Toshiba BSA4TMGS12QMR, B-SA4TM-GS12-QM-R, B-SA4TP Printer Setup, Setup Flow, Procedure, Reference

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2. PRINTER SETUP

ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33048

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

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.

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

2.2Connecting the Power Cord

2.3Loading the Media

2.3Loading the Media

2.4Loading the Ribbon

2.5Connecting the Printer to Your Host Computer

2.6Turning the Power ON

2.7Setting an Operating Environment

2.8Installing the Printer Drivers

2.9Print Test

2.10Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment

2.11Threshold Setting

2.11 Threshold Setting

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Contents SA4TP Series CE Compliance for EU only VorsichtSA4TP Series Waste Recycling information for users Safety Summary Meanings of Each SymbolPrecautions Request Regarding MaintenanceTable of Contents EA3-1 EA1-1EA2-1 EA4-1Introduction Features Product OverviewAccessories Front View DimensionsAppearance Rear ViewOperation Panel InteriorOptions Option Name Type UsageProcedure Printer SetupSetup Flow ReferenceExample of US Type InstallationConnecting the Power Cord Raise the Release Lever and remove the Media Holder Left Loading the MediaTake out the Media Holder Ass’y from the printer Insert the Media Shaft into the core of a media rollFold the Release Lever to lock the Media Holder Left Place the Media Holder Ass’y into the printerClick Upper Sensor Upper SensorLever Ass’y Setting the Feed Gap Sensor position Setting the Black Mark Sensor position Batch mode Strip mode OptionPress down the Release Bar to open the Strip Unit Tag paper or Thick paper Cut mode OptionLabel or Thin media Loading the Ribbon Open the Ribbon Cover Cont Gently close the Top Cover until it clicksConnecting the Printer to Your Host Computer Turning the Printer Refer to the B-SA4T Series Key Operation Refer to .3 ResetFine Adjustment SA4T How to Enter the System ModeParameter Setting Baud rate selection „ Serial RS-232C Interface Baud RateParity „ Serial RS-232C Interface Data LengthStop Bit READY/BUSY Flow Control„ LCD Message Language XON/XOFF„ Web Printer Function when using TCP/IP LAN „ Parallel Centronics Interface„ Plug & Play IP Address Setting TCP/IP Press the Pause key to enter the IP Address Setting Mode IP Address SettingThis section, how to set the IP address is described TCP/IPPrinter IP Address This parameter is to set an IP addressSubnet Mask Gateway IP AddressThis parameter is to set a Gateway IP address This parameter is to set a Subnet MaskDhcp This parameter is to enable DhcpSocket Port Ascii code and Hex. code correspondence table Dhcp Client IDThis parameter is to set a Dhcp client ID General Description Installing the Printer DriversIntroduction Installing the Printer Driver Parallel InterfaceWindows 95/98/Me Windows NT4.0 Windows 2000/XP USB Interface Windows 98/MeE2-36 E2-37 E2-38 Finish button E2-40 E2-41 E2-42 Uninstalling the Printer Driver Adding/Deleting a LAN Port Adding a LAN Port Windows 95/98/MEWindows NT4.0/2000/XP Deleting a LAN PortPrinter Driver Upgrades OthersUsing the Printer Driver Print Method AdjustmentPrint Test When using an optional Cutter Module or Strip Module Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment 3ADJUST SETReverse Feed Amount 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 Example of Reverse Feed Amount Fine Adjustment When setting -50.0 mm When setting +50.0 mmPrint Tone Fine Adjustment Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment Threshold Setting Sensor type is displayedSelect the sensor to be adjusted by using the Feed key Press the Pause key to enter the Sensor Adjustment Mode Feed and Pause keys„ When using the Black Mark Sensor „ When using the Feed Gap Sensor „ Manual Threshold Setting „ Storing a No Media Level VoltageBlack Mark Sensor Feed Gap Sensor Used to stop printing temporarily On Line OperationOperation Panel Used to restart printingPress and hold the Restart key for 3 seconds or longer ResetOperation Print Head/Platen/ Sensors MaintenanceCleaning Print Head/Platen/ Sensors Covers and Panels Same way, clean the outside of the Cutter Blade Optional Cutter Module 1. Open the Front CoverBacking Paper Feed Roller Strip Roller Guide Roller Restart key TroubleshootingError Messages Error Messages Problems/Cause Possible Problems Possible Problems Causes SolutionsRemoving Jammed Media Do not use any tool that may damage the Print HeadModel Printer SpecificationsThis section describes the printer specifications Mail 4STATE Customer CODE, RSS14 Media Type Supply SpecificationsMedia LabelTag paper with square holes Detection Area of the Transmissive SensorLabel Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor Effective Print AreaMedia type Description RibbonRecommended Media and Ribbon Types Combination of Media and Ribbon Care/Handling of Media and RibbonRibbon type Description Media type Vellum paper and labelROM Symbols in the messageAppendix 1 Messages and Leds Dhcp client is being initialized When the Dhcp function is enabledBase LAN Board is being initialised Printer did not succeed in writing dataFollowing message appears Appendix 2 Interface Parallel interface CentronicsConnector PINIEEE802.3 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX SA704-RFID-U1-EU SA704-RFID-U1-USAwid MPR-1510A-RM Awid MPR-1580A-RMWireless LAN Option SnmpAt least, 125% of the rated current of the product Appendix 3 Power CordWhen purchasing the power cord Appendix 4 Print Samples Appendix 4 Print Samples EAN13+2 digits Interleaved 2JAN13, EAN13 EAN13+5 digitsCustomer bar code UPC-A+5 digitsIndustrial 2 KIX CodeAppendix 5 Glossaries USB Universal Serial Bus Device used to remove labels from the backing paperMedia and ribbon Index Index EO1-33048

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