Loading the Ribbon, Precaution | Toshiba B-SX600 guide

4. LOADING THE RIBBON

This section describes how to load the ribbon when performing thermal transfer printing.

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 to touch the Print Head Element while loading the ribbon.

Failure to do this may cause missing dots by static electricity or other print quality problems.

Precaution

･Do not load a ribbon when using direct thermal media.

1.Open the Side Cover completely.

Ribbon Shaft (Supply side)

Ribbon Shaft (Take-up side)

	2. Push up the Upper Unit Unlock Lever to	Upper Unit
	unlock the Upper Unit. Hold and lift the	Upper Unit

Upper Unit Handle until it is locked.

Upper Unit Unlock

Lever

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Toshiba B-SX600 manual Loading the Ribbon, Precaution

Contents

SX600 Series CE Compliance for EU only Vorsicht Safety Summary Meanings of Each Symbol Precautions Table of Contents Test Print Specifications Product Overview Introduction Accessories CD-ROM Part Names and Functions Front View Rear View Model with a USB interface USB Interface ConnectorAC Power Inlet Fanfold Paper Slot Ventilation Slot LAN Interface Connector Rear View Model with a LAN interface Media Roll Damper Platen Media Roll Guide InteriorMedia End Sensor Reflective Media Sensor Media Holder Media Guide Print Head Upper Unit Upper Unit Handle Ribbon Tensioner Upper Unit Unlock Lever Operation Panel Cancel keyMenu key Cutter Unit Cut position Precautions when using the Cutter Unit Peel-off Unit Part names Precautions when using the Peel-off Unit Supplemental Remarks Precautions Printer SetupRemoving the Protective Materials Printer Setup Printer Setup Installation Location 40 C Connecting the Power Cord Example of US Type Connecting the Printer with a USB Interface to Your Computer Connecting the Printer with a LAN Interface to Your Computer Strip mode Cut mode Supply SpecificationsMedia and Ribbon Die-cut label Notched media Label with black marks Guaranteed Print Area Unacceptable Media and Ribbons When you purchase media and ribbonsStorage of Media and Ribbons Preprinted Media Media and Ribbon Precaution Loading the Ribbon Release button Gently squeeze the metal. plate Precautions How to Load the Media Loading the Media Loading the Media Low Supplemental Remarks How to Load the Media for the Model with the Peel-off Unit Please read .1 How to Load the Media first Precautions Loading the Media Loading the Media How to Load a Narrow Label Stock How to Reload the Media when the Upper Unit is Lifted How to Load Fanfold Paper Printing from Your Computer Print Test from Printer Driver Printing from Your Computer Printing from Your Computer Precautions when Using the Model with a LAN Interface Printing from Your Computer Strict feed mode Media Feed ModeFixed Length feed mode Easy feed mode Printer Operation Printer Operation Tear-off Alignment Alignment is performed Alignment when Precise print mode is selected Alignment when Paper saving mode is selected Alignment when Fixed Length feed mode is selected Media Calibration How to perform a media calibration Printer Operation Printer Operation Operation Panel Operation Panel Messages Displayed on the Operation Panel Display when Pause is shown Display when Printing is shown Error messages in the event of End of paper Display in Low Power Mode Operation Operational procedures Printer Operation using the Operation Panel→ See .4 Menu Options Menu Options Information Title Description Trip Clear Trip Meter menu Reprint Error Page menuTest print menu Low Power min Conditions Beep Volume How to Cancel a Print Job Operation Panel Test Print How to Perform a Print TestPrint Test Pattern Removing Jammed Media Removing Jammed Media from the Cutter Unit Removing Jammed Media from the Peel-off Unit Daily Maintenance Cleaning the Media Sensor Cleaning the Platen Cleaning the Ribbon Separation Plate Cleaning the Ribbon Guide Bar Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Peel-off Unit Problems while Printing TroubleshootingProblems at Start-up of the Printer Printing does not start Computer ⇒2.4 or 2.5 Connecting the Printer to Your⇒8.5 How to Cancel a Print Job ⇒ 3.7 Unacceptable Media and Ribbons Blank page label is ejected ⇒ 11.3 Cleaning the Ribbon Separation PlateLoaded ribbon is torn or ejected with the media An entire or a part of printout is light Print FailurePrinted text is blurred ⇒ 2.2 Installation Location Printouts have streaky smudges or fine lines Print position gradually misaligns ⇒ 7.1 Media Feed Mode⇒ 7.4 Media Calibration ⇒ 8.5 How to Cancel a Print Job ⇒ Help on the Printing Preferences Problems in the Network Model with a LAN Interface ⇒ 2.5 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Error messages and remedial measures ⇒ 1.4.2 Precautions when using the Cutter Unit How to Load the Media⇒ 1.5.2 Precaution when using the Peel-off Unit Peeling failed Image Info.Error Error messages Possible causes Solutions Info. ErrorAction Info.Error Possible causes Solutions Bad thermal head How can I use the printer with the covers left open? Frequently Asked Questions FAQCan I use an ink ribbon narrower than a label? Ribbon is torn apart during printing. What should I do? Peeling failure occurs more frequently than before Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Standard model Remarks Specifications SpecificationsPrinter Model with a USB Interface Printer Model with a LAN Interface Http Snmp Simple Network Management Protocol Specifications Cutter Unit Power Cord When purchasing the power cordPage EO1-33085