TEC B-680 Series Maintenance Manual

The TEC B-680 Series is a thermal printer designed for high-performance label printing. It features a robust construction and a variety of options, including a cutter module for automatic label dispensing and a strip module for ribbon application. The B-680 Series is ideal for applications requiring reliable and efficient label printing, such as shipping, logistics, and manufacturing.
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TEC Thermal Printer
B-680 SERIES
Maintenance Manual
Document No. EO18-33006
Original Apr., 2000
(Revised
)
PRINTED IN JAPAN
WARNING!
Follow all manual instructions. Failure to do so could create safety hazards such as fire or
electrocution.
NOTES: 1. Manual instructions must be followed when installing option kits or adding cables
to avoid system failures and to insure proper performance and operation.
2. Failure to follow manual instructions or any unauthorized modification,
substitution or change to this product will void the limited product warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. UNPACKING ...................................................................................................... 1- 1
1.1 PROCEDURES ........................................................................................... 1- 1
1.2 CHECKS ..................................................................................................... 1- 1
2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT .......................................................................... 2- 1
2.1 REPLACING THE CPU PC BOARD ........................................................... 2- 2
2.2 REPLACING THE PS UNIT ........................................................................ 2- 3
2.3 REPLACING THE STEPPING MOTORS AND BELTS .............................. 2- 4
2.4 REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTORS ........................................................ 2- 5
2.5 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD ................................................................ 2- 5
2.6 REPLACING THE PLATEN ........................................................................ 2- 6
2.7 REPLACING THE ROLLER BELT AND FEED ROLLER ........................... 2- 7
2.8 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSORS ........................................................ 2- 9
2.9 REPLACING THE I/O PC BOARD ............................................................. 2-10
2.10 REPLACING THE EXP I/O PC BOARD .................................................... 2-12
2.11 REPLACING THE CENTRO PC BOARD .................................................. 2-12
2.12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE ............................................... 2-13
3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................ 3- 1
3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-4208-QM) ............................................................... 3- 1
3.2 STRIP MODULE (B-4908-H-QM) ............................................................... 3- 4
3.3 PCMCIA PC BOARD (B-8700-PC-QM) ...................................................... 3- 5
4. MECHANISM DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 4- 1
4.1 CUTTER DRIVE .......................................................................................... 4- 1
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................ 5- 1
6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION .................................................................................. 6- 1
7. ONLINE OPERATION ........................................................................................ 7- 1
7.1 RESET OPERATION .................................................................................. 7- 1
7.2 DUMP MODE .............................................................................................. 7- 2
8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD .................................................................................. 8- 1
8.1 OUTLINE OF FEATURES .......................................................................... 8- 1
8.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 8- 1
8.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD .......................................................................... 8- 4
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.
Copyright &copy; 2000
by TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
570 Ohito, Ohito-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN
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1. UNPACKING
1.1 PROCEDURE
1. UNPACKING
1.1 PROCEDURE
1) Open the carton.
2) Unpack the accesories from the carton
3) Unpack the side pads (L)/(R) and the printer from the carton.
4) Place the printer on a level surface.
Owner’s Manual
Left/Right Side Holders
Holder Shaft
Unpacking
Procedure
Holder Base
Media
Holder
Thumbscrew (M-4x6)
Accessory Board
Power Cord
Print Head Cleaner
Side Pad (L)
Side Pad (R)
Thermal printer
Carton
Fig. 1-1
1.2 CHECKS
1) Check for damage or scratches on the machine.
2) Confirm that none of the accessories are missing.
NOTE:
Keep the carton and side pads for later transport.
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2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT
2. MAJOR UNIT REPLACEMENT
WARNING!
Disconnect power cord before replacing important parts.
CAUTION:
1. NEVER separate the ribbon motors from the attaching plate (bracket), because doing so will
change their adjustment. (See Fig. 2-7)
2. NEVER remove the two screws painted red on the side of the print block.
3. NEVER remove screws unless directed to do so in this manual. Removing screws may change
pre-set adjustments.
1)
2)
3)
4)
Turn the power off.
Open the right side and top covers.
Remove the six screws (FL-4x6, B-4x6 and B-3x8) to detach the left side cover.
Remove the (B-3x8) screw to remove the bottom plate.
Top Cover
Screw (FL-4x6)
Screw (B-4x6)
Right Side Cover
Screw (B-3x8)
Left Side Cover
Screw (B-3x8)
Bottom Plate
NOTE :
Fig. 2-1
Instructions to open the top and right side covers and to remove the left side cover are omitted
from each removal/installation procedure provided below.
■ Lubrication
CAUTION:
1. Lubrication:
During parts replacement
2. Kinds of oil:
FLOIL G-488: 1 Kg can. (Parts No. 19454906001).
3. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants. Unsuitable oil can damage the mechanism.
All machines are generally delivered in their best condition. Efforts shoud be made to keep them that
way. Lack of oil, or the presence of debris or dust, may cause an unexpected failure. To maintain in
optimal operating condition, periodically clean the machine and apply the proper kinds of oil to each part
in which librication is needed.
Although the frequency of lubrication varies according to how often the machine is used, as a minimum
it is necessary to lubricate before any part becomes dry. It is also necessary to wipe off excessive oil
or it will collect dirt.
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2.1 REPLACING THE CPU PC BOARD
2.1 REPLACING THE CPU PC BOARD
CAUTION:
Replace only with the same type and rated fuse for continued protection against risk of fire.
1) Disconnect the 3 harnesses from CN2, CN5, and CN7 on the CPU PC Board.
CN2
CN5
CN7
CPU PC Board
Fig. 2-2
2) Remove the 3 screws (SM-3x5 and SM-3x6) to detach the CPU PC board.
SM-3x6 Screw
SM-3x5 Screw
CPU PC Board
Fig. 2-3
3) Replace the CPU PC board and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful when replacing the CPU PC board, since a non-resettable counter (IC15) is installed on
this board. (Refer to section 6.2.1 Maintenance Counter Printing.) If this counter should be reset,
replace IC15.
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2.2 REPLACING THE PS UNIT
2.2 REPLACING THE PS UNIT
CAUTION:
Replace only with the same type and rated of fuse for continued protection against risk of fire.
1) Disconnect the PS cable from CN2 on the I/O PC board.
2) Remove the two screws (FL-4 x 6) to detach the PS unit. Pushing the AC power inlet from behind
will ease the removal of the PS unit.
3) Disconnect the PS cable from the PS unit.
PS Cable
Screw (FL- 4x6)
CN2
I/O PC Board
I/O PC Board
PS Cable
Screw (FL- 4x6)
PS Unit
Fig. 2-4
4) Replace the PS unit and reassemble in the reverse order of removal. Insert the PS cable into the
notch A .
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2.3 REPLACING THE STEPPING MOTOR
2.3 REPLACING THE STEPPING MOTOR
1) Remove the 4 screws (FL-4x6) to detach the front plate.
Platen Belt
Feed Roller Belt
Screw (FL-4x6)
Front Plate
Screw (FL-4x6)
Screw (FL-4x6)
Fig. 2-5
2) Disconnect the cable from CN14 on the I/O PC board.
3) Remove the two screws (SM-4x8), take the two belts off the pinion gear, and remove the stepping
motor.
CN14
Stepping Motor
I/O PC Board
Screw (SM-4x8)
Fig. 2-6
4) When replacing the stepping motor, place the platen belt around the pinion gear first, then the feed
roller belt, so that the partition is positioned between the two belts. Press down on the stepping motor
with 3.5 Kg – 300 g force and secure it so the platen belt and feed roller belt have no slack, are
engaged ,and evenly tense.
5) Reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
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2.4 REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTORS
2.4 REPLACING THE RIBBON MOTORS
CAUTION:
NEVER separate the ribbon motor from the attaching plate because doing so will change their
adjustment.
1) Detach the connector and remove the two SM-3x5B screws to detach the ribbon motors.
Connector
(Red)
FLOIL G-488
FLOIL G-488
Attaching Plate
Ribbon Motor
Dowels
Screw (SM-3x5B)
Riboon Motor
Screw (SM-3x5B)
Attaching Plate
Connector
(Black)
Fig. 2-7
2) Replace the ribbon motors, then align the dowels to attach the ribbon motors. Reassemble in the
reverse order of removal.
2.5 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD
CAUTION:
1. NEVER touch the element when handling the print head.
2. NEVER touch the connector pins to avoid damage to the print head by static electricity.
3. NEVER remove the two screwws painted red on the side of the print block.
NOTE:
This procedure can be done without removing the left side cover.
1) Remove the two (B-4x4) screws to detach the head cover plate.
2) Pull right to remove the front shaft.
Screw (B-4 x 4)
Head Cover Plate
Fig. 2-8
Front Shaft
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2.6 REPLACING THE PLATEN
3) Turn the head lever counterclockwise to lift the print head.
4) Remove the head fixing screw and pull out the print head.
5) Disconnect the two cables and remove the print head.
Connector
Print Head
Head Lever
Head Fixing Screw
NOTE:
Connecter
Fig. 2-9
Never remove the bracket.
6) Replace the print head and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
7) Refer to page 6-49 and clear the maintenance counter.
8) Refer to page 6-54 and perform a test print.
2.6 REPLACING THE PLATEN
1) Remove the front plate. (Refer to Fig. 2-5.)
2) Loosen the two screws (SM-4 x 10C) securing the stepping motor.
3) Remove the (FL-4 x 6) screw to detach the platen positioning plate.
4) Take the platen belt off the platen pulley, move the platen fully to the right and remove the platen
from the left end.
Platen Belt
Screw (FL-4 x 6)
Platen Pulley
Platen
Platen Positioning Plate
Fig. 2-10
5) Replace and install the platen, then place the platen belt around the platen pulley.
6) Install the platen positioning plate.
7) Press down on the stepping motor with 3.5 Kg – 300 g force and secure it so the platen belt and the
feed roller belt have no slack, are engaged and evenly tense.
8) Reassemble the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
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2.7 REPLACING THE ROLLER BELT AND FEED ROLLER
2.7 REPLACING THE ROLLER BELT AND FEED ROLLER
1) Lower the pinch roller lever.
2) Remove the white screw to detach the ribbon end sensor plate.
3) Remove the FL-3 x 5 screw, cut the cable band and remove the head-up switch.
4) Detach the connector of the ribbon end sensor.
5) Removal the pinch roller block.
Cable Band
Connector
FL-3 x 5
White Screw
Pinch Roller Block
Notch
Ribbon End Sensor Plate
Stud
Head-Up Switch
Pinch Roller Lever
Fig. 2-11
NOTE:
Fit both sides of the studs into the notches when installing the ribbon end sensor plate.
6) Remove the four E-rings (E-5), pinch roller holder, bush, pinch roller washer, and then roller belt.
E-ring (E-5)
E-ring (E-5)
Bush
Pinch Roller Holder
Pinch Roller Washer
Roller Belt
Fig. 2-12
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2.7 REPLACING THE ROLLER BELT AND FEED ROLLER
7) Remove the two (FL-4x6) screws and detach the media plate.
8) Remove the two (FL-4x6) screws and detach the media guide unit.
9) Loosen the two (SM-4x10C) screws securing the stepping motor.
10) Remove the two screws to detach the feed roller positioning plate.
11) Take the feed roller belt off the feed roller, move the feed roller fully to the left and remove the feed
roller form the right end.
Roller Pulley
Feed Roller Belt
Feed Roller Feed
Feed Roller Positioning Plate
Stud
Notch
Media Guide Unit
Screw (FL-4x6)
Screw (FL-4x6)
Media Plate
Fig. 2-13
NOTE:
Fit both sides of the studs into the notches when installing the media guide unit.
12) Replace and install the feed roller, place the feed roller belt around the feed roller pulley.
13) Install the feed roller positioning plate.
14) Press down on the stepping motor with 3.5 Kg – 300 g force and secure it so the platen belt and the
feed roller belt have no slack, are engaged and evenly tense.
15) Reassemble the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
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2.8 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSOR
2.8 REPLACING THE MEDIA SENSOR
CAUTION:
1. When using the fixed sensor, line up the feed gap sensors between the upper and lower sensors.
2 When shipped from the factory, the black mark sensor is positioned at the center of the effective
print area and the feed gap sensor is located 10 mm left of center as viewed from the front.
1) Detach the 4 connectors from the fixed/movable media sensors.
2) Remove the two screws (FL-3 x 4) and the sensor holder to detach the media sensor unit.
3) Turn the knob of the sensor shaft clockwise and remove the movable media sensor.
4) Remove the E-ring (E-3) from the sensor shaft and detach the lower fixed media sensor.
Media Sensor Unit
Knob
Fixed Media Sensor
E-ring (E-3)
Movable Media Sensor
Media Guide Plate
Screw (FL-3x4)
Connecter
Connecter
Fig. 2-14
5) Remove the white screw to detach the media guide plate.
6) Remove the two SM-3 x 6B screws, then unclamp and detach the upper fixed media sensor.
Screw (SM-3 x 6B)
Upper Fixed Media Sensor
Media Guide Plate
White Screw
B
Clamp
Fig. 2-15
7) Replace the fixed/movable media sensors and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
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2.9 REPLACING THE I/O PC BOARD
2.9 REPLACING THE I/O PC BOARD
1) Disconnect the 13 harnesses from CN1 to CN3 and CN5 to CN14 on the I/O PC board. (See Fig. 216)
2) Remove the two SM-3x5 screws and one SM-4x8 screws from the I/O PC board. Remove the I/O PC
board from the printer by releasing it from the locking supports. (See Fig. 2-17)
3) Replace the I/O PC board with a new one and reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
I/O PC Board (Parts Side)
Printer (Left Side)
CN14
CN13
CN12
CN8
CN10
SM-3x5
Screw
CN7
CN9
Locking
support
CN11
CN6
CN3
CN5
SM-4x8 Screw
SM-3x5 Screw
Fig. 2-17
CN2
CN1
Fig. 2-16
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2.9 REPLACING THE I/O PC BOARD
Sensor Adjustment
After replacing the I/O PC board or changing ribbon type, be sure to adjust the sensors in the following
procedure.
Ribbon End Sensor
1) Set the ribbon so that the ribbon end sensor can detect the ribbon. Then turn on the power.
NOTE: Use TOSHIBA TEC-approved ribbon (TTP-110).
2) Measure the voltage between TPRETR pin on the I/O PC board and the printer inner plate (GND)
with a oscilloscope, and adjust the voltage to 3.0–0.2V by turning VR1 on the I/O PC board.
3) Set the ribbon end portion (not ink portion) so that the ribbon end sensor can detect it. Measure the
voltage again. If it is over 0.4V, re-adjust the voltage from step (2) again.
4) After the adjustment is successfully made, turn off the printer and reassemble the left side cover.
