Toshiba CB-426-T3-QQ Printer User Manual
TEC Two-Color Printer
CB-426-T3-QQ
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
We, TOSHIBA TEC Corporation of 570 Ohito Ohito-cho Tagata-Gun Shizuoka-Ken 410-2323 JAPAN, declare in our sole responsibility that this product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
(for USA only)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
“This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.”
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CAUTION:
1.This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TOSHIBA
TEC.
2.The contents of this manual may be changed without notification.
3.Please refer to your local Authorized Service representative with regard to any queries you may have in this manual.
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Copyright © 2000 by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Safety Summary
Personal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and Cautions necessary for safe handling are included in this manual. All warnings and cautions contained in this manual should be read and understood before handling or maintaining the equipment.
Do not attempt to effect repairs or modifications to this equipment.
If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified using the procedures described in this manual, turn off the power, unplug the machine, then contact your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.
Meanings of Symbols
This symbol indicates warning items (including cautions).
Specific warning contents are drawn inside the symbol.
(The symbol on the left indicates a general caution.)
This symbol indicates prohibited actions (prohibited items).
Specific prohibited contents are drawn inside or near the symbol.
(The symbol on the left indicates “no disassembling”.)
This symbol indicates actions which must be performed.
Specific instructions are drawn inside or near the symbol.
(The symbol on the left indicates “disconnect the power cord plug from the outlet”.) i
WARNING
Safety Precautions
This indicates that there is the risk of death or serious injury if the machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.
■ Do not use voltages other than the voltage (AC) specified on the rating plate, as this may cause fire or electric shock.
Any other than the specified AC voltage is prohibited.
■ If the machines share the same outlet with any other electrical appliances which consume large amounts of power, the voltage will fluctuate widely each time these appliances operate. Be sure to provide an exclusive outlet for the machine as this may cause the machines to malfunction.
Prohibited
■ Do not insert or drop metal, flammable or other foreign objects into the machines through the ventilation slits, as this may cause
fire or electric shock.
Prohibited
■ If the machines are dropped or their cabinets damaged, first turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet, and then contact your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Continued use of the machine in that condition may cause fire or electric shock.
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Disconnect the plug.
■ Do not plug in or unplug the power cord plug with wet hands as this may cause electric shock.
Prohibited
■ Do not place metal objects or water-filled containers such as flower vases, flower pots or mugs, etc. on top of the machines. If metal objects or spilled liquid enter the machines, this may cause fire or
electric shock.
Prohibited
Safety Precautions
WARNING (Cont.)
■ Do not cut, damage or modify the power cords. Also, do not place heavy objects on, pull on, or excessively bend the cords, as this may cause fire or electrical shock.
Prohibited
■ Continued use of the machines in an abnormal condition such as when the machines are producing smoke or strange smells may cause fire or electric shock. In these cases, immediately turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet. Then, contact your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.
Disconnect the plug.
■ If foreign objects (metal fragments, water, liquids) enter the machines, first turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet, and then contact your authorized
TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance. Continued use of the machine in that condition may cause fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the plug.
■ Ensure that the equipment is properly grounded. Extension cables should also be grounded. Fire or electric shock could occur on improperly grounded equipment.
Connect a grounding wire.
■ When unplugging the power cords, be sure to hold and pull on the plug portion. Pulling on the cord portion may cut or expose the internal wires and cause fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the plug.
■ Do not remove covers, repair or modify the machine by yourself.
You may be injured by high voltage, very hot parts or sharp edges inside the machine.
No disassembling.
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CAUTION
Request Regarding
Maintenance
Safety Precautions
This indicates that there is the risk of personal injury or damage to objects if the machine is improperly handled contrary to this indication.
The following precautions will help to ensure that this machine will continue to function correctly.
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Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions:
* Temperatures out of the specification
* Direct sunlight * High humidity
* Shared power source * Excessive vibration
* Dust/Gas
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The cover should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NEVER USE
THINNER OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic covers.
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USE ONLY TOSHIBA TEC SPECIFIED paper and ribbons.
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DO NOT STORE the paper or ribbons where they might be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or gas.
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Ensure the printer is operated on a level surface.
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Any data stored in the memory of the printer could be lost during a printer fault.
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Try to avoid using this equipment on the same power source as high voltage equipment or equipment likely to cause electrical interference.
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Unplug the machine whenever cleaning or working inside it.
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Keep the work environment static free.
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Do not place heavy objects on top of the machines, as these items may become unbalanced and fall causing injury.
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Do not block the ventilation slits of the machines, as this will cause heat to build up inside the machines and may cause fire.
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Do not lean against the machine. It may fall and cause injury.
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Care must be taken not to injure yourself with the printer paper cutter.
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Unplug the machine when it is not used for a long period of time.
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Utilize our maintenance services.
After purchasing the machine, contact your authorized TOSHIBA
TEC representative for assistance once a year to have the inside of the machine cleaned. Otherwise, dust will build up inside the machines and may cause a fire or a malfunction. Cleaning is particularly effective before humid rainy seasons.
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Our preventive maintenance service performs the periodic checks and other work required to maintain the quality and performance of the machines, preventing accidents beforehand.
For details, please consult your authorized TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.
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Do not expose the machines to insecticides or other volatile solvents. This will cause the cabinet or other parts to deteriorate or cause the paint to peel.
Table of Contents
TOC 2
Installation Procedure (For Windows ®
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Table of Contents
TOC 1
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1. Product Overview
1.1
Introduction
1.2
Features
1.3
Unpacking
Thank you for choosing the TOSHIBA TEC CB-426-T3 two-color printer.
This Owner’s Manual describes printer setup and installation procedures, printer properties, settings and adjustments, and maintenance information. Thus it should be read carefully to help gain maximum performance and life from the printer. For further information please refer to this manual and keep it safe for future reference.
The CB-426-T3 two-color printer has the following features:
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High-speed, quality printing. The printer utilizes Edge Heads that support the high-performance Hot Release Ribbons to produce a maximum print speed of approximately 6 in/s (150 mm/s). In addition, the Cool Release Enhancement Kit is supplied as an accessory, and allows the popular Cold Release Ribbons to be loaded.
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Fine, sharp color printing. The printer utilizes two high-resolution
(305 dpi) print heads, and uses a variety of spot color ribbons for solid printing.
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A variety of printer fonts and bar code fonts are built into the printer to help create a unique colored label.
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Cost efficiency. The automatic ribbon saver is standard and allows for conservation of individual ribbons. In addition, the media back feed capability allows you to avoid wasting the media.
Unpack the printer as per the Unpacking Instructions packed with the printer.
Important!
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Check for damage or scratches on the printer.
However, please note that TOSHIBA TEC shall have no liability of any damage of any kind sustained during transportation of the product.
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Keep the cartons and pads for future transportation of the printer.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.4
Accessories and
Options
When unpacking the printer, please make sure all accessories are packed with the printer.
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Owner’s Manual (1 pc.) Power Cord (1 pc.)
(FBC B0030202)
Thermal Head Cleaner (1 pc.)
(24089500013)
Feed Roller Brush (1 pc.)
(FMQB0047001)
*To be used exclusively for the Feed Roller
Fan Filter (2 sets.)
(FMBB0046401)
Media Slide (1 pc.)
(FMCC 0032001)
Black Screw (2 pcs.)
(HAA-0007002)
Supply Shaft Holder (1 pc.)
(FMBD 0038901)
Supply Shaft Holder Stand
(FMBB0047401)
(1pc.)
Supply Roll Holder (2 pcs.)
(FMHD0007502)
Unpacking Instructions
(1 pc.)
Ferrite Core (1 pc.)
(HGA-0068001)
*Used for RS-232C
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Ribbon Plate (2 pcs.)
(FMCB 0095301)
Chapter 1 Product Overview
Mounting Screw (2 pcs.)
(FMDB 0079501)
D-3x5 Screw (6 pcs.)
(X0140305130)
SP Ribbon Guide (A) (1 pc.)
(FMCB0095601)
SP Ribbon Guide (B) (1 pc.)
(FMCB0095501)
Ribbon Tension Sheet
(2 pcs.)
(FMQC0035901)
Sheet Fixing Plate (2 pcs.)
(FMEB0116901)
The following two options are available for the CB-426-T3 two-color printer:
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The CB-1204-QM Cutter Module, which is used to cut media repeatedly.
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The CB-1004-QM Ribbon Module, to be used as a spare ribbon module.
Cutter Module Ribbon Module
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1.5
Appearance
Note:
Depth is 34.4 inches (875mm) when the Cutter Module is installed on the printer.
Chapter 1 Product Overview
The names of the parts or units introduced in this section are used in the following chapters.
13.7(350)
15.1
(385)
20.4(520) 11.0(280)
Message Display (LCD)
Dimensions in inches + (mm)
Top Cover
Supply Roll Holder
Supply Shaft Holder
Operation Panel
Media Outlet
Supply Shaft Holder Stand
Media Sensor Adjuster
Serial Interface Connector
(RS-232C)
Air Vents
(Cooling Fans)
Expansion I/O
Interface Connector
Media Inlet
Parallel Interface
Connector
(Centronics)
Supply Shaft Holder Slots
Harness
Power Switch
AC Power Inlet
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Message Display (LCD)
ON LINE LED
(Green)
POWER LED
(Red)
POWER ON LINE ERROR
ERROR LED
(Green)
FEED Key
FEED RESTART PAUSE
RESTART Key
PAUSE Key
Please see Appendix 3 for further information about the Operation
Panel.
Top Cover
Pinch Roller Unit
Head Lever
Ribbon Module
Pinch Roller Lever
Media Pressure Plate
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Chapter 2 Printer Installation
2. Printer Installation
This chapter describes in detail how to set up the printer to get ready for printing.
First install the accessories on the printer.
2.1
Installing the
Accessories
2.1.1
Fan Filters
Note:
Please clean the Filter Pads periodically. See Section 5.1.3.
1 Unpack the Fan Filters.
2 Mount the Fan Filters over the Air Vents.
Filter Pad
Filter Retainer
Air Vents
(Cooling Fans)
Notes:
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Either a roll of labels or tags can be loaded in the printer.
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In this Owner's Manual, labels and tags are generically called
"media".
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TOSHIBA TEC recommends that labels are rolled outside, and the tags are rolled inside. The media loading procedure depends on which type of media is going to be loaded. See
Section 2.5 for more detail.
Attach the Media Slide with the two supplied black screws.
When loading a roll of labels, fit the Media Slide on the screw holes above the Media Inlet.
or
When loading a roll of tags, fit the Media Slide on the screw holes below the Media Inlet.
Media Slide (for labels)
Media Slide (for tags)
1 Connect the Supply Shaft Holder Harness to the harness attached on the rear of the printer.
2 First hook the lower parts of the Supply Shaft Holder into the lower two Supply Shaft Holder Slots on the rear of the printer.
Then fix the Supply Shaft Holder in place by tightening the screw.
To remove the Supply Shaft Holder from the printer, just reverse the installation procedure.
Screw
Supply Shaft
Holder Slots
Supply Shaft Holder
Harness
Supply Shaft Holder Harness
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2.2
Connecting the
Printer to Your
Computer
Note:
The interface cable is not included in the accessories.
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
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.
1 Be sure that both printer and computer are turned off.
(o) indicates OFF.
Power Switch
2 Connect 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.
Serial Interface
Cable
Parallel Interface
Cable
Serial Interface
Connector
Parallel Interface
Connector
Note:
Please refer to the user's manual of the computer.
3 Secure the cable with the clamps or screws.
4 When using the serial interface cable, attach the supplied ferrite core to the cable.
5 Connect the interface cable to the interface connector on the computer.
Ferrite Core
(For Serial Interface
Cable)
Screws
Clamps
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2.3
Connecting the Power
Cord
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
CAUTION!
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Please turn off the printer before connecting the power cord, as this may cause an electric shock or damage to the printer.
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Please use the supplied power cord only. Use of other cords may cause an electric shock or a fire.
1 Be sure that both printer and computer are switched OFF.
(o) indicates OFF.
Power Switch
2 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Power Inlet of the printer.
AC Power Inlet
3 Plug the power cord in an outlet.
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2.4
Turning on/off the Printer
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
When turned on, the printer checks the print head and memory.
When turned off, the printer will lose data in non-volatile memory.
CAUTION!
Use the power switch to turn on/off the printer. Unplugging the power cord for turning on/off the printer may cause a fire, an electric shock, or damage to the printer.
Important!
When the printer is connected to the computer,
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Turn ON the printer before turning on the computer.
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Turn OFF the computer before turning off the printer.
1 Turn on the printer. ( ❘ ) indicates ON.
Power Switch
Note:
Just in case the printer is not turned on, or any error message appears, please see Chapter 6.
2 The “ON LINE” message appears on the Message Display. The
POWER LED illuminates green. Then the ON LINE LED also illuminates green.
ON LINE
POWER ON LINE ERROR
FEED RESTART PAUSE
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1 When turning off the printer, make sure of the following:
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The “ON LINE” message is shown on the Message Display.
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Both POWER and ON LINE LED’s are illuminated.
CAUTION!
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Do not turn off the printer while a label is being issued, as this may cause a paper jam or damage to the printer.
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Do not turn off the printer when the ON LINE LED is blinking, as this may cause damage to the computer connected to the printer.
ON LINE
POWER ON LINE ERROR
FEED RESTART PAUSE
2 Turn off the power switch.
Power Switch
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2.5
Loading the
Media
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
Labels or tags can be loaded in the printer. The media loading procedure depends on which media is going to be used.
1 Open the Top Cover.
Top Cover
2 Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position to open the Pinch Roller Unit.
Pinch Roller Unit
Pinch Roller Lever
(To ROLLER RELEASE)
Note:
The Supply Shaft cannot be kept level because of its weight, as the printer becomes older. So before loading the media, adjust the Supply Shaft so that it can be kept level.
3 Loosen the screw on the Supply Shaft Holder Stand.
4 Fit the Supply Shaft Holder Stand to the Supply Shaft, as illustrated below. The Supply Shaft Holder Stand moves up or down so that the Supply Shaft is kept level.
Supply Shaft
Screw
Supply Shaft Holder Stand
5 Remove the Supply Shaft Holder Stand from the Supply Shaft, when adjustment to its height is complete.
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2.5
Loading the
Media (Cont.)
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
6 Turn the Supply Shaft so that the notches face upward, and the marks face the Media Inlet.
7 To attach the Supply Roll Holder (inside), fit the tooth of the
Supply Roll Holder to the groove of the Supply Roll Shaft. Turn the Supply Roll Holder clockwise to the end.
