Loading the Ribbons For Hot Release | Toshiba CB-416-T3-QQ guide

Chapter 2 Printer Installation

2.7Loading the Ribbons

(for Hot Release

Ribbons)

Note:

Media Width does not include width of the backing paper.

2.7.1Ribbon Positions

Note:

When using the spot color ribbons, load them as specified in the printer properties. See Sections 3.4.5 and 3.4.6 for more detail.

This section describes in detail how to load all four ribbons in the printer.

Please use the ribbon width corresponding to the media width from the table shown below.

Ribbon Width	Media Width

2.7 (68)	2 to 2.6 (50 to 65)
3.5 (88)	2.6 to 3.4 (65 to 85)
4.3 (109)	3.4 to 4.4 (85 to 110)

Dimensions in inches + (mm)

There are two types of ribbons: high-performance Hot Release Ribbons that provide fast, quality print, and the popular Cold Release Ribbons. This section focuses on how to load the Hot Release Ribbons.

See Section 2.8 for loading procedures of the Cold Release Ribbons. Also refer to the table in Section 3.8.1 for specific information about each ribbon type. If the ribbon type to be used cannot be found in the table, contact an authorized sales representative.

Please load the four ribbons in the correct positions, as illustrated

below.	Cyan (C)	Magenta (M)
	Cyan (C)	Magenta (M)
		Black (K)
	Yellow (Y)

2.7.2Loading Procedure

Notes:

∙Turn the Head Lever to the OPEN position completely, or the Ribbon Module cannot be removed.

∙Do not bend, drop, or give any shock to the Ribbon Module. Distortion of the Ribbon Module may cause poor print.

1Open the Top Cover.

2Turn the Head Lever to the OPEN position. Pull out each Ribbon Module in the direction of the arrow, and remove it from the printer.

Ribbon Module

Head Lever

LOCK HEAD

OPEN

3Remove the two Ribbon Shafts from the Ribbon Module. Remove the Ribbon Stopper from each Ribbon Shaft.

Ribbon Shaft

Ribbon Stoppers

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Toshiba CB-416-T3-QQ Loading the Ribbons For Hot Release, Ribbon Positions, Ribbon Width Media Width, Loading Procedure

Contents

CB-416-T3-QQ For Canada onl y Meanings of Symbols Safety PrecautionsSafety Summary 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 Options Cool ReleaseEnhancement Kit Appearance DimensionsFront View Rear View Interior Operation Panel Installing the Accessories Printer InstallationFan Filters Media Slide 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 Adjustor AdjustmentBlack Mark Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment Media Sensor Open the Top Cover Loading the Ribbons For Hot Release Loading ProcedureRibbon Positions Ribbon Width Media Width Loading Procedure Ribbon Module Print Head Block Part Name Quantity Loading the Ribbons Installing the Ribbon Plate Them in the direction of the arrow Installing the SPRibbon Guides Installing the Ribbon Tension Sheet Loading the Cold Release Ribbons Printing Installation Procedure For Windows98System Requirements Preparation 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 PropertiesDisplaying Printer 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 Transfer Mode Print Density Adjustment Tab Settings See SectionPrinting Preferences Name Click Export. The Save Devices Settings File screen appears Cont To enable the saved settings, use the following proceduresClick Import. The Open Device Settings File screen appears Dithering Graphics Color IntensityColor Registration Click Color Registration on the Graphics property 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 Print Method StockSensor Label Gap Issue Settings Fine Adjustment Options Transfer ModePrint Density Adjustment Ribbon Settings Device SettingsMaintenance Testing Print Test Label ResetFeed Cut Print Test ProceduresClick Print Test Label on the Device Settings property On the File menu, click Print Printing a Label Printing a Label Printing a Label Operation Panel Online ModeIlluminates when Flashes when Operation ResetOn Line No Paper Print Head/Platen MaintenanceCleaning Pinch Roller/Feed Roller/Media Guide Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord Ribbon Modules Covers and Panels Error Messages Problems/Causes Solutions TroubleshootingError Messages 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 Model CB-416-T3-QQ Appendix 1 SpecificationsA1.1 Printer Name Model Description A1.2 Options A1.3 MediaA1.3.1 Media Type Label Tag Below A1.3.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor A1.3.4 Effective Print Area A1.3.3 Detection AreaReflective Sensor 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 Issue Mode Settings Label SettingsAppendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing Actions Path to Find the Property See Section Actions Path to the Property See Section Other Settings Function See Section Remarks TAB Appendix 4 Message and LED Symbols in the MessageLED Indication LCD Messages Printer Status ` YES Message and LED A5.1 Operation Panel Appendix 5 System Mode A5.2 Overview 4RAM Clear 2PARAMETER SET3TEST Print Auto Diagnostic A5.3 Self-Diagnostic TestMaintenance Sensor None Head Error KMC A5.4 Parameter SettingHead Check Checking Position A5.4 Parameter Making Positional Adjustments Black Print DensityMagenta +0 CYAN+3 Issue Count Head AdjustPrint Condition Print Speed 6/S Printing the X/Y Direction Alignment Caliper-shaped Pattern Adjust Black F00 DirectionMagenta F00 Cyan F05 Cyan B05 Magenta B00Check Printer Para Code Auto PM AdjustPulse Motor Auto Euro Code Black on Head SelectMagenta on Ribbon Pause key again A5.5 Test PrintSpecifying the Print Condition for the Test Print Quality High Types no CUTPaper Feed Printing out the Slant Line Pattern Color Slant LinemCharacters Barcode No RAM Clear A5.6 RAM ClearMainte CNT Clear Complete ALL Color Clearing the Print DistancePrint Step Clear Switch Check A5.7.1 Self-Diagnostic Test Result Sample and DescriptionsA5.7 Additional Information Memory Check Parameters Maintenance Counter A5.7.3 Cut Operation Example A5.7.5 X-Coordinate Fine AdjustmentA5.7.4 Pulse Motor Speed A5.7.6 Magnified Views of Slant Line Pattern Initial Value 110 111 Appendix 6 Interface