I/O PC Board (Parts Side)
VR1
TPRETR Pin
Fig. 2-18
Black Mark Sensor
Refer to the adjustment procedure for the black mark sensor (Section 6.5.2) which is adjusted by key
entries in system mode.
Feed Gap Sensor
Refer to the adjustment procedure for the feed gap sensor (Section 6.5.3) which is adjusted by key
entries in system mode.
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2.10 REPLACING THE EXP I/O PC BOARD
2.10 REPLACING THE EXP I/O PC BOARD
(1) Remove the two SM-3x6 screws to detach the EXP I/O PC board from the rear cover.
(2) Disconnect the harness from CN1 on the EXP I/O PC board.
EXP I/O PC Board
CN1
SM-3x6 Screw
Harness
Fig. 2-19
(3) Replace the EXP I/O PC board with a new one, then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
2.11 REPLACING THE CENTRO PC BOARD
(1) Refer to Section 2.10 to detach the EXP I/O PC board.
(2) Remove the two SM-3x6C screws to detach the CENTRO PC board from the rear cover.
(3) Disconnect the harness from CN1 on the CENTRO PC board.
CENTRO PC Board
SM-3x6C Screw
CN1
Harness
Fig. 2-20
(4) Replace the CENTRO PC board with a new one, then reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
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2.12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
2.12PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
All machines are generally delivered in their best condition. To maintain optimal operating condition and
help gain maximum performance and life of machines, we would recommend you to conduct periodic
maintenance. Doing this is also effective in preventing unexpected troubles and avoiding wasteful
system down, by which more benefit is produced to your customers and greater reliance is placed on the
product quality.
Please refer to the following general maintenance procedure and perform periodic servicing.
NOTE:
Before starting the periodic maintenance, be sure to read carefully and understand the Service
Manuals, especially warnings, cautions and adjustment.
1. Ask and operator or a manager about any machine trouble.
2. Check the run distance on the maintenance counter.
3. Unplug the power cord, and then open the printer cover.
4. Clean the inside of the printer.
1) The entire inside of the printer should be cleaned.
2) Wipe the platen and the feed roller with a cloth moistened with alcohol.
3) Clean the print head elements with a print head cleaner.
(Please instruct your customers to clean them daily.)
4) Clean the sensors.
5) Remove paper debris or label glue from the media path.
5. Apply FLOIL G-488 to the specified parts.
1) Apply grease to the cutter unit using a soft cloth.
Grease
Grease
Clutch
Arm
Fig. 2-21
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2.12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
6. Confirm that the problem occurs as reported, and then take corrective action.
7. Replace the following parts periodically, if necessary. The following table shows approximate
product life for each part.
NOTE:
No.
Part Name
Part No.
Standard Interval of
Replacement
1
Ribbon Motor
FMBB0030501
FMBB0030502
730 Km
2
Cutter Unit (Option)
GFM-0065001
1,000,000 cuts
3
Platen
FMBC0045501
50 Km
4
Feed Rooler
FMBC0044601
50 Km
The above values of the cutter life are obtained on condition that the periodically maintained
cutter is used with TOSHIBA TEC-approved supplies by the proper method described in the
manuals.
8. Confirm each part adjustment. Make any necessary adjustments.
9. Conduct the following tests and make sure that there is no problem.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Print test with TOSHIBA TEC-specified media and ribbon. (Print tone, print head position, etc.)
Paper skew
Print start position adjustment (Horizontal: Media position, Vertical: Sensor adjustment/
Adjustment by issuing commands)
Communication test
Abnorma noise
Confirm that there are not any other errors.
10. Mount the printer cover.
11. Clean the outside of the printer.
12. Fill out a report form. Hand it to the manager and obtain a signature.
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3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-4208-QM)
3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
WARNING!
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing any optional equipment.
3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-4208-QM)
NOTE:
This module cannot be used together with the B-4908-H-QM strip module. Remove the strip
module if it has been attached to the printer.
Description
Q'ty/Unit
Description
Q'ty/Unit
Cutter Unit
1
Cutter Attaching Screw
2
Cutter
1
Screw (FL-4x6)
2
Cutter Harnes
1
Screw (SM-4x6C)
1
Cutter Support
1
Cleaner
1
1) Open the right side cover and the top cover. (See Fig. 2-1.)
2) Remove the left side cover. (See Fig. 2-1.)
3) Remove the front plate. (See Fig. 2-5.)
4) Remove the screw (SM-4x8B) and two connectors to detach the operation panel.
5) Attach the cutter support to the main frame with the two screws (FL-4x6).
Main Frame
Screw (SM-4x8B)
Screw (FL-4x6)
Operation Panel
Connector
Connector
Cutter Support
Screw (FL-4x6)
Fig. 3-1
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3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-4208-QM)
6) Install the cutter unit with the attached four screws (cutter attaching screw, SM-4x6C and
FL-4x6).
7) Connect the cutter harness to CN1 on the cutter I/F PC board through the opening of the cutter unit.
Cutter Unit
Screw (SM-4x6C)
Cutter Unit
Connector (CN1)
Opening
Cutter Attaching Screw
Screw (FL-4x6)
Cutter I/F PC Board
Fig. 3-2
Cutter Harness
8) Connect the cutter harness to the CN4 on the I/O PC board.
I/O PC Board
Cutter Unit
CN4
Fig.3-3
Cutter Harness
9) Mount the cutter cover with the two screws.
Screw
Cutter Cover
Fig. 3-4
Cutter Attaching Screw
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3.1 CUTTER MODULE (B-4208-QM)
10) Mount the operation panel and the left side cover on the printer.
11) Close the top and right covers.
12) After reassembly is complete, perform a test print to confirm that the cutter works properly. If the print
start position becomes misalign when media is fed in the reverse direction, fine adjust the back feed
value using the Back Feed Fine Adjustment procedure in diag. mode.
NOTE:
Removed Parts
Q'ty/Unit
Removed Parts
Q'ty/Unit
Front plate
1
Screw (FL-4x6)
3
Adjusting the Cutter Guide Plates
After replacing the cutter unit the following adjustment procedure should be employed to prevent
paper jams.
1. Attach the cutter guide plate A with two SM-4 x 6C screw so that the fixed cutter is positioned
0.1 mm to 0.4 mm above the bottom of the cutter guide plate A.
2. Attach the cutter guide plate B with two FL-4 x 8 screws so that there is a clearance of 0.5 mm
between the cutter guide plate A and cutter guide plate B using a clearance gauge.
Screw
(SM-4 x 6)
Cutter Guide Plate B
0.5 mm
Fixed Cutter
0.1 ~ 0.4 mm
■
Retain the parts that are removed during installation of the cutter unit. They will be required
when the printer is modified to a standard type.
Screw
(FL-4 x 8)
Cutter Guide Plate A
3-3
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3.2 STRIP MODULE (B-4908-H-QM)
3.2 STRIP MODULE (B-4908-H-QM)
NOTE:
This module cannot be used together with the B-4208-QM cutter module. Remove the cutter
module if it has been attached to the printer.
Description
Q'ty/Unit
Strip Unit
1
Strip Harness
1
1) Open the right side cover and the top cover. (See Fig. 2-1)
2) Remove the left side cover (See Fig. 2-1)
3) Remove the front plate (See Fig. 2-5)
4) Remove the operation panel (See Fig. 3-1)
5) Connect the strip harness to the CN2 on the PWM PC board through the opening of the strip base.
6) Install the strip unit to the printer with the four FL-4 x 6 screws removed in STEP 3.
7) Connect the strip harness to the CN4 on the I/O PC board.
8) Connect the strip sensor harness to the CN15 on the I/O PC board.
Screw (FL-4 x 6)
Screw (FL-4 x 6)
Strip Harness
PWM PC Board
I/O PC Board
CN15
CN4
CN2
Strip Base
Opening
Strip Unit
Strip Harness
Screw (FL-4 x 6)
Strip Sensor Harness
Fig. 3-6
9) Mount the operation panel and the left side cover on the printer.
10) Close the top and right covers.
11) Refer to Section 6.4 of the Maintenance Manual to load the label and make a test print to check
forproper strip issue. If not, refer to Section 6.3.2 of the Maintenance Manual to adjust the strip
position.
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3.3 PCMCIA PC BOARD (B-8700-PC-QM)
3.3 PCMCIA PC BOARD (B-8700-PC-QM)
Description
Installation Manual
PCMCIA PC Board
SM-3x8 Screw
Ferrite Core
PCB Holder Plate
Q’ty/Unit
1
1
4
1
1
1) Turn the power off.
2) Open the right side and top covers (See Fig. 2-1).
3) Remove the six screws (FL-4x6, B-4x6 and B-3x8) to detach the left side cover. (See Fig. 2-1).
4) Remove the two FL-3x5 screws to detach the blind plate.
Blind Plate
FL-3x5 Screw
Rear Cover
Fig. 3-7
5) Detach the three harnesses from CN2, CN5 and CN7 on the CPU PC board.
CN2
CN5
CN7
Harness
CPU PC Board
Fig. 3-8
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3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
3.3 PCMCIA PC BOARD (B-8700-PC-QM)
6) Fix the PCB holder plate to the CPU PC board with the SM-3x8 screw so that the PCB holder plate
aligns with the PCB support plate.
PCB Holder Plate
PCB Support
Plate
CPU PC Board
SM-3x8 Screw
Fig. 3-9
7) Connect the CN51 on the PCMCIA PC board to the CN9 on the CPU PC board.
8) Fix the PCMCIA PC board with the three SM-3x8 screws on the CPU PC board and the PCB holder
plate.
PCB Holder Plate
CPU PC Board
SM-3x8 Screw
PCMCIA PC Board
Fig. 3-10
SM-3x8 Screw
9) Return the three harnesses to CN2, CN5, CN7 on the CPU PC board.
10) Attach the ferrite core to any cable attached to a PCMCIA PC board (Example LAN card) that may
be inserted into the card slot. Place the ferrite core as close to the PCMCIA card as possible.
11) Reassemble the left side cover in the reverse order removal.
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4. MECHANISM DESCRIPTION
4.1 CUTTER DRIVE (CUTTER MODE)
4. MECHANISM DESCRIPTION
4.1 CUTTER DRIVE (CUTTER MODE)
The printer supplies DC + 27 V to the cutter motor to rotate it and the clutch counter clockwise. The arm
swings like a pendulum and moves the fixed slide cutter up and down to make a cut.
Micro Switch
Fixed Cutter
Slide Cutter
Slide Cutter
Cutter Motor
Clutch
Cutter Motor
Arm
Fig. 4-1
After making a cut, the arm turns the micro switch off and the cutter home position is detected.
When the cutter does not return to the home position because of a paper jam, an error occurs and the
next piece of paper will not be cut.
Micro Switch
Fixed Cutter
Slide Cutter
Screw (P-4x12)
Clutch
Slide Cutter
Cutter Motor
Clutch
Arm
Screw (S-3x4)
Cutter Motor
Fig. 4-2
Open
Close
Timing chart
+27
MOTOR
CHOME
Micro Switch
Cutting
(one cycle)
4-1
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4. MECHANISM DESCRIPTION
4.1 CUTTER DRIVE (CUTTER MODE)
4.1.1
Replacing the Cutter Arm and Clutch
If a moving portion of the arm or the clutch is distorted by wear, purchase the following part from
TEC Parts Dept. and replace them. Doing so will prolong the cutter life.
Part No.:
ZBA-1464001
Part Name: Arm and Clutch Kit
NOTES: 1. Apply grease when replacing the parts. (Refer to Fig. 2-21)
2. Cutter unit components except above are unavailable.
3. Please purchase 10 sets or more at one order.
■ Replacing procedure
1. Remove the P-4x12 screw to detach the arm. (Refer to Fig. 4-2)
2. Remove the S-3x4 screw to detach the clutch. (Refer to Fig. 4-2)
NOTE: When removing the S-3x4 screw, use a straight hex wrench.
3. Secure the new clutch with the S-3x4 screw so that the screw is perpendicular to the section
of the D-cut power shaft of the cutter motor.
Clutch
S-3x4
D-cut power shaft of
the cutter motor
90
Fig. 4-3
4. Turn the power on and move the clutch to the home position.
5. Insert a 2.8 mm thick clearance gauge between the fixed and rotary cutters (right end) and
secure the new arm with the P-4x12 screw. A clearance gauge must be made of plastic or
something which will not damage the cutter edge.
Clearance Gauge
Fixed Cutter
(t=2.8 mm)
Rotary Cutter
Fig. 4-4
6. Activate the cutter and check that the clutch is in the home position (indicated by the following
figure). If it is not, do over from step 3.
35 - 45
Clutch
Fig. 4-5
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems
Power does not turn
ON.
1.
2.
3.
4.
LED or LCD does not
light.
Poor printing
Printer does not print
Dot missing
Cause
Input voltage to the printer is not
within the rated voltage.
(Check by CN1 on the PS unit.)
Output voltage from the printer is
not within the rated voltage.
(Check that the voltage between
Pin 4 and Pin 6 (GND) of CN1 on
the PS unit is 27 V.
And check that the voltage between Pin 11 and Pin 6 ( GND) is
5 V.)
No voltage to the I/O PC board.
(Check that the voltage between
Pin 1 and Pin 5 (GND) of CN2 on
the I/O PC board is 27 V.
And check that the voltage between Pin 11 and Pin 10 (GND)
is 5 V.)
Failure of CPU PC board.
Solution
• Replace the power cable orpower
inlet.
• Replace the PS unit.
• Replace the power harness.
• Replace the CPU PC board.
1. Failure of the LED board/LCD
• Replace the LED board/LCD.
2. Failure of the LCD/LED harness
3. Failure of the CPU PC board
• Replace the LCD/LED harness.
• Replace the CPU PC board.
1. The print paper is of poor quality. • Use the media approved by
TOSHIBA TEC.
• Clean the print head.
2. Dirty print head
3. The head lever fastens the print • Fasten the head lever completely.
head incompletely.
• Replace the print head.
1. Print head failure
2. Connection of the print head con- • Connect the harness completely,
or replace the harness.
nector is incomplete,a bad contact, or broken wires.
3. Failure in rewinding/feeding of the • Replace the ribbon rewind motor,
ribbon feed motor or I/O PC
ribbon.
board.
• Replace the CPU PC board.
4. Failure of the CPU PC board
• Check the program.
5. Failure of the software
• Replace the printer cable.
6. Failure of the printer cable
1.
2.
3.
4.
Broken print head element
Broken print head cable wires
Failure of the CPU PC board
Failure of the I/O PC board.
5-1
•
•
•
•
Replace the print head.
Replace the print head harness.
Replace the CPU PC board.
Replace the I/O PC board.
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problems
Cause
Solution
Blurred print
1. Poor media quality.
2. Dust is on the media.
• Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified media.