Notches
Groove
Supply Roll Holder
Claw
Marks
Supply Shaft
Tooth
Claw
CAUTION!
Do not push into the Supply
Roll Holder (inside) with the claw locked in the notches, as this may cause damage to the claw or notches.
See Section 2.5.1 for more detail.
Supply Roll Holder
8 Push the Supply Roll Holder (inside) to the end of the Supply
Shaft. Then turn the Supply Roll Holder counterclockwise so that the claw is locked into the notch. When inserting the Supply
Roll Holder into the Supply Shaft, more pressure should be applied when passing over the roller on the way to the end of the Supply
Shaft.
Claw
Notches
Marks
Note:
The media is rolled either outside or inside, depending on the type of media that is loaded. Whichever media is used, load it with print side facing up.
See Appendix 1 for more detail.
9 Switch the Back Tension Selector, depending on whether the media is rolled outside or inside. Switch the Selector to A for the media rolled outside. Switch it to B for the media rolled inside, as indicated by the arrows.
Back Tension Selector
A
Media rolled outside
B
Media rolled inside
Supply Shaft Holder
10 Measure width of the media that will be loaded.
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2.5
Loading the
Media (Cont.)
Note:
When inserting a roll of labels or tags, push on the media core only.
Otherwise, core material drags against the Supply Shaft causing telescoping of the media supply roll.
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
11 Based on width of the media measured in Step 10, push the media into the Supply Roll Holder (inside), and place it with reference to the marks on the Supply Shaft.
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Loading a roll of labels
Supply Shaft
Labels
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Loading a roll of tags
Supply Shaft
Tags
12 Slide the Supply Roll Holder (inside) to the loaded media.
Supply Roll Holder
CAUTION!
To remove the Supply Roll
Holder (outside), turn it to disengage the claw from the notches. Otherwise, the claw or the notches may be damaged.
See Section 2.5.1 for more detail.
13 Slide the Supply Roll Holder (outside) to the loaded media.
Notches
Claw
Supply Shaft
Supply Roll Holder
(Outside)
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2.5
Loading the
Media (Cont.)
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
14 Loosen the two screws. Slide the Media Guides in the direction of the arrows below until they stop (completely open).
Screw
Screw
Note:
Make sure that the leading edge of media is cut straight before inserting the media into the printer, as this may cause a media jam.
Media Guides
15 Unroll about 1.5 to 2 inches (40 to 50cm) of the media.
16 Insert the media into the Media Inlet. Make sure that the media passes under the Media End Sensor, the media sensor and the
Media Pressure Plate.
Media End Sensor
Media Sensor
Right Wrong
Media Pressure Plate
CAUTION!
Do not over tighten the two screws, as this may cause damage to the Media Guides.
Important!
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According to the media is loaded, adjust the position of the media sensor. See Section 2.6 for more detail.
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Whenever the type of media is changed, adjust sensitivity of the media sensor. See Section 2.7 for more detail.
17 Slide the Media Guides in the direction of the arrows below until both guides come in contact with the media (media should be in center of media path). Hand tighten the two screws.
Media Guide
Screw
Media Guide
Screw
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2.5
Loading the
Media (Cont.)
Notes:
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Pass the media straight from the
Supply Holder Unit to the Media
Outlet to avoid skewing.
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Use the marks at the Media Slide and the Media Outlet so that the media can be centered.
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Be sure to take up any slack in the media.
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
18 Feed the media to the Media Outlet manually until its leading edge comes out of the Media Outlet.
(Top View of the Printer)
Media Guide
Media
Media Outlet Print Head Blocks
Media Inlet
Supply Roll
Holder
(Side View of the Printer)
Print Head Blocks
Media
Pinch Roller
Print Head Blocks
Pinch Roller
Note:
Push down the Pinch Roller Unit gently on the “PUSH HERE” label.
Media
19 Push down the Pinch Roller Unit until it is hooked. Then push down the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER LOCK position.
[PUSH HERE]
Pinch Roller Lever
(To ROLLER LOCK)
20 Reinstall the Supply Shaft Holder Stand to the Supply Shaft Holder, whose level is adjusted in Steps 3 to 5.
Supply Shaft Holder Stand
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2.5
Loading the
Media (Cont.)
Note:
When loading labels, make a straight cut in the gap area between labels.
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
21 Close the Top Cover gently. Make sure that the POWER LED and ON LINE LED are illuminated, and that the “ON LINE” message is shown. Press the FEED key on the Operation Panel to feed the media about 1 inch (20 to 30cm). Check that the media is fed successfully.
Right Wrong
Label
Cut here.
Label
This section contains more information concerning the care that should be taken when loading the media.
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The figure below indicates the direction the Supply Roll Holder
(inside) can be moved with the claws of the Supply Roll Holder locked into the notches.
Supply Roll Holder
(Inside)
Wrong
Right
Notches
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The figure below indicates the direction the Supply Roll Holder
(outside) can be moved with the claws of the Supply Roll Holder locked into the notches.
Right
Wrong
Supply Roll Holder
(Outside)
Notches
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2.6
Sensor
Adjustments
Note:
“1” marked on the sensor indicates the Black Mark Sensor position.
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
This section describes in detail how to adjust the media sensor positions and their sensitivity.
Whenever the type of media is changed, a positional adjustment of the media sensor is needed. The media sensors are designed to keep positional alignment of the image on each label or tag when issued.
Important!
NEVER skip the media sensor positional adjustment.
The printer has two types of media sensors: Black Mark Sensor and
Feed Gap Sensor.
The Black Mark Sensor (reflective sensor) is used to detect black marks on the back of the media by the reflection of light. On the other hand, the Feed Gap Sensor (transmissive sensor) is used to detect gaps by the transmission of light.
Which media sensor to adjust depends on the type of media loaded.
When the media with black marks on the BACK is loaded, adjust the
Black Mark Sensor (reflective sensor) position as follows:
1 Open the Top Cover.
2 Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position to open the Pinch Roller Unit.
3 Align the Media Guides to the width of the media.
4 Fold the media so that a black mark faces upward.
5 Insert the media into the Media Inlet.
6 Turn the Media Guide Knob, and move the media sensor so that it is positioned at the center of the black mark.
Media Sensor
Black Mark detected here
Sensor
Media
Note:
See A1.3.3 for black mark specifications.
Media Guide Knob Black Mark
7 The Black Mark Sensor Position Adjustment has been completed.
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Note:
“2” marked on the sensor indicates the Feed Gap Sensor position.
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
When the media with gaps or rectangular holes is loaded, adjust the
Feed Gap Sensor (transmissive sensor) position as follows:
1 Open the Top Cover.
2 Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position to open the Pinch Roller Unit.
3 Align the Media Guides to width of the media.
4 Insert the media into the Media Inlet.
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If the media with gaps is loaded, go to Step 5.
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If the media with rectangular holes is loaded, go to Step 6.
5 Turn the Media Guide Knob, and move the media sensor so that the gap between labels will pass under the sensor.
Media Sensor
Gap detected here
Sensor
Label
Gap
Media Guide Knob
Backing Paper
6 Turn the Media Guide Knob, and move the media sensor so that it is positioned at the center of the rectangular hole.
Media Sensor
Hole detected here
Sensor
Note:
See A1.3.2 for gap or hole specifications.
Hole
Media
Media Guide Knob
7 The Feed Gap Sensor Position Adjustment has been completed.
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Chapter 2 Printer Installation
Whenever the type of media is changed, adjust the media sensor sensitivity.
Please note that the adjustment procedures are slightly different, depending on which type of media loaded.
Media Sensor Adjustor
Feed Gap Sensor Lamp
Black Mark Sensor Lamp
Green
Red
Black Mark Sensor
Adjusting Knob
Feed Gap Sensor Adjusting Knob
Black Mark Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment
Note:
As soon as the upper two lamps illuminate green, stop turning the knob.
1 Open the Top Cover.
2 Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position to open the Pinch Roller Unit.
3 Insert the media with black marks into the Media Inlet so that the
Black Mark Sensor can detect the WHITE part of the media.
4 Lock the Pinch Roller Unit.
5 Turn on the printer.
6 Turn the Black Mark Sensor Adjusting Knob to the left most position.
7 Keep turning the knob clockwise slowly. When the upper two
Black Mark Sensor Lamps illuminate green, the adjustment is complete.
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Note:
As soon as the upper two lamps illuminate green, stop turning the knob.
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
Feed Gap Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment
(for Label with Gaps)
1 Open the Top Cover.
2 Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position to open the Pinch Roller Unit.
3 Insert the label with gaps into the Media Inlet so that the Feed
Gap Sensor can detect the LABEL part.
4 Lock the Pinch Roller Unit.
5 Turn on the printer.
6 Turn the Feed Gap Sensor Adjusting Knob to the left most position.
7 Keep turning the knob clockwise slowly. When the upper two
Feed Gap Sensor Lamps illuminate green, the adjustment is complete.
Note:
As soon as the upper two lamps illuminate green, stop turning the knob.
Feed Gap Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment
(for Media with Rectangular Holes)
1 Open the Top Cover.
2 Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position to open the Pinch Roller Unit.
3 Insert the media with rectangular holes into the Media Inlet so that the Feed Gap Sensor can detect the PAPER part.
4 Lock the Pinch Roller Unit.
5 Turn on the printer.
6 Turn the Feed Gap Sensor Adjusting Knob to the left most position.
7 Keep turning the knob clockwise slowly. When the upper two
Feed Gap Sensor Lamps illuminate green, the adjustment is complete.
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2.7
Loading the
Ribbons
(for Hot Release
Ribbons)
Note:
Media Width does not include width of the backing paper.
Chapter 2 Printer Installation
This section describes in detail how to load the ribbons in the printer.
Please use the ribbon width corresponding to the media width from the table shown below.
Ribbon Width
2.7 (68)
3.5 (88)
4.3 (109)
Media Width
2 to 2.6 (50 to 65)
2.6 to 3.4 (65 to 85)
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 3.8.2 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 ribbons, as illustrated below.
Important!:
When loading the ribbons, please do not forget to specify the ribbon colors in the printer properties.
See Section 3.4.3 for more detail.
Head 2 (Front)
1 Open the Top Cover.
Head 1 (Back)
2 Turn the Head Lever to the OPEN position. Pull out each Ribbon
Module in the direction of the arrow, and remove it from the printer.
Head Lever
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.
LOCK
HEAD
OPEN
Ribbon Module
3 Remove the two Ribbon Shafts from the Ribbon Module. Remove the Ribbon Stopper from each Ribbon Shaft.
Ribbon Shaft
Ribbon Stoppers
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4 Insert the Ribbon Shaft into the Ribbon Winding Core. Fit the protrusion of the Ribbon Shaft into the notch of the Ribbon
Winding Core. Insert the other Ribbon Shaft into the Ribbon Feed
Core in the same manner.
Ribbon Winding Core
Ribbon Feed Core
Protrusion
Notch
Ribbon Shaft
CAUTION!
Push in the Ribbon Stoppers gently. Otherwise, damage may occur.
Note:
Please make sure that the Ribbon
Stoppers are completely inserted into the Ribbon Winding Core and Ribbon
Feed Core respectively.
5 Attach the Ribbon Stoppers gently to each Ribbon Shaft.
Ribbon Feed Core
Ribbon Shaft
Ribbon Winding Core
Ribbon Shaft
Ribbon Stoppers
6 Unroll about 1 inch (30cm) of the ribbon. Place the Ribbon Module on the ribbon.
Ribbon Module
Ribbon Feed Core
CAUTION!
Loading the ribbon upside down may cause damage to the print head, as well as print failure.
Ribbon Winding Core
Ribbon
7 Insert the Ribbon Feed Core, and then the Ribbon Winding Core on the Ribbon Module, as illustrated below.
Ribbon Feed Core
Ribbon Winding Core
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8 Take up any slack in the ribbon. Replace the Ribbon Module into the print head block by sliding it into the end.
Ribbon Module
Ribbon
Print Head Block
9 Turn the Head Lever to the LOCK position to secure the Ribbon
Module. Take up any ribbon slack one more time by turning the
Ribbon Winding Core.
Ribbon Winding Core
10 Load the other three ribbons in the same manner.
Ribbon Module
11 Close the Top Cover.
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2.8
Loading the
Ribbons
(for Cold Release
Ribbons)
Notes:
•
Please see Section 1.4.2 for the part illustrations.
•
Installing the Cool Release
Enhancement Kit allows a variety of ribbons to be loaded.
This section describes how to load the popular Cold Release Ribbons.
To identify a ribbon type to be loaded, refer to the table in Section
3.8.2 or contact an authorized sales representative. Before loading the Cold Release Ribbons, install the Cool Release Enhancement Kit that is composed of the following accessories.
Part Name
Ribbon Plate
Mounting Screw
D-3x5 Screw
SP Ribbon Guide (A)
SP Ribbon Guide (B)
Ribbon Tension Sheet
Sheet Fixing Plate
Quantity
2 pcs.
2 pcs.
6 pcs.
1 pc.
1 pc.
2 pcs.
2 pcs.
1 Depending on the operating temperature or print patterns, ribbon wrinkles or blurred printing may occur. To solve this problem, adjust the print density as follows:
•
When the ribbons wrinkle, decrease the print density.
•
When the blurred printing occurs, increase the print density.
To change the print density, see Section 3.7.2 for more detail.
2 When using the Cold Release Ribbons in high temperature (about
105
°
F/40
°
C), the sound of the ribbon being separated from the media may be heard. But that does not impact upon print quality.
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WARNING!
During normal printer operations, the print head will become hot. Care should be used when handling the print head to avoid personal injury.
1 Remove all Ribbon Modules from the print head blocks. Then lift one of the print head blocks.
Print Head Block
2 Hold the Ribbon Plate with the pin facing inside and downwards, as illustrated below.
Print Head Block
Print Head Block
Ribbon Plate
Pin
3 First position the Head Positioning Plate (opposite the pin side), into the small rectangular groove. Keep the Head Positioning
Plate flush against the groove, as illustrated below.
When attaching the Ribbon Plate to the print head block, make sure that the Head Positioning Plate makes full contact with the small rectangular groove.
Groove
Notes:
•
Be sure to return the print head to the original position.
•
Tighten the screws so as not to damage the screw threads.
Head Positioning
Plate
Ribbon Plate
Print Head Block
Ribbon Plate
(Side View of Print Head Block and Ribbon Plate)
4 Slide the Ribbon Plate down slightly and insert the pin into the hole on the back of the print head.
5 After the pin is inserted, slide the Ribbon Plate back in the direction of the arrow and gently pull down the print head. Secure the Ribbon
Plate to the print head block by tightening the Mounting Screw.
