Toshiba B-443 owner manual Power-on Utilities, Self Test Utility, Gap Sensor Calibration Utility

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EO1-33013

4. USING B-443

4.1 Power-on Utilities

There are three power-on utilities to set up and test B-443 hardware. These utilities are activated by pressing the FEED or PAUSE button and turning on the printer power simultaneously. The utilities are listed as below:

1.Self-test

2.Gap sensor calibration

3.Printer initialization

4.1.1 Self Test Utility

Install the label first. Press the FEED button and then turn on the printer power. Do not release the FEED button until the printer feeds labels. The printer performs the following items:

1.Calibrate label pitch

2.Print out thermal print head check pattern

3.Print the internal settings

4.Enter dump mode

Regarding the self-test and dump mode, please refer to section 3.7 "Self Test" and section 3.8 "Dump Mode" for more information.

4.1.2 Gap Sensor Calibration Utility

This utility is used to calibrate the sensitivity of gap sensor. Users may have to calibrate the gap sensor for two reasons:

1.The media is being changed to a new type.

2.Initialize the printer.

Note: The ERR. LED may flash if gap sensor is not calibrated properly.

Please follow the steps below to calibrate gap sensor:

1.Turn off the printer power and install blank labels (without any logo or character) on printer.

2.Hold down the PAUSE button then turn on printer power.

3.Release PAUSE button when the printer feeds labels. Do not turn off printer power until the printer stops and two green LEDs light on.

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Contents 443 List of Standards of Conformity EO1-33013 Contents Options Supplies Label Stock Ribbon Safety Summary Meanings of Each SymbolPrecautions Product Introduction CompliancesApplicable Model Equipment ChecklistUnpacking and Inspection EO1-33013 Printer Parts Top front viewInterior view Rear view External Label Roll Mount External label roll mountButtons and Indicators Setting Up the Printer Loading Label and Tag StockInserting label supply roll into label roll mount Feed labels through adjustable label guide Setting up printer for self-peeling function Self-Peeling FunctionPrinter ready for self-peeling function Ribbon Loading Instructions Placement of ribbon supply roll Installation of label stock and thermal transfer ribbon Install External Label Roll Mount Installation of external label roll mountInstall Memory Module Installation of memory module OptionSelf Test Dump Mode Self Test Utility Power-on UtilitiesGap Sensor Calibration Utility Parameter Default Value Cleared by Initialization Printer InitializationError Messages Troubleshooting Guide Problem SolutionSpecifications Indicators and ButtonsPower Requirements PrinterEnvironment OptionsPrinter Body Label Stock SuppliesRibbon