• Clean the print head and remove
any dust from the media.
Ribbon wrinkle
1. Poor ribbon quality
2. Ribbon is not rewound or fed
smoothly.
• Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified ribbon.
• Replace the ribbon rewind mo tor
or ribbon feed motor.
Ribbon end error
1. Poor ribbon quality
• Use only TOSHIBA TEC specified
ribbon.
• Refer to page 2-3 to adjust the
ribbon end sensor.
• Replace the ribbon end sensor.
• Replace the I/O PC board.
2. Improper voltage applied to the ribbon end sensor
3. Failure of the ribbon end sensor
4. Failure of the circuit which controls
the ribbon end sensor.
Label feed failure
1. Paper is not set properly.
2. Paper of poor quality
3. Improper adjustment of the feed
gap sensor or black mark sensor.
4. Threshold is improper.
5. Failure of the feed gap sensor or
black mark sensor
6. Labels cannot be stripped off the
backing paper or the backing paper with labels cannot be wound
properly.
7. The cutter mechanism is not installed properly.
8. Failure of the stepping motor
Communication error 1. Failure of the communication cable
2. Failure of the RS-232C connecter
3. Failure of the communication connector
4. Failure of the PC or application
software
5. Failure of the CPU PC board
5-2
• Set the paper properly.
• Use paper approved by TOSHIBA TEC.
• Re-adjust the sensor.
• Set the threshold.
(Refer to Owner’s Manual.)
• Replace the feed gap sensor or
black mark sensor.
• Replace the strip feed motor or I/
O PC board.
• Install the cutter mechanism properly.
• Replace the stepping motor or I/O
PC board.
• Replace the cable.
• Replace the connector.
• Replace the connector.
• Modify the program.
• Replace IC2 (MC145407).
If the trouble is not solved, replace
the CPU PC board.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION ........................................................................6- 1
6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION ................................ 6- 1
6.2 SELF TEST MODE ..........................................................................6- 3
6.2.1 Maintenance Counter Printing ............................................6- 3
6.2.2 Automatic Diagnostic Printing .............................................6- 8
6.2.3 Head Broken Element Check .............................................6-14
6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE .....................................................6-15
6.3.1 Feed Length Fine Adjustment ............................................6-17
6.3.2 Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment .................................... 6-18
6.3.3 Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment ...................................6-19
6.3.4 X Axis Fine Adjustment ......................................................6-24
6.3.5 Print Tone Fine Adjustment ...............................................6-26
6.3.6 Character Code Selection ..................................................6-27
6.3.7 Font Zero Selection ............................................................6-28
6.3.8 Baud Rate Selection ..........................................................6-29
6.3.9 Data Length Selection ........................................................6-30
6.3.10 Stop Bit Selection ...............................................................6-31
6.3.11 Parity Selection ..................................................................6-32
6.3.12 Transmission Control Mode Selection ............................... 6-33
6.3.13 Language Selection for LCD Message ..............................6-34
6.3.14 Auto Forward Wait in Cut Mode ......................................... 6-35
6.3.15 Head up ON/OFF Setting in Cut Mode ..............................6-36
6.3.16 Ribbon Saving Module Selection .......................................6-37
6.3.17 Control Code Selection ......................................................6-38
6.3.18 Ribbon Type Selection .......................................................6-40
6.3.19 Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjustment ....................6-41
6.3.20 Strip Wait Status Selection ................................................6-42
6.3.21 FEED Key Function Selection ............................................6-43
6.3.22 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the
Black Mark Sensor .............................................................6-44
6.3.23 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the
Feed Gap Sensor ...............................................................6-45
6.3.24 Kanji Code Selection ..........................................................6-48
6.3.25 Euro Font Code Selection ..................................................6-49
6.3.26 Auto Print Head Broken Element Check ............................ 6-50
6.3.27 Centronics I/F ACK/BUSY Timing Selection ...................... 6-51
6.3.28 Web Printer Function Selection ......................................... 6-52
6.3.29 Media Sensor Selection .....................................................6-53
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Page
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
TEST PRINT MODE ....................................................................... 6-54
6.4.1 Normal Test Print ............................................................... 6-54
6.4.2 Process Test print .............................................................. 6-60
SENSOR SETTING MODE ............................................................6-62
6.5.1 Thermistor Check (Read only) ........................................... 6-62
6.5.2 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment .......................................... 6-63
6.5.3 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment ............................................ 6-64
6.5.4 Paper End Setting for Black Mark Sensor ......................... 6-65
6.5.5 Paper End Setting for Feed Gap Sensor ........................... 6-66
RAM CLEAR MODE ....................................................................... 6-67
6.6.1 Maintenance Counter Clear ............................................... 6-69
6.6.2 Parameter Clear .................................................................6-71
IP ADDRESS SETTING MODE ...................................................... 6-72
BASIC SETTING MODE .................................................................6-74
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6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION
6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION
In system mode the diag. test operation is used to diagnose the printer and to set the parameters by using
the [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys on the operation panel. Diag. test operation (Type I) is
started from the power off state and the parameter setting (Type II) is started while the printer is on-line
or printing. For further details, please refer to the corresponding pages.
NOTE: Every size in this manual is written in millimeter. To obtain the size in inch, divide by 25.4.
■ Type I
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1 &gt; D I A G N O S T I C
Press the [RESTART] key.
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2 &gt; P A R A M E T E R
Press the [RESTART] key.
&lt; 3 &gt; T E S T
&lt; 4 &gt; S E N S O R
Press the [FEED] key.
Press the [FEED] key.
A D J U S TM E N T
Press the [RESTART] key.
Press the [FEED] key.
C L E A R
Press the [RESTART] key.
&lt; 6 &gt; I P
S E T
P R I N T
Press the [RESTART] key.
&lt; 5 &gt; R A M
V1 . 0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
A D D R E S S
Press the [RESTART] key.
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 7 &gt; B A S I C
Press the [RESTART] key.
Press the [FEED] key.
■ Self Test Mode (See page 6-3)
Data from the maintenance counter and
automatic diagnosis are printed on the media.
■ Parameter Setting Mode (See page 6-15)
Fine adjustment of the feed length, cut/strip
position, back feed length, X axis, print tone,
thresholds of the black mark sensor and feed
gap sensor, ribbon motor drive voltage, and
selection of character code, font zero, baud rate,
data length, stop bit, parity, transmission control
mode, language of LCD message, auto forward
wait and head up ON/OFF in cut mode, ribbon
saving module, control code, ribbon type, strip
wait status, feed key function, kanji code, EURO
font cod, Centronics I/F ACK/BUSY timing, Web
printer, and auto print head broken element
check are available in this mode.
■ Test Print Mode (See page 6-54)
Print condition and test print type (slant line,
characters and bar code) are selectable.
■ Sensor Setting Mode (See page 6-62)
A thermistor check and the adjustment of the
black mark and feed gap sensors are available
in this mode.
A transmission check is made to both a print
head thermistor and an environmental
temperature thermistor.
■ RAM Clear Mode (See page 6-67)
Data from the maintenance counter is cleared
and parameter setting is initialized in the RAM
clear mode.
■ IP Address Setting Mode (See page 6-72)
Host IP address, Printer IP address, and Gateway
IP address settings are available in this mode.
■ BASIC Setting Mode (See page 6-74)
Setting the BASIC specification and trace
specification to be enabled/disabled, and
displaying the program file/data file are available
in this mode.
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6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
6.1 OUTLINE OF THE DIAG. TEST OPERATION
In system mode the [FEED], [RESTART] and [PAUSE] keys function as described below.
Key Name
[FEED] key
[RESTART] key
[PAUSE] key
Function
Used to start the system mode as a [PAUSE] key does. Used to select the
parameter mode or to fine adjust the parameters in the negative direction ( - ).
Used to select the parameter mode or to fine adjust the parameters in the
positive direction (+)
Used to start the system mode as a [FEED] key does and to select the parameter
mode. Used as an enter key.
■ Type II
The parameter setting such as feed length fine adjustment or cut/strip position fine adjustment can be
changed while the printer is on-line or printing. Pressing the [PAUSE] key causes the printer to enter
parameter setting mode. Reset mode is provided for this procedure to cancel the steps which follow the
[PAUSE] key without turning the power off.
Power on
O N
L I NE
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 1.)
P AU S E
5
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Hold down the [RESTART] key for
more than 3 seconds. (See NOTE 2.)
Indicates the number of
remaining media when the
[PAUSE] key is pressed.
&lt; 1&gt; R E SE T
(See NOTE 3.)
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; P A RA ME TE R S E T
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
Press the [PAUSE] key.
at the same time.
Refer to Section 6.3 Parameter Setting Mode
for the following procedure.
Press the [RESTART] key.
NOTES: 1. Pressing the [PAUSE] key during printing causes the printer to pause printing and
show the number of remaining media.
2. If the [RESTART] key is released within 3 seconds, the printer will resume printing
because the [RESTART] key is activated.
3. Since the reset is performed when terminating this mode, the printer cancels the
remaining media and returns to on-line mode. This reset will not clear the changed
parameter settings.
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6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
6.2 SELF TEST MODE
6.2 SELF TEST MODE
In self test mode the printer status is printed in two types of sample print.
6.2.1 Maintenance Counter Printing
The data from 1 to 53 on a sample print is printed. This data is the printer status and the
value set in the parameter setting mode.
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG N OST IC
V 1. 0 A
Continued on Section 6.2.2
Automatic Diagnostics Printing.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
R IB B O N
Press the [PAUSE] key.
TR A N SM IS SIV E
Select the ribbon type from those
at the right by pressing the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
M AI N T EN AN CE
NO RIBBON (No ribbon : Thermal direct)
TRANSMISSIVE
(Transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)
NO TRANS.
(Non-transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)
CO U N TE R
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C HE C K IN G
&amp;
P RI N T I N G
The printer is checking or printing
the status
The result of the self test
is printed. After printing,
the initial display will be
shown.
NOTES: 1. If the maintenance counter printing results in an error, the printer will display the error
message and stop printing. The error status can be cleared by the [PAUSE] key,
however, the display will return to the initial display “&lt;1&gt; DIAG. V1.0A”. Printing is not
automatically resumed after the error is cleared.
2. Both label and tag paper can be used for printing.
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE
6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
■ Sample Print
[Print Condition]
• Preset count
• Print speed
• Sensor
• Printing method
• Supply length
• Issuing mode
:
:
:
:
:
:
1
4&quot;/sec.
No sensor
Thermal transfer
140 mm
Batch printing
(without rewinder)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
TL FEED
FEED
PRINT
CUT
HEAD U/D
RIBBON
SOLENOID
1.1 km
1.1 km
0.5 km
96
32
3h
0h
(8)
(9)
(10)
232C ERR
SYS ERR
PW FAIL
255
0
0
(11)
(12)
THRESHOLD (R)
THRESHOLD (T)
1.0 V
0.7 V
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)
(36)
(37)
(38)
(39)
(40)
(41)
(42)
FONT [PC-850]
CODE [AUTO]
RIBBON
STATUS
SPEED
DATA LENG.
STOP BIT
PARITY
CONTROL
MESSAGE
FORWARD WAIT
HEAD UP CUT
RIBBON SAVE
SENS POSI
FEED KEY
KANJI
EURO CODE
AUTO HD CHK
WEB PRINTER
HOST IP ADDR
PRTR IP ADDR
GATE IP ADDR
SUBNET MASK
TTF AREA
EXT CHR AREA
BASIC AREA
PC SAVE AREA
SOCKET PORT
BASIC
BASIC TRACE
[0]
[PC]
FEED
CUT
BACK
TONE (T)
TONE (D)
RBN (FW)
RBN (BK)
[KEY]
FEED
CUT
BACK
TONE (T)
TONE (D)
RBN (FW)
RBN (BK)
X ADJ.
[TRANS]
[ON]
[9600]
[8]
[1]
[EVEN]
[XON+READY AUTO]
[ENGLISH]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[ON]
[CENTER]
[FEED]
[TYPE1]
[B0]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[192.168.010.010]
[192.168.010.020]
[000.000.000.000]
[255.255.255.000]
[704 KB]
[128 KB]
[64 KB]
[64 KB]
[ON] [08000]
[OFF]
[OFF]
6-4
+2.0 mm
+0.0 mm
+0.0 mm
+0 step
+0 step
-10
+0
(43)
(44)
(45)
(46)
(47)
(48)
(49)
+0.0 mm
+1.0 mm
+0.0 mm
+0 step
+0 step
-8
+0
+0.0 mm
(50)
(51)
(52)
(53)
(54)
(55)
(56)
(57)
Fig. 6-1
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6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
6.2 SELF TEST MODE
1) Maintenance Counter
#
Item
(1) Total media distance
covered
(2) Media distance covered
(3) Print distance
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Count Condition
Range
Counted when the feed motor drives to feed, print and issue the 0.0 to 3200.0
media. (Counted also during ribbon save operation and back
km
feed.) [See NOTE 2.]
0.0 to 200.0 km
Counted while printing. (Feeding and issuing media, and ribbon 0.0 to 200.0 km
saving operation are not counted.) [See NOTE 2.]
Counts every cut. [See NOTE 3.]
Cut count
0 to 1000000
times
Head up and down count Counts every up and down of the print head using the solenoid 0 to 2000000
for ribbon save operation. (Up+Down=1 count) [See NOTE 3.]
times
Ribbon motor driving time Counts when the ribbon motor drives to feed, print and issue the
0 to 2000
media. (The driving time is not counted during ribbon saving
hours
operation, but is during back feed.) [See NOTE 4.]
Counted during ribbon saving operation. [See NOTE 4.]
Solenoid driving time
0 to 1000
hours
(8) RS-232C hardware error Counted when a parity, overrun or framing error occurs. [See 0 to 255 times
NOTE 5.]
count
(9) System error count
Counted when a zero-dividing error occurs or undefined command 0 to 15 times
is retrieved.
(10) Momentary power failure Counts the number of times the power restores while the CPU is 0 to 15 times
busy after reset.
count
NOTES: 1. Item from (2) through (10) are initialized to “0” after RAM clear.
2. If the distance is 5.5 m or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory
at power off.
3. If the count is 31 counts or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory
at power off.
4. If the driving time is 27 sec. or less, it is rounded down and no data is added to the memory
at power off.
5. When a sent command results in an error, the same number as the data capacity of the
command is counted by byte.
2) Parameters
#
Item
(11) Threshold manual fine adjustment for
the black mark sensor
(12) Threshold manual fine adjustment for
the feed gap sensor
(13) Character
Font zero
(14) Control code
(15) Ribbon type
Contents
0.0V to 4.0V
0.0V to 4.0V
PC-850: PC-851
PC-1252
LATIN9
PC-852: PC-855
PC-1253
Arabic
PC-857: PC-1250
PC-1254
PC-8:
PC-1251
PC-1257
0: No slash used.