Mounting Screw Print Head Block
Print Head Block
Ribbon Plate
Pin
6 Repeat this procedure for installation of the other three print heads.
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1 Remove the Guide Plates from the printer by lifting and pulling them in the direction of the arrow.
Important!
•
The SP Ribbon Guide (A) with the small plastic film is exclusively for
Head 2.
•
The SP Ribbon Guide (B) with the large plastic film is for Head 1.
Guide Plate
2 Install the SP Ribbon Guides (A) and (B) in the reverse order of removal of the Guide Plates.
SP Ribbon Guide (A)
(for Head 2)
SP Ribbon Guide (B)
(for Head 1)
Plastic Plate (Small) Plastic Plate (Large)
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Note:
Do not reinstall the Ribbon guide
Lever, Ribbon Guide Lever Shaft and the D-3x6 screw because they are not used after the ribbon tension sheet has been installed.
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1 Remove the Ribbon Guide Lever from the Ribbon Cassette by removing the screw.
2 Fit the bosses on the Sheet Fixing Plate into the holes of the Ribbon
Tension sheet and the aluminum frame. Secure them with the three D-3x5 screws.
Ribbon Cassette
Aluminum Frame
D-3x5
Ribbon Guide Level
Ribbon Guide
Level Shaft
Bosses
D-3x6
(A)
(B)
Sheet Fixing Plate
Ribbon Tension Sheet
(A)
(B)
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Note:
Selecting a wrong ribbon type may cause blurred or blotted printing.
Be sure to select the proper ribbon type.
Note:
Selecting a wrong ribbon motor voltage may cause ribbon wrinkles or blurred printing. Be sure to enter the proper value.
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After attaching the Cool Release Enhancement Kit, the Ribbon
Settings need to change. See Section 3.8.2 for more detail.
1 Open the Testing property page on the computer, click Ribbon
Settings, and open the Testing dialog.
2 Click the Type down arrow, and select Premium (either 109mm or 68mm).
3 The Ribbon Motor Voltage may need to change.
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3. Printing
Note:
In this chapter, unless otherwise specified, “click” means click the left mouse button once.
3.1
Installing the
Printer Driver
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:
1 To install the printer driver, see Section 3.1.
2 To specify the printer properties, see Sections 3.2 to 3.8.
3 To perform test printing, see Section 3.9.
4 To print an actual label from an application program, see Section
3.10.
To use the CB-426-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-426-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.
This section has step-by-step procedures to install the TEC Printer
Driver Version 6.4 build 33 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.
Preparation
Make preparations for the installation of the printer driver as follows:
1 Insert Disk 1 in the floppy disk drive.
2 Click the Start button. Then click Run.
3 Type “a:setup” in Open, and then click OK.
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4 TOSHIBA TEC PRINTER DRIVER Setup Wizard is initiated.
Click Next.
5 To accept License Agreement, click Yes. If it is not acceptable, click No. However, the printer driver cannot be installed.
6 Choose a destination folder to install COLOR. To install it in
C: \TEC_DRV\COLOR, click Next. The installation of COLOR begins. To install it in another destination, click Browse.
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7 Remove Disk 1. Then insert the other disks in the floppy disk drive, as instructed by the dialog box that appears on the screen.
Click OK to continue the set up.
8 Setup Complete appears, when the setup successfully completes.
Click Finish.
9 Start the Windows Explorer. Verify that the Color folder was created in the TEC_drv folder on the C drive.
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Adding the Printer (For Windows
®
98)
Install the printer driver as follows:
1 Click the Start button. Choose Settings, and click Printers. The
Add Printer icon appears.
2 Double-click the Add Printer icon, and Add Printer Wizard is initiated. Click Next to add the CB-426 printer.
3 Choose whether the printer is used as Local Printer or Network
Printer. Then click Next.
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4 Click Have Disk.
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5 Type in “C:\TEC_DRV\COLOR”, and click OK.
6 Choose CB-426-T3 from the printer list, and click Next.
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Notes:
•
The ECP Printer port is recommended.
•
Please refer to the user's manual of your computer for further information regarding the setting of the ECP
Printer port.
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7 Choose the port that the printer is connected to, and click Next.
Note:
If no printer driver has been installed before, this printer will be used as a default printer automatically.
8 Type in a printer name that you prefer to use.
9 Select whether the printer will be used as the default printer for all applications. Then click Finish.
10 Finally, make sure that the CB-426-T3 icon has been added in
Printers. Installation of the printer driver has been completed.
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Note:
Start uninstalling the printer driver after closing all application programs.
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Perform the following steps to uninstall the printer driver.
1 Click the Start button. Choose Settings, and click Printers.
Choose the CB-426-T3 icon.
Note:
Remove the icon by right-clicking the icon, and choosing and clicking
Delete.
2 On the File menu, click Delete. Please be sure that the CB-426-
T3 icon is removed.
The printer driver is uninstalled now.
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Important!
When upgrading the printer driver, the folder needs to be deleted as follows:
1 Click the Start button. Choose Settings, and click Control Panel.
2 Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3 Add/Remove Programs Properties appears. Choose TOSHIBA
TEC PRINTER COLOR, and click Add/Remove.
4 The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears. Click Yes, and the removal of the printer driver begins.
5 The printer driver is removed successfully. Click OK.
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3.2
Properties
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This section summarizes the main properties that can be specified to ensure the best printer performance.
Please refer to the later sections describing the property settings in detail.
1 Click the Start button. Choose Settings, and click Printers.
2 On the File menu, click Properties. TEC CB-426-T3 Properties appears.
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Note:
Some of the properties may have to be set again in the application programs.
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This is a summary of the main properties for CB-426-T3.
•
On the Page Setup property page, specify the default label size and orientation settings. In addition, other label sizes can be created, then accessed through your application’s page setup dialog.
See Section 3.3 for more detail.
•
On the Graphics property page, how text and images will be printed on the labels or tags can be specified.
See Sections 3.4 for more detail.
•
On the Bar Fonts property page, internal bar code fonts can be added, deleted, modified, imported, exported and viewed.
See Section 3.5 for more detail.
•
On the Stock property page, print conditions including selection of the media sensor to be used, the issue mode and fine adjustments can be specified.
See Sections 3.6 for more detail.
•
On the Options property page, the transfer mode of graphics data and print density adjustments can be specified.
See Section 3.7 for more detail.
•
On the Testing property page, the type of ribbon to be used, can be specified. The Testing property page is also used for test print and maintenance purposes.
See Section 3.8 for more detail.
•
On the Regional Settings property page, the units of measurement
(inches or centimeters) and the language in which your driver is displayed can be specified.
•
On the About property page, the printer driver information that includes the version number and licence agreement can be viewed.
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3.3
Page Setup
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This section describes in detail how to specify the default label size, orientation and how to create other label sizes that then can be accessed through an application’s page setup dialog.
Click the Page Setup tab to open the Page Setup property page.
Click the Name down arrow to select a desired label size from the predefined label sizes: 2 x 4, 4 x 4, 4 x 6 or User Defined.
Note:
The setting made in this section can be saved in the file as a preferred setting for a particular print job.
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.
•
Use Import Stock List to import previously defined label sizes from other compatible printer drivers.
•
Use Export Stock List to save defined label sizes to a file so they can later be imported into other printer drivers with this capability.
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To create your own label size :
1 Click New, and Edit Label Stock appears.
Note:
User Defined cannot be renamed.
Note:
Delete is grayed out when the predefined label sizes are selected. In other words, you cannot delete them.
2 Enter a new label stock name in Name.
3 Change Label Size (Width and Height) and Exposed Liner Width
(Left and Right). Click OK to return to the Page Setup property page.
4 Click Edit to change the label name, label size, or exposed liner size that is defined in Step 3.
5 To delete a label size that you created, select it in Name, and click
Delete. When the confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes.
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Notes:
•
A preview will be shown, as each option is selected.
•
The setting made in this section can be saved in the file as a preferred setting for a particular print job.
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.
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Select the print image orientation to determine the direction that the print image will be issued
•
Click Portrait, and the bottom of the print image comes out of the printer first.
•
Click Landscape, and images are rotated 90
°
counterclockwise from the portrait orientation. The left edge of the print image comes out of the printer first.
•
Click Portrait 180
°
, and the top of the print image comes out of the printer first.
•
Click Landscape 180
°
, and images are rotated 90
°
clockwise from the portrait orientation. The right edge of the print image comes out of the printer first.
Note:
•
Effects is not available for this version.
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•
Click Copies to enter the default number of copies that the printer will print.
•
Click Advanced Options. The Advanced Options Screen appears to implement the following functions:
Notes:
•
When the page setup or print property changing using the application software under Windows
®
95, just in case any application occurs, please do not mark the Enable User
Commands checkbox.
•
The User Commands specified here can be saved in the file as the preferred User Commands for a particular print job.
See the Printing Preferences below.
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User Commands
Printer commands can be added at the beginning or the end of a print job.
Please note familiarity with application programs and commands is required. Otherwise the printer may not function, as desired.
Note:
Regardless of whether the Set Check box is marked or not, the shaded area will be enabled when saved as the preferred settings.
See Sections 3.6.5 and 3.7.2 for more detail.
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Printing Preferences
•
In Printing Preferences, the preferred settings can be saved in the file for a particular print job. If several kinds of print jobs are performed, it is strongly recommended to use this function to save the preferred settings in the file for each print job.
When using Printing Preferences, the following settings can be saved. For more details of each setting, see the section indicated in the right column of the table below.
Tab
Page Setup
Graphics
Stock
Options
Settings
Name
Orientation
User Commands
Dithering
Color Control
Print Method
Sensor
Label Gap
Issue Mode
Cut
Cut Interval
Feed (Fine Adjustment)
Back feed (Fine Adjustment)
Cut/Strip (Fine Adjustment)
Stop Position (Fine Adjustment)
Transfer Mode
Print Density Adjustment
See Section ...
3.3.1
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.4.1
3.4.3
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3
3.6.4
3.6.5
3.7.1
3.7.2
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To save the settings indicated in the table, use the following procedures:
1 Click Advanced Options on the Page Setup property page. The
Advanced Options screen appears.
2 Click Export. The Save Devices Settings File screen appears.
3 Type the file name in File Name.
4 Click Save. The screen returns to Advanced Options.
5 Click OK to return to the Page Setup property page. The settings shown on the table are saved in the file.
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To enable the saved settings, use the following procedures:
1 Click Advanced Options on the Page Setup property page. The
Advanced options screen appears.
2 Click Import. The Open Device Settings File screen appears.
3 Select the saved file and click Open. The screen returns to
Advanced Options.
4 Click OK to return to the Page Setup property page. The saved settings take effect.
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3.4
Graphics
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This section describes in detail how to specify a graphic image that will be printed on a label, color control, color registration, and spot color setup.
Click the Graphics tab to open the Graphics property page.
Note:
The setting made in this section can be saved in the file as a preferred setting for a particular print job.
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.
The CB-426-T3 two-color printer is designed for spot printing. Thus no dithering setting listed on the Graphic property page is reflected upon the print output.
Please note that the settings made in Color Adjustment and Dithering
Setup also do not affect the spot color print output.
Note:
The setting made in this section can be saved in the file as a preferred setting for a particular print job.
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.
Click the Color Control down arrow to specify whether to print in
Monochrome or Color without image color matching. When printing in color, select Color without image color matching.
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Important!:
Enter the ribbon color for Head 2
(Front) in Color 1, and the one for
Head 1 (Back) in Color 2.
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This section describes how to specify the colors of the ribbons that are loaded in the printer.
To obtain a desired print output, the ribbon colors need to be specified appropriately in Color Setup on the Graphics property page.
In this section, suppose the black ribbon is loaded in Head 1 (Back) and the yellow one in Head 2 (Front). See Section 2.7.1 for more detail about the ribbon positions.
1 Click Color Set up on the Graphics property page.
2 Click the Color 1 down arrow to enter the ribbon color for Head
2 (Front). Since the yellow ribbon is loaded, select Yellow from the color list.
Do not mark the Color 1 checkbox when Head 2 is not used.
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3 Enter the ribbon color loaded in Head 1 (Back) in the same manner.
Since the black ribbon is loaded, select Black from the color list.
Do not mark the Color 2 checkbox when Head 1 is not used.
4 Click OK to complete the color setup.
If a desired color cannot be found in the color list, click the Color
1 or 2 down arrow, and select Custom to define the color similar to the ribbon color loaded in the printer.
Click Define Custom Colors, and the Color screen appears.
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Click the color swatch to change the Hue and saturation (Sat), and then move the slider in the color gradient to change the luminescence (Lum).
Finally, click Add to Custom Colors, and then click OK. The defined color will be entered in Custom colors.
Click the custom color to be used, and then click OK.
The customized color has been specified successfully.
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Note:
Alignment of colors may vary due to differences in thickness or type of media.
This section describes how to precisely align all colors. Color
Registration is factory-adjusted. However if any color is misaligned, please perform the color registration procedures.
1 Click Color Registration on the Graphics property page.
2 Select Reference Color. The color selected here is used as the reference color to which other color is aligned.
(This section describes the procedure using Black as the reference color.)
3 Suppose the yellow needs to be more aligned to the reference color.
•
Click Align in Color 1 (Yellow). Align Color: Yellow/Black appears.
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Note:
The “Error Writing to LPT1” message appears when performing
Align All Colors without connecting the printer to the computer.
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4 Print testing runs automatically. The printed output shows how precisely the yellow bars are aligned to black.
Yellow Black
Black
Yellow
(Color 0 - Yellow Sample)
5 Look at the result carefully. Determine which yellow bar is best aligned to black on X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) for each. In this example, X5 and Y5 are best aligned.
6 In step 5, since X5 and Y5 are best aligned, click X5 in Horizontal
(X), and Y5 in Vertical (Y) on Align Color : Yellow/Black.
•
If the yellow bars in both X and Y are aligned enough to black, go to Step 7.
•
If the yellow bars need to have more precise alignment to black, go to Step 8.
•
If the test needs to be performed again, go to Step 9.
Note:
If precise adjustment cannot be made any more, this option will be grayed out.
Black
7 Click Color is now aligned as closely as possible. Then click
OK.
8 Click More precise adjustment is necessary. Click OK, and test printing starts automatically. Repeat Step 3 to 5 until the yellow bars in X and Y are aligned close enough to black.
Yellow
Black
Yellow
(Color 0 - Yellow Sample after Calibration)
9 Click Print this set of figures again. Testing will start automatically.
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3.5
Bar Fonts
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This section describes how to add, delete, modify, import, export, and view available internal bar code fonts. The Bar Fonts properly format and add necessary characters to the bar codes printed when using the internal bar fonts.
