Toshiba BSA4TMTS12QMR, B-SA4TM-TS12-QM-R owner manual Loading the Ribbon

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2. PRINTER SETUP

ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33047

2.4 Loading the Ribbon

2.4 Loading the Ribbon

WARNING!

1.Do not touch any moving parts. To reduce the risk of fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc., being drawn into the moving parts, be sure to load the ribbon once the printer has stopped moving completely.

2.The print head becomes hot immediately after printing. Allow it to cool before loading the ribbon.

3.To avoid injury, be careful not to trap your fingers while opening or closing the cover.

CAUTION!

Be careful not touch the Print Head Element when opening the Top Cover. Failure to do this may cause missing dots by static electricity or other print quality problems.

NOTE:

When replacing the ribbon, leave the printer power on. Then, press the [RESTART] key to restart an operation.

There are two types of media available for printing on: these are thermal transfer media (normal media) and direct thermal media (with a chemically treated surface). DO NOT LOAD a ribbon when using a direct thermal media.

1.Press the Top Cover Release Button and gently open the Top Cover to its fully open position supporting it with your hand.

Top Cover

Top Cover Release Button

2.Fit the core of the ribbon supply roll into the Ribbon Holders (Supply side), aligning the notch of the ribbon core with the protrusion of the Ribbon Stopper.

Ribbon Holder (Supply side)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ribbon Supply Roll

 

Notch

 

Fit the protrusion into the notch.