0: Slash used.
AUTO:
Automatic selection
ESC LF NUL: ESC LF NUL mode
{ l }:
Mainframe mode
1B 1C 1D:
Manual
TRANS.:
Transmissive ribbon
NON TRANS.:
Non-transmissive ribbon
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6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
#
(16) Status
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)
(36)
(37)
(38)
(39)
Item
Contents
Strip wait status is not sent to the PC.
Strip wait status is sent to the PC.
2400 bps
4800 bps
9600 bps
19200 bps
38400 bps
1:
2:
Baud rate
2400:
4800:
9600:
19200:
38400:
Data length
7: 7 bits
8: 8 bits
Stop bit
1: 1 bit
2: 2 bits
Parity
NONE:
None
ODD:
ODD
EVEN:
EVEN
Transmission control code
XON/XOFF:
XON/XOFF
READY/BUSY:
READY/BUSY (DTR)
XON+READY AUTO: XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY (DTR)
XON/XOFF AUTO:
XON/XOFF
READY/BUSY RTS: RTS
Language selection for LCD message ENGLISH:English
GERMAN:German
FRENCH: French
DUTCH:
Dutch
SPANISH:Spanish
JAPANESE:
Japanese
ITALIAN:
Italian
Auto forward wait in cut mode
ON:Available
OFF:
Unavailable
Head up in cut mode
ON:Available
OFF:
Unavailable
Ribbon saving module
ON:Available
OFF:
Unavailable
Sensor Position
CENTER: Fixed Type Sensor
EDGE:
Movable Type Sensor
Feed key function
FEED:
feeds one label
PRINT: prints image buffer on one label
Kanji code type
TYPE 1: Windows code
(Not supported QQ/QP models)
TYPE 2: Original code
Euro font code
20H to FFH
Auto print head broken element check ON:Available
OFF:
Unavailable
Web printer function
ON:Available
OFF:
Unavailable
Host IP address
***.***.***.***
Printer IP address
***.***.***.***
Gateway IP address
***.***.***.***
Subnet mask
***.***.***.***
True type font registration area size
0 KB to 896 KB (units of 64 KB)
External character registration area size 0 KB to 896 KB (units of 64 KB)
BASIC file store area size
0 KB to 896 KB (units of 64 KB)
PC saving area size
0 KB to 896 KB (units of 64 KB)
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(Revision Date: Apr. 25, 2002)
6.2 SELF TEST MODE
6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
#
Item
(40) Socket port number
(41) BASIC interpreter setting
(42) BASIC interpreter trace setting
(43)
(50)
(44)
(51)
(45)
(52)
(46)
(53)
(47)
(54)
(48)
(55)
(49)
(56)
(57)
Feed length fine adjustment
(PC), (KEY)
Cut/Strip position fine adjustment
(PC), (KEY)
Back feed length fine adjustment
(PC), (KEY)
Print tone fine adjustment
(Thermal transfer) (PC), (KEY)
Print tone fine adjustment
(Thermal direct) (PC), (KEY)
Ribbon take-up motor driving voltage
fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)
Ribbon feed motor driving voltage
fine adjustment (PC), (KEY)
X axis fine adjustment
Contents
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
Port No. 0 to 65535
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
ON: Available
OFF: Unavailable
-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
-50.0 mm to +50.0 mm
-9.5 mm to +9.5 mm
-10 step to +10 step
-10 step to +10 step
-15 step to +0 step
-15 step to +10 step
-99.5 mm to +99.5 mm
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE
6.2.2 Automatic Diagnostic Printing
The data from 1 to 0 on a sample print is printed.
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NOS TIC
V 1.0 A
Press the [PAUSE] key.
R IB BO N
T R A N S M I S S I VE
Select the ribbon type from those
at the right by pressing the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
A UT OM AT IC
NO RIBBON (No ribbon : Thermal direct)
TRANSMISSIVE
(Transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)
NO TRANS.
(Non-transmissive ribbon : Thermal transfer)
DIAG NO STI C
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C HE CK IN G
&amp;
PRI NT ING
The printer is checking or printing
the status
The result of the self test
is printed. After printing,
the initial display will be
shown.
NOTES: 1. If the automatic diagnosis printing results in an error, the printer will display the error
message and stop printing. The error status can be cleared by the [PAUSE] key,
however, the display will return to the initial display &quot;&lt;1&gt; DIAG. V1.0A&quot;. Printing is not
automatically resumed.
2. Both label and tag paper can be used for printing.
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE
■ Sample Print
[Print condition]
• Preset count
• Print speed
• Sensor
• Printing method
• Supply length
• Issuing mode
:
:
:
:
:
:
1
4&quot;/sec.
No sensor
Thermal Transfer
59 mm
Batch printing
(without rewinder)
(1)
PROGRAM
(2)
BOOT
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
FONT
KANJI
EEPROM
DRAM
CARD
(8)
(9)
SENSOR1
SENSOR2
(10)
EXP.I/O
B-880
01APR2000
V1.0A
FMRM0058201: 1A00
B-880
01APR2000
V1.0A
FMRM0058401: 8500
5600
8900
OK
16MB
SLOT 1 ATA
SLOT 2 LAN
00000000,00000000
[H] 20 C [A] 22 C [S] 25 C
[R] 4.2V [T] 2.5V
[RANK]7
NG
Fig. 6-2
NOTE: The symbol &quot; &quot; in &quot; C&quot; may not be printed depending on the type of character code.
(1) PROGRAM ROM Check
PROGRAM
B-880
01APR2000
V1.0 A FMRM0058201
: 1A00
Checksum
Part No. of ROM or software
Revision No.: Space or A to Z
Software version No.
Model name
Program area
(2) BOOT Check
BOOT
B-880
V1.0
01APR2000
A
FMRM0058401
:
8500
Checksum of Boot area
Part No. of ROM or software.
Revision No.: Space or A to Z
Software version No.
Model name
Boot area
(3) Font Check
FONT
5600
Checksum of Font area
Font area
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE
(4) Kanji Check
KANJI
9D00
Checksum of BITMAP Kanji ROM
Kanji area
(5) EEPROM Check
EEPROM
OK
OK: Data in the check area can be properly read/written.
NG: Data in the check area cannot be properly read/written.
EEPROM (Backup Memory)
(6) DRAM Check
DRAM
16MB
Capacity of DRAM
System/Painting memory
(7) PC card Check
CARD
SLOT 1
SLOT 2
ATA
LAN
ATA:
LAN:
FSH:
NO:
ATA card is inserted.
LAN card is inserted.
Flash memory card is inserted.
Unformatted ATA card/Flash memory
card or no card is inserted.
Slot
PCMCIACard
NOTES: 1. Software version No., part No. of ROM and checksum vary according to the software
version of PROGRAM ROM.
2. The last two digits of the checksum are usually 0.
3. When the kanji ROM is not installed, the checksum becomes “0000”
4. When selecting the Diag. Test operation, pressing the [RESTART] and [FEED] keys at the same
time restores the display to the system mode menu.
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE
(8) Sensor 1 Check
SENSOR1
00000000, 10110011
Fixed to 1.
Fixed to 1.
Cutter home potion switch status
0: Home position
1: Other position
Rewind full sensor status
0: Normal
1: Excess
Slit sensor #1 (take-up) status
0: The detecting point is positioned
outside the slit.
1: The detecting point is positioned
inside the slit.
Slit sensor #2 (feed) status
0: The detecting point is positioned
outside the slit.
1: The detecting point is positioned
inside the slit.
Fixed to 0.
Strip sensor status
0: Without label
1: With label
Fixed to 0.
Fixed to 0.
■ Print status content description of each sensor/switch
Sensor/Switch
Print status content description
Cutter home position switch
Indicates whether the cutter is at the home position or not.
Rewind full sensor
Indicates whether the media is wound to peak capacity on the builtin take-up spool or not.
Slit sensor #1 (take-up)
Slit sensor #2 (feed)
Controls ribbon motor rotation by detecting the slit on the ribbon
take-up motor and the ribbon feed motor. Indicates the position of
the slit sensor.
Strip sensor
Indicates the existence of label in strip mode. When no label is
detected (0), the subsequent label is issued, when a label is
detected (1), the subsequent label will not be issued until the
current label is removed.
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE
(9) SENSOR 2 Check
SENSOR2
[H] 20 C
[A] 22 C
[S] 25 C
Heat sink temperature sensor status:
25 C, 80 C, 90 C
Environmental temperature thermistor status:
0 to 86 C
If it is undetectable, “- - C” is printed.
Print head thermistor status: 0 ~ 86 C
[R] 4.2V
[T] 2.5V
Feed gap sensor status: 0.0 ~ 5.0V
Black mark sensor status: 0.0 ~ 5.0 V
[RANK 7]
Print head resistance rank: 0 ~ 15
Print Head Resistance Rank
Resistance Rank
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Average resistance (ohm)
1432 - 1454
1409 - 1431
1385 - 1408
1361 - 1384
1337 - 1360
1314 - 1336
1290 - 1313
1266 - 1289
1242 - 1265
1219 - 1241
1195 - 1218
1171 - 1194
1147 - 1170
1124 - 1146
1100 - 1123
1076 - 1099
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE
(10)EXP. I/O Check
EXP. I/O
OK
Loopback test
OK: The circuit has no problem.
NG: The circuit has a problem or loopback jig is not attached.
Expansion I/O PC board
For the loopback test, connect a jig as shown below and check HIGH output / HIGH input and LOW output
/ LOW input.
Connector: FCN-781P024-G/P
GND
Vcc
Fig. 6-3
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6.2 SELF TEST MODE
6.2.3
Head Broken Element Check
The printer automatically performs the head broken element check. The result of the head broken
element check is indicated in the display.
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [FEED] key twice.
T HE R M AL
H EA D
C HEC K
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C HE C K IN G
N OR MA L
EN D
H EA D
ER RO R
(See NOTE 1 and 2.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
NOTES: 1. If the head broken element check results in ‘HEAD ERROR’, the print head must be
replaced after referring to Section 2.5 Replacing the Print Head.
2. After replacing the print head, clear the maintenance counter as described in Section
5.6.1 and perform a test print in Section 6.4 TEST PRINT MODE.
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6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
The following items are set in the parameter setting mode. The values set in this mode are printed on
the sample print of the maintenance counter. Setting procedure and functions are provided below.
Power off
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
F OR W AR DL WAI T
0O FF
Press the [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 . O A
H E A D I U PO C U T
TY O FF
Press the [FEED] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 2&gt; P A RA ME TE R
R IB B O N O S A VE
S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
F EE D
AD JU ST
+ 1 0. 0 m m
C OD E
A DJ US T
+ 1 2. 0 m m
R IB B O N
A D J. - 3. 0 m m
R IB BO N
A D J US T
+ 5 0. 0 m m
AD JU ST
&lt;T &gt;
AD JU ST
&lt;D &gt;
+ 3
CO DE
T HR E SH OL D
T HR E SH OL D
K AN J I
8 8b i t s
E UR O
D DD D D 1 b it
&lt; BA K&gt; E V EN
&lt; &lt; &lt; 1. 4V
TY P E1
C OD E
B 0H
C HK
HA K&gt; E O FF
A CK / B USY Y TY P E
T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
E EA U T O
W EB E P R IN T ER
E N G L O FF
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
R
T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
L CD E SH OL D
&lt; &lt; &lt; 1. 0V
CO D E
A UT O T HD
Press the [PAUSE] key.
X ON + R EAD Y PE
R
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
A D J
F E E D
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P AR I T Y
1
Press the [PAUSE] key.
9 6 00 b p s
S TO PO BIT D D
T Y PE
F EE D U KE YY PE
Press the [PAUSE] key.
D AT A O LE NG .
-3
Press the [PAUSE] key.
0
S PE E D
&lt; BA K &gt;
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P C- 8 5 0
FO NT
- 1O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
+ 5
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Z ER O
AD J
S TA T U S
Press the [PAUSE] key.
F ON T
&lt; FW D &gt;
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
T ON E
AD J
R IB B O N
Press the [PAUSE] key.
T ON E
TR A N S
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
X
N ON
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
B AC K A FE ED
E S C, L F, N U L
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C UT
T YP ON
E N G L I SH
S EN S
P OS I
R
C E N T ER
Press the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
■ Parameter Setting Mode Table
Mode Name
FEED ADJUST
CUT ADJUST
BACK FEED ADJUST
X ADJUST
TONE ADJ. &lt;T&gt;
(Thermal transfer printing)
TONE ADJ. &lt;D&gt;
(Thermal direct printing)
FONT CODE
ZERO FONT
SPEED
DATA LENG.
STOP BIT
PARITY
XON+READY
LCD
FORWARD WAIT
HEAD UP CUT
RIBBON SAVE
CODE
RIBBON
RIBBON ADJ &lt;FWD&gt;
(Ribbon feed motor)
RIBBON ADJ &lt;BAK&gt;
(Ribbon feed motor)
STATUS TYPE
FEED KEY
THRESHOLD R
THRESHOLD T
KANJI CODE
EURO CODE
SENS POSI
Function
Using this parameter the feed length is fine adjusted.
Using this parameter the cut position or strip position is fine adjusted.
Using this parameter the back feed length from the cut/strip position to the
home position is fine adjusted.
This setting is used to finely adjust print position in the X axis.
Using this parameter the print tone is fine adjusted. The longer the print
pulse width, the darker the print tone becomes. The shorter, the lighter the
print tone becomes.
The character code either PC-850 or PC-8 is selected.
The font zero either 0 or 0 is selected.
Baud rate of the serial interface is selected.
Data length of the serial interface is selected.
Stop bit of the serial interface is selected.
Parity of the serial interface is selected.
Transmission control mode of the serial interface is selected.
Language which displays LCD message is selected.
Auto forward wait in cut mode is selected. When idle for 3 seconds or
more after cutting, the printer automatically feeds the paper 10mm
forward.
Print head up in cut mode is selected. If a back feed is performed when
this parameter is ON, it is done while the print head is up. (Available
only when the ribbon saving module is installed and the ribbon save
mode is ON.)
The ribbon saving module is selected. Be sure to set this parameter to
ON when using the ribbon saving module.
The command code out of AUTO, ESC/LF/NUL, or { I } is selected.
Ribbon type either transmissive or non-transmissive is selected.
Using this parameter the torque of the ribbon motors is fine adjusted.
Whether or not the strip wait status (05H) is sent in response to the status
request command from the PC is selectable.
The [FEED] key function is selected.
FEED: feeds a piece of paper
PRINT: prints image buffer on a piece of paper.
The threshold of the black mark sensor is manually fine adjusted.
The threshold of the feed gap sensor is manually fine adjusted.
