Maintenance, Cleaning, Print Head/Platen | Toshiba CB-416-T3-QQ

Chapter 5

Maintenance

5. Maintenance

This chapter describes how to perform normal maintenance.

To maintain the printer performance and quality print, please clean the printer regularly, or whenever media or ribbons are replaced.

CAUTION!

∙Be sure to disconnect the power cord before performing maintenance, as this may cause an electric shock.

∙The print heads may become hot. Do not touch the print head.

∙Do not pour water directly onto the printer.

5.1Cleaning

5.1.1Print Head/Platen

CAUTION!

∙Do not allow any hard objects to contact the print head or platen, as this may cause damage to them.

∙Do not use any volatile solvent including thinner and benzene, as this may cause discoloration of the cover, print failure, or breakdown of the printer.

∙Do not touch the print head element with bare hands, as static may damage the print head.

Note:

When reinstalling the Guide Plate, place the end of the Guide Plate on the Platen Shaft, and slide it into the end. Then fit the front of the Guide Plate into the Platen Shaft.

The following sections describe periodic cleaning of the unit.

1Turn off the printer. Open the Top Cover.

2Turn the Head Lever to the OPEN position. Remove the Ribbon Module from the printer.

3Lift the print head block.

4Clean the print head element using the supplied Thermal Head Cleaner.

Print Head Block

Print

Head

Element

Thermal Head Cleaner

5Lift the near side of the Guide Plate. Pull and remove it from the Platen.

6Wipe the Platen with a soft cloth moistened with ethyl alcohol.

Platen

Shaft

Guide Plate

Platen

Platen

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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 Introduction Features Unpacking Product Overview Accessories and Options Accessories Options Cool ReleaseEnhancement Kit Front View DimensionsAppearance Rear View Operation Panel Interior Fan Filters Printer InstallationInstalling the Accessories Media Slide Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Connecting the Power Cord Turning on/off the Printer Turning on the Printer Turning off Printer Loading the Media Measure width of the media that will be loaded Slide the Supply Roll Holder inside to the loaded media RightWrong Top View of the Printer Side View of the Printer Additional Information Sensor Adjustments Black Mark Sensor Feed Gap Sensor Black Mark Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment AdjustmentMedia Sensor Adjustor Media Sensor Open the Top Cover Ribbon Positions Loading ProcedureLoading the Ribbons For Hot Release Ribbon Width Media Width Procedure Loading Ribbon Module Print Head Block Loading the Ribbons Part Name Quantity 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 System Requirements Installation Procedure For Windows98Printing Preparation Installation Click Next To continue the setup Chapter Printing Installation Procedure Adding the Printer For Windows98 Click Have Disk ∙ The ECPPrinter port is recommended Uninstalling the Printer Driver Chapter Properties PropertiesDisplaying Printer Summary of Properties This is a summary of the main properties for CB-416-T3 Setup Selecting a label size Creating a new label size User Defined cannot be renamed Orientation ∙ a preview will be shown, as each option is selected User Commands Miscellaneous Printing Preferences Tab Settings See SectionTransfer Mode Print Density Adjustment 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 Graphics Dithering Color Registration IntensityColor Click Color Registration on the Graphics property Color 0 Yellow Sample Y5 in Vertical Y on Align Color Yellow/Black Spot Color Setup Spot Color Printing Bar Fonts Specifying a New Font Style Font Style Sensor StockPrint Method Label Gap Issue Settings Fine Adjustment Options Transfer ModePrint Density Adjustment Ribbon Settings Device SettingsMaintenance Feed ResetTesting Print Test Label Cut Print Test ProceduresClick Print Test Label on the Device Settings property Printing a Label On the File menu, click Print Printing a Label Printing a Label Operation Panel Online ModeIlluminates when Flashes when On Line ResetOperation No Paper Print Head/Platen MaintenanceCleaning Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord Pinch Roller/Feed Roller/Media Guide Covers and Panels Ribbon Modules Error Messages Problems/Causes Solutions TroubleshootingError Messages Switch to the right Back Tension Possible Problems Possible Problems Causes Solutions From the Pinch Roller Unit From the Print Head Block When the Ribbon is Torn Apart Model CB-416-T3-QQ Appendix 1 SpecificationsA1.1 Printer A1.3.1 Media Type A1.2 Options A1.3 MediaName Model Description Label Tag A1.3.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor Below A1.3.4 Effective Print Area A1.3.3 Detection AreaReflective Sensor A1.4 Ribbon Type Spool Type Appendix 2 DIP Switches A2.1 DIP Switch a Function A2.2 DIP Switch B OFF Even A2.3 Ribbon Near End Detection Appendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing Label SettingsIssue Mode Settings Actions Path to Find the Property See Section Other Settings Actions Path to the Property See Section TAB Function See Section Remarks LED Indication Symbols in the MessageAppendix 4 Message and LED LCD Messages Printer Status Message and LED ` YES Appendix 5 System Mode A5.1 Operation Panel A5.2 Overview 4RAM Clear 2PARAMETER SET3TEST Print Maintenance A5.3 Self-Diagnostic TestAuto Diagnostic Sensor None Head Check A5.4 Parameter SettingHead Error KMC Checking A5.4 Parameter Making Positional Adjustments Position Magenta +0 Print DensityBlack CYAN+3 Print Condition Head AdjustIssue Count Print Speed 6/S Adjust Printing the X/Y Direction Alignment Caliper-shaped Pattern Magenta F00 DirectionBlack F00 Cyan F05 Check Magenta B00Cyan B05 Printer Para Pulse Motor Auto PM AdjustCode Auto Euro Code Magenta on Head SelectBlack on Ribbon Pause key again A5.5 Test PrintSpecifying the Print Condition for the Test Print Paper Feed Types no CUTQuality High Printing out the Slant Line Pattern Characters Slant LinemColor Barcode Mainte CNT Clear A5.6 RAM ClearNo RAM Clear Complete ALL Color Clearing the Print DistancePrint Step Clear A5.7 Additional Information A5.7.1 Self-Diagnostic Test Result Sample and DescriptionsSwitch Check Memory Check Maintenance Counter Parameters A5.7.4 Pulse Motor Speed A5.7.5 X-Coordinate Fine AdjustmentA5.7.3 Cut Operation Example A5.7.6 Magnified Views of Slant Line Pattern Initial Value 110 111 Appendix 6 Interface