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Contents SA4TM Series Vorsicht CE Compliance for EU onlySA4TM Series Waste Recycling information for users For Safety Precautions for Handling of Wireless Communication DeviceMeanings of Each Symbol Safety SummaryRequest Regarding Maintenance PrecautionsTable of Contents EA2-1 EA1-1EA3-1 EA4-1Product Overview Introduction FeaturesAccessories Appearance DimensionsFront View Rear ViewInterior Operation PanelOption Name Type Usage OptionsSetup Flow Printer SetupProcedure ReferenceConnecting the Power Cord InstallationAttaching the Printer Rear Support Example of US TypeTake out the Media Holder Ass’y from the printer Loading the MediaRaise the Release Lever and remove the Media Holder Left Insert the Media Shaft into the core of a media rollPlace the Media Holder Ass’y into the printer Fold the Release Lever to lock the Media Holder LeftClick Upper Sensor Upper SensorLever Ass’y Setting the Feed Gap Sensor position Setting the Black Mark Sensor position Strip mode Option Batch modePress down the Release Bar to open the Strip Unit Label or Thin media Cut mode OptionTag paper or Thick paper Loading the Ribbon Open the Ribbon Cover Gently close the Top Cover until it clicks ContConnecting the Printer to Your Host Computer Turning the Printer How to enter the System Mode While 2PARAMETER SET is displayed on the LCD Message Parameter SettingTime the Pause key is pressed, the sub menus are displayed SequentiallyCharacter Code Selection Character Zero SelectionUse the Feed or Restart key to select a desired option After selecting a character code, press the Pause keyAfter selecting a baud rate, press the Pause key Baud Rate SelectionData Length Selection After selecting a data length, press the Pause keyParity Selection Stop Bit Length SelectionFlow Control Code Selection After selecting a language, press the Pause key LCD Language SelectionAuto Forward Wait Selection After selecting an auto forward wait, press the Pause keyControl Code Selection After selecting the Strip Wait Status, press the Pause key Strip Wait Status SelectionFeed Key Function Selection After selecting the Feed key function, press the Pause keyAfter selecting a Kanji code, press the Pause key Kanji Code SelectionEuro Code Selection After selecting a Euro code, press the Pause keyAfter selecting auto print head check, press the Pause key Auto Print Head Check SelectionCentronics Interface ACK/BUSY Timing Selection After selecting an ACK/BUSY timing, press the Pause keyInput Prime Selection Web Printer Function SelectionAfter selecting the Input Prime, press the Pause key Expansion I/O Interface Type Selection Ribbon Near End SelectionPlug & Play Selection Label End/Ribbon Error SelectionAfter selecting a Plug & Play, press the Pause key Pre-Strip Selection Reverse Feed Speed Selection Maxi Code Specification SelectionAfter selecting the Back Feed Speed, press the Pause key After selecting a keyboard interface, press the Pause key Keyboard Interface SelectionStrip Motor Torque Selection After selecting a strip motor torque, press the Pause keyAfter selecting the receive buffer, press the Pause key Dump Mode SettingUse the Feed or Restart key to select a printing method After selecting a printing method, press the Pause keyReceive Buffer Size Data in the receive buffer is printed as followsRequired Label Length When the Pause key is pressed, Basic program is executed When 6AUTO Calib appears, press the Pause key Press the Pause key to enter the Automatic Calibration ModeAutomatic Calibration While 6AUTO Calib is displayed on the LCD Message DisplayLAN Setting Time Setting Date SettingRTC Data Renewal Timing Setting Real Time Clock Setting 3 Low Battery Check SettingCont IP Address Setting TCP/IP Feed and Pause keys This parameter is to set an IP address Printer IP AddressGateway IP Address This parameter is to set a Gateway IP addressThis parameter is to set a Subnet Mask Subnet MaskSocket Port Dhcp This parameter is to enable DhcpDhcp Client ID This parameter is to set a Dhcp client IDThis parameter is to set a Dhcp host name Dhcp Host NameAscii code and Hex. code correspondence table Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer DriversIntroduction General DescriptionWindows 98/Me E2-47 Windows 2000/XP E2-49 USB Interface E2-51 E2-52 E2-53 Finish button E2-55 E2-56 E2-57 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 an optional Cutter Module or Strip Module Position and Print Tone Fine Adjustment Position and Print When setting +0.0 mmTone 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 Jam errors Threshold SettingManually set Press the Restart keyFeed Gap Sensor Adjustment Black Mark Sensor AdjustmentBlack Mark Sensor/Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment No media Sensor Status Display„ When using the Feed Gap Sensor „ When using the Black Mark Sensor„ Storing a No Media Level Voltage „ Manual Threshold SettingPress and hold the Restart or Feed key for about 3 seconds Black Mark Sensor Operation Panel On Line OperationUsed to stop printing temporarily Used to restart printingOperation ResetPress and hold the Restart key for 3 seconds or longer Cleaning MaintenancePrint Head/Platen/ Sensors Print Head/Platen/ Sensors Covers and Panels Optional Cutter Module 1. Open the Front Cover Same way, clean the outside of the Cutter BladeGuide Roller Strip Roller Backing Paper Feed Roller Error Messages TroubleshootingRestart key Error Messages Problems/Cause Possible Problems Causes Solutions Possible ProblemsRemoving Jammed Media Cutter blade is dirty Clean the cutter bladeRibbon is not loaded properly Load the ribbon properly This section describes the printer specifications Printer SpecificationsModel Mail 4STATE Customer CODE, RSS14 Media Supply SpecificationsMedia Type LabelLabel Detection Area of the Transmissive SensorTag paper with square holes Effective Print Area Detection Area of the Reflective SensorExample 1 UPM Raflatac’s Rafsec Short Dipole 2 Tag Rfid Tag58mm±6mm 5mm Supply Specifications Ribbon Media type Description Recommended Media and Ribbon TypesRibbon type Description Combination of Media and RibbonCare/Handling of Media and Ribbon Appendix 1 Messages and Leds Symbols in the messageVoltage of the Real Time Clock Battery When the Dhcp function is enabledBase LAN Board is being initialized Dhcp client is being initializedFollowing message appears Parallel interface Centronics Appendix 2 InterfacePIN ConnectorNumber of ports Connector RJ-45 Number of ports Power source Self power Connector Type BStandard LED status Link LEDEncoding Tag → RW Serial interface OptionWireless LAN Option Expansion I/O Interface Option B-SA704-IO-QM-R When purchasing the power cord Appendix 3 Power CordAt least, 125% of the rated current of the product Appendix 4 Print Samples Appendix 4 Print Samples JAN13, EAN13 Interleaved 2EAN13+2 digits EAN13+5 digitsIndustrial 2 UPC-A+5 digitsCustomer bar code KIX CodeAppendix 5 Glossaries Media and ribbon Device used to remove labels from the backing paperUSB Universal Serial Bus Index Index EO1-33047E
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The Toshiba B-SA4TM-TS12-QM-R is a versatile and high-performance thermal printer designed to meet the demanding needs of various industries, ranging from retail to logistics. Known for its reliability and efficiency, this printer is part of Toshiba's celebrated B-SA4 series that showcases robust engineering and advanced printing technologies.

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