Kanji code either Windows code or original code is selected.
(Not supported by QQ/QP models.)
EURO code is selected from 20H to FFH.
The media sensor position is selected.
CENTER: Fixed
EDGE:
Movable
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6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
Mode Name
AUTO HD CHK
ACK/BUSY
WEB PRINTER
Function
Auto head broken element check is selected.
ON:
When the power turns ON, the auto head broken element check
is performed.
OFF: When the power turns ON, the auto head broken element check is
not performed.
Using this parameter sets the Centronics I/F ACK/BUSY timing.
The Web printer is selected.
6.3.1 Feed Length Fine Adjustment
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; P A RA ME TE R
S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
F EE D
AD JU ST
+ 1 0. 0m m
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust
the feed length.
(See NOTE 1.)
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -0.5 mm change, up to
-50.0 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +0.5 mm change, up to
+50.0 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Continued on Section 6.3.2
Cut/strip position fine adjustment.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a
fast forward.
2. Max. fine adjustment –50.0 mm = Key fine adjustment value (–50.0 mm) + PC fine
adjustment value (–50.0 mm)
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the
subsequent fine adjustment is performed.
3. A changed feed value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
6.3.2
Cut/Strip Position Fine Adjustment
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key twice.
F EE D
AD JU ST
+ 12. 0m m
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -0.5 mm change, up to
-50.0 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +0.5 mm change, up to
+50.0 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust
the feed length.
(See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.3
Back feed length fine adjustment.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a
fast forward.
2. Max. fine adjustment –50.0 mm = Key fine adjustment value (–50.0 mm) + PC fine
adjustment value (–50.0 mm)
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if a subsequent
fine adjustment is performed.
3. A changed cut/strip position value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
4. When using label with length of less than 38 mm, calculate the cut position fine adjustment
value using the expression provided on page 6-21.
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6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
6.3.3
Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; P A RA ME TE R
S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 3 times.
B AC K
FE ED
A D J. - 3. 0m m
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -0.5 mm change, up to
-9.5 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +0.5 mm change, up to
+9.5 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust
the feed length.
(See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.4
X axis fine adjustment.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a
fast forward.
2. Max. fine adjustment –9.9 mm = Key fine adjustment value (–9.5 mm) + PC fine
adjustment value (–9.9 mm)
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the
subsequent fine adjustment is performed.
3. A changed back feed value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example
+ 0.0 mm
Feed Direction
A
A
A
A
■
Fig. 6-4
- 10.0 mm
A
A
A
A
- 10 mm
Fig. 6-5
+ 10.0 mm
■
A
A
A
A
+ 10 mm
Fig. 6-6
Cut Position Fine Adjustment Example
Print Head
Cut Position
+ 0.0 mm
Tag Paper
Feed Direction
Black Mark
+ 12.0 mm
Platen
Fig. 6-7
- 12 mm
Fig. 6-8
- 12.0 mm
+ 12 mm
Fig. 6-9
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■
When using a label with a length of less than 38 mm :
Case 1
Conditions: Issue command [ESC]XS, feed command [ESC]T and eject command
[ESC]IB are received. Label pitch: 38.0 mm or less, with cut, feed gap sensor, cut position
fine adjustment value –10 mm or less, and issue mode set to C (cut). When the above
conditions are all met, the issue operation in cut issue mode is as follows:
1 Head lifted
&gt; 2 Forward feed to the cut position
&gt; 3 Head lowered
5 Head lifted
&gt; 6 Backfeed to the home position
&gt; 7 Head lowered.
&gt; 4 Cut
Case 2
Generally the minimum label length which is available in cut mode is 38.0 mm. When using
a label with a length of less than 38 mm, the edge of the label may be caught on the print
head during back feed to the print start position after cutting the label gap, causing a
improper print start position.
In this case set the cut position fine adjustment value after calculating the value using the
following formula so that the unprinted label returns to the correct print start position.
However, use of this method will leave one or two printed label(s) between the print head
and the cutter. Feed or print the label(s) to remove them.
(a) Formula for cut position fine adjustment value
Cut position fine adjustment value
= (the number of labels left between the print head and the cutter) x (span of label)
= (32.8 mm/label length) x (span of label)
* Omit the decimals of the value obtained by dividing 32.8 mm by the label length
for one unit.
(example) Span of label : 30.0 mm, Label length : 24.0 mm
(32.8 mm/30.0 mm) x 30.0 mm = 1 x 30.0 mm = +30.0 mm
(b) Example
Print Head Position
Cut Position
1 Idling
2 Printing the first label (A) is completed.
3 Label A is fed to the cut position and the front
gap is cut.
4 Label B is fed in the reverse direction to the
print start position.
5 Printing the second label (B) is completed.
6 Label B is fed to the cut position and the front
gap is cut.
7 Label C is fed in the reverse direction to the
print start position.
8 To take away label B, label (C) is fed.
9 Label B is fed to the cut position and the front
gap is cut.
0 Label D is fed in the reverse direction to the
print start position.
32.8 mm
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
A
B
B
C
C
B
C
C
D
C
D
C
Fig. 6-10
B
B
B
A
B
D
Print Satrt Position
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■
Strip Position Fine Adjustment Example
Print Head
Label
+ 0.0 mm
Platen
Backing Paper
Fig. 6-11
Strip Shaft
Print Head
+ 3.0 mm
+ 3.0 mm
Platen
Backing Paper
Fig. 6-12
Strip Shaft
Print Head
- 3.0 mm
- 3.0 mm
Platen
Backing Paper
Fig. 6-13
Strip Shaft
NOTE: The print stop position when printing the label in strip mode varies according to label length for
the strip mode printing stops so that the edge of the strip shaft is 4 mm from the middle of the
gap. This is because the gap length is programmed as 2 mm. When the gap length is 5 mm
or more, the effective print length should be set to the value obtained by subtracting 2 mm from
the label pitch, that is, set the gap length to 2 mm. If the print format hangs over the gap as
a result, correct the print start position. If the print stop position is improper, refer to Section 6.3.2
and make a fine adjustment.
4 mm
3 mm
Label
2 mm
Platen
Strip Shaft
Backing Paper
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6.3 PARAMETER SETTING MODE
+ 0.0 mm
Feed Direction
Back Feed Length Fine Adjustment Example
A
A
A
A
■
Fig. 6-15
Print start position
-3.0 mm
Fig. 6-16
-3.0 mm
A
A
A
A
+3.0 mm
A
A
A
A
+3.0 mm
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6.3.4
X Axis Fine Adjustment
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 4 times.
X
A DJ US T
+ 50. 0m m
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -0.5 mm change, up to
-99.5 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +0.5 mm change, up to
+99.5 mm. (See NOTE 2.)
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to fine
adjust the print position
along the X axis.
(See NOTE 1.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Continued on Section 6.3.5
Print tone fine adjustment.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a
fast forward.
2. Max. fine adjustment –99.5 mm = X axis value
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the
subsequent fine adjustment is performed.
3. A changed X axis is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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■
X Axis Fine Adjustment Example
Feed direction
Top down printing
X
Y
ABC
+ 0.0 mm
Y
Fig. 6-18
X
Bottom first printing
-50.0 mm
-50.0 mm
ABC
Fig. 6-19
+ 50.0 mm
+50.0 mm
ABC
Fig. 6-20
NOTES: 4. The X axis fine adjustment is performed to fine adjust the X axis of the drawing in the left
or right direction.
5. Adjust the X axis in the effective print range. (After the value reaches the coordinate “0”,
the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent fine adjustment is performed in the
negative direction.)
6. X axis fine adjustment cannot be used in self test mode or test printing.
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6.3.5
Print Tone Fine Adjustment
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 5 times.
T ON E
AD JU ST
&lt;T &gt;
(Thermal transfer printing fine
adjustment)
+ 3
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -1 steps change, up to
-10 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +1 steps change, up to
+10 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to adjust
the feed length.
(See NOTE 1.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
(See NOTE 3.)
T ON E
AD JU ST
&lt;D &gt;
(Thermal direct printing fine
adjustment)
+ 5
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -1 steps change, up to
-10 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +1 steps change, up to
+10 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to fine
adjust the print tone.
(See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key .
Continued on Section 6.3.6
Character code selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed print tone value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
3. Fine adjustment value equals to the sum of the values set by the PC command and system
mode (key operation) and each max. value is –10 step. However, the upper limit of the
adjustment value is decided according to the print speed to protect the print head. If the set
value exceeds the following upper limit, it is automatically corrected to the proper value.
Print Speed
3” / sec.
4” / sec.
8” / sec.
Thermal Transfer
+10 step
+5 step
+2 step
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6.3.6
Character Code Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 7 times.
F ON T
CO DE
PC- 85 0
Select either chracter code with
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
Key.(See NOTE1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
• PC-8
• PC-857 (MS-DOS/Turkish)
• PC-852 (MS-DOS/Latin 2)
• PC-850 (MS-DOS/Latin 1)
• Arabic
• LATIN9
• PC-1257 (Windows/Baltic Rim)
• PC-1254 (Windows/Trukish)
• PC-1253 (Windoes/Greek)
• PC-1252 (Windows/Latin 1)
• PC-1251 (Windows/Cyrillic)
• PC-1250 (Windows/Latin 2)
• PC-855 (MS-DOS/Cyrillic)
• PC-851 (MS-DOS/Greek 1)
Press the [PAUSE] key .
Continued on Section 6.3.7
Font zero selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed font code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.7
Font Zero Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 8 times.
Z ER O
0
FO NT
Select either zero font with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
0 (without slash)
0 (with slash)
Press the [PAUSE] key .
Continued on Section 6.3.8
Baud Rate Selection
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed zero font is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.8
Baud Rate Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 9 times.
S PE ED
9 600 BP S
Select baud rate with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
38400 BPS
19200 BPS
9600 BPS
4800 BPS
2400 BPS
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.9
Data Length Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed baud rate is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.9
Data Length Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 10 times.
D AT A
LE NG .
8 bt s
Select data length with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
8 bits
7 bits
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.10
Stop Bit Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed data length is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.10 Stop Bit Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 11 times.
S TO P
BI T
1 bi t
Select data length with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
2 bits
1 bit
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.11
Parity Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed data length is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.11 Parity Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; P A RA ME TE R
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 12 times.
P AR I T Y
E VE N
Select parity with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
EVEN
ODD
NONE
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.12
Transmission Control Mode
Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed parity is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.12 Transmission Control Mode Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 13 times.
X ON +R EA DY
A UT O
Select Transmiddion Control
Mode Selection with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
XON/XOFF AUTO: XON/XOFF mode
(XON at power on, XOFF at power off)
XON+READY AUTO:
XON/XOFF+READY/BUSY (DTR) mode
(XON at power on, XOFF at power off)
READY/BUSY: READY/BUSY
(DTR) mode
(No XON at power on nor XOFF at power off)
XON/XOFF: XON/XOFF mode
(No XON at power on nor XOFF at power off)
READY/BUSY: READY/BUSY (RTS) mode
(No XON at power on nor XOFF at power off)
READY/BUSY RTS: RTS mode
(No XON at power on nor XOFF at power off)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.13
Language Selection for LCD Message.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed transmission control mode is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.13 Language Selection for LCD Message
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 14 times.
M ES SA GE
ENG LI SH
Slect a language to display the
LCD maessage with the [FEED]
key or [RESTART] key.
(See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key at
the same time.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
ENGLISH
ITALIAN
JAPANESE
SPANISH
DUTCH
FRENCH
GERMAN
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section
6.3.14 Auto Forward Wait
in Cut Mode
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed language is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
3. A changed language is not cleared by a parameter clear.
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6.3.14 Auto Forward Wait in Cut Mode
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; P A RA ME TE R
S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 15 times.
F OR W A RD
OF F
W AI T
Select auto forward wait with
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
OFF: Unavailable
ON: Available
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.15
Head up ON/OFF Setting in Cut Mode.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed data length is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.15 Head up ON/OFF Setting in Cut Mode
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 16 times.
H EA D
UP
OF F
C UT
OFF: Head up is OFF
Select head up ON/OFF setting ON: Head up is ON
with the [FEED] key or
[RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.16
Ribbon Saving Module Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed data length is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.16 Ribbon Saving Module Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 17 times.
R IB BO N
O N
SA VE
OFF: The ribbon saving module is not used.
Select ribbon saving module
ON: The ribbon saving module is used.
with the [FEED] key or
[RESTART] key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.17
Control Code Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed data length is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.17 Control Code Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 18 times.
C OD E
ES C, LF, NU L
AUTO : (Automatic selection)
ESC, LF, NUL : (Manual selection)
{ ,|, } : (Manual selection)
MANUAL : (control codes should be specified.)
Select control code with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)
When &quot;MANUAL&quot;
is selected, go to (A)
on the next page.
(B)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key .
Continued on Section 6.3.18
Ribbon type selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed control code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
3. When “AUTO”, “ESC, FL, NUL”, or “{ ,I, }” is selected, be sure to select the Non-transmissive
ribbon in the ribbon type selection operation.
4. When “MANUAL” is selected be sure to specify all the control codes 1 to 3. Failure to do
this disables selection of “MANUAL”.
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(A)
C OD E
MA NU AL
Change the control code.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C ON T RO L
C O D E 1
1 B
Set the control code 1.
(equivalent to ESC, {.)
0 A
Set the control code 2.
(equivalent to LF, .)
00
Set the control code 3.
(equivalent to NUL, }.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C O N T RO L
C OD E 2
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C ON T RO L
C OD E3
Go to (B) on the previous page.
NOTE: Refer to the following the selection of the control codes 1 to 3.
(RESTART)
C ON T R OL
(FEED)
C OD E 1
(RESTART)
C ON T R OL
(FEED)
C OD E 1
(RESTART)
C ON T R OL
C OD E 1
0 0
(FEED)
C OD E 1
(RESTART)
C ON T R OL
0 1
(FEED)
(RESTART)
C ON T R OL
O 2
F F
(FEED)
C OD E 1
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6.3.18 Ribbon Type Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; P A RA ME TE R
S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 19 times.
R IB B O N
N ON
TR AN S
Select either ribbon type with
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1and 2.)
Press the [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 3.)
Transmissive ribbon
Transmissive:
With ribbon
Non-transmissive: Ribbon end
Non-transmissive ribbon
Transmissive:
Ribbon end
Non-transmissive: With ribbon
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.19
Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage
Fine Adjustment.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. Non-transmissive (NON TRANS.) ribbon cannot be used so the ribbon type must be set to
transmissive (TRANS.) ribbon.
3. A changed ribbon type is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.19 Ribbon Motor Drive Voltage Fine Adjustment
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; P A RA ME TER
S E T
(Ribbon feed motor voltage fine
adjustment)
Press the [PAUSE] key 20 times.