•
Font Name lists the currently entered bar fonts and their resolution.
•
If the Show Supported Bar Fonts Only checkbox is marked, only the bar fonts matching current head density are shown.
•
Click New or Edit. The Edit Bar Code Font dialog appears.
When one of the bar fonts is selected, and then New or Edit is clicked, the bar font will be based on the selected one.
See Section 3.5.1 for more detail.
•
Click Delete, and the selected bar font in Font Name will be deleted.
•
Click Import to import a list of bar code fonts that have previously been exported.
•
Click Export to export the current bar code font list to a file with the extension “.sbf”.
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Note:
To specify the height of a bar code, the font size should be changed in the application programs.
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Bar font styles can be added or modified from the bar font list. More detailed bar code settings can be made, including size of bar code
(character per inch), orientation, necessities of human-readability and check digit.
Notes:
•
Depending on which symbology is selected, the different Symbology
Specific Options will be available.
Click Help for more detail.
•
When Orientation is 90
°
or 270
°
and X dimension is 0.25 mm or over, the recommended print speed is 4 inches/s. See Section 3.6 for the print speed.
•
In Font Name, type a name of a bar font.
•
Mark the Display as Bar Font checkbox. When a bar font is selected in the application software, an image representing the bar code will appear on the screen. Note that the exact bar code itself is not shown on the screen.
•
Mark the Approximate Actual Width checkbox. When a bar font is selected in the application software, the estimated size is shown.
•
Click the Symbology down arrow to select the type of symbology.
•
Click the X Dimension down arrow to specify thickness of bars or cells, depending on the selected symbology.
•
Click the Orientation down arrow to rotate the symbology.
•
Click Human Readable to specify the visibility of the human readable characters displayed with the bar codes.
•
Click Ratio to specify the wide-to-narrow element ratio of the bar code. (This option is available only when used with Full ASCII
3-of-9, Regular 3-of-9, Codabar, Interleaved 2-of-5, and MSI
Plessey only.)
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The bar fonts entered in the printer are shown in the application programs, as below.
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3.6
Stock
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This section describes how to specify the print method, sensor, and label gap.
Click the Stock tab to open the Stock property page.
Note:
The setting made in this section can be saved in the file as a preferred setting for a particular print job.
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.
Click the Print Method down arrow, and select Thermal Transfer
(Ribbon Save A).
Notes:
•
See Sections 2.5 and 2.6 for more detail.
•
The setting made in this section can be saved in the file as a preferred setting for a particular print job.
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.
Notes:
•
This measurement is ignored if
None is specified in Sensor.
•
The setting made in this section can be saved in the file as a preferred setting for a particular print job.
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.
•
See A1.3.2 and A1.3.3 for gap specification.
The type of sensor can be selected, depending on type of media.
Click the Sensor down arrow to select the type of sensor, which depends on type of media.
•
Click Transmissive to use the transmissive sensor. This sensor is designed to locate label gaps by the transmission of light.
•
Select None, if there is no label gap, notch, or black mark. When
None is selected, even if any gap, notch, or black mark is on the label, it is ignored.
•
Select Reflective to use the reflective sensor. This sensor is designed to locate black marks on the back of the tags by the reflection of light.
Enter the amount of space between labels (label gap) or width of a black mark in Label Gap. If a proper value is not entered, the print start position will be misaligned.
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Note:
The settings made in this section can be saved in the file as the printing preferences for a particular print job.
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.
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Issue mode, cut interval and print speed can be specified.
Note:
Please select Batch Mode (with Back
Feed), if the Cutter Module (option) is installed on the printer.
Click the Issue Mode down arrow, and select either Batch Mode
(with Back Feed) or (no Back Feed).
Note:
DIP Swtich A Switch 2 must be ON to enable the cutter. See Appendix
A2 for the setting of the switches.
Note:
When selecting 90
°
for the orientation of the bar font, select 4 inches/sec.
In Cut, Disabled is selected by default.
However if the Cutter Module (option) is installed on the printer, click the Cut down arrow, and select one of the following options:
•
Select After Every Label, if a cut is required after each label is printed.
•
Select After Entire Job, if a cut is required after the entire print job is printed.
•
Select Specified Interval, if a cut is required after the number of labels, specified in Interval is printed. The cut interval option defaults to 3. In other words, cutting is performed every third label. The value in Interval can be changed by entering a new value.
Click the Print Speed down arrow, and select either 6 inches (152.4mm)/s or 4 inches (101.6mm)/s.
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Note:
The settings made in this section can be saved in the file as the printing preferences for a particular print job.
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.
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Notes:
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See Appendix 5 for further information.
•
For back feed and cut/strip fine adjustments, the Cutter Module must be installed and enabled.
In Fine Adjustment, the following can be adjusted.
First mark the Set checkbox, and the items which can be adjusted will appear. Depending on the Issue Settings, some of the items cannot be adjusted. (They are grayed out.)
•
In Feed, the print start position can be adjusted.
•
In Backfeed, the length of label stock that is fed back before printing, can be specified. Depending on the type or size of media, the print start position of ONLY the FIRST label or tag may be different from what is defined in the Feed fine adjustment. If there is a difference that is not permissible, adjust the back feed distance. This adjustment does not have any impact upon the print start position after the first label or tag.
•
In Cut/Strip, the cut position can be adjusted.
•
In Stop Position, the stop position of the media after printing can be adjusted. This allows the media to stop at the position, so it can be cut off easily.
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3.7
Options
Chapter 3 Printing
This section describes how to specify the transfer mode of graphics data and make a print density adjustment.
Click the Options tab to open the Options property page.
Notes:
•
This setting may need to be changed depending on the computer configuration.
•
The setting made in this section can be saved in the file as a preferred setting for a particular print job.
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.
The type of transfer mode for graphics to the printer is specified here.
Run Length Encoding is the recommended transfer mode due to its high transfer rate. When using Uncompressed 8-bit (Overwrite), or
Uncompressed 4-bit (Overwrite), the same output as Run Length
Encoding can be obtained, but the data transfer speed slows down.
Notes:
The setting made in this section can be saved in the file as a preferred setting for a particular print job.
See Section 3.3.4 for more detail.
Print density needs to be adjusted to avoid blurred or light print caused by a combination of the media with the ribbon.
Mark the Set Checkbox, and the print density for each color can be adjusted.
The print density value can be adjusted by entering a value or by clicking up or down arrows.
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3.8
Testing
Note:
The “Error Writing to LPT1” message appears when trying to use the functions in the Testing property page without connecting the printer to your computer.
Chapter 3 Printing
This section describes how to perform maintenance and printer testing.
The Testing property page can help determine how well the computer is communicating with the printer and verify that certain settings are correct.
Click the Testing tab to open the Testing property page.
Print Test Label
See Section 3.9.1 for further information.
Check Print Head
Click Check Print Head to begin running the printer’s built-in head test.
Click the Head down arrow to select the print head to check.
Mark the Specify Range checkbox to specify the range for the print head check.
Click OK to start checking the print head.
If there are problems with the print head, an error message will appear on the printer’s Message Display, and the print head must be replaced right away.
Send File to Printer and Logging Options
These two buttons are used by a technician for a system integration purpose. So typically, you do not have to use these buttons. Please contact your authorized service representative before using the buttons.
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Chapter 3 Printing
Ribbon Settings
Click Ribbon Settings to specify the type and width of the ribbon, as well as the ribbon motor voltage.
CAUTION!
Do not load a normal ribbon when specifying Premium for the type of ribbon, as this may cause the ribbon to be melted.
•
In Ribbon, select the color that is loaded in the printer.
•
Click the Type down arrow to select the type and width of ribbon to be used.
•
In Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment, mark the Set checkbox to make a fine adjustment for the rewind motor and the back tension motor voltage.
Please enter the proper value for the Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine
Adjustment according to the table below.
No.
Ribbon Parts No Ribbon
Set Values in Ribbon Settings
Type
Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine
Adjustment
Set
Rewind
Motor
Back Tension
Motor
Remarks
Necessity of Cool
Release Enhancement
Width (mm)
Available Media
Width (mm)
6
7
4
5
1
2
3
8
9
10
11
12
5
6
3
4
Normal Ribbon
1
2
BRCB109300-AB
BRCB109300-AM
BRCB109300-AC
BRCB109300-AY
BRCB088300-AB
BRCB088300-AM
11
12
13
14
7
8
9
10
BRCB088300-AC
BRCB088300-AY
BRCB068300-AB
BRCB068300-AM
BRCB086300-AC
BRCB068300-AY
BRBLK109A3
BRMAG109A3
15
16
BRCYN109A3
BRYEL109A3
Super Premium Ribbon
BRBLK109D4
BRMAG109D4
BRCYN109D4
BRYEL109D4
BRBLK088D4
BRMAG088D4
BRCYN088D4
BRYEL088D4
BRBLK068D4
BRMAG068D4
BRCYN068D4
BRYEL068D4
0:Black
1:Magenta
2:Cyan
3:Yellow
0:Black
1:Magenta
2:Cyan
3:Yellow
0:Black
1:Magenta
2:Cyan
3:Yellow
0:Black
1:Magenta
2:Cyan
3:Yellow
0:Black
1:Magenta
2:Cyan
3:Yellow
0:Black
1:Magenta
2:Cyan
3:Yellow
0:Black
1:Magenta
2:Cyan
3:Yellow
Normal (109)
Normal (109)
Normal (68)
Premium (109) x
Premium (109) x
Premium (109) x x x
0
-10 to -20
-15
-20
-20
-10 to -20
0
0
-5
-10
-10
0
No
(Hot Release Ribbons)
No
(Hot Release Ribbons)
No
(Hot Release Ribbons)
Yes
(Cold Release Ribbons)
Yes
(Cold Release Ribbons)
Yes
(Cold Release Ribbons)
Premium (68) x -20 -10 Yes
(Cold Release Ribbons)
Feed
Click Feed to advance the label or tag.
Reset
Reset is not available for this model.
Cut
Click Cut to feed and cut a label and tag.
109
88
68
109
109
88
68
85 to 110
65 to 85
45 to 65
85 to 110
85 to 110
65 to 85
45 to 65
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3.9
Print Test
Chapter 3 Printing
When the installation of the printer driver and settings of the printer properties are complete, perform a print test to verify that the printer is communicating with the computer, and that the properties are set correctly.
Before starting the print test, please make sure of the following:
•
Printer is turned on.
•
Interface cable is connected to the printer properly.
•
Top Cover is closed.
•
“ON LINE” is displayed on the printer’s Message Display.
•
Media and ribbons are loaded properly.
•
Sensor position is adjusted correctly according to the media loaded.
•
Sensitivity of the media sensor is adjusted.
There are two ways to perform the print test.
Click Print Test Page on the General property page.
or
Click Print Test Label on the Testing property page.
The print test sample will be printed out if the printer is communicating with the computer properly as follows:
(Print Test Sample)
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Chapter 3 Printing
3.10
Printing a Label
To print a 4 x 4-label created using Microsoft
®
Word Pad, follow the instruction in this example.
1 On the File menu, click Print.
Note:
If another printer is selected, click the
Name down arrow, and select the
CB-426-T3 printer.
2 Make sure that “TEC CB-426-T3” is selected in Name. Click
Properties.
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Chapter 3 Printing
3.10
Printing a Label
(Cont.)
Note:
Only five property pages are available in the application programs: Page
Setup, Graphics, Stock, Options, and
About.
Note:
If the ERROR LED flashes or illuminates, and an error message appears on the printer’s Message
Display, an error has occurred. Please see Chapter 6 to take the proper action.
3 Be sure to check the following in each property page before printing:
•
Label size and orientation. See Section 3.3 for more detail.
•
Dithering and intensity. See Section 3.4 for more detail.
•
Print method, sensor, label gap, issue mode, print method, fine adjustment, and so on. See Sections 3.6 for more detail.
•
Print density adjustment. See Section 3.7 for more detail.
When finished checking the property pages, click OK to return to the Print dialog.
4 Set Print range and Number of copies, and click OK to start printing the label.
•
The ON LINE LED flashes when the printer is communicating with your computer.
•
The ON LINE LED illuminates while printing.
5 This completes printing a sample label.
Note:
In an application program, the fonts contained in the printer can be applied to text by specifying the printer fonts named “TEC XXXX”
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Chapter 4 Online Mode
4. Online Mode
This chapter describes usage and purpose of the keys on the Operation
Panel in Online Mode.
When the printer is in Online Mode and connected to a computer, normal operation of printing images on labels or tags can be accomplished.
4.1
Operation Panel
The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions.
Message Display (LCD)
ON LINE LED
POWER LED
ERROR LED
POWER ON LINE ERROR
FEED Key
FEED RESTART PAUSE
PAUSE Key
Note:
A near end condition is selected by the DIP Switch. See Appendix 2 for more detail.
RESTART Key
The Message Display shows messages in alphanumeric characters and symbols to indicate the printer’s status. Up to 16 characters can be displayed on one line.
There are three LED’s on the Operation Panel.
LED
POWER
ON LINE
ERROR
Illuminates when...
The printer is turned on.
The printer is ready to print.
Any error occurs with the printer.
Flashes when...
The printer is communicating with your computer.
The ribbon supply is low or in a near end condition.
There are three keys on the Operation Panel.
Note:
Use the RESTART key to resume printing after a pause condition, or after clearing an error.
PAUSE
RESTART
FEED
To stop printing temporarily.
To restart printing.
To feed the media.
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4.2
Operation
Chapter 4 Online Mode
When the printer is turned on, the “ON LINE” message appears on the Message Display. It is shown during standby or normal printing.
ON LINE
The printer is turned on, standing by, or printing.
NO PAPER
If any error occurs during printing, an error message appears. The printer stops printing automatically.
ON LINE
To clear the error, press the RESTART key. The printer resumes printing.
PAUSE
If the PAUSE key is pressed during printing, the printer stops printing temporarily.
ON LINE
When the RESTART key is pressed, the printer resumes printing.
4.3
Reset
Note:
If the RESTART key is held for less than 3 seconds when the printer is in an error or pause state, the printer restarts printing. However, when a communication error or command error occurs, the printer returns to an idle condition.
Clears the print data that was sent to the printer from the computer, and has the printer return to an idle condition by the reset operation.
ON LINE
The printer is turned on, standing by, or printing.
PAUSE
To stop printing, or clear the data sent from the computer, press the PAUSE key. The printer stops printing.
