Printing, System Requirements, Preparation | Toshiba CB-416-T3-QQ

Chapter 3

Printing

3. Printing

Note:

In this chapter, unless otherwise specified, “click” means click the left mouse button once.

3.1Installing the Printer Driver

3.1.1System Requirements

This chapter explains how to print an image or bar code using the Windows driver. First, it describes in detail how to install the printer driver. Then it describes how to modify the printer settings and fine adjustments to produce the best output. Finally it describes how to print a label.

The chapter is organized as follows:

1To install the printer driver, see Section 3.1.

2To specify the printer properties, see Sections 3.2 to 3.8.

3To perform test printing, see Section 3.9.

4To print an actual label from an application program, see Section 3.10.

To use the CB-416-T3 printer with Windows, the printer driver must be installed on the computer. Labels or tags can easily be printed from a variety of application software using the CB-416-T3 printer driver.

You need an IBM PC/AT-compatible computer with:

Microsoft® Windows® 95/98, Windows NT® Version 4.0 Workstation, or Windows NT® Version 4.0 Server.

Pentium® 133MHz or greater recommended

16MB of available RAM or more (32MB recommended). 10MB or more of available hard-disk space.

3.1.2Installation Procedure

(For Windows ®98)

Notes:

∙For further information about the installation procedure for Windows® NT, please contact your authorized service representative.

∙The printer driver may be upgraded without notification. For further information about the download of the upgraded printer driver, please access the following URL.

http://barcode.toshibatec.co.jp.

This section has step-by-step procedures to install the TEC Printer Driver Version 6.2 build 20 for Windows® 98.

Preparation

Make preparations for the installation of the printer driver as follows:

1Insert Disk 1 in the floppy disk drive.

2Click the Start button. Then click Run.

3Type “a:setup” in Open, and then click OK.

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Contents

CB-416-T3-QQ For Canada onl y Safety Summary Safety PrecautionsMeanings 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 Enhancement Kit Cool ReleaseOptions 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 Ribbon Guides Installing the SPThem in the direction of the arrow 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 Displaying Printer PropertiesProperties 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 Click Import. The Open Device Settings File screen appears To enable the saved settings, use the following proceduresCont 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 Print Density Adjustment Transfer ModeOptions Maintenance Device SettingsRibbon Settings Testing Print Test Label ResetFeed Cut Click Print Test Label on the Device Settings property ProceduresPrint Test On the File menu, click Print Printing a Label Printing a Label Printing a Label Illuminates when Flashes when Online ModeOperation Panel Operation ResetOn Line No Paper Cleaning MaintenancePrint Head/Platen Pinch Roller/Feed Roller/Media Guide Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord Ribbon Modules Covers and Panels Error Messages TroubleshootingError 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 A1.1 Printer Appendix 1 SpecificationsModel CB-416-T3-QQ 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 Reflective Sensor A1.3.3 Detection AreaA1.3.4 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 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 3TEST Print 2PARAMETER SET4RAM Clear 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 Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print A5.5 Test PrintPause key again 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 Print Step Clear Clearing the Print DistanceALL Color 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