Toshiba B-SX4T owner manual Possible Problems Causes Solutions

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058

5.2 Possible Problems

5.1 Error Messages (Cont.)

Error Messages

Problems/Cause

Solutions

FORMAT ERROR

An error has occurred in formatting the

Turn the printer off, and then on again.

 

flash ROM.

 

FLASH CARD FULL

Saving failed because of an insufficient

Turn the printer off, and then on again.

 

capacity of the flash ROM.

 

EEPROM ERROR

Data cannot be read from/written to a

Turn the printer off, and then on again.

 

backup EEPROM properly.

 

RFID WRITE ERROR

The printer did not succeed in writing

Press the [RESTART] key.

 

data onto an RFID tag after having

 

 

retried for a specified times.

 

RFID ERROR

The printer cannot communicate with

Turn the printer off, and then on again.

 

the RFID module.

 

SYNTAX ERROR

While the printer is in the Download

Turn the printer off, and then on again.

 

mode for upgrading the firmware, it

 

 

receives an improper command, for

 

 

example, a Issue Command.

 

INPUT PASSWORD

The printer is waiting for a password to

Please inquire of the system administrator.

 

be entered.

 

PASSWORD INVALID

A wrong password was entered

Please inquire of the system administrator.

Please Power OFF

consecutively for three times.

 

Other error messages

A hardware or software problem may

Turn the printer off and then on. If this

 

have occurred.

does not solve the problem, turn off the

 

 

printer again, and call a TOSHIBA TEC

 

 

authorised service representative.

5.2 Possible Problems

This section describes problems that may occur when using the printer, and their causes and solutions.

Possible Problems

 

Causes

 

Solutions

The printer will not

1.

The Power Cord is disconnected.

1.

Plug in the Power Cord.

turn on.

2.

The AC outlet is not functioning

2.

Test with a power cord from another

 

 

correctly.

 

electric appliance.

 

3.

The fuse has blown, or the circuit

3.

Check the fuse or breaker.

 

 

breaker has tripped.

 

 

The media is not fed.

1.

The media is not loaded properly.

1.

Load the media properly.

 

 

 

Section 2.4.

 

2.

The printer is in an error condition.

2.

Solve the error in the message display.

 

 

 

 

(See Section 5.1 for more detail.)

Pressing the [FEED]

A feed or an issue was attempted not on

Change the print condition by using the

key in the initial state

the following default conditions.

printer driver or a print command so that

results in an error.

 

Sensor type: Feed gap sensor

it corresponds to your printing conditions.

 

 

Printing method: Thermal transfer

Then, clear the error state by pressing the

 

 

Media pitch: 76.2 mm

[RESTART] key.

Nothing is printed on

1.

The media is not loaded properly.

1.

Load the media properly.

the media.

 

 

Section 2.4.

 

2.

The ribbon is not loaded properly.

2.

Load the ribbon properly.

 

 

 

Section 2.5.

 

3.

The print head is not installed

3.

Install the print head properly. Close

 

 

properly.

 

the Print Head Block.

 

4.

The ribbon and media are not

4.

Select an appropriate ribbon for the

 

 

matched.

 

media type being used.

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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 EA3-1 EA1-1EA2-1 EA4-1Introduction Features Unpacking Product OverviewDoc. No. EO2-33021 AccessoriesNo FM1647000 Quality Control Report 1 sheetRear View DimensionsFront View Following chaptersOperation Panel InteriorOptions Option Name Type DescriptionProcedure Printer SetupSetup Flow ReferenceInstallation 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 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 PrinterParagraphs outline how to insert Pcmcia cards Pcmcia CardsFollowing Pcmcia cards or equivalent can be used How to enter the System Mode Time the Pause key is pressed, the sub menus are displayed Parameter SettingWhile 2PARAMETER SET is displayed on the LCD Message SequentiallyAfter selecting a character code, press the Pause key Character Code SelectionUse the Feed or Restart key to select a desired option Character Zero SelectionData Length Selection Baud Rate SelectionAfter selecting a baud rate, press the Pause key After selecting a data length, press the Pause keyStop Bit Selection Parity SelectionFlow Control Code Selection Auto Forward Wait Selection LCD Language SelectionAfter selecting a language, press the Pause key After selecting an auto forward wait, press the Pause keyHead Up Cut/Rewinder Selection Feed keySolenoid Type Selection After selecting the solenoid type, press the Pause keyRibbon Saving Function Selection Control Code Selection Feed Key Function Selection Strip Wait Status SelectionAfter selecting the Strip Wait Status, press the Pause key After selecting the Feed key function, press the Pause keyEuro Code Selection Kanji Code SelectionAfter selecting a Kanji code, press the Pause key After selecting a Euro code, press the Pause keyCentronics Interface ACK/BUSY Timing Selection Auto Print Head Check SelectionAfter selecting auto print head check, press the Pause key After selecting an ACK/BUSY timing, press the Pause keyWeb Printer Function Selection Input Prime SelectionAfter selecting the Input Prime, press the Pause key Ribbon Near End Selection Expansion I/O Interface Type 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 Use the Feed or Restart key to select a printing method Dump Mode SettingAfter selecting the receive buffer, press the Pause key After selecting a printing method, press the Pause keyData 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 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 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment Position and Print Tone Fine AdjustmentFeed Amount Fine Adjustment Coordinate 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 Select the sensor to be adjusted by using the Feed key Threshold SettingJam errors Manually setFeed and Pause keys „ When using the Black Mark Sensor „ When using the Feed Gap 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 On Line Mode Operation PanelReset OperationPress and hold the Restart key for 3 seconds or longer Maintenance CleaningPrint Head/Platen/ Sensors Covers and Panels Optional Cutter Module Error Messages Problems/Causes Solutions TroubleshootingError Messages Restart keyMedia is slack Take up any slack in the media Error Messages Problems/Cause SolutionsMedia has run out Load new media. Then press Ribbon has run out Load a new ribbon. Then pressPossible 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 Media Type Supply SpecificationsMedia LabelDetection Area of the Transmissive Sensor LabelTag paper with square holes Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor Effective Print AreaRfid 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 Combination of Media and Ribbon Care/Handling of Media and RibbonRibbon type Description Media type Vellum paper and labelSymbols in the message Appendix 1 Messages and LedsBase LAN Board is being Printer is waiting for a password to Be enteredWrong password was entered Initialized Printer did not succeed in writingFollowing message appears Appendix 2 Interface Parallel interface Centronics StandardConnector PINSerial interface Standard 100BASE-TX UTP category Physical LayerLAN cable Cable length Segment length Max mExpansion I/O Interface Option B-7704-IO- QM-R RFID-H1-QM RFID-U1-USRFID-U1-EU SX704-RFID-U2-US-RAppendix 3 Power Cord When purchasing the power cordAt least, 125% of the rated current of the product Appendix 4 Print Samples EAN13+2 digits Interleaved 2JAN13, EAN13 EAN13+5 digitsCustomer bar code UPC-A+5 digitsIndustrial 2 KIX CodeAppendix 5 Glossaries Media and ribbon See Black mark sensorDevice used to remove labels from the backing paper See Feed gap sensorIndex 3-1, A1-1Index Waste Recycling information for users EO1-33058E