R IB B O N
AD J
&lt; FW D &gt;
-1 0
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to fine
adjust the feed motor
voltage. (See NOTE 1.)
[FEED] key:
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +1 steps change, up to 0
steps. (See NOTE 2.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
(See NOTE 3.)
R IB B O N
AD J
&lt; BA K &gt;
- 3
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to fine
adjust the rewind motor
voltage. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -1 steps change, up to
-15 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
(Ribbon take-up motor fine
adjustment)
Pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -1 steps change, up to
-15 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +1 steps change, up to
0 steps. (See NOTE 2.)
[FEED] key:
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.20
Strip Wait Status Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. Max. fine adjustment -15 steps = Key fine adjustment value (-15 steps)+PC fine adjustment
value (-15 steps)
When the value reaches the maximum, the value remains unchanged even if the subsequent
fine adjustment is performed.
3. A changed motor voltage value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
4. One step corresponds to 5% of the standard voltage and up to 75% of the voltage can be
decreased.
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6.3.20 Strip Wait Status Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 22 times.
S TA TU S
TY PE
1
[FEED] key:
Status type 2: A strip wait status is sent.
[RESTART] key:
Status type 1: A strip wait status is not sent.
Press the [FEED] or
[RESTART] key to select
the strip wait status.
(See NOTE 1.)
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [FEED]
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Continued on Section 6.3.21
Feed key Function Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a
fast forward.
2. When the status type 1 is selected, the printer will send (00H) in response to the status
request command sent from the PC while a label stays at the strip sensor (when idling,
after feeding, or all printing finished).
When the status type 2 is selected, the printer will send (05H) in response to the status
request command sent from the PC while a label stays at the strip sensor (when idling,
after feeding, or all printing finished.)
If the status request command is sent during printing, the printer will always send (05H)
regardless of the setting.
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6.3.21 FEED Key Function Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; P A RA ME TE R
S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 23 times.
F EE D
KE EY
Y P
F EE D
FEED:
PRINT:
feeds a piece of paper
prints image buffer on a piece of paper.
Select Feed key Function with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED]
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.22
Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment
for the Black Mark Sensor.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a
fast forward.
2. A changed data length is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.22 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the Black Mark Sensor
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 24 times.
T HR ES HO LD
R
1 .0 V
Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key to
fine adjust the threshold for the black
mark sensor manually.
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -1.0V change, up to
0.0V.
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +1.0V change, up to
4.0V.
Press the [PAUSE] key .
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Continued on Section 6.3.23
Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment
for the Feed Gap Sensor.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed threshold fine adjustment value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE]
key.
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6.3.23 Threshold Manual Fine Adjustment for the Feed Gap Sensor
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 25 times.
T HR ES HO LD
T
1 .4 V
Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key to
fine adjust the threshold for the black
mark sensor manually.
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -1.0V change, up to
0.0V.
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key one
time is a +1.0V change, up to
4.0V.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Continued on Section 6.3.24
Kanji Code Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed threshold fine adjustment value is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE]
key.
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• How to Calculate Threshold Fine Adjustment Value
If the following cases occurred, threshold value for the paper sensors should be fine adjusted after
referring to the next page.
Case 1:
When using tag paper, the black mark and the print area are distinguished from each other by the 1.5V
or more difference of sensor output voltage. If a low-sensitive sensor is installed in the printer, it may not
detect 1.5V or more difference between the black mark and the print area. This may cause the printer
to feed over one and a half tags, and then stop with “PAPER JAM” displayed.
Case 2:
The presence and lack of label are distinguished from each other by the reflective sensor voltage. When
the voltage is more than 1.5V, it is regarded as the presence of paper. And less than 1.5V is regarded
as the paper end. If a low-sensitive-sensor is used, 1.5V or more may not be detected at the backing
paper since the reflectance of backing paper is low. In such case, more than 5mm-long gap is regarded
as the no paper. And trying to print or feed the label when the sensor stops at the gap results in a NO
PAPER error. This problem tends to occur when using labels with thin backing paper.
Case 3:
If the reflective sensor’s output voltage when detecting no paper is 1.5V or more, the sensor does not
recognize the actual paper end during printing. Accordingly, the printer continues to print despite of the
paper end. This problem may occur on printers of which the resistors on the CPU PCB have been
changed according to the Technical Information #SVM7A1010/1 (issued on April 16, 1997).
Case 4:
When using perforated fanfold labels, the transmissive sensor mistakes the perforation on the gap for
a print area, resulting in a PAPER JAM error.
Case 5:
When using such a particular label stock that a black mark is printed on every two or three gaps, the
sensor detects three different voltages at the label, unmarked gap and black mark, respectively. The
sensor cannot distinguish the unmarked gap from the black mark, so the printer stops with displaying
“PAPER JAM”.
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NOTE: The following operation cannot be performed unless the sensor type is changed by the issue
command or feed command.
(1)
Using the sensor adjustment in Diag. mode, measure the sensor voltage at the following four
points.
Label:
Print area Backing paper
Tag paper: Print area Black mark
Example:
[REFLECTIVE]
2.8V
[TRANSMISSIVE] 4.1V
(2)
Using the following formula, calculate the threshold from the measured voltage:
When using labels (transmissive sensor):
Threshold = (Max. voltage at the backing paper) - (Voltage at the print area) - 0.7V
e.g.) 2.0V = 4.2V - 1.5V - 0.7V
When using perforated labels (transmissive sensor):
B
A
Threshold = (Max. voltage at the backing paper) - Min. voltage at the backing paper 2
A
Min. voltage at the backing paper
2
e.g.) 2.2V = 4.4V - (2.8V/2) - (1.6V/2)
When using labels with black marks (reflective sensor):
D
C
Threshold = (Min. voltage at the print area) - (Min. voltage at the black mark)
2
e.g.)
0.4V = (1.5V - 0.7V)/2
Backing Paper
Label
(4.4V)
Label
Black Mark
Backing Paper
Perforation
Label gap
(2.8V)
(0.7V)
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6.3.24 Kanji Code Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; P A RA ME TE R
S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 26 times.
K AN J I
C OD E
TY PE 1
TYPE 1: Windows code
TYPE 2: Original code
Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key to
select the Kanji code.
Press the [PAUSE] key .
Press the [FEED] key and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Continued on Section 6.3.25
Euro Font Code Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed Kanji code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.25 Euro Font Code Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 27 times.
E UR O
CO DE
B0 H
Press the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key to
select the Euro font code.
FFH
[RESTART]
[FEED]
20H
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.26
Auto Print Head Broken Element Check.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
2. A changed Euro font code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.26 Auto Print Head Broken Element Check
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S E T
Press the [PAUSE] key 28 times.
OFF:
A UT O
HD
C HK
OF F
ON:
Auto print head broken
element check is not performed.
Auto print head broken
element check is performed.
Select auto print head broken element
check with the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.27
Centronics I/F ACK/BUSY
Timing Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a
fast forward.
2. A changed data length is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.27 Centronics I/F ACK/BUSY Timing Selection
Choose the ACK/BUSY timing type 1 or type 2.
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
TYPE 1
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
BUSY
S ET
ACK
Press the [PAUSE] key 29 times.
T1
T1
T1
T2
T2
T2
TYPE 2
A CK /B US Y
TYP E
1
BUSY
ACK
Select centronics I/F ACK/BUSY timing
with the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
T1: About 0.7&micro; micro sec.
T2: About 5&micro; micro sec.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.28
Web Printer Function Selection
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a
fast forward.
2. A changed data length is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
3. Select type1 when using ECP + DMA mode.
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6.3.28 Web Printer Function Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; P A RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 30 times.
W EB
P RI NT ER
OF F
OFF: Unavailable
ON: Available
Select web printer function
with the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key . (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key and
[RESTART] key at the same
time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.29
Media Sensor Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a
fast forward.
2. A changed Euro font code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.3.29 Media Sensor Selection
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key.
&lt; 2&gt; PA RA ME TER
S ET
Press the [PAUSE] key 31 times.
S EN S
PO SI
CEN TE R
CENTER: Fixed Type Sensor
EDGE:
Removable Type Sensor
Select web printer function
with the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key . (See NOTE 1.)
Press the [FEED] key and
[RESTART] key at the same
time.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Continued on Section 6.3.29
Media Sensor Selection.
NOTES: 1. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a
fast forward.
2. A changed Euro font code is stored in memory by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
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6.4 TEST PRINT MODE
Test print mode contains normal test print and process test print.
6.4.1 Normal Test Print
Eight kinds of test prints are provided in the test print mode. When performing the test print, 7
parameters should be set. The default parameter at power on is as below:
• ISSUE COUNT
: 1
• PRINT SPEED
: 4&quot;/sec.
• SENSOR
: Transmissive sensor
• PRINT TYPE
: Thermal Transfer
• TYPE
: Batch (without cut)
• LABEL LENGTH
: 76 mm
• PAPER FEED
: Feed
Operating procedure for the test mode is provided below.
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key twice.
From C on the
next page.
&lt; 3&gt; TE ST
P RIN T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P RI NT
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
C ON DIT IO N
Select “Print Condicton”
by pressing the [PAUSE]
key.
ISSUE COUNT
PRINT SPEED
SENSOR
RIBBON
TYPE
LABEL LEN.
PAPER FEED
Set the print count
I SS UE
Press the [FEED] key
or [RESTART] key.
(See NOTE 1.)
To A.
C OU NT
To be continued on
B of the next page.
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Press the
[RESTART]
key.
Continued
on section
6.4.2
Process
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From B of the preceding page.
Set the print count from those at the
right by pressing the [FEED] key or
[RESTART] key. (See NOTE 2.)
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)
Set the print speed
P RI NT
S PE ED
5000
1000
500
100
50
10
5
3
1
(Print count 5000)
(Print count 1000)
(Print count 500)
(Print count 100)
(Print count 50)
(Print count 10)
(Print count 5)
(Print count 3)
(Print count 1)
To C of the
preceding page.
4 inc h/ s
Select the print speed from those at
the right by pressing the [FEED]
key or [RESTART] key.
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
8 inch/sec.
4 inch/sec.
3 inch/sec.
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)
Set the sensor type
S EN SO R
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
To C of the
preceding page.
T RAN SM ISS IV E
Select the sensor type from
those at the right by pressing
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 2 and 4.)
NONE
(consecutive form)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
REFLECTIVE
(black mark sensor)
TRANSMISSIVE
(feed gap sensor)
To C of the
preceding page.
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)
Set the ribbon type
R IB BO N
N O
RIB BO N
Select the ribbon type from
those at the right by pressing
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 2, 5 and 9.)
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)
To be continued on
B of the next page.
TRANSMISSIVE
(Transmissive ribbon:
Thermal transfer)
NO TRANS.
(Non-transmissive ribbon:
Thermal transfer)
NO RIBBON
(No ribbon: Thermal direct)
Press the [FEED] key and
[RESTART] key at the same
time.
To C of the preceding page.
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From B of the preceding page.
Set the issue mode type
T YP E
[S ]
NO
C U TT IN G
Select the issue mode type from
those at the right by pressing
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 2.)
Press [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)
[S] Standard mode
(Batch printing without cut)
[C] Auto-cut mode
(Issue and cutting)
[H] Strip mode
(On-demand printing
without cut)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
To C of the
preceding page.
Set the label length
L EN GT H
7 6m m
Select the label length from
those at the right by pressing
the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key. (See NOTE 5 and 6.)
999 (Label length 999 mm)
998 (Label length 998 mm)
997 (Label length 997 mm)
~
L AB E L
7
6
5
(Label length 7 mm)
(Label length 6 mm)
(Label length 5 mm)
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Set the media feed
P AP E R
To C of the
preceding page.
F E ED
Select the media feed from those
at the right by pressing the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
(See NOTE 2.)
FEED: Paper feed
No FEED: Paper no Feed
Press the [PAUSE] key. (See NOTE 3.)
Press the [PAUSE] key. (Feed one media.)
To be continued on
B of the next page.
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Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
To C of the
preceding page.
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From B of the preceding page.
&lt; 3&gt; TE ST
P RIN T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P RI NT
C ON DIT IO N
From A of the
preceding page.
Select the test print from
those at the right by
pressing the [FEED] key
or [RESTART] key.
A designated number of
test prints are issued when
pressing the [PAUSE] key.
(See NOTE 8.)
&lt; 3&gt; TE ST
SLANT LINE (1 DOT)
SLANT LINE (3 DOT)
CHARACTERS
BAR CODE
NON-PRINTING
FACTORY TEST PATTERN
Process test line print
AUTO PRINT (TRANS.) :
Process test print/Transmissive sensor
AUTO PRINT (REFLECT.) :
Process test print/Reflective sensor
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key at
the same time.
P RIN T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
NOTES: 1. When there is no change to the print condition, select one of the test print options to issue
the test print.
2. Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key down for more than 0.5 seconds enables a fast
forward.
3. A selected print condition is activated when the [PAUSE] key is pressed.
4. When the feed gap sensor is selected, the gap between labels becomes 3mm long.
5. A label size greater than the image buffer length cannot be designated. The image buffer
length differs according to memory size. If designated, the printer prints in the image
buffer, or the printer stops because of an error.
6. Pressing the [FEED] key changes the label length -1 mm, pressing the [RESTART] key
changes +1 mm.
7. When an error occurs during a test print, the error message is displayed and printing is
stopped. The error is cleared by pressing the [PAUSE] key and the display shows “&lt;3&gt;
TEST PRINT”. Printing is not automatically resumed after the error is cleared.
8. When the space area is 20mm at the print speed of 3&quot;/sec., and 8&quot;/sec., the printer
automatically enters ribbon saving print mode. (only when the ribbon saving module is set
to ON at the thermal transfer print)
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9. All fine adjustment values except for the X axis fine adjustment are also available at a test
print.
10. The print speed of 4&quot;/sec. is applied to the thermal direct print only. Even if the print speed
of 4&quot;/sec. is selected for the thermal transfer print, the printer performs at 3&quot;/sec..
■ Test Print Sample
• Slant line (1 dot)
Fig. 6-21
• Slant line (3 dot)
Fig. 6-22
• Cahracters
Fig. 6-23
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• Bar code
Fig. 6-24
• AUTO PRINT
Fig. 6-25
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6.4.2 Process Test Print
In the process test print, the test print is automatically performed under the following conditions.
Parameter setting and print tone fine adjustment value is ignored.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
OPERATION :
ISSUE COUNT :
PRINT SPEED :
SENSOR :
One label feed, 3-dot slant line print, bar code print, character print
5 labels each
8 inches/sec.
Transmissive sensor (feed gap sensor) or reflective sensor (black
mark sensor)
RIBBON :
Transmissive ribbon
TYPE :
Batch (without cut)
LABEL LENGTH : 76 mm
PRINT TONE FINE ADJUSTMENT VALUE :+0
Operating procedure for the test mode is provided below.