ON LINE
Press the RESTART key for 3 seconds or longer. The data that was sent from the computer will be cleared, and the printer returns to an idle condition.
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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.
5.1
Cleaning
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.
The following sections describe periodic cleaning of the unit.
1 Turn off the printer. Open the Top Cover.
2 Turn the Head Lever to the OPEN position. Remove the Ribbon
Module from the printer.
3 Lift the print head block.
4 Clean the print head element using the supplied Thermal Head
Cleaner.
Print Head Block
Head
Element
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.
Thermal Head Cleaner
5 Lift the near side of the Guide Plate. Pull and remove it from the
Platen.
6 Wipe the Platen with a soft cloth moistened with ethyl alcohol.
Platen
Shaft
Guide Plate
Platen
Platen
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Caution!
Do not use the supplied Feed
Roller Brush except for cleaning the Feed Roller, as it is a metal brush.
Note:
As a guide, please clean the Feed
Roller every 100km of the printing distance.
Chapter 5 Maintenance
1 Turn off the printer. Open the Top Cover.
2 Turn the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position to open the Pinch Roller Unit. Remove the loaded media from the printer.
3 Wipe the Pinch Roller and Media Guides with a soft cloth moistened with ethyl alcohol.
4 Clean the Feed Roller using the supplied Feed Roller Brush.
Pinch Roller
Feed Roller Media Guides
Feed Roller Brush
1 Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord.
2 Remove the Fan Filters.
Filter Pad
Filter Retainer
Air Vents
(Cooling Fans)
CAUTION!
Reinstall the Fan Filters after drying them completely, as this may rust the Fan Retainer or cause a breakdown of the printer.
3 Wash the Fan Pads with a neutral detergent. Then squeeze the detergent out of the Filter Pads, and dry them well.
4 Reinstall the Fan Filters in the reverse order of removal.
See Section 2.1.1 for more detail.
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CAUTION!
Do not use any volatile solvent including thinner and benzene, as this may cause discoloration or distortion of the cover.
Chapter 5 Maintenance
Wipe the cover or front panel with a dry and soft cloth. Wipe dirt with a soft cloth moistened with a little water.
Wipe anywhere the ribbon touches the ribbon module with a dry and soft cloth.
Front Rear
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6. Troubleshooting
This chapter lists the error messages or possible problems and their solutions.
Important!
If a problem cannot be solved by taking actions described in this chapter, do not attempt to repair the printer. Turn off and unplug the printer. Then contact an authorized service representative for assistance.
6.1
Error Messages
Notes:
•
If an error is not cleared by pressing the RESTART key, turn the printer off and then on.
•
After the printer is turned off, all print data in the printer is cleared.
•
“####” indicates remaining label count up to 9999 (in pieces).
•
“*” indicates which color print head has a problem, as follows:
1: Head 1 (Back)
2: Head 2 (Front)
Error Messages
HEAD OPEN *
Problems/Causes
The print head block was opened in Online Mode.
Solutions
Close the print head block. Then press the RESTART key.
HEAD OPEN ####*
COMMS ERROR
PAPER JAM ####
Feed or printing has been attempted with the print head block open.
A communication error has occurred.
1 The media is jammed at the media path. The media is not fed smoothly.
2 A wrong media sensor is selected for the media that is loaded.
Close the print head block. Then press the RESTART key.
Make sure the interface cable is firmly connected to the computer, and the computer is turned on.
1 Remove the jammed media, and clean the Platen, Feed Roller and Pinch
Roller. Then reload the media properly.
Finally press the RESTART key.
2 Turn the printer off and then on. Then select the media sensor supporting the media that is loaded. Finally resend the print job.
3 Adjust the sensor position. Then press the RESTART key.
3 The Black Mark Sensor is not aligned to the black mark on the media.
4 Size of the loaded media is not consistent with the programmed size.
5 The Feed Gap Sensor cannot distinguish the print area from a label gap.
4 Turn the printer off and then on. Replace the loaded media to match the programmed size, or select a programmed size that matches the loaded media.
Finally resend the print job.
5 Adjust sensitivity of the media sensor.
If this does not solve the problem, turn off the printer, and call an authorized service representative.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Error Messages
CUTTER ERROR####
(Only when the Cutter Module is installed on the printer)
NO PAPER ####
RIBBON ERR.####*
EXCESS HEAD TEMP
COVER OPEN
Problems/Causes
The media is jammed at the cutter.
1 The media runs out.
2 The media is not loaded properly.
3 The Supply Shaft is rotating in the wrong direction.
4 The media is slack.
The ribbon is not fed successfully.
The print head is overheated.
The Top Cover was opened in
Online Mode.
Solutions
Remove the jammed media. Then press the RESTART key. If this does not solve the problem, turn off the printer, and call an authorized service representative.
1 Load new media. Then press the
RESTART key.
2 Load the media properly. Then press the RESTART key.
3 Switch to the right Back Tension
Selector.
4 Take up any slack in the media.
Remove the Ribbon Module, and check status of the ribbon. Replace the ribbon, if necessary. If the problem is not solved, turn off the printer, and call an authorized service representative.
Turn off the printer, and allow it to cool down (about 3 minutes). If this does not solve the problem, call an authorized service representative.
Close the Top Cover. Then press the
RESTART key.
COVER OPEN ####
PAPER SET ERROR
Feed or printing has been attempted with the Top Cover open.
The Pinch Roller Unit is not released in Online Mode.
Close the Top Cover. Then press the
RESTART key.
Lock the Pinch Roller Unit properly.
Then press the RESTART key.
PAPER ERROR ####
EXCESS P/S TEMP
NO RIBBON ####*
HEAD ERROR *
While feeding or printing, the
Pinch Roller Unit became unlocked.
The power supply unit is overheated.
The ribbon has run out.
Lock the Pinch Roller Unit properly.
Then press the RESTART key.
Turn off the printer, and allow it to cool down (about 3 minutes). If this does not solve the problem, call an authorized service representative.
Load a new ribbon. Then press the
RESTART key.
There is a problem with the print head.
Replace the print head. Then press the
RESTART key.
Other Error Messages Hardware or software problems may have occurred.
Turn the printer off and then on. If this does not solve the problem, turn off the printer again, and call an authorized service representative.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6.2
Possible Problems
This section describes problems that may occur when using the printer, and their causes and solutions.
Possible Problems
The printer will not turn on.
The media is not feeding.
Nothing is printed on the media.
4 The ribbon and media are not matched.
5 The print density fine adjustment value is too low.
1 The ribbon and media are not matched.
Causes
1 The power cord is disconnected.
2 The AC outlet is not functioning correctly.
1 The media is not loaded properly.
2 The ribbon is not loaded properly.
3 A print head is not installed properly.
Solutions
1 Plug in the power cord.
2 Make sure that power is supplied using another electric appliance.
3 Check the fuse or breaker.
3 The fuse has blown, or the circuit breaker has tripped.
1 The media is not loaded properly.
2 The printer is in an error condition.
1 Load the media properly.
2 Resolve the error in the
Message Display. (See Section
6.1 for more detail.)
1 Load the media properly.
2 Load the ribbon properly.
3 Install the printer head properly.
Secure the print head by turning the Head Lever to the LOCK position
4 Select an appropriate ribbon for the media type used.
5 Increase the print density fine adjustment value.
1 Select an appropriate ribbon for the media type used.
The printed image is blurred.
A streak appears on the printed image.
2 The print head is not cleaned.
1 The print head is not cleaned.
2 There is a problem with the print head.
2 Clean the print head using the supplied Thermal Head Cleaner.
In System Mode, print out the slant line patterns for all four colors. Then perform the print head check. If the check is successful, just clean the print head. If any problem is detected, replace the print head.
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6.3
Removing
Jammed Media
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
This section describes in detail how to remove jammed media from the printer.
Remove the jammed media from the Pinch Roller Unit as follows:
1 Open the Top Cover.
2 Lift the Pinch Roller Lever to the ROLLER RELEASE position to open the Pinch Roller Unit.
3 Pull out the Media Pressure Plate, and remove the jammed media.
Pinch Roller Unit
Media Pressure Plate
Pinch Roller
Lever
4 Clean the Pinch Roller Unit as described in Section 5.1.2.
Remove the jammed media from the print head block as follows:
CAUTION!
Do not scratch the print head or platen using any sharp tool, as this may cause media feed failure or breakdown of the printer.
Note:
See Section 5.1.1 for more detail for removing the Guide Plates.
1 Open the Top Cover.
2 Turn the Head Levers to the OPEN position. Remove the Ribbon
Modules.
3 Lift the print head blocks.
4 Remove the Guide Plates. Then remove the jammed media.
Pinrt Head Blocks
Guide Plate
5 Clean the print head blocks using the Thermal Head Cleaner, as described in Section 5.1.1.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6.4
When the Ribbon is Torn Apart
This is a quick-fix procedure just in case the ribbon is torn apart in the middle of printing.
1 Turn the printer off. Unplug the power cord. Open the Top Cover.
2 Turn the Head Lever to the OPEN position. Remove the Ribbon
Module containing the torn ribbon.
3 Remove the ribbon torn from the Ribbon Module.
4 Cut the torn parts off straight.
5 Align the torn ribbon carefully, and place a piece of tape completely across both cut ends.
Tape
6 Reload the ribbon in the Ribbon Module.
7 Wind the ribbon by hand a few times so that the torn part is not used for printing.
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Appendix 1 Specifications
Appendix 1 Specifications
Appendix 1 describes the printer specifications and supplies for use on the CB-426-T3 two-color printer.
A1.1
Printer
This is the printer specification.
Item
Supply voltage
Power consumption
Operating temperature range
Relative humidity
Print head density
Printing method
Print speed
Message display
Ribbon color
Dimension
Weight
Available print font
Available bar font
Rotations
Standard interface
Model
Available media width (including backing paper)
Effective print width (max.)
Issue mode
CB-426-T3-QQ
100 to 120V +10%
50/60Hz
3.5A, 300W maximum during a print job
360mA, 30W maximum during standby
40
°
F to 104
°
F (5
°
C to 40
°
C)
25% to 85% RH (no condensation)
305dpi (12 dots/mm)
Thermal transfer
•
4 inches/sec. (101.6mm/sec.)
•
6 inches/sec. (152.4mm/sec.)
2 in. to 4.4 in (50mm to 110mm)
4 in. (100.0mm)
•
Batch (with back feed)
•
Batch (no back feed)
•
Cut (Cut Mode is enabled only when the Cutter
Module is installed.)
16 characters/line
Spot colors
13.7 in. (W) x 20.4 in. (D)* x 15.1 in. (H)
(350mm (W) x 520mm (D)* x 385mm (H))
* 320 in. (800mm) when the Supply Shaft Holder is installed.
About 77lb (35kg) (Media and ribbons are not included.)
Times Roman, Helvetica, Letter Gothic, Prestige Elite,
Courier, Presentation, OCR-A, OCR-B, Outline
JAN, EAN, UPC, NW-7,CODE39/93/128/, MSI,
Industrial 2 of 5, Data Matrix™, PDF417™, QR code
0
°
, 90
°
, 180
°
, 270
°
•
Serial interface (RS-232C)
•
Parallel interface (Centronics) ECP Mode
•
Expansion I/O interface
Notes:
•
Data Matrix™, is a trademark of International Data Matrix Inc., U.S.
•
PDF417 TM is a trademark of Symbol Technologies Inc., US.
•
QR Code is a trademark of DENSO CORPORATION.
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A1.2
A1.3
Options
Media
Appendix 1 Specifications
Name
Cutter Module
Ribbon Module
Model
CB-1204-QM
CB-1004-QM
Description
Rotary cutter for cutting media without stopping
Spare ribbon module
Please make sure that the media that will be used is approved by
TOSHIBA TEC. The warranty does not apply when a problem is caused by using media that is not approved by TOSHIBA TEC.
For information regarding TOSHIBA TEC-approved media, please contact an authorized service representative.
Note:
•
Labels are rolled outside, and tags are rolled inside. Whichever media you use, load it with print side facing up.
Label
Tag
•
The label length (pitch) will be
1300 mm if a SIMM is added to the printer.
Two types of media can be loaded for this thermal transfer printerlabel or tag. The table below shows size and shape of the media available for this printer.
Paper Width
Length (Pitch)
Thickness
Max. Roll Diameter
Winding Method
Paper Core
Label Tag
50.4 to 110 mm 50.4 to 110 mm
10 to 1050 (1300) mm 10 to 999 mm
130 to 170
µ m 100 to 290
µ m
φ
230 mm
Rolled outside
ID
φ
Rolled inside
_ 0.3 as standard
•
The ratio “Label length” to “Gap length” must be 3:1 or more.
•
In Cut Mode, the minimum “Pitch” must be 30 mm or more.
•
The paper width for the label includes its backing paper.
•
As backing paper, glassine 7K blue or equivalent must be used.
(The backing paper to be used must have a transmission factor of
22% or higher.)
•
In Cut Mode, the cut should not be performed on the label, but on the gap between labels. When labels with perforation are used, it is necessary to test and confirm the cutting performance thoroughly beforehand.
•
The gap length must be 6 mm or more, and the cut position must be adjusted so that the cutter cuts in the center of the gap.
Media Core
Outside Diameter
Label Roll
Diameter
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Appendix 1 Specifications
The formula below shows the relation between paper roll length and paper core diameter.
L =
( D
2
- d
2
)
π
4 t
L : Paper length
D : Paper roll diameter d : Paper core outside diameter t : Paper thickness
(
π
= 3.14...)
For calculation, the units of the factors must be the same.
The Transmissive Sensor is movable from the center to the left edge of media.
The Transmissive Sensor detects a gap between labels, as illustrated below.
Sensor Position
Area to be detected
Center of Media
Image printed on this side
Label
Gap
Label
Min. 12mm
Media Feed
Direction
Note:
This printer does not support a roll of tags with round holes.
Sensor Movable within this range
The Transmissive Sensor detects a hole on a roll of tags, as illustrated below.
Center of Paper
Rectangular Hole
Sensor Position
Image printed on this side
Min. 12mm
Media Feed
Direction
Sensor movable within this range
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Appendix 1 Specifications
The Reflective Sensor is movable from the left edge to the center of media.
The reflection factor of the black mark must be 10% or lower with a waveform length of 950 nm.
The Reflective Sensor should be aligned to the center of the black mark.
Sensor positioned at the center
Center of Media
Detecting the black mark on the back
Min. 12mm
Media Feed
Direction
Sensor movable within this range
The figure below illustrates the relation between head effective print width and media width (when the four print heads are center-aligned in the X direction).
