Print position gradually misaligns | Toshiba B-SX600 specification

12. TROUBLESHOOTING

■The print position gradually misaligns.

Possible causes	Solutions / Reference
The label pitch or black mark	Unless the label pitch or black pitch is accurate, the print
pitch of the media is not	position will become misaligned.
accurate.	Do not use such media.
	⇒ 3. MEDIA AND RIBBON

The Platen is dirty.	Clean the Platen.
	⇒ 11.2 Cleaning the Platen

The media calibration is not	If Easy or Strict feed mode is selected in the media settings
performed properly.	in the printer driver, perform a calibration again.
	⇒ 7.4 Media Calibration

Fixed Length feed mode is	Select Easy or Strict feed mode in the printer driver to
selected.	perform printing in accordance with gaps, black marks, or
	notches.
	⇒ 7.1 Media Feed Mode

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Toshiba B-SX600 manual Print position gradually misaligns, ⇒ 7.4 Media Calibration, ⇒ 7.1 Media Feed Mode

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 USB Interface Connector AC Power Inlet Fanfold Paper SlotRear View Model with a USB interface Ventilation Slot LAN Interface Connector Rear View Model with a LAN interface Interior Media End Sensor Reflective Media Sensor Media HolderMedia Roll Damper Platen Media Roll Guide Media Guide Print Head Upper Unit Upper Unit Handle Ribbon Tensioner Upper Unit Unlock Lever Menu key Cancel keyOperation Panel Cutter Unit Cut position Precautions when using the Cutter Unit Peel-off Unit Part names Precautions when using the Peel-off Unit Supplemental Remarks Removing the Protective Materials Printer SetupPrecautions 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 Media and Ribbon Supply SpecificationsStrip mode Cut mode Die-cut label Notched media Label with black marks Guaranteed Print Area When you purchase media and ribbons Storage of Media and RibbonsUnacceptable 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 Media Feed Mode Fixed Length feed modeStrict 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 → See .4 Menu Options Printer Operation using the Operation PanelOperation Operational procedures Menu Options Information Title Description Trip Test print menu Reprint Error Page menuClear Trip Meter menu Low Power min Conditions Beep Volume How to Cancel a Print Job Operation Panel Print Test Pattern How to Perform a Print TestTest Print 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 Troubleshooting Problems at Start-up of the PrinterProblems while Printing Printing does not start ⇒2.4 or 2.5 Connecting the Printer to Your ⇒8.5 How to Cancel a Print JobComputer ⇒ 3.7 Unacceptable Media and Ribbons Loaded ribbon is torn or ejected with the media ⇒ 11.3 Cleaning the Ribbon Separation PlateBlank page label is ejected Printed text is blurred Print FailureAn entire or a part of printout is light ⇒ 2.2 Installation Location Printouts have streaky smudges or fine lines ⇒ 7.4 Media Calibration ⇒ 7.1 Media Feed ModePrint position gradually misaligns ⇒ 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 How to Load the Media ⇒ 1.5.2 Precaution when using the Peel-off Unit⇒ 1.4.2 Precautions when using the Cutter Unit Peeling failed Error messages Possible causes Solutions Info. Error Action Info.ErrorImage Info.Error Possible causes Solutions Bad thermal head Can I use an ink ribbon narrower than a label? Frequently Asked Questions FAQHow can I use the printer with the covers left open? Ribbon is torn apart during printing. What should I do? Peeling failure occurs more frequently than before Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Standard model Remarks Printer Model with a USB Interface SpecificationsSpecifications Printer Model with a LAN Interface Http Snmp Simple Network Management Protocol Specifications Cutter Unit Power Cord When purchasing the power cordPage EO1-33085