the operating environment of the printer, and performing an online print test.

Setup Flow

Installation

Fitting the fan filter

Connecting the power cord

Loading the media

Media sensor position

alignment

Loading the ribbon

Connecting to a host computer

Turning the power ON

Setting the operating

environment

Installing the printer driver

Print test

Position and Print Tone Fine

adjustment

Automatic threshold setting

Manual threshold setting

Procedure

After referring to the Safety Precautions in this manual, install the printer on a safe and stable location.

Fit the supplied fan filter to the ventilation of the printer.

Connect a power cord to the power inlet of the printer, then, to an AC outlet.

Load a label stock or tag stock.

Adjust the position of feed gap sensor or black mark sensor according to the media to be used.

In case of thermal transfer printing, load the ribbon.

Connect the printer to a host computer or a network.

Turn on the printer power.

Set the printer parameters in the system mode.

If necessary, install the printer driver in your host computer.

Make a print test in your operating environment and check the print result.

If necessary, fine adjust the print start position, cut/strip position, print tone, etc.

If the print start position cannot be detected properly when pre-printed label is used, set the threshold automatically.

If the print start position cannot be detected properly even an automatic threshold setting is performing, manually set the threshold.

Reference

2.1Installation

2.2Fitting the Fan Filter

2.3Connecting the Power Cord

2.4Loading the Media

2.4Loading the Media

2.5Loading the Ribbon

2.6Connecting the Cables to Your Printer

2.7Turning the Printer

ON/OFF

2.9Setting an Operating Environment

2.10Installing the Printer Drivers

2.11Print Test

2.12Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment

2.13Threshold Setting

2.13Threshold Setting

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Contents SX4T Series Vorsicht CE Compliance for EU onlySX4T Series Waste Recycling information for users For all countries and areas Meanings of Each Symbol Safety SummaryRequest Regarding Maintenance PrecautionsTable of Contents EA4-1 EA1-1EA2-1 EA3-1Product Overview Introduction Features UnpackingQuality Control Report 1 sheet AccessoriesNo FM1647000 Doc. No. EO2-33021Following chapters DimensionsFront View Rear ViewInterior Operation PanelOption Name Type Description OptionsReference Printer SetupSetup Flow ProcedureInstallation Connecting the Power Cord Fitting the Fan FilterExample of US Type Loading the Media Do not over-tighten the Locking Ring of the Supply Holder Setting the Feed Gap Sensor position Setting the Black Mark Sensor positionRemove the Locking Screw that secures the Media Sensor Batch mode Strip mode OptionSTANDARD/PEEL OFF position Cut mode Option Built-in rewinder mode OptionLoading the Ribbon Auto Ribbon Saving Mode Connecting the Cables to Your Printer Turning on the Printer Turning the PrinterParagraphs outline how to insert Pcmcia cards Pcmcia CardsFollowing Pcmcia cards or equivalent can be used How to enter the System Mode Sequentially Parameter SettingWhile 2PARAMETER SET is displayed on the LCD Message Time the Pause key is pressed, the sub menus are displayedCharacter Zero Selection Character Code SelectionUse the Feed or Restart key to select a desired option After selecting a character code, press the Pause keyAfter selecting a data length, press the Pause key Baud Rate SelectionAfter selecting a baud rate, press the Pause key Data Length SelectionStop Bit Selection Parity SelectionFlow Control Code Selection After selecting an auto forward wait, press the Pause key LCD Language SelectionAfter selecting a language, press the Pause key Auto Forward Wait SelectionFeed key Head Up Cut/Rewinder SelectionSolenoid Type Selection After selecting the solenoid type, press the Pause keyRibbon Saving Function Selection Control Code Selection After selecting the Feed key function, press the Pause key Strip Wait Status SelectionAfter selecting the Strip Wait Status, press the Pause key Feed Key Function SelectionAfter selecting a Euro code, press the Pause key Kanji Code SelectionAfter selecting a Kanji code, press the Pause key Euro Code SelectionAfter selecting an ACK/BUSY timing, press the Pause key Auto Print Head Check