Out of Print
Range
Out of Print
Range
4mm
(Head Effective Print Range)
110mm
(Max. Media Width)
4mm
The figure below shows you the effective print area on the media.
Area detected
Notes:
•
Printing quality in the shaded area is not guaranteed.
•
Printing quality in the 1-mm width area around the media is not guaranteed in addition to the shaded area.
•
The center of media is positioned at the center of the print heads.
•
Printing outside of the effective print area may cause print failure even on the guaranteed print area.
•
If a roll of tags has rectangular holes, print quality in the 1-mm width around the hole is not guaranteed.
Start Line
1.5 mm from the left edge of media Guaranteed Print Area
Area detected
Media Width
(including backing paper width)
Media Height
10mm to 1050mm
1.5 mm from the right edge of media
Media Feed
Direction
1mm
1mm
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A1.4
Ribbon
Appendix 1 Specifications
Please make sure that the ribbon will be used is approved by
TOSHIBA TEC. The warranty does not apply to any problem caused by using non-approved ribbons.
For information regarding TOSHIBA TEC-approved ribbon, please contact a sales representative.
Type
Width
Length
Outside Diameter
Spool Type
68mm, 88mm, and 109mm
300m
φ
67mm (max.)
The table below shows you the correlation between ribbon width and media width (backing paper not included).
Ribbon Width
68mm
88mm
109mm
Media Width
50 to 65 mm
65 to 85mm
85 to 110mm
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Appendix 2 DIP Switches
Appendix 2 DIP Switches
Appendix 2 describes functions of the DIP switches. The DIP switches are used to change a printer specification.
To enable a new specification, please turn the printer off and then on.
CAUTION!
Please turn off the printer when changing the DIP switch settings, as this may cause an electric shock.
The DIP switches A and B are located on the rear of the printer, as illustrated below.
DIP Switch B
DIP Switch A
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A2.1
DIP Switch A
Notes:
•
The shaded areas are the factory default settings.
“OFF” means “OPEN”.
•
See A2.3 for further information about the ribbon near end detection.
No.
1
2
3
4
ON/OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
5
OFF OFF
Function
Without
With
Online Mode
Program loading mode
4
5
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
No detection of ribbon near end.
Pause when the ribbon near end is detected.
The ribbon near end status is sent to the PC.
Continues printing when the ribbon near end is detected.
The ribbon near end status is not sent to the PC.
Continues printing when the ribbon near end is detected.
The ribbon near end status is sent to the PC.
6
7
8
6 7 8
OFF OFF OFF
ON OFF OFF
OFF ON OFF
ON ON OFF
OFF OFF ON
ON OFF ON
OFF ON ON
ON ON ON
English
German
French
Dutch
Spanish
Japanese
Not used
Not used
Must be set to OFF
Cutter Module
Must be set to OFF
Ribbon near end detected.
Language to display
LCD error message
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A2.2
DIP Switch B
Note:
The shaded areas are the factory default settings.
“OFF” means “OPEN”.
Appendix 2 DIP Switches
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
ON/OFF
1
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
2
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
7 8
7
OFF OFF
8
ON
OFF
ON
Function
OFF
ON
ON
2400 BPS
4800 BPS
9600 BPS
19200 BPS
1 bit
2 bits
7 bits
8 bits
Without
With
EVEN
ODD
Baud rate
Stop bit length
Data length
Parity check
Parity check
(effective when DIP
SW #5 set to ON.)
XON/XOFF
(No XON is output at the power on time)
(No XOFF is output at the power off time.)
READY/BUSY (DTA)
(No XON is output at the power on time)
(No XOFF is output at the power of time)
XON/XOFF+READY/
BUSY
(XON is output at the power on time)
(XOFF is output at the power of time)
XON/XOFF
(XON is output at the power on time.)
(XOFF is output at the power off time.)
Data protocol
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A2.3
Ribbon Near End
Detection
This section gives you additional information regarding ribbon near end detection.
•
_
7m of ribbon is remaining.
•
When the ribbon is about to run out, the ERROR LED flashes.
When replacing the ribbon, the printer resumes printing. Then the ERROR LED is turned off. When replacing one ribbon, if there is another ribbon that is about to run out, the ERROR LED remains flashing.
•
Switches in DIP Switch A can be changed to specify how the printer operates when the ribbon is about to run out.
1 When detecting that the ribbon is about to run out, the ERROR
LED flashes, and the printer stops printing temporarily, as if the PAUSE key were pressed. Press the RESTART key to resume printing.
2 When detecting that the ribbon is about to run out, the ERROR
LED flashes. However the printer does not stop printing until the ribbon runs out completely or finishes the print job.
•
While the ERROR LED is indicating that one ribbon is about to run out, the printer does not detect that another ribbon is almost running out.
•
When using Ribbon Save Mode, the printer cannot detect that the ribbon is about to run out, unless the ribbon advances over 50mm.
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Appendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing
Appendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing
The tables below outline the actions necessary to modify the printer settings.
1 Label Settings
Actions
Enter a name of label stock.
Specify label size (including width and length).
Specify an amount of space between labels.
Select the media sensor.
Make a fine adjustment (including feed or back feed amount and cut position).
Adjust print density.
Path to Find the Property Page
Page Setup (TAB) ➞ New (Button)
➞ Edit Label Stock
Page Setup (TAB) ➞ New (Button)
➞ Edit Label Stock
Stock (TAB) ➞ Label Gap
Stock (TAB) ➞ Sensor
Stock (TAB) ➞ Fine Adjustment
Align colors.
Specify the type of ribbon to be used.
Adjust the Ribbon Motor Voltage.
Options (TAB) ➞ Print Density Adjustment
➞ Set (Checkbox)
Graphics (TAB)
➞Color Registration (Button)
➞ Align All Colors (Button)
Testing (TAB) ➞ Ribbon Settings (Button)
➞ Ribbon ➞Type
Testing (TAB)
➞ Ribbon Settings (Button)
➞ Ribbon Motor Voltage Fine Adjustment
➞ Set (Checkbox).
See Section...
3.3.2
3.3.2
3.6.3
3.6.2
3.6.5
3.7.2
3.4.4
3.8.2
3.8.2
2 Issue Mode Settings
Actions
Specify the orientation.
Specify the print speed.
Specify the ribbon colors.
Specify the type of Ribbon Save.
Specify a cut interval.
Specify whether to perform back feed.
Select the dithering pattern.
Path to Find the Property Page
Page Setup (TAB) ➞ Orientation
Stock (TAB) ➞ Print Speed (in Issue Settings)
Graphics (TAB) ➞ Spot Color Setup (Button)
Stock (TAB) ➞ Print Method (in Media Settings)
Stock (TAB) ➞ Cut (in Issue Settings)
Stock (TAB) ➞ Issue Mode (in Issue Settings)
Graphics (TAB)➞ Dithering
See Section...
3.3.3
3.6.4
3.4.3
3.6.1
3.6.4
3.6.4
3.4.1
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3 Other Settings
Actions
Select the graphics transfer mode.
Feed labels/tags.
Cut labels/tags.
Check if there is any problem with the print head.
View the license information.
View the printer driver information.
Select the language to display.
Select the measuring unit.
Specify the User Commands.
Use the Line Command.
Specify bar code settings.
Path to the Property Page
Options (TAB)
➞ Transfer Mode (in Graphic Options)
Testing (TAB) ➞ Feed (Button)
Testing (TAB) ➞ Cut (Button)
Testing (TAB) ➞ Check Print Head (Button)
About (TAB) ➞ License (Button)
About (TAB) ➞ Version (Button)
Regional Settings (TAB)
➞ Language (in Language Selection)
Regional Settings (TAB)
➞ Units (in Measurement System)
Page Setup (TAB)
➞ Advanced Options (Button)
➞ User Commands
Page Setup (TAB)
➞ Advanced Options (Button)
➞ Device Lines
Bar Fonts (TAB) ➞ New (Button)
➞ Edit Bar Code Font
See Section...
3.7.1
3.8.2
3.8.2
3.8.1
3.3.4
3.3.4
3.5.1
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The table below summarizes the tabs and functions available for the printer.
TAB
General
Details
Function
Display the printer name.
Type and display the comment.
Specify the separator page.
Perform the test print.
Display the printer name.
Specify the output port.
Select the printer driver to be used.
Make the timeout settings.
Make the spool settings.
Make the port settings.
See Section...
Color
Management
Stock
Options
Testing
Specify the type of Ribbon Save.
Select the media sensor to be used.
Specify an amount of space between labels.
Specify whether to perform back feed in the Issue
Mode.
Enable the cutter option and specify a cut interval.
Specify the print speed.
Make a fine adjustment (including feed or back feed amount and cut position).
Select the graphics transfer mode.
Adjust print density.
Specify a type of ribbon to be used.
Adjust the Ribbon Motor Voltage.
Feed labels or tags.
Cut labels or tags.
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3
3.6.4
3.6.4
3.6.4
3.6.5
3.7.1
3.7.2
3.8.2
3.8.2
3.8.2
3.8.2
Remarks
Please refer to the user’s manual of your computer.
Please refer to the user’s manual of your computer.
The Cutter Module required.
The Cutter Module required.
About
Perform the test print.
Check if there is any problem with the print head.
View the license information.
View the printer driver information.
Make the Sharing Settings.
3.8.1
3.8.1
Sharing
Please refer to the user’s manual of your computer.
Regional Setting
Page Setup
Graphics
Bar Fonts
Select the language to be displayed.
Select the measuring unit.
Specify the label stock (only Label Size).
Select the orientation (tag rotation).
Specify the number of copies to be printed out.
Specify the User Command.
Specify the device lines. (The Line Command is used.)
Select the dithering pattern.
Specify whether to print in color or monochrome.
Perform color registration (alignment).
Specify the ribbon colors.
Specifying bar code font settings.
3.3.1 & 3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.4
3.3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.4
3.4.3
3.5.1
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Appendix 4 Message and LED
Appendix 4 describes the messages displayed on the Operation Panel.
Symbols in the Message
1 : The LED illuminates. : The LED is flashing. : The LED is turned Off.
2
####: Remaining label count
Up to 9999 (in pieces)
3
%%%: Remaining memory capacity for storing writable characters and logos
0 ~ 715 (in K bytes)
4
*: Print head block that has a problem.
1: Head 1 (Back) 2: Head 2 (Front)
No.
1
2
LCD Messages
ON LINE
ON LINE
HEAD OPEN *
LED Indication
POWER ONLINE ERROR
Printer Status
In Online Mode
In Online Mode
(The printer in communication)
The print head was opened in Online
Mode.
Restoration by RESTART key Yes/No
Acceptance of
Status Request
Reset Command
Yes/No
YES
-
YES
YES
3
PAUSE
YES YES
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
COMMS ERROR
PAPER JAM ####
CUTTER ERROR####
NO PAPER ####
RIBBON ERR.####*
HEAD OPEN ####*
EXCESS HEAD TEMP
COVER OPEN
COVER OPEN ####
PAPER SET ERROR
PAPER ERROR ####
EXCESS P/S TEMP
SAVING %%%
The printer is paused.
A parity error, overrun error or framing error has occurred during communication through RS-232C.
The media is jammed during paper feed.
A problem has occurred at the Cutter
Module.
The media has run out, or the media is not loaded on the Supply Shaft
Holder properly.
The ribbon has run out, or has been torn.
A problem has occurred with the sensor that determines the torque for the ribbon motor.
Feed or printing was attempted with the print head open.
The print head is overheated.
The cover was opened in Online
Mode.
Feed or printing was attempted with the print head open.
The Pinch Roller Unit is not locked in Online Mode.
Feed or printing was attempted with the Pinch Roller Unit unlocked.
The power supply unit is overheated.
In writable character or logo save mode
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
-
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
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Appendix A4 Message and LED
No.
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
LCD Messages
FLASH WRITE ERR.
FORMAT ERROR
FLASH CARD FULL
LED Indication
POWER ONLINE ERROR
Printer Status
An error has occurred while writing to flash memory
An erase error has occurred in formatting the flash memory.
Data cannot be stored because the flash memory is full.
Restoration by RESTART key Yes/No
Acceptance of
Status Request
Reset Command
Yes/No
NO YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO RIBBON ####*
YES YES
HEAD ERROR *
STACK OVERFLOW
STACKER ERROR
24
Display of error message
(See Notes.)
The ribbon has run out.
There is a problem with the print head.
The Stacker is full.
Printing was attempted with the
Stacker turned OFF.
A command error has occurred in analyzing the command.
YES
YES
YES
YES
`
YES
YES
YES
YES
Notes:
•
If a command error is found in the command received, 16 bytes of the command error, starting from the command code, will be displayed. (However, [LF] and [NUL] will not be displayed.)
Example 1
[ESC] T20 E60 [LF] [NUL]
Command error
The following message appears.
T20E60
Example 2
[ESC] XR; 0200, 0300, 0450, 1200,1 [LF] [NUL]
Command error
The following message appears.
XR;0200,0300,045
•
When the error command is shown, “? (3FH)” appears for codes other than codes 20H to 7FH and A0H to
DFH.
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Appendix 5 System Mode
Appendix 5 System Mode
Appenedix 5 describes usage and purposes of the keys on the
Operation Panel in System Mode.
Important!
If System Mode is needed for any other purposes, please contact your authorized service representative before performing any operation in
System Mode.
For end users, System Mode should be used for the following five purposes:
•
To perform the test print for checking print quality.
•
To control more than two printers by one command file.
•
To view the current parameter settings.
•
To change the character code table.
•
To change the control code.
A5.1
Operation Panel
The figure below illustrates the Operation Panel and key functions.
Message Display (LCD)
ON LINE LED
POWER LED
ERROR LED
POWER ON LINE ERROR
FEED Key
FEED RESTART PAUSE
PAUSE Key
Note:
Use the RESTART key to resume printing after a pause condition, or after clearing an error.
RESTART Key
The Message Display shows messages in alphanumeric characters and symbols to indicate the printer’s status. Up to 16 characters can be displayed on one line.
There are three LED’s on the Operation Panel.
LED
POWER
ON LINE
ERROR
Illuminates when...
The printer is turned on.
The printer is ready to print.
Any error occurs with the printer.
Flashes when...
The printer is communicating with your computer.
The ribbon supply is low or in a near end condition.
There are three keys on the Operation Panel.
PAUSE
RESTART
FEED
•
To start the menus in System Mode.
•
To print out the test results or samples.
•
To enable the value or option that you enter.
•
To scroll up/down the menus in System
Mode.
•
To select a desired value or option in
System Mode.
