Connecting the Printer to Your Computer | Toshiba CB-416-T3-QQ

Chapter 2 Printer Installation

2.2Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Note:

The interface cable is not included in the accessories.

The printer can be connected to any computer, since it supports both serial and parallel interface cables. Before connecting the printer, please make sure which interface cable will be used.

1Be sure that both printer and computer are turned off. (o) indicates OFF.

Power Switch

2Connect the interface cable to the interface connector on the printer. As illustrated below, connect the interface cable to either of the interface connectors, depending on which interface cable will be used.

Note:

Please refer to the user's manual of the computer.

	Serial Interface	Serial Interface
		Connector
	Cable

	Parallel Interface	Parallel Interface
		Connector
	Cable

3Secure the cable with the clamps or screws.

4When using the serial interface cable, attach the supplied ferrite core to the cable.

5Connect the interface cable to the interface connector on the computer.

	Screws
Ferrite Core
(For Serial Interface
Cable)	Clamps
	Clamps

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Contents

CB-416-T3-QQ For Canada onl y Safety Precautions Safety SummaryMeanings of Symbols Any other than the specified AC voltage is prohibited Iii Request Regarding Maintenance Table Contents of Contents TOC Product Overview Introduction Features Unpacking Accessories Accessories and Options Cool Release Enhancement KitOptions Rear View DimensionsAppearance Front View Interior Operation Panel Media Slide Printer InstallationInstalling the Accessories Fan Filters Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Connecting the Power Cord Turning on the Printer Turning on/off the Printer Printer Turning off Loading the Media Measure width of the media that will be loaded Slide the Supply Roll Holder inside to the loaded media RightWrong Side View of the Printer Top View of the Printer Information Additional Black Mark Sensor Sensor Adjustments Feed Gap Sensor Media Sensor AdjustmentMedia Sensor Adjustor Black Mark Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment Open the Top Cover Ribbon Width Media Width Loading ProcedureLoading the Ribbons For Hot Release Ribbon Positions Loading Procedure Ribbon Module Print Head Block Part Name Quantity Loading the Ribbons Installing the Ribbon Plate Installing the SP Ribbon GuidesThem in the direction of the arrow Installing the Ribbon Tension Sheet Loading the Cold Release Ribbons Preparation Installation Procedure For Windows98Printing System Requirements Click Next Installation Chapter Printing To continue the setup Installation Procedure Adding the Printer For Windows98 Click Have Disk ∙ The ECPPrinter port is recommended Uninstalling the Printer Driver Chapter Properties Displaying PrinterProperties This is a summary of the main properties for CB-416-T3 Summary of Properties Selecting a label size Setup User Defined cannot be renamed Creating a new label size ∙ a preview will be shown, as each option is selected Orientation Miscellaneous User Commands Name Tab Settings See SectionTransfer Mode Print Density Adjustment Printing Preferences Click Export. The Save Devices Settings File screen appears To enable the saved settings, use the following procedures Click Import. The Open Device Settings File screen appearsCont Dithering Graphics Click Color Registration on the Graphics property IntensityColor Color Registration Y5 in Vertical Y on Align Color Yellow/Black Color 0 Yellow Sample Spot Color Setup Spot Color Printing Bar Fonts Specifying a New Font Style Font Style Label Gap StockPrint Method Sensor Issue Settings Fine Adjustment Transfer Mode Print Density AdjustmentOptions Device Settings MaintenanceRibbon Settings Cut ResetTesting Print Test Label Feed Procedures Click Print Test Label on the Device Settings propertyPrint Test On the File menu, click Print Printing a Label Printing a Label Printing a Label Online Mode Illuminates when Flashes whenOperation Panel No Paper ResetOperation On Line Maintenance CleaningPrint Head/Platen Pinch Roller/Feed Roller/Media Guide Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord Ribbon Modules Covers and Panels Troubleshooting Error MessagesError Messages Problems/Causes Solutions Switch to the right Back Tension Possible Problems Causes Solutions Possible Problems From the Print Head Block From the Pinch Roller Unit When the Ribbon is Torn Apart Appendix 1 Specifications A1.1 PrinterModel CB-416-T3-QQ Label Tag A1.2 Options A1.3 MediaName Model Description A1.3.1 Media Type Below A1.3.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor A1.3.3 Detection Area Reflective SensorA1.3.4 Effective Print Area Type Spool Type A1.4 Ribbon Appendix 2 DIP Switches Function A2.1 DIP Switch a OFF Even A2.2 DIP Switch B A2.3 Ribbon Near End Detection Actions Path to Find the Property See Section Label SettingsIssue Mode Settings Appendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing Actions Path to the Property See Section Other Settings Function See Section Remarks TAB LCD Messages Printer Status Symbols in the MessageAppendix 4 Message and LED LED Indication ` YES Message and LED A5.1 Operation Panel Appendix 5 System Mode A5.2 Overview 2PARAMETER SET 3TEST Print4RAM Clear Sensor None A5.3 Self-Diagnostic TestAuto Diagnostic Maintenance Checking A5.4 Parameter SettingHead Error KMC Head Check Position A5.4 Parameter Making Positional Adjustments CYAN+3 Print DensityBlack Magenta +0 Print Speed 6/S Head AdjustIssue Count Print Condition Printing the X/Y Direction Alignment Caliper-shaped Pattern Adjust Cyan F05 DirectionBlack F00 Magenta F00 Printer Para Magenta B00Cyan B05 Check Euro Code PM AdjustCode Auto Pulse Motor Auto Ribbon Head SelectBlack on Magenta on A5.5 Test Print Specifying the Print Condition for the Test PrintPause key again Printing out the Slant Line Pattern Types no CUTQuality High Paper Feed Barcode Slant LinemColor Characters Complete A5.6 RAM ClearNo RAM Clear Mainte CNT Clear Clearing the Print Distance Print Step ClearALL Color Memory Check A5.7.1 Self-Diagnostic Test Result Sample and DescriptionsSwitch Check A5.7 Additional Information Parameters Maintenance Counter A5.7.6 Magnified Views of Slant Line Pattern A5.7.5 X-Coordinate Fine AdjustmentA5.7.3 Cut Operation Example A5.7.4 Pulse Motor Speed Initial Value 110 111 Appendix 6 Interface