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
From C on
the next page.
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key twice.
&lt; 3&gt; TE ST
P RIN T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P RI NT
Press the [RESTART]
key.
To A of the
preceding page.
C ON DIT IO N
Press the [RESTART] key.
After feeding one label, slant
lines (3 dots) are printed on 5
labels.
A UT O
PR IN T(R EF LEC T. )
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[Bar codes are printed on 5 labels.]
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
To be continued on
B of the next page.
To C of the
preceding page.
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From B of the next page.
A UT O
PR IN T(R EF LEC T. )
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[Characters are printed on 5 labels.]
&lt; 3&gt; T E ST
P RIN T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
From A of the
preceding page.
A UT O
PR IN T(T RA NS. )
Press the [PAUSE] key.
After feeding one label,
slant lines (3 dots) are
printed on 5 labels.
A UT O
Press the [FEED] key.
and [RESTART] key at
the same time.
To C of the
preceding page.
PR IN T(T RA NS. )
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[Bar code are printed on 5 labels.]
A UT O
PR IN T(T RA NS. )
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[Characters are printed on 5 labels.]
&lt; 3&gt; T E ST
P RIN T
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Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key at
the same time.
To C of the
preceding page.
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6.5 SENSOR SETTING MODE
Thermistor check and black mark/feed gap sensor settings are provided in the sensor setting mode. The
value set in this mode is printed as data of sensor 2 in Automatic diagnosis printing in self test mode.
6.5.1 Thermistor Check (Read only)
Thermistor check should be performed to check the environmental temperature and print head
temperature after the excess head temp. error occurs or batch printing is performed for a long time.
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key three times.
&lt; 4&gt; S E NS OR
A D JU S TM EN T
Press the [PAUSE] key.
[ HE A D ]2 .5 V
[ AI R ]2 .0 V
[HEAD]
20
[AIR]
22
Thermistor status
Environmental
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Thermistor status
Print head
[ S] 4 0 &deg;C
[S] 40
Thermistor status
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Heat sink
NOTE: 1. Since the thermistor is supervised every 200 ms while displaying the status, the display
could vary.
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6.5.2 Black Mark Sensor Adjustment
Black mark sensor setting should be performed after replacing the CPU PC board or changing the
tag paper to other maker’s one, or when a paper feed error occurs.
Power off
Turn on the power while holding down
the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key three times.
&lt; 4&gt; SE NS OR
Press the [FEED] key
and [RESTART] key at
the same time.
AD JU STM EN T
Press the [PAUSE] key twice.
The former value is displayed.
[ RE FL EC TI VE]
2. 8V
Black Mark
Set the tag paper so that the black mark
sensor can detect the white part of the
tag paper. (See NOTE 1.)
Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key down until an asterisk ( * ) is
displayed. (More than 3 seconds.)
Ex)
[ RE FL EC TI VE]
3 .8 *
Tag paper
Black Mark
White part
Black Mark Sensor
Align the white part of the TOSHIBA TEC
specified tag paper with the black
mark sensor.
(See NOTE 2.)
Indicates the completion of adjustment.
Press the [PAUSE] key for Feed Gap Sensor Setting.
NOTES: 1. Make sure to adjust the black mark sensor using the white part of the tag paper as a criterion.
Though an adjustment can be performed with the black mark, it may cause a paper jam
error.
2. Pressing the [PAUSE] key validates the sensor adjustment. The value of the sensor is
displayed up to 5.0 V.
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6.5.3 Feed Gap Sensor Adjustment
Feed gap sensor setting should be performed after replacing the CPU PC board or changing the
label to other maker’s one, or when a paper feed error occurs.
Power off
Turn on the power while holding down
the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key three times.
&lt; 4&gt; S E NS OR
A D JU S TM EN T
Press the [FEED] key
Press the [PAUSE] key three times.
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
[ TR A N SM IS SI V E] 2. 3V
The former value is displayed.
Label
Set the label so that the feed gap
sensor can detect the backing
paper (no label). (See NOTE 1.)
Backing
Paper
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Feed Gap Sensor
Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key down until an asterisk ( * ) is
displayed. (More than 3 seconds.)
Ex)
[ TR A N SM IS SI V E]
4. 1V *
Align the backing paper of the
TOSHIBA TEC specified label
with the feed gap sensor.
(See NOTE 2.)
Indicates adjustment complete.
Press the [PAUSE] key for
Paper End Setting for Black
Mark Sensor.
NOTES: 1. Make sure to adjust the feed gap sensor using the backing paper with no label as a criterion.
Though an adjustment can be performed with the label, it could cause a paper jam error.
2. Pressing the [PAUSE] key validates the sensor adjustment. The value of the sensor is
displayed up to 5.0 V.
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6.5 SENSOR SETTING MODE
6.5.4 Paper End Setting for Black Mark Sensor
Paper end setting should be performed after replacing the CPU PC board or changing the tag paper
to other maker’s one, or when a paper feed error occurs.
Power off
Turn on the power while holding down
the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key three times.
&lt; 4&gt; SE NS OR
AD JU STM EN T
Press the [FEED] key
Press the [PAUSE] key four times.
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
4. 3V
[ PE L EV EL .R]
The former value is displayed.
Remove any paper
from the sensor
detecting area.
Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key down until an asterisk ( * ) is
displayed. (More than 3 seconds.)
Ex)
[ PE
L EV EL .R]
4. 3V *
(See NOTE.)
Indicates the completion of
adjustment .
Press the [PAUSE] key for
Paper End Setting for Feed Gap Sensor
NOTE: Pressing the [PAUSE] key validates the sensor adjustment. The value of the sensor is
displayed up to 5.0 V.
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6.5 SENSOR SETTING MODE
6.5.5 Paper End Setting for Feed Gap Sensor
Paper end setting should be performed after replacing the CPU PC board or changing the label
to other maker’s one, or when a paper feed error occurs.
Power off
Turn on the power while holding down
the [FEED] key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key three times.
&lt; 4&gt; S E NS OR
A D JU S TM EN T
Press the [FEED] key Press the [PAUSE] key five times.
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
4. 8V
[ PE L EV EL .T ]
The former value is displayed.
Remove any paper from
the sensor detecting area.
Holding the [FEED] key or [RESTART]
key down until an asterisk ( * ) is
displayed. (More than 3 seconds.)
Ex)
[ PE
L EV EL .T ]
4. 8V *
Press the [PAUSE] (See NOTE.)
Indicates the completion of
adjustment .
NOTE: Pressing the [PAUSE] key validates the sensor adjustment. The value of the sensor is
displayed up to 5.0 V.
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6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE
6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE
In RAM clear mode, various data written on the EEP-ROM can be initialized. There are two clear
functions; Maintenance counter clear and parameter clear in the parameter setting mode. After referring
to the following table specify and clear or initialize the data.
■ RAM Clear Mode Table
Mode Name
NO RAM CLEAR
Function
If you enter the RAM clear mode by mistake, specify this mode to
escape from the RAM clear mode without executing RAM clear.
MAINTE. COUNTER CLEAR After replacing the print head, cutter module, ribbon feed/rewind
motor, solenoid and CPU PC Board, clear the maintenance counter.
The following data will be cleared to zero. Confirmation can be made
through the maintenance counter procedure in self test mode. (See
NOTE 1 and 2.)
Item
Initial Value
Media distance covered
0.0 km
Print distance
0.0 km
Cut count
0 time
Head up and down count
0 time
Ribbon motor driving time
0 hour
Solenoid driving time
0 hour
Take-up Motor driving time
0 hour
RS-232C hardware error count
0 time
System error count
0 time
Momentary power failure count
0 time
PARAMETER CLEAR
This clear should be employed when initializing the following parameters
to the settings before shipment. Confirmation can be made through
the automatic diagnostic procedure in self test mode. (See NOTE 1
and 2.)
Item
Feed length fine adjustment (PC)
Cut/strip position fine adjustment (PC)
Back feed length fine adjustment (PC)
Print tone fine adjustment
(Thermal transfer) (PC)
Print tone fine adjustment
(Thermal direct) (PC)
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine
adjustment (Take-up) (PC)
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine
adjustment (Feed) (PC)
Feed length fine adjustment (KEY)
Cut/strip position fine adjustment (KEY)
Back feed length fine adjustment (KEY)
Print tone fine adjustment
(Thermal transfer) (KEY)
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Initial Value
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
0 step
0 step
0
0
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
0.0 mm
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6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE
Function
Mode Name
PARAMETER CLEAR
Item
Print tone fine adjustment
(Thermal direct) (KEY)
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine
adjustment (Take-up) (Key)
Ribbon motor drive voltage fine
adjustment (Feed) (Key)
X axis fine adjustment
Threshold manual fine adjustment for the
black mark sensor
Threshold manual fine adjustment for the
feed gap sensor
Character code selection
Font zero selection
Control code selection
Ribbon type selection
Strip wait status setting
Baud rate
Data length
0
0.0 mm
1.4 V
1.0 V
PC-850
&quot;0&quot;
(without slash)
Auto.
Trans.
1
QQ /JAType
QP/JA Type
XON/XOFF+READY/
QQ Type
READY/BUSY
DTR mode
English
English
QP Type
Transmission control mode
0
9600 bps
8 bits
7 bits
1 bit
None
EVEN
QP/JA Type
QP Type
Stop bit
Parity
Initial Value
0 step
BUSY mode
Language Selection for LCD QP Type
Message
QQ Type
Auto forward wait in cut mode
Head up ON/OFF setting in cut mode
Ribbon saving module selection
Auto print head broken element check
[FEED] key function selection
Status response
Label pitch
Effective printing length
Effective printing width
Print type
Sensor type
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
feeds a piece of paper
ON
76.2 mm
74.2 mm
170.6 mm
Thermal Transfer
Transmissive sensor
(Feed gap sensor)
Feed Speed
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6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE
Function
Mode Name
Item
PARAMETER CLEAR
Issue mode
Initial Value
Standard
(Batch printing
without Cut)
PC save automatic calling
Kanji code
EURO font code
Web printer function selection
Media Sensor Selection
ON
TYPE 1
B0H
OFF
Fixed Type
NOTES: 1. Total media distance covered (TL FEED) and the adjustment value for the sensors cannot
be cleared.
2. Data stored on the flash memory card cannot be cleared with this procedure. To clear data
on the flash memory card, send the format command to initialize the card. For details, refer
to the External Equipment Interface Specification.
3. For data to be cleared in the RAM clear mode, refer to the RAM clear mode table.
4. After RAM clear is performed, the threshold setting value will turn to the default (0). When
using pre-printed labels, be sure to set the threshold after referring to the Owner's Manual.
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6.6 RAM CLEAR MODE
6.6.1
Maintenance Counter Clear
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key four times.
&lt; 5&gt; R A M
CL EA R
Press the [PAUSE] key. Press the [PAUSE] key.
N O
R A M
CL EA R
Press the [FEED] key.
(or press the [RESTART] key twice.)
Press the [FEED] M A I N T E C O U N T E R C L E A R
key and
[RESTART] key at
Press the [PAUSE] key.
the same time.
C OM P L ET E
Turn off the power (See NOTE 1)
NOTE: 1. Confirm that “COMPLETE” is displayed, then turn the power off.
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6.6.2
Parameter Clear
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; DI AG NO STI C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key four times.
&lt; 5&gt; RA M
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
RA M
N O
CL EAR
CL EAR
Press the [FEED] key twice.
(or press the [RESTART] key.)
P AR AM ET ER
CL EA R
Press the [PAUSE] key.
* **
Press the [FEED]
key and
[RESTART] key at
the same time.
Q P
TY PE
** *
Select type with the [FFED]
key or [RESTART] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
QP:
RAM clear for QP type
QQ: RAM clear for QQ type
JA:
RAM clear for JA type
Select the QP or QQ type.
C OM PL ET E
Turn off the power (See NOTE 1)
NOTE: Confirm that “COMPLETE” is displayed, then turn the power off.
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6.7 IP ADDRESS SETTING MODE
6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
6.7 IP ADDRESS SETTING MODE
Host IP Address, Printer IP Address, Gateway IP Address, SUBNET mask and Socket Port setting are
available in this mode.
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG NO ST I C
V1 .0 A
Press the [FEED] key 5 times.
Continued from B on the next page.
&lt; 6&gt; I P
A DD RE S S
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Select one item with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
A to set the socket port, go to the next page.
H OS T
IP
HOST IP ADDRESS
PRINTER IP ADDRESS
GATEWAY IP ADDRESS
SUBNET MASK
SOCKET PORT
A DD R ES S
Press the [PAUSE] key.
0 00 . 0 00 .0 00 . 00 0
Enter each value with
the [FEED] key and
[RESTART] key.
Pressing the [PAUSE]
key after setting all values
selects other item.
Press the [FEED]
and [RESTART] key
at the same time.
Pressing the [PAUSE] key allows you to set or change the value of the leftmost 3 digits.
Each time the [PAUSE] key is pressed, the setting moves to the next 3 digits to the right.
0 00 . 0 00 .0 00 . 00 0 O
0 00 . 0 00 .0 00 . 00 0 O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
0 00 . 0 00 .0 00 . 00 0 O
[FEED] key:
Pressing the [FEED] key one
time is a -1 change, up to 0.
(See NOTE.)
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key
one time is a +1 change up to
255. (See NOTE.)
NOTES: 1. 0 to 255 are set into each IP address setting value.
2. The factory-set initials for each parameter setting are as follows:
Parameter
HOST IP ADDRESS
PRINTER IP ADDRESS
GATEWAY IP ADDRESS
SUBNET MASK
0 00 . 0 00 .0 00 . 00 0 O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
Initial
192. 168. 10. 10
192. 168. 10. 20
0. 0. 0. 0
255. 255. 255. 0
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6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
A
S OC K E T
Continued from A on the previous page.
P O R T
Socket communication port setting.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P OR T
OF F
-- - - -
Select &quot;PORT ON&quot; or &quot;PORT OFF&quot; with the
[RESTART] key or [FEED] key.
ON:
OFF:
P OR T A ON C0 80 0 0
When &quot;PORT ON&quot; is selected, a port
number is displayed. Pressing the
[PAUSE] key allows the port number setting.
O
Available
Unavailable
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P OR T
ON
0 80 0 0
O
Enter the 5th digit of the port number with the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
[FEED] key:
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P OR T
ON
0 80 0 0
O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
P OR T
ON
0 80 0 0
O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
B
Pressing the [FEED] key
on time causes a -1 change,
up to 0.
[RESTART] key: Pressing the [RESTART] key
one time causes a +1 change,
up to 9.
Pressing the [PAUSE] key allows the
4th digit setting.
Repeat this procedure unitl the 1st digit
setting has been completed. After setting
the 1st digit, press the [PAUSE]
key to return the display to &quot;&lt;6&gt;IP ADDRESS&quot;.