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A5.2
Overview
Appendix 5 System Mode
System Mode consists of four main menus: Self-Diagnostic Test,
Parameter Setting, Test Print, and RAM clear.
<1>DIAG. V1.0
<2>PARAMETER SET
SENSOR NONE
POSITION
PRINT DENSITY
HEAD ADJUST
AUTO DIAGNOSTIC
MAINTENANCE CONT
HEAD CHECK
FEED ADJ.+10.0mm
CUT ADJ. +11.0mm
BACK ADJ. +1.5mm
STOP ADJ+288.0mm
X ADJUST +50.0mm
HEAD1 +3
HEAD2 +0
PRINT CONDITION ISSUE COUNT 5
PRINT SPEED 6"/S
SENSOR TRANS
BACK FEED YES
PRINTER PARA
PM ADJUST
HEAD SELECT
RIBBON
ADJUST
X DIRECTION
Y DIRECTION
CHECK
FONT CODE PC-850
ZERO FONT 0
CODE AUTO
PULSE MOTOR AUTO
EURO CODE B0
PM ADJ. +0
HEAD1 ON
HEAD2 ON
HEAD1 F1
HEAD2 F1
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A5.2
Overview (Cont.)
<3>TEST PRINT PRINT CONDITION
<4>RAM CLEAR
ISSUE COUNT 1
PRINT SPEED 6"/S
SENSOR TRANS
TYPE[S] NO CUT
BACK FEED YES
QUALITY HIGH
LABEL LEN 102mm
PAPER FEED
SLANT LINE(1)
SLANT LINE(2)
COLOR
CHARACTERS
BARCODE
AUTO PRINT(TRA.)
AUTO PRINT(REF.)
NO RAM CLEAR
MAINTE CNT CLEAR
PARAMETER CLEAR
PRINT STEP CLEAR ALL COLOR
HEAD1
HEAD2
NONE
The main menus can be navigated as follows:
Note:
Press the RESTART key.
This moves back to the previous menu.
<1>DIAG. V1.0
While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1> DIAG.” message appears in the display.
This is the start of the Self-Diagnostic Test menu.
<2>PARAMETER SET
Press the FEED key. This is the start of the Parameter Setting menu.
<3>TEST PRINT
Press the FEED key. This is the start of the Test Print menu.
<4>RAM CLEAR
Press the FEED key. This is the start of the RAM Clear menu.
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A5.3
Self-Diagnostic
Test
Appendix 5 System Mode
The Self-Diagnostic Test contains the following:
•
Selection of the media sensor to be used.
•
Performs a Self-Diagnostic Test, and prints out the result.
•
Prints out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings.
•
Checks to see if there is any problem with the print head.
<1>DIAG. V1.0
While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1> DIAG.” message appears in the display.
Note:
Use the FEED or RESTART key to select a desired option.
Selecting the Media Sensor to be Used
SENSOR NONE
Press the PAUSE key. The type of media sensor can be selected:
“NONE” (media positon not detected), “REFLECT.” (Reflective
Sensor), or “TRANS.” (Transmissive Sensor).
After selecting the media sensor to be used, press the PAUSE key.
Performing the Self-Diagnostic Test, and Printing out the
Result
Notes:
•
If any error occurs, an error message appears, and the printer stops printing. After clearing the error, press the PAUSE key to return to
“<1> DIAG.”. The printer does not restart printing automatically.
•
See Section A5.7.1 for the Self-
Diagnostic Test print sample and descriptions.
AUTO DIAGNOSTIC
The Self-Diagnostic Test is ready. Press the PAUSE key to start.
CHECKING & PRINT
The printer starts the Self-Diagnostic Test, and prints out the result.
Note:
See Section A5.7.2 for the Maintenance
Counter/Parameter Settings print sample and descriptions.
Print out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings
When the Self-Diagnostic Test result is printed, the message returns to “<1> DIAG.”. Press the PAUSE key twice.
MAINTENANCE CONT
The printer is ready to print out the Maintenance Counter/
Parameter Settings. Press the PAUSE key to start.
CHECKING & PRINT
The printer starts printing out the Maintenance Counter/Parameter
Settings.
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A5.3
Self-Diagnostic
Test (Cont.)
Note:
Make sure that the Top Cover is closed before starting the print head check.
Appendix 5 System Mode
Checking If There is any Problem with the Print Head
When the Maintenance Counter/Parameter Settings is printed, the message returns to “<1> DIAG.”. Press the PAUSE key three times.
<1>DIAG. V1.0
The printer is ready to check the print heads to see if there are problems with the print head. Press the PAUSE key to start.
HEAD CHECK
The printer starts checking the print heads. It takes about 25 seconds to complete the print head check.
CHECKING
If there is no problem with the print heads, the print head check is complete.
Press the PAUSE key to return to “<1> DIAG.”.
NORMAL END
If there is a problem with the print heads, the message indicates which print head has the problem.
HEAD ERROR 1
This example indicates that there are problems with Head 1.
A5.4
Parameter
Setting
Notes:
•
When pressing the FEED and
RESTART keys at the same time in the parameter setting, the message returns to “<2>
PARAMETER SET”.
•
If holding the FEED or
RESTART key for 0.5 seconds or longer in the parameter setting, the key is entered continuously.
•
A changed parameter becomes enabled by pressing the PAUSE
key and is stored in memory until the printer is turned off.
Note:
Use the FEED or RESTART key to select a desired value or option.
The Parameter Setting menu contains the following:
•
Adjustments for a print start position.
•
Adjustments for a cut position.
•
Adjustments for a distance of back feed.
•
Adjustments for a print stop position.
•
Adjustments for an X-coordinate.
•
Adjustments for a print density (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).
•
Modifies the alignment in X direction (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).
•
Modifies the alignment in Y direction (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).
•
Initiates printouts of X/Y direction fine adjustment
(Caliper-shaped pattern).
•
Selection of the character code, “0” font and Control code.
•
Adjustments for a pulse motor speed.
•
Selection of the print head to be used (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).
•
Selection of the ribbon type (HEAD 1, HEAD 2).
•
Selection of the Euro code.
<1>DIAG. V1.0
While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1> DIAG.” message appears. Press the FEED key.
<2>PARAMETER SET
The printer is at the start of the Parameter Setting menu.
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A5.4
Parameter
Setting (Cont.)
Making Positional Adjustments
POSITION
When “<2> PARAMETER SET” appears, press the PAUSE key.
Print Start Position (-30.0mm to +10.0mm)
+ 0 . 0 m m
One Label
Print Start Position
+ 3 . 0 m m
One Label
Print Start Position
- 3 . 0 m m
Media Feed Direction
One Label
Print Start Position
FEED ADJ.+10.0mm
Press the PAUSE key. Adjust the print start position.
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.
CUT ADJ. +11.0mm
Adjust the cut position.
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.
Cut Position (-20.0mm to +20.0m)
+0.0mm
Cut Position
+3.0mm
Cut Position
-3.0mm
Cut Position
Media Feed Direction
Note:
See A5.7.3 for an example of the cutting operation.
Back Feed Distance (-9.9mm to +9.9mm)
+0.0mm
Print Start Position
(Home Position after Feed)
-3.0mm
Print Start Position
(Home Position after Back Feed)
+3.0mm
Media Feed Direction
Print Start Position
(Home Position after Back Feed)
BACK ADJ. +1.5mm
Adjust the distance of back feed.
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.
Print Stop Position (-30.0mm to +300.00mm)
+0.0mm
Print Stop Position
(When printing completes)
+3.0mm
Print Stop Position
(When printing completes)
-3.0mm
Print Stop Position
(When printing completes)
Media Feed Direction
STOP ADJ+288.0mm
Adjust the print stop position.
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.
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A5.4
Parameter
Setting (Cont.)
X-Coordinate (-99.5mm to +99.5mm)
-
X Y Z
+
Appendix 5 System Mode
X ADJUST +50.0mm
Adjust the X-coordinate.
After entering the value, press the PAUSE key. The message returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.
Note:
See A5.7.5 for more detail.
Notes:
•
Use the FEED key for lighter density, or the RESTART key for darker density.
•
The acceptable print density values are -50 to +50.
•
The print density value is +0 at shipment from the factory.
Adjusting Print Density (HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)
POSITION
Press the PAUSE key. “POSITION” appears. Press the FEED key.
PRINT DENSITY
Print density adjustments are ready to be set. Press the PAUSE key.
HEAD1 +3
Adjust the print density of the color for Head 1.
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.
HEAD2 +3
Adjust the print density of the color for Head 2.
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.
When the values for both colors are entered, press the PAUSE key. The message returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.
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A5.4
Parameter
Setting (Cont.)
Note:
Use the FEED or RESTART key to select a desired value or option.
Appendix 5 System Mode
Specifying the Print Condition for the Print Head Adjustment
The print condition for the X/Y Direction Alignment Test should be specified before printing.
PRINT DENSITY
Press the PAUSE key. “PRINT DENSITY” appears. Press the
FEED key again.
HEAD ADJUST
Press the PAUSE key.
PRINT CONDITION
Print conditions are ready to be set. Press the PAUSE key.
ISSUE COUNT 5
The number of copies for the X/Y Direction Alignment Test can be selected, with a maximum of ten.
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.
PRINT SPEED 6"/S
Select the print speed options for printing out the X/Y Direction
Alignment Test: 6 inches/second or 4 inches/second.
After selecting the speed, press the PAUSE key.
SENSOR TRANS
Select the media sensor to be used for printing out the X/Y
Direction Alignment Test: “TRANS” (Transmissive Sensor),
“REFLECT.” (Reflective Sensor) or NONE.
After selecting the media sensor, press the PAUSE key.
BACK FEED YES
Specify whether a back feed will be performed when printing the
X/Y Direction Alignment Test. Select “YES” for back feeding.
After selecting the back feed option, press the PAUSE key.
The message returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.
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A5.4
Parameter
Setting (Cont.)
X/Y Direction Alignment Tests
X Direction
Appendix 5 System Mode
Printing the X/Y Direction Alignment (Caliper-shaped Pattern)
HEAD ADJUST
Press the PAUSE key. “HEAD ADJUST” appears. Then press the PAUSE key again.
ADJUST
Press the PAUSE key. The printer starts printing the X/Y
Direction Alignment Tests using the print conditions specified above.
When printing completes, the message returns to “<2>
PARAMETER SET”.
Based on the printed patterns, make the X/Y direction alignment for both colors.
Y Direction
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A5.4
Parameter
Setting (Cont.)
Notes:
•
Use the FEED or RESTART key to select a desired value or option.
•
Use the color for Head 1 as the reference color.
Appendix 5 System Mode
Adjusting the Alignment in the X Direction (HEAD 2)
HEAD ADJUST
Press the PAUSE key. “HEAD ADJUST” appears. Then press the PAUSE key again.
X DIRECTION
The X direction alignment is ready for adjustment. Press the
PAUSE key.
Press the PAUSE key twice.
Note:
When G or H is selected, the acceptable values are 01 to 29.
Align the color for Head 2 in the X direction. Select one of the following letters for the best alignment: E, F, G or H.
When selecting the letter, press the PAUSE key.
Next enter the value within a range of 00 to 31 for the best alignment.
After selecting the value, press the PAUSE key.
When the alignments are complete, the message returns to “<2>
PARAMETER SET”.
Notes:
•
Use the FEED or RESTART key to select a desired value or option.
•
Use the color for Head 1 as the reference color.
Adjusting the Alignment in the Y Direction (HEAD 2)
HEAD ADJUST
Press the PAUSE key. “HEAD ADJUST” appears. Then press the PAUSE key again.
Y DIRECTION
The Y direction alignment is ready for adjustment. Press the
PAUSE key.
Press the PAUSE key twice
To align magenta in the Y direction. Select one of the following letters for the best alignment: A, B, C or D.
After selecting the letter, press the PAUSE key.
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A5.4
Parameter
Setting (Cont.)
Note:
When C or D is selected, the acceptable values are 01 to 29.
Next enter the value within a range of 00 to 31 for the best alignment.
When entering the value, press the PAUSE key.
When the alignments are complete, the message returns to “<2>
PARAMETER SET”.
Now verify that the X/Y direction alignment is correct.
HEAD ADJUST
Press the PAUSE key twice.
CHECK
Press the PAUSE key. The printer prints the X/Y Direction
Alignment Test.
After printing completes, the message returns to “<2>
PARAMETER SET”.
Selecting the Printer Parameters
HEAD ADJUST
Press the PAUSE key.
After “HEAD ADJUST” appears, press the FEED key.
PRINTER PARA
The printer parameters are ready to be selected. Press the PAUSE key.
Note:
Use the FEED or RESTART key to select a desired value or option.
Specifying the Character Code
FONT CODE PC-850
Select the character codes: PC-850 or PC-8.
After selecting the code, press the PAUSE key.
Specifying Zero Font
ZERO FONT 0
Select whether a 0 (zero) with a slash or no slash will be used.
After selecting the zero font, press the PAUSE key.
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A5.4
Parameter
Setting (Cont.)
Note:
See A5.7.4 for further information about the pulse motor speed.
Appendix 5 System Mode
Specifying the Control Code Selection Method
CODE AUTO
Select the Control Code methods: “AUTO” (automatic selection), or “ESC, LF, NUL” or “{, ,}” or (manual selections).
After selecting the method, press the PAUSE key.
PULSE MOTOR AUTO
Select one of the following pulse motor speeds: AUTO or 104.
If selecting “AUTO”, the pulse motor cycle varies depending on the operating temperature. If “104” is selected, the pulse motor cycle is fixed at 104%.
After selecting the pulse motor speed, press the PAUSE key.
Specifying the Euro Code
EURO CODE B0
Select one of the following Euro codes: FFH, FEH to B0H, B0H to 21H or 20H.
After selecting the Euro code, press the PAUSE key.
The message returns to “PRINTER PARA”.
Note:
Use the FEED or RESTART key to select a desired value.
Adjusting the Pulse Motor Speed
PRINTER PARA
After “PRINTER PARA” appears, press the FEED key.
PM ADJUST
To make a fine adjustment of the pulse motor speed, press the
PAUSE key.
PM ADJ. +0
The acceptable values are -60 to +60. As the value becomes lower, the motor speed becomes faster.
After adjusting the pulse motor speed, press the PAUSE key.
The message returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.
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A5.4
Parameter
Setting (Cont.)
Note:
Use the FEED or RESTART key to enter a desired option.
Appendix 5 System Mode
Specifying the Print Head to be Used
PM ADJUST
Press the PAUSE key.
After “PM ADJUST” appears, press the FEED key.
HEAD SELECT
To select which print heads will be used, press the PAUSE key.
