Toshiba B-SX4T owner manual Print Test, Adjustment

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2. PRINTER SETUP

ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058

2.11 Print Test

2.11 Print Test

After your operating environment has been set, perform a print test.

1.Perform a print test by using the Printer Driver or an Issue Command.

The printer driver’s Properties screen allows you to set the communication conditions, media size, and other printing conditions in accordance with your operating environment. For details, refer to the Help for the Windows Printer Drivers screen.

Example: Stock tab display of the Printer Driver’s Properties Screen

Print Method

Sensor

Label Gap

Issue Mode

Cut

Print Speed

Fine Adjustment

Print Method:

Direct thermal or thermal transfer is selectable.

Sensor:

Media sensor type is selectable.

Issue Mode:

Batch or strip is selectable.

Cut:

Whether to use the cutter or not is selectable.

Fine Adjustment:

Adjustment values for the feed amount, cut/strip

 

position, etc. can be set.

2.Confirm the print test result.

When a print start position, cut/strip position, or print tone needs to be adjusted: ⇒ Section 2.12 Position and Print Tone Fine

Adjustment

When pre-printed media is used, and if a print start position is not properly detected: ⇒ Section 2.13 Threshold Setting

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Contents SX4T Series CE Compliance for EU only VorsichtSX4T Series Waste Recycling information for users For all countries and areas Safety Summary Meanings of Each SymbolPrecautions Request Regarding MaintenanceTable of Contents EA1-1 EA2-1EA3-1 EA4-1Introduction Features Unpacking Product OverviewAccessories No FM1647000Doc. No. EO2-33021 Quality Control Report 1 sheetDimensions Front ViewRear View Following chaptersOperation Panel InteriorOptions Option Name Type DescriptionPrinter Setup Setup FlowProcedure ReferenceInstallation Example of US Type Connecting the Power CordFitting the Fan Filter Loading the Media Do not over-tighten the Locking Ring of the Supply Holder Remove the Locking Screw that secures the Media Sensor Setting the Feed Gap Sensor positionSetting the Black Mark Sensor position STANDARD/PEEL OFF position Batch modeStrip mode Option Built-in rewinder mode Option Cut mode OptionLoading the Ribbon Auto Ribbon Saving Mode Connecting the Cables to Your Printer Turning the Printer Turning on the PrinterFollowing Pcmcia cards or equivalent can be used Paragraphs outline how to insert Pcmcia cardsPcmcia Cards How to enter the System Mode Parameter Setting While 2PARAMETER SET is displayed on the LCD MessageTime the Pause key is pressed, the sub menus are displayed SequentiallyCharacter Code Selection Use the Feed or Restart key to select a desired optionAfter selecting a character code, press the Pause key Character Zero SelectionBaud Rate Selection After selecting a baud rate, press the Pause keyData Length Selection After selecting a data length, press the Pause keyFlow Control Code Selection Stop Bit SelectionParity Selection LCD Language Selection After selecting a language, press the Pause keyAuto Forward Wait Selection After selecting an auto forward wait, press the Pause keyHead Up Cut/Rewinder Selection Feed keyRibbon Saving Function Selection Solenoid Type SelectionAfter selecting the solenoid type, press the Pause key Control Code Selection Strip Wait Status Selection After selecting the Strip Wait Status, press the Pause keyFeed Key Function Selection After selecting the Feed key function, press the Pause keyKanji Code Selection After selecting a Kanji code, press the Pause keyEuro Code Selection After selecting a Euro code, press the Pause keyAuto Print Head Check Selection After selecting auto print head check, press the Pause keyCentronics Interface ACK/BUSY Timing Selection After selecting an ACK/BUSY timing, press the Pause keyAfter selecting the Input Prime, press the Pause key Web Printer Function SelectionInput Prime Selection Ribbon Near End Selection Expansion I/O Interface Type SelectionAfter selecting a Plug & Play, press the Pause key Centronics Interface SelectionPlug & Play Selection After selecting the Pre-strip function, press the Pause key Label End/Ribbon End SelectionPre-Strip Selection After selecting the Back Feed Speed, press the Pause key Maxi Code Specification SelectionReverse Feed Speed Selection After selecting a print head type, press the Pause key System Mode Password SettingPrint Head Type Selection Dump Mode Setting After selecting the receive buffer, press the Pause keyUse the Feed or Restart key to select a printing method After selecting a printing method, press the Pause keyRequired Label Length Data in the receive buffer is printed as followsReceive Buffer Size When the Pause key is pressed, Basic program is executed General Description Installing the Printer DriversIntroduction Installing the Printer Driver Parallel InterfaceWindows 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/Deleting a LAN Port Adding a LAN Port Windows 98/MEDeleting a LAN Port Printer Driver Upgrades OthersUsing the Printer Driver Adjustment Print TestWhen using a Strip Module or an optional Cutter Module Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment Feed Amount Fine AdjustmentCut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment Coordinate Fine AdjustmentTone Fine When setting +0.0 mmPosition and Print 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 Threshold Setting Jam errorsSelect the sensor to be adjusted by using the Feed key Manually setFeed and Pause keys „ When using the Black Mark Sensor „ When using the Feed Gap SensorPress and hold the Restart or Feed key for about 3 seconds „ Manual Threshold Setting„ Storing a No Media Level Voltage THRESHOLDR4.0V THRESHOLDT4.0V THRESHOLDR3.9V On Line Mode Operation PanelPress and hold the Restart key for 3 seconds or longer ResetOperation Print Head/Platen/ Sensors MaintenanceCleaning Covers and Panels Optional Cutter Module Troubleshooting Error MessagesError Messages Problems/Causes Solutions Restart keyError Messages Problems/Cause Solutions Media has run out Load new media. Then pressMedia is slack Take up any slack in the media Ribbon has run out Load a new ribbon. Then pressRibbon is not loaded properly Load the ribbon properly Possible ProblemsPossible Problems Causes Solutions ⇒Section Cutter blade is dirty Clean the cutter bladeRefer to .1 Media Removing Jammed Media Model Printer SpecificationsThis section describes the printer specifications SX4T-GS20-QM-R Supply Specifications MediaMedia Type LabelTag paper with square holes Detection Area of the Transmissive SensorLabel Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor Effective Print Area„ B-9704-RFID-H1-QM-R Rfid Tags„ B-9704-RFID-U1-US-R and B-9704-RFID-U1-EU-R Media feed direction Media type Description RibbonRecommended Media and Ribbon Types Care/Handling of Media and Ribbon Ribbon type DescriptionCombination of Media and Ribbon Media type Vellum paper and labelSymbols in the message Appendix 1 Messages and LedsPrinter is waiting for a password to Be entered Wrong password was enteredBase LAN Board is being Initialized Printer did not succeed in writingFollowing message appears Appendix 2 Interface Parallel interface Centronics StandardConnector PINSerial interface Standard Physical Layer LAN cable100BASE-TX UTP category Cable length Segment length Max mExpansion I/O Interface Option B-7704-IO- QM-R RFID-U1-US RFID-U1-EURFID-H1-QM SX704-RFID-U2-US-RAt least, 125% of the rated current of the product Appendix 3 Power CordWhen purchasing the power cord Appendix 4 Print Samples Interleaved 2 JAN13, EAN13EAN13+2 digits EAN13+5 digitsUPC-A+5 digits Industrial 2Customer bar code KIX CodeAppendix 5 Glossaries See Black mark sensor Device used to remove labels from the backing paperMedia and ribbon See Feed gap sensorIndex 3-1, A1-1Index Waste Recycling information for users EO1-33058E