Go to B on the previous page.
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6.8 BASIC SETTING MODE
6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
6.8 BASIC SETTING MODE
Setting the BASIC specification and Trace specification to be enabled/disabled, and displaying the
program file, data file, and area file are available in this mode.
Power off
Turn on the power while
holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key.
&lt; 1&gt; D I AG N OS T IC
V 1. 1
Press the [FEED] key 6 times.
Continued from
&lt; 7&gt; B A M
SI C
C
on the next page.
S
Press the [PAUSE] key.
B AS I A
C
ENA BL E
BASIC specification selection mode
O
A
To browse the BASIC files or to select
the trace specification, go to the next page.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
B AS I C
O FF
BASIC specification OFF
O
Press the [RESTART] or [FEED] key.
B AS I C
O N
O
BASIC OFF or BASIC ON is selected
each time the [RESTART] or [FEED]
key is pressed.
BASIC specification ON
Press the [PAUSE] key.
NOTE: This function is available on the machine V.1.1 or later.
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6. DIAG. TEST OPERATION
A
Continued from A on the previous page.
Press the [RESTART] key.
MA I NTEN A NC E
F IL E
BASIC File Browser
B
Press the [PAUSE] key.
0 O
.B AS
TA
E ST C
O
Program File is displayed.
Press the [RESTART] key.
0 1
T E ST .D AT
O
Data File is displayed.
Data files in the BASIC file
area are displayed each time
the [RESTART] key is pressed.
0 O
TA
E ST.
CB AS
O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C
Go to C on the previous page.
B
Press the [RESTART] key.
T R ACA
E
ET TI NG
S C
O
Trace specification selection mode
Press the [PAUSE] key.
T R AC E
O FF
O
Press the [RESTART] or [FEED] key.
T R AC E
O N
O
Press the [PAUSE] key.
C
Trace specification OFF
TRACE OFF or TRACE ON is selected
each time the [RESTART] or [FEED] key is pressed.
Trace specification ON
Trace specification selection is completed
by pressing the [PAUSE] key.
Go to C on the previous page.
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7. ON LINE OPERATION
7.1 RESET OPERATION
7. ON LINE OPERATION
7.1 RESET OPERATION
This operation restores the printer to the initial status.
• Sample operation
Power On
O N
The printer is in stand-by or printing.
L I NE
Press the [PAUSE] key.
The printer enters the pause state.
P AU S E
Press and hold the [RESTART] key for at least 3 seconds.
&lt; 1&gt; R E SE T
A reset menu is displayed.
Press the [PAUSE] key.
O N
The printer is restored to the initial state.
L I NE
NOTES: 1. If the [RESTART] key is released within 3 seconds in the pause state, the printer will resume
printing without displaying the reset menu.
2. If the [RESTART] key is released within 3 seconds in the error state, the printer will remain
in error. However, in case of a communication error or command error, the printer will restore
to the initial status.
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7.2 Dump Mode
7. ON LINE OPERATION
7.2 Dump Mode
Receive buffer data of RS-232C I/F, Centronics I/F, Network I/F, and BASIC Interpreter are dumped
in this mode. Communication data and Network connection can be checked.
Power On
O N
The printer is in stand-by or printing.
LI NE
Press the [PAUSE] key.
The printer enters the pause state.
P AU SE
Press and hold the [RESTART] key for at least 3 seconds.
A reset menu is displayed.
&lt; 1&gt; RE SE T
Press the [RESTART] key twice.
A dump mode menu is displayed.
&lt; 3&gt; DU MP
M OD E
Press the [PAUSE] key.
B UF FE R
R S -2 32 C
Select receive buffer with the [FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
BASIC 2:
Press the [PAUSE] key.
N OW
RS-232C:
NETWORK:
CENTRO:
BASIC 1:
RS-232C receive buffer
Network I/F receive buffer
Centronics I/F receive buffer
BASIC Interpreter
(I/F Interpreter buffer)
BASIC Interpreter
(Interpreter Printer buffer)
Receive buffer data is printed. After that,
the display restores the dump mode menu.
P RI NT IN G .. .
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7.2 Dump Mode
7. ON LINE OPERATION
Receive buffer data is printed on the following condition.
■ Sample Print
[Print condition]
• Print width:
4.2&quot;
• Sensor:
No sensor
• Print speed:
4&quot;/sec.
• Print method (Thermal transfer/Thermal direct) which is in used is applied.
• 24-byte data is printed on one line.
53 43 24 3D 43 48 0A 00 1B 3A 2B 24 30 31 32 30 5E FF 01 0B 3C 2C 12 40
23 31 32 33 34 2C 31 2C 34 2C 41 0A 00 1B 20 45 89 00 30 30 30 31 2C 34
45 67 3B 2C 0A 00 0D 30 7B 3C FF 24 30 31 32 30 2E 9F 31 34 31 33 22 45
20 4F 3D 2C 21 22 23 24 2C 30 41 42 43 44 5B 21 26 73 06 13 4C 3F 32 33
67 32 4C 4A 50 12 33 34 35 36 2C 43 44 45 2C 0A 00 45 4C A4 BB 45 34 23
67 90 90 2C 34 35 36 37 2D 63 57 52 3B 79 97 56 5B 66 45 30 31 32 33 34
70 12 2C 34 53 76 5F D4 CC A3 26 78 35 70 7B 65 34 35 36 2C 40 0A 00 40
Feed direction
Receive buffer size
RS-232C:
Centronics I/F:
Network I/F:
BASIC 1:
BASIC 2:
10K bytes (427 lines)
10K bytes (427 lines)
8K bytes (342 lines)
4K bytes (171 lines)
4K bytes (171 lines)
NOTE: When an error occurs on printing, an error message is displayed and the printing stops.
Pressing [PAUSE] key releases the error and restores the display to “&lt;3&gt; DUMP MODE”,
however an auto reissue is not performed after that.
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8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD
8.1 OUTLINE OF FEATURES
8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD
This section provides step by step instructions on how to setup and download the firmware to the B-682
thermal printer. The firmware download will be made from a Personal Computer via the RS-232C
interface and centronics interface of the printer.
8.1 OUTLINE OF FEATURES
The software for performing the program download will allow the download of the Firmware (Boot
Program, Application Program, and Character Generator) from the provided FDK. The software will be
run on a standard PC and communication to the B-682 thermal printer will be via the RS-232C interface
and the centronics interface.
Firmware Download - The Boot Program, Application Program, and Character Generator are
installed into the B-682 printer’s Flash memory prior to being shipped to the customer. However, if
specications should change at a later date, this software will allow downloading firmware updates
to the B-682 printer.
8.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Before you can communicate from your PC to the B-682 printer, you must first copy the “Install Program
for B-NX” from the two FDKs provided to the hard disk of your PC.
Example
SETUP DISK (1/2)
Install Program for B-NX
25th June 1999
FMRM00XXXXX
V001.001
Copyrigth 1999
TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
Fig. 8-1
8.2.1 System Requirements
System
IBM Compatible PC running Windows 95&reg; or Windows 98&reg;. (Note: Windows 3.1 is not supported)
Note: Windows 95 and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Installed memory of 16MB minimum (32MB recommended)
Available Hard Disk space of 10MB
Interface
The RS-232C interface and centronics interface.
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8.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
8.2.2 Setup
Setup Disk
Make sure that you have all two diskettes available of the “Install Program for B-NX”. (Refer to the
Fig. 8-1 in paragraph 8.2 on the preceding page).
Installation Procedure
1. While running Windows 95 or Windows 98, insert Setup Disk (1/2) into the PC floppy drive.
2. Click on the START button then highlight RUN and click on RUN.
3. When the RUN display appears, as in Fig. 8-2, type in A:\SETUP and click on OK.
Fig. 8-2
4. When requested, insert Setup Disk (2/2).
Fig. 8-3
5. After all the files have been copied, the following message screen will automatically appear.
Click on OK to continue.
Fig. 8-4
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6. After click OK in the previous screen, the following message screen appears. Click on the button
to accept the directory or change the directory if desired.
Fig. 8-5
7. The following program group selection menu will appear. Click on the CONTINUE button.
Fig. 8-6
8. When the install process is completed, the following screen display will appear. Click on the OK
button to end the installation.
Fig. 8-7
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8.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD
8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD
8.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD
The following paragraphs give the download procedure that the firmware is copied onto the PC hard disk
before being transferred to the printer. First copy the download file (*.ROM) to the hard disk.
If the file format of the file installed onto the FDK is “:.EXE”, double-click on it to decompress into “:.ROM”
file.
If it ever becomes necessary to upgrade the firmware in the B-682 printer you will be supplied with a floppy
disk containing the latest firmware revision similar to that shown in Fig. 8-8 below.
Firmware FDK (Main)
Firmware FDK (Boot/CG)
B-682-QQ/QP
FIRMWARE(MAIN)V1.0
PROGRAM: N990624A. ROM
25th June 1999
FMRM0058201: BC00
V001.000
Copyrigth 1999
TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
B-682-QQ/QP
FIRMWARE(BOOT/CG)V1.0
BOOT: N990521A. ROM
FMRM0058401: B200
C/G: BN-CG. ROM
FMRM0051701: 2B00
V001.000 25th June 1999
Copyrigth 1999
TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
Fig. 8-8
NOTES: 1. Check the current firmware version and checksum by performing the self-diagnostic
printing in the System Mode. If the current firmware and checksum are equal to those
you just try to download, do not perform a downloading.
2. Prior to program files copy connect the B-682 printer to your PC with the Centronics I/F
cable. Cancel the network pass allocated to LPT 1 of the PC. Failure to do this will disable
you from firmware download.
3. If the file format of the file installed into the FDK is &quot;*.EXE&quot;, click it twice to decompress
into &quot;*.ROM&quot; file.
1. Turn on the printer power by the following procedure.
Power Off
Turn on the power while holding down the [FEED]
key and [PAUSE] key and [RESTART] key.
D OW NL OA DE MOD ES ET
A download mode menu is displayed.
Select the download mode or download
mode 2 at the right by pressing the
[FEED] key or [RESTART] key.
DOWNLOAD MODE
DOWNLOAD MODE 2
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8.3 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD
8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD
2. Turn on the PC power and start up Windows.
3. Click on the START button to access the program menu.
4. Highlight “Programs” then highlight “TOSHIBA TEC” and click on B-NX Series Download
Program as shown in the screen display of Fig. 8-9 below.
Fig. 8-9
5. As soon as you click on B-NX series download program, the screen will change to the initial
screen of the Program Loader as shown in Fig. 8-10 below.
Fig. 8-10
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8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD
6. Select the drive, directory, file name, extension, and applicable PC port for the firmware to be
installed. (The following shows that C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA TEC\BNXDL\(N400310A.ROM
will be downloaded by using LPT1 port.)
Port selection
COM1
COM2
LPT1
Drive selection
Directory selection
File name selection
Extension selection
Fig. 8-11
7. Through the following procedure, you can set the default device and pass.
(1)Click on “Setting” menu on the upper left of the initial screen of the Program Loader.
(2)After clicking on the “Open setting Menu” in the previous screen, the B-NX series Download
Program setting display screen will appear.
Fig. 8-12
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8. PROGRAM DOWN LOAD
Setting the default pass
1)
Click on the “search” button.
2)
Highlight the desired directory.
3)
Click on the “select” button.
4)
To end the default pass setting, click on the OK button. The selected pass will be displayed
as a default afterward.
Fig. 8-13
Setting the default device
1)
Highlight desired device.
2)
To end the default device setting, click on the OK button. The selected device will be displayed
as a default afterward.
Fig. 8-14
NOTES: 1. Communication parameters for COM1 and COM2 are fixed as follows.
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1 bit
2. A device selection is possible on the main screen display of Fig. 8-11, however,
that setting will be cleared when the screen is terminated.
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8. Execution of Download to Printer
(1)Highlight the file to be downloaded and click on the RUN button.
Fig. 8-15
(2)The following screen will appear.
Fig. 8-16
(3)Click on the Yes button to begin the download. At this time the LCD on the B-680 printer
changes from “DOWN LOAD MODE” to “NOW LOADING...”.
Fig. 8-17
NOTES: 1. If &quot;NOW LOADING...&quot; does not appear, finish the download program, turn
the printer power off, then retry from Step 1).
2. When &quot;NOW LOADING...&quot; is displayed and the downloading is in progress,
never turn the pritner power off or disconnect the cables. Even if a wrong
file is downloaded by mistake, never stop downloading. After treminating
the downloading, download the correct file.
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(4)After about 10 seconds the following screen indicating the firmware is downloaded will apper.
Fig. 8-18
NOTES: 1. If an error occurs on the PC or printer in the middle of downloading, retry from
connection of the printer to the PC.
2. If the PC hangs up or a power failure occurs, retry from connection of the
printer to the PC.
(5)When the firmware download is completed, the screen will be changed to the following.
Fig. 8-19
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(6)After a few seconds the LCD on the printer will change from “NOW LOADING...” to “ON
LINE”. The printer will reboot automatically.
NOTE:
When the program install rate indicator on the PC returns to 0% after it reached
100%, and when the printer is in the ONLINE Mode, the downloading terminates
successfully. After successful termination of the downloading, perform the
following:
• Turn the pritner power ON while pressing and holding the [FEED] and
[PAUSE] keys to enter the System Mode.
• Confirm that the correct version of the software is displayed on the LCD.
• Perform a self-diagnostic printing and confirm that the correct version of the
software has been downloaded.
(7)Click on the END button to finish the download.
NOTES: 1. Only download command is available on downloading.
2. In the &quot;DOWNLOAD MODE&quot;, the firmware may not be downloaded from some
kinds of PC. In this case, use the &quot;DOWNLOAD MODE2&quot;. (Centronics
Interface ACK-BUSY timing is different between &quot;DOWNLOAD MODE&quot; and
&quot;DOWNLOAD MODE2&quot;.)
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Key features

Thermal printing technology
High print resolution
Multiple print modes
Cutter module (optional)
Strip module (optional)
PCMCIA PC Board (optional)
Robust design
Easy maintenance
Frequently asked questions

Disconnect the power cord. Open the right side and top covers. Turn the head lever counterclockwise to lift the print head. Remove the head fixing screw and pull out the print head. Disconnect the cables and remove the print head. Replace the print head in reverse order. Clear the maintenance counter and perform a test print.
After replacing the cutter unit, adjust the cutter guide plates to prevent paper jams. Attach cutter guide plate A so the fixed cutter is positioned 0.1-0.4 mm above the plate. Attach cutter guide plate B with 0.5 mm clearance between the two plates.
Lubricate the printer periodically, especially before parts become dry. Apply FLOIL G-488 to specified parts. The frequency of lubrication depends on how often the printer is used.