HEAD1 ON
Select “ON” to use Head 1. Otherwise “OFF” will disable the head.
After making a selection, press the PAUSE key.
HEAD2 ON
Make a selection for Head 2 in the same manner.
After making the selection, press the PAUSE key, and the message returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.
Note:
The ribbon type can also be changed in the printer properties on the computer. See Section 3.8.2.
Specifying the Ribbon Type to be Used
HEAD SELECT
Press the PAUSE key.
After “HEAD SELECT” appears, press the FEED key.
RIBBON
The ribbon type for each color can be selected. Press the PAUSE key.
HEAD1 F1
Select which ribbon will be used for Head 1: F1 (Hot Release
Ribbons) or P1S (Cold Release Ribbons).
After selecting the ribbon type, press the PAUSE key.
HEAD2 F1
Select the ribbon type for Head 2 in the same manner.
After selecting the ribbon type for both colors, press the PAUSE key. The message returns to “<2> PARAMETER SET”.
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A5.5
Test Print
Notes:
•
When pressing the FEED and
RESTART keys at the same time in the Test Print menu, the message returns to “<3> TEST PRINT”.
•
If holding the FEED or
RESTART key for 0.5 seconds or longer in the Test Print menu, the key is entered continuously.
•
The fine adjustment parameters are effective for the test print.
•
If any error occurs, an error message appears, and the printer stops printing. After clearing the error, press the PAUSE key to return to the System Mode menu.
The printer does not restart printing automatically.
•
A changed parameter becomes enabled by pressing the PAUSE key and is stored in memory until the printer is turned off.
Appendix 5 System Mode
The Test Print menu contains the following:
•
Prints the parameter settings and slant line.
•
Prints the color band patterns.
•
Prints the characters and bar codes.
•
Performs the automatic print out for the assembly process.
(Transmissive/Reflective Sensor)
<1>DIAG. V1.0
While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1> DIAG.” message appears. Then press the FEED key twice.
<3>TEST PRINT
The Test Print is ready to be performed. Press the PAUSE key.
Note:
Use the FEED or RESTART key to select a desired value or option.
Note:
When the Transmissive Sensor is selected, the gap between labels should be 2 mm.
Specifying the Print Condition for the Test Print
The print condition for the Test Print should be specified before printing.
PRINT CONDITION
Press the PAUSE key. “ISSUE COUNT” appears. Press the
PAUSE key again.
ISSUE COUNT 1
The number of copies can be selected, with a maximum of 5000
After entering the value, press the PAUSE key.
PRINT SPEED 6"/S
Select the print speed options for the test print: 6 inches/second or
4 inches/second.
After selecting the print speed, press the PAUSE key.
SENSOR TRANS
Select the media sensor to be used for the test print: “TRANS”
(Transmissive Sensor), “REFLECT.” (Reflective Sensor) or
NONE.
After selecting the media sensor, press the PAUSE key.
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A5.5
Test Print (Cont.)
Note:
The label length (pitch) will be
1300mm if a SIMM is added to the printer
Test Print: Slant Line Pattern
TYPE[S] NO CUT
Select the issue mode for the print test: “[S] NO CUT” (Batch mode without cutting) or “[C] WITH CUT” (Cut Mode).
After selecting the issue mode, press the PAUSE key.
BACK FEED YES
Specify whether a back feed will be performed when printing the test print. Select “YES” for back feeding.
After selecting the back feed option, press the PAUSE key.
QUALITY HIGH
Select the print quality for the test print: “HIGH” (ribbon saving disabled) or “NORMAL” (ribbon saving enabled).
If “HIGH” is chosen, print quality is higher.
After selecting the print quality, press the PAUSE key.
LABEL LEN 102mm
Select a label size for the test print. The acceptable values are
10mm to 1050mm.
After selecting the label size, press the PAUSE key.
PAPER FEED
To feed the media before the test print, press the PAUSE key.
If media feed is not necessary, select “PAPER NO FEED” using either FEED or RESTART key.
The message returns to “<3> TEST PRINT”.
Printing out the Slant Line Pattern
<3>TEST PRINT
After “<3> TEST PRINT” is shown, press the PAUSE key.
PRINT CONDITION
Press the FEED key again.
SLANT LINE(1)
Press the PAUSE key to start printing the slant line pattern for
Head 1.
After the printing completes, the message returns to “<3> TEST
PRINT”.
Press the PAUSE key. “SLANT LINE 1” appears again. Press the FEED key.
Note:
See A5.7.6 for further information.
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A5.5
Test Print (Cont.)
Note:
Press the FEED key to skip the slant line pattern print for any color not required.
Test Print: Color Band Pattern
SLANT LINE(2)
The slant line pattern is ready to be printed. The slant line patterns for Head 2 can be printed in the same manner.
Printing out the Color Band Pattern
COLOR
Press the PAUSE key to begin printing the color band pattern.
After printing completes, the message returns to “<3> TEST
PRINT”.
Press the PAUSE key. “COLOR” appears again. Press the
FEED key.
Test Print: Character Pattern
Printing out the Characters
CHARACTERS
Press the PAUSE key to print the character pattern.
After printing completes, the message returns to “<3> TEST
PRINT”.
Press the PAUSE key. “CHARACTERS” appears again. Press the FEED key.
Test Print: Bar Code Pattern
Printing out the Bar Codes
BARCODE
Press the PAUSE key to print the bar code pattern.
After printing completes, the message returns to “<3> TEST
PRINT”.
Press the PAUSE key. “BARCODE” appears again. Press the
FEED key.
Note:
Press the FEED key to display
“AUTO PRINT (REF.)” when the
Reflective Sensor needs to be used.
Performing the Automatic Printout for the Assembly
Process
AUTO PRINT(TRA.)
Press the PAUSE key. The printer starts the test prints in the order of the slant line (both colors), color band, characters and bar codes patterns. The PAUSE key must be pressed after each test print pattern is printed out.
Press the FEED and RESTART keys at the same time to exit the automatic printout mode at any time.
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A5.6
RAM Clear
Notes:
•
When pressing the FEED and
RESTART keys at the same time in RAM Clear or “NO RAM
CLEAR”, the message returns to
“<4> RAM CLEAR”.
•
After RAM clear, the following items are still stored: X/Y direction fine adjustment value, total label distance covered, sensor adjustment value and data in the flash memory.
Appendix 5 System Mode
The RAM Clear menu contains the following:
•
Maintenance Counter clear.
•
Parameter clear.
•
Print Step clear.
<1>DIAG. V1.0
While pressing the FEED and PAUSE keys at the same time, turn on the printer. Hold both keys until the “<1> DIAG.” message appears. Then press the FEED key three times.
<4>RAM CLEAR
RAM clear functions are ready to be performed. Press the PAUSE key.
NO RAM CLEAR
Press the PAUSE key not to perform a RAM clear.
The message returns to “<4> RAM CLEAR”.
Press the PAUSE key. “NO RAM CLEAR” appears again. Press the FEED key.
Note:
See A5.7.7 for further information about the initial values after clearing the Maintenance Counter.
Clearing the Maintenance Counter
MAINTE CNT CLEAR
The Maintenance Counter can be cleared by pressing the PAUSE key.
COMPLETE
The Maintenance Counter is cleared.
The printer must be turned off to exit this mode.
Note:
See A5.7.8 for further information about the initial values after clearing the parameters.
Clearing the Parameter
NO RAM CLEAR
When “<4> RAM CLEAR” is shown, press the PAUSE key.
“NO RAM CLEAR” appears again. Press the FEED key twice.
PARAMETER CLEAR
The parameters can be cleared by pressing the PAUSE key.
COMPLETE
The parameters are cleared.
The printer must be turned off to exit this mode.
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A5.6
RAM Clear
(Cont.)
Notes:
•
See A5.7.9 for further information about the initial values after clearing the print distance.
•
To clear the print distance for either Head 1 or 2, press the
FEED key to select the Head.
Select “NONE” not to clear the print distance for both colors.
Appendix 5 System Mode
Clearing the Print Distance
NO RAM CLEAR
When “<4> RAM CLEAR” is shown, press the PAUSE key.
“NO RAM CLEAR” appears again. Press the FEED key three times.
PRINT STEP CLEAR
The print distance can be cleared by pressing the PAUSE key.
ALL COLOR
The print distance for all colors can be cleared by pressing the
PAUSE key.
When the print distance for all colors is cleared successfully,
“COMPLETE” appears.
The printer must be turned off to exit this mode.
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A5.7
Additional Information
Self-Diagnostic Test Result Sample and Descriptions
1 Memory Check
•
Boot area (version, part number, checksum) (Flash memory)
•
Program area (version, part number, checksum) (Flash memory)
•
Alphanumeric font ROM checksum
•
Kanji ROM checksum
•
EEPROM check
•
SIMM check
•
Memory (SIMM) capacity
2 Sensor Check
•
Open-air temperature sensor
•
Power supply unit temperature sensor
•
Thermal head temperature sensor (HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)
•
Thermal head resistance rank
•
Cutter home position sensor
•
Outlet sensor
•
Label end sensor
(HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)
3 Switch Check
•
DIP SWs 1 and 2
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Maintenance Counter/Parameter Check Print Sample and Descriptions
1 Maintenance Counter
•
Total label distance covered (cannot be cleared)
•
Label distance covered
•
Print distance (HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)
•
Cut count
•
Head-up/down count (HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)
•
Ribbon motor drive time (HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)
•
RS-232C hardware error count
•
Momentary power interruption count
2 Parameters
•
Print start position fine adjustment value
•
Cut position fine adjustment value
•
Back feed fine adjustment value
•
Stop position fine adjustment value
•
X direction fine adjustment value (for adjustment before shipment from the factory)
(HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)
•
Y direction fine adjustment value (for adjustment before shipment from the factory)
(HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)
•
Print density fine adjustment value (Thermal transfer)
(HEAD 1 and HEAD 2)
•
X-coordinate fine adjustment value
•
Character code type
•
Font “0”
•
Control code type
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A
B
A
A
B
A
A
A
B
B
B
A
B
B
1 In an idle state.
2 Completes printing Label (A), and starts printing Label (B).
3 Printing Label (B).
4 Completes printing Label (B).
5 Cuts the Label (A).
6 Feeds Label (B) to the Cut Position, and cut it off.
7 Feeds the label to the Home Position.
•
Usually “AUTO” should be selected. Depending on print patterns, the colors may not be aligned, and the pulse motor speed fine adjustment should be made.
•
The pulse motor speed adjustment allows more precise color registration. However, if the pulse motor speed needs changing, please contact an authorized service representative.
The X-coordinate fine adjustment is made to adjust the X-coordinate of the drawing horizontally. The Xcoordinate fine adjustment should be made in the effective print range. (If a field reaches the coordinate less than “0” after the fine adjustment is made in the negative direction, it is adjusted in the negative direction.)
Magnified Views of Slant Line Pattern
•
1-Dot Slant Line (Black Area Ratio: 16.7%)
•
3-Dot Slant Line (Black Area Ratio: 16.7%)
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Initial Values after Clearing the Maintenance Counter (MAINTE.CNT.CLEAR)
Item
Label distance covered
Print distance (HEAD 1)
Print distance (HEAD 2)
Cut count
Head up/down count (HEAD 1)
Head up/down count (HEAD 2)
Ribbon motor drive time (HEAD 1)
Ribbon motor drive time (HEAD 2)
RS-232C hardware error count
Momentary power interruption count
Initial Value
0 km
0 km
0 km
0
0
0
0 hour
0 hour
0
0
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Initial Values after Clearing the Parameter (PARAMETER CLEAR)
Item
Print start position fine adjustment
Cut position fine adjustment
Back feed fine adjustment
Stop position fine adjustment
X direction fine adjustment (HEAD 1)
X direction fine adjustment (HEAD 2)
Y direction fine adjustment (HEAD 1)
Y direction fine adjustment (HEAD 2)
Print density fine adjustment (HEAD 1)
Print density fine adjustment (HEAD 2)
Ribbon rewind motor drive voltage fine adjustment (HEAD 1)
Ribbon rewind motor drive voltage fine adjustment (HEAD 2)
Ribbon back tension motor drive voltage fine adjustment (HEAD 1)
Ribbon back tension motor drive voltage fine adjustment (HEAD 2)
Print start position fine adjustment
Cut position fine adjustment
Back feed fine adjustment
Stop position fine adjustment
Print density fine adjustment (HEAD 1)
Print density fine adjustment (HEAD 2)
X-coordinate fine adjustment
Character code selection
Font “0” selection
Control code type
Label pitch
Sensor type
Feed/Print speed
With/Without cutting
Status response
With/Without ribbon saving
Printing top/bottom first
With/Without back feed
Ribbon type
Head use selection
Pulse motor speed
Euro code
Initial Value
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
0.00 mm
0.00 mm
0.00 mm
0.00 mm
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step
0 step
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
0 step
0 step
0.0 mm
PC-850
“0” without slash mark
AUTO
102.0 mm
Transmissive sensor
6 inches/sec
Without cutting
With
Without
Printing bottom first
Without
F1 (Hot Release Ribbons)
Both heads used
AUTO
(Fine A/D value: 0)
B0H
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Initial Values after Clearing the Print Distance (PRINT STEP CLEAR)
Print distance (HEAD 1)
Print distance (HEAD 2)
Item Initial Value
0.0 km
0.0 km
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DB-9S
Connector to PC
PIN No.
1
2
3
6
7
4
5
8
9
Housing
Signal
N.C.
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
N.C.
Shield
Appendix A6 Interface
Appendix 6 Interface
This printer has the following requirements:
•
The computer must have a serial port or centronics parallel port.
•
To communicate with the computer, either an RS-232C cable, Centronics cable or Expansion I/O Cable is required. (For pin description of the RS-232C, refer to the table below.)
(1) RS-232C cable 25 pins
(2) Centronics cable 36 pins
(3) Expansion I/O cable 24 pins
•
To set up the initial printer configuration, use either the keyboard on the printer or the DIP switch.
•
To print a format, create the complete program using the interface/communication manual.
DB-25P
Connector to Printer
PIN No.
1
2
3
6
7
4
5
20
Signal
Shield
RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
DTR
GND
DSR
Housing Shield
DB-25S
Connector to PC
PIN No.
1
2
3
6
7
4
5
20
Signal
Shield
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
DSR
GND
DTR
DB-25P
Connector to Printer
PIN No.
1
2
3
6
7
4
5
20
Signal
Shield
RXD
TXD
CTS
RTS
DTR
GND
DSR
Notes:
Use an RS-232C cable with inch type securing screws on the connector.
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