SelectionAfter selecting auto print head check, press the Pause key Centronics Interface ACK/BUSY Timing SelectionWeb Printer Function Selection Input Prime SelectionAfter selecting the Input Prime, press the Pause key Expansion I/O Interface Type Selection Ribbon Near End SelectionCentronics Interface Selection Plug & Play SelectionAfter selecting a Plug & Play, press the Pause key Label End/Ribbon End Selection Pre-Strip SelectionAfter selecting the Pre-strip function, press the Pause key Maxi Code Specification Selection Reverse Feed Speed SelectionAfter selecting the Back Feed Speed, press the Pause key System Mode Password Setting Print Head Type SelectionAfter selecting a print head type, press the Pause key After selecting a printing method, press the Pause key Dump Mode SettingAfter selecting the receive buffer, press the Pause key Use the Feed or Restart key to select a printing methodData in the receive buffer is printed as follows Receive Buffer SizeRequired Label Length When the Pause key is pressed, Basic program is executed Installing the Printer Drivers IntroductionGeneral Description Parallel Interface Installing the Printer DriverWindows 98/Me E2-38 Windows 2000/XP E2-40 USB Interface E2-42 E2-43 E2-44 Finish button E2-46 E2-47 E2-48 Uninstalling the Printer Driver Adding a LAN Port Windows 98/ME Adding/Deleting a LAN PortDeleting a LAN Port Others Printer Driver UpgradesUsing the Printer Driver Print Test AdjustmentWhen using a Strip Module or an optional Cutter Module Coordinate Fine Adjustment Position and Print Tone Fine AdjustmentFeed Amount Fine Adjustment Cut/Strip Position Fine AdjustmentWhen setting +0.0 mm Position and PrintTone Fine Example of Cut Position Fine Adjustment Example of Strip Position Fine Adjustment Restart Feed When setting +50.0 mm When setting -50.0 mmPosition and Print Tone Fine Adjustment Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment Manually set Threshold SettingJam errors Select the sensor to be adjusted by using the Feed keyFeed and Pause keys „ When using the Feed Gap Sensor „ When using the Black Mark Sensor„ Manual Threshold Setting „ Storing a No Media Level VoltagePress and hold the Restart or Feed key for about 3 seconds THRESHOLDR4.0V THRESHOLDT4.0V THRESHOLDR3.9V Operation Panel On Line ModeReset OperationPress and hold the Restart key for 3 seconds or longer Maintenance CleaningPrint Head/Platen/ Sensors Covers and Panels Optional Cutter Module Restart key TroubleshootingError Messages Error Messages Problems/Causes SolutionsRibbon has run out Load a new ribbon. Then press Error Messages Problems/Cause SolutionsMedia has run out Load new media. Then press Media is slack Take up any slack in the mediaPossible Problems Possible Problems Causes SolutionsRibbon is not loaded properly Load the ribbon properly Cutter blade is dirty Clean the cutter blade Refer to .1 Media⇒Section Removing Jammed Media Printer Specifications This section describes the printer specificationsModel SX4T-GS20-QM-R Label Supply SpecificationsMedia Media TypeDetection Area of the Transmissive Sensor LabelTag paper with square holes Effective Print Area Detection Area of the Reflective SensorRfid Tags „ B-9704-RFID-U1-US-R and B-9704-RFID-U1-EU-R„ B-9704-RFID-H1-QM-R Media feed direction Ribbon Recommended Media and Ribbon TypesMedia type Description Media type Vellum paper and label Care/Handling of Media and RibbonRibbon type Description Combination of Media and RibbonAppendix 1 Messages and Leds Symbols in the messageInitialized Printer did not succeed in writing Printer is waiting for a password to Be enteredWrong password was entered Base LAN Board is beingFollowing message appears Parallel interface Centronics Standard Appendix 2 InterfacePIN ConnectorSerial interface Standard Cable length Segment length Max m Physical LayerLAN cable 100BASE-TX UTP categoryExpansion I/O Interface Option B-7704-IO- QM-R SX704-RFID-U2-US-R RFID-U1-USRFID-U1-EU RFID-H1-QMAppendix 3 Power Cord When purchasing the power cordAt least, 125% of the rated current of the product Appendix 4 Print Samples EAN13+5 digits Interleaved 2JAN13, EAN13 EAN13+2 digitsKIX Code UPC-A+5 digitsIndustrial 2 Customer bar codeAppendix 5 Glossaries See Feed gap sensor See Black mark sensorDevice used to remove labels from the backing paper Media and ribbon3-1, A1-1 IndexIndex Waste Recycling